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US sues SoCal Edison for damages alleged in Eaton, Fairview fires

By City News Service

Federalprosecutorsin

Los Angeles Thursday

sued Southern California Edison over its alleged role in the devastating Eaton and Fairview fires, which burned tens of thousands of acres of National Forest lands, killed a total of 21 people, and destroyed thousands of buildings. Both fires damaged federal government-owned land and property. The lawsuits seek to recover tens of millions of dollars in costs due to fire suppression and rehabilitation of national forest property.

“The lawsuits filed today allege a troubling pattern of negligence resulting in death, destruction, and tens of millions of federal taxpayer dollars spent to clean up one utility company’s mistakes,” Acting U.S. Attorney Bill Essayli said in a statement.

“We hope that today’s filings are the first step in causing the beginnings of a culture change at Southern California Edison, one that will make it a responsible, conscientious company that helps — not harms — our community.

Hardworking Californians should not pick up the tab for Edison’s negligence.”

The filings both allege faulty Socal Edison equip-

ment ignited the wildfires.

SoCal Edison spokesman Jeff Monford said in a statement provided to City News Service that the utility would

respond to the specific allegations in court.

“Our thoughts are with the community affected by the Fairview Fire,” Monford said.

O“We are reviewing the lawsuit and will respond through

the appropriate channels. We continue our work to reduce the likelihood of our equipment starting a wildfire. SCE is committed to wildfire mitigation through grid hardening, situational awareness and enhanced operational practices.

“The Eaton Fire was heartbreaking for so many of us who live and work in the Los Angeles area. While the cause of the fire is still under investigation, we will review this lawsuit and respond through the appropriate legal channels.”

As in other lawsuits stemming from the Eaton wildfire, federal prosecutors allege SoCal Edison’s equipment caused the Jan. 7 blaze, which destroyed more than 9,400 homes and other structures in Altadena and killed 19 people, making it one of the most destructive wildfires in California history.

Prosecutors said the U.S. Forest Service incurred millions of dollars in costs to suppress the Eaton blaze. The

Trump administration appeals ruling on troop deployment to LA

ne day after a federal judge ruled that President Donald Trump’s deployment of National Guard troops to Los Angeles during immigrationenforcement and protests was illegal, the administration filed a notice of appeal.

Judge Charles Breyer of the U.S. District Court in San Francisco issued the ruling Tuesday, finding that the

deployment was in violation of the Posse Comitatus Act, which bars most uses of U.S. troops on U.S. soil. The judge placed the ruling on hold until noon on Sept. 12 to give the Trump administration time to appeal.

The notice to appeal was filed Wednesday with the 9th U.S. Court of Appeals.

Breyer’s ruling was based on an 1878 law that prevents

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federal troops from being used for regular law enforcement activities. 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 Commanderin-Chief to protect American

cities from violence and destruction,” White House spokeswoman Anna Kelly said in a message to City News Service on Tuesday.

“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.”

The ruling follows a lawsuit by California Gov. Gavin Newsom and a threeday trial in San Francisco federal court.

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

Angeles National Forest firefighters battle flames from the Eaton Fire that spread to a home. | Photo courtesy of Pacific Southwest Forest Service, USDA/Wikimedia Commons (CC0)

San Fernando Valley residents look to recall LA City Councilwoman Padilla

By City News Service

Five San Fernando Valley residentsWednesday moved forward with an effort to recall Los Angeles City Councilwoman Imelda Padilla for what they described as a “pattern of behavior and decisions that have failed to represent the best interest of our community.”

On Tuesday, residents James Adrian Stein, Steven Leffert, Gwendolyn Flynn, Stephen Fredreick Smith and Karen Schatz filed a notice of intent to recall with the City Clerk’s Office. The document is intended to inform the councilwoman that recall proceedings are about to begin.

The group of residents — who reside in Padilla’s Sixth Council District — alleged the councilwoman has failed to be transparent and accountable to her constituents, and has disregarded community input and stakeholder voices.

“Our community deserves ethical, responsive, and committed leadership. The recall of Council member Padilla is not just about one vote or one issue

— it is about restoring trust and ensuring our council truly reflects and serves the will of the people,” according to paperwork filed with the city.

A representative for Padilla did not immediately respond to a request for comment. Padilla represents the Sixth Council District, encompassing east San Fernando Valley communities such as Sun Valley, Van Nuys, Panorama City, Arleta, Lake Balboa, among others.

The notice of intent is the first step of a long process before any action can be taken on the matter.

The paperwork is expected to be served to the elected official, who can then prepare an answer or respond. Circulation of recall petitions can begin 28 days after service of the Notice of Intention on the elected official, if the petition has been approved by the City Clerk. The group would then have 120 days to secure enough signatures for their petition to recall. After the petition is filed, the City Clerk would then examine

and verify signatures. If enough signatures are found to be sufficient, the City Clerk would present the findings to the City Council for further action.

Under the city’s regulations, a recall petition requires valid signatures by registered voters equal in number to at least 15% of the registered voters eligible to vote for the office. With

about more than 118,000 registered voters in the Sixth Council District, proponents of the recall would be required to collect roughly 17,700 signatures.

While the proponents of the recall did not specify an exact issue, Padilla has come under fire in recent weeks for comments she made during a podcast and for a proposed Tiny Home

Village near a Metrolink station in Sun Valley.

During an episode of the “Pod Save America” podcast, Padilla was a guest and debated state Sen. Scott Weiner, D-San Francisco, over his new bill that would expand housing options near certain transit projects.

In her remarks, Padilla said she fought to reduce the size of a new 100% affordable housing project in her district. The development was downsized from six stories to three stories with the addition of more parking spaces and electric vehicle chargers, according to Padilla.

Thecouncilwoman defended the role local government has over land use decisions.

Meanwhile, Sun Valley residents have raised concerns about a proposed Tiny Home Village that would be constructed in the parking lot of a local Metrolink Station at 8360 San Fernando Road. Some residents opposed the project because they believe it will bring crime into the area

and impact the community.

Critics of the project alleged that Padilla never conducted outreach or informed constituents about it.

On Wednesday, the City Council approved a motion introduced by Padilla to address some of the concerns. City departments are expected to report within 45 days with a work plan and cost estimate to make improvements to the area around the Metrolink station.

“I wanted to take a stand and make it known to all of my Sun Valley constituents who are watching and following that items 21 and 26 are for you,” Padilla said during Wednesday’s council meeting. “I want to thank everyone who attended the town hall related to potentially constructing tiny homes at our underutilized Metrolink station.”

“They told us what their fears were, what they were excited about, and what else they’d like to see and what would make them feel like it could be a better project,” she added.

Man arrested for alleged threats against OC Catholic abbey; LAPD seeks hate-crime suspect

By City News Service

A38-year-old Alabama man was charged Tuesday with making a series of threats toward a Roman Catholic abbey in Silverado Canyon, and he was carrying body armor, ammunition, brass knuckles and knives in his vehicle, sheriff’s officials said Tuesday.

Joshua Michael Richardson was charged with criminal threats, possession of a deadly weapon: metal knuckles, carrying a dirk or dagger, all felonies, and misdemeanor possession of a large capacity magazine. Richardson’s arraignment on Tuesday was resched-

uled for Wednesday in the Central Justice Center in Santa Ana.

Richardson was arrested Thursday on suspicion of criminal threats aimed at St. Michael’s Abbey, according to the Orange County Sheriff’s Department.

Sheriff’s officials said Richardson initially sent threatening emails to the church, then visited the facility “and made additional threats.”

A priest at the church reported the threats to the sheriff’s department, and responding deputies quickly located Richardson, according to the agency.

“After searching his vehicle, they found body armor, high-capacity magazines, brass knuckles and knives,” according to a sheriff’s department statement. “He was arrested without further incident and booked into the Orange County Jail.”

The arrest came one day after an assailant opened fire at a Catholic school church in Minneapolis, killing two young students and injuring more than a dozen others.

LAPD seeks suspect after swastika painted on Encino Jewish store

Police Tuesday asked for

the public’s help identifying a man suspected of vandalizing a Jewish religious supply store in Encino with a swastika.

Officers responded around 12:20 a.m. Saturday to reports of vandalism in the 15000 and 16000 blocks of Ventura Boulevard, according to the Los Angeles Police Department.

Surveillance video shows a man dressed in dark clothing spray-painting what appears to be a yellow swastika on the door of a business before fleeing the area, police said.

The suspect has not been located, and no motive has been determined.

LASD canine to participate in annual nationwide first responder award

The Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department is urging the public to support one of their smallest, yet mightiest, members so she can get the national

recognition her law enforcement colleagues are convinced she deserves. Willowbrook, the smallest dog in the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department

Therapy Dog program at 6 lbs, has been entered into the Third Annual Nationwide First Responder Paws Therapy Dog Award.

Willowbrook joined the LASD in 2022, just a few months after winning her battle against lifethreatening parvo, a highly- contagious virus that mainly affects dogs

and wolves, the department reports. Reportedly since recovering, Willowbrook has devoted herself to the work of protecting, serving and

healing as a full-fledged member of the department. Voting begins Wednesday and runs until Sept. 12.

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Councilwoman Imelda Padilla. | Photo courtesy of Councilmember Imelda Padilla/Facebook

Authorities confiscated these weapons and other tactical items following the arrest of a man who allegedly threatened a local religious community. | Photo courtesy of the Orange County Sheriff’s Department, CA/Facebook

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‘Ketamine

Queen’ pleads guilty in OD death of ‘Friends’ actor Matthew Perry

asveen Sangha — the so-called“Ketamine Queen” — pleaded guilty Wednesday in Los Angeles federal court to illegally selling the ketamine that killed “Friends” actor Matthew Perry in October 2023.

The North Hollywood woman pleaded guilty to one count of maintaining a drug-involved premises, three counts of distribution of ketamine and one count of distribution of ketamine resulting in death or serious bodily injury.

The 42-year-old Sangha will face up to 65 years in federal prison when she is sentenced Dec. 10.

Sangha — whose customers referred to her as the “Ketamine Queen,” prosecutors say — is the last of five defendants, including two physicians, to plead guilty in the case.

Perry, who had long struggled with addiction issues to various substances, obtained the powerful surgical anesthetic from at least two sources.

Beginning in mid-October 2023, the actor’s live-in personal assistant, Kenneth Iwamasa, began obtaining ketamine for Perry from the assistant’s friend, Eric Fleming, who was getting it from Sangha, according to court papers.

After discussing prices with Iwamasa, Fleming coordinated the sales with Sangha, and brought cash from Iwamasa to Sangha’s “stash house” to buy 50 vials of the drug, documents show.

On Oct. 28, 2023, Iwamasa injected Perry with at least three shots of Sangha’s ketamine, causing Perry’s death, authorities said.

In court Wednesday, Sangha admitted knowing that the ketamine vials she sold to Fleming were ultimately going to Perry — who was referred to at the hearing by his initials only.

Ketamine also came to Perry via Santa Monica physician Salvador Plasencia. In late September 2023, Plasencia learned that Perry was interested in obtaining the anesthetic, which is also used as a therapy for depression and as a so-called party drug known in some circles as “Special K,” according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office.

Plasencia contacted San Diego doctor Mark Chavez — who previously operated a ketamine clinic — to obtain the drug to sell to the actor. In text messages to Chavez, Plasencia discussed how much to charge Perry for the

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ketamine, stating, “I wonder how much this moron will pay,” records show.

Prosecutors said Plasencia illegally distributed ketamine to Perry and Iwamasa on at least seven occasions and taught the personal assistant how to inject Perry with the drug. Plasencia knew that Iwamasa had never received medical training and knew little, if anything, about administering or treating patients with controlled substances, court papers state.

Federal authorities also said that Plasencia conspired with Chavez about inventory, price and availability of ketamine to sell to Perry and Iwamasa. Chavez, in turn, sold Plasencia orally administered ketamine lozenges that he obtained after writing a fraudulent prescription in a patient’s name without her knowledge or consent, and lied to wholesale ketamine distributors to buy additional vials of liquid ketamine that Chavez intended to sell to Plasencia for distribution to Perry.

Prosecutors said Perry was paying $2,000 per vial of

he wished to explore and witnesses he planned to call to the stand.

Geragos told reporters that Sangha had never met Perry, and suggested that “some quirks in the law” unfairly allowed her to be charged with his death despite having no direct contact with the actor. The attorney said he wanted to determine “who was responsible for what” during the sentencing hearing.

Geragos said his client “has always accepted responsibility” for her role in the “tragedy.”

In her agreement with prosecutors, Sangha admitted to possessing with intent to distribute various drugs at her apartment. In March 2023, seven months prior to Perry’s death, law enforcement raided the residence and found quantities of methamphetamine, ketamine, ecstasy, and counterfeit Xanax, papers show. She also acknowledged possessing a gold money counting machine, a scale, a hidden camera detector, drug packaging materials and $5,723 in cash.

ketamine, while his dealers were paying $12 for each vial.

Perry detailed his yearslong struggle with addiction in the 2022 memoir “Friends, Lovers, and the Big Terrible Thing.” The “Friends” star, who played the character Chandler Bing in the series from 1994 to 2004, says he went through detox dozens of times.

He was found dead Oct. 28, 2023, in a hot tub behind his Pacific Palisades home of a fatal ketamine overdose. He was 54. The five defendants were charged in an 18-count indictment in August 2024 in connection with his death.

In her plea agreement, Sangha also admitted to selling four vials of ketamine to another man, 33-year-old Cody McLaury, in August 2019. McLaury, an aspiring personal trainer, died hours later from an overdose, prosecutors and other sources said.

Sangha’s attorney, Mark Geragos, told the judge that the sentencing hearing Dec. 10 would be unusually long, due to “evidentiary issues”

Sangha told prosecutors she had used her North Hollywood home to store, package and distribute narcotics, including ketamine and methamphetamine, since at least June 2019. The other four defendants are awaiting sentencing.

Chavez, 55, pleaded guilty in October 2024 to one count of conspiracy to distribute ketamine, and faces up to 10 years in federal prison at his sentencing hearing on Dec. 17.

Fleming, 55, of Hawthorne, pleaded guilty in August 2024 to one count of conspiracy to distribute ketamine and one count of distribution of ketamine resulting in death. His sentencing hearing is scheduled for Nov. 12, at which time he will face up to 25 years in federal prison.

Iwamasa, 60, of Toluca Lake, pleaded guilty in August 2024 to one count of conspiracy to distribute ketamine causing death. His sentencing hearing is scheduled for Nov. 19, at which time he will face up to 15 years in federal prison. Plasencia, 43, also known as “Dr. P,” pleaded guilty on July 23 to four counts of distribution of ketamine. His sentencing hearing is scheduled for Dec. 3, at which time he will face up to 10 years in federal prison for each count.

Jasveen Sangha. | Photo courtesy of Jasveen Sangha/Instagram

Report: Schools can combat bullying by fostering connection, respect

By Suzanne Potter, Producer, Public News Service

Areport out this month findsthatschool culture can go a long way to reduce bullying.

Researchers from nonprofit YouthTruth surveyed 200,000 K-12 students and found that victims of bullying are more likely to turn to adults at home rather than at school.

The survey also finds less than half of students from 3rd to 12th grade feel a sense of belonging at school. David McKinney, vice president with YouthTruth, said schools need to intentionally foster a civil, friendly, open atmosphere.

“When students see adults modeling respect, rates of bullying drop,” said McKinney. “They are less likely to say that they have been bullied or that they’ve witnessed bullying. When they report to us that they

see adults treating other adults and treating kids with respect.”

The study found that when students witness teachers and administrators treating others with respect, rates of bullying decline. It also found that Black and nonbinary students often lack positive role models on campus.

The data also show that about 70% of bullying focuses on a student’s appearance, and to a much lesser extent, their race, gender expression, sexuality, and disability. Schools with more diverse staff members who are trained to foster connection with students tend to have fewer problems with bullying.

Kelly Jacob is director of High Tech Middle North County, a public charter

middle school in San Marcos, near San Diego. She said teachers spend the first week of school working to help kids feel like they’re in a safe space with friends and trusted adults.

“You know, lots of schools, it’s like day one – ‘here’s the syllabus – we’re going to get to the math and science,’” said Jacob. “That’s super important, but before anything, you’ve got to help kids understand that they are valued and loved and respected, and that they’re in a school, in a place that they want to be.”

To make sure no one falls through the cracks, students at High Tech Middle North County attend a short advisory class with the same teacher every day during first period. They’re part of that class for all three years they learn at the school.

High Tech Middle North County in San Marcos restricts class size so students and teachers can establish a strong connection. | Photo courtesy of High Tech Middle North County

South Coast AQMD launches incentive program for space-, water-heating units

By City News Service

TheSouthCoastAir QualityManagement DistrictWednesday launched its Go Zero incentive program designed to help residents and businesses switch to cleaner, zero nitrogen oxide-emission space and water heating appliances.

The technologies are up to 3-4 times more efficient than traditional gas systems and can help reduce energy use and lower utility bills, according to AQMD.

NOx emissions are a nationwide problem that is especially urgent in Southern California, which has some of the worst air quality in the country, according to the American

Lung Association. Go Zero includes rebates for heat pump devices for space and water heating for single-family homes, multifamily buildings and small businesses, AQMD says.

Incentives are available for two separate technologies: replacing traditional gas furnaces and central heating, ventilation and air conditioning systems or replacing conventional gas or propane water heaters.

Application assistance is available to help applicants maximize and combine program incentives for further savings.

Applications are processed on a first-come,

first-served basis while funds last. Rebates typically range from $1,000 to $2,000 per heat pump, with up to $3,000 available for homes in overburdened communities and $4,000 for small businesses, according to AQMD.

To address affordability, 75% of the program’s funding for homes is designated to benefit overburdened communities. To qualify for the Go Zero rebates, the newly installed unit must be a heat pump that replaces a gas or propane unit (furnace, water heater).

To learn more about the program, visit www.aqmd. gov/gozero.

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Former USC basketball coach George Raveling dies at 88

By City News Service

George Raveling, whose Basketball Hall of Fame coaching career concluded with an eightseason stint at USC, led Michael Jordan to sign with Nike and owned the typewritten copy of Martin Luther King Jr.’s “I Have a Dream Speech,” has died at age 88, his family announced Tuesday.

“It is with deep sadness and unimaginable pain that we share the passing of our beloved ‘Coach,’ George Henry Raveling, who faced cancer with courage and grace,” his family said in a statement.

“He transitioned peacefully at 88, surrounded by family, as well as love, faith and sacred protection.”

Born June 27, 1935, in what his family described as a segregated hospital in Washington, Raveling began his playing career at St. Michael’s, a Catholic boarding school in Hoban Heights, Pennsylvania.

Raveling was a recordsetting rebounder at Villanova, and ranks 13th on the program’s all-time list with 835 during a threeseason career from 1957-60. Freshman were not allowed to play on the varsity level until 1972.

Raveling began his coaching career at Villanova where he was an assistant from 1963-69, the first Black person to hold the position, then was an assistant coach at Maryland from 1969-72, also the first Black person to hold that position.

Raveling became the first Black basketball coach in the then-Pacific 8 Conference, now the Pac-12 Conference, in 1972 when he was hired by Washington State. He coached the Cougars to a 167-136 record over 11 seasons, including two NCAA tournament berths.

Raveling was selected as the conference’s coach of the year in 1976 and 1983.

He also received the award in 1992 while coaching at USC.

When Raveling guided Washington State to the 1979 tournament, it was its first appearance in the tournament since 1941 when it was the national runner-up.

In a 2013 interview with the school’s athletic website, Raveling said his favorite memory at Washington State was an 80-64 victory in 1980 in Pullman, Washington over a Larry Brown-coached UCLA team that would advance to the NCAA championship game.

The victory ended the Cougars’ 27-game losing streak against the Bruins.

“While I was happy with our win over UCLA, the most touching moment in my career came after the game when I was called back on the court to speak, Raveling wrote in a letter to

Washington State’s student newspaper, The Evergreen, shortly after the game.

“That has to go down as one of the most emotional times in my life. I was truly at a loss for words.”

In the 2013 interview, Raveling said he most enjoyed coaching at Washington State.

“That’s no disrespect to Iowa or USC but the 11 years I spent at WSU was priceless,” Raveling said.

Raveling then coached Iowa for three seasons to a 54-38 record and NCAA tournament berths in his final two seasons.

Raveling was hired by USC in 1986 to replace Stan Morrison and quickly revoked the scholarships of three star freshmen, Hank Gathers, Bo Kimble and Tom Lewis after they did not respond to a deadline he had set to commit to remaining at USC.

Lewis transferred to

Pepperdine. Gathers and Kimble transferred to Loyola Marymount, where they led the Lions’ high-scoring teams. Gathers collapsing during a semifinal game of the 1990 West Coast Conference and was pronounced dead at a hospital a short time later as the result of a heart problem.

Kimble led Loyola Marymount to the Elite 8, losing to eventual champion Nevada Las Vegas.

Raveling coached the Trojans to NCAA tournament berths in 1991 and 1992 and a 115-118 record. He retired from coaching in 1994 after being seriously injured in a two-car collision.

Following his coaching career Raveling was a broadcast analyst on CBS and Fox basketball telecasts and director of grassroots basketball and director of international basketball for

Nike. He was elected to the Basketball Hall of Fame in 2015.

Raveling was an assistant coach with the 1984 gold medal-winning U.S. Olympic basketball team, where he got to know Michael Jordan, and the bronze-medal-winning 1988 team.

“I’m deeply saddened to hear about George’s passing,” Jordan said in a statement. “For more than 40 years, he blessed my life with wisdom, encouragement and friendship. He was always a mentor in every sense and I’ll always carry deep gratitude for his guidance.

“I signed with Nike because of George and without him, there would be no Air Jordan. He lived an extraordinary life, breaking so many barriers and paving the way for so many who came after him.”

On Aug. 26, 1963, Raveling was having dinner in Delaware at the house of his friend Warren Wilson when Wilson’s father Woodrow, asked if they would be attending the March on Washington two days later. Both said no because they didn’t have money and didn’t have a car, Raveling said in a 2013 interview with the Washington State Magazine.

The elder Wilson gave his son and Raveling money and use of one of his cars.

The two arrived in Washington the night before the march to walk the grounds and “just get a feel for what it was going to be like,” Raveling said.

“We ran into a gentleman who asked if we were coming to the march.” Then, “he asked if we were interested in volunteering, and we said, `For what?”’

Because both were over 6 feet tall, Raveling recalled the man telling them, “You guys would be great for security, and we said, ‘OK, we’ll do it.’”

Raveling had a spot on the podium to the left of the lectern.

“As soon as he was done we were to move in and secure him and the people on the dais, and get them out the back,” Raveling said. “Just as he was finishing, we started to move closer toward the podium. Of course, when he finished, the crowd went crazy.

“I was right there beside him. I said, ‘Dr. King, can I have that copy?’” King was folding his speech, then handed it to Raveling.

Raveling said he had turned down $3 million for the speech. In 2021 he donated it to Villanova, which collaborated with The Smithsonian and the National Museum of African American History and Culture to establish an exclusive, long-term “on loan” arrangement.

George Raveling. | Photo courtesy of USC Athletics

Scientists urge Southern Californians to report monarch butterfly sightings

By City News Service

With Western Monarch butterfly populations insharpdecline, scientistsThursdayurged Southern Californians to report sightings of the species to help track and protect it.

The call to action comes ahead of California Biodiversity Day, observed Sept. 6-14. The California State Parks Foundation encouraged the public to download the free iNaturalist app, photograph monarchs or caterpillars and upload observations.

The information will be used to track migration

patterns and inform the 29th annual Western Monarch Count.

“The Western Monarch butterfly is an iconic species for our state,” Randy Widera, Director of Programs for California State Parks Foundation, said in a statement.

“Californians have a key role to play in the preservation of this species, from helping scientists track where the butterflies are located to advocating for the protection of their habitat.”

Once numbering in the millions, Western Monarchs

have seen their populations collapse over the past few decades. Last year’s count tallied just 9,119 butterflies -- the second-lowest overwintering population recorded since tracking began in 1997, according to the foundation.

Scientists predict the species faces more than a 95% chance of extinction by 2080 due to climate change, habitat loss, pesticides and disease.

California’s state parks serve as critical refuges for the butterflies during their

overwintering phase, when they cluster in coastal groves that provide shelter from wind and cold along with access to nectar, officials said.

The California State Parks Foundation has supported Monarchconservationthrough habitat restoration projects, volunteer programs and management plans for overwintering groves. The group also advocates for the Western Monarch to be listed as a threatened species under the U.S. Endangered Species Act.

Veteran broadcast journalist John Brooks dead at 74

By City News Service

John David Brooks, whose broadcast news career included 34 years with Los Angeles radio stations KFWB and KNX, died in his sleep Thursday after a long battle with respiratory illness and diabetes, at his home in the Ventura County community of Oak View.

Brooks began his radio career while a student at Allegheny College in Pennsylvania, according to Don Barrett’s L.A. Radio People. He moved to Southern California with his brother Scott in 1970.

“I was actually in school learning television production when radio chose me,” Brooks said. “One of my instructors was KVENVentura’s Ned Rogers. He told me of a job opening and since it paid about as little as the job I had with the Ojai

School District, I took it.”

Brooks became news director at KVEN, winning “a bunch of Golden Mikes,” before he was offered a job at KFWB in 1979. During 30 years at KFWB, he worked as a news anchor and reporter.

During that time, Brooks had the chance to cover NASA events. “I was fortunate to cover many space shuttle flights and most of the science missions at the Jet Propulsion Laboratory,” he said. “I will never forget the third space shuttle mission, the 1982 landing of Columbia at White Sands in New Mexico, when rain at Edwards Air Force Base forced a change in plans. Had to rush there and it’s a very different place.”

He reported on numerous space missions, including the loss of the Challenger orbiter

and the seven-member crew directly from JPL, as well as other space missions, including the Voyager, Galileo, Cassini and Mars Pathfinder launches.

In 1990, Brooks flew to Saudi Arabia on Air Force 2 in the press entourage traveling with Vice President Dan Quayle before the liberation of Kuwait.

Brooks moved over to sister station KNX in 2009 and remained there until his 2013 retirement.

Whatever the topic, Brooks adhered to a philosophy he suggested for future reporters. “Be honest and try to tell stories filled with humanity, wonder and excitement.”

He won numerous awards, including a Distinguished Journalist Award from the Society of Professional Jour-

nalists, Los Angeles, in 2013 and a Lifetime Achievement Award in 2014 from the Radio and Television News Association in Los Angeles.

Brooks was born March 30, 1951, in Buffalo, New York, the fourth of five children.

After moving to Southern California, he attended Santa Monica City College, where he met future wife Frances Melin.

Brooks is survived by wife, Frances; daughter, April; son-in-law, Paul Zebalese; sister, Meredith Brooks; brother, Scott Brooks; and sister-in-law, Pat; sister, Leah Brooks; sister-in-law, Barbara; nephews Jesse, Raymond and Roxanne Brooks; niece Kali Brooks Ashton and her two children, Pluto and Gwyneth Ashton. He was predeceased by his brother Bob in 2008.

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Report: Women lose ground in primetime Emmy nominations

By City News Service

Women lost ground in this year’s Primetime Emmy nominations outside of acting categories, with men accounting for two-thirds of all nominees, according to a report released Thursday by the Women’s Media Center.

Of the 2,634 people nominated in 102 non-acting categories for the 77th Primetime Emmy Awards, 855 (33%) are women, 1,774 (67%) are men and five are nonbinary, the report said.

Men dominated the four top behind-the-scenes fields — producing, directing, writing and editing — with 68% of the 1,451 nominees.

Women were entirely absent in 12 categories, including Outstanding Writing for a Drama Series and Outstanding Picture Editing for a Drama Series, despite holding half the nominations in those categories last year.

“At a time when corpora-

tions are abandoning efforts to improve diversity, equity and inclusion, we find women behind the camera continue to hit a glass ceiling when it comes to recognition and celebration of their merit, excellence and intelligence,”

Julie Burton, president and CEO of the Women’s Media Center, said in a statement. “This translates to fewer opportunities for women, and that is a loss for everyone.”

Among the findings:

-- Men received 64% of producing nominations, 85% of directing, 69% of writing and 77% of editing;

-- Women of color saw fewer nominations in highprofile categories compared to last year;

-- No woman showrunner over age 60 was nominated; and

-- Women with disabilities were scarcely represented.

“The lack of overall diversity for the non-acting Prime-

time Emmy Awards continues to be not only a historic problem, but a systemic one,” WMC Board Chair Janet Dewart Bell said. “The television industry needs to hire, promote and nominate more women.”

The Washington, D.C.based Women’s Media Center, co-founded by Jane Fonda, Robin Morgan and Gloria Steinem, advocates for greater representation and visibility for women in media.

“This report shows that the gender gap in behind-thescenes roles persists and that progress is often fleeting,” Fonda said. “The Women’s Media Center would like to see women attain true equality and sustained change.”

The report comes ahead of the 77th Primetime Emmy Awards, which will be broadcast Sept. 14 from the Peacock Theater in downtown Los Angeles on CBS and streamed live on Paramount+.

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EL Monte City Notices

INVITATION TO BID

Pursuant to Public Contract Code Sections 1600 and 1601, all bids or proposals shall be submitted through the City’s electronic bid management system (PlanetBids) at https://www.planetbids. com/portal/portal.cfm?CompanyID=43375 by 2:00 pm Pacific Standard Time on or before October 6, 2025 for the project listed below. A bid submitted after the time set shall not be considered. Bidders are required to submit (upload) all items listed in the section 4(d) of Instructions to Bidders, including a copy of the required Bidder’s Bond and acknowledgement of all addendums. Bids will be received by the City via the electronic submission up to the date and time shown in the Notice of Inviting Bids. The City will be responsible for bid tabulations. Bids will be opened and read out loud by the City Clerk’s Office in Council Chambers at the date and time stated in the Notice of Inviting Bids. Bid results will be made available to the public on the City’s website in the electronic bid management system once the bid tabulation has been completed.

The foregoing notwithstanding, the award of any contract shall be subject to approval by the City Council at a duly noticed City Council meeting and the City Council reserves the right to reject all Bids.

The Bidder, by submitting their electronic proposal, agrees to and certifies under penalty of perjury under the laws of the State of California, that the certification, forms and affidavits submitted as part of this proposal are true and correct. The Bidder, by submitting its electronic bid, acknowledges that doing so carries the same force and full legal effect as a paper submission with a longhand (wet) signature. By submitting an electronic bid, the Bidder certifies that the Bidder has thoroughly examined and understands the entire Contract Documents (which consist of the plans and specifications, drawings, forms, affidavits and the solicitation documents), and that by submitting the electronic bid as its Bid proposal, the Bidder acknowledges, agrees to and is bound by the entire Contract Documents, including any addenda issued thereto, and incorporated by reference in the Contract Documents.

CITY OF EL Monte’s TranSPORTATION CYPRESS FACILITY ROOF REMOVAL AND REPLACEMENT

The proposed work involves the removal and replacement of the existing roof system of the City’s “Cypress Building” located at 3629 Cypress Avenue in El Monte, CA(the “Project”). The Project includes the installation of a new Ketone Ethylene Ester (KEE) single ply roofing system, as set forth in the Scope of Work, Contract Drawings and Technical Specifications for the Project. An estimated 30,000 square feet of new roofing is to be installed. The City Engineer’s estimate for the project is Seven Hundred Forty-Five Thousand ($745,000).

Completion of Work: All work shall be completed within 85 working days from the date designated on the Notice to Proceed to Fulfill Pre-construction Requirements and Order Materials.

Obtaining Contract Documents: Specifications and contract documents are posted in the the City’s electronic bid management system (PlanetBids) at https://www.planetbids.com/portal/portal. cfm?CompanyID=43375. All Bidders must first register as a vendor on the City of El Monte PlanetBids System website to participate in a Bid or to be added to a prospective Bidders list. Only those parties that have registered with the City as a plan holder on a particular project will receive the addendum(a) for that project. The City is not responsible for notifications to those parties who do not directly register as a plan holder on the City’s database. It is the responsibility of all perspective Bidders to register on the City’s database to ensure receipt of any addendum(a) prior to Bid submittals. Additionally, information on any addendum(a) issued for any bid specifications for any project will be available on the City website at: https:// www.planetbids.com/portal/portal.cfm?CompanyID=43375. The City reserves the right to reject as nonresponsive any bid that fails to include the information required by any addendum (a) posted on the City website.

Questions: Project-specific questions must be submitted in writing through the electronic management system (PlanetBids) at https://www.planetbids.com/portal/portal.cfm?CompanyID=43375 by 4:00 p.m. Pacific Standard Time on or before September 29, 2025 All posted questions will be answered in writing and conveyed via written addenda to all Bidders via posting on PlanetBids.

Non-Mandatory Pre-Bid Meeting: A non-mandatory pre-bid meeting will be held on September 22, 2025 9:00 am at Transportation Cypress Facility 3629 Cypress Avenue El Monte Ca 91732, El Monte, CA, 91731. No allowances for cost adjustments will be made if a Bidder fails to adequately examine the Project before submitting a Bid.

Submission of Proposals: All Bids or Proposals shall be submitted through the City’s electronic bid management system (PlanetBids) at https://www.planetbids.com/portal/portal.

cfm?CompanyID=43375 no later than the date and time prescribed. All Bids must be signed by an authorized representative. All required sections, including pricing, shall be submitted (uploaded) to PlanetBids via the website. The Bidder shall attach Subcontractor(s) Listing, Experience Form, Copy of Bid Security, and all other documents as listed in the BIDDER’S CHECKLIST to the PlanetBids Attachments Tab. The system will not accept a Bid for which any required information is missing. Prior to the Bid due date and time, all Bidders shall submit the original Bid Security to:

Office of the City Clerk

City of El Monte - City Hall East 11333 Valley Blvd

El Monte CA, 91731

The award of the contract by the City Council is contingent upon the Bidder submitting the required bonds and insurance, as described in the Contract, prior to the Bid due date and time. If the Bidder fails to comply with these requirements, the City may award the contract to the second or third lowest Bidder and the Bid security of the lowest Bidder may be forfeited.

Bids Remain Sealed Until Due Date and Time. Electronic Bids are transmitted into the City’s bidding system via hypertext transfer protocol secure (https). Bids submitted prior to the due date and time are not available for review by anyone other than the submitter, who will have until the due date and time to change, rescind or retrieve its bid should they desire to do so. Upon the Bidder’s entry of their bid, the system will ensure that all required fields are entered. The system will not accept a Bid for which any required information is missing. This includes all necessary pricing, subcontractor listing(s) and any other essential documentation and supporting materials and forms requested or contained in these solicitation documents. All Bid submission information must be fully transferred from the Bidder server to the bid system server before bid closing. Bids still transmitting at the time of bid closing will not be accepted. Bidders will receive an e-bid confirmation number with a time stamp from the bid management system indicating their bid was submitted successfully. The City will only receive those bids that were transmitted successfully. DO NOT FAX OR EMAIL.

Bid Security: Each proposal must be accompanied by a Bid Security in the form of a cashier’s check, certified check, or bid bond executed on the prescribed form, in an amount not less than ten percent (10%) of the total bid price payable to the City of El Monte. Bidders are hereby notified that in accordance with the provisions of Public Contract Code section 22300, securities may be substituted for any monies which the City may withhold pursuant to the terms of this Contract to ensure performance.

Prior to the bid due date and time, all Bidders shall submit the original Bid Security to the City Clerk. Proof of delivery that is date/time stamped and signed for by the City Clerk from other couriers other than Certified mail will be accepted. A copy of the proof of delivery shall be submitted with the bid package by the bid due date.

Contractor’s License: Bidders must possess a current Class “A” - General Engineering Contractor license; or Class “B” General Building Contractor license combined with a “C” Specialty Contractor License; or “C” Specialty Contractor License if the Specialty Contractor’s classification constitutes a majority of the project, in accordance with California Business and Professions Code 7059(b)(1), issued by the State of California, at the time the bid is submitted. When a Specialty Contractor is authorized to bid a project, all work to be performed outside of their license specialty shall be performed by a licensed subcontractor in compliance with the Subletting and Subcontracting Fair Practices Act (Section 4100 of Part 1 of Division 2 of the Public Contract Code). At the time bid is submitted, Bidder must be properly qualified or licensed by the State of California to engage in the necessary demolition and renovation work including the environmental abatement work and/ or hire subcontractors with the required qualifications or licensing.

Contractor Registration: All Bidders and listed subcontractors must have registered with the California State Department of Industrial Relations pursuant to Labor Code section 1725.5 prior to submitting a Bid. Furthermore, a Contractor and all subcontractors must be registered pursuant to Labor Code section 1725.5 before entering into a contract to work on a public project.

City’s Right to Postpone Opening of Bids. The City reserves the right to postpone the date and time for the opening of Bids at any time prior to the date and time initially announced in this Invitation to Bid in accordance with applicable law.

Opening of Bids. Bids will be received by the City via the electronic submission up to the date and time shown in the Notice of Inviting Bids. The City will be responsible for bid tabulations. Bids will be opened and read out loud by the City Clerk’s Office in Council Chambers at the date and time stated in the Notice of Inviting Bids. Bid results will be made available to the public on the City’s website in the electronic bid management system once the bid tabulation has been completed.

Award: The award shall be made to the lowest responsible Bidder whose proposal complies with the specified requirements. The foregoing notwithstanding, the award of any contract shall be subject to approval by the City Council at a duly noticed City Council meeting. Contractor shall execute the Contract within ten (10) days after it has received the Contract from the City. The City

reserves the right to waive any irregularity in the proposals. No bid may be withdrawn for a period of sixty (60) days after the opening of bids.

Rejection of Bids: The City reserves the right to reject any and all Bids. The City further reserves the right to waive immaterial irregularities in any Bid. Any Bid not conforming to the intent and purpose of the Contract Documents may be rejected. The City reserves the right to make all awards in the best interest of the City. Disqualification of Bidder: If there is a reason to believe that collusion exists among any Bidders, none of the Bids of the participants in such collusion will be considered and the City may likewise elect to reject all bids received.

Wage Rates: Bidders are hereby notified that the California Department of Industrial Relations has determined the general prevailing rate of wages for each craft, classification, or type of worker needed to execute the work. Copies of the current schedules for prevailing wages applicable to this project are on file in the City’s office. It shall be mandatory for the Contractor and any subcontractor under it to pay not less than the said specified rates to laborers and workmen employed by them in the execution of the Contract. The contractor’s duty to pay State prevailing wages can be found under Labor Code, Section 1770 et seq. Labor Code Sections 1775 and 1777.7 outline the penalties for failure to pay prevailing wages and employ apprentices including forfeitures and debarment\.

Bonds: The successful Bidder will be required to furnish a payment bond in an amount equal to one hundred percent (100%) of the Contract price, and a faithful performance bond in an amount equal to one hundred percent (100%) of the Contract price.

[End of Invitation to Bid]

Publish September 8, 2025 EL MONTE EXAMINER

Probate Notices

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: FELICIDAD CHAN-SYCIP AKA DR. FELICIDAD K. CHAN-SYCIP; 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 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

IF YOU ARE A CREDITOR or a contingent creditor of the decedent, you must file your claim with the court and mail a copy to the personal representative appointed by the court within the later of either (1) four months from the date of first issuance of letters to a general personal representative, as defined in section 58(b) of the California Probate Code, or (2) 60 days from the date of mailing or personal delivery to you of a notice under section 9052 of the California Probate Code.

Other California statutes and legal authority may affect your rights as a creditor. You may want to consult

with an attorney knowledgeable in California law. YOU MAY EXAMINE the file kept by the court. If you are a person interested in the estate, you may file with the court a Request for Special Notice (form DE-154) of the filing of an inventory and appraisal of estate assets or of any petition or account as provided in Probate Code section 1250. A Request for Special Notice form is available from the court clerk. Attorney for Petitioner PAUL HORN, ESQ. - SBN 243227 PAUL HORN LAW GROUP, PC 11404 SOUTH STREET CERRITOS CA 90703 Telephone (800) 380-7076 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 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: 09/19/25 at 8:30AM in Dept. 5 located at 111 N. HILL ST., LOS ANGELES, CA 90012

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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 BOBADILLA 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: 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 WALTER 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

Attorney for Petitioner

JACK KLOSEK - SBN 297914 KLOSEK LAW OFFICES 820 ALHAMBRA BLVD

SACRAMENTO CA 95816

Telephone (916) 290-7560 9/4, 9/8, 9/15/25

CNS-3963511# PASADENA 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 PETITION requests authority to administer the estate under the Independent Administration of Estates Act. (This authority will allow the personal representative to take many actions without obtaining court approval. Before taking certain very important actions, however, the personal representative will be required to give notice to interested persons unless they have waived notice or consented to the proposed action.)

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

A HEARING on the petition will be held on October 14, 2025 at 9:00 AM in Dept. F2. located at 17780 Arrow Boulevard, Fontana, Ca 92335.

LEGALS

9052 of the California Probate Code. Other California statutes and legal authority may affect your rights as a creditor. You may want to consult with an attorney knowledgeable in California law. YOU MAY EXAMINE the file kept by the court. If you are a person interested in the estate, you may file with the court a Request for Special Notice (form DE-154) of the filing of an inventory and appraisal of estate assets or of any petition or account as provided in Probate Code section 1250. A Request for Special Notice form is available from the court clerk. Attorney for Petitioner:

Kristine M. Borgia (SB#276777)

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

September 4, 8, 11, 2025 SAN BERNARDINO PRESS

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF RAFIK SARKISSIAN AKA’S RAFIK FARKISSIAN; RAFIK KARKISSIAN; RAFIK SARKASIAN; RAFIK SARKISSAIN; RAFIK SARKISSIA; R. SARKISSIAN; RAFFIK D. SARKISSIAN; RAFIK M. SARKISSIAN; RAFIK N. SARKISSIAN; RAFKIN SARKISSIAN; RAFIK SARKISSIAN; RAFIK SARKISSIAN

Case No. 25STPB09726

To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of RAFIK SARKISSIAN AKA’S RAFIK FARKISSIAN; RAFIK KARKISSIAN; RAFIK SARKASIAN; RAFIK SARKISSAIN; RAFIK SARKISSIA; R. SARKISSIAN; RAFFIK D. SARKISSIAN; RAFIK M. SARKISSIAN; RAFIK N. SARKISSIAN; RAFKIN SARKISSIAN; RAFIK SARKISSIAN; RAFIK SARKISSIAN

A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by County of Los Angeles Public Administrator in the Superior Court of California, County of LOS ANGELES.

THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that County of Los Angeles Public Administrator be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent.

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

A HEARING on the petition will be held on Oct. 1, 2025 at 8:30 AM in Dept. No. 29 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.

DEBORAH P MOGIL DEP COUNTY COUNSEL SBN 199609

DAWYN HARRISON OFFICE OF COUNTY COUNSEL

500 WEST TEMPLE ST STE 648

LOS ANGELES CA 90012

CN119982 SARKISSIAN Sep 8,11,15, 2025

BURBANK INDEPENDENT

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF SHIRLEY BYRD aka SHIRLEY ANN BYRD aka SHIRLEY A. BYRD

Case No. 25STPB09793

To all heirs, beneficiaries, cred-itors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of SHIRLEY BYRD aka SHIRLEY ANN BYRD aka SHIRLEY A. BYRD

A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by Stacey R. Banks in the Superior Court of California, County of LOS ANGELES.

THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that Stacey R. Banks be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent.

The independent administra-tion authority will be granted unless an interested person files an objec-tion 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. 2, 2025 at 8:30 AM in Dept. No. 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 ap-pearance may be in person or by your attorney.

Other California statutes and legal authority may affect your rights as a creditor. You may want to consult with an attorney knowl-edgeable 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: ALICE A SALVO ESQ SBN 103796 LAW OFFICES OF ALICE A SALVO 20350 VENTURA BLVD STE 110 WOODLAND HILLS CA 91364-2452 CN119966 BYRD Sep 8,11,15, 2025 BURBANK INDEPENDENT

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF ANTABLIAN, VARTITER aka ANTABLIAN, NINA AGHAJAN

Case No. 25STPB09689

To all heirs, beneficiaries, cred-itors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of ANTABLIAN, VARTITER aka ANTABLIAN, NINA AGHAJAN

A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by Kahramanian, Wahram in the Superior Court of California, County of LOS ANGELES. THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that Kahramanian, Wahram aka Kahramanian, Vahram be ap-pointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the

dece-dent. THE PETITION requests the decedent’s will and codicils, if any, be admitted to probate. The will and any codicils are available for examination in the file kept by the court. THE PETITION requests authority to administer the estate under the Independent Administration of Estates Act. (This authority will allow the personal representative to take many actions without obtaining court approval. Before taking certain very important actions, however, the personal representative will be required to give notice to interested persons unless they have waived notice or consented to the proposed action.)

The independent administra-tion authority will be granted unless an interested person files an objec-tion 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. 14, 2025 at 8:30 AM in Dept. No. 11 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 knowl-edgeable in California law.

KIRAKOSIAN & ASSOCIATES 108 N BRAND BLVD STE 201

GLENDALE CA 91203-2679

CN119969 VARTITER Sep 8,11,15, 2025

GLENDALE INDEPENDENT

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF DENNIS LEE ASHINHUST

Case No. PROVA2500686

To all heirs, beneficiaries, cred-itors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of DENNIS LEE ASHINHUST

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

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

The independent administra-tion authority will be granted unless an interested person files an objec-tion 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. 16, 2025 at 9:00 AM in Dept. No. F3 located at 17780 ARROW BLVD, FONTANA CA 92335.

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 knowl-edgeable 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 B JOHNSON ESQ SBN 173521 LAW OFFICES OF CHRISTOPHER B JOHNSON 180 N PENNSYLVANIA AVE GLENDORA CA 91741 CN119986 ASHINHUST Sep 8,11,15, 2025 ONTARIO NEWS PRESS

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: ADIB ISKANDER AWAD CASE NO. 25STPB06480 To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the WILL or estate, or both of ADIB ISKANDER AWAD.

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

A HEARING on the petition will be held in this court as follows: 10/28/25 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.

ROBERT J. LAMM - SBN 206173 CUMMINS & WHITE LLP

2424 S.E. BRISTOL ST., STE. 300 NEWPORT BEACH CA 92660 Telephone (949) 852-1800 BSC 227392 9/8, 9/11, 9/15/25 CNS-3965026# GLENDALE INDEPENDENT

property, using the file number assigned to this case

00000009485632. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the Internet Web site. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. NOTICE TO TENANT: You may have a right to purchase this property after the trustee auction pursuant to Section 2924m of the California Civil Code. If you are an “eligible tenant buyer,” you can purchase the property if you match the last and highest bid placed at the trustee auction. If you are an “eligible bidder”, you may be able to purchase the property if you exceed the last and highest bid placed at the trustee auction. There are three steps to exercising this right of purchase. First, 48 hours after the date of the trustee sale, you can call 833-561-0243, or visit this internet website WWW.SALES.BDFGROUP.COM using the file number assigned to this case 00000009485632 to find the date on which the trustee’s sale was held, the amount of the last and highest bid, and the address of the trustee. Second, you must send a written notice of intent to place a bid so that the trustee receives it no more than 15 days after the trustee’s sale. Third, you must submit a bid so that the trustee receives it no more than 45 days after the trustee’s sale. If you think you may qualify as an “eligible tenant buyer” or “eligible bidder,” you should consider contacting an attorney or appropriate real estate professional immediately for advice regarding this potential right to purchase. FOR TRUSTEE SALE INFORMATION PLEASE CALL: 833-561-0243 WWW. SALES.BDFGROUP.COM BARRETT DAFFIN FRAPPIER TREDER & WEISS, LLP IS ACTING AS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. BARRETT DAFFIN FRAPPIER TREDER & WEISS, LLP as Trustee 3990 E. Concours Street, Suite 350 Ontario, CA 91764 (866) 795-1852 Dated: 09/02/2025 A-4851926 09/08/2025, 09/15/2025, 09/22/2025 GLENDALE INDEPENDENT

APN: 8659-028-015 TS No.: 24-08928CA TSG Order No.: 240706803 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE SALE UNDER DEED OF TRUST YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED JANUARY 10, 2022.

court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call, (916) 939-0772 for information regarding the trustee’s sale or visit this internet website, www.nationwideposting.com, for information regarding the sale of this property, using the file number assigned to this case, T.S.# 24-08928CA. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the internet website. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. NOTICE TO TENANT: You may have a right to purchase this property after the trustee auction pursuant to Section 2924m of the California Civil Code. If you are an “eligible tenant buyer,” you can purchase the property if you match the last and highest bid placed at the trustee auction. If you are an “eligible bidder,” you may be able to purchase the property if you exceed the last and highest bid placed at the trustee auction. There are three steps to exercising this right of purchase. First, 48 hours after the date of the trustee sale, you can call (916) 939-0772, or visit this internet website www.nationwideposting.com, using the file number assigned to this case 24-08928CA to find the date on which the trustee’s sale was held, the amount of the last and highest bid, and the address of the trustee. Second, you must send a written notice of intent to place a bid so that the trustee receives it no more than 15 days after the trustee’s sale. Third, you must submit a bid so that the trustee receives it no more than 45 days after the trustee’s sale. If you think you may qualify as an “eligible tenant buyer” or “eligible bidder,” you should consider contacting an attorney or appropriate real estate professional immediately for advice regarding this potential right to purchase.

3 File No.:24-08928CA If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder’s sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. For Pre Sale Information Log On To: www.nationwideposting.com or Call: (916) 939-0772. For Post Sale Results please visit www. affiniadefault.com or Call (866) 932-0360

Dated: August 25, 2025 By: Omar Solorzano Foreclosure Associate Affinia Default Services, LLC 301 E. Ocean Blvd., Suite 1720 Long Beach, CA 90802 (833) 290-7452 NPP0478065 To: WEST COVINA PRESS 09/08/2025, 09/15/2025, 09/22/2025 WEST COVINA PRESS

Fictitious Business Name Filings

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

File No. FBN20250006434

title and interest conveyed to and now held by it under said deed of trust in the property situated in said county and state, and as more fully described in the above referenced deed of trust. Sale Date: October 2, 2025 Sale Time: 10:00 AM Sale Location: In the Courtyard located in Civic Center Plaza, 400 Civic Center Plaza, Pomona, CA 91766 2 File No.:24-08928CA The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 2011 Palomar Dr, Glendora, CA 91741. The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. Said sale will be made in an “AS IS” condition, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by said Deed of Trust, with interest thereon, as provided in said note(s), advances, if any, under the terms of the Deed of Trust, estimated fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust, towit: $834,958.04 (Estimated). Accrued interest and additional advances, if any, will increase this figure prior to sale. It is possible that at the time of sale the opening bid may be less than the total indebtedness due. NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder’s office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property.

NAME STATEMENT File No. FBN20250007569

The following persons are doing business as: BAD DOG TRUCKING, 1531 Latham St, Colton, CA 92324. Mailing Address, 1531 Latham St, Colton, CA 92324. THE DIAZ ACQUISITION GROUP LLC (CA201812110333, 1531 Latham St, Colton, CA 92324; SEBASTIAN THOMAS DIAZ, MANAGER. County of Principal Place of Business: San Bernardino This business is conducted by: a limited liability company (llc). Registrant has not yet begun to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed herein. By signing below, I declare that I have read and understand the reverse side of this form and that all information in this statement is true and correct. A registrant who declares as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business and Professions Code that the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000). I am also aware that all information on this statement becomes Public Record upon filing pursuant to the California Public Records Act (Government Code Sections 6250- 6277). /s/ SEBASTIAN THOMAS DIAZ, MANAGER. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Bernardino on August 8, 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#: FBN20250007569 Pub: 08/18/2025, 08/25/2025, 09/01/2025, 09/08/2025 San Bernardino Press

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. FBN20250007606

09/08/2025, 09/15/2025, 09/22/2025

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 20256723774. The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: Charmed chunsah, 17595 Harvard Ave Suite C -10194, Irvine, CA 92630. Full Name of Registrant(s) Love Lee, 17595 Harvard Ave suite c-10194, Irvine, CA 92614. This business is conducted by a individual. Registrant has not yet begun to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed herein. /S/ Love Lee. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Orange County on August 26, 2025. Publish: Anaheim Press 09/01/2025, 09/08/2025, 09/15/2025, 09/22/2025

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 20256723158. The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: (1). Downtown Home Inc (2). Tranquility Retreat ATW , 161 Avenida Del Mar, San Clemente, CA 92672. Mailing Address, 226 Avenida Santa Barbara A, San Clemente, CA 92672. Full Name of Registrant(s) Veronica Strong, 226 Avenida Santa Barbara A, San Clemente, CA 92672. This business is conducted by a individual. Registrant has not yet begun to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed herein. /S/ Veronica Strong. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Orange County on August 19, 2025. Publish: Anaheim Press 09/01/2025, 09/08/2025, 09/15/2025, 09/22/2025

The following person(s) is (are) doing business as (1). CCP A CRUSHCRUSH PROMOS COMPANY (2). CRUSHCRUSH PROMOS 79010 Dry Creek Rd La Quinta, CA 92253 Riverside County Cheryl Kalista Eaton, 74923 Hwy 111 #408, Indian Wells, CA 92210 Riverside County

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-202510753 Pub. 09/08/2025, 09/15/2025, 09/22/2025, 09/29/2025 Riverside Independent

The following person(s) is (are) doing business as Diamond Fire Protection LLC 29139 Brittbush Lake Elsinore, CA 92530 Riverside County Diamond Fire Protection LLC (CA, 29139 Brittbush, Lake Elsinore, CA 92530 Riverside County

This business is conducted by: a limited liability company (llc). Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed herein on May 21, 2024. 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).)

The following persons are doing business as: Far West Leavitt Insurance Services, 650 North Main Street, Lakeport, CA 95453. Mailing Address, PO Box 130, Cedar City, UT 84721. # of Employees 18. LincolnLeavitt Insurance Agency, Inc. (CA 2173002, 650 North Main Street, Lakeport, CA 95453; Kevin P. Grady, Corporation. County of Principal Place of Business: San Bernardino This business is conducted by: a corporation. Registrant has not yet begun to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed herein. By signing below, I declare that I have read and understand the reverse side of this form and that all information in this statement is true and correct. A registrant 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/ Kevin P. Grady, Corporation. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Bernardino on July 10, 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#: FBN20250006434 Pub: 07/14/2025, 07/21/2025, 07/28/2025, 08/04/2025, 08/11/2025, 08/18/2025, 08/25/2025, 09/1/2025 San Bernardino Press

FICTITIOUS

The following persons are doing business as: ABLE INDUSTRIAL PRODUCTS, INC, 2006 So Baker Avenue, Ontario, CA 91761. Mailing Address, 2006 So Baker Avenue, Ontario, CA 91761. ABLE INDUSTRIAL PRODUCTS, INC. (CA-836035, 2006 SO BAKER AVENUE, ONTARIO, CA 91761; Connie Gallego, CFO. County of Principal Place of Business: San Bernardino This business is conducted by: a corporation. Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed herein on January 11, 1978. 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/ Connie Gallego, CFO. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Bernardino on August 11, 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#: FBN20250007606 Pub: 08/18/2025, 08/25/2025, 09/01/2025, 09/08/2025 San Bernardino Press

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 20256723775. The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: ED & C Remodeling, 3943 Irvine Boulevard, #1148, Irvine, CA 92602. Full Name of Registrant(s) Elias Perez Aguilar, 3943 Irvine Boulevard #1148, Irvine, CA 92602. This business is conducted by a individual. Registrant has not yet begun to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed herein. /S/ Elias Perez Aguilar. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Orange County on August 26, 2025. Publish: Anaheim Press 09/01/2025,

This business is conducted by: a individual. Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed herein on July 31, 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. Cheryl Kalista Eaton Statement filed with the County of Riverside on December 5, 2019

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-202509482 Pub. 09/01/2025, 09/08/2025, 09/15/2025, 09/22/2025 Riverside Independent

The following person(s) is (are) doing business as (1). DESERT LIFESTYLE REFERRALS (2). LAKE LIFESTYLE PROPERTIES (3). ZEN HOME PS (4). BEACH LIFESTYLE PROPERTIES 248 W Vereda Norte Palm Springs, CA 92262 Riverside County Mailing Address, 248 West Vereda Norte, Palm Springs, CA 92262. Riverside County LEASKOU HIGGINS CORPORATION (CA, 248 West Vereda Norte, Palm Springs, CA 92262 Riverside County This business is conducted by: a corporation. Registrant has not yet begun to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed herein. I declare that all the information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business and Professions Code, that the registrant knows to be false, is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousands dollars ($1000).)

s. BENJAMIN J LEASKOU, PRESIDENT/CEO Statement filed with the County of Riverside on August 29, 2025 NOTICE: In accordance with

s. Bryant Arias, President Statement filed with the County of Riverside on August 28, 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-202510738 Pub. 09/08/2025, 09/15/2025, 09/22/2025, 09/29/2025 Riverside Independent

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. FBN20250008166

The following persons are doing business as: Let’s Tasty Bites, 29159 Palm View Ln, Highland, CA 92346. Mailing Address, 29159 Palm View Ln, Highland, CA 92346. Leticia Labrada. 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 28, 2025. By signing below, I declare that I have read and understand the reverse side of this form and that all information in this statement is true and correct. A registrant who declares as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business and Professions Code that the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000). I am also aware that all information on this statement becomes Public Record upon filing pursuant to the California Public Records Act (Government Code Sections 6250- 6277). /s/ Leticia Labrada. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Bernardino on August 28, 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#: FBN20250008166 Pub: 09/08/2025, 09/15/2025, 09/22/2025, 09/29/2025 San Bernardino Press

Long Beach City Council members were preparing final language Thursday for a measure that would press the state to let the city keep a larger share of locally generated oil revenues to address coastal environmental needs.

The Keep Long Beach Oil Revenue Local measure, unanimously approved on Aug. 19, calls on the state to update decades-old revenue rules that have sent nearly $6 billion from Long Beach oil production to Sacramento since 2004.

City officials said Long Beach receives just 8.5% of oil revenues under a 1991 revenue-sharing formula. They argue the agreement no longer reflects Thurs-

Long Beach pushes to keep local oil revenues

day’s challenges, with oil revenues declining and more than $1 billion in unfunded coastal needs for sea level rise, emergency preparedness, habitat restoration and infrastructure.

A 2024 City Auditor report projected a $300 million shortfall for coastal maintenance over the next decade, according to city officials.

“In the case of Long Beach’s tidelands, the state has acted like a greedy oil tycoon, taking the profits while leaving our city with just enough to meet the minimum obligations,” Councilmember Kristina Duggan said in a statement. “Now, as oil revenue declines due to state restrictions, the state is

By City News Service

squeezing every last dollar out of oil drilling in Long Beach while trying to shift the financial burden onto local taxpayers.”

Councilwoman Joni Ricks-Oddie, who chairs the Budget Oversight Committee, said the outdated formula is draining funds needed for public safety and neighborhood programs.

“As a councilmember who represents coastal neighborhoods, I see firsthand the cost and responsibilities of maintaining our beaches, marinas and waterways,” said Councilwoman Cindy Allen, chair of the Climate, Environment and Coastal Protection Committee. “For decades, Long Beach has shouldered these burdens,

and it is only fair that the dollars generated here stay here.”

The initiative drew

support from residents, business leaders, labor groups and environmental advocates, with more than

Animal abuse task force on patrol near downtown LA

By City News Service

One day after announcing a new task force to prosecute animal cruelty cases, federal officials Thursday began patrols near downtown Los Angeles to look for abused or neglected animals.

The task force operates under the Preventing Animal Cruelty and Torture, or PACT Act, signed into law by President Donald Trump in 2019, and is prioritizing cases involving so-called “animal crush” videos that depict extreme abuse.

“Animal abuse is among the most heartbreaking and despicable type of crimes that law enforcement sees,” Acting U.S. Attorney Bill Essayli said in a statement. “Together with our federal and local partners, my office intends to root out

and punish those who profit from hurting animals.”

Los Angeles police said they joined animal control officers, FBI agents and the U.S. Attorney’s Office on foot patrols Thursday along Seventh Street between Towne and Central avenues near downtown LA to look for animals in distress.

The new task force is led by federal prosecutors in the environmental crimes and consumer protection section working in partnership with the FBI, the U.S. Department of Agriculture Office of Inspector General, the LA County District Attorney’s Office, the Los Angeles Police Department, LA city Animal Services and other state and local law enforcement officers.

The task force will focus on charging serious animal abuse throughout the Central District of California, the most populous federal district in the country.

The seven-county district is home to nearly 20 million residents and is comprised of the counties of Los Angeles, Orange, Riverside, San Bernardino, San Luis Obispo, Santa Barbara and Ventura.

On Wednesday and Thursday, the group conducted a community outreach operation in the Skid Row area, and conducted welfare checks on a number of dogs ensuring they had access to clean water and food, while looking for evidence of animal neglect and abuse and providing resources, collars and leashes.

One dog who was abandoned by his owner was seized, authorities said. To report animal abuse, visit tips.fbi.gov or call 1-800-CALL-FBI.

Fire lawsuit

lawsuit seeks more than $40 million in damages, which include, but are not limited to fire suppression costs, rehabilitation of burned areas, and other environmental damages.

According to the Eaton lawsuit, SoCal Edison admitted that it detected a “fault” on one of its transmission lines around the time that the fire started. Prosecutors allege the utility negligently failed to properly maintain its power and trans-

mission lines and infrastructure in the area where the Eaton fire ignited.

In a July 31 filing with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, SoCal Edison reported that it was “not aware of evidence pointing to another possible source of ignition,” according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office.

The Fairview fire broke out in September 2022 in Riverside County, killing two people and forcing the evacuations of thousands in

Hemet. Federal prosecutors contend that a sagging power line owned, maintained and operated by SoCal Edison came into contact with a Frontier Communications messenger cable, creating sparks that ignited vegetation below the lines in Hemet.

The fire burned nearly 14,000 acres within the San Bernardino National Forest. Forest Service roads were destroyed or damaged by the fire.

The United States is

seeking to recover nearly $37 million in damages incurred by the Forest Service, including about $20 million in fire suppression costs, according to the Fairview suit.

The Red Mountain Lookout, a facility used for fire detection in the forest’s remote areas was destroyed.

The fire’s effects have been, and will continue to be, detrimental to wildlife and habitats, including federally protected threatened and endangered species, pros-

ecutors maintain.

In addition to the damage caused to the national forest, the Fairview fire burned 44 structures, claimed two lives, and injured three people — including two firefighters.

The lawsuit alleges that SoCal Edison failed to properly maintain its power and transmission lines in or around the area where the Fairview blaze ignited. It also failed to ensure the minimum clearance between its power lines and the

Frontier cable in the area where the fire ignited, prosecutors allege.

The Eaton fire ignited around 6:20 p.m. Jan. 7 near Altadena Drive and Midwick Drive in the foothills above Altadena during hurricaneforce Santa Ana winds, according to Cal Fire. The blaze burned roughly 14,021 acres over 24 days, destroying about 9,414 structures and damaging another 1,074. The cause of the fire has not been determined.

200 written comments submitted and dozens testifying in favor, according to city officials.

| Photo courtesy of PxHere (CC0)

The oil field near Long Beach Memorial Hospital in 2011. | Photo courtesy of Epolk/Wikimedia Commons (CC0)

Gov. Gavin Newsom on Thursday again blasted the Trump administration’s federalized National Guard deployment in Los Angeles to assist with immigration enforcement, this time taking aim at the move’s $118 million cost to taxpayers.

Currently about 200 to 300 National Guard soldiers remain in the LA area to guard federal facilities that house people detained for immigration law violations, according to the Pentagon.

Trump ordered more than 4,200 National Guard troops and 700 U.S. Marines to the region in June to assist federal agents’ roving patrols and raids of businesses that employ immigrants.

According to Newsom’s office, the deployment cost $71 million for food and other basic necessities, $37 million in payroll, over $4 million in logistics supplies, $3.5 million in travel and $1.5 million for demobilization costs, which adds up to a total of an estimated $118 million.

“Let us not forget what this political theater is costing us all — millions of taxpayer dollars down the drain, an atrophy to the

Newsom blasts price tag of LA troop deployment

readiness of guardsmembers across the nation and unnecessary hardships to the families supporting those troops,” Newsom said in a statement. “Talk about waste, fraud, and abuse. We ask other states to do the math themselves.”

Last month the governor’s office filed a Freedom of Information Act request for the total expenses that have mounted since the Marines and federalized the National Guard arrived June 7.

“While we await those documents from the federal government, the California National Guard developed the calculations at the request of the Governor,” according to Newsom’s office.

“There’s no doubt soldiers deserve to be paid for the time spent on the ground — even if they were mostly waiting around for orders at Joint Forces Training Base Los Alamitos — but there are better uses of their time and taxpayer funding,” state officials added.

“LA would’ve burned to the ground if it weren’t for President Trump,” White House spokeswoman Abigail Jackson said in a statement. “Newscum was

troops to Chicago.

Last month, Trump said he can “do anything I want to do ... if I think our country is in danger.”

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

The Burbank-based Walt Disney Co. will pay $10 million to the Federal Trade Commission to settle allegations that it violated a federal children’s privacy law by allowing children to be targeted with online advertising, it was announced Tuesday.

Under the proposed order, the entertainment giant will also be required to implement a program to review whether videos posted to YouTube should be designated as made for kids, according to the FTC. According to the FTC, Disney receives a portion of the revenues that YouTube

By Joe Taglieri joet@beaconmedianews.com

too busy sipping wine at a Napa fundraiser to take any action to protect law enforcement officers from his violent rioters — and now he’s trying to rewrite history.”

Jackson referred to Newsom’s attendance at a charity event while protesters clashed with federal agents in downtown Los Angeles.

In addition to the hefty price tag, Newsom also criticized the deployment process, which his office described as “rushed, soldiers early on were forced to sleep on the floors and in the open air, use facilities with no functioning plumbing and were often fighting boredom.”

According to Newsom’s office, less than 20% of the troops deployed to LA were actually utilized. Many National Guard soldiers were pulled away from essential civilian duties, such as first responders, police officers, firefighters, doctors, nurses and teachers. Guard troops also were also sidetracked from Taskforce Rattlesnake firefighting teams and the Counterdrug Task Force that works at ports of entry along the border, officials said.

State officials also pointed to media reports of soldiers’ low morale.

On Tuesday, a federal judge granted California’s request for a preliminary injunction to block the Trump administration’s order extending the National Guard deployment in LA through Election Day, Nov. 5.

“The ruling makes clear: Trump is breaking the law by trying to create a national

Troop deployment

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

That activity includes “arrests, apprehensions,

police force with himself as its chief,” according to Newsom’s office.

On June 10, following Trump’s takeover of the 4,200 California National Guard soldiers and the deployment of the Marines, Newsom and Attorney General Rob Bonta filed an emergency request for the court to block the move.

“This mission orders soldiers to engage in unlawful civilian law enforcement activities in communities across the region, beyond just guarding federal buildings,” according to the governor’s office. Trump has indicated he may deploy troops in other states to help with immigration law enforcement.

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 order.

Disney to pay $10M in FTC children’s privacy settlement

generates from advertising placed with Disney videos and from advertising that Disney sells directly.

“This case underscores the FTC’s commitment to enforcing COPPA (the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act), which was enacted by Congress to ensure that parents, not companies like Disney, make decisions about the collection and use of their children’s personal information online,” FTC Chairman Andrew N. Ferguson said in a statement. “Our order penalizes Disney’s abuse of parents’ trust, and, through a mandated video-review

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program, makes room for the future of protecting kids online — age assurance technology.”

The complaint, filed Tuesday in LA federal court, alleges Disney failed to designate certain YouTube videos as being made for children when they were added to the platform. In failing to do so, Disney inadvertently allowed those videos to be targeted with online advertising, according to the FTC. No Disney-owned or operated platforms are involved in the settlement, according to a Disney statement.

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

“Disney has a long tradition of embracing the highest standards of compliance with children’s privacy laws, and we remain committed to investing in the tools needed to continue being a

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

The Walt Disney Co. headquarters in Burbank. | Photo courtesy of Coolcaesar/Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 4.0)