Trump admin proposes offshore drilling; CA officials, environmentalists balk
By City News Service
Following through on earlier pronouncements, the Trump administration announced Thursday it will reopen ocean waters off the Pacific Coast to oil drilling leases, generating rapid opposition from California officials and environmentalists.
The announcement by the U.S. Department of the Interior called it an effort to address the nation’s “growing energy needs” and “boost United States energy independence and sustain domestic oil and gas production.”
The directive calls for the potential lease of 34 offshore drilling sites between 2026 and 2031 -- 21 off the coast of Alaska, seven in the Gulf of Mexico and six along the Pacific Coast.
“Offshore oil and gas production does not happen overnight. It takes years of planning, investment, and hard work before barrels reach
the market,” Secretary of the Interior Doug Burgum said in a statement. “The Biden administrationslammed the brakes on offshore oil and gas leasing and crippled the long-term pipeline of America’s offshore production. By moving forward with the development of a robust, forward-thinking leasing plan, we are ensuring that America’s offshore industry stays strong, our workers stay employed, and our nation remains energy dominant for decades to come.”
According to the department, a 60 public-comment period on the proposal will begin when it is published in the Federal Register on Monday.
Gov. Gavin Newsom called the proposal “idiotic” and said it “endangers our coastal economy and communities and hurts the well-being of Californians.”
“This reckless attempt to sell out our coastline to his Big Oil donors is dead in the water,” Newsom said in a statement. “Californians remember the environmental and economic devastation of past oil spills. For decades, California has stood firm in our opposition to new offshore drilling, and nothing will change that. We will use every tool at our disposal to protect our coastline. It’s interesting that Donald’s proposal doesn’t include the waters off Mar-a-Lago.”
California Attorney General Rob Bonta also blasted the proposal.
“Time and again, President Trump has shown that his interest lies with his Big Oil friends profiting at the expense of our environment and public health,” Bonta said
in a statement. “California takes our responsibility to steward our environment and natural resources seriously -- we are not a rich man’s playground, and the president cannot come and extract resources as he pleases.
“California will not stand by while the Trump administration marches in and make a mess of our coastal towns and waterways in order to line the pockets of its wealthy friends. The livelihoods of millions of Californians depend on the economies and industries supported by our coastal areas. My office stands fully opposed to this plan and is committed to protecting California’s natural resources.”
Orange County Coastkeeper also rejected the proposal.
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Riverside church set to serve thousands for Thanksgiving
SB County, city announce housing, homelessness initiatives
By Joe Taglieri joet@beaconmedianews.com
Anumber of initiatives to address homelessness in San Bernardino County and city got underway this month, including a large affordable housing development and assistance to unhoused veterans, officials announced.
City and county agencies have partnered with nonprofit developer National CORE for the Adler Square affordable housing, the fourth phase of the Arrowhead Grove project.
A groundbreaking event Nov. 4 officially commenced construction at the site, 575 E. Baseline St in San Bernardino.
Officials said Alder Square will be a high-quality, affordable housing community for low-income families in the city of San Bernardino, which is experiencing rapid growth and increasing investment. The plan calls for 91 apartments for individuals and families earning 30%-80% of the area median income, plus one apartment for an on-site manager. Units include 14 mobility-accessible apartments and 10 hearing-accessible dwellings.
Developed through a partnership between National CORE, the county Housing Authority, the city and county, Alder Square will join Crestview Terrace, Olive Meadows and Valencia Vista to total 414 units comprising the Arrowhead Grove complex. Residents will have access to amenities that include a pool, picnic area, children’s play area, community garden, dog run area, bicycle storage and an outdoor space for recreational games and public seating.
Housing Authority Executive Director Maria Razo noted the enduring partnership between the agency and National CORE.
“Our partnership has grown into a truly collaborative relationship, and we are united by our shared commitment to create highquality affordable housing and thriving communities for the residents we serve,” Razo said in a statement. “Together, we’re proving that affordable housing can be transformative.”
In October the California Statewide Communities Development Authority announced roughly $33 million in tax-exempt affordable housing bonds for Arrowhead Grove Phase IV apartments. Capital One Bank and Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP provided the bonds, according to the CSCDA.
The Arrowhead Grove project redevelops a former affordable housing site built in the 1940s known as Waterman Gardens.
The redevelopment is funded through public and private sources that include $4.5 million from the city’s Annual Action Plan for Phase IV; $3 million secured in 2023 by Rep. Pete Aguilar, D-San Bernardino, for a community resource center; a $15.8 million state grant from the Strategic Growth Council and grants such $1.4 million from the Southern California Association of Governments for EV charging stations. Additional funding includes federal LowIncome Housing Tax Credits, state cap and-trade funds and federal funds from the HOME-Investment Partnership program.
ConstructionofAlder Square is expected to complete in late 2027, officials said. Permanent supportive housing for vets
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Cheapest gas stations in Riverside
By Stacker
Anyone who drives a car understands the sting of having to fill up their tank and pulling into the gas station, only to discover that gas prices have skyrocketed. Paying extra for gas means you have less to spend on other things, which, over time, can really put a crimp in your budget.
Cheap Insurance explored some of the reasons behind major changes in gas prices, and compiled a list of the cheapest gas stations in Riverside using data from Gas Buddy.
Gas prices fluctuate based on several factors, including the cost of the key ingredient, crude oil, as well as the available supply and demand for gasoline. If the price of oil rises, a major refinery goes offline, or more drivers are hitting the road, for example, then the cost will increase.
In the first half of 2022, a unique confluence of events led to a surge in gas prices. The increased demand stemming from the COVID-19 pandemic, Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, and a slowdown in oil production all contributed to a national all-time high of $4.93 per gallon on average in June 2022.
Seasons also affect gas prices. Demand tends to drop in winter, but the cost also falls because gas stations switch to a different blend of gasoline that’s optimal for lower temperatures—and has cheaper ingredients.
Location also matters.
The South and Midwest tend to have the lowest gas prices, while the West, including Hawai’i, has the highest. Californians, in particular, pay more for gas on average than any other state. That’s because of its high state excise taxes; its
isolation from the country’s major pipelines, which causes supply issues; and its requirements that mandate a more environmentally friendly blend of gas that costs more to produce and adds to the price per gallon. No matter where you live, read on to see if you can get a deal on gas near you.
#1. Gulf
- Address: 72275 E Ramon Rd, Thousand Palms, CA
- Price: $3.83
#2. Flying J
- Address: 72235 Varner Rd, Thousand Palms, CA
- Price: $3.88
#2. Agua Caliente Fuel (tie)
- Address: 32-279 Bob
Hope Dr, Rancho Mirage, CA
- Price: $3.88
#4. Anthem
- Address: 515 N Waterman Ave, San Bernardino, CA
- Price: $3.89
#4. 76 (tie)
- Address: 2240 Compton Ave, Corona, CA
- Price: $3.89
#4. Sinclair (tie)
- Address: 1550 E Ontario Ave, Corona, CA
- Price: $3.89
#4. Morongo Travel Center (tie)
- Address: 49020 Seminole Dr, Cabazon, CA
- Price: $3.89
#8. Fastrip
- Address: 13710 Calimesa Blvd, Yucaipa, CA
- Price: $3.91
#9. Ontario Gas & Food
- Address: 1066 E 4th St, Ontario, CA
- Price: $3.93
#10. G&M
- Address: 295 N Waterman Ave, San Bernardino, CA
- Price: $3.95
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Woman admits killing her infant nearly 4 decades ago
By City News Service
Awoman who caused the death of her newborn child and dumped her in a trash receptacle behind a Riverside business almost four decades ago pleaded guilty Thursday to voluntary manslaughter and was immediately sentenced to four years’ felony probation.
Melissa Jean Allen Avila, 56, of Shelby, North Carolina, admitted the count under a plea agreement with the Riverside County District Attorney’s Office. Avila had originally been charged with first-degree murder, but that was reduced to manslaughter under the plea bargain.
The defendant, who has remained free on her own recognizance, was arrested in August 2024 following a yearslong investigation by the Riverside Police Department Homicide Cold Case Unit.
According to police spokesman Officer Ryan Railsback, detectives reopened the baby death case in 2020.
The newborn girl, known only as “Jane Doe,” was discovered on Oct. 13, 1987, by a man looking for bottles and cans in a trash bin behind a business in the 5400 block of La Sierra Avenue.
Investigators at the time had little to go on, pursuing
During a hearing at the Riverside Hall of Justice Thursday, Superior Court Judge Gary Polk certified the terms of the agreement and imposed the term of probation, which expires in November 2029.
all available leads without success in the weeks following discovery of the dead child, Railsback said.
DNA samples were taken from the tot’s remains and preserved.
Railsback said the forensic evidence was used to locate and positively identify Avila as the mother of the infant, though he did not elaborate on the details.
“An essential partner in this investigation was Season of Justice, a nonprofit dedicated to providing financial assistance for investigative agencies and families to help solve cold cases through grant funding for advanced DNA analysis solutions and forensic genealogy,” the police spokesman said. “This
funding allowed for DNA analysis to be conducted by Othram, Inc., a private lab that specializes in DNA technology.”
He noted that investigators “have no reason to believe the baby’s father had any criminal culpability in the murder.”
The man wasn’t identified. Avila was 19 when the killing occurred.
A possible motive was not disclosed, nor was the specific manner of death.
The defendant was taken into custody without incident by U.S. Marshals in North Carolina on the morning of Aug. 5, 2024.
She had no documented prior felony convictions in Riverside County.
Coachella Valley Rescue Mission seeks public’s help for food donations
By City News Service
The Coachella Valley Rescue Mission asked for the public’s help Wednesday for food donations to provide meals for food insecure people in time for the Thanksgiving holiday.
“We have seen a drastic reduction in food donations over the last several months, and our pantry is operating at an all-time low for us,”
the fall and winter seasons, where the requests for assistance are greater than ever before.”
Amanda Galindo, executive director at CVRM, said in a statement. “Our need now is critical as we move toward
Galindo said officials anticipate more than 39,000 meals will be served during Thanksgiving season. In addition, the mission distributes more than 700 holiday food boxes to food-insecure families in the Coachella Valley.
A Thanksgiving dinner will be served from 2-6 p.m. next Wednesday and Thursday at 47-470 Van Buren St. in Indio. Items that can be donated include turkeys (or plantbased alternatives), stuffing, potatoes, sweet potatoes, canned vegetables, butter, ham, bacon, eggs, pies, whipped cream and canned cranberry sauce. Monetary donations can be made at cvrm.org/donate. To volunteer to help serve meals on Thanksgiving, contact Alva Perez at 760-347-3512, ext. 223.
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The White House intervened on behalf of accused sex trafficker Andrew Tate during a federal investigation
By Robert Faturechi and Avi Asher-Schapiro, ProPublica
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Andrew Tate, a selfdescribed misogynist who has millions of young male followers, was facing allegations of sex trafficking women in three countries when he and his brother left their home in Romania to visit the United States.
“The Tates will be free, Trump is the president. The good old days are back,” Tate posted on X before the trip in February — one of many times he has sung the president’s praises to his fans.
But when the Tate brothers arrived by private plane in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, they immediately found themselves in the crosshairs of law enforcement once more, as Customs and Border Protection officials seized their electronic devices.
This time, they had a powerful ally come to their aid. Behind the scenes, the White House intervened on their behalf.
Interviews and records reviewed by ProPublica show a White House official told senior Department of Homeland Security officials to return the devices to the brothers several days after they were seized. The official who delivered the message, Paul Ingrassia, is a lawyer who previously represented the Tate brothers before joining the White House, where he was working as its DHS liaison.
In his written request, a copy of which was reviewed by ProPublica, Ingrassia chided authorities for taking the action, saying the seizure of the Tates’ devices was not a good use of time or resources. The request to return the electronics to the Tates, he emphasized, was coming from the White House.
The incident is the latest in a string of law enforcement matters where the Trump White House has inserted itself to help friends and target foes. Since entering office for a second term, Trump has urged the Justice Department to go after elected officials who investigated him and his businesses, and he pardoned a string of political allies. Andrew Tate is one of the most prominent members of the so-called manosphere, a collection of influencers, podcasters and content creators who helped
deliver young male voters to Trump. And news of the White House intervention on behalf of the accused sex traffickers comes as Trump is under fire over his ties to notorious child sex offender Jeffrey Epstein and his administration’s recent efforts to stop the public release of the so-called Epstein files.
Ingrassia’s intervention on behalf of Tate and his brother, Tristan, caused alarm among DHS officials that they could be interfering with a federal investigation if they followed through with the instruction, according to interviews and screenshots of contemporaneous communications between officials.
One official who was involved and spoke on the condition of anonymity to avoid facing retribution said they were disgusted by the request’s “brazenness and the high-handed expectation of complicity.”
“It was so offensive to what we’re all here to do, to uphold the law and protect the American people,” the person said. “We don’t want to be seen as handing out favors.”
It’s unclear why law enforcement wanted to examine the devices, what their analysis found or whether Ingrassia’s intervention hindered any investigation. The White House and DHS declined to answer questions about the incident.
But law enforcement
experts said it is highly unusual for the White House to get involved in particular border seizures or to demand authorities give up custody of potential evidence in an investigation.
“I’ve never heard of anything like that in my 30 years working,” said John F. Tobon, a retired assistant director for Homeland Security Investigations, which typically analyzes the contents of electronic devices after they’re seized by Customs and Border Protection. “For anyone to say this request is from the White House, it feels like an intimidation tactic.”
Tobon said that even if authorities resisted the request from Ingrassia, knowledge that the White House opposed their actions could cause them to be less aggressive than they would normally be:
“Anytime somebody feels intimidated or as if they’re not free to follow procedure, that’s going to stay in the back of their mind because of the consequences. In this administration the consequences are different, people are getting fired.”
Samuel Buell, a Duke University law school professor and former federal prosecutor, called the pressure on behalf of the Tates “another data point” in the White House politi-
cizing law enforcement.
“This is not something that would have been viewed as appropriate or acceptable prior to 2025,” Buell said. “There’s a pattern here of severe departure from preexisting norms … that are being tossed aside left and right.”
The Tate brothers’ lawyer, Joseph McBride, said he didn’t know what happened to the devices but that his clients have still not had them returned. He said it’s unclear whether any investigation into their contents is continuing. His clients, he said, are innocent and there were no illicit materials on their electronics. “There have been multiple investigations against them and nothing has come of it,” McBride said.
Ingrassia worked at McBride’s firm before joining the White House, and McBride acknowledged speaking “to Paul from time to time” but couldn’t recall discussing the seized devices with him. Ingrassia, he said, has never given the Tates special treatment since joining the Trump administration.
The White House declined to answer questions about whether Ingrassia was acting on his own or representing the White House’s wishes.
In a brief interview with ProPublica, Ingrassia denied trying to help the Tates, before hanging up. “There was no intervention. Nothing happened,” he said. “There was nothing.”
Ingrassia’s lawyer, Edward Paltzik, said in a text message: “Mr. Ingrassia never ordered that the Tate Brothers’ devices be returned to them, nor did he say — and nor would he have ever said — that such a directive came from the White House. This story is fiction, simply not true.”
When questioned about whether Ingrassia had asked authorities to return the devices, even if he did not order them to, Paltzik declined to comment, explaining that “the word ‘ask’ is inappropriate because it is meaningless in this context. He either ordered something or he didn’t. And as I said, he did NOT order anything.”
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A DHS spokesperson did not respond to specific questions about the intervention or any impact it might have had on an investigation, only saying in a statement that Customs and Border Protection “performed a 100% baggage examination and detained all electronic media devices when the Tate Brothers entered the country. Electronic media devices were detained and turned over to Homeland Security Investigators for inspectional purposes.”
Ingrassia’s work at McBride’s small New York law firm included helping to represent the Tate brothers. He has praised Andrew Tate’s “physical prowess” on social media along with his “willpower and spirit,” calling him “the embodiment of the ancient ideal of excellence.”
Ethics experts said when government officials take actions to benefit former clients, it undermines public trust.
“The rule of law cannot be carried out if it depends on cronyism,” said Virginia Canter, a former government ethics lawyer who served in the administrations of both parties. “To have a member
of the White House interfere when they’ve had a prior client relationship and some sort of personal relationship, that gives rise to questions of impartiality.”
Trump had nominated Ingrassia to lead the Office of Special Counsel, but the 30-year-old lawyer’s chances for Senate confirmation imploded after Politico reported that he had sent a string of racist text messages to fellow Republicans and described himself as having “a Nazi streak.” Paltzik, his lawyer, raised doubts about the authenticity of the texts but said “even if the texts are authentic, they clearly read as self-deprecating and satirical humor.”
In a post on X announcing he was withdrawing from his Senate confirmation hearing because not enough Republican lawmakers were supporting him, Ingrassia said he would “continue to serve President Trump and this administration to Make America Great Again.”
Two weeks ago, Ingrassia announced he was moving to a new role within the administration, after Trump called him into his office and asked him to serve as
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deputy general counsel at the General Services Administration.
It’s unclear what prompted authorities to seize the Tates’ property, but the bar for searching electronic devices is significantly lower for those entering the U.S. compared with those already in the country, even if they are citizens.
After the seizure, the contents were examined by federal agents with Homeland Security Investigations, according to the official involved. A Homeland Security official, who asked for anonymity because they didn’t have permission to speak publicly, confirmed that HSI agents scrutinized the contents.
The Tates left the United States in late March.
No criminal charges have been filed against the brothers in the United States, though a lawyer representing four anonymous defendants sued by them in Florida filed court papers this year suggesting that federal prosecutors in the Southern District of New York were investigating the pair. No other details
have become public, and a spokesperson for the prosecutors’ office declined to comment.
In an interview with conservative podcaster Candace Owens soon after landing in Florida, Andrew Tate revealed his devices had been seized, saying they were taken after he refused to give customs officers his passwords.
Tate, who was born in the U.S. but spent much of his childhood in Britain before moving as an adult to Romania, complained that his rights were violated, calling himself “one of the most innocent people on the planet.”
And he said law enforcement officials wouldn’t find anything on his devices: “You think I sleep with a phone full of evidence? You think I don’t wipe my phone every night? You think I’m dumb? Come get me.”
In that interview, Tate made no mention of a White House official intervening on his behalf and seemingly misidentified state authorities in Florida as responsible for taking his devices.
Shortly after the Tates landed on Feb. 27, Gov. Ron DeSantis and state Attorney General James Uthmeier announced that Florida authorities had launched an investigation into the brothers. Uthmeier said his office had “secured and executed subpoenas and warrants” and called the brothers’ behavior “atrocious.”
“These guys have themselves publicly admitted to participating in what very much appears to be soliciting, trafficking, preying upon women around the world,” he said at the time. “We’re not going to accept it.”
The status of the Florida investigation is unclear. A
spokesperson for the Florida attorney general declined to comment for this article.
Allegations of sexual abuse and violence have swirled around Andrew Tate for almost as long as he’s been in the public eye. In 2016, Tate was booted off the cast of the British version of the “Big Brother” reality series around the time a video emerged of him whipping a woman with a belt. Tate said he and the woman were joking.
Tate’s profile only rose afterward, and he began amassing a following as a self-help guru for young men. He quickly aligned himself with Trump’s thenyoung MAGA movement.
“The tate family support trump FULLY. MAGA!” he posted on social media after meeting with Donald Trump Jr. at Trump Tower in 2017.
Tate moved to Romania a year after his brief foray in reality TV, in part, he said, because he believed authorities there investigate sex crimes less aggressively.
“I’m not a … rapist but I like the idea of being able to do what I want,” he said.
But in 2023, prosecutors in Romania accused the Tates of operating a criminal group that trafficked women, including some who alleged the brothers led them to believe they were interested in relationships but instead forced them into filming online pornographic videos. Prosecutors also said they were investigating allegations that the Tates trafficked minors. Andrew Tate was charged with rape. The Tates have denied the allegations, and the initial charges against them were sent back to prosecutors by a court because of procedural issues.
The Tates face similar allegations in Britain.
Authorities there authorized a raft of charges against the brothers, including rape and human trafficking, based on allegations from three women. In 2024, arrest warrants were issued for the brothers, who have denied wrongdoing, but authorities said they would not be extradited to the United Kingdom until criminal proceedings in Romania were completed.
A woman has also sued the Tates in Florida, accusing them of luring her to Romania to coerce her into sex work. The Tates have denied the allegations, and last month a judge dismissed most of her claims but allowed for her to refile.
This year, Tate derided the allegations against him and compared himself to Trump on X. “Romania? No case UK? No case USA? No case,” he posted on X. “Lawfare? – Im one of the most mistreated men in history beside president Trump himself.”
The intervention on behalf of the Tates was not the first time those around Trump took an interest in legal issues involving the brothers.
In February, Romania’s foreign minister said that presidential envoy Richard Grenell told him at an international security conference in Germany that he remained interested in the fate of the Tates. “I did not perceive this statement as pressure,” the foreign minister, Emil Hurezeanu, said, “just a repeat of a known stance.” Grenell told the Financial Times that he had “no substantive conversation” with Hurezeanu but supported “the Tate brothers as evident by my publicly available tweets.” Republished with Creative Commons License (CC BY-NC-ND 3.0).
2026 Medicare costs rising in CA, across US
By Suzanne Potter, Public News Service
The federal government just announced 2026 Medicare cost increases.
Medicare Part B premiums are going up almost 9.7%, or about $18 a month, which will eat up part of next year’s annual Social Security cost-ofliving adjustment. In addition, the deductible for a hospital admission under Medicare Part A will go up by $60.
Tatiana Fassieux, education and training specialist for the nonprofit California Health Advocates through its Senior Medicare Patrol, said patients will need to carefully balance their budgets.
“Not only do you have to think about your potential health care spending dollars for next year, but also,
how is that Social Security income going to offset any increases in your Medicare costs?” Fassieux noted.
Part B premiums will rise by $17.90 for a total cost of $202.90. On the upside, the Social Security cost-of-living increase for 2026 means checks will go up by approximately $56. Meanwhile, older Americans have some choices to make about their Medicare coverage.
Medicare open enrollment runs about two more weeks, through Dec. 7 for people who want to change their Medicare Part D or Medicare Advantage plan. Fassieux pointed out the airwaves are flooded with ads for plans with all kinds
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of goodies but said people really need to be sure the plan includes your local doctor and covers your medications.
“Don’t succumb to the enticements that you see on television with free spending cards for groceries,” Fassieux cautioned. “Be more specific as to your needs, your finances and your providers.”
The state-funded Health Insurance Counseling and Advocacy Program provides free and objective information and counseling about Medicare as well as a list of local offices.
References: 1. Medicare Advantage: https://www.kff.org/topic/ medicare/
Despite protests, UC regents approve continuance of ‘tuition stability’ plan
By City News Service
In spite of vocal opposition from students at University of California campuses across the state, the UC Board of Regents voted Wednesday to maintain a “tuition stability” program that allows for tuition hikes of up to 5% annually, but locks in the tuition cost for incoming students for up to six years.
The plan approved by the board also reduced the amount of tuition revenue that is directed to financial aid from 45% to 40%.
The regents’ meeting at UCLA was disrupted by protesting students, who repeatedly chanted at one point during the board’s discussion, prompting the panel to call a recess and have the meeting room cleared.
Students protested for much of the day outside the board meeting.
“Students should not be fighting for our lives,” Diego Emilio Bollo, president of the undergraduate student association at UCLA, said during a rally at the campus.
Bollo urged UC offi-
cials to fight for additional funding from the state Legislature and the federal government, and not rely on students as the university’s “backup budget plan.”
The Board of Regents approved the tuition stability plan in 2021, and it took effect in 2022. The university billed the system as a way of offering students and their families stability by holding their tuition rate
the same throughout their time in college.
But the system also allows for annual increases of up to 5%, meaning new incoming students wind up paying more for tuition than the previous class. Tuition for in-state students who started at a UC school this fall was $14,934, up from $12,570 in 2021. The out-of-state tuition was $50,328.
more devastating oil spills,” Garry Brown, founder and president of Orange County Coastkeeper, said in a statement. “This is an intrinsically dangerous industry with a long record of catastrophic failures, like the Refugio Santa Barbara spill in 2015 and the Amplify Huntington Beach spill in 2021. Our coastal communities, marine ecosystems, and local economies will pay the price while a single special interest reaps the benefits.
“This extreme drilling proposal is not in favor with California’s communities and voters,” he said. “Public polling shows broad bipartisan opposition to new offshore drilling because people across the political spectrum understand it’s wrong for the California coast. Offshore drilling devastates
marine ecosystems, threatens coastal economies, and burdens taxpayers, with Californians gaining very little in return.”
Sean Bothwell, executive director of California Coastkeeper Alliance, said state residents “strongly oppose this plan, which threatens our waters, coastal ecosystems and the health of coastal communities and economies.”
“We urge Governor Newsom, along with state and federal leaders, to stand up to the Trump administration and protect California from this latest attack on our waters,” he said in a statement.
According to the Interior Department, as of Sept. 1, the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management manages 2,073 active offshore oil and gas leases covering about 11.2 million acres and account-
ing for roughly 15% of the nation’s domestic oil output.
The Outer Continental Shelf is estimated to contain about 68.8 billion barrels of oil and 229 trillion cubic feet of natural gas yet to be discovered, according to the agency.
“Offshore oil and gas development requires longterm vision, steady policy, and the confidence for companies to invest in American energy. For years, that confidence was undercut by the Biden Administration’s failed leasing policies,” Jarrod Agen, executive director of the National Energy Dominance Council, said in a statement.
“By putting a real leasing plan back on track, we’re restoring energy security, protecting American jobs, and strengthening the nation*s ability to lead on energy for decades to come.”
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Government shutdown, trade wars hit farmers’ bottom line hard
By Claire Carlson for The Daily Yonder, via Stacker
For Wendy Johnson, a livestock and organic grain farmer in Charles City, Iowa, October is usually the time she visits her local Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) office.
There, she sits down with one of their employees and goes over the practices she implemented on her farm over the past year, along with documentation that proves she met the requirements of whichever U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) contract she was operating under. Once that’s done, she gets paid for the work she did.
But this October was no normal year for Johnson and thousands of other farmers who rely on USDA contracts to operate their farms.
That’s because of the longest government shutdown in U.S. history, which started on Oct. 1 and didn’t end until Nov. 12. Throughout the shutdown, federal offices were closed, and most government employees were furloughed, including the people who help farmers like Johnson access USDA grants.
“I can’t even ask questions to my local NRCS office for planning for 2026 because they’re not open,” Johnson told the Daily Yonder before the shutdown ended. “I am
starting to think, ‘are they just going to close forever?’
That would be awful.”
The shutdown came as a double-whammy to farmers who were already dealing with the fallout of tariffs that went into effect earlier this year.
Prices for soybeans plummeted because China, once the largest buyer of U.S. soybeans, stopped purchasing them in response to high U.S. tariffs, shrinking the soybean market for farmers. On Oct. 30, China agreed to start buying U.S. soybeans again at 25 million metric tons per year, settling some of the issues soybean farmers have faced throughout 2025.
But input costs like fertilizer prices remain high due to retaliatory tariffs from countries like Canada, where most of the potash fertilizer American farmers rely on is imported from. That means the cost to farm is rising while commodity prices are diminishing.
High interest rates on loans mean farmers might accumulate more debt to make ends meet, especially if payments on USDA contracts continue to be delayed.
All of this, in combination with a government
shutdown, could create a lethal storm for American farmers.
“When you’re removing those cost-share opportunities while simultaneously putting tariffs into place… they’re asking for an explosion,” Johnson said.
Other farmers fear the impacts of this “explosion” on the future of agriculture.
Gene Stehly, a soybean, corn, and wheat farmer who lives near Mitchell, South Dakota, has been farming for 46 years. He started farming during the 1980s farm crisis when hundreds of thousands of farmers defaulted on loans and just as many left the business completely, gutting large swaths of rural America that had been built by small and midsize producers.
Stehly said that while he’s always been concerned about the state of agriculture, he’s more worried now than ever before as the value of commodities diminishes.
“I worry about younger people that are trying to get started that have borrowed a lot of money and are trying to get through next year, and they love to farm,” Stehly said. “I just hate to see the younger generation have a tremendous setback
in the next five years or so.” Farming has become almost unviable for small and midsize producers because of how tight the profit margins can be. The Biden administration was attempting to improve this by increasing staff at USDA offices and allocating more funds to conservation programs via the Inflation Reduction Act, but much of this work has been paused or totally reversed by the Trump administration. Earlier this year, more than 2,000 USDA staff were laid off, many of whom worked for NRCS, implementing Biden-era
conservation programs.
“We don’t have folks in county offices that can help design the kind of conservation practices that would help farmers save money,” said Jesse Womack, a policy specialist at the National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition. “Good conservation helps farmers reduce reliance on inputs [like fertilizer], and that can make you more profitable per acre.”
Making farmers more self-reliant can make it easier for them to stay in business during times like a government shutdown or
a tariff war. But with mass layoffs and the reversal of conservation funding, many farmers’ wheels are now left spinning in place.
“We are watching a lot of our leaders in this country totally ignore how difficult producers have it right now and really neglect their duty to make tools and services readily available and easy to use for producers,” Womack said.
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Advocates: Weakened auto lemon law hurts consumers
Manufacturers have recalled millions of cars in 2025 due to safety defects and consumer groups said a newly weakened “lemon law” in California is not doing consumers any favors.
Ford alone has issued more than 100 recalls so far in 2025, affecting more than 8 million vehicles. Yet new rules this year in the Golden
State made it harder to get a defective car fixed or replaced.
RosemaryShahan, president of Consumers for Auto Reliability and Safety, said Assembly Bill 1755, which took effect in January, primarily benefits car manufacturers.
“It shortened the time period during which you can use the lemon law,” Shahan pointed out. “It makes
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it harder to even get an attorney to represent you. It requires you to give formal, written notice directly to manufacturers if you want to use the lemon law.”
Ford did not respond to a request for comment but the firm’s CEO has said a shortage of mechanics is affecting the company’s ability to make repairs in a timely fashion. The
bill’s co-author, Sen. Tom Umberg, D-Santa Ana, said in a statement the bill “is a necessary step towards streamlining and strengthening California’s Lemon Law to get drivers out of the judicial system and back on the road more quickly.”
Shahan noted lawmakers actually passed a second bill, Senate Bill 26, as an urgency measure. It made
the new law optional for manufacturers.
“What they ended up doing was giving manufacturers a choice, whether they would opt into the changes to the lemon law or live with the old lemon law,” Shahan explained.
“So now we have this twotiered system where Toyota didn’t opt in, but GM, Ford, Chrysler opted into the new
law.”
Ford is suing major consumer law firms handling lemon law cases. Shahan argued it is problematic that the CEO of the American Arbitration Association is married to a top Ford executive, alleging Ford insists disputes involving lemon law fees are heard by the association and not other arbitration firms.
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As tens of millions of Americans prepare to celebrate Thanksgiving with turkey-based dinners, Los Angeles’ sizable vegan community is readying for the holiday in much the same way — only without the birds.
According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture, more than 46 million turkeys will be killed for Thanksgiving dinners this year. The dichotomy of showing gratitude by feasting on turkeys doesn’t seem right to many animal advocates.
“Turkeys are curious, playful, intelligent animals — yet every Thanksgiving, tens of millions of them endure short, miserable lives on factory farms before being killed in terrifying, painful ways,” according to People for The Ethical Treatment of Animals.
PETA is promoting the seventh year of “ThanksVegan,” a campaign aimed at encouraging people to enjoy a meat- and dairy-free holiday out of compassion. This year, the animal rights group is asking supporters to order a free “turkey tombstone” online, which reads “Here Lies the Corpse of a Tortured Bird.” People are instructed to attach the small item “to the turkey corpse your family has in the kitchen or one you see at a store using tape, string, a clip, a toothpick, or any other tool,” photograph it and share the photo with at least one non-vegan.
More information, including recipes, can be found at peta.org/thanksvegan.
Farm Sanctuary in Acton is conducting its 39th annual Adopt A Turkey Project. For a donation of $35, people can symbolically adopt a rescued turkey or sponsor an entire flock for $135, allowing the animals to live out their natural lives at one of the group’s spacious farms. The group has been sponsoring the program since 1986, and several of the turkeys’ stories can be viewed at farmsanctuary.org/adopt-a-turkey.
Kindred Spirits Care Farm in Chatsworth is hosting a compassionate Thanksgiving Day celebration, with tickets available online via tinyurl.com/35n2eupu.
“Thanksgiving, like so many holiday meals, can be disheartening for vegans. Not only is there very little for us to eat as a rule, but at most Thanksgiving meals we have to sit at a table with a dead turkey. For those of us who have had gentle, affectionate turkeys fall asleep in
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our laps, it can be very difficult to see one being carved up in front of us,” sanctuary officials said.
“Many of us can’t bear it, so we find ourselves alone on a day that traditionally centers family,” they continued. “Some of us have found a sense of family with other vegans and we have our own celebration. Here at Kindred Spirits Care Farm, we take it one step further and flip the script altogether. We let the turkeys do some feasting complete with pumpkin pie, cranberry sauce, and other delightful treats that are turkey appropriate.”
The Gentle Barn, a nonprofit animal sanctuary in Santa Clarita, is offering something a little different this year: Turkey Cuddle Therapy. Organizers say turkeys are intuitive and naturally affectionate, and the program is great for people going through stress, grief, trauma or depression, or just to brighten someone’s day.
One-hour sessions for those 14 and older are available for a $200 donation to support care for The Gentle Barn’s residents. For $35, donors can participate in the sanctuary’s Turkey Guardian program, with the money helping provide care for the 18 turkeys who live both in the Gentle Barn’s Santa Clarita and Nashville locations.
Los Angeles’ largest in-person vegan event for the holiday is the Vegan Thanksgiving Potluck in the Cheviot Hills area south of Century City. It takes place from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Thanksgiving Day at 2551 Motor Ave., near the Cheviot Hills Recreation Center. Held annually for more than 20 years, the potluck typically draws hundreds of people, and features live music and an open mic.
Everyone is welcome and the event is free, with attendees asked to bring a vegan dish of any kind.
Although it’s still the holiday meal of choice for the overwhelming majority of U.S. households, turkey production is slowly declining nationwide. According to Trace One, a company with over 30 years of experience in regulatory compliance for the food and beverage industry, per-capita turkey production peaked in 1996 at 26.8 pounds per person, but in 2024 dropped to just 19.3 pounds per person.
At the same time, the average turkey size in the U.S. has nearly doubled since the 1960s, climbing
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from just 17.7 lbs. in 1960 to nearly 33 in 2024, which animal rights advocates say is further proof of how inhumanely the animals are treated at factory farms.
With an increasing number of Americans ditching meat, both the volume and quality of vegan options has steadily grown in recent years. Most supermarkets sell plant-based options that can nicely fit Thanksgiving needs, including the most popular choice, Tofurkey, an Oregon-based company founded in 1980 by self-described teacher, naturalist and hippie Seth Tibbott. The company debuted its tofu-based Holiday Roast in 1995.
Several other companies have followed suit and developed their own vegan roasts in recent years, including Gardein, Field Roast, Quorn, Country Life and Trader Joe’s.
Humane World for Animals (formerly the Humane Society) notes that a few easy swaps can retain the traditional Thanksgiving meal but without the cruelty:
— For plant-based main dishes, more cruelty-free options are available than ever, such as a vegetable- or seitan-based roast.
— Classic Thanksgiving sides and desserts can easily be made egg- and dairy-free. Simply swap out the milk and butter for plant-based alternatives available at most supermarkets.
— Warm and cozy soups are another great idea, such as fire roasted corn chowder, butternut squash or sweet potato vegetable.
The Los Angeles-based group Mercy for Animals offers a free digital cookbook available via tinyurl. com/2eyan87k.
For those seeking restaurant fare for the holiday, many vegan eateries in the Southland are offering special plant-based packages.
Veggie Grill, a chain of moderately prices vegan restaurants with several Southland locations, is closed on Thanksgiving Day, but is offering a pre-ordered holiday feast that serves four to six people for pickup between Nov. 20-26.
Doomie’s Home Cookin’ at 1253 Vine St. will be open 11 a.m. to midnight on Thanksgiving and will have plates available for $20, plant-based fried chicken and traditional holiday side dishes. Its NextMex taqueria and Hot Vegan Chicks, located next door,
are also open regular hours Thursday.
Donna Jean Restaurant in Sherman Oaks has a special Thanksgiving catering menu available for pre-order and pickup Wednesday between noon and 8 p.m.
Likewise, Cafe Gratitude in the Larchmont neighborhood offers a Thanksgiving pickup menu, but orders must be placed by 9 p.m. the Sunday before the holiday and picked up between 11 a.m. and 9 p.m. Wednesday.
Sunshine Kitchen in Culver City offers a vegan Shepherd’s Pie for $50 that feeds four to six people, available for pickup through Wednesday.
Pasadena’s all-vegan bakery ID-Eclair has a Thanksgiving Feast for Two — a handcrafted holiday box of mixed treats that includes a vegan turkey, classic herb stuffing, creamy mashed potatoes, mushroom-based gravy, and dinner rolls or a crusty baguette, along with a bottle of wine.
Pure Vita in West Hollywood is closed Thursday, but is offering a Thanksgiving feast at the restaurant until then, which is also offered for pick up Wednesday with pre-order. Planta in Brentwood is also closed on the holiday, but will host a seated “Friendsgiving” event on Sunday from 1-5 p.m., and is selling “PlantsGiving” bundles and a la cartethemed Thanksgiving items for pickup on Tuesday and Wednesday.
A male eastern wild turkey. | Photo courtesy of Riki7/Wikimedia Commons (CC0)
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San Gabriel City Notices
Public Notice: City of San Gabriel Notice of Public Hearing Before the City Council
You are invited to participate in a public hearing before the San Gabriel City Council. You will have an opportunity to present your opinion regarding this item at the meeting or in writing prior to the meeting. Please submit all written comments to the City Clerk Department, in person or electronically using the online public comment form at https://www.sangabrielcity.com/ PublicComment by the hearing date to be considered by the City Council. The meeting will be broadcast on the City of San Gabriel’s YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/CityofSanGabriel
Hearing Date: Tuesday, December 16, 2025 TIME: 6:30 p.m.
Location Of Hearing: Council Chambers located on the second floor of San Gabriel City Hall (425 South Mission Drive, San Gabriel, CA 91776) The meeting can be viewed live at: https://www.youtube. com/CityofSanGabriel
Project Address: Citywide
Project Description: In order to comply with State law, every three years, the City Council is asked to consider the adoption of updated fire, building and safety codes based on the California Building Standards Commission, which provides a nationally recognized framework for fire and building safety practices. The City of San Gabriel’s building and safety and fire codes were last adopted in November 2022. The value of these uniform codes is that they provide much greater consistency to plan checking and inspection processes, ensuring that citizens receive a consistent value of property and life safety. They also enable applicants, architects and engineers to use a commonly-held vocabulary and standards for building design.
Questions: For additional information, please contact Christopher Kalbaklian, Building Official at (626) 308-2806 ext. 4627 or ckalbaklian@sgch.org.
Environmental Review: Determination: Based on a review by the Assistant Community Development Director and the City Attorney, this action has been reviewed for compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and determined to be exempt as follows:
a. Section 15061(b)3 of Title 14 of the California Code of Regulations. General Exemptions. CEQA applies only to projects which have the potential for causing a significant effect on the environment. Where it can be seen with certainty that there is no possibility that the activity in question may have a significant effect on the environment, the activity is not subject to CEQA.
b. Categorical exemption 15308 of Title 14 of the California Code of Regulations, Actions by Regulatory Agencies for Protection of the Environment. Class 8 exemptions include actions taken by state or local ordinance, to assure the maintenance, restoration, enhancement, or protection of the environment.
Per Government Code Section 65009, if you challenge the nature of the proposed action in court, you may be limited to only raising the issue you or someone else raised at the public hearing described in this notice or in written correspondence delivered to the City Clerk prior to the public hearing.
SAN GABRIEL CITY COUNCIL
By Julie Nguyen, City Clerk
Published on November 24, 2025
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EL Monte City Notices
CITY OF EL MONTE CITY COUNCIL NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
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TO: All Interested Parties
FROM: City of El Monte Community & Economic Development Department
LOCATION: Citywide
TO BE The City Council will hold a public hearing to CONSIDERED: conduct the first reading of an Ordinance amending Section 17.112.180 (Significant Tobacco Retailers) of Chapter 17.112 (Standards for Specific Nonresidential Uses; Section 17.150.080 (Retail and office uses) of Chapter 17.150 (Use Definitions); and Sections 8.10.120 (Tobacco Retailing without a Permit); 8.10.130 (Enforcement) of Chapter 8.10 (Retail Sales of Tobacco Products) of the El Monte Municipal Code. This Ordinance will establish further regulations for Significant Tobacco Retailers, as defined.
ENVIRONMENTAL Pursuant to the California Environmental DOCUMENTATION: Quality Act (“CEQA”) (Pub. Res. Code § 21000 et seq.) and CEQA Guidelines (Cal. Code Regs., tit. 14, § 15000 et seq.) the proposed Ordinance is exempt from CEQA pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15061(b) (3) because it is reasonably foreseeable that the adoption of the proposed Ordinance would not result in a physical change in the environment, either directly or indirectly.
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Therefore, no additional environmental analysis is required.
TIME AND PLACE Pursuant to State Law, the City Council will OF PUBLIC hold a public hearing to receive testimony, HEARING: orally and in writing, regarding the proposed Ordinance. The public hearing is scheduled for:
Date: Wednesday, December 10, 2025 Time: 6:00 p.m.
Place: El Monte City Hall East –City Council Chambers 11333 Valley Boulevard El Monte, California 91731
OPTIONS TO PARTCIPATE:
Observe the Meeting Remotely (1) Turn your TV to Channel 3; or (2) City’s website at http://www.elmonteca.gov/378/Council-Meeting-Videos; or (3) In person.
Provide Public Comment in Person
Persons wishing to address the City Council in person are asked to attend the City Council meeting on the date and at the time noted in this notice. Persons will be asked to fill-out a blue speaker card providing their name and identifying the agenda item. Speaker cards should be submitted to the City Clerk or the Sergeant at Arms (a uniformed El Monte Police Officer) before the City Council’s approval of the agenda, if possible.
The City Council shall be under no obligation to entertain comments from persons who submit a speaker card after the City Council closes the applicable commenting period. With this in mind, speakers are strongly encouraged to submit cards or call in as early as possible to avoid missing the opportunity
to speak. The City Council shall be under no obligation to respond to or deliberate upon any specific questions or comments posed by a speaker or take action on any issue raised by a speaker beyond such action as the City Council may be lawfully authorized to take on an agendized matter pursuant to the Brown Act (Govt. Code Section 54950 et seq.) (“Brown Act”).
Members of the City Council may provide brief clarifying responses to any comment made or questions posed. Persons who wish to address the City Council (in person or by calling-in) are asked to state their name and address for the record. Speakers may not lend any portion of their speaking time to other persons or borrow additional time from other persons. All comments or queries presented by a speaker/caller shall be addressed to the City Council as a body and not to any specific member thereof. No questions shall be posed to any member of the City Council except through the presiding official of the meeting, the Mayor.
If you challenge the decision of the City Council, in court, you may be limited to raising only those issues you or someone else raised at the public hearing described in this notice, or in written correspondence delivered to the City Council at, or prior to, the public hearing. For further information regarding this proposed Ordinance please contact Steven Fowler at (626) 258-8626 or sfowler@elmonteca.gov, Monday through Thursday, except legal holidays, between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 5:30 p.m.
The staff report and attachments on this matter will be available 72 hours in advance on the City of El Monte website, which may be accessed at https://www.elmonteca.gov/ AgendaCenter.
AMERICAN WITH In compliance with Section 202 of the DISABILITIES ACT: Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (42 U.S.C. Sec. 12132) and the federal rules and regulations adopted in implementation thereof, the agenda will be made available in appropriate alternative formats to persons with a disability. Should you need special assistance to participate in this meeting, please contact the City Clerk’s Office by calling (626) 580-2016. Notification 48 hours prior to the meeting will enable the City of El Monte to make reasonable arrangements to ensure accessibility to this meeting.
PUBLISHED ON: Monday, November 24, 2025 EL MONTE EXAMINER
Arcadia City Notices
SUMMARY OF ORDINANCE NO. 2408, AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING ARTICLE VIII OF THE ARCADIA MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO BUILDING REGULATIONS AND ADOPTING BY REFERENCE THE 2025 EDITION OF THE CALIFORNIA BUILDING CODE, VOLUMES 1 AND 2, AND APPENDIX J, THE 2025 CALIFORNIA RESIDENTIAL CODE, THE 2025 CALIFORNIA GREEN BUILDING STANDARDS CODE, THE 2025 CALIFORNIA PLUMBING CODE, THE 2025 CALIFORNIA ELECTRICAL CODE, THE 2025 CALIFORNIA MECHANICAL CODE, THE 2025 CALIFORNIA EXISTING BUILDINGS CODE, THE UNIFORM CODE FOR THE ABATEMENT OF DANGEROUS BUILDINGS, 1997 EDITION, AND THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY GRADING CODE WITH ADDITIONS, AMENDMENTS, AND DELETIONS
Pursuant to Government Code Section 36933 (c), the following constitutes a summary of Ordinance No. 2408 introduced by the Arcadia City Council on October 21, 2025, and adopted on November 18, 2025, at its meeting held in the City Council Chambers, 240 W. Huntington Drive, Arcadia, California.
Ordinance No. 2408 has been adopted and will amend Article VIII of the Arcadia Municipal Code relating to building regulations and adopting by reference the 2025 Edition of the California Building Code in its entirety, including Parts 1 through 12 based on the 2024 Edition of the International Building Code published by the International Code Council. Every three years the California Building Standards Commission publishes Title 24 of the California Code of Regulations. The CSBC allows local jurisdictions to amend the code based on topographic, geologic, and climatic conditions. A summary of the changes made by the Arcadia Building Department include amendments to provide an enhanced level of fire protection and prevention for buildings located within the city, set minimum requirements for swimming pool safety barriers, and establish minimum standards for multifamily developments.
A certified copy of the full text of the Ordinance is available for review in the City Clerk’s Office at 240 W. Huntington Drive, Arcadia, California.
This Ordinance shall be in full force and effective thirty-one (31) days after its adoption, and published and posted as required by law.
This Ordinance was introduced by the Council of the City of Arcadia on October 21, 2025, and adopted on November 18, 2025, by the following vote:
AYES: Cao, Cheng, Fu, Wang, and Kwan NOES: None
ABSENT: None
/s/ Linda Rodriguez City Clerk
Dated: November 20, 2025
Posted: November 20, 2025
Publish: November 24, 2025 ARCADIA WEEKLY
SUMMARY OF ORDINANCE NO. 2409, AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING ARTICLE III OF THE ARCADIA MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO FIRE REGULATIONS AND ADOPTING BY REFERENCE THE 2025 EDITION OF THE CALIFORNIA FIRE CODE IN ITS ENTIRETY, INCLUDING APPENDICES, CHAPTER 4, B, C, D, K, AND P BASED ON THE 2024 EDITION OF THE INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE PUBLISHED BY THE INTERNATIONAL CODE COUNCIL, AND THE 2025 EDITION OF THE CALIFORNIA WILDLANDURBAN INTERFACE CODE IN ITS ENTIRETY, INCLUDING APPENDIX A, BASED ON THE 2024 EDITION OF THE INTERNATIONAL WILDLAND-URBAN INTERFACE CODE PUBLISHED BY THE INTERNATIONAL CODE COUNCIL
Pursuant to Government Code Section 36933 (c), the following constitutes a summary of Ordinance No. 2409 introduced by the Arcadia City Council on October 21, 2025, and adopted on November 18, 2025, at its meeting held in the City Council Chambers, 240 W. Huntington Drive, Arcadia, California.
Ordinance No. 2409 has been adopted and will amend Article III of the Arcadia Municipal Code relating to fire regulations and adopting by reference the 2025 Edition of the California Fire Code, including Appendix Chapter 4 and Appendices B, C, D, K, and P based on the 2024 Edition of the International Fire Code published by the International Code Council, and the 2025 Edition of the California Wildland-Urban Interface Code, including Chapter A based on the 2024 Edition of the International Wildland-Urban Interface Code published by the International Code Council. Every three years the California Building Standards Commission publishes Title 24 of the California Code of Regulations. Part 9 of Title 24 refers to the California Fire Code, while Part 7 refers to the California Wildland Urban Interface Code. The CSBC allows local jurisdictions to amend the code based on topographic, geologic, and climatic conditions. No new technical amendments were made. Existing technical amendments form the California Residential Code were incorporated into the California Wildland Urban Interface Code to maintain continuity of current life and property safety standards.
A certified copy of the full text of the Ordinance is available for review in the City Clerk’s Office at 240 W. Huntington Drive, Arcadia, California.
This Ordinance shall be in full force and effective thirty-one (31) days after its adoption and published and posted as required by law.
This Ordinance was introduced by the Council of the City of Arcadia on October 21, 2025, and adopted on November 18, 2025, by the following vote:
AYES: Cao, Cheng, Fu, Wang, and Kwan
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
/s/ Linda Rodriguez
Dated: November 20, 2025
Posted: November 20, 2025
Publish: November 24, 2025
decedent's will and codicils, if any, be admitted to probate. The will and any codicils are available for examination in the file kept by the court.
THE PETITION requests authority to administer the estate under the Independent Administration of Estates Act. (This authority will allow the personal representative to take many actions without obtaining court approval. Before taking certain very important actions, however, the personal representative will be required to give notice to interested persons unless they have waived notice or consented to the proposed action.) The independent administra-tion authority will be granted unless an interested person files an objec-tion to the petition and shows good cause why the court should not grant the authority.
A HEARING on the petition will be held on Dec. 23, 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 issuance of letters to a general personal representative, as defined in section 58(b) of the California Probate Code, or (2) 60 days from the date of mailing or personal delivery to you of a notice under section 9052 of the California Probate Code.
Other California statutes and legal authority may affect your rights as a creditor. You may want to consult with an attorney knowl-edgeable in California law.
YOU MAY EXAMINE the file kept by the court. If you are a person interested in the estate, you may file with the court a Request for Special Notice (form DE-154) of the filing of an inventory and appraisal of estate assets or of any petition or account as provided in Probate Code section 1250. A Request for Special Notice form is available from the court clerk. Attorney for petitioner: DARRELL G BROOKE ESQ SBN 118071
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NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF:
ELEANOR F. MEAGLIA AKA
ELEANOR MEAGLIA CASE NO. 25STPB13106
To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the lost WILL or estate, or both of ELEANOR F. MEAGLIA AKA ELEANOR MEAGLIA.
A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by LORI IRELAND in the Superior Court of California, County of LOS ANGELES.
THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that LORI IRELAND be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent.
THE PETITION requests the decedent’s lost WILL and codicils, if any, be admitted to probate. The lost WILL and any codicils are available for examination in the file kept by the court.
file written objections with the court before the hearing. Your appearance may be in person or by your attorney.
IF YOU ARE A CREDITOR or a contingent creditor of the decedent, you must file your claim with the court and mail a copy to the personal representative appointed by the court within the later of either (1) four months from the date of first issuance of letters to a general personal representative, as defined in section 58(b) of the California Probate Code, or (2) 60 days from the date of mailing or personal delivery to you of a notice under section 9052 of the California Probate Code. Other California statutes and legal authority may affect your rights as a creditor. You may want to consult with an attorney knowledgeable in California law.
YOU MAY EXAMINE the file kept by the court. If you are a person interested in the estate, you may file with the court a Request for Special Notice (form DE-154) of the filing of an inventory and appraisal of estate assets or of any petition or account as provided in Probate Code section 1250. A Request for Special Notice form is available from the court clerk. Attorney for Petitioner
SPENCER D. WALCH, ESQ. - SBN 186602
WALCH & WALCH, A LAW CORPORATION 301 N. LAKE AVE., 7TH FLR. PASADENA CA 91101-5118
Telephone (626) 844-6697 11/24, 11/27, 12/4/25 CNS-3989016# DUARTE DISPATCH
of California, County of Los Angeles 400 Civic Center Plaza , Pomona , Ca 91766, East Judicial District TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner Sealae Jo filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present name a. OF Sealae Jo to Proposed name Sealae Anna Jo 2. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter shall appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file a written objection that includes the reason for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing NOTICE OF HEARING a. Date: 01/09/2026 Time: 9:00AM Dept: A. The address of the court is same as noted above. 3. a. A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the day set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county: EL Monte Examiner DATED: November 13, 2025 Bryant Y Yang JUDGE OF THE SUPERIOR COURT Pub. November 24, December 1, 8, 15, 2025 EL MONTE EXAMINER
NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF BULK SALE
(Division 6 of the Commercial Code)
Escrow No. 001644-LC
(1) Notice is hereby given to creditors of the within named Seller(s) that a bulk sale is about to be made on personal property hereinafter described
(2) The name and business addresses of the seller are: JANET HAN YIU, GENERAL PARTNER, WAI KI LAM, GENERAL PARTNER, YES NAILS & LASHES, A GENERAL PARTNERSHIP, 125 N. SAN GABRIEL BLVD, SAN GABRIEL, CA 91775
(3) The location in California of the chief executive office of the Seller is: 125 N. SAN GABRIEL BLVD, SAN GABRIEL, CA 91775
Street Address or other common designation of real property: 2724 MERCED AVENUE EL MONTE, CA 91733 MORE FULLY DESCRIBED
LILLIAN J. PRINCE A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by Jodi Critz, also known as Jo A. Critz in the Superior Court of California, County of LOS ANGELES. THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that Jodi Critz be appointed as personal representative to ad-minister the estate of the decedent. THE PETITION requests the
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: 12/19/25 at 8:30AM in Dept. 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
Of Sale Of Collateral TO: Karina L. Aguayo and Jose L Rangel Vazquez, Notice Is Hereby Given, pursuant to Section 9610 of the California Uniform Commercial Code, of the public sale of that certain mobile home generally described as follows: 2022 CREEKSIDE MANOR which is located at 12700 Elliott Avenue, Space 286, El Monte, CA 91732 and registered with the Department of Housing and Community Development under Decal No. LBP1925 and the following Serial Number and Label/ Insignia Number(s) Serial Number(s): 009000HA005798A 009000HA005798B Label/insignia Number(s) NTA2067595 NTA2067594 The Undersigned Will Sell Said Collateral On December 16, 2025 AT 11:00 A.M., behind the fountain located in the Civic Center Plaza, 400 Civic Center Plaza, Pomona, CA 91766. Such sale is being made by reason of your default on June 1, 2025 under that certain Security Agreement dated August 1, 2022, between you, as debtor, and RHP PARTNERS CAPITAL LLC ISAOA ALTIMA, as secured party, and pursuant to the rights of the undersigned under said Security Agreement and Section 9610 of the California Uniform Commercial Code. At any time before the sale, you may redeem said collateral in accordance with your rights under Section 9623 of the California Uniform Commercial Code, by tendering the estimated amount of $112,213.74 in payment of the unpaid balance of the obligation, secured by the property to be sold, including expenses reasonably incurred by the undersigned in retaking, holding, and preparing the collateral for disposition, in arranging for the sale, and for reasonable attorney’s fees and for reasonable legal expenses incurred in the foreclosure. It will be necessary to contact the agent for updated figures after the date of this notice. Such tender must be in the form of cash, certified check, or cashier’s check drawn upon a California bank or savings institution, and may be made payable , RHP PARTNERS CAPITAL LLC ISAOA ALTIMA, and delivered to the undersigned at Steele, LLP, 17272 Red Hill Avenue, Irvine, California 92614, or at the place and time of sale. There is no warranty relating to title, possession, quiet enjoyment, or the like in this disposition. This Firm May Be Collecting A Debt And Any Information We Obtain Will Be Used For That Purpose. The sale date shown on the attached notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to the public as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether the sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call 877.440.4460 or visit this Internet Website address www.mkconsultantsinc.com, using the file number assigned to this case CA25-001212-0095. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the Internet Website. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. Dated: November 13, 2025 RHP PARTNERS CAPITAL LLC ISAOA ALTIMA By: /s/ Raymond Soriano STEELE, LLP, as Agent Tel: (949) 222-1161. steelllpCA25-001212-0095. 11/24/2025 EL MONTE EXAMINER ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF
(4) The names and business address of the Buyer(s) are: MENGSI LIN, 125 N. SAN GABRIEL BLVD, SAN GABRIEL, CA 91775
(5) The location and general description of the assets to be sold are: FURNITURE, FIXTURES & EQUIPMENT, GOODWILL, LEASEHOLD AND IMPROVEMENT, STOCK INVENTORY of that certain business located at: 125 N. SAN GABRIEL BLVD, SAN GABRIEL, CA 91775
(6) The business name used by the seller(s) at said location is: YES! NAILS; YES! NAILS & LASHES; YES NAILS & LASHES AND YES NAILS
(7) The anticipated date of the bulk sale is DECEMBER 12, 2025 at the office of: GUARDIAN ESCROW GROUP, INC., 1360 VALLEY VISTA DRIVE #125 DIAMOND BAR, CA 91765, Escrow No. 001644-LC, Escrow Officer: LINDA CHENG
(8) Claims may be filed with Same as “7” above
(9) The last date for filing claims is: DECEMBER 11, 2025. (10) This Bulk Sale is subject to Section 6106.2 of the Uniform Commercial Code. (11) As listed by the Seller, all other business names and addresses used by the Seller within three years before the date such list was sent or delivered to the Buyer are: NONE. DATED: NOVEMBER 7, 2025 TRANSFEREES: MENGSI LIN 4387588-PP SAN GABRIEL SUN 11/24/25
title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by the Deed of Trust, with interest and late charges thereon, as provided in the note(s), advances, under the terms of the Deed of Trust, interest thereon, fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee for the total amount (at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale) reasonably estimated to be set forth below. The amount may be greater on the day of sale. Trustor: OCTAVIO MARTINEZ, A MARRIED MAN, AS HIS SOLE AND SEPARATE PROPERTY Duly Appointed Trustee: CLEAR RECON CORP Recorded 4/11/2019, as Instrument No. 20190321307, of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of Los Angeles County, California, Date of Sale: 12/2/2025 at 10:30 AM
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under the fictitious business name listed above on (date): N/A. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Los Angeles County on (Date) 10/29/2025. NOTICE: This fictitious name statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the office of the county clerk. A new fictitious business name statement must be filed before that time. 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). Publish: 11/03/2025, 11/10/2025, 11/17/2025, 11/24/2025. ARCADIA WEEKLY. AAA1417849.
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2025244854
The following person(s) is/are doing business as: AESTHETICA MEDSPA, 2473 E FLORENCE AVE, HUNTINGTON PARK, CA 90255 LOS ANGELES. Mailing address if different: N/A. The full name(s) of registrant(s) is/are: NAYELI GONZALEZ MURILLO, 2473 E FLORENCE AVE, HUNTINGTON PARK, CA 90255. This business is conducted by: INDIVIDUAL. I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.) Signed: NAYELI GONZALEZ MURILLO, OWNER. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name listed above on (date): N/A. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Los Angeles County on (Date) 10/29/2025. NOTICE: This fictitious name statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the office of the county clerk. A new fictitious business name statement must be filed before that time. 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). Publish: 11/03/2025, 11/10/2025, 11/17/2025, 11/24/2025. ARCADIA WEEKLY. AAA1417850.
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2025244879
The following person(s) is/are doing business as: VICKY’S DONUT, 12801 PRAIRIE AVE, HAWTHORNE, CA 90250 LOS ANGELES. Mailing address if different: N/A. The full name(s) of registrant(s) is/are: GINA CHHAN, 12801 PRAIRIE AVE, HAWTHORNE, CA 90250, JENNIFER MEY KASUYA, 12801 PRAIRIE AVE, HAWTHORNE, CA 90250. This business is conducted by: GENERAL PARTNERSHIP. I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.) Signed: GINA CHHAN, GENERAL PARTNER. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name listed above on (date): N/A. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Los Angeles County on (Date) 10/29/2025. NOTICE: This fictitious name statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the office of the county clerk. A new fictitious business name statement must be filed before that time. 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). Publish: 11/03/2025, 11/10/2025, 11/17/2025, 11/24/2025. ARCADIA WEEKLY. AAA1417852.
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2025244940
The following person(s) is/are doing business as: SURFING GRILL, 14438 BECKNER ST APT 5, LA PUENTE, CA 91744 LOS ANGELES. Mailing address if different: N/A. The full name(s) of registrant(s) is/are: MONSERRATT GREGORIO TOMAS, 14438 BECKNER ST APT 5, LA PUENTE, CA 91744. This business is conducted by: INDIVIDUAL. I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.)
Signed: MONSERRATT GREGORIO TOMAS, OWNER. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name listed above on (date): 10/2025. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Los Angeles County on (Date) 10/29/2025. NOTICE: This fictitious name statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the office of the county clerk. A new fictitious business name statement must be filed before that time. 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). Publish: 11/03/2025, 11/10/2025, 11/17/2025, 11/24/2025. ARCADIA WEEKLY. AAA1417853.
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2025244972
The following person(s) is/are doing business as: DAVISON ESTATE PLANNING & SERVICES, 9840 KARMONT AVENUE, SOUTH GATE, CA 90280 LOS ANGELES. Mailing address if different: N/A. The full name(s) of registrant(s) is/are: MARK DAVISON, 9840 KARMONT AVENUE, SOUTH GATE, CA 90280. This business is conducted by: INDIVIDUAL. I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.) Signed: MARK DAVISON, OWNER. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name listed above on (date): 01/2025. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Los Angeles County on (Date) 10/29/2025. NOTICE: This fictitious name statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the office of the county clerk. A new fictitious business name statement must be filed before that time. 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). Publish: 11/03/2025, 11/10/2025, 11/17/2025, 11/24/2025. ARCADIA WEEKLY. AAA1417854.
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2025245517
The following person(s) is/are doing business as: PETUNIAS TRADING POST, 13447 EXCELSIOR DR, NORWALK, CA 90650 LOS ANGELES. Mailing address if different: N/A. The full name(s) of registrant(s) is/are: PABLO G GUZMAN, 13447 EXCELSIOR DR, NORWALK, CA 90650. This business is conducted by: INDIVIDUAL. I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.) Signed: PABLO G GUZMAN, OWNER. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name listed above on (date): N/A. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Los Angeles County on (Date) 10/30/2025. NOTICE: This fictitious name statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the office of the county clerk. A new fictitious business name statement must be filed before that time. 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). Publish: 11/03/2025, 11/10/2025, 11/17/2025, 11/24/2025. ARCADIA WEEKLY. AAA1418084.
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 2025245624 NEW FILING.
The following person(s) is (are) doing business as (1). The Sports Center (2). The Toluca Lake Tennis & Fitness Club , 6711 FOREST LAWN DR, Los Angeles, CA 90028. This business is conducted by a corporation. Registrant has not yet begun to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed herein. Signed: The Toluca Lake Tennis Club (CA0705691, 6711 FOREST LAWN DR, Los Angeles, CA 90028; Randy Landsberger, CEO. The statement was filed with the County Clerk of Los Angeles on October 30, 2025. NOTICE: This fictitious business name statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the office of the County Clerk. A new fictitious business name statement must be filed prior to that date. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state or common law (See Section 14400 et seq., Business and Professional Code). Pub. Monrovia Weekly 11/03/2025, 11/10/2025, 11/17/2025, 11/24/2025
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 202122310492 NEW FILING. The following person(s) is (are) doing business as (1). Lavish Lavatories (2). M.A.W. Theraputic Services , 6709 La Tijera Blvd. Suite 491, Los Angeles, CA 90045. 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. Signed: Wiley 5 Enterprise LLC (CA-202122310492, 6709 La
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Tijera Blvd. Suite 491, Los Angeles, CA 90045; Tarron Wiley, CEO. The statement was filed with the County Clerk of Los Angeles on October 28, 2025. NOTICE: This fictitious business name statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the office of the County Clerk. A new fictitious business name statement must be filed prior to that date. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state or common law (See Section 14400 et seq., Business and Professional Code).
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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 2025245253 NEW FILING.
The following person(s) is (are) doing business as Nikki Preciado Real Estate, 712 E Plymouth St, Glendora, CA 91740. This business is conducted by a individual. Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed herein on October 2025. Signed: Nicholette Preciado, 712 E Plymouth St, Glendora, CA 91740 (Owner). The statement was filed with the County Clerk of Los Angeles on October 30, 2025. NOTICE: This fictitious business name statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the office of the County Clerk. A new fictitious business name statement must be filed prior to that date. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state or common law (See Section 14400 et seq., Business and Professional Code).
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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 2025239788
NEW FILING.
The following person(s) is (are) doing business as Roofers Direct, 2088 S Atlantic Blvd Suite 479, Monterey Park, CA 91754. This business is conducted by a corporation. Registrant has not yet begun to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed herein. Signed: Semper Altius Group (CAB20250227356, 2088 S Atlantic Blvd Suite 479, Monterey Park, CA 91754; Aurora Figueroa, President. The statement was filed with the County Clerk of Los Angeles on October 22, 2025. NOTICE: This fictitious business name statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the office of the County Clerk. A new fictitious business name statement must be filed prior to that date. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state or common law (See Section 14400 et seq., Business and Professional Code).
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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 2025245062
NEW FILING.
The following person(s) is (are) doing business as Trainers Care Products, 2020 Tevis Avenue, Long Beach, CA 90815. This business is conducted by a individual. Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed herein on October 2025. Signed: Joe Bailey, 2020 Tevis Avenue, Long Beach, CA 90815 (Owner). The statement was filed with the County Clerk of Los Angeles on October 29, 2025. NOTICE: This fictitious business name statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the office of the County Clerk. A new fictitious business name statement must be filed prior to that date. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state or common law (See Section 14400 et seq., Business and Professional Code).
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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 2025209469 NEW FILING.
The following person(s) is (are) doing business as J’s Chinese Cuisine, 456 E Orange Grove Blvd Suite 110, Pasadena, CA 91104. This business is conducted by a corporation. Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed herein on September 2023. Signed: JH Chinese Cuisine Pasadena Corp (CA-5848579, 456 E Orange Grove Blvd Suite 110, Pasadena, CA 91104; Xiaohua Huang, CFO. The statement was
filed with the County Clerk of Los Angeles on October 6, 2025.
NOTICE: This fictitious business name statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the office of the County Clerk. A new fictitious business name statement must be filed prior to that date. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state or common law (See Section 14400 et seq., Business and Professional Code).
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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 2025244903 NEW FILING.
The following person(s) is (are) doing business as Bloom forward la, 600 North Atlantic Blvd apt. 412, Monterey Park, CA 91754. 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. Signed: Bloom Forward LA LLC (CA-B20250345546, 600 North Atlantic Blvd apt. 412, Monterey Park, CA 91754; Elaine Kong, CEO. The statement was filed with the County Clerk of Los Angeles on October 29, 2025. NOTICE: This fictitious business name statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the office of the County Clerk. A new fictitious business name statement must be filed prior to that date. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state or common law (See Section 14400 et seq., Business and Professional Code).
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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 2025244292 NEW FILING.
The following person(s) is (are) doing business as FRIVA Financial Services, 9566 Lev Ave, Arleta, CA 91331. This business is conducted by a individual. Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed herein on October 2025. Signed: Emma Jimenez, 9566 Lev Ave, Arleta, CA 91331 (Owner). The statement was filed with the County Clerk of Los Angeles on October 29, 2025. NOTICE: This fictitious business name statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the office of the County Clerk. A new fictitious business name statement must be filed prior to that date. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state or common law (See Section 14400 et seq., Business and Professional Code).
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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 2025244052 NEW FILING.
The following person(s) is (are) doing business as Prescription Custom Upholstery, 25 La Porte St #6, Arcadia, CA 91006. This business is conducted by a individual. Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed herein on April 2006. Signed: Manuel S Barron Sr, 25 La Porte St #6, Arcadia, CA 91006 (Owner). The statement was filed with the County Clerk of Los Angeles on October 28, 2025. NOTICE: This fictitious business name statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the office of the County Clerk. A new fictitious business name statement must be filed prior to that date. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state or common law (See Section 14400 et seq., Business and Professional Code).
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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 2025244371 NEW FILING.
The following person(s) is (are) doing business as ISRE.Site, 2207 Redell Avenue, Monrovia, CA 91016. This business is conducted by a individual. Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed herein on April 2025. Signed: Henry Araghi, 23535 Palomino Drive - Suite 555, Diamond Bar, Ca 91765 (Owner). The statement was filed with the County Clerk of Los Angeles on October 29, 2025.
NOTICE: This fictitious business name statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the office of the County Clerk. A new fictitious business name statement
must be filed prior to that date. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state or common law (See Section 14400 et seq., Business and Professional Code).
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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 2025241261
NEW FILING.
The following person(s) is (are) doing business as MPP Property Management, 202 W 140TH ST, Los Angeles, CA 90061. This business is conducted by a corporation. Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed herein on October 2025. Signed: Link Brokerages, Inc (CA-4549368, 202 W 140TH ST, Los Angeles, CA 90061; Coby Chatwin, CEO. The statement was filed with the County Clerk of Los Angeles on October 24, 2025. NOTICE: This fictitious business name statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the office of the County Clerk. A new fictitious business name statement must be filed prior to that date. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state or common law (See Section 14400 et seq., Business and Professional Code). Pub. Monrovia Weekly 11/03/2025, 11/10/2025, 11/17/2025, 11/24/2025
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 2025243080
NEW FILING.
The following person(s) is (are) doing business as SLEE REALTY LLC, 1308 E Colorado Blvd Unit#3390, Pasadena, CA 91106. 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 January 2021. Signed: SLEE REALTY LLC (CA-202100611030, 1308 E Colorado Blvd Unit#3390, Pasadena, CA 91106; Saena Lee Hart1, Managing Member. The statement was filed with the County Clerk of Los Angeles on October 27, 2025. NOTICE: This fictitious business name statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the office of the County Clerk. A new fictitious business name statement must be filed prior to that date. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state or common law (See Section 14400 et seq., Business and Professional Code). Pub. Monrovia Weekly 11/03/2025, 11/10/2025, 11/17/2025, 11/24/2025
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 2025244505 NEW FILING.
The following person(s) is (are) doing business as K AUTO PARTS SOLUTIONS, 15819 ROSALITA DR., LA MIRADA, CA 90638. This business is conducted by a individual. Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed herein on October 2025. Signed: SANG JIN YOON, 15819 ROSALITA DR., LA MIRADA, CA 90638 (Owner). The statement was filed with the County Clerk of Los Angeles on October 29, 2025.
NOTICE: This fictitious business name statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the office of the County Clerk. A new fictitious business name statement must be filed prior to that date. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state or common law (See Section 14400 et seq., Business and Professional Code). Pub. Monrovia Weekly 11/03/2025, 11/10/2025, 11/17/2025, 11/24/2025
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 2025216244 NEW FILING.
The following person(s) is (are) doing business as (1). Pingere Coloratus Painting (2). Painting Origin , 1231 West Blvd 202, Los Angeles, CA 90019. This business is conducted by a individual. Registrant has not yet begun to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed herein. Signed: Kevin Alvarez, 1231 West Blvd 202, Los Angeles, CA 90019 (Owner). The statement was filed with the County Clerk of Los Angeles on October 15, 2025.
NOTICE: This fictitious business name statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the office of the County Clerk. A new fictitious business name statement must be filed prior to that date. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name
in violation of the rights of another under federal, state or common law (See Section 14400 et seq., Business and Professional Code). Pub. Monrovia Weekly 11/03/2025, 11/10/2025, 11/17/2025, 11/24/2025
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 2025244350 NEW FILING. The following person(s) is (are) doing business as Paymates, 2909 Poplar blvd., Alhambra, CA 91803. This business is conducted by a corporation. Registrant has not yet begun to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed herein. Signed: Devcor Inc (CA-c3738637, 2909 Poplar blvd., Alhambra, CA 91803; Shannon Devery, President. The statement was filed with the County Clerk of Los Angeles on October 29, 2025. NOTICE: This fictitious business name statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the office of the County Clerk. A new fictitious business name statement must be filed prior to that date. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state or common law (See Section 14400 et seq., Business and Professional Code). Pub. Monrovia Weekly 11/03/2025, 11/10/2025, 11/17/2025, 11/24/2025
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 2025244558 NEW FILING. The following person(s) is (are) doing business as ScriptMRI, 7534 Woodrow Wilson Dr., Los Angeles, CA 90046. This business is conducted by a corporation. Registrant has not yet begun to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed herein. Signed: Zoodiker, Inc. (DE-4215148, 7534 Woodrow Wilson Drive., Los Angeles, CA 90046; Robert Tzudiker, President. The statement was filed with the County Clerk of Los Angeles on October 29, 2025. NOTICE: This fictitious business name statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the office of the County Clerk. A new fictitious business name statement must be filed prior to that date. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state or common law (See Section 14400 et seq., Business and Professional Code).
Pub. Monrovia Weekly 11/03/2025, 11/10/2025, 11/17/2025, 11/24/2025
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 2025243193 NEW FILING. The following person(s) is (are) doing business as The espresso Scene, 817 S Los Angeles St, Los Angeles, CA 90014. This business is conducted by a corporation. Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed herein on October 2025. Signed: LILY COOKIE CORP (CA-5808261, 7902 Forsythe St, Sunland, Ca 91040; ANNA KURGHINYAN, CEO. The statement was filed with the County Clerk of Los Angeles on October 28, 2025. NOTICE: This fictitious business name statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the office of the County Clerk. A new fictitious business name statement must be filed prior to that date. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state or common law (See Section 14400 et seq., Business and Professional Code). Pub. Monrovia Weekly 11/03/2025, 11/10/2025, 11/17/2025, 11/24/2025
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 2025201682 NEW FILING. The following person(s) is (are) doing business as Wilderra LLC, 658 San Juan Ave Unit A, Venice, CA 90291. 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. Signed: Wilderra LLC (CA-B20250177567, 658 San Juan Ave Unit A, Venice, CA 90291; Elizabeth Johnson, CEO. The statement was filed with the County Clerk of Los Angeles on September 29, 2025. NOTICE: This fictitious business name statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the office of the County Clerk. A new fictitious business name statement must be filed prior to that date. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state or common law (See Section 14400 et seq., Business and Professional Code).
Glendale City Notices
CITY OF GLENDALE – NOTICE OF PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD
Substantial Amendment to the HOME-ARP Allocation Plan
The City of Glendale is proposing a substantial amendment to its HOME-ARP Allocation Plan. The original plan, approved by HUD in 2023, allocated nearly all HOME-ARP funding to the development of affordable housing at 426 Piedmont Avenue, with a preference for seniors facing or at risk of homelessness.
Because that project required less funding than anticipated, the City proposes to reallocate $2,100,000 of HOME-ARP funds to support the rehabilitation and expansion of a transitional housing facility in Glendale. 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
Publish November 17, 20, 24, December 1, 2025 GLENDALE INDEPENDENT
NOTICE OF PLANNING COMMISSION PUBLIC HEARING CITY OF GLENDALE ZONING MAP AMENDMENT, ZONE CHANGE AND STATUTORY DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT RELATING TO SIGNAGE IN THE ADVERTISING SIGNAGE OVERLAY ZONE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN:
Project Location of Zoning Map
228 - 252 SOUTH BRAND BLVD. - Downtown Specific Plan (DSP), Downtown “Arts and Entertainment” District
Assessor Parcel Nos: 5642-013-007, 5642-013-008 and 5642-013-014
Legal Description: Lots 8 – 16 and a Portion of Lot 17 and the vacated alley east of these lots, Tract No. 2461
Project Description
The Planning Commission will make a recommendation to the City Council regarding proposed amendments to Chapter 30.26 – Advertising Signage Overlay Zone (ASOZ) to provide a definition for ASOZ wall sign, and amend the criteria to approve an ASOZ and regulations for signs allowed by the ASOZ. The applicant is also proposing to change the zone map to expand the boundary of the ASOZ overlay zone and identify the locations, sizes and elevations of new signs incorporated into the expanded ASOZ boundary (Code Amendment Case No. PZC 0014-2025). The applicant is Chris Robertson of Caruso
The ASOZ is located in areas of the City-designated Downtown Specific Plan (DSP) and within the boundaries of the Central Glendale Redevelopment Project Area. The existing ASOZ area is bounded by West Broadway to the north, South Brand Boulevard to the east, Colorado Street to the south and South Columbus Street to the west.
The applicant has also requested a statutory Development Agreement to comply with GMC Section 30.26.100, including the provision of certain public benefits to the City and the Development Agreement term.
Environmental Determination
The proposed Zoning Ordinance Amendment is exempt from environmental review under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15305 - Minor Alterations in Land Use Limitations, because the proposed expansion of the ASOZ is a minor change to existing zoning regulations that does not result in any changes in either permitted land use (commercial) or density. The amendment is also exempt pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15303 - New Construction or Conversion of Small Structures, because the expansion of the ASOZ would allow for a limited number of new, small structures in the form of signage. In addition, the amendment is categorically exempt under Section 15331 - Historical Resource Restoration/Rehabilitation, to the extent it applies to work on historic resources in a manner consistent with the Secretary of the Interior’s Standards for the Treatment of Historic Properties.
The ordinance establishes standards for digital signage on buildings, including limitations on size, brightness, location, and design to ensure compatibility with the historic character of affected structures and surrounding areas. Any future sign proposals will remain subject to review against these standards.
Public Hearing
Said matter concerning the proposed amendments will be the subject of a public hearing by the Planning Commission at 633 East Broadway (Municipal Services Building), Room 105, Glendale, CA 91206, on the 17TH DAY OF DECEMBER, 2025, at or after the hour of 5:00 p.m. The Planning Commission will make a recommendation to the City Council concerning this matter.
The meeting can be viewed on Charter Cable Channel 6 or streamed online at: https://www.glendaleca.gov/government/departments/management-services/gtv6/livevideo-stream.
For public comments and questions during the meeting call 818-937-8100. City staff will be submitting these questions and comments in real time to the appropriate person during the Planning Commission meeting.
If you desire more information on the proposal, please contact Roger Kiesel, Senior Planner, in the Community Development Department at (818) 937-8152 or email: RKiesel@ glendaleca.gov.
Any person having an interest in the subject project may participate in the hearing, in person or by phone as outlined above, and may be heard in support of his/her opinion. Any person protesting may file a duly signed and acknowledged written protest with the Director of Community Development not later than the hour set for public hearing before
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to the City of Glendale, at or prior to the public hearing. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990, please notify the Community Development Department at least 48 hours (or two business days) for requests regarding sign language translation and Braille transcription services. Staff reports are accessible prior to the meeting through hyperlinks in the ‘Agendas and Minutes’ section. Website Internet Address: www.glendaleca.gov/agendas Dr. Suzie Abajian, The City Clerk of the City of Glendale
Published on November 24, 2025 GLENDALE INDEPENDENT
Pasadena City Notices
PUBLIC NOTICE OF THE AVAILABILITY FOR REVIEW OF THE 2026 PUBLIC HOUSING AGENCY (PHA) ADMINISTRATIVE PLAN FOR THE CITY OF PASADENA HOUSING DEPARTMENT, AND NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER ITS APPROVAL.
The City of Pasadena Housing Department (“CoPHD”) announces that updates to the Public Housing Agency (PHA) Administrative Plan (“Administrative Plan”) for the City of Pasadena will be considered at a public hearing on January 12, 2026, and are currently available for public review.
The Administrative Plan, along with the Five-Year Plan and Annual Plan, make up the PHA Plan. The current Five-Year Plan covers the period of 2025-2030 and was adopted by City Council on April 14, 2025. The Administrative Plan describes the CoPHD’s policies, procedures, and operations.
The Administrative Plan with proposed 2026 updates is available for public review at the following location:
Housing Department:
199 S. Los Robles Ave., Suite 450 Pasadena, CA 91103
Office hours are:
Monday & Tuesday between 8:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Wednesday & Thursday between 12:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
It is also available to review online at the CoPHD’s official website, at https://www.cityofpasadena.net/housing
The 2026 updates to the Administrative Plan will be considered by the City Council for approval in a public hearing on January 12, 2026.
The public hearing will be held at the date and time:
City Council - Public Hearing
Monday, January 12, 2026 at 6:00 p.m. Pasadena City Hall – City Council Chambers
100 N. Garfield Avenue Pasadena, CA 91109
All interested agencies, groups, or individuals who wish to be heard on this matter are invited to attend.
During the meeting and prior to the close of the public hearing, members of the public may provide public comment.
In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, Assistive Listening Devices are available at all City Council Meetings. Assistive Listening headphones and neckloops can be checked out at the desk of the Sergeant-at-Arms, located inside the City Council Chambers. To request meeting materials in alternative formats or other disability-related modifications or accommodations necessary to facilitate meeting participation, please contact the City Clerk's Office as soon as possible at (626) 744-4124 or cityclerk@cityofpasadena.net. Providing at least 72 hours advance notice will help ensure availability.
Language translation services are available for this meeting by calling (626)744-4124 at least 24 hours in advance.
Los servicios de traducción de idiomas están disponibles para esta reunión llamando al (626)744-4124 con al menos 24 horas de anticipación.
(626)744-4124
Meetings are broadcast live on cable Channel 3 and on the Internet at https://www.cityofpasadena.net/citvmanager/pasadena-media/ (Click on "Watch Now"). All interested persons are invited to participate in person or electronically by submitting comments to publiccomment@cityofpasadena.net prior to the start of the City Council meeting, or during the meeting and prior to the close of the public hearing; members of the public may submit up to 200 words to be read aloud, if so desired, at the following webpage: www.cityofpasadena.net/city-clerk/public-comment
Publish November 24, 2025
PASADENA PRESS
AVISO PÚBLICO DE LA DISPONIBILIDAD PARA REVISIÓN DEL 2026
PLAN ADMINISTRATIVO DE LA AGENCIA DE VIVIENDA PÚBLICA (PHA) PARA EL DEPARTAMENTO DE VIVIENDA DE LA CIUDAD DE PASADENA Y AVISO DE PÚBLICO PARA CONSIDERAR SU APROBACIÓN.
El Departamento de Vivienda de la Ciudad de Pasadena (“CoPHD”) anuncia que las actualizaciones del Plan Administrativo de la Agencia de Vivienda Pública (PHA) (“Plan Administrativo”) para la Ciudad de Pasadena se considerarán en una audiencia pública el 12 de enero de 2026 y actualmente están disponibles para revisión pública.
El Plan Administrativo, junto con el Plan Quinquenal y el Plan Anual, conforman el Plan PHA. El Plan Quinquenal actual cubre el período 2025-2030 y fue adoptado por el Concejo Municipal el 14 de abril de 2025. El Plan Administrativo describe las políticas, procedimientos y operaciones del CoPHD.
El Plan Administrativo con las actualizaciones propuestas para 2026 está disponible para revisión pública en la siguiente ubicación:
Departamento de Vivienda:
199 S. Los Robles Ave., Suite 450 Pasadena, CA 91103
El horario de atención es: Lunes y martes entre las 8:00 a.m. y la 1:00 p.m.
Miércoles y jueves entre las 12:00 p.m. y las 5:00 p.m.
También está disponible para revisar en línea en el sitio web oficial de CoPHD, en https://www.cityofpasadena.net/housing
Las actualizaciones de 2026 del Plan Administrativo serán consideradas por el Concejo Municipal para su aprobación en una audiencia pública el 12 de enero de 2026.
La audiencia pública se llevará a cabo en la fecha y hora: Concejo Municipal - Audiencia Pública
Lunes, 12 de enero de 2026 a las 18:00 horas
Ayuntamiento de Pasadena - Cámaras del Concejo Municipal 100 N. Avenida Garfield Pasadena, CA 91109
Todas las agencias, grupos o individuos interesados que deseen ser escuchados sobre este asunto están invitados a asistir.
Durante la reunión y antes del cierre de la audiencia pública, los miembros del público pueden proporcionar comentarios públicos.
De conformidad con la Ley de Estadounidenses con Discapacidades, los dispositivos de asistencia auditiva están disponibles en todas las reuniones del Concejo Municipal. Los auriculares de asistencia auditiva y las trabillas para el cuello se pueden sacar en el escritorio del Sargento de Armas, ubicado dentro de las Cámaras del Concejo Municipal. Para solicitar materiales de la reunión en formatos alternativos u otras modificaciones o adaptaciones relacionadas con la discapacidad necesarias para facilitar la participación en la reunión, comuníquese con la Oficina del Secretario Municipal lo antes posible al (626) 744-4124 o cityclerk@cityofpasadena. net. Proporcionar un aviso con al menos 72 horas de anticipación ayudará a garantizar la disponibilidad.
Los servicios de traducción de idiomas están disponibles para esta cita llamando al (626) 744-4124 con al menos 24 horas de anticipación.
Las reuniones se transmiten en vivo por cable Channel 3 y por Internet en https://www.cityofpasadena.net/citvmanager/pasadenamedia/ (haga clic en “Ver ahora”). Se invita a todas las personas interesadas a participar en persona o electrónicamente enviando comentarios a publiccomment@cityofpasadena.net antes del inicio de la reunión del Concejo Municipal, o durante la reunión y antes del cierre de la audiencia pública; los miembros del público pueden enviar hasta 200 palabras para ser leídas en voz alta, si así lo desean, en la siguiente página web: www.cityofpasadena.net/city-clerk/ public-comment.
Publish November 24, 2025 PASADENA PRESS
misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousands dollars ($1000).)
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 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-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
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. 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
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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 62506277). /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
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 20256729275. The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: Rooted Home Services, 54 El Cencerro, Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688. Full Name of Registrant(s) (1). Jarod Schnetz, 54 El Cencerro, Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688 (2). Mary Schnetz, 54 El Cencerro, Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688 . This business is conducted by a married couple. Registrant has not yet begun to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed herein. /S/ Jarod Schnetz. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Orange County on November 14, 2025. Publish: Anaheim Press 11/24/2025, 12/01/2025, 12/08/2025, 12/15/2025
The following person(s) is (are) doing business as Western Data Enterprises 7177 Brockton Ave Suite 330 Riverside, CA 92506 Riverside County Mailing Address, 1000 N. Beeline Hwy. Ste 224 Suite 330, Payson, AZ 85541. Gila County Etairos Corp (AZ, 603 Ramsey Place, El Dorado Hills, Ca 95762 El Dorado County
This business is conducted by: a corporation. Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed herein on 1995. 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. Dan Salisbury, CEO Statement filed with the County of Riverside on November 19, 2025
NOTICE: In accordance with subdivision (a) of section 17920, a fictitious name statement generally expires at the end of the five years from the date on which it was filed in the office of the county clerk, except, as provided in subdivision (b) of section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any changes in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered owner.
A new Fictitious Business Name Statement must be filed before the expiration. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law (see Section 14411 Et Seq., business and professions code).
I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the original statement on file in my office.
Peter Aldana, County, Clerk
File# R-202513866
Pub. 11/24/2025, 12/01/2025, 12/08/2025, 12/15/2025 Riverside Independent
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. FBN20250010433
The following persons are doing business as: Socal united professional services, 240 W 5th Street, San Bernardino, CA 92415. Mailing Address, 240 W 5th Street, San Bernardino, CA 92415. # of Employees 2. Marshall Attorney & Legal Services Inc. (CA, 4192 Brockton Ave, Suite 203, RIVERSIDE, CA 92501; Xavier Marshall, President. County of Principal Place of Business: San Bernardino This business is conducted by: a corporation. Registrant has not yet begun to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed herein. By signing below, I declare that I have read and understand the reverse side of this form and that all information in this statement is true and correct. A registrant who declares as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business and Professions Code that the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000). I am also aware that all information on this statement becomes Public Record upon filing pursuant to the California Public Records Act (Government Code Sections 6250- 6277). /s/ Xavier Marshall, President. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Bernardino on November 4, 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#: FBN20250010433 Pub: 11/24/2025, 12/01/2025, 12/08/2025, 12/15/2025 San Bernardino Press
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. FBN20250010686
The following persons are doing business as: Stratton Auto Group, 121 N Cactus Avenue R-608, Rialto, CA 92376. Monica L Guzman. County of Principal Place of Business: San Bernardino This business is conducted by: a individual. Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed herein on . 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/ Monica L. Guzman, Owner. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Bernardino on November 13, 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#: FBN20250010686 Pub: 11/24/2025, 12/01/2025, 12/08/2025, 12/15/2025 San Bernardino Press
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Corona police fatally shoot man allegedly armed with tire iron
Aman swinging a tire ironandcausing damage to vehicles at a downtown Corona intersection Tuesday allegedly confronted police officers with the device, prompting them to open fire and kill him.
The shooting occurred shortly after midnight at McKinley Street and Promenade Avenue, according to the Corona Police Department.
Sgt. Robert Montanez said officers were called to the location after receiving reports of vandalism by a motorist armed with a “crowbar,” which turned out to be a tire iron used for removing lug nuts.
Montanez said the suspect, whose identity was not immediately released, had been involved in a possible road rage confrontation with another driver, allegedly resulting in him crashing into the person’s car, injuring the victim.
“Officers responded and
supportive housing project for veterans experiencing homelessness.
Officials said the city’s Housing Division will ask Mayor Helen Tran and the City Council this month to approve $4.9 million in project funding from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development’s Low-Income Housing Tax Credit program.
Upon approval, U.S. VETS will oversee the construction of a 30-unit housing complex at 1351 N. E St. in San Bernardino. The three-story, elevator-serviced building will feature one- and twobedroom apartments for households earning 30%-50% of the area median income, which is just over $85,000 annually for households.
The complex will have an on-site building manager and on-site supportive services tailored to the needs of unhoused veterans. U.S. VETS and partner organizations will coordinate supportive services, according to the city.
Each unit at the E Street complex will have a modern kitchen and bathroom with essential appliances, officials said. Community amenities include a large public room, shared common spaces and an on-site laundry facility that aim to foster “a strong sense of community and
Victorville seeks artists for public bench project
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located the subject armed with the tire iron,” the sergeant said. “The subject refused multiple commands to drop his weapon, and an officer-involvedshooting subsequentlyoccurred.
The subject was struck by gunfire, and despite lifesaving measures, he was pronounced deceased at the scene.”
The driver injured in the crash, also not identified by police, was taken to
a regional trauma center for treatment of moderate injuries.
The matter was turned over to the Riverside County Sheriff’s Department’s Force Investigations Detail to conduct an independent inquiry as to the circumstances and justification for the shooting.
Anyone with information about the case was asked to contact Corona police detectives at 951-817-5767.
TheVictorvilleCity Library on Monday invited Southern California artists to submit designs to transform an unfinished, book-shaped bench into a unique work of public art.
Friends of the Library, a local nonprofit, is a partner in the Dream, Discover, Design Art Bench Project. The initiative aims to enhance the City Library’s environment while encouraging local creativity and connecting “the joy of reading with the power of visual art,” according to the city’s announcement.
Propose designs should feature “themes of inspiration, knowledge or discovery to create a vibrant, functional art piece” that inspires curiosity and helps provide an inviting atmosphere for library visitors, officials said.
The bench will be on display at the entrance of the new Victorville City Library currently under construction at the Green Tree Golf Course, 14144 Green Tree Blvd. near Interstate 15.
Homelessness
Artists must be 18 or older and reside in Southern California, officials said. The deadline for submissions is 11:59 p.m. Dec. 5. Applicants must submit a render-
neighborhood integration.”
On Tuesday the county Board of Supervisors approved a $5 million loan agreement to support the development of the E Street Veterans Apartments.
The project will transform about three-quarters of an acre of donated land into the 30-unit complex.
The county’s loan is funded through the American Rescue Plan Act Local Assistance and Tribal Consistency Fund. The federal loan helps fill a financing gap for project
with U.S. VETS as well as Kingdom AO and the Loma Linda VA Medical Center, county officials said.
Integrated services including case management, access to general and behavioral health care, career development and assistance applying for public benefits.
Construction on the veterans housing complex is expected to start in early 2026 and finish by summer 2027.
Rosemary’s story
Rosemary Ferrer had been a San Bernardino resident
for 28 years when she and her family of six were evicted from their apartment with no explanation after living there for 10 years, county officials reported. The family remained homeless for three years.
“After placement on the waiting list at 7th and Waterman, where she was reconnected with Homeless Outreach Specialist Cynthia Thouvenel, whom she had met previously at the Mission of Riverside, Rosemary couldn’t thank
the Outreach team enough. She stated, ‘I was giving up, it’s awful, it’s not good, especially when it’s not your fault,’” according to the city.
Rosemary shared that experiencing homelessness made her think of the song “Casas de Cartón (Houses of Cardboard),” because when she first got to the encampment at Waterman and 7th Street, “that’s what it looked like. There were so many homeless people,” the city reported.
ing of their proposed design or samples of previous work to foviclib@yahoo.com.
Detailed guidelines for proposed artwork are available on the city’s website.
Countyexpands regional homeless services
The county Office of Homeless Services is entering into a roughly $654,000 agreement with Inland Housing Solutions to provide housing support, rapid rehousing and case management services in the Central Valley, East Desert and West Valley areas. Funded through the state’s Homeless Housing, Assistance and Prevention Round 4 grant, the program will serve at least 47 individuals and families through June 30, 2027. This partnership calls for delivering regional solutions for homelessness prevention and permanent supportive housing. Transitionalassistance partnership Supervisors approved a nonfinancial agreement between the county Transitional Assistance and the Children’s Fund to pay for emergency housing and essential needs for at-risk families. Transitional Assistance will refer eligible families, especially those with at least one child under age five, to the Children’s Fund’s Emergency Needs Program, which provides rapid rehousing, rental assistance and supportive services, officials said.
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This unfinished library bench is waiting for a local artist’s creation. | Photo courtesy of the city of Victorville
Local officials ceremoniously start construction on Adler Square affordable housing. | Photo courtesy of the San Bernardino County Housing Authority
San Bernardino County Public Health launches new GIS hub
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GIS Day is an annual celebrationhighlighting the impact of Geographic Information Systems (GIS) technology that helps people visualize, analyze and interpret data through interactive maps. GIS impacts decision-making in fields such as public safety, planning, transportation and public health.
AtSanBernardino County Public Health, GIS is used daily to understand community needs, streamline operations and respond to emerging issues. Celebrated on the third Wednesday of November each year, the departmenthighlighted several ways GIS impacts its programs.
Public Health uses GIS in a variety of ways to understand community needs and guide services. From mapping food
insecurity to identifying areas where mosquito outreach is needed and supporting disaster response by tracking impacts to food facilities and water systems, GIS helps staff make decisions across San Bernardino County.
Combating food insecurity
Public Health collected and analyzed county-level data to map where food insecurity is most prevalent. By overlaying these areas with summer meal sites, staff identified communities with limited access and focused efforts to improve food availability.
Fighting mosquitoes
The Mosquito and Vector Control Program mapped service requests and compared them with population and economic data. This analysis revealed communities with
Several thousand homebound residents and others in need throughout Riverside and surrounding communities are expected to receive hot Thanksgiving meals a week from Thursday when a local church holds its annual Thanksgiving Day Outreach.
“This is a meal for the homeless, senior citizens, families in need and those who will be home alone,” Central Community Christian Fellowship said in a statement this week.
AveteranRiverside County prosecutor will take the No. 2 spot at the District Attorney’s Office, following the retirement of another career litigator who served in the post for a decade.
District Attorney Mike Hestrin on Thursday formally appointed Jared Haringsma as chief assistant district attorney. Haringsma takes the position previously held — until earlier this month — by John Aki, who retired after
low call volumes—often due to lack of awareness. Targeted outreach in those areas helped bring mosquito abatement services to residents who previously weren’t accessing them.
Disaster preparedness
When disasters occur, the department’s Environmental Health Services assesses impacts to restaurants, food stores and water systems. GIS tools help staff coordinate and share real-time information with officials.
“GIS helps us understand our communities more clearly and respond where we’re needed most,” said Josh Dugas, director of Public Health. “These tools make our work more efficient and help us provide better service to residents.”
In connection with GIS Day, Public Health has
Riverside church set to serve thousands for Thanksgiving
This Thanksgiving will mark the 38th year that the church has made meal deliveries available as part of its outreach program.
In previous years, more than 4,000 meals have been dished out, largely to Meals-on-Wheels recipients. However, during the 2020 COVID lockdowns, the church expanded service to many people who were out of work during the holiday period.
Delivery service generally begins the morning of
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Thanksgiving and concludes by early afternoon.
Volunteers retrieve hot plates from the church kitchen on Arlington Avenue and then fan out into Riverside and neighboring locations.
On-site meal service is also planned at the church, where upwards of 500 people typically gather to enjoy traditional dinners, which are customarily ready by noon.
Turkeys, along with stuffing, mashed potatoes and other trappings are made
in the church kitchen, typically with help from a Riverside-based catering service.
“Everyone is invited to join in sharing Thanksgiving dinners together with our families from Central Community,” according to the church.
Volunteers are always needed to assist with deliveries. Anyone interested in helping out was asked to contact the church office at 951-689-5806. Additional information is also available at centralcommunity.com.
Longtime prosecutor lands No. 2 spot at DA’s Office
nearly a quarter century in the DA’s office. Aki had been in Hestrin’s executive circle since the three-term district attorney was first elected in 2014.
“Jared has earned the respect of colleagues throughout our office for his integrity, skill and steady leadership,” Hestrin said. “His depth of trial experience and strong management background make him exceptionally well- suited to help lead this office. ... He will continue
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to strengthen our leadership team and ensure our office upholds the highest standards of fairness and professionalism.”
Haringsma has been employed by the agency since 2002, serving in all of the regional offices countywide. He achieved a standout record for homicide prosecutions over many years, handling multiple complex cases, including five death penalty trials.
Among his previous
assignments at the executive level were supervising the Cold Case Unit, overseeing the Administrative Division and managing the Accounting Office.
Like Hestrin and Aki, prior to moving over to the management side of the DA’s office, Haringsma was active in the Riverside County Deputy District Attorneys’ Association, where many working relationships involving individuals now leading the office were cemented.
launched a new webpage showcasing how GIS supports programs across the department. Visit dph. sbcounty.gov/gis_storymaps/ to learn more about
the department’s GIS work and how these tools are being used.
GIS tools help county Public Health visualize data, identify community needs and guide more effective services. | Image courtesy of San Bernardino County
Jared Haringsma. | Photo courtesy of the Riverside County District Attorney’s Office
| Photo courtesy of Ken McDaniel/Facebook