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Ex-Palm Springs mayor admits accepting bribes from developers

By City News Service

FormerPalmSprings

MayorStevePougnet

pleaded guilty Wednesday to accepting bribes from at least one real estate developer to secure support for projects on the council’s agenda, but the man accused of furnishing the funds maintains his innocence, with testimony likely to begin in his trial before the end of the month.

Pretrialproceedings began last week for Pougnet, 62, and John Elroy Wessman, 86, and formal jury selection for their trial was slated to start Thursday at the Banning Justice Center.

During a court conference Wednesday involving Pougnet’s attorneys, prosecutors and Riverside County Superior Court Judge Samuel Diaz, a pretrial plea agreement was reached, with the terms submitted by the defense directly to the judge.

Under the plea, Pougnet admitted nine counts of bribery by a public official, eight counts of illicit financial interest in public contracts and one count of conspiracy, as well as no contest to three perjury counts.

Prosecutors objected to the plea because “the defendant took advantage of the public trust,” the District Attorney’s Office said. There was no confirmation of the prospective sentence, though given that the

offenses were nonviolent and the defendant has no prior convictions, mandatory supervision or probation appeared likely.

Diaz set a sentencing hearing for July 2. Pougnet is free on his own recognizance.

Jury selection remained on the calendar Thursday in Wessman’s trial. He’s also free on his own recognizance and is charged with nine counts of bribery of a public official and one count

of conspiracy to commit a felony.

They were criminally charged, for the first time, in 2017 and later indicted by a grand jury, along with Coachella Valley real estate developer Richard Hugh Meaney, 59.

All the felony charges against Meaney were later dismissed. However, he pleaded guilty to a reinstated misdemeanor count of financial conflict in a government contract.

Meaney is free and due for sentencing in June.

The case, which began as a federal corruption probe until it was turned over to county investigators in 2016, has been plagued by repeated delays, some resulting from ongoing challenges by the defense to the indictment, as well as the COVID lockdowns, Pougnet’s relocation to another state, changes to legal counsel and related complications.

A trial judge in December 2020 dismissed all counts against Wessman, characterizing them as baseless, but the charges were reinstated by the Fourth District Court of Appeals in Riverside less than two years later.

Pougnet served two terms as mayor, leaving office in 2015.

Theinfluence-buying scheme that prosecutors allege the men were involved in allegedly netted Pougnet close to $400,000 between 2012 and 2014, securing his public support for projects brought before the Palm Springs City Council, specifically The Dakota, the Desert Fashion Plaza, The Morrison and Vivante.

Payments to Pougnet were drawn directly from accounts maintained by

Homelessness increases in Riverside County; PS reports big drop

By Joe Taglieri

Homelessness in Riverside County increased 7% in the last two years, while the number of people without shelter totaled a smaller percentage compared with the last point-in-time count, according to data released Thursday.

The county’s 2025 survey counted 3,990 individuals experiencing homelessness, according to the Department of Housing and Workforce Solutions. Point-in-time counts take place every two years. The 2023 survey reported 3,725 people without a steady place to live.

A wide range of volunteers and officials participated in the county’s 2025 homelessness survey in late January, including members of faith-based organizations and churches,

San Bernardino County to receive $38.7M for homeless facility

By Staff

San Bernardino County is set to receive a $38.7 million state grant for the Pacific Village Campus project, which expands the county’s residential treatment capacity for people experiencing homelessness.

Earlier this month, the county’s Behavioral Health Department received a conditional award letter from the state confirming the full amount officials had requested to fund the project.

“This investment is fundamental to fulfilling our mission and underscores our unwavering commitment to providing essential care and support to those who need it most,” Behavioral Health Director Georgina Yoshioka said in a statement. “We are here to serve, and this funding profoundly enhances our capacity to do just that.”

The state Department of Health Care Services awarded the grant for the project that includes input from the county Community Development and Housing Department. The Pacific Village Campus aims to provide a one-stop hub

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Teen dies from flurelated illness in Coachella Valley

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Teen dies from flu-related illness in Coachella Valley

By City News Service

ACoachellaValley teen has died from a flu-related illness — the first reported pediatric death of the 2024-25 season in Riverside County, health officials announced Thursday.

“The death is a tragic reminder of the danger influenza and other vaccinepreventable diseases can pose, even for individuals who are generally healthy,” Riverside County Public Health Officer Dr. Jennifer Chevinsky said in a statement. “We are committed to continuing our efforts to

partner with the community to prevent further tragedies like this one. We must remain vigilant and proactive in reducing the spread of infectious diseases through vaccination and hygiene practices.”

The teen died in late March, according to death records and was not believed to have any underlying conditions, according to health officials. No flu vaccinations records were found. The person’s exact age was not provided.

According to the California Department of Public

Health, there have been 25 reported pediatric deaths related to the flu this year.

Some 226 children under age 17 died from flu-related illness nationwide this year, the highest number of reported cases among children in 15 years, according to the Centers for Disease Control.

Approximately 90% of reported pediatric deaths in the U.S. this season happened as a result of children not receiving vaccinations.

“Getting the seasonal flu vaccine remains one of the

Rancho Mirage to begin pavement preservation project along key corridors

By City News Service

Athree-phasecrack seal project is set to begin next week along Highway 111 in Rancho Mirage, aimed at preventing water intrusion and slowing pavement deterioration.

The Rancho Mirage Public Works Department announced Tuesday that work will begin May 19, with crews cleaning and sealing asphalt cracks using a specialized material to reduce the risk of potholes.

The first phase will start in the Magnesia Falls East area and continue into neighborhoods adjacent to Highway 111, according to department.

The second phase will focus on southbound Monterey Avenue, between Clancy Lane and Parkview Drive.

The third phase will cover Highway 111 from the west city limits to Bob Hope Drive.

To minimize traffic impacts on one of the

city’s busiest corridors, all work will take place during nighttime hours, though temporary lane closures and reduced speed limits will remain in place throughout the day, according to the department.

The project is expected to be completed by June 30, weather permitting.

A slurry seal is also

scheduled for fall along the same streets.

According to the city’s website, Rancho Mirage operates on a six-year cycle in which all public streets undergo crack sealing and slurry application. For street-specific updates, residents can contact the Rancho Mirage Public Works Department at 760-770-3224.

best ways to protect both children and adults from influenza,” Chevinsky said.

County health officials advise parents to look out for warning signs in children, including bluish lips or face, a lack of alertness or lack of interacting while awake, fever above 104 degrees Fahrenheit, any fever in children younger than 12 weeks, fever/cough that improves but then worsens, and worsening of chronic medical conditions.

For more information on influenza, go to ruhealth. org/publichealth.

Crews contain Menifee brush fire that scorched nearly 60 acres

By City News Service

CrewsFridayfully contained a brush fire that scorched nearly 60 acres near the south end of Menifee.

The blaze, dubbed the Baxter Fire, was reported at 3:25 p.m. Thursday in the 35200 block of Avenida Manana, near the area of Baxter Road and Kingsnake Avenue, just east of Interstate 215, according to the Riverside County Fire Department.

Fire officials announced Friday morning that the fire was fully contained overnight, and crews would be checking for any remaining hot spots within the containment lines throughout the morning.

Five Cal Fire air tankers and a water-dropping helicopter began making drops on the brush fire at 3:50 p.m. Thursday, significantly slowing its spread, according to reports from the scene.

An evacuation warning for homes west of Briggs Road and south of Keller Road was lifted at 5:30 p.m.

Thursday. No road closures were in place. The cause of the fire was under investigation.

Police arrest teacher suspected of molesting Riverside girl, possibly others

By City News Service

A52-year-old high school teacher suspected of sexually assaulting a girl multiple times in Riverside and Redlands was being held Wednesday in lieu of $2 million bail.

Elvin Paul Vereau of Riverside was arrested and booked Tuesday into the Smith Correctional Facility in Banning on suspicion of lewd

acts on a minor, false imprisonment, continual sexual abuse of a child under 14 years old and oral copulation of a minor.

According to the Riverside Police Department, Vereau, who is a contract “special academic instructor” for the Redlands Unified School District, came under investigation on Sunday after

patrol officers were sent to investigate reports of a family disturbance at his residence in the Orangecrest neighborhood.

Officer Ryan Railsback said that while the patrolmen were questioning members of the household about the conflict inside the home, “they learned a female juvenile had been sexually abused by

Vereau over several years.”

Railsback did not specify the victim’s exact relationship to the suspect.

The police spokesman said the case was immediately turned over to detectives from the Sexual Assault-Child Abuse Unit, who conducted follow-up interviews, gathering sufficient evidence to arrest Vereau after he went

to the department’s Magnolia Station for further questioning.

“These alleged crimes occurred in both Riverside and Redlands, and investigators believe there may be additional victims who have not yet come forward,” Railsback said.

He said Vereau’s most recent teaching assignment was at Citrus Valley High

School in Redlands. The suspect has been placed on administrative leave. No other background information on him was available.

Anyone with details relevant to the investigation was urged to contact the SACA investigative team at 951-353-7609.

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US AG Pam Bondi sold more than $1 million in Trump Media stock the day Trump announced sweeping tariffs

By Robert Faturechi and Brandon Roberts, ProPublica

This story was originally published by ProPublica. ProPublica is a Pulitzer Prize-winning investigative newsroom. Sign up for The Big Story newsletter to receive stories like this one in your inbox.

Attorney General Pam Bondi sold between $1 million and $5 million worth of shares of Trump Media the same day that President Donald Trump unveiled bruising new tariffs that caused the stock market to plummet, according to records obtained Wednesday by ProPublica.

Trump Media, which runs the social media platform Truth Social, fell 13% in the following days, before rebounding.

Trump’s “Liberation Day” press conference from the White House Rose Garden unveiling the tariffs came after the market closed on April 2. Bondi’s disclosure forms showing her Trump Media sales say the transactions were made on April 2 but do not disclose whether they occurred before or after the market closed.

Trades by government officials informed by nonpublic information learned through work could violate the law. But cases against government officials are legally challenging, and in recent years judges have largely narrowed what constitutes illegal insider trading.

It’s unclear from the public record whether Bondi as attorney general would have known in advance any nonpublic details about the tariffs Trump was announcing that day.

Trump, of course, publicly announced his plans to institute dramatic tariffs during the election campaign. But during the first weeks of his term, the market seemed to assume his campaign promises were bluster.

The Justice Department did not immediately respond to questions about the trades.

The disclosure forms do not include the specific amount of stocks sold or their worth but instead provide a rough range. The documents do not say exactly what time she sold the shares or at what price. The company’s stock price closed on April 2 at $18.76 and opened the next morning, after the press conference, at $17.92 before falling more in the days

ahead. In addition to selling between $1 million and $5 million worth of Trump Media shares, Bondi’s disclosure form shows she also sold between $250,000 and $500,000 worth of warrants in Trump Media, which typically give a holder the right to purchase the shares.

Bondi’s ownership of Trump Media shares has previously been disclosed. Before she became attorney general, Bondi was a consultant for Digital World Acquisition Corp., the special purpose acquisition company that merged with Trump Media to take the president’s social media company public.

As part of her ethics agreement, Bondi had

pledged to sell her stake of Trump Media within 90 days of her confirmation, a deadline that would have allowed her until early May to sell the shares.

On April 1, Trump Media filed a disclosure with the Securities and Exchange Commission with details about holdings of various top shareholders, including Trump and Bondi. The purpose of the filing is unclear, as is whether it relates to Bondi’s sales the next day. It appeared to reregister for sale shares held by several of the company’s top shareholders.

Alex Mierjeski contributed research.

Republished with Creative Commons License (CC BY-NC-ND 3.0).

Access to Pacific Crest Trail threatened by federal cuts

By Suzanne Potter, Producer, Public News Service

Access to the beloved Pacific Crest Trail may soon be limited - due to a drop in federal grants and big layoffs proposed for federal public lands agencies.

This month, the Trump administration is expected to release the reduction-inforce targets for the National Park Service, U.S. Forest Service and the Bureau of Land Management.

Megan Wargo, chief executive officer of the Pacific

Crest Trail Association, said federal grant money dried up last October, so they’ve had to cancel 56 weeks of crew maintenance work on the trails.

“If large sections of the trails are forced to be closed because of this lack of maintenance and care, that’s devastating that folks won’t be able to access their public lands because of these cuts,” she explained.

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Study: 85% of callers to CA Parent Youth Helpline feel ‘more positive’

By Suzanne Potter, Producer, Public News Service

The California Parent and Youth Helpline turned five years old May 9 - just in time for a brand new study that confirms its effectiveness.

The study, published in the Journal of Technology in Human Services, found that 85% of people felt more positive, calmer and less angry after calling in.

Lead author Elizabeth Harris, a sociology professor at Arizona State University, said that kind of result is rare in social science research.

“Parenting interventions are expensive and difficult to do,” she said. “Most interventions take months to take effect, so to be able to do an effective intervention in 30 minutes,

that’s a big deal.”

The data also show about one-third of callers improved significantly on the scale - meaning they either went from making all negative statements to feeling 100% neutral, or they started off neutral and said they felt “100% positive” by the end of the call.

Parents and youths in distress can reach a trained counselor at 855-427-2736, 12 hours a day, seven days a week. Or they can reach out online at CAparentyouthhelpline.org.

Harris said the data show the helpline is especially effective at making people feel heard.

“Fifty percent of people who are lonely and isolated

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in their parenting role, they feel less of that by the end of the call,” she said. “So, it shows that in less than 30 minutes, it’s possible for a trained counselor to make a measurable difference.”

She explained that the research used what’s called sentiment analysis and secondary qualitative analysis, and validates the approach taken by Parents Anonymous, the group that runs the helpline. Disclosure: Parents Anonymous contributes to Public New Service’s fund for reporting on Children’s Issues, Family/Father Issues, Social Justice. If you would like to help support news in the public interest, visit https://www.publicnewsservice.org/dn1.php.

trails clear of debris and repair erosion from storm damage. The Pacific Crest Trail runs more than 2,600 hundred miles from Mexico to Canada and includes landscapes from Anza Borrego in the South, to Sequoia, Kings Canyon, and Lake Tahoe in the Sierras, and points north.

Wargo said the National Trails System Act calls for a public-private partnership to manage the national scenic trails. The Pacific Crest Trail Association normally gets between $667 million per year in federal funding - about a quarter of what it needs to help maintain the PCT.

“Typically, that breakdown is about 25% value that’s coming from the federal government, while the other 75% is coming through private donations and that volunteer service hour value,” she continued.

Wargo added that cuts to the federal workforce hobble agencies’ abilities to make grants and approve volunteer projects. And that means less brush gets cleared, raising the risk of wildfires in California.

References: Pacific Crest Trail volunteer data Pacific Coast Trail Association 2025

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Hollywood unions urge Trump to enact tax measures boosting US film industry

By City News Service

Top Hollywood movieindustry unions added their names to a letter sent to President Donald Trump this week in support of various tax measures they said would stave off runaway production and strengthen the American film industry.

"Over the past two decades, countries around the world have recognized the value of film and television productions and have increasingly offered significant incentives to attract projects and the high-paying jobs and local cash infusions they bring," according to the letter. "Currently, more than 80 countries offer production tax incentives and as a result, numerous productions that could have been shot in America have instead located elsewhere.

"Returning more production to the United States will

require a national approach and broad-based policy solutions, including those we propose below as well as longer term initiatives such as implementing a federal film and television tax incentive."

The letter goes on to recommend changes in select tax codes the organizations said would bolster domestic film production.

The letter was led by actors Jon Voight and Sylvester Stallone, who were named by Trump as Hollywood ambassadors earlier this year. Also signing onto the document were the Directors Guild of American, Producers Guild of America, Writers Guild of America, the SAGAFTRA actors' union, the International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees, International Brotherhood

of Teamsters, the Motion Picture Association, Producers United, FilmUSA and the Independent Film and Television Alliance.

SAG-AFTRA National Executive Director Duncan Crabtree-Ireland said in a statement Monday the union joined the letter "because we strongly support urgent federal action to address the outsourcing of American production. Prioritizing domestic jobs is essential to maintaining the U.S. entertainment industry's leadership on the global stage."

Trump last week suggested that he would impose a 100% tariff on movies produced outside the United States, a proposal that was quickly criticized by many industry officials but sparked a discussion about ways to support domestic production and reduce competition.

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imported goods that’s paid by the importing firm to its government. However, those costs often get passed down to consumers, resulting in higher prices for the affected products.

Here’s Experian’s guide to what you need to know about how tariffs work and how they may affect your wallet.

How Do Tariffs Work?

When a country imposes a tariff, any affected goods imported into that country will be taxed. The domestic company importing the product pays the tax to the federal government.

The federal government may set a tariff on specific items imported from one or more countries, or it may create a blanket tariff that affects all imported goods from specific countries.

Tariffs are typically set as a percentage of the price of the goods imported.

Example: If a U.S. company imports $100 worth of apples from a country with a 10% tariff, the company will need to pay a $10 tax to the U.S. federal government.

What are tariffs and how do they impact consumers?

By Ben Luthi, Experian via Stacker

Who Pays for Tariffs?

While the corporations and manufacturers that import tariffed goods are directly responsible for paying the tax, they often pass the cost onto consumers, resulting in higher prices.

Example: A 25% tariff on an imported automobile worth $30,000 could result in a new price tag of $37,500.

Not all businesses increase their prices to cover the cost of tariffs, however. Instead, they may choose to cut jobs, reduce or pause import shipments or negotiate lower prices from their foreign suppliers.

How Tariffs Can Raise Prices

Tariffs are effectively a cost of doing business for importers. But like other costs associated with manufacturing and selling goods, that cost is usually incorporated into the price you pay as a consumer.

In some cases, the tariff is applied directly to the end product. Examples include:

- Beef

- Cheese

- Chocolate - Coffee

- Fruit - Liquor

- Nuts

- Rice

- Seafood

In this instance, the tariff applies to the full cost of the item imported. In other cases, the tariff may apply to certain components used in manufacturing, such as:

- Aluminum

- Copper

- Lumber

- Minerals

- Semiconductors

- Steel

In these cases, the price increase on the end product may not be as drastic, especially if the majority of the final product was sourced domestically.

Recent Price Increase

Example: Auto Loans

Consumer prices have already been rising over the past few years, fueled by pandemic-era inflation that rocked economies around the world. While inflation numbers have trended downward since their peak in June 2022, new tariffs threaten to reverse that course.

To give you an idea of how prices have risen in recent years in one area, here’s a look at the average auto loan debt according to Experian data from the third quarter (Q3) of each year.

In step with total loan amounts increasing, average auto loan payments rose 5.1% to $662 per month from 2023 to 2024:

Are Tariffs Good or Bad for the Economy?

Historically, tariffs were often a primary source of revenue for the federal government. However, since the late 19th century, they’ve often been used to:

Protect domestic manufacturers: Tariffs can reduce foreign competition, driving demand for goods produced domestically. This, in turn, allows those manufacturers to grow, further increasing domestic production.

Negotiate trade agreements: Tariffs create additional pressure that can be used to gain an advantage in negotiations with trade partners.

Advance foreign policy objectives: A country may use tariffs to further unrelated foreign policy goals, such as reducing illegal immigration or combating drug trade.

That said, studies provide overwhelming evidence that tariffs can stunt economic growth, which can have an indirect impact on consumers. Here are some examples of how tariffs can impact the economy:

Higher prices: As previously mentioned, tariffs are often passed on to the consumer. The more tariffs a country imposes, the harder it is for its citizens to avoid higher costs on everyday items.

Reduced consumer spending: As prices rise, many consumers may be forced to cut back on spending. Reduced consumer spending generally hampers economic growth.

Job losses: Industries that rely heavily on imported goods, such as auto manufac-

turing, may be forced to lay off workers to compensate for rising costs and lower sales due to reduced consumer spending.

Impact on small business owners: Small businesses make up 99.9% of all U.S. companies and create roughly two-thirds of all jobs, according to the U.S. Chamber of Commerce. Unlike large corporations, though, they don’t have the same negotiating power with foreign suppliers. As a result, small business owners and their employees will likely be hit the hardest.

Retaliation: When a country sets a tariff that targets a specific trade partner, the latter may impose a tariff on goods and services exported by the former in retaliation. These retaliatory tariffs can hurt domestic exporting companies and also result in further escalation between the two countries.

Lower investor confidence: Due to the impact tariffs can have on businesses and consumers, they often undermine investor confidence, resulting in lower stock prices. This can negatively affect anyone who has money in the market, particularly those who are nearing retirement.

How to Protect Your Money From Tariffs

In a trade war, it can be impossible to completely avoid the cost of tariffs. However, there are some steps you can take to shore up your finances amid economic uncertainty. Here are just a handful of tips:

Build an emergency fund. An emergency fund can be helpful in a one-time financial emergency or if you’re experiencing higher costs or reduced income in the long run. Experts recommend keeping three to six months’ worth of expenses in your rainy-day fund, but any buffer is better than nothing.

Pay down debt. Debt payments can put a strain on your budget, especially during challenging economic

times. If possible, look for ways to accelerate your debt repayment through strategies like the debt snowball or avalanche method, debt consolidation or a debt management plan.

Limit new credit. Taking on new debt can give you less flexibility with your budget, especially if it’s a large loan. If you’re uncertain about the state of the economy and your own personal finances, it may be best to avoid unnecessary debt. Cut expenses. Take a look at your budget to find areas where you can cut back. Start with your discretionary spending, such as eating out, entertainment and luxuries. Then, consider looking for ways to reduce your necessary expenses, such as buying generic groceries, negotiating utilities, saving on auto insurance and downsizing.

Think twice before big purchases. If you’re planning a sizable purchase, such as a car or a major appliance, take some extra time to consider whether now is the right time. You may also consider cheaper alternatives, which may provide the same benefits at a lower cost.

Shop sales. Check for local sales and coupons before heading out to spend money on groceries, clothing, household goods and other necessities.

The Bottom Line While tariffs can be used to raise revenue for the federal government, support domestic manufacturers and negotiate trade agreements, their impact can be significant for the businesses and consumers affected by increased costs.

Understanding how tariffs work can help you identify areas of your budget that may be impacted, so you can take steps to protect your finances as much as possible.

This story was produced by Experian and reviewed and distributed by Stacker. Republished with CC BY-NC 4.0 license.

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CITY COUNCIL ORDINANCE

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

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT AT ITS SCHEDULED SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING ON TUESDAY, MAY 13, THE CITY COUNCIL ADOPTED:

ORDINANCE NO. 25-1081 U

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

THE FOLLOWING SUMMARIZES ORDINANCE 25-1081U:

Ordinance 25-1081U restricts non-storefront medicinal cannabis delivery businesses to the Industrial Zone, requires a Conditional Use Permit (CUP) approved by the Planning Commission, and establishes robust location, operational, and security requirements.

Ordinance No. 25-1081U was introduced and duly passed, approved and adopted at the City Council Regular Meeting of May 13, 2025, by the following vote:

AYES: Councilmember- Chavez, Chen, Yu, Man, Sternquist NOES: Councilmember- None

ABSENT: Councilmember- None

ABSTAIN: Councilmember- None

A certified copy of the full text of the Ordinance is available for review at the City Clerk’s Office, City Hall, 9701 Las Tunas Drive, Temple City, California, 91780. Anyone having questions may contact the City Clerk at (626) 285-2171.

Dated: May 19, 2025

Peggy Kuo City Clerk City of Temple City

Publish May 19, 2025

TEMPLE CITY TRIBUNE

TEMPLE CITY

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING FOR THE PLANNING COMMISSION

The Planning Commission is holding a public hearing on the project described below. You are receiving this notice because your property is located near the project, the project may directly, or indirectly affect you, or because you have requested to be notified.

Project Location: Citywide, City of Temple City, County of Los Angeles

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

Applicant: City of Temple City, 9701 Las Tunas Drive, Temple City, CA 91780

Environmental This Ordinance is not subject to environmental Review: review under the California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”) pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15061(b)(3) and 15305 (Class 5 – Minor Alterations in Land Use Limitations).

The Planning Commission Public Hearing will be held:

Meeting Date & Time: Tuesday, June 10, 2025, at 7:00 P.M.

Meeting Location: City Council Chambers, 5938 Kauffman Avenue, Temple City, CA 91780

For questions or concerns regarding this project, or if you wish to review the project file, please contact:

Project Planner: Scott Reimers, Community Development Director (626) 656-7316

sreimers@templecity.us or visit the Community Development Department offices at City Hall, located at: 9701 Las Tunas Drive, Temple City, CA 91780

Monday – Thursday: 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Friday 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.,

If you have a request for reasonable modification or accommodation due to a disability covered by the Americans with Disabilities Act please contact staff (planning@templecity.us or (626) 656-7316) 48 hours in advance of the meeting.

The decision of the Planning Commission is a recommendation to the City Council. A separate public hearing for the project will be held before the City Council. When scheduled, the hearing will be separately noticed. If you challenge any of the foregoing actions in court, you may be limited to raising only those issues you or someone else raised at the public hearing or in written correspondence delivered to the hearing body at, or prior to, the public hearing.

Date: May 15, 2025 Signature: Scott Reimers Scott Reimers, Community Development Director

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Notices

ORDINANCE NO. 1029

A SUMMARY ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING

THE UPDATED FIRE HAZARD SEVERITY ZONES MAP AS RECOMMENDED BY THE STATE FIRE MARSHAL AND IMPLEMENTING REGULATIONS FOR FIRE HAZARD SEVERITY ZONES PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTIONS 51178, 51179 & 51182

On May 13, 2025, the City Council of the City of Rosemead introduced for first reading by title only, Ordinance No. 1029, approving the Fire Hazard Severity Zone Map as recommended by the State Fire Marshal and implementing regulations for the Fire Hazard Severity Zones pursuant to Government Code Sections 51178, 51179, and 51182.

The updated Fire Hazard Severity Zones (FHSZ) map for the City of Rosemead identifies areas at risk of wildfires using scientific data on vegetation, topography, weather, and fire history. It categorizes risk into three levels: Moderate (Yellow), High (Orange), and Very High (Red).

The Los Angeles County Fire Department will enforce fire safety regulations in High and Very High zones. The updated FHSZ map will be integrated into the City’s Safety and Hazard Mitigation Plans, and all new or substantially remodeled buildings in Very High zones must comply with fire-resistant construction standards under California Building Code regulations.

The full text of Ordinance No. 1029 is available for inspection during regular business hours at the City Clerk’s Office, 8838 E. Valley Blvd. Monday –Thursday 7:00 a.m. till 6:00 p.m. or at www.cityofrosemead.org.

DATED THIS 19th DAY OF MAY 2025

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CASE NO. 25STPB05080

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

A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by HONGBIN ZENG in the Superior Court of California, County of LOS ANGELES. THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that HONGBIN ZENG 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: 06/04/25

Telephone (626) 289-8299 5/12, 5/15, 5/19/25 CNS-3924949# AZUSA BEACON

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF:

SUZANNE EILEEN AXT AKA

SUZANNE E. AXT

CASE NO. 25STPB05213

To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the WILL or estate, or both of SUZANNE EILEEN AXT AKA SUZANNE E. AXT.

A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by JENNIFER S. TODOROV (REFERRED TO IN WILL AS JENNIFER SUZANNE AXT) in the Superior Court of California, County of LOS ANGELES.

THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that JENNIFER S. TODOROV 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: 06/23/25 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.

ing 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: 06/05/25 at 8:30AM in Dept. 44 located at 111 N. HILL ST., LOS ANGELES, CA 90012

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

GABRIELLE IRENE AGUILAR 1615 STATUE ROW SAN JACINTO CA 92582 5/15, 5/19, 5/22/25 CNS-3925448# AZUSA BEACON

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF CESAR CUATE PULIDO Case No. 25STPB05404

at 8:30AM in Dept. 9 located at 111 N. HILL ST., LOS ANGELES, CA 90012

Attorney for Petitioner

DANIEL K. FONG - SBN 248397 FONG LAW GROUP

300 S. GARFIELD AVE. #207 MONTEREY PARK CA 91754

Attorney for Petitioner

THOMAS O. HOFFMAN - SBN 100881

LAW OFFICES OF THOMAS O. HOFFMAN

302 W SIERRA MADRE BLVD SIERRA MADRE CA 91024

Telephone (626) 355-4422 5/15, 5/19, 5/22/25 CNS-3925385# ARCADIA WEEKLY

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: RAYMOND RIVERA ELIAS CASE NO. 25STPB04979

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

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

To all heirs, beneficiaries, cred-itors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of CESAR CUATE PULIDO A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by Diego C. Pulido in the Superior Court of California, County of LOS ANGELES. THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that Diego C. Pulido 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 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 June 23, 2025 at 8:30 AM in Dept. No. 62 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. 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 issu-ance 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

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in Dept. No. 4 located at 111 N. Hill St., Los Angeles, CA 90012.

IF YOU OBJECT to the granting of the petition, you should appear at the hearing and state your objections or file written objections with the court before the hearing. Your ap-pearance 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 issu-ance 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.

BERNARD NACIONALES ESQ SBN 201799 PO BOX 4851 W COVINA CA 91791

CN116842 METCALF

May 12,15,19, 2025 WEST COVINA PRESS

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF:

YELENA SARKISYAN CASE NO. 25STPB05267

To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contin-gent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the WILL or estate, or both of YELENA SARKISYAN.

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

THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that JED BYERLY 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 authori-ty will allow the personal representative to take many actions without obtaining court approval. Before taking certain very im-portant actions, however, the personal representative will be required to give notice to interested personas unless they have waived notice or consented to the proposed action.) The independent administration authority will be granted unless an interest-ed 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: 06/09/25 at 8:30AM in Dept. 99 located at 111 N. HILL ST., LOS ANGELES, CA 90012

Attorney for Petitioner

CHRISTINE JAMES - SBN 204048

JAMES LAW GROUP

227 BROAD STREET, STE. 201 NEVADA CITY CA 95959

Telephone (530) 470-9291 5/15, 5/19, 5/22/25

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NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF:

JUDY ELLEN WOOTEN AKA

JUDY E. WOOTEN AKA JUDY WOOTEN

CASE NO. 25STPB05304

To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contin-gent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the WILL or estate, or both of JUDY ELLEN WOOTEN AKA JUDY E. WOOTEN AKA JUDY WOOTEN.

A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by EMILY ELLEN WOOTEN in the Superior Court of California, County of LOS ANGELES.

THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that EMILY ELLEN WOOTEN 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 consent-ed 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: 06/09/25 at 8:30AM in Dept. 99 located at 111 N. HILL ST., LOS ANGELES, CA 90012

Attorney for Petitioner MARK W. REGUS II - SBN 279653 LAW OFFICE OF MARK W. REGUS II 453 NORTH CENTRAL AVENUE UPLAND CA 91786

Telephone (909) 500-1161 5/15, 5/19, 5/22/25 CNS-3925555# WEST COVINA PRESS

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: DAVID A. PETERSON AKA DAVID ARTHUR PETERSON CASE NO. 25STPB05246

To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contin-gent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the WILL or estate, or both of DAVID A. PETERSON AKA DAVID ARTHUR PETERSON. A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by DEBORAH SMITH DUPREE in the Superior Court of California, County of LOS ANGELES. THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that DEBORAH SMITH DUPREE be ap-pointed 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.

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 interest-ed 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: 06/06/25 at 8:30AM in Dept. 9 located at 111 N. HILL ST., LOS ANGELES, CA 90012

Attorney for Petitioner

GLORIA SCHARRE PITZER - SBN 84709

BARBARO, CHINEN, PITZER & DUKE LLP

301 E COLORADO BLVD., STE. 700 PASADENA CA 91101-1911

Telephone (626) 793-5196 5/15, 5/19, 5/22/25

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NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF:

CHARLES ANTHONY YAMARONE, JR.

CASE NO. 25STPB05315

To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the WILL or estate, or both of CHARLES ANTHONY YAMARONE, JR.

A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by CHARLES A. YAMARONE, III in the Superior Court of California, County of LOS ANGELES.

THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that CHARLES A. YAMARONE, III 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: 06/10/25 at 8:30AM in Dept. 79 located at 111 N. HILL ST., LOS ANGELES, CA 90012

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

Attorney for Petitioner

JONATHAN D. PRIMUTH - SBN 143736

NOLAN A. ARCOS - SBN 334607 LAGERLOF, LLP 155 N. LAKE AVENUE, 11TH FLOOR PASADENA CA 91101

Telephone (626) 793-9400 BSC 226840 5/15, 5/19, 5/22/25 CNS-3925891# GLENDALE INDEPENDENT

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF CHARLOTTE V. DECKER aka CHARLOTTE VALENCIANA DECKER

Case No. PROVA2500379

To all heirs, beneficiaries, cred-itors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of CHARLOTTE V. DECKER aka CHARLOTTE VALENCIANA DECKER

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

THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that Jacqueline Sloniker 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 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 June 12, 2025 at 9:00 AM in Dept. No. F1 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 issu-ance 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.

STAPLETON & STAPLETON 401 E ROWLAND AVE COVINA CA 91723

CN116849 DECKER May 15,19,22, 2025 ONTARIO NEWS PRESS

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF RICHARD BERUMEN FIERRO

Case No. PROVA2500387

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

RICHARD BERUMEN FIERRO

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

THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that Roxanne Villanueva 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 June 18, 2025 at 9:00 AM in Dept. No. F1 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 issu-ance 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.

Attorney for petitioner:

JOHN S MORRIS ESQ SBN 173014

MORRIS & MORRIS

ATTORNEYS AT LAW 150 N SANTA ANITA AVE STE 300 ARCADIA CA 91006 CN116862 FIERRO May 15,19,22, 2025 ONTARIO NEWS PRESS

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF ZEFERINA MACIAS ACOSTA aka ZEFERINA M. ACOSTA aka ZEFERINA ACOSTA Case No. 25STPB05498

To all heirs, beneficiaries, cred-itors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of ZEFERINA MACIAS ACOSTA aka ZEFERINA M. ACOSTA aka ZE-FERINA ACOSTA

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

THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that Linda Vega be ap-pointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the dece-dent.

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 June 12, 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 ap-pearance 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 issu-ance 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:

JAMES L LEESTMA ESQ SBN 207311 LAW OFFICE OF JAMES LAMBERT LEESTMA 7301 TOPANGA CYN BL STE 202 CANOGA PARK CA 91303 CN116874 ACOSTA May 19,22,26, 2025 WEST COVINA PRESS

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: TRACEY LEE CAWDREY CASE NO. 25STPB05401 To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the WILL or estate, or both of TRACEY LEE CAWDREY.

A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by LORI D. CLARK in the Superior Court of California, County of LOS ANGELES. THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that LORI D. CLARK 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: 06/11/25 at 8:30AM in Dept. 67 located at 111 N. HILL ST., LOS ANGELES, CA 90012

Attorney for Petitioner J.

College of the Desert selects Val Martinez Garcia as 9th superintendent

By City News Service

College of the Desert’s Board of Trustees were expected to formally finalize the hiring of Val Martinez Garcia as the college’s ninth superintendent Friday.

College officials announced Wednesday that Garcia was chosen for having served more than two decades in leadership in higher education, including his role as vice president of instruction, his contributions to the Indio campus expansion and to the design of the Palm Springs campus.

The board in partnership with a specialized hiring firm received a total of 73 qualified applications from around the country, the college stated.

On May 1, the college held a public forum between four semi-finalists at its campus, at 43500 Monterey Ave., and a closed session interview was

conducted by the board the following day.

Garci holds a master of science degree in school counseling and a bachelor of science degree in sociology from the University of La Verne, and is currently pursuing his doctoral degree in organizational leadership.

“In Mr. Val Martinez Garcia, we have a leader who

deeply understands both the challenges and opportunities facing College of the Desert,” Board Chair Dr. Joel Kinnamon in a statement.

“His collaborative approach and commitment to educational excellence will help us build on our strengths and address the evolving needs of our students and community.”

PS officials ask residents, businesses to participate in economy surveys

By City News Service

City officials are urging residents and business owners Thursday to take part in a pair of surveys aimed at finding ways to improve the Palm Springs economy.

One of the surveys is specifically designed for business owners while the other is for residents, and the information collected will help officials identify the needs of the community. City officials said all responses will be kept confidential. The deadline is June 1.

“The Economic Development Strategic Plan will serve as the guiding document for the future of our Palm Springs economy,” Chief Economic Officer Wayne Olson said in a statement. “So many factors outside of our control contribute to economic change. From climate issues and national

economic policies, even the way people shop, dine and visit is changing, so it’s critical for the city to have a plan to adapt to those changes and continue to support our great local businesses.”

“Now is the time for the people of Palm Springs — every resident, business and innovator — to collectively define the future of our

Desert Wildlife Center hosts grand opening ceremony in Indio

By City News Service

The Desert Wildlife Center celebrated its grand opening over the weekend in Indio in partnership with the Greater Palm Springs Animal Allies. The free event was scheduled from 9 to 11

local economy,” Mayor Ron deHarte said in a statement.

“Tomorrow’s Palm Springs economy isn’t something that will simply happen, it’s something that we will create together.”

The business survey can be found via tinyurl. com/5n7yk7du.

The resident survey is at tinyurl.com/y2h767jj.

for housing assistance and services that include access to recuperative care, substance use disorder treatment and permanent supportive housing.

“By fostering collaboration among various stakeholders and integrating innovative treatment modalities, we believe this project will significantly improve outcomes for individuals facing behavioral health challenges.” Board of Supervisors Chair Dawn Rowe said in a statement. “We are committed to ensuring that every member of our community has access to the care they need, and we see this project as a vital step toward achieving that goal.”

The funding is part of $3.3 billion via voter-approved Proposition 1 going to 124 cities and counties for projects that support behavioral health care and homelessness services statewide.

“Pacific Village is a strategic initiative of San

a.m. Saturday at 46500 Van Buren St., organizers said.

The center serves as a rescue and rehabilitation to wild birds, reptiles and mammals. It also offers an education hub for community members of all ages, according to officials.

“Risks to the health and safety of our local wildlife have increased over the years, as we continue to convert acres upon acres of wildlands to residential and commercial developments,” officials said.

The project was first announced in April 2024 by Friends of the Palm Springs Animal Center and will take over the former Coachella Valley Wild Bird Center.

Homeless facility

Bernardino County aimed at developing a comprehensive continuum of care to support the county’s most vulnerable populations,” Supervisor Joe Baca Jr. said in a statement. “This grant will allow us to establish 32 much-needed residential treatment beds for individuals battling substance use disorders. This investment signifies our commitment to expanding access to quality care and supporting healthier, stronger communities for all.”

Supervisor Curt Hagman, who along with Baca served on the board’s Ad Hoc Committee on Homelessness, said in a statement, “This grant represents a pivotal step forward in creating solutions for social service needs within our county and addressing critical issues.”

As part of this proposed expansion, Behavioral Health plans to establish two residential facilities providing treatment for substance use disorders, adding 32 beds

to serve approximately 384 adults each year, including older adults, people with disabilities and county residents experiencing homelessness.

County officials said the state is modernizing the behavioral health system to improve accountability, bolster transparency and expand the capacity of behavioral health care facilities. The state Behavioral Health Continuum Infrastructure Program provides funding to create, renovate and expand facilities that serve individuals with mental and behavioral health conditions.

The funding aims “to help create a comprehensive behavioral health system, ensuring that individuals can access the proper care at the right time, whether for crisis stabilization, inpatient care or long-term treatment,” according to the county.

“As part of the state’s goal to reduce mental health crises, increase the availabil-

It is the first wildlife rescue and rehabilitation facility serving the Coachella Valley, officials said.

The Palm Springs Animal Shelter advises the public to report any injured wildlife to Palm Springs Animal Control at 760-327-1441 or to the Riverside County Department of Animal Services in the Coachella Valley at 760-343-3644. More information is at desertwildlifecenter.org.

ity of services, and support community-based solutions, these investments are vital in ensuring the long-term sustainability and accessibility of behavioral health services.”

Since voters passed Proposition 1 in March 2024, additional behavioral health treatment facilities will be funded and built next year,

officials said. Through BHCIP, the state awards funding to eligible entities to build, buy and expand properties and invest in mobile crisis infrastructure in an effort to expand even more the range of community-based behavioral health treatment options for people with chronic mental health conditions and substance use disorders.

Officials estimated BHCIP funding will create 6,800 residential treatment beds and 26,700 outpatient treatment slots for behavioral health and will build on other behavioral health initiatives in the state.

More information is available on the BHCIP webpage and bit.ly/43fbaqp.

The planned Pacific Wellness Village expands behavioral health services and focuses on assisting people experiencing homelessness. | Rendering courtesy of San Bernardino County

Val Martinez Garcia. | Photo courtesy of College of the Desert

| Photo by sablyaekaterina/Envato

civic affairs groups, government agencies, students and many others canvassed county streets to gauge the number of residents displaced, living on the streets, in encampments or in shelter facilities.

Officials touted a 19% drop in unsheltered homelessness. In 2023, 2,441 people experienced unsheltered homelessness, compared with approximately 1,977 this year.

“It is tremendous progress that we have huge reductions, less people living on the streets and more having access to shelters,” Board of Supervisors Chairman Manuel Perez said in a statement. “County, city and nonprofit collaborations have focused efforts and investments that are yielding measurable results. By targeting the root causes of homelessness and expanding access to housing and care, we are helping more residents find stability and hope.”

Shelter bed capacity is up 57% since 2023 and an 11% increase over 2024.

“With more individuals accessing shelter, the reduction in unsheltered homelessness is both meaningful and indicative of systemwide progress,” Department of Housing and Workforce Solutions Director Heidi Marshall said in a statement.

During the January point-in-time count, 879 volunteers located and verified the status of individuals living in cars, under bridges, in encampments, shelter facilities, transitional housing units and other places throughout the county.

The county Continuum of Care, composed of community groups, nonprofit organizations and government agencies, organizes the annual homelessness surveys.

The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development uses the data from point-in-time counts to determine how to distrib-

Homelessness

ute funding for addressing homelessness at the local level. Count data is also used by policy makers to gauge the extent of homelessness nationwide to help determine the effectiveness of policies and efforts to reduce the number of unhoused residents.

The board is slated to review the count figures at its upcoming meeting Tuesday.

More information on the county’s homelessness programs is at hrivcohws. org.

Palm Springs reports 63% homelessness decrease Palm Springs officials Thursday announced a 63% decrease in homelessness compared with 2023 data. Two years ago 239 people were experiencing homelessness, compared with 88 in January.

A city statement noted $40 million spent to develop the Palm Springs Navigation Center. The nonprofit Martha’s Village and Kitchen operates the facility.

“This incredible news is the result of a strong partnership between the city of Palm Springs, the county

of Riverside, Martha’s Village and Kitchen, the Palm Springs Police Department and our hardworking city staff and committed community of stakeholders, who over the last several years have collaborated together to open the Palm Springs Access Center — and now most recently, the new Palm Springs Navigation Center, which is lifting people out of homelessness every day,” Palm Springs City Manager Scott Stiles said in a statement.

The Navigation Center at 3589 McCarthy Road has 80 units for individuals and families, a playground, dog park, computer room, employment and mental health assistance and a cafeteria that serves three meals a day.

Next door is the Early Access Facility, offering overnight shelter of up to 50 beds on a first-come, first-served basis. People seeking shelter must first go to the Palm Springs Access Center at 225 El Cielo Road to receive services.

“When tackling complex problems, it takes a massive effort by all government, nonprofit institutions and

neighbors,” Palm Springs police Chief Andy Mills said in a statement. “The result of the point-intime count verifies that a holistic approach to solving community problems shows great promise. I am proud of PSPD’s effort in this holistic approach and extremely pleased with the results.”

Mayor Ron deHarte issued a statement, saying “I want to thank our Palm Springs residents and businesses for their patience and support while the City Council and our partners went through the long process of funding and building the Navigation Center.”

He added, “This dramatic reduction of unhoused residents in Palm Springs proves that it has been well worth the wait, and that when we can find solutions to addressing homelessness.”

Riverside homelessness holds steady Riverside’s homeless population increased marginally in 2025, with 614 unsheltered individuals this year and 605 counted in 2023, according to the city.

Officials characterized

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this year’s point-in-time count results as reflecting success in stemming the increase of people living on the street, as prior counts showed. The number of unsheltered people spiked to 605 in 2023 from 307 in 2022.

“These data clearly show that our efforts are having a real impact, and we’re moving in the right direction,” Riverside Mayor Patricia Lock Dawson said in a statement. “In recent years, with every new homeless count, we saw significant increases, but this year’s numbers show that the population of unsheltered individuals in Riverside has stabilized. That’s progress, and with last year’s Supreme Court decision providing us more tools to address homelessness, the passage of Proposition 36 expanding law enforcement’s ability to respond, and the state’s investment in a new 100-bed psychiatric facility in Moreno Valley, we are better equipped than ever to tackle homelessness head-on and build lasting solutions.”

Volunteers also counted 473 people living in shelter

facilities, which officials said was an improvement over previous years when fewer people were in shelters during the count. In 2023, 372 people were in temporary shelter, compared with 398 in 2022. No count took place in 2024.

City officials also noted that 1,687 individuals experiencing homelessness during fiscal year 2023-24 acquired housing. The city’s approaches to reducing homelessness include homelessness prevention efforts, rapid rehousing and permanent supportive and affordable housing initiatives.

“No single approach is going to reduce homelessness,” Mayor Pro Tem Sean Mill said in a statement. “Our city is a model for others around Riverside County to follow in terms of attacking the problem from multiple angles, regardless of whether a person is in danger of slipping into homelessness for the first time or has been homeless for an extended period.”

According to this year’s count data, 21% of people experiencing unsheltered homelessness had been unhoused for less than a year. Data also showed that the main reasons for becoming homeless were disruptions in the home, inadequate income or a job loss. Seniors over 55 were the largest group of people recently becoming homeless.

“This data showed us that one year ago these people experiencing homelessness had a home, a roof over their heads,” City Manager Mike Futrell said in a statement. “We must focus on keeping people from falling into homelessness just as we now focus on those living on the streets, a strategy which will reduce homelessness more effectively in Riverside.”

Information on the city’s homelessness programs is available via tinyurl.com/ yv9e7nhu.

Meaney’s Union Abbey Co. and Wessman Development Inc., according to the prosecution.

Prosecutors told the grand jury in 2019 that Pougnet planned to move to Colorado to join his husband and two children when his first term ended in 2011, but the two devel-

opers allegedly put him “on their payroll” in order to gain his votes of confidence in their projects.

“This is a case about political corruption in Palm Springs,” Deputy District Attorney Amy Barajas told the grand jury, according to transcripts. “What kind of corruption? Well, one

of the oldest stories in the book. Some wealthy real estate developers get a politician on their payroll, and in exchange they get favorable treatment, inside access and large contracts.”

She said Pougnet was hesitant about remaining for a second term as mayor.

The grand jury was shown an email exchange from May 30, 2011, between him and Meaney, in which the latter wrote, “Everything is in place. The big question from everyone is ... what are your plans?”

Pougnet’s response appeared to indicate their relationship hinged on the

defendant securing something in return.

“I need to know that an offer is very real, that I am an employee somewhere that has a letter `of employment,”’ Pougnet wrote. “That will make a decision much easier.

As you know, a month ago, this was not even

an option on the table with me and Christopher. Staying (in Palm Springs) has huge family implications considering I would be going back and forth.” The then-mayor accepted $225,000 as an initial incentive to remain active in local government, according to prosecutors.

During the 2025 point-in-time count, participants speak to a person possibly experiencing homelessness. | Photo courtesy of Riverside County