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Ex-Palm Springs mayor who took bribes sentenced

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Ex-Palm Springs Mayor Steve Pougnet was sentenced Wednesday to two years’ felony probation for accepting six-figure bribes to publicly support development projects in the city.

Pougnet, 62, in May admitted nine counts of bribery by a public official, eight counts of illicit financial interest in public contracts and one count of conspiracy, as well as no contest to three perjury counts. He submitted his guilty plea directly to Riverside County Superior Court Judge Samuel Diaz at the outset of jury selection for his trial at the Banning Justice Center.

The District Attorney’s Office objected to the court’s acceptance of the admissions, anticipating leniency for the former mayor, who avoided jail time altogether under the sentence handed down by Diaz during the hearing at the Banning Justice Center Wednesday. The judge, however, ordered the defendant to pay $325,000 in penalties.

Last month, a Banning jury acquitted one of his former co-defendants, 86-year-old real estate developer John Elroy Wessman, after a threeweek trial. Wessman was found not guilty of nine counts of bribery of a public official and one count of conspiracy to commit a felony.

Deputy District Attorney Amy Zois had alleged Wessman and fellow developer Richard Hugh Meaney, 59, conspired to favor Pougnet with high-dollar rewards to gain his support for the men’s redevelopment projects between 2012 and 2014.

Zois said Pougnet’s $3,605-a-month salary during his two terms was “peanuts” compared to the

hefty cash infusions into his bank account facilitated by the developers.

She argued it was Wessman’s influence that landed Pougnet work on the Palm Springs International Film Festival, for which he received $150,000 in 2012. The festival board chairman ended the mayor’s consultancy when it didn’t net results.

Zois alleged the developers provided $225,000 in illicit payoffs to the mayor, all to ensure his active support for their downtown renaissance projects, which court records said included construction of The Dakota, the Desert Fashion Plaza, The Morrison and Vivante. Pougnet was in office

from 2007 to 2015.

He, Wessman and Meaney were criminally charged, for the first time, in 2017 and later indicted by a grand jury. The case began as a federal corruption probe until it was turned over to county investigators in 2016.

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

“This is ... about corruption and the public trust,” Zois said during his trial.

One of the defendant’s

attorneys, Elliot Peters, countered that most of the prosecution’s case rested on “speculation, guesswork and the false testimony of Mr. Meaney,” whom Peters characterized as a “dishonest, manipulative person.”

Zois cited evidence confirming Wessman’s signature appeared on numerous checks issued against Wessman Development Inc. in 2012 and 2013. The money was part of the payoff scheme involving Pougnet, the prosecutor said.

Peters asserted his client took appropriate steps and remained within the bounds of the law to get his projects approved by the Palm Springs City Council. He said that Wessman was steeped in business affairs, deferring to Meaney to handle smaller details, including direct email correspondence with the mayor.

The defense underscored how Wessman relied on creative financing to contend with impacts of the Great Recession that started in 2008, seeking what amounted to a “public-private partnership” between Wessman Development Inc. and the city to move forward. The efforts led to Measure J being put before voters in 2011. It passed, resulting in $43 million in municipal bonds going to the developer’s projects, which began in the winter of 2012.

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

He’s free on his own recognizance and is scheduled for sentencing on July 28.

Firefighters reach 85% containment of Lake Fire in San Bernardino County

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The Board of Supervisors on Tuesday approved a new three-year contract with the union representing upper-level Riverside County sheriff’s personnel, District Attorney’s Office investigators and other county peace officers, guaranteeing pay increases to members totaling 19% over the duration of the compact.

In a 5-0 vote without comment, the board authorized implementation of the $96.79 million collective bargaining agreement between the county and the Law Enforcement Management Unit, which takes effect immediately. It will expire on June 30, 2028.

Like the $164 million agreement the board approved in December for the Riverside Sheriffs’ Association, which represents line deputies, automatic pay hikes are at the core of the LEMU contract and apply to all members, according to the terms.

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informed the board during budget hearings last month that the LEMU and RSA agreements bore unavoidable impacts to the departmental budget.

The first across-the-board hike, totaling 9%, will go into effect immediately. The next auto hike, totaling 5%, will take effect on Dec. 11, 2025, and the final 5% hike will be added to LEMU members’ paychecks beginning Dec. 10, 2026, according to the agreement.

The county General Fund will cover roughly threequarters of the contract costs, while the sheriff’s, D.A.’s and Department of Public Social Services’ budgets will cover the remainder.

“Approving the terms of this memorandum of understanding will help the county remain market competitive in attracting and retaining qualified public safety employees,” according to a Department of

Sheriff

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The sheriff’s Southwest Station. | Photo courtesy of the Riverside County Sheriff’s Department

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Wildfires burning in Riverside County scorch over 3,100 acres

By Joe Taglieri joet@beaconmedianews.com

Two wildfires in Riverside County as of Thursday had burned more than 3,100 acres, threatening thousands of structures and prompting evacuations.

The Wolf Fire in Banning grew to 2,414 acres by Tuesday morning, with firefighters achieving 55% containment and maintaining that acreage Thursday morning, according to Cal Fire. The fire started June 29 just after 3 p.m. near Old Banning Idyllwild Road and Wolfskill Truck Trail.

Road closures and evacuation orders and warnings remained in effect for an area south of the 10 Freeway and east of State Route 79. State Route 243 runs through areas subject to mandatory or possible evacuation.

“Cooler temperatures and higher humidity (June 30) night allowed firefighters to secure the majority of Highway 243 and the southern part of the fire that was threatening our forest,” San Bernardino National Forest officials reported Tuesday.

Crews were contending with “steep, rugged terrain,” according to the Riverside County Fire Department, which is affiliated with the state agency Cal Fire.

“Firefighters worked hard reinforcing current containment lines,” Cal Fire reported Tuesday night. “Despite the steep and

rocky terrain, the ongoing efforts of ground forces lead to increased containment.

Unburned pockets of vegetation inside the perimeter continue to burn, producing some smoke. The anticipated weather changes will make favorable conditions for ground forces improving and extending containment lines throughout the night.”

A Thursday morning update from Cal Fire reported,

“Overnight crews were able to gain more control in the steep and rugged terrain and extend further into the fire’s interior. Over the next couple days, crews will continue operations increasing the containment line while searching for hot spots. The weather will be closely monitored as we approach the weekend, but it is not expected to hamper operations on the fire.”

Numerous air tankers from throughout the state flew firefighting missions.

Personnel fighting the blaze totaled 1,098 Wednesday morning, with 31 crews, 100 engines, 9 dozers and 15 water tenders, according to Cal Fire. The next day, 969 people were involved in the firefight along with 28 crews, 67 engines, 15 dozers and 14 water tenders.

An evacuation shelter was established at Hemet High School, 41701 Stetson Ave., and a shelter for animals is at the county’s San Jacinto Valley Animal

Campus, 581 S. Grand Ave.

Three firefighters suffered non-life-threatening injuries.

No structures were damaged as of Wednesday morning, but 4,261 were threatened, Cal Fire reported. On Thursday, the number of threatened struc-

tures plummeted to 276. The cause of the fire was under investigation.

Juniper Fire

The Juniper fire in Mead Valley had consumed 756 acres as of Wednesday morning, with containment jumping from 30% Tuesday to 95%, officials said.

All evacuation warnings and orders were lifted. Containment and acreage were unchanged Thursday morning.

The blaze damaged several rural structures after starting around 11:20 a.m. June 30 south of Ann Way and Juniper Road.

Numerous engine and hand crews from Riverside County, the U.S. Bureau of Land Management and other agencies Tuesday were battling the fire that was moving at a moderate rate in light brush to the southeast, according to Cal Fire. Crews managed to stop the fire’s forward progress and begin establishing containment lines.

“Firefighters worked throughout (the night of June 30) to strengthen containment lines, and will continue their work throughout today,” according to a fire department update Tuesday morning.

Mandatory evacuations were issued for residents north of Rocky Hills Road, south of Orange Avenue, west of Forrest Road and east of El Nido Road before the order was lifted later on June 30. The now-lifted evacuation warnings were for areas north of Eucalyptus Avenue, west of Highway 74, east of Post Road and south of Ellis Avenue.

A center for evacuees was established at Citrus Hill High School, 18150

Wood Road in Perris. Two outbuildings were reportedly destroyed in the fire, but no homes.

One firefighter suffered a minor injury and was taken to Riverside University Medical Center in Moreno Valley for treatment.

Personnel involved in the firefight Tuesday totaled 165, including six hand crews, 15 engines, four water tenders and two bulldozers. On Wednesday just 15 crews and five engines remained, reducing even further Thursday to one engine and three firefighters remaining in the area to patrol the fire line.

Shortly after 2 p.m. June 30, the fire divided into two heads pushing to the southeast and crossing into Good Hope, while winds were at 10 to 15 mph with 20 mph gusts, officials said. But by 4 p.m., firefighters stopped the entire blaze’s forward spread.

Five Cal Fire air tankers departed the area by 4:30 p.m. Two water-dropping helicopters remained overhead, making targeted drops, mostly on minor spot fires that were cropping up outside the primary blaze.

Firefighters from Corona and Cal Fire’s TuolumneCalaveras, San Bernardino and San Diego units assisted Riverside County firefighters.

The cause of the fire was under investigation.

Dog rescued from San Bernardino storm drain

By Staff

Adogrescuedafter several days in the San Bernardino stormwater system was doing well in a foster home, the city announced Thursday.

On June 16, Animal Services officers responded to a report of a small white dog trapped in a storm drain, the location of which was not immediately available. Public Works personnel opened a manhole cover where the animal was thought to be, but the dog was no longer visible and appeared to have moved deeper into the underground system of water channels.

Over the next several days, the department received more calls about a dog seen and heard in a storm drain, officials

said. Animal Control Field

Supervisor Andrew Fisher and Officer Jasmine Torres located the imperiled pooch inside the drain and after police secured the street, Fisher and Torres were able to open the access door, then Fisher climbed down into the drain and the officers safely retrieved the dog using a net.

The small, light-colored terrier was fearful and shut down initially, according to a city statement. Animal Services staffers named her Dixie and over the ensuing days, the rescued dog “gradually began to warm up and sought affection from staff at the Satellite Adoption Center.”

On June 28, Dixie was

Wolf Fire flames engulf a hillside near Banning on Sunday evening. | Photo courtesy of @RandomNetNerd/X

Animal Services officers rescued Dixie from a storm drain in San Bernardino. | Photo courtesy of the city of San Bernardino

San Bernardino Animal Services officers lift the small dog out of the storm drain. | Photo courtesy of the city of San Bernardino

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CClayton Kershaw becomes 20th MLB pitcher with 3,000 strikeouts

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Wednesdayevening became the 20th pitcher in Major League Baseball history with 3,000 strikeouts with three against the Chicago White Sox at Dodger Stadium.

Kershaw struck out former teammate Miguel Vargas in the third, Lenyn Sosa in the fifth and Vinny Capra in the sixth to reach the milestone.

Kershaw was relieved by Lou Trivino before the start of the seventh inning and the Dodgers trailing 4-2. They scored three runs in the ninth for a 5-4 victory.

Kershaw is the fourth lefthander with 3,000 strikeouts, joining Steve Carlton, Randy Johnson and CC Sabathia.

All but two of the eligible pitchers with 3,000 strikeouts are in the Hall of Fame. The exceptions are Roger Clemens and Curt Schilling.

The37-year-old Kershaw began the season on the 60-day injured list as he continued to recover from left toe and left knee surgeries performed in November. His first official pitchingappearance came on April 16 with the Dodgers’ Triple-A Oklahoma City affiliate, pitching three shutout innings and striking

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out two in a 3-1 victory over the Tacoma Rainiers.

Kershaw had a 1-0 record and 2.57 ERA in five games with three minor league affiliates before making his 2025 Major League debut May 17 against the Angels, allowing five runs and five hits in four innings but not figuring in the decision in an 11-9 loss at Dodger Stadium.

Kershaw entered Wednesday’s play with a 4-0 record and 3.03 ERA.

Kershaw’s 2024 season was ended on Aug. 30 because of a bone spur in his left big toe. After his toe problems were discovered, Kershaw said he decided to have his left knee examined because it had been bothering him for some time. Imaging later showed he needed surgery to repair his left meniscus.

The Dodgers selected Kershaw with the seventh pick in the 2006 draft out of Highland Park High School in the Dallas suburb of University Park where he was also the center on the football team, quarterbacked by Matthew Stafford, now the Rams’ quarterback.

Kershaw made his major league debut on May

25, 2008, against the St. Louis Cardinals at Dodger Stadium, striking out the first batter he faced, Skip Schumaker.

Kershaw’s top strikeout victim is Brandon Belt, who he struck out 30 times in 67 plate appearances between 2011 and 2020, all when Belt was with the San Francisco Giants.

Tenant screening inaccuracies and the people they hurt

By Ryan

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Landlords and tenants often accept the tenant screening process as a formality. But there’s a hidden set of processes that work behind the scenes to create the neatly formatted PDFs landlords rely on to evaluate applicants. And sometimes those tenant background checks are flat out inaccurate.

A recent study conducted by Rent Butter, a tenant screening service provider, revealed that 1 in 7 traditional tenant background checks contains inaccurate or missing data. In the 30-day study, legacy screening methods failed to identify six registered sex offenders, 85 felony convictions, and 34 misdemeanors in already accepted applications out of 1,000 screenings. These inaccuracies have the potential to create a catastrophe for landlords.

And tenants can feel the pain if an inaccurate report works against them and causes an unfair denial.

Considering this reality, TurboTenant examines the information screening reports contain, how inaccuracies hurt both tenants and landlords, why data gets mixed up, and how nextgeneration providers are addressing these challenges. How screening inaccuracies hurt tenants

You don’t have to look far to find examples of inaccurate screening reports impacting innocent people.

In 2020, The New York Times reported three examples of mistaken identity. Each case resulted in a housing denial, leaving one applicant homeless: “Glenn Patrick Thomas Sr and Glenn Patrick Thompson Jr., who said they had been left homeless near Seattle after a tenant screening company

called On-Site, which is now a part of RealPage, told two different landlords that the father and son had been previously evicted. In fact, the eviction was for a Patricia Thompson, who was not related to them.”

To add insult to injury, tenants typically pay between $30 and $75 for these reports. So, not only are they denied housing, but often they also have to pay a fee for each application they submit. By the time the applicant can dispute the report, the landlord has likely moved forward with another applicant.

To find housing quickly, renters must apply for another property and pay another fee, unless their state or city allows the use of portable tenant screening reports.

If the city or state allows PTSRs, tenants can pay for the report themselves, collect any information disputing it, and speak directly with the landlord to explain any inconsistencies. It’s not the most efficient process, but it’s better than nothing.

How screening inaccuracies hurt landlords On the other side of the equation are landlords. And while most of the headlines you’ll come across on the internet focus on tenants who are harmed by inaccurate screening reports, the reality is that landlords have no say in what the screening service delivers to their inboxes.

There are financial considerations, which will be addressed next, but landlords can easily invite

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Clayton Kershaw displays the baseball he threw for the megamilestone 3,000th strikeout of his career. | Photo courtesy of the Los Angeles Dodgers/X

unwanted legal attention when they accept the results of screening reports at face value.

Legal challenges

In two lawsuits filed late last year, “two large private-equity-backed landlords discriminated against prospective tenants by relying on screening systems reporting inaccurate information about applicants’ previous evictions and criminal histories,” according to NBC News.

In another lawsuit involving the Washington, D.C., housing authority, the tenant screening company contracted to run reports for the housing authority is facing a lawsuit claiming, “The plaintiffs mentioned how the company confused individuals with similar names and used court proceedings for unrelated individuals. Furthermore, these reports contained information seven years or older, violating the Fair Credit Reporting Act’s (FCRA) provisions.”

In this case, landlords relied on the housing authority to vet tenants. However, the outcome was essentially the same; landlords (and the housing authority) found themselves in hot water by accepting the

results of a tenant screening report.

For landlords, verifying the information within the report can save considerable time, stress, and money. And a close eye on screening reports might be the ticket to landing a quality tenant whom a landlord might have otherwise denied.

Financial considerations and reputational harm

Any judgment against a landlord has the potential to harm their financial standing. Additionally, if a report fails to attribute negative financial, criminal, or eviction history to an applicant, landlords may find themselves with a tenant who fails to pay rent on time, causes property damage, or requires eviction.

Alternatively, when a landlord denies a tenant due to false information, they not only dismiss what could have been a great tenant, but for each day their rental remains vacant, they also lose $65 a day on average in the U.S. For a single day, that may not seem like much, but when vacancies extend to two weeks, losses pile up to over $900.

Note: This calculation is based on a $2,000 monthly rent and a 31-day month,

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which may be a low estimate in some states such as New York and California.

Finally, as referenced in the introduction, Rent Butter identified several instances of serious issues within accepted rental applications. The potential harm that an inaccurate background report could have on the community should not be understated.

Imagine if an inaccurate screening report opens the door for a violent criminal to rent a home in a familycentered neighborhood, or if a person on the National Sex Offender Registry moves into a school zone. It’s critical that landlord scrutinize screening reports to safeguard their communities, properties, and reputations.

Information contained in screening reports

With so much at stake for both landlords and tenants, it’s essential to understand the information a tenant background check will return.

Probably the most wellunderstood aspect of any tenant background report is the credit check, which landlords use to gauge a tenant’s financial responsibility and their likelihood of paying rent on time. Credit

bureaus compile credit reports using:

- The credit score

-Total debt and credit utilization

-Delinquencies, collections, and charge-offs

-Number and type of credit accounts (loans, credit cards, etc.)

- Bankruptcy filings

-Credit inquiries (soft and hard pulls)

Keep in mind that these reports can be skewed by

data that doesn’t accurately reflect the trustworthiness of an applicant at the current moment. For example, financial activity from years ago can impact an applicant’s current score.

Criminal history

Of the three major components of a tenant screening report, criminal histories help landlords

screen for safety concerns. Reports often include:

- Offense types (felony or misdemeanor)

-Charge details and court location

-Disposition (guilty, dismissed, pending)

-Conviction date and sentencing information

- Sex offender registry

The problem is that

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CA members of Congress face pressure to reject cuts to Medi-Cal

By Suzanne Potter, Producer, Public News Service

As the U.S. Senate has approved President Donald Trump’s tax cut and spending bill, health care advocates are hoping to get California’s Republican members of Congress on board to reject huge potential cuts to Medicaid, known as Medi-Cal in the Golden State.

The House approved the massive budget bill once before but now must reconsider the changes made in the Senate.

Matthew Herdman, California state director for the nonprofit Protect Our Care, hopes three California House members in particular will “flip” their votes.

“We believe that it’s possible to stop this,” Herdman explained. “When it initially came through the House, it only passed by one single vote, which means any one -- of David Valadao,

Young Kim or Ken Calvert -- could vote against this in order to stop it.”

The Congressional Budget Office estimated the Senate version of the bill would slash about $1 trillion from Medicaid and other health programs and it is forecast to cause almost 12 million people to lose health coverage by increasing work requirements and requiring people to verify their eligibility more often. Backers said the savings are necessary to partially cover the cost of extending Trump’s 2017 tax cuts.

Rep. David Min, D-Calif., who represents parts of Orange County, said the bill would still increase the national debt by trillions of dollars.

“It’s all because of this completely evil and immoral agenda to give more money to people in the world who

don’t need it,” Min asserted. “This is so wrong, and we need to fight back.”

Naida Tushnet, a member of the Long Beach Gray Panthers, said she is worried about low-income older people who rely on both Medicaid and Medicare, particularly for long-term care.

“If they have to keep filing, even if they’re capable of doing it all, they’re going to fall into the cracks, because the system -- that’s all online -- has been stripped of humans, because they fired all those other people who could take it on the phone and talk them through it,” Tushnet outlined.

President Trump has set a deadline of July 4 for final passage of the bill, so the Republican leadership in the House is furiously negotiating and will try to hold a vote in the next few days.

SoCal grocery workers reach tentative labor deal

The union representing more than 45,000 workers for Ralphs, Albertsons, Pavilions and Vons across Southern California announced Wednesday it has reached a tentative contract agreement with the grocery companies.

The union workers had previously authorized a strike if a deal could not be reached. No specific details of the proposed agreement were released, although union officials said it includes higher wages, additional pension contributions and improvements in health, welfare and staffing.

“This victory wouldn’t have been possible without the power of our collective action,” according to a statement from the United Food and Commercial Workers’ union negotiating committee. “We stood strong against the companies’ disrespect and made it clear that we were ready to fight for the contract we deserve. Today proves that when workers stand together, we win.

“We look forward to sharing and discussing the details of this agreement

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with our co-workers before we make our voices heard during the voting process.”

There was no immediate response to a request for comment from Kroger -- the parent company of Ralphs -- or Albertsons, which also owns Pavilions and Vons.

It was unclear when union members would hold a ratification vote. Union officials said details of the tentative agreement

would be shared with union members during upcoming meetings.

The union’s previous contract expired March 2. The union announced June 11 that its members had voted overwhelmingly to authorize a strike. Although a walkout had not been called by the union, workers held a series of “practice strike” demonstrations over the past few weeks.

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Healthiest and unhealthiest barbecue recipes

By Dr. Craig Primack for Hers, via Stacker

Cookoutseasonhas arrived, whether you’re grilling with friends on the Fourth of July or searching for recipes to make at home for a family backyard barbecue. It’s the perfect time of year to enjoy fresh summer produce and plenty of protein, all while staying on track with your health and fitness goals.

Ready to navigate the cookout scene while still keeping an eye on nutritional content? Hers ranked 29 popular summer recipes on Allrecipes from healthiest to unhealthiest based on the following categories.

- Protein: A summer cookout is the perfect place to meet your protein goals, which helps repair damaged cells and boost metabolism.

- Fiber: Adding more fiber to your diet improves metabolic health and reduces the risk of cardiovascular disease.

- Calories: Finding the right balance of daily caloric intake is essential in any wellness journey. Both overand under-eating can lead to health issues.

- Saturated fat: Eating too much saturated fat is thought to lead to higher cholesterol levels and cardiovascular disease.

- Net carbs: Net carbs refer to the total amount of carbohydrates in a serving after subtracting grams of fiber. Fiber benefits gut health, while overconsuming carbs (especially refined grains) may increase the risk of metabolic disease.

- Sugar: Regularly eating large amounts of sugar may impact health outcomes, including a greater risk of metabolic, cardiovascular and nervous disorders.

Key Findings

- Burgers and deviled eggs are healthy choices because they contain high protein and lower levels of sugar and net carbs.

- Unsurprisingly, the unhealthiest cookout dishes

are desserts with more sugar and saturated fat.

- Vegetable recipes vary on the nutrition spectrum depending on other ingredients, indicating a dish may not be healthy just because of its veggie content.

Check out 29 summer cookout recipes ranked from healthiest to unhealthiest to help you navigate your next potluck with confidence.

Summer cookout recipes ranked from healthiest to unhealthiest

Find the recipes online via tinyurl.com/4wnwydrs.

1. Slider-Style Mini Burgers

2. Bacon Cheddar Deviled Eggs and Juiciest Hamburgers Ever (tied)

4. Boston Baked Beans

5. Awesome Pasta Salad and Three-Bean Salad (tied)

7. Summer Corn Salad

8. The Best Fresh Tomato Salsa and Triple Dipped Fried Chicken (tied)

10. Unbelievable Chicken

11. Coconut Shrimp

12. BBQ Pork

13. Blackberry Pie

14. Beer Brats and Red Skinned Potato Salad (tied)

16. Perfect Summer Fruit Salad

17. Grilled Corn on the Cob

18. Classic Macaroni Salad

19. Alyson’s Broccoli Salad and Sweet Restaurant Slaw (tied)

21. Corn Dogs

22. Strawberry Pie

23. Oven-Baked Baby Back Ribs

24. Baked Fresh Cherry Pie

25. Awesome and Easy Corn Casserole

26. Chef John’s Strawberry Ice Cream and Scrumptious Strawberry Shortcake (tied)

28. Grandma’s Chocolate Texas Sheet Cake

29. All American Apple Pie

Summer cookout nutrition: Trends and insights

Use this breakdown of

the best and worst dishes in each specific nutrition category to build a plate with foods that help you meet your health goals.

Dishes with the most protein

1. Triple Dipped Fried Chicken

2. BBQ Pork

3. Unbelievable Chicken

Dishes with the least protein

1. The Best Fresh Tomato Salsa

2. Sweet Restaurant Slaw

3. Chef John’s Strawberry Ice Cream, Grandma’s Chocolate Texas Sheet Cake, Strawberry Pie and ThreeBean Salad

Which summer cookout dishes have the most fiber?

Dishes with the most fiber

1. Boston Baked Beans

2. Perfect Summer Fruit Salad

3. Blackberry Pie and Summer Corn Salad

Dishes with no fiber

Bacon Cheddar Deviled Eggs, BBQ Pork and The Best Fresh Tomato Salsa

Dishes with the most calories

1. Triple Dipped Fried Chicken

2. Alyson’s Broccoli Salad

3. All American Apple Pie

Dishes with the fewest calories

1. The Best Fresh Tomato Salad

2. Three-Bean Salad

3. Grilled Corn on the Cob

Dishes with the most saturated fat

1. Scrumptious Strawberry Shortcake

2. Awesome and Easy Corn Casserole

3. All American Apple Pie, Beer Brats and Chef John’s Strawberry Ice Cream

Dishes with the least saturated fat

1. Perfect Summer Fruit Salad and The Best Fresh Tomato Salsa

2. Three-Bean Salad

3. Blackberry Pie, Boston Baked Beans, Summer Corn Salad and Sweet Restaurant Slaw

Which Summer Cookout Dishes Have the Most Net Carbs?

Dishes with the most net carbs

1. Triple Dipped Fried Chicken

2. All American Apple Pie

3. Perfect Summer Fruit Salad

Dishes with the least net carbs

1. Bacon Cheddar Deviled Eggs and The Best Fresh Tomato Salad

2. Juiciest Hamburgers Ever

3. Beer Brats

Which Summer Cookout Dishes Have the Most Sugar?

Dishes with the most sugar

1. Perfect Summer Fruit Salad

2. All American Apple Pie

3. Oven-Baked Baby Back Ribs

Dishes with the least sugar

1. Triple Dipped Fried Chicken

2. Bacon Cheddar Deviled Eggs, Beer Brats and The Best Fresh Tomato Salsa

3. Juiciest Hamburgers Ever, Red Skinned Potato Salad and Slider-Style Mini Burgers

Methodology: How scores were calculated

This roundup of summer cookout recipes came from Allrecipes.com and included entrees, side dishes and desserts — drink recipes were eliminated — for a total of 29 dishes. The list was ranked for health based on higher levels of protein and fiber and lower levels of calories, saturated fat, net carbs and sugar. A 2x multiplier was used for protein and saturated fat.

Three tips for a healthy plate at your next summer cookout

Before you head out to celebrate the Fourth of July or summer in general, check out these ideas to help you stay healthy while still enjoying every bite.

- Fill up on protein and fiber beforehand: Instead of going to a backyard cookout with your stomach growling, eat a snack with

protein and fiber before you go. You’re more likely to feel satiated and avoid overeating on less healthy options once you’re at the party.

- Watch for sauces and mix-ins: Sugar-heavy barbecue sauces can quickly add up, especially if you’re tracking calories in, calories out. If available, opt for plain grilled meat or hardboiled eggs to avoid those heavy sauces. Also, watch for vegetable salads that may appear healthy, but have a lot of mayonnaise, adding saturated fat. A healthier alternative? Head for the crudité platter with hummus or Greek yogurt dip.

- Drink with intention: Whether you prefer alcoholic beverages or sweet sodas, set a limit in advance so you don’t accidentally overconsume. Switch to water or zero-calorie seltzer drinks to feel your best all day long. This story was produced by Hers and reviewed and distributed by Stacker. The article was copy edited and retitled from its original version. Republished with CC BY-NC 4.0 license.

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‘We the People’ includes all Americans — but July 4 is a reminder that democracy remains a work in progress

By Joseph Jones for the Conversation, via Stacker

TheUnitedStates’ founders firmly rejected King George III and the entire idea of monarchy 249 years ago, on July 4, 1776.

Political power does not come from some absolute authority of a king over people, the founders argued. Rather, political power comes from the people themselves. And these people must agree to any authority governing their society.

This is why the U.S. Constitution starts with the words “We the People,” and not “I, the ruler,” writes Joseph Jones, a history professor at West Virginia University, for The Conversation.

America’s founders did not trust everyone’s ability to equally participate in the new democracy, as laws at the time showed.

But, because of policy changes on issues like voting, the idea of who actually is represented in the phrase “We the People” has changed over time.

First steps

In 1776, only white men who owned property had the right to vote.

“Few men, who have no property, have any judgment of their own,” as former President John Adams wrote in 1776.

As activists — including some women and Black Americans — proclaimed their equality, public education spread, and social thinking shifted.

By about 1860, all state legislatures had lifted property requirements for voting. Allowing only wealthy property owners to vote did not align with the democratic notion that “all men are created equal.”

While some states, like Vermont, eliminated the property voting requirement in the 18th century, this shift became more popular in the 1820s and the 1830s.

Congress passed the 15th Amendment in 1870, giving Black men and others

the right to vote, regardless of race.

But that amendment still excluded some people, chiefly Native Americans and women.

An unfinished history

Despite the 15th Amendment, violence and intimidation in some states still prevented Black men from voting.

State lawmakers also used bureaucratic measures, such as a poll tax, renewed attempts at a property requirement and literacy tests, to prevent African Americans from voting.

The fight over African American suffrage continued for decades, and many courageous Americans protested and were arrested or killed in the struggle to exercise their voting rights.

Thanks to the work of civil rights activists — including John Lewis, Fannie Lou Hamer and Martin Luther King Jr. — public opinion shifted.

In the 1960s, Congress passed additional legal measures to protect the voting rights of Black Americans. This included the 24th Amendment, which outlawed the use of poll taxes, and the 1965 Voting Rights Act, which prohibited any racial discrimination in voting.

Women’s turn

In 1920, women gained the right to vote with the addition of the 19th Amendment, following another decades-long struggle.

Women’s rights activists made the first organized call for female suffrage at the Seneca Falls Convention in 1848.

In the following years, suffragists pushed for constitutional amendments, state laws and a change in public thinking to include women in “We the People.”

Native American rights

Having self-governed for centuries, Native Americans

were not legally recognized with voting rights until Congress approved the Indian Citizenship Act in 1924.

While that supposedly gave Native Americans the same rights as other Americans, Native Americans faced the same tactics, like violence, that white racists used to prevent Black Americans from voting.

Like other people excluded from “We the People,” Native Americans have continued to push for voting rights and other ways to ensure they are included in American self-government.

Making democracy more democratic

In 1971 “We the People” again expanded, to include younger people, with the lowering of the voting age from 21 to 18. The ongoing Vietnam War shifted public opinion, and there was popular support for the idea that someone old enough to

die fighting for their country should also be able to vote.

A government once described by Abraham Lincoln as “of the people, by the people, and for the people” was now going to technically include all of the people.

But equality for women, young people and racially marginalized groups did not change overnight.

Social equality remains far off for many people, including undocumented immigrants, for example, and LGBTQ+ individuals.

Current limitations to ‘We the People’

The government has recognized that citizens over 18 have a right to participate in self-government. But there are still political and legal attempts to restrict people’s ability to vote.

While some states have passed new laws that make it harder to vote in recent years, other states have made it easier.

North Carolina passed new ID requirements in April 2023 that make it difficult for those without current state identification to vote.

Texas, Georgia, Oklahoma and Idaho are also among the states that are deleting some voters from their rolls — if people do not regularly vote, for example.

Twenty-five states, meanwhile, including Hawaii and Delaware, have passed laws over the past few years that make it easier to vote. One of these measures automatically registers people to vote when they turn 18.

There are more examples. The bottom line is, voters have fewer protections when it becomes harder to vote, and American democracy is not as democratic as it could be.

The big picture

Voting is not the only form of recognition and participation in a democracy. People can be respected at work, paid what they are worth and treated with dignity. Community members can be treated fairly by police, school officials and other authorities, given an equal opportunity for justice and education to improve their lives.

People can also contribute to the social and economic well-being of a democracy in ways other than voting, doing everything from planting a tree in a public park to attending a political rally.

But the overall expansion of voting rights and a historical understanding of “We the People” shows that everyone belongs in a democratic society, regardless of wealth, achievement or other differences.

This story was produced by The Conversation and reviewed and distributed by Stacker. The article was copy edited and retitled from its original version. Republished with CC BY-NC 4.0 license.

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Feds look to deport Boxer Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. over alleged cartel ties

By City News Service

Professional boxer Julio Cesar Chavez Jr., who just days ago lost to Jake Paul in a pay-per-view bout in Anaheim, has been arrested in Studio City and will be deported to his native Mexico, where the alleged Sinaloa Cartel associate has an outstanding arrest warrant, federal immigration officials said Thursday.

Federal authorities allege that Chavez tried to get permanent status based on his marriage to a woman associated with the now-dead son of imprisoned Sinaloa Cartel boss Joaquin `El Chapo’ Guzman.

U.S. Immigration and CustomsEnforcement personnel detained Chavez on Wednesday, according to the Department of Homeland

Security, which blamed the boxer’s presence in the country on the Biden Administration.

In a news release, DHS referred to Chavez as a “prominent Mexican boxer and criminal illegal alien,” and said the son of a similarly named boxing legend is being processed “for expedited removal from the United States.”

“Chavez is a Mexican citizen who has an active arrest warrant in Mexico for his involvement in organized crime and trafficking firearms, ammunition and explosives,” according to a DHS statement.

According to the government, Chavez entered the U.S. legally in August of 2023, having obtained a B2

tourist visa that expired in February 2024.

“Chavez is also believed to be an affiliate of the Sinaloa Cartel, a designated Foreign Terrorist Organization,” according to the government statement, which said Chavez applied for Lawful Permanent Residence status on April 12, 2024, based on his marriage to a U.S. citizen “who is connected to the Sinaloa Cartel through a prior relationship with the now-deceased son of the infamous cartel leader Joaquin ‘El Chapo’ Guzman.

In December of last year, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services labeled Chavez “an egregious public safety threat” and referred the case to ICE.

“However, an entry in

a DHS law enforcement system under the Biden administration indicated Chavez was not an immigration enforcement priority,” according to the DHS statement. “On January 4, 2025, the Biden administration allowed Chavez to reenter the country and paroled him into the country at the San Ysidro port of entry.”

The government alleges that Chavez made “multiple fraudulent statements on his application to become a Lawful Permanent Resident.”

“He was determined to be in the country illegally and removable on June 27, 2025,” according to DHS statement.

Chavez fought Jake Paul on June 28, losing a unanimous decision, at Honda Center in Anaheim.

Tenant screening

sometimes these reports include information that state- or city-specific laws prohibit landlords from using when selecting a renter.

Eviction history

For landlords, no part of the report could be as concerning as an applicant with a history of eviction. When running the report, an eviction history will show:

- Eviction filing date and court jurisdiction

- Case type (unlawful detainer, non-payment, lease violation)

- Case outcome (dismissed, judgment, default)

- Amount of judgment (if any)

With legislation changing at a rapid pace, it can be challenging to keep up with the laws, which may result in sealed records and other

nondisqualifying factors unfairly appearing in screening reports.

How screening reports end up inaccurate

As mentioned in the previous sections, sometimes information that shouldn’t appear ends up trickling through to the final report that landlords receive. However, due to the algorithmic nature of tenant screening reports and slowto-update data, mistakes frequently occur.

Mixed files

A common situation is the phenomenon of mixed records, which occurs when a report combines an applicant’s data with that of another person, as mentioned in The New York Times example above.

The result is a situation where somebody with a clean record may end up

with a report displaying inaccurate results. Part of the reason this occurs is due to wildcard matching, where a service attempts to gather data based on similar names to find a match.

In Terrence Enright’s federal lawsuit against National Tenant Network, as described by The New York Times, “the company searched for “Enright, Ter*” and “Terrence, Enr*.” But the company also searched for misspelled versions, including “Enwright, Ter*” and found a match: an eviction for a Teri Enwright in California, one of what Mr. Enright said were three evictions mistakenly attributed to him, which resulted in his being denied the apartment.”

Complicating the issue of background checks is the fact that some states and

cities restrict the information that landlords can use to inform their housing decisions. In California, for example, a landlord cannot deny housing based on information related to sealed or expunged records, nonviolent offenses, or arrests that didn’t lead to a conviction in cases older than seven years.

In Chicago, the city requires landlords to use a two-step process to accept or deny an applicant. Tenants must first pass a prequalification stage that scrutinizes their employment history, income, credit history, and other relevant factors before a landlord can conduct a criminal background check.

In that stage, the landlord can only consider criminal history from the past three years.

Regarding evictions, some states and cities

restrict the use of eviction histories when making decisions about applicants.

Idaho and Washington, D.C., for example, seal eviction records after three years if they result in a judgment that favors the landlord.

Finally, in some financial records, a tenant screening report may include inaccurate information regarding:

- Bankruptcies

- Closed accounts that are reported as open

- Incorrect account balances

In all of these circumstances, outdated information can restrict the renter’s ability to secure housing while exposing the landlord to legal liability.

What to look for in a screening tool

To address these issues, look for screening tools that offer direct-source tenant

income verification, eviction history, criminal history reporting from multiple data sources, and national court records searches.

Landlords interested in leveraging tenant screening services to fill their vacancies can benefit by utilizing a holistic approach to the screening process. With the right solution, landlords gain a more comprehensive view of any applicant who applies for their rental property. This approach is a great way to identify the best tenant while ensuring that the records they review are of the highest quality. This story was produced by TurboTenant and reviewed and distributed by Stacker. The article was copy edited and retitled from its original version. Republished with CC BY-NC 4.0 license.

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Probate Notices

NOTICE OF AMENDED PETITION TO ADMINISTER

ESTATE OF:

KEYRAN ALBERT HETHERINGTON

CASE NO. 25STPB04925

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

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

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

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

A HEARING on the petition will be held in this court as follows: 07/25/25 at 8:30AM in Dept. 11 located at 111 N. HILL ST., LOS ANGELES, CA 90012

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

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

DANIEL B. BURBOTT - SBN 279759

GAUDY LAW INC.

267 D STREET

UPLAND CA 91786

Telephone (909) 982-3199

7/3, 7/7, 7/10/25 CNS-3942975# DUARTE DISPATCH

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF:

DOLORES JULIET TINOCO CASE NO. 25STPB07245

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

A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by EDWARD M. TINOCO in the Superior Court of California, County of LOS ANGELES.

THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that EDWARD M. TINOCO be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent.

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

A HEARING on the petition will be held in this court as follows: 07/31/25 at 8:30AM in Dept. 79 located at 111 N. HILL ST., LOS ANGELES, CA 90012

Attorney for Petitioner SUE C. SWISHER - SBN 243310 LAW OFFICES OF SUE C. SWISHER 20955 PATHFINDER ROAD, SUITE 100 DIAMOND BAR CA 91765 Telephone (909) 843-6490 7/3, 7/7, 7/10/25 CNS-3943345# DUARTE DISPATCH

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: KRISTIN MARIE PETTERSON AKA KRISTIN PETTERSON CASE NO. 25STPB07362 To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the WILL or estate, or both of KRISTIN MARIE PETTERSON AKA KRISTIN PETTERSON.

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

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

A HEARING on the petition will

be held in this court as follows: 07/31/25 at 8:30AM in Dept. 99 located at 111 N. HILL ST., LOS ANGELES, CA 90012

Attorney for Petitioner

MAURICE ABADIA - SBN 159766 LAW OFFICE OF MAURICE ABADIA

35 N. LAKE AVE., SUITE 710

PASADENA CA 91101

Telephone (626) 744-0992

7/7, 7/10, 7/14/25

CNS-3943981# ARCADIA WEEKLY

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF:

NUBIA HILDA SANCHEZ CASE NO. 25STPB07071

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

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

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

A HEARING on the petition will be held in this court as follows: 07/23/25 at 8:30AM in Dept. 29 located at 111 N. HILL ST., LOS ANGELES, CA 90012

assets or of any petition or account as provided in Probate Code section 1250. A Request for Special Notice form is available from the court clerk.

In Pro Per Petitioner

ELVIN ZULETA 11 LA TORRE DR POMONA CA 91766

7/3, 7/7, 7/10/25

CNS-3943857# ROSEMEAD READER

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: RANJANI VARMA CASE NO. 25STPB07419

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

A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by NAVAL K. VARMA in the Superior Court of California, County of LOS ANGELES.

THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that NAVAL K. VARMA be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent.

A HEARING on the petition will be held in this court as follows: 08/01/25 at 8:30AM in Dept. 79 located at 111 N. HILL ST., LOS ANGELES, CA 90012

Attorney for Petitioner

JOHN L. SHAW - SBN 58283

LAW OFFICE OF JOHN L. SHAW 5816 TEMPLE CITY BLVD. TEMPLE CITY CA 91780

Telephone (626) 286-3710 7/7, 7/10, 7/14/25 CNS-3944273# SAN GABRIEL SUN

RANT INC., 3047 PROSPECT AVENUE, ROSMEAD, CA 91770

The assets being sold are generally described as: FIXTURES, FURNITURE AND EQUIPMENT and is/are located at 1220 S. GOLDEN WEST AVE, ARCADIA, CA 91007

The type of license to be transferred is/are 41 ON-SALE BEER AND WINE-EATING PLACE now issues for the premises located at:(if "same" address, so state) SAME. The Bulk Sale and transfer of the Alcoholic Beverage License is intended to be consum-mated at the office of: PRECISE ESCROW. 960 EAST LAS TUNAS DRIVE, SUITE B, SAN GABRIEL, CA 91776 and the anticipated sale date is 7/23/25.

The purchase price of consideration in connection with the sale of the business and transfer of the license, is the sum of $50,000.00, including inventory estimated at $ which consists of the following: Cash $ Checks $50,000.00

The parties agree that the consideration for the transfer of the business and the li-cense(s) is to be paid only after the Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control has approved the proposed transfer. The parties also agree and herein direct the above-named escrow holder to make payment or distribution within a reasonable time after the completion of the transfer of the license as provided in Section 24074 of California Business and Professional Code.

Dated: 06/30/25

(SIGNATURE OF BUYER(S)/ APPLICANT(S) S/JIEPING ZHANG, PRESIDENT OF FULL HOUSE SEAFOOD RESTAURANT INC.

(SIGNATURE OF SELLER(S)/ LICENSEE(S)) S/ WEIJING ZHAO, SECRETARY OF GOLD OCEAN INTERNATIONAL, INC. 7/7/25

CNS-3944624# ARCADIA WEEKLY

CASE NUMBER: (Numero del Caso): 25NNCV02485 SUMMONS (CITACION JUDICIAL) NOTICE TO DEFENDANT: (AVISO AL DEMANDADO): XINGBO ZHAO, an individual; STEVE GORDON, DIRECTOR OF THE CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF MOTOR VEHICLES, a California state agency as a nominal de-fendant, and DOES 1 through 20, Inclusive. YOU ARE BEING SUED BY PLAINTIFF: (LO ESTA DE-MANDANDO EL DEMANDANTE): BMW BANK OF NORTH AMERICA, a Utah industrial bank, by and through its servicer, BMW FI-NANCIAL SERVICES NA, LLC, a Delaware limited liability compa-ny. NOTICE! You have been sued. The court may decide against you without your being heard unless you respond within 30 days. Read the information below. You have 30 CALENDAR DAYS after this summons and legal papers are served on you to file a written response at this court and have a copy served on the plaintiff. A letter or phone call will not protect you. Your written response must be in proper legal form if you want the court to hear your case. There may be a court form that you can use for your response. You can find these court forms and more information at the California Courts Online Self-Help Center (www.courtinfo.ca.gov/ selfhelp), your county law library, or the courthouse nearest you. If you cannot pay the filing fee, ask the court clerk for a fee waiver form. If you do not file your response on time, you may lose the case by default, and your wages, money, and property may be taken without further warning from the court. There are other legal require-ments. You may want to call an attorney right away. If you do not know an attorney, you may want to call an attorney referral service. If you cannot afford an attorney, you may be eligible for free legal services from a nonprofit legal services program. You can locate these nonprofit groups at the California Legal Services Web site (www.lawhelpcalifornia.org), the California Courts Online Self-Help Center (www. courtinfo.ca.gov/selfhelp), or by contacting your local court or county bar association.

NOTE: The court has a statutory lien for waived fees and costs on any settlement or arbitration award of $10,000 or more in a civil case. The court’s lien must be paid before the court will dismiss the case. AVISO! Lo han demandado. Si no responde dentro de 30 dias, la corte puede decidir en su contra sin escuchar su version. Lea la infor-macion a continuacion. Tiene 30 DIAS DE CALEN-DARIO despues de que le entreguen esta citacion y papeles legales para presentar una respuesta por escrito en esta corte y hacer que se entregue una copia al demandante. Una carta o una llamada telefonica no lo protegen. Su respuesta por escrito tiene que estar en formato legal correcto si desea que procesen su caso en la corte. Es posible que haya un formulario que usted pueda usar para su respuesta. Puede encontrar estos formularios de la corte y mas informacion en el Centro de Ayuda de las Cortes de California (www.sucorte.ca.gov) en la bibli-oteca de leyes de su condado o en la corte que le quede mas cerca. Si no puede pagar la cuota de presentacion, pida al secretario de la corte que le de un formulario de exencion de pago de cuotas. Si no presenta su respuesta a tiempo, puede perder el caso por incumplimiento y la corte le podra quitar su sueldo, dinero y bienes sin mas advertencia. Hay otros requisitos legales. Es recomendable que llame a un abo-gado inmediatamente. Si no conoce a un abogado, puede llamar a un servicio de remision a abogados. Si no puede pagar a un abogado, es posible que cumpla con los requisitos para obtener servicios legales gratu-itos de un programa de servicios legales sin fines de lucro. Puede encontrar

estos grupos sin fines de lucro en el sitio web de California Legal Services, (www. lawhelpcalifornia.org), en el Centro de Ayuda de las Cortes de California, (www. sucorte.ca.gov) o poniendose en contacto con la corte o el colegio de abogados locales. AVISO: Por ley, la corte tiene derecho a reclamar las cuotas

LEASEHOLD INTEREST AND IMPROVEMENTS, COVENANT NOT TO COMPETE, INVENTORY of that certain business located at: 8 E FOOTHILL BLVD., 1ST FLOOR, ARCADIA, CA 91006 (6) The business name used by the seller(s) at said location is: CODE NINJAS ARCADIA (7) The anticipated date of the bulk sale is JULY 23, 2025 at the office of: STANDARD ESCROW, INC., 47 DISCOVERY, SUITE 110, IRVINE, CA 92618, Escrow No. SE024284-CK, Escrow Officer: CINDIE KIM (8) Claims may be filed with Same as “7” above (9) The last date for filing claims is: JULY 22, 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: JUNE 25, 2025 TRANSFEREES: IVY & SEQUOIA, A CALIFORNIA CORPORATION 3928795-PP ARCADIA WEEKLY 7/7/25

NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF BULK SALE (Division 6 of the Commercial Code) Escrow No. SE-024281-CK (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: KIDS CODE 1, INC, 8204 HUNTINGTON DR., UNIT A, SAN GABRIEL, CA 91775 (3) The location in California of the chief executive office of the Seller is: SAME (4) The names and business address of the Buyer(s) are: IVY & SEQUOIA, 4200 CHINO HILLS PKWY, #910, CHINO HILLS, CA 91709 (5) The location and general description of the assets to be sold are: FURNITURE, FIXTURES, EQUIPMENT,

Public Notices

Glendale City Notices

NOTICE OF INTENTION TO SELL

$167,000,000*

CITY OF GLENDALE, CALIFORNIA

Electric Revenue Bonds, 2025 Series

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City of Glendale, California (the “City”) intends to offer for public sale, only through electronic bidding, respectively at

Tuesday, July 15, 2025

8:00 a.m., California Time

(or such other date and at such other time as is announced via Ipreo) through the use of the Parity® electronic bid submission system of Ipreo, at www.newissuehome.i-deal.com the City of Glendale, California Electric Revenue Bonds, 2025 Series (the “Bonds”). No other means of delivery of bids will be accepted. The City reserves the right to postpone from time to time, or cancel, the sales, provided that notice of such change is given through Ipreo prior to such change, as described under “Postponement,” “Right of Cancellation by City,” and “Right to Modify or Amend” in the Notice Inviting Bids.

The Bonds are being issued by the City to provide moneys for (i) paying the costs (a) to further develop and to construct the Grayson Repowering Project, consisting of natural gas-powered electric generating facilities that will replace certain portions of the City’s existing Grayson Power Plant, with a total capacity of approximately 56 megawatts (three reciprocating internal combustion engines rated at 18.6 megawatts each) and a 75 megawatt/300 megawatt-hour battery energy storage system, (b) of acquisition and construction of the Scholl Canyon Landfill Biogas Renewable Generation Project, consisting of the installation of four gas engine generators, along with a landfill gas cleanup system, and (c) of acquisition and construction of certain improvements to the City’s electric public utility, such as 4 to 12kv feeder upgrades, solar generation facilities installed on city properties, substation improvements, meter upgrades, vault replacement and transmission and distribution improvements and pole replacements, in each case including necessary and appurtenant facilities and equipment relating thereto, all to be owned by the City, (ii) making a deposit to the Parity Reserve Fund, and (iii) paying the costs of issuance of the Bonds.

The public sale and the right to submit a bid are subject to the terms and conditions of the Notice Inviting Bids. Electronic copies of the Notice Inviting Bids and the Preliminary Official Statement relating to the Bonds may be obtained by request to the City’s Municipal Advisor, PFM Financial Advisors LLC; Telephone (213) 415-1624; Attention: Mike Berwanger.

Dated: July 7, 2025

* Preliminary, subject to change.

Publish July 7, 2025 GLENDALE INDEPEDENT

Probate Notices

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF SEAN MICHAEL MURPHY Case No. 25STPB07042

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

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

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

A HEARING on the petition

will be held on July 28, 2025 at 8:30 AM in Dept. No. 2D located at 111 N. Hill St., Los Angeles, CA 90012.

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

YOU MAY EXAMINE the file kept by the court. If you are a person interested in the estate, you

LEGALS

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

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

Attorney for petitioner:

JOHN C CARPENTER ESQ SBN 155610

CARPENTER & ZUCKERMAN

8827 W. OLYMPIC BLVD.

BEVERLY HILLS CA 90211-3613

CITY OF GLENDALE, CALIFORNIA

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: JASMIN ARYA ESQ SBN 347469

THE BURBANK FIRM L C 2312 WEST VICTORY BLVD STE 100 BURBANK CA 91506

CN118109 MURPHY Jun 30, Jul 3,7, 2025

BURBANK INDEPENDENT

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF MICHAEL JOHN DELBARIAN aka MICHAEL J. DELBARIAN

Case No. 25STPB07072

To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of MICHAEL JOHN DELBARIAN aka MICHAEL J. DELBARIAN

A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by Joy E. Delbarian in the Superior Court of California, County of LOS ANGELES.

THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that Joy E. Delbarian be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent.

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

A HEARING on the petition will be held on August 6, 2025 at 8:30 AM in Dept. No. 5 located at 111 N. Hill St., Los Angeles, CA 90012.

IF YOU OBJECT to the grant-

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 RUSSELL M. OZAWA - SBN 272268

LAW OFFICES OF RUSSELL M. OZAWA

3655 TORRANCE BLVD. SUITE 300 TORRANCE CA 90503

Telephone (626) 499-4500 6/30, 7/3, 7/7/25 CNS-3942581# PASADENA PRESS

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: NANCY PERKINS

CASE NO. 25STPB06593

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

A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by SAMUEL ALBRECHT, LPF in the Superior Court of California, County of LOS ANGELES.

THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that SAMUEL ALBRECHT, LPF be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent.

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BURBANK INDEPENDENT

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF:

TERRI DANIELS

CASE NO. 25STPB07209

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

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

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

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

A HEARING on the petition will be held in this court as follows: 07/25/25 at 8:30AM in Dept. 11 located at 111 N. HILL ST., LOS ANGELES, CA 90012

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

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

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

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

A HEARING on the petition will be held on 08/07/2025 at 8:30AM in Dept. 5 located at 111 N. HILL ST. LOS ANGELES CA 90012 STANLEY MOSK COURTHOUSE.

A HEARING on the petition will be held in this court as follows: 07/17/25 at 8:30AM in Dept. 5 located at 111 N. HILL ST., LOS ANGELES, CA 90012

Attorney for Petitioner

CHRISTINA MCGONIGLE, ESQ.SBN 239264

MCGONIGLE & HUNSAKER, LLP

701 S. PARKER ST., STE. 2600 ORANGE CA 92868

Telephone (714) 955-5380

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NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF MARGO D. PETROS CASE NO. 25STPB07225

To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of: MARGO D. PETROS

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

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

ARASH SADAR - SBN 279282 MILLS SADAT DOWLAT LLP

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 (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: BRITTANY BRITTON (SBN:303084) 2312 W. OLIVE AVENUE, SUITE D BURBANK, CA 91506

Telephone: (626) 390-5953 7/7, 7/10, 7/14/25 CNS-3943873# BURBANK INDEPENDENT

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: ALEXANDER WILLIAM DECARLI CASE NO. 25STPB07347

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

A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by JULEE RENEE

GIANOULIS in the Superior Court of California, County of LOS ANGELES.

THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that JULEE RENEE

GIANOULIS be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent.

A HEARING on the petition will be held in this court as follows: 07/30/25 at 8:30AM in Dept. 2D 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

333 S. HOPE STREET, 40TH FLOOR LOS ANGELES CA 90071

Telephone (213) 628-3856 7/7, 7/10, 7/14/25 CNS-3943940# GLENDALE INDEPENDENT

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: FREIDA JOYCE CHASE CASE NO. PROVA2500512 To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the WILL or estate, or both of FREIDA JOYCE CHASE. A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by ODELL CHASE, II in the Superior Court of California, County of SAN BERNARDINO. THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that ODELL CHASE, II be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent.

A HEARING on the petition will be held in this court as follows: 08/06/25 at 9:00AM in Dept. F2 located at 17780 ARROW BOULEVARD, FONTANA, CA 92335 IF YOU OBJECT to the granting of the petition, you should appear at the hearing and state your objections or file written objections with the court before the hearing. Your appearance may be in person or by your attorney.

ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder’s office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property. Notice To Property Owner: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed

one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call (877) 440-4460 or visit this Internet website www.mkconsultantsinc.com, using the file number assigned to this case 250311206. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the Internet Web site. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. Notice To Tenant: You may have a right to purchase this property after the trustee auction pursuant to Section 2924m of the California Civil Code. If you are an “eligible tenant buyer,” you can purchase the property if you match the last and highest bid placed at the trustee auction. If you are an “eligible bidder,” you may be able to purchase the property if you exceed the last and highest bid placed at the trustee auction. There are three steps to exercising this right of purchase. First, 48 hours after the date of the trustee sale, you can call (877) 440-4460, or visit this internet website www.mkconsultantsinc.com, using the file number assigned to this case 250311206 to find the date on which the trustee’s sale was held, the amount of the last and highest bid, and the address of the trustee. Second, you must send a written notice of intent to place a bid so that the trustee receives it no more than 15 days after the trustee’s sale. Third, you must submit a bid so that the trustee receives it no more than 45 days after the trustee’s sale. When submitting funds for a bid subject to Section 2924m, please make the funds payable to “Total Lender Solutions, Inc. Holding Account”. If you think you may qualify as an “eligible tenant buyer” or “eligible bidder,” you should consider contacting an attorney or appropriate real estate professional immediately for advice regarding this potential right to purchase. Date: 6/20/2025 Total Lender Solutions, Inc. 10505 Sorrento Valley Road, Suite 125 San Diego, CA 92121 Phone: 866-535-3736 Sale Line: (877) 440-4460 By: Rachel Seropain, Trustee Sale Officer Exhibit “A” Legal Description Lot 16 Of Tract No. 11697, In The City Of Burbank, County Of Los Angeles, State Of California, As Per Map Recorded In Book 213 Pages 16 And 17 Of Maps, In The Office Of The County Recorder Of Said County. total250311206 6/30/2025, 7/7/2025, 7/14/2025 . BURBANK INDEPENDENT

3955 Ibbetson St Corona, CA 92882

Riverside County Mina Louise Vazirian, 3955 Ibbetson St, Corona, CA 92882

Riverside County

This business is conducted by: a individual. Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed herein on May 23, 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. Mina Louise Vazirian

Statement filed with the County of Riverside on June 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-202507147

Pub. 06/16/2025, 06/23/2025, 06/30/2025, 07/07/2025 Riverside Independent

The following person(s) is (are) doing business as CNC WELLNESS 812 Poppy lane Corona, CA 92881 Riverside County California Nursing consultants

(CA, 812 Poppyseed Lane, Corona, CA 92881

Riverside County

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

s. Holy Dove Quiboloy Paule, CEO Statement filed with the County of Riverside on June 11, 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-202507493

Pub. 06/16/2025, 06/23/2025, 06/30/2025, 07/07/2025 Riverside Independent

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS

NAME STATEMENT

File No. FBN20250005813

The following persons are doing business as: CMM Advantage, 14427 Huntridge Drive, Victorville, CA 92394.

Mailing Address, 14427 Huntridge Drive, Victorville, CA 92394. Monique R. Jennings. County of Principal Place of Business: San Bernardino This business is conducted by: a individual. 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/ Monique R. Jennings, Owners. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Bernardino on June 18, 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#: FBN20250005813 Pub: 06/23/2025, 06/30/2025, 07/07/2025, 07/14/2025 San Bernardino Press

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. FBN20250005557

The following persons are doing business as: LORE’S TRUCK & REGISTRATION SERVICES, 1511 W HOLT BLVD STE I, ONTARIO, CA 91762. LORE’S INSURANCE AGENCY INC (CA, 1511 W HOLT BLVD STE I, ONTARIO, CA 91762; LORENA SALAZAR, 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/ LORENA SALAZAR, PRESIDENT. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Bernardino on June 11, 2025 Notice- In accordance with subdivision (a) of Section 17920. A Fictitious Name Statement generally expires at the end of five years from the date on which it was filed in the office of the County Clerk, except, as provided in subdivision (b) of Section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to Section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered owner. A new Fictitious Business Name Statement must be filed before the expiration. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law (see Section 14411 et seq., Business and Professions Code) File#: FBN20250005557 Pub: 06/30/2025, 07/07/2025, 07/14/2025, 07/21/2025 San Bernardino Press

Fictitious Business Name Filings

The following person(s) is (are) doing business as Vazirian Events

Firefighters reach 85% containment of Lake Fire in San Bernardino County

By Staff

Despitewindsover the weekend and dry conditions, a wildfire in southwest San Bernardino County was nearing 85% containment Thursday with its forward rate of spread halted, Cal Fire reported.

The Lake Fire had scorched 489 acres since it was reported just before 5 p.m. Saturday in the area of Highway 173 and Cedar Springs Dam Trail, near the Silverwood Lake State Recreation Area north of Hesperia that’s currently closed to the public.

“Firefighters made good progress today, and an increase in fire activity was

observed on the western side of the fire,” according to a Cal Fire update released Wednesday evening. “Crews continue to focus on strengthening control lines in areas where the fire is still active. The forward rate of spread is stopped.”

Evacuation orders and warnings had been issued for areas near the 138 and 173 highway, Summit Valley Road and Arrowhead Lake Road, but those are now lifted, according to the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department.

San Bernardino National Forest officials temporarily closed two

sections of the Pacific Coast Trail between Silverwood Lake and Interstate 15 along Highway 138.

“Numerous firefighting air tankers from throughout the state are flying fire suppression missions,” according to Cal Fire.

On Tuesday, 10 crews, three helicopters, 54 engines, two bulldozers and four water tenders were battling the blaze.

It was unclear how many structures the Lake Fire threatened.

No injuries or damaged structures were reported.

The fire’s cause was under investigation.

Felons charged with fatally stabbing man during robbery in Riverside

By City News Service

Twofelonsaccused of fatally stabbing a 58-year-old man during a robbery on the west end of Riverside were both charged Wednesday with first-degree murder.

Christopher James Buschbaum, 39, and Myron Vad Daniel, 67, both transients, were arrested Sunday following a Riverside Police Department investigation into the death of Michael Pope of Riverside.

Along with murder, Buschbaum and Daniel are each charged with robbery, conspiracy and a sentence-enhancing allegation of using a deadly weapon in the commission of a felony. Buschbaum is additionally charged with a sentence enhancement for committing a crime while on bail.

“This was a senseless act

of violence, but thanks to the quick actions of our dispatchers in obtaining critical information, the swift response by our patrol officers and the thorough investigative work by our homicide detectives, these two murder suspects are off the streets,” police Capt. Chad Milby said.

The defendants made a joint initial court appearance Wednesday before Riverside County Superior Court Judge Gail O’Rane, who appointed each an attorney and scheduled formal arraignment for Thursday morning at the Riverside Hall of Justice.

Each man is being held in lieu of $1 million bail at the Robert Presley Jail.

According to Officer Ryan Railsback, shortly after 7 a.m. Sunday, the defendants were involved in a street

confrontation with Pope in the 9900 block of Magnolia Avenue, about a block east of the Galleria at Tyler Mall.

Railsback alleged the encounter quickly escalated into violence, and the defen-

dants attacked the victim, stabbing him several times.

Witnesses called 911, and patrol officers and paramedics reached the location minutes later, attempting emergency treatment on Pope, who was

Law enforcement

taken to Riverside Community Hospital, where he died the same day.

Railsback said RobberyHomicide Unit detectives quickly identified the defendants as the alleged assail-

Human Resources statement posted to the board’s agenda Tuesday.

More than 400 employees are covered under the compact, which encompasses supervisory sheriff’s sergeants, lieutenants, captains, senior aviation personnel, District Attorney’s Office bureau commanders, DPSS chief investigators and DPSS welfare fraud investigative managers.

The bargaining unit’s previous five-year compact

with the county was due to expire at the beginning of February, but according to human resources administrators, LEMU negotiators wanted to initiate talks on another contract early, so that process started in March, formally ending just over a week ago with a tentative agreement, which the board formalized.

The new compact features an automatic 40 additional hours of “special vacation time,” which can be applied

any time. However, unlike other vacation leave to which members are entitled, the special time cannot be redeemed or cashed out. LEMU members already accrue annual leave at one hour per pay period.

Sick leave will accrue at four hours per pay period, and qualifying members will be entitled to accrue one hour of pay for every eight hours he or she is placed on “standby duty,” awaiting possible callout to perform functions

during what might otherwise be days or time off.

Designated “crisis negotiators” will realize a $50 bump per period solely by having that designation, whether the parties are deployed. Further, the new contract requires an automatic 5% upward adjustment in base hourly pay for those operating under “special assignment” designations, including laboratory analysts, hazardous devices — or bomb squad — supervisors, mounted enforcement detail

and motorcycle unit supervisors.

The county’s contributions to members’ medicaldental-vision insurance plans shall, for one insurance recipient plus one dependent, go from $1,611 per month now to $1,711 per month in November, where it will remain. For those members with two or more dependents, under the “family plan,” contributions will increase from $2,087 to $2,187 per month.

There will, lastly, be pay increases for welfare fraud specialists, rising anywhere from 2.7% to 12% in hourly hikes, depending on the level of certification.

“By ensuring that salaries remain aligned with the organizational structure and long-term workforce goals, the county can better support clear promotional pathways and provide meaningful incentives for career growth,” the Department of Human Resources said.

Smoke from the Lake Fire fills the sky above firefighters. | Photo courtesy of San Bernardino County Fire/ Facebook

ants. They were taken into custody without incident less than an hour after the alleged attack.

The men’s prior felony offenses were not listed in court documents.

| Photo courtesy of the Riverside Police Department/Facebook

Man convicted of raping woman, assaulting girl in Banning

By City News Service

A43-year-old Banning man who sexually assaulted a woman and molested his girlfriend’s 12-year-old daughter was convicted Wednesday of forcible rape and lewd acts on a child, but he was acquitted of a related allegation that he had sexually assaulted an intoxicated friend.

A Banning jury deliberated two days before finding Steven Roy McElroy guilty of the felony offenses. In addition to the rape and molestation counts, jurors also convicted McElroy of assault with intent to commit rape.

The defendant, who had been free on a $555,000 bond, was remanded into custody, and Riverside County Superior Court Judge Mark Singerton scheduled a sentencing hearing for Aug. 15 at the Banning Justice Center.

McElroy was arrested in 2022 following a Banning Police Department investigation that relied on statements from victims going back a decade.

The defendant was charged for the assault on the 12-year-old girl, identified in court documents only as

“S.D.,” in March 2022. Detectives received information afterward concerning two women — “A.S.” and “N.H.” — who alleged they had been sexually assaulted by him on different occasions in 2015 and 2016.

According to Detective Jack Loera, A.S. and N.H. heard about the child molestation charge and decided to speak to police.

A.S. began dating McElroy in 2014, after they became re-acquainted following a long period of no contact since they had attended junior high school together, according to a trial brief filed by the District Attorney’s Office.

The woman acknowledged she had engaged in consensual sex with the defendant several times, but on an unspecified night in 2015, she and McElroy were with a group of friends when she became unwell after drinking too much and went back to his apartment in Grand Terrace to sleep, assuming he had remained with the group.

“After a few hours’ sleep, she woke to the defendant having lifted up her shirt — exposing her breasts — and

lying on top of her saying, `It’s okay, just real quick, just real quick, come on,”’ the brief stated.

The woman told detectives that she repeatedly said,

City of Indio to host ribbon-cutting ceremony for new art in downtown area

By City News Service

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“No.” It was this charge of which McElroy was acquitted. Asked why it took so long for her to make the allegation, she said she didn’t think authorities would take her

seriously at the time, so she waited for N.H. to make her allegations before disclosing her own, according to court papers.

The brief said that McElroy and N.H. were leasing an apartment together and began socializing casually, but not intimately. In January 2016, the defendant and victim joined friends to go bar hopping in Grand Terrace, and both became intoxicated, the brief said.

When they returned to their shared residence in the predawn hours, the woman went to her room and shut the door.

“While lying in bed, the defendant entered N.H.’s room without permission,” the brief said “N.H. sat up on the edge of her bed and told the defendant to go back to his own room, but the defendant ignored this order.”

McElroy began kissing the woman, shoving her backward and then laying on top of her to restrain her, prosecutors said. Though she told him “`no’ at least six times,” he engaged in nonconsensual “sex with N.H. for two minutes,” court papers said.

The original incident

that led to all of the charges allegedly occurred on Dec. 26, 2021.

The girl, S.D., later told police that she initially considered McElroy a friend because he had been dating her mother, whose identity was not disclosed, since 2018. However, the day after Christmas, while he was visiting their Banning home, he entered the youth’s bedroom uninvited, according to the brief.

McElroy asked whether the girl would “like to cuddle,” and she consented, but as he hugged her, “the defendant moved his hand and reached into the front of her shirt, proceeding to squeeze her left breast,” court papers said.

“While he was doing this, the defendant asked if what he was doing was okay, and she said no,” the brief said. He abruptly left.

The girl told her mother, also divulging she had seen McElroy watching her through a bathroom window as she showered, culminating in the investigation.

McElroy had a felony conviction in another jurisdiction that wasn’t listed in court records.

Annual Pack the Bus school drive to aid Cathedral City kids

Swill be displayed in the city, officials said.

in partnership with

The drive will be held from 7 a.m. until 7 p.m. on July 17 at the Walmart in Palm Desert, located at 34-500 Monterey Avenue.

Organizers said a school bus will be parked outside of the store, where attendees can drop-off supplies such as backpacks, safety scissors, pencils and mechanical pencils, notebook paper, Sharpies, erasers and colored markers.

“Your donation helps kids in the Coachella Valley start the school year strong,” organizers said.

By City News Service

Steven Roy McElroy. | Photo courtesy of the Banning Police Department

ribbon-cutting ceremony will be held later this month for Indio’s newest art installation, “The Messengers,” in the downtown area.

free event

set

6 p.m. July 18 at 45225 Towne St. “Downtown Indio is where we gather, celebrate, and connect and now, ‘The Messengers’ will stand as iconic figures in the heart of the city,” Mayor Glenn Miller said.

The sculptures were created by Sri Lankan artist Kumkum Fernando and first appeared at the 2023 Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival. The installation consists of three pieces, and two of the “colorful, robot-like figures, standing between 65 and 75 feet tall,”

unLine Transit Agency,

Alpha Media, KESQ News Channel 3 and Walmart, will host its 11th annual Pack the Bus school supply drive later this month to benefit the Boys and Girls Club of Cathedral City.

“The Messengers” stand at the 2023 Coachella festival. | Photo courtesy of flowerpunk6/Instagram

| Photo courtesy of the Sunline Transit Agency