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Orange County registrar directed to dig deeper for fraudulent voters

By City News Service

OrangeCounty supervisorsonTuesday voted to direct Registrar of Voters Bob Page to keep working to remove nonhumans from voting following news of a Costa Mesa woman accused of registering her dog to vote and twice casting ballots in the canine’s name.

The directive was approved 3-1 with Orange County Board ChairmanDougChaffee abstainingandSupervisor Vicente Sarmiento voting no. Supervisors Don Wagner and Janet Nguyen jointly proposed the directive.

“This dog situation is a symptom, as is the 17 noncitizens subject to the Department of Justice lawsuit against the county — symptoms of a problem with our voting rolls,” said Wagner, who is running for secretary of state.

Laura Lee Yourex, who is charged with registering her dog, is scheduled to be arraigned in December.

The board’s directive to Page involves checking animal control agency licenses against voter registrations.

Page said his office “found no matches between the two databases” in the county’s unincorporated areas.

Registrar officials were checking animal databases in the cities the county contracts with, Page said.

Page explained that when voters register for a federal election they must show proof of residency and identity, but that is not required for stateonly elections. The state law does, however, require voters to sign an affidavit attesting to their citizenship and identity and face perjury charges if they’re lying.

“We are coming up on a peculiar special election to gerrymander the state,” Wagner said of the November special election asking voters

to approve a congressional redistricting plan.

“Would a dog be allowed to register?”

Page said there are about 2,600 voters on the rolls for the November special election who have not provided proof of identity or residency.

Page said it represented just one-tenth of one percent of the registered voters in the county.

County officials will send those voters a request to affirm that their registration is valid, Page said.

“If somebody’s trying to game the system and I find out about it I’m going to refer it to the district attorney for investigation and prosecution,” Page said. “And I’m going to do everything within the law to maintain our voter

rolls in as accurate a fashion as possible.”

Page noted that the county’s election rolls are “very well maintained.” He pointed to the notices of mail that was undeliverable as “twice as good” in 2024 as the national average.

When pressed on whether the state policy was OK with him, Page deferred, saying he wanted to remain neutral on policy matters.

“I’m an administrator, not a policy maker,” Page said.

Chaffee noted that the registrar has recently won four awards.

“I do want to make certain that you remain independent

and neutral,” Chaffee told Page. “I think that’s the only fair way to handle an election for all concerned.”

Sarmiento said he felt it was more pressing that voter turnout has been so low in cities in his district.

“I wish we could be talking about how can we encourage people participating in their government,” Sarmiento said. “What we are doing about that is more a worthy conversation.”

Page said the registrar has a new draft plan that includes more voter education and outreach and there is a public hearing on it at 6 p.m. Thursday in the Irvine City Hall. He invited the public to provide input.

“There’s a lot we can do with education,” he said. “We have a very robust voter education program, probably one of the most robust in the state but there are always new things we can do to reach people.”

Page, however, noted that election turnout can depend on the quality of candidates and the amount of money put into campaigning.

“I believe a general distrust in government and institutions right now for the last few years also drives low turnout,” Page said.

Wagner also prodded the board to back a resolution opposing Proposition 50, which aims to change California’s congressional districts to potentially add five more Democrats to the House in response to the gerrymandering in Texas that added the possibility of five more Republicans to Congress. That resolution failed with only Nguyen and Wagner backing it.

“It sticks a finger in the

By Joe Taglieri joet@beaconmedianews.com

The Los Angeles County BoardofSupervisors released a report Thursday about the deadly Eaton and Palisades fires that calls for improvements to wildfire alerts, warnings and evacuation procedures during wildfires.

The Eaton Fire in Altadena and the Pacific Palisades blaze devastated communities in January, claiming 31 lives combined, burning 37,000 acres and destroying over 16,000 structures. The fires also reached areas of Los Angeles, Pasadena, Sierra Madre and Malibu.

While the review did not identify points of failure, it “found that a series of weaknesses, including ‘outdated policies, inconsistent practices and communications vulnerabilities,’ hampered the effectiveness of the county’s response,” according to a board statement.

According to the report, “While frontline responders acted decisively and, in many cases, heroically, in the face of extraordinary conditions, the events underscored the need for clearer policies, stronger training, integrated tools and improved public communication.”

Concerns emerged during and after the fires about the effectiveness of public notifications for evacuation warnings. Messages were accidentally transmitted to thousands of residents across the Southland who weren’t intended to receive them, and questions also arose regarding the effectiveness or absence of warnings for many Altadena residents during the start of the Eaton Fire.

The report delineates differences in two blazes. The Palisades Fire began during daylight hours in a community familiar with wildfire risks, while the Eaton Fire erupted at night in an area not associated with significant wildfire danger.

Supervisors commissioned the “Independent AfterAction Report” by McChrystal Group, a consulting firm led by retired four-star Gen. Stanley McChrystal. The report assesses county “alert and evacuation systems during the January 2025 fire events and provide actionable recommendations to strengthen future response efforts.”

A firefighter battles flames that have engulfed a home during the LA wildfires in January. | Photo courtesy of Los Angeles County

Bob Page, OC voter registrar. | Photo courtesy of Bob Page/LinkedIn

LA reaches labor deals to avert layoffs

By Jose Herrera, City News Service

LAMayorKarenBass

Tuesdaysignedan agreement Tuesday that she said will avert the planned furlough of some municipal employees and all remaining civil service layoffs for fiscal year 2025-26, an outcome resulting from months of negotiations with labor unions.

In April, the mayor had proposed more than 1,600 layoffs as part of an effort to eliminate a nearly $1 billion budget deficit caused by overspending, skyrocketing liability payouts, lowerthan-expected tax revenues, and a weakening economy, among other challenges. The number of layoffs was later reduced to 600 after budget maneuvering by the City Council.

During a news conference at City Hall Tuesday, Bass said negotiations with labor unions protected the workforce and preserved city services.

“We embrace creative solutions and work aggressively toward our shared goal because that is our mission; that is our charge, to refuse to allow challenges to slow us down, and we will move every ounce of urgency we

possess to continue moving Los Angeles forward in a new direction away from the old failed ways of doing business,” Bass said.

David Green, president and executive director of Service Employees International Union, which represents approximately 11,000 city employees, described the agreement as “historic,” and one that ensures workers will keep their jobs while helping the city to increase revenues.

“These essential workers provide services, everything from animal care, wastewater management, and so much more. And it’s no secret that working families across the country are under attack in Washington with a so-called Big Beautiful Bill, cutting $1 million funding from frontline public sector workers and services our members provide, and ripping up healthcare, taking it away from millions and millions of Californians and people across the United States,” Green said.

“At the same time, volatile tariffs are threatening city revenues and all of our wallets. Despite all these daunting budget realities,

we stood strong. We negotiated a historic package that protects our essential frontline city workers from layoffs,” he added.

Matthew Maldonado, executive director of the

American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees District Council 36, representing 10,000 city employees, echoed Green’s sentiments. He thanked city officials for their hard work,

as well as union members for their collaboration.

Of the 600 layoffs, about 250 Los Angeles Police Department civilian positions were proposed for elimination, however, an agreement with the Los Angeles Police Protective League, which represents sworn officers, saved those jobs.

The LAAPL agreed to have its members voluntarily take overtime as paid time off in order to reduce LAPD’s overtime expenses and eliminate civilian layoffs.

Meanwhile, the LA City Coalition of Unions and Engineers and Architects Association agreed to take up to five unpaid holidays in 2026 to avoid another 300 civilian layoffs.

The mayor said additional layoffs were averted by transferring some employees to the city’s proprietary departments such as the Port of Los Angeles, Department of Water and Power, and Los Angeles World Airports. Those three entities have separate budgets that are not impacted by fluctuations in the city’s General Fund.

CityAdministrative

Officer Matt Szabo reiterated that there is no longer a $1 billion deficit. He said the gap was closed when the mayor and City Council approved the 2025-26 budget.

“The challenge that we had up to today was how do we implement the budget, and implement the reductions without triggering the layoffs and the service reductions that those layoffs would cost as it relates to this current fiscal year,” Szabo said.

Szabo said his office and other teams are monitoring revenues, expenditures, and liabilities. He is expected to provide a report on the condition of the current year’s budget in October.

“We are certainly concerned about revenues. We’re very concerned about the impact of tariffs on our local economy and so we’ll be providing updates over the course of the year,” Szabo said.

“But as of now, the billiondollar deficit was closed, and as this budget is implemented, we are projecting structural balance in the following fiscal year, along with surpluses in years three and four,” he added.

Local trust funds affordable housing development in Pasadena

By Staff

A$2 million grant from the Burbank-GlendalePasadenaRegional Housing Trust will fund an affordable housing development focused on helping homeless youths in Pasadena, city officials announced Wednesday.

The housing trust Board of Directors approved the grant to the city at their Aug. 11 meeting to support The Starr at 231 N. Hill Ave., near Walnut Street and the 210 Freeway. Officials said the city will use the grant “to provide a $2 million construction-topermanent loan” to developer Abbey Road.

The project calls for two staff units and 55 affordable housing units that aim to provide “affordable, safe, and secure housing to homeless and Transitional Age Youth,” according to the city. The TAY age range is 16-25 and “is considered a critical developmental stage, characterized by changes in social roles,

family and peer support, and exposure to substance use.”

Penny Lane, a service provider with expertise assisting youth, will provide on-site case management services to Starr residents and serve as a liaison between residents and property management. Officials said the stable housing environment and critical services offered will enable residents to pursue education and employment opportunities and develop skills to maintain long-term housing stability.

Money from the regional trust is The Starr’s first major funding commitment. Officials said the trust grant puts the project in a strong position to seek very competitive funding sources for affordable housing that prioritize projects with existing financial stakes.

Transitional age youth remain in need of an expanded supply of secure housing, according to the city. The

2025 Point-in-Time Homeless Count identified 36 TAY city residents experiencing homelessness, which is about 6% of Pasadena’s unhoused population.

The Trust addresses housing needs in the tri-city area utilizing by seeking out and filling missing resources and expanding affordable housing.

Pasadena Vice Mayor Jess Rivas, a member of the housing trust board, voiced support for the project.

“I am proud that we are tackling the affordable housing shortage head on by funding affordable housing for vulnerable young adults,” Rivas said in a statement. “This is how we directly help our residents and reduce homelessness.”

Pasadena Housing Director James Wong said in a statement, “This funding commitment from the Trust significantly enhances the developer’s competitiveness to obtain

other funding sources and make the development of this critical project financially viable.”

The regional housing trust was formed in 2022 under Senate Bill 1177

authored by then-state Sen. Anthony Portantino, D-Glendale. Officials said it was created to fund housing to assist families with extremely low to moderate incomes and individuals

experiencing homelessness. Initially the trust received $23 million in state funding. The three cities are eligible to use $6.9 million of the award for housing projects.

| Photo courtesy of the city of Los Angeles

An artist’s depiction of the proposed youth housing development at 231 N. Hill Ave. | Rendering courtesy of Tyler + Kelly Architecture

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Jimmy Kimmel makes emotional return to production

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immy Kimmel made an emotional and somewhat triumphant return to his ABC late night show “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” after a weeklong suspension, while a nationwide debate continues Wednesday over free speech and the role government should play in what broadcast networks choose to air.

Kimmel was suspended last week by ABC, which is owned by Disney, following the host’s comments about the shooting death of conservative activist Charlie Kirk. The remarks sparked a firestorm of criticism among many Kirk supporters, conservatives and President Donald Trump.

“It was never my intention to make light of a murder of a young man. I don’t think there’s anything funny about it,” Kimmel said, his voice cracking, during his opening monologue Tuesday.

But the comedian’s remarks focused largely on the issue of free speech — thanking people who supported his right to express his opinion, including Republicans such as Sen. Ted Cruz and Rand Paul.

“This show is not important,” Kimmel said. “What’s important is that we get to live in a country that allows us to have a show like this.”

The monologue also included criticism of Trump, whom he accused of trying to stifle speech that he does not like.

“A government threat to silence a comedian the president doesn’t like is antiAmerican,” Kimmel said.

Trump had a clear and immediate response to

Kimmel’s return to the airwaves, which he posted on his social media site Truth Social.

“I can’t believe ABC Fake News gave Jimmy Kimmel his job back,” Trump posted. “The White House was told by ABC that his Show was cancelled! I think we’re going to test ABC out on this. Let’s see how we do. Last time I went after them, they gave me $16 Million Dollars. This one sounds even more lucrative.”

Disney executives suspended Kimmel’s show last Wednesday after remarks he made about the killing of Kirk.

On his show Sept. 15, Kimmel said, “We hit some new lows over the weekend with the MAGA gang desperately trying to characterize this kid who murdered Charlie Kirk as anything other than one of them and doing everything they can to score political points from it.”

Disney’s statement suspending Kimmel for those remarks read, “Last Wednesday, we made the decision to suspend production on the show to avoid further inflaming a tense situation at an emotional moment for our country. It is a decision we made because we felt some of the comments were ill-timed and thus insensitive.”

But the company relented this week, announcing Monday that Kimmel would be returning to his late-night show.

“We have spent the last days having thoughtful conversations with Jimmy,

and after those conversations, we reached the decision to return the show on Tuesday,” Disney officials said in a statement.

On his show Tuesday, Kimmel tried to explain his earlier remarks, saying it was not “my intention to blame any specific group for the actions of what was obviously a deeply disturbed individual that was really the opposite of the point I was trying to make.”

“I understand that to some that felt either illtimed or unclear, or maybe both,” Kimmel said. “And for those who think I did, point a finger, I get why you’re upset. If the situation was reversed, it was a good chance I’d have felt the same way. I have many friends and family members on the other side who I love and remain close to, even though we don’t agree on politics at all.

“I don’t think the murderer who shot Charlie Kirk represents anyone. This was a sick person who believed violence was a solution and it isn’t.”

Even though Kimmel’s show returned to production, not all ABC affiliates resumed airing the program.

Sinclair, the nation’s largest ABC affiliate group, said last week its stations would not air “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” on any of its stations until “formal discussions are held with ABC regarding the network’s commitment to professionalism and accountability.”

Following Disney’s announcement about the show’s return, Sinclair issued a statement Monday afternoon saying, “Beginning Tuesday night, Sinclair will be preempting ‘Jimmy Kimmel Live!’ across our ABC affiliate stations and replacing it with news programming. Discussions with ABC are ongoing as we evaluate the show’s potential return.”

The company last week had called upon Kimmel “to issue a direct apology to the Kirk family. Furthermore, we ask Mr. Kimmel to make a meaningful personal donation to the Kirk Family and Turning Point USA.”

But on Friday, Sinclair announced “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” will return to its 38 ABC affiliates Friday evening, reversing a preemption imposed in protest of Kimmel’s remarks about the Kirk killing.

In explaining the reversal Friday, Sinclair said its decision was based on balancing community interests with its duty to air network programming.

“Our objective throughout this process has been to ensure that programming remains accurate and engaging for the widest possible audience. We take seriously our responsibility as local broadcasters to provide programming that serves the interests of our communities, while also honoring our obligations to air national network programming,” Sinclair said.

Jimmy Kimmel and Guillermo Rodriguez return to late-night TV Tuesday after a weeklong suspension for comments Kimmel made about the Charlie Kirk shooting. | Photo courtesy of Jimmy Kimmel Live/Facebook

“Over the last week, we have received thoughtful feedback from viewers, advertisers and community leaders representing a wide range of perspectives. We have also witnessed troubling acts of violence, including the despicable incident of a shooting at an ABC affiliate station in Sacramento. These events underscore why responsible broadcasting matters and why respectful dialogue between differing voices remains so important.”

The company stated it suggested steps to ABC to boost accountability, viewer feedback and community dialogue, including the creation of a network- wide independent ombudsman. While ABC and Disney have not adopted the proposals, Sinclair said it respects their right to decide under network affiliate agreements but believes such measures would build trust. Sinclair emphasized its decision to preempt the show was made independently, without government influence.

“While we understand that not everyone will agree with our decisions about programming, it is simply inconsistent to champion free speech while demanding that broadcasters air specific content,” the statement continued.

Sinclair said it remains committed to providing programming through its local stations that reflects community priorities, builds trust and encourages constructive dialogue, and added it looks forward to working with ABC to deliver content that serves a wide range of viewers.

Nexstar Media Group last week also said its television stations would not air the show in response to Kimmel’s remarks. The company has not stated whether it will restore the show.

Nexstar said it has been having “productive” talks with ABC and Disney.

“Mr. Kimmel’s comments about the death of Mr. Kirk are offensive and insensitive at a critical time in our national political discourse, and we do not believe they reflect the spectrum of opinions, views, or values of the local communities in which we are located,” Andrew Alford, president of Nexstar’s broadcasting division, said in a statement announcing the preemption.

“Continuing to give Mr. Kimmel a broadcast platform in the communities we serve is simply not in the public interest at the

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current time, and we have made the difficult decision to preempt his show in an effort to let cooler heads prevail as we move toward the resumption of respectful, constructive dialogue.”

Sinclair and Nexstar have aired alternate programming and refused to air the return of Kimmel’s show Tuesday night.

Despite the actions of Sinclair and Nexstar — representing about onefourth of ABC stations nationally — an estimated 6.26 million viewers tuned into the broadcast, according to figures released by the network. Kimmel’s monologue had received more than 26 million views on YouTube and other social media platforms as of Wednesday afternoon, according to ABC.

The announcement from Disney on Monday reinstating the show came about an hour after a group of Southland Democratic lawmakers gathered in Hollywood to denounce the show’s suspension.

“The reason that this should concern all Americans is that this administration’s actions could threaten speech for both conservatives and liberals,” Rep. Laura Friedman, D-Los Angeles, said during the late-morning news conference near the El Capitan Entertainment Complex on Hollywood Boulevard, where Kimmel’s show is based.

“This cuts all ways. In fact, even (Republican) Senator Ted Cruz, an official who I agree with very infrequently, recently said that what Trump’s (Federal Communications Commission) did was, quote, `incredibly dangerous.’ ... So again this is not a partisan issue, it is an American issue.”

The show of support came on the same day the American Civil Liberties Union published an open letter in support of Kimmel -- signed by more than 400 “artists,” including Jamie Lee Curtis, Jason Bateman, Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Martin Short, Natalie Portman, Regina King, Jane Fonda and Maggie Gyllenhaal.

“We now find ourselves in a modern McCarthy era, facing exactly the type of heavy-handed government censorship our Constitution rightfully forbids,” ACLU Executive Director Anthony D. Romero said in a statement. “The silencing of Jimmy Kimmel and jawboning of media outlets through lawsuits and threats to their licenses evoke dark memories of the 1950s.”

ABC announced last week it was at least temporarily pulling the plug on production on its latenight staple, which has aired since 2004.

Federal Communications Commission Chairman Brendan Carr lashed out at Kimmel last Wednesday, suggesting the agency would consider taking action against ABC affiliates that continued to air Kimmel’s show. Carr, appearing on a podcast, said affiliates should refuse to air Kimmel due to “the possibility of license revocation from the FCC.”

Among those taking part in Monday’s Hollywood gathering in support of Kimmel were Reps. Ted Lieu, Judy Chu, Nanette Barragán and Gil Cisneros. They were joined by members of the Writers Guild of America; the Directors Guild of America; the International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees (IATSE); and the Teamsters, discussing the impact of Kimmel’s suspension on the industry in general.

“Free speech is not a suggestion or a footnote, it is the very first amendment of the Constitution,” Friedman said. “Put first because the founding fathers in their wisdom understood just how important it was in a democracy to have free speech.

“This was the government that they envisioned and we have kept healthy for almost 250 years. It’s clear that Trump’s allies think the First Amendment comes with an asterisk. They think that it means you get free speech as long as Donald Trump likes it.”

Trump last week hailed Kimmel’s suspension on his Truth Social site, writing “Great news for America: The ratings challenged Jimmy Kimmel Show is cancelled. Congratulations to ABC for finally having the courage to do what had to be done. Kimmel has zero talent and worse ratings than even (Stephen) Colbert, if that’s possible. That leaves Jimmy (Fallon) and Seth (Meyers), two total losers, on fake news NBC. Their ratings are also horrible. Do it NBC!!”

Kirk, 31, was fatally shot while speaking to students at Utah Valley University in Orem, Utah. The accused gunman, Tyler Robinson, 22, was charged with murder, and prosecutors said they would seek the death penalty if he is convicted.

Homeless San Diegans are bicycling toward independence

By Michaela Haas, Reasons to Be Cheerful

On a sunlit Thursday morning in downtown San Diego, the sidewalk in front of Father Joe’s Villages buzzes with an excited energy. Nearly two-dozen people, dressed in everything from street clothes to aerodynamic Lycra, gather around a lineup of bicycles and tricycles. Among them are experienced riders from local clubs like Major Taylor and first-timers tentatively gripping handlebars. Towering above most, clad in a neon yellow cycling jersey, is Deacon John Roberts — chaplain, cyclist, and the force behind a growing movement that is, quite literally, helping people out of homelessness one mile at a time, Reasons to be Cheerful reports.

Father Joe’s Villages is Southern California’s largest homeless services provider, offering housing, healthcare, food, job training and addiction recovery programs. The organization serves thousands of individuals and families each year, aiming to help them achieve selfsufficiency with dignity.

Deacon Roberts is nearly out of bicycles, because so many people show up for the weekly 20-mile ride. It’s a good problem to have.

Each week, he leads group rides through San Diego’s extensive bike paths, and word is spreading. The incentive? After riding 100 miles with the group, participants receive a bicycle of their own — complete with helmet, lights, and a sturdy lock. For those riding tricycles, the threshold is just 50 miles.

“Anybody can come,” Roberts says. “Five rides give us time to learn a bit about cycling safety and to build a community.”

Today, that community includes a man beaming

beside a shiny new blue tricycle, which he’s earned after months of weekly rides. A fluffy terrier mix peeks out from a basket mounted on the back. “This changes everything,” he says, joy swinging in his voice.

Volunteer Carlos Velanzuela originally started the group with 10 donated bikes in 2015. He still participates every week, equipped with tubing, a pump, and the patience of a seasoned scout. He rides at the back, ensuring no one is left behind.

But it was in 2020, when Roberts became chaplain at Father Joe’s Village, that the effort truly gained momentum. A lifelong cyclist, Roberts often rides the 20-mile round trip from his home to the center.

Inspired by his own love of cycling — and the holistic transformation it offers — he invited his clients to join him.

What started as a practical transportation initiative has evolved into something richer. “It’s mind, body, and spirit,” Roberts says. “I like to think that what I’m doing is developing an appetite — for the joy of cycling, for the fitness, for the wholeness that can come with movement and nature and friendship.”

He varies the routes — Imperial Beach, Coronado, Harbor Island, Shelter Island, Fiesta Island. “What a lot of people don’t realize,” Roberts explains, “is how beautiful San Diego is. From here, we normally do a 20-mile circuit of some sort, sometimes longer.” Today’s ride loops north of Fiesta Island to Crown Point, a route with sweeping coastal views and long, car-free stretches. If someone wants to turn around after three or 10 miles, a volunteer will accompany

them back.

Each outing ends with a shared meal at Father Joe’s Villages. Once a month, Roberts splurges on something special. “We’ll hit In-N-Out or someplace fun,” he says with a grin. “Free lunch goes a long way.”

Since the program’s expansion, Roberts has given away more than 80 bicycles. For those who complete another 100 miles, a new reward awaits: a one-month public transportation pass, valued at $70. It’s a crucial boost for job seekers who need to cross the city for interviews or shifts. “With a bus pass and a bicycle,” Roberts notes, “you have a really wide range. You can ride a bike five miles from the bus stop. That can mean the difference between staying homeless and getting stable work.”

For instance, one client uses the bike to reconnect with

Roberts admits. “Then I won’t see them again until they have a flat.” He shrugs. “Some guys get their bike and take it and ride all the time, but they still come ride with us.”

There’s Robert, who has logged over 2,000 miles, and Joseph, who’s just passed 1,300. Their commitment reflects the deeper purpose of the rides — not just to provide a bike, but to create continuity, support and growth.

his mother, who lives in an area hard to reach with public transport. He also bicycles to work at a deli, a job he got after his culinary training at Father Joe’s Villages.

Of course, not everyone stays involved. “Some people will come and ride with us just long enough to get the bike,”

Back at the Villages, Roberts oversees not only the cycling program but the center’s broader spiritual and wellness efforts. With about 50 volunteers, he coordinates meditation groups, music and arts therapy, and spiritual counseling. The bicycle rides are an extension of this work — a chance to connect the physical act of movement with emotional healing and community care.

“We’re not just talking about getting people from point A to point B,” he says. “We’re talking about recovery, dignity, transformation.”

“Sometimes all someone needs is a new inner tube or brake cable,” Velanzuela says. “That can be the difference between riding and walking.”

The rides are not without challenges. Some participants struggle with addiction, mental health issues, or the instability of street life. But the consistency of the Thursday ride — and the expectation of showing up, pedaling forward, and sharing lunch — creates a rhythm that many find grounding.

“This isn’t a magic fix,” Roberts says. “But it’s something. It’s movement, it’s fellowship. It’s a chance to be part of something, to feel strong in your body and seen by your community.”

And that, he says, can be the beginning of real change.

This story was produced by Reasons to be Cheerful and reviewed and distributed by Stacker. Republished with CC BY-NC 4.0 license.

He also offers free maintenance days and partners with several local organizations for support, including the San Diego County Bicycle Coalition, Rick Beasley’s 4Wheel BikeShop, the nonprofit Padyak racing team, and ReBike San Diego, a nonprofit that collects, repairs, and donates bikes.

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“VIDEO DETECTION/CCTV CAMERAS INSTALLATION PROJECT FOR TRAFFIC SIGNALIZED INTERSECTIONS” CONTRACT NO. 25-12

NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS - INVITATION FOR BIDS

Date of Bid Opening: Notice is hereby given that sealed bids for the “VIDEO DETECTION/CCTV CAMERAS INSTALLATION PROJECT FOR TRAFFIC SIGNALIZED INTERSECTIONS” will be received at the office of the City Clerk of the City of San Gabriel, 425 South Mission Drive, San Gabriel, CA 91776, California, until 3:00 p.m. on Tuesday, October 14, 2025. At 3:05 p.m., bids will be opened and read aloud in the Council Chamber of San Gabriel City Hall.

There is no pre-bid meeting for the project.

Description of Work: The work to be done consists of furnishing all necessary labor, materials, tools, equipment, and other incidental and appurtenant work necessary for the installation of CCTV cameras at fifteen traffic signalized intersections. The work shall also include but not necessarily limited to the installation of the wireless radio systems at two signalized intersections and City-provided Iteris video detection camera systems at various traffic signalized intersection locations within the City. All required installation shall be performed by the Contractor as specified in the Specifications and Special Provisions, per manufacturer’s recommendations, and as directed by the Engineer. The Contractor shall coordinate with the equipment manufacturer(s) for turn on support as necessary for complete installation.

The contract is to be executed within 14 calendar days after the award of contract by City Council. Time for completion of the work is sixty (60) working days for all work from the date of the Notice to Proceed.

Contract Documents: To obtain the project documents please contact San Gabriel Public Works Project Manager, Alan Mai, at (626) 308-2825 or email: amai@sgch.org

Bid Security: Each bid shall be accompanied by a certified or cashier’s check, cash, or bid bond in the amount of ten percent (10%) of the total bid price payable to City of San Gabriel as a guarantee that the awarded bidder will execute the Contract and provide the required bonds, certificates of insurance, and endorsements within seven calendars days of the of the award of contract by City Council.

Award of Contract: The City reserves the right after opening bids to reject any or all bids, to waive any informality (non-responsiveness) in a bid, or to make award to the lowest responsive, responsible bidder, and reject all other bids, as it may best serve the interest of the City. The bidder shall guarantee the Total Bid Price for a period of 90 calendar days from the date of bid opening.

Prevailing Rate of Wage: Pursuant to Section 1770, et seq., of the California Labor Code, the Contractor shall pay the general prevailing rate of per diem wages as determined by the Director of the Department of Industrial Relations of the State of California for the locality where the work is to be performed. A copy of said wage rates is available on-line at: www.dir.ca.gov/dlsr/DPreWageDetermination.htm. The Contractor and any subcontractors shall pay not less than said specified rates and shall post a copy of said wage rates at the project site.

Labor Code Compliance: Attention is directed to the provisions of Labor Code § 1725.5: Per SB 854, no contractor or subcontractor may be listed on a bid proposal for a Public Works Project (submitted on or after March 1, 2015) unless registered with the Department of Industrial Relations (with limited exceptions for this requirement for bid purposes only under Labor Code Section 1771.1a). No contractor or subcontractor may be awarded a contract for public work on a public works project (awarded on or after April 1, 2015) unless registered with the Department of Industrial Relations (DIR). All contractors and subcontractors must furnish electronic certified payroll records to the Labor Commissioner for all new projects awarded on or after April 1, 2015. The Labor Commissioner may excuse contractors and subcontractors on a project that is under the jurisdiction of one of the four legacy DIR-approved labor compliance programs (Caltrans, City of Los Angeles, Los Angeles Unified School District and County of Sacramento) or that is covered by a qualified project labor agreement. This project is subject to compliance monitoring and enforcement by the Department of Industrial Relations.

Any contract entered into pursuant to this Notice will incorporate the

provisions of the State Labor. Pursuant to the provisions of Section 1773.2 of the Labor Code of the State of California, the minimum prevailing rate of per diem wages for each craft, classification, or type of workman needed to execute the contract shall be those determined by the Director of Industrial Relations of the State of California, which are on file in the Office of the City Clerk, City of San Gabriel and are available to any interested party on request.

Attention is directed to the provisions of Sections 1777.5 and 1777.6 of the Labor Code concerning the employment of apprentices by the Contractor or any subcontractor under them. The Contractor or any subcontractor shall comply with the requirements of said sections in the employment of apprentices. Information relative to apprenticeship standards and administration of the apprenticeship program may be obtained from the Director of Industrial Relations, San Francisco, CA, or the Division of Apprenticeship Standards and its branch offices.

All bidders shall be licensed in accordance with provisions of the Business and Professions Code and shall possess a Class A and/ or C10 State Contractor’s License at the time this contract is awarded. The Successful Contractor and his/her subcontractors will be required to possess business licenses from the City of San Gabriel and maintain current until completion of the project. Business licenses can be purchased or renewed at the Finance Department in City Hall, 425 S Mission Drive, San Gabriel, CA.

Questions: All questions relative to this project prior to the opening of bids shall be in writing or email and received no later than 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday, October 7, 2025, and shall be directed to: Public Works Project Manager, Alan Mai, at email: amai@sgch.org

Publish September 22 & 29, 2025 SAN GABRIEL SUN

Probate

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF Denise T Huynh Case No. 25STPB10454

To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of Denise T Huynh,Denise Trinh Huynh

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

THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that Alex Yip 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 October 22 ,2025 at 8:30 AM in Dept. 5 Room 236 .located at 111 N. Hill St., Los Angeles, CA 90012.

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

YOU MAY EXAMINE the file kept by the court. If you are a person interested in the estate, you may file with the court a Request for Special Notice (form DE-154) of the filing of an inventory and appraisal of estate assets or of any petition or account as provided in Probate Code section 1250. A Request for Special Notice form is available from the court clerk. petitioner: Alex Yip 4527 Fendyke Ave

1250. A Request for Special Notice form is available from the court clerk.

Attorney for Petitioner DAVID PHILIPSON - SBN 58018

LAW OFFICE OF DAVID PHILIPSON 42644 MOONRIDGE RD., PO BOX 2950

BIG BEAR LAKE CA 92315

Telephone (909) 878-0055

9/25, 9/29, 10/2/25

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NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF EUNSHIL PEREZ

Case No. 25STPB10811

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

A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by William Julian Perez in the Superior Court of California, County of LOS ANGELES.

THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that William Julian Perez be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent.

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September 22, 25, 29, 2025

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: GEORGIA ASPIOTES CASE NO. 25STPB08071

To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the WILL or estate, or both of GEORGIA ASPIOTES. A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by MICHAEL ASPIOTES in the Superior Court of California, County of LOS ANGELES.

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

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

A HEARING on the petition will be held in this court as follows: 11/14/25 at 8:30AM in Dept. 29 located at 111 N. HILL ST., LOS ANGELES, CA 90012

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

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 November 4, 2025 at 8:30 AM in Dept. 44. located at 111 N. Hill St., Los Angeles, CA 90012.

Attorney for petitioner: MONA PATEL (SBN 263114) 12223 HIGHLAND AVENUE #106830 RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CA 91739 (888) 523-9121

Publish September 29, October 2, 6, 2025 AZUSA BEACON

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Pasadena City Notices

NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING

Notice is hereby given that a public meeting on an Amendment to the Schedule of Taxes, Fees and Charges for fiscal year 2026 will be held by the Pasadena City Council at the time and place listed below:

DATE: October 20, 2025

TIME: 6:00 P.M.

PLACE: City Hall, Council Chambers

100 N. Garfield Avenue, Room S-249 Pasadena, CA 91101

Please refer to the City Council agenda for instructions on how to view a 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 how to provide live public comment.

This Amendment revises the Traffic Reduction and Transportation Improvement Fee (TR/TIF) and establishes new land use categories with fees that are better aligned with the estimated impact of these land use projects to the transportation network. These fees will fund transportation capital improvement projects. The Schedule of Taxes, Fees, and Charges was last adopted by the City Council on July 14, 2025. The existing amount or rate and the proposed amount or rate and the associated activity are listed below, after the related notice of public hearing.

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

Notice is hereby given that a public hearing on an Amendment to Schedule of Taxes, Fees, and Charges for fiscal year 2026 will be held by the Pasadena City Council at the time and place listed below:

DATE: October 27, 2025

TIME: 6:00 P.M.

PLACE: City Hall, Council Chambers 100 N. Garfield Avenue, Room S-249 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

Restaurants,

Financial Institutions (banks)100

Service Shop, Service Stations100

Laundromat

Animal

Nurseries/Greeneries25

Warehousing, Open Storage

(storage pace)

Indoor

Mortuaries/Cemeteries100

Schools:

Elementary or Jr. High10/

High Schools

Universities or Colleges20/ gal/student College Dormitories 85/ gal/student

The City Council took action to increase the rates for Grandstand Permit Application, Rose Bowl Admission Tax, and New Year's Day Related Business Grandstand Seat Surcharge on November 25, 2024. Revised rates became effective February 1, 2025.

Rate ($.55 per $500) established by State code. No CPI increase.

Maximum Rate ($16.00) established by State code. No CPI increase.

Per Council action, the fees receive a 60% abatement credit. Staff is still reviewing fees and recommends continuing the 60% abatement credit until the analysis is complete.

Reduced Business License Tax ($1.00) only for first year businesses in Pasadena that meet the following eligibility criteria:

- Be in a Commercial or Industrial zoned area as defined in Chapter 17 of the Pasadena Municipal Code.

- Have five or fewer employees.

- Have a 2012 North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) Code in Construction (23), Manufacturing (31-33), Information (51), and Scientific, Technical, and Professional Services (54).

On the renewal anniversary following the first year tax reduction, renewing businesses are required to pay the fully required business license tax established for that fiscal year of tax reinstatement.

Per City Council action on July 14, 2014, Dog License Fee for not spayed and not neutered dogs is $60 more than the fee for spayed and neutered dogs.

The City Council took action to round down the fees for dog licensing on June 22, 2020. Revised rates became effective August 1, 2020.

In June 2018, Pasadena voters approved an ordinance adding a new Chapter 5.28 to the Pasadena Municipal Code entitled "Cannabis Business Tax," to impose a tax on commercial cannabis business activities operating in the City of Pasadena. Pasadena Municipal Code Section 5.28.060(C) allows the City Council to adjust cannabis business taxes by resolution or ordinance. Section 5.28.060(D) provides the maximum dollar figure (adjusted for Consumer Price Index increases) or percentages that the Council could impose. No adjustment is proposed for the cannabis business taxes reflected in this Schedule.

The proposed fee for the accessible dwelling unit (ADU) is noted as “Variable” because, for ADU's that are greater than 900 sq ft., the fee needs to be proportional to the size of the main dwelling on the parcel. (Fee for unit based on size of unit) x (ADU size / main dwelling size). ADUs that are 900 square feet or less are exempt from paying the fee.

Publish September 15, 22, 29, 2025

Monterey Park City Notices

City of Monterey Park

Engineering Division

320 West Newmark Avenue

Monterey Park, CA 91754

Tel. No: (626) 307-1320

Fax: (626) 307-2500

NOTICE INVITING BIDS

1ST-RIGGIN-POTRERO GRANDE CORRIDOR PROJECT MAT

CYCLE 1 ACTIVE TRANSPORTATION CORRIDORS PROGRAM & POTRERO GRANDE DR STREET IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT

SPEC. NO. 2025-003

Contract Time: 120 Working Days; Liquidated Damages: $1,000 per working day.

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

The project consists of street improvements including median installation and landscape/irrigation improvements, curb and gutter, curb ramps, paving, striping and all related work on file with the City’s Public Works Department. Prevailing wages required. A 10% Bidder’s Bond is required with bid. Successful contractor will be required to provide: (1) Liability insurance with City of Monterey Park as addition insured endorsement; (2) Proof of workers’ compensation insurance coverage; (3) 100% Faithful Performance, (4) 100% Labor and Material Bond, and (5) DIR Registration. Plans are available to download for a fee from QuestCDN; link on the City’s website www.montereypark.ca.gov/444/Bids-Proposals.

Volumetric rates are based on water consumption. Single Family Residential water usage will be capped at 26 hundred cubic feet (hcf) of water on a bi-monthly basis. Commerical water usage will be billed at 90% of use. Page 12 of 12

Bid Package Cost: $22.00.

Bid Due Date and Time: Bids will be received via the online electronic bid service, Quest Construction Data Network (QuestCDN), www.questcdn.com, until 10:00 AM, Wednesday, October 22, 2025.

Questions? Please call: Anthony Bendezu, Civil Engineering Associate at (626) 307-1320.

Publish Septemebr 29, 2025 & October 6, 2025 MONTEREY PARK PRESS

Probate Notices

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF ERNEST ESPINOSA TERRAZAS CASE NO. 25STPB10386

To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of: ERNEST ESPINOSA TERRAZAS

A Petition for Probate has been filed by LISA TERRAZAS JARRARD, CYNTHIA TERRAZAS-HASSIEN, ROWENA E. GARCIA in the Superior Court of California, County of LOS ANGELES.

The Petition for Probate requests that LISA TERRAZAS JARRARD, CYNTHIA TERRAZAS-HASSIEN, ROWENA E. GARCIA be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent. The Petition requests the decedent’s will and codicils, if any, be admitted to probate. The will and any codicils are available for examination in the file

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

A hearing on the petition will be held in this court on 10/20/2025 at 8:30 am in Dept. 99 located at 111 North Hill Street, Los Angeles, CA 90012, Stanley Mosk Courtouse.

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: LEANNE MAESTRE, 7676 HAZARD CENTER DRIVE, SUITE 900B, SAN DIEGO, CA 92108, Telephone: (619) 231-1422 9/22, 9/25, 9/29/25 CNS-3968923# BALDWIN PARK PRESS

NOTICE OF AMENDED PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF ROBERTA LEE PENA Case No. 22STPB12099

To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of ROBERTA LEE PENA AN AMENDED PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by Eleanor Gutierrez in the Superior Court of California, County of LOS ANGELES. THE AMENDED PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that Eleanor Gutierrez be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent. THE AMENDED PETITION requests the decedent’s will and codicils, if any, be admitted to probate. The will and any codicils are available for examination in the file kept by the court. THE AMENDED PETITION requests authority to administer the estate under the Independent Ad-ministration 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 con-sented to the proposed action.) The independent administration authority will be granted unless an interested person files an objec-

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tion to the petition and shows good cause why the court should not grant the authority.

A HEARING on the amended petition will be held on Oct. 29, 2025 at 8:30 AM in Dept. No. 5 located at 111 N. Hill St., Los Angeles, CA 90012.

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

CYNTHIA VELASCO ESQ SBN 306140 GREENACRE LAW LLP 700 FLOWER ST STE 1000 LOS ANGELES CA 90017 CN120387 PENA Sep 22,25,29, 2025 MONTEREY PARK PRESS

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF:

MICHAEL A. SEROT

CASE NO. 25STPB10447

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

A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by LAWRENCE R. SEROT in the Superior Court of California, County of LOS ANGELES.

THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that LAWRENCE R. SEROT be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent.

A HEARING on the petition will be held in this court as follows: 10/30/25 at 8:30AM in Dept. 11 located at 111 N. HILL ST., LOS ANGELES, CA 90012

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

YOU MAY EXAMINE the file kept by the court. If you are a person interested in the estate, you may file with the court a Request for Special Notice (form DE-154) of the 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

GREGORY M. AJALAT, ESQ. - SBN 150878, AJALAT & AJALAT, LLP 330 NORTH BRAND BOULEVARD, SUITE 1250

GLENDALE CA 91203

Telephone (818) 506-1500 9/22, 9/25, 9/29/25 CNS-3969743# GLENDALE INDEPENDENT

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF MARIE JOYCE BROWN CASE NO. 25STPB10593

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

JOYCE BROWN

A Petition for Probate has been filed by DENNIS HAYSE in the Superior Court of California, County of LOS ANGELES.

The Petition for Probate requests that DENNIS HAYSE be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent.

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

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

A hearing on the petition will be held in this court on 10/22/2025 at 8:30

A.M. in Dept. 5 Room N/A located at 111 NORTH HILL STREET, LOS ANGELES, CA 90012.

You may examine the file kept by the court. If you are a person interested in the estate, you may file with the court a Request for Special Notice (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: JODI PHILLIPS-COLEMAN, DOYLE QUANE, 571 HARTZ AVENUE, DANVILLE, CA 94526, Telephone: 510-430-1518 9/25, 9/29, 10/6/25

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NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF SANH HENH HO CASE NO. PROVA2500735

To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of: SANH HENH HO

A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by Charlene Zelnis in the Superior Court of California, County of San Bernardino. THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that Charlene Zelnis 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

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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 October 22, 2025 at 9:00 a.m. in Dept. F3 located at 17780 ARROW BLVD FONTANA, CA 92335

FONTANA SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA.

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: Jennifer C. Fu, Esq. (SBN 237082); Amity Law Group, LLP; 800 S. Barranca Ave., Suite 260 Covina, CA 91723 Telephone: (626) 307-2800 9/25, 9/29, 10/2/25 CNS-3970032#

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NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF Hirokazu Matsumoto

CASE NO. 25STPB10445

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

A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by Ryosuke Togi in the Superior Court of California, County of Los Angeles. THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that Ryosuke Togi 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 10/16/2025 at 8:30 AM in Dept. 5 located at 111 N. HILL ST. LOS ANGELES CA 90012 STANLEY MOSK COURTHOUSE.

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

Petitioner In Pro Per: Ryosuke Togi SBN 343851 Kaname Partners US, P.C. 17631 Fitch, Irvine, CA 92614

Telephone: (949) 404-5515 9/25, 9/29, 10/2/25 CNS-3970236# PASADENA PRESS

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: CINDY LOU CANALES CASE NO. 25STPB09327

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

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

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

A HEARING on the petition will be held in this court as follows: 10/24/25 at 8:30AM in Dept. 99 located at 111 N. HILL ST., LOS ANGELES, CA 90012

MICHAEL A. O’CONNOR, ESQ.SBN 310591

AGUIRRE PLC

2596 MISSION STREET, SUITE 207 SAN MARINO CA 91108

Telephone (626) 441-3300 9/25, 9/29, 10/2/25 CNS-3970333# BALDWIN PARK PRESS

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF WILHELM L. DIENG aka WILLIAM LUDWIG DIENG

Case No. 25STPB07387

To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of WILHELM L. DIENG aka WILLIAM LUDWIG DIENG

A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by Jayne Manley in the Superior Court of California, County

of LOS ANGELES. THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that Jayne Manley 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 Oct. 20, 2025 at 8:30 AM in Dept. No. 99 located at 111 N. Hill St., Los Angeles, CA 90012.

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

Petitioner: Jayne Manley JAYNE MANLEY 35771 AVIGNON CT WINCHESTER CA 92596 CN120748 DIENG Sep 25,29, Oct 2, 2025 BURBANK INDEPENDANT

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: BETTY GENE WISNIEWSKI CASE NO. PROVA2500723

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

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

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

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

A HEARING on the petition will be held in this court as follows: 10/22/25 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.

Attorney for Petitioner

ROBIN S. BENTLER - SBN 153834

KELLY ROBERSON - SBN 231327

BENTLER MULDER LLP

2040 MAIN TREET, STE. 150 IRVINE CA 92614

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11/14/2025 Time: 8:30AM Dept: H. The address of the court is same as noted above. 3. a. A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the day set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county: Baldwin Park Press DATED: August 28, 2025 Allison L. Westfahl Kong JUDGE OF THE SUPERIOR COURT Pub. September 8, 15, 22, 29, 2025 BALDWIN PARK PRESS ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME PETITION OF Alice Jane Magana, a minor by and through her guardian Ad Litem Antonio Zamora and Isabel Magana FOR CHANGE OF NAME CASE NUMBER: 25PSCP00456 Superior Court of California, County of Los Angeles 400 Civic Center Plaza, Pomona, Ca 91766, East Judicial District TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner Alice Jane Magana, a minor by and through her guardian Ad Litem Antonio Zamora and Isabel Magana filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present name a. OF Alice Jane Magana to Proposed name Alice Jane Zamora Magana 2. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter shall appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file a written objection that includes the reason for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted.

Former Monterey Park fire division chief drops age discrimination suit

By City News Service

AformerMonterey Park Fire Department divisionchiefhas dropped his lawsuit in which he alleged he was forced to resign in 2023 from his job as a division chief at age 63 because of persistent age discrimination by the thenfire chief, who the plaintiff contended used the 2023 mass shooting in the city as part of the chief’s effort to get him to leave.

In his Los Angeles Superior Court complaint, Mark Steven Khail contended that then-Chief Matthew Hallock asked him when he planned to retire and that the chief also believed that older workers like the plaintiff were “taking up space. On Friday, Khail’s attorneys filed court papers with Judge Joseph Lipner asking that the case be dismissed “with prejudice,” meaning it cannot be refiled.

The court papers do not state if a settlement was reached or if Khail is not pursuing the case for other reasons. However, in May the city made Khail a $150,000

statutory settlement offer.

In their previous court papers, attorneys for the city denied any wrongdoing on the part of the San Gabriel Valley municipality. Khail, now 65, was hired by the city in March 1981. He later was put in charge of training recruits and daily MPFD operations

According to Khail’s suit filed in November 2023, the plaintiff believed that Hallock “embarked on a course of conduct designed to force plaintiff to leave the MPFD because of plaintiff’s age” and that the alleged conduct was “pervasive and occurred almost daily.”

Khail contended that it was believed internally that his removal from the arson investigation team was done as part of an effort to force him to retire. Khail also maintained that Hallock repeatedly asked him when he planned to retire, including once in front of other department members during a 2021 command staff meeting.

Frustrated that Khail would not retire, Hallock put

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Khail on administrative leave in January 2023, using as an excuse the plaintiff’s actions during the mass shooting in the city in which 11 people were killed and nine were injured, the suit stated. However, Khail was never provided with a list of what he had allegedly done wrong, according to his complaint.

Khail twice tried to call Hallock during the shooting response, but the number, the same the department’s communications center had, was incorrect, according to the suit.

Khail suffered emotional distress and post-traumatic stress disorder from the mass shooting, but was unable to get counseling while on leave, according to the suit, which further stated that the plaintiff was effectively forced out of the department in February 2023 and has suffered a substantial loss of income.

Hallock left the MPFD in January 2024 to take a similar post with the city of Santa Monica. The current MPFD chief is Jason Hing.

Car wash owner, 79, who says federal agents injured him files $50M claim

A79-year-old car wash owner who says he was injured when agents body slammed and subjected him to other violent treatment during a Sept. 9 immigration raid at his business in Van Nuys announced a $50 million damages claim Thursday against the U.S. Department of Homeland Security and related federal agencies.

The car wash owner, Rafie Ollah Shoued, was at the business at 7530 Van Nuys Blvd. when masked agents conducted a latemorning raid. According to Shouhed, who provided video and photographs to back up his claims, an agent shoved him to the ground in a hallway as he tried to find out what was going on.

He further claims that when he went outside to speak with the agents and show them papers proving the workers had authorization, he was cursed,

By City News Service

eyes of California voters,” who have backed a nonpartisan commission drawing up the congressional boundaries, Wagner said.

“That is going to be undone by this special election,” Wagner said.

He argues the proposition will make the state even less representative of the partisan breakdown.

“I think this is an issue the voters should decide,” Foley said. “We shouldn’t be taking a position in support or opposition. I trust the voters of the state of California whether they think Prop 50 is in their interests. I encourage all voters to just know the facts and make a decision for yourself.”

Sarmiento said he wasn’t “thrilled with the new proposed” district boundaries, but, he added, “I’m also not ignorant and with a buried head in the sand about what triggered all of this... This is part of a consequence about what (Texas) started. There is a context federally that affects our county.”

Wagner replied that, “Texas may be arguably doing something stupid or wrong, but I have no idea why that means California should go ahead and do something stupid and wrong.”

Chaffee quipped, “I wish both Texas and California would back away. My solution

would be to have California Gov. Gavin Newsom and Texas Gov. Greg Abbott debate each other on the next Jimmy Kimmel show.”

The board on Tuesday also voted to approve spending $19.750,012 to settle claims stemming from last year’s Airport Fire. In April the board voted to pay $9.5 million to settle other various claims.

The Airport Fire, which started Sept. 9, 2024, blackened 23,526 acres in Orange and Riverside counties, injuring 21 people.

Officials said the fire was sparked by a county public works crew using heavy equipment. The cause was deemed accidental.

pushed and then “violently body slammed ... onto the pavement,” according to a statement provided by his attorneys.

During a news conference Thursday, Shoued told reporters he initially thought the people who raided his store were bounty hunters.

“I don’t know where they came from,” he said. “The

way they treated me, the way they attacked me. I was begging (them), `I have a heart condition.”’

He also said he pleaded with the agents when he was slammed to the ground, telling them, “I cannot breathe, I cannot breathe.”

Shoued claims that three agents jumped on his back, with one of them putting his knee on Shouhed’s neck

as others pinned his arms behind his back.

“Shoued cried out that he had recently undergone heart surgery and had three stents in his chest, that he could not breathe, and that he needed an ambulance,” according to a statement from his attorneys. ``Agents ignored his pleas, handcuffed him and transported him to the Metropolitan Detention Center in Los Angeles, where he was held nearly 12 hours without medical attention. Even after agents admitted they knew he was a U.S. citizen, he was kept in custody, denied phone calls to his family and released without charges, he alleges.

Upon release, his son took him to a hospital, where doctors treated him for multiple broken ribs, serious injuries to his elbows, contusions and post-concussive symptoms of a traumatic brain injury. Shoued continues to suffer physical pain, psychological trauma and the concerning effects of a traumatic brain injury, according to his attorneys.

There was no immediate response from federal officials seeking comment on the claim, which is a precursor to a lawsuit.

In addition to the Department of Homeland Security, the claim also names U.S. Customs and Border Protection, U.S. Border Patrol and Immigration and Customs Enforcement.

Shoued is being represented by V. James DeSimone Law.

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Rafie Ollah Shoued displays one of his injuries he suffered during an immigration enforcement raid at his San Fernando Valley business. | Photo courtesy of Robert Frank

Federal agents wrestle Shoued to the pavement as a masked officer looks observes. | Photo courtesy of Robert Frank

TheMetroBoardof Directorsapproved resolutions Thursday to begin a process allowing them to acquire property needed for construction of the future East San Fernando Valley Light Rail Transit Project.

In a unanimous vote, the board authorized the resolutions and staff are expected to work with the owners to relocate their businesses. According to Metro officials, the action was necessary to preserve the schedule and cost of the light rail project.

Metro is attempting to acquire SCV Recycling, located at 14646 Raymer St., and SIT Catering & Event Rentals, Inc., located at 14706 Raymer St., both in Van Nuys, for the construction and

Metro OKs property acquisition resolutions for light rail project

By City News Service

operation of a new 6.7-mile light rail along Van Nuys Boulevard from the G (Orange Line) to San Fernando Road.

The parcels of land are required to construct a maintenance and storage facility for the project, according to a report. The building would be constructed on the west side of Van Nuys Boulevard on approximately 21 acres, bounded by Keswick Street on the South, Raymer Street on the east and north, and the Pacoima Wash on the west.

Metro has written offers to the tenants and owners, which were sent early summer.

“While the project will cause private injury, no other alternative locations for

the project provide greater public good with less private injury,” Metro documents read. “Therefore, the project is planned or located in the manner that will be most compatible with the greatest public good and the least private injury.”

Jose Zavala, owner of SCV Recycling, addressed the board Thursday. He shared his excitement for the transit project, but explained that he had concerns about Metro taking his property, mainly about the impact it would have on his employees.

“I want to keep all my staff. Most of them, they’ve been with us since day one. We just want to have the opportunity to survive

and thrive in the new area,” Zavala said.

Zavala explained he is likely to move his business to recycling business to Lancaster because of issues related to zoning in the area. Metro and Zavala’s attorneys are expected to continue negotiations to ensure fair compensation.

The light rail aims to improve access to jobs, schools, health care and key destinations while reducing emissions. Metro is also considering a potential northern extension to the Sylmar/San Fernando Metrolink Station, which would make the light rail a total 9.2-mile alignment.

The project is expected to be complete by 2031.

Ex-Orange County sheriff’s deputy pleads guilty to molesting 2 inmates

By City News Service

Aformer Orange County Sheriff’s Department deputy pleaded guilty Wednesday and was immediately sentenced to time served in custody and one year of informal probation

for molesting two female jail inmates and showing them illicit videos of himself.

Arcadio Rodriguez, 33, of Stanton, engaged in an “inappropriate relation-

“Some residents in Altadena reported receiving little or no warning before the fire reached their neighborhoods,” the report’s authors wrote.

“Beyond alerting and evacuation operations, this review identified systemic issues that impacted the alert and evacuation response,” according to the report. “Outdated and inconsistent policies, protocols and standard operating procedures created ambiguity around evacuation authority and responsibilities. In many cases, decision-making roles were unclear, and preincident public messaging responsibilities lacked standardization across agencies. These gaps contributed to nonuniform preparedness strategies across jurisdictions and slowed coordinated efforts.”

The report also noted persistent problems with training, staffing, resource management and cooperation among government agencies that “further strained the response.”

“During this review, law enforcement and emergency

managers reported inconsistent training around wildfire evacuations, highlighting the need for cross-disciplinary exercises and clearer staffing models for surge scenarios,”

ship” with two jailed women at the Theo Lacy Facility in Orange, according to the Orange County District Attorney’s Office.

Orange County Superior Court Judge Cynthia

Herrera sentenced Rodriguez to 364 days in jail, but he had credit for that time in custody under home confinement, according to court records. Herrera ordered the defendant to

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the extreme conditions of this incident. Compounding this were gaps in situational awareness tools and communications interoperability, which impaired real-time

the report states. “Equipment and personnel shortages were magnified under

coordination.”

Residents reported “confusion and frustration”

Rodriguez pleaded guilty to touching an intimate part of another person, a jail employee engaging in sexual activity with an inmate and possession of a cellphone in jail, all misdemeanors. The dates of the offenses are May 1, June 29 and Aug. 9, according to court records.

resulting from inconsistent messages from authorities and the absence of clear updates on the emergency.

“Future preparedness efforts will require a more integrated approach to public information in collaboration with interagency and community partners to enhance clarity,”

according to the report.

Despite the training and communication breakdowns, “frontline responders acted decisively and, in many cases, heroically, in the face of extraordinary conditions,” the authors noted.

Los Angeles County Sheriff Robert Luna said the

review is an important tool.

“The Palisades and Eaton Fires were the worst natural disaster in our county’s history, and it tested us and our community in every possible way,” Luna said in a statement.

“This After-Action Report is not only a reflection about the past, but it’s a tool for building a stronger emergency response. It highlights what went well and identifies where we can improve, with a focus on enhanced cross training and better technology to strengthen our preparedness. I’m deeply proud of how our deputy sheriffs performed with professionalism and dedication under dangerous and extraordinary circumstances, which exemplifies the strength and resilience of our department, and how we serve our communities.”

County supervisors are scheduled to discuss the report and its findings and recommendations at the board’s next public meeting Tuesday.

The report is available on the county’s website.

An aerial view of Altadena on Jan. 8. | Photo courtesy of Los Angeles County

An aerial view of Altadena on Jan. 6 before the Eaton Fire erupted. | Photo courtesy of Los Angeles County

This map shows the planned East San Fernando Valley Light Rail Transit Project. | Image courtesy of Metro