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The Forest Service claims it’s fully staffed for a worsening fire season. Data shows thousands of unfilled jobs.

By Abe Streep, ProPublica

DespitetheTrump administration’s publicpronouncements that it has hired enough wildland firefighters, documents obtained by ProPublica show a high vacancy rate, as well as internal concern among top officials as more than 1 million acres burn across 10 states.

Less than a month ago, Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins announced that the Trump administration had done a historically good job preparing the nation for the summer fire season. “We are on track to meet and potentially exceed our firefighting hiring goals,” said Rollins, during an address

to Western governors. Rollins oversees the wildland firefighting workforce at the U.S. Forest Service, a subagency of the Department of Agriculture. Rollins had noted in her remarks that the administration had exempted firefighters from a federal hiring freeze, and she claimed that the administration was outdoing its predecessor: “We have reached 96% of our hiring goal, far outpacing the rate of hiring and onboarding over the past three years and in the previous administration.”

Since then, the Forest Service’s assertions have gotten even more optimistic: The agency now claims it has reached 99% of its

firefighting hiring goal.

But according to internal data obtained by ProPublica, Rollins’ characterization is dangerously misleading. She omitted a wave of resignations from the agency this spring and that many senior management positions remain vacant. Layoffs by the Department of Government Efficiency, voluntary deferred resignations and early retirements have severely hampered the wildland firefighting force. According to the internal national data, which has not been previously reported, more than 4,500 Forest Service firefighting jobs —

as many as 27% — remained vacant as of July 17. A Forest Service employee who is familiar with the data said it comes from administrators who input staffing information into a computer tool used to create organization charts. The employee said that while the data could contain inaccuracies in certain forests, it broadly reflects the agency’s desired staffing levels. The employee said the data showing “active” unfilled positions was “current and up-to-date for last week.”

The Department of Agriculture disputes that assessment, but the figures

Bass repeats call for troops to leave LA; Pentagon withdraws Marines

By Joe Taglieri joet@beaconmedianews.com

LosAngelesMayor

Karen Bass on Monday repeated her demand for an end to the local deployment of federalized National Guard soldiers and U.S. Marines in connection with deportation operations that began last month.

State Sen. Caroline Menjivar, D-Panorama City, a former member of the Marine Corps, joined Bass during a morning news conference in Sylmar, along with other military veterans and families of service members who support a troop withdrawal.

The mayor said they "all feel appalled at the misuse of our troops right now, the militarization that has taken place of the National Guard, the inappropriate deployment of the Marines to our city streets."

Bass added that the city needs the National Guard’s assistance to prepare for fire

season, not to guard federal buildings and accompany immigration enforcement agents on raids.

"The administration, we know, has retreated some of the forces, but we need all the troops to return home and to not be here, to not be used as political stunts, to not be used to intimidate Angelenos, and to not be used as pawns," Bass said.

Menjivar echoed much of what the mayor said, adding the Marine Corps has a legacy of courage, valor and victory on the battlefield that is now tainted by "the battle of LA against people of color," she said. "This is why it was so personal and infuriating to me to see 700 of my brothers and sisters in the corps deployed to my backyard because we did not sign up to intimidate and potentially take military action against Americans on American soil, who are exer-

Mayor Karen Bass, left, and state Sen. Caroline Menjivar, D-Panorama City, welcome the news of 700 Marines ending their LA deployment. | Photo courtesy of Sen. Caroline Menjivar/Facebook

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Reche Fire in Riverside County. | Photo courtesy of Bill Thost, Riverside County Fire Volunteer Reserve Photographer

Car plows through crowd injuring 36; driver shot

By Joe Taglieri joet@beaconmedianews.com

Acar plowed through a crowd at a nightclub in East Hollywood early Saturday injuring at least 36 people, after which a man in the crowd shot the driver and fled, authorities said.

The crash was reported just before 2 a.m. in the 4600 block of West Santa Monica Boulevard near Vermont Avenue, where a crowd had gathered outside The Vermont Hollywood, according to the Los Angeles Fire Department and media reports.

Seven people were in critical condition, six in serious condition, 10 in fair condition and seven patients refused to go to the hospital after on-scene medical assessments, LAFD spokeswoman Lyndsey Lantz said Saturday.

Video of the incident showed firefighters placing tarps on the street to treat crash victims, as well as a heavily damaged car with a damaged windshield and broken headlights on the sidewalk in front of the nightclub.

At least 36 people suffered from minor pain to serious fractures and lacerations, police said Sunday. The vehicle struck several individuals, and some were briefly trapped underneath it.

Multiple ambulances filled the street, and 124 fire department personnel responded, according to media reports and Lantz.

LAPD officers were dispatched to the scene in response to a report of an assault with a deadly weapon, police said.

"Preliminary information indicates a vehicle drove into a crowd for reasons still under investigation," according to an LAPD statement Saturday. "When officers arrived, they found the driver being assaulted by bystanders and determined he had sustained a gunshot wound. He was transported to a local hospital and his condition is unknown at this

time."

During the altercation involving the driver, the shooting suspect fled the scene on foot and was last seen heading westbound from Vermont Avenue, police said, describing him as a male Latino, between 5 feet, 6 inches and 5 feet, 7 inches tall, weighing between 150 and 170 pounds with gauges in both ears and a goatee beard. The suspect was last seen

wearing a blue Dodgers jacket, a light blue jersey with the number “5” and blue jeans.

Citing police sources, local media reported that the driver had been removed from the nightclub prior to the crash.

Police identified the driver Sunday as Fernando Ramirez, who was taken into custody at the scene after his vehicle came to a stop upon colliding with several

food carts that were lodged underneath. Ramirez, who police said sustained a gunshot wound to the lower back, was booked for assault with a deadly weapon, force likely to produce great bodily injury.

Background information on Ramirez and his city of residence were not provided.

Mayor Karen Bass called the crash a "heartbreaking tragedy" and thanked the "LAFD and LAPD personnel who responded to the scene to help to save lives. The hearts of Angelenos are with all of the victims impacted this morning — a full investigation into what happened is underway."

Authorities urged anyone with information on the shooting to call the LAPD's Rampart Division at 213-484-3424. For anonymous tips, call Crime Stoppers at 800-222-8477 or visit lacrimestoppers.org.

LA Times owner says he'll take the paper public

The owner of the Los Angeles Times plans to take the newspaper public in the next year, allowing it "to be democratized and allow the public to have ownership of this paper," he said.

Dr. Patrick Soon-Shiong told Jon Stewart on Monday's episode of "The Daily Show With Jon Stewart" that he was "working through" the move with "an organization that's putting that together right now."

Soon-Shiong did not say whether the deal would involve an initial public offer to sell shares of the company or another investment arrangement.

"Whether you're right, left, Democrat, Republican, you're an American. So the opportunity for us to provide a paper that is the voices of the people, truly the voices of the people, is important," he said.

Soon-Shiong, who made his fortune in the pharmaceutical and biotech fields, bought The Times in 2018.

An LAFD ambulance responds to an emergency call.

Police released this photo of the shooting suspect. | Photo courtesy of the LAPD

Unemployment rises in IE and OC, stabilizes in LA County

By Staff

LosAngelesCounty's seasonallyadjusted unemploymentrate remained unchanged over the month at 5.8% in June, from a revised 5.8% in May, the California Employment Development Department reported Friday.

The 5.8% rate was the same rate as in June 2024.

Last month's unemployment rate in Orange County was 4.5%, up from a revised 3.6% in May, and higher than the 2024's 4.1% figure.

The seasonally adjusted unemployment rate statewide was 5.4% in June, up from 5.3% in May and 5.3% a year ago. Jobless-rate estimates nationwide were 4.1% in June, 4.2% in May and 4.1%

in June 2024.

Total nonfarm employment in LA County dropped 6,500 jobs between May and June totaling over 4.6 million.

The trade, transportation and utilities sector added 200 positions between May and June. The government sector tallied month-over-month losses of 1,200 jobs.

In Orange County, nonfarm employment gained 2,200 jobs between May and June to total more than 1.69 million. The construction sector posted the largest month-over increase, adding 2,600 jobs.

Inland Empire Mixed losses and gains affected the inland regional economy last month,

pushing Riverside and San Bernardino counties' unemployment rates up more than a percentage point, according to EDD figures released Friday.

The Riverside County jobless rate in June, based on preliminary EDD estimates, was 6%, compared with 4.9% in May. San Bernardino County's rate in June was 5.9%, up from 4.8% the previous month.

The June rate was half a percentage point higher than the year-ago level, when Riverside County unemployment was 5.5%.

Home sales fell in the Southland in June, while rising statewide after three straight months of decline, the California Association of Realtors announced last week.

Closed escrow sales of existing, single-family detached homes in California totaled a seasonally adjusted annualized rate of 264,260 last month. June home sales activity rose 4% from the 254,190 homes sold in May but was down 0.3% from a year ago, according to CAR.

Los Angeles County's sales figure was down 5.4% from May, but up 1.1% from June 2024. Orange County sales were down 1.2% from May, but up 0.1% from June 2024. Meanwhile, home prices increased locally but fell statewide. The median sold

The combined unemployment rate for Riverside and San Bernardino counties — the Inland Empire — was 5.9%, up from 4.8% in May, the EDD reported.

Bi-county figures showed payrolls declined by the largest amount in June in the professional business services sector, which lost 2,400 jobs.

Further job cuts occurred in trade, transportation and utilities, as well as the health services sector, reflecting an aggregate drop of 1,500 positions.

The largest gains were in the construction sector, which added an estimated 1,700 positions. Additional gains were in the agricultural, hospitality, manufacturing and public sectors, which combined grew by 2,700 jobs, according to the EDD.

Home sales decline in LA, Orange counties in June

By City News Service

price of an existing, singlefamily home in Los Angeles County was $903,650 in June, up from $835,480 in May, and from $889,180 in June 2024.

Orange County's median price was $1.47 million in June, up from $1.419 million in May and from $1.45 million one year ago. June's statewide median home price was $899,560, down 0.1% from May and

down 0.1% from $900,720 in June 2024.

Localized data is not seasonally adjusted, which may account for discrepancies between county numbers and statewide trends.

The highest median price in California in June was San Mateo County's $2.15 million. The lowest was Lassen County's $286,500.

"With more properties on

the market and price growth flattening, conditions have become more favorable for prospective buyers who have been waiting on the sidelines to re-enter the market and take advantage of increased negotiating power," said CAR President Heather Ozur, a Palm Springs Realtor. "While sales could remain soft at the start of the third quarter, recent improvements in

housing sentiment suggest that the market could see a bounce-back in the second half of the year."

Home prices decline in Riverside County, sales hold steady

Home sales held steady in Riverside County in June, while rising statewide after three straight months of decline, CAR reported.

Closed escrow sales of existing, single-family

detached homes in California totaled a seasonally adjusted annualized rate of 264,260 last month. June home sales activity rose 4% from the 254,190 homes sold in May but was down 0.3% from a year ago.

The statewide annualized sales figure represents what would be the total number of homes sold during 2025 if sales maintained the June pace throughout the year. It is adjusted to account for seasonal factors that typically influence home sales. Riverside County sales were unchanged from May, but up 2% from June of 2024. Meanwhile, home prices fell in Riverside County and statewide. The median sold price of an existing, single-family home in Riverside County in June was $635,000, down from $638,000 in May, but identical to the $638,000 from June of last year.

June's statewide median home price was $899,560, down 0.1% from May and down 0.1% from $900,720 in June 2024.

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July 13

At 11:26 p.m., an officer patrolling the area of Myrtle and Cherry saw a subject laying on a sidewalk. The officer contacted the subject and determined the subject was too intoxicated to care for himself. He was arrested and taken into custody.

July 14

At 10:44 a.m., a resident in the 700 block of Monterey walked into the MPD lobby to report that someone keyed his vehicle. This investigation is continuing.

At 11:05 a.m., a caller in the 600 block of West Huntington reported that someone stole his cellphone. The investigation revealed a suspect. Officers located and made contact with the suspect. She was arrested and taken into custody.

At 11:31 a.m., a victim in the 200 block of West Huntington reported his vehicle was broken into and property was taken. This investigation is continuing.

At 11:29 a.m., officers responded to a business in the 400 block of West Foothill regarding a male subject yelling at customers. Officers arrived and made contact with the subject who was determined to be too intoxicated to care for himself. He was arrested and transported to the MPD jail to be held for a sobering period.

At 11:35 a.m., a resident walked into the MPD lobby to report a check she mailed out was forged and cashed. This investigation is continuing.

At 3:16 p.m., officers were dispatched to a store in the 700 block of West Huntington regarding a shoplifting in progress. Officers arrived and located two suspects outside the store, still in possession of the stolen property. They were arrested and taken into custody.

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At 10:46 pm, a subject walked into the MPD lobby to report his wallet lost and unauthorized transactions on his credit cards. This investigation is continuing.

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At 3:12 am, an officer patrolling a park in the 1600 block of South Myrtle saw a subject loitering after hours. The officer made contact with the subject. He was arrested and taken into custody.

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Arcadia

July 6

At approximately 12:28 p.m., an officer responded to Grocery Outlet, located at 140 E. Live Oak Ave., regarding a trespassing incident. The suspect, a 45-year-old male from Alhambra, refused to leave the location and was ultimately arrested. He was transported to the Arcadia City Jail for booking.

July 7

At approximately 12:34 a.m., an officer responded to Ralphs, located at 211 E. Foothill Blvd., regarding a battery report. The officer discovered the suspect punched a customer after being confronted for stealing alcohol. The suspect is described as a Black female, approximately 30 years old,

around 5 feet 5 inches tall and 210 pounds, with shoulder-length dread locks. She was seen stealing alcohol with a second suspect, described as a white male, 40 years old, approximately 6 feet tall, 200 pounds, with short brown hair.

July 8

At approximately 12:47 p.m., an officer responded to a residence in the 00 block of West Palm Drive regarding a burglary investigation. An investigation revealed unknown suspects forced entry through a downstairs window and stole firearms and jewelry. The investigation is ongoing.

July 9

At approximately 10:11 p.m., an officer responded to CVS, located at 188 W. Las Tunas Drive, regarding a theft. The officer discovered a male and female stole various items including alcohol. The male is described as Hispanic or white, approximately 5-foot10 and 200 pounds, wearing a brown jacket and gray shorts. The female is described as white, approximately 5-foot3, 150 pounds, wearing a red shirt and black pants.

July 10

At approximately 3:48 p.m., an officer was conducting extra patrol in the area of Holly Avenue and Palm Drive when they observed a Nissan Kick speed off. A traffic stop was conducted but the suspect fled while the officer was talking to the driver. The registered owner resides in Duarte. The investigation is ongoing.

July 11

At approximately 2:21 p.m., an officer responded to a residence in the 200 block of West Colorado Boulevard regarding an aggravated assault report. An investigation revealed a domestic dispute resulted in the female half punching and stabbing the male victim. The 22-year-old female from Arcadia was arrested and transported to the Arcadia City Jail for booking. The victim was transported to USC Arcadia Hospital for treatment.

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Baldwin Park

Homelessness drops nearly 36% in Baldwin Park in 2025

The unhoused population in the City of Baldwin Park declined by 35.7% between 2024 and 2025, according to data released by the Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority (LAHSA) on July 14.The 2025 Point-inTime Count recorded 108 unhoused individuals in Baldwin Park, down from 168 in 2024. This reduction outpaced the 4% decline recorded across Los Angeles County and the 7.4% decline seen in the San Gabriel Valley region. The 2025 count reflects an 80% reduction in the city’s homeless population compared to five years ago. The Baldwin Park City Council's efforts include Esperanza Villa, providing 25 non-congregate shelter beds, and Serenity Homes, a 16-unit bridge housing project for families with children experiencing homelessness. Both sites provide wraparound services, such as case management, meals, transportation, job placement and health services, giving unhoused residents the support needed to transition into permanent housing. As part of the Mid-Valley Collaborative on Homelessness, Baldwin Park, along with the cities of South El Monte and El Monte, developed a fiveyear homeless plan to coordinate local efforts to address homelessness. To learn more about the City of Baldwin Park’s housing action plan, visit BaldwinPark.com.

Duarte

Duarte Community Garden to host ribbon cutting ceremony Saturday

The City of Duarte will celebrate the grand opening of its first Community Garden with a ribbon cutting ceremony on Saturday at 10 a.m. at Tzeitel ParasCaracci Park (2701 Royal Oaks Drive). The Duarte Community Garden features 20 individual plots and two ADA-accessible raised beds. Each plot features access to gardening tools, composting facilities, and a water-saving drip irrigation system, all

designed to support sustainable growing practices. The design of the garden features native plants, decomposed granite walkways, and shaded seating areas. Whether growing edible plants or ornamental flowers for personal, non-commercial use, the space is for residents to cultivate and enjoy. For questions about the Community Garden, contact the Parks and Recreation Department at (626) 357-7931 or visit DuarteCommunityGarden.org.

Pasadena

Norton Simon Museum marks 50th anniversary with ‘Gold: Enduring Power, Sacred Craft’

Opening this fall at the Norton Simon Museum, "Gold: Enduring Power, Sacred Craft" explores the artistic and cultural significance of gold in approximately 60 works of art drawn from across the museum’s collections, which encompass South and Southeast Asia, Europe, North Africa and North America. Sculptures, paintings, jewelry, tapestries and photography that span from 1000 BCE to the 20th century will be displayed together for the first time. Presented on the occasion of the museum’s 50th anniversary, a milestone traditionally associated with this metal, the exhibition invites an examination of gold as an artistic medium. The exhibition is divided into three thematic galleries: power, devotion and adornment. "Gold: Enduring Power, Sacred Craft" will be on view in the museum’s lower-level exhibition wing from Oct. 24 (the 50th anniversary of the renaming of the Norton Simon Museum) through Feb. 16, 2026. A series of events, including a film series and lecture program, will be organized in conjunction with the exhibition. Details will be available at nortonsimon.org.

Orange County

Summer Concert Series continues Thursday

OC Parks Summer Concert Series continues Thursday with a boot-stompin’ good time with The Pistol Blonde and opener Katie Ferrara at

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Craig Regional Park in Fullerton. Doors open at 5 p.m. for this tribute to the women of country music, featuring hits from Maren Morris, Gretchen Wilson, Shania Twain, Carrie Underwood and more. The OC Parks Summer Concert Series is open to the public of all ages and free to attend with free parking. Food trucks will serve a variety of food options at each event and a beer and wine garden will be available to those 21 and older.

OC Health Care Agency issues statement on

ICE access to patient Medi-Cal data

Recent reporting by multiple news outlets indicates that Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) may have direct access to Medicaid (Medi-Cal) data. According to these reports, ICE’s access may extend to data such as personally identifiable information, medical information, and residential addresses. This access appears to be aimed at identifying and locating non-US citizens, which raises serious concerns about the privacy and security of protected health information entrusted to public health systems. Under federal and state law, certain Medi-Cal data is submitted to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. “The HCA and the County of Orange play no role in the federal government’s decisions regarding access by immigration enforcement agencies,” HCA said in its statement. “Patients should be aware that disenrolling from Medi-Cal will not erase any previously submitted data from state or federal systems.”

Riverside County

Adoption events taking place at Riverside County PetSmart stores

The Riverside County Department of Animal Services has partnered with PetSmart Charities to bring adoptable pets to the Palm Desert and Hemet PetSmart’s in support of National Adoption Week, taking place through Sunday. Stop by an adoption event at the PetSmart in Palm Desert or Hemet to spend time with adoptable pets of all ages,

breeds and temperaments in spacious areas to find just the right match. Adoptable pets will be available from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at 34900 Monterey Ave., Palm Desert, CA 92211 and at 2153 W. Florida Ave., Hemet, CA 92545. To view all available pets for adoption, visit www.rcdas.org.

RivCoParks receives national award for veterans mental health programming

This month, the Riverside County Regional Park and Open-Space District (RivCoParks) brought home the Best in Category - Parks and Recreation award from the National Association of Counties (NACo) for the second year in a row. The award recognizes RivCoParks’ ongoing efforts to support veterans’ mental health through communitybased outdoor programs. The 2025 award highlights RivCoParks’ Veterans Fishing Derbies and Veterans Access Pass Program, which provide free access to parks and outdoor events for veterans and their families. These programs focus on reducing isolation, encour-

aging social connection, and promoting mental wellness environments outside of clinical settings. Since 2021, RivCoParks has served over 3,479 veterans through fishing events and issued more than 560 free access passes. The programs were developed in response to data showing high rates of veteran suicide and the importance of peer connection and outdoor experiences in supporting well-being. For more information on veteran programming or park access, visit rivcoparks.org.

San Bernardino County

San Bernardino County Children and Family Services to host backpack giveaway

San Bernardino County Children and Family Services’ next backpack giveaways will take place on Saturday in San Bernardino (1094 S. E St.), and Aug. 2 in Victorville (15020 Palmdale Road) from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. The events are open to all families. The first 500 kids aged 5-18 will receive a free backpack and essential school supplies.

The events will feature face painting, free food (while supplies last), games, free haircut services, resource vendors and more.

Ontario

Ontario seeking artists for new public art display

Ontario’s Museum, Arts & Culture Department is seeking an artist or artist team to develop public art that will be placed at the entrance of the new City Services Building in downtown. Artists will develop site-integrated sculptural work of art that fosters community, connectivity, and civic pride, while reflecting multiple cultural identities and intergenerational values. This work of art will be placed into the city’s permanent public art collection. Submissions are due Aug. 7 by 4 p.m. The project includes a $300,000 budget. Submissions for the Call for Artists Qualifications shall be submitted at ontarioca.submittable.com/ submit/330465/call-forartists-qualifications-cabased-city-services-buildingpermanent-p.

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are supported by anecdotal accounts from wildland firefighters in New Mexico, Oregon, Washington, California and Wyoming. According to a recent survey by Forest Service fire managers in California, 26% of engine captain positions and 42% of engineer positions were vacant. A veteran Forest Service firefighter in California characterized the Trump administration’s current estimate of the size of its firefighting workforce as “grossly inaccurate.”

Last week, Tom Schultz, the chief of the Forest Service, circulated a letter to high-ranking officials in the agency that underscored the dire moment. “As expected, the 2025 Fire Year is proving to be extremely challenging,” wrote Schultz in the letter, a copy of which was obtained by ProPublica. “We know the demand for resources outpaces their availability.” Schultz at once directed staff to employ full suppression — stomping out fires as quickly as possible, instead of letting them burn for the sake of landscape management — and acknowledged that the resources necessary to pursue such an aggressive strategy were lacking. All options were on the table, he wrote, including directing human-resources employees to fight fires and asking recently departed employees with firefighting qualifications to return to work.

When asked about the discrepancy between Schultz’s memo and Rollins’ public statements

on firefighting staffing at the Forest Service, an agency spokesperson said that Schultz was referring to employees who can be called on to bolster the agency’s response “as fire activity increases,” while Rollins was pointing only to full-time firefighters. “The Forest Service remains fully equipped and operationally ready to protect people and communities from wildfire,” the spokesperson said, noting that “many individuals that have separated from the Agency either through retirements or voluntary resignations still possess active wildland fire qualifications and are making themselves available to support fire response operations.”

The federal government employs thousands of wildland firefighters, but the precise number is opaque. Throughout the Department of the Interior, which is overseen by Secretary Doug Burgum, there are about 5,800 wildland firefighters in four agencies that have been impacted by cuts. An employee at a national park in Colorado that is threatened by wildfire said that they were “severely understaffed during the Biden administration on most fronts, and now it’s so much worse than it’s ever been.”

But the Forest Service is by far the largest employer of wildland firefighters, and it has long used gymnastic arithmetic to paint an optimistic picture of its staffing. Last summer, ProPublica reported that the Forest Service under President

Fire season

Joe Biden had overstated its capacity. Robert Kuhn, a former Forest Service official who between 2009 and 2011 co-authored an assessment of the agency’s personnel needs, recently said that the practice of selectively counting firefighters dates back years. “What the public needs to understand is, that is just a very small number of what is needed every summer,” he said. Riva Duncan, a retired Forest Service fire chief and the vice president of Grassroots Wildland Firefighters, a labor advocacy organization, said staffing is a constant frustration for managers on the ground. “We have engines that are completely unstaffed,” said Duncan, who remains active in wildland firefighting, having worked in temporary roles this summer. “We have vacant positions in management.”

That said, there is a difference this fire season from years past. Officials in the previous administration publicly acknowledged the danger presented by an exodus of experienced wildland firefighters. The Trump administration has taken a different approach — claiming to have solved the problem while simultaneously exacerbating it. When asked about the staffing cuts, Anna Kelly, a White House deputy press secretary, wrote, “President Trump is proud of all Secretary Rollins has accomplished to improve forest management, including by ending the 2001 Roadless Rule for stronger

fire prevention, and Secretary Burgum’s great work protecting our nation’s treasured public lands.”

In March, Congress finally codified a permanent raise for federal wildland firefighters via the appropriations process, a change that advocates have sought for years. In her remarks in June, Rollins credited the president: “Out of gratitude for the selfless service of our Forest Service firefighters, President Trump permanently increased the pay for our federal wildland firefighters.”

But in February, the Trump administration laid off about 700 employees who support wildland fire operations, from humanresource managers to ecologists and trail-crew workers. Those employees possess what are known as red cards — certifications that allow them to work on fire crews. Many were subsequently rehired, but the administration then pushed Forest Service employees to accept deferred resignations and early retirements.

Last month, President Donald Trump issued an executive order directing the Forest Service and the Department of the Interior to combine their firefighting forces. For the moment, it’s unknown what form that restructuring will take, but many Forest Service firefighters are anticipating further staffing cuts.

A spokesperson for the Department of the Interior wrote, “We are taking steps to unify federal wildfire programs to streamline

bureaucracy.”

Administration officials have maintained that employees primarily assigned to wildland fire were exempted from the resignation offers this spring. But according to another internal data set obtained by ProPublica, of the more than 4,000 Forest Service employees who accepted deferred resignations and early retirements, approximately 1,600 had red cards. (A spokesperson for the Department of Agriculture wrote that the actual number was 1,400, adding that 85 of them “have decided to return for the season.”)

Even those figures don’t account for all the lost institutional knowledge. The departures included meteorologists who provided long-range forecasts, allowing fire managers to decide where to deploy crews. One of the meteorologists who left was Charles Maxwell, who had for more than 20 years interpreted weather models predicting summer monsoons at the Southwest Coordination Center in Albuquerque, New Mexico, an interagency office. The thunderstorms can fuel wildfire, with lightning and wind, and extinguish them, with great rains. Lately, according to Maxwell, the monsoons have become less and less reliable, and understanding their nuances can be challenging. Maxwell said that he’d already been planning to retire next year. But he also said he “was concerned with the degree

of chaos, the potential degradation of services and what would happen to my job.”

Maxwell noted that his work had been covered by knowledgeable fill-ins from out of state. But another firefighter who worked on blazes in New Mexico said that Maxwell’s understanding of the monsoon had been missed. A spokesperson for the Department of the Interior, which oversees the interagency office where Maxwell worked, wrote, “We do not comment on personnel matters.”

The monsoon season is now here and has brought deadly flash flooding along old burn scars in Ruidoso, New Mexico, while distributing sporadic rain in the state’s Gila National Forest. It is shaping up to be a severe fire season.

On Monday, federal firefighters reported 86 new fires across the West; by Tuesday, there were 105 more. And there’s already been some criticism of the federal response. Arizona’s governor and members of Congress have called for an investigation into the Park Service’s handling of a blaze this month that leveled a historic lodge on the Grand Canyon’s North Rim. Last month, Rollins acknowledged, “Fires don’t know Republican or Democrat, or which side of the aisle you are on.” This much, at least, is true.

Ellis Simani contributed data analysis.

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CA immigrants weigh health coverage against deportation risk

By Claudia Boyd-Barrett for KFF Health News.

Broadcast version by Suzanne Potter for California News Service reporting

for the KFF Health News-Public News Service Collaboration

For months, Maria, 55, a caregiver to older adults in California’s Orange County, has been trying not to smile.

If she opens her mouth too wide, she worries, people will see her chipped, plaque-covered front teeth. An immigrant without legal status, Maria doesn’t have health or dental insurance. When her teeth start to throb, she swallows pain pills. Last summer, a dentist said it would cost $2,400 to fix her teeth. That’s more than she can afford.

“It’s so expensive,” said Maria, who often works 12-hour days lifting clients in and out of bed and helping them with hygiene, medication management, and housework. “I need money for my kids, for my rent, for transport, for food. Sometimes, there’s nothing left for me.”

KFF Health News connected with Maria through an advocacy organization for immigrant workers. Fearing deportation, she asked that only her first name be used.

Maria is among what the federal government estimates are 2.6 million immigrants living in California without legal status. The state had gradually sought to bring these immigrants into its Medicaid program, known as Medi-Cal. But now, facing a state enrollment freeze, low-income California residents in the U.S. without legal permission — along with the providers and community workers that help them — are anxiously weighing the benefits of pushing forward with Medi-Cal applications against the risks of discovery and deportation by the federal government.

Seeking to close a projected $12 billion budget deficit, California Gov. Gavin Newsom, a Democrat, signed a balanced state budget on June 27 that will end new Medi-Cal enrollment in

January 2026 for those over 19 without legal status.

Meanwhile, federal immigration raids — which appear to have targeted at least one health clinic in the state — are already making some people afraid to seek medical care, say immigrant advocates and health providers. And the recent news that Trump administration officials are sharing Medicaid enrollee data, including immigration status, with deportation authorities is expected to further erode trust in the program.

U.S. Department of Health and Human Services spokesperson Andrew Nixon said the agency, which oversees the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, had the legal authority to share the data to address “unprecedented systemic neglect under the Biden-Harris administration that allowed illegal immigrants to exploit Medicaid while millions of Americans struggle to access care, particularly in states like California.”

Further complicating matters, the Trump administration has threatened to withhold funds from states that provide health coverage to people without legal status. Currently, about 1.6 million people in the country without authorization are enrolled in MediCal.

In 2016, California began opening Medi-Cal to low-income people lacking legal status, starting with children, then gradually expanded it to young people, older adults, and — in January 2024 — those ages 26 to 49. The state Department of Health Care Services, which oversees Medi-Cal, partnered with community health clinics to help get eligible people enrolled.

It’s too early to tell what impact the latest state and federal developments

are having on enrollment numbers, since data is available only through March. But many health care providers and advocates said they expect a chilling effect on immigrant enrollment.

Seciah Aquino is executive director of the Latino Coalition for a Healthy California, which supports community health workers — also called promotores — who help spread awareness about Medi-Cal’s expansion to adults lacking legal status. Just over half of public health insurance recipients in California are Latino, compared with just 30% of Medicaid enrollees nationwide.

Aquino said her coalition will tell promotores to disclose data-sharing risks so community members can make informed decisions.

“They take it very personally that advice that they provided to a fellow community member could now hurt them,” Aquino said.

Newsom condemned the data sharing, calling the move “legally dubious,” while U.S. Sens. Adam Schiff and Alex Padilla, both Democrats, have demanded that the Department of Homeland Security destroy any data shared.

California’s Department of Health Care Services announced June 13 that it is seeking more information from the federal government. The agency said it submitted monthly reports to CMS with demographic and eligibility information, including name and address, as required by law.

Medicaid enrollee data from Illinois, Washington state, and Washington, D.C., was also reportedly shared with DHS. Jamie Munks, a spokesperson for the Illinois Department of Healthcare and Family Services, the state’s Medicaid agency, said the department was “deeply concerned” by the news and

that the data was regularly passed along to CMS with the understanding that it was protected.

In Sacramento, Democratic lawmakers found themselves in the uncomfortable position of rolling back health benefits for low-income residents with unsatisfactory immigration status, including people without legal status, people who’ve held green cards for under five years, and some others who are in the process of applying for legal status or have statuses meant to protect them from deportation. In addition to the Medi-Cal enrollment freeze for immigrants 19 and older in the country without authorization, all enrolled residents with unsatisfactory immigration status from 19 to 59 years old will be charged $30 monthly premiums starting in July 2027.

“What I’m hearing on the ground is folks are telling me they’re going to have a really hard time making these premium payments,” said Carlos Alarcon, health and public benefits policy analyst with the California Immigrant Policy Center, an advocacy group. “The reality is most people already have limited budgets.”

The legislature rejected a

proposal from the governor to bar immigrants with unsatisfactory immigration status from receiving long-term nursing home and in-home care through Medi-Cal but went along with eliminating dental benefits starting in July 2026.

Health care providers said that without Medi-Cal coverage, many immigrants will be forced to seek emergency care, which is more expensive for taxpayers than preventive and primarylevel care. Sepideh Taghvaei, chief dental officer at Santa Cruz County’s Dientes Community Dental Care, saw this play out in 2009 when the state cut adult Medi-Cal dental benefits. Patients came in with swollen faces and excruciating pain, with conditions so advanced that they required hospital treatment. “It’s not cost-effective,” she said.

State Sen. Roger Niello, a Republican who serves as vice chair of the Senate budget committee, said he believes California shouldn’t be funding Medi-Cal for people who lack legal status, particularly given the state’s fiscal challenges. He also said he worries that coverage of people in the country without authorization could encourage others

to move to California.

“If we maintain that expense to the noncitizen,” he said, “we’re going to have to cut someplace else, and that’s undoubtedly going to affect citizens.”

Californians, too, are going through a change of heart. In a May poll conducted by the Public Policy Institute of California, 58% of adults opposed the benefit.

For Maria, shifting health care policies have left her feeling paralyzed. Since she arrived here five years ago, the caregiver’s focus has been on earning money to support her three children, whom she left with her parents in her home country, she said.

Maria didn’t learn she might be eligible for Medi-Cal until earlier this year and hadn’t yet found time to complete the paperwork. After a friend told her that the state could freeze enrollment in January, she began rushing to finish the sign-up process. But then she learned that Medi-Cal data had been shared with immigration authorities.

“Disappointed and scared” was how she described her reaction. Suddenly, she said, enrolling in Medi-Cal doesn’t seem like a good idea.

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Legendaryrock singerandheavy metal pioneer Ozzy Osbourne, founding member of the seminal rock band Black Sabbath, died Tuesday.

The English recording and performing artist, born John Michael Osbourne on Dec. 3, 1948, was nicknamed "Prince of Darkness." He was 76.

Osbourne, who has sold more than 100 million records, died just weeks after putting on a farewell show in England with bandmates from Black Sabbath, which was formed in 1968. He was diagnosed with Parkinson's disease in 2019 and went public with the

Black Sabbath founder Ozzy Osbourne dead at 76

news in 2020.

Specific details of his death were not immediately released, but the family's statement to various media outlets said, "It is with more sadness than mere words can convey that we have to report that our beloved Ozzy Osbourne has passed away this morning. He was with his family and surrounded by love. We ask everyone to respect our family privacy at this time."

Osbourne and Black Sabbath were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2006. He was inducted a second time, as a solo artist, in 2024. The UK Music Hall of Fame

By City News Service

inducted him as both a Sabbath member and a solo artist in 2005.

The singer of memorable songs like "Paranoid," "Iron Man" and "Crazy Train," which is a staple for revving up crowds at sporting events, also became a reality television star with the MTV show "The Osbournes," which also featured his wife Sharon and children Jack and Kelly and debuted in 2002.

His final concert was on July 5, when he performed in the Back to the Beginning concert in Birmingham, England, the city where the band was formed.

During Plastic-Free July, CA a pioneer in anti-pollution efforts

By Suzanne Potter, Producer, Public News Service

California receives high marks in a report on the fight against plastic pollution. This is Plastic-Free July and the United States of Plastics report, from Ocean Conservancy, awards the Golden State a score of four-and-a-half out of five.

Report co-author Anja Brandon, director of plastics policy with Ocean Conservancy, largely credits Senate Bill 54, California's landmark law passed in 2022.

"It holds plastic and other packaging producers financially responsible for managing their wasteful products. And it requires that producers make 25% less single-use plastics by 2032," she said.

The state also banned most plastic grocery bags a few years ago. Starting next year, the thicker plastic bags now sold at checkout stands will also go away. Shoppers will have to go back to using paper bags or bring reusable cloth bags.

Brandon noted California still has more work to do, adding the state has

been slow to implement SB 54's ban on expanded polystyrene foam, which was supposed to take effect last January.

"The state agencies finally issued guidance and an enforcement portal, literally this week. So it's seven months late, but they

Free online therapy now available for California undocumented students

By Suzanne Potter, Producer, Public News Service

Therapists are stepping up to help undocumented students deal with the pervasive fear created by the Trump administration's ongoing ICE raids.

The group Immigrants Rising offers free online counseling to undocumented students in California, ages 18 to 45.

Mayra Barragan-O'Brien is a licensed marriage and family therapist, and the mental health senior manager with the nonprofit Immigrants Rising.

"They struggle with the fear of family separation, with anxiety, financial struggles, relationship struggles, discrimination," said Barragan-O'Brien. "And so these mental health providers help them find ways to cope with those stressors."

The program started during the first Trump administration and has provided about 24,000 hours of therapy to almost 800 undocumented immigrant students to date.

are finally getting around to enforcing that critical component of the law," she continued.

The report also found California is the only state with a law directly addressing pollution from pellets used to manufacture plastics.

People can learn more online at ImmigrantsRising.org/mental-health-connector. The deadline to apply is August 11.

Barragan-O'Brien said all counselors are licensed therapists who have lived experience or work with the undocumented community.

"They will be connected with a therapist who understands their experience," said Barragan-O'Brien, "who will not judge, who will meet them where they are, who are culturally sensitive."

Most of the therapy is conducted in English, but some therapists also speak Spanish, Mandarin, or Tagalog.

Support for this reporting was provided by Lumina Foundation.

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Monrovia City Notices

SUMMARY OF ORDINANCE NO. 2025-10

AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MONROVIA, CALIFORNIA AMENDING CHAPTER 12.32 (PARKS) AND CHAPTER 12.33 (HILLSIDE WILDERNESS PRESERVE) OF TITLE 12 (STREETS, SIDEWALKS, AND PUBLIC PLACES) OF THE CITY OF MONROVIA MUNICIPAL CODE TO SATORU TSUNEISHI PARK AND THE MONROVIA HILLSIDE WILDERNESS PRESERVE TO THE LIST OF DESIGNATED PARKS AND UPDATE RESTRICTIONS APPLICABLE TO CITY PARKS IN ACCORDANCE WITH CURRENT LAW

This is a summary of the above entitled Ordinance of the City of Monrovia, which was read by title only and introduced by the Monrovia City Council at its regular meeting on July 1, 2025 by a vote of 5 in favor (Becky Shevlin, Larry Spicer, Dr. Tamala Kelly, Sergio Jimenez, and Edward Belden) and 0 opposed. The Ordinance was adopted by City Council on July 15, 2025 at 7:30 p.m., in the City Council Chambers, 415 South Ivy Avenue, Monrovia, California. This summary has been prepared and published in accordance with the requirements of Government Code Section 36933.

Ordinance No. 2025-10 amends Section 12.32.010 of the Monrovia Municipal Code (“MMC”) to add Satoru Tsuneishi Park and the Monrovia Hillside Wilderness Preserve to the list of City-designated parks. The proposed Ordinance also amends MMC Section 12.32.040 to provide that Tsuneishi Park will be open to the public between dawn and 10:00 p.m. each day.

The proposed Ordinance amends MMC Section 12.32.020 to add definitions of “camping” and “camp materials,” among others. This Ordinance also amends MMC Section 12.32.050 to expressly provide that it is unlawful for any person to camp from one-half hour following sunset to 6:00 a.m. the next day within the limits of any City park, unless authorized by a special permit from the Community Services Department.

The proposed Ordinance amends MMC Section 12.32.050 to prohibit activities associated with camping, including tapping into utilities such as electricity, erecting structures from various materials, and digging or otherwise altering park property or landscaping.

Ordinance No. 2025-10 adds Section 12.32.060(D) to the MMC, which permits a City enforcement officer to issue a temporary exclusion order from a specific park for 30 days under certain circumstances.

This Ordinance also removes duplicative text between MMC Chapters 12.32 and 12.33, and provides clarity regarding violations and penalties.

The proposed Ordinance is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”) because it is not a project pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15378(b)(2). In addition the Ordinance is exempt from CEQA pursuant to Section 15061(b)(3) because it can be seen with certainty that there is no possibility the passage of this Ordinance will result in a direct or reasonably foreseeable indirect physical change in the environment nor have a significant effect on the environment.

A certified copy of the entirety of the text of Ordinance No. 2025-10 is available in the office of the City Clerk in City Hall, and is available for public inspection during regular business hours at that location.

/s/ Alice D. Atkins, MMC, City Clerk

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SUMMARY OF ORDINANCE NO. 2025-06

AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MONROVIA, CALIFORNIA AMENDING CHAPTER 13.04 THE MONROVIA MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES IN THE CITY’S PUBLIC WATER SYSTEM, AND FINDING THAT THE ADOPTION OF THE ORDINANCE IS CATEGORICALLY EXEMPT FROM REVIEW UNDER THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT

adopted by City Council on July 15, 2025 at 7:30 p.m., in the City Council Chambers, 415 South Ivy Avenue, Monrovia, California. This summary has been prepared and published in accordance with the requirements of Government Code Section 36933.

Ordinance No. 2025-06 amends Chapter 13.04 of the Monrovia Municipal Code (“MMC”) to update the standard for backflow prevention devices to comply with the California State Water Resources Control Board “Cross Connection Control Policy Handbook.”

The proposed Ordinance also amends MMC Section 13.04.340 to require that backflow prevention devices are tested by a certified tester annually and immediately after installation, relocation, or repair. This Ordinance provides that a backflow prevention device must be serviced, overhauled, or replaced immediately if it is found to be defective, and the customer will pay for all costs of repair and maintenance. The proposed Ordinance further provides that if a customer does not comply with the backflow protection device inspection requirements following notice, the Director of Public Works may have the device inspected by City staff or a contractor, order the immediate repair or replacement of the device if necessary, and bill the customer for the actual costs of inspection, repair, or replacement plus reasonable administrative cost.

Ordinance No. 2025-06 also requires a minimum meter size of one inch for premises with fire suppression systems.

The proposed Ordinance is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”) pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Sections 15378(b)(2) and 15378(b)(4) because it constitutes general policy and procedure making and government fiscal activities which do not involve any commitment to any specific project which may result in a potentially significant physical impact on the environment.

A certified copy of the entirety of the text of Ordinance No. 2025-06 is available in the office of the City Clerk in City Hall, and is available for public inspection during regular business hours at that location.

/s/ Alice D. Atkins, MMC, City Clerk

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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING MONROVIA PLANNING COMMISSION

Public comments regarding this item may be stated in person at the meeting, or submitted in writing. Written comments submitted by 5:00 p.m. on the day of the meeting will be distributed to the Planning Commissioners.

The purpose of this public hearing is to afford the public an opportunity to be heard concerning the proposed Ordinance. If you challenge the ordinance 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 Commission at, or prior to, the public hearing. If you need additional information on this matter or have questions, please contact the Planning Division at (626) 932-5565 or e-mail at planning@ monroviaca.gov.

Este aviso es para informarle sobre una junta pública acerca de un cambio de la ley indicada arriba. Si necesita información adicional en español, favor de ponerse en contacto del Departamento de Planificación al número (626) 932-5565.

Jennifer Driver Senior Planner

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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

MONROVIA DEVELOPMENT REVIEW COMMITTEE

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: Minor Conditional Use Permit (MCUP2025-0004)

PROJECT DESCRIPTION: Applicant is requesting a Minor Conditional Use Permit to allow a religious assembly use and ancillary study room in an existing light industrial tenant space, for The Purpose Church. The subject property is located in the M (Manufacturing) zone.

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

MONROVIA DEVELOPMENT REVIEW COMMITTEE

This Notice is to inform you of a public hearing to determine whether or not the following project granted under Title 16 and/or 17 of the Monrovia Municipal Code:

ORDINANCE NO. 2025-09 PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 2025-0002

APPLICATION: Minor Conditional Use Permit (MCUP2025-0004)

PUBLIC HEARING SCHEDULED: A public hearing will be held by the Planning Commission of the City of Monrovia on Wednesday, August 13, 2025 at 7:30 p.m., or as soon thereafter as possible, to consider Ordinance No. 2025-09 (Density Bonus Ordinance) and Planning Commission Resolution No. 2025-0002, amending Sections 17.04.080, 17.08.010, 17,08.020, and 17.42.120; adding Chapter 17.38 (Density Bonus) and Section 17.52.380; and, deleting and reserving Section 17.44.020 of the Monrovia Municipal Code (MMC). The hearing will be held within Council Chambers of Monrovia City Hall located at 415 South Ivy Avenue, Monrovia, California. The Planning Commission’s action will be a recommendation to the City Council for the final adoption of the ordinance.

ENVIRONMENTAL Categorical Exemption Class 1 DETERMINATION: (Existing Facilities). Class 1 consists of the operation, repair, maintenance, and permitting, leasing, licensing, or minor alteration of existing public or private structures.

PROJECT DESCRIPTION: Applicant is requesting a Minor Conditional Use Permit to allow assembly use and ancillary study room in an existing light industrial space, for The Purpose Church. The subject property is located (Manufacturing) zone

APPLICANT: The Purpose Church (William Kelly)

ENVIRONMENTAL DETERMINATION: Categorical Exemption Class 1 (Existing Facilities). Class 1 the operation, repair, maintenance, and permitting, leasing, minor alteration of existing public or private structures.

PROPERTY ADDRESS: 911 South Primrose Avenue, Suite O, Monrovia, CA 91016

APPLICANT: The Purpose Church (William Kelly)

DATE & HOUR OF HEARING: Wednesday, August 6, 2025 at 4:00 p.m.

PROPERTY ADDRESS: 911 South Primrose Avenue, Suite O, Monrovia, CA 91016 DATE & HOUR OF HEARING: Wednesday, August 6, 2025 at 4:00 p.m.

PROJECT TITLE: Ordinance No. 2025-09 (Density Bonus Ordinance) and Planning Commission Resolution 2025-0002 amending Sections 17.04.080, 17.08.010, 17.08.020, and 17.42.120; adding Chapter 17.38 and Section 17.52.380; and deleting and reserving Section 17.44.020 of the Monrovia Municipal Code (MMC).

APPLICANT: City of Monrovia

PROJECT LOCATION: Citywide

PROJECT DESCRIPTION: The City of Monrovia is proposing an ordinance to establish new regulations and procedures for housing development projects of five (5) or more units, consistent with California State Density Bonus Law. Ordinance No. 2025-09 introduces Chapter 17.38 and Section 17.52.380 to the Monrovia Municipal Code and amends related sections to clarify how eligible housing developments may obtain additional density, concessions, waivers, and parking reductions when affordable units are included. The intent of the ordinance is to facilitate the production of affordable housing by providing streamlined, transparent, and legally compliant incentives to qualifying projects. The Planning Commission’s decision will serve as a recommendation to the City Council for final adoption of this ordinance.

Pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”) and the City’s local CEQA Guidelines, City Staff has determined that there is no potential for significant environmental impacts resulting from the adoption of Ordinance No. 2025-09. This Ordinance implements Program 1.3 of the 6th Cycle Element and is exempt from further environmental analysis pursuant to California Code of Regulations (CCR) Sections 15061(b)(3), 15162(a), and 15183(a); therefore, no further CEQA action is required.

PLACE OF HEARING: Monrovia City Hall (Council Chambers), 415 South Ivy Avenue, Monrovia, California, 91016

Project Location: 911 South Primrose Avenue, Suite O

PUBLIC COMMENTS: Public comments regarding this item may be stated in person at the hearing, or submitted in writing. Written comments submitted by 3:00 p.m. on the hearing date will be distributed to the Development Review Committee.

PUBLIC COMMENTS: Public comments regarding this item may be stated in person hearing, or submitted in writing. Written comments submitted on the hearing date will be distributed to the Development Committee

If you challenge this application in court, you may be limited to raising only those issues you else raised at the public hearing described in this notice, or in written correspondence delivered Planning Division at, or prior to, the public hearing. This application will not alter the zoning status property. For further information regarding this application, please contact the Plan ning Division 932-5565, or by email to planning@monroviaca.gov

AVAILABILITY: The staff report pertaining to this item will be available on Thursday, August 7, 2025 after 4:00 p.m. on the City’s website at https://www.monroviaca.gov/your-government/boards-andcommissions/planning-commission/agendas-minutes.

Supporting documents pertaining to this item will be available on Thursday July 31, 2025 after line at the following hyperlink: www.monroviaca.gov/projectsunderreview

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 to planning@monroviaca.gov.

Este aviso es para informarle sobre una junta pública acerca de la propiedad indicada más necesita información adicional en español, favor de ponerse en contacto con el Departamento Planificación al número (626) 932-5565

Vincent Gillespie

Supporting documents pertaining to this item will be available on Thursday July 31, 2025 after 4:00 PM on-line at the following hyperlink: www.monroviaca.gov/projectsunderreview

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.

Vincent Gillespie

Associate Planner

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Probates Notices

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF ANN M. RUSSELL

CASE NO. 25STPB07715

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

A Petition for Probate has been filed by TRUDY K. ADAMS in the Superior Court of California, County of LOS ANGELES.

The Petition for Probate requests that TRUDY K. ADAMS 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 on AUGUST 7, 2025 at 8:30 AM in Dept. 62 Room located at 111 N HILL ST.,LOS ANGELES, CA 90012,STANEY MOSK COURTHOUSE. Per Probate Court - Dept.62 Policies and Procedures Court appearances may be made either in person or virtually, unless otherwise ordered by the Court. Remote appearances must be made using the Court's LACourt Connect platform. On the day of the hearing, participants must check in through the LACourtConnect Same Day Check-In portal at: htpps://lacc. lacourt.org/ If you objectto 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: SAMANTHA R. SALES, ESQ.

WEINER LAW,12626 HIGH BLUFF DRIVE, STE. 440, SAN DIEGO CA, 92130, Telephone: 858.356.9070

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NOTICE OF PETITION TO

ADMINISTER ESTATE OF:

JEANETTE MARY MILLERTREPP CASE NO. 25STPB07896

To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the WILL or estate, or both of JEANETTE MARY MILLER-TREPP.

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

A HEARING on the petition will be held in this court as follows: 08/15/25 at 8:30AM in Dept. 44 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.

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 KELLY, ESQ. - SBN 282324

THE KELLY LAW FIRM 3777 LONG BEACH BLVD., SUITE 300 LONG BEACH CA 90807

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NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: JOSEF M. SHELP CASE NO. 25STPB08029

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

A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by YOLANDA M. SHELP in the Superior Court of California, County of LOS ANGELES.

THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that YOLANDA M. SHELP be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent.

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

A HEARING on the petition will be held in this court as follows: 08/15/25 at 8:30AM in Dept. 9 located at 111 N. HILL ST., LOS ANGELES, CA 90012

Petitioner In Pro Per:

YOLANDA M. SHELP

8945 OAK PARK AVENUE

NORTHRIDGE CA 91325

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NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: RAMON GONZALEZ

CASE NO. 25STPB08203

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

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

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

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

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

A HEARING on the petition will be held in this court as follows: 08/22/25 at 8:30AM in Dept. 44 located at 111 N. HILL ST., LOS AN-

GELES, CA 90012

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Attorney for Petitioner

J. PETER WAKEMAN, ESQ. - SBN 116317

WAKEMAN LAW GROUP, INC

4500 E THOUSAND OAKS BLVD., #101

WESTLAKE VILLAGE CA 91362

Telephone (800) 366-1186

7/24, 7/28, 7/31/25

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NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: MARY ANN WHISENAND CASE NO. 25STPB08243

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

A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by LANI ANN ROBERTS in the Superior Court of California, County of LOS ANGELES.

THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that LANI ANN ROBERTS be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent.

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

A HEARING on the petition will be held in this court as follows: 08/20/25 at 8:30AM in Dept. 9 located at 111 N. HILL ST., LOS ANGELES, CA 90012

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Attorney for Petitioner D. WAYNE LEECH, ESQ. - SBN 97676, LAW OFFICE OF D. WAYNE LEECH, A.P.C 11001 MAIN ST. #200 EL MONTE CA 91731

Telephone (626) 443-0061 7/24, 7/28, 7/31/25

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ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME PETITION OF Vivien Victoria Angelus FOR CHANGE OF NAME CASE NUMBER: 25NNCP00433 Superior Court of California, County of Los Angeles 150 West Commonwealth Ave, Alhambra, Ca 91801, Northeast Judicial District TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner Vivien Victoria Angelus filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present name a. OF Vivien Victoria Angelus to Proposed name Julio Javier Bermejo 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: 08/13/2025 Time: 8:30AM Dept: 3. 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: San Gabriel DATED: June 2, 2025 Roberto Longoria JUDGE OF THE SUPERIOR COURT Pub. July 3, 10, 17, 24, 2025 SAN GABRIEL SUN

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME PETITION OF Spencer Forrest Johnson FOR CHANGE OF NAME CASE NUMBER: 25STCP02387 Superior Court of California, County of Los Angeles 111 North Hill Street, Lons Angeles, Ca 90012, Central Judicial District TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner Spencer Forrest Johnson filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present name a. OF Spencer Forrest Johnson to Proposed name Levi Preston Carver 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: 12/01/2025 Time: 8:30AM Dept: 45. Room: 529 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: June 27, 2025 Virginia Keeny JUDGE OF THE SUPERIOR COURT Pub. July 10, 17, 24, 31, 2025 ARCADIA WEEKLY

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3 deputies die in explosion at facility near Monterey Park

By Joe Taglieri joet@beaconmedianews.com

ThreeLosAngeles

County sheriff's detectives died Friday in an explosion at a facility in East Los Angeles.

Joshua Kelley-Eklund, Victor Lemus and William Osborn were identified as the detectives killed, the sheriff's department confirmed Friday evening. All three were arson investigators assigned to the Special Enforcement Bureau's Arson Explosives Detail.

The blast was reported at 7:25 a.m. Friday at the Biscailuz Regional Training Center in the 1000 block of North Eastern Avenue, southwest of the interchange of the San Bernardino (10) and Long Beach (710) freeways and just west of Monterey Park, according to the Sheriff's Information Bureau.

"There is definitely a black cloud hanging over the Los Angeles County sheriff's department and our county family," Luna said during a midday news conference near the facility, calling the tragedy the department's deadliest day since 1857.

Luna said the blast was an "isolated incident" with no lingering threat to the community.

The site where the blast occurred was suspected to

be unsafe until investigators deemed otherwise by late morning, Luna said. He would not confirm reports that the explosion may have involved unexploded ordnance that had been seized in Santa Monica on Thursday.

The Biscailuz Regional Training Center houses as the sheriff's Special Enforcement Bureau's Arson/Explosives Detail. The deputies who died were part of the Arson/Explosives Detail and were longtime department veterans — one had 19 years of experience, another 22 years and the third with 33 years, Luna said. Their names were being withheld until their families are notified.

Luna called Friday's blast "the largest loss of life for us as the LA County Sheriff's Department since 1857."

Sheriff James Barton and several members of his posse, including three deputies, were ambushed in presentday Santa Ana by criminals they were pursuing, according to the sheriff's department.

In 1986, an explosion in North Hollywood killed two Los Angeles Police Department bomb squad members.

Los Angeles County

Supervisors Hilda Solis, Kathryn Barger and Janice Hahn put out statements of support and condolences following the explosion, with Hahn calling the Friday "an extraordinarily painful day."

The supervisors said they were following the investigation and were awaiting details on the cause of the blast.

U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi was among federal officials who commented on the incident, saying on X that she had spoken with Luna and Bill Essayli, the U.S. attorney in Los Angeles. Bondi said the FBI and Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives were assisting with the investigation.

"Our federal agents are at the scene and we are working to learn more," she said on social media. "Please pray for the families of the sheriff's deputies killed."

Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass said the city was supporting the investigation with LA Fire Department arson investigators and LAPD bomb squad personnel.

"The thoughts of all Angelenos are with all of these impacted by this blast,"

the Mayor said on X. Gov. Gavin Newsom said he was briefed on the explosion, and the Governor's Office of Emergency Services is in contact with the sheriff's department and closely monitoring the situation, offering "full state assistance."

Investigative personnel from the Office of the State Fire Marshal have joined the investigation at the request of the ATF, Newsom said.

Sen. Adam Schiff, D-California, said the

deaths were "an unbelievable tragedy," adding that he is "praying for the deputies' families and every member of the sheriff's office."

U.S. Rep. Judy Chu, D-Pasadena, said on X that she was monitoring the situation closely and was "heartbroken by the tragic news of the explosion at the @LASDHQ training facility in Monterey Park that claimed the lives of three brave deputies.

"I am monitoring the situation closely,"

Chu wrote. "My deepest condolences go out to the families, friends and fellow law enforcement officers mourning this unimaginable loss."

The Riverside County Sheriff's Department posted condolences on X: "Our hearts are heavy as we mourn alongside our brothers and sisters of the @ LASDHQ on the loss of three deputies who tragically lost their lives this morning. Prayers for family, friends and the entire #LASD."

Remains found in Eaton Fire zone; death toll rises to 19

By City News Service

Humanremains discovered in the Eaton Fire burn area in Altadena have increased the death toll from the Jan. 7 wildfire to 19, the Los Angeles County Department of Medical Examiner reported Tuesday.

"The death toll related to the wildfires is now 31 -- 19 in the Eaton Fire and 12 in the Palisades (Fire)," according to a dispatch from the Medical Examiner's office, which reported the remains found Monday in the 10 block of La Venezia Court,

were examined by a sixmember Special Operations Response Team.

The individual was not immediately identified and was listed as Doe #431.

The Department of Medical Examiner relies on complex scientific methods of identification in these cases due to the condition of the remains. The methods may include dental record comparison, DNA comparison, medical records review, or use of radiographs to look for medical prosthetics and devices with associated

serial numbers.

The Medical Examiner's office works with law enforcement agencies to gather information on suspected missing persons to conduct follow-ups with families, according to the department.

The Eaton Fire ignited around 6:20 p.m. Jan. 7 near Altadena Drive and Midwick Drive in the foothills above Altadena during hurricaneforce Santa Ana winds, according to Cal Fire. The blaze burned roughly 14,021 acres over 24 days, destroy-

ing about 9,414 structures and damaging another 1,074. The cause of the fire has not been determined. Twelve additional deaths have been confirmed in connection with the Palisades Fire, the Medical Examiner's office said.

LASD personnel solemnly escort their deceased colleagues from the scene of the deadly explosion in East Los Angeles. | Photo courtesy of the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department

Eaton Fire damage. | Photo courtesy of CA Dept of Insurance

Pasadena Rental Housing Board elects new officers

By Staff

The Pasadena Rental Housing Board elected a chair and vice chair last month, and on Tuesday city officials provided background information on the new leadership and the board's current top priorities.

Board member Allison Henry, the tenant representative from District 3, was elected chair, and at-large member Lourdes Gonzalez was elected vice chair. Henry's term is through May 2029, and Gonzalez will serve through May 2027.

The board's mission is "to ensure housing stability and fairness for Pasadena residents," officials said.

Henry has extensive experience in housing advocacy, public policy and civic engagement, according to a city statement. She was a lead author of the Fair and Equitable Housing Article XVIII of Pasadena's city charter and wrote the chapters related to the Rental Housing Board and the city's Rental Registry.

Henry most recently served as the lead organizer in San Gabriel Valley for the LA Forward Institute,

a nonprofit organization, where she expanded the institute's reach, hosted voter education events and co-created leadership development programs, according to her LinkedIn profile. She has worked with numerous regional housing organizations and coalitions and co-founded the San Gabriel Valley Tenants’ Alliance and Monrovia Housing and Tenants Advocates.

Henry also served on Pasadena's 2021 Housing Element Task Force and on the Garfield Heights Neighborhood Association Board, according to the city.

Gonzalez is a founding member of the Pasadena Rental Housing Board since its May 2023 inception. Officials said she contributes "a thoughtful and balanced perspective as both a policymaker and a local housing provider."

Gonzalez lives in District 3, where she rents out a second dwelling on her property, officials said.

"She is committed to advancing housing policies that are fair, effective, and equitable for both tenants

and property owners," according to a city statement.

Gonzalez led emergency response efforts during the coronavirus pandemic as a program manager for the Los Angeles County Department of Health Services. That effort supported more than 40 temporary housing sites for people experiencing homelessness, officials said, adding that "her background in landlord-tenant engagement will continue to serve the Board as it navigates complex housing challenges across Pasadena."

Board members and the Pasadena Rent Stabilization Department thanked outgoing Chair Ryan Bell and outgoing Vice Chair Brandon Lamar "for their exceptional leadership and dedication," according to a city statement. Key milestones during their tenure include the implementation of the city’s Rent Stabilization Ordinance, the establishment of the Rental Registry, developing petition procedures for tenants and landlords and an ordinance adopted by the

City Council earlier this year to protect tenants affected by the Eaton Fire.

“This leadership transition marks an exciting new chapter for the PRHB,” Helen Morales, director of the Rent Stabilization Department, said in a statement. “We look forward to working with Chair Henry and Vice Chair Gonzalez to advance the mission of the Board, strengthen renter protections, and continue

supporting the rental housing community in Pasadena.”

The board's top priority is achieving full compliance with the city’s Rental Registry by ensuring that every covered rental unit in Pasadena is properly registered, officials said.

"This effort is central to advancing transparency, enforcing rent stabilization policies, and delivering meaningful protections to

both tenants and housing providers," according to the city statement. Additional priorities are refining petition procedures, continuing outreach in Pasadena neighborhoods and enhancing policy that responds to public safety emergencies.

More information about the Rental Housing Board, meeting schedules and board activities is at CityOfPasadena.net/commissions.

Holocaust Museum LA to close in August for work on expansion

By City News Service

HolocaustMuseum

LA will close on Aug. 4 as the museum ramps up construction on the expansion of its Pan Pacific Park campus, officials announced Tuesday.

The Jona Goldrich Campus, designed by awardwinning architect Hagy Belzberg, will feature outdoor reflective spaces, expansive galleries for temporary exhibits and classrooms, a theater for survivor talks, film screenings, concerts, conferences and public programs, a pavilion to house an authentic boxcar found outside the Majdanek death camp in Poland, and a dedicated

theater for the holographic exhibition featuring a conversation with a virtual survivor.

The expanded campus at 100 The Grove Drive, opening in June 2026, will double the museum's existing footprint and increase visitor capacity to 500,000 visitors annually, including 150,000 students. The permanent exhibit will include new cutting-edge technology to preserve Holocaust survivor testimonies, museum officials said.

"There will be no other museum quite like this in not only Los Angeles but in the U.S. For instance, our oneof-a-kind boxcar pavilion will evoke powerful emotions

ranging from pathos to striking resilient hope for humanity," Chief Executive Officer Beth Kean said.

The museum received a lead gift from Andrea Goldrich Cayton and Melinda Goldrich, daughters of museum founder and survivor Jona Goldrich, to name the new campus. The museum also received gifts from Roz and Abner Goldstine to name the learning center, from The Smidt Foundation to name the entrance courtyard, from the Stanley and Joyce Black Family Foundation to name the pavilion that will house the original boxcar obtained

and donated by the family, and from the S. Mark Taper Foundation to name the theater.

During the closure, the museum will continue to host events, including screenings, concerts, book talks, survivor

talks and panels, at off-site locations. More information can be found at holocaustmuseumla.org/upcoming.

An accessory dwelling unit in a home's backyard. | Photo courtesy of the Pasadena Planning & Community Development Department

The Jona Goldrich Campus signage. | Rendering courtesy of Holocaust Museum LA

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KENNETH G. CAMPION - SBN 65380

2604-B EL CAMINO REAL #317

CARLSBAD CA 92008

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NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF:

VICTOR CHARLES LA MONT

CASE NO. PROVA2500552

To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the WILL or estate, or both of VICTOR CHARLES LA MONT.

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

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

A HEARING on the petition will be held in this court as follows: 08/14/25 at 9:00AM in Dept. F2 located at 17780 ARROW BLVD., FONTANA, CA 92335

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.

MARY-FELICIA APANIUS - SBN 212766

OLDMAN, SALLUS & GOLD, LLP

16133 VENTURA BLVD., PENTHOUSE ENCINO CA 91436

Telephone (818) 986-8080 7/21, 7/24, 7/28/25 CNS-3948966# ONTARIO NEWS PRESS

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF ELLIOT STONE GRAHAM Case No. 25STPB07928

To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of ELLIOT STONE GRAHAM A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by Vivian Afsher in the Superior Court of California, County of LOS ANGELES.

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

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

A HEARING on the petition will be held on August 15, 2025 at 8:30 AM in Dept. No. 44 located at 111 N. Hill St., Los Angeles, CA 90012.

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

JONATHAN D KASSEL ESQ SBN 90620

HAYDEN & KASSEL ALC 5959 TOPANGA CYN BLVD STE 305 WOODLAND HILLS CA 91367 CN118131 GRAHAM Jul 21,24,28, 2025

GLENDALE INDEPENDENT

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF:

MARY HENRIETTA RICHESON AKA MARY H. RICHESON AKA MARY RICHESON CASE NO. 25STPB08037

To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the WILL or estate, or both of MARY HENRIETTA RICHESON AKA

MARY H. RICHESON AKA MARY RICHESON.

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

LEGALS

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

A HEARING on the petition will be held in this court as follows: 08/15/25 at 8:30AM in Dept. 11 located at 111 N. HILL ST., LOS ANGELES, CA 90012

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ELIZABETH T. PIERSON, ES.SBN 138489

GILLPIERSON 2601 OCEAN PARK BOULEVARD, SUITE 215 SANTA MONICA CA 90405

Telephone (310) 482-3544

BSC 227170

7/24, 7/28, 7/31/25

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NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: NANCY B. COPELAND AKA NANCY BENDER COPELAND CASE NO. 25STPB08074

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

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

THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that CRAIG A. COPELAND be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent.

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

A HEARING on the petition will be held in this court as follows: 08/26/25 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.

RICHARD A. GALOFARO, ESQ.SBN 237678

ROBERT J. COLEMAN, ESQ.SBN 281061

MUSICK, PEELER & GARRETT LLP

333 S. HOPE STREET, SUITE 2900 LOS ANGELES CA 90071

Telephone (213) 629-7819

BSC 227172 7/24, 7/28, 7/31/25 CNS-3950290# PASADENA PRESS

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF Juan Bautista Casanave

CASE NO. 25STPB08062

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

A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by Jessica Botticella in the Superior Court of California, County of Los Angeles.

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

A HEARING on the petition will be held on 08/15/2025 at 8:30 am in Dept. 11 located at 111 N. HILL ST. LOS ANGELES CA 90012

STANLEY MOSK COURTHOUSE.

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: Anthony Marinaccio SBN 259335 225 W Broadway ,Suite 103 Glendale, CA 91204

Telephone: (818) 839-5220 7/24, 7/28, 7/31/25 CNS-3950779# GLENDALE INDEPENDENT

Public Notices

SUMMONS (CITACION JUDICIAL)

CASE NUMBER (Número del Caso): CIVSB2217680

NOTICE TO DEFENDANT (AVISO AL DE-MANDADO): Ernest Jimenez

YOU ARE BEING SUED BY PLAINTIFF (LO ESTÁ DEMANDANDO EL DEMANDANTE): Sonia Parrel

NOTICE! You have been sued. The court may decide against you without your being heard unless you respond within 30 days.

Read the information below.

You have 30 CALENDAR DAYS after this summons and legal papers are served on you to file a written response at this court and have a copy served on the plaintiff. A letter or phone call will not protect you. Your written response must be in proper legal form if you want the court to hear your case.

There may be a court form that you can use for your response. You can find these court forms and more information at the California Courts Online Self-Help Center (www. courtinfo.ca.gov/selfhelp), your county law library, or the courthouse nearest you. If you cannot pay the filing fee, ask the court clerk for a fee waiver form. If you do not file your response on time, you may lose the case by default, and your wages, money, and property may be taken without further warning from the court. There are other legal requirements. You may want to call an attorney right away. If you do not know an attorney, you may want to call an attorney referral service.

If you cannot afford an attorney, you may be eligible for free legal services from a nonprofit legal services program. You can locate these nonprofit groups at the California Legal Services Web site (www. lawhelpcalifornia.org), the California Courts Online Self-Help Center (www.courtinfo. ca.gov/selfhelp), or by contacting your local court or county bar association. NOTE: The court has a statutory lien for waived fees and costs on any settlement or arbitration award of $10,000 or more in a civil case. The court's lien must be paid before the court will dismiss the case.

¡AVISO! Lo han demandado. Si no responde dentro de 30 días, la corte puede decidir en su contra sin escuchar su versión. Lea la información a continuación.

Tiene 30 DÍAS DE CALENDARIO después de que le entreguen esta citación y papeles legales para presentar una respuesta por escrito en esta corte y hacer que se entregue una copia al demandante. Una carta o una llamada telefónica no lo protegen. Su respuesta por escrito tiene que estar en formato legal correcto si desea que procesen su caso en la corte. Es posible que haya un formulario que usted pueda usar para su respuesta. Puede encontrar estos formularios de la corte y más información en el Centro de Ayuda de las Cortes de California (www. sucorte.ca.gov), en la biblioteca de leyes de su condado o en la corte que le quede más cerca. Si no puede pagar la cuota de presentación, pida al secretario de la corte que le dé un formulario de exención de pago de cuotas. Si no presenta su respuesta a tiempo, puede perder el caso por incumplimiento y la corte le podrá quitar su sueldo, dinero y bienes sin más advertencia. Hay otros requisitos legales. Es recomendable que llame a un abogado inmediatamente. Si no conoce a un abogado, puede llamar a un servicio de remisión a abogados. Si no puede pagar a un abogado, es posible que cumpla con los requisitos para obtener servicios legales gratuitos de un programa de servicios legales sin fines de lucro. Puede encontrar estos grupos sin fines de lucro en el sitio web de California Legal Services, (www.lawhelpcalifornia. org), en el Centro de Ayuda de las Cortes de California, (www.sucorte.ca.gov) o poniéndose en contacto con la corte o el colegio de abogados locales. AVISO: Por ley, la corte tiene derecho a reclamar las cuotas y los costos exentos por imponer un gravamen sobre cualquier recuperación de $10,000 ó más de valor recibida mediante un acuerdo o una concesión de arbitraje en un caso de derecho civil. Tiene que pagar el gravamen de la corte antes de que la corte pueda desechar el caso.

The name and address of the court is (El nombre y dirección de la corte es): SAN BERNARDINO-JUSTICE CENTER 247 W. 3RD STREET SAN BERNARDINO CA 92415

The name, address, and telephone number of plaintiff's attorney, or plaintiff without an attorney, is (El nombre, la dirección y el número de teléfono del abogado del demandante, o del demandante que no tiene abogado, es): Paul V. Reza, SBN 113512, 30012 Ivy Glenn Dr. #285, Laguna Niguel, CA 92677, 949-496-0718, f 949-496-7654

DATE (Fecha): 10/5/22

Russ Phillips Clerk (Secretario), by Russ Phillips,Deputy (Adjunto) (SEAL)

NOTICE TO THE PERSON SERVED: You are served as an individual defendant. 7/3, 7/10, 7/17, 7/24/25 CNS-3922934# ONTARIO NEWS PRESS

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: 09/12/2025 Time: 8:30AM Dept: V. 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: Alhambra Press DATED: July 2, 2025 Roberto Longoria JUDGE OF THE SUPERIOR COURT Pub. July 10, 17, 24, 31, 2025 ALHAMBRA PRESS

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME PETITION OF Wendy Que Loi FOR CHANGE OF NAME CASE NUMBER: 25NNCP00517 Superior Court of California, County of Los Angeles 150 West Commonwealth Ave, Alhambra, Ca 91801, Northeast Judicial District TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner Wendy Que Loi filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present name a. OF Wendy Que Loi to Proposed name Lien Que Loi 2. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter shall appear

Order To Show Cause For Change of Name Case No.30-2025 01492883 To All Interested Persons: Patsi Bravo filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: PRESENT NAME Patsi Bravo PROPOSED NAME Patsy Bravo . The Court Orders that all persons interested in this matter shall appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file a written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. Notice Of Hearing Date: 09/02/2025 Time: 1:30pm

Average LA, Orange County gas prices drop to lowest amount since January

By City News Service

The average price of a gallon of self-serve regular gasoline in Los Angeles County fell eighttenths of a cent Tuesday to $4.484, its lowest amount since Jan. 16.

The average price is 2.8 cents less than one week ago, 15.9 cents less than one month ago and 17 cents less than one year ago, according to figures from AAA and the Oil Price Information Service. It has dropped $2.009 since rising to a record $6.493 on Oct. 5, 2022.

The Orange County average price dropped four-

tenths of a cent to $4.428, its lowest amount since Jan. 15. It is 2.3 cents less than one week ago, 14.4 cents less than one month ago and 14.9 cent less than one year ago. It has dropped $2.03 since rising to a record $6.458 on Oct. 5, 2022.

The national average price increased four-tenths of a cent to $3.144. It is sixtenths of a cent less than one week ago, 7.4 cents less than one month ago and 35.7 cents less than one year ago.

The national average price has dropped $1.872 since rising to a record $5.016 on June 14, 2022.

"The national average price of gasoline slipped slightly over the last week, falling alongside oil, which dropped more than $2 per barrel," Patrick De Haan, head of petroleum analysis at GasBuddy, which provides real- time gas price information from more than 150,000 stations, said in a statement Monday.

"However, a few states -including Florida, Nebraska, and Indiana -- bucked the trend, posting double-digit increases per gallon. These areas are prone to a phenomenon known as price cycling, where prices can spike and

plunge every couple of weeks even if wholesale costs remain mostly unchanged.

"While I don't expect

LA troops

cising their constitutional right to protest."

Menjivar served in the Marine Corps from 2009 to 2016 and was stationed at Air Station Miramar near La Jolla where she was a radio operator and communications platoon sergeant.

The senator also criticized the Trump administration for wasting what she said was around $134 million in taxpayer funds for the LA troop deployment.

Janessa Goldbeck, CEO of the national nonprofit Vet Voice Foundation and a former combat engineer officer in the Marine Corps, said the deployment of active duty Marines and National Guard soldiers to support domestic immigration enforcement activity is not routine.

"It is a break with long-standing norms and a decision that should concern every American, regardless of political affiliation," Goldbeck said.

"The job of the American military is to fight and win wars, not police American neighborhoods," she added. "When we blur that line, we don't just risk overreach. We risk something deeper, the erosion of public trust in both our armed forces and in our democratic institutions."

On June 7, President Donald Trump took control of 2,000 California National Guard troops and deployed them to Los Angeles to protect federal facilities and personnel one day after sometimes violent, destructive protests erupted -- mainly in the downtown area. The protests reacted to widespread immigration raids and enforcement activity throughout LA County that remain ongoing.

An additional 2,000 soldiers were later added to the deployment, along with 700 Marines to secure federal property.

Last week, 2,000 federalized National Guard troops left the LA area, according to the Pentagon.

"With stability returning to Los Angeles, (Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth) has directed the redeployment of the 700 Marines whose presence sent a clear message: lawlessness will not be tolerated," Pentagon spokesman Sean Parnell said in a statement. "Their rapid response, unwavering discipline, and unmistakable presence were instrumental in restoring order and upholding the rule of law. We’re deeply grateful for their service, and for the strength and professionalism they brought to this mission."

In a nationally broadcast interview Sunday, Bass blasted the federal government's mass-deportation op, noting that Los Angeles is dependent on immigrant workers.

"Because we are a city of immigrants, we have entire sectors of our economy that are dependent on immigrant labor," Bass told Martha Raddatz, host of ABC News' "The Week." "We have to get the fire areas rebuilt. We're not going to get our city rebuilt without immigrant labor."

Bass issued several calls for the end of the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement raids in the city that started June 6. She and a slew of fellow Democrats, including Gov. Gavin Newsom, have accused the Trump administration and federal immigration agents of targeting people based on skin color and ethnicity and sowing fear in the local immigrant community.

Bass has also accused the administration of failing on the stated plan to target people with criminal histories for deportation, saying most detainees in local raids are otherwise law-abiding residents.

White House officials have repeatedly defended

major movement in the national average as we approach August, states impacted by price cycling will likely continue to experience more volatile price swings, while others will see relative stability."

the troop deployments.

"President Trump is fulfilling the promise he was elected on — carrying out the largest mass deportation operation of criminal illegal aliens," Abigail Jackson, a White House spokeswoman, told City News Service.

"While Karen Bass continues to support dangerous policies that put Americans at risk, ICE is removing threats from our streets. Just recently in Los Angeles, ICE arrested a criminal illegal alien with a conviction for seconddegree murder, indecent exposure and a final depor-

tation order from 2012.

"This is one of countless successful operations to go after the worst- of-the-worst that Karen Bass opposes," Jackson said. "ICE is keeping communities safe, yet Karen Bass wants dangerous criminal illegals, like this man, to stay in America. She couldn't be more out of touch."

In the ABC interview, Bass said she has a request in to speak with administration officials about the raids and the National Guard deployment, but no recent conversations have occurred.

"I want to work with the administration to solve this problem," Bass told Raddatz. "We have the World Cup in 11 short months here. We have the Olympics and Paralympics coming in three short years.

"I know that these games are very important to the president, and I look forward to working with him and we have an extreme difference on this issue, but there's many issues for us to work on. And I will continue trying to outreach to the administration and hope that at some point they'll be responsive."

Mayor Karen Bass, at podium, calls for an end to the deployment of troops in Los Angeles. | Photo courtesy of @mayorofla/X

Photo by Dawn McDonald on Unsplash

Newsom calls for Trump to end remaining troops' LA deployment

By Joe Taglieri joet@beaconmedianews.com

Gov. Gavin Newsom on Monday echoed calls from local officials for an end to the remaining National Guard troops deployed to Los Angeles.

According to Newsom's office, pressure continues mounting for the President Donald Trump to withdraw the 2,000 federalized California National Guard soldiers, who the administration deployed to protect federal buildings and accompany federal agents during immigration enforcement operations.

Last week, the Pentagon announced 2,000 National Guard troops would leave the city, followed by the announcement Monday that 700 U.S. Marines in the area would also withdraw.

“The women and men of the California National Guard deserve more than to continue serving as puppets in Trump and Stephen Miller’s performative political theater," Newsom said in a statement. "There was never a need for the military to deploy against civilians in Los Angeles. The damage is done, however. We, again, call upon them to do the right thing and end the militarization once and for all.”

Now that more than half of the 4,700 troops stationed in the LA area since June have left, many remain without a clear mission, direction or a timeline for returning to their communities, according to Newsom's office.

White House spokeswoman Anna Kelly defended the deployment and criticized

the administration's political foes, saying, “700 Marines are returning home because of their incredible success in restoring law and order to Los Angeles — despite Democrats’ dangerous rhetoric that encouraged rioters to attack law enforcement and destroy property.

"Karen Bass and Gavin Newscum should be thanking our military men and women, as well as President Trump, for protecting the rule of law," Kelly said in a statement to HeySoCal.com. "Clearly, they missed the memo that Americans overwhelmingly support the President’s agenda to remove illegal immigrant murderers, rapists, and criminals of all kinds from our streets."

Earlier Monday, LA Mayor Karen Bass repeated her call for an end to the local troop deployment. State Sen. Caroline Menjivar, D-Panorama City, a former member of the Marine Corps, joined Bass during a morning news conference in Sylmar, along with other military veterans and families of service members who support a troop withdrawal.

The governor's office noted that a bipartisan group of 25 former governors filed a brief in support of Newsom v.Trump, urging the court to enforce state sovereignty and block the federalization of the National Guard.

Retired four-star admirals and generals and former secretaries of the Army and Navy filed another amicus brief on the risks of Trump’s

State officials also said the California National Guard estimates its service members have been pulled from key civilian duties such as medical and first responders, service workers, building contractors, law enforcement and corrections officers, civil service and government workers, technology specialists, educators and agriculture workers.

Usually under the governor’s command, nearly 450 soldiers are deployed statewide, including at ports of entry to fight transnational criminal organizations and seize illegal drugs, officials said. California National Guard troops from the state’s Counterdrug Task Force have been reassigned by President Trump for the Los Angeles deployment.

Newsom's office also noted the economic impact of the Trump administration's massdeportation campaign and the governor's meeting last week with restaurant owners in Bell and faith-community leaders in Downey.

"Trump’s actions have a ripple effect — the state’s economy is likely to contract

later this year due to fallout from global tariffs and immigration raids in Los Angeles and other cities that have rattled key sectors, including construction, hospitality, and agriculture," the governor's office reported, citing a UCLA Anderson forecast. "Mass arrests, detentions and deportations in California could slash $275 billion from the state’s economy and eliminate $23 billion in annual tax revenue."

The loss of immigrant workers — undocumented

individuals as well as those losing lawful status under Trump administration rules — is expected to cause delays in post-wildfire rebuilding, reduce the food supply and drive up costs, officials said.

Undocumented immigrants paid $8.5 billion in state and local taxes in 2022, which is projected to increase to $10.3 billion if they could apply to work lawfully.

During his first administration in 2018, Trump said, “Illegal immigration affects the lives of all Americans. Illegal immigration hurts American workers; burdens American taxpayers; and undermines public safety; and places enormous strain on local schools, hospitals, and communities in general, taking precious resources away from the poorest Americans who need them most. Illegal immigration costs our country billions and billions of dollars each year. … And

I will therefore take every lawful action at my disposal to address this crisis. And that’s what we’re doing.”

On the campaign trail in October, Trump's antiimmigrant tone was harsher. While speaking of a 22-yearold nursing student from Georgia allegedly murdered by a Venezuelan immigrant in the country illegally, Trump declared, "The Democrats say, 'Please don't call them animals. They're humans.' I said, 'No, they're not humans, they're not humans, they're animals.'"

In a 2015 speech announcing his presidential campaign, Trump said if immigrants from Mexico, “They’re bringing drugs. They’re bringing crime. They’re rapists. And some, I assume, are good people."

The 9th Circuit U.S. Court of Appeals is currently considering Newsom's lawsuit challenging Trump's takeover of the California National Guard.

CalGuard takeover.

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