LAHSA seeks additional funds from LA for staff, other services
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City News Service
ACity Council committee asked for reports Friday related to proposed funding to the Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority for the 2025-26 fiscal year, as elected officials consider changing its approach to the crisis after a county decision to pull millions of dollars and staff from the agency.
LAHSA officials asked the five-member Budget and Finance Committee on May 1 to meet its 15% rate for administrative staff, covering what they described as a $2.3 million gap. They say without additional funding, it would impact the agency's core functions such as conducting the annual homeless count, managing the homeless management information system and more than 250 city contracts.
"The county's recent decision to withdraw its Measure A funding will inevitably alter LAHSA's structure," said CEO Va Lecia Adams Kellum, who resigned in April but remains in her position while the agency conducts a nationwide search for a new leader. "We're making preparations for an altered landscape and new ways of operating in the coming months, but business
Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass proposed a 4.9% decrease, or a reduction of $46.8 million, in homelessness spending for the 2025-26 fiscal year. The mayor set aside $904.2 million in total funds compared to $951.1 million in the current fiscal year, according to city documents.
Of the $904.2 million, $302.7 million comes from the general fund and the remaining $601.4 million are special funds such as county, state and federal dollars, among other sources.
LAHSA would receive roughly $50.6 million, an increase compared to $42.7 million in the 2024-25 fiscal year. The proposal sets aside $4.6 million to cover administration and operations.
To cover those 250 city contracts, LAHSA officials said they need 140 staff members. These workers would manage procurements, process invoices and payments each month and monitor performance, among other duties. The city's total administration allocation is the equivalent of 66 staff members, leaving 74 in need of funding.
In previous years, Measure H covered those
remaining positions, but that has changed.
The county Board of Supervisors pulled some $300 million generated by Measure A, a voter-approved half-cent tax that replaced Measure H, a quarter- cent tax, for homelessness prevention, related services and initiatives. Additionally, the county will transfer those funds and a number of staff to a new county department of homelessness by July 1, 2026.
That decision came in response to scathing audits detailing LAHSA's failures in financial accounting of services and a lack of transparency related to performance outcomes.
Adams Kellum said staff identified issues raised in audits and assessments long before. She also touted how the agency made significant improvements in contract administration, program oversight and shared data.
"You have my deep commitment to a thoughtful and clear transition that will prioritize continuity of care with minimal disruption," Adams Kellum said. "The city cannot afford to lose its momentum, not when your investments are finally showing progress with two consecutive years of reduc-
tions in the city's unsheltered homeless population."
LAHSA officials also called for more funding to support its city homeless engagement teams, storage program and emergency response programs.
With the county's timeline in mind, Councilman Bob Blumenfield expressed he wouldn't want to add "anything back" until the city determines its homelessness structure.
There is a report pending that aims to reduce duplication and enhance coordination across all cityfunded homeless outreach programs.
City officials are contemplating whether to establish an in-house homelessness department, bureau or continue with LAHSA. Blumenfield added, "We need to set the policy in council first, and then we can consider increases, decreases and whatnot."
LAHSA officials noted they expect to meet with county representatives mid-May to discuss transition plans.
The Budget and Finance Committee will continue discussions on Bass' proposed budget with revisions to come. The city must approve the budget before the start of the fiscal year, on July 1.
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James B. Milliken, University of Texas chancellor, named UC president
James B. Milliken, chancellor of the University of Texas system and a veteran leader in higher education, has been named the next president of the University of California's system of 10 campuses, it was announced Friday.
Milliken's appointment follows a six-month search to find a successor to UC President Michael V. Drake, who has served since 2020 and will step down on July 31.
"The University of California is universally regarded as the preeminent public research university in the world, and I am deeply honored to have an opportunity to join the many talented faculty, staff and campus leaders in their vital work," Milliken said in a statement. "It is more important than ever that we expand the education, research, health care and public service for which UC is so widely admired and which has benefited so many Californians."
Milliken, 68, has spent more than 25 years leading major public university systems, taking top posts in both deeply conservative and liberal states.
"Chancellor Milliken embodies the qualities and leadership experiences the University of California
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community needs at this moment," said Janet Reilly, chair of the UC Board of Regents. "He understands how critical UC's contributions are to the state and the country, and he has decades of experience leading public institutions during times of unprecedented change in higher education."
At the University of Texas, Milliken launched a major initiative to fully cover tuition and fees for eligible students from families earning under $100,000, officials said. Under his leadership, the system saw record-high enrollment, low student debt and nearly $5 billion in annual research spending.
UT's health network, which includes seven medical schools, ranks among the largest health care providers in the country.
Before taking the helm at the University of Texas in 2018, Milliken served four years as chancellor of the 25-campus City University of New York.
A native of Nebraska, he previously spent nearly a decade leading the University of Nebraska system and six years as a vice president in the 16-campus University of North Carolina system.
In a statement, Drake said, "Chancellor Milliken has the depth of wisdom
and experience to handle the challenges and opportunities of this position. I have great confidence in both his leadership and his commitment to the University's enduring values."
His appointment, announced Friday by the UC Board of Regents, comes at a tense time for the system, as universities nationwide face attacks from President Trump over "woke" ideologies and cuts to federal research funding critical to their mission.
"Chancellor Milliken's distinguished career and lifelong commitment to public education prepares him to lead the University of California in this new era," said UC regent Carmen Chu. "As the University evolves, it is critical we engage leaders adept at navigating change and positioning the institution for long-term success."
Milliken will assume his role as UC president on Aug. 1, with a Board- approved annual salary of $1,475,000, university officials said.
UC's system serves 299,000 students across 10 campuses, six academic medical centers and three affiliated national laboratories. Southern California campuses are in Los Angeles' Westwood area, Irvine, Riverside and UC San Diego.
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Monrovia
April 24
At 10:04 a.m., a traffic collision was reported in the area of Myrtle and Colorado. Officers arrived and made contact with the parties involved. One party complained of pain and was treated at the scene.
At 12:15 p.m., officers were dispatched to the area of Fifth and Chestnut regarding a traffic collision. Officers arrived and made contact with the parties involved. One of the parties complained of pain and received treatment at the scene.
At 9:47 p.m., a caller in the 400 block of East Duarte reported two male subjects in a parking lot of a closed business were drinking. Officers arrived and made contact with the subjects. One subject was deemed too intoxicated to care for himself. A computer search revealed the other subject had a warrant for his arrest. They were arrested and taken into custody.
April 25
At 7:27 a.m., a passerby in the 700 block of South Myrtle reported a male subject yelling obscenities. Officers arrived and made contact with the subject. A computer search revealed he had multiple warrants for his arrest. He was also found to be in possession of drug paraphernalia. He was arrested and taken into custody.
At 7:44 a.m., employees at a business in the 1500 block of South Myrtle reported a male subject passed out behind the wheel of a vehicle at a gas pump. Officers arrived and made contact with the subject. A computer search revealed he had a warrant for his arrest. He was arrested and taken into custody.
At 12:59 a.m., an officer responded to a business in the 400 block of South Myrtle regarding subjects loitering in the rear of a business. Officers
arrived and made contact with two subjects. A computer search revealed one of the subjects had a warrant for his arrest. He was arrested and taken into custody.
At 12:37 a.m., an officer patrolling the area of Peck and Longden saw a suspicious vehicle in the area and made contact with the occupants. An investigation revealed one of them was in possession of a controlled substance. The subject was arrested and taken into custody.
At 1:12 a.m., while patrolling the area of Myrtle and Pamela, an officer saw a bicyclist in violation of a vehicle code. A computer search revealed he was on probation and investigation revealed he was in possession of drug paraphernalia. He was arrested and taken into custody.
At 8:51 p.m., an officer conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle in the 300 block of West Huntington for a violation. The driver was found to be in possession of a controlled substance. The driver was arrested and taken into custody.
At 9:57 p.m., a caller in the 500 block of East Walnut reported suspicious subjects in an alleyway causing a disturbance. Officers arrived and made contact with a female subject who was found to be in possession of drug paraphernalia. She was arrested and taken into custody.
At 10:53 p.m., an employee from a store in the 1600 block of South Mountain reported a theft. Officers arrived and determined a female subject stole merchandise and fled on foot. Officers checked the area, but were unable to locate her. This investigation is continuing.
April 26
At 1:31 a.m., while patrolling the 600 block of South Myrtle an officer saw a subject who appeared intoxicated. The officers made contact with the
subject and determined the subject was too intoxicated to care for himself. He was arrested and transported to the MPD jail to be held for a sobering period.
At 1:53 a.m., an officer patrolling the area of Huntington and Monterey conducted a traffic stop on a bicyclist for a vehicle code violation. A computer search revealed the subject had a warrant. The subject was arrested and taken into custody.
At 4:55 a.m., while patrolling the 800 block of East Huntington an officer saw a suspicious vehicle with two occupants. The officer made contact with the occupants who were deemed to be too intoxicated to care for themselves. They were arrested and transported to the MPD jail to be held for a sobering period.
At 2:05 p.m., a caller in the 700 block of East Huntington reported that her grandmother’s cellphone was stolen while shopping. Officers arrived and made contact with the victim. This investigation is continuing.
At 11:26 p.m., officers responded to the 300 block of West Huntington regarding a disturbance where a male subject was banging on windows. Officers arrived and made contact with the subject. A computer search revealed he had a warrant for his arrest. He was arrested and taken into custody.
April 27
At 7:36 a.m., a traffic collision was reported in the area of Mountain and Central. One party complained of pain and treatment was provided. During the investigation, stolen mail was located in one of the vehicles. This investigation is continuing.
At 9:37 a.m., a victim in the 200 block of East Lime reported that two fraudulent transactions occurred in her business account. This investigation is continuing.
At 1:42 p.m., officers were dispatched to the 500 block of West Huntington regarding a shoplifting report. Officers arrived and located the suspect. He was arrested and taken into custody.
At 11:42 p.m., an officer conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle in the area of Greystone and Primrose for a violation. An investigation revealed the subject was in possession of a controlled substance. The subject was arrested and taken into custody.
April 28
At 6:37 a.m., officers were alerted to a stolen vehicle in the area of Huntington and Mountain. The vehicle was located with a subject walking away. The officers made contact with the subject. He was arrested and taken into custody.
At 8:25 a.m., a resident in the 300 block of North Primrose reported an unknown subject was setting up a camp in their front yard. Officers arrived and made contact with the subject. A computer search revealed he had a warrant for his arrest. He was arrested and taken into custody.
At 10:54 a.m., a traffic collision was reported in the area of Shamrock and Lemon. No injuries were reported. The driver found at fault was cited.
At 11:39 a.m., a victim in the 100 block of North Fifth reported his gardening equipment was stolen from his vehicle. This investigation is continuing.
At 3:46 p.m., a loss prevention officer in a business in the 500 block of West Huntington reported a theft. This investigation is continuing.
At 3:54 p.m., a victim in the 400 block of West Palm reported his vehicle was vandalized. This investigation is continuing.
At 6:54 p.m., a resident in the 400 block of East Greystone reported his vehicle stolen. This investigation is continuing.
At 8:56 p.m., officers responded to the area of Evergreen and Mountain regarding an injury traffic collision. This investigation is continuing.
April 29
At 3:09 a.m., while patrolling the 700 block of East Huntington an officer saw a subject slumped over behind the steering wheel. Officers made contact and observed drug paraphernalia in the vehicle. A computer search revealed he had multiple warrants. He was arrested and transported to the MPD jail to be held for a sobering period.
At 12:17 p.m., a victim in the 600 block East Olive, called to report a known male subject continuously trespassing onto her property to knock on her door and damage lawn lights. This investigation is continuing.
At 12:40 p.m., an employee from a business in the 700 block of East Huntington reported two female subjects were inside concealing merchandise and left without paying. The officers located the suspect vehicle, conducted a traffic stop and made contact with the female subjects. They were arrested and taken into custody.
At 2:56 p.m., officers were alerted to a stolen vehicle in the area of Foothill and Myrtle. Officers located the vehicle, conducted a traffic stop and made contact with a male and female occupant inside. A computer search revealed one of the occupants was listed as a missing person and had thoughts of harming herself. She was transported to a medical facility for a mental evaluation. He was arrested and taken into custody.
At 3:02 p.m., a caller from a business in the 3300 block of South Peck reported a
suspicious vehicle. An officer arrived and located the vehicle. A computer search revealed the vehicle had been reported stolen in East Los Angles. This investigation is continuing.
At 4:19 p.m., officers were alerted to two suspicious subjects driving away from the 700 block of East Huntington. Officers arrived and made contact with the occupants and discovered that they had committed a theft earlier in the day. The items were recovered and the male and female subjects were arrested and taken into custody.
April 30
At 7:01 a.m., a victim in the 200 block of East Huntington reported his rented moving truck stolen. This investigation is continuing.
At 9:03 a.m., an employee from a business in the 1600 block of South Mountain reported a trailer that had not been returned, stolen. This investigation is continuing.
At 10:37 a.m., an injury traffic collision involving a driver and four parked vehicles was reported in the 700 block of East Huntington. The investigation is ongoing.
At 11:53 a.m., a victim in the 200 block of East Foothill reported that she was scammed out of money on a social media platform. This investigation is continuing.
At 11:54 a.m., an employee from a business in the 1600 block of South Mountain reported a male subject left the business with merchandise without paying. Officers arrived and located the male subject in possession of the stolen merchandise. He was arrested and taken into custody.
At 5:12 p.m., a victim in the 500 block of West Lemon reported property stolen from her residence. This investigation is continuing.
LA County Public Health Department declares hepatitis A outbreak
By Staff
The Los Angeles County Public Health Department declared a hepatitis A outbreak Monday after a steady increase in reported cases and elevated virus levels detected in wastewater.
Health officials confirmed 165 hepatitis A cases countywide last year, a three-fold increase compared with 2023's total.
People experiencing homelessness have a higher risk for contracting hepatitis A because of often limited access to hand-washing and restroom facilities, according to the health department. However, most of the 29 cases confirmed so far this year have been among people without travel or housing risk factors.
This rise in hepatitis A cases among lower-risk individuals has accompanied recent increases of the virus in wastewater, officials said, adding that while the risk
to the public remains low, protection measures are needed to make sure transmission is reduced.
Vaccination and good hygiene are the best ways to stop the spread, according to Public Health.
“The ongoing increase in hepatitis A cases signals that quick action is needed to protect public health,” LA County Health Officer
Muntu Davis said in a statement. “The hepatitis A vaccine is safe, effective, and offers long-term protection. Getting vaccinated is simple, and it’s one of the most important things you can do for your own health and the health of our entire community. It is also important for residents to wash their hands with soap and water regularly and especially before eating and preparing food and after using the bathroom.”
Public Health officials
monitor for and immediately investigate suspected cases and have asked health care workers to remain vigilant for hepatitis A. The department is also working with organizations that serve unhoused individuals to educate the community about the outbreak and virus, encourage vaccination and recommend those with infection symptoms seek medical care.
The hepatitis A vaccine usually is a two-dose vaccination series that according to Public Health "is safe,
highly effective in preventing infection, and has been routinely given to children for over a decade." The department "strongly encourages" vaccines for any county resident who did not previously receive a hepatitis A vaccine and wants protection from the virus and people experiencing homelessness or who use drugs, including substances that don't require injection.
For maximum protection, two doses of the vaccine administered at least six
months apart is required, health officials said. Previously unvaccinated people can receive the immunization soon after virus exposure to reduce the chance of developing an infection.
A list of places that offer the vaccine, which is available from most health care providers, is at publichealth. lacounty.gov/ip/docs/
Public_HepA_Referral.pdf.
Uninsured or underinsured residents can get the vaccine at county clinics.
Public Health's mobile units offer free vaccines to people experiencing homelessness in encampments and at interim housing sites where there is risk of virus exposure.
Officials said residents should also follow hygiene practices, such as washing hands with soap and water before eating and preparing food and after using the restroom.
Hepatitis A is a highly contagious viral infection of the liver that ranges from a mild symptoms lasting a few weeks to a severe illness that lasts several months, according to the health department. Symptoms include fever, weakness, fatigue, nausea, loss of appetite, jaundice — yellowing of the skin or eyes, stomach pain, vomiting, dark urine, pale stools and diarrhea. Although rare, hepatitis A can cause death.
Hepatitis A usually spreads when a person unknowingly ingests the virus from objects, food or drinks contaminated by small, undetectable amounts of an infected individual's stool, officials said. For questions or to find a local clinic or doctor, the Public Health InfoLine is available at 833-540-0473 daily from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. More information is at ph.lacounty.gov/HepA.
Probation Department proposes relocating detainees from Downey juvenile hall
By Joe Taglieri joet@beaconmedianews.com
The Los Angeles County Probation Department on Friday submitted a court-ordered plan to relocate youth detainees from Los Padrinos Juvenile Hall in Downey.
LA Superior Court Judge Michael Espinoza ordered the department to come up with a strategy to improve conditions at the troubled facility in April.
“This is a responsible and thoughtful step forward that reflects our commitment to court compliance, operational reform, and youth rehabilitation,” Chief Probation Officer Guillermo Viera Rosa said in a statement. “While this is not a final plan, it represents a strong foundation to realign youth with the right programs and services — and do so in a way that brings lasting, systemwide improvements.”
The Probation Department is proposing to reduce the Los Padrinos population by more than 100 youth
detainees with a "coordinated approach" to reduce the facility's population while "improving youth outcomes and maintaining public safety," according to the department.
Los Padrinos houses about 300 detainees whose criminal cases are pending in court.
Upon the judge's approval, probation officials will implement the plan over 30 days in phases in coordination with the Board of State and Community Corrections, Juvenile Court Health Services, the Los Angeles County Office of Education and the county departments of Public Health, Mental Health and Youth Development, officials said. The proposal builds on the department’s Facilities Global Plan and includes provisions to enhance mental health care, gender-responsive programming and individualized placement for youth with specialized needs.
"Youth, families and stakeholders will be notified
in advance of any transfers, and a comprehensive communication timeline — including virtual town halls, email updates, and facility-level FAQs — will ensure families are supported throughout the transition," according to a Probation Department statement.
readiness and capacity levels of alternative facilities and BSCC coordination.
In December, the BSCC declared Los Padrinos unsuitable to house youth detainees because of staffing deficiencies and other shortfalls. The county, however, lacks a viable alternative to
The department will also continue working with the court and county agencies to consider releasing more youth detainees "in a manner consistent with public safety, as well as community-based alternatives and diversion programs," officials said. Future efforts to reduce the number of Los Padrinos detainees will depend on the
house the youth held at Los Padrinos and has continued to operate the facility despite the board's closure order.
According to the department's proposed plan, 82 youth will relocate from Los Padrinos by June and another 21 upon the completion of structural repairs at Camp Joseph Paige in La Verne. When the department
completes a “secure youth treatment facility recommended track" at the Barry J. Nidorf facility in Sylmar, males currently housed at Los Padrinos who have pending court cases and have been identified as likely candidates for future SYTF commitments will relocate to Nidorf.
The strategy also designates Camp Vernon Kilpatrick as an all-girl facility where Los Padrinos' female youth detainees will relocate, the Dorothy Kirby Center in Commerce as a medical and mental health facility and Nidorf as a comprehensive secure youth treatment facility.
The Probation Department has appealed multiple times to the board to lift the unsuitability ruling, asserting that improvements have taken place, but state regulators have maintained the facility is still too troubled to suitably house youth.
Los Padrinos has expe-
rienced numerous problems since it hastily reopened in 2023 to house detainees relocated from Central Juvenile Hall in Boyle Heights and Barry J. Nidorf Juvenile Hall in Sylmar, which state regulators ordered to close.
Despite a successful relocation effort, Los Padrinos has suffered from short-staffing, allegations of violence among detainees — at times while probation officers allegedly stood by without intervening — and escape attempts.
In March, 30 county probation officers received criminal charges in connection with alleged youth-onyouth violence at the facility. According to prosecutors, probation officers would facilitate "gladiator fights" involving detainees.
Between July and December in 2023, 69 youth fights were allowed to occur at the facility, California Attorney General Rob Bonta's office reported.
The hepatitis A virus. | Photo courtesy of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration
Walkways on the campus of Los Padrinos Juvenile Hall in Downey.
| Photo courtesy of the Los Angeles County Probation Department
Pasadena Comic Con kicks off the summer with stars galore
By Fabiola Diaz fdiaz@beaconmedianews.com
As Los Angeles recovers fromdevastating wildfires this winter, Pasadena Comic Con aims to kick off the summer season on a joyful note May 24 at the Pasadena Convention Center.
Traditionally the first convention of the year, event promoter Scott Zillner wisely decided to reschedule the January event to allow LA County residents to recover from the Eaton and Palisades fires. As Los Angeles gets back on its feet and ushers in summer, Zillner, a passionate collector, is ready for everyone to enjoy this thoughtfully curated show full of nostalgia and star power.
Pasadena Comic Con will feature voice acting talent like Tom Kenny, the voice behind beloved characters SpongeBob SquarePants and the Mayor in “The Powerpuff
Girls”; retired professional wrestler Sgt. Slaughter, the voice and inspiration behind the Sgt. Slaughter character on the “G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero” animated series and comic books; Charles Fleischer the voice of Roger Rabbit; and Kat Cressida, known for voicing Dee Dee on “Dexter’s Laboratory,” Jesse the Cowgirl, Princess Leia on multiple “Star Wars” videogames and Constance Hatchaway in “The Haunted Mansion” rides. The event will also feature actors Sam Jones, known for playing the title character in the 1980 film “Flash Gordon” and for starring in the TV series “The Highwayman”; Kel Mitchell, best remembered for “All That,” “Good Burger” and “Kenan & Kel”; and “Growing Pains” star Jeremy Miller,
among many others.
“It is a large show but jam packed into one day of excitement and fun,” said Zillner. “That keeps the energy high for the entire day as you attempt to do everything before it is over.”
General admission tickets, with doors opening at 10 a.m., are $15 if purchased in advance or $20 at the door. For an extra hour of fun, early bird tickets are $25 if bought in advance or $30 at the door. VIP tickets are $80. Gift bags will be distributed at all ticket levels while supplies last.
To purchase tickets, visit pasadenacomiccon.com/ tickets.
Parking for the Pasadena Convention Center can be found at 175 S. Euclid Ave., Pasadena, CA 91101 for a daily flat parking rate of $15.
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fictitious business name statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the office of the County Clerk. A new fictitious business name statement must be filed prior to that date. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state or common law (See Section 14400 et seq., Business and Professional Code). Pub. Monrovia Weekly 05/08/2025, 05/15/2025, 05/22/2025, 05/29/2025
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 2025090743 NEW FILING.
The following person(s) is (are) doing business as The Law Offices of John W. Phillips, 5850 Canoga Ave. Ste. 400, Woodland Hills, CA 91367. This business is conducted by a individual. Registrant has not yet begun to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed herein. Signed: John W. Phillips, 5850 Canoga Ave. Ste. 400, Woodland Hills, CA 91367 (Owner). The statement was filed with the County Clerk of Los Angeles on May 5, 2025. NOTICE: This fictitious business name statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the office of the County Clerk. A new fictitious business name statement must be filed prior to that date. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state or common law (See Section 14400 et seq., Business and Professional Code). Pub. Monrovia Weekly 05/08/2025, 05/15/2025, 05/22/2025, 05/29/2025
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 2025089721
FIRST FILING.
The following person(s) is (are) doing business as ACRES Inc, 382 North Lemon Avenue #180, Walnut, CA 91789. This business is conducted by a corporation. Registrant has not yet begun to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed herein. Signed: AC Real Estate Services Inc (CA-C2786434, 382 North Lemon Ave #180, Walnut, CA 91789; Angela Chu, President. The statement was filed with the County Clerk of Los Angeles on May 2, 2025. NOTICE: This fictitious business name statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the office of the County Clerk. A new fictitious business name statement must be filed prior to that date. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state or common law (See Section 14400 et seq., Business and Professional Code). Pub. Monrovia Weekly 05/08/2025, 05/15/2025, 05/22/2025, 05/29/2025
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 2025089750 NEW FILING.
The following person(s) is (are) doing business as PHOTO BOOTH DOWNEY, 12702 Gneiss Ave, Downey, CA 90242. This business is conducted by a co-partners. Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed herein on April 2025. Signed: (1). LUIS F SERRATO, 12702 Gneiss Ave, Downey, CA 90242 (2). NANCY BARRON, 12702 Gneiss Ave, Downey, CA 90242 (Partner). The statement was filed with the County Clerk of Los Angeles on May 2, 2025. NOTICE: This fictitious business name statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the office of the County Clerk. A new fictitious business name statement must be filed prior to that date. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state or common law (See Section 14400 et seq., Business and Professional Code). Pub. Monrovia Weekly 05/08/2025, 05/15/2025, 05/22/2025, 05/29/2025
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 2025088638 FIRST FILING.
The following person(s) is (are) doing business as JXO Adornments, 1308 E Colorado Blvd Unit #2238, Pasadena, CA 91106. This business is conducted by a individual. Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed herein on May 2025. Signed: Jennifer Godinez, 1308 E Colorado Blvd Unit # 2238, Pasadena, CA 91106 (Owner). The statement was filed with the County Clerk of Los Angeles on May 1, 2025. NOTICE: This fictitious business name statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the office of the County Clerk. A new fictitious business name statement must be filed prior to that date. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state or common law (See Section 14400 et seq., Business and Professional Code). Pub. Monrovia Weekly 05/08/2025, 05/15/2025, 05/22/2025, 05/29/2025
LEGALS
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 2025087672 NEW FILING. The following person(s) is (are) doing business as (1). WHOLESALESTORY (2). ARTINI ACCESSORIES , 210 E Olympic Blvd, #107, Los Angeles, CA 90015. This business is conducted by a corporation. Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed herein on January 2019. Signed: Emmez Inc (CA-4222476, 210 E Olympic Blvd, #107, Los Angeles, CA 90015; Emmew Xin Zhou, President. The statement was filed with the County Clerk of Los Angeles on May 1, 2025. NOTICE: This fictitious business name statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the office of the County Clerk. A new fictitious business name statement must be filed prior to that date. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state or common law (See Section 14400 et seq., Business and Professional Code). Pub. Monrovia Weekly 05/08/2025, 05/15/2025, 05/22/2025, 05/29/2025
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 2025075468 NEW FILING.
The following person(s) is (are) doing business as Abkarian Law Group, 3827 Ocean View Blvd., Montrose, CA 91020. This business is conducted by a corporation. Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed herein on January 2025. Signed: Albert Abkarian, A Professional Law Corporation (CA1901695, 3827 Ocean View Blvd., Montrose, CA 91020; Alber Abkarian, President. The statement was filed with the County Clerk of Los Angeles on April 15, 2025. NOTICE: This fictitious business name statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the office of the County Clerk. A new fictitious business name statement must be filed prior to that date. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state or common law (See Section 14400 et seq., Business and Professional Code).
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 2025082867
NEW FILING.
The following person(s) is (are) doing business as Mercy Wound Grafting, 32 Esperanza Avenue suite H, Sierra Madre, CA 91024. This business is conducted by a individual. Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed herein on April 2025. Signed: Christine Anderson, 32 Esperanza Avenue suite H, Sierra Madre, CA 91024 (Owner). The statement was filed with the County Clerk of Los Angeles on April 23, 2025. NOTICE: This fictitious business name statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the office of the County Clerk. A new fictitious business name statement must be filed prior to that date. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state or common law (See Section 14400 et seq., Business and Professional Code).
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 2025079834 NEW FILING. The following person(s) is (are) doing business as Titan Apparel, 18342 Lanaca St, La Puente, CA 91744. This business is conducted by a individual. Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed herein on April 2025. Signed: Priscilla Lopez, 18342 Lanaca St, La Puente, CA 91744 (Owner). The statement was filed with the County Clerk of Los Angeles on April 21, 2025. NOTICE: This fictitious business name statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the office of the County Clerk. A new fictitious business name statement must be filed prior to that date. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state or common law (See Section 14400 et seq., Business and Professional Code). Pub. Monrovia Weekly 05/08/2025, 05/15/2025, 05/22/2025, 05/29/2025
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 2025089802 NEW FILING. The following person(s) is (are) doing business as Precision Speech and Swallow Therapy Center, Inc, 5815 Riverton Ave, North Hollywood, CA 91601. This business is conducted by a corporation. Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed herein on March 2025. Signed: Precision Speech and Swallow Therapy Center, Inc (CA-
B20250040386, 5815 Riverton Ave, North Hollywood, CA 91601; Tanya Weiner, CEO. The statement was filed with the County Clerk of Los Angeles on May 2, 2025. NOTICE: This fictitious business name statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the office of the County Clerk. A new fictitious business name statement must be filed prior to that date. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state or common law (See Section 14400 et seq., Business and Professional Code).
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 2025075462 NEW FILING.
The following person(s) is (are) doing business as (1). Iris Care (2). Iris Care Technologies (3). Iris Technologies , 20234 Via Sansovino, Porter Ranch, CA 91326. 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. Signed: VERTEX PARTNERS LLC (CA-202356618913, 20234 Via Sansovino, Porter Ranch, CA 91326; Daniel Kang, Managing Member. The statement was filed with the County Clerk of Los Angeles on April 15, 2025. NOTICE: This fictitious business name statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the office of the County Clerk. A new fictitious business name statement must be filed prior to that date. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state or common law
(See Section 14400 et seq., Business and Professional Code).
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 2025089859 NEW FILING.
The following person(s) is (are) doing business as the good comapny, 100 N Citrus Ave, Covina, CA 91723. 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 May 2025.
Signed: Bear Sausage Co LLC (CA202021619715, 705 E. Dexter St, Covina, Ca 91723; Milton Arredondo, Member. The statement was filed with the County Clerk of Los Angeles on May 2, 2025. NOTICE: This fictitious business name statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the office of the County Clerk. A new fictitious business name statement must be filed prior to that date. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state or common law (See Section 14400 et seq., Business and Professional Code).
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 2025089996 NEW FILING.
The following person(s) is (are) doing business as T2M Bennett Rentals, 2053 E Appleton Street Apt C, Long Beach, CA 90803. This business is conducted by a individual. Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed herein on May 2025. Signed: Thibault Martin, 2053 E Appleton Street Apt C, Long Beach, CA 90803 (Owner). The statement was filed with the County Clerk of Los Angeles on May 2, 2025. NOTICE: This fictitious business name statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the office of the County Clerk. A new fictitious business name statement must be filed prior to that date. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state or common law (See Section 14400 et seq., Business and Professional Code).
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 2025070056
NEW FILING.
The following person(s) is (are) doing business as WendyBird Design, 4798 Templeton St, Los Angeles, CA 90032. This business is conducted by a individual. Registrant has not yet begun to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed herein. Signed: Wendy Rosales, 4798 Templeton St, Los Angeles, CA 90032 (Owner). The statement was filed with the County Clerk of Los Angeles on April 7, 2025. NOTICE: This fictitious business name statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the office of the County Clerk. A new fictitious business name statement must be filed prior to that date. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under
federal, state or common law (See Section 14400 et seq., Business and Professional Code).
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 2025077793
NEW FILING.
The following person(s) is (are) doing business as FBND Consulting, 2033 Newport Ave, Pasadena, CA 91103. This business is conducted by a individual. Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed herein on April 2025. Signed: Oola Ajfan Hajje, 2033 Newport Ave, Pasadena, CA 91103 (Owner). The statement was filed with the County Clerk of Los Angeles on April 16, 2025. NOTICE: This fictitious business name statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the office of the County Clerk. A new fictitious business name statement must be filed prior to that date. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state or common law (See Section 14400 et seq., Business and Professional Code).
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 2025072422
NEW FILING.
The following person(s) is (are) doing business as (1). New Century BMW Collision Center (2). New Century Collision Center , 1139 W Main St, Alhambra, CA 91801. 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 2025. Signed: New Century Alhambra Automobiles, LLC (CA-200507310229, 1139 W Main St, Alhambra, CA 91801; Frank Lin, Manager. The statement was filed with the County Clerk of Los Angeles on April 9, 2025. NOTICE: This fictitious business name statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the office of the County Clerk. A new fictitious business name statement must be filed prior to that date. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state or common law (See Section 14400 et seq., Business and Professional Code).
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 2025088921 NEW FILING. The following person(s) is (are) doing business as (1). Free Spirit Adventure Club (2). Brick By Brick Press , 200 E Rowland St #1025, Covina, CA 91723. 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 October 2024. Signed: AWGW Portfolio LLC (CA-202463012412, 200 E Rowland St #1025, Covina, CA 91723; Allen Wang, President. The statement was filed with the County Clerk of Los Angeles on May 1, 2025. NOTICE: This fictitious business name statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the office of the County Clerk. A new fictitious business name statement must be filed prior to that date. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state or common law (See Section 14400 et seq., Business and Professional Code).
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 2025087160 NEW FILING. The following person(s) is (are) doing business as Compliance OnDemand, 2516 Grant Ave, Redondo Beach, CA 90278. 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 2025. Signed: RRCSS LLC (CA-202357217420, 2516 Grant Ave, Redondo Beach, CA 90278; Robert Arnold, Member. The statement was filed with the County Clerk of Los Angeles on April 30, 2025. NOTICE: This fictitious business name statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the office of the County Clerk. A new fictitious business name statement must be filed prior to that date. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state or common law (See Section 14400 et seq., Business and Professional Code).
NOTICE OF PLANNING HEARING OFFICER PUBLIC HEARING CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT CASE NO. PCUP-004490-2025
LOCATION: 422 MAGNOLIA AVENUE, GLENDALE, CA 91204 (Paperback Brewing Co.)
APPLICANT: Chris Cesnek, Paperback Brewing Co.
ZONE: “IND” - Industrial
LEGAL DESCRIPTION: Lot 11, Block 1, of the Breedloves Subdivision.
APNs: 5640-004-012
PROJECT DESCRIPTION
The applicant is requesting approval of a Conditional Use Permit (CUP) to allow the continued operation of an existing tavern (brewery with tasting room) with on-site sales, service, and consumption, and off-site sales of alcoholic beverages, and to add an ABC Type 02 - Wine Manufacture License to the use, at an existing tavern (Paperback Brewing Co.) located at 422 Magnolia Avenue in the “IND” - (Industrial) zone.
CODE REQUIRES
Approval of a Conditional Use Permit for a tavern with the sales, service and on-site consumption of alcoholic beverages in the IND – Industrial Zone (GMC 30.13.020.B).
APPLICANT’S PROPOSAL
1) To allow the continued on-site sales, service, and consumption, and off-site sales of alcoholic beverages an existing tavern.
2) To add an ABC Type 02 - Wine Manufacture License to the existing tavern.
ENVIRONMENTAL DETERMINATION
The project is categorically exempt from California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) review as a Class 1 “Existing Facilities” exemption pursuant to Section 15301 of the State CEQA Guidelines because the proposal involves renewal of an existing entitlement and for additional services, and does not involve expansion of the existing building.
PUBLIC HEARING
The Planning Hearing Officer will conduct a public hearing regarding the above project at 633 East Broadway (Municipal Services Building) Room 105, Glendale, CA 91206, on MAY 21, 2025, at 9:30 AM or as soon thereafter as possible. The purpose of the hearing is to hear comments from the pubic with respect to zoning concerns. The hearing will be held in accordance with Glendale Municipal Code, Title 30, Chapter 30.42. The meeting can be viewed on Charter Cable Channel 6 or streamed online at: www. glendaleca.gov/watchlive. 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 prior to the hearing date at www. glendaleca.gov/agendas.
QUESTIONS OR COMMENTS
If you desire more information on the proposal, please contact the case planner, Soc Yumul, in the Planning Division at SYumul@glendaleca.gov, or (818) 937-8166, or (818) 548-2140.
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. All appeals must be filed using the City’s online permit portal: www.glendaleca.gov/permits
Dr. Suzie Abajian, The City Clerk of the City of Glendale Publish May 8, 2025 GLENDALE INDEPENDENT
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:
MAINTENANCE DISTRICT 6 PAVEMENT REHABILITATION PROJECT – PHASE II SPECIFICATION NO. 3952
Bid Deadline: Submit before 2:00 p.m. on Wednesday, May 21, 2025 (“the Bid Deadline”)
Original 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, May 21, 2025 City
Fax: 818-242-7087
E-mail: RTavitian@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 four (4) prevailing wage public contracts in California; each comparable in scope and scale to this Project, within three (3) years prior to the Bid Deadline.
General Scope of Work:
Contractor shall furnish labor, materials, equipment, services, and specialized skills to perform work involved in the Project. The Work included in the Bid is defined in accordance with Specification No. 3952 and Plan Nos. 1-3118, 3-1589, 4-654, 49-265. The work generally includes: Surface grinding and placement of Asphalt Rubber Hot Mix (ARHM); surface grinding and placement of ARHM over Asphalt Rubber Aggregate Membrane (ARAM); application of emulsion aggregate slurry over ARAM; selective removal, repair, and reconstruction of damaged curbs and gutters, sidewalks, driveways, cross gutters, alley aprons, and local depressions; modification and reconstruction of curb ramps to meet current ADA standards; adjustment of existing manholes and water meters to finished grade; installation of trash separators; removal and replacement of existing traffic striping and pavement markings; removal and replacement of sanitary sewer main line; sanitary sewer lining; planting of new street trees as shown on the project plans and specifications, Standard Plans for Public Works Construction (SPPWC 2024 Edition), and the Standard Specifications for Public Works Construction (2024 Edition), including all supplements thereto issued prior to bid opening date.
Other Bidding Information: Number of Contract Working Days: 100 Working Days Amount of Liquidated Damages: $9,500 per Calendar Day Required Construction Staging: Two Phases, See Construction Staging Plan
Other Bidding Information:
1. Bidding Documents: Bids must be made on the Bidder’s Proposal form contained herein. Bidding Documents may be obtained in the Public Works Engineering Department, 633 E. Broadway, Room 205, Glendale, CA 91206 where they may be examined. Electronic copies of bidding documents can be obtained at no cost from: https://www. glendaleca.gov/government/departments/finance/purchasing/rfp-rfq-page/-fsiteid-1. Future addenda, if any, will be available for download on the same page as the bidding documents. The city will not mail/deliver the addenda to the prospective bidders. It is the bidders’ sole responsibility to check the website to obtain future addenda to this bid document. Prospective bidders shall acknowledge the receipt of the addenda in the bid forms.
2. Engineer’s Estimate. The preliminary cost of construction of this Work has been prepared. The estimate is in the range of $10,000,000 to $ 11,000,000.
3. Completion: This Work must be completed within One Hundred (100) Working days from the Date of Commencement as established by the City’s written Notice to Proceed.
4. 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.
5. Contractor 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 contractor 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):
• a. Pursuant to Section 3300, of the Public Contract Code, the classification of the bidder’s Contractor’s License shall be “Class A” (for sewer cleaning and video, use Class A, C-36, C-42, or D-38). Failure of a bidder to obtain adequate licensing at the time the contract is awarded shall constitute a failure to execute the Contract and shall result in the forfeiture of the Bidder’s Bond.
• b. For federally funded projects, the Contractor shall be properly licensed at the time of award.
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.
6. 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.
7. 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:
NONE
All other Governmental Approvals and Utility Fees shall be obtained and paid for by Contractor and will be reimbursed based on Contractor’s actual direct cost without markup. See Instructions to Bidders Paragraph 14, and General Conditions Paragraph 1.01 for definitions and Paragraph 1.03 for Contractor responsibilities.
8. Bid Forms and Bid Security: Each Bid must be made on the Bid Forms obtainable from the City’s Bidding website listed in the paragraph 1 above. Each Bid shall be accompanied by a cashier’s check or certified check drawn on a solvent bank, payable to “City of Glendale,” for an amount equal to ten percent (10%) of the total maximum amount of the Bid. Alternatively, a satisfactory corporate surety Bid Bond for an amount equal to ten percent (10%) of the total maximum amount of the Bid may accompany the Bid. Said security shall serve as a guarantee that the successful Bidder, within fourteen (14) calendar days after the City’s Notice of Award of the Contract, will enter into a valid contract with the City for said Work in accordance with the Contract Documents.
9. Bid Irrevocability. Bids shall remain open and valid for ninety (90) calendar days after the Bid Deadline.
10. Substitution of Securities. Pursuant to California Public Contract Code Section 22300, substitution of securities for withheld funds is permitted in accordance therewith. 11. Prevailing Wage Resolution Bidders are hereby notified that in accordance with the provisions of the Labor Code of the State of California, the City Council of the City has ascertained and determined by Resolution No. 18,626 (as amended), the general prevailing rate of per diem wages of a similar character in the locality in which the Work is performed and the general prevailing rate for legal holiday and overtime Work for each craft or type of worker needed in the execution of agreements with the City. Said resolution is on file in the Office of the City Clerk and is hereby incorporated and made a part hereof by the same as though fully set forth herein. Copies of said resolution may be obtained at the Office of the City Clerk.
12. Prevailing Wages. This Project is subject to the provisions of California Labor
Code Section 1720. Contractor awarded this Contract and all Subcontractors of any tier shall not pay less than the minimum prevailing rate of per diem wages for each craft, classification, or
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 available online at www.wdol.gov/. To the extent that there are any differences in the federal and state prevailing
Application and renewal are completed online with a non-refundable fee of $300. More information is available at the following links: https://www.dir.ca.gov/public-works/PublicWorksSB854.html
Notice to Bidders and Subcontractors: • No contractor or
Dated this ____ day of _______, 20___, City of Glendale, California.
Suzie Abajian, Ph.D., City Clerk of the City of Glendale Publish May 5, 2025 & May 8, 2025 GLENDALE INDEPENDENT
NOTICE INVITING BIDS
NOTICE is hereby given that the City of Glendale (“City”) will receive
the Bid Deadline established below for the following work of improvement: EDGEWICK ROAD IMPROVEMENT PROJECT SPECIFICATION NO. 3975
Bids,
Bid Deadline: Submit before 2:00 p.m. on Wednesday, May 21, 2025 (“the Bid Deadline”)
Original 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, May 21, 2025 City Council Chambers 613 E. Broadway, 2nd Floor Glendale, CA 91206
NO LATE BIDS WILL BE ACCEPTED.
Bidding Documents Available: Bidding documents are also available to view and download online at: https://www.glendaleca.gov/government/departments/finance/purchasing/rfp-rfq-bid-page
Peony Paseo Unit 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 haveread and understand the reverse side of this form and that all information in this statement is true and correct. A registrant who declares as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business and Professions Code that the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000). I am also aware that all information on this statement becomes Public Record upon filing pursuant to the California Public Records Act (Government Code Sections 6250- 6277). /s/ 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 STATEMENT20256713763.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 April15,2025.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 andProfessions Code,that the registrant knowsto befalse, isguilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one 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 tosection 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered owner. A new Fictitious Business Name Statement must be filed before the expiration. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law (see Section 14411 Et Seq., business and professions code). I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the original statement on file in my office.
Peter Aldana, County, Clerk File# R-202504090 Pub. 05/01/2025, 05/08/2025, 05/15/2025, 05/22/2025 Riverside Independent
The following person(s) is (are) doing business as ALLI’S RECYCLING 9170 Mission Blvd Jurupa Valley, CA 92509 Riverside County Mailing Address, 8628 6th St, Downey, CA 90241. Los Angeles County Olympic Recycling INC (CA, 8628 6TH ST, Downey, CA 90241
LEGALS
Los Angeles County This business is conducted by: a corporation. Registrant has not yet begun to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed herein. I declare that all the information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business and Professions Code, that the registrant knows to be false, is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousands dollars ($1000).)
s.Edgar Galeno Hernandez, President Statement filed with the County of Riverside on May 1, 2025
NOTICE: In accordance with subdivision (a) of section 17920, a fictitious name statement generally expires at the end of the five years from the date on which it was filed in the office of the county clerk, except, as provided in subdivision (b) of section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any changes in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered owner. A new Fictitious Business Name Statement must be filed before the expiration. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law (see Section 14411 Et Seq., business and professions code). I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the original statement on file in my office.
The following person(s) is (are) doing business as Elite Vending 29600 Wrango Ct Winchester, CA 92596
Riverside County Hope Recharged Foundation (CA, 29180 Wrangler Dr, Muttieta, CA 92563
Riverside County This business is conducted by: a corporation. Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed herein on May 6, 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 andProfessions Code,that the registrant knowsto befalse, isguilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousands dollars ($1000).)
s.Hilda Broussard, Vice President Statement filed with the County of
Riverside on May 6, 2025
NOTICE: In accordance with subdivision (a) of section 17920, a fictitious name statement generally expires at the end of the five years from the date on which it was filed in the office of the county clerk, except, as provided in subdivision (b) of section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any changes in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered owner. A new Fictitious Business Name Statement must be filed before the expiration. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law (see Section 14411 Et Seq., business and professions code). I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the original statement on file in my office. Peter Aldana, County, Clerk File# 202505809 Pub. 05/08/2025, 05/15/2025, 05/22/2025, 05/29/2025 Riverside Independent
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS
NAME STATEMENT
File No. FBN20250004174
The following persons are doing business as: JJTZ ROOFING, 571 Richland Street J APT G, Upland, CA 91786. Mailing Address, 571 Richland Street J APT G, Upland, CA 91786. Juan J Torres Zavala, 571 Richland Street APT G, Upland, CA 91786. 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 6250- 6277). /s/ Juan J Torres Zavala. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Bernardino on May 1, 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#: FBN20250004174 Pub: 05/08/2025, 05/15/2025, 05/22/2025, 05/29/2025 San Bernardino Press
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. FBN20250003593
The following persons are doing business as: Stratton Auto Group, 1875 W Rialto Ave, San Bernardino, CA 92410. Mailing Address, 10615 Ohio St #4, Loma Linda, CA 92354. Monica L Guzman, 1875 W Rialto Ave, San Bernardino, CA 92410. 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 April 15, 2025. By signing below, I declare that I have read and understand the reverse side of this form and that all information in this statement is true and correct. A registrant who declares as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business and Professions Code that the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000). I am also aware that all information on this statement becomes Public Record upon filing pursuant to the California Public Records Act (Government Code Sections 6250- 6277). /s/ Monica L Guzman, Owner. This statement was filedwith the County Clerk of San Bernardino on April 15, 2025 Notice- In accordance with subdivision (a) of Section 17920. A Fictitious Name Statement generally expires at the end of five years from the date on which it was filed in the office of the County Clerk, except, as provided in subdivision (b) of Section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to Section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered owner. A new Fictitious Business Name Statement must be filed before the expiration. The 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
persons are
WALLYPLY, 10022 6th St Suite K, Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91730. Mailing Address, 10022 6th St Suite K, Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91730. CANADIAN CABINETRY LLC (CA-202461215604, 236 Coyote Dr, Colton, CA 92324; WALEED AL-DAWOODI, PRESIDENT. County of Principal Place of Business: San Bernardino This business is conducted by: a limited liability company (llc). Registrant has not yet begun to transact business under the
City controller: $225M needed to avoid LA layoffs
By City News Service
City Controller Kenneth Mejia Friday reiterated his warning that Los Angeles needs $225 million to avoid layoffs in Mayor Karen Bass' proposed budget for the 2025-26 fiscal year, which aims to close a nearly $1 billion deficit.
"It's about $225 million to stave off layoffs. That is the number that we're trying to close to, so that way there are no layoffs," Mejia told City News Service on Friday. "It's going to be a big task, but the city is looking into different ways."
The five-member Budget and Finance Committee has led discussions of the mayor's $13.9 billion budget, which would be an 8.2% increase over the adopted spending plan for the 2024-25 fiscal year. More budget hearings are scheduled as elected officials review the budget. Under the City Charter, the budget must be finalized before July 1, the start of the next fiscal year.
As part of solutions to offset the deficit, Mejia said his office is trying to save money when it comes to interest payments.
According to the controller, Los Angeles pays about $70 million to $80 million annually in interest on borrowed funds — a cost he suggests could be lowered by tapping into departmental special funds as needed instead.
He also backed a proposal to move some at-risk employees into the city's proprietary departments, such as Los Angeles World Airports, the Department of Water and Power and the Harbor Department, which oversees the Port of Los Angeles.
Mejia said he was encouraged by the committee's efforts to address LA's shortfall, adding the city is in "crisis mode." He said it is "really important that they do that detail work."
Mejia also encouraged his colleagues to save
"revenue generating positions," depending on the department's analysis. In one area, the controller's office recommended more tax compliance officers because there is a lot of outstanding payments the city can try to get back.
"For the long run, the city needs to be more honest and transparent about how we got here, about the budget process, keep getting people more involved and really look at line-by-line where we are spending over budget," Mejia said.
On April 29, City Administrative Officer Matt Szabo discussed the proposed layoffs, which were described as a last resort.
In total, the mayor has proposed cutting more than 2,700 city positions; 1,647 would be layoffs and the remaining 1,076 are vacant positions. Layoffs would impact about 5% of the city's workforce.
Those savings in a full year would be about $225 million. Szabo said four months of funding exists for all filled position cuts, and
the budget assumes eight months of savings of about $150 million.
Szabo noted the budget would bring the city to 32,342 authorized positions, bringing that figure to its lowest level since the Great Recession in the 2014-15 fiscal year.
The CAO recommended other measures to stave off layoffs such as deferring raises, swapping positions so work would be funded through special funds rather than general funds, transfers to proprietary departments and reassignments.
City officials are working to prevent layoffs by engaging in labor negotiations, and asking for aid from the state government, among other things.
Los Angeles is facing the nearly $1 billion shortfall in the 2025-26 fiscal year as a result of lower-than-anticipated tax revenue, labor contracts, rising liability payouts, costs related to fire recovery and issues related
to a weakening economy as a result of federal policies.
A representative of Service Employees International Union Local 721, which represents more than 10,000 city workers, did not immediately respond to a request for comment Friday.
David Green, president of the union, previously said the city should look at every dollar and layoffs should not be the first option.
"We will continue to work with the city to find innovative solutions to the crisis, including identifying new revenue streams, alternate funding sources and wasteful spending on outside contractors that gobble up city funds," Green said.
"SEIU 721 members are united and ready to overcome this challenge and, just like in the past, it will be our decisions that save the city — not the short-sighted whims of administrators in City Hall," he added.
Los Angeles County starts distributing $5.6 million to wildfire victims
By Staff
The Los Angeles County Household Relief Grant program, designed to provide timely financial assistance to residents who suffered the greatest impacts of the deadly Eaton and Palisades fires, has started disbursing more than $5.6 million, officials announced Friday.
The Department of Consumer and Business Affairs is overseeing the program.
“We hope that these grants represent tangible steps that help families stabilize and begin their rebuilding journey after the devastation of the wildfires,” DCBA Director Rafael Carbajal said in a statement. “Our team, along with our partner, The Center by Lendistry, is working diligently to evaluate applications and expedite the
distribution of funds to ensure that those most impacted by these fires receive the support they urgently need.”
The grant program received over 15,000 applications before the March 12 submission deadline.
"While initial grant awards have begun, applications continue to be expeditiously reviewed and grant awards will continue until funds raised are exhausted," according to a county statement.
Grants are from $6,000$18,000 per household and pay for any needs that insurance or other forms of assistance do not cover.
Eaton Fire applicants in Altadena and nearby areas totaled 60%, with 40% affected by the Palisades Fire. Officials expect that
the majority of future grant awards will support Eaton survivors.
“These grants mark a vital step in helping our communities heal and recover from the devastating wildfires,” Board of Supervisors Chair Kathryn Barger, who represents the 5th District that includes the Eaton Fire burn area, said in
a statement. “I’m glad that families in Altadena and the surrounding region are finally beginning to receive the critical support they need and deserve.”
Officials prioritized grant awards based on criteria that included insurance status, social and economic vulnerability, loss of life, health
conditions and other risk factors.
“Seeing these grants reach families marks a powerful milestone in our recovery journey,” Supervisor Lindsey P. Horvath, whose 3rd District includes burn areas in Pacific Palisades and Malibu. “I’m proud that Los Angeles County is moving with urgency and compassion to help those most impacted by the wildfires. This is real relief, at a time when our communities need it most — and it’s a hopeful sign of the stronger, more resilient future we are building together.”
Household Relief Grants are sourced through a combination of contributions from the county and philanthropic individuals and organizations. Among the variety of contributors were the
Hawthorne Police Officers Association, the Southern California Interclub Association of Figure Skating Clubs and the Wrightwood Girl Scouts Troop 1213. The county's website for donations, which officials said shape the program’s capacity to assist wildfire-affected residents, is at lacounty.gov/ relief.
Updates on the status of grant applications are available through accounts established at lacountyrelieffund. com.
The Eaton and Palisades fires caused the deaths of 30 people and devastated over 14,000 and 21,000 acres respectively. More than 20,000 properties were destroyed or damaged when the fires erupted Jan. 7 during fierce winds.
| Photo by serbogachuk/Envato
Altadena residents walk past their home destroyed in the Eaton Fire. | Photo courtesy of Los County/YouTube
preparedness procedures and accountability protocols for supportive housing contractors.
The Los Angeles County Development Authority would be tasked with exploring more stringent contract terms requiring emergency response plans and better oversight of housing services providers' responsibilities during public safety crises.
The Mirador Apartments received partial funding from the LA County Development Authority, and Union Station Homeless Services received funding from the county through the Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority to place people experiencing home-
Mirador Apartments
lessness into permanent supportive housing at the apartment complex, the motion reported.
The 71-unit complex has 35 units reserved for unhoused seniors referred by the county Department of Mental Health through
Los Padrinos
the Coordinated Entry System, according to the LA County Housing Resource Center. Another 35 apartments are for seniors who receive 45%-60% of the area median income, and the remaining unit is for the building manager.
sentenced to the "secure youth treatment facility" to determine eligibility for step down programs or the state’s Pine Grove Fire Camp.
Another commission recommendation was to move girls and "genderexpansive" youth awaiting sentencing to the Dorothy Kirby Center in Commerce and hasten transfers to no more than two days for detainees who have already been sentenced to courtordered placements.
"In the absence of a clear, transparent, and community-informed plan from our struggling Probation Department, we must rely on the leadership of the Probation Oversight Commission and the meaningful solutions they've developed in collaboration with county stakeholders and the public," Horvath said in a statement. "None of the options before us are perfect, but doing nothing — or simply moving forward with Probation's inadequate proposal — is unacceptable. I fear we will replicate the same failures in new locations at a time when our youth are counting on us to provide the care and rehabilitation they deserve."
The Board of Supervisors' approved motion
directs Viera Rosa to assess the oversight commission recommendations and report back to the commission in writing or verbally at the panel's upcoming meeting Thursday.
In a statement Friday on the department's depopulation plan submitted for the court's consideration, Viera Rosa said, "This is a responsible and thoughtful step forward that reflects our commitment to court compliance, operational reform, and youth rehabilitation. While this is not a final plan, it represents a strong foundation to realign youth with the right programs and services — and do so in a way that brings lasting, systemwide improvements.”
In December, the Board of State and Community Corrections declared Los Padrinos unsuitable to house youth detainees because of alleged staffing shortfalls and other deficiencies. However, the county had no viable alternative to house the youth detainees and has continued to operate the facility in defiance of state regulators shutdown order.
The Probation Department has appealed the BSCC's unsuitability ruling,
asserting that improvements have been made, but regulators have upheld the closure order.
Management and operational issues have plagued Los Padrinos since it hastily reopened two years ago to house detainees from Central Juvenile Hall in Boyle Heights and Barry J. Nidorf Juvenile Hall in Sylmar. The BSCC ordered the county to close both of those facilities. Since the reopening, Los Padrinos has suffered from short-staffing, escape attempts and allegations of violence among detainees — in some cases while probation officers allegedly stood by and failed to stop fights.
In March, 30 probation officers were facing criminal charges involving alleged cases of youth detainee violence at the facility. According to prosecutors, probation officers would stage "gladiator fights" among the detainees. California Attorney General Rob Bonta's office alleged 69 fights were allowed to occur involving youths at Los Padrinos between July and December 2023.
A commission report on the recommendations is online at tinyurl. com/3mwtfkjv.
The Mirador Apartments in Altadena. | Rendering courtesy of Los Angeles County
