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Wang resigns as Arcadia mayor following federal charges

By Joe Taglieri joet@beaconmedianews.com

Arcadia Mayor Eileen Wang has resigned followingfederal charges that she acted as an illegal agent of a foreign government,officialssaid Monday.

Wang was also the District 3 City Council member.

City Manager Dominic Lazzarettoreleasedthe following statement:

"We understand this news raises serious concerns, and we want to be direct with our community about what we know and where we stand.

"The allegations at the center of this case, that a foreign government sought to exert influence over a local elected official, are deeply troubling. We take them seriously.

"We want to be clear: this investigation concerns individual conduct, and the charges are for conduct that ceased after Ms. Wang was sworn into office in December 2022," the city manager said.

An internal review by Arcadia officials confirmed that no city finances, staff or decision-making were connected with Wang's work on behalf of the Chinese government, according to Lazzaretto.

He added that "all City Council actions are taken by the body as a whole and no single member holds unilateral authority. We have found no actions that require reconsideration or that are invalidated as a result of these developments. The remainder of the City Council is not under investigation, and city operations continue without interruption."

Arcadia officials "remain committed to serving our

residents with transparency, consistency, and the highest standard of public trust," Lazzaretto said. "The city is ready to assist federal authorities if called upon to do so."

Following the unsealing of her admission that she was a covert propagandist working for a consul general and other officials of the People's Republic of China, Wang's attorneys issued a statement

on her behalf:

"One of the true highlights of Ms. Wang's life has been the opportunity to serve the residents of Arcadia. She ran for the Arcadia City Council in 2022 because she genuinely loves this city and is devoted to the people and the community within it. None of that has changed. However, events in Ms. Wang’s personal life — including her trust and love for apparently the wrong person who ultimately led her astray — require her to step away from public service."

Attorneys Jason Liang and Brian Sun said the ex-councilwoman and mayor recognizes the seriousness of the federal case against her "and has agreed to accept responsibility for her past personal mistakes. ... It is important to note, however, that the conduct underlying the information and the agreement with the government relates solely to Ms. Wang's personal life — i.e., a media platform that she once operated with someone whom she believed to be her fiance — and not to her conduct as an elected public official. ...

"She apologizes and is

Firefighters deliver signatures for LAFD tax measure

Los Angeles firefighters delivered more than 225,000 petition signatures to the City Clerk Tuesday in an effort to place a proposed half-cent sales tax initiative on the November ballot aimed at expanding staffing, upgrading equipment and building new fire stations.

Members of United Firefighters of Los Angeles City gathered Tuesday at the Piper Technical Center in downtown Los Angeles, where a fire truck was on-site as firefighters unloaded boxes of signatures collected since January, organizers said.

The proposed measure would establish a half-cent sales tax to raise funds for the Los Angeles Fire Department to hire additional firefighters and paramedics, modernize aging infrastructure and improve emergency response capabilities.

"Due to decades of underinvestment, the LAFD currently operates with the same number of firefighters as in the 1960s, six fewer stations, and five times the call load," organizers said in a statement. "According to national standards, emergency resources are expected

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to arrive at nearly all 911 calls within four minutes. Current LAFD response times are almost double this recommended average to save lives during structure fires and medical emergencies."

Organizers said the department is also facing aging infrastructure, with dozens of fire stations more than 50 years old, including several that are more than 80 years old.

"The LAFD is half the size needed to keep LA safe," organizers said. "That's why LAFD firefighters and paramedics are appealing directly to voters to provide funding for staffing, facilities, and equipment."

Backers of the measure said the proposed sales tax would be used for hiring personnel, upgrading equipment and improving emergency response infrastructure.

The signature submission marked the beginning of a review process by the City Clerk and the Los Angeles County Registrar-Recorder/ County Clerk to verify whether enough valid signatures have been collected to qualify the measure for the

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IGFiber brings faster web connections to Irvine

rvine residents this week were eligible to sign up for new technology that will significantly boost web speed for their devices, Google officials said Friday.

Google has been rolling out the new Wi-Fi 7 technology with Atlanta and Irvine customers getting access to it now.

Nick Saporito, GFiber Head of Product, told City News Service in an interview Friday that Google has been "on a journey to replace our entire network" with Irvine customers now eligible for services supporting up to eight gigs.

The Wi-Fi 7 technology is "really a sea change" that will be a "game change for our customers in the Irvine market," Saporito said. Irvine customers will "really benefit from having multiple devices streaming

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at the same time," Saporito said.

Perhaps the most obvious way they will benefit is while viewing live-streamed video, he said.

"With the advent of live-streaming when Netflix hosts a live event like a fight ... we see a surge in traffic," Saporito said.

That can lead to a choppy stream, but the new technol-

ogy will take care of that.

"We're really building our network to adapt to changes in consumer behavior, particularly around livestreaming, and also streaming on multiple devices at the same time," Saporito said.

The new high-tech tools also make it easier for some workers to get their job done at home, Saporito said.

"For instance, a data engineer who works in the cloud environment can really benefit from these faster speeds," Saporito said.

Also, "creative professionals" can also benefit from multi-gig speeds as well, he said.

"The main driver on our network is live-streaming," Saporito said. "It's very bursty — it comes and goes very quickly and we've designed our entire network around that."

Gamers accustomed to plugging in a device into an ethernet connection to fetch faster connections will also benefit from the new Wi-Fi technology, Saporito said.

GFiber Customers can go to the company's website to upgrade with three plans in Irvine. One gig will cost $70 monthly, 3 gigs is $100 and 5 gigs is $150.

County drops pandemic outdoor dining suit vs. Tinhorn Flats owner

Los Angeles County has dropped its longrunning lawsuit against the owners of the now-closed Tinhorn Flats Saloon & Grill in Burbank that alleged the eatery disobeyed the county's then-outdoor dining ban in late 2020.

The County Counsel's Office filed court papers on May 1 with Los Angeles Superior Court Judge Maureen-Duffy Lewis asking that the case be dismissed "without prejudice," meaning it can be refiled later on proper legal grounds. The court papers do not state the reason for the county's decision.

Through its operating company, Barfly Inc., and Tinhorn Flats CEO Baret Lepejian, the Magnolia Boulevard eatery had filed a countersuit to the county's underlying public nuisance suit in July 2021, maintaining that Tinhorn Flats "suffered immensely" during the brief outdoor dining ban while

other non-essential businesses were allowed to stay open.

In court papers filed in November, Barfly attorneys criticized the county for asking the judge to declare it the "prevailing party" and award about $330,000 in attorneys' fees.

"This case has been a study in overreach," the Barfly attorneys stated in their court papers regarding the county's case filed in January 2021.

"The county claims its litigation objectives were achieved back in 2021, when Burbank obtained its own restraining orders, yet it continued to litigate for years, running up hundreds of thousands of dollars in public attorney time."

In early 2021, the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health revoked Tinhorn Flats' health permit, and its conditional-use permit was subsequently canceled by the Burbank City Council.

In June 2021 Isabelle Lepejian, Baret Lepejian's ex-wife, obtained possession of the Burbank restaurant, successfully completing an eviction process she initiated against the eatery as the property owner. She also is the mother of the Lepejian

children, including Lucas Lepejian, then 20, who was arrested by Burbank police for being on the property when he was allegedly not permitted to be there.

Isabelle Lepejian later sold the property to Old Fashioned Investment LLC.

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The entrance to Tinhorn Flats on Magnolia Boulevard. | Photo courtesy of TinFlats Burbank/X

HEYSOCAL EVENTS CALENDAR

Monrovia Days

Library Park | 321 S. Myrtle Ave., Monrovia | May 14-17 | monroviaca.gov

Monrovia’s birthday celebration returns with a parade, carnival rides, Merengue's Bakery pie eating contest, live musical entertainment, a beer garden, carnival food, games, and a book sale. Admission is free.

Shostakovich’s 15th Symphony Arranged for Piano Trio and Percussion

Zipper Hall | 200 S. Grand Ave., Los Angeles | May 14 | cameratapacifica.org

Janet and Ray Scherr Forum | 2100 E. Thousand Oaks Blvd., Thousand Oaks | May 17 | The Huntington | 1151 Oxford Road, San Marino | May 19 |

The international chamber music collective Camerata Pacifica caps its 36th season with the highly anticipated California premiere of Dimitri Shostakovich’s Symphony No. 15, Op.144, arranged by Viktor Derevyanko for piano trio and percussion. This is just the fifth performance in the western hemisphere of the 47-minute arrangement, which Shostakovich himself approved. Premiered in 1972 in Moscow, it is considered an alluring textural and rhythmic alternative to Shostakovich’s original. Tickets: $35/$75 at The Huntington and Zipper Hall; $48.25/$94.40, including fees, at Janet and Ray Scherr Forum.

San Gabriel Valley Women's Summit

DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Monrovia-Pasadena | 924 W.Huntington Drive, Monrovia | May 15 | duartechamber.com/sgvwomenssummit

Presented by the Duarte Chamber of Commerce, this year's theme: "Rooted, Resilient, and Rising," calls on women across the San Gabriel Valley to find strength in their inner foundation and in each other. Through inspiring speakers, meaningful conversations, and intentional networking, the event creates space for attendees to reflect on their personal journeys while building confidence and drawing inspiration from women across the San Gabriel Valley. Tickets: $90 members/$100 non-members.

St. Bruno Spring Fest

St. Bruno Catholic Church | 15740 Citrustree Road, Whittier | May 15-17 | stbrunochurch.org

Celebrate spring with live music, food, carnival rides, beer, wine, games, a raffle with a $10,000 grand prize and more. Admission is free.

LAAS Star Party

Mount Wilson Observatory | 100 Mt Wilson Circle Road, Mt Wilson | May 15 | mtwilson.edu

Join Mount Wilson Observatory and the Los Angeles Astronomical Society for this free, public star party. This event does not give access to the 60- or 100-inch telescopes. The Observatory grounds will be closed and star party visitors will only be allowed in the upper lot, lower lot, and cafe area. No RSVP necessary.

‘Little Shop of Horrors’

Lineage Performing Arts Center | 920 E. Mountain Ave.,

Pasadena | May 15 - June 7 |

Lineage breathes new life into this sci-fi cult classic with dance. Tickets start at $38.62.

‘A Midsummer Night’s Dream’

Sierra Madre Playhouse | 87 W. Sierra Madre Blvd., Sierra Madre | May 16 | sierramadreplayhouse.org

Lively and engaging, this 45-minute version, filled with visual flair, takes the audience on a spirited romp through the woods into a world of enchantment filled with fairies, mischief, and magic. The family-friendly show is geared for children and adults of all ages. In this whimsical tale of entangled worlds, four people get lost in a mystical forest near ancient Athens. The mischievous spirit Puck intervenes, and although chaos and romantic mix ups ensue, the story culminates with a glorious triple wedding. Audience participation is woven throughout the action. Tickets: $20.

Market Place@PAM: Creativity and Tradition

USC Pacific Asia Museum | 46 N. Los Robles Ave., Pasadena | May 16 | eventbrite.com

Shop handmade crafts, textiles, jewelry, ceramics, and artisan foods as you hear the personal stories behind each craft. Tickets include museum admission, and free parking. Admission is free.

LA Coffee Festival

Magic Box @ The REEF | 1933 S. Broadway, Los Angeles | May 16 | lacoffeefest.com

The inaugural LA Coffee Festival will feature some of the best coffee, teas, and eats in LA. Tickets start at $24.

Jodi Siegel

Sierra Madre Playhouse | 87 W. Sierra Madre Blvd., Sierra Madre | May 16 | sierramadreplayhouse.org

Singer/songwriter/guitarist Jodi Siegel, acclaimed for her smokey vocals and masterful slide guitar, presents her gritty groove-forward blend of blues, R&B, soul, and jazz. The Chicago native performs music from her latest album, “Wild Hearts.” Tickets: $12-$35.

Ontario Art Walk: Museum Night Market

Downtown Ontario Arts District | 225 Euclid Ave., Ontario | May 16 | ontarioartwalk.org

The quarterly Art walk will feature art exhibitions, pop-up galleries, artist talks, workshops, live music and arts events sponsored by local artists, performers, organizations and businesses in the Downtown Ontario Arts District.

LA Children’s Chorus Spring Concert

Pasadena Presbyterian Church | 585 E. Colorado Blvd., Pasadena | May 17 | lachildrenschorus.org

Los Angeles Children’s Chorus celebrates hope and joy through music at its Spring Concert. Highlights include music from Bach, Verdi, Rachmaninoff, Allister MacGillivray, Handel, and Schubert, as well as folk tunes from across the globe, and more. Tickets: $15-$52.80.

12th Annual Taste of South Pasadena

Fair Oaks Avenue and Mission Street, South Pasadena | May 19 | eventbrite.com

Taste from more than 50 wineries and eateries in South Pasadena and enjoy live music. The VIP Wine & Spirits Tasting is a separately ticketed pre-event held at the Canoe House at 805 Fair Oaks Ave. Food tasting adult ticket: $45. VIP wine ticket: $40.

‘Life of Mozart’

San Marino Community Church | 1750 Virginia Road #0412, San Marino | May 20 | pasadenachorale.org

The Pasadena Choral Society presents a strikingly original interpretation: the “Requiem” is performed exclusively in the form Mozart himself completed, allowing audiences to hear the work as he left it. Interwoven throughout the performance is a dramatic narrative, brought to life by musician and actor Milo Brody, who will portray Mozart. Through excerpts of the composer’s own letters, Brody gives voice to Mozart’s thoughts, struggles, humor, and humanity, which creates an intimate and immersive experience that transcends the traditional concert format. Admission is free and open to the public.

Ji Hye Jung, percussion. | Photo courtesy of Camerata Pacifica

Atransgender athlete from Jurupa Valley High School has qualified in three events for Saturday's CIF Southern Section Division 3 Girls Track and Field Finals at Moorpark High School.

Senior AB Hernandez won two events outright, both by large margins, and tied for first in a third at the CIF Southern Section Division 3 Preliminaries Saturday at Yorba Linda High School.

Hernandez began the day by winning the long jump, leaping 20 feet, 4 1/2 inches — more than a foot ahead of runner-up Gianna Gonzalez of Moorpark High School, who jumped 19-1 1/2.

Hernandez was among five high jumpers to clear 5-2. Hernandez began jumping at 5-2, clearing the bar on her first attempt. The event ended when the field was reduced to 10, the number of spots in the event in the finals.

Hernandez won the triple jump, leaping 42-4, more than 2 1/2 feet farther than second-place finisher Malia Strange of Shadow Hills High School, whose best jump was 39-7 1/2. Hernandez's participation ignited protests for the second consecutive year.

Prior to the start of Saturday's meet, a "Save Girls' Sports" rally was organized outside the event by Sophia Lorey, who played

Trans athlete advances to girls high school track finals in 3 events following 'Save Girls' Sports' protest

soccer at Costa Mesa-based Vanguard University and says allowing biological boys to compete against biological girls is inherently unfair.

"Once again we're here to say this will never be the new normal," Lorey, the outreach director of California Family Council, said at the rally.

Both of California's two leading Republican gubernatorial candidates, businessman and commentator Steve Hilton and Riverside County Sheriff Chad Bianco, sent statements that were read at the rally.

Said Bianco: "As a dad, as a high school and middle school coach, and as a law enforcement leader, I will always stand up to protect our girls. There is no place in girls' sports to allow boys to compete against them. It is ethically and morally wrong. It is absolutely wrong to allow them into safe spaces of locker rooms and restrooms. Supposed leaders at CIF, school districts and our schools, are failing our girls. I want to thank the girls who have had the strength to stand up for what is right and I want you to know I will always be by your side."

Said Hilton: "What is happening is unfair to female athletes, unfair to parents and unfair to every girl who has worked hard for the chance to compete on a level playing field. Girls deserve sports that are

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fair, safe and protected for female athletes. That should not be controversial."

The California Family Council describes its mission as "Advancing God's design for life, family, & liberty through California's church, Capitol, & culture."

At last year's Division 3 finals, Hernandez won the long jump with a leap of 19-2 3/4 and the triple jump, jumping 41-4, and tied for seventh in the high jump, clearing 5-2. Hernandez won the girls triple jump and high jump and finished second in the long jump in the CIF State Track & Field Championships.

Hernandez's participation in a California Interscholastic Federation meet last year drew the ire of President Donald Trump,

and the U.S. Justice Department later sued California for allegedly violating Title IX, warning that allowing transgender athletes to compete against biological females in high-school sports was putting billions of dollars in federal education funding at risk.

"They swear I'm like this crazy danger to society. I'm just a normal kid going to school, playing sports," Hernandez told CBS News in an interview last year.

Gov. Gavin Newsom has come under attack from the Trump administration for California's policy permitting trans athletes to compete in girls sports, but a spokesperson for the governor's office characterized those attacks as politically motivated.

"The governor has said discussions on this issue should be guided by fairness, dignity, and respect. He rejects the right wing's cynical attempt to weaponize this debate as an excuse to vilify individual kids," Newsom's office said in a statement provided to Fox News.

"The governor's position is simple: stand with all kids and stand up to bullies."

According to the DOJ complaint, filed in federal court in Santa Ana, California's policies and practices "ignore undeniable biological differences between boys and girls, in favor of an amorphous `gender identity.' The results of these illegal policies are stark: girls are displaced from podiums, denied awards, and miss out on critical visibility for college scholarships and recognition."

The suit accuses the California Department of Education and the California Interscholastic Federation of engaging in illegal sex discrimination against female student athletes by allowing males to compete against them.

The DOJ alleges the state's policies deprive girls of the equal education and athletic opportunities afforded to them by federal law's Title IX prohibition against sex-based discrimination in any education program or activity that

receives federal funding.

"California is on the wrong side of the law and the wrong side of history," Bill Essayli, first assistant U.S. Attorney of the Central District of California, said in a statement last year.

"Women deserve dignity, respect, and an equal opportunity to compete on their own sports teams. The time for talk is over. California must comply with Title IX and end its civil rights violations against women. No person, no state, is above the law."

California officials denied the state's policy is breaking the law. The state Attorney General's Office issued a statement saying: "Our office remains committed to defending and upholding California laws and the rights of all students, including transgender students, to be free from discrimination and harassment."

Also last year, three female high school students who oppose the Jurupa Unified School District's policy of permitting biological boys identifying as transgender to participate in girls sports filed a federal civil rights lawsuit seeking an end to the policy at the local and state levels.

The plaintiffs, Hadeel Hazameh, Alyssa McPherson and her sibling Madison McPherson, initiated their civil action based on experiences at Jurupa Valley High School.

| Image courtesy of CIF Southern Section/Facebook

Renovation nation: 9 home remodeling trends for 2026

By Elena Vega for Houzz via Stacker

Homeowners taking onrenovation projects this year are in great company. More than half of U.S. homeowners (54%) tackled renovation projects in 2025 — everything from full gut renovations to repainting rooms. This data comes courtesy of the latest Houzz & Home Study from Houzz, an AI-powered allin-one software platform for construction and design. The annual study, fielded between January and March 2026, offers insights from more than 20,000 U.S. respondents into home renovation trends for both homeowners and construction and design pros. Here are nine key insights.

1.Budget Levels Are Steady or Rising

Not only is the median renovation budget in 2025 the same as it was in 2024, but homeowners with budgets in the highest 10% are investing even more (a median of $150,000 in 2025 versus $140,000 in 2024). This indicates that fluctuations in the national economy are affecting renovation plans and spending less than you might think. And the percentage of homeowners planning renovations this year is similar as well, dipping by only 2 percentage points year over year despite uncertainty around tariffs and the economy.

“Home renovation continues at historic levels, even as homeowners take a more cautious approach to future projects,” says Marine Sargsyan, head of economic research at Houzz. What’s driving this market strength? “Pent-up demand from homeowners who are finally able to act on long-planned renovations,” she says.

2. Older Generations Are Spending More

Among all the generations surveyed, Seniors (age 81 or older) spent at a higher level on renovations in 2025, with the median at $25,000. Gen X homeowners (ages 46 to 61) and Baby Boomers (ages 62 to 80) follow, with median spend of $24,000 and $22,000, respectively. Interestingly, however, among

those with the highest 10% of budgets, Seniors spent far less ($114,000) than both Gen Xers and Baby Boomers (tied at $150,000) in 2025.

As for which generation increased their spending the most in 2025, that honor also goes to Seniors, for their kitchens. They nearly doubled their investment in kitchens year over year, from $15,000 to $27,500.

Another interesting fact: For projects with the top 10% of budgets, investments differed greatly between the two youngest groups: $125,000 for Millennials (ages 30 to 45) and $52,000 for Gen Zers (ages 18 to 29).

3. Gen Z Is Getting Busy Gen Zers now account for 0.5% of renovators. While that might not sound like a lot, that percentage has more than doubled from the year prior, when it was 0.2%.

“Gen Zers are carving out a growing share of the renovation market, driven in large part by their foray into homeownership and the immediate need to address functional upgrades,” Sargsyan says. In fact, they’re the most likely to renovate following a recent home purchase, with 61% of them citing this motivator. That’s almost twice the percentage of Millennials (31%) and far ahead of both Gen Xers (19%) and Baby Boomers (18%).

Which spaces are Gen Zers focusing on? That would be interior room remodels, with 76% of them tackling these projects — the highest share of any generation. That’s followed by home system upgrades (69%). Similar to members of other generations, Gen Zers make kitchens their top priority, with 35% of them taking on kitchen remodels. But they’re more likely than members of older generations to take on projects involving secondary spaces, particularly laundry rooms (33% versus 14% of Millennials and Gen Xers, for example) and closets (24% versus 17% of Millennials, for example).

4.Credit Card Use Is Growing Although homeowners still turn to savings most

frequently for their home projects, with more than 4 in 5 (84%) going this route, credit card use has grown by 5 percentage points year over year. In fact, more than a third of homeowners (34%) now use this funding source. After that are secured home loans (13%) — specifically, HELOCs (7%), cash-out refinancing (3%) and home equity loans (3%).

Homeowners who spent more than $50,000 are much more likely to use a secured home loan than those spending $5,000 or less (23% versus 6%, respectively), and the same holds true for using cash from a home sale (20% versus 3%, respectively).

Those spending less are more likely to use credit cards than those spending more (37% versus 29%, respectively) and are slightly more likely to use cash from savings as well (85% versus 81%, respectively).

5. Time Is on Homeowners' Sides

With busy work schedules and personal lives seemingly the norm these days, finally having the time to renovate is the top motivator for starting a home improvement project, as cited by 40% of renovating homeowners. But money matters too, with 36% pointing to finally having financing in place. Those figures closely align with the previous year’s (40% and 35%, respectively).

Other factors for starting a remodeling project include personalizing a recently purchased home (20%), addressing damage due to home age (19%) and adapting to lifestyle changes (16%).

You might think that construction takes the most time during a renovation, but that’s not the case. The planning phase tends to take substantially longer — in some cases, almost double the time. Kitchen projects have the longest timeline overall on average: 9.5 months spent on planning and 5.8 months spent on construction.

surfaces or repainting old ones to make them look new, homeowners have put paint at the top of the popularity list, with 62% of renovators purchasing it. That share is down by 3 percentage points year over year, but paint is still the No. 1 home improvement product purchase.

But looking at the bigger picture, nearly two-thirds of homeowners (61%) plan to stay in their homes for 11 years or more, and 44% describe their residence as a forever home.

“We’re seeing a clear shift toward investing in forever homes rather than moving, with many adapting their spaces to meet changing needs,” Sarsyan says. Among those homeowners planning to stay awhile or even forever, it’s only natural to invest in renovations to express personality and increase comfort for the long haul, particularly to accommodate family changes and aging in place.

6.Vast Majority Tap Pro Expertise\

More than 9 in 10 renovating homeowners (91%) hire professionals, highlighting the essential role of industry experts across many kinds of remodeling projects — in terms of both their skillsets and their ability to access industry software that aids in budgeting, scheduling and coordinating. General contractors top the list, with 29% of renovating homeowners engaging them.

Almost half of renovating homeowners (48%) also directly hire specialty service providers without the aid of a construction manager, covering a range of trades. The most popular among these providers are electricians (hired by 41%) and air conditioning or heating specialists (40%), but plumbers are close behind (36%).

7.Thoughtful Planning Takes Time

Even projects involving secondary spaces take longer to plan than execute. Closets and home offices, for example, take 6.6 and 6.1 months on average to plan, respectively, while construction takes 4.3 and 3.4 months on average, respectively.

8.Budgets Are Flexible — and Some Homeowners Don’t Even Set One

Not good at or interested in budgeting for a remodel? You might be surprised by how many homeowners feel the same way. A quarter of homeowners did not set a budget for their project (25%). Of those who did, more than one-third (37%) went over budget, showing that sticking strictly to it isn’t always a high priority. Only about a third of renovating homeowners (35%) spent what they’d planned to for their 2025 projects.

Causes for budget overruns are sometimes out of homeowners’ hands and sometimes due to their own choices. More than half of homeowners who exceeded their budget (52%) cited unexpected product or service costs, emphasizing the need for clarity and transparency around prices at every stage of the project. However, 35% intentionally chose products or materials that were more expensive than initially planned, and 31% expanded the scope of their project midrenovation, indicating that satisfaction with the results sometimes outweighs cost.

Other reasons for budget overruns include unexpected project complexity (32%) and discovering constructionrelated issues once the project is underway (22%).

9.Painting Is a Popular Project

Whether painting new

Other common purchases: light fixtures (purchased by 48%), faucets and shower heads (46%), lawn and garden supplies (44%), and building materials (41%).

And making a home comfy-cozy is just as important as boosting its functionality. Among purchases for interior rooms, pillows and throw blankets are nearly tied with rugs for the No. 1 spot (47% and 48%, respectively). And beauty matters too, with 42% buying artwork for their rooms.

Whether you’ve already started making your home work better for you, or you’re still dreaming of the day that might happen, knowing about the nine trends above will hopefully help you make better choices and get results you can live with happily for as long as you live there.

About the Houzz & Home Study

The annual U.S. Houzz & Home Study covers a wide range of renovation projects in 2025, from interior remodels and additions to home systems, exterior upgrades and outdoor projects. Data gathered includes historical and planned spends, professional involvement, motivations and challenges behind building, renovation and decorating projects, as well as planned activities for 2026. The 2026 study includes more than 20,000 respondents in the U.S. alone, providing insights into the home improvement activity of the millions of users of the Houzz site and mobile apps. The 2026 U.S. Houzz & Home survey was sent to registered users of Houzz and fielded between January and March 2026. This story was produced by Houzz and reviewed and distributed by Stacker. Re-published with CC BY-NC 4.0 License.

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REGIONALS

Los Angeles

Monterey Park

Monterey Park to hold special municipal election on June 2

Election Day is Tuesday, June 2, and voters will decide on Ballot Measure NDC regarding prohibiting data centers in Monterey Park. The last day to register to vote for the June Primary election is May 18. Visit www.lavote. gov to register or pick up a voter registration form at the City Clerk’s office located at City Hall, 320 W. Newmark Ave. Vote Centers open 10 days prior to Election Day for early voting. Ballot drop-box locations are located at City Hall, 320 W. Newmark Ave., and Sierra Vista Park, 311 N. Rural Ave.

Long Beach

Long Beach to offer free Summer Fun Days for youth

The City of Long Beach Department of Parks, Recreation and Marine (PRM) will offer its free youth recreation program, Summer Fun Days, at 21 parks throughout Long Beach during the upcoming summer school break. Registration begins June 1 at 9 a.m. at lbcity.info/summerfundays. Summer Fun Days engages children ages 5 to 12 in fun activities such as sports, games, arts and crafts and special events. This is a free drop-in program where registered participants may come and go as they please. The program will run weekdays, June 15 through Aug. 21, from noon to 5 p.m. at participating parks. Pre-registration is required. Parents and caregivers

should note the new registration process for this season, which will take place online at LB RecConnect, instead of in-person at participating parks. Residents should click “Activities” and search “Summer Fun” to register. People in need of registration assistance may contact their local park for support. Those with limited access to a computer or smart phone may also visit a public computer lab available at any open Long Beach Public Library location to register.

Pasadena

Pasadena Public Works Department to hold outreach event for the Eaton Wash Stormwater Capture Project

The City of Pasadena Public Works Department will host a community outreach event on Thursday from 3 to 6 p.m. at Willard Elementary School, 301 Madre St., to share updates on the Eaton Wash Stormwater Capture Project. This event will showcase the 90% park design and offer attendees an opportunity to explore its featured components. Community members can learn about the final design concept and how public input has shaped the overall vision. Attendees are also invited to participate in family-friendly activities. The site is a vacant, city-owned parcel adjacent to Eaton Blanche Park. The initiative leverages its 10,294-acre upstream drainage area and proximity to the Eaton Wash Channel to improve water quality for the Eaton Wash, the Rio Hondo, and the Los Angeles Rivers. Plans include underground stormwater infiltration and

treatment features, along with above-ground improvements to create an inclusive, multi-benefit passive park space. Proposed amenities include bioswales and other stormwater features, shaded gathering areas, walking paths, outdoor classrooms, demonstration and community gardens, a dog park, and interpretive signage highlighting the site’s history.

Orange County

‘Starr Party’ to be held at Caspers Wilderness Park

For more than 25 years, Caspers Wilderness Park has been a hub for stargazing, earning California’s first “Star Park” designation in 2013. Join OC Parks outdoors for the “Starr Party” on Saturday from 8 to 10 p.m. where telescopes and expert guidance will help you explore the night sky.The program features interactive activities. Equipment will be provided but feel free to bring binoculars, telescopes or cameras. Minors must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. All activities will take place at the nature center. The program is free and parking is $5 per vehicle. Advance registration is recommended, but walk-ins are welcome. Register at https://letsgooutside.org/ activities/2026/05/16/starrparty-5/.

Riverside County

RUHS to host free ‘Art of Wellness’ Mental Health Fair at Fairmount Park

Riverside University Health System – Behavioral Health (RUHS – BH) will host the 2026 “Art of Wellness”

Mental Health Awareness Fair on Thursday at Fairmount Park in Riverside. The family-friendly fair, held in recognition of Mental Health Month, will bring together local organizations, Riverside County departments and service providers to share resources and promote behavioral health awareness. The free community event runs from 11:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. and is open to residents of all ages. Attendees will enjoy entertainment, interactive activities, guest speakers and opportunities to learn about services related to behavioral healthcare; substance use treatment, housing assistance, financial support programs and overall wellness. Community partners from across Riverside County will be on hand to provide information, answer questions and help connect residents with services that support individuals and families. To learn more about the 2026 “Art of Wellness” Mental Health Awareness Fair and other RUHS Behavioral Health services, please visit www. ruhealth.org/events.

City of Riverside

Museum of Riverside partners with Thrifty Ice Cream to celebrate America’s 250th anniversary

The Museum of Riverside invites the community to Heritage House for a sweet afternoon that pairs 250 years of American history with one of Riverside’s favorite traditions: the old-fashioned ice cream social. The museum has been serving Thrifty Ice Cream at this event for the last 34 years, and this year Thrifty scoopers will be joining them

at the table. Thrifty will be bringing a freezer truck filled with traditionally served flavors, along with a few surprise additions, including Red, White & Blue Sherbet. This free and family-friendly event will also include live music, crafts, games, and house tours. Stop by this Sunday from noon to 4 p.m. at Heritage House, located at 8193 Magnolia Ave., Riverside, CA 92504. Overflow lot and street parking is available.

San Bernardino County

‘Evidence of Us: E. Tyler Burton’ opens at San Bernardino County Museum

Rooted in close observation and everyday experience, Evidence of Us invites visitors to consider the material record we are creating in real time. Through sculpture, cyanotypes, textile installation, and participatory elements, artist E. Tyler Burton explores how ordinary objects, such as plastic bottles, clothing, and packaging, become lasting evidence of human impact. On view through Sept. 6 at the San Bernardino County Museum, the exhibition examines what future generations might uncover about our present moment, an era shaped by consumption and accumulation. Across the exhibition, familiar materials are recontextualized as artifacts. An installation constructed from discarded clothing surrounds visitors in the afterlife of fast fashion, while cyanotype “blueprints” of plastic objects line the walls like scientific records. A growing column of plastic caps

becomes a visible measure of accumulation over time. San Bernardino County Museum is located at 2024 Orange Tree Lane in Redlands. The museum is accessible to people with disabilities and offers free parking. Admission is included with general museum admission: $10 for adults, $8 for military or seniors, $7 for students, and $5 for children ages 6–12. Children five and under and Museum members are admitted free.

City of San Bernardino

Economic Development attending ICSC Las Vegas

The City of San Bernardino Economic Development team is preparing to attend ICSC Las Vegas 2026, where they'll be meeting with retailers, brokers, and developers to share opportunities in San Bernardino. The team will be sharing key sites and updated market data to position the city for new investment, business attraction, and continued economic growth. ICSC Las Vegas will be held at the Las Vegas Convention Center from May 18 to May 20.

Ontario

Ontario to host free business license workshop

Join the City of Ontario’s free business license workshop on May 20 from 1 to 3 p.m. at Ovitt Library to learn how to apply for a business license and the 5 easy steps to getting licensed. Any questions prior to the workshop? Contact Business License at (909) 395-2022 or BusinessLicense@OntarioCA. gov.

California monitors 4 residents who were possibly exposed to hantavirus

By City News Service

Four California residents whowerepossibly exposed to the deadly hantavirus outbreak linked to a cruise ship were being monitored, state health officials said Monday, while emphasizing the risk to the general public remains extremely low.

State Public Health Officer Erica Pan, director of the California Department of Public Health, said three of those people were aboard the cruise ship MV Hondius, while the fourth individual was exposed during a commercial flight that had yet to take off.

"We understand public concern about this unusual outbreak," Pan said. "Decades of experience in South America have shown that this Andes hantavirus rarely spreads between people. We continue to work with federal and local officials to monitor the health of potentially exposed individuals and prepare for our Californians to come home."

Last week, federal authorities confirmed three California residents were aboard the cruise ship. On Friday, CDPH announced

one individual from California returned to the state and is being monitored by public health officials while the other two individuals were flown to a secure federal health facility in Nebraska.

This weekend, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention notified state officials of an additional contact now under active monitoring due to potential exposure with a confirmed case on a shared flight. That person is also at home and being monitored by their local health department.

Those at the federal facility are expected to return to California once health assessments are done and arrangements have been made to protect their and the public's health.

Currently, public health monitoring protocol includes daily temperature checks, assessment for any symptoms consistent with hantavirus, and direction to modify activities such as limiting outings, interactions with others, and to remain home as much as possible, among other precautious measures.

Christmas is one of my favorite times of year in Monrovia. I just love all the lights and cheer. But the Fourth of July is my all-time favorite, with the incredible firework extravaganza that lights up our hearts. But if you ask me what my favorite weekend is, there is no doubt about it. It’s Monrovia Days! I love celebrating birthdays, as long as it’s not my own. And Monrovia sure knows how to throw a party!

The birthday party kicks off on Thursday, May 14 from 7-9 p.m. with the

"The risk to the general public is extremely low right now," Pan said.

She acknowledged the hantavirus outbreak harkens back to the coronavirus, but emphasized there are key differences. Pan said there have been decades of experience studying and responding to hantavirus in South America, whereas COVID-19 was a brand new virus that everyone was learning about rapidly.

"If you are a contact and you are flying and you have no symptoms, you are not infected and you are not infecting anyone else," Pan said. "All of our knowledge to date shows that in order to infect other people, you have to be ill. You have to have symptoms, so there's no concern that a contact could infect other people."

Pan said that prior to response efforts related to this outbreak, the CDPH Viral and Rickettsial Disease Laboratory was the only public health laboratory in the U.S. with a validated diagnostic hantavirus PCR assay, a tool used to conduct testing for hantavirus.

If any exposed individual

develops symptoms consistent with infection, California has the capability to test in the state, Pan noted. CDPH VRDL is also providing technical assistance to other laboratories across the country to support testing capacity.

Hantavirus is a group of viruses that spread through the urine, droppings (feces), and saliva of wild rodents. Hantaviruses include both the Sin Nombre and Andes virus strains. The Andes hantavirus identified in the cruise ship outbreak is found in the southern

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Andes region of Argentina and Chile, according to state health officials.

Andes hantavirus has also been associated with rare human-to-human transmission after close, prolonged contact with an ill infected person.

Andes hantavirus is different from the Sin Nombre hantavirus, which is native to California and North America. Sin Nombre hantavirus has not been associated with person-toperson transmission.

From 1980 to 2025, 99 California residents have

Monrovia Old Town report: Monrovia Days this weekend

Monrovia Days Parade. The parade starts at Olive Avenue and ends at Palm Avenue. The further south you head, the less crowded the streets are. This year’s theme is the Route 66 centennial and Western, so dress accordingly!

On Friday the carnival runs from 5-10 p.m. Come enjoy the rides, carnival food and games, as well as the youth performances from MUSD and Centre Stage kids. From 7-10 p.m., enjoy the funky, soulful sounds of Bumptown. There is plenty of room to shake a

been diagnosed with Sin Nombre hantavirus infection, according to the CDPH. Hantavirus Pulmonary Syndrome is a rare but severe respiratory illness that can develop following exposure. Early symptoms resemble influenza, can include gastrointestinal symptoms, and can progress rapidly to life-threatening respiratory distress. The fatality rate is approximately 30% to 40%. There is no antiviral treatment for hantavirus and HPS typically needs aggressive critical medical supportive care.

By Shawn Spencer shawn@girlfridaysolutions.net

tailfeather or two!

On Saturday the carnival runs from noon to 10 p.m.

The Friends of the Library Book Sale is at 10 a.m. From noon to 5 p.m., you can enjoy the Yesteryear Exhibit in the Multi-Purpose Room. The Parade Award Ceremony is from 4:30-5 and at 5:30it is the pièce de resistance, literally, with the Merengue Pie Eating Contest. If you didn’t get enough dancing on Friday, come back from 7-10 p.m. for more soul and funk with the Blue Breeze Band!

The closing day of the

party is on Sunday from noon to 8 p.m. Stone Soul is playing from 5-8 p.m. This will be your last chance to grab a ride on the Ferris Wheel or eat hot dogs and nachos with a cold beer in the Beer Garden. You can buy tickets for the rides at the carnival or get them in advance for a presale discount.

This weekend is going to be lots of fun and I am excited to work at the beer garden on Friday night! Make sure you stop by to say hello!

For more information, call the Community Center at 626-256-8246. Carnival wristbands and tickets can be purchased online through the City of Monrovia’s website.

The hantavirus invades cells and replicates. | Photo courtesy of scientificanimations.com/Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 4.0)

Local students perform during a Monrovia Days event. | Photo courtesy of the city of Monrovia

Monrovia

April 30

At 9:39 a.m., an employee from a business in the 900 block of West Duarte reported a male subject used a fraudulent credit card to make a purchase. Officers arrived, located the subject outside the business and made contact with him. An investigation revealed he was in possession of multiple stolen credit cards, tools for the production of fraudulent cards and drug paraphernalia. He was arrested and taken into custody.

At 10:11 a.m., a victim in the 900 block of West Foothill reported that his vehicle was broken into. This investigation is continuing.

At 8:03 p.m., officers were dispatched to a car dealership in the 800 block of East Central regarding a grand theft auto. This investigation is continuing.

May 1

At 9:26 a.m., an officer patrolling the 600 block of West Huntington saw a suspicious vehicle in a parking lot and made contact with the occupants. An investigation revealed one of the subjects was in possession of a controlled substance. He was arrested and taken into custody.

At 1:14 p.m., a caller 1600 block of South Myrtle reported a fire at the location. Officers responded and located a smoldering fire in a landscaped area adjacent to a thicket of bushes. It appeared that someone removed a drain cover and threw a lit object inside. MFD responded and extinguished the fire. No witnesses were located in the area. Investigation ongoing.

At 6:34 p.m., officers were dispatched to a store in the 500 block of West Huntington regarding a theft at a store. Officers arrived and located the subject nearby. He was still in possession of the stolen property. He was arrested and taken into custody.

May 2

At 10:13 a.m., a resident in the 600 block of West Maple reported three subjects inside a parked vehicle using narcotics. Officers arrived, located the vehicle and made contact with the subjects. An investigation revealed drug paraphernalia and all three occupants had warrants for their arrest. They were arrested and taken into custody.

At 3:01 p.m., a caller in the 1000 block of Royal Oaks reported his mother missing. Officers responded immediately and quickly developed information. After a thorough search, she was located safe and unharmed. Her adult son responded to the location and transported her back home safely.

May 3

At 2:41 a.m., a caller in the 1900 block of South Myrtle reported a trailer being stolen. Officers arrived and located the stolen trailer. A traffic stop was conducted. The passengers fled on foot, as the vehicle came to a stop. The driver was arrested. The passenger was not located and the victim refused prosecution.

At 8:44 a.m., a caller reported that he was staying at a hotel in the 700 block of West Huntington with a group of people when two of their motorcycles were stolen sometime during the early morning hours. This investigation is continuing.

At 12:52 p.m., a caller reported that he was staying at a hotel in the 700 block of West Huntington when his motorcycle was stolen sometime during the early morning hours. This incident is believed to be connected to the earlier reported motorcycle theft. This investigation is continuing.

At 1:16 p.m., a resident in the 800 block of West Walnut reported an unknown subject pulled alongside her vehicle, removed her temporary license plate, and yelled that she had stolen her friend’s

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car before driving away. It was subsequently discovered that the suspect had struck the victim’s vehicle with her fist, causing damage. This investigation is continuing.

At 11:40 a.m., a caller in the 300 block of West Colorado reported that her front bedroom window was shattered with what appeared to be a BB gun. This investigation is continuing.

At 11:40 a.m., a resident in the 300 block of West Colorado reported that her kitchen window was shattered with what appears to be a BB gun. This investigation is continuing.

At 7:08 p.m., officers responded to a business in the 700 block of East Huntington regarding a woman threatening staff and refusing to leave. Officers located the suspect’s vehicle returning to the business, but she fled again, leading police on a pursuit through city streets and onto the freeway. The pursuit ended in Duarte, where officers negotiated with the driver to safely exit the vehicle. Due to her behavior and statements, she was transported to a hospital for a mental evaluation. The stolen property was recovered and returned to the victim.

At 9:01 p.m., a shoplifting incident was reported at a store in the 500 block of West Huntington. This investigation is continuing.

May 4

At 12:08 a.m., an officer patrolling the 100 block of West Pomona heard a fire alarm and located a portable restroom on fire. This investigation is continuing.

At 11:39 a.m., an employee from a business in the 700 block of East Huntington reported a male subject entered the store and left the store with merchandise he did not pay for. Officers arrived and located him outside the store. He was arrested.

At 12:58 p.m., a mother

walked into the MPD lobby to report her disabled son’s identity was stolen. This investigation is continuing.

At 1:13 p.m., a victim walked into the MPD lobby to report the father of her child was in violation of a restraining order. This investigation is continuing.

At 2:46 p.m., a witness in the 600 block of South Shamrock reported three male subjects were spray painting trashcans. Officers arrived, located the subjects and made contact with them. An investigation revealed the subject who was spray painting the trashcans. He was also found to have a warrant for his arrest. He was arrested and taken into custody.

At 3:56 p.m., a caller in the 800 South Primrose reported theft of their copper cable. This investigation is continuing.

At 5:32 p.m., a victim in the area of Duarte and Peck reported that when his vehicle came to a complete stop, a subject got out of his vehicle, broke his side view mirror, and fled. This investigation is continuing.

May 5

At 8:10 a.m., a victim in the 300 block of South Mountain reported his ATV stolen. This investigation is continuing.

At 8:06 p.m., a business in the 700 block of East Central called to report a client who fraudulently used another’s identity to rent a vehicle. This investigation is continuing.

At 11:56 p.m., an arson was reported at a business in the 300 block of West Huntington. Officers arrived and located the suspect nearby. He was arrested and taken into custody.

May 6

At 8:49 a.m., a victim in the 400 block of West Lime reported the catalytic converter to her vehicle stolen. This investigation is continuing.

At 9:38 a.m., a resident

in the 600 block of West Lemon reported the catalytic converter to their vehicle stolen. This investigation is continuing.

At 10:55 a.m., a caller in the area of Lemon and Primrose reported copper wire stolen. This investigation is continuing.

At 11:07 a.m., a victim in the 400 block of West Lemon reported that someone attempted to steal the catalytic converter from her vehicle. This investigation is continuing.

At 3:45 p.m., the resident in the 200 block of West Lemon discovered someone stole their vehicle’s catalytic converter. This investigation is continuing.

At 8:09 p.m., a caller in the 400 block of Genoa reported his juvenile son was robbed of his bicycle. An investigation revealed the victim was slapped and pushed off his bicycle before it was taken. This investigation is continuing.

Arcadia

April 19

At approximately 12:09 p.m., an officer responded to JCPenney, located at 400 S.Baldwin Ave., regarding a theft investigation. Loss prevention staff witnessed a team of four suspects working in concert to steal property from the store. One of the suspects has been identified as a 37-year-old male from Los Angeles.

April 20

At approximately 3:55 p.m., officers responded to the area of West Live Oak Avenue and Welland Avenue regarding a suspicious male displaying a handgun. Upon locating the suspect, the 27-yearold male from Wildomar became combative, he spit on the officers, and resisted arrest. A records check also revealed he had an outstanding misdemeanor warrant. He was arrested and transported

to the Arcadia City Jail for booking.

April 21

At approximately 10:55 p.m., an officer responded to Chevron gas station, located at 500 S. Santa Anita Ave., regarding a robbery investigation. The officer determined the suspect stole a pair of sunglasses and when he was confronted by the clerk, the suspect pepper sprayed the employee. The suspect has been identified as a 43-yearold male transient from Pasadena.

April 22

At approximately 5:11 p.m., an officer responded to the 00 block of Fano Street regarding a vehicle burglary report. A concerned citizen reported that someone had shattered one of the windows to a Jeep, opened the glove box, and ransacked the inside of the vehicle. The loss is unknown.

April 23

At approximately 11:23 p.m., an officer responded to a residence under construction in the 00 block of West Longden Avenue regarding a burglary investigation. Sometime between April 21 and 23, someone entered the construction site and stole copper wiring and pipe.

April 24

At approximately 4:05 p.m., an officer responded to a residence in the 400 block of West Longden Avenue regarding a fraud report. The victim discovered someone used her identity to open a bank account and accumulate over $15,000 worth of debt. The victim became aware of the fraud when her bank notified her of a drop in her credit score.

April 25

At approximately 5:00 p.m., an officer responded to Santa Anita Park, located at 285 W. Huntington Drive, regarding a stolen vehicle report. Sometime between 10 a.m. and 5 p.m. on April 25, someone stole the victim’s 2015 BMW sedan.

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Latino Restaurant Week kicks off in Southern California

By City News Service

Dine Latino Restaurant Week 2026 began Tuesday, showcasing more than 200 Latino-owned restaurants across Southern California.

The event, organized by the Latino Restaurant Association, will run through May 24, with participating restaurants offering special menu items and promotions aimed at encouraging diners to explore a wide range of traditional and contemporary Latin American dishes.

The program is designed to boost patronage at Latinoowned establishments while increasing public awareness of the breadth of Latino culinary

traditions in the region, organizers said.

"DINE Latino Restaurant Week 2026 is more than a celebration — it's a movement to uplift and recognize the vital contributions of Latino chefs, restaurateurs, and culinary entrepreneurs," Lilly Rocha, CEO of the Latino Restaurant Association, said in a statement. "This initiative shines a spotlight on the traditions, flavors, and cultural heritage that define Latino cuisine, while also encouraging communities to support the small businesses that serve as economic and cultural anchors across our neighborhoods."

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Daymond loves to live life at full speed — whether he’s enjoying playtime in the Training Yard at Pasadena Humane, sniffing every corner of Old Town, or making friends over pup cups. This 1-year-old pit bull terrier is a volunteer and foster favorite thanks to his goofy personality, affectionate nature, and adventurous spirit. He loves walks, toys, treats, and being around people. And when the excitement of the day has passed, he’s happy to settle in nearby for pets and cuddles. Daymond is also potty trained, great on walks, and very food-motivated, making him the perfect companion for a similarly energetic adopter. Daymond is available for adoption today! From May 15–24, all adult dogs can be adopted for free during the “May I Go Home With You?” adoption promotion at Pasadena Humane.

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Major sponsors of the event include SoCalGas, DoorDash, Uber, Square and the Latino Food Industry Association.

"When you dine at a participating restaurant, you are not only enjoying exceptional food — you are investing in the sustainability of local businesses, supporting working families, and helping preserve the rich culinary legacy of Latino communities," Rocha said.

A full list and interactive map of participating restaurants is available on the Latino Restaurant Association's website at dinelatino2026map.tiiny.site.

Equal parts playful adventure buddy and affectionate sweetheart, Saba is ready to be someone’s loyal sidekick! This confident, easygoing girl at Pasadena Humane enjoys long walks, exploring new places, and playing fetch with her favorite ball or stuffed toy. She’s affectionate, loves to seek out pets and attention, and has the sweetest eyes when she’s happy. Saba is a great walking buddy who loves adventures, sniffing around, and checking in with her humans for treats and praise. While Saba would do best staying away from other dogs, she absolutely shines when spending one-on-one time with people. If you’re looking for a loyal companion who loves walks, playtime, and cozy moments on her blanket, Saba may be your perfect match. Best of all, Saba can be adopted for free during Pasadena Humane’s “May I Go Home With You” adoption promotion happening May 15–24 for all adult dogs!

The adoption fee for dogs is $150. All dog adoptions include spay or neuter, microchip, and age-appropriate vaccines. Walk-in adoptions are available every day from 9:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. View photos of adoptable pets at pasadenahumane.org. New adopters will receive a complimentary health-and-wellness exam from VCA Animal Hospitals, as well as a goody bag filled with information about how to care for your pet. Pets may not be available for adoption and cannot be held for potential adopters by phone calls or email.

This map shows restaurants participating in Dine Latino Restaurant Week. | Photo courtesy of Dine Latino

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San Gabriel City Notices

Public Notice: City of San Gabriel Notice of Public Hearing Before the City Council

You are invited to participate in a public hearing before the San Gabriel City Council. You will have an opportunity to present your opinion regarding this item at the meeting or in writing prior to the meeting. Please submit all written comments to the City Clerk Department, in person or electronically using the online public comment form at https://www.sangabrielcity.com/ PublicComment by the hearing date to be considered by the City Council. The meeting will be broadcast on the City of San Gabriel’s YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/CityofSanGabriel

HEARING DATE: Tuesday, May 19, 2026 TIME: 6:30 p.m.

LOCATION OF HEARING: Council Chambers located on the second floor of San Gabriel City Hall (425 South Mission Drive, San Gabriel, CA 91776) The meeting can be viewed live at: https:// www.youtube.com/CityofSanGabriel

PROJECT: Adoption of the Fee Schedule for Fiscal Year 2026-27.

DESCRIPTION: The purpose of the hearing is to consider the City’s Proposed Fee Schedule for Fiscal Year 2026-27.

QUESTIONS: For additional information or to review the documents, please contact Linda Tang, Assistant Finance Director at 626-457-4613 or LTang@sangabriel.gov.

Per Government Code Section 65009, if you challenge the nature of this proposed action in court, you may be limited to only raising those issues you or someone else raised at the public hearing described in this notice, or in written correspondence delivered to the City Clerk Department at or prior to the public hearing.

San Gabriel City Council

By Julie Nguyen, City Clerk

Publish May 7, 14, 2026 SAN GABRIEL SUN

Public Notice: City of San Gabriel Notice of Public Hearing Before the Design Review Commission

You are invited to participate in a public hearing before the City’s Design Review Commission. Members of the public may submit public comments by U.S. Mail addressed to Community Development Department, Attn: Public Hearing Comment, 425 S. Mission Drive, San Gabriel, CA 91776, which must be received by the hearing date, or electronically using the online public comment form at http://sangabrielcity.com/DRComment, by 5:00 p.m. of the hearing date to be considered by the Design Review Commission. The meeting will be broadcast on the City of San Gabriel’s YouTube channel at the link shown below:

Hearing Date: Thursday, May 28, 2026 Time: 6:30 p.m.

Location Of Hearing: Council Chambers located on the second floor of San Gabriel City Hall (425 South Mission Drive, San Gabriel, CA 91776) The meeting can be viewed live at: https://www. youtube.com/CityofSanGabriel

Project Address: 824 South Gladys Avenue, San Gabriel, CA 91776

Project Description: The application, Project No. PPD25-013 is for a Precise Plan of Design for the approval of a new 80-unit residential development at the address 824 South Gladys Avenue. The application includes a density bonus to provide four affordable housing units for very low-income households. The project site is located in the Multiple Family Residence (R-3) zone. The Planning Commission approved a Tentative Tract Map, Density Bonus, and Affordable Housing Agreement for the subdivision of the units for condominium purposes on May 11, 2026.

Questions: For additional information or to review the application, please contact Samantha Tewasart, Assistant Community Development Director at (626) 308-2806 ext. 4623 or stewasart@sangabriel.gov.

Environmental Review: This project was reviewed for compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). This project is exempt from the requirements of CEQA per Assembly Bill 130 (effective July 1, 2025) under Public Resources Code § 21080.66. Public Resources Code Section 21080.66(b) requires the City to provide formal notification via certified mail and email to each California Native American tribe that is traditionally and culturally affiliated with the project site as an invitation to consult on the proposed project, its location, and the project’s potential effects on tribal cultural resources pursuant to one of the following deadlines. Notification was provided on November 24, 2025 and received a consultation request from the Gabrieleno Band of Mission Indians – Kizh

Nation. City staff consulted with representatives of the Gabrieleno Band of Mission Indians – Kizh Nation and conditions memorializing the Tribe’s request have in been incorporated into the Resolution. The City concluded tribal consultation on March 12, 2026.

Per Government Code Section 65009, if you challenge the nature of the proposed actions in court, you may be limited to only raising those issues you or someone else raised at the public hearing described in this notice, or in written correspondence delivered to the Planning Division at or prior to the public hearing.

SAN GABRIEL DESIGN REVIEW COMMISSION

By Samantha Tewasart, Assistant Community Development Director

Publish May 14, 2026

SAN GABRIEL SUN

Public Notice: City of San Gabriel Notice of Public Hearing Before the City Council

You are invited to participate in a public hearing before the San Gabriel City Council. You will have an opportunity to present your opinion regarding this item at the meeting or in writing prior to the meeting. Please submit all written comments to the City Clerk Department, in person or electronically using the online public comment form at https://www.sangabrielcity.com/ PublicComment by the hearing date to be considered by the City Council. The meeting will be broadcast on the City of San Gabriel’s YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/CityofSanGabriel

Hearing Date: Tuesday, June 2, 2026 TIME: 6:30 p.m.

Location Of Hearing: Council Chambers located on the second floor of San Gabriel City Hall (425 South Mission Drive, San Gabriel, CA 91776) The meeting can be viewed live at: https://www.youtube. com/CityofSanGabriel

Project Address: 261 South Mission Drive, San Gabriel, CA 91776

Project Location: A Portion of an unused sidewalk area located along the frontage of 261 South Mission Drive.

Project Description: The City of San Gabriel will conduct a public hearing to consider the proposed vacation of Parcel A, an unused sidewalk area located along the frontage of 261 South Mission Drive, pursuant to the California Streets and Highways Code. Parcel A is approximately 2,240 square feet and contains private improvements, including a wood trellis, stairs, ramps, landscaping, and an open patio enclosed by brick columns and wrought-iron fencing. The proposed vacation would formally remove Parcel A from public sidewalk/right-of-way purposes and resolve the long-standing private use of the area. The City would reserve an approximately 580 square-foot parkway drain easement within Parcel A to preserve access rights to maintain, repair, and replace the existing City-owned utility.

Questions: For additional information or to review the application, please contact Angela Cheng, Assistant Director of Public Works at (626)308-2825 ext. 6007 or scheng@sangabriel.gov.

Environmental Review: This action is not a project as defined in Section 15378 of the State CEQA Guidelines.

Per Government Code Section 65009, if you challenge the nature of the proposed action in court, you may be limited to only raising the issue you or someone else raised at the public hearing described in this notice or in written correspondence delivered to the City Clerk prior to the public hearing.

SAN GABRIEL CITY COUNCIL

By Julie Nguyen, City Clerk

Published on May 14,2026 SAN GABRIEL SUN

El Monte City Notices

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING APPROVAL OF

TO: All Members of the Public and All Other Interested Parties

FROM: City Council of the City of El Monte

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN as required by Section 5473.1 of the Health & Safety Code and Section 6066 of the Government Code, the El Monte City Council hereby gives notice that a public hearing will be held on WEDNESDAY, JUNE 10, 2026 at 7:00 P.M. to determine for the purpose of considering and taking action to approve the following:

APPROVAL Approval of the Fiscal Year 2026-2027 levy of SOUGHT: the sewer service charge applicable to all parcels located within the City of El Monte. As part of the annual levy approval process, the

City Council will review and take action to approve a report setting forth the specific sums to be levied against each property subject to the Citywide sewer service charge. A copy of this report is maintained by the City Engineering Division located at El Monte City Hall – West, 11333 Valley Boulevard, El Monte, California and is available for inspection during City business hours.

Prior to the conduct of the June 10, 2026 hearing but in no event later than 15 days prior to the date of the hearing, a written report containing, among other things, a listing of each of the real property parcels subject to the levy/lien and the total sums to be charged against the parcel for the Fiscal Year in question will be available for inspection on the City Engineering Division webpage (https://www.ci.el-monte.ca.us/292/ Engineering) or by calling the Engineering Division at (626) 580-2058 to make arrangements for reviewing the documents.

THE PUBLIC HEARING WILL BE HELD AT: El Monte City Hall – East, City Council Chambers, 11333 Valley Boulevard, El Monte, California.

Members of the public wishing to observe the meeting may do so in one of the following ways:

(1)Turn your TV to Channel 3; (2)City’s website at http://www.elmonteca.gov/378/Council-Meeting-Videos; or (3)In person.

Members of the public wishing to make public comment may do so via the following ways:

(4)Call-in Conference Line – comments/questions can be submitted per the instructions at the beginning of the meeting; and (5)Email – All interested parties can submit questions/comments in advance to the City Clerk’s general email address: CityClerk@ elmonteca.gov; or (6)In person.

For further information regarding this matter please contact the El Monte Engineering Division at (626) 580-2058, Monday through Thursday (excluding legal holidays), between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:30 p.m.

Gabriel Ramirez, City Clerk City of El Monte

Publish May 14, 2026 & May 21, 2026 EL MONTE EXAMINER

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

APPROVAL OF ANNUAL LEVY OF FISCAL YEAR 2026-2027 GATEWAY COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT (CFD) 2014-01 ASSESSMENT

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 10, 2026 BEFORE THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL MONTE

TO: All Members of the Public and All Other Interested Parties

FROM: City Council of the City of El Monte

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to Section 6066 of the Government Code, the El Monte City Council hereby gives notice that a public hearing will be held on WEDNESDAY, JUNE 10, 2026 at 7:00 P.M. to determine for the purpose of considering and taking action to approve the following:

APPROVAL Approval of the Fiscal Year 2026-2027 CFD SOUGHT: 2014-01 special tax levy, established as a mechanism to pay for ongoing public service costs created through the development and maintenance of the municipal sewer system, street pavement, lighting and operation charges included in the annual property tax bill for certain real property parcels located within the City of El Monte – a tract commonly referred to as the Gateway Community Facilities District 2014-01. The amount of the special tax levy to be assessed in the 2026-2027 Fiscal Year in the CFD 2014-01 has been calculated in accordance with the methodology set forth in Resolution of Formation No. 9482. The specific CFD public service costs are as follows: As part of the annual levy approval, the City Council will review and take action to approve a report setting forth the specific sums to be levied against each property subject to the charge. A copy of this report is maintained by the City Engineering Division located at El Monte City Hall – West, 11333 Valley Boulevard, El Monte, California and is available for inspection during City business hours.

Prior to the conduct of the June 10, 2026 hearing but in no event later than 15 days prior to the date of the hearing, a written report containing, among other things, a listing of each of the real property parcels subject to the levy/lien and the total sums to be charged against the parcel for the Fiscal Year in question will be available for inspection on the City Engineering Division webpage (https://www.ci.el-monte.ca.us/292/ Engineering or by calling the Engineering Division at (626) 580-2058 to make arrangements for reviewing the documents.

THE PUBLIC HEARING WILL BE HELD AT: El Monte City Hall – East, City Council Chambers, 11333 Valley Boulevard, El Monte, California.

Members of the public wishing to observe the meeting may do so in one of the following ways:

(1) Turn your TV to Channel 3; (2) City’s website at http://www.elmonteca.gov/378/Council-Meeting-Videos; or (3) In person.

Members of the public wishing to make public comment may do so via the following ways:

1) Call-in Conference Line – comments/questions can be submitted per the instructions at the beginning of the meeting; and 2) Email – All interested parties can submit questions/comments in advance to the City Clerk’s general email address: CityClerk@elmonteca.gov; or 3) In person.

For further information regarding this matter please contact the El Monte Engineering Division at (626) 580-2058, Monday through Thursday (excluding legal holidays), between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:30 p.m.

Gabriel Ramirez, City Clerk City of El Monte

Publish May 14, 2026 & May 21, 2026 EL MONTE EXAMINER

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

APPROVAL OF ANNUAL LEVY OF FISCAL YEAR 2026-2027

KLINGERMAN/BONWOOD WASTE & RECYCLING SERVICE CHARGE

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 10, 2026

BEFORE THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL MONTE

TO: All Members of the Public and All Other Interested Parties

FROM: City Council of the City of El Monte

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN as required by Section 5471 of the Health & Safety Code and Section 6066 of the Government Code, the El Monte City Council hereby gives notice that a public hearing will be held on WEDNESDAY, JUNE 10, 2026 at 7:00 P.M. to determine for the purpose of considering and taking action to approve the following:

APPROVAL Approval of the Fiscal Year 2026-2027 levy SOUGHT: of the waste collection and recycling charges applicable to all parcels located within the Klingerman/Bonwood Special Waste Area. As part of the annual levy approval process, the City Council will review and take action to approve a report setting forth the specific sums to be levied against each property within the Special Waste Area subject to the waste collection and recycling charges. A copy of this report is maintained by the City Engineering Division located at El Monte City Hall – West, 11333 Valley Boulevard, El Monte, California and is available for inspection during City business hours.

Prior to the conduct of the June 10, 2026 hearing but in no event later than 15 days prior to the date of the hearing, a written report containing, among other things, a listing of each of the real property parcels subject to the levy/lien and the total sums to be charged against the parcel for the Fiscal Year in question will be available for inspection on the City Engineering Division webpage (https://www.ci.el-monte.ca.us/292/ Engineering) or by calling the Engineering Division at (626) 580-2058 to make arrangements for reviewing the documents.

LEGALS

Members of the public wishing to observe the meeting may do so in one of the following ways:

(1) Turn your TV to Channel 3; (2) City’s website at http://www.elmonteca.gov/378/Council-Meeting-Videos; or (3) In person.

Members of the public wishing to make public comment may do so via the following ways:

1. Call-in Conference Line (888) 204-5987; Code 8167975 – comments/questions can be submitted per the instructions at the beginning of the meeting;

2. Email – All interested parties can submit questions/comments in advance to the City Clerk’s general email address: CityClerk@ elmonteca.gov; or 3. In person.

For further information regarding this matter please contact the El Monte Engineering Division at (626) 580-2058, Monday through Thursday (excluding legal holidays), between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:30 p.m.

Gabriel Ramirez, City Clerk City of El Monte

Publish May 14, 2026 & May 21, 2026

EL MONTE EXAMINER

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

APPROVAL OF ANNUAL LEVY OF FISCAL YEAR 2026-2027

LEWIS HOMES SEWER MAINTENANCE ASSESSMENT

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 10, 2026

BEFORE THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL MONTE

TO: All Members of the Public and All Other Interested Parties

FROM: City Council of the City of El Monte

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN as required by Section 5473.1 of the Health & Safety Code and Section 6066 of the Government Code, the El Monte City Council hereby gives notice that a public hearing will be held on WEDNESDAY, JUNE 10, 2026 at 7:00 P.M. to determine for the purpose of considering and taking action to approve the following:

APPROVAL

Approval of the levy of a municipal sewer SOUGHT: maintenance and operation charge between May 1, 2025 through April 30, 2026, is included in the annual property tax bill for certain real property parcels located within Tract No. 44776 within the City of El Monte – a tract commonly referred to as the Lewis Homes Tract. As part of the annual levy approval process, the City Council will review and take action to approve a report setting forth the specific sums to be levied against each property subject to the charge. A copy of this report is maintained by the City Engineering Division located at El Monte City Hall – West, 11333 Valley Boulevard, El Monte, California and is available for inspection during City business hours.

Prior to the conduct of the June 10, 2026 hearing but in no event later than 15 days prior to the date of the hearing, a written report containing, among other things, a listing of each of the real property parcels subject to the levy/ lien and the total sums to be charged against the parcel for the fiscal year in question will be available for inspection on the City Engineering Division webpage (https://www.ci.el-monte. ca.us/292/Engineering) or by calling the Engineering Division at (626) 580-2058 to make arrangements for reviewing the documents.

THE PUBLIC HEARING WILL BE HELD AT:

El Monte City Hall – East, City Council Chambers, 11333 Valley Boulevard, El Monte, California.

Members of the public wishing to observe the meeting may do so in one of the following ways:

(1) Turn your TV to Channel 3; (2) City’s website at http://www.elmonteca.gov/378/Council-Meeting-Videos; or (3) In person.

Members of the public wishing to make public comment may do so via the following ways:

(1) Call-in Conference Line – comments/questions can be submitted per the instructions at the beginning of the meeting; (2) Email – All interested parties can submit questions/comments in advance to the City Clerk’s general email address: CityClerk@

elmonteca.gov; or (3) In person.

For further information regarding this matter please contact the El Monte Engineering Division at (626) 580-2058, Monday through Thursday (excluding legal holidays), between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:30 p.m.

Gabriel Ramirez, City Clerk City of El Monte

Publish May 14, 2026 & May 21, 2026 EL MONTE EXAMINER

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

APPROVAL OF ANNUAL LEVY OF FISCAL YEAR 2026-2027

MOUNTAIN VIEW COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT (CFD) 13-1 ASSESSMENT

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 10, 2026 BEFORE THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL MONTE

TO: All Members of the Public and All Other Interested Parties

FROM: City Council of the City of El Monte

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant Section 6066 of the Government Code, the El Monte City Council hereby gives notice that a public hearing will be held on WEDNESDAY, JUNE 10, 2026 at 7:00 P.M. to determine for the purpose of considering and taking action to approve the following:

APPROVAL Approval of the Fiscal Year 2026-2027 CFD 13-1

SOUGHT: was established as a mechanism to pay for ongoing public service costs created through the development and maintenance of the municipal sewer system, street pavement, lighting and operation charges included in the annual property tax bill for certain real property parcels located within Tract No. 71784 within the City of El Monte – a tract commonly referred to as the Mountain View Community Facilities District 13-1. The amount of the special tax levy to be assessed in the 2026-2027 Fiscal Year in the CFD 13-1 has been calculated in accordance with the methodology set forth in Resolution of Formation No. 9390. The specific CFD public service costs are as follows: As part of the annual levy approval, the City Council will review and take action to approve a report setting forth the specific sums to be levied against each property subject to the charge. A copy of this report is maintained by the City Engineering Division located at El Monte City Hall – West, 11333 Valley Boulevard, El Monte, California and is available for inspection during City business hours.

Prior to the conduct of the June 10, 2026 hearing but in no event later than 15 days prior to the date of the hearing, a written report containing, among other things, a listing of each of the real property parcels subject to the levy/ lien and the total sums to be charged against the parcel for the fiscal year in question will be available for inspection on the City Engineering Division webpage (https://www.ci.el-monte. ca.us/292/Engineering) or by calling the Engineering Division at (626) 580-2058 to make arrangements for reviewing the documents.

THE PUBLIC HEARING WILL BE HELD AT: El Monte City Hall – East, City Council Chambers, 11333 Valley Boulevard, El Monte, California.

Members of the public wishing to observe the meeting may do so in one of the following ways:

(1) Turn your TV to Channel 3; (2) City’s website at http://www.elmonteca.gov/378/Council-Meeting-Videos; or (3) In person.

Members of the public wishing to make public comment may do so via the following ways:

(1) Call-in Conference Line – comments/questions can be submitted per the instructions at the beginning of the meeting; (2) Email – All interested parties can submit questions/comments in advance to the City Clerk’s general email address: CityClerk@ elmonteca.gov; or (3) In person.

For further information regarding this matter please contact the El Monte Engineering Division at (626) 580-2058, Monday through Thursday (excluding legal holidays), between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:30 p.m.

Gabriel Ramirez, City Clerk City of El Monte

Publish May 14, 2026 & May 21, 2026 EL MONTE EXAMINER

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

APPROVAL OF LEVYING VALLEY VISTA SERVICES DELINQUENT COMMERCIAL/MULTI-FAMILY REFUSE ACCOUNTS ON THE FISCAL YEAR 2026-2027 TAX ROLL

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 10, 2026 BEFORE THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL MONTE

TO: All Members of the Public and All Other Interested Parties

FROM: City Council of the City of El Monte

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN as required by Section 5473.1 of the Health & Safety Code and Section 6066 of the Government Code the El Monte City Council hereby gives notice that a public hearing will be held on WEDNESDAY, JUNE 10, 2026 at 7:00 P.M. to determine for the purpose of considering and taking action to approve the following:

APPROVAL Approval of the levy of the past due and SOUGHT: delinquent charges for solid waste refuse disposal service on all applicable commercial and multi-family parcels delinquent between February 23, 2024 through April 30, 2026, located within the Valley Vista Services, Service Area. As part of the levy approval process, the City Council will review and take action to approve a report setting forth the specific sums to be levied against each applicable property. A copy of this report is maintained by the City Engineering Division located at El Monte City Hall – West, 11333 Valley Boulevard, El Monte, California and is available for inspection during City business hours.

Prior to the conduct of the June 10, 2026 hearing but in no event later than 15 days prior to the date of the hearing, a written report containing, among other things, a listing of each of the real property parcels subject to the levy/lien and the total sums to be charged against the parcel for the Fiscal Year in question will be available for inspection in the City Engineering Division webpage (https://www.ci.el-monte.ca.us/292/ Engineering) or by calling the Engineering Division at (626) 580-2058 to make arrangements for reviewing the documents.

THE PUBLIC HEARING WILL BE HELD AT: El Monte City Hall East, City Council Chambers, 11333 Valley Boulevard, El Monte, California.

Members of the public wishing to observe the meeting may do so in one of the following ways:

(1) Turn your TV to Channel 3; (2) City’s website at http://www.elmonteca.gov/378/Council-Meeting-Videos; or (3) In person.

Members of the public wishing to make public comment may do so via the following ways:

(1) Call-in Conference Line Call-in (888) 204-5987; Code 8167975 – comments/questions can be submitted per the instructions at the beginning of the meeting;

(2) Email – All interested parties can submit questions/comments in advance to the City Clerk’s general email address: CityClerk@ elmonteca.gov; or (3) In person.

For further information regarding this matter please contact the El Monte Engineering Division at (626) 580-2058, Monday through Thursday (excluding legal holidays), between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:30 p.m.

Gabriel Ramirez, City Clerk City of El Monte

Published: May 14, 2026 and May 21, 2026 EL MONTE EXAMINER

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

APPROVAL OF LEVYING VALLEY VISTA SERVICES

DELINQUENT RESIDENTIAL REFUSE ACCOUNTS ON THE FISCAL YEAR 2026-2027 TAX ROLL

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 10, 2026

BEFORE THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL MONTE

TO: All Members of the Public and All Other Interested Parties

FROM: City Council of the City of El Monte

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN as required by Section 5473.1 of the Health & Safety Code and Section 6066 of the Government Code the El Monte City Council hereby gives notice that a public hearing will be held on WEDNESDAY, JUNE 10, 2026 at 7:00 P.M. to determine for the purpose of considering and taking action to approve the following:

APPROVAL Approval of the levy of the past due and

SOUGHT: delinquent charges for solid waste refuse disposal service on all applicable residential parcels delinquent between May 1, 2025 through April 30, 2026, located within the Valley Vista Services, Service Area. As part of the levy approval process, the City Council will review and take action to approve a report setting forth the specific sums to be levied against each applicable property. A copy of this report is maintained by the City Engineering Division located at El Monte City Hall – West, 11333 Valley Boulevard, El Monte, California and is available for inspection during City business hours.

Prior to the conduct of the June 10, 2026 hearing but in no event later than 15 days prior to the date of the hearing, a written report containing, among other things, a listing of each of the real property parcels subject to the levy/lien and the total sums to be charged against the parcel for the Fiscal Year in question will be available for inspection in the City Engineering Division webpage (https://www.ci.el-monte.ca.us/292/ Engineering) or by calling the Engineering Division at (626) 580-2058 to make arrangements for reviewing the documents.

THE PUBLIC HEARING WILL BE HELD AT:

El Monte City Hall East, City Council Chambers, 11333 Valley Boulevard, El Monte, California.

Members of the public wishing to observe the meeting may do so in one of the following ways:

(1) Turn your TV to Channel 3; (2) City’s website at http://www.elmonteca.gov/378/Council-Meeting-Videos; or (3) In person.

Members of the public wishing to make public comment may do so via the following ways:

(1) Call-in Conference Line Call-in (888) 204-5987; Code 8167975 – comments/questions can be submitted per the instructions at the beginning of the meeting;

(2) Email – All interested parties can submit questions/comments in advance to the City Clerk’s general email address: CityClerk@ elmonteca.gov; or (3) In person.

For further information regarding this matter please contact the El Monte Engineering Division at (626) 580-2058, Monday through Thursday (excluding legal holidays), between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:30 p.m.

Gabriel Ramirez, City Clerk City of El Monte

Published: May 14, 2026 and May 21, 2026 EL MONTE EXAMINER

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING CITY OF EL MONTE

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City Council of the City of El Monte will hold a public hearing on June 10, 2026, at 6:00 PM, to consider adoption of the 2025 Urban Water Management Plan (UWMP) and 2025 Water Shortage Contingency Plan (WSCP).

The hearing will be held at 11333 Valley Boulevard, El Monte, CA 91731. Participation information will be included in the City Council meeting agenda posted at: https://www.ci.el-monte.ca.us/AgendaCenter

Interested persons may provide oral or written comments at the hearing. Written comments submitted in advance may be sent to:

Don Nguyen, Utility Manager 11333 Valley Boulevard El Monte, CA 91731 dnguyen@elmonteca.gov

Draft copies of the UWMP and WSCP are available for public review online and by scanning the QR code or copying the URL below: https://www.ci.el-monte.ca.us/DocumentCenter/View/7758/2025UWMP-Public-Draft?bidId=

PUBLISHED: May 11, 2026

PUBLISHED: May 14, 2026

Gabriel Ramirez, City Clerk

Gabriel Ramirez, City Clerk EL MONTE EXAMINER

CITY OF EL MONTE PLANNING COMMISSION NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

Hablamos Español favor de hablar con Jeni Colon (626) 258-8626

TO: All Interested Parties

FROM: City of El Monte Planning Division

PROJECT LOCATION: 3049 ½ Tyler Avenue / APN: 8580-032-034

APPLICATION: Conditional Use Permit (CUP) No. 21-2025, Minor Design Review (MDR) No. 12-2025 & Director Level Zoning Clearance (DLZC) No. 16-2026

REQUEST: The Applicant is requesting a Conditional Use Permit to establish a child daycare facility in conjunction with Minor Design Review to allow for the proposed improvements to an existing 550 square-foot tenant space and a proposed addition of 240 squarefeet to accommodate a 790 square-foot child daycare facility within an existing 1,095 SF multi-tenant commercial building on an existing 3,354 SF lot. Additionally, a Director Level Zoning Clearance is requested to allow for shared off-site parking. The subject site is located in the MMU (Mixed/Multi-Use) zone. This request is being made pursuant to Chapters 17.122 (Design Review and Minor Design Review), 17.123 (Conditional and Minor Use Permits) and 17.120 (Zoning Clearances and Business Permits) of the El Monte Municipal Code (EMMC).

PROPERTY OWNER: Daisy Urrea & Armando Gallarzo

APPLICANT: Cecilia Urrea

ENVIRONMENTAL DOCUMENTATION: Article 19. Categorical Exemptions – Section 15301 (Class 1 – Existing Facilities) in accordance with the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) of 1970 and the CEQA Guidelines, as amended.

PLACE OF HEARING: Pursuant to State Law, the Planning Commission will hold a public hearing to receive testimony, orally and in writing, on the proposed project. The public hearing is scheduled for:

Date: Tuesday, May 26, 2026

Time: 7:00 p.m.

Place: El Monte City Hall

City Hall East – Council Chambers 11333 Valley Boulevard El Monte, CA 91731

Members of the public wishing to observe the meeting may do so in one of the following ways:

(1) Attend the meeting in person at the City’s Council Chambers; or (2) City’s website at http://www.elmonteca.gov/378/Council-Meeting-Videos.

Members of the public wishing to make public comment may do so in one of the following ways:

(1) In person by attending the public hearing at the date, time, and place specified above; or

(2) E-mail – All interested parties can submit questions/comments in advance to the Planning Division’s general e-mail address: planning@elmonteca.gov. All questions/comments must be received by the Planning Division no later than 3:00 pm on May 26, 2026.

The staff report on this matter will be available on or about May 21, 2026, on the City of El Monte website, which may be accessed at https://www.ci.el-monte.ca.us/AgendaCenter/Planning-Commission-2 or by e-mailing antoniaperez@elmonteca.gov.

Americans With Disabilities Act : In compliance with Section 202 of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (42 U.S.C. Sec. 12132) and the federal rules and regulations adopted in implementation thereof, the Agenda will be made available in appropriate alternative formats to persons with a disability. Should you need special assistance to participate in this meeting, please contact the City Clerk’s Office by calling (626) 580-2016. Notification 48 hours prior to the meeting will enable the City to make reasonable arrangements to ensure accessibility to this meeting.

Persons wishing to comment on the environmental documentation or proposed application may do so in in writing prior to the meeting date and must be received by 3:00 p.m., the day of the meeting. Public Comments of no more than 3-minutes shall be read into the record. Written comments shall be sent to Antonia Perez; El Monte

City Hall West; 11333 Valley Boulevard; El Monte, CA 91731 or at antoniaperez@elmonteca.gov. If you challenge the decision of the City Planning Commission, in court, you may be limited to raising only those issues you or someone else raised at the public hearing described in this notice, or in written correspondence delivered to the City Planning Commission at, or prior to, the public hearing.

For further information regarding this application please contact Antonia Perez at (626) 258-8660. Monday through Thursday, except legal holidays, between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 5:30 p.m.

PUBLISHED DATE: Thursday, May 14, 2026, by Sandra Elias, Planning Commission Secretary

Temple City Notices

TEMPLE CITY

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING FOR THE CITY COUNCIL

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

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

Location:

Project: PL 22-3598: An Ordinance to amend Chapter 2 (Subdivision Regulations) of the Temple City Municipal Code. The proposed amendments will update the City’s Subdivision Ordinance to reflect recent changes in State law, clarify applicable procedures and standards, and maintain compliance with current statutory requirements related to the division of land. In addition, this amendment will implement policies of the Housing Element.

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

Environmental This Ordinance is not subject to environmental Review: review under the California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”) pursuant to Sections 15060(c)(2) (activities that will not result in physical change in the environment) and 15162 (subsequent environmental review) of the CEQA Guidelines.

The City Council Public Hearing will be held:

Meeting Date & Time: Wednesday, June 3, 2026, at 7:00 P.M. Correction: This Item was previously scheduled for June 2, 2026. Per Council Ordinance No. 19-1033, Council meetings that fall on a national holiday or an election day will be moved to the next subsequent business day.

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

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

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

Project Planner: Andrew Coyne, AICP, Associate Planner (626) 285-2171, extension 4344 acoyne@templecityca.gov or visit the Community Development Department offices at City Hall located at: 9701 Las Tunas Drive, Temple City, CA 91780 Monday – Thursday: 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Friday: 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

If you challenge any of the foregoing actions in court, you may be limited to raising only those issues you or someone else raised at the public hearing or in written correspondence delivered to the hearing body at, or prior to, the public hearing.

Date: May 11, 2026

Signature: Andrew Coyne, AICP, Associate Planner

Publish May 14, 2026

TEMPLE CITY TRIBUNE

Rosemead City Notices

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING BEFORE THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD

ON MAY 26, 2026

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Rosemead City Council will conduct a public hearing on Tuesday, May 26, 2026, at 7:00 PM, or soon thereafter as the matter may be heard, at Rosemead City Hall, located at 8838 East Valley Boulevard, Rosemead. Remote public comments will be received via email at publiccomment@rosemead ca.gov by 5:00 p.m. up to the day of the meeting. All comments are public record and will be recorded in the official record of the City

storing, and Reconstructing Historic Buildings.

APPLICANT: Rebekah and Francisco Garcia

The City of Rosemead will hold a public hearing to present a com prehensive overview of current job vacancies, recruitment efforts, and retention strategies as required by California Assembly Bill 2561. This presentation will include details regarding the number of open positions, steps taken to fill them, and potential areas for improvement. Anyone interested in this matter is invited to comment on the project by written response or personal appearance at the public hearing.

Pursuant to Government Code Section 65009 (b), if this matter is subsequently challenged in court, the challenge may be limited to only those issues raised at the public hearing described in this no tice or in written correspondence delivered to the City of Rosemead at, or prior to, the public hearing.

The presentation on vacancy status and recruitment strategies per AB 2561 and other information pertinent to the above item are on file in the office of the Human Resources Division. For further details on this item, please contact Alicia C. Ramirez, Human Resources Manager at (626) 569-2145 or aramirez@rosemeadca.gov. Any person interested in the above proceedings may appear at the time and place indicated to testify in support of, or in opposition to, the item(s).

In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, if you require special assistance to participate in this public hearing, please contact the City Clerk at (626) 569-2171. Notification at least 72 hours prior to the scheduled hearing will enable the City to make reasonable arrangements to facilitate participation.

DATED THIS 14th DAY OF MAY 2026.

Ben Kim, City Manager City of Rosemead 8838 E. Valley Boulevard Rosemead, California 91770

Published on May 14,2026

ROSEMEAD READER

Monrovia City Notices

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

MONROVIA HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION

This Notice is to inform you of a public hearing to determine whether or not the following project should be granted under Title 16 and/or 17 of the Monrovia Municipal Code:

APPLICATION: Historic Landmark (HL2026-0001) and Mills Act Contract (MA20260001)

REQUEST: Applicant is requesting a Historic Landmark designation and a Mills Act Contract for a Craftsman Bungalow style residence constructed in 1912 by the Tifal Brothers. The Commission’s decision on this request will be in the form of a recommendation to the City Council for a final decision.

Additional information regarding this request may be found on the City’s website at https://www.monroviaca. gov/projectsunderreview

ENVIRONMENTAL DETERMINATION: This project has been determined to be Categorically Exempt from environmental review pursuant to the guidelines of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) §15331 Class 31 (Historical Resource Restoration/Rehabilitation). This section consists of projects limited to maintenance, repair, stabilization, rehabilitation, restoration, preservation, conservation, or reconstruction of historical resources in a manner consistent with the Secretary of the Interior’s Standards for the Treatment of Historic Properties with Guidelines for Preserving, Rehabilitating, Re-

HEARING LOCATION: Monrovia City Hall (Council Chambers), 415 South Ivy Avenue, Monrovia, California 91016

AVAILABILITY: The Staff Report for this project will be available online after 4:00 p.m. on Thursday, May 21, 2026, at the following hyperlink: https://www.monroviaca.gov/yourgovernment/boards-and-commissions/historic-preservation-commission/agendas-minutes.

PUBLIC COMMENTS: Public comments regarding this item may be stated in person at the hearing, or submitted in writing. Written comments must be submitted by 5:00 p.m. on May 27, 2026, to ensure that Historic Preservation Commissioners have time to review.

If you challenge this application in court, you may be limited to raising only those issues you or someone else raised at the public hearing described in this notice, or in written correspondence delivered to the Planning Division at, or prior to, the public hearing.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: This application will not alter the zoning status of your property. For further information regarding this application, please contact the Planning Division at (626) 9325565, or by email at planning@ monroviaca.gov.

Este aviso es para informarle sobre una junta pública acerca de la propiedad indicada más arriba. Si necesita información adicional en español, favor de ponerse en contacto con el Departamento de Planificación al número (626) 932-5565 o planning@monroviaca.gov.

Jennifer Driver, Senior Planner

Published on May 14, 2026 MONROVIA WEEKLY

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

MONROVIA HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION

This Notice is to inform you of a public hearing to determine whether or not the following project should be granted under Title 16 and/or 17 of the Monrovia Municipal Code:

APPLICATION: Historic Landmark (HL2026-0002) and Mills Act Contract (MA20260002)

REQUEST: Applicant is requesting a Historic Landmark designation and a Mills Act Contract for a two-story Craftsman-style residence constructed in 1909 at 225 Highland Place. The Commission’s decision on this request will be in the form of a recommendation to the City Council for a final decision.

Additional information regarding this request may be found on the City’s website at https://www.monroviaca. gov/projectsunderreview

ENVIRONMENTAL

DETERMINATION: This project has been determined to be Categorically Exempt from environmental review pursuant to the guidelines of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) §15331 Class 31 (Historical Resource Restoration/Rehabilitation). This section consists of projects limited to maintenance, repair, stabilization, rehabilitation, restoration, preservation, conservation, or reconstruction of historical resources in a manner consistent with the Secretary of the Interior’s Standards for the Treatment of Historic Properties with Guidelines for Preserving, Rehabilitating, Restoring, and Reconstructing Historic Buildings.

APPLICANT: Elisa Lau and David Lew

HEARING DATE AND TIME: Wednesday, May 27, 2026, at 7:30 PM

HEARING LOCATION: Monrovia City Hall (Council Chambers), 415 South Ivy Avenue, Monrovia, California 91016

AVAILABILITY: The Staff Report for this project will be available online after 4:00 p.m. on Thursday, May 21, 2026, at the following hyperlink:https://www. monroviaca.gov/your-government/ boards-and-commissions/historicpreservation-commission/agendasminutes.

PUBLIC COMMENTS: Public comments regarding this item may be stated in person at the hearing, or submitted in writing. Written comments must be submitted by 5:00 p.m. on May 27, 2026, to ensure that Historic Preservation Commissioners have time to review.

If you challenge this application in court, you may be limited to raising only those issues you or someone else raised at the public hearing described in this notice, or in written correspondence delivered to the Planning Division at, or prior to, the public hearing.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: This application will not alter the zoning status of your property. For further information regarding this application, please contact the Planning Division at (626) 9325565, or by email at planning@ monroviaca.gov.

Este aviso es para informarle sobre una junta pública acerca de la propiedad indicada más arriba. Si necesita información adicional en español, favor de ponerse en contacto con el Departamento de Planificación al número (626) 932-5565 o planning@monroviaca.gov.

Probate Notices

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: SUI MING TSANG

CASE NO. 26STPB04883

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

A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by HUI YU LIAO in the Superior Court of California, County of LOS ANGELES. THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that HUI YU LIAO 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: 06/03/26 at 10:30AM in Dept. 614 located at 111 N. HILL ST., LOS ANGELES, CA 90012

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

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

Attorney for Petitioner

JONATHAN J. LO - 305306 LO & LO LLP

506 N. GARFIELD AVE., STE. 280 ALHAMBRA CA 91801

Telephone (626) 289-8838 5/7, 5/11, 5/14/26 CNS-4040183# EL MONTE EXAMINER

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF:

RICHARD J. LEHMANN CASE NO. 26STPB04868

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

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

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

A HEARING on the petition will be held in this court as follows: 06/05/26 at 8:30AM in Dept. 246 located at 111 N. HILL ST., LOS ANGELES, CA 90012

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

IF YOU ARE A CREDITOR or a contingent creditor of the decedent, you must file your claim with thSe 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

LINDA MCLARNAN-DUGAN - SBN 169190

LAW OFFICES OF LINDA MCLARNAN-DUGAN

150 N. SANTA ANITA AVE., SUITE 300 ARCADIA CA 91006

Telephone (626) 296-8670 5/14, 5/18, 5/21/26

CNS-4040806# ARCADIA WEEKLY

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF Ming Ho aka I Ming Ho

CASE NO. 26STPB04983

To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of: Ming Ho aka I Ming Ho

A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by Li Ying Ho in the Superior Court of California, County of Los Angeles.

THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that Li Ying Ho 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 06/05/26 at 8:30 am in Dept. 629 located at 111 North Hill Street Los Angeles CA 90012 Central District .

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.

(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: Jennifer C. Fu, Esq. - SBN 237082

Amity Law Group LLP

800 S. Barranca Ave., Suite 260 Covina CA 91723

Telephone: (626) 307-2800 5/14, 5/18, 5/21/26

CNS-4042272# EL MONTE EXAMINER

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF ROBERT I. WAGNER, aka ROBERT IVAN WAGNER

Case No. 26STPB05078

To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of ROBERT I. WAGNER, aka ROBERT IVAN WAGNER

A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by Michael H. Files in the Superior Court of California, County of LOS ANGELES.

THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that Michael H. Files be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent.

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

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

A HEARING on the petition will be held on June 5, 2026 at 8:30 AM in Dept. 244. located at 111 N. Hill St., Los Angeles, CA 90012. IF YOU OBJECT to the granting of the petition, you should appear at the hearing and state your objections or file written objections with the court before the hearing. Your appearance may be in person or by your attorney.

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

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

Attorney for petitioner: Bruce R. Durkee, Esq The Law Office of Bruce R. Durkee 77-772 Flora Rd., Suite C Palm Desert, Ca 92211 May 14, 18, 21, 2026 AZUSA BEACON

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ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME PETITION OF Sreedhar Reddy Yeturu aka Sreedhar Reddy Yetur FOR CHANGE OF NAME CASE NUMBER: 26NNCP00299 Superior Court of California, County of Los Angeles 300 East Olive, Burbank, Ca 91502, North Central Judicial District TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner Sreedhar Reddy Yeturu filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present name a. OF Sreedhar Reddy Yeturu to Proposed name Sreedhar Reddy Yetur 2. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in

John Mayer, Planning Division Manager

Published on May 14,2026

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

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

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

Public Notices

SUMMONS CASE NO. 25STCV31317

NOTICE TO DEFENDANT ANDREA

MARENE WHITE, an individual. YOUR ARE BEING SUED BY PLAINTIFF TRISTAN PELLETIER, an individual.

NOTICE! You have been sued. The court may decide against you without your being heard unless you respond withing 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.

sorry for the mistakes she has made in her personal life. Her love and devotion for the Arcadia community have not changed and did not waver. She asks for the community's understanding and continued support. While this decision comes at great personal cost to Ms. Wang, she believes it is in the best interests of her supporters, her constituents and the city," the statement concluded. "She will continue to find other ways to fulfill her longstanding commitment to serve Arcadia and the public."

The council will select a mayor and mayor pro tem from among the remaining four members and will begin discussing how District 3 will be represented until the next election cycle this November, officials said.

Wang, 58, has agreed to plead guilty to one felony count, which comes with a maximum sentence of 10 years in federal prison, according to an April 1 plea agreement filed in LA federal court.

She was expected to make her initial appearance Monday afternoon in U.S. District Court in downtown Los Angeles and is expected to enter the guilty plea in the coming weeks.

“Individuals in our country who covertly do the bidding of foreign governments undermine our democracy,” First Assistant U.S. Attorney Bill Essayli said in a statement. “This plea agreement is the latest success in our determination to defend the homeland against China’s efforts to corrupt our institutions.”

Assistant Attorney General for National Security John A. Eisenberg said in a statement, “Individuals elected to public office in the United States should act only for the people of the United States that they represent. It is deeply concerning that someone who previously received and executed directives from PRC officials is now in a position of public

trust at all, but particularly so because that relationship with that foreign government had never been disclosed.”

According to the FBI's investigation, Wang admitted that she secretly served the interests of the Chinese government.

“Let this serve as a clear warning: Individuals who act on behalf of foreign governments to influence our democracy will be identified, investigated and brought to justice," Assistant Director Roman Rozhavsky of the FBI Counterintelligence and Espionage Division said in a statement. "Protecting the rule of law and the transparency of our democratic process remains at the core of the FBI’s mission, and we will continue working alongside our partners to safeguard the integrity of our elections and keep hostile actors from undermining the voices of the American people.”

Patrick Grandy, assistant director in charge of the FBI's Los Angeles Field Office, added, "All Americans should be alarmed to learn an elected official was brazenly spreading propaganda on behalf of the Chinese government. The FBI is dedicated to rooting out those illegally acting as agents of a foreign government as they do the bidding of America’s adversaries."

According to the plea agreement, from late 2020 through 2022, Wang and Yaoning “Mike” Sun, 65, of Chino Hills, worked at the direction and control of PRC government officials and coordinated with U.S.-based individuals to promote the PRC’s interests by, among other things, promoting pro-PRC propaganda in the U.S.

Sun is serving a four-year federal prison sentence after he pleaded guilty in October to acting as an illegal agent of a foreign government. Sun was arrested in December 2024, two years after he was the treasurer of Wang's City Council campaign.

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Wang and Sun worked together to operate U.S. News Center, a website that purported to be a news source for the local Chinese American community, prosecutors reported. The pair received and executed instructions from China officials to post pro-PRC content on the website.

In June 2021, a PRC official provided Wang and other individuals via the WeChat encrypted messaging application with prewritten news articles, including an essay responding to the Los Angeles Times' explanation of "China’s Stance on the Xinjiang Issue — There is no genocide in Xinjiang; there is no such thing as ‘forced labor’ in any production activity, including cotton production. Spreading such rumor to do defame China, destroy Xinjiang’s safety and stability, weaken local economy, suppress China’s development,” according to the plea agreement.

Minutes later, Wang posted the article on her website and responded to the PRC official with a link to it. The others in the group chat did the same, prompting the official to respond, “So fast, thank you everyone.”

In August 2021, Wang and three other members of the group chat shared the same article on their respective websites, after which the official thanked them for their work, according to prosecutors. At the Chinese government official’s request, Wang edited the story and sent the official a hyperlink reflecting the requested change, then sent a screenshot showing the story had been viewed 15,128 times.

The official responded, “Great!,” and Wang replied, “Thank you leader.”

In November 2021, Wang communicated with John Chen, who prosecutors described as a high-level member of the PRC intelligence apparatus, according to court documents. Chen regu-

larly attended elite Chinese Communist Party functions, including military parades, and met personally with PRC President Xi Jinping.

Wang asked Chen to post an article from her website and wrote, “This is what the Ministry of Foreign Affairs wants to send,” authorities reported.

Chen was sentenced in November 2024 to 20 months in federal prison after pleading guilty in the Southern District of New York to acting as an illegal agent of the PRC and conspiracy to bribe a public official.

Wang admitted in her plea agreement that she did not notify the U.S. attorney general that she was acting in the United States as an agent of the PRC, that she was located in the U.S. when she engaged in these acts and that did she not disclose on her website that some of its content was posted at the direction of PRC officials.

In a statement to HeySoCal.com, Arcadia Councilwoman Sharon Kwan described Wang's resignation and the felony charge against her as "a deeply painful and sobering moment for the city of Arcadia."

Kwan noted that for over a year, she "publicly raised concerns about transparency, accountability and the dangers of foreign influence in local government. During my mayoral swearing-in speech on April 15, 2025, I warned that foreign influence and political intimidation against public officials should never be ignored and that protecting democratic institutions must remain a priority."

Kwan also noted her request almost a year later during the March 3 council meeting to "place an item on a future agenda to discuss whether Mayor Wang should resign or step down."

Her request did not receive support from Mayor Pro Tem Paul Cheng and Councilmen David Fu and Dr. Michael Cao.

"What was especially troubling to me was the reaction that followed. Instead of treating the request as a legitimate question of leadership accountability, I experienced hostility and political attacks for even asking that the discussion be placed on a future agenda."

Kwan said Fu in particular "became extremely defensive and confrontational toward me after I raised the issue publicly."

Fu and Kwan have carried on a very public feud that has included allegations by the District 2 councilwoman of sexual harassment and quid pro quos with city employee unions and a Fu-led censure action against then-Mayor Kwan last year.

Kwan said in March when she asked the council for a public hearing to air out residents' concerns about Wang, she "felt that raising concerns about transparency and accountability was being treated as the problem itself, rather than the underlying federal investigation involving the sitting mayor.

"While I cannot speak to what individual council members personally knew, I do believe there was a strong political effort to defend and protect Mayor Wang despite growing public concern and mounting federal scrutiny," Kwan continued. "Looking back now, I believe the council majority failed the residents of Arcadia by refusing to seriously confront the gravity of the situation.

"Now, with the federal guilty plea involving acting as an illegal agent of a foreign government, it is clear that these concerns were not imaginary or politically motivated," Kwan said. "This has become one of the most serious public corruption and foreign influence scandals to impact a local city government in our region."

She added that "this is not about ethnicity, and it should never become about ethnicity. I am proudly

Chinese American myself. This is about public trust, transparency, accountability and protecting American democratic institutions from improper foreign government influence regardless of where it originates.

"Arcadia residents deserve honest leadership and transparency from those entrusted to serve them. My hope now is that the city can begin rebuilding public trust and move forward with accountability and integrity.

"I stood alone many times in raising these concerns, but I believed then, and still believe now, that speaking up was the right thing to do," Kwan said.

City spokeswoman Justine Bruno in a statement Tuesday evening said, "There may be disagreement about how these concerns were addressed publicly, but differing viewpoints don’t amount to indifference, suppressing concerns or a failure to listen. Council members and residents alike were free to express their views throughout, and many did."

She said that with the federal case's apparent conclusion, "it is understandable that residents want accountability and reassurance moving forward, and I believe this City Council is committed to providing both."

Bruno added, "It's important to understand that the City Charter, not the City Council, governs when a vacancy on the City Council occurs. The Charter outlines specific conditions that create a vacancy, which include conviction of a crime involving moral turpitude, absence from regular council meetings for 60 consecutive days, retaining other elective public office, violation of the City Charter or no longer residing in the district or the city."

In Wang's case, "Even today, none of those City Charter conditions have been met," Bruno said. Fu, Cao and Cheng did not respond to requests for comment.

Glendale residents urged to claim unclaimed money

By City News Service

Glendale residents were being urged Tuesday to look for unclaimed checks and deposits that have remained unclaimed for more than three years and may be owed to them before the funds are transferred to city accounts.

City officials said a list of unclaimed funds will be published in a local newspaper for two consecutive weeks, as required by state law, identifying individuals and entities that may be eligible to recover the money.

If the funds are not claimed within 45 to 60 days of the first notice, they will become city property, according to the city's Finance Department.

"Some smaller amounts, such as unclaimed funds under $15 that have been outstanding for over a year, may automatically be transferred to the city's General Fund without public notice,"

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Residents can search for unclaimed funds through the city's website or its online unclaimed property portal, and may submit claims either online or by filing a form with the Finance Department.

LASD announces $212,000 in relief grants for Eaton Fire survivors

By City News Service

The city's website is at glendaleca.gov/government/departments/finance/ accounts-payable.

The unclaimed property portal is at unclaimedproperty.glendaleca.gov.

Claims must be submitted by June 30, officials said.

The Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department announced Monday that $212,000 in grant funding has been distributed through the Altadena Eaton Fire Relief Fund to assist 212 survivors of the Eaton Fire as recovery efforts continue in the community.

According to the department, the funding was distributed April 27 through a partnership involving Altadena Forever Run co-chairs Ethan Marquez and Victoria Knapp, community members, and fire survivors committed to Altadena's long-term recovery.

Sheriff's officials said $148,000 of the total was raised through the inaugural Altadena Forever Run. That amount included about $102,000 from race entries and sponsorships, $17,000

donated during race registration checkout, and $29,000 in direct donations made through GoFundMe during open race registration.

"The Altadena Forever Run is a powerful reminder of what can happen when a community comes together with purpose," Sheriff Robert G. Luna said in a statement. "These funds will go directly toward helping Eaton Fire survivors rebuild and recover."

Melissa Marona, co-chair of the Altadena Eaton Fire Relief Fund Advisory Committee, said the fund was intended to place resources directly into the hands of survivors affected by the fire.

"Through direct cash gifts to more than 200 applicants, this fund provides meaningful support where it is

needed most," Marona said. Marquez and Knapp said they were grateful to participants, volunteers, donors, and sponsors who supported the fundraising effort.

"To see these funds now directly supporting Eaton Fire survivors and providing meaningful financial relief is exactly why this event was created," the two said in a joint statement.

The announcement also marked the official kickoff for the next Altadena Forever Run, scheduled for Jan. 10.

The Sheriff's Department also thanked Los Angeles County Supervisor Kathryn Barger, LA in a Minute, Southern California Gas Company, AXON, East West Bank, GoFundMe.org, First City Credit Union, and Toyota of Pasadena for supporting recovery efforts in Altadena.

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Pasadena Mayor's Interfaith Prayer Breakfast and Pasadena/Altadena Ivy Foundation Annual Scholarship Brunch

By Staff

The 53rd Annual Pasadena Mayor's Interfaith Prayer Breakfast was held on May 7 at the Pasadena Convention Center. Themed "Rising Together," the event featured keynote speaker Miguel A. Santana, president and CEO of the California Community Foundation, and was hosted by Friends In Deed. The event serves as a fundraiser to support Friends In Deed's programs. The 2026 breakfast emphasized community

reflection and resiliency, with Mayor Victor Gordo participating in the morning's proceedings

At the Pasadena/Altadena Ivy Foundation Annual Scholarship Brunch on Saturday, former Assemblymember and LA Fire Justice CEO Chris Holden received the ROOTED Community Award.

Nov. 3 ballot.

If sufficient signatures are confirmed, the initiative will move to the Los Angeles City Council, which is expected to place the measure before voters in the November general election.

Union officials said they expect the result of the signature verification in 30 days, followed by a decision by the City Council between June 12 and July 1. A decision should be reached by City Council members prior to the start of their summer recess.

Union officials said they believe L.A. voters will overwhelmingly support the tax proposal as Angelenos understand the department is understaffed and needs more resources in light of the January 2025 wildfires. The

union is also confident in the language of the proposed language, which will estab-

lish transparency and guidelines on how that money can be used.

UFLAC officials noted they expect the new funding source to enhance budget-

ing for the LAFD, allowing the department to better plan for hiring, repair or build stations, and purchase equipment.

"Today was an important next step in finally funding the LAFD. We have the same number of firefighters in 2026 as we had in the 1960s, with six fewer fire stations and five times the emergency call load," UFLAC President Doug Coates said.

"This measure is about investing in the LAFD so that we have enough firefighters, paramedics, fire stations, and equipment to get to residents in an emergency when just a few seconds can mean the difference between life and death," Coates added.

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Glendale City Notices

UNCLAIMED CHECKS & UNCLAIMED CASH BOND DEPOSITS

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT, the Director of Finance of the City of Glendale, County of Los Angeles, State of California, declares that the following monetary sums have been held by the Director of Finance and have remained unclaimed in the funds hereafter indicated for a period of over three (3) years and will become the property of City of Glendale on the 30th day of June 2026, a date not less than forty-five (45) days nor more than sixty (60) days after first publication of this Notice. Any party of inte rest may, prior to the date designated herein above, file a claim with the City’s Finance Department, which includes the claimant’s name, address, amount of claim, and the grounds on which the claim is founded. The Unclaimed Check form & Unclaimed Deposit form can be obtained from the City’s Finance Department at 141 N Glendale Ave, Room 346, Glendale, CA 91206 or from the City’s website. Claims can also now be submitted through our online portal at https://unclaimedproperty.glendaleca.gov/. For questions regarding unclaimed checks, please contact the City of Glendale, Finance Department, Accounts Payable at (818) 548 -3907. For questions regarding unclaimed deposits, please contact City of Glendale, Finance Department, General Accounting at (8 18)548-3243.

This notice and its contents are in accordance with California Government Code Sections 50050 -50056.

PUBLISH: MAY 7, 2026 & MAY 14, 2026

NOTICE INVITING BIDS

NOTICE is HEREBY GIVEN that the City of Glendale (“City”) will receive sealed bids, before the Bid Deadline established below for the following: SPECIFICATION NO. 4044 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECT NO. 26-02 6-INCH WATER MAIN EXTENSION ON 1800 BLOCK OF MARION DRIVE

Bid Deadline: Before 2:00 p.m. on Wednesday, May 27, 2026. Original plus one (1) copy of Bid to be submitted to: Office of City Clerk 613 East Broadway, Room 110 Glendale, CA 91206

Bid Opening: 2:00 p.m. on Wednesday, May 27, 2026 City Council Chamber 613 East Broadway, 2nd Floor Glendale, CA 91206 NO LATE BIDS WILL BE ACCEPTED.

Bidding Documents: Available Wednesday, May 6, 2026, at 12:00 p.m., via computer download only at:

BidNet Direct: https://www.bidnetdirect.com City of Glendale Bid Page: https://www.glendaleca.gov/government/departments/finance/pur chasing/rfp-rfq-bid-page

Contact Person: Miguel Navarrete, Project Engineer MNavarrete@Glendaleca.gov (818) 548-3966

Mandatory Qualifications for Bidder

A Bid may be rejected as non-responsive if the Bid fails to document that Bidder meets the essential requirements for qualification. As part of the Bidder’s Statement of Qualifications, each Bid must provide satisfactory evidence that:

Bidder satisfactorily completed at least Three (3) prevailing wage public contracts in California; each comparable in scope and scale to this Project, within Three (3) years prior to the Bid Deadline and with a dollar value in excess of the Bid submitted for this Project.

Contract The City intends to award a Construction Contract to the lowest Responsible and Responsive Bidder, based on the requirements set forth in the Contract Documents, in early Summer 2026.

Scope of Work

The work to be performed under this Contract generally consists of the construction of water system improvements on Marion Drive, as shown on the contract plans. The work to be performed generally consists of potable water main improvements including the installation of new main, gate valves, tees, bends, thrust/anchor blocks, and fittings; installation of fire hydrant and blow-off assembly; installation of water service lines, meters (City Furnished), and boxes; and other associated facilities; clearing and grubbing; traffic control; trenching; trench plating; shoring; pressure/bacteriological testing; backfilling and compaction; asphalt concrete (AC) pavement reconstruction; reconstruction of miscellaneous PCC improvements; restoration of landscaping, irrigation, and any existing improvements disturbed during the course of construction; and all labor, tools, materials, equipment, and appurtenant work necessary for the proper construction of the contemplated improvements, in accordance with the Plans and Specifications entitled Capital Improvement Project No. 26-02. Other Bidding Information

1. Engineer’s Estimate: Engineer’s preliminary estimate of the cost of construction for the work is One Hundred Fifty Thousand Dollars ($150,000).

2. Completion: This work must be completed within thirty (30) working days from the Date of Commencement as established by the City’s written Notice to Proceed.

3. Liquidated Damages: Liquidated damages are to be $1,000.00 per working day.

4. Acceptance or Rejection of Bids: The City reserves the right to reject any and all Bids, to award all or any individual part/item of the Bid, and to waive any informalities, irregularities or technical defects in such Bids and determine the lowest responsible Bidder, whichever may be in the best interests of the City. No late Bids will be accepted, nor will any oral, facsimile or electronic Bids be accepted by the City.

5. Contractor Licensing Requirement: Bidder must possess the following license classifications: State of California

registered with the California Department of Industrial Relations (DIR) prior to bidding on or being awarded any

All requests for information (RFIs) shall be submitted in writing using the Bidder’s Question Form and directed to:

Mr. Miguel Navarrete, Project Engineer MNavarrete@Glendaleca.gov (818) 548-3966

No

NO LATE BIDS WILL BE ACCEPTED.

CITY OF GLENDALE, CALIFORNIA

Suzie Abajian- City Clerk

Published on May 7, 14, 2026

GLENDALE INDEPENDENT

NOTICE INVITING BIDS

NOTICE is HEREBY GIVEN that the City of Glendale (“City”) will receive sealed bids, before the Bid Deadline established below for the following:

SPECIFICATION NO. 4045

CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECT NO. 26-01

SPARR HEIGHTS LARGE VALVE REPLACEMENT PROJECT

Bid Deadline: Before 2:00 p.m. on Wednesday, May 27, 2026.

Original plus one (1) copy of Bid to be submitted to:

Office of City Clerk

613 East Broadway, Room 110 Glendale, CA 91206

Bid Opening: 2:00 p.m. on Wednesday, May 27, 2026 City Council Chamber 613 East Broadway, 2nd Floor Glendale, CA 91206

NO LATE BIDS WILL BE ACCEPTED.

Bidding Documents: Available Wednesday, May 6, 2026, at 12:00 p.m., via com puter download only at:

BidNet Direct: https://www.bidnetdirect.com

City of Glendale Bid Page: https://www.glendaleca.gov/government/departments/finance/ purchasing/rfp-rfq-bid-page

Contact Person: Edson Monroy, Project Engineer EMonroy@Glendaleca.gov ( 818) 548-3973

Mandatory Qualifications for Bidder

A Bid may be rejected as non-responsive if the Bid fails to document that Bidder meets the essential requirements for qualification. As part of the Bidder’s Statement of Qualifications, each Bid must provide satisfactory evidence that:

Bidder satisfactorily completed at least Three (3) prevailing wage public contracts in California; each comparable in scope and scale to this Project, within Three (3) years prior to the Bid Deadline and with a dollar value in excess of the Bid submitted for this Project.

Contract

The City intends to award a Construction Contract to the lowest Responsible and Responsive Bidder, based on the requirements set forth in the Contract Documents, in early Summer 2026.

Scope of Work

The work to be performed under this Contract generally consists of the construction of water system improvements on North Verdugo Road, as shown on the contract plans. The work to be performed generally consists of potable water main improvements including the replacement of gate valves, butterfly valves, tees, solid sleeves, couplings, bends, thrust/ anchor blocks, and fittings; and other associated facilities; clearing and grubbing; traffic control; trenching; trench plating; shoring; backfilling and compaction; asphalt concrete (AC) pavement reconstruction; reconstruction of miscellaneous PCC improvements; restoration of landscaping, irrigation, and any existing improvements disturbed during the course of construction; and all labor, tools, materials, equipment, and appurtenant work necessary for the proper construction of the contemplated improvements, in accordance with the Plans and Specifications entitled Capital Improvement Project No. 26-01.

Other Bidding Information

1. Engineer’s Estimate: Engineer’s preliminary estimate of the cost of construction for the work is Four Hundred Fifty Thousand Dollars ($450,000.00)

2. Completion: This work must be completed within sixty (60) working days from the Date of Commencement as established by the City’s written Notice to Proceed.

3. Liquidated Damages: Liquidated damages are to be $1,000.00 per working day.

4. Acceptance or Rejection of Bids: The City reserves the right to reject any and all Bids, to award all or any individual part/item of the Bid, and to waive any informalities, irregularities or technical defects in such Bids and determine the lowest responsible Bidder, whichever may be in the best interests of the City. No late Bids will be accepted, nor will any oral, facsimile or electronic Bids be accepted by the City.

5. Contractor Licensing Requirement: Bidder must possess the following license classifications: State of California Contractor’s License in the Classification of A, “General Engineering Contractor” or C-34, “Pipeline Contractor.”

6. Substitution of Securities: Pursuant to California Public Contract Code Section 22300, substitution of securities

7.

Mr. Edson Monroy, Project Engineer EMonroy@Glendaleca.gov (818) 548-3973

No

NO LATE BIDS WILL BE ACCEPTED.

CITY OF GLENDALE, CALIFORNIA Suzie Abajian- City Clerk

Published May 7,14, 2026

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will provide a total of 151 parking spaces.

ENVIRONMENTAL DETERMINATION: On June 30, 2025, budget trailer bills AB 130 and AB 131 were signed and took effect immediately. AB 130 added Public Resources Code

Section 21080.66 creating a new statutory CEQA exemption for certain qualifying infill housing projects that meet the following criteria:

• Project site is no more than 20 acres.

• Project site is within the boundaries of an incorporated municipality, or "urban area" as defined by the U.S. Census Bureau.

• Project site was previously developed with "urban uses" or is substantially surrounded by sites developed with urban uses.

Project is consistent with local zoning standards, applicable general plan standards and any applicable local coastal program, subject to deviations allowed by the State Density Bonus Law.

Project must be at least half the density deemed appropriate to accommodate lower-income households in the State Housing Element Law, as set forth in Gov. Code section 65583.2(c)(3)(B)

Project will not require demolition of a historic structure that was placed on a historic register before the project's preliminary application was submitted. For projects submitted after Jan. 1, 2025, no portion of the project will be used as a hotel, motel, or bed and breakfast.

• All project sites must satisfy SB 35's site eligibility criteria (farmland, wetlands and conservation/species habitat areas are excluded, and coastal sites, fire hazard zones, hazardous waste sites, earthquake fault zones and flood areas are subject to specified restrictions).

Staff has reviewed the project and has determined that it meets the criteria and is statutorily exempt from CEQA review per Public Resources Code Section 21080.66.

HEARING INFORMATION

The Planning Commission will conduct a public hearing regarding the above project at Room 105 of the Municipal Services Building, located at 633 East Broadway, Glendale, CA 91206 on JUNE 3, 2026, at 5:00 pm or as soon thereafter as possible. The purpose of the hearing is to hear comments from the public with respect to zoning concerns. The hearing will be held in accordance with Glendale Municipal Code, Title 30, Chapter 30.36.

The meeting can be viewed on Charter Cable Channel 6 or streamed online at: https://www.glendaleca.gov/government/departments/management-services/gtv6/livevideo-stream. For public comments and questions during the meeting call 818-937-8100. City staff will be submitting these questions and comments in real time to the appropriate person during the Planning Commission hearing. You may also testify in person at the hearing if you wish to do so.

If the final decision is challenged in court, testimony may be limited to issues raised before or at the public hearing.

The staff report and case materials will be available a week before the hearing date at www. glendaleca.gov/agendas.

QUESTIONS OR COMMENTS: If you desire more information on the proposal, please contact the case planner, Roger Kiesel, in the Development Services Division at RKiesel@ glendaleca.gov, or (818) 937-8152, or (818) 548-2140.

Any person having an interest in the subject project may participate in the hearing, by phone as outlined above, and may be heard in support of his/her opinion. Any person protesting may file a duly signed and acknowledged written protest with the Director of Community Development not later than the hour set for public hearing before the Hearing Officer. "Acknowledged" shall mean a declaration of property ownership (or occupant if not owner) under penalty of perjury. If you challenge the decision of this project in court, you may be limited to raising only those issues you or someone else raised at the public hearing described in this notice, or in written correspondence delivered to the City of Glendale, at or prior to the public hearing. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990, please notify the Community Development Department at least 48 hours (or two business days) for requests regarding sign language translation and Braille transcription services. When a final decision is rendered, a decision letter will be posted online at www.glendaleca. gov/planning/decisions. An appeal may be filed within 15 days of the final decision date appearing on the decision letter. Appeals may be filed at www.GlendaleCA.gov/Permits (click “Apply,” then “Planning/Zoning”).

Dr. S. Abajian, The City Clerk of the City of Glendale Publish May 14, 2026

GLENDALE INDEPENDENT

Pasadena City Notices

Notice of Public Hearing City Council

Consideration of a Delayed Effectuation Ordinance, for Certain Sites, as Permitted under the Abundant and Affordable Homes Near Transit Act (Senate Bill 79)

PROJECT DESCRIPTION: Consideration of a Delayed Effectuation Ordinance to delay implementation of Senate Bill 79 (SB 79, Government Code Sections 65912.155 - 65912.162) for certain sites meeting minimum density thresholds or with a historic resource designated as of January 1, 2025, on a local register, as permitted pursuant to Section 65912.161(b). The Ordinance may require amendments to the Zoning Map and Title 17 (Zoning Code) of the Pasadena Municipal Code. This ordinance is not to establish a “transit-oriented development alternative plan.”

PROJECT LOCATION: Citywide, within one-half mile of Metro A Line stations (Tier 2 Transit Oriented Development Stops).

ENVIRONMENTAL DETERMINATION: Government Code Section 65912.160(c)(2) explicitly states that an ordinance adopted to implement the provisions of SB 79 shall not be considered a project under Division 13 (commencing with Section 21000) of the Public Resources Code. Therefore, the proposed ordinance is not subject to further environmental review.

PLANNING COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION: On May 13, 2026, the Planning Commission conducted a public hearing and considered the proposed ordinance and environmental determination. The Planning Commission recommendation will be forwarded to the City Council for its consideration at the May 18, 2026 public hearing.

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City Council will hold a public hearing to receive testimony, oral and written, on the proposed ordinance, as well as the proposed environmental determination. The hearing is scheduled for:

Date: Monday, May 18, 2026

Time: 6:00 p.m.

Place: Council Chambers, Room #S249

100 North Garfield Avenue, Pasadena, CA 91101

Please refer to the City Council agenda for instructions to view the live stream of the meeting. The meeting agenda will be posted at: http://ww2.cityofpasadena.net/councilagendas/council_agenda.asp

Public Information: All interested persons may submit correspondence to correspondence@cityofpasadena.net prior to the start of the meeting. During the meeting and prior to the close of the public hearing, members of the public may provide live public comment. Please refer to the agenda when posted for instructions on to how to provide live public comment. If you challenge the matter in Court, you may be limited to raising those issues you or someone else raised at the public hearing, or in written correspondence sent to the Council or the case planner at, or prior to, the public hearing

For more information about the project: Contact Person: Natalie Espinoza, Senior Planner Phone: (626) 744-6450

E-mail: nespinoza@cityofpasadena.net Website: www.cityofpasadena.net/planning

Mailing Address:

Planning & Community Development Department Planning Division, Community Planning Section 175 North Garfield Avenue, Pasadena, CA 91101

ADA: To request a disability-related modification or accommodation necessary to facilitate meeting participation, please contact the City Clerk’s Office as soon as possible at (626) 744-4124 or cityclerk@ cityofpasadena.net. Providing at least 72 hours advance notice will help ensure availability.

Language translation services are available for this meeting by calling (626) 744-4124 at least 24 hours in advance. Habrá servicio de interpretación disponible para éstas juntas llamando al (626) 7444124 por lo menos con 24 horas de anticipación.

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CITY OF MONTEREY PARK

TAKE NOTICE that, on May 26, 2026, the Monterey Park Planning Commission will conduct a public hearing to consider revoking a conditional use permit (“MPMC”) allowing a massage establishment at 1480 Monterey Pass Road (“Action”).

WHEN: Tuesday, May 26, 2026, 6:30 p.m. or soon thereafter as the matter may be heard

WHERE: City Hall Council Chambers – 320 West Newmark Avenue

PURSUANT to the California Environmental Quality Act (Public Resources Code §§ 21000, et seq. “CEQA”) and the regulations promulgated thereunder (14 Cal. Code of Regs. §§ 15000, et seq., the “CEQA Guidelines”), the City has reviewed the environmental impacts of the proposed Action. The City Council finds and determines that this Action is not subject to further review under §§ 15060(c)(2), 15061(b)(3), and 15378(b)(5). The proposed Action is a conditional use permit revocation. This Action does not authorize any new construction or development entitlements. The Action will not adversely impact the environment and is therefore exempt from the provisions of CEQA.

DOCUMENTS are on file with the City Clerk’s office located at Monterey Park City Hall, 320 West Newmark Avenue. The staff report on this matter will be available in the City Clerk’s office on or about May 21, 2026, and available on the City’s website at https:// www.montereypark.ca.gov/1251/Agendas-Minutes. Copies may be obtained at cost. For additional information, please call (626) 3071359 or e-mail mpclerk@montereypark.ca.gov.

PERSONS INTERESTED IN THIS MATTER are invited to attend this hearing to express their opinion on the above matter. If you challenge the proposed action in court, you may be limited to raising only those issues you or someone else raised at the public hearing described in this notice, or in written correspondence delivered to the City Council at, or prior to the public hearing. You may mail or deliver comments to 320 West Newmark Avenue, Monterey Park, CA, attention City Clerk’s office.

Maychelle Yee City Clerk, City of Monterey Park

POSTED: May 14, 2026

PUBLISHED: May 14, 2026

MONTEREY PARK PRESS

DESIGN REVIEW (DRB-25-009) AT 338-346 SEFTON AVENUE

TAKE NOTICE that the City of Monterey Park Planning Commission will hold a public hearing to consider a request from Lei Xu for Tentative Tract Map No. 84721 (TM-24-05) and Design Review (DRB-25-009) to construct nine detached condominium units and related site improvements at 338-346 Sefton Ave (Assessor’s Parcel Numbers 5256-007-064 and 065) (“Subject Property”). The Subject Property is zoned R-3 (High-Density Residential) and designated High Density in the Land Use and Urban Design Element of the General Plan.

WHEN: Tuesday, May 26, 2026 at 6:30 p.m. or as soon thereafter as the matter may be heard

WHERE: City Hall Council Chambers 320 West Newmark Avenue Monterey Park, CA 91754

PURSUANT to the California Environmental Quality Act (Public Resources Code §§ 21000, et seq. “CEQA”) and the regulations promulgated thereunder (14 Cal. Code of Regs. §§ 15000, et seq., the “CEQA Guidelines”), the City has determined that the proposed project is categorically exempt from CEQA pursuant to CEQA Guidelines § 15332 (Class 32 – Infill Development Projects). Class 32 exempts qualifying infill development projects that satisfy the following criteria: (1) the project is consistent with the applicable general plan designation and policies and applicable zoning designations and regulations; (2) the project site is located within Monterey Park limits, is less than five acres, and is substantially surrounded by urban uses; (3) the project has no value as habitat for endangered, rare, or threatened species; (4) approval of the project would not result in any significant effects relating to traffic, noise, air quality, or water quality; and (5) the site can be adequately served by all required utilities and public services. This activity contemplates development of nine detached condominiums. Based on the project application materials, technical studies, and the City’s independent review, the City has determined that the project satisfies each of these conditions. Accordingly, no further environmental review is required. ALL DOCUMENTS, including the application, plans and maps relevant to the proposed project, are on file with the Community Development Department – Planning Division located at Monterey Park City Hall, 320 West Newmark Avenue. The staff report on this matter will be available in the Community Development Department – Planning Division on or about May 21, 2026 and available on the City’s website at https://www.montereypark.ca.gov/AgendaCenter/ Planning-Commission-11. Copies may be obtained at cost. For additional information, please call (626) 307-1315 or email planningpermitcounter@montereypark.ca.gov.

PERSONS INTERESTED IN THIS MATTER are invited to attend this hearing to express their opinion on the above matter. Any written materials must be provided to the City before or during the public hearing. If you challenge the proposed action in court, you may be limited to raising only those issues you or someone else raised at the public hearing described in this notice, or in written correspondence delivered to the Planning Commission at, or before the public hearing.

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LEGAL NOTICE CITY OF MONTEREY PARK

AN ORDINANCE AMENDING VARIOUS CHAPTERS AND SECTIONS OF THE MONTEREY PARK MUNICIPAL CODE (“MPMC”) TO PROHIBIT DATA CENTER LAND USES CITYWIDE; AMEND VARIOUS REGULATIONS WITHIN THE SATURN PARK INNOVATION AND TECHNOLOGY ZONE (MPMC CHAPTER 21.14) TO IMPLEMENT THE GENERAL PLAN; AND AMEND THE MARKET PLACE SPECIFIC PLAN (ORDINANCE NO. 2231).

The Monterey Park City Council introduced Ordinance No. 2278 at the April 20, 2026, special City Council meeting. Ordinance No. 2278 Titled: “An Ordinance Adopting a Citywide Prohibition on Data Centers and Amending the Monterey Park Municipal Code to Implement Such Prohibition” amends various chapters and sections of the MPMC to prohibit data center land uses citywide; amend various regulations within the Saturn Park Innovation and Technology Zone (MPMC Chapter 21.14) to implement the General Plan; and amend the Market Place Specific Plan (Ordinance No. 2231).

The second reading and adoption of Ordinance No. 2278 took place at the May 6, 2026 regular City Council meeting at 6:30 p.m., in the City of Monterey Park, California.

For a copy of the proposed Ordinance, please contact the City Clerk’s office at (626) 307-1359 or via email to MPClerk@montereypark.ca.gov.

Approved as submitted above: Karl Berger, City Attorney

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Baldwin Park City Notices

CITY OF BALDWIN PARK NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT a public hearing to consider the following case will be held at 7:00 p.m. by the Planning Commission of the City of Baldwin Park on Wednesday May 27, 2026. The Council Chamber will be open to the public in accordance with health official’s recommendations. Live audio of the hearing will be available via YouTube by clicking on the YouTube icon located on the upper right-hand corner of the City of Baldwin Park Webpage www.BaldwinPark.com.

If you wish to comment on this agenda item, please provide a comment no later than 6:30 PM on May 27, 2026. Comments sent via email can be directed to pc-comments@baldwinparkca.gov. Comments made by phone can be given to the case planner whose contact information is provided at the end of the notice.

CASE NUMBER: Amendment to the Zoning Code (AZC 25-04)

ADDRESS: Citywide

REQUEST: A request to Planning Commission to Recommend Approval to the City Council for an Ordinance that Amends Title XV, Chapter 153 of the Baldwin Park Municipal Code relating to Residentially Zoned Lots in the City of Baldwin Park (Location: City Wide; Case Number AZC 25-04).

CEQA: It has been determined AZC 25-04 is exempt from CEQA under Section 15061(b)(3) (Common Sense Exception) since it can be seen with certainty that there is no possibility that the ordinance may have a significant effect on the environment, either directly or indirectly, and that therefore no environmental review under CEQA is required.

If in the future anyone wishes to challenge a decision of the Planning Commission in court, you may be limited to raising only those issues you or someone else raise at the public hearing described above or in written correspondence delivered to the Planning Commission at, or prior to, the Public Hearing. Decisions on this matter will be final unless appealed within 10 days of the decision by any interested party.

If further information is desired on the above case, please contact Associate Planner Jesus Astorga-Rios of the Planning Division at (626) 960-4011 Ext.489 or jarios@baldwinparkca.gov and refer to the case number. If you are aware of someone who would be interested in becoming informed of the contemplated action, please pass this notice along as a community service. Para información en Español referente a este caso, favor de llamar al (626) 9604011 Ext. 489.

Jesus Astorga-Rios Associate Planner

Published on May 14,2026

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Probate Notices

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF:

AGNES B. HOLT

CASE NO. 26STPB04668

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

A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by THOMAS P. HOLT in the Superior Court of California, County of LOS ANGELES.

THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that THOMAS P. HOLT be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent.

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

THE PETITION requests authority to administer the estate under the Independent Administration of Estates Act. (This authority will allow the personal representative to take many actions without obtaining court approval. Before taking certain very important actions, however, the personal representative will be required to give notice to

LEGALS

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

JAY D. FULLMAN - SBN 93955

JAY D. FULLMAN, A PROFESSIONAL CORPORATION

800 S. BEACH BLVD., SUITE A LA HABRA CA 90631

Telephone (562) 694-6005

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NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: SARA LOPEZ

CASE NO. 26STPB04583

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

A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by STACEY GUTIERREZ in the Superior Court of California, County of LOS ANGELES. THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that STACEY GUTIERREZ 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: 05/29/26 at 8:30AM in Dept. 244 located at 111 N. HILL ST., LOS ANGELES, CA 90012

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

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

who may otherwise be interested in the WILL or estate, or both of DAVID HAGAN.

A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by PATRICIA HAGAN in the Superior Court of California, County of ORANGE.

THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that PATRICIA HAGAN 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: 06/04/26 at 1:30PM in Dept. CM07 located at 3390 HARBOR BLVD., COSTA MESA, CA 92626

NOTICE IN PROBATE CASES

The court is providing the convenience to appear for hearing by video using the court's designated video platform. This is a no cost service to the public. Go to the Court's website at The Superior Court of California - County of Orange (occourts.org) to appear remotely for Probate hearings and for remote hearing instructions. If you have difficulty connecting or are unable to connect to your remote hearing, call 657-622-8452 for assistance. If you prefer to appear in-person, you can appear in the department on the day/time set for your hearing.

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

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

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

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 06/04/2026 at 8:30 in Dept. 246 located at 111 N. HILL ST. LOS ANGELES CA 90012 STANLEY

MOSK COURTHOUSE.

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

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

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

YOU MAY EXAMINE the file kept by the court. If you are a person interested in the estate, you may file with the court a Request for Special Notice (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: Kathryn Van Houten - SBN 143402

Attorney at Law P.O. Box 993

Glendale, CA 91209

Telephone: (818) 242-6859

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NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: MARY LOUISE BAILEY CASE NO. 30-2026-01564026-PR-PWCMC

To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the lost WILL or estate, or both of MARY LOUISE BAILEY.

for remote hearing instructions. If you have difficulty connecting or are unable to connect to your remote hearing, call 657-622-8452 for assistance. If you prefer to appear in-person, you can appear in the department on the day/time set for your hearing.

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

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

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

MARC L. SAMSON - SBN 92899

SAMSON & SAMSON 9220 CROCUS AVENUE

FOUNTAIN VALLEY CA 92708 Telephone (714) 362-0786

5/7, 5/11, 5/14/26 CNS-4040220# ANAHEIM PRESS

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: JAMES R. MCCRACKEN CASE NO. 26STPB04896

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

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

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: 05/29/26 at 8:30AM in Dept. 600 located at 111 N. HILL ST., LOS ANGELES, CA 90012

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

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

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

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

ROBERT T. VERA, ESQ. - SBN 60138

THE VERA LAW GROUP

300 W. FOOTHILL BLVD., STE. 100

CLAREMONT CA 91711

Telephone (909) 624-1600

5/7, 5/11, 5/14/26

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BURBANK INDEPENDENT

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF:

DAVID HAGAN

CASE NO.

30-2026-01559537-PR-LACMC

To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons

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

KARIANN M. VOORHEES- SBN 295290 VOORHEES LAW GROUP, P.C. 13831 ROSWELL AVE., SUITE D CHINO CA 91710

Telephone (909) 334-1425 5/7, 5/11, 5/14/26 CNS-4039329# ANAHEIM PRESS

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF ROBERT HAGNER WATSON CASE NO. 26STPB04841

To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of: ROBERT HAGNER WATSON

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

THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that LILLIE CHALMERS 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

A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A. in the Superior Court of California, County of ORANGE. THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A. be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent.

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

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: 07/02/26 at 1:30PM in Dept. CM07 located at 3390 HARBOR BLVD., COSTA MESA, CA 92626

NOTICE IN PROBATE CASES

The court is providing the convenience to appear for hearing by video using the court's designated video platform. This is a no cost service to the public. Go to the Court's website at The Superior Court of California - County of Orange (occourts.org) to appear remotely for Probate hearings and

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

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

A HEARING on the petition will be held in this court as follows: 06/05/26 at 8:30AM in Dept. 217 located at 111 N. HILL ST., LOS ANGELES, CA 90012

IF YOU OBJECT to the granting of the petition, you should appear at the hearing and state your objections or file written objections with the court before the hearing. Your appearance may be in person or by your attorney. IF YOU ARE A CREDITOR or a contingent creditor of the decedent, you must file your claim with the court and mail a copy to the personal representative appointed by the court within the later of either (1) four months from the date of first issuance of letters to a general personal representative, as defined in section 58(b) of the California Probate Code, or (2) 60 days from the date of mailing or personal delivery to you of a notice under section 9052 of the California Probate Code.

Other California statutes and legal authority may affect your rights as

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

TINA J. COWDREY - SBN 174210

KENNETH E. DEVORE & ASSOCIATES, APC

31355 OAK CREST DRIVE, #250

WESTLAKE VILLAGE CA 91361

Telephone (818) 338-3252

5/7, 5/11, 5/14/26

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BURBANK INDEPENDENT

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF MARALYN J. LEE

Case No. 26STPB02278

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

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

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

A HEARING on the petition will be held on June 12, 2026 at 8:32 AM in Dept. No. 217 located at 111 N. Hill St., Los Angeles, CA 90012.

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

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

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

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

DAVID E LEWIS SR ESQ SBN 291230

LAW OFFICE OF DAVID E LEWIS SR 100 N BARRANCA ST WEST COVINA CA 91791 CN126052 LEE

May 14,18,21, 2026 WEST COVINA PRESS

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF:

FLORIDALMA MARTINEZ

CASE NO.

30-2026-01563047-PR-LACMC

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

FLORIDALMA MARTINEZ.

A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by VANESSA RODRIGUEZ-MARTINEZ in the Superior Court of California, County of ORANGE.

THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that VANESSA RODRIGUEZ-MARTINEZ 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: 06/25/26 at 1:30PM in Dept. CM07 located at 3390 HARBOR BLVD., COSTA MESA, CA 92626 NOTICE IN PROBATE CASES

The court is providing the convenience to appear for hearing by video using the court's designated video platform. This is a no cost service to the public. Go to the Court's website at The Superior Court of California - County of Orange (occourts.org) to appear remotely for Probate hearings and for remote hearing instructions. If you have difficulty connecting or are unable to connect to your remote hearing, call 657-622-8452 for assistance. If you prefer to appear in-person, you can appear in the department on the day/time set for your hearing.

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

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

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

YOU MAY EXAMINE the file kept by the court. If you are a person interested in the estate, you may file with the court a Request for Special Notice (form DE-154) of the filing of an inventory and appraisal of estate assets or of any petition or account as provided in Probate Code section 1250. A Request for Special Notice form is available from the court clerk. Attorney for Petitioner KEVIN SNYDER, ESQ. - SBN 240385 SNYDER LAW, PC 2 PARK PLAZA, SUITE 480 IRVINE CA 92614

Telephone (949) 333-3702 5/14, 5/18, 5/21/26 CNS-4041122# ANAHEIM PRESS

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF Gertrude Ruth Watson CASE NO. 26STPB04842

To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of: Gertrude Ruth Watson

A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by LILLIE CHALMERS in the Superior Court of California, County of Los Angeles. THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that LILLIE CHALMERS be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent.

A HEARING on the petition will be held on 06/09/2026 at 8:30 a.m. in Dept. 240 located at 111 N. HILL ST. LOS ANGELES CA 90012

STANLEY MOSK COURTHOUSE.

IF YOU OBJECT to the granting of

LEGALS

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

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

YOU MAY EXAMINE the file kept by the court. If you are a person interested in the estate, you may file with the court a Request for Special Notice (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: Kathryn Van Houten, SBN 143402

Attorney at Law P.O. Box 993 Glendale, CA 91209

Telephone: (818) 242-6859 5/14, 5/18, 5/21/26

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BURBANK INDEPENDENT

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: RUTH FRANCO BRITO

CASE NO. 26STPB05085

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

A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by HENRY BRITO in the Superior Court of California, County of LOS ANGELES. THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that HENRY BRITO 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: 06/05/26 at 8:30AM in Dept. 418 located at 111 N. HILL ST., LOS ANGELES, CA 90012

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

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

YOU MAY EXAMINE the file kept by the court. If you are a person interested in the estate, you may file with the court a Request for Special Notice (form DE-154) of the filing of an inventory and appraisal of estate assets or of any petition or account as provided in Probate Code section 1250. A Request for Special Notice form is available from the court clerk. Attorney for Petitioner JASON A. FETCHIK - SBN 227832

DRISKELL, GORDON & FETCHIK, LLP

180 N. GLENDORA AVE., SUITE 201 GLENDORA CA 91741

Telephone (626) 914-7809 5/14, 5/18, 5/21/26 CNS-4041652#

BALDWIN PARK PRESS

NOTICE OF AMENDED PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF:

DOROTHY LEJAY

CASE NO. PROVA2500061

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

AN AMENDED PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by LEANDER GODFREY in the Superior Court of California, County of SAN BERNARDINO.

THE AMENDED PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that LEANDER GODFREY be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent.

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: 06/23/26 at 9:00AM in Dept. F2 located at 17780 ARROW BLVD, 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.

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

DANIEL B. BURBOTT - SBN 279759 GAUDY LAW INC. 267 D STREET UPLAND CA 91786 Telephone (909) 982-3199 5/14, 5/18, 5/21/26 CNS-4042470# ONTARIO NEWS PRESS

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF RICHARD W. BRYSON, aka RICHARD BRYSON, aka RICHARD WAYNE BRYSON CASE NO. 26STPB05122

To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of RICHARD W. BRYSON, RICHARD BRYSON, aka RICHARD WAYNE BRYSON A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by BRENDA M. BRYSON, TRENT D. BRYSON & TAYLOR RAE BRYSON in the Superior Court of California, County of LOS

ANGELES. THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that BRENDA M. BRYSON, TRENT D. BRYSON & TAYLOR RAE BRYSON be appointed as personal representatives to administer the estate of the decedent.

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

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

A HEARING on the petition will be held on JUNE 10, 2026 at 8:30 A.M. in Dept. “236” located at: 111 N. Hill Street, Los Angeles, CA Stanley Mosk Courthouse

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

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

OTHER CALIFORNIA statutes and legal authority may affect your rights as a creditor. You may want to consult with an attorney knowledgeable in California law. YOU MAY EXAMINE the file kept by the court. If you are a person interested in the estate, you may file with the court a formal 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.

DENAE L. OATEY, ESQ., SB# 215276 MADDEN, JONES, COLE & JOHNSON 3010 Old Ranch Parkway, Suite 450 Seal Beach, CA 90740 PNSB# 107498

Published in: Belmont Beacon Dates Pub: May 14, 18, 21, 2026

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF Henry Zhao

Case No. 26STPB03648

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

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

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

A HEARING on the petition will be held on June 15, 2026 at 8:30 AM in Dept. 615B. located at 111 N. Hill

St., Los Angeles, CA 90012. IF YOU OBJECT to the granting of the petition, you should appear at the hearing and state your objections or file written objections with the court before the hearing. Your appearance may be in person or by your attorney. IF YOU ARE A CREDITOR or a contingent creditor of the decedent, you must file your claim with the court and mail a copy to the personal representative appointed by the court within the later of either (1) four months from the date of first issuance of letters to a general personal representative, as defined in section 58(b) of the California Probate Code, or (2) 60 days from the date of mailing or personal delivery to you of a notice under section 9052 of the California Probate Code. Other California statutes and legal authority may affect your rights as a creditor. You may want to consult with an attorney knowledgeable in California law.

YOU MAY EXAMINE the file kept by the court. If you are a person interested in the estate, you may file with the court a Request for Special Notice (form DE-154) of the filing of an inventory and appraisal of estate assets or of any petition or account as provided in Probate Code section 1250. A Request for Special Notice form is available from the court clerk. Attorney for petitioner: Jason J.L Yang Esq. 1100 West La Habra Boulevard La Habra, Ca 90631 909-861-8813

May 14, 18, 21, 2026 MONTEREY PARK PRESS

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF Elizabeth Harding-Wilkins, aka Elizabeth Harding Wilkins CASE NO. 26STPB05014

To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of: Elizabeth Harding-Wilkins, aka Elizabeth Harding Wilkins

A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by Deborah Swanson Patrick and Jennie Webb in the Superior Court of California, County of Los Angeles.

THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that Deborah Swanson Patrick and Jennie Webb 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 06/05/2026 at 8:30 AM in Dept. 246 located at 111 N. HILL ST. LOS ANGELES CA 90012

STANLEY MOSK COURTHOUSE.

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

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

YOU MAY EXAMINE the file kept by the court. If you are a person interested in the estate, you may file with the court a Request for Special

DA: GM to pay $12.75M to settle consumer protection lawsuit

By City News Service

General Motors will pay $12.75 million to resolve a civil lawsuit alleging that from 2020-24, the company unlawfully sold hundreds of thousands of OnStar subscribers' personal information and driving data to third-party data brokers in violation of California's privacy, false advertising and unfair competition laws, officials announced Friday.

The lawsuit, filed by the California Attorney General and the District Attorneys of Los Angeles, Napa, San Francisco and Sonoma counties with support from the California Privacy Protection Agency, alleges that from 2016 to 2024, General Motors collected and kept driver- and driving-related data from hundreds of thousands of Californians who had subscribed to OnStar, a vehicle connectivity service offered by General Motors.

The data included

names, phone numbers, home addresses, speeds, rapid acceleration and hard braking, as well as the GPS location of where OnStar subscribers drove and parked their vehicles.

"This settlement makes clear that car companies cannot secretly speed off with your personal data for profit," Los Angeles County District Attorney Nathan J. Hochman said in a statement. "Consumers have a fundamental privacy right to control their personal information, and this right does not stop at a car door. We appreciate the California Attorney General, the California Privacy Protection Agency and our partner District Attorneys for holding companies who do business in California accountable."

General Motors allegedly affirmatively told OnStar subscribers that it

did not sell any driving or location data and that their data would only be used for OnStar services, like summoning an ambulance, providing driving directions

or improving driver skills.

In 2020, GM allegedly began selling this data to two data brokers, LexisNexis Risk Solutions and Verisk Analytics, Inc., deceiving

consumers by not adequately disclosing that such data would be sold to third parties and not providing an opportunity to opt out of the information sharing, Hochman said.

General Motors reportedly earned about $20 million nationwide from these data sales.

"Your data isn't free, and no one has the right to sell it without your consent," Hochman said. "I encourage California consumers to read the fine print and exercise your right to stop companies from collecting, sharing or selling your data."

Under the settlement, subject to court approval, General Motors must pay civil penalties totaling $12.75 million.

According to the settlement, with respect to California OnStar customers, General Motors must:

-- Stop selling driving

data to any consumer reporting agencies for five years, including to data brokers like Lexis and Verisk;

-- Delete any driving data retained by the company within 180 days, except for certain limited internal uses, absent affirmative, express consent from consumers;

-- Request Lexis and Verisk delete driving data;

-- Develop and maintain a robust privacy program that is required to assess, mitigate and document the risks of collecting data through OnStar and ensure that General Motors complies with the California Consumer Privacy Act; and

-- Report its privacy assessments to the California Department of Justice, the California Privacy Protection Agency and the district attorneys' offices of Los Angeles, Napa, San Francisco and Sonoma counties.

Union surveys concerns over pharmacy wait times, service, med safety

By Joe Taglieri joet@beaconmedianews.com

Unionized pharmacists who work at grocery storesthroughout Southern California surveyed patients and customers this week about wait times, service conditions and medication safety.

Nearly 200 customers at Ralphs, Vons, Pavilions and Albertsons stores expressed frustrations about long lines, understaffing and mistakes with their medication, according to United Food and Commercial Workers Local 770. The customer surveys took place in front of stores in Pasadena, Los Angeles, Sherman Oaks, Newbury Park, Nipomo, Canoga Park, Tujunga, Huntington Beach, Irvine, Huntington Beach and Seal Beach.

The grocery pharmacists union previously released findings of an online survey of 118 patients that revealed

a pattern of longer lines, mounting workload pressures and safety concerns at grocery-based pharmacies. Issues of concern include chronic understaffing and rising prescription volumes inside supermarkets with no action from the companies, according to UFCW 770.

The survey found that nearly 59% of customers said lines have increased at their pharmacy in the last four years, 48% reported waiting more than 10 minutes for service and 11.9% said they have experienced a medication error.

The pharmacists union is currently negotiating a new labor deal with Ralphs, which is owned by the Kroger Co., and Albertsons Cos. Inc., the parent of Vons and Pavilions. The existing contract expired March 1.

Jessica Crowley, a Pavil-

ions pharmacist in Los Angeles, participated in the union action Thursday at a Ralphs store in Pasadena.

“We’re out here talking to patients and customers today, and capturing their frustrations with long lines, short staff and the medication errors that come with it,” Crowley said in a statement. “We hope that the results will force the companies to finally listen to their patients, customers, and pharmacists, and agree to institute stronger staffing standards, which is one of the things we’re fighting for in our contract.”

Kroger and Albertsons representatives did not respond to requests for comment.

Angie Ayala, a pharmacy technician at the Pasadena Ralphs, also expressed concern about inadequate

staffing.

“When we’re short-staffed, pharmacists are pulled in every direction at once," Ayala said in a statement. "They are verifying prescriptions, checking for drug interactions, giving vaccines, answering phones, resolving insurance issues, and counseling patients all at the same time. Our patients feel it, and they are fed up with the consequences of understaffing.”

Unionofficialssaid memberswillcontinue engaging with grocery customers next week, with the release in-person survey results to follow.

UFCW 770 represents nearly 800 pharmacists. The union has been negotiating a new contract since January and is seeking more robust staffing and competitive wages to retain experienced workers.

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Pharmacy workers and customers meet outside a Ralphs in Pasadena on Colorado Boulevard. | Photo courtesy of UFCW 770