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US Justice Department joins lawsuit over passage of Proposition 50

By City News Service

The U.S. Justice Department Thursday joined state Republicans in a federal lawsuit in Los Angeles challengingtheconstitutionality of Proposition 50, the recently passed measure redrawingCalifornia’s congressional district lines to boost Democratic representation in Washington.

“California’s redistricting scheme is a brazen power grab that tramples on civil rights and mocks the democratic process,” Attorney General Pam Bondi said in a statement on the DOJ’s effort to join the suit. “Governor Newsom’s attempt to entrench one-party rule and silence millions of Californians will not stand.”

A hearing is set for Nov. 21 in Los Angeles federal court to discuss the DOJ’s unopposed motion to intervene in the case.

Assemblyman David Tangipa, R-Fresno, the California Republican Party, and 18 district voters brought the lawsuit last week, asking a judge to block the new district lines at least temporarily so California’s original map stays in effect for the 2026 midterm elections.

The suit, which names Gov. Gavin Newsom and California Secretary of State Shirley Weber as defendants, argues that the new Proposition 50 maps are unconstitutional because they improperly use voters’ race as a factor in drawing districts and asks the court to stop them from taking effect.

“Proposition 50 represents a mid-decade redistricting, precisely the kind of legislative interference that the California Constitution was designed to prevent,” the 26-page complaint contends. “It attempts to substitute a legislative map for the one lawfully adopted by the (state redistricting) commission, without any intervening

census or constitutional authorization. It attempts to create a third option way for legislators to interpose themselves on a process in which they otherwise were barred from participating in.”

The original plaintiffs are represented by the Dhillon Law Group, founded by Harmeet Dhillon, who is now the assistant Attorney General for Civil Rights at the U.S. Department of Justice under President Donald Trump.

Voters on Nov. 4 overwhelmingly approved Proposition 50, which supporters dubbed “The Election Rigging Response Act.” Newsom, who conceived

of what would become Proposition 50 after Texas adopted a mid-decade congressional redistricting plan favorable to Republicans, called its passage “not just a victory tonight for the Democratic Party, it was a victory for the United States of America, for the people of this country and the principles that our Founding Fathers lived and died for.”

Proposition 50 established new congressional district maps for the 2026 midterm elections that will also be used for the 2028 and 2030 elections. An analysis by the election news website

Ballotpedia said it would shift five Republican-held congressional districts toward Democrats.

Democrats hold a 43-9 advantage in the state’s House delegation.

The measure came in response to an effort in Texas for a mid-decade congressional redistricting that analysts said would give Republicans five additional seats. Other Republican-controlled states such as Florida, Ohio, Indiana, Missouri, New Hampshire, Nebraska and South Carolina are also considering efforts to approve mid-decade redistricting.

Backers of Prop 50 said it “draws fair maps that represent California’s diverse communities and ensure our voices aren’t silenced by Republican gerrymandering in other states.”

In a statement on election night, Republican Party of Orange County Chairman Will O’Neill said, “Millions of Californians will go to bed tonight knowing that their voices have been silenced by backroom deals, Gov. Newsom’s thirst for power, and a cynical campaign funded by George Soros, government unions, and national Democrats.

“Over $130 million was spent to convince Californians that a campaign to steal voters’ power was worth the $300 million price tag for this special election.

“Gavin has kick-started a redistricting effort in other states to counter his avarice. He signed the redistricting legislation before Texas did. And while the blue states fail to find more seats because they already gerrymandered out Republican voices, red states have begun pushing back against this Gavin-mandering.

AQMD approves $78.2

to replace polluting school buses

TheSouthCoastAir QualityManagement DistrictGoverning Board has approved $78.2 million that will be distributed to school districts in four Southern California counties to replace 286 high-polluting school buses with zeroemission models, the agency announced Thursday.

The funds will pay for 124 zero-emission buses for Los Angeles County districts, along with 50 buses in Orange County, 60 in Riverside County and 52 in San Bernardino County.

A total of 35 school districts in the four counties will benefit from the funds. In

Riverside County, the Moreno Valley Unified School District will receive the most new buses, with 24. Jurupa Unified will receive 17. Other districts receiving new buses will be Banning Unified, Menifee Union, Murrieta Valley Unified and Nuview Union. San Bernardino County school districts include Colton Joint Unified, Ontario-Montclair, Redlands Unified and the Rim of the World School District.

“The new buses are expected to reduce harmful emissions by about 46.3 tonsofsmog-forming nitrogen oxides and 3.5 tons of particulate matter each

Desert X organizers announces changes to 2027 exhibition

Thenextchapterof Desert X, the Coachella Valley outdoor art exhibition, will bring new changes to the sixth edition and 10th anniversary in 2027, officials announced Thursday.

The exhibition will take place from Oct. 30, 2027 through May 7, 2028, which will extend its programming through winter and spring.

Organizerssaidthe expansion is part of a new format to embrace the desert’s climate, ecology that will allow artwork to align “with the desert’s natural rhythms” and will change and dissolve in tandem with the land itself.

In addition, Desert X will overlap with numerous of the regions events, includ-

ing Modernism Week, the Palm Springs International Film Festival and the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival to land a new generation of people.

“Over the past decade, Desert X has evolved from an idea into a movement,” President and Founder of Desert X Susan Davis said. “Each edition has expanded our reach and deepened our relationships with artists, audiences and communities across the Coachella Valley and the world. As we enter our next decade, the same spirit of thoughtfulness, dialogue and delight that has guided us since our funding, will continue.” It will be curated by

Actors Michael B. Jordan, Adam Sandler to receive awards at PS Film Awards

Attorney General Pamela Bondi. | Photo courtesy of the U.S. Department of Justice/Wikimedia Commons (CC0)

Stormy weather arrives in IE

By City News Service

Periodicmoderate

to heavy rainfall was forecast across most of the Inland Empire Friday and was expected to continue through the weekend as a storm system wheeled in off the coast, followed by another one going into this week.

“A Flood Watch will go into effect for all areas from early Saturday morning through Saturday evening as this storm system moves over the region,” said the National Weather Service. “This is when most areas will see the heaviest rainfall, including a chance for thunderstorms.”

A flood watch was in effect from 4 a.m. through 10 p.m. Saturday including in the cities of Cathedral City, La Quinta, Coachella, Indio, Palm Desert and Palm Springs.

The NWS said that troughs of low pressure sweeping out of the Pacific Northwest will spin into the region, generating some downpours, the heaviest of which will be in and around higher terrain.

“While confidence remains low on exact rainfall amounts due to the uncertainty of the storm’s exact path, be prepared for locally

heavy rainfall and an increase threat for flooding, including near former burn areas in the mountains,” NWS forecasters said in a statement. “Since this precipitation will be coming from the southeast or the south, the coastal slopes of the mountains may receive locally four to five inches or more of rainfall from Friday night into Saturday. There is also a chance of some embedded thunderstorms within this system as instability will be elevated.”

Snow levels were predicted to hold around 10,000 feet Thursday night, falling to 7,000 Friday before rising back to 8,000 for the weekend.

Winds were expected to increase as the frontal boundary on the leading edge of the troughs traverses the area, with the highest gusts — up to 40 mph — in mountains and passes, including the San Gorgonio Pass, according to forecasters.

Another round of wet weather will follow on Monday and Tuesday, though that trough is expected to be weaker.

This would be the first major system of the autumn season, the prior one in midOctober produced only about

a half-inch of rainfall in the Riverside metropolitan area, according to the Weather Service.

High temperatures in the Riverside area were forecast to top out in the low 60s Thursday to Saturday, with lows all week in the upper 40s to low 50s.

For the Coachella Valley, highs peaked at around 80 degrees Thursday, then stalled in the low 70s going into the weekend. Forecasters said lows would generally range from the low to upper 50s.

In the Temecula Valley, daytime temps were in the low 60s Thursday to Saturday, with lows in the mid to upper 40s, according to the NWS.

IID advises storm prep

With recent storms expected to roll through the Coachella Valley, Imperial Irrigation District officials Thursday said they will be prepared to respond for any possible service disruptions.

Forecasters predicted heavy rainfall with gusty winds will fall into the region starting Thursday evening, according to the National Weather Service.

A flood watch was in effect from 4 a.m. through

ruptions that could occur due to this expected storm,” IID Power Manager Matt Smelser said.

IID officials said crews will respond to any power outages or disruptions if conditions will be safe enough to work.

“Customers can rest assured that IID is ahead of this, working to minimize impacts and service inter-

Officials advise residents the following tips to be prepared ahead of the storm: -- keep an emergency kit ready filled with flashlights, batteries, bottled water, medicine, a battery-operated radio and wind-up clock; -- charge essential devices, including phones and tablets; -- be familiar with service panel and main circuit breaker; -- trim trees and clear debris away from power lines, and -- avoid using electrical equipment when outside. Customers can report power outages through IID’s mobile app or by contacting customer service at 800-3037756 or iid.com/outage.

Actors Michael B. Jordan, Adam Sandler to receive awards at PS Film Awards

By City News Service

Actor Michael B. Jordan will receive the Icon Award for his performance in the film “Sinners” at next year’s Palm Springs International Film Awards, organizers said.

“Michael B. Jordan once again proves why he’s been one of the most compelling performers for the past two decades. In `Sinners,’ his reunion with Ryan Coogler yields a bold and intricate performance as twin brothers Smoke and Stack. Michael’s ability to inhabit two distinct souls with such power and nuance is nothing short of extraordinary,” Festival Chairman Nachhattar Singh Chandi said.

Jordan, 38, appeared in the HBO drama series “The Wire” and alongside Keanu Reeves in 2001’s “Hardball” before garnering attention in his breakout film role in 2013’s “Fruitvale Station,” directed by Coogler, who also helmed “Sinners.”

Jordan is also widely

known for “Creed,” “Creed II” and “Creed III,” the “Rocky” spinoff franchise in which he played the son of Apollo Creed.

He has received numerous accolades throughout his career, including a Grand Jury Prize and Audience Award at the Sundance Film Festival in 2013, the NAACP Image Award for Best Supporting Actor and a SAG ensemble award as part of 2018’s “Black Panther.”

Past winners of the Icon Award include Glenn Close, Willem Dafoe, Michael Douglas, Robert Duvall, Lady Gaga, Paul Giamatti, Tom Hanks and Meryl Streep.

The film awards will take place on Jan. 3 at the Palm Springs Convention Center at 277 N. Avenida Caballeros, with the accompanying film festival running from Jan. 2-12.

Earlier this month organizers announced Adam Sandler would receive the Chairman’s Award for his performance in the film “Jay

Kelly.”

Singh Chandi said. “It is a performance which underscore his standing as one of the most versatile and respected actors of his generation.”

both his past and present,

Past recipients of the award include Timothee Chalamet, Amy Adams,

10 p.m. Saturday including in the cities of Cathedral City, La Quinta, Coachella, Indio, Palm Desert and Palm Springs.

| Photo courtesy of Riverside County

Director Noah Baumbach’s film follows a story about a famous movie actor Jay Kelly, portrayed by George Clooney, as he “embarks on a journey of self-discovery confronting

accompanied by his devoted manager, Ron (Adam Sandler),” officials said.

George Clooney, Viola Davis, Billie Eilish, Finneas O’Connell, Tom Hanks, Jennifer Hudson, Nicole Kidman, Regina King, Gary Oldman and Reese Witherspoon.

Adam Sandler. | Photo courtesy of Greg Williams/Netflix/Palm Springs City Government/Facebook

Michael B. Jordan. | | Photo courtesy of the Palm Springs International Film Festival/Facebook

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ECA groups oppose projects to test hydrogen in natural gas lines

nvironmentaland community groups are speaking out against proposals to raise gas bills across much of California in order to test a blend of hydrogen with natural gas, thus reducing the use of fossil fuels.

The utilities So Cal Gas, PG&E, Southwest Gas and San Diego Gas and Electric are asking the California Public Utilities Commission to approve a small rate increase to fund pilot projects in Lodi, Orange Cove, Irvine, San Diego and Truckee.

Rebecca Barker, senior associate attorney for Earthjustice, represents the Sierra Club and said hydrogen blending just extends the life of gas infrastructure, which contributes to climate change.

“Hydrogen blending is a dead-end strategy, because at best, it could reduce those CO2 emissions by less than 7%,” Barker contended. “If you continue to rely on pipeline gas for those appliances, you would still be generating 93% of the climate pollution of regular natural gas, but your fuel will have become a whole lot more expensive.”

Barker argued the money would be better spent helping homes and businesses switch to electric appliances, powered by renewable energy. She added hydrogen could weaken the pipes, raising the risk of leakage or explosions,

By Suzanne Potter, Public News Service

and could increase indoor air pollution. So Cal Gas, on its website, said hydrogen blending supports the state’s climate and clean air goals, and has been used safely in Hawaii.

Barker noted these are the first hydrogen blending projects to be considered by the California Public Utilities Commission.

“There have been a handful of pilot projects around the world that have tried to explore whether hydrogen blending could be possible without weakening the gas utility systems,”

Barker pointed out. “We have never seen a pilot that convinced regulators, who are responsible for protecting consumers, that anyone should be paying extra money for a hydrogen blend.”

The pilot in the tiny farmworker town of Orange Cove would test the hydrogenmethane blend in the gas lines of 10,000 customers.

City leaders have welcomed the project, citing revenue from leasing land to So Cal Gas.

Michael Claiborne, directing attorney for the nonprofit Leadership Counsel for

Justice and Accountability, represents a local opposition group called Orange Cove United.

“Folks we’ve talked to in Orange Cove are most concerned about health risks associated with burning hydrogen indoors, and damage to appliances that were not designed to burn hydrogen,” Claiborne explained.

A review of 54 studies on hydrogen heating in the journal Cell Reports Sustainability concluded hydrogen is less efficient and more costly than using electricity to power buildings and homes.

CA delegation heads to COP 30 climate conference in Brazil

By Suzanne Potter, Public News Service

Californiasentabig delegationtoBrazil last week for the 30th UnitedNationsClimate Change Conference, known as COP 30.

State leaders and nonprofit advocates touted the Golden State’s leadership on this issue and learned about best practices in countries around the world.

Allison Hilliard, legislative manager for the nonprofit Climate Center, said she looked forward to watching the different countries come together to slow carbon emissions contributing to global warming.

“Some of those priorities at COP 30 that we, the Climate Center, are focusing on are how do we handle the transition away from fossil

fuels,” Hilliard explained. “And how are we continuing to move towards a more electrified future?”

The Climate Center was part of the carbon dioxide removal pavilion at COP 30 and presented ideas on urban greening, soil restoration and restorative agriculture programs. Gov. Gavin Newsom attended the conference, and served as co-chair of the Local Leaders Forum.

The Trump administration did not participate in COP 30 and has defunded many projects for climate resiliency and renewable energy. Hilliard noted it means state and local leaders and nongovernmental organizations need to redouble their efforts.

“California is the fourth-

largest economy,” Hilliard emphasized. “It is an extremely powerful player on the global market, and it needs to continue to move the needle on climate regardless of whether or not the federal administration decides to move climate policies.” California has set a goal of reaching net-zero emissions by 2045 and conserving 30% of its lands and waters by 2030.

In August, dozens of local residents attended a public meeting about the Orange Cove hydrogen blending project. | Photo by Jill Hindenach/L.C.J.A.

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HCA Head Start teachers speak out on shutdown, safety net cuts

By Suzanne Potter, Public News Service

ead Start teachers in California are speaking out about the chaos prompted not only by the government shutdown but by cuts to safety net programs.

The agreement to end the shutdown only funds the government through Jan. 30, so federally funded programs like Head Start face significant uncertainty going forward.

Tame Lewis, site lead teacher with P.A.C.E. Early Head Start at Aloha Learning Center in Gardena and a member of the California Federation of Teachers, said she works with low-income families every day.

“SNAP and Medi-Cal, it keeps them from falling into poverty,” Lewis explained. “The Head Start program allows them to go to work and not have to worry about that coming out of their paycheck.”

Help for low-income families is threatened on multiple fronts. The Republican funding bill signed last July cut billions from Medi-Cal and the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance program, known as CalFresh in the Golden State. And it allows subsidies for health

plans through Covered California to expire at the end of this year.

Covered California, in a statement, said it expects costs to almost double for millions of families. Nationally, more than 20 million people rely on subsidies to afford health plans sold on the Affordable Care Act exchanges.

While Head Start in Gardena is funded through next June, other Head Start programs, including three in California, have had to close during this shutdown. Lewis noted she has weathered

other shutdowns in her 15 years at Head Start but this one has been the worst.

“It’s scary, because you don’t know where your future lies,” Lewis observed.

“This is what I’ve basically been doing all of my life. So, it’s kind of scary because I don’t know what I would be doing next if Head Start was to end.”

As of 2022, more than 260,000 people worked for Head Start nationwide. California receives more than $850 million a year in federal funding for the program.

Easy as pie: A look at Thanksgiving’s most beloved dessert

By Alex Orellana for Instacart via Stacker

Thanksgiving is, without a doubt, pie season — and Instacart purchase data confirms it. The day before turkey day on Nov. 27, 2024, saw an incredible surge in pie orders across the country as people stocked up for their big feast.

Pumpkin pie reigned as the undisputed Thanksgiving champion, with Apple pie and Pecan pie rounding out the top three. Sweet potato pie and Cherry pie followed behind, completing the top five. Tangy favorites like Berry pie and indulgent picks like Peanut butter pie also made strong showings in last year’s top ten, proving there’s a perfect pie for every palate.

The great Thanksgiving pie rush

While pie is enjoyed yearround, there’s no denying that Thanksgiving is when it truly takes center stage. Instacart data from 2024 shows that orders for the top five varieties — pumpkin, apple, pecan, sweet potato and cherry — soared in late November, with the day before Thanksgiving standing out as the biggest pie-buying day of the year. A smaller bump appeared in late December too, as consumers stocked up once again to sweeten their Christmas celebrations.

Instacart data also reveals that sweet potato, pumpkin, and pecan pies saw the most dramatic surges, while apple pie rose more gradually throughout fall, and cherry pie also saw a small but sweet uptick around Turkey Day.

A nation of pie-lovers, state by state

Every Thanksgiving, regional dishes and preferences take the spotlight, and this year’s pie data shows just how delightfully diverse America’s dessert plates can

be. While Pumpkin Pie took the #1 spot nationwide, each state also had unique pie preferences, adding a twist to the holiday spread.

Here’s what Instacart data reveals about the most uniquely popular pies by state for Thanksgiving 2024:

-A seasonal staple: Out West, pumpkin pie holds its crown as the quintessential Thanksgiving dessert. States like California, Oregon, and Washington led the charge, embracing this seasonal classic with its deep autumn flavors and timeless appeal.

-Southern classics: In the South, pie preferences lean rich and nostalgic. Pecan pie was popular across Texas, Mississippi, and Oklahoma, while sweet potato pie found strong followings in Georgia, Maryland, and North Carolina — two heritage desserts that capture the spirit of Southern comfort and tradition.

-The heartland’s favorites: Midwesterners have a soft spot for indulgence, and it shows. French silk pie, with its smooth chocolate filling and whipped cream topping, stood out across Illinois, Iowa, and Missouri.

- Unconventional crowd-

pleasers: In the Northeast, cream pies topped the charts in Maine and Massachusetts, offering a nostalgic twist on tradition. Meanwhile, peanut butter pie rose to the top in Pennsylvania, showing that Northeasterners aren’t afraid to shake up the dessert spread with something bold and nutty.

While pumpkin pie is a nationwide favorite, different states embrace their own traditions — from autumnal classics like pecan pie to year-round favorites like cream or strawberry rhubarb.

A sweet ending to a thankful feast

From coast to coast, Thanksgiving pie orders tell a heartwarming story about tradition and regional preferences. From classic pumpkin to the tangy sweetness of strawberry rhubarb, Americans’ love for pie runs deep — especially when it’s shared with family, friends, and a generous swirl of whipped cream. This story was produced by Instacart and reviewed and distributed by Stacker. The article was copy edited from its original version. Republished with CC BY-NC 4.0 license.

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Hundreds of Starbucks baristas nationally walk off job for ‘Red Cup Rebellion’

By City News Service

Some Southern California coffee aficionados may have had trouble taking advantageofStarbucks’ popular Red Cup Day event Thursday, with about 1,000 baristas in 40 cities nationally, including Long Beach and Anaheim, walking off the job to call for a “fair union contract.”

The baristas, represented by Starbucks Workers United, held the labor action -dubbed the Red Cup Rebellion -- at 65 stores nationally, with the union calling it an “openended strike” prompted by the coffee giant “refusing to offer new proposals” to address demands such as higher wages, better staffing and alleged unfair labor practices.

“If Starbucks keeps stonewalling a fair contract and refusing to end union-busting, they’ll see their business grind

to a halt,” Michelle Eisen, Starbucks Workers United spokeswoman, said in a statement. “No contract, no coffee is more than a tagline -- it’s a pledge to interrupt Starbucks operations and profits until a fair union contract and an end to unfair labor practices are won.

“Starbucks knows where we stand. We’ve been clear and consistent on what baristas need to succeed: more take-home pay, better hours, resolving legal issues. Bring us new proposals that address these issues so we can finalize a contract. Until then, you’ll see us and our allies on the picket line.”

Union officials said the labor action could extend to as many as 550 unionized Starbucks locations nationally.

Thursday’s strike also

Proposition 50

“His reckless, self-serving actions set off a national fight that ultimately Democrats will lose.”

Mike Columbo, a plaintiffs’ attorney in the federal lawsuit, said the proposition will be found unconstitutional, because the Legislature had no legal basis to move forward with a redistricting effort.

“The record we have establishes that ... before the maps were voted upon and after, analyses were conducted that concluded

that there was no voting rights problem in California’s prior maps for the Legislature to remedy,” he said. “Further, there is no evidence whatsoever that the California Legislature in fact circulated any such analysis to the legislators for them to consider when they cast their votes to launch Proposition 50.”

First Assistant U.S.

Attorney Bill Essayli of the Central District of California said a new congressionaldistrict map in which Latino

The walkout occurred on Starbucks’ Red Cup Day, in which customers who order select holiday beverages receive a free reusable red coffee cup.

Jaci Anderson, a Starbucks representative, told ABC News the company was “disappointed” in the union, noting that it “only represents around 4% of our partners.” Anderson accused the union of failing to return to the bargaining table.

“When they’re ready to come back, we’re ready to talk,” Anderson told ABC. “Any agreement needs to reflect the reality that Starbucks already offers the best job in retail, including more than $30 an hour on average in pay and benefits for hourly partners.”

demographics and racial considerations are central violates the Equal Protection Clause.

“The race-based gerrymandered maps passed by the California legislature are unlawful and unconstitutional,” Essayli said in a statement Thursday. “The U.S. Department of Justice is moving swiftly to prevent these illegal maps from tainting our upcoming elections. California is free to draw congressional maps, but they may not be drawn based on race.”

impacted stores in San Diego, Santa Clarita and Seal Beach.

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TheCaliforniaFaculty Association and other unionsareseeking a preliminary injunction preventing Cal State University administrators from turning over union members’ personal information in response to federal subpoenas without first providing notice to affected employees and an opportunity for them to object.

CFA attorneys filed court papers on Nov. 3 with Judge Stephen Goorvitch alleging that since January the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission and the U.S. Department of Education Office of Civil Rights have been actively engaged in a campaign by the Trump administration to control the content of research, scholarship, teaching and activism at American colleges and universities.

“Given the current federal administration’sdefiance

CSU faculty seeks say in how personal info is provided to federal government SAG Awards changes name to The Actor Awards

The Screen Actors Guild Awards are getting a new name, with the SAG-AFTRA union announcing Friday the annual awards show will now be known as The Actor Awards.

“Since the show started over 30 years ago, our iconic

of the norms and laws that normally constrain its authority, petitioners cannot rely on federal agencies to appropriately limit the scope of their investigations or maintain sensitive personal information in confidence,” the CFA court papers state.

The CFA represents about 1,500 CSU faculty at Cal State Los Angeles and some 25,000 members systemwide. One of the other union plaintiffs, the United Automobile, Aerospace and Agricultural Implement Workers of America Local 4123, is the exclusive bargaining representative for some 10,000 CSU academic student employees.

The EEOC filed a complaint against Cal State Los Angeles in January involving antisemitism allegations.

On Aug. 11, the administration notified employees that it had provided the EEOC with “publicly available university

statuette has always been called The Actor, and simply evolving the show’s name to align with the award itself made obvious sense,” according to the guild’s website. “We wanted to provide clearer recognition in terms of what the show is about for our

By City News Service

contact information” for all employees, according to the CFA attorneys’ court papers.

The school later disclosed student employees’ personal contact information, demographic data and employment information to the EEOC by late September, the CFA lawyers further state.

“CSU’s disclosure of the personal information of Cal State LA employees, combined with its announcement of federal systemwide complaints, has deeply impacted petitioners and their members,” according to the CFA attorneys’ court papers.

The CFA and UAW have expended significant resources responding to union members’ concerns that their personal information will be used to surveil them, that they will be targeted for employment consequences based on their activism, online speech and scholarship and that union

members who are not U.S. citizens may face unjust immigration enforcement, the CFA attorneys contend in their pleadings.

“The federal government’s

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domestic and global audiences — we honor actors in film and television. Laser-focusing the name on those two things became the clearest and most straightforward path for this new chapter of the show.”

The official name of the show is now “The Actor

Awards presented by SAGAFTRA.” But other than the name change, nothing else about the annual ceremony is changing, including the eligibility and voting procedures.

The guild noted that after SAG merged with the American Federation of

threats are serious,” according to the CFA attorneys’ court papers, which note that on Sept. 30, a federal judge held that the Trump administration illegally targeted pro-Palestinian student activists with deportation threats to silence their speech critical of Israel. A hearing on the request for a preliminary injunction is scheduled for Dec. 5.

Television and Radio Artists union in 2012, becoming SAG-AFTRA, the awards show maintained the name SAG Awards. With the new name, “we’re finally able to fully recognize that merger and align it with the name of our statuette, The Actor,” according to the guild. The 2026 ceremony is set for March 1, streaming live on Netflix. The awards have often been deemed the most coveted among performers, since they are voted upon solely by other actors.

SoCal Jewish organizations join forces to expand security program

By City News Service

Four Southern California Jewishorganizations announced Wednesday they are banding together to expand a Community Security Initiative to better protect Jewish facilities across the region.

The Jewish Federations of Los Angeles, Greater Santa Barbara, Ventura County and the Greater San Gabriel and Pomona Valleys will all contribute funding for the effort, bolstered by financial support from the Jewish Federations of North America’s LiveSecure program and private donors. According to the group the collaboration “ensures that every synagogue, school, early childhood center, Jewish community center, Jewish camp and Jewish institution in these communities has free access to CSI’s expertise and support.”

That support and expertise includes topics such as reporting threats to law enforcement, security training and assessing security vulnerabilities at various facilities. With collaboration of the four federations, the security initiative will now cover more than 700 Jewish institutions spanning across nearly 40,000 square miles, officials said.

“Threats to the Jewish community know no borders,”

JFEDLA President/CEO Rabbi Noah Farkas said in a statement. “We are proud that JFEDLA’s Community Security Initiative is now collaborating with other Jewish communities in Southern California to share our resources and ensure the safety of all Jews in the region. We are all stronger and safer when we work together as a united Jewish community.”

According to the federa-

tion, recent FBI data shows that 69% of religiously motivated hate crimes in the United States target Jews, although they only account for 2% of the nation’s population.

“Security has been at the forefront of our Jewish Federation’s work for some time,” Jewish Federation of the Greater San Gabriel and Pomona Valleys’ Executive Director Jason Moss said in a

statement. “Through ongoing work with JFEDLA and this partnership, I am excited to bring CSI’s incredible resources and information to my community to further the work we have already done. Together, we are working to create an environment where Jewish community members throughout Southern California can feel safer and more secure participating fully in Jewish life.”

| Photo courtesy of Jack Miller / Flickr CC BY-SA 2.0

Glendale City Notices

CITY OF GLENDALE – NOTICE

The project will create 19 permanent supportive units for women and families affected by domestic violence.

Additionally, HUD identified an administrative error in the City’s original HOME-ARP award. As a result, Glendale’s total allocation has been increased from $5,109,346 to $5,116,976. Consistent with HUD rules, up to 15% of this correction is allocated to Administration & Planning, with the balance added to the domestic violence housing activity. This amend¬ment reflects both the new project activity and the corrected total award. This amendment qualifies as a substantial amendment under HUD regulations because it adds a new activity and updates the total award amount. The senior preference established for the Piedmont project does not apply to this new activity.

The draft amendment is available for public review at: - Online: www.glendaleca.gov/affordablehousing

- In person: Community Development Department – Housing Division, 141 N. Glendale Avenue, Suite 202, Glendale, CA 91206

Public Comment Period: November 17, 2025 – December 1, 2025

Written comments may be submitted by email to abrownell@glendaleca.gov or by mail to the address above. All comments received by December 1, 2025 at 5:00 p.m. will be consid¬ered before the amendment is submitted to HUD.

Public Hearing: The Glendale City Council and Housing Authority will hold a joint public hearing on December 2, 2025 at 3:00 PM at 613 E. Broadway, 2nd floor, Glendale, CA 91206 to consider adoption of the substantial amendment.

Contact: Aaron Brownell, Senior Housing Project Manager | abrownell@glendaleca.gov | 818-550-4530

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Probate Notices

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF CRISTINE J. SCETTRINI

Case No. 25STPB11658

To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of CRISTINE J. SCETTRINI

A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by Shirlee L. Bliss in the Superior Court of California, County of LOS ANGELES.

THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that Shirlee L. Bliss 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 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 Dec. 18, 2025 at 8:30 AM in Dept. No. 5 located at 111 N. Hill St., Los Angeles, CA 90012.

IF YOU OBJECT to the granting of the petition, you should appear at the hearing and state your objections or file written objections with the court before the hearing. Your appearance may be in person or by your attorney.

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

YOU MAY EXAMINE the file

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

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

HOWARD L. SANGER, ESQ. - SBN 42469

SANGER & MOLEVER

36953 COOK STREET, SUITE 103 PALM DESERT CA 92211

Telephone (760) 320-7421 11/10, 11/13, 11/17/25 CNS-3984674# GLENDALE INDEPENDENT

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: SAROLTA NUSZER

CASE NO. 25STPB12388

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

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.

Petitioner: Shirlee L. Bliss LAW OFFICES OF SHIRLEE L BLISS 290 E VERDUGO AVE STE 108

BURBANK CA 91502-1300 CN121010 SCETTRINI Nov 10,13,17, 2025

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NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF:

MARSHA LASITER AKA

MARSHA E. LASITER AKA

MARSHA L. LASITER AKA MARSHA LAMB LASITER CASE NO. 25STPB12259

To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the WILL or estate, or both of MARSHA LASITER AKA MARSHA E. LASITER AKA MARSHA L. LASITER AKA MARSHA LAMB LASITER. A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by SANGER & MOLEVER in the Superior Court of California, County of LOS ANGELES.

THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that HOWARD L. SANGER 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: 12/12/25 at 8:30AM in Dept. 99 located at 111 N. HILL ST., LOS ANGELES, CA 90012

11/10, 11/13, 11/17/25

CNS-3984593# PASADENA PRESS

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF John Sai-Hung Liu CASE NO. 25STPB12289

To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of: John Sai-Hung Liu

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

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

A HEARING on the petition will be held on 12/12/2025 at 8:30 AM in Dept. 44 located at 111 N. HILL ST. LOS ANGELES CA 90012 STANLEY MOSK COURTHOUSE.

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

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

A HEARING on the petition will be held in this court as follows: 12/05/25 at 8:30AM in Dept. 62 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

BRAD N. BAKER - SBN 65106 BAKER, BURTON & LUNDY, P.C. 515 PIER AVENUE

HERMOSA BEACH CA 90254, Telephone (310) 376-9893

thority 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: 12/08/25 at 8:30AM in Dept. 62 located at 111 N. HILL ST., LOS ANGELES, CA 90012

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

Cindy T. Nguyen, Esq. (SBN 273886) Amity Law Group LLP 800 S. Barranca Ave., Suite 260 Covina, CA 91723 Telephone: (626) 307-2800 11/13, 11/17, 11/20/25 CNS-3985062# BALDWIN PARK PRESS

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: NORMA KATHLEEN BLUE CASE NO. 25STPB12557

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

A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by PAMELA BLUE-FRAIJO in the Superior Court of California, County of LOS ANGELES.

THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that PAMELA BLUE-FRAIJO be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent.

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 GEORGE VAUSHER - SBN 181857 FITZGERALD KREDITOR BOLDUC RISBROUGH LLP 2 PARK PLAZA, SUITE 850 IRVINE CA 92614

Telephone (949) 788-8900 11/13, 11/17, 11/20/25 CNS-3985648# PASADENA PRESS

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: NANCY ETHEL GREENE AKA NANCY E. GREENE AKA NANCY ETHEL HAILEY CASE NO. 25STPB12437

To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the WILL or estate, or both of NANCY ETHEL GREENE AKA NANCY E. GREENE AKA NANCY ETHEL HAILEY.

Attorney for Petitioner

ZEV S. BROOKS - SBN 162830 LAW OFFICES OF ZEV BROOKS 18627 BROOKHURST ST., PMB 435 FOUNTAIN VALLEY CA 92708

Telephone (714) 965-0179 BSC 227635 11/13, 11/17, 11/20/25 CNS-3985111# BALDWIN PARK PRESS

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF:

JUDITH ANN BRADFORDBING AKA JUDI A. BRADFORD BING CASE NO. 25STPB03889

To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the WILL or estate, or both of JUDITH ANN BRADFORD-BING AKA

JUDI A. BRADFORD BING.

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

THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that LESLIE BRADFORD 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 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: 02/11/26 at 8:30AM in Dept. 67 located at 111 N. HILL ST., LOS ANGELES, CA 90012

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

A HEARING on the petition will be held in this court as follows: 12/05/25 at 8:30AM in Dept. 62 located at 111 N. HILL ST., LOS ANGELES, CA 90012

WILLIAM J. DAVIDSON, ESQ., OF COUNSEL - SBN 251365

JEFFREY R. HARTMANN A PROFESSIONAL CORPORA-

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF:

ALBERT JACKSON, SR. CASE NO. 25STPB06510

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

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

THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that ERIN JACKSON 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: 12/03/25 at 8:30AM in Dept. 2D 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.

NATALIE E. ORTIZ - SBN 303869

THE ESTATE LAWYERS, APC 4350 EXECUTIVE DRIVE, SUITE 310 SAN DIEGO CA 92121

Telephone (949) 250-7800 BSC 227647 11/13, 11/17, 11/20/25 CNS-3985904# WEST COVINA PRESS

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF:

JOHN HAYRAPETIAN CASE NO. 25STPB12680

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

A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by LEONORA HAYRAPETIAN in the Superior Court of California, County of LOS ANGELES. THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that LEONORA HAYRAPETIAN 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: 12/08/25 at 8:30AM in Dept. 67 located at 111 N. HILL ST., LOS ANGELES, CA 90012

DANIELIAN, LECROY & KOLANJIAN, ALC

330 N. BRAND BLVD., SUITE 820 GLENDALE CA 91203

Telephone (818) 502-5600 11/13, 11/17, 11/20/25 CNS-3985932#

GLENDALE INDEPENDENT

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF:

CATHERINE FLOAT AKA

CATHERINE ANN MARY GIBSON-FLOAT

CASE NO. 25STPB12657

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

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

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

A HEARING on the petition will be held in this court as follows: 12/10/25 at 8:30AM in Dept. 9 located at 111 N. HILL ST., LOS ANGELES, CA 90012

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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.

Telephone (310) 556-2433 11/13, 11/17, 11/20/25

CNS-3985960# GLENDALE INDEPENDENT

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: GAYLYNN R. SCHMIDT

CASE NO. 25STPB12687

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

A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by STEPHANIE VOLTZ SCHMIDT in the Superior Court of California, County of LOS ANGELES. THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that STEPHANIE VOLTZ SCHMIDT 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 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: 12/18/25 at 8:30AM in Dept. 44 located at 111 N. HILL ST., LOS ANGELES, CA 90012

RYAN D. BOWNE, ESQ. - SBN 236970 4421 W. RIVERSIDE DRIVE, SUITE 200 BURBANK CA 91505

Telephone (818) 846-5515

11/13, 11/17, 11/20/25 CNS-3986160# BURBANK INDEPENDENT

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF FRED VINCENT SAN LUCAS

Case No. 25STPB12678

To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of FRED VINCENT SAN LUCAS

A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by Monica San Lucas-Carrera in the Superior Court of California, County of LOS ANGELES.

THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that Monica San Lu-cas-Carrera 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 ap-proval. 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 Dec. 8, 2025 at 8:30 AM in Dept. No. 67 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 rep-resentative appointed by the court within the later of either (1) four months from the date of first issuance of letters to a general personal representative, as defined in section 58(b) of the California Probate Code, or (2) 60 days from the date of mailing or personal delivery to you of a notice under section 9052 of the California Probate Code.

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.

MISSION HILLS CA 91345

CN121956 SAN LUCAS Nov 17,20,24, 2025 ALHAMBRA PRESS

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Please take notice Fast & EZ Montclair located at 5445 Olive Street Montclair CA 91763 intends to hold a public sale to the highest bidder of the property stored by the following tenants at the storage facility. The sale will occur as an online auction via www.storagetreasures.com on 11/27/2025 at 9:00 AM. Gloria Santamaria; Christopher Cortinez. This sale may be withdrawn at any time without notice. Certain terms and conditions apply.

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NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE COASTLAND INVESTMENTS INC VS GLAESER BUILDERS, INC. CASE NO: 30-2016-00851914-CU-BCWJC Under a writ of Execution issued on 02/18/2025. Out of the SUPERIOR COURT, of the, County of ORANGE, State of California, on a judgment entered on 06/16/2017. In favor of COASTLAND INVESTMENTS, INC. and against GLAESER, PETER J. showing a net balance of $988,264.84 actually due on said judgment. (Amount subject to revision) I have levied upon all the right, title and interest of said judgment debtor(s) in the property in the County of Los Angeles, State of California, described as follows: THE FOLLOWING DESCRIBED PROPERTY: LOT 7 OF TRACT NO. 8613, IN THE CITY OF LONG BEACH, COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES, STATE OF CALIFORNIA, AS PER MAP RECORDED IN BOOK 102 PAGES 22 AND 23 OF MAPS, IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY RECORDER OF SAID COUNTY. TOGETHER WITH THAT PORTION OF THE 5 FOOT ALLEY ADJOINING SAID LOT ON THE NORTH AS SHOWN AND SAID TRACT, BOUNDED EASTERLY AND WESTERLY BY THE NORTHERLY PROLONGATION OF THE EAST-ERLY AND WESTERLY LINES, RESPECTIVELY OF SAID LOT 7, VACATED BY ORDER OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF LONG BEACH, A CERTIFIED COPY OF WHICH AS RECORDED ON OCTOBER 6, 1960 AS INSTRUMENT NO. 3315 IN BOOK D998 PAGE 405, OF OFFICIAL RECORDS. APN: 7253-014-033 Commonly known as: 3847 E. WILTON STREET, LONG BEACH, CA 90804

Public notice is hereby given that I will sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash in lawful money of the United States all the right, title and interest of the debtor(s) in the above described property or so much as will be sufficient to satisfy said writ or warrant with interest and all costs on 12/10/2025, 10:00 AM at the following location.

STANLEY MOSK COURTHOUSE 111 N. HILL STREET, ROOM 125B LOS ANGELES, CA 90012 (X) THIS SALE IS SUBJECT TO A MINIMUM BID WHICH MUST EXCEED $817,744.07, CCP 704.800(A); AND A MINIMUM BID OF $1,022,670.00, CCP 704.800(B). (ESTIMATED) Prospective bidders should refer to sections 701.510 to 701.680, inclusive, of the Code of Civil Procedure for provisions governing the terms, conditions and effect of the sale and the liability of defaulting bidders.

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NOTE: IT IS A MISDEMEANOR TO TAKE DOWN OR DEFACE A POSTED NOTICE BEFORE THE DATE OF SALE. ( Penal Code section 616) CN121876 30201600851914CUBCWJC Nov 10,17,24, 2025 BELMONT BEACON

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME PETITION OF Yolanda Hu Ruan FOR CHANGE OF NAME CASE NUMBER: 25NNCP00837 Superior Court of California, County of Los Angeles 150 W Commonwealth Ave, Alhambra, Ca 91801, Northeast Central Judicial District TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner Yolanda Hu Ruan filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present name a. OF Yolanda Hu Ruan to Proposed name Yanhu Ruan 2. THE COURT

ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter shall appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file a written objection that includes the reason for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition

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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. Samuel Abraham, CEO Statement filed with the County of Riverside on November 6, 2025

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

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

Peter Aldana, County, Clerk File# R-202513466 Pub. 11/10/2025, 11/17/2025, 11/24/2025, 12/01/2025

Riverside Independent

The following person(s) is (are) doing business as ALOHA CONSTRUCTION

4395 LEONARD WAY CORONA, CA 92883

Riverside County ALOHA REMODELING & LANDSCAPING (CA, 4395 LEONARD WAY, CORONA, CA 92883

Riverside County

s. BETSABE IRIGOYEN MUNOZ, MANAGING MEMBER

Statement filed with the County of Riverside on November 5, 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-202513420 Pub. 11/10/2025, 11/17/2025, 11/24/2025, 12/01/2025 Riverside Independent

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 20256728981. The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: (1). Santa Ana Distro (2). Santa Ana – Distro (3). Catalyst – Santa Ana Distro (4). Catalyst Santa Ana Distro , 3400 Warner Ave Unit B, Santa Ana, CA 92704. Mailing Address, 401 Pine Ave, Long Beach, CA 90802. Full Name of Registrant(s) CATALYST –FOUNTAIN VALLEY LLC (CA, 401 Pine Ave, Long Beach, CA 90802. 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. CATALYST – FOUNTAIN VALLEY LLC. /S/ ELLIOT LEWIS, MANAGING MEMBER. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Orange County on November 12, 2025. Publish: Anaheim Press 11/17/2025, 11/24/2025, 12/01/2025, 12/08/2025

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 20256728982. The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: (1). CATALYST –FOUNTAIN VALLEY (2). CATALYST CANNABIS –FOUNTAIN VALLEY (3). CATALYST FOUNTAIN VALLEY (4). CATALYST CANNABIS FOUNTAIN VALLEY (5). CATALYST CANNABIS CO. – FOUNTAIN VALLEY (6). CATALYST CANNABIS DISPENSARY FOUNTAIN VALLEY , 3400 W Warner Ave Unit A, Santa Ana, CA 92704. Mailing Address, 401 Pine Ave, Long Beach, CA 90802. Full Name of Registrant(s) CATALYST – FOUNTAIN VALLEY LLC (CA, 401 Pine Ave, Long Beach, CA 90802. 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 November 6, 2025. CATALYST – FOUNTAIN VALLEY LLC. /S/ ELLIOT LEWIS, MANAGING

MEMBER. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Orange County on November 12, 2025. Publish: Anaheim Press 11/17/2025, 11/24/2025, 12/01/2025, 12/08/2025

The following person(s) is (are) doing business as Local Esthetics 28410 Old Town Front St #102 Temecula, CA 92590

Riverside County Linette Pirschel, 4 1930 Calle Cabrillo, Temecula, CA 92592

Riverside County

This business is conducted by: a individual. Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed herein on September 3, 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. Linette Pirschel

Statement filed with the County of Riverside on November 5, 2025

Peter Aldana, County, Clerk File# R-202513421 Pub. 11/17/2025, 11/24/2025, 12/01/2025, 12/08/2025

Riverside Independent

The following person(s) is (are) doing business as Baladi 141 E Alessandro Blvd unit 10A Riverside, CA 92508

Riverside County LAZEEZ FOOD LLC (CA, 16117 Hillsmont Lane, Riverside, CA 92503

Riverside County

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. LINA ZAITAR, CEO Statement filed with the County of Riverside on November 10, 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-202513540 Pub. 11/17/2025, 11/24/2025, 12/01/2025, 12/08/2025 Riverside Independent

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. FBN20250010392

The following persons are doing business as: St. Francis Episcopal Mission Outreach Center, 2855 N Sterling Ave, San Bernardino, CA 92404. Mailing Address, PO Box 3037, San Bernardino, CA 92404. (1). The Protestant Episcopal Church in the diocese of Los, 840 Echo Park Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90026 (2). St. Francis of Assisi episcopal church, San Bernardino, CA 92404. County of Principal Place of Business: San Bernardino This business is conducted by: a an unincorporated association other than a partnership. 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/ Claire Z. Bangao, Managing Member. This statement was

filed with the County Clerk of San Bernardino on October 31, 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#: FBN20250010392 Pub: 11/17/2025, 11/24/2025, 12/01/2025, 12/08/2025 San Bernardino Press

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. FBN20250010220

The following persons are doing business as: EYEBROW 4 U, 12351 Mariposa Rd UNIT -I(9), Victorville, CA 92395. Mailing Address, 15630 inca way, Victorville, CA 92395. # of Employees 3. CC Sehgal Corporation (CA, 15630 inca way, Victorville, CA 92395; Pankaj Sehgal, CEO. 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 October 20, 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/ Pankaj Sehgal, CEO. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Bernardino on October 27, 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#: FBN20250010220 Pub: 11/17/2025, 11/24/2025, 12/01/2025, 12/08/2025 San Bernardino Press

The following person(s) is (are) doing business as (1). LOLA’S (2). LOLA’S AT THE COVE (3). LOLA’S AT THE COVE DINING AND DRINKS (4). LOLA’S AT THE COVE RESTAURANT AND BAR (5). LOLA’S RESTAURANT (6). LOLA’S OLD TOWN LA QUINTA (7). LOLA’S RESTAURANT AND BAR (8). LOLA’S LQ (9). LOLA’S LA QUINTA (10). THE COVE 78015 Main Street, Suite 109 La Quinta, CA 92253 Riverside County Return to Normacy Inc. (CA, 74578 Lavender Way, Palm Desert, CA 92260 Riverside County

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. 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. Zayd Nurani, Secretary Statement filed with the County of Riverside on October 17, 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-202512753 Pub. 11/17/2025, 11/24/2025, 12/01/2025, 12/08/2025 Riverside Independent

Murder charge dismissed against man who struck, killed pregnant teen

By City News Service

Amurder charge was thrown out Thursday against a 21-year-old man who allegedly ran over and killed a pregnant Riverside teenager as she and family members confronted him over his relationship with her sister, though he will still stand trial for other felony allegations.

Isaac Jacob Blackhorse Garcia of Moreno Valley was arrested in February after allegedly killing 16-year-old Kaylie Corona on the east end of Riverside.

He had been charged with murder, but at the end of a preliminary hearing Thursday, a temporarily assigned Riverside County Superior Court judge, whose name couldn’t immediately be confirmed, determined the murder count was invalid and dismissed it. The judge, however, found there was sufficient evidence to bound Garcia over for trial on two counts of unlawful intercourse with a minor

and possession of child pornography.

A post-preliminary hearing arraignment is set for Dec. 1.

Court minutes late Thursday afternoon did not provide specific details pointing to the basis for the judge’s ruling, and there was no immediate word from the District Attorney’s Office whether prosecutors intend to refile a criminal complaint charging Garcia with something other than homicide for the pregnant girl’s death.

For the time being, the defendant remains held without bail at the Robert Presley Jail.

A bail-setting affidavit filed by the Riverside Police Department in early February recounted what allegedly happened outside the victim’s house at 1570 Gregg Place, near Chicago Avenue, on the night of Feb. 2.

Detective Stanley Hua wrote that Garcia returned

his then-girlfriend, identified in court records only as 15-year-old “V.C.,” to the house after engaging in sex with her for an unspecified period.

The girl’s entire family, including her father and older brother, as well as Kaylie, almost nine months pregnant, were waiting for him and exited the home with the possible intent of physically assaulting him, according to the narrative.

“Isaac backed out of the driveway at a high rate of speed, almost losing control of his car,” Hua said. “The family continued coming out, and Isaac started driving away, when V.C.’s 20-year-old brother attempted to open Isaac’s door. Isaac then accelerated away and drove around V.C. and struck Kaylie with his vehicle.”

The detective alleged the defendant dragged “Kaylie across the ground approximately 161 feet before fully

running over her.”

He then fled home to Moreno Valley.

Kaylie was taken to Riverside Community Hospital, where her daughter, Elena, was delivered via C-section before the victim was pronounced dead in surgery, according to family and police. The baby survived, but the extent of injuries to

Athe infant was not disclosed.

Garcia was immediately identified as the alleged assailant and was taken into custody by Riverside police officers less than two hours later. He was allegedly in possession of child porn.

He has no documented prior felony convictions.

“Our girl was more than just a teenager — she was a

radiant light in our lives,” according to a GoFundMe account established by the Corona family. “She was a caring, loving and joyful soul whose presence touched everyone she met.”

The GoFundMe page can be found via tinyurl.com/ yc2hxwdu. It had raised $14,385 by the end of April and remains active.

Palm Desert Aquatic Center to temporarily close for $4M renovations

$4 million investment to upgrade infrastructure and improve water quality at the Palm Desert Aquatic Center will require a temporary facility closure starting next week.

On Monday, renovators will begin installing new filtration systems, pumps and heaters to all three pools at the center, which were originally constructed in 2011, officials said.

School buses

By City News Service

The cost includes a $1.6 million filter tank replacement, $1.4 million to remove and replace heaters and $1 million to design and reconfigure a pump room.

year, significantly improving air quality, particularly for students,” according to an AQMD statement.

Once finished, visitors can expect to see improved water quality, reduced service interruptions and enhanced energy efficiency, officials said. The renovations are expected to

conclude in January 2026.

“This project reflects the city’s commitment to high-quality recreational opportunities for our community,” Mayor Jan Harnik said. “Palm Desert

2027 exhibition

is making an important investment in the Aquatic Center so families, athletes and swimmers of all ages can continue to enjoy healthy recreation for years to come.”

The new buses are expected to begin arriving by the middle of 2026.

AQMD began the busreplacement program in 2001, awarding a total

“More than 87 percent of the new buses will serve overburdened communities, ensuring that cleaner air reaches those who need it most.”

of nearly $372 million in funds from various sources, replacing more than 1,900 diesel school buses with alternativefuelorzero-emission models, according to the agency.

“Changing the ways in which we experience, see and talk about art is fundamental to

lishing new paradigms also involves evolving our own, and as we prepare for the 2027 exhibition, I’m grateful to Kaitlin Garcia-Maestas for adding continuity to the journey of change,” Wakefield said.

To adapt the new format,

the organization as director of development.

Blue Bird T3RE models are part of the South Coast AQMD’s zero-emission school bus program. | Photo courtesy of A-Z Bus Sales/Facebook

Artistic Director Neville Wakefield and Kaitlin GarciaMaestas, who both curated the 2022 and 2025 editions.

Desert X’s mission. Estab-

Melissa Netecke joined

Desert X has presented five exhibitions in the Coachella Valley since its inception in 2017.

“Liquid A Place” was an exhibit at the 2023 Desert X. | Photo by Lance Gerber, courtesy of the artist and Desert X

Candles memorialize 16-year-old Kaylie Corona. | Photo courtesy of Rosarie Corona/GoFundMe

Riverside, Korean EV infrastructure firm explore move to city’s ‘green tech hub’

By Staff

The city of Riverside and South Korean electric vehicletechnology maker Chaevi Co. are exploring opportunities for local investment and job creation, including the establishment of the firm’s U.S. manufacturing headquarters.

Chaevi’s interest in Riverside was spurred by economic development efforts and a foreign direct investment trip in September that included Mayor Patricia Lock Dawson and City Councilman Steven Robillard.

“We are very excited about the prospect of bringing Chaevi to Riverside,” Lock Dawson said in a statement. “Our trip emphasized how serious Riverside is about growing our green technology hub, and our conversations with Chaevi have generated promising results.”

A memorandum of understanding signed Nov. 10 in Korea establishes a cooperative framework for

a multi-phase partnership to support Chaevi’s $100 million entry into the U.S. and expansion into Riverside’s global green technology hub, city officials said. Talks have focused on how Chaevi can thrive in the U.S. market while helping Riverside advance sustainability goals, expand local EV infrastructure and attract more foreign direct investment that align with the city’s economic and environmental policies.

“While there is still work ahead of us, our time with Chaevi reinforced the power of telling Riverside’s story in person,” Robillard said in a statement. “When elected leaders engage directly, it sets Riverside apart as a city that’s serious about building global relationships and a sustainable future.”

The non-binding, two-year MOU expresses the company and city’s intent to collaborate on a

shared vision for sustainability and economic growth, official said. Future agreements stemming from the collaboration will be subject to formal City Council approval. Binding commitments, including purchases or contracts, will require council review and approval.

The MOU seeks to develop a plan for the purchase and installation of at least 45 electric-vehicle chargers, according to the city.

Chaevi and the city will work together to identify funding and investment strategies to support the company’s U.S. market entry and also develop a five-year investment and infrastructure plan to advance the city’s clean energy and transportation goals. The first step of the partnership is for Chaevi to establish an office in Riverside in January, officials said.

“This economic development achievement builds

on Riverside’s commitment to innovation, sustainability, and global partnership,

Opening statements this week in trial of ex-deputy accused of kidnapping

By City News Service

Jury selection was slated to wrap up Friday in the trial of an ex-Riverside County’s deputy accused of harassing and abducting a former girlfriend, as well as possessing child pornography.

Alexander Ravy Vanny, 34, of Hemet, was arrested last year following an investigation by the Sheriff’s Department’s Special Victims Unit.

Vanny is charged with kidnapping, stalking, possession of child porn, unauthorized use of protected electronic data, maliciously destroying a wireless device, witness intimidation, illicit eavesdropping, using a concealed camera to invade a person’s privacy, illegal use of a tracking device, interference with a traffic control device and possession of a firearm in violation of a protective order, with a sentence-enhancing allegation of perpetrating a felony while on bail.

Jury selection began last week in the courtroom of Superior Court Judge James Hawkins at the Larson

Justice Center in Indio. It’s expected to conclude by Friday, with opening statements tentatively set for Monday.

Vanny is being held without bail at the Smith Correctional Facility.

According to a postpreliminary hearing summary filed after the defendant’s preliminary hearing in May, Vanny was obsessed with an ex-girlfriend, identified only as “M.P.G.,” and allegedly engaged in a series of criminal acts last year while trying to get her back and prevent her from seeing other men.

The woman had been residing with the defendant at his Menifee home but moved out when she deemed the relationship no longer workable, according to court papers.

Among the most serious alleged offenses was his following her in the summer of 2024 to Chappies Bar in Hemet and demanding that she “leave and come home with him,” the prosecution said.

When M.P.G. declined, Vanny “forcibly threw her

into his truck,” according to documents.

Vanny forced his way in her Hemet apartment, challenging men she was dating to fights and chasing them away, according to the prosecution.

Investigators discovered that Vanny had installed “tracker devices” on her vehicle to keep constant tabs on where she was day and night, prosecutors alleged. After he sneaked into her apartment one night, M.P.G. became irate, “telling him she was calling 911,” according to documents.

“The defendant took her phone from her, preventing her from calling law enforcement,” according to the narrative.

ing to the city.

man through her bedroom window,” court papers alleged.

Vanny’s alleged encounters with a sheriff’s volunteer, identified only as “L.L.,” landed him in trouble prior to the conflicts with M.P.G. In one visit with L.L. in the spring of 2024, the defendant allegedly showed her a porn video involving underage victims, telling her “he would like her to participate in those activities with him,” according to the prosecution.

Vanny was first arrested on June 22, 2024.

He was booked into the Banning jail but posted a $1 million bond and was released. He was initially placed on paid administrative leave, but within a few months, he was fired from the department, according to sheriff’s officials.

The victim was ultimately able to get away from him uninjured.

The woman further alleged instances in which

“The defendant then drove her, without her consent, to his home ... some 17 miles and 30 minutes,” the prosecution stated. “All this travel was after forcing her into his truck and doing so without her consent and without her permission.”

There were instances of Vanny allegedly using the FLOCK law enforcement camera system deployed by the Sheriff’s Department and other agencies to procure license plate information from vehicles belonging to men visiting the victim, prosecutors said.

“On Nov. 29, 2024, the defendant secretly recorded the sounds of M.P.G. being intimate with another

While he was on bail, Vanny was separately charged in connection with the alleged offenses against M.P.G.

He had been a sworn peace officer since he was hired by the Sheriff’s Department in 2016.

further strengthening the city’s leadership in advancing clean transportation and

creating a greener, more connected future,” accord-

Miranda Evans, Riverside deputy director of community and economic development, and officials from Chaevi. | Photo courtesy of the city of Riverside

Alexander Ravy Vanny. | Photo courtesy of the Riverside County Sheriff’s Department