Monrovia Weekly_10/16/2025 by Beacon Media News

LA County board OKs local emergency proclamation over immigration raids

By City News Service

The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors

declared a local state of emergency Tuesday in response to ongoing federal immigrationenforcement raids, alleging the actions are preventing people from going to work and forcing some businesses to close.

SupervisorLindsey Horvath introduced the motion calling for the drafting of the emergency proclamation in response to a report presented to the board last week by county attorneys on options for possibly enacting an eviction moratorium or other protections for people impacted by the raids.

The Los Angeles Tenants Union advocacy group has been pushing the board for weeks to enact such a moratorium, saying the raids are creating enough fear to prevent people from going

to work, or prompting businesses to temporarily close, leaving their employees unable to work.

The county attorney's report noted that an eviction moratorium could be enacted during a declared local emergency, but it would have to be "temporary and narrowly tailored" to address impacts of the emergency, while also protecting landlords' due process rights and requiring tenants to ultimately repay back rent.

Attorneys said in the report that a local emergency can be declared if there are "conditions of disaster or of extreme peril to the safety of persons and property within the territorial limits of a county."

Supervisors voted 4-1 Tuesday to proclaim the emergency.

"We have to make sure

that we are living our values and putting them into action, and that's what this proclamation is about," Horvath said.

Supervisor Janice Hahn said the proclamation was needed in response to "the fear, the pain and the disorder these ICE raids are causing our community."

"We have entire families who are destitute because their fathers or mothers were taken from their workplaces," Hahn said, later adding, "I want our immigrant communities to know that we are in this emergency with them, we see them and we understand what they are going through."

Supervisor Holly Mitchell said she believes the aggressive actions of immigration agents "have emboldened

others" to carry out racebased violence and acts of hate in the community.

Board of Supervisors Chair Kathryn Barger was the lone no vote against the proclamation. She said she believed the action would lead to legal action by the federal government.

"Potential legal challenges will also put an additional fiscal burden on Los Angeles County's budget -- a budget that's already stretched thin," Barger said in a statement. "We need real solutions, not symbolic gestures. I'll continue to support targeted, community-centered programs like legal aid and rental assistance that provide meaningful help to vulnerable families while respecting legal limits, protecting County resources,

Kaiser Permanente workers

strike

By City News Service

Thousandsofunionized Kaiser Permanente registered nurses and other health professionals began a five-day strike Tuesday in California and Hawaii amid ongoing contract negotiations — but Kaiser officials said affected facilities remain open with some adjustments.

Workers represented by the United Nurses Associations of California/Union of Health Care Professionals began picketing at 7 a.m. at locations across the region.

Participating workers include registered nurses, pharmacists, nurse anesthetists, nurse practitioners, midwives, physician assistants, rehab therapists, speech language pathologists, dietitians and other specialty health care professionals, according to the union.

"We do not take the decision to strike lightly. A strike is always a last resort, reached only after every other option has been exhausted," the union said in a statement issued Sunday. "Over the past several months, our bargaining teams have met with Kaiser Permanente at both the local and national tables in good faith.

"When Kaiser requested mediation in recent weeks, we agreed in the hope of achieving a breakthrough. We've made ourselves available to meet anytime, anywhere throughout the 10-day notice period — and beyond."

"Despite these efforts, Kaiser has not agreed to a

contract that delivers on the core priorities of the frontline health care professionals who make Kaiser work every day. We're speaking up for better care."

Kaiser Permanente said it prepared contingency plans to ensure services during the strike.

The company said hospitals and medical offices will remain open during the strike, and will shift appointments to virtual care via phone, video and e-chat. In some cases, some health appointments, elective surgeries and procedures will be rescheduled.

Kaiser emphasized that facilities will be staffed by physicians,experienced managers and trained staff with added licensed contract professionals as needed. Additionally, the company said it will be onboarding up to 7,600 nurses, clinicians and other staff to work during the strike — individuals who have worked for them before.

More than 1,000 Kaiser employees have also volunteered to be reassigned to work in strike locations, the company said.

Members can find the updates on care impacts at kp.org. Kaiser expects normal operations to resume after 7 a.m. Sunday.

"We remain committed to bargaining in good faith for a fair agreement that balances fair pay with high-quality, affordable care," Kaiser said in a statement. "We will continue providing the care our members rely on while honoring employees and

Immigration law enforcement agents prepare for a raid June 12 in a Los Angeles neighborhood. | Photo courtesy of Tia Dufour/U.S. Department of Homeland Security/Flickr

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Monrovia

Monrovia Unified to host middle school consolidation information meetings

Monrovia Unified School District is hosting a series of information meetings regarding middle school consolidation within the district. Community members are encouraged to attend and share their thoughts, ask questions, and learn more. In-person meetings will be held at Clifton Middle School’s auditorium on Oct. 23 at 1 p.m. and Oct. 28 at 5:30 p.m., and at Santa Fe CSM School’s cafeteria on Oct. 21 at 5:30 p.m. and Oct. 28 at 12 p.m. Virtual meetings will be held on Oct. 24 at 11 a.m. and Oct. 27 at 6 p.m. For more information, contact the Monrovia Unified School District at (626) 471-2000.

Long Beach

El Dorado Nature Center to host Howl-o-ween Festival on Saturday

The City of Long Beach Department of Parks, Recreation and Marine (PRM) will hold its annual Howl-o-ween Festival at the El Dorado Nature Center (7550 E. Spring St.) on Saturday from 2 to 6 p.m., with trick-or-treating along the trails and a variety of family-friendly Halloween activities. Visitors are encouraged to get in the spirit by dressing up as their favorite ghoulish creature and enjoy a trick-or-treating adventure through the Nature Center trails. Attendees can also visit the animal education village and meet some

creepy crawly critters, listen to spine-chilling stories from the South Coast Storytellers and bounce around in the Opossum Patch. The event will also feature face painting, crafts for the whole family to enjoy, and food truck snacks for purchase from Wetzel’s Pretzels and Summer Ice Cream Truck. For more information, call 562-570-1745. More information about the El Dorado Nature Center is available at longbeach.gov/ park/park-and-facilities/ parks-centers-pier/el-dorado-nature-center/.

Glendale

California Natural Resources Agency awards Glendale $78,500

The Glendale Community Services & Parks Department, together with the Glendale Police Department, have been awarded a $78,500 grant from the California Natural Resources Agency to implement the Students Training as Role Models (STAR) Youth Camping, Field Trips, and other Nature and Cultural Activities Project (STAR Nature & Culture Project). The STAR Nature & Culture Project is an expansion of the STAR program by providing outdoor and cultural enrichment opportunities for local youth, including camping, field trips and hands on learning activities in nature and cultural settings. The STAR Program is a free, longterm mentoring initiative for elementary and middle school students ages 9 to 14. Led by the Community Services & Parks Department in partnership with the Glendale Police Department and Glendale Unified School District , the

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after-school program provides academic tutoring, life skills classes, educational enrichment activities, and service opportunities within the local Glendale community. For more information on the STAR Program, visit glendaleca.gov/ government/departments/ community-services-parks/ recreation-programs/youthfamily-services.

Orange County

Boo at the Bay: Family Halloween Party set for Oct. 25

Visit the Peter and Mary Muth Interpretive Center for a family-friendly Halloween party featuring spooky stories, crafts, science experiments, animals and games on Oct. 25 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Attendees are encouraged to arrive in costume. The event will also feature booths and exhibits from community partners including the Orange County Bird of Prey Center, the Environmental Nature Center and Critter Squad: Wildlife Defenders. The event and parking are free. Rain or inclement weather will cancel the event. For more information call (949) 923-2290 or email unbic@ocparks.com.

Anaheim

Colony Classic Car Show set for Saturday

Rain or shine hundreds of alumni, students and residents are expected to attend the Colony Classic Car Show on Saturday from 9 a.m. to noon at Anaheim High School. This fundraiser will include food, “student

booths,” entertainment and campus tours. Proceeds from this fundraiser will provide scholarships, as well as support school, athletic and performing arts programs. For more information, visit: www.anaheimcolonists.com.

Riverside County

‘The Addams Family’ comes to Rancho Mirage

“The Broadway Series!,” featuring professional actors and live orchestra all under the award-winning artistic direction of Ray Limon and Joshua Carr, marches on with the crowd-pleasing smash hit musical “The Addams Family!” at Rancho Mirage Amphitheater from Oct. 24-26. General admission tickets are available for $52. Go to www.desert-theatricals. com for the full line up, dates and ticketing options. Seating is limited. Wally’s Desert Turtle will cater the event with a three-course dinner, full bar service and the Bistro on the lawn for other affordable food options.

City of Riverside

Riverside residents encouraged to apply online for openings on advisory groups

The City of Riverside is accepting applications from residents who want to serve on boards and commissions that offer guidance in an advisory capacity to the City Council on policy decisions which affect daily life in the community. Such issues include General Plan updates, building design, signs, parks, recreation, trees, streets, traffic regulations, public utilities, ethics,

and the city’s budget. These are voluntary positions; applicants must reside and be registered voters within city limits to be eligible for appointment. The terms of office are four years and members may serve two consecutive terms. Applications are accepted through Nov. 14. For more information and to apply online, visit riversideca.gov/cityclerk/boards-commissions or call the City Clerk’s Office at (951)826-5557.

Corona

Corona Councilman

Tony Daddario to host community Talks

Brew up ideas, share your thoughts, and learn the latest with Councilmember Tony Daddario in a series of Saturday talks from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. The first of four talks will be held on Oct. 25 at Ontario Park and will be followed on Nov. 1 at Stagecoach Park, Nov. 8 at Border Park, and Nov. 15 at Butterfield Dog Park.

. San Bernardino County

BOO! Book Festival brings free Squishmallows to San Bernardino County library readers

This Halloween season, from Oct. 25-31, the San Bernardino County Library system is treating library card holders who check out 30 items during the BOO! Book Festival to a Squishmallow of their choice. Each library will be fully stocked with hundreds of new books released just for the occasion, ranging from chilling thrillers and autumnthemed picture books to

young adult adventures and bestselling fiction. To earn a Squishmallow, patrons simply need to check out 30 items during the festival week using their valid library card. Quantities of Squishmallows are limited and available while supplies last, so early participation is encouraged. For more information about the San Bernardino County Library system, visit library. sbcounty.gov or call 909-3872220.

Ontario

Ontario museum joins network bringing LACMA’s collection to local communities

The Los Angeles County Museum of Art (LACMA) has welcomed the California State University, Dominguez Hills (CSUDH) University Art Gallery; the Millard Sheets Art Center at the LA County Fair; and the Ontario Museum of History & Art as the newest members of its Local Access program. Supported by the Art Bridges Cohort Program, the museums join four partner institutions in bringing exhibitions sourced from LACMA’s permanent collection to communities across Southern California. Announced in 2021, Local Access was the first iteration of the Art Bridges Cohort Program in the Western United States. The nationwide collection-sharing initiative builds on Art Bridges’ mission to expand access to American art across the country. For each cohort, a lead museum collaborates with regional partners to create exhibitions. Sharing artworks and resources, cohort partners generate exhibitions that are relevant to their particular communities.

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DETERMINATION: This project has been determined to be Categorically Exempt from environmental review pursuant to the guidelines of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) §15331 Class 31 (Historical Resource Restoration/Rehabilitation). This section consists of projects limited to maintenance, repair, stabilization, rehabilitation, restoration, preservation, conservation, or reconstruction of historical resources in a manner consistent with the Secretary of Interior’s Standards for the Treatment of Historic Properties with Guidelines for Preserving, Rehabilitating, Restoring, and Reconstructing Historic Buildings.

MONROVIA MUNICIPAL CODE; AND DELETING SECTION 17.44.020 FROM THE MONROVIA MUNICIPAL CODE AND FINDING ADOPTION OF THE ORDINANCE TO BE CATEGORICALLY EXEMPT FROM REVIEW UNDER THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT

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Buildings.

APPLICANT: Domenic Bianco

PROJECT ADDRESS: 218 East Greystone Avenue

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 September 16, 2025 by a vote of 5 in favor (Belden, Jimenez, Spicer, Kelly, and Shevlin) and 0 opposed. The Ordinance was adopted by City Council on October 7, 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.

State law requires cities to adopt a local ordinance implementing provisions of State Density Bonus Law (Government Code Sections 65915 et seq.) to incentivize the production of affordable housing by granting additional units, concessions and incentives, and waivers in exchange for dedicating a specific percentage of units as affordable.

HEARING DATE AND TIME: Wednesday, October 29, 2025 at 7:30 PM

HEARING LOCATION:

PUBLIC COMMENTS:

Ordinance No. 2025-09 adds a new Chapter 17.38 to the Monrovia Municipal Code that includes all density bonus provisions that are required by State law. The Ordinance specifies how density bonuses would be calculated. The Ordinance also establishes application requirements and an application process to request a density bonus, concession or incentive, waiver, or parking reduction.

The Ordinance requires an applicant approved for a density bonus, concession or incentive, waiver, or parking reduction to enter into an affordable housing agreement with the City or the City’s designee. The Ordinance sets forth the required terms of such agreement.

HEARING DATE AND TIME: Wednesday, October 29, 2025 at 7:30 PM

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

Project Address: 1975-1985 South Del Mar Avenue and 116 Glendon Way, San Gabriel, CA 91776

Project Description: The application, Project No. PPD25-009 is for a time extension on the original approval for a Precise Plan of Design of a new mixed-use development at the address 1975-1985 South Del Mar Avenue and 116 Glendon Way. The project consists of 94 condominium units and 13,127 square feet of commercial space. The original approval included a density bonus to provide eight affordable housing units for very low-income households. The project site is located in the Mixed-Use Corridor/Residential (MUC/R) zone within the Valley Boulevard Specific Plan area. Questions: For additional information or to review the application, please contact Christine Song, Senior Planner at (626) 308-2806 ext. 4625 or csong@sgch.org.

Environmental Review: The project was reviewed for compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). This project is exempt from the requirements of CEQA, per Guidelines Section 15332, Class 32 (In-Fill Development).

Project Address: 1105 East Valley Boulevard, San Gabriel, CA 91776

Monrovia City Hall (Council Chambers), 415 South Ivy Avenue, Monrovia, California 91016

Public comments regarding this item may be stated in person at the meeting, or submitted in writing. To ensure that Commissioners have time to review, written comments must be submitted by 5:00 p.m. on October 29, 2025.

The Ordinance also adds and amends various definitions in Title 17 of the Monrovia Municipal Code.

The Ordinance is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”) pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15162(a) because the proposed Monrovia Municipal Code amendments will implement Program 1.3, in part, of the City’s 6th Cycle Housing Element, and an Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration was adopted for the Housing Element and its Programs.

A certified copy of the entirety of the text of Ordinance No. 2025-09 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 Publish October 16, 2025

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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

MONROVIA HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION

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

APPLICATION: Historic Landmark (HL2025-0003) and Mills Act Contract (MA20250003)

REQUEST: Applicant is requesting a Historic Landmark designation and a Mills Act Contract for a Spanish Colonial Revival style residence that was constructed in 1930. The Commission’s decision on this request will be in the form of a recommendation to the City Council for a final decision.

Additional information regarding this request may be found on the City’s website at https://www.monroviaca. gov/projectsunderreview

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PUBLIC COMMENTS: Public comments regarding this item may be stated in person at the meeting, or submitted in writing. To ensure that Commissioners have time to review, written comments must be submitted by 5:00 p.m. on October 29, 2025.

If you challenge this application in court, you may be limited to raising only those issues you or someone else raised at the public hearing described in this notice, or in written correspondence delivered to the Planning Division at, or prior to, the public hearing. This application will not alter the zoning status of your property. For further information regarding this application, please contact the Planning Division at (626) 932-5565, or by email at planning@monroviaca. gov.

The Staff Report pertaining to this item will be available on Thursday, October 23, 2025 after 4:00 PM. on-line at the following hyperlink: https://www.monroviaca.gov/your-government/boards-andcommissions/historic-preservation-commission/agendas-minutes

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

Vincent Gillespie, Associate Planner

Published on October 15, 2025 MONROVIA WEEKLY

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

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

Hearing Date: Monday, October 27, 2025 TIME: 6:30 p.m.

Location Of Hearing: Council Chambers located on the second floor of San Gabriel City Hall (425 South Mission Drive, San Gabriel, CA 91776) The meeting can be viewed live at: https://www.youtube.com/CityofSanGabriel

Project Address: 301 East Sunset Avenue, San Gabriel, CA 91776

Project Description: The application, Project No. SPR25-012, is for a Site Plan Review for a new two-story home in the R-1 (Single Family Residence) zone.

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

Project Description: The application, Project No. PPD22-011 is for a Precise Plan of Design for the approval of a new mixed-use development at the address 1105 East Valley Boulevard. The project would result in 65 condominium units and five live/work units. The application includes a density bonus to provide six affordable housing units for very low-income households. The project site is located in the Mixed-Use Corridor (MU-C) zone within the Valley Boulevard Specific Plan area. The Planning Commission approved a Tentative Tract Map and Affordable Housing Agreement for the subdivision of the units for condominium purposes on October 13, 2025. Questions: For additional information or to review the application, please contact Samantha Tewasart, Assistant Community Development Director at (626) 308-2806 ext. 4623 or stewasart@sgch.org

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

SAN GABRIEL DESIGN REVIEW COMMISSION

By Samantha Tewasart, Assistant Community Development Director

Published on October 16, 2025

SAN GABRIEL

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: LOIS A. WADSWORTH AKA LOIS ANN WADSWORTH CASE NO. 25STPB11243

To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the WILL or estate, or both of LOIS A. WADSWORTH AKA LOIS ANN WADSWORTH. A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by JAMES M. WADSWORTH AND KATHLEEN A. NICHOLS in the Superior Court of California, County of LOS ANGELES. THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that JAMES M. WADSWORTH AND KATHLEEN A. NICHOLS be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent.

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

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

A HEARING on the petition will be held in this court as follows: 11/06/25 at 8:30AM in Dept. 4 located at 111 N. HILL ST., LOS ANGELES, CA 90012

IF YOU OBJECT to the granting of the petition, you should appear at the hearing and state your objections or file written objections with

the court before the hearing. Your appearance may be in person or by your attorney.

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

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

Attorney for Petitioner

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Telephone (626) 355-4422 10/9, 10/13, 10/16/25 CNS-3975003# SAN GABRIEL SUN

NOTICE OF AMENDED PETITION TO ADMINISTER

ESTATE OF:

ROSEMARIE PETERSON CASE NO. 25STPB11096

To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested

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San Gabriel City Notices

Concerns linger among women about suspicious man in Studio City

By City News Service

Concernsarebeing expressed Monday by women who say they were approached by a suspicious man in the Studio City area asking for help moving items in his car.

The LAPD's North Hollywood Division said it's aware of the reports, and has issued a warning about the middleaged man who asks women to help him move boxes from one part of his vehicle to another.

One woman who posted her concerns on Instagram said she had learned that 20 other women had similar encounters that made them uncomfortable.

The Instagram video clearly shows the license

plate on the man's vehicle.

"North Hollywood detectives are actively investigating the matter and have met with the individuals involved," according to an LAPD statement.

Detectives advised women to call 911 if they observe suspicious behavior..

"Trust your instincts and remove yourself from situations that feel uncomfortable," police advised.

"Stay cautious of unsolicited approaches; scammers and predators often appear friendly, helpful, or overly urgent."

People should never be coerced into making quick decisions and should always remain alert, according to the

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LAPD.

"The department encourages everyone to prioritize their personal safety and exercise caution when approached by strangers," police said.

The detectives also urged anyone with information about the man, or who may have been approached by him, to call the North Hollywood Division at 818-7548300.

"Further, North Hollywood command staff will continue engaging with the community to discuss public safety and address any concerns related to suspicious activity, scams, or crimes impacting the area," police said.

and preserving public trust."

Theproclamation approved by the board states that the raids that began around June 6 "have caused residents to be fearful of leaving their homes, to go to work, take public transportation, access county services including medical services, access open public programs and resources and attend appointments with immigration lawyers and legal service providers."

The immigration actions "have created a climate of fear, leading to widespread disruption in daily life and adverse impacts to our regional economy due to decreased attendance at workplaces, the temporary or permanent closure of businesses and restaurants and increased strain on our

local institutions such as schools, hospitals and places of worship," according to the proclamation.

The document also cites a recent survey that found a 62% drop in average weekly earning for immigrants. The survey also found that 71% of immigrants have returned to work despite deportation fears, because they were facing possible eviction, and some contended their landlords threatened to report them to U.S. Immigrations and Customs Enforcement if they did not pay rent, according to the proclamation.

"Based upon these conditions of extreme peril and the county's commitment to protect the health, safety and welfare of its residents and property, the county is likely to require resources

well beyond the control of the services, personnel, equipment and facilities of the county," the proclamation states. "The mobilization of local resources, and the ability to coordinate interagency response, accelerate procurement of vital supplies, and use of combined forces of other political subdivisions, will be critical to successfully respond to the ongoing conditions and adverse impacts."

According to Horvath's office, the proclamation will "empower the county to expedite contracting, procurement, and hiring; request additional financial assistance and mutual aid; and take all necessary emergency actions to support and stabilize impacted communities."

| Photo courtesy of LAPD HQ / Facebook

Austin Beutner announces campaign for LA mayor in 2026

By City News Service

Former LAUSD SuperintendentAustin

Beutner announced his candidacy for mayor Monday with a four-minute video released on YouTube.

The 65-year-old investment banker and philanthropist, who ran the school district from 2018-21, will challenge Mayor Karen Bass in the June 2026 election.

'"I'll never accept the Trumpadministration's assault on our values and our neighbors. Targeting people solely based on the color of their skin is unacceptable and un-American," he says in the video.

But Beutner has questioned Bass' record on crime and development issues, and focused his most withering criticism on her response to January's devastating Palisades Fire, telling the Los Angeles Times that the city showed a "failure of leader-

ship" as historically strong winds spread flames through the expensive coastal enclave, gutting thousands of homes and businesses, and killing 12 people.

"Let's move past divisive attacks and talk about accomplishments. When Karen Bass ran for mayor, homelessness and public safety were the top concerns of Angelenos.

And she has delivered in a big way," Bass campaign spokesman Doug Herman said in a statement issued early Monday morning after reports emerged that Buetner would throw his hat into the ring Monday. "Today, homelessness has decreased two consecutive years for the first time in Los Angeles. Thousands of people have been moved off our streets and into housing. Violent crime is down across the city. Homicides have decreased to their lowest levels in 60 years.

"These achievements represent real progress for families in Los Angeles," Herman continued. "There's more work ahead, but this administration has proven it can deliver. Mayor Bass is committed to building on this historic momentum in her second term."

The Palisades Fire damaged Beutner's house,

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and his mother-in-law's home was destroyed.

An after-action report issued by the Los Angeles Fire Department last week said the department experienced poor communication, inexperienced leadership, a lack of resources and an ineffective process for recalling firefighters back to work during the crisis.

In light of the report, Bass has promised to make changes.

"When you have broken hydrants, a reservoir that's broken and is out of action, broken [fire] trucks that you can't dispatch ahead of time, when you don't pre-deploy at the adequate level, when you don't choose to hold over the Monday firefighters to be there on Tuesday to help fight the fire — to me, it's a failure of leadership," Beutner said.

"At the end of the day, the buck stops with the mayor," he said.

Bass' office did not respond to an email sent Sunday from City News Service.

Beutner was publisher of The Times from 2014-15. He was also a deputy mayor of Los Angeles from 2010-13, during former Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa's second term.

Developer Rick Caruso,

who lost to Bass in 2022, is also a possible candidate in 2026. Caruso also owns property in Pacific Palisades and has also been a vocal critic of Bass' leadership during the fire crisis, writing on social media last week that "Her and the city's incompetence, mismanagement, and failure to plan, prepare, and predeploy directly led to people dying, thousands of lives being upended, and put on full display the consequences of ineffective and incapable leadership."

Bass fired back on Wednesday.

"Well, the way he characterized me sounded like Trump," she said. "But I just was saddened by it, honestly, because that response was beneath him. This is when the city needs to stand together. Why would you do that? So he's better than that and I was just disappointed and sad."

Austin Beutner on Monday announces his campaign for mayor of Los Angeles. | Photo courtesy of Austin Beutner for mayor of LA 2026/YouTube

amount of the last and highest bid, and the address of the trustee. Second, you must send a written notice of intent to place a bid so that the trustee receives it no more than 15 days after the trustee’s sale. Third, you must submit a bid, by remitting the funds and affidavit described in Section 2924m(c) of the Civil Code, so that the trustee receives it no more than 45 days after the trustee’s sale. If you think you may qualify as an “eligible tenant buyer” or “eligible bidder,” you should consider contacting an attorney or appropriate real estate professional immediately for advice regarding this potential right to purchase.

Date: October 10, 2025 Western Progressive, LLC, as Trustee for beneficiary C/o 1500 Palma Drive, Suite 238 Ventura, CA 93003

Sale Information Line: (866) 960-8299 https://www.altisource.com/loginpage. aspx _________________ Trustee Sale Assistant. BCNS # 263140/Reference # 2024-00340-CA, Run Dates: 10/16/2025, 10/23/2025, 10/30/2025 MONROVIA WEEKLY

Fictitious Business Name Filings

STATEMENT OF ABANDONMENT OF USE OF FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME 2025180817.

The following person(s) have abandoned the use of the fictitious business name: Tattwa, Tattwa, Tattwa, 9250 Reseda Blvd #290, northridge, CA 91324. The fictitious business name referred to above was filed on: December 6, 2024 in the County of Los Angeles. Original File No. 2024248431. Signed: Tattwa LLC (CA-202464611881, 9250 Reseda Blvd #290, northridge, CA 91324; Rama Dabadge, Member. This business is conducted by: a limited liability company (llc). This statement was filed with the Los Angeles County RegistrarRecorder on September 2, 2025. Pub. Monrovia Weekly 09/08/2025, 09/15/2025, 09/22/2025, 09/29/2025

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 2025183087 NEW FILING.

The following person(s) is (are) doing business as Garvey Dental Group, 9866 Garvey Ave, Suite A, El Monte, CA 91733. This business is conducted by a corporation. Registrant has not yet begun to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed herein. Signed: Nyi Nyi Win DDS INC (CA-3698708, 9866 Garvey Ave, Suite A, El Monte, CA 91733; Phuu P Han, President. The statement was filed with the County Clerk of Los Angeles on September 3, 2025. NOTICE: This fictitious business name statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the office of the County Clerk. A new fictitious business name statement must be filed prior to that date. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state or common law (See Section 14400 et seq., Business and Professional Code). Pub. Monrovia Weekly 09/08/2025, 09/15/2025, 09/22/2025, 09/29/2025

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 2025183595

NEW FILING.

The following person(s) is (are) doing business as The Allen Foundation, 15260 Ventura Boulevard, 1200 Ste 8011, Sherman Oaks, CA 91403. This business is conducted by a corporation. Registrant has not yet begun to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed herein. Signed: The Allen Foundation (CA-B20250123262, 15260 Ventura Boulevard, 1200 Ste 8011, Sherman Oaks, CA 91403; Althea Bowman, CEO. The statement was filed with the County Clerk of Los Angeles on September 4, 2025. NOTICE: This fictitious business name statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the office of the County Clerk. A new fictitious business name statement must be filed prior to that date. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state or common law (See Section 14400 et seq., Business and Professional Code).

Pub. Monrovia Weekly 09/08/2025, 09/15/2025, 09/22/2025, 09/29/2025

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 2025189624 NEW FILING. The following person(s) is (are) doing business as Valley

Appliances, 9614 Valley Blvd, ROSEMEAD, CA 91770. This business is conducted by a individual. Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed herein on April 1993. Signed: David Thanh Dung Nguyen, 9614 Valley Blvd, ROSEMEAD, CA 91770 (Owner). The statement was filed with the County Clerk of Los Angeles on September 11, 2025. NOTICE: This fictitious business name statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the office of the County Clerk. A new fictitious business name statement must be filed prior to that date. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state or common law (See Section 14400 et seq., Business and Professional Code). Pub. Monrovia Weekly 09/25/2025, 10/02/2025, 10/09/2025, 10/16/2025

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 2025187284 NEW FILING. The following person(s) is (are) doing business as PMI Diamond Bar, 817 Watercress Lane, Walnut, CA 91789. This business is conducted by a corporation. Registrant has not yet begun to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed herein. Signed: Grand Paragon Ventures, Inc. (CAB20250200676, 817 Watercress Lane, Walnut, CA 91789; Eric Jette, President. The statement was filed with the County Clerk of Los Angeles on September 9, 2025. NOTICE: This fictitious business name statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the office of the County Clerk. A new fictitious business name statement must be filed prior to that date. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state or common law (See Section 14400 et seq., Business and Professional Code). Pub. Monrovia Weekly 09/25/2025, 10/02/2025, 10/09/2025, 10/16/2025

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 2025191840 NEW FILING.

The following person(s) is (are) doing business as (1). Renegade Rabbi Solutions (2). Scissor Cutters , 8050 Melba Ave, West Hills, CA 91304. This business is conducted by a individual. Registrant has not yet begun to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed herein. Signed: Ariel Sholklapper, 8050 Melba Ave, West Hills, CA 91304 (Owner). The statement was filed with the County Clerk of Los Angeles on September 15, 2025. NOTICE: This fictitious business name statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the office of the County Clerk. A new fictitious business name statement must be filed prior to that date. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state or common law (See Section 14400 et seq., Business and Professional Code). Pub. Monrovia Weekly 09/25/2025, 10/02/2025, 10/09/2025, 10/16/2025

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 2025196573 NEW FILING. The following person(s) is (are) doing business as Cerritos Mitsubishi, 10944 South Street, Cerritos, CA 90703. This business is conducted by a limited liability company (llc). Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed herein on September 2025. Signed: BAZOFT AUTOMOTIVE II LLC (CA-200322010075, 10944 South St, Cerritos, CA 90703; gholam baahmadi, managing member. The statement was filed with the County Clerk of Los Angeles on September 22, 2025. NOTICE: This fictitious business name statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the office of the County Clerk. A new fictitious business name statement must be filed prior to that date. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state or common law (See Section 14400 et seq., Business and Professional Code). Pub. Monrovia Weekly 09/25/2025, 10/02/2025, 10/09/2025, 10/16/2025

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 2025190570 NEW FILING.

The following person(s) is (are) doing business as Visionary Genius Marketing & Productions, 200 South Barrington Avenue #492271, LOS ANGELES, CA 90049. This business is conducted by a limited liability company (llc). Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed herein on March 2010. Signed: Visionary Genius, LLC (CA-201209710041, 200 South Barrington Avenue #492271, LOS ANGELES, CA 90049; Galina Mala Liss, Member. The statement was filed with the County Clerk of Los Angeles on September 12, 2025. NOTICE: This fictitious business name statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the office of the County Clerk. A new fictitious business name statement must be filed prior to that date. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state or common law (See Section 14400 et seq., Business and Professional Code). Pub. Monrovia Weekly 09/25/2025, 10/02/2025, 10/09/2025, 10/16/2025

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 2025197094

NEW FILING.

The following person(s) is (are) doing business as Qwik Stop Market And Smoke, 602 East Anaheim St, Long Beach, CA 90813. This business is conducted by a corporation. Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed herein on July 2025. Signed: 602 Anaheim Inc (CA-6466284, 602 East Anaheim St, Long Beach, CA 90813; Jasmit Virk, CEO. The statement was filed with the County Clerk of Los Angeles on September 22, 2025. NOTICE: This fictitious business name statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the office of the County Clerk. A new fictitious business name statement must be filed prior to that date. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state or common law (See Section 14400 et seq., Business and Professional Code).