Los Angeles County workers strike over alleged labor law violations
By Joe Taglieri joet@beaconmedianews.com
Awide range of Los Angeles County public employees went on strike Monday evening over alleged labor law violations, according to union and county officials.
Service Employees International Union members totaling more than 55,000 were expected to start the strike at 7 p.m. SEIU members are from many county departments including Public Works and Public Health, social workers, Medical Examiner Department personnel, parks staff, clerical workers, custodians, Beaches and Harbors Department staff, traffic and street lighting technicians, Treasurer/Tax Collector staff and Registrar-Recorder/County Clerk workers.
The strike could result in disruptions to services for residents, including nonemergency health clinics, libraries, wildfire debris removal, trash collection and homeless encampment enforcement.
The work stoppage will be the first of its kind in LA County, according to the union.
“LA County management keeps breaking the law
— and we have had enough,” David Green, SEIU Local 721 executive director and president, said in a statement.
“They’ve stalled contract negotiations for months. And they’ve committed at least 44 labor law violations to date. Clearly, they thought they were above the law. They thought we would never go on (an unfair labor practices) strike. They thought wrong.”
The union is calling for the county to raise employees' wages and fill job
vacancies instead of using contractors.
The SEIU claims LA County management refuses to bargain with union officials in good faith, in addition to allegations of retaliation and surveillance of union members.
According to the union, while county management proposed a 0% cost-of-living increase for employees, the county Board of Supervisors spent $205 million on a downtown skyscraper for new office space amid claims
that there's no money for more services or frontline staff.
On April 15, the Board of Supervisors gave preliminary approval to county CEO Fesia Davenport's recommended $47.9 billion 2025-26 budget.
The upcoming fiscal year's spending plan cited huge expenses coming the county's way, including $4 billion in payouts for sexual assault settlements and $2
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Soil testing at Pasadena parks shows heavy metal levels below thresholds
By Joe Taglieri joet@beaconmedianews.com
The amounts of lead and other heavy metals at six parks in Pasadena are below state thresholds for concerns about toxicity, according to the results of recent soil sampling by the city's health department.
In recent weeks Los Angeles County and Pasadena health officials announced soil testing showed elevated screening levels of lead and other toxins that may have been carried downwind in ash and debris from the massive Eaton Fire in January.
Pasadena officials said Saturday follow-up soil testing has indicated levels at Alice’s Dog Park, Allendale Park, Hamilton Park, Robinson Park, Washington Park and Victory Park are below the California Department of Toxic Substances Control's screening threshold of 80 parts per million and well below the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s 200 ppm screening threshold.
The highest lead level, 51.9 ppm, was found in soil at Washington Park's Tree Area, the city reported. The lowest level, 1.6 ppm, was recorded at the North Ball Field in Robinson Park.
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Test results for other heavy metal levels were also below state and federal thresholds, officials said.
“These test results demonstrate there is no evidence that levels of lead or other heavy metals are harmful to health at these city parks,” Pasadena Director of Public Health Manuel Carmona said in a statement. “Given the preliminary results of the Los Angeles County soil study, everyone should practice precautions within the neighborhoods identified in the study but there is no indication that community members or visitors need to avoid outdoor activities at city parks.”
The outcome of the soil tests led the city's health department to lift previous recommendations to restrict outdoor activities on exposed soil.
Each park’s lead and heavy metal levels are listed online at cityofpasadena. net/eaton-fire/#soil-testingresults.
On April 10, the LA County Public Health reported elevated lead levels
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LA County resident develops measles after traveling to Texas
LA County workers on April 18 announce their plans to strike over alleged unfair labor practices.
| Photo courtesy of SEIU Local 721
LA County resident develops measles after traveling to Texas
By Staff
The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health on Friday was investigating, a case of measles in a county resident who recently travelled from Texas.
The individual was not infectious during the time of travel, according to Public Health. County health officials were working with their counterparts from the California and Texas health departments to identify others who may have been potentially exposed and attempting to confirm if they have received the measles vaccine.
In the United States as of Thursday, measles cases totaled 884 this year, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Most of the infections are connected with an ongoing measles outbreak in Texas, New Mexico and Oklahoma. Most cases have developed in people who are unvaccinated or don't know their vaccination status.
Of the reported measles infections, three people have died and 11% required hospitalization to manage measles complications or for isolation.
The first 2025 measles case in LA County was reported in March.
People who have not had measles in the past and have not been vaccinated may develop the condition from seven to 21 days after exposure to the virus.
Officials said exposed individuals should monitor for symptoms. Those who remain symptom-free for over 21 days are no longer at risk.
“Measles is a serious respiratory disease that spreads easily through the air and on surfaces, particularly among people who are not already protected from it,” LA County Health Officer Muntu Davis said in a statement. “A person can spread the illness to others before they have symptoms, and it can take seven to twenty-one days for symptoms to show up after exposure. Measles can lead to severe disease in young children and vulnerable adults. The best way to protect yourself and your family from infection is with the highly effective measle vaccine.”
County health officials advised all residents to review immunization and medical records to determine if they are protected against measles, especially before international or domestic travel in areas experiencing measles outbreaks. People who have not had measles infection or received measles immunization are not protected from the virus and should speak with a health care provider about receiving the measles, mumps and rubella, or MMR vaccine.
A potentially infected
resident should contact and notify a health care provider as soon as possible if the person is pregnant, an infant, has a weakened immune system "and/or are unimmunized regardless of vaccination history," according to the county health department.
"If symptoms develop, stay at home, and avoid school, work and any large gatherings," Public Health advised. "Call a healthcare provider immediately. Do not enter a health care facility before calling them and making them aware of your measles exposure and symptoms. Public Health can assist health care providers in appropriately diagnosing and managing your care."
Measles easily spreads through the air when a person carrying the virus breathes, talks, coughs or sneezes, officials said. The virus can remain in the air and on surfaces for many hours after an infected person has left the area. The infected individual can spread the virus up to four days before a measles rash develops and up to four days after the rash appears.
Transmission of the virus occurs if uninfected people breathe a contaminated air or touch a contaminated surface, then touch their eyes, noses or mouths.
Measles symptoms
include high fever above 101 degrees, coughing, a runny nose, red and watery eyes and a rash three to five days after other signs of illness, officials said. The measles rash usually starts appearing on the face and spreads downward. In addition to the MMR vaccine, the MMRV vaccine protects against four diseases — measles, mumps, rubella and varicella, or chickenpox. The vaccines are administered in two doses and are 97% effective against measles with two doses and 93% effective after the first dose.
Measles spread can be stopped if two-dose vaccine coverage "remains at 95% or above in the community," according to Public Health. More information on measles is available at ph.lacounty.gov/measles.
Most health insurance plans cover the cost of the MMR and MMRV vaccines. Insured county residents should check with their doctor or local pharmacy for vaccine availability.
Uninsured or underinsured children and adults can access free or low-cost vaccines at clinics enrolled in the county's Vaccines for Children and Vaccines for Adults program. A list of clinics that offer free or low-cost immunizations is available by calling 211 or visiting publichealth. lacounty.gov/ip/clinics.htm.
| Photo courtesy of the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
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Directory of Local Summer School Programs and Summer Camps
Looking for the perfect summer activity for your child? Our directory of summer school programs and camps offers a wide range of options to keep kids engaged, learning, and having fun all season long. From academic enrichment and sports camps to creative arts and outdoor adventures, explore the best opportunities available throughout the summer months. For your convenience, we will include this directory until the end of June.
The City of Arcadia www.arcadia.gov/reg
Lavner Education Summer Tech Camp lavnercampsandprograms.com
San Gabriel Christian Summer Program sangabrielchristian.org
Camp Adventurewood campadventurewood.com
Encore Music and Performing Arts encoremusicsouthpasadena.com
Art / Work / Place myartworkplace.com
Tiffany Music Academy tiffanymusicacademy.com
Childtime of Alhambra childtime.com
Kids Klub San Gabriel/Rosemead kidsklubcdc.com
Spark Academy sparkacademycorp.com
Global Art Academy
A Child’s Garden School achildsgardenschool.org
Magikid Robotics Lab magikidlab.com
Asian Arts Talent foundation aatf.us
A+ Learning Center a-pluslearningcenter.com
Galileo Camps galileo-camps.com
California School of the Arts sgv.csarts.net
San Gabriel Mission High sgmhs.org
Steve and Kate’s Camp steveandkatescamp.com
Pasadena Ice Skating Camp pasadenaskatecamp.com
Flintridge Secret Heart Academy fsha.org
Caltech Center for Diversity caltech.edu
Alverno Heights Academy alvernoheightsacademy.org
Spartan Allstars Sports Day Camp spartanallstars.com
British Swim School britishswimschool.com
City of Burbank Summer Camps burbankca.gov
Mayfield Senior School Summer Programs mayfieldsenior.org
Maranatha High School Summer Academy maranathahighschool.org
Child Educational Center’s Summer Exploration Camp ceconline.org
Chinese School of San Marino Summer Camp smusd.us
La Cañada Flintridge Country Club Summer Camp lcfcountryclub.com
La Salle College High School Summer Programs lschs.org
Hogg's Hollow Summer Camp hoggshollowschool.com
Pasadena Christian School Summer Programs pasadenachristian.org
Pasadena Humane Summer Camp pasadenahumane.org
Pasadena Unified School District Summer Programs pusd.us
Mayfield Junior School Summer Program mayfieldjs.org
Parker-Anderson Enrichment Adventure Summer Camps parker-anderson.org
Rise Up and Dance Summer Camp riseupanddance.com
San Marino Community Church Nursery School smccnurseryschool.com
San Marino Community Church sanmarinocommunitychurch.com
San Marino Summer Academy smsummer.us
The Learning Castle and La Cañada Preparatory’s Summer School thelearningcastle.com
Ramona Convent Secondary School Summer Programs ramonaconvent.org
Alverno Heights Academy alvernoheightsacademy.org
Spartan Allstars Sports Day Camp spartanallstars.com
British Swim School britishswimschool.com
City of Burbank Summer Camps burbankca.gov
Mayfield Senior School Summer Programs mayfieldsenior.org
Maranatha High School Summer Academy maranathahighschool.org
Child Educational Center’s Summer Exploration Camp ceconline.org
Chinese School of San Marino Summer Camp smusd.us
La Cañada Flintridge Country Club Summer Camp lcfcountryclub.com
La Salle College High School Summer Programs lschs.org
Hogg's Hollow Summer Camp hoggshollowschool.com
Pasadena Christian School Summer Programs pasadenachristian.org
Pasadena Humane Summer Camp pasadenahumane.org
Pasadena Unified School District Summer Programs pusd.us
Mayfield Junior School Summer Program mayfieldjs.org
Parker-Anderson Enrichment Adventure Summer Camps parker-anderson.org
Rise Up and Dance Summer Camp riseupanddance.com
San Marino Community Church Nursery School smccnurseryschool.com
San Marino Community Church sanmarinocommunitychurch.com
San Marino Summer Academy smsummer.us
The Learning Castle and La Cañada Preparatory’s Summer School thelearningcastle.com
Ramona Convent Secondary School Summer Programs ramonaconvent.org
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Larissa is a striking one-year-old husky mix with a gentle soul and a curious nature. Larissa was a little unsure at the shelter, but she is already showing signs of settling into her foster home with grace. Her confidence has grown in leaps and bounds, and she has now settled in nicely. This sweet girl is polite and friendly with people once she has a moment to observe and feel safe. She recently attended an adoption event where she greeted visitors with openness and tolerated the hustle and bustle of other dogs nearby quite well. Larissa is still getting used to unexpected sounds or sudden movements, which can startle her, but she quickly adapts and finds her calm again. She’s curious about toys and has meticulously found her favorite stuffed animal. Larissa is looking for a home that understands that may need a little time to feel fully secure. In return, you’ll get a loyal, intelligent companion who just wants a calm environment and someone to share belly rubs and quiet afternoons. With patience and kindness, Larissa will flourish into the devoted friend she’s clearly meant to be.
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Ellie is a 1-year-old pit bull mix with a sweet, affectionate personality. She’s playful, gentle, and she knows how to match her energy to her playmates, always keeping things fun but never too rough. Her patient, loving nature truly shines in a family environment. While Ellie adores people, she can be a bit unsure around other animals at first. With slow introductions, she learns to feel more at ease. She’d do best in a home where she can be the center of attention or with a calm pet companion who respects her space. Ellie enjoys her quiet moments just as much as playtime. She loves cuddling with a stuffed toy or chewing on a bully stick to relax. Her favorite treat is frozen pumpkin puree on a lick pad, which keeps her happy and mentally stimulated. Full of personality and eager to connect, Ellie is a loving pup who thrives on human interaction. If you're looking for a cuddly, kid-friendly companion with a playful spark, Ellie could be the perfect fit for your home.
The adoption fee for dogs is $150. All dog adoptions include spay or neuter, microchip, and age-appropriate vaccines. Walk-in adoptions are available every day from 10:00 –5:00. View photos of adoptable pets at pasadenahumane.org. New adopters will receive a complimentary health-and-wellness exam from VCA Animal Hospitals, as well as a goody bag filled with information about how to care for your pet. Pets may not be available for adoption and cannot be held for potential adopters by phone calls or email.
Career corner: AB test your resume
By Angela Copeland angela@copelandcoaching.com
There have been two times in my career when I felt stumped with job searching. I would meet with recruiter after recruiter who would share the same negative feedback on my experience. It left me feeling like I didn't know where to turn. If you're in that spot, I hope to provide a little help today.
Part of my career has been as a digital marketer. In short, I help companies generate sales and revenue online. Digital marketing is both an art and a science, as you are continually exploring ways to increase sales.
Early in my digital marketing career, I learned about something called AB testing. Digital marketers will test out different pieces on a web page. They will switch out things as simple as the color of a button. Or, they will alternate which photo they use. Or, they may try different headlines on the page. Then, they measure to see which option helps to drive sales. This is the process of "AB testing."
On its face, it doesn't sound like it would really work, but hear me out. Something as simple as changing a submit button from one color (for example, blue) to another color (for example, green) can drive up sales by 30% or more. No
kidding.
The first time I remember feeling stuck with my job own search was in 2019. I remember it clearly. It made me wonder if the same principle that applies to a webpage just might apply to a resume. After all, when someone looks at your resume, they only scan it for approximately seven seconds before they make a judgement and move on. Recruiters don't initially read your finely crafted resume in detail. They glance at it.
To test this theory, I started with a completely different resume template. One site that has inexpensive templates is Etsy. I didn't change any of the facts on my resume. But, I reorganized the information using the new template. It was more pleasing to the eye. And, when someone glances at the new resume quickly, they notice different things. In fact, they notice really great things.
And suddenly, all of the questions that were creating a hurdle stopped completely. Instead, the conversation shifted to my experience. And, I began receiving positive feedback about how well done the resume was. On top of these things, I also began to get my foot in the door for more job interviews. And, you guessed it. Those additional job interviews resulted in more job offers.
What I found through my experiment is that AB testing really does work on resumes too. This is great news. If you find yourself receiving the same feedback over and over, but you know you have great experience, it may be time for a resume redo. Making some simple and inexpensive changes to your resume has the potential to positively change the outcome of your job search.
Angela Copeland, a leadership and career expert, can be reached at angelacopeland.com.
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Monrovia
Monrovia firefighters to host annual pancake breakfast
To celebrate Fire Service Day across America, the Monrovia Firefighters Association is hosting its Annual Pancake Breakfast on Saturday, May 10, from 7 to 11 a.m. at Fire Station 101 (141 E. Lemon Ave.) with delicious pancakes and fun activities. There will be live music by youth performers, a junior firefighter challenge, raffles, displays, and live demonstrations. Tickets will be sold at the event for $8, and proceeds from the raffles will benefit the Monrovia Fire Explorers.
Baldwin Park
Baldwin Park Historical Museum to reopen May 8
In celebration of the grand reopening of the Baldwin Park Historical Museum, the city will be hosting a special reopening ceremony on Thursday, May 8, at 4 p.m. at the Baldwin Park Arts and Recreation Center. The museum will be open Tuesdays and Wednesdays from 4 to 7 p.m. and Saturdays from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Long Beach
Long Beach to host and fund 2025 Pride Parade
The City of Long Beach will serve as the official host for the 2025 Long Beach Pride Parade for the second consecutive year, ensuring the event continues for 2025. The city, along with the Port of Long Beach and Council
District Two, are co-sponsors of this year’s parade. The 42nd annual parade will take place on Sunday, May 18, commence at Ocean Boulevard and Lindero Avenue and travel along iconic stretches of Ocean Boulevard and Alamitos Avenue in Downtown. Businesses and community organizations interested in participating in the parade can submit an entry application through Friday, May 9, 2025. There is no entry fee to participate in the parade. Information and updates about the 2025 Long Beach Pride Parade will be available at longbeach.gov/ prideparade. The parade will coincide with the Long Beach Pride Festival organized by the Long Beach Pride organization. For festival information, visit longbeachpride. com/festival.
Glendale
Glendale partners with AI-powered food search platform Famished
To support local restaurant owners and counter delivery service fees, the City of Glendale’s Economic Development Division has announced a partnership with Famished, an AI powered food search platform, that provides a low-cost food delivery app option. According to Famished Founder and CEO Abhi Chatterjee, Famished does not charge restaurants on its platform a third-party commission. Instead, Famished connects diners directly with their favorite local spots through its AI-powered food search platform and customers can then pay per order. Famished is currently onboarding local Glendale restaurants.
For local restaurants that want to get involved, they can visit Famished.io or email at Hello@Famished. ai. Customers can order by visiting Famished.ai/collections/Glendale.
Orange County
OC Parks to host Spring Into Summer event May 31
Join OC Parks on Saturday, May 31 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Old Orange County Courthouse for Spring into Summer, a free celebration for the whole family. Pack your blankets and chairs and kick off the summer season with live performances from The Como La Flor Band: A Tribute to Selena and Yari Moré Latin Band and enjoy tasty treats from food trucks on the historic courthouse lawn. Spring Into Summer will also include step-by-step art demos, a native plant and animal exhibit in the Third Floor Exhibit Gallery, tours of the courthouse, hands-on paleontology and interpretive activities, crafts for kids and much more. This event is free. Parking is available at P8/Transit Tower Parking Structure located at 301 W. 5th St., Santa Ana, CA 92701.
Riverside County
Riverside County RUHS hosts ‘The Art of Wellness’ fairs
In recognition of Mental Health Month this May, Riverside University Health System (RUHS) is bringing “The Art of Wellness” fairs back to Riverside County. The free, family-friendly
events invite residents to explore practical tools for mental well-being, connect with fellow community members and learn about a range of local wellness services in a welcoming, stigma-free environment. All events are held from 11:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Palm Desert Civic Center Park (43900 San Pablo Ave., Palm Desert) on Thursday, ValleyWide Recreation & Park (901 W. Esplanade Ave., San Jacinto) on May 8, and Fairmount Park (2601 Fairmount Blvd., Riverside) on May 15. Attendees will enjoy activities, live entertainment, free wellness resources and information from local nonprofit organizations and county agencies on behavioral and physical health, financial aid, housing assistance and more. To learn more about “The Art of Wellness” fairs, register for events, or find additional behavioral health resources, visit https:// www.ruhealth.org/events/ art-wellness-mental-healthevent.
City of Riverside
Riverside to host first annual Aerospace Community Expo
Curious about the future of space and aviation? Whether you dream of becoming a pilot or working with cuttingedge technology, the First Annual Aerospace Community Expo on Saturday, May 31, from 9 a.m. to noon at Riverside Airport is your chance to explore career paths, experience interactive exhibits, see aircraft up close, and more. The Expo will feature free flights for kids, aerospace companies, interactive simulators, exploration of career paths,
and the opportunity to see aircraft up close.
San Bernardino County
Marriage services announced at San Bernardino County Museum locations
The San Bernardino County Assessor-Recorder-County Clerk’s Office has announced a new partnership with the San Bernardino County Museum to offer marriage services at two of the county’s historical landmarks: the San Bernardino County Museum in Redlands and the Maria Merced Williams and John Rains House in Rancho Cucamonga. Beginning in May, couples can exchange vows in beautifully preserved historical settings on a monthly basis. The Assessor-Recorder-County Clerk’s Office will be present
to handle all required paperwork, conduct the ceremony, and ensure a smooth, stressfree experience for couples. For more information and to reserve your timeslot, visit https://arc.sbcounty.gov/ marriage/ or call 909-3878306.
Ontario Legal Resource Fair to be held Saturday
Multiple local organizations will provide valuable legal information and resources on topics such as housing rights, immigration, family law, and more at the Legal Resource Fair at the Ovitt Family Community Library on Saturday from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. This event is a great opportunity to access free community resources all in one place, whether you are seeking advice or simply want to learn about your legal rights.
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Tips to find relief in California this allergy season
By Suzanne Potter, Producer, Public News Service
Allergy season is here and more than 100 millionAmericans are suffering from itchiness, watery eyes, runny nose, congestion, sneezing, or wheezing.
Experts said you should try to minimize contact with the pollens that trigger the reaction.
Dr. Gregory Carnevale, chief medical officer for UnitedHealthcare, said the idea is to remove some of the pollen that sticks to surfaces around you.
"You can stay inside. You can wear a mask, you can remove your clothing that has the pollen," Carnevale outlined. "Remove heavy drapery and wash linens regularly."
Running your air conditioning helps keep pollens outdoors. Air purifiers also help. Shower and change your clothes before going to sleep.
If over-the-counter medications do not work or if the symptoms escalate to shortness of breath, people should consult a physician.
Carnevale added the changing climate means seasonal allergies are getting worse.
"We're certainly seeing precipitation patterns that are different, more days without frost, warmer seasonal air temperatures," Carnevale observed. "All that lengthens the growing season. So we're seeing allergies maybe a little bit more severe."
In Northern California, birch, elm, cedar, cypress, pine and olive trees are the most common triggers. In the Southland, the biggest culprits are ash, oak, sycamore, walnut and mulberry.
Disclosure: UnitedHealthcare contributes to Public News Service’s fund for reporting on Health Issues. If you would like to help support news in the public interest, visit https:// www.publicnewsservice.org/ dn1.php.
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Monrovia
April 16
At 6:27 a.m., a resident in the 100 block of North Ivy reported seeing smoke coming from a home nearby. Officers and MFD responded. While MFD worked on extinguishing the fire, officers were evacuating the surrounding homes. The fire was extinguished and no surrounding structures were damaged. This investigation is continuing.
At 6:32 am, a victim in the area of Huntington and Mayflower reported that a vehicle hit him and drove away. The victim followed the suspect vehicle and was able to provide a location. Officers arrived and made contact with the parties involved. An investigation revealed the driver of the suspect was under the influence of a controlled substance. He was arrested and transported to the MPD jail to be held for a sobering period.
At 11:39 a.m., a caller in the 400 block of East Walnut reported a vehicle on fire. The fire department arrived and extinguished the flames. This investigation is continuing.
A hit-and-run traffic collision was reported in the 200 block of South Myrtle Avenue. The reporting party stated that while at the bank the previous day, another vehicle struck her car in the parking lot. She captured a photo of the suspect vehicle; however, the license plate is unreadable. Officers are coordinated with the bank to obtain surveillance footage. This investigation is ongoing.
At 5:46 p.m., a victim in the 500 block of West Huntington reported her wallet was stolen while she was shopping. This investigation is continuing.
At 7:37 p.m., a caller in
the 100 block of 100 West Chestnut reported an unknown subject entered his unlocked vehicle and stole property. This investigation is continuing.
April 17
At 6:58 p.m., a caller in the 1600 block of South Mountain Avenue reported suspicious subjects near a vehicle. Officers arrived and located the individuals a short distance away, making contact with them. The investigation revealed that one of the subjects was in possession of a concealed dirk or dagger. He was arrested and taken into custody.
At 9:56 p.m., while patrolling the area of Highway Esplanade and Maple an officer saw a bicyclist in violation of a vehicle code. A traffic stop was conducted and the cyclist was contacted. An investigation revealed he was 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.
April 18
At 2:34 a.m., an officer patrolling the 100 block of East Olive Avenue observed a vehicle in violation of a code and conducted a traffic stop. Upon contacting the driver, the officer noticed signs and symptoms of intoxication. A DUI investigation confirmed the driver was under the influence. The driver was arrested and transported to the MPD jail, where they were held for a sobering period.
At 3:24 a.m., an officer patrolling the 700 block of East Lemon contacted a male subject at Recreation Park after hours. During the contact, the subject was found to be in possession of a controlled substance. He was arrested.
At 5:53 a.m., officers were
dispatched to the 200 block of West Huntington regarding a suspicious male subject. Officers arrived and made contact with the male subject. A computer search revealed he had a warrant for his arrest. He was arrested and taken into custody.
April 19
At 1:06 a.m., while patrolling the area of Foothill Boulevard and Mauna Loa Avenue, officers conducted a traffic stop on a driver who exhibited signs and symptoms of intoxication. A DUI investigation confirmed the driver was under the influence. The driver was arrested and transported to the MPD jail, where they were held for a sobering period.
At 2:56 a.m., officers made contact with a subject behind a business in the 400 block of West Duarte. An investigation revealed the subject was in possession of a controlled substance. He was arrested and taken into custody.
At 4:19 a.m., a caller in the 600 block of West Huntington reported a possible vehicle theft in progress. Officers arrived and located the suspect attempting to flee with a stolen trailer attached to their vehicle. The suspect refused to stop and a short pursuit ensued. The pursuit was terminated shortly after for public safety. The stolen trailer was located a short distance away. This investigation is continuing.
At 8:17 a.m., a dispute was reported in the 100 block of East Scenic. Officers arrived and made contact with the parties involved. An investigation revealed a son and father were involved in an altercation where the son battered the father and fled. The son was located a short distance away, hiding. He was arrested and taken into custody.
At 5:38 p.m., a caller in the 100 block of West Lime reported a court order violation. Officers arrived and located the restrained subject at a distance that was in violation of the court order. He was arrested and taken into custody.
At 6:21 p.m., a caller in the 500 block of West Foothill reported their vehicle stolen. Officers arrived, checked the area, and located the vehicle in Arcadia with two occupants inside. The occupants were arrested and taken into custody.
At 11:07 p.m., an officer patrolling the 1600 block of South Myrtle made contact with a subject in a park after hours. He was arrested and taken into custody.
April 20
At 12:50 a.m., while patrolling the 200 block of South Myrtle an officer saw a subject who appeared to be intoxicated. A traffic stop was conducted and the driver was contacted. A DUI investigation revealed he was under the influence. He was arrested and taken into custody.
At 1:41 a.m., an officer patrolling the 1400 block of Royal Oaks saw a vehicle commit a traffic violation. A traffic stop was conducted and the driver was contacted. The driver displayed signs and symptoms of being under the influence. 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 4:43 a.m., while patrolling a park in the 1600 block of South Myrtle an officer saw a subject acting suspiciously in a vehicle. When the officers approached the subject in the vehicle, the subject threw a cigarette at one of the officers, hitting the officer in the face. The subject was also found to be
in possession of a controlled substance. He was arrested and taken into custody.
At 12:40 p.m., officers were dispatched to the 100 block of North Ivy regarding a runaway juvenile. The area was searched but the juvenile was not located. The juvenile was entered into the missing person system.
At 8:10 p.m., a caller in the 100 block of East Lime reported their parked vehicle was struck by an unknown vehicle. This investigation is continuing.
Arcadia
April 20
At approximately 10:01 a.m., an officer responded to Paris Baguette, located at 7 Las Tunas Drive, regarding a robbery that had just occurred. An investigation revealed the suspect stole a cart full of pastries and when he attempted to leave without paying, he shoved an employee out of the way. The 37-year-old male from Los Angeles was located, arrested, and transported to the Arcadia City Jail for booking.
April 21
At approximately 3:21 a.m., an officer responded to JCPenney, located at 400 S. Baldwin Ave., regarding a commercial burglary investigation. Surveillance footage captured three suspects forcing their way into the building and fleeing with a large amount of jewelry. The investigation is ongoing.
April 22
At approximately 6:32 p.m., an officer responded to Motel 6, located at 225 W. Colorado Place, regarding a burglary report. The victim witnessed the suspect exit his hotel room and discovered the suspect stole $25 and his debit card. The
suspect is described as a Black male, 45 to 55 years old, with a medium build, and walking with a limp.
April 23
At approximately 2:13 p.m., an officer responded to USC Arcadia Hospital, located at 300 W. Huntington Drive, regarding two battery reports. An investigation revealed a patient pulled out an IV and threw it at one of the nurses. The patient/ suspect then threw a cup of coffee at another nurse. The suspect has been identified as a 66-year-old male from Duarte. The investigation is ongoing.
April 24
At approximately 10:01 a.m., an officer responded to a residence in the 700 block of West Lemon Avenue regarding a fraud incident. Under false pretenses, the victim paid the suspect a large sum of money in exchange for assistance in applying for permanent U.S. residency. The suspect is described as an Asian male in his twenties, with dark hair and blonde highlights.
April 25
At approximately 1:15 p.m., an officer responded to a residence in the 500 block of Drake Road regarding a theft from vehicle report. Sometime during the previous night, someone entered the victim’s unlocked vehicle and stole a briefcase.
April 26
At approximately 10:16 a.m., an officer responded to a residence in the 00 block of East Grand View Avenue regarding an aggravated assault report. The victim stated her soon to be ex-husband grabbed her arms and caused a minor laceration. The 55-year-old male from Arcadia was gone by the time officers arrived and is outstanding.
State to challenge Trump funding cuts for AmeriCorps, schools
By Joe Taglieri joet@beaconmedianews.com
Gov. Gavin Newsom on Friday blasted the Trump administrationforslashing funds for service workers and volunteer efforts, and state Attorney General Rob Bonta has joined a coalition suit that seeks to preserve federal funding for schools with diversity, equity and inclusion programs.
Following notice from the federal government of termination of AmeriCorps grant programs that support volunteer and service work, Newsom said in a statement, “The federal government is giving the middle finger to service. We will serve them with a lawsuit."
Last week, Newsom said California will both challenge the funding freeze in court and accelerate recruitment for the California Service Corps, which is the largest such agency in the nation.
"When the devastating fires struck Los Angeles earlier this year, AmeriCorps members were on the ground, distributing supplies and supporting families," according to the governor's office. "The agency’s shutdown hamstrings these efforts."
The California Service Corps consists of #CaliforniansForAll College Corps, California Climate Action Corps, Youth Service Corps and AmeriCorps California.
"Combined, it is a force larger than the Peace Corps and is mobilized at a time when California is addressing post-pandemic academic recovery, rebuilding from the LA fires and planning for the future of the state’s workforce," according to Newsom's office.
The federal government funds more than half of the California Climate Action Corps and about 5% of College Corps, officials said. The state fully funds the Youth Service Corps.
In the 2023-24 "service year," 6,264 AmeriCorps members in California
provided nearly 4.4 million hours of service, tutored and mentored 73,833 students, supported 17,000 foster youth with education and employment opportunities and planted 39,288 trees, the governor's office reported. Corps members helped 26,000 households impacted by the LA wildfires and packed 21,000 food boxes.
Also Friday, California and other states filed a lawsuit challenging the federal Department of Education’s efforts to withhold funding from state and local agencies that refuse to abandon programs and policies that promote equal access to education in K-12 classrooms.
The lawsuit by California Attorney General Bonta and 18 other state attorneys general was filed a day after a Trump administration deadline for state officials to confirm that every school district in the nation had eliminated all diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives.
In their interpreta-
tion of Title VI of the 1964 Civil Rights Act, the Trump administration officials believe that DEI programs amount to illegal discrimination.
According to Trump's Jan. 29 executive order, “'Discriminatory equity ideology' ... treats individuals as members of preferred or disfavored groups, rather than as individuals, and minimizes agency, merit, and capability in favor of immoral generalizations" that include "an individual, by virtue of the individual’s race, color, sex, or national origin, should be discriminated against or receive adverse treatment to achieve diversity, equity, or inclusion."
California, like many other states, refused to certify its compliance with the federal Education Department's requirements, claiming no lawful or practical way exists to do so because of the department's "vague, contradictory and unsupported" interpretation of Title VI, according to Bonta.
In the lawsuit, filed in federal court in Massachusetts, the attorneys general seek to prevent the federal Education Department from withholding any funding.
A representative from the Los Angeles Unified School District said in a statement to City News Service that the district would "continue to comply with federal and state nondiscrimination laws." The request for assurance of compliance "is similar to other certifications from the USDOE. The district defers to the California Department of Education as the correspondence about the certification form was directed to state educational agencies."
In a statement Friday, Chief Deputy Superintendent David Schapira from the California Department of Education affirmed "that it is not lawful for the federal government to restrict, pause, or rescind educational resources allocated by Congress outside of the statutory and constitutional
tution and violated the law."
The federal government provides California with $7.9 billion in congressionally mandated financial support annually for a wide range of needs and services pertaining to children and education, according to Bonta's office.
The funding includes financial support intended to ensure that students from low-income families have the same access to high-quality education as their peers, provide special education services, recruit and train highly skilled and dedicated teachers, fund programming for non-native speakers to learn English, and provide support to vulnerable children in foster care and without housing, officials said.
processes for doing so. To reiterate our prior correspondence on this subject, there is nothing in state or federal law, including Title VI, that outlaws the broad concepts of diversity, equity, and inclusion practices, programs, instruction, or curriculum."
Bonta said in a statement that the Education Department is "unapologetically abandoning its mission to ensure equal access to education with its latest threat to wholesale terminate congressionally mandated federal education funding.
"Let me be clear: The federal Department of Education is not trying to `combat' discrimination with this latest order," Bonta said. "Instead, it is using our nation's foundational civil rights law as a pretext to coerce states into abandoning efforts to promote diversity, equity and inclusion through lawful programs and policies. Once again, the president has exceeded his authority under the Consti-
As a condition of receiving these funds, state and local education agencies submit written declarations that they will comply with Title VI, which forbids discrimination based on race, color or national origin. California has consistently certified its compliance with Title VI and its regulations, Bonta said.
Bonta leads the multistate coalition in the lawsuit along with the attorneys general of New York, Hawaii, Illinois, Massachusetts and Minnesota.
On April 24, a federal judge in New Hampshire blocked Trump administration directives that threatened to cut DEI funding for public schools. The ruling was in a lawsuit by the National Education Assn. and the American Civil Liberties Union that alleges the Trump administration's policies violate teachers’ due process and First Amendment rights.
A second judge on April 24 postponed the effective date of some U.S. Education Department guidance against DEI, ruling in a separate case filed in Maryland by the American Federation of Teachers.
California Climate Action Corps fellows and volunteers celebrate in September 2023 during Community Climate Action Day in San Jose, where they participated in tree plantings, composting, canvassing neighborhoods and brush clearing. | Photo courtesy of the governor’s office
A DOGE aide involved in dismantling Consumer Bureau owns stock in companies that could benefit from the cuts
By Jake Pearson, ProPublica
Afederal employee who is helping the Trump administration carry out the drastic downsizing of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau owns stock in companies that could benefit from the agency’s dismantling, a ProPublica investigation has found.
Gavin Kliger, a 25-yearold Department of Government Efficiency aide, disclosed the investments earlier this year in his public financial report, which lists as much as $365,000 worth of shares in four companies that the CFPB can regulate. According to court records and government emails, he later helped oversee the layoffs of more than 1,400 employees at the bureau.
Ethics experts say this constitutes a conflict of interest and that Kliger’s actions are a potential violation of federal ethics laws.
Executive branch employees have long been subject to laws and rules that forbid them from working on matters that “will affect your own personal financial interest.” CFPB employees are also required to divest from dozens of additional, specific companies that engage in financial services and thus either are or could be subject to agency supervision, rulemaking, examination or enforcement.
The CFPB oversees companies that offer a variety of financial services, including mortgage lending, auto financing, credit cards and payment apps.
Two of the companies in which Kliger is invested — Apple and Tesla — are on the CFPB’s list of prohibited holdings. Two others — Bitcoin and Solana — aren’t on the list but are nevertheless barred under agency guidance on invest-
ing in cryptocurrency firms.
Court records show that Kliger was among a small handful of top CFPB and administration officials discussing the implementation of the layoffs in emails. Separately, a federal employee who works on the layoff team said that Kliger “managed” the firings of about 90% of the bureau’s staff earlier this month, according to a sworn declaration filed by lawyers opposing the administration.
The employee, using the pseudonym Alex Doe for fear of retaliation, said they learned of Kliger’s role from colleagues and described Kliger keeping the CFPB employees “up for 36 hours straight to ensure that the notices would go out,” the declaration states. “Gavin was screaming at people he did not believe were working fast enough” and “calling them incompetent.”
Among those fired were the bureau’s ethics team, according to an agency lawyer, who wrote in an April 25 court filing that “I am not aware of anyone remaining at the CFPB who has the requisite expertise to fulfill the CFPB’s federal ethics requirements.”
Ethics experts said that getting rid of government regulators who oversee companies and set industrywide rules could impact the share price of the businesses subject to that regulation, since doing away with oversight can free companies from compliance costs and the exposure that stems from enforcement actions.
“Destroying the CFPB is likely to have, I believe, a direct and predictable effect on his financial stock,” Kathleen Clark, an expert on government
ethics at the Washington University in St. Louis, said of Kliger.
Unionized bureau employees have sued the agency’s acting director, Russell Vought, to stop the administration’s efforts to wind down its operations and reduce its staff. The subsequent months of litigation have been headspinning.
At the end of March, a district court judge issued a sweeping stay on the administration’s actions. Then on April 11, an appeals court in Washington, D.C., partially lifted that stay. In its order, the panel wrote that bureau leaders must conduct a “particularized assessment” before firing workers.
Days later, most of the agency’s staff was notified that they were being fired.
The bureau’s chief legal officer, Mark Paoletta, and two other lawyers conducted the court-ordered review, the government said in legal papers. In a recent filing, Paoletta wrote that the administration is attempting to achieve a “streamlined and rightsized Bureau.” Instead of 248 enforcement division employees and 487 in the supervision division, he wrote, he planned to keep 50 workers in each.
But on Monday evening, amid vigorous dispute over the legality of the firings and the definition
date to avoid conflicts of interest. And at the CFPB in particular, regulations give employees 90 days to divest prohibited holdings.
In either case, though, the employee is required to recuse themselves from any actions that could affect their investments.
of “particularized assessment,” the appeals court backtracked, upholding the trial court’s initial stay on the mass layoffs as the case plays out. The CFPB then notified the more than 1,400 employees who’d been laid off that their firings were being rescinded. The lawsuit is ongoing, with oral arguments before the appeals court scheduled for next month.
Kliger didn’t respond to voicemails or emails seeking comment for this story. The CFPB didn’t respond to a request for comment.
In a statement, the White House said that “these allegations are another attempt to diminish DOGE’s critical mission.”
Kliger “did not even manage” the layoffs, the statement said, “making this entire narrative an outright lie.”
Asked to clarify Kliger’s role in the administration's cuts, a spokesperson said, “You have 90 days from the start date to divest which is May 8th — it is only April 28th.” It’s unclear what rule the White House was referencing; the spokesperson did not respond to follow-up questions. But ethics experts said there are two scenarios that could apply: Sometimes, high-level government officials pledge to divest their holdings by a certain
Delaney Marsco, a government ethics expert at the Campaign Legal Center, said Kliger’s holdings and his involvement in winding down the agency erode the public’s faith that government officials are serving its best interests.
“When you have these facts, it raises the question, which is just as bad as when you have the actual violation because it makes the public question,” she said.
Kliger owns between $15,000 and $50,000 of stock in Apple, which the CFPB regulates. The company agreed to pay a $25 million civil penalty last October following a bureau investigation into Apple Card, a credit card in the company’s software. The bureau said that Apple did not have a proper transaction dispute system when it launched and also that it misled some customers about its financing. The company agreed to the consent order, records show, “without admitting or denying any of the findings of fact or conclusions of law.” In a statement at the time, Apple said that “while we strongly disagree with the CFPB’s characterization of Apple’s conduct, we have aligned with them on an agreement.”
Kliger also owns between $100,000 and $250,000 of Tesla stock. The company, founded by DOGE boss Elon Musk, falls under the bureau’s purview because it offers financing, a key area of scrutiny for the CFPB.
Any federal worker who “holds any amount of a cryptocurrency or stablecoin may not participate in a particular matter if the employee knows that particular matter could have a direct and predictable effect on the value of their cryptocurrency or stablecoins,” according to a legal memo issued in July of 2022, under then-President Joe Biden, by the independent federal agency tasked with advising executive branch employees on how to avoid conflicts of interests.
An internal notice to CFPB employees the following month instructed anyone with such a holding to “immediately recuse yourself from working on any Bureau particular matter,” report the ownership and divest within 90 days, records reviewed by ProPublica show.
Since the beginning of President Donald Trump’s second presidency, the administration has sought to significantly reduce the size, scope and nature of America’s consumer watchdog, which was created in the wake of the 2008 financial crisis.
ProPublica reported last month that dozens of investigations the agency had launched were stalled amid stop-work orders.
In a recent court filing that supplements a newly released policy memo, Paoletta wrote that, in recent years, “the Bureau has also engaged in intrusive and wasteful fishing expeditions against depository institutions and, increasingly, non-depository institutions” and that it had “pushed into new areas beyond its jurisdiction such as peer-to-peer lending, rent-to-own, and discrimination as unfair practice.”
Republished with Creative Commons License (CC BY-NC-ND 3.0).
Kliger also owns cryptocurrencies: between $1,000 and $15,000 of Solana and between $15,000 and $50,000 of Bitcoin.
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.
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EL Monte City Notices Monrovia City Notices
CITY OF EL MONTE ZONING REVIEW COMMITTEE
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
Hablamos Español favor de hablar con Jeni Colon (626) 258-8626
TO: All Interested Parties
FROM: City of El Monte Planning Division
PROJECT LOCATION: 3570 Lexington Avenue / APN: 8579-026022
APPLICATION: Minor Use Permit (MUP) No. 14-2025
REQUEST: The Applicant requests approval for a 5,496-square-foot Personal Service, Restricted use consisting of a tattoo studio within an existing single-tenant commercial building. The subject site is approximately 15,396 square feet and located in the Zocalo SubArea of the Downtown Specific Plan (SP-4) zone. The MUP request is made pursuant to Chapter 17.123 (Conditional and Minor Use Permits) of the El Monte Municipal Code (EMMC).
PROPERTY OWNER: D W H Investments
APPLICANT: FS Design Groupc/o Fernando Solis
ENVIRONMENTAL DOCUMENTATION: Article 19. Categorical Exemptions – Class 1, Section 15301 (Existing Facilities) in accordance with the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) of 1970 and the CEQA Guidelines, as amended.
PLACE OF HEARING: Pursuant to State Law, the Zoning Review Committee will hold a public hearing to receive testimony, orally and in writing, on the proposed project. The public hearing is scheduled for:
Date: Tuesday, May 13, 2025
Time: 6:00 p.m.
Place: El Monte City Hall City Hall East – Council Chambers 11333 Valley Boulevard El Monte, CA 91731
Members of the public wishing to observe the meeting may do so by attending the meeting in person at the City’s Council Chambers.
Members of the public wishing to make public comment may do so in one of the following ways:
(1)In person by attending the public hearing at the date, time, and place specified above; or
(2)E-mail – All interested parties can submit questions/comments in advance to the Planning Division’s general e-mail address: planning@elmonteca.gov. All questions/comments must be received by the Planning Division no later than 3:00 pm on May 13, 2025.
The staff report on this matter will be available on or about May 8, 2025, on the City of El Monte website, which may be accessed at https://www.ci.el-monte.ca.us/276/Zoning-Review-Comimittee or by e-mailing cminniti@elmonteca.gov.
Americans With Disabilities Act: In compliance with Section 202 of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (42 U.S.C. Sec. 12132) and the federal rules and regulations adopted in implementation thereof, the Agenda will be made available in appropriate alternative formats to persons with a disability. Should you need special assistance to participate in this meeting, please contact the City Clerk’s Office by calling (626) 580-2016. Notification 48 hours prior to the meeting will enable the City to make reasonable arrangements to ensure accessibility to this meeting.
Persons wishing to comment on the environmental documentation or proposed application may do so in in writing prior to the meeting date and must be received by 3:00 p.m., the day of the meeting. Public Comments of no more than 3-minutes shall be read into the record. Written comments shall be sent to Chris Minniti El Monte City Hall West; 11333 Valley Boulevard; El Monte, CA 91731 or at cminniti@elmonteca.gov. If you challenge the decision of the City Zoning Review Committee, 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 Zoning Review Committee at or prior to the public hearing.
For further information regarding this application please contact Chris Minniti at (626) 580-2152. Monday through Thursday, except legal holidays, between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 5:30 p.m.
PUBLISHED DATE: Thursday, May 1, 2025, by Laura MacMorran, AICP, Zoning Review Committee Secretary
Publish May 1, 2025
EL MONTE EXAMINER
CITY OF EL MONTE ZONING REVIEW COMMITTEE
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
Hablamos Español favor de hablar con Jeni Colon (626) 258-8626
TO: All Interested Parties
FROM: City of El Monte Planning Division
PROJECT LOCATION: 10423 Valley Blvd D1 / APN: 8575-024-012
APPLICATION: Minor Use Permit (MUP) No. 12-2024
REQUEST: The Applicant requests approval for the establishment of a 2,136-square-foot specialized education and training facility consisting of a barber trade school within an existing 85,097 square foot multi-tenant commercial building. The subject site is 152,000 square feet in size and is located in the M-2 (General Manufacturing) zone. The MUP request is made pursuant to Chapter 17.123 (Conditional and Minor Use Permits) of the El Monte Municipal Code (EMMC).
PROPERTY OWNER: Robin Investment LLC
APPLICANT: Jorge Avila
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
MONROVIA PLANNING COMMISSION
This Notice is to inform you of a public hearing to determine whether or not the following project should be granted under Title 16 and/or 17 of the Monrovia Municipal Code:
APPLICATION: Conditional Use Permit (CUP20250004)
REQUEST: Applicant is requesting a Conditional Use Permit (CUP) for a State Alcohol Beverage Control (ABC) Type 41 license to allow the incidental sale and on-site service of beer and wine for on-site consumption at an existing sit-down restaurant, Kin Khao Thai Eatery. The property is located in the CRS (Regional/Subregional Commercial) zone.
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING MONROVIA PLANNING COMMISSION
This Notice is to inform you ofa public hearing todetermine whether ornot the following project granted under Title 16 and/or 17 of the Monrovia Municipal Code:
ENVIRONMENTAL DOCUMENTATION: Article 19. Categorical Exemptions – Class 1, Section 15301 (Existing Facilities) in accordance with the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) of 1970 and the CEQA Guidelines, as amended.
Additional information regarding this request may be found on the City’s website at https://www.monroviaca. gov/projectsunderreview
APPLICATION: Conditional Use Permit (CUP2025-0004)
REQUEST:
PLACE OF HEARING: Pursuant to State Law, the Zoning Review Committee will hold a public hearing to receive testimony, orally and in writing, on the proposed project. The public hearing is scheduled for:
Date: Tuesday, May 13, 2025
Time: 6:00 p.m.
Place: El Monte City Hall City Hall East – Council Chambers 11333 Valley Boulevard El Monte, CA 91731
ENVIRONMENTAL DETERMINATION: This project is Categorically Exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) §15303, under Class 1, which consists of the operation, repair, maintenance, permitting, leasing, licensing, or minor alteration of existing public or private structures, facilities, mechanical equipment, or topographical features, involving negligible or no expansion of existing or former use.
Applicant is requestinga Conditional Use Permit (CUP) for Beverage Control(ABC) Type 41 license to allow theincidental on-site service of beer and wine foron-site consumption at down restaurant, Kin Khao ThaiEatery. Thepropertyislocated (Regional/Subregional Commercial) zone.
Additionalinformation regardingthis request may be found website at https://www.monroviaca.gov/projectsunderreview
ENVIRONMENTAL DETERMINATION: This project is Categorically Exempt from the California QualityAct (CEQA)§15303, under Class1, which operation, repair, maintenance, permitting, leasing, licensing, alteration of existing public or private structures, facilities, equipment, or topographicalfeatures, involving negligible of existingor former use.
APPLICANT: Kin Khao Thai Eatery (Permdao Durongkadej)
APPLICANT: Kin Khao Thai Eatery (Permdao Durongkadej)
Members of the public wishing to observe the meeting may do so by attending the meeting in person at the City’s Council Chambers.
PROJECT ADDRESS: 939 West HuntingtonRoad
Members of the public wishing to make public comment may do so in one of the following ways:
(1)In person by attending the public hearing at the date, time, and place specified above; or
(2)E-mail – All interested parties can submit questions/comments in advance to the Planning Division’s general e-mail address: planning@elmonteca.gov. All questions/comments must be received by the Planning Division no later than 3:00 pm on May 13, 2025.
The staff report on this matter will be available on or about May 8, 2025, on the City of El Monte website, which may be accessed at https://www.ci.el-monte.ca.us/276/Zoning-Review-Comimittee or by e-mailing omartinez@elmonteca.gov.
PROJECT ADDRESS: 939 West Huntington Road
Project Location Map
HEARING DATE AND TIME: Wednesday, May 14, 2025 at 7:30 PM
HEARING DATEAND TIME: Wednesday, May 14, 2025 at 7:30PM
Americans With Disabilities Act: In compliance with Section 202 of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (42 U.S.C. Sec. 12132) and the federal rules and regulations adopted in implementation thereof, the Agenda will be made available in appropriate alternative formats to persons with a disability. Should you need special assistance to participate in this meeting, please contact the City Clerk’s Office by calling (626) 580-2016. Notification 48 hours prior to the meeting will enable the City to make reasonable arrangements to ensure accessibility to this meeting.
HEARING LOCATION: Monrovia CityHall (CouncilChambers), 415 South IvyAvenue, California 91016
HEARING LOCATION: Monrovia City Hall (Council Cham bers), 415 South Ivy Avenue, Monro via, California 91016
PUBLIC COMMENTS: Public comments regarding thisitem may be stated in meeting, or submitted in writing. To ensure that Planning have time to review, written comments must be submittedby Wednesday, May 14, 2025
If you challenge this application in court, you maybelimited to raising only those issues else raisedat thepublichearing described in this notice, or in written correspondence Planning Division at,or prior to, the publichearing. This application will not alter the zoningstatusofyour
Persons wishing to comment on the environmental documentation or proposed application may do so in in writing prior to the meeting date and must be received by 3:00 p.m., the day of the meeting. Public Comments of no more than 3-minutes shall be read into the record. Written comments shall be sent to Osvaldo Martinez; El Monte City Hall West; 11333 Valley Boulevard; El Monte, CA 91731 or at omartinez@elmonteca.gov. If you challenge the decision of the City Zoning Review Committee, 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 Zoning Review Committee at or prior to the public hearing.
For further information regarding this application please contact Osvaldo Martinez at (626) 258-8663. Monday through Thursday, except legal holidays, between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 5:30 p.m.
PUBLISHED DATE: Thursday, May 1, 2025, by Laura MacMorran, AICP, Zoning Review Committee Secretary
Publish May 1, 2025 EL MONTE EXAMINER
PUBLIC COMMENTS: Public comments regarding this item may be stated in person at the meeting, or submitted in writing. To ensure that Planning Commissioners have time to review, written comments must be submitted by 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday, May 14, 2025.
If you challenge this application in court, you may be limited to raising only those issues you or someone else raised at the public hearing described in this notice, or in written correspondence delivered to the Planning Division at, or prior to, the public hearing. This application will not alter the zoning status of your property. For further information regarding this application, please contact the Planning Division at (626) 932-5565, or by email at planning@monroviaca. gov.
The Staff Report for this project will be available online after 4:00 p.m. on Thursday, May 8, 2025, at the following hyperlink: https:// www.monroviaca.gov/your-government/boards-and-commissions/ planning-commission/agendas-minutes
Este aviso es para informarle sobre una junta pública acerca de la propiedad indicada más arriba. Si necesita información adicional en español, favor de ponerse en contacto con el Departamento de Planificación al número (626) 932-5565.
Brenda Quezada, Planning Technician
Published on May 1, 2025 Monrovia Weekly
Rosemead City Notices
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING BEFORE THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD ON MAY 13, 2025
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Rosemead City Council will conduct a public hearing on Tuesday, May 13, 2025 at 7:00 PM, or soon thereafter as the matter may be heard, at Rosemead City Hall, located at 8838 East Valley Boulevard, Rosemead. The City of Rosemead will hold a public hearing to present a comprehensive overview of current job vacancies, recruitment efforts, and retention strategies as required by California Assembly Bill 2561. This presentation will include details regarding the number of open positions, steps taken to fill them, and potential areas for improvement. Anyone interested in this matter is invited to comment on the project by written response or personal appearance at the public hearing.
Written comments regarding the presentation of vacancy status and recruitment strategies per AB 2561 for the City of Rosemead fees must be received by 6:00 p.m. on May 13, 2025. Comments should be sent to: City Clerk 8838 East Valley Boulevard, Rosemead, CA 91770, Attention: Ericka Hernandez, City Clerk or by emailing publiccomment@cityofrosemead.org.
Pursuant to Government Code Section 65009 (b), if this matter is subsequently challenged in court, the challenge may be limited to only those issues raised at the public hearing described in this notice or in written correspondence delivered to the City of Rosemead at, or prior to, the public hearing.
The presentation on vacancy status and recruitment strategies per AB 2561 and other information pertinent to the above item are on file in the office of the Finance Department. For further details on this proposal, please contact Bryan Chua, Assistant City Manager/ Finance Director at (626) 569-2146 or bchua@cityofrosemead.org. Any person interested in the above proceedings may appear at the time and place indicated to testify in support of, or in opposition to, the item(s).
In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, if you require special assistance to participate in this public hearing, please contact the City Clerk at (626) 569-2171. Notification at least 72 hours prior to the scheduled hearing will enable the City to make reasonable arrangements to facilitate participation.
DATED THIS 30th DAY OF APRIL, 2025.
Ben Kim, City Manager City of Rosemead 8838 E. Valley Boulevard Rosemead, California 91770
Published on May 1,2025
ROSEMEAD READER
NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF:
RANDOLF FREDERICK WERNER
CASE NO. 25STPB04407
To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the WILL or estate, or both of RANDOLF FREDERICK WERNER.
A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by BRYAN WERNER in the Superior Court of California, County of LOS ANGELES.
THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that BRYAN WERNER be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent.
Probates Notices 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.
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: 05/22/25 at 8:30AM in Dept. 67 located at 111 N. HILL ST., LOS ANGELES, CA 90012
IF YOU OBJECT to the granting of the petition, you should appear at the hearing and state your objections or file written objections with the court
To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of VINCENT RODRIGUEZ PEREZ
A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by Lydia R. Perez in the Superior Court of California, County of LOS ANGELES.
THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that Lydia R. Perez 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 May 30, 2025 at 8:30 AM in Dept. No. 11 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: DARRELL G BROOKE ESQ SBN 118071
THE BROOKE LAW GROUP PC 525 S MYRTLE AVE STE 204 MONROVIA CA 91016 CN114794 PEREZ Apr 24, 2024, Apr 28, May 1, 2025 EL MONTE EXAMINER
NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: JACK LEE JACKSON CASE NO. 24STPB02351
To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the lost WILL or estate, or both of JACK LEE JACKSON.
A HEARING on the petition will be held in this court as follows: 05/23/25 at 8:30AM in Dept. 29 located at 111 N. HILL ST., LOS ANGELES, CA 90012
IF YOU OBJECT to the granting of the petition, you should appear at the hearing and state your objections or file written objections with the court before the hearing. Your appearance may be in person or by your attorney.
IF YOU ARE A CREDITOR or a contingent creditor of the decedent, you must file your claim 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
DEBBY S. DOITCH, ESQ. - SBN 266731
EVAN T. CHAVEZ, ESQ. - SBN 336962
KJMLAW Partners, PLC
301 E. COLORADO BLVD., #600 PASADENA CA 91101
Telephone (626) 568-9300 5/1, 5/5, 5/8/25 CNS-3920434# ROSEMEAD READER
NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: MATTHEW YOUNG AKA MIN WENG CASE NO. 25STPB04688
To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the WILL or estate, or both of MATTHEW YOUNG AKA MIN WENG.
A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by PHILIP H. YOUNG in the Superior Court of California, County of LOS ANGELES.
THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that PHILIP H. YOUNG 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.)
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
JONATHAN D. PRIMUTH - SBN 143736
LAGERLOF, LLP
155 N. LAKE AVENUE, FLOOR 11 PASADENA CA 91101
Telephone (626) 793-9400
BSC 226779
5/1, 5/5, 5/8/25
CNS-3920607# ARCADIA WEEKLY
Public Notices
ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME PETITION OF Ondrea J Tye FOR CHANGE OF NAME CASE NUMBER:25NNCP00282 Superior Court of California, County of Los Angeles 600 East Broadway, Glendale, Ca 91206, North Central Judicial District TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner Ondrea Jeanene Tye filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present name a. OF Ondrea Jeanene Tye to Proposed name Ondrea Jeanene Tye 2. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter shall appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file a written objection that includes the reason for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing NOTICE OF HEARING a.
Date: 06/26/2025 Time: 8:30AM Dept: E. 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: Arcadia Weekly DATED: April 9, 2025 Ashfaq G. Chowdhury JUDGE OF THE SUPERIOR COURT Pub. April 17, 24, May 1, 8, 2025 Arcadia Weekly
NOTICE OF LIEN SALE
PARK,
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 SCOTT T. HOLMAN, ESQ. - SBN 315487
HOLMAN LAW GROUP, APC
316 W. FOOTHILL BLVD. MONROVIA CA 91016
Telephone (626) 358-1218
4/24, 4/28, 5/1/25
CNS-3918287#
ARCADIA WEEKLY
NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF VINCENT RODRIGUEZ PEREZ Case No. 25STPB02451
A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by PHIL YANG in the Superior Court of California, County of LOS ANGELES. THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that PHIL YANG be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent. THE PETITION requests the decedent's lost WILL and codicils, if any, be admitted to probate. The lost 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.
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: 05/28/25 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
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 Arcadia 210 Self Storage at 324 N. Second Ave, Arcadia, Ca. 91006 will sell by competitive bidding, on or after May 13, 2025 at 1:00pm, 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: Moreno, Gabriela Puerto-Lopez, Julio A. Harris, Desiree Buck, Susan SAlinas, Gemma B. Wade, Michael J. Loomis, Chris M. Standefor, Jeanetta M. Aguilar, Sofia Sofia Aguilar & Veronica Aguilar Derankhanfar, Ali Ramirez, Edlin J. Ananiades, Spyridon C. Baer, Jennifer A. CARNEY, MARK Graves, Laura Kim, Du Bin Bakke, Michelle Publish April 24, 2025 & May 1, 2025 in THE ARCADIA WEEKLY
NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF BULK SALE (UCC Sec. 6105) Escrow No. CEG112323-BW
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a bulk sale is about to be made. The name(s), business address(es) of the Seller(s), are: TEA EXPRESSION INC. 1330 FULLERTON ROAD #101 & 102, CITY OF INDUSTRY, CA 91748
Doing Business as: TEN RENS TEA TIME
All other business name(s) and address(es) used by the Seller(s) within three years, as stated by the Seller(s), is/ are: NONE
The location in California of the Chief Executive Officer of the Seller(s) is: NONE
The name(s) and address of the Buyer(s) is/are: MALUJI USA, LLC 3818 WELSH PONY LANE, YORBA LINDA, CA 92886
The assets to be sold are described in general as: RESTAURANT and are located at: 1330 FULLERTON ROAD #101 & 102, CITY OF INDUSTRY, CA 91748 The bulk sale is intended to be
92801
That the property pertinent hereto is described in general as: FURNITURE, FIXTURES, EQUIPMENT, GOODWILL, INVENTORY AND ALL OTHER RELATED ASSETS and is located at: 1601 N. HACIENDA BLVD, LA PUETE, CALIFORNIA 91744 (#4878). The business name used by the said transferor(s) at said location is: BURGER KING. That said bulk transfer is intended to be consummated at the office of Commerce Escrow Company, 1055 Wilshire Blvd., Suite 1000, Los Angeles, California 90017 on or after MAY 19, 2025. This bulk transfer IS subject to California Uniform Commercial Code Section 6106.2. The name and address of the person with whom claims may be filed is: Commerce Escrow Company, 1055 Wilshire Blvd., Suite 1000, Los Angeles, California 90017, Attention: RAUL ZUNIGA, reference: Escrow: 25-95489-RZ, and the last day for filing claims by any creditor shall be: MAY 16, 2025 which is the business day before the consummation date specified above. Dated: APRIL 23, 2025 TRANSFEREES: LAOC Burgers LLC, a California limited liability company By:/S/ JACOB BRUMMEL, MANAGING PARTNER 5/1/25 CNS-3920699# EL MONTE EXAMINER
Ca 91101, Northeast Judicial District TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner Ma. Antoinette Cecilia Legaspi Palomo filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present name a. OF Ma. Antoinette Cecilia Legaspi
in soil samples from residential properties across two Pasadena neighborhoods. The test results showed lead that exceed the state's 80 ppm screening threshold, prompting further investigation. The city did followup testing at parks in the neighborhoods identified in the study and also in adjacent areas, officials said.
One neighborhood’s boundaries are Lincoln Avenue, Washington Boulevard, North Altadena Drive and the city limit to the north, according to the city. The other area is between North Altadena Drive, Orange Grove Boulevard, Washington Boulevard and Eaton Drive.
"We are very pleased with the findings and are excited to reopen our fields with the comforting knowledge that they are safe for use," Koko Panossian, director of the Pasadena Parks, Recreation, and Community Services Department, said in a statement. "With this in mind, we
highly encourage everyone to follow Public Health guidelines to make your health a priority."
Children are especially vulnerable to lead and heavy metals "due to their hand-to-mouth behavior and potential to ingest or inhale contaminated soil," according to a city statement. Lead exposure can occur through swallowing, skin contact or inhalation, and contaminated soil may be tracked indoors via shoes or clothing.
Pasadena health officials recommended precautionary measures, such as restricting access to park areas with exposed soil, taking steps to prevent soil from being tracked indoors and promoting lead-safe cleaning practices.
Pasadena parks officials closed the baseball infields at Washington Park and Victory Park to conduct soil sampling and while outside the soil-tested areas, Alice’s Dog Park,
Soil testing
Park, Hamilton Park and Robinson Park were also tested "out of an abundance of caution," according to the city.
The Pasadena Public Health Department advised residents to take proactive steps if they interact with soil that may have lead. Outdoors
• Prevent children and pets from digging or playing in exposed soil.
• Cover exposed soil with grass, mulch, wood chips,
• Review the county’s Fire Recovery Guidance website for recommendations about home gardens. Indoors
• Remove shoes before entering a home or use “sticky mats” in entryways to remove dust from shoes.
• Use doormats and wash them regularly.
• Frequently wet mop entryways and hard floor surfaces.
gravel or ground cover plants to reduce dust and prevent direct contact — prioritize play areas, garden paths and areas near doors or patios.
• Remove dirt from sidewalks, patios, driveways and other hard outdoor surfaces by spraying with a hose.
• Wash hands after contact with soil and before eating.
• Wash pet paws and toys after contact with soil.
• Use a wet cleaning method to capture and remove dust from horizontal surfaces.
• Avoid cleaning methods that can send dust into the air such as dry-sweeping or vacuuming without a HEPA filter.
• Use air purifiers with HEPA filters. Residents vulnerable to lead exposure or who have children under 6 years old should consult "a professional to assess the need for soil testing on their property," city officials suggested. "If you decide to hire a profes-
sional, select the lab before collecting soil samples because each lab will have specific testing guidelines. Soil test kits sold at garden stores are not recommended because they cannot test for many contaminants or heavy metals."
Soil testing resources are listed at the PPHD's Lead Poisoning Prevention Frequently Asked Questions guide.
The amount of lead in a person's body can be measured with a blood test, which are available by visiting most medical providers, making an appointment at a Quest Lab for a free blood lead test or at an in-person mobile blood testing event.
A free mobile testing event is set for May 24 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. in Pasadena's La Pintoresca Park, which coincides with the Family Fun Day event. Two blood lead test events took place over the weekend in Altadena and Pasadena.
Allendale
Soil testing. | Photo courtesy of Supervisor Kathryn Barger's office
Disney to grant over 170 wishes for critically ill Make-A-Wish children
By City News Service
TheWaltDisney CompanyMonday kicked off a campaign to celebrate its 45-year relationship with the Make-AWish Foundation by granting more than 170 wishes for children with critical illnesses.
Some of the wishes include meeting Luke Bryan of ABC's "American Idol," announcing a draft pick for the NFL to be broadcast on ESPN, having a Once Upon A Wish Party at Walt Disney World for about 50 Make-A-Wish kids and their families, and sailing on Disney Cruise Line, which granted the wishes of three kids who set sail aboard the fittingly named Disney Wish, the company said.
"We're enormously proud of Disney's relationship with Make-A-Wish, which dates back nearly 45 years to the first official wish at Disneyland," Disney CEO Bob Iger said in a statement. "It's a privilege to use the power of Disney's stories and characters to lift children's spirits when they need it most, and we're honored to work with Make-A-Wish to grant a Disney wish every hour of every day."
Throughout the week, the Burbank-based company will share wish stories in the United States and around the world for fans to follow along. To join
Disney and become a WishMaker with Make-A-Wish visit wish.org/Disney.
"Disney has supported Make-A-Wish from the very beginning, and now 45 years later, we are making a greater impact together than ever before in honor of World Wish Day on April
"Disney Week of Wishes is a testament to the company's steadfast commitment to delivering hope and joy when it's needed most to wish kids and their families around the world."
29," said Leslie Motter, president and chief executive of Make-A-Wish America.
Photo by David Guerrero via Pexels
Glendale City Notices
NOTICE INVITING BIDS
NOTICE is hereby given that the City of Glendale (“City”) will receive sealed Bids, before the Bid Deadline established below for the following work of improvement: Pacific Park/Edison Artificial Turf Replacement Project SPECIFICATION NO. 4016
Bid Deadline: Submit before 2:00 p.m. on Wednesday, June 4, 2025 (“the Bid Deadline”)
Original plus one (1) copy of Bid to be submitted to:
Office of City Clerk
613 E. Broadway, Room 110
Glendale, CA 91206
Bid Opening: 2:00 p.m. on Wednesday, June 4, 2025 City Council Chambers
613 E. Broadway, 2nd Floor
Glendale, CA 91206
NO LATE BIDS WILL BE ACCEPTED.
Bidding Documents Available: April 16, 2025, on City of Glendale Website
Mandatory Pre-Bid Conference: Date: Tuesday, May 13, 2025 Time: 9:00 am Location: Pacific/Edison Field (on Lexington Ave.) 501 S. Pacific Ave. Glendale, CA 91204
Note: • All Contractors planning to attend the job walk on May 13th, shall RSVP prior to 4 pm on May 12th by email to aasaturyan@glendaleca.gov or by calling (818) 937-8247.
City of Glendale Contact Person: Arthur Asaturyan, Senior Project Manager Phone: 818-937-8247 E-mail: aasaturyan@glendaleca.gov
Mandatory Qualifications for Bidder and Designated Subcontractors:
A Bid may be rejected as non-responsive if the Bid fails to document that Bidder meets the essential requirements for qualification. As part of the Bidder’s Statement of Qualifications, each Bid must provide satisfactory evidence that:
Bidder: satisfactorily completed at least Twenty ( 20 ) prevailing wage public contracts in California; each comparable in scope and scale to this Project, within Five ( 5 ) years prior to the Bid Deadline and with a dollar value in excess of the Bid submitted for this Project for the concrete step portion of the project. Whereas for the tile restoration portion of the project the following Quality Assurances must be met:
General Scope of Work: Contractor shall furnish labor, materials, equipment, services, and specialized skills to perform work involved in the Project. The Work in the Bid is defined in the Specifications and will generally include the materials needed and steps for the synthetic turf replacement and drainage improvements, but not necessarily limited to, the following: removal and replacement of synthetic with new synthetic turf, infill and shock pad, precise grading of existing base material and new drainage improvements, installation of new concrete paving, and temporary asphalt paving.
Other Bidding Information:
1.Bidding Documents: Bids must be made on the Bidder’s Proposal form contained herein. Bidding Documents may be obtained by visiting City of Glendale’s website.
2.Completion: This Work must be completed within Sixty (60) calendar days from the Date of Commencement as established by the City’s written Notice to Proceed.
3.Acceptance or Rejection of Bids. The City reserves the right to reject any and all Bids, to award all or any individual part/item of the Bid, and to waive any informalities, irregularities or technical defects in such Bids and determine the lowest responsible Bidder, whichever may be in the best interests of the City. No late Bids will be accepted, nor will any oral, facsimile or electronic Bids be accepted by the City.
4.Mandatory Pre-Bid Conference and Job Walk. A mandatory pre-bid conference and job walk will be held at the project site at 9:00 a.m. on Tuesday, May 13th at the Pacific/Edison Field, located at 501 S. Pacific Ave., Glendale, CA 91204.
5.Contractors License. At the time of the Bid Deadline and at all times during performance of the Work, including full completion of all corrective work during the Correction Period, the Contractor must possess a California contractors license or licenses, current and active, of the classification required for the Work, in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 9, Division 3, Section 7000 et seq. of the Business and Professions Code. In compliance with Public Contract Code Section 3300, the City has determined that the Bidder must possess the following license(s): Class “D-12”. The successful Bidder will not receive a Contract award if the successful Bidder is unlicensed, does not have all of the required licenses, or one or more of the licenses are not current and active. If the City discovers after the Contract’s award that the Contractor is unlicensed, does not have all of the required licenses, or one or more of the licenses are not current and active, the City may cancel the award, reject the Bid, declare the Bid Bond as forfeited, keep the Bid Bond’s proceeds, and exercise any one or more of the remedies in the Contract Documents. Subcontractors’ Licenses and Listing. At the time of the Bid Deadline and at all times during performance of the Work, each listed Subcontractor must possess a current and active California contractor license or licenses appropriate for the portion of the Work listed for such Subcontractor and shall hold all specialty certifications required for such Work. When the Bidder submits its Bid to the City, the Bidder must list each Subcontractor whom the Bidder must disclose under Public Contract Code Section 4104 (Subcontractor Listing Law), and the Bidder must provide all of the Subcontractor information that Section 4104 requires (name, the location (address) of the Subcontractor’s place of business, California Contractor license number, California Department of Industrial Relations contractor registration number, and portion of the Work). In addition, the City requires that the Bidder list the dollar value of each Subcontractor’s labor or services. The City’s disqualification of a Subcontractor does not disqualify a Bidder. However, prior to and as a condition to award of the Contract, the successful Bidder shall substitute a properly licensed and qualified Subcontractor— without an adjustment of the Bid Amount.
6. Permits, Inspections, Plan Checks, Governmental Approvals, Utility Fees and Similar Authorizations: The City has applied and paid for the following Governmental Approvals and Utility Fees: City of Glendale Building Permits and Inspections
the California Labor Code, and the United States Secretary of Labor, pursuant to the Davis-Bacon Act, have determined the general prevailing rates of wages in the locality in which the Work is to be performed. The rates determined by the California Director of Industrial Relations are available online at www.dir.ca.gov/DLSR/PWD/. Davis-Bacon wage rates are included in this Specification and are available online at www.wdol.gov/. To the extent that there are any differences in the federal and state prevailing wage rates for similar classifications of labor, Contractor and its Subcontractors shall pay the highest wage rate. California Department of Industrial Relations ― Public Works Contractor Registration.
Beginning July 1, 2014, under the Public Works Contractor Registration Law (California Senate Bill No. 854 - See Labor Code Section 1725.5), contractors must register and meet requirements using the online application https://efiling.dir.ca.gov/PWCR/ ActionServlet?action=displayPWCRegistrationForm before bidding on public works contracts in California. The application also provides agencies that administer public works programs with a searchable database of qualified contractors. Application and renewal are completed online with a non-refundable fee of $300. More information is available at the following links:
http://www.dir.ca.gov/DLSE/PublicWorks/SB854FactSheet_6.30.14.pdf
http://www.dir.ca.gov/Public-Works/PublicWorks.html
Beginning April 1, 2015, the City must award public works projects only to contractors and subcontractors who comply with the Public Works Contractor Registration Law. Notice to Bidders and Subcontractors:
•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 pursuant to Labor Code section 1725.5 [with limited exceptions from this requirement for bid purposes only under Labor Code section 1771.1(a)].
•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 pursuant to Labor Code section 1725.5. This Project is subject to compliance monitoring and enforcement by the Department of Industrial Relations.
•The prime contractor must post job site notices prescribed by regulation. (See 8 Calif. Code Reg. Section 16451(d) for the notice that previously was required for projects monitored by the DIR Compliance Monitoring Unit.)
Furnishing of Electronic Certified Payroll Records to Labor Commissioner. For all new projects awarded on or after April 1, 2015, contractors and subcontractors must furnish electronic certified payroll records directly to the Labor Commissioner (aka Division of Labor Standards Enforcement).
Dated this 1, 5 ,day of May , 2025, City of Glendale, California.
Dr. Suzie Abajian, PhD., City Clerk of the City of Glendale
Publish May 1, May 5, 2025 GLENDALE INDEPENDENT
LOCATION: 2233 HONOLULU AVENUE GLENDALE, CA 91020
APPLICANT: Permit Processing and Consulting, LLC
ZONE: “CR” - Commercial Retail Zone
LEGAL DESCRIPTION: Lot 68, Tract No. 1701/ APN 5807-010-001.
PROJECT
ENVIRONMENTAL DETERMINATION: The project is categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) as a Class 1 “Existing Facilities”, per Section 15301 of the CEQA Guidelines, because the project involves minor
at the interior of an existing building and does not include expansion of the footprint or floor level of the building.
HEARING INFORMATION
The Planning Hearing Officer will conduct a public hearing regarding the above project in Room 105 of the Municipal Services Building, 633 E. Broadway, Glendale, CA 91206, on May 14, 2025, AT 9:30 AM or as soon thereafter as possible. The purpose of the hearing is to hear comments from the public with respect to zoning concerns. The hearing will be held in accordance with Glendale Municipal Code, Title 30, Chapter 30.50.
The meeting can be viewed on Charter Cable Channel 6 or streamed online at: https://www.glendaleca.gov/government/departments/management-services/gtv6/livevideo-stream. For public comments and questions during the meeting call 818-937-8100. City staff will be submitting these questions and comments in real time to the appropriate person during the Planning Hearing Officer Hearing. You may also testify in person at the hearing if you wish to do so.
If the final decision is challenged in court, testimony may be limited to issues raised before or at the public hearing.
The staff report and case materials will be available a week before the hearing date at www. glendaleca.gov/agendas.
QUESTIONS OR COMMENTS: If you desire more information on the proposal, please contact the case planner, Shoghig Yepremian in the Planning Division at SYepremian@ glendaleca.gov or (818) 937-8135.
Any person having an interest in the subject project may participate in the hearing, by phone as outlined above, and may be heard in support of his/her opinion. Any person protesting may file a duly signed and acknowledged written protest with the Director of Community Development not later than the hour set for public hearing before the Hearing Officer. "Acknowledged" shall mean a declaration of property ownership (or occupant if not owner) under penalty of perjury. If you challenge the decision of this project 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 of Glendale, at or prior to the public hearing. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990, please notify the Community Development Department at least 48 hours (or two business days) for requests regarding sign language translation and Braille transcription services. When a final decision is rendered, a decision letter will be posted online at www.glendaleca.gov/planning/decisions. An appeal may be filed within 15 days of the final decision date appearing on the decision letter. Appeal forms are available at https://www. glendaleca.gov/home/showdocument?id=11926
Dr. S. Abajian, The City Clerk of the City of Glendale
Published on May 1, 2025
If the final decision is challenged in court, testimony may be limited to issues raised before or at the public hearing.
The staff report and case materials will be available a week before the hearing date at www. glendaleca.gov/agendas.
QUESTIONS OR COMMENTS: If you desire more information on the proposal, please contact the case planner, Shoghig Yepremian in the Planning Division at SYepremian@ glendaleca.gov or (818) 937-8135.
Any person having an interest in the subject project may participate in the hearing, by phone as outlined above, and may be heard in support of his/her opinion. Any person protesting may file a duly signed and acknowledged written protest with the Director of Community Development not later than the hour set for public hearing before the Hearing Officer. "Acknowledged" shall mean a declaration of property ownership (or occupant if not owner) under penalty of perjury. If you challenge the decision of this project 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 of Glendale, at or prior to the public hearing. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990, please notify the Community Development Department at least 48 hours (or two business days) for requests regarding sign language translation and Braille transcription services. When a final decision is rendered, a decision letter will be posted online at www.glendaleca.gov/planning/decisions. An appeal may be filed within 15 days of the final decision date appearing on the decision letter. Appeal forms are available at https://www. glendaleca.gov/home/showdocument?id=11926
Dr. S. Abajian, The City Clerk of the City of Glendale Published on May 1, 2025 GLENDALE INDEPENDENT
CITY OF BALDWIN PARK NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT a public hearing to consider the following case will be held at 7:00 p.m. by the Planning Commission of the City of Baldwin Park on Wednesday, May 14, 2025. The Council Chamber will be open to the public in accordance with health official’s recommendations. Live audio of the hearing will be available via YouTube by clicking on the YouTube icon located on the upper right-hand corner of the City of Baldwin Park Webpage www.BaldwinPark.com.
If you wish to comment on this agenda item, please provide a comment no later than 6:30 PM on May 14, 2025. Comments sent via email can be directed to pc-comments@baldwinparkca.gov.. Comments made by phone can be given to the case planner whose contact information is provided at the end of the notice.
CASE NUMBER: Conditional Use Permit (CP 24-02MOD)
ADDRESS: 4060 Sterling Way
REQUEST: A request for consideration of a modification to a Conditional Use Permit (CP 24-02) to allow for revised hours of operation for an hybrid self-service and hand-wash car wash located in the Downtown Edge Zoning District, pursuant to Table 4.3 of the Downtown Baldwin Park Specific Plan (Location: 4060 Sterling Way; Applicant: SMART Engineering Concepts, LLC; Case Numbers: CP 24-02MOD).
CEQA: It has been determined that CP 24-02MOD will not have a significant impact upon the environment and is Categorically Exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Section 15303 (New Construction of Small Facilities) in that
as a hand-wash car wash, oil change facility and mini-mart. If in the future anyone wishes to challenge a decision of the Planning Commission in court, you may be limited to raising only those issues you or someone else raise at the public hearing described above or in written correspondence delivered to the Planning Commission at, or prior to, the Public Hearing. Decisions on this matter will be final unless appealed within 10 days of the decision by any interested party.
If further information is desired on the above case, please contact Associate Planner Jesus Astorga-Rios of the Planning Division at (626) 960-4011 Ext.489 or jarios@baldwinparkca.gov and refer to the case number. If you are aware of someone who would be interested in becoming informed of the contemplated action, please pass this notice along as a community service. Para información en Español referente a este caso, favor de llamar al (626) 9604011 Ext. 489.
Jesus Astorga-Rios Associate Planner
Published on May 1, 2025
BALDWIN PARK PRESS
CITY OF BALDWIN PARK NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT a public hearing to consider the following case will be held at 7:00 p.m. by the Planning Commission of the City of Baldwin Park on Wednesday, May 14, 2025. The Council Chamber will be open to the public in accordance with health official’s recommendations. Live audio of the hearing will be available via YouTube by clicking on the YouTube icon located on the upper right-hand corner of the City of Baldwin Park Webpage www.BaldwinPark.com.
If you wish to comment on this agenda item, please provide a comment no later than 6:30 PM on May 14, 2025. Comments sent via email can be directed to pc-comments@baldwinparkca.gov. Comments made by phone can be given to the case planner whose contact information is provided at the end of the notice.
CASE NUMBER: Tentative Parcel Map (TPM 83647)
ADDRESS: 3446 Baldwin Park Boulevard
REQUEST: A request for approval of a Tentative Parcel Map (TPM) to subdivide one (1) 0.51 acre parcel into two (2) parcels within the R-1, Single Family Residential Zone pursuant to Section 152.08 in the City’s Municipal Code (Location: 3446 Baldwin Park Boulevard; APN: 8555-002-012; Applicant: Yong Wang and May Wang; Case Number: TPM 83647).
CEQA: It has been determined that TPM 83647 will not have a significant impact upon the environment and is Categorically Exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Article 19, Section 15315 (Minor Land Divisions), in that the project consists of a subdivision of one (1) lot into two (2) lots. Therefore, no further environmental analysis is required, and a notice of exemption will be filed for the project.
If in the future anyone wishes to challenge a decision of the Planning Commission in court, you may be limited to raising only those issues you or someone else raise at the public hearing described above or in written correspondence delivered to the Planning Commission at, or prior to, the Public Hearing. Decisions on this matter will be final unless appealed within 10 days of the decision by any interested party.
If further information is desired on the above case, please contact Associate Planner Jesus Astorga-Rios of the Planning Division at (626) 960-4011 Ext.489 or jarios@baldwinparkca.gov and refer to the case number. If you are aware of someone who would be interested in becoming informed of the contemplated action, please pass this notice along as a community service. Para información en Español referente a este caso, favor de llamar al (626) 9604011 Ext. 489.
Associate Planner
Monterey Park City Notices
copy of the FY 2025-2029 Consolidated Plan and FY 2025-2026 Annual Action Plan (documents) available for review as required by the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). This 30-day public review and comment period begins May 2, 2025, and will run through June 3, 2025. Copies of the draft documents will be available for public review on the City’s website at www.montereypark.ca.gov. For further information or alternative arrangements for reviewing the documents, please call (626) 307-1348.
The Five-Year Consolidated Plan (FY 2025-2029) serves several key functions: (1) as a planning document outlining local goals and objectives to address decent housing, suitable living environments, and expanded economic opportunities for low- and moderate-income residents; (2) as an application for federal funds under HUD’s Community Planning and Development formula grant programs; (3) as a strategy for carrying out HUD programs; and (4) as a basis for assessing the performance of activities and projects funded by the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and HOME Investment Partnerships grants.
The Annual Action Plan (FY 2025-2026) serves as the annual application for federal funds under the HUD CDBG and HOME formula grant program. The City anticipates receiving approximately $576,795 in CDBG funds and $278,235 in HOME funds from HUD to support eligible projects during Fiscal Year 2025-2026.
Comments may be delivered or mailed to the Finance Department, attention Martha Garcia, City of Monterey Park, 320 W Newmark Avenue, Monterey Park, CA 91754 or sent by e-mail to magarcia@ montereypark.ca.gov.
NOTICE IS HEREBY FURTHER GIVEN that the Monterey Park City Council will conduct a public hearing on Wednesday, June 4, 2025, at 6:30 PM, in the City Council Chambers located at Monterey Park City Hall, 320 West Newmark Avenue, Monterey Park. In addition, the draft documents will be presented to the City Council for approval on that date.
Observing the City Council meeting: The public may watch the meeting live on the City’s cable channel MPKTV (AT&T U-verse, Channel 99 or Charter Communications, channel 182) or by visiting the city’s website at http://www.montereypark.ca.gov/133/CityCouncil-Meeting-Videos.
Public Participation: You may speak up to 5 minutes on Agenda item. You may combine up to 2 minutes of time with another person’s speaking. No person may speak more than a total of 10 minutes. The Mayor and City Council may change the amount of time allowed for speakers. Written Communication will be accepted up to 24 hours before the meeting via email to mpclerk@montereypark. ca.gov.
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA): Per the Americans with Disabilities Act, if you need special assistance to participate in this meeting, please call City Hall at (626) 307-1359 for reasonable accommodation at least 24 hours before a meeting. Council Chambers are wheelchair accessible.
Publish May 1, 2025 MONTEREY PARK PRESS
NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF LOUIS D ALVARADO CASE NO. 25STPB04045
To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the Annexedwill or estate, or both, of: LOUIS D ALVARADO
A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by RAY ALVARADO in the Superior Court of California, County of Los Angeles.
THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that RAY ALVARADO be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent.
THE PETITION requests the decedent's Annexed WILL and codicils, if any, be admitted to probate. The Annexed will and any codicils are available for examination in the file kept by the court.
THE PETITION requests authority to administer the estate under the Independent Administration of Estates Act with 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 05/19/2025 at 8:30AM in Dept. 67 located at 111 N. HILL ST.
NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF LEONARD MORRIS GINN aka LEONARD M. GINN aka LEONARD GINN
Case No. 25STPB04371
To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of LEONARD MORRIS GINN aka LEONARD M. GINN aka LEONARD GINN
A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by Linnea Perrero in the Superior Court of California, County of LOS ANGELES.
THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that Linnea Perrero be ap-pointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent.
A HEARING on the petition will be held on May 19, 2025 at 8:30 AM in Dept. No. 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:
PATRICK L BARNES ESQ SBN 39511
PATRICK L BARNES A LAW CORPORATION PO BOX 660267
ARCADIA CA 91066
CN116220 GINN Apr 28, May 1,5, 2025 ALHAMBRA PRESS
LOS ANGELES CA 90012 STAN -
LEY MOSK COURTHOUSE.
IF YOU OBJECT to the granting of the petition, you should appear at the hearing and state your objections or file written objections with the court before the hearing. Your appearance may be in person or by your attorney.
IF YOU ARE A CREDITOR or a contingent creditor of the decedent, you must file your claim with the court and mail a copy to the personal representative appointed by the court within the later of either (1) four months from the date of first issuance of letters to a general personal representative, as defined in section 58(b) of the California Probate Code, or (2) 60 days from the date of mailing or personal delivery to you of a notice under section 9052 of the California Probate Code. Other California statutes and legal authority may affect your rights as a creditor. You may want to consult with an attorney knowledgeable in California law.
YOU MAY EXAMINE the file kept by the court. If you are a person interested in the estate, you may file with the court a Request for Special Notice (DE-154) of the filing of an inventory and appraisal of estate assets or of any petition or account as provided in Probate Code section 1250. A Request for Special Notice form is available from the court clerk.
Attorney for Petitioner: BRITTANY BRITTON (SBN:303084) 2312 W. OLIVE AVENUE, SUITE D BURBANK, CA 91506
Telephone: (626) 390-5953 4/24, 4/28, 5/1/25
CNS-3917990#
GLENDALE INDEPENDENT
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 issu-ance of letters to a general personal representative, as defined in section 58(b) of the California Probate Code, or (2) 60 days from the date of mailing or personal delivery to you of a notice under section 9052 of the California Probate Code. Other California statutes and legal authority may affect your rights as a creditor. You may want to consult with an attorney knowledgeable in California law.
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:
DEBORAH P MOGIL PRIN DEP CO COUNSEL SBN 199609
DAWYN HARRISON OFFICE OF COUNTY COUNSEL
500 WEST TEMPLE ST STE 648
LOS ANGELES CA 90012 CN116231 SNOWDEN Apr 28, May 1,5, 2025 BALDWIN PARK PRESS
NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: LILY LIN CASE NO. 25STPB04619
To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the Non-Domicillary WILL or estate, or both of LILY LIN. A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by ANNIE PAN in the Superior Court of California, County of LOS ANGELES. THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that ANNIE PAN be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent.
NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF RONALD SNOWDEN aka RON A. SNOWDEN aka RONALD A. SNOWDEN Case No. 25STPB04515
To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of RONALD SNOWDEN aka RON A. SNOWDEN aka RONALD A. SNOWDEN A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by County of Los Angeles Public Administrator in the Superior Court of California, County of LOS ANGELES.
THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that County of Los Angeles Public Administrator 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 May 23, 2025 at 8:30 AM in Dept. No. 11 located at 111 N. Hill St., Los Angeles, CA 90012.
IF YOU OBJECT to the granting of the petition, you should appear
THE PETITION requests the decedent's Non-Domicillary WILL and codicils, if any, be admitted to probate. The Non-Domicillary 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: 05/23/25 at 8:30AM in Dept. 62 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
Jesus Astorga-Rios
PARK PRESS
Probate Notices
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
CALVIN A. SLATER, ESQ. - SBN 101364
E.NICOLE BALL, ESQ. - SBN 285334
SLATER COSME, PC, ATTORNEY AT LAW
300 N. LAKE AVE., SUITE 920 PASADENA CA 91101
Telephone (626) 795-1600 4/28, 5/1, 5/5/25 CNS-3920063#
WEST COVINA PRESS
NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF:
NORMAN JOSEF ZANGL CASE NO. 25STPB04656
To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the WILL or estate, or both of NORMAN JOSEF ZANGL.
A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by E. AMY WEYAND in the Superior Court of California, County of LOS ANGELES.
THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that E. AMY WEYAND 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: 05/23/25 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 PAUL A. LENZ - SBN 105963 PAUL A. LENZ, INC.
16130 VENTURA BLVD., #660 ENCINO CA 91436
Telephone (818) 455-0560 4/28, 5/1, 5/5/25 CNS-3920288# BURBANK INDEPENDENT
NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF Yolanda Maxwell
Case No. PROVA2500335
To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of Yolanda Maxwell A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by Steven A. Casillas in the Superior Court of California, County of SAN BERNARDINO.
THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that Steven A. Casillas 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 June 11, 2025 at 9:00 AM in Dept. F3. 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
Kristine M. Borgia Law Corporation 3963 11th Street Suite 202 Riverside, Ca 92501
951.823.5138
May 1, 5, 8, 2025 ONTARIO NEWS PRESS
NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF DURIE BAILEY, JR. Case No. 25STPB04373
To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of DURIE BAILEY, JR.
A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by Durie Bailey III in the Superior Court of California, County of LOS ANGELES.
THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that Durie Bailey III 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 May 22, 2025 at 8:30 AM in Dept. No. 67 located at 111 N. Hill St., Los Angeles, CA 90012.
IF YOU OBJECT to the granting of the petition, you should appear at the hearing and state your objections or file written objections with the court before the hearing. Your appearance may be in person or by your attorney.
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:
ERIC L. DAVIS ESQ
SBN 191170
ROBERTO LARA ESQ
SBN 19374
LARA & DAVIS LLP 888 S FIGUEROA ST STE 1730
LOS ANGELES CA 90017-5332
CN116219 BAILEY May 1,5,8, 2025 WEST COVINA PRESS
NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF JANETT OLIVARES aka MARIA JANETT CARRETERO HERNANDEZ
Case No. 25STPB03276
To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of JANETT OLIVARES aka MARIA JANETT CARRETERO HERNANDEZ
A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by Bruno Olivares Cerezo in the Superior Court of California, County of LOS ANGELES.
THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that Bruno Olivares Cerezo 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 August 13, 2025 at 8:30 AM in Dept. No. 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: TROY WERNER ESQ SBN 265907
GRACE LIM-AYRES ESQ SBN 321004
THE WERNER LAW FIRM 27433 TOURNEY RD STE 200
SANTA CLARITA CA 91355 CN116523 OLIVARES May 1,5,8, 2025 WEST COVINA PRESS
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 CARMEN P. WRIGLEY in the Superior Court of California, County of SAN BERNARDINO. THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that CARMEN P. WRIGLEY 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: 05/21/25 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
ROBERT MILLS, ESQ. - SBN 155896
LAW OFFICE OF ROBERT MILLS 1429 S. VALLEY CENTER AVE. GLENDORA CA 91740 Telephone (626) 827-1419 5/1, 5/5, 5/8/25 CNS-3921411# ONTARIO NEWS PRESS
NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF:
JUDITH ANN BRADFORDBING AKA JUDI A. BRADFORD BING CASE NO. 23STPB11645
To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the WILL or estate, or both of JUDITH ANN BRADFORD-BING AKA JUDI A. BRADFORD BING. A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by LESLIE BRADFORD in the Superior Court of California, County of LOS ANGELES.
THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that LESLIE BRADFORD be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent.
THE PETITION requests 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: 05/19/25 at 8:30AM in Dept. 67 located at 111 N. HILL ST., LOS ANGELES, CA 90012
IF YOU OBJECT to the granting of the petition, you should appear at the hearing and state your objections or file written objections with the court before the hearing. Your appearance may be in person or by your attorney.
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
GEORGE VAUSHER - SBN 181857
FITZGERALD KREDITOR BOLDUC AND RISBROUGH LLP
2 PARK PLAZA, SUITE 850 IRVINE CA 92614
Telephone (949) 788-8900 5/1, 5/5, 5/8/25 CNS-3921905# PASADENA PRESS
Public Notices
ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME PETITION OF John Paul Malana FOR CHANGE OF NAME CASE NUMBER: 25PSCP00146 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 John Paul Malana filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present name a. OF John Paul Malana to Proposed name John Paul Nelo 2. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter shall appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file a written objection that includes the reason for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing NOTICE OF HEARING a. Date: 06/06/2024 Time: 8:30AM Dept: 1. 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: March 25, 2025 Benjamin B. Hernandez-Stern JUDGE OF THE SUPERIOR COURT Pub. April 10, 17, 24, May 1, 2025 BALDWIN PARK PRESS
ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME PETITION OF Sylvia Anna Elizabeth Wheeler FOR CHANGE OF NAME CASE NUMBER: 25NNCP00269 Superior Court of California, County of Los Angeles 600 E Broadway, Glendale, Ca 91206, North Central Judicial District TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner Sylvia Anna Elizabeth Wheeler filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present name a. OF Sylvia Anna Elizabeth Wheeler to Proposed name Sylvia Wheeler Gaughan 2. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter shall appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file a written objection that includes the reason for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing NOTICE OF HEARING a. Date: 06/11/2025 Time: 8:30AM Dept: D. The address of the court is same as noted above. 3. a. A copy of this Order to Show
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Publish: Anaheim Press 04/10/2025, 04/17/2025, 04/24/2025, 05/01/2025
The following person(s) is (are) doing business as Lil Cute Thangz 9163 Desert Acacia Ln Corona, CA 92883
Riverside County Mailing Address 9163 Desert Acacia Ln Corona, CA 92883 Riverside County Lil Cute Thangz llc (CA, 3400 cottage way ste G2 #28682, Sacramento, CA 95825
Riverside County
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. Ideclare that allthe 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 toexceedone thousands dollars ($1000).)
s. Ann Yamamoto, CEO Statement filed with the County of Riverside on March 31, 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 violationof the rights of another under federal, state, or common law (see Section 14411 Et Seq., business and professions code). I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the original statement on file in my office. Peter Aldana, County, Clerk File# R-202504182
Pub. 04/10/2025, 04/17/2025, 04/24/2025, 05/01/2025 Riverside Independent
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 20256713188. The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: Honeydew Society, 219 Marine Ave, Newport Beach, CA 92662. Full Name of Registrant(s) Newport Spa LLC (CA,2108 N St, Sacramento, CA 95816. 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. Honeydew Society. /S/ Alexandra Tucker, Managing Member. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Orange County on April 7, 2025. Publish: Anaheim Press 04/17/2025, 04/24/2025, 05/01/2025, 05/08/2025
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 20256712908. The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: De La Herran Real Estate, 18340 Yorba Linda Blvd Ste 107-333, Yorba Linda, CA 92886. Full Name of Registrant(s) De La Herran Real Estate, Inc. (CA, 18340 Yorba Linda Blvd Ste 107-333, Yorba Linda, CA 92886. This business is conducted by a corporation. Registrant has not yet begun to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed herein. De La Herran Real Estate. /S/ Elba De La Herran, Secretary. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Orange County on April 2,2025. Publish: Anaheim Press 04/17/2025, 04/24/2025, 05/01/2025, 05/08/2025 The
Riverside on April 10, 2025 NOTICE: In accordance with subdivision (a) of section 17920, a fictitious name statement generally expires at the end of the five years from the date on which it was filed in the office of the county clerk, except, as provided in subdivision (b) of section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any changes in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered owner. A new Fictitious Business Name Statement must be filed before the expiration. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use this state of a fictitious business name in violationof the rights of another under federal, state, or common law (see Section 14411 Et Seq., business and professions code). I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the original statement on file in my office. Peter Aldana, County, Clerk File# R-202504862 Pub. 04/17/2025, 04/24/2025, 05/01/2025, 05/08/2025 Riverside Independent
The following person(s) is (are) doing business as Fabulous Morsels 11542 Hartford Ct Riverside, CA 92503 Riverside County Jason Christopher Rogers, 11542 Hartford Ct, Riverside, CA 92503 Riverside County
This business is conducted by: a individual. Registrant has not yet begun to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed herein. I declare that all the information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business and Professions Code, that the registrant knows to be false, is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not toexceedone thousands dollars ($1000).) s. Jason Rogers Statement filed with the County of Riverside on April 10, 2025 NOTICE: In accordance with subdivision (a) of section 17920, a fictitious name statement generally expires at the end of the five years from the date on which it was filed in the office of the county clerk, except, as provided in subdivision (b) of section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any changes in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered owner. A new Fictitious Business Name Statement must be filed before the expiration. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use this state of a fictitious business name in violationof the rights of another under federal, state, or common law (see Section 14411 Et Seq., business and professions code). I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the original statement on file in my office. Peter Aldana, County, Clerk File# R-202504839 Pub. 04/17/2025, 04/24/2025, 05/01/2025, 05/08/2025 Riverside Independent
The following person(s) is (are) doing business as TIGERSTYLE 23231 Rolling Meadows Dr Perris, CA 92570
Riverside County
ANTHONY MICHAEL BEALE, 23231 Rolling Meadows Dr, Perris, CA 92570 Riverside County
This business is conducted by: a individual. Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed herein on August 1, 2023. I declare that all the information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business and Professions Code, that the registrant knows to be false, is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not toexceedone thousands dollars ($1000).)
s. ANTHONY MICHAEL BEALE Statement filed with the County of Riverside on April 16, 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 violationof the rights of another under federal, state, or common law (see Section 14411 Et Seq., business and professions code). I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the original statement on file in my office. Peter Aldana, County, Clerk
File# R-202505041 Pub. 04/24/2025, 05/01/2025, 05/08/2025, 05/15/2025 Riverside Independent
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 20256713057. The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: SquareUnity, 220 Yearling Way, Rancho Mission Viejo, CA 92694. Full Name of Registrant(s) RhinoDyne LLC (CA,220 Yearling Way, Rancho Mission Viejo, CA 92694. This business is conducted by a limited liability company (llc). Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listedhereinonMarch29,2025. SquareUnity. /S/ Seyed Taher Torabi, Managing Member. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Orange County onApril4, 2025. Publish: Anaheim Press 04/24/2025, 05/01/2025, 05/08/2025, 05/15/2025
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS
NAME STATEMENT
File No. FBN20250003735
The following persons are doing business as: Yucca Brevifolia Magazine, 5025 Wallaby Street, Yucca Valley, CA 92284. Mailing Address, 5025 Wallaby Street, Yucca Valley,CA 92284. The Joshua Tree Dream LLC (CA-202357814591, 5025 Wallaby Street, Yucca Valley, CA 92284; Lisa Schyck, Managing Member. County of Principal Place of Business: San Bernardino This business is conducted by: a limited liability company (llc). Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed herein on April 8, 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 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/ Lisa Schyck, Managing Member. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Bernardino on April 18, 2025 Notice- In accordance with subdivision (a) of Section 17920. A Fictitious Name Statement generally expires at the end of five years from the date on which it was filed in the office of the County Clerk, except, as provided in subdivision (b) of Section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to Section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered owner. A new Fictitious Business Name Statement must be filed before the expiration. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violationof the rights of another under federal, state, or common law (see Section 14411 et seq., Business and Professions Code) File#: FBN20250003735 Pub: 04/24/2025, 05/01/2025, 05/08/2025, 05/15/2025 San Bernardino Press
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS
NAME STATEMENT File No. 20250003713
The following persons are doing business as: EXCELLENTCHOICE
PLACEMENTSPECIALIST,1680 South E Street Suite B-109, San Bernardino, CA 92408. Mailing Address, 917 Werly Drive, Pomona, CA 91768. # of Employees 1. Auto Maneuvers, Inc (CA, 1680 South E Street Suite B-109, San Bernardino, CA 92408; OLIVER HIZON, CEO. County of Principal Place of Business: San Bernardino
This business is conducted by: a corporation. Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed herein on April 18, 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 andcorrect.A registrant who declares as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business and Professions Code that the registrant knows tobe 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/ OLIVER HIZON, CEO. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Bernardino on April 18, 2025 NoticeIn 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#: 20250003713 Pub: 04/24/2025, 05/01/2025, 05/08/2025, 05/15/2025 San Bernardino Press
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS
NAME STATEMENT File No. FBN20250003958
The following persons are doing business as: Ontario Ignite Fueling, 1405 S Grove Ave, Ontario, CA 91761. Mailing Address, 160 W Foothill Pkwy Suite 47, Corona, CA 92882. Ignite Pacific, Inc (CA 6101790, 3198 Hamner Ave, Norco, CA 92860; Jamie Reger, Secretary. County of Principal Place of Business: San Bernardino
This business is conducted by: a corporation. 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 whodeclares 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/ Jamie Reger, Secretary. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Bernardino on April 25, 2025 NoticeIn 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 and Professions Code) File#: FBN20250003958 Pub: 05/01/2025, 05/08/2025, 05/15/2025, 05/22/2025 San Bernardino Press FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. FBN20250002832
The following persons are doing business as: VALCIEL EVENTS, 9161 SIERRA AVE., Fontana, CA 92335.MailingAddress,420 S E St, San Bernardino, CA 92401. # of Employees 1.JasonParra,11535 reche canyon rd, colton, CA 92324. County of Principal Place of Business: San Bernardino This 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 whodeclares as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business and Professions Code that the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000). I am also aware that all information on this statement becomes Public Record upon filing pursuant to the California Public Records Act (Government Code Sections 62506277). /s/ jason parra, Owner. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Bernardino on March 20, 2025 Notice- In accordance with subdivision (a) of Section 17920. A Fictitious Name Statement generally expires at the end of five years from the date on which it was filed in the office of the County Clerk, except, as provided in subdivision (b) of Section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to Section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered owner . A new Fictitious Business Name Statement must be filed before the expiration. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violationof the rights of another under federal, state, or common law (see Section 14411 et seq., Business and Professions Code) File#: FBN20250002832 Pub: 05/01/2025, 05/08/2025, 05/15/2025, 05/22/2025 San Bernardino Press
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. FBN20250003530
The following persons are doing business as: Oblique Method, 4036 E Peony Paseo Unit 11, Ontario, CA 91761. Mailing Address, 4036 E Peony PaseoUnit 11,Ontario,CA 91761. # of Employees 1. Brandon T. Lim, 4036 E Peony Paseo Unit 11, Ontario, CA 91761. County of Principal Place of Business: San Bernardino This business is conducted by: a individual. Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed herein on January 30, 2024. 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 andcorrect.A registrant who declares as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business and Professions Code that the registrant knows tobe 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/ Brandon T.Lim, Owner. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Bernardino on April 10, 2025 NoticeIn 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 and Professions Code) File#: FBN20250003530 Pub: 05/01/2025, 05/08/2025, 05/15/2025, 05/22/2025 San Bernardino Press
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 20256713763. The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: Addison Realty, 23627 Wakefield Ct, Laguna Niguel, CA 92677. Full Name of Registrant(s) Jeffrey Austin Addison, 23627 Wakefield Ct, Laguna Niguel, CA 92677. This business is conducted by a individual. Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed herein on October 1, 1975. /S/ Jeffrey Austin Addison. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Orange County on April 15, 2025. Publish: Anaheim Press 05/01/2025, 05/08/2025, 05/15/2025, 05/22/2025
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The following person(s) is (are) doing business as Burgos Barber & Beauty Salon 8857 Philbin Ave Riverside, CA 92503 Riverside County Esther Burgos, 8857 Philbin Ave, Riverside, CA 92503
Riverside County
This business is conducted by: a individual. Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed herein on March 1, 2025. I declare that all the information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business and Professions Code, that the registrant knows to be false, is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not toexceedone thousands dollars ($1000).)
s. Esther Burgos Statement filed with the County of Riverside on March 26, 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 violationof the rights of another under federal, state, or common law (see Section 14411 Et Seq., business and professions code). I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the original statement on file in my office. Peter Aldana, County, Clerk File# R-202504090 Pub. 05/01/2025, 05/08/2025, 05/15/2025, 05/22/2025 Riverside Independent
Starting a new business?
The Huntington debuts new logo, programs that embrace institution’s purpose, values
By May S. Ruiz mayrchu56@gmailcom
Frequent visitors to The Huntington will be surprised to see starkly different signage as they enter the gates. The familiar name The Huntington Library, Art Museum, and Botanical Gardens with all its flourishes has been replaced with only the letter "H." The bold visual identity and simplified name “The Huntington” are just the introduction to the institution’s first sweeping branding initiative in its 106-year history.
The H monogram signifies a foundation grounded in tradition but focused on modernization. Incorporating a jewel-like center, it serves as a reminder that The Huntington is a treasured cultural institution. The gem is flanked by two stylized pillars — one pointing left toward the past and one pointing right toward the future.
Launched on April 8, the brand rollout includes new signage, a refreshed website, a marketing campaign inviting visitors to “Rediscover The Huntington,” educational content for all ages, new branded merchandise, celebratory giveaways and special Second Sunday events with activities for all ages. The rebrand is propelled by the visionary One Huntington strategic plan led by President Karen R.Lawrence — a transformation that marks the next chapter in the institution’s evolution.
Interviewed by email, Lawrence spoke about the concept behind the rebrand.
“The rebrand emerged from our strategic planning process,” she said. “It supports our institutional priorities and commitments directly; in particular, demonstrating the connections among our three core collections — library, art and
botanical — and expanding access, engagement and education for a broader public, both digitally and in person.
“What is most important to note about our new brand is that it helps The Huntington achieve several objectives," Lawrence expounded:
"Connecting our collections: First, we simplified our name from The Huntington Library, Art Museum, and Botanical Gardens to just The Huntington. It better represents the powerful cross-fertilization among our three core collections and conveys that the whole is more than the sum of its excellent parts! We use the term ‘One Huntington’ to describe these unique connections.
"Our monogram, too, reflects this unity: While
"Increased accessibility and digital agility. Our previous ornate H was beautiful but didn’t scale well — imagine trying to decipher that intricate design on a smartphone screen — it simply didn’t work. The new monogram is clean, modern and legible across all formats,” Lawrence said.
The execution of The Huntington’s rebrand fell to Annabel Adams, who came on board in August 2024 as vice president for communications and marketing.
“Part of the rebrand is to remind people that there are three components to The Huntington – the library, art museum, and botanical gardens,” Adams explained. “People love the ornate H with the filigree and leaves –it’s so beautiful. However, it really is representative
things that everyone loves at The Huntington have not changed. I take it as a compliment that people feel so passionately about The
our previous monogram borrowed heavily from the botanical, our new H — with a jewel-like center flanked by two pillars — captures the essence of what we do as an institution. One pillar honors our history, the other looks to the future and the gem in the middle is what makes The Huntington unique: our people, our collections and our mission.
just of the botanical gardens. We’re proud of our botanical gardens, but we also have an art museum and a library. The rebrand is meant to unify and showcase that we are the synergy of these three collections.”
Adams continued, “I’m aware that not everyone will be thrilled about this new logo. But it’s important to note that all the
Huntington they know and love. And that resistance to change speaks to how powerful people’s affinity to the institution is.
“The power of this brand is the accessibility,” Adams emphasized. “A brand is more than just the visual identity, it’s the execution in action. Things like the YouTube how to series, Museums for All, the Scholars Grove — those
are initiatives that spotlight the accessibility that we’re leaning into with this new brand, the legibility, even our color palette. The colors weren’t chosen willy-nilly, they were from items in our collections in the library, the museum and the botanical gardens. These are colors that represent The Huntington and that’s why they’re meaningful.”
The Huntington means different things to different people. For Abby Mirhan of South Pasadena, it means the gardens. She was there one Friday to rediscover what she loved about it and find new things she hadn’t seen.
“My first visit to The Huntington Gardens was 40 years ago when my mom took me," Mirhan said. But I haven’t been here in a while; my last visit was about ten years ago when I volunteered to chaperone my youngest daughter’s class for a field trip. So I decided to reexperience it with my friend, Emily Wong.”
For Wong, who’s from Montebello, The Huntington means the museum.
“I came here several years ago with my husband and my daughter to see the
artwork in the museum," she disclosed. "But today, I’m going to explore the gardens as well.”
Mirhan and Wong arrived at 10 a.m. to take in the full Huntington experience. They explored the many beautiful gardens and marveled at the roses and wisteria in full bloom, looked at the artwork in the galleries and gazed in awe at the stunning paintings and artwork.
Many visitors that Friday couldn’t remember what The Huntington’s old monogram looked like and didn’t particularly care — they just wanted to engage with the collections. Adams may be justified in not being overly concerned about long-time habitués who aren’t thrilled to see the new logo of our cherished institution. She’s also convinced we’ll come around and learn to love this new H.
Henry E. Huntington would have been very pleased to know that the institution he founded in 1919 is being determinedly and purposefully equipped to stay relevant and ensure that his legacy continues to be useful to everyone in The Huntington’s next century.
Abby Mirhan, left, and Emily Wong pose in front of the artwork created by The Huntington staff to celebrate the launch of the rebrand. | Photo by May S. Ruiz/HeySoCal.com
The new signage at The Huntington gate. | Photo courtesy of David Esquivel/The Huntington
LA County approves ordinance mandating fire debris removal
By Anusha Shankar, City News Service
The Board of Supervisors for Los Angeles CountyTuesday approvedanordinance mandating fire debris cleanup in properties where owners failed to join a governmentsponsored removal program and have not hired a licensed contractor to perform the work.
Property owners impacted by the January wildfires were given the chance to opt in for a free U.S. Army Corps of Engineers fire debris removal program by filing "Right of Entry" forms, which were due on April 15.
Residents who opted out of the program or failed
to submit the ROE forms before the deadline must hire private contractors to perform the work after obtaining a Fire Debris Removal Permit from the county. Those residents are then responsible for paying the removal costs.
The removal work must be completed by June 30.
Approximately 10% of property owners impacted by the fires opted out of the free debris-removal program, according to Tuesday's motion by Supervisors Lindsey Horvath and Kathryn Barger. According to the motion, most property owners
who opted out of the free program are in the process of having the work done on their own.
"However, there are some property owners who either never decided on how to have their property
Strike
billion in costs associated with the Eaton and Palisades wildfires in January.
"Los Angeles County is fully engaged in good faith bargaining with SEIU 721 and we are disappointed that the union is choosing to announce a work action that, if carried out, will affect residents and impact service delivery at a time of great public need," according to a statement from the county's Chief Executive Office. "The county disputes the union’s assertion that the county has engaged in unfair labor practices. The county is facing unprecedented stresses on our budget, including a tentative $4 billion settlement of thousands of childhood sexual assault claims brought under AB 218, a projected $2 billion in impacts related to the January wildfires and recovery, and the potentially catastrophic loss of hundreds of millions or more in federal funding. We are working hard to make sure our labor partners understand the financial reality of our situation."
County management said its negotiators "have made fair and responsible counter proposals that we hope the union will seri-
ously consider. We are committed to continuing constructive negotiations and to joining with labor on something we can all agree on — which is the County’s absolutely essential role in serving the people who rely on us not just for safety net services but to make their lives better."
County managers also challenged the union's assertion that the county is proposing a 0% cost of living increase for 2025-26.
"It is not correct to say the county is currently offering 0% COLAs," according to the statement. "The county is offering what we believe is a fair three-year compensation package, considering the tremendous amount of budgetary pressures we face. We do not want to negotiate ourselves into a structural deficit — which could lead to layoffs and service reductions."
On the downtown office space, officials said the Gas Co. Tower deal featured a "historically low price, saving the county more than $1 billion in seismic and life safety renovations and providing a safe and modern work environment for county employees. It’s incorrect to suggest that the
type of funding used to buy a building is the same type of funding needed to pay for raises."
Officials said the Gas Co. Tower was a one-time purchase made with one-time funding, unlike cost of living increases for employees that continue each year "and must be funded with ongoing funding." The cost of living increases in the last three-year labor contract represents over $1.7 billion in ongoing budget costs, according to the Chief Executive Office.
Union leadership blasted county management for what they said were unfair labor practices that violated the law.
“What LA County is doing is very serious and it is very wrong,” Gilda Valdez, SEIU 721 chief of staff, said in a statement. “When someone commits a ULP violation, they are breaking the law. That’s what LA County management and the Board of Supervisors are doing. In fact, they are saying they are above the law. They are saying that our union must follow the law — but the law doesn’t apply to them. They are saying that our contract only matters
cleared or who opted out but have not made any effort to have their property cleared," the motion states.
"As neighbors move to quickly recover from the fires, they must have confidence that these `nonresponsive' properties will be cleared quickly of this remaining fire ash and debris to avoid the health impacts of uncontained fire ash and debris to themselves and the community at large. Therefore, speedy abatement of this public health nuisance is essential."
The measure was proposed as an urgency
ordinance, taking effect immediately.
Properties that have not been cleared of debris by June 30 will be declared a public nuisance and health hazard. Such properties will be issued a Summary Abatement Notice and Order, which homeowners can appeal within seven days of issuance.
The county would then be authorized to take appropriate measures to clear the fire debris, with the costs billed to the property owner.
Failure to pay would result in a lien being placed on the property.
when they say it matters. They are saying that they can ignore whatever they want, whenever they want — but we can’t. ... All of us need to demand that LA County bargain in good faith. ...
"Our contract is all we’ve got," Valdez added. "It’s our protection. It’s our shield. It’s everything. And we need to let everyone know that we will fight like hell to protect it.”
Steve Koffroth, the union's director of collective bargaining and research, said in a statement, “In my time with SEIU 721, I have negotiated many contracts and never have I seen such blatant disrespect. Right from the beginning, our union respected the law and bargained in good faith. In contrast, the county is allegedly guilty of not one, not two, but 44 labor law violations. I have never seen anything like this in my 35-year career. It’s clear that nothing will change if we don’t demand it. LA County is flagrantly and continually breaking the law — and we are done letting them get away with it.”
County officials called for a review of the ULP allegations by the county's
EmployeeRelations Commission, known as ERCOM.
"The union has chosen to go on strike rather than waiting for ERCOM to resolve the large number of claims that SEIU has filed," according to the Chief Executive Office.
"The county disagrees with these charges — most of which have not yet been adjudicated — and we are looking forward to having these claims resolved; not through unverified statements in press releases but at the Employee Relations Commission."
Board of Supervisors
Chair Kathryn Barger said in a statement, "Fiscal responsibility must guide our negotiations to both ensure the long-term stability of the county’s services and operations and protect county jobs. Neither must be sacrificed."
The county's workers are "the heartbeat of Los Angeles County, delivering vital services that millions of residents rely upon every day," Barger said. "I strongly support fair and competitive compensation for our employees and recognize the critical role they play in the County’s success. ...
"I remain hopeful that both the county and labor representatives will come to the table with a shared commitment to reaching a balanced agreement — one that is responsive to the needs of our workforce while also acknowledging the fiscal realities the county is grappling with," Barger said. "I am open to creative solutions, but the bottom line is simple: we must not write checks that cannot be cashed."
LA County Library issued a statement Saturday about the pending strike.
“We are closely monitoring the situation and are preparing our operations for the strike’s potential impact on library services,” County Librarian Skye Patrick said. “In the event we have to temporarily close our libraries, we recommend customers access our Digital Library, which is open 24/7. We encourage customers to stay informed by checking our website for regular updates as the events unfold.”
The strike was scheduled to end Tuesday at 7 p.m. LACounty.gov/closures provides updates on impacts to services during the strike.
Artist Keni Davis is present when the Army Corps of Engineers begins to remove the fire debris from his home in Altadena on March 29, 2025. | Photo by Mayra Beltran / Los Angeles County