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Thursday, September 04-September 10, 2025

Judge rules against Trump administration in National Guard lawsuit

By City News Service

Afederal judge ruled Tuesday that President Donald Trump's deployment of National Guard troops to Los Angeles during immigration enforcement and protests was illegal.

Judge Charles Breyer of the U.S. District Court in San Francisco issued the ruling, finding that the deployment was in violation of the Posse Comitatus Act, which bars most uses of U.S. troops on U.S. soil.

It is unlawful for U.S. military troops to enforce domestic laws. The Trump administration has argued that the troops were there to protect federal officers and property and they were not performing local policing duties.

"Once again, a rogue judge is trying to usurp the authority of the Commander-in-Chief to protect American cities from violence and destruction," White House spokeswoman Anna Kelly said in a message to City News Service. "President Trump saved Los Angeles, which was overrun by deranged leftist lunatics sowing mass chaos until he stepped in. While far-left courts try to stop President Trump from carrying out his mandate to Make America Safe Again, the President is committed to protecting law-abiding citizens, and this will not be the final say on the issue."

An appeal is expected from the Trump administration.

The ruling, which follows a lawsuit by California Gov. Gavin Newsom and a

three-day trial in San Francisco federal court, goes into effect at noon on Sept. 12.

Trump deployed 4,000 National Guard and 700 Marines to Los Angeles in June.

The injunction applies only to the military in California, not nationally. Trump, who recently deployed the National Guard to Washington, D.C., said he may send troops to Chicago. The president said last month that he can "do anything I want to do ... if I think our country is in danger."

According to the ruling, the Trump administration's use of federalized National Guard troops and Marines for civilian law enforcement in Los Angeles is illegal and the administration is

permanently banned from engaging in the same or similar activity in the future.

That activity includes "arrests,apprehensions, searches, seizures, security patrols, traffic control, crowd control, riot control, evidence collection, interrogation, or acting as informants, unless and until defendants satisfy the requirements of a valid constitutional or statutory exception, as defined herein, to the Posse Comitatus Act," Breyer wrote in the 52-page order.

"Today's ruling affirms that President Trump is not King, and the power of the executive is not boundless," Attorney General Rob Bonta said in a statement Tuesday. "For more than two months,

the President has engaged in political theater, using National Guard troops and Marines as pawns to further his anti-immigrant agenda.

"In doing so, he trampled on one of the very basic foundations of our democracy: That our military be apolitical and the activities of troops on U.S. soil be extremely limited to ensure civil liberties and protect against military overreach. I applaud the District Court for firmly rejecting the Trump Administration's reckless interpretation of the Posse Comitatus Act and rebuking its unprecedented use of military troops for civilian law enforcement in California communities."

Newsom also applauded

Arcadia City Council reprimands mayor, adopts rules for decorum

By Joe Taglieri joet@beaconmedianews.com

In the first such action in Arcadia history, the City Council enacted censure penalties Tuesday for Mayor Sharon Kwan that include relieving her of the ability to preside over meetings.

Four of the five council members also voted to formalize rules of decorum:

"Treat everyone courteously; listen to others respectfully; exercise selfcontrol and avoid threatening language and loud, insulting, demeaning, or offensive communications; give open-minded consideration to all viewpoints; focus on the issues and avoid personalizing debate; and embrace respectful disagreement and dissent as democratic rights that are inherent components of an inclusive public process and tools for forging sound decisions and allow all parties to speak without intimidation or interruption."

A second councilapproved resolution specified reprimands for Kwan's alleged misconduct. She "is relieved of her of her duties to conduct City Council meetings, and shall not preside over City Council

meetings for the balance of her term as Mayor ...

"Kwan is relieved of her assignments to serve on City Committees and as the City’s representative on outside agency boards, except where such boards require that the City’s representative be the Mayor as mandated by law;

"Mayor Kwan shall not serve as the City’s designated representative to speak on behalf of the City Council at outside events or to outside organizations ... however, nothing provided herein shall disable the Mayor from any public address which is pursuant to an invitation by the party or organization specifically requesting Mayor Sharon Kwan to address that party or organization." Mayor Pro Tempore Eileen Wang will speak in place of Kwan "if an unspecified speaking engagement or request is made to the City for a public address," according to the resolution authored by Councilman David Fu and finalized by the city attorney and city manager.

Kwan, who became the city's first Asian American

USACE completes Eaton Fire debris removal

Newsom launches task force to clear homeless encampments in LA, other cities

National Guard soldiers patrol downtown Los Angeles in June. | Photo courtesy of the National Guard

The Arcadia City Council meets Tuesday to finalie a censure action against Mayor Sharon Kwan. | Photo courtesy of the city of Arcadia

Whilemuchis bemoaned about the growth of artificial intelligence, educational professionals are figuring out how best to put AI to use. You are invited to learn one way that educational professionals are harnessing the power of AI at the next meeting of MADIA Tech Launch in the evening of Wednesday, Sept. 10.

MADIA Tech report: Artificial Intelligence Goes to School

By Brenda Trainor

In cooperation with Innovate Claremont, this MADIA meeting features a presentation by Dr. Dom Williams speaking on “Edusist: Building AI-Driven Educational Ecosystems to Bridge the Gap Between Students and the Future.” Edusist (https://edusist. ai/) is an AI-powered platform that personalizes a student’s learning path and career journey. Grounded in human-centered design and built on Edusist's SCALED Framework—a

scalable, ethical model for entrepreneurial AI innovation—Edusist is working to transform how students, especially those in underserved communities, access quality education, real-world skills, and lifelong learning.

Dr. William's presentation will explore the evolution of the Edusist platform, the technological and ethical considerations of using generative AI in education, and plans for scaling Edusist into K-12,

higher education, and workforce development spaces.

The meeting, on Sept. 10 from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. will take place at the Claremont Graduate School’s Academic Computing Building, Room 214, 190 E. 9th St. in Claremont. Tickets — that include pizza and sodas, if purchased by noon on Sept. 9 — are $12, and just $6 for students, and available through the Eventbrite link at www.MADIAtech.org. An option for a free Zoom link

is available with registration. Walk-in price is $20. An after-event mingle is planned to take place at Claremont Craft Ales.

MADIA Tech Launch (www.MADIAtech.org) is a non-profit organization whose mission is to highlight innovative technology entrepreneurs in the San Gabriel Valley. This event is MADIA’s first to collaborate with Innovate Claremont and is a great networking and learning opportunity.

Chlorine gas leak prompts hazardous materials response in Newport Beach

By City News Service

Achlorinegasleak inside the garage of a home in the Corona del Mar area prompted some evacuations and orders for others to take shelter inside their homes.

The Newport Beach Fire Department responded to a medical emergency at 418 Carnation Avenue at 2:18 p.m. Monday, according to NBFD spokesman David Gibson.

"Upon arrival, fire personnel identified a hazardous materials situation involving the presence of mixed chemicals in the garage," Gibson said.

A dispatcher for NBFD told City News Service the material was chlorine gas. Homes closest to the leak were evacuated. Others were asked to shelter in place.

"Newport Beach Fire

personnelsuccessfully rescued one individual from the third floor of the structure, along with one dog," Gibson said. Both had stable vital signs. A second person was also taken to a hospital for treatment and had stable vital signs.

"The one dog that was rescued is still in great condition," he said.

Teams from Huntington Beach and Anaheim fire departments assisted in the hazmat response, Gibson said. The incident was over at 4:55 p.m.

"Hazmat teams were able to neutralize the chemicals which were found to be ammonia and chlorine bleach mixed together, which was off gassing," he said.

The presence of police and fire vehicles has shut down Carnation Avenue

Photo by Rubidium Beach on Unsplash

from Bayside Drive to Coast Highway and First Street from Begonia to Dahlia avenues, police said.

Firefighers respond to a chlorine gas leak in Corona del Mar. | Photo courtesy of the Newport Beach Fire Department/Facebook

OPINION

Monrovia Old Town report: Donut underestimate our MPD!

By Shawn Spencer shawn@girlfridaysolutions.net

If you haven’t registered for the Fountain to the Falls 10k race, you are either my spirit animal or you’re a procrastinator. The last day to register is Friday. The race starts bright and early on Saturday with a check-in time of 6 a.m. and a start time of 7 a.m. I will be cheers-ing y’all on from Sena with a mimosa. Whether you run or walk it, stretch, hydrate and have fun. I say have fun, because I cannot believe people actually do this for fun, so I am trying to be supportive. I’d like to sign up for Fountain to Foothill. If anyone wants to join, hit me up. If you happen to drive through our Monrovia Chik-fil-A, thank them for sponsoring the event. Are you guys following our Monrovia Police Department on social media? If you aren’t, you

are missing one heck of a show. Not only is it informative, it’s also downright comical. Huge props to their social media person in charge of posting content. You are quite skilled in the comedies of life and I’m here for it. Keep up the good fight. MPD, you are all awesome! If you haven’t seen their social media, maybe you saw Officer Lee, featured on ABC7 News, as he channeled his inner Carl Lewis and chased down a bike thief. As a former track and field enthusiast, he made it look easy. Not to me … it did not look easy to me at all. Malibu PD is jelly, as their guys started chasing after a car thief on foot last week. They got halfway up the hillside then passed the baton to their fellow police officers in cars. Sorry, Malibu. Officer Lee is spoken for by all of us Monrovians.

Madres Brunch officially is open for, you guessed it, brunch! They are located at 120 E. Lemon Ave., formerly known as Café on Lemon. They are open from 7:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. and have seven other locations. Their menu has some interesting and new-to-Monrovia options, like lomo salteado chilaquiles and pillow poached eggs (poached eggs, mashed potatoes with mushrooms, heavy cream, bacon and parmesan cheese). They also have Duvalin waffles, which is a chocolate and Nutella waffle served with Neapolitan ice cream. Maybe you would like to try a mimosa cold brew flight or maperol margarita. Sweet or savory, they’ve got you covered. Let’s welcome this new restaurant to Old Town. Remember to support our local businesses. See you there!

I am so happy to welcome the Mercantile Collective, by the Female Maker Market, to Old Town. The Mercantile Collective is located at 128 E. Lemon, and it is a super

cute boutique. Stop in to shop a variety of casual women’s clothing, hats, jewelry and other accessories. There are two other locations: one in Claremont and one in Glendora. I think this boutique is going to do very well in our town. I am thrilled they have joined our Old Town business community. Please stop in and show them some Monrovia love and support!

| Photo courtesy of BeSpoke Hat Bar & Mercantile Collective / Facebook

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Monterey Park

Help shape the future of Garvey Avenue in Monterey Park by taking the survey

The City of Monterey Park is exploring improvements along Garvey Avenue between Atlantic Boulevard and New Avenue to make travel safer and more comfortable for everyone. Possible upgrades include smoother sidewalks with ADA-accessible curb ramps, new bike lanes and mobility features on nearby streets, better bus service and stops, and improvements to intersections, lighting, and overall traffic safety. The survey can be accessed at https://tinyurl. com/5n846w4d. By filling out the survey you’ll also have a chance to win a $50 gift card.

Monrovia

American Red Cross x PEANUTS blood drive at Monrovia Library on Sept. 11

The Monrovia Police Department and the Monrovia Police Officers' Association are collaborating with the American Red Cross for one final blood drive this year, scheduled for Thursday, Sept. 11, in the Library Community Room (321 S. Myrtle Ave). The Red Cross has partnered with the iconic PEANUTS, to provide a special thank-you to donors who give by Sept. 21 — a mystery bag containing one of four exclusive 75th anniversary t-shirts. Some may even find a Golden Ticket that grants them access to all four designs.

Visit RedCrossBlood.org and enter code: BOB25 to schedule an appointment.

West Covina

Shadow Oak Community Center to host open house Sept. 9

Discover what Shadow Oak Community Center has to offer from kids’ activities and creative crafts to enriching classes for seniors and hands-on piano lessons at the open house on Tuesday, Sept. 9 from 4 to 6 p.m. The free open house will also feature a photo booth, balloon twister, face painter and light refreshments. Meet instructors, explore programs, and learn how to get involved at Shadow Oak Community Center located at 2121 Shadow Oak Drive in West Covina.

Long Beach

Long Beach Public Library presents Vida Latina: a month-long celebration of Latin(e) heritage

This fall, the Long Beach Public Library (LBPL) invites the community to celebrate Vida Latina, a month-long series of free events honoring the rich heritage, traditions and voices of Latin(e) communities. From Sept. 13 through Oct. 15, all 12 LBPL locations will host programs for all ages that highlight the diversity of Latin American cultures. Throughout the month, the Long Beach Public Library will bring Vida Latina to life with special events across the city, including Cruisin’

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Long Beach: Celebrando la Cultura Lowrider. This one-of-a-kind event, which will take place Friday, Oct. 3 from 5 to 6:30 p.m. at Mark Twain Neighborhood Library (1401 E. Anaheim St.), will feature a lowrider car show, a mobile art gallery with Drive Savant Foundation’s DSF Werks project and hands-on crafts and activities that celebrate lowrider culture in style. For adults, select branches will also host Paint Your Own Cantaritos events—an opportunity to enjoy art, tradition and community in a hands-on way. The festivities will wrap up with Vida Latina: La Gran Tardeada on Wednesday, Oct. 15, from 5 to 7 p.m. at Michelle Obama Neighborhood Library (5870 Atlantic Ave.). This lively evening will bring the community together for live music, dancing and family-friendly crafts—a perfect way to close out a month of cultural celebration. For the full schedule of programs and to learn more, visit the library events calendar, Vida Latina Reflections page or call the library at 562.570.7500.

Orange County

OC Cares: Master Plan for Aging report now available

The County of Orange (County) has finalized the OC Cares: Master Plan for Aging (OC MPA), a comprehensive five-year plan guided by California’s Master Plan for Aging and its Five Bold Goals. The OC MPA highlights current county programs and resources

that service older adults and builds upon existing county infrastructure. The three priority initiatives designed to create meaningful, sustainable change at the local level are: (1) Expanding affordable, supportive, and accessible housing options to ensure older adults can age in place, while addressing financial instability and exploring innovative housing models; (2) Creating a comprehensive information and resource campaign to connect older adults and caregivers with vital programs and services, leveraging tools such as OC Navigator and enhancing community resource fairs across all supervisorial districts; (3)Strengthening wholeperson care by expanding Care Coordination data platforms, implementing data integration, reducing service barriers while ensuring efficient, tailored support for our vulnerable older adults. Statewide, the number of adults aged 60 and older is projected to increase from 16 percent in 2010 to 25 percent (10.8 million residents) by 2030. Orange County faces an even more pronounced demographic shift for adults 65 years and older. By 2060, its aging population is projected to be 36%, which will be higher than the projected state rate of 33%.

Riverside County

Riverside County Animal Services launches preadoption program

The Riverside County Department of Animal Services (RCDAS) is introducing a new way for dog lovers to pre-adopt their future best friend through the DIBS for Dogs program. Starting this month, visitors to RCDAS shelters can place “DIBS” on dogs that are still on their legally required stray hold period, ensuring that when the hold ends, if their family hasn’t reclaimed them, the dog goes home with an adopter the very same day. How DIBS works: visit a shelter; spot a dog on stray hold you want to call DIBS on; staff will verify eligibility, help you

complete the process, and let you know when you can pick up your pet; return on the available date and head home with your new family member. The DIBS program began Tuesday at all four RCDAS shelter locations. Visit www.rcdas.org for hours, addresses, and to view adoptable pets.

City of Riverside

Museum of Riverside reopens Heritage House with new exhibition

The Museum of Riverside’s Heritage House will reopen after its summer break on Friday, with a new fence, fresh paint here and there, and a look back at Victorian medical practices with the exhibition “Quackery & Cures in the Victorian Age.” The Museum of Riverside’s newest exhibition explores the nonsense born out of the invention of confusing new medicines to address the pain of incurable diseases. The exhibition examines a period that saw an explosion of scientific and industrial progress that led to an increase in population and, perhaps not coincidentally, an increase in medical maladies. Amid all this change, the line between cures and quackery was blurred. Visitors can delve into the larger landscape of Victorian life, in sickness and in health. Features include nineteenthcentury medicine, photographs, medical textbooks, and a set of lancets used for bloodletting. Diving deeper into this history, a series of events will take place this fall. The exhibition will be on view during regular house tours Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, Friday through Nov. 23. It’s recommended to book your tour in advance. For more information and to keep up to date on all Museum of Riverside activities visit https:// linktr.ee/museumofriverside.

San Bernardino County

San Bernardino Regional Parks rolls back hours

as fall approaches

As the summer season ends and fall begins, San Bernardino County Regional Parks will begin rolling back its closing hours on Saturday to 7:30 p.m. instead of 8 p.m. at Cucamonga-Guasti, Glen Helen, Mojave Narrows, Prado and Yucaipa Regional Parks. As the end of the year approaches, park closing hours will gradually roll back and eventually align with the end of Daylight Saving Time on Nov. 2. The following schedule will be in effect, beginning Saturday: Sept. 6-19: 7:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m., Sept. 20-Oct. 17: 7:30 a.m. to 7 p.m., Oct. 18-Dec. 31: 7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. For more information on Regional Parks, visit parks sbcounty.gov.

Explore the outdoors at Glen Helen Regional Park with a sunset nature walk

Join San Bernardino County Regional Parks for a scenic and educational nature walk through Glen Helen Regional Park’s winding trails on Friday from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Admission is $10 per vehicle. Along the way, you’ll learn about local wildlife, native plants and the rich history of the area. Plan to end your journey with a sunset view, (weather permitting). Glen Helen Regional Park is located at 2555 Glen Helen Parkway in San Bernardino. Park hours are 7:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. daily.

Stir up some spooky science experiments at Mojave Narrows Regional Park

Whip up some of your own Witch’s Brew on Saturday from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Mojave Narrows Regional Park. Admission is $15 per vehicle and is free for those camping with San Bernardino County Regional Parks. Watch the cauldron bubble and steam with a magical exothermic reaction. Then, get hands-on and slimy by creating your very own stretchy, squishy witchy slime. All supplies will be provided while they last. All ages welcome. Leashed pets are welcome too. Mojave Narrows Regional Park is located at 18000 Yates Road in Victorville.

Anti-billionaire rallies, Wilmington parade mark Labor Day

By City News Service

Rallieswereheld throughoutLos Angeles County on Monday as part of the nationwide Labor Day effort billed by organizers as "stop the billionaire takeover," while the Los Angeles/Long Beach Harbor Labor Coalition 46th annual Solidarity Parade and Picnic Rally took place in Wilmington.

The rallies were organized by May Day Strong, a partnership of various labor, political and environmental organizations that bills itself as "working people rising up to stop the billionaire takeover — not just through the ballot box or the courts, but through building a bigger and stronger movement."

May Day Strong is calling for:

-- Protecting and defending "Medicaid, Social Security, and other programs for working people";

-- "Fully funded schools, and health care and housing for all";

-- "Stop the attacks on immigrants, Black, indigenous, trans people, and all our communities"; and

-- "Invest in people not wars."

White House spokeswoman Taylor Rogers told City News Service that "no one has done more for working men and women than President Trump. President Trump believes that American workers are the heart and soul of our economy, which is why he's championed an agenda that always puts them first — from signing the largest middle-class tax cuts in history to securing nearly $10 trillion in new investments to create high-paying jobs across our country. Under President Trump's leadership, Republicans are once again the proud party of the American worker."

Monday's events included The People's Block Party, "a

high-energy, communitycentered event that's equal parts festival and movement" from 4:30-7 p.m. at 1071 Elysian Park Drive, organizers said. The party featured amplified sound, celebrity guests, live DJs, local artists, public servant speakers, "mutual aid, local food, healing, joy, resistance, and rhythm."

Workers over Billionaires rallies were planned for:

-- Claremont, intersection of Foothill Boulevard and North Indian Hill Boulevard, 10-11:30 a.m.;

-- Culver City City Hall, 4-5:30 p.m.;

-- Echo Park, 751 Echo Park Ave., 10 a.m.-noon;

-- Lakewood, 5050 Clark Ave., 8-10 a.m.;

-- Long Beach City Hall, 9:30 a.m.-4 p.m.;

-- Long Beach, Ocean Boulevard between Temple and Loma avenues, 10 a.m.noon;

-- Montebello, 361 E Lincoln Ave., noon-2:30 p.m.;

-- Northridge, The Village at Northridge, 9222 Corbin Ave., 10 a.m.-noon;

-- Palmdale, intersection of 10th Street West and Rancho Vista Boulevard, 11 a.m.-1 p.m.;

-- Pasadena City Hall, 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m.;

-- San Pedro, near Maritime Museum, East Sixth Street and Harbor Boulevard, noon-1:30 p.m.;

-- Santa Clarita, 24290 McBean Parkway, 9:30 a.m.noon;

-- Topanga, U.S. Post Office, 101 S. Topanga Canyon Blvd. noon-2 p.m.;

-- Torrance City Hall, 10 a.m.-noon;

-- West Covina, 2220 S. Azusa Ave., 9 a.m.-noon;

-- Westchester, intersection of Sepulveda and La Tijera boulevards, 4-5 p.m.;

-- Whittier City Hall, 9:3010:30 a.m.; Orange County locations

included:

-- Brea, Imperial Highway & State College Boulevard, 6-7:30 p.m.;

-- Huntington Beach, Huntington Beach Pier, Main Street and Pacific Coast Highway, 10 a.m.-noon;

-- Laguna Beach, Main Beach, 175 S. Coast Highway, 10 a.m.-noon;

-- Newport Beach, Pacific Coast Highway and Jamboree Road and Pacific Coast Highway and MacArthur Court, 10 a.m.-noon;

-- Santa Ana Zoo, 10 a.m.-3 p.m.;

-- Seal Beach, 801 Pacific Coast Highway, noon-2 p.m.;

-- Sunset Beach, Warner Avenue & Pacific Coast Highway, 10 a.m.-noon.

The Los Angeles/Long Beach Harbor Labor Coalition 46th annual Solidarity Parade and Picnic Rally had the theme "Labor Unions Fighting for a Better Tomorrow." What organizers billed as one of the nation's largest Labor Day parades stepped off Monday morning at the intersection of Broad Avenue and E Street, then headed west on E Street to Avalon Boulevard, north on Avalon Boulevard to M Street, and concluded at Banning Park, where a picnic and rally were held with labor guest speakers and an introduction of elected officials.

The park also hosted a kids' zone with face painting, popcorn, cotton candy, a puppet show and book giveaway, along with 40 vendor booths of various unions and labor organizations. The picnic included music and dancing on the main stage.

Organizers expected "a couple thousand participants," Kristal Romero, the press secretary of the Los Angeles County Federation of Labor, told CNS. Participants included former LA Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa, who is

for governor.

Elected officials and candidates were not allowed to campaign, give speeches or distribute campaign materials at the parade or rally, according to the Los Angeles/Long Beach Harbor Labor Coalition, which organizes the parade and rally.

In his Labor Day proclamation, President Donald Trump wrote, "From the earliest days of our American story, our Nation's future has been molded by the skill, determination, and unwavering resilience of the American worker.

"From the earliest settlers, who laid the foundations of a new nation to the innovators who built our railroads, steel mills and skyscrapers, America's greatness has always rested in the strength of its workforce. This Labor Day, we honor the proud legacy of

America's workforce — and we pay tribute to the unbreakable spirit that keeps it strong nearly 250 years later."

Labor Day, the yearly national tribute to the contributions workers have made to the nation's strength, prosperity and well-being, was first celebrated on Sept. 5, 1882, in New York City.

In 1887, Oregon became the first state to formally recognize Labor Day. By 1894, 31 of the then-44 states had made Labor Day a holiday when Congress passed a bill designating the first Monday in September a legal holiday in the District of Columbia and territories.

Workers Rally in Riverside County

Protesters participated in several "Workers Over Billionaires" demonstrations nationwide Monday, including one in Riverside County, as part of

a Labor Day effort organized by unions and other groups.

"The billionaires continue to wage a cruel war on working people, with their cronies in the administration, ICE and law enforcement backing up their attacks," organizers said. "This Labor Day, we will continue to stand strong, fighting for public schools over private profits, healthcare over hedge funds, shared prosperity over corporate politics.

"Working people built this nation and we know how to take care of each other. We won't back down -- we will never stop fighting for our families and the rights and freedoms that ensure access to opportunity and a better life for all Americans. The billionaires time is up."

The Riverside rally occurred 6-8 p.m. at Market Street and University Avenue.

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LA County union members and supporters celebrate Labor Day 2025. | Photos courtesy of the Los Angeles County Federation of Labor, AFL-CIO/Facebook

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Billia A519045

Billia’s journey hasn’t been easy—she came to the shelter after her family had to evacuate from the Eaton Fire. Losing her home and the people she loved left her understandably shaken, and at first, everything felt overwhelming. But with time, patience, and kindness, Billia started to come out of her shell. Her circle of trusted friends continues to grow, and with each new bond, her sweet and loving personality shines. Once Billia knows you’re in her corner, she’s all in. She bonds deeply with her people and is fiercely loyal to those she trusts. All she asks for is a little patience and understanding as she gets to know you—slow introductions go a long way with this sensitive girl. But don’t be fooled by her cautious nature; she’s also got a goofy, playful side. Billia will thrive in an experienced home where she can feel safe and supported. A quieter environment will help her continue to grow in confidence. Having an ample supply of treats and stuffed toys wouldn’t hurt, either. This four-year-old pitbull mix has already overcome so much, and now she’s ready to start the next chapter of her life. Could you be the one to give Billia the stability, love, and joy she’s been waiting for? Come meet her—you’ll see just how special she really is.

Annie A513165

Meet Annie, a 2-year-old Boxer who came to Pasadena Humane after their owner unfortunately could no longer care for her. Since July, she has been on the lookout for her forever family. Annie may find the shelter a little overwhelming, but her affectionate personality still shines through. At her happiest, she leans in for pets, wiggles with joy when she sees a familiar face, and even loves splashing in the kiddie pool. She’s curious and eager to explore on walks, though she can get a bit anxious in noisy or crowded spots. In a calmer environment, Annie relaxes, takes in the world around her at her own pace, and happily soaks up as much attention as possible. This sweet girl is treat-motivated (she takes them so politely!) and knows how to sit. Annie may need a little patience to build trust, but once she feels safe, her loving nature blossoms. Annie would thrive in a calm, predictable home with a kind and patient adopter who would help her decompress. If you’re looking for a loyal, sweet companion, Annie is ready to meet you!

The adoption fee for dogs is $150. All dog adoptions include spay or neuter, microchip, and age-appropriate vaccines. Walk-in adoptions are available every day from 10:00 –5:00. View photos of adoptable pets at pasadenahumane.org. New adopters will receive a complimentary health-and-wellness exam from VCA Animal Hospitals, as well as a goody bag filled with information about how to care for your pet. Pets may not be available for adoption and cannot be held for potential adopters by phone calls or email.

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Monrovia

Aug. 20

At 3:08 a.m., a caller in the 500 block of West Foothill reported that she was harming herself. Officers arrived and made contact with her. She was transported to a medical facility for a mental evaluation.

At 3:16 a.m., a victim in the 500 block of West Olive reported a male subject pulling on vehicle door handles charged at him and hit him in the face. Officers arrived and located the subject a short distance away. The suspect was arrested and taken into custody.

At 5:59 a.m., officers were dispatched to the 100 block of East Scenic regarding a possible domestic violence investigation. Officers arrived and made contact with the parties involved. An investigation revealed the male and female subject were in a dating relationship and were involved in a verbal altercation that turned physical. The male subject was found to be the aggressor and was arrested and taken into custody.

At 9:03 a.m., a resident in the 400 block of Parkrose reported that her mailbox had been broken into. This investigation is continuing.

Aug. 21

At 12:21 a.m., an officer patrolling the 1600 block of South Myrtle saw a suspicious male subject near closed businesses and on private property. The officer made contact with the subject and asked him to leave, the

subject refused to comply. He was arrested and taken into custody.

At 1:15 a.m., a family disturbance was reported in the 1800 block of 8th. Officers arrived and made contact with the parties involved. An investigation revealed one of the subjects was experiencing a mental health crisis. It was determined she was a threat to others. She was transported to a medical facility for a mental evaluation.

At 5:19 p.m., a victim in the 200 block of West Foothill reported a vehicle burglary. Officers arrived and made contact with a victim. An investigation revealed the victim’s vehicle was broken into and property was taken. This investigation is continuing.

At 9:27 p.m., officers responded to a business in the 100 block of West Duarte regarding a disturbance between two subjects. Officers arrived and made contact with the subjects involved. An investigation revealed one of the subjects was suffering from a mental health crisis. He was transported to a medical facility for a mental evaluation.

At 10:34 p.m., officers responded to a business in the 400 block of South Myrtle regarding a man causing a disturbance. Officers arrived and made contact with the subject. An investigation revealed the subject was yelling at people passing by and he was refusing to leave. The subject displayed symptoms of intoxication. An investigation revealed he was too intoxicated to care for himself. He was arrested and

transported to the MPD jail to be held for a sobering period.

Aug. 22

At 12:21 a.m., while patrolling the 300 block of South Myrtle an officer saw a subject in a park after hours. A computer search revealed he had warrants for his arrest. He was arrested and taken into custody.

At 1:22 p.m., an employee from a business in the 700 block of Royal Oaks reported a burglary. She stole merchandise and fled. Officers responded and located the female subject a short distance away. She was arrested and taken into custody.

At 3:32 p.m., a victim in the 600 block of West Huntington reported his vehicle’s window was broken and property was stolen. This investigation is continuing.

At 6:46 p.m., officers responded to a business in the 1600 block of South Mountain regarding a male subject sitting in a vehicle and inhaling a controlled substance. Officers arrived and made contact with the subject. He was arrested and taken into custody.

At 6:54 p.m., a disturbance was reported in the area of Palm and Myrtle. Officers arrived and made contact with the subject. It was determined he was too intoxicated to care for himself. He was arrested and transported to the MPD jail to be held for a sobering period.

At 9:30 p.m., officers were dispatched to a store in the 500 block of West Huntington regarding a male subject

concealing merchandise. Officers arrived and located the subject outside the store, still in possession of the merchandise. He was arrested and taken into custody.

Aug. 23

At 2:04 a.m., while patrolling the area of Myrtle and Foothill officers saw a vehicle in violation of a traffic code. A traffic stop was conducted and the driver was contacted. Officers made contact with the driver who displayed symptoms of intoxication. A DUI investigation revealed the driver was under the influence. The driver was arrested and transported to the MPD jail to be held for a sobering period.

At 7:48 a.m., a victim in the 200 block of West Cypress reported his vehicle stolen. This investigation is continuing.

At 5:01 p.m., a traffic collision was reported in the area of Myrtle and Live Oak. Officers arrived and made contact with the parties involved. One of the parties complained of pain.

At 9:07 p.m., an officer patrolling the 100 block of Los Angeles saw a suspicious vehicle. The driver was contacted and a computer search revealed she had a warrant for her arrest. She was arrested and taken into custody.

Arcadia

Aug. 17

At approximately 7:57 p.m., an officer responded to Knockouts Sports Bar, located at 1580 Clark St., regarding a

vehicle that fled after running over bushes belonging to the business. The vehicle was located near the intersection of Cogswell Road and Rio Hondo Parkway. Upon contacting the driver, the officer detected a strong odor of alcohol emitting from his person. Through a series of tests, the officer determined the 26-year-old male from El Monte was under the influence of alcohol. He was arrested and transported to the Arcadia City Jail for booking.

Aug. 18

At approximately 11 a.m., an officer responded to a residence in the 400 block of West Lemon Avenue regarding a grand theft report. The victim discovered someone entered his backyard and stole his pool vacuum sometime between Aug. 17 and 18.

Aug. 19

At approximately 10:58 a.m., an officer responded to 99 Ranch Market, located at 1300 S. Golden West Ave. regarding a vehicle burglary report. An investigation revealed an unidentified suspect smashed the victim’s car window and stole her purse. The suspect is described as a Hispanic male, approximately 5-foot-8 to 5-foot-10, seen wearing a face mask.

Aug. 20

At approximately 4:39 p.m., an officer responded to The Shops at Santa Anita, located at 400 S. Baldwin Ave., regarding a robbery investigation. The officer determined the suspect stole designer sunglasses from Macy’s when he was confronted and

scratched the loss prevention employee. The 20-year-old male from Los Angeles was arrested and transported to the Arcadia City Jail for booking.

Aug. 21

At approximately 7:44 p.m., an officer responded to a residence in the 1000 block of Volante Drive regarding a suspicious person at the location. Upon contacting the subject, he admitted to illegally entering the home and being under the influence of methamphetamine. The 31-year-old male from Running Springs was arrested and transported to the Arcadia City Jail for booking.

Aug. 22

At approximately 10:22 a.m., an officer responded to Ralphs, located at 211 E. Foothill Blvd., regarding a battery report. An investigation revealed the suspect refused to leave or stop smoking near the entrance, so he hit one of the store employees in the arm. The suspect is described as a white male, approximately 30-years-old, with blonde hair, around 5-feet-6, and 150 pounds. He fled on a white bicycle.

Aug. 23

At approximately 1:59 p.m., an officer responded to Ralphs, located at 211 E. Foothill Blvd., regarding a petty theft report. The officer determined that someone had stolen the victim’s purse from her cart while she was shopping. A witness stated the suspect was a White male carrying a white and black backpack.

Defunded Public Broadcasting Corp. to receive TV Academy's Governors Award

By City News Service

Weeksafter Congressand President Donald Trump rescinded all of its funding, the Corporation for Public Broadcasting was named Tuesday the recipient of the Television Academy's 2025 Governors Award.

The award honors an individual, company or organization "that has made a profound, transformational and long-lasting contribution to the arts and/or science of television." The Corporation for Public Broadcasting was specifically tabbed for its "more than five decades of service in enriching America's media land-

scape through funding and support for educational, cultural and public-interest programming," according to a statement from the Television Academy.

The award will be presented Sunday during the Creative Arts Emmy Awards ceremony at the Peacock Theater. The honor will be presented to Patricia de Stacy Harrison, the longest-serving president and CEO of the Corporation for Public Broadcasting.

"The Governors Award recognizes and celebrates extraordinary contributions that transcend television and transform society," Television

Academy Chair Cris Abrego said in a statement. "For more than half a century, CPB has been a steadfast champion of storytelling that informs, educates and unites us and ensures public media remains a vital space where diverse voices are heard and communities are served. With this award, we honor CPB's enduring legacy and its extraordinary impact on the cultural and civic life of our nation."

The Academy noted in its announcement that the CPB has been responsible for programs including "Sesame Street,"

"Mister Rogers' Neighborhood," "The MacNeil/Lehrer Report and PBS NewsHour," "NOVA," "Finding Your Roots," "Reading Rainbow," "Molly of Denali," "Daniel Tiger's Neighborhood," "FRONTLINE" and "Independent Lens."

"Previous recipients of the Governors Award include the LGBTQ+ media advocacy organization GLAAD, the Geena Davis Institute on Gender in Media, Debbie Allen, Greg Berlanti, Tyler Perry, "Star Trek," "American Idol," William S. Paley, Hallmark Cards Inc., "Masterpiece Theatre," Comic Relief and PBS.

Newsom launches task force to clear homeless encampments in LA, other cities

By City News Service

Gov. Gavin Newsom on Friday announced a new statewide task force that will prioritize clearing homeless encampments and expanding services in California's 10 largest cities, including Los Angeles.

The State Action for Facilitation on Encampments, or SAFE Task Force, will coordinate expertise and programs across state agencies to address encampments. The goal is to work with local governments to move people from the streets into temporary shelter and ultimately permanent housing, according to the governor's office.

"California has put in place a strong, comprehensive strategy for fighting the national homelessness and housing crises — and is outperforming the nation as a result in turning this issue around," Newsom said in a statement.

"No one should live in a dangerous or unsanitary encampment, and we will continue our ongoing work to ensure that everyone has

a safe place to call home," he added.

The task force will begin operations within 30 days in areas such as Los Angeles, San Diego, Long Beach and Anaheim.

Newsom has issued multiple directives aimed at addressing encampments and holding local governments accountable.

In 2024, following the U.S. Supreme Court's ruling in Grants Pass v. Johnson, which upheld local laws banning camping on public property, Newsom signed an executive order to clear encampments using a so-called "state-tested model."

The governor previously said he would rescind state funding for local municipalities that do not remove homeless encampments. Using an online tool, accountability.ca.gov, residents can comb through data points to track progress on homelessness, housing and behavior health.

Meanwhile, California voters approved Proposition 1 in March 2024, authoriz-

ing $6.4 billion in bonds to expand mental health and addiction services, build permanent supportive housing and help homeless veterans.

Newsom also launched the Community Assistance, Recovery and Empowerment (CARE) Court program, designed to place people with untreated schizophrenia and other severe mental illnesses into housing and treatment. Initially expected to start in July 2022, CARE Court launched in October 2023 in seven counties after concerns about the timeline to create a new legal structure.

The SAFE Task Force is expected to implement and advance these initiatives with the following agencies:

-- California Office of Emergency will be responsible for logistical coordination and procurement;

-- Business, Consumer Services and Housing Agency will oversee housing and homeless grants;

-- California Interagency Council on Homelessness will offer guidance to local governments, coordinate

supportive services, and facilitate cooperation with local agencies;

-- California Health and Human Services will support and monitor locally-provided health care and behavior health support, as well as treatments funded by Prop 1;

-- California Highway Patrol will provide support during encampment operations and monitor cleared areas; and

-- California State Transportation Agency

will be directly responsible for clearing encampments located on state rights-ofways.

According to Newsom's office, this week Caltrans reached an agreement with San Francisco that improves coordination with addressing encampments on state right-of-ways.

In July, a similar agreement was made with San Diego elected officials.

Between 2014 and 2019, unsheltered homelessness in California increased

by approximately 37,000 people.

Last year, while homelessness increased nationally by more than 18%, California limited its overall increase to 3%, a lower rate compared to 40 other states.

Newsom's office touted the state held the growth of unsheltered homelessness to just 0.45% compared to a national increase of nearly 7%. Florida, Texas, New York and Illinois experienced a larger homelessness increase.

The logo of the Corp. for Public Broadcasting. | Photo courtesy of the CPB/Wikimedia Commons (CC0)

A downtown Los Angeles sidewalk houses a homeless encampment in 2021. | Photo courtesy of Russ Allison Loar/Flickr (CC BY-NC-SA 2.0)

Pasadena author delves into one of California’s last public hangings

By May S. Ruiz mayrchu56@gmailcom

Publicexecutions aren’t exactly pleasant subjects to write a book about. But for M.G. Rawls, a retired Pasadena lawyer and author of the young adult fantasy trilogy “The Sorts of Pasadena Hollow,” it was a compelling topic that had captivated her for decades. Rawls’s great-great-grandfather, James Madison Anderson, was the El Dorado County sheriff who carried out one of the last public hangings in California towards the end of the 1880s. For years, the thought that an injustice might have been done weighed heavily on him.

In her book “Hanging Justice,” scheduled to publish in October, Rawls delves into this event and gives readers an intimate look at the victim, the killers, the crime, and the hangings. She chronicles the details of the case and then reaches her own conclusions about this long-forgotten and rarely discussed episode in Placerville’s past. She will give an author book talk sponsored by the El Dorado Historical Society on Friday, Oct. 17 from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at the Morning Star Lodge (also known as the Odd Fellows Lodge) in Placerville.

Rawls’s grandmother had previously written about this event; but she was determined to find out more. She scoured through hundreds of old newspapers online and did extensive research at the Huntington Library in San Marino, the El Dorado Historical Society, the Center for Sacramento History, and the California State Archives. She traveled to Auburn, New Hampshire, to look at family documents and photos that her aunt and uncle have meticulously

preserved.

By email, Rawls talks about what made her author “Hanging Justice,” what she learned from her exhaustive investigation, and the reader's takeaway.

“In 1970, my grandmother wrote a community college paper about the last hangings in El Dorado County in 1888 and 1889 for which she got a B+,” recounts Rawls. “She’d played with a small model clipper ship called the Mountain Queen, crafted by two of the three hanged men while they were in jail. Sailors by trade, the two men made the miniature ship for her grandfather, my greatgreat-grandfather, Sheriff James Madison Anderson. It was their way of thanking him for taking care of them while their appeals were pending. They looked up to him like a father, yet he would be the one to hang them. My grandmother gave me the Mountain Queen, and I display it on a table in our living room as a relic of the event.”

It would take a while, though, before Rawls started writing the book. She discloses, “I’d had the story in my head for years, as I’m guessing many writers do, but didn’t start in earnest until about four years ago, just after I’d finished writing the third book in a young adult fiction shape-shifting trilogy – a series which combined my love for the local animals with California history. It was a natural transition for me since I love history and had experience doing research with my fiction books.”

Asked if the event haunted her family, Rawls replies, “I know that Sheriff Anderson and Marcus Bennett were emotion-

ally torn about the executions of two of the men. Both felt that these men should have received a life sentence instead of death. Other than that, except for my grandmother, who was probably more intrigued than haunted, I don’t know what the rest of my family thought. But for the model clipper ship and my grandmother’s college paper, it is doubtful this story would have survived.”

In the course of her investigation, Rawls learned a few things that she hadn’t previously known and unearthed some personally meaningful finds.

“I knew that my greatgreat-grandfather, James Madison Anderson, was sheriff of El Dorado County from 1886 to 1890, so I was aware that he was generally in charge of the men,” states Rawls. “Still, I didn’t fully understand his specific role in the hangings until I read the contemporary newspaper accounts. Furthermore, until I started researching, I didn’t grasp that it was my great-uncle, Marcus Percival Bennett, Sheriff Anderson’s son-inlaw, who was the district attorney prosecuting the case. I can only imagine the discussions that the two men must have had over the trial and hangings.”

“For me, there were many surprising discoveries,” Rawls continues. “I learned that the ‘victim,’ farmer and rancher John Lowell, was hated by many, and there were probably dozens who wanted to see him dead. But of course, you take your victim as you find him. I also learned that the State of California keeps all the files in death penalty cases and that anyone can access them in person

through the California State Archives.”

This book isn’t your everyday read but Rawls would like to think that there’s valuable takeaway for someone who buys and peruses it.

“‘Hanging Justice’ lays bare the factual and legal groundwork for what happened,” Rawls describes. “But I hope the book also allows the reader to reach their own conclusions as to whether justice was rendered by the hangings. Personally, I found the

victim’s own trial for murder several years earlier and the legal issues surrounding two of the men’s appeals fascinating. But then I’m a bit of a nerd when it comes to history.”

“Family stories worth keeping can be very fragile and will disappear if not written down,” pronounces Rawls. “The process of saving them can be both unifying and rewarding.

In my case, despite the dark topic, this story has brought me together with cousins and friends I didn’t

know I had, including the townspeople of Placerville. So I would urge readers to pursue their own family stories.”

During her countless trips to Placerville, Rawls learned that residents there today didn’t know about this particular event. As she worked on her book, she made it her mission to uncover all the documented facts so she could retell the story of what transpired over a century ago. It is a significant piece in their community’s history.

| Image courtesy of M.G. Rawls

Monrovia City Notices

NOTICE THAT UNCLAIMED FUNDS WILL BECOME THE PROPERTY OF THE CITY OF MONROVIA

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT the following sums of money, which the Treasurer of the City of Monrovia, County of Los Angeles, State of California, has attempted to pay out to the following individuals or entities, have remained unclaimed in the treasury of the City for a period of over three (3) years. Any remaining unclaimed property will become the property of the City of Monrovia on October 26, 2025, a date not less than forty-five days nor more than sixty days after the first date of publication of this notice in accordance with California Government Code Sections 50051-50055.

If you are the individual or entity named below, in order to make a claim for these funds, please contact the Administrative Services Department at 626-932-5515, or you may file a written claim with the City of Monrovia, Administrative Services Department, 415 S. Ivy Avenue, Monrovia, CA, 91016, which includes the claimant’s name, address, and telephone number, check number, and amount of claim, with supporting documentation as described on the form. The written claim form is available on the City’s website at https://monroviaca.gov/unclaimedproperty.

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

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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING MONROVIA CITY COUNCIL 415 SOUTH IVY AVENUE MONROVIA, CA 91016

ORDINANCE NO. 2025-09

PROJECT TITLE: Ordinance No. 2025-09, an amendment to Title 17 (Zoning Code) of the Monrovia Municipal Code; adding Chapter 17.38 (“Density Bonus”) and Section 17.52.380 (Affordable Housing Agreement) to the Monrovia Municipal Code; and deleting Section 17.44.020 from the Monrovia Municipal Code.

APPLICANT: City of Monrovia

HEARING DATE AND TIME: Tuesday, September 16, 2025, at 7:30 p.m. or as soon thereafter as possible.

HEARING LOCATION: Monrovia City Hall (Council Chambers), 415 S. Ivy Avenue, Monrovia, California

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.

Pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”) and the City’s local CEQA Guidelines, City Staff determined that there is no potential for a significant environmental effect directly related to the adoption of Ordinance No. 2025-09. This Ordinance implements Program 1.3, in part, of the 6th Cycle Housing Element. An Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration (IS/MND) was adopted for, and analyzed the impacts of, the Housing Element and its Programs. Adopting this Density Bonus Ordinance is within the scope of that IS/MND and would not result in a new substantial change or introduce new information of substantial importance that was not previously considered in the IS/MND. This Ordinance is therefore exempt from further environmental analysis pursuant to California Code of Regulations (CCR) Section 15162(a); therefore, no further action is required under CEQA.

PROJECT LOCATION: Citywide

PLANNING COMMISSION REVIEW: On August 13, 2025, the Monrovia Planning Commission reviewed the proposed Ordinance at a public hearing. At the close of the hearing, the Planning Commission adopted Resolution No. 2025-0002 recommending approval of Ordinance No. 2025-09 to the City Council.

AVAILABILITY: The Staff Report pertaining to this item will be available for review beginning on Thursday, September 11, 2025, after 4:00 p.m. on the City’s website at https://www.monroviaca.gov/yourgovernment/city-council/agendas-minutes

PUBLIC COMMENTS ACCEPTED: Public comments regarding this item may be stated in person at the hearing, or submitted in writing. Public input will be accepted by email to cityclerk@monroviaca.gov prior to the close of the Public Hearing.

The purpose of this public hearing is to afford the public an opportunity to be heard regarding 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 City Council 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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Arcadia City Notices

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City Council will hold a public hearing for a Temporary Use Permit application, as described below. The application includes the following:

A. A Categorical Exemption from CEQA Pursuant to Section 15304(e) of the CEQA Guidelines pertaining to a temporary use having no permanent effect on the environment ; and

B. Temporary Use Permit No. TUP 25-11

Project Description: A Temporary Use Permit to allow Social House Holidays LLC, to host Enchant Christmas Light Maze and Market in the south parking lot of Santa Anita

The event will run from November 21, 2025 through December 28, 2025, from 4:30

San Gabriel City Notices

Public Notice: City Of San Gabriel Notice of Public Hearing Before the Planning Commission

You are invited to participate in a public hearing before the City’s Planning 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/PlanningComment, by 5:00 p.m. of the hearing date to be considered by the Planning Commission. The meeting will be broadcast on the City of San Gabriel’s YouTube channel at the link shown below:

Hearing Date: Monday, October 13, 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: Citywide

Project Description: The City of San Gabriel is proposing a Zone Text Amendment (ZTA25-002) to amend Chapter 153 (Zoning Code) of the San Gabriel Municipal Code relating to use by-right definition and affordable residential development in C-1 and C-3 Zones.

Questions: For additional information or to review the application, please contact Samantha Tewasart, Acting Community Development Director at (626) 308-2806 ext. 4623 or stewasart@sgch.org.

Environmental Review: The proposed amendments were reviewed for compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). An Initial Study/Negative Declaration (IS/ND) was prepared for the 2021-2029 Housing Element, as required by the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), Public Resources Code (PRC) Section 21000 et seq., the CEQA Guidelines, and the City of San Gabriel Local Guidelines for Implementing CEQA. The IS/ND considered the policies and programs outlined in the Housing Element. The Housing Element establishes objectives, policies, and programs to assist the City in achieving state-mandated housing goals. No formal land use changes or physical development are proposed at this time and future land use and physical development would require separate environmental evaluation.

Per Government Code Section 65009, if you challenge the nature of this 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.

By Samantha Tewasart, Acting Community Development Director

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Project Address: 201-217 South San Gabriel Boulevard

Project Description: The project is to consider a Zone Change/ Planned Development Overlay Zone (ZC22-001) to amend an existing Planned Development Overlay Zone, a Development Agreement (DA22-001), and a revised Tentative Tract Map (TMAP22-015) for condominium purposes to allow a mixed-use development of 225 residential units and approximately 13,449 square feet of commercial area. The project site is in the Retail Commercial/Planned Development Overlay (C-1/PD) zone. The Planning Commission considered the project at its September 13, 2023 meeting and recommended an approval to the City Council.

Questions: For additional information, please contact Samantha Tewasart, Acting Community Development Director at (626) 3082806 ext. 4623 or stewasart@sgch.org.

Environmental Review: The City has prepared an Initial Study to determine the proposed project’s potential impact on the environment. The City has determined that the Project may have a significant effect on the environment, but by implementing the identified mitigation measures, the Project’s impacts could be reduced to less than significant levels. Accordingly, the City intends to adopt a Mitigated Negative Declaration (MND).

Public Review: A public review period will begin on September 3, 2025 and end on October 2, 2025 at 5:00 p.m. The Initial Study/ MND is available for public review at the following locations:

• San Gabriel City Hall, 425 South Mission Drive, San Gabriel, California 91776;

• San Gabriel Library, 500 South Del Mar Avenue, San Gabriel, California 91176; and

• City’s Website at https://www.sangabrielcity.com/731/ Current-Projects-Programs.

Any interested person or agency may comment on this matter by submitting comments via email to stewasart@sgch.org or via postal mail or in person delivery to Community Development Department, Planning Division, located at San Gabriel City Hall, 425 South Mission Drive, San Gabriel, California 91776. The IS/MND and MMRP can be found at the Project website: https://www.sangabrielcity. com/1703/201-217-S-San-Gabriel-Blvd.

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

SAN GABRIEL CITY COUNCIL By Julie Nguyen, City Clerk

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NOTICE OF INTENT TO ADOPT A MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION

Pursuant to the State of California Public Resources Code and the Guidelines for Implementation of the California Environmental Quality Act, this notice is to advise you that the City of San Gabriel intends to adopt a Mitigated Negative Declaration (MND) for the proposed project described below.

Lead Agency: City of San Gabriel, Community Development Department

Contact: Samantha Tewasart, Planning Manager, 626.308.2800

Project Title: Rubio Village Mixed-Use Project

Project Applicant: Rubio Village LLC

Project Location: 201-217 South San Gabriel Boulevard, San Gabriel, CA 91776

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SAN GABRIEL SUN

Public Notice: City of San Gabriel Notice of Public Hearing Before the City Council

You are invited to participate in a public hearing before the San Gabriel City Council. You will have an opportunity to present your opinion regarding this item at the meeting or in writing prior to the meeting. Please submit all written comments to the City Clerk Department, in person or electronically using the online public comment form at https://www.sangabrielcity.com/

Project Description: The Rubio Village Mixed-Use Project (Project) would develop 3 buildings consisting of 225 multi-family residential units and approximately 13,449 square feet (SF) of commercial uses on an approximately 2.9 acre site. The Project would construct a total of 306,793 SF with 191,453 SF of residential uses (including amenities), 13,449 SF of commercial uses, and 101,891 SF of above-ground parking. Building A would be located north of the Rubio Wash, fronting East Live Oak Street. Building B would be located south of the Rubio Wash fronting Pine Street. Building C would be south of the Rubio Wash fronting South San Gabriel Boulevard. Building A would be a six-story building with 206 residential units, amenity spaces, two retail spaces, two restaurant spaces, and vehicle parking within two subterranean levels, the ground floor, and the second floor. Building B would be a two-story building with 3 threebedroom townhouses. Building C would be a four-story building with 16 one-bedroom residential units and a restaurant space. Project approval would require an Amendment to Plan Development Overlay, Vesting Tentative Tract Map, Development Agreement, Precise Plan of Design, Master Sign Program, Public Art, Tree Removal Permit, Grading and Building Permits, and CEQA Clearance.

Environmental Determination: The City has prepared an Initial Study to determine the proposed project’s potential impact on the environment. The City has determined that the Project may have a significant effect on the environment, but by implementing the identified mitigation measures, the Project’s impacts could be reduced

SAN GABRIEL PLANNING COMMISSION

to less than significant levels. Accordingly, the City intends to adopt a Mitigated Negative Declaration (MND).

Public Review: A public review period will begin on September 3, 2025 and end on October 2, 2025 at 5:00 p.m. The Initial Study/ MND is available for public review at the following locations:

• San Gabriel City Hall, 425 South Mission Drive, San Gabriel, California 91776;

• San Gabriel Library, 500 South Del Mar Avenue, San Gabriel, California 91176; and

• City’s Website at https://www.sangabrielcity.com/731/ Current-Projects-Programs.

Public Hearing: A public hearing has not yet been scheduled. A separate notice of public hearing will be circulated pursuant to all applicable City of San Gabriel public noticing requirements once a public hearing has been scheduled.

Hazardous Waste Sites: The Project Site is not currently listed pursuant to Government Code Section 65962.

Publish September 4, 2025 SAN GABRIEL SUN

Temple City Notices

CITY COUNCIL ORDINANCE

SUMMARY OF ORDINANCE AS REQUIRED BY GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 36933(c)

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT AT ITS REGULARLY SCHEDULED CITY COUNCIL MEETING ON TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 2, 2025, THE CITY COUNCIL ADOPTED:

ORDINANCE NO. 25-1082

AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TEMPLE CITY, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING ZONING CODE TEXT AMENDMENTS, AMENDING TITLE 5 AND TITLE 9 OF THE TEMPLE CITY MUNICIPAL CODE TO COMPLY WITH SB 1186

THE FOLLOWING SUMMARIZES ORDINANCE 25-1082

The proposed Ordinance would amend the Temple City Municipal Code to comply with SB 1186 (Medicinal Cannabis Patients’ Right of Access Act).

Ordinance No. 25-1082 was introduced for first reading at the City Council Regular Meeting of August 19, 2025, and adopted at the City Council Regular Meeting of September 2, 2025, by the following vote:

AYES: Councilmember- Chavez, Chen, Yu, Man, Sternquist

NOES: Councilmember- None

ABSENT: Councilmember- None

RECUSED: Councilmember- None

A certified copy of the full text of the ordinance is available for review on the City’s website, www.templecity.us. Anyone having questions may contact the City Clerk at (626) 285-2171.

Dated: September 4, 2025

Peggy Kuo, City Clerk

Published: September 4, 2025

TEMPLE CITY TRIBUNE

Probates Notices

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF:

AURORA A. LEDESMA CASE NO. 25STPB09432 To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the WILL or estate, or both of AURORA A. LEDESMA.

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

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

LEGALS

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 SUE C. SWISHER - SBN 243310 LAW OFFICE OF SUE C. SWISHER 20955 PATHFINDER ROAD, SUITE 100 DIAMOND BAR CA 91765

Telephone (909) 843-6490 8/25, 8/28, 9/4/25 CNS-3960815# DUARTE DISPATCH

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF:

FELICIDAD CHAN-SYCIP AKA DR. FELICIDAD K. CHANSYCIP; DR. F. K. SYCIP; FELICIDAD KWAN CHAN SYCIP, PHD; FELICIDAD CHAN SYCIP

CASE NO. 25STPB09555

To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the WILL or estate, or both of FELICIDAD CHAN-SYCIP AKA DR. FELICIDAD K. CHAN-SYCIP; DR. F. K. SYCIP; FELICIDAD KWAN CHAN SYCIP, PHD; FELICIDAD CHAN SYCIP.

A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by BETTY SYCIP CLARK in the Superior Court of California, County of LOS ANGELES. THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that BETTY SYCIP CLARK 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: 09/25/25 at 8:30AM in Dept. 5 located at 111 N. HILL ST., LOS ANGELES, CA 90012

BSC 227358 9/1, 9/4, 9/8/25 CNS-3962423# AZUSA BEACON

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: DAVID DEH-PEI YOUNG

CASE NO. 25STPB09294

To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the WILL or estate, or both of DAVID DEH-PEI YOUNG.

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

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

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

A HEARING on the petition will be held in this court as follows: 09/19/25 at 8:30AM in Dept. 5 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.

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: Temple City Tribune DATED: August 15, 2025 Roberto Longoria JUDGE OF THE SUPERIOR COURT Pub. August 21, 28, September 4, 11, 2025 TEMPLE CITY TRIBUNE

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME PETITION OF Kaitlyn Cara Young FOR CHANGE OF NAME CASE NUMBER: 25NNCP00568 Superior Court of California, County of Los Angeles 300 East Walnut street, Pasadena, Ca 91101-1580, Northeast Judicial District TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner Kaitlyn Cara Young filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present name a. OF Kaitlyn Cara Young to Proposed name Kaitlyn Cara Bryden 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: 10/3/2025 Time: 8:30AM Dept: P. 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: Temple City Tribune DATED: July 21, 2025 Roberto Longoria JUDGE OF THE SUPERIOR COURT Pub. August 21, 28, September 4, 11, 2025 TEMPLE CITY TRIBUNE

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: 10/02/25 at 8:30AM in Dept. 62 located at 111 N. HILL ST., LOS ANGELES, CA 90012

Attorney for Petitioner

PAUL HORN, ESQ. - SBN 243227

PAUL HORN LAW GROUP, PC 11404 SOUTH STREET CERRITOS CA 90703

Telephone (800) 380-7076

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 PETA-GAY GORDON, ESQ. - SBN 238995; MICHAEL J. SU, ESQ.SBN 330801, OLDMAN, APANIUS, GORDON & ROSENBLAT, LLP 16133 VENTURA BLVD., PENTHOUSE ENCINO CA 91436 Telephone (818) 986-8080 9/1, 9/4, 9/11/25 CNS-3963365# ARCADIA WEEKLY

Public Notices

TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME PETITION OF Kai Hsin Vicky Chan FOR CHANGE OF NAME CASE NUMBER: 25NNCP00642 Superior Court of California, County of Los Angeles 150 West Commonwealth Ave, Alhambra, Ca 91801, Northeast Judicial District TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner Kai Hsin Vicky Chan filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present name a. OF Kai Hsin Vicky Chan to Proposed name Vicky Kai Hsin Chan 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: 10/27/2025 Time: 8:30AM Dept: T. The address of the court is same as noted above. 3. a. A copy of this Order to Show

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME PETITION OF Wesley Becker Jr FOR CHANGE OF NAME CASE NUMBER: 25NNCP00645 Superior Court of California, County of Los Angeles 150 West Commonwealth Ave, Alhambra, Ca 91801, Northeast Judicial District TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner Wesley Becker Jr filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present name a. OF Wesley Becker Jr to Proposed name Wesley Becker 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: 11/05/2025 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: Monrovia Weekly DATED: August 21, 2025 Willam A Crawfoot JUDGE OF THE SUPERIOR COURT Pub.August 28, September 4, 11, 18, 2025 MONROVIA WEEKLY

NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF BULK SALE (UCC Sec. 6105) Escrow No. 827119-JT

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a bulk sale is about to be made. The name(s), business address(es) of the Seller(s), are: MD HOSPITALITY, LLC, a California limited liability company 18071 ARENTH AVENUE, CITY OF INDUSTRY, CA 91784-1223

Doing Business as: NC PEKING DUCK

All other business name(s) and address(es) used by the Seller(s) within the past three years, as stated by the Seller(s), is/are: NONE

The location in California of the Chief Executive Officer of the Seller(s) is: NONE

The name(s) and address of the Buyer(s) is/are: NC PEKING DUCK LLC, a Californa limited liability company

17515 COLIMA ROAD, UNIT A, CITY OF INDUSTRY, CA 91748

The assets to be sold are described in general as: ALL FURNITURE, FIXTURES AND EQUIPMENT and are located at: 17515 COLIMA ROAD, UNIT A, CITY OF INDUSTRY, CA 91748

The bulk sale is intended to be consummated at the office of: Central Escrow Group, Inc., 1675 Hanover Road, City of Industry, CA 91748 and the anticipated sale date is 09/22/25. The bulk sale is subject to California Uniform Commercial Code Section 6106.2 NO

The name and address of the person with whom claims may be filed is: Central Escrow

miscellaneous boxes, containers & bags with unknown contents belonging to the following: Guy, Roshanda Montanez, Ronald Butler, Lindsey Janacua, Rosa Perez, Julie RCP Construction Chandler, Evana

Publish September 4 and September 11, 2025 in THE ARCADIA WEEKLY

File No: CA25-000072-0095 Notice Of Sale Of Collateral TO: Rolando J. Buelna Roman, Notice Is Hereby Given, pursuant to Section 9610 of the California Uniform Commercial Code, of the public sale of that certain mobile home generally described as follows: 2020 CREEKSIDE

female mayor in April, will continue to be identified in city records as mayor for the balance of her 9.5-month term.

The mayor and a number of supporters who have spoken at recent council meetings claim the censure action is about free speech rather than wrongdoing or crimes. The censure stems from Kwan's questioning of municipal finances — specifically whether sizable recent pay increases for unionized city employees will imbalance the city's budget and possibly lead to future deficit spending using reserve funds, Kwan supporters contend.

In a statement last week, city officials countered that “when the labor contracts were approved in 2024 for Arcadia’s five employee associations, a $2.3 million budgetary imbalance was projected at that time. Due to a combination of strong revenues from local spending, reduced discretionary expenses, and refined employee benefit estimates, the City ended Fiscal Year 2024-25 with a $34,000 surplus, while a surplus of $88,400 is projected for Fiscal Year 2025-26.”

Kwan also has filed a complaint with the city against Fu for alleged sexual harassment and discrimination. In his censure resolution, the councilman called the mayor's allegations "unfounded."

The resolution listed

these grievances against Kwan:

“Weaponizing and exploiting children, induced to give false and uninformed statements for political purposes of embarrassing the City, and Councilmembers, and to escape responsibility through the use of shills and strawmen.

“Demeaning the military service of veterans by stating she has done more for veterans by asserting she made unsubstantiated charitable contributions, and arguing that these were more valuable than respect and appreciation.

“Knowingly falsely alleging financial impropriety by claiming there is concealment of the City’s true finances and asserting that City staff is misrepresenting financial information to the City Council and public, and claims that the City staff is lying to the public, for the political purpose of undermining public confidence in City staff and the Mayor’s colleagues.

“Disparaging first responders, and council colleagues by accusing them of impropriety and corruption because labor organizations chose not to support her.

“Making unfounded accusations of sexism against Councilmembers and staff whenever disagreements arise to deflect argument against her illconceived and unfounded positions on substantive

Censure

issues.

“Discouraging public participation by mocking and belittling constituents, including elderly residents, by implying their incompetence and deafness, simply because they were politically adversarial to her or expressed a conflicting viewpoint, attempting to intimidate opposing viewpoints and to squelch dissent.

“Misusing council procedures and engaging in ‘ambush techniques’ by failing to place items on the Council agenda in order to surprise her fellow Councilmembers and city staff and failing to consult department heads before raising issues that could have been resolved administratively, for the purpose of embarrassing unprepared City staff members and undermining public confidence in these officials and staffers.

“Engaging in un-collegial behavior, unprofes-

sional temperament, and unfounded accusations against Councilmembers simply because other Councilmembers expressed a differing viewpoint,” the censure list concludes.

The four council members who voted for censure and city officials did not immediately respond to a request for comment on this week's censure hearing.

Kwan said in a statement Wednesday, “I am delighted that the public saw my Council colleagues and the city attorney trying to silence me because of my insistence on transparency, financial responsibility, and professionalism, and that’s why so many people showed up to defend me against this obvious retaliation. I know my colleagues and the city attorney are going to continue trying to intimidate me, and I will continue fighting against it because the residents of Arcadia deserve to know the

truth about what’s happening at City Hall and how their money is being spent.”

The meeting Tuesday evening at Arcadia City Hall was more succinct and considerably less emotional than the special meeting Aug. 26, in which Fu, Wang and Councilmen Paul Cheng and Michael Cao voted to censure the mayor. Tensions surfaced, however, when the council majority, backed by City Attorney Michael Maurer and City Manager Dominic Lazzaretto, overruled Kwan's attempt to have her attorney address the council on her behalf.

Kwan repeatedly refused to yield for a vote, and on the procedural advice of the city attorney citing state law's Brown Act, the city clerk called the roll and the council voted while the mayor continued speaking in opposition.

Former Arcadia Mayor April Verlato has started a

fundraising drive to cover the costs of a lawsuit against council members and the city.

"The voters of (District 2) have retained counsel, Cory Briggs, known as a relentless public interest attorney, to represent them in a lawsuit against the City and the individual council members voting for censure," Verlato wrote in a mass-email. "When Council says that the words coming out of Mayor Kwan's voice is offensive to them, they are saying that the voice of D2 is offensive to them. But the Council members from D1, 3, 4 and 5 didn't elect Mayor Kwan. It's not up to them to effectively 'remove' her if they don't like what she has to say. That's up to the D2 voters and the Council is trying to subvert Democracy and silence the voice and representation of the voters of D2."

Video of the meeting is on the city's website, along with relevant documents.

Union, association granted intervention in LASD personnel records suit

By City News Service

The union representing Los Angeles County sheriff's deputies as well as the Professional Peace Officers Association have been granted requests to become parties to a lawsuit previously filed by Sheriff Robert Luna concerning subpoenas for deputy personnel records issued by the Civilian Oversight Commission.

During a hearing Tuesday, Los Angeles Superior Court

Judge Jerrold Abeles said both the PPOA and the Association for Los Angeles Deputy Sheriffs have stakes in the litigation's outcome.

"The employee organizations' interests are not adequately represented by the existing parties," the judge wrote. "Though their interests may overlap with plaintiff's interest, ALADS and PPOA are directly concerned with maintain-

ing confidentiality of their members' records."

None of the other parties "substantively opposes this motion," according to Abeles.

In his suit filed March 19, Luna seeks a clarification of what can properly be released under COC subpoenas concerning investigations that include confidential peace officer personnel records. While the LASD has complied with previous COC

requests for information from LASD, it has not provided confidential peace officer personnel records because it is not legally permitted to do so, the Luna suit states.

However, COC members have repeatedly stated their disagreement with what the commission members contend is the sheriff and LASD's wrongful refusal to provide deputy personnel information, prompting the

COC to issue subpoenas.

"Matters have thus come to a head," the ALADS attorneys state in their court papers. "Thus, ALADS should be permitted to intervene to fully protect the interests of its members."

Allowing ALADS to become a party to the case will also permit the union to protect its interests in meaningfully enforcing its collective bargaining rights before

the Los Angeles Employee Relations Commission regarding the manner of any disclosures if a judge were to find in favor of the COC, the union's lawyers further state in their court papers.

The COC was established in January 2016, to improve the public transparency and accountability of the LASD by making recommendations to the Board of Supervisors, the department and the public.

Mayor Sharon Kwan. | Photo courtesy of the city of Arcadia

Councilman David Fu. | Photo courtesy of the city of Arcadia

LAPD circulates rules for protection of media to every department employee

By Fred Shuster, City News Service

ALos Angeles Police Department captain said new rules for the safety and protection of working journalists covering protests, marches or demonstrations have been circulated to "each and every LAPD employee," according to court papers obtained Friday.

In response to a federal judge's order, Captain Yasir Gillani of the LAPD's Risk Management and Legal Affairs Division described in writing Thursday all measures the LAPD has taken to circulate the details of the court's temporary restraining order and to ensure compliance with its terms.

The TRO was issued in Los Angeles federal court on July 10 by U.S. District Judge Hernán D. Vera providing protections for journalists covering protests in Los Angeles after reporters alleged law enforcement

mistreated them during street demonstrations in July.

Two related lawsuits brought by the Los Angeles Press Club are pending before Vera.

The TRO prohibits LAPD officers from targeting journalists who are not posing a threat of imminent harm to an officer or another person with less- lethal munitions and other crowd control weapons — including kinetic impact projectiles, chemical irritants and flash bangs.

At a hearing regarding the lawsuits on Aug. 25, the judge remarked that LAPD appeared to do only the "minimum" by posting an explanation of the TRO on the department's Local Area Network addressed to all department personnel, Gillani wrote in his declaration to the court.

"Given the Court's remarks during the hearing, I decided

that LAPD should further disseminate and explain the terms of the Court's TRO," the captain wrote.

He said that the following day, in consultation with the Los Angeles City Attorney's Office, he composed an email message explaining what is prohibited under the court order.

"The TRO also provides that if police establish a police line or rolling closure during a demonstration, march, protest, or rally, LAPD officers shall not prohibit a duly authorized representative of a media organization engaged in news gathering from entering or remaining in the closed areas," Gallini wrote in the email.

"When an officer is approached by a person who claims to be a member of the media during a crowd control situation, and the officer cannot determine if the

person is `duly authorized' by a media organization to be there, the officer should call a supervisor to make an objectively reasonable determination whether the person is permitted to be in a closed area or behind the police line."

The captain further

explains that during any assembly, protest or demonstration, chemical agents, various "less-lethal" launchers and tools "shall not be used to disperse a crowd. Instead, they can only be used to defend against what an officer reasonably believes to be an immediate threat to the

safety of the officer or others, or to bring a dangerous and unlawful situation safely and effectively under control."

Gallini told the court that the LAPD's Department Operations Center emailed the TRO and his message to each and every LAPD employee.

LAPD officers in riot gear deploy in downtown Los Angeles during an immigrant rights march in 2006. | Photo courtesy of Jonathan McIntosh/Wikimedia Commons (CC BY 2.5)

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Glendale City Notices

APPLICANT: BOLADarck Design c/o Jean-Pierre Boladian

ZONE:

conjunction with the construction of a new four-story, 43-unit, 37,898 square-foot multi-family residential project over a onelevel, semi-subterranean parking structure containing 29 residential parking spaces. The project qualifies for reduced parking inclusive of guest and handicapped spaces under the State Density Bonus Law. The project site is approximately 17,101 square feet located in the R-1250 (High Density Residential) zone.

APPLICANT’S PROPOSAL Concessions (Incentives)

1.Increase the maximum allowed building height and stories;

2. Increase the maximum allowed floor area ratio (FAR);

3.Reduce common open space; and

4. Not provide the required additional open space for additional density gained by having a lot width greater than 90 feet wide Modifications of Development Standards (Waivers)

1. Reduce minimum required dwelling unit size for efficiency (studio) and one bedroom units;

2.Increase the maximum allowed lot coverage;

3.Reduce minimum and average interior (east) setback; 4.Reduce minimum and average interior (west) setback; and 5.Reduce minimum required permanently landscaped open space

ENVIRONMENTAL DETERMINATION

The project is exempt from CEQA review pursuant to Section 15332, as a Class 32 “In-Fill Development Project”, of Title 14 of the California Code of Regulations (CEQA Guidelines) as the project meets all the threshold criteria set forth in Section 15332 (a) through (e).

HEARING INFORMATION:

The City Council will conduct a public hearing regarding the above project, at 613 E. Broadway, 2nd floor (Council Chambers), Glendale, CA 91206 consisting of a Density Bonus application request and housing plan (density bonus and incentives/waivers) on SEPTEMBER 30, 2025 AT 6:00 PM or as soon thereafter as possible.

The meeting can be viewed on Charter Cable Channel 6 or streamed online at: https://www.glendaleca.gov/government/departments/management-services/gtv6/livevideo-stream

For public comments and questions during the meeting, call 818-937-8100. City staff will be submitting these questions and comments in real time to the appropriate person during the City Council meeting.

If the final decision is challenged in court, testimony may be limited to issues raised before or at the public hearings.

Information on the public hearing for the proposed project can be obtained from Milca Toledo (818) 937-8181 in the Community Development Department (email: MiToledo@glendaleca.gov), or contact the Planning Division at (818) 548-2140. The staff report and case materials will be available before the hearing date at: http://www.glendaleca.gov/agendas.

Any person having an interest in the subject project may participate in the hearings, by phone as outlined above, and may be heard in support of his/her opinion. Any person protesting may file a duly signed and acknowledged written protest with the City Clerk not later than the hour set for public hearings before the City Council. "Acknowledged" shall mean a declaration of property ownership (or occupant if not owner) under penalty of perjury. If you challenge the decision of the project in court, you may be limited to raising only those issues you or someone else raised at the public hearings described in this notice, or in written correspondence delivered to the City of Glendale, at or prior to the public hearings. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990, please notify the Community Development Department at least 48 hours (or two business days) for requests regarding sign language translation and Braille transcription services.

Dr. Suzie Abajian,

The City Clerk of the City of Glendale

Publish September 4, 2025 GLENDALE INDEPENDENT

NOTICE INVITING BIDS

NOTICE is hereby given that the City of Glendale (“City”) will receive sealed Bids, before the Bid Deadline established below for the following work of improvement: Grandview Library Roofing and Solar Project SPECIFICATION NO. 4021

Bid Deadline Submit before 2:00 p.m. on Wednesday, October 1st, 2025 (“the Bid Dealine”)

Original plus two (2) copies of Bid to be submitted to: Office of City Clerk 613 E. Broadway, Room 110 Glendale, CA 91206

Bid Opening: 2:00 p.m. on Wednesday, October 1st, 2025 City Council Chambers 613 E. Broadway, 2nd Floor Glendale, CA 91206

NO LATE BIDS WILL BE ACCEPTED.

Bidding Documents Available: September 4th, 2025, on City of Glendale Website: https://www.glendaleca.gov/government/departments/finance/purchasing/rfp-rfq-bid-page Mandatory Pre-Bid Conference: Date:Thursday, September 18th, 2025 Time: 10:00 am Location: Grandview Library (Parking Lot) 1535 5th Street Glendale, CA 91201

Note: •All Contractors planning to attend the job walk shall RSVP prior to 4 pm on September 17th by email to CMinas@glendaleca.gov or by calling (818) 937-8305.

City of Glendale Contact Person: Celina Minas, Project Manager Phone: (818) 937- 8305

E-mail: CMinas@glendaleca.gov

Mandatory Qualifications for Bidder and Designated Subcontractors:

A Bid may be rejected as non-responsive if the Bid fails to document that Bidder meets the essential requirements for qualification. As part of the Bidder’s Statement of Qualifications, each Bid must provide satisfactory evidence that:

Bidder: satisfactorily completed at least Three ( 3 ) prevailing wage public contracts in California; each comparable in scope and scale to this Project, within Five ( 5 ) years prior to the Bid Deadline and with similar scope items as this Project.

General Scope of Work: Contractor shall furnish labor, materials, equipment, services, supervision, management, administration, and specialized skills to perform work involved in the Project. The Work in the Bid is defined in the Project Drawings and Specifications and generally includes:

The Project includes the design-build overlay of the existing roof at Grandview Library with a new long-term warrantied membrane roofing system and the design-build installation of a rooftop photovoltaic energy generation system (PV) that reasonably maximizes energy production within the available roof area. The Design-Build Contractor shall be responsible for the entirety of the project from design to construction, The Project requirements are more specifically described in Section 600 of the Request for Proposals. Work must be started and completed between December 2025 and February 2026.

Other Bidding Information:

1. Bidding Documents: Bids must be made on the Bidder’s Proposal form contained herein. Bidding Documents may be obtained by visiting City of Glendale’s website.

2. Completion: This Work must be completed within ninety (90) calendar days from the Date of Commencement as established by the City’s written Notice to Proceed.

3. Acceptance or Rejection of Bids. The City reserves the right to reject any and all Bids, to award all or any individual part/item of the Bid, and to waive any informalities, irregularities or technical defects in such Bids and determine the lowest responsible Bidder, whichever may be in the best interests of the City. No late Bids will be accepted, nor will any oral, facsimile or electronic Bids be accepted by the City.

4. Mandatory Pre-Bid Conference and Job Walk. A mandatory pre-bid conference and job walk will be held at the project site at 10 a.m. on Thursday, September 18th at the Grandview Library, located at 1535 5th Street, Glendale, CA 91201.

5. Contractors License. At the time of the Bid Deadline and at all times during performance of the Work, including full completion of all corrective work during the Correction Period, the Contractor must possess a California contractor’s license or licenses, current and active, of the classification required for the Work, in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 9, Division 3, Section 7000 et seq. of the Business and Professions Code. In compliance with Public Contract Code Section 3300, the City has determined that the Bidder must possess the following license(s): “General Building B, C-39 & C-46.” The successful Bidder will not receive a Contract award if the successful Bidder is unlicensed, does not have all of the required licenses, or one or more of the licenses are not current and active. If the City discovers after the Contract’s award that the Contractor is unlicensed, does not have all of the required licenses, or one or more of the licenses are not current and active, the City may cancel the award, reject the Bid, declare the Bid Bond as forfeited, keep the Bid Bond’s proceeds, and exercise any one or more of the remedies in the Contract Documents. Subcontractors’ Licenses and Listing. At the time of the Bid Deadline and at all times during performance of the Work, each listed Subcontractor must possess a current and active California contractor license or licenses appropriate for the portion of the Work listed for such Subcontractor and shall hold all specialty certifications required for such Work. When the Bidder submits its Bid to the City, the Bidder must list each Subcontractor whom the Bidder must disclose under Public Contract Code Section 4104 (Subcontractor Listing Law), and the Bidder must provide all of the Subcontractor information that Section 4104 requires (name, the location (address) of the Subcontractor’s place of business, California Contractor license number, California Department of Industrial Relations contractor registration number, and portion of the Work). In addition, the City requires that the Bidder list the dollar value of each Subcontractor’s labor or services as part of the Contractor’s Bid Forms: Designation of Subcontractors. The City’s disqualification of a Subcontractor does not disqualify a Bidder. However, prior to and as a condition to award of the Contract, the successful Bidder shall substitute a properly licensed and qualified Subcontractor— without an adjustment of the Bid Amount.

6. Permits, Inspections, Plan Checks, Governmental Approvals, Utility Fees and Similar Authorizations: The City has applied and paid for the following Governmental Approvals and Utility Fees: -none

7. All other Governmental Approvals and Utility Fees shall be obtained and paid for by Contractor and will be reimbursed based on Contractor’s actual direct cost without markup. See Instructions to Bidders Paragraph 14, and General Conditions Paragraph 1.01 for definitions and Paragraph 1.03 for Contractor responsibilities.

8. Bid Forms and Bid Security: Each Bid must be made on the Bid Forms obtainable by the Public Works Facilities Management Division. Each Bid shall be accompanied by a cashier’s check or certified check drawn on a solvent bank, payable to “City of Glendale,” for an amount equal to ten percent (10%) of the total maximum amount of the Bid. Alternatively, a satisfactory corporate surety Bid Bond for an amount equal to ten percent (10%) of the total maximum amount of the Bid may accompany the Bid. Said security shall serve as a guarantee that the successful Bidder, within fourteen (14) calendar days after the City’s Notice of Award of the Contract, will enter into a valid contract with the City for said Work in accordance with the Contract Documents.

9. Bid Irrevocability. Bids shall remain open and valid for ninety (90) calendar days after the Bid Deadline.

10. Substitution of Securities. Pursuant to California Public Contract Code Section 22300, substitution of securities for withheld funds is permitted in accordance therewith.

11. Prevailing Wages. This Project is subject to the provisions of California Labor Code Section 1720. Contractor awarded this Contract and all Subcontractors of any tier shall not pay less than the minimum prevailing rate of per diem wages for each craft, classification, or type of worker needed to perform the Work. The Director of Industrial Relations of the State of California, pursuant to the California Labor Code, and the United States Secretary of Labor, pursuant to the Davis-Bacon Act, have determined the general prevailing rates of wages in the locality in which the Work is to be performed. The rates determined by the California Director of Industrial Relations are available online at www.dir.ca.gov/DLSR/PWD/. Davis-Bacon wage rates are included in this Specification and are available online at www.wdol.gov/. To the extent that there are any differences in the federal and state prevailing wage rates for similar classifications of labor, Contractor and its Subcontractors shall pay the highest wage rate. California Department of Industrial Relations ― Public Works Contractor Registration.

Beginning July 1, 2014, under the Public Works Contractor Registration Law (California Senate Bill No. 854 - See Labor Code Section 1725.5), contractors must register and meet requirements using the online application https://www.dir.ca.gov/ Public-Works/Contractor-Registration.html before bidding on public works contracts in California. The application also provides agencies that administer public works programs with a searchable database of qualified contractors. Application and renewal are completed online with a non-refundable fee of $400 (updated as of July 1, 2017). More information is available at the following links:

https://www.dir.ca.gov/Public-W orks/PublicWorkssb854.html

https://www.dir.ca.gov/Public-Works/Contractor-Registration.html

Beginning April 1, 2015, the City must award public works projects only to contractors and subcontractors who comply with the Public Works Contractor Registration Law. Notice to Bidders and Subcontractors:

• No contractor or subcontractor may be listed on a Bid proposal for a public works

project (submitted on or after March 1, 2015) unless registered with the Department of Industrial Relations pursuant to Labor Code section 1725.5 [with limited exceptions from this requirement for bid purposes only under Labor Code section 1771.1(a)].

No contractor or subcontractor may be awarded a contract for public work on a public works project (awarded on or after April 1, 2015) unless registered with the Department of Industrial Relations pursuant to Labor Code section 1725.5.

This Project is subject to compliance monitoring and enforcement by the Department of Industrial Relations.

•The prime contractor must post job site notices prescribed by regulation. (See 8 Calif. Code Reg. Section 16451(d) for the notice that previously was required for projects monitored by the DIR Compliance Monitoring Unit.)

Furnishing of Electronic Certified Payroll Records to Labor Commissioner. For all new projects awarded on or after April 1, 2015, contractors and subcontractors must furnish electronic certified payroll records directly to the Labor Commissioner (aka Division of Labor Standards Enforcement).

Dated this 4th day of September 2025, City of Glendale, California.

Publish September 4,2025

GLENDALE INDEPENDENT

NOTICE OF ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE

On June 3, 2025, the Council of the City of Glendale adopted Ordinance No. __6038____ entitled

“AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF GLENDALE AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE BY THE CITY OF NOT TO EXCEED $230,000,000 AGGREGATE PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF CITY OF GLENDALE ELECTRIC REVENUE BONDS, 2025 SERIES, PAYABLE OUT OF THE ELECTRIC WORKS REVENUE FUND, AND APPROVING CERTAIN OTHER ACTIONS IN CONNECTION THEREWITH.”

A copy of said Ordinance will be on file and available for public inspection in the office of the City Clerk.

In substance, said Ordinance authorizes the City of Glendale to issue Electric Revenue Bonds, 2025 Series in an amount not to exceed $230,000,000 aggregate principal amount, In accordance with Article XXVI, section 2 of the Glendale City Charter, said Ordinance recites the objects and purposes for which the bonds are to be issued, the principal amount thereof, the maximum rate of interest thereon, the date of issue of said bonds, the maturity dates thereof, and the revenue fund from which said bonds and the interest thereon are to be payable.

Suzie Abajian PhD City Clerk

Publish September 4, 2025 GLENDALE INDEPENDENT

CITY OF MONTEREY PARK COMBINED NOTICE OF REVIEW/COMMENT PERIOD AND PUBLIC HEARING FOR THE DRAFT FY 2024-25 CONSOLIDATED ANNUAL PERFORMANCE AND EVALUATION REPORT (CAPER)

Public Review/Comment Period

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City of Monterey Park’s draft FY 2024-25 Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER) for the City of Monterey Park’s Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program and HOME Investment Partnerships (HOME) Program is available for public review. The review period begins on September 4, 2025, and ends on September 18, 2025, at 5:30 p.m. Comments may be delivered or mailed to the Finance Department, attention Martha Garcia, City of Monterey Park, 320 W Newmark Avenue, Monterey Park, CA 91754 or sent by email to magarcia@montereypark.ca.gov.

The CAPER is an annual report prepared in accordance with U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) regulations as specified in the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974, as amended. The CAPER is designed to report on progress in carrying out the Consolidated Plan; provide the jurisdiction an opportunity to assess its annual performance in relation to meeting its overall five-year Consolidated Plan priorities and objectives; and discuss what actions or changes it contemplates as a result of its annual performance.

All interested persons are invited to review and comment on the CAPER. Copies of the CAPER are available for review at City Hall, Library, and on the City’s website at www.montereypark.ca.gov. For further information or alternative arrangements for reviewing the document, please call (626) 307-1348.

Public Hearing

A public hearing to solicit comments on the draft FY 2024-2025 CAPER will be held on September 17, 2025, at 6:30 p.m. in the City Council Chambers located at Monterey Park City Hall, 320 West Newmark Avenue, Monterey Park. In addition, the draft FY 2024-25 CAPER will be presented to the City Council for approval on that date.

At this meeting, the City Council will (1) receive public comment on the draft FY 2024-25 CAPER, and (2) approve the submission of the document to HUD. All interested persons are invited to attend the public hearing to comment on the City’s draft documents. Observing the City Council meeting: The public may watch the meeting live on the City’s cable channel MPKTV (AT&T U-verse, Channel 99 or Charter Communications, channel 182) or by visiting the city’s website at http://www.montereypark.ca.gov/133/City-

Monterey Park City Notices

Council-Meeting-Videos.

Public Participation: You may speak up to 5 minutes on Agenda item. You may combine up to 2 minutes of time with another person’s speaking. No person may speak more than a total of 10 minutes. The Mayor and City Council may change the amount of time allowed for speakers. Written Communication will be accepted up to 24 hours before the meeting via email to mpclerk@montereypark. ca.gov.

Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA): Per the Americans with Disabilities Act, if you need special assistance to participate in this meeting, please call City Hall at (626) 307-1359 for reasonable accommodation at least 24 hours before a meeting. Council Chambers are wheelchair accessible.

09/04/2025

MONTEREY PARK PRESS

Baldwin Park City Notices CITY OF BALDWIN PARK NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT a public hearing to consider the following case will be held at 7:00 p.m. by the Planning Commission of the City of Baldwin Park on Wednesday September 24, 2025. The Council Chamber will be open to the public in accordance with health official’s recommendations. Live audio of the hearing will be available via YouTube by clicking on the YouTube icon located on the upper right-hand corner of the City of Baldwin Park Webpage www.BaldwinPark.com.

If you wish to comment on this agenda item, please provide a comment no later than 6:30 PM on September 24, 2025. Comments sent via email can be directed to pc-comments@baldwinparkca.gov. Comments made by phone can be given to the case planner whose contact information is provided at the end of the notice.

CASE NUMBER: Design Review PR 25-25; Zone Change Z 2501; Amendment to General Plan AGP 25-01

ADDRESS: APN: 8536-016-902

REQUEST: A request to the Planning Commission to consider a General Plan Amendment land use designation from Commercial/Industrial to Park Space, a Zone Change from Industrial Commercial to Open Space and a Design Review for the construction of a new approximately 9,000 square foot pocket park (Ana Montenegro Park). (Location: APN: 8536-016-902; Applicant: City of Baldwin Park; Case Numbers: PR 25-25, Z 25-01 and AGP 25-01).

CEQA: Pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), an Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration (IS/MND) was prepared and circulated for public review on August 18, 2025, through September 17, 2025, which is available on the City’s website and during normal business hours at City of Baldwin Park, Planning Division, 14403 E. Pacific Avenue, Baldwin Park, CA, 91706, the Baldwin Park Public Library, and Baldwin Park Community Center. The project analyzed the construction of the new park site along with any associated structures such as restrooms, playground areas, and similar equipment. The General Plan Amendment and Zone change are consistent with the certified IS/MND, State Clearinghouse No. 2025080925 filed with State of California Governor’s Office of Planning and Research CEQAnet Web Portal. A link to view the environmental documents is provided here: https://ceqanet.lci.ca.gov/2025080925

If in the future anyone wishes to challenge a decision of the Planning Commission in court, you may be limited to raising only those issues you or someone else raise at the public hearing described above or in written correspondence delivered to the Planning Commission at, or prior to, the Public Hearing. Decisions on this matter will be final unless appealed within 10 days of the decision by any interested party.

If further information is desired on the above case, please contact City Planner Nick Baldwin of the Planning Division at (626) 9604011 Ext.475 or nbaldwin@baldwinparkca.gov and refer to the case number. If you are aware of someone who would be interested in becoming informed of the contemplated action, please pass this notice along as a community service. Para información en Español referente a este caso, favor de llamar al (626) 960-4011 Ext. 489.

Nick Baldwin City Planner

on September 4,2025

LEGALS

A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by APRIL THOMPSON in the Superior Court of California, County of ORANGE.

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

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

A HEARING on the petition will be held in this court as follows: 09/24/25 at 1:30PM in Dept. CM08 located at 3390 HARBOR BLVD., COSTA MESA, CA 92626

NOTICE IN PROBATE CASES

The court is providing the convenience to appear for hearing by video using the court's designated video platform. This is a no cost service to the public. Go to the Court's website at The Superior Court of California - County of Orange (occourts.org) to appear remotely for Probate hearings and for remote hearing instructions. If you have difficulty connecting or are unable to connect to your remote hearing, call 657-622-8278 for assistance. If you prefer to appear in-person, you can appear in the department on the day/time set for your hearing.

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.

DANIELLE A. GEYE - SBN 239304 WIEZOREK & GEYE, APC 3450 E. SPRING, SUITE #212 LONG BEACH CA 90806

Telephone (562) 396-5529 8/28, 9/1, 9/4/25 CNS-3961773# ANAHEIM PRESS

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF:

JIMMIE DOTY MARTIN AKA

JIMMIE D. MARTIN JR. CASE NO. 25STPB09431

To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the WILL or estate, or both of JIMMIE DOTY MARTIN AKA JIMMIE D. MARTIN JR.

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

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: 09/25/25 at 8:30AM in Dept. 5 located at 111 N. HILL ST., LOS ANGELES, CA 90012

ROBERT H. BRUMFIELD, IIISBN 114467

LAW OFFICES OF ROBERT H. BRUMFIELD 1810 WESTWIND DRIVE, SUITE 100 BAKERSFIELD CA 93301

Telephone (661) 316-3010 8/28, 9/1, 9/4/25 CNS-3961837# BURBANK INDEPENDENT

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF JAVIER BOBADILLA aka JAVIER S. BOBADILLA

Case No. 25STPB09659

To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of JAVIER BOBA-DILLA aka JAVIER S. BOBADILLA

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

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

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

A HEARING on the petition will be held on Oct. 6, 2025 at 8:30 AM in Dept. No. 67 located at 111 N. Hill St., Los Angeles, CA 90012.

Other California statutes and legal authority may affect your rights as a creditor. You may want to consult with an attorney knowledgeable in California law. YOU MAY EXAMINE the file kept by the court. If you are a person interested in the estate, you may file with the court a Request for Special Notice (form DE-154) of the filing of an inventory and appraisal of estate assets or of any petition or account as provided in Probate Code section 1250. A Request for Special Notice form is available from the court clerk.

Attorney for petitioner:

CHRISTOPHER R MILTON ESQ SBN 220361 MILTON LAW 2626 FOOTHILL BLVD STE 200 LA CRESCENTA CA 91214 CN119942 BOBADILLA Sep 4,8,11, 2025 ALHAMBRA PRESS

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF Barbara Castro

Case No. PROVA2500692

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

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

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

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

A HEARING on the petition will be held on October 14, 2025 at 9:00 AM in Dept. F2. located at 17780 Arrow Boulevard, 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.

Attorney for Petitioner:

Kristine M. Borgia (SB#276777)

TER ELLIS HERRINGTON.

A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by REUBEN ELLIS HERRINGTON in the Superior Court of California, County of LOS ANGELES.

THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that REUBEN ELLIS HERRINGTON 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: 10/02/25 at 8:30AM in Dept. 79 located at 111 N. HILL ST., LOS ANGELES, CA 90012

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

creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the WILL or estate, or both of SUE ELLEN GOODRIDGE.

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 rep-resentative 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.

Kristine M. Borgia Law Corporation 3963 11th Street Suite 202 Riverside, Ca 92501 951.823.5138

September 4, 8, 11, 2025 SAN BERNARDINO PRESS

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: WALTER ELLIS HERRINGTON CASE NO. 25STPB09089

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

set forth in the statement pursuant to Section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered owner. A new Fictitious Business Name Statement must be filed before the expiration. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law (see Section 14411 et seq., Business and Professions Code) File#: FBN20250007103 Pub: 08/14/2025, 08/21/2025, 08/28/2025, 09/04/2025 San Bernardino Press

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. FBN20250007481

The following persons are doing business as: AT TRADING, 13409 Windy Grove Dr, Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91739. Mailing Address, 13409 Windy Grove Dr, Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91739. HUIFANG ZHANG. County of Principal Place of Business: San Bernardino This business is conducted by: a individual. Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed herein on August 7, 2025. By signing below, I declare that I have read and understand the reverse side of this form and that all information in this statement is true and correct. A registrant who declares as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business and Professions Code that the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000). I am also aware that all information on this statement becomes Public Record upon filing pursuant to the California Public Records Act (Government Code Sections 62506277). /s/ HUIFANG ZHANG, Owner. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Bernardino on August 7, 2025 Notice- In accordance with subdivision (a) of Section 17920. A Fictitious Name Statement generally expires at the end of five years from the date on which it was filed in the office of the County Clerk, except, as provided in subdivision (b) of Section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to Section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered owner. A new Fictitious Business Name Statement must be filed before the expiration. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in

this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law (see Section 14411 et seq., Business and Professions Code) File#: FBN20250007481 Pub: 08/14/2025, 08/21/2025, 08/28/2025, 09/04/2025

San Bernardino Press

The following person(s) is (are) doing business as Diecastz 22500 Town Cir 2196 Moreno Valley, CA 92553

Riverside County Mailing Address 22500 Town Cir 2196 Moreno Valley, CA 92553

Riverside County Ricardo zauceda, 22500 Town Cir, Moreno Valley, CA 92553

Riverside County

This business is conducted by: a individual. Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed herein on August 15, 2025. I declare that all the information in this statement is true and correct.

(A registrant who declares as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business and Professions Code, that the registrant knows to be false, is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousands dollars ($1000).)

s.Ricardo zauceda Statement filed with the County of Riverside on August 15, 2025 NOTICE: In accordance with subdivision (a) of section 17920, a fictitious name statement generally expires at the end of the five years from the date on which it was filed in the office of the county clerk, except, as provided in subdivision (b) of section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any changes in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered owner. A new Fictitious Business Name Statement must be filed before the expiration. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law (see Section 14411 Et Seq., business and professions code). I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the original statement on file in my office. Peter Aldana, County, Clerk File# R-202510110 Pub. 08/21/2025, 08/28/2025, 09/04/2025, 09/11/2025

LEGALS

Riverside Independent

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 20256722902. The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: Boiling Point Restaurant Garden Grove, 13876 Brookhurst St #3173, Garden Grove, CA 92843. Mailing Address, 13668 Valley Blvd, Unit C2, City of Industry, Ca 91746. Full Name of Registrant(s) Boiling Point Restaurant (S.CA), Inc. (CA, 13668 Valley Blvd, Unit C2, City of Industry, CA 91746. This business is conducted by a corporation. Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed herein on August 1, 2014. Boiling Point Restaurant Garden Grove. /S/ Chi How Chou, CEO (Chief Executive Officer). This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Orange County on August 14, 2025. Publish: Anaheim Press 08/21/2025, 08/28/2025, 09/04/2025, 09/11/2025

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME

STATEMENT 20256722903. The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: Boiling Point Restaurant Irvine, 14140 Culver Dr #A, Irvine, CA 92604. Mailing Address, 13668 Valley Blvd, Unit C2, City of Industry, Ca 91746. Full Name of Registrant(s) BP PARTNERS I, INC. (CA, 13668 Valley Blvd, Unit C2, City of Industry, CA 91746. This business is conducted by a corporation. Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed herein on August 22, 2011. Boiling Point Restaurant Irvine. /S/ Chi How Chou, CEO (Chief Executive Officer). This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Orange County on August 14, 2025. Publish: Anaheim Press 08/21/2025, 08/28/2025, 09/04/2025, 09/11/2025

The following person(s) is (are) doing business as Corona Stringer 202 E Olive St Corona, CA 92879 Riverside County Javier Ronchietto, 202 E Olive St, Corona, CA 92879 Riverside County This business is conducted by: a individual. Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed herein on October 1, 2015. I declare that all the information in

this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business and Professions Code, that the registrant knows to be false, is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousands dollars ($1000).)

s.Javier Ronchietto, Owner Statement filed with the County of Riverside on August 19, 2025 NOTICE: In accordance with subdivision (a) of section 17920, a fictitious name statement generally expires at the end of the five years from the date on which it was filed in the office of the county clerk, except, as provided in subdivision (b) of section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any changes in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered owner. A new Fictitious Business Name Statement must be filed before the expiration. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law (see Section 14411 Et Seq., business and professions code).

I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the original statement on file in my office.

Peter Aldana, County, Clerk File# R-202510258 Pub. 08/28/2025, 09/04/2025, 09/11/2025, 09/18/2025 Riverside Independent

The following person(s) is (are) doing business as or2no properties 25536 Serpens Ct menifee, CA 92586 Riverside County Jose Luis Ortuno, 25536 Serpens Ct, menifee, CA 92586 Riverside County

This business is conducted by: a individual. Registrant has not yet begun to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed herein. I declare that all the information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business and Professions Code, that the registrant knows to be false, is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousands dollars ($1000).)

s.Jose Luis Ortuno Statement filed with the County of Riverside on August 20, 2025 NOTICE: In accordance with sub -

division (a) of section 17920, a fictitious name statement generally expires at the end of the five years from the date on which it was filed in the office of the county clerk, except, as provided in subdivision (b) of section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any changes in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered owner. A new Fictitious Business Name Statement must be filed before the expiration. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law (see Section 14411 Et Seq., business and professions code). I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the original statement on file in my office.

Peter Aldana, County, Clerk File# R-202510309 Pub. 08/28/2025, 09/04/2025, 09/11/2025, 09/18/2025 Riverside Independent

The following person(s) is (are) doing business as (1). International Diversified Marketing, Inc. (2). Comfort First Products (3). Control-A-Flow (4). Comfort First Filtered Diffusers (5). Comfort First Products (IDM Inc.) (6). IDM Inc. 18277 Pasadena St Ste B102 Lake Elsinore, CA 92530 Riverside County International Diversified Marketing, inc. (CA, 18277 Pasadena St Ste B102, Lake Elsinore, CA 92530 Riverside County This business is conducted by: a corporation. Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed herein on June 6, 2003. I declare that all the information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business and Professions Code, that the registrant knows to be false, is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousands dollars ($1000).) s.Jan Northcutt, President Statement filed with the County of Riverside on August 14, 2025 NOTICE: In accordance with subdivision (a) of section 17920, a fictitious name statement generally expires at the end of the five years from the date on which it was filed

in the office of the county clerk, except, as provided in subdivision (b) of section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any changes in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered owner. A new Fictitious Business Name Statement must be filed before the expiration. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use this state of a fictitious business name in vio lation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law (see Section 14411 Et Seq., business and professions code). I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the original statement on file in my office. Peter Aldana, County, Clerk File# R-202510004 Pub. 09/04/2025, 09/11/2025, 09/18/2025, 09/25/2025 Riverside Independent

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Esa-Pekka Salonen returns to LA Phil in new role

Esa-PekkaSalonen, who spent 17 years as the Los Angeles Philharmonic's music director, will return to the organization in the newly established position of creative director beginning with the 2026-27 season, the organization announced Tuesday.

"Esa-Pekka Salonen is a transformational artist whose vision helped shape the LA Phil into what it has become today," LA Phil President/CEO Kim Noltemy said in a statement. "We are thrilled to have Esa-Pekka join the LA Phil in this historic new role, and we look forward to seeing how his innovative spirit will build on his highly celebrated legacy here and around the world.

"The addition of a creative director to our artistic team gives us an even greater ability to serve our audiences, bring unparalleled musical experiences to our iconic stages and push the boundaries of what an orchestra can do."

According to the LA Phil, Salonen will conduct and curate roughly six weeks of concerts with the philharmonic, while also focusing on "multi- disciplinary projects, festivals and the innovative programming for which the orchestra is renowned."

Salonen was the philharmonic's music director from 1991-2009, a tenure that included the design

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and construction of the Walt Disney Concert Hall in downtown Los Angeles. He has continued to work with the philharmonic and led programs annually as conductor laureate.

"The first time I ever came to the U.S. was to conduct the LA Phil," Salonen said in a statement. "Coming from Finland, where we tend toward understatement, the LA Phil's bold vision for what an orchestra could mean to a city and to the world was surreal — a Californian optimism with which I was not familiar.

But we understood that an

orchestra isn't just about maintaining tradition; it's about pushing boundaries, taking risks. Now, no place has been more central to my artistic life than the Los Angeles Philharmonic. It's an honor and a privilege to continue to work with the musicians and the organization in this new capacity."

Salonen was replaced as music director by Gustavo Dudamel, who will be leaving the LA Phil following the upcoming season to assume a similar role with the New York Philharmonic. His replacement has not yet been chosen.

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GGov. Newsom signs bill to protect fire survivors' insurance payouts

ov. Gavin Newsom signedlegislation Fridayrequiring lenders to pay homeowners interest on insurance proceeds held in escrow after property damage or loss.

Assembly Bill 439, known as the Disaster Interest Accrual Act, guarantees homeowners at least 2% annual interest on post-loss insurance payouts placed in escrow during rebuilding, which can take months or years.

"Homeowners rebuilding after a disaster need all the support they can get, including the interest earned on their insurance funds," Newsom said in a statement. "I am proud to deliver this commonsense solution to ensure survivors receive every resource available to help them recover and rebuild."

While California law has long required lenders to pay interest on escrowed funds for

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property taxes and insurance premiums, it did not extend to hazard insurance payouts — until now.

AssemblymanJohn Harabedian,D-Pasadena, who authored the bill, said the new law closes a loophole that allowed financial institutions to keep interest earned on disaster-related insurance funds.

"AB 493 makes sure homeowners — not banks — benefit

from the interest on insurance payouts meant to help them recover after disaster," Harabedian said in a statement.

Newsom signed the bill with an "emergency clause," making it effective immediately.

Harabedian said the measure will provide critical relief to Los Angeles wildfire survivors and others statewide navigating disaster recovery.

Esa-Pekka Salonen. | Photo courtesy of the Los Angeles Philharmonic

The remnant of the Andrew McNally House after the Eaton Fire in Altadena. | Photo courtesy of Los Angeles County/Wikimedia Commons (CC0)

USACE completes Eaton Fire debris removal

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The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has finished debris removal and recovery work in Altadena and communities impacted by the Eaton Fire, Los Angeles County Supervisor Kathryn Barger announced Friday.

The Corps of Engineers finalized its sign-off at Eliot Arts Magnet School in Altadena, marking the completion of all physical debris operations conducted in support of the county and cities of Pasadena and Sierra Madre.

Restoration efforts will continue at the Altadena Golf Course throughout the autumn, with a final handover to the LA County Department of Parks and Recreation expected by the end of the year, according to Barger's office.

The District 5 supervisor and county board chair thanked the Corps for "their dedication and professionalism" to make sure "that recovery efforts moved forward quickly and effectively.

National Guard

the decision, saying that Trump's use of the military for civilian law enforcement must be stopped throughout the country.

"Today, the court sided with democracy and the Constitution," according to a statement from Newsom. "No president is a king — not even Trump — and no president can trample a state's power to protect its people. As the court today ruled, Trump is breaking the law by `creating a national police force with the President as its chief.'

"That's exactly what we've been warning about for months. There is no rampant lawlessness in California, and in fact, crime rates are higher

in Republican-led states.

Trump's attempt to use federal troops as his personal police force is illegal, authoritarian, and must be stopped in every courtroom across this country."

About 300 National Guard troops remain deployed to Los Angeles, and the Trump administration has said they would stay in the area at least until November.

In a post on X, Mayor Karen Bass also praised Breyer's ruling.

"I applaud the court for today's important ruling," she said. "The White House tried to invade the second largest city in the country. That's illegal. Los Angeles

As focus now fully shifts to rebuilding, Barger said she is "closely monitoring the rebuilding process for Altadena and will continue working side-by-side with our community to support long-term recovery and restoration. Our residents deserve nothing less than a full and resilient recovery."

The deadly Eaton Fire burned throughout January and scorched over 14,000 acres, destroyed or damaged over 10,000 structures and caused 19 fatalities.

will not buckle and we will not break. We will not be divided and we will not be defeated."

U.S. Attorney Bill Essayli of the Central District of California blasted the judge's order.

"The military will remain in Los Angeles," he posted on social media. "This is a false narrative and a misleading injunction. The military has never engaged in direct law enforcement operations here in L.A. They protect our federal employees our properties so our federal agents can safely enforce federal laws in the face of the thugs being unleashed and encouraged by state and local politicians."

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers completes debris removal on a residential property. | Photo courtesy of Bryan Chan/Los Angeles County