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July 27-AUGUST 02, 2023

Temecula school board approves previously rejected textbook

By City News Service

After twice rejecting a social studies curriculum some members deemed "inappropriate," the Temecula Valley Unified School District Board of Education has unanimously approved the materials with a key critic absent and under threat of a $1.5 million fine for "willful violation" of state education policies.

The approval was part of a compromise suggested by board member Jennifer Wiersma with the trustees agreeing to postpone inclusion of one lesson for fourthgraders until it undergoes further review.

The 4-0 vote came during a special meeting Friday to reconsider the curriculum after the initial rejections drew the condemnation of Gov. Gavin Newsom and other state officials. Board member Danny Gonzalez was absent, the Riverside Press-Enterprise reported. Gonzalez was one of three board members who questioned whether a supplemental reference to San Francisco politician Harvey Milk — the first openly gay person elected to public office in California — should be included when teaching the history of civil rights movements to fourthgrade students.

He was joined by board President Joseph Komrosky and Wiersma in voting against the Social Studies Alive for the K-5 curriculum on May 16 and again Wednesday, citing a reported relationship between Milk, then in his 30s, and a 16-year-old as the primary

reason.

Komrosky, who referred to Milk as a "pedophile" later said, "My remarks about Mr. Milk are not based upon being a homosexual, but rather, based upon an adult having a sexual relationship with a minor."

Gonzalez joined Komrosky, saying he couldn't understand the need to highlight Milk when there "are plenty of historical figures who made great strides in the (gay) community that are not associated with inappropriate sexual relationships with children.

"Discussing matters of sexuality with children under 10 in a public school setting is inappropriate. As a parent, this is not a conversation (I want my kids to have with) anyone else but me, and especially not before we even learn about the birds and the bees."

Trustees Allison Barclay

and Steven Schwarz consistently voted in favor of the curriculum and textbook, which was recommended by the Temecula Valley Educators Association following a pilot phase district officials said involved 47 teachers and more than 1,300 families.

Newsom welcomed the Friday decision. He had threatened to impose the $1.5 million fine, announced plans to have the curriculum distributed by state officials in time for the Aug. 14 opening of the school year and promised a civil rights investigation into the board's tactics.

"Fortunately, now students will receive the basic materials needed to learn," Newsom said in a statement. "But this vote lays bare the true motives of those who opposed this curriculum. This has never been about parents' rights. It's not even about Harvey

Milk — who appears nowhere in the textbook students receive. This is about extremists' desire to control information and censor the materials used to teach our children.

"Demagogues who whitewash history, censor books, and perpetuate prejudice never succeed," the governor said. "Hate doesn't belong in our classrooms."

Congressman Darrell Issa, R-Bonsall, who represents Temecula, accused Newsom of "bullying" the board members and concerned parents.

Komrosky said he and other opponents had a duty to make sure no "vulgarity, profanity, obscenity, erotica" or other objectionable material is included in the curriculum.

"Despite our continuing work and commitment

City News Service

Roughly a half dozen detainees released from the Robert Presley Detention Center in Riverside without a place to sleep and at risk of homelessness have received assistance under an outreach program implemented earlier this year, officials said Friday.

Project Connect was approved by the Riverside City Council in January, leading to an agreement with Victory Outreach Church to manage "reentry services" for eligible inmates released from the downtown jail.

"When I became mayor, I launched a multi-pronged approach to the homeless crisis — an approach that includes intervention, as well as prevention," Mayor Patricia Lock Dawson said in a statement. "If we can focus on preventing people from becoming homeless, we've addressed the issue at its core, and Project Connect does just that."

Officials said that since the program went into full swing during the first week of May, five inmates signed up to receive assistance.

According to the city, a total of 25 people were contacted by Victory Outreach staff, but the majority of them declined services.

Riverside program assists inmates at risk of homelessness Assistance center to open for those displaced by DHS mobile home fire

Service

Alocal assistance center will soon open to help residents who were displaced from the Country Squire RV Park fire that destroyed nine mobile homes in Desert Hot Springs, officials announced Monday.

The Riverside County Emergency Management Department and other county departments, Desert Hot Springs city officials and state partners will coordinate to open the center this week in an effort to help residents transition from the shelter that was set up in Desert Hot Springs High School, according to a statement from Supervisor V. Manuel Perez.

"Our county departments as well as other agencies in our community are assisting residents through the response and recovery from this fire, and I want to thank the Palm Springs Unified School District for making the high school available to support the community," Perez said in a statement.

Firefighters responded at 12:34 p.m. July 18 to the fire in the 66400 block of Dillon Road, according to the Riverside County

Anti-mosquito spraying to prevent spread of West Nile virus in Nuevo Pg 17

Ex-con accused of supplying deadly dose of fentanyl to teen arraigned Pg 16

The TVUSD board with, at far right, former district Superintendent Jodi McClay. | Photo courtesy of the Temecula Valley Unified School District/YouTube

CALENDAR

JULY 28

Quincy Jones’ 90thBirthday Tribute: A Musical Celebration

Hollywood Bowl | 2301 N. Highland Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90068 | July 28-29 | hollywoodbowl.com

The Hollywood Bowl Orchestra will be joined by artists like H.E.R., Jennifer Hudson, Tori Kelly and many more to honor Quincy Jones, the man behind hits like “You Don't Own Me,” “Thriller,” and “Fly Me To The Moon.”.

JULY 29

Montebello Downtown Street Fest

Located along Whittier Boulevard (Montebello Boulevard to Fourth Street) | July 29 | montebelloca.gov

Get ready for the 2023 Downtown Street fest featuring live musical performances from Metalachi, Las Cafeters and more; delicious food; a beer garden; talented artisan and craft vendors selling their goods; information booths; dancing; and a kids’ zone.

JULY 30

Yellowcard

YouTube Theater | July 30 | emonightbk.com

Yellowcard is celebrating 20 years of their hit song “Ocean Avenue” (Has it really been 20 years? Can someone check the math on that.) and on this special night will be joined by Emo Night Brooklyn, Mayday Parade, Anberlin, and This Wild Life.

JULY 31

Movie Mondays: ‘Peter Pan’

Argyros Plaza | 600 Town Center Drive, Costa Mesa,

CA 92626 | July 31 |

Guests can pack their own picnics or grab a bite to eat at George’s Café as well as German Yum and Cali Delights food trucks, and settle in their lawn chairs or blanket for the movie at dusk. If you show up early try out one of the activities available or take a minidocent-tour.

AUG. 1

Moonlight Movies

On The Beach: ‘Top Gun: Maverick’

Granada Beach | 5000 E. Ocean Blvd., Long Beach, CA 90803 | Aug. 1 | moonlightmoviesonthebeach.com

The movie starts at sunset and you can either pack a picnic or enjoy local food

trucks and Kettle corn vendors on site.

AUG. 2

Uptown Whittier Night Market

700 Greenleaf Ave., Whittier, CA 90602 | Aug. 2 | facebook.com/uptownwhittier

Shop from local vendors, eat some delicious food and listen to music at the Uptown Whittier Night Market from 5-9 p.m. this summer.

AUG. 3

Sizzling Summer Nights

The Autry | 4700 Western Heritage Way, Los Angeles, CA 90027 | Aug. 3 |

theautry.org

Every year the Autry hosts a series of outdoor performances by salsa and Latin fusion musicians, free dance lessons with an instructor, access to the museum, a dance floor for kids, tacos, margaritas and refreshments. This year’s series is kicked off by Chino Espinoza y Los Dueños del Son.

AUG. 4

Sierra Madre Family Movie Fridays

Memorial Park Bandshell | 222 W. Sierra Madre Blvd., Sierra Madre, CA 91024 | Aug. 4| cityofsierramadre.com

Pack your lawn chairs, blankets and picnic for a night under the stars watching “Top Gun: Maverick.”

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Unemployment rates rise in Orange, Riverside counties, dip in LA

By City News Service

UCLA guards contribute to US gold medal victory in FIBA U19 Women's World Cup

By City News Service

Los Angeles County's seasonally adjusted unemployment rate dipped slightly to 4.9% in June, down from a revised 5% in May, according to figures released Friday by the state Employment Development Department.

The 4.9% rate was above the 4.5% rate from June 2022.

In Orange County, where seasonally adjusted numbers were not available, the June unemployment rate was 3.7%, up slightly from 3.2% the previous month.

Statewide, the seasonally adjusted unemployment rate was 4.6% in June, 4.5% in May and 3.9% in June 2022. The comparable figures for the nation were 3.6% in June, 3.7% in May and 3.6% a year ago.

Total nonfarm employment in Los Angeles County decreased by 6,100 positions between May and June to reach more than 4.6 million.

The private education sector showed the biggest decline thanks to the start of the summer break, shedding

8,100 jobs, according to the EDD.

Riverside County's jobless rate jumps to 5% in June

Payroll cuts in multiple sectors of the regional economy pushed Riverside County's unemployment rate up to 5% last month, according to figures released Friday by the EDD.

The countywide jobless rate in June, based on preliminary EDD estimates, was six-tenths of a percentage point higher than in May, when the rate was 4.4%.

According to figures, the June rate was nearly a full percentage point above the year-ago level, when countywide unemployment stood at 4.1%.

An estimated 57,000 county residents were recorded as out of work last month, and 1,078,700 were employed, according to the EDD.

Mecca had the highest unemployment rate countywide in June at 12.2%, followed by Coachella at

9.2%, Cherry Valley at 9%, Hemet at 6.9% and IdyllwildPine Cove at 6.8%.

The combined unemployment rate for Riverside and San Bernardino counties — the Inland Empire — in June was also 5%, up from 4.4% in May, according to figures.

Bi-county data indicated that payrolls declined by the widest margin in the leisure and hospitality sector, which shed 1,600 positions.

Additional losses were recorded in the financial services, health services, manufacturing, professional business services and public sectors, which altogether lost 2,400 jobs, data showed.

The agricultural and construction sectors expanded by 2,200 positions, while miscellaneous unclassified industries added another 100, officials said.

The information technology and mining sectors were unchanged.

Data indicated that the statewide non-seasonallyadjusted unemployment rate in June was 4.9%.

The U.S. won the gold medal in the FIBA U19 Women's World Cup with a 69-66 victory over Spain on Sunday in Madrid, with a roster including former standout player Londynn Jones from Centennial High School in Corona and fellow UCLA guard Kiki Rice.

Ohio State forward Cotie McMahon made the tie-breaking layup with 22 seconds to play and Spain was unable to get a shot off on its final two possessions as the U.S. won the tournament for the third consecutive time and ninth time in the past 10 editions.

The U.S. entered the fourth quarter with a 54-52 lead. Incoming Notre Dame freshman guard Hannah Hidalgo's 3-point basket with six minutes, 14 seconds remaining capped a tiebreaking 8-0 run that gave the U.S. a 62-54 lead.

Guard Elena Buenavida scored five points during Spain's ensuing 7-0 run that cut the deficit to 62-61 with 3:46 left. McMahon ended the run with a driving layup with 3:03 to play.

Spain tied the score, 66-66, on Buenavida's 3-point play with 1:25 remaining and guard Iyana Martin Carrion's driving layup with 45 seconds left.

Spain did not get a shot off on the possession following McMahon's basket, with Hidalgo stealing the ball from guard Alicia Florez Getino with 11 seconds to

play.

UCLA guard Rice made the first of two free throws following Hidalgo's steal. Center Awa Fam grabbed the rebound after Rice missed her second free throw but Spain was again unable to get a shot off.

McMahon led the Americans with 16, making six of eight shots and four of five free throws. University of South Carolina sophomore guard Chloe Kitts was the other American in double figures with 15 points, making seven of 12 shots.

Carrion led all scorers with 19, while Buenavida added 16 and Fam 11 in front of a crowd announced at 7,033 at Palacio de Deportes de la Comunidad Madrid.

Jones, a 5-foot-5-inch UCLA sophomore guard, scored three points in 16:30 off the bench Sunday. She averaged 8.7 points in seven games in the tournament, all as a substitute.

The gold medal was the third for Jones in international competition. She played on the U.S. teams that won the gold medals in the 2019 FIBA Americas U16 Championship and 2022 FIBA U18 Americas Championship.

The U.S. was 7-0 in the tournament. The U.S. has won 21 consecutive games since an 86-82 loss to Russia in the 2017 gold medal game.

Spain was 6-1. It is fourth in the girls rankings compiled by FIBA, basketball's international governing body, based on recent performances in international tournaments. The U.S. is ranked first.

Players in the tournament must be born on or after Jan. 1, 2004.

The tournament was first played in 1985 and was played on a quadrennial basis through 2005, then a biennial basis since 2007.

UCLA guard Kira Rice dribbles past an opponent in the U.S. gold medal victory over Spain in the 2023 FIBA U19 Women's World Cup.

| Photo courtesy of FIBA

The East LA/West San Gabriel Valley America's Job Center of California. | Photo courtesy of the LA County Department of Economic Opportunity

Los Angeles

Pasadena

Pasadena police investigating shooting death of motorist

A motorist died after being shot and crashing on Angeles Crest Highway Saturday. The crash was reported at mile marker 28.36 at 3:21 a.m. Saturday, Pasadena police Lt. Keith Gomez said. The California Highway Patrol administered lifesaving procedures on the driver, 32-year-old Jessie Munoz, who had been shot multiple times, but he died at the scene, Gomez said. Pasadena police detectives determined the shooting resulted from an apparent robbery attempt. No suspect information was released. Anyone with information on this homicide was asked to call Pasadena police at 626-744-4241. Tipsters can call Crime Stoppers at 800-222-8477.

Glendora

Glendora PD recovers

14 catalytic converters after vehicle chase

Two teenagers attempted to steal a catalytic converter at a movie theater in Glendora, triggering a vehicle pursuit and the eventual recovery of 14 stolen catalytic converters as well as a loaded handgun and the tools used to cut the converters from vehicles, authorities said Saturday. Officers were dispatched at about 11:50 p.m. Friday to a parking structure near AMC Glendora 12 at 1337 E. Gladstone St., where they located a suspect vehicle leaving the area, the Glendora Police Department reported. An attempted traffic stop triggered a chase that eventually stopped in Azusa, in the middle of the road in the 800 block of South Cerritos Avenue, police said..

Glendale

Alleged trespasser arrested after hourslong barricade in Glendale house

A man who claimed to be armed and allegedly threatened officers refused to leave a Glendale house for about 7 1/2 hours until police ended the barricade with flash bang grenades and tear gas, authorities said Monday. The situation began at 4:38 p.m. Sunday with a call of a man trespassing in the backyard in the 300 block of El Bonito Avenue, Glendale police Sgt. A. Schoonmaker told City News Service. The alleged trespasser then went into the house and refused to leave, she said.

A SWAT team responded to the house.

Long Beach

Parolee allegedly wounds man in vehicle-to-vehicle shooting in Long Beach

A 24-year-old Redondo Beach man was arrested on suspicion of attempted murder for allegedly wounding a man during a vehicle-to- vehicle shooting in Long Beach, authorities said Sunday. Leon Shillingford was also booked for a parole violation and his bail was set at $1 million, the Long Beach Police Department reported. The victim was driving southbound on Santa Fe Avenue, near Willow Street, on Saturday night when another vehicle drove by and the suspect allegedly fired at the victim's vehicle after a brief exchange, striking the man in the upper body. Officers dispatched to the area at about 8 p.m. Saturday located the victim suffering from a non-lifethreatening gunshot wound. Paramedics rushed him to a hospital.

Orange County

Orange County

Orange County approves pilot program for social workers for Fullerton police

The Orange County Board of Supervisors Tuesday approved plans for a new two-year pilot program in the Fullerton Police Department that would add two new social workers who could respond to some calls for service. Supervisor Doug Chaffee used $1 million in discretionary funding from his office's budget to finance the hiring of the social workers. "Some of the metrics we think will be applicable will be quicker response times for officers because it will relieve them of some issues that are not necessarily their normal concern," Chaffee said. The social workers, for example, could also help with de-escalating some incidents officers encounter.

Anaheim

Man charged in fatal stabbing near Anaheim

A 52-year-old Yorba Linda man was charged Thursday with fatally stabbing another man in unincorporated Anaheim. Effrum Maland Burnett was charged with murder with a sentencing enhancement for the personal use of a deadly weapon. The name of the victim — a 50-yearold Anaheim man — has not yet been released by Orange County Sheriff's Department officials. Deputies were dispatched at 3:41 p.m. Tuesday to the 9000 block of Canton Avenue regarding the stabbing, deputies said. When deputies arrived they found the victim and rushed to him to a local hospital, where he was pronounced dead.

Riverside

Riverside County

Rock climber seriously injured in Jurupa Valley

Firefighters from the Riverside County Fire Department rescued a rock climber in Jurupa Valley who suffered major injuries Saturday. The injury was reported at 7:40 a.m. Saturday in the 2800 block of Flagstaff Drive. Firefighters used a rope rescue system to extract the injured climber, who was rushed to a hospital. In a video uploaded to Twitter, firefighters can be seen hiking to the location of the injured climber carrying a stretcher. The Riverside County Sheriff's Department also responded to the location.

Riverside

Riverside opens new affordable housing community called St. Michael's Apartments

Tuesday morning, the city of Riverside celebrated the grand opening of St. Michael's Apartments, a brand-new affordable housing community here in Riverside. Located on St. Michael’s Episcopal Church property at 4074 Jackson Street, St. Michael’s provides 50 one-and twobedroom apartment homes for households earning 30%, 60%, and 80% of the area median income (AMI), with 24 units set aside for individuals experiencing homelessness. “Thanks to the incredible partnership with Mercy House and Riverside University Health Systems - Behavioral Health, residents can access case management and wrap-around services to help residents achieve housing stability and regain self-sufficiency,” the city said on their Facebook page.

Corona

Motorcyclist killed in collision with trailer on 91 Freeway in Corona

A 26-year-old motorcyclist was killed Tuesday when he plowed into the rear of a vehicle towing a trailer that stalled on the Riverside (91) Freeway in Corona. Riley Myers of Rialto was fatally injured at about 1 a.m. on the westbound 91, just east of Main Street, according to the California Highway Patrol. Sgt. Phil Rogers told City News Service that a private vehicle towing a trailer was in the middle lane of the westbound side of the freeway when it "went dead in the water," coming to a stop for reasons still unclear. Rogers said Myers slammed into the trailer at an undetermined speed, hurling him onto the freeway. Corona Fire Department paramedics reached the location a few minutes later and pronounced the victim dead at the scene.

San Bernardino

San Bernardino County

Arrowhead Family Health Center at Fontana to offer mammography exams

Arrowhead Regional Medical Center (ARMC) announced its Arrowhead Family Health Center – Fontana will soon offer mammography exams.

On July 11, Fontana Mayor Acquanetta Warren and San Bernardino County Second District Supervisor Jesse Armendarez and Fifth District Supervisor Joe Baca, Jr., along with ARMC staff, gathered at the Fontana clinic for a ribbon cutting for the new machine. According to the American Cancer Society, women between the ages of 45-54 should have an annual mammography exam. Cancer is the second-leading cause of death in women. Studies have shown that 3-D mammography finds 20 to 65 percent more invasive breast cancer and reveals subtle lesions

and fine calcification to help pinpoint cancer early.

San Bernardino

San Bernardino community dump day taking place this Saturday at Blair Park

The next free monthly Community Dump Day will take place on Saturday, July 29 from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. at Blair Park, located at 1466 W. Marshall Ave. San Bernardino residents can discard bulky items (appliances, mattresses, furniture), tires, tree limbs, e-waste and metal. Construction and hazardous materials will not be accepted. This event will include free document shredding and free mulch giveaway. Proof of residency with either ID or a utility bill must be shown. Community Dump Days occur the last Saturday of every month at a selected location. Next month's Dump Day will take place on Aug. 26 at San Manuel Stadium; home of the 66ers.

Ontario

City of Ontario accepting applications for their military banner program

The military banner program is an excellent way to pay tribute to local military members and their families. Each banner will remain up for a period of two years, then retired and given to the service member or family. If the family or service member would like the banner left up for additional service time, a second banner can be purchased by the family. It's a powerful way to recognize and celebrate the sacrifices and service of our military members, while also showcasing our community's pride and support for those who have served our country. To learn more and apply, visit https://www.ontarioca.gov/ MilitaryBanners.

M onrovia

July 13

At 8:26 a.m., an officer patrolling the 700 block of West Huntington saw a suspicious vehicle in a parking lot. A computer check of the vehicle revealed it was stolen out of Texas. This investigation is continuing.

July 14

At 2:37 a.m., a caller reported seeing a suspicious male adult in the back of a closed business in the 2100 block of South Myrtle. Officers arrived and located the subject who was found to be in possession of drug paraphernalia. He was arrested and taken into custody.

At 4:13 p.m., a mail carrier in the 800 block of West Duarte parked his vehicle and walked away. An unknown male subject approached the vehicle and stole items. This investigation is continuing.

July 15

At 1:22 a.m., while patrolling the 700 block of West Chestnut an officer stopped a bicyclist for a vehicle code violation. A search revealed the subject was in possession of drug paraphernalia. The subject was arrested.

July 16

At 1:43 a.m., an officer stopped a vehicle for a traffic offense in the 2500 block of South Myrtle. The driver displayed symptoms of intoxication and admitted to consuming alcoholic beverages. A DUI investigation revealed the driver was driving under the influence.

BLOTTERS

The driver was arrested and transported to the MPD jail to be held for a sobering period.

At 11:08 a.m., an employee from a retail store in the 700 block of East Huntington reported that merchandise was stolen the day prior. This investigation is continuing.

July 17

At 9:36 a.m., officers were dispatched to a residence in the 100 block of North Garfield regarding a battery. Upon arrival officers recognized the victim from a previous call for service where she suffered injuries to her head and face. The victim reported that she returned to the home she had been sharing with her girlfriend in order to retrieve property. When she arrived her girlfriend assaulted her. An investigation revealed that the prior incident was also a domestic violence. This investigation is continuing.

At 10:12 a.m., an employee from a business in the 700 block of East Huntington called to report a theft. Two unknown male subjects entered the store and took merchandise without paying. The suspects fled prior to officers’ arrival. This investigation is continuing.

At 11:54 a.m., a delivery driver in a cargo truck collided with low-hanging utility wires connected to a pole in the 900 block of West Duarte. The wires became loose and the pole broke. No injuries were reported.

At 7:19 p.m., a theft from a vehicle was reported

in a parking structure in the 700 block of South Myrtle. An investigation revealed it was a vehicle theft attempt. This investigation is continuing.

July 18

At 8:31 a.m., officers responded to a residential complex in the 300 block of West Duarte regarding a subject who jumped from a second story window. Officers arrived and located the subject. An investigation revealed the subject was under the influence of drugs. His injuries were treated on scene by MFD and he was later taken to a hospital for a mental evaluation.

At 9:31 a.m., a resident of a residential complex in the 700 block of South Myrtle called to report that her vehicle was stolen overnight. This investigation is continuing.

At 11:09 a.m., an auto dealership in the 800 block of East Central reported that a subject walked onto the lot and stole a vehicle. This investigation is continuing.

At 4:41 p.m., a victim in the 200 block of East Cypress came to the MPD lobby to report they had been scammed. A subject impersonating a representative of the Social Security Administration called the victim and claimed the victim’s SSN had been compromised and requested the victim send money to fix the issue. The victim complied, then later realized he'd been scammed. This investigation is continuing.

July 19

At 12:47 p.m., a retail store in the 700 block

of East Huntington called to report an unknown male subject entered the location and stole merchandise. This investigation is continuing.

At 1:55 p.m., a business in the 3300 block of South Peck called to report that a vehicle turned in to them appeared to be stolen. The suspect(s) were unknown and not at the location. An officer responded and confirmed the vehicle had been reported stolen. The vehicle was returned to the registered owner. This investigation is continuing.

At 6:22 p.m., a mother in the 1200 block of Encino called to report her son, who suffers from a mental issues, had hit her husband. Officers arrived and detained the adult son. Due to the mental state of the son, officers determined he was a danger to others and he was transported to a medical facility for a mental evaluation.

Arcadia

July 9

At 11:51 a.m., an officer responded to a residence in the 100 block of West La Sierra Drive regarding a burglary investigation. The officer determined unknown suspect(s) forced their way into the locked backyard, pried open a side garage door, and ransacked the home. The suspect(s) stole the homeowner’s vehicle and wine.

At 10:53 p.m., an officer responded to a residence in the 600 block of South Old Ranch Road regarding a burglary investigation. Sometime during the previous evening, unidentified suspect(s) shattered a bedroom window and fled with

cash

July 10

At 2:52 a.m., an officer responded to All Time Sec, located at 11901 Goldring Rd., regarding an audible alarm activation. Surveillance footage captured a lone suspect, possibly Hispanic, shatter the glass door and make multiple trips in and out of the business to steal various items.

At 5:07 a.m., an officer responded to Valero Gas, located at 900 W. Duarte Rd., regarding a commercial burglary investigation. Surveillance footage revealed a Hispanic male, the passenger of a black SUV, smashed the rear window of the business and stole lottery scratchers.

At 12:41 p.m., an officer responded to a residence in the 1200 block of Oakwood Drive regarding a burglary investigation. The officer determined unknown suspect(s) smashed the rear sliding glass door but were scared off when the resident yelled.

At 7:45 p.m., an officer responded to a residence in the 00 block of South Old Ranch Road regarding a burglary investigation. Sometime between July 8 and July 10, someone forced open a rear door and ransacked the home. They fled with a handgun.

July 11

At 7:22 p.m., an officer responded to a residence in the 1000 block of West Foothill Boulevard regarding a residential burglary investigation. The resident reported hearing someone forcefully entering his pool

house and he later discovered the suspect fled with stolen groceries.

July 12

At 8:04 p.m., an officer responded to a residence in the 1000 block of West Foothill Boulevard regarding a residential burglary investigation. The officer discovered the suspect attempted to enter the home but when he failed, he successfully burglarized the pool house. The suspect is described as a Black male, approximately 40 to 45-years-old, approximately 200 pounds, with black clothing and dreadlocks. The loss is unknown.

July 13

At 7:52 a.m., an officer responded to 24 Hour Fitness, located at 125 N. First Ave., regarding a battery investigation. The victim stated that a male acquaintance purposefully injured his knee. The 37-year-old male from La Verne is outstanding.

At 11:09 a.m., an officer responded to LA Fitness, located at 1325 S. Baldwin Ave., regarding an assault investigation. The officer determined a gym patron assaulted the manager with a pointed object. The suspect is a local transient identified as a 29-year-old male. The suspect is outstanding at the time of this report.

At 12:29 p.m., an officer responded to StorAmerica, located at 5630 N. Peck Rd., regarding a commercial burglary investigation. Sometime between Jan. 21 and July 3, someone broke into the victim’s storage container and fled with tools, shoes, and comic books.

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Authorities Wednesday announced that 139 people were arrested during a multi-agency operation in five Southland counties that targeted internet crimes against children.

"Operation Online Guardian" was conducted earlier this month by the Los Angeles Regional Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force, which includes personnel from 102 agencies in Los Angeles, Orange, San Bernardino, Santa Barbara and Ventura counties, according to the Los Angeles Police Department.

LAPD Chief Michel Moore was among numerous lawenforcement officials who participated in the Wednesday morning announcement at LAPD headquarters. Among those also scheduled to attend were representatives of police from Glendale, Long Beach, Laguna Beach, Burbank, Redondo Beach, Montclair and San Bernardino, along with sheriff's representatives from Los Angeles, Ventura and San Bernardino counties and officials with Homeland

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"The LAPD ICAC unit, as the lead agency, is the primary clearing house for all CyberTips, associated to the five southern California counties, received from the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children," the LAPD said.

"The CyberTips include reports from various Internet Service Providers and citizens reporting incidents that involve the possession, distribution and manufacturing of child sexual abuse material, and the online sexual exploitation of children," the LAPD said.

Authorities conducted Operation Online Guardian between July 10 and 21, the LAPD reported.

"The goal of operation was to identify and arrest predators who are using the internet to facilitate the sexual abuse of children and to rescue children from (the) predators," the LAPD said.

The operation was executed in two phases, police said.

"The first phase included

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proactive undercover investigations on a variety of social media platforms," police said. "The second phase included the service of multiple residential search warrants throughout the five counties, in addition to arrest warrants, which focused on child predators."

The 139 suspects were arrested on suspicion of various crimes that included:

- sodomy of a child under 10 years of age;

- continuous sexual abuse of a child;

- lewd acts with a child;

- meeting a minor for lewd purposes/sex;

- contact/attempt contact with minor for sex;

- sending obscene matter to a child for sex;

- penetration with a foreign object by force or fear;

- Sodomy;

- possession of child sexual abuse material;

- distribution of child sexual abuse material;

- child annoying;

- failure to register as a convicted sex offender;

- violation of conditions of parole; and

- violation of conditions of probation.

"During the operation, our dedicated investigators demonstrated their unwavering commitment and compassion as they embarked on a critical mission to protect the innocent," the LAPD said.

"Through their diligent efforts, vulnerable children were rescued from further abuse, and victims who had been silenced by the atrocious crimes of child sexual abuse found their voices restored," the LAPD said.

The Internet Crimes Against Children Program was developed by the U.S. Department of Justice's Office of Juvenile Justice and

Delinquency Prevention.

The mission of the ICAC Task Force program is to assist local, state, and federal law-enforcement agencies with investigating Internet related crimes against youth.

The ICAC Task Force Program consists of 61 coordinated task forces and over 5,400 federal, state, and local law enforcement members.

"Although Operation Online Guardian has concluded, the LA ICAC Task Force will remain vigilant and continue their mission to protect our children," the LAPD said.

"Despite the numerous resources that assist the LA ICAC Task Force in the battle against the sexual exploitation of children, there are

victims who are unnoticed," the LAPD said. "Therefore, we are asking the community for their help in this fight."

Community members were urged to visit: www. Missingkids.org/NetSmartz for educational internet safety tips and activities. The community may also report potential child sexual abuse activity and have the harmful matter removed via the service "Take it Down," hosted on the website www. takeitdown.ncmec.org.

"By reporting the potential child sexual abuse activity, you are giving a potential victim a voice when they are often silenced due to circumstance," the LAPD said. "If you see something, say something."

LAPD: 139 arrests made in operation targeting online

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Re: "Lawsuit against California's medical aid-indying Law" (July 20 issue)

No one can deny that suicide is a tragedy of epic proportions. But shouldn’t we give our support to those affected with terminal illnesses who welcome medical dying laws to end their suffering?

Thos who oppose such laws do so on religious grounds — because to them, only God has the authority to release us from life. Well, if the ultra religious accept that doctrine, then no one should interfere with their convictions.

Nevertheless, inasmuch as ours is not a theocratic society and that our Constitution guarantees each of us the right to pursue our pursuit of happiness, it’s obvious that for many of us, our happiness is to find a peaceful death to end our suffering.

Thus, no one (especially not the government) should have the right to deny anyone’s personal pursuit of happiness.

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Why cultivated-meat research should be backed by religious political representatives

In order to save God’s creatures from unnecessary harm, our political representatives should support increased public funding for cultivated-meat research. For those who don’t know, cultivated meat is grown from animal cells, without slaughter. It has the potential to eliminate tremendous suffering we inflict on livestock.

While the revolutionary product is already for sale in select restaurants, further development is needed for cultivated meat to reach price parity with incumbent offerings. This is crucial for widespread adoption. Christians should remember that in the Garden of Eden, God’s ideal, there was no killing.

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Monrovia Old Town report: If you like piña coladas

By Shawn Spencer shawn@girlfridaysolutions.net

Then now is the time to order one! Or ice cream from Moo Moo Mia or Baskin Robbins. Perhaps a Dole Whip from Burger IM. Anything to add a little chill factor to your day.

It feels like so long ago that people were mildly complaining about the cool weather and begging for sunshine. Well, no doubt about it, summer is upon us in full force. It may be hot, but the days have been quite lovely and breezy. Breezing hot air, but still breezy. I don’t have AC at home. Usually, fans and curtains handle the brunt of it but I’m not going to lie; there are always two weeks in the summer where I cry. But it’s amazing what a fan and a spray bottle or frozen water bottle can accomplish.

For those of you that are suffering and aren’t using creative cooling, the Community Center, located at 119 W. Palm St.

is open as a Cooling Center. The Cooling Center is open from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m., until Aug. 3. The date may be extended if the heat wave continues. Grab a book or your phone charger and go beat the heat for a bit. If any of you have elderly neighbors or friends, please share this information with them.

Some of you have been waiting with bated breath for the new restaurant, The State, to open. Located in the formerly known as the 1776 located on 504 S. Myrtle Ave, The State was set to open in Spring. Due to construction and other bureaucratic delays that are commonplace in construction, their opening has been pushed out a bit. They hope to have their soft opening this September, followed by their Grand Opening.

The State currently has three locations: Riverside, Rancho Cucamonga and Redlands and they receive rave reviews from their customers. Their menu is pretty typical, but not typi-

cally executed. While their menu has some of the same cast members as others, burgers, tacos etc., The State offers some delicious items such as the Velouté Chicken, a bone- in Rib-eye, deep fried oysters and lobster mac n cheese. Their bar menu looks wonderful, especially if you happen to be a whiskey connoisseur. They also offer vegan/ vegetarian/gluten-free options like the lentil pasta primavera and the Vegan Resolution burger.

Let’s show this new business some love and give them a try and some support! By support, I also mean don’t be too critical at first. A new business always has a few kinks to work out in their early days of opening. So, either be patient or wait until they have their sea legs before you visit.

Lastly, a quick update on the 400 block of Myrtle. A certain landlord has lost two of his tenants recently, amid lots of gossip as to

why. Puff Monkey has closed and moved all their merch to their Sierra Madre location. They have such cute items for teens and adults alike. Great stocking stuffers, too. Sierra Madre is a hop, skip and a jump away if you need your Puff Monkey fix. Stik SGV has also moved out. They hope to open in the first week of August at their new location at 115 E. Lime Ave, which was formerly the Frontier building. Stix has been closed for about a month and has had a pretty stressful time getting moved in and ready to open. It’s a lot of work that includes physical labor, juggling not only the necessary bureaucratic balls and mental juggling of life and two other locations. Stay tuned on Grand Re-opening information, so you can stop in and support this local gem. It’s never too early to start Christmas shopping, right?

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For the nation’s schoolchildren, the data on pandemic learning loss is relentlessly bleak, with education researchers and economists warning that, unless dramatic action is taken, students will suffer a lifelong drop in income as a result of lagging achievement. “This cohort of students is going to be punished throughout their lifetime,” noted Eric Hanushek, the Stanford economist who did the income study, in ProPublica’s recent examination of the struggle to make up for what students missed out on during the era of remote learning.

For the burgeoning education technology sector, however, the crisis has proven a glimmering business opportunity, as a visit to the industry’s annual convention revealed. The federal government has committed $190 billion in pandemic recovery funds to school districts since 2020, and education technology sales people have been eagerly making the case that their products are just what students and teachers need to make up lost ground.

“We’re huge in learning loss,” said Dan DiDesiderio, a Pittsburgh-area account manager for Renaissance Learning, a top seller of educational software and assessments. He was talking up his company’s offerings in the giant exposition hall of the Philadelphia Convention Center, where dozens of other vendors and thousands of educators gathered for three days late last month at the confab of the International Society for Technology in Education. For DiDesiderio, who was a school administrator before joining Renaissance, this meant explaining how schools have been relying on Renaissance products to help students get back on

track. “During COVID, we did see an increase across the board,” he said.

Renaissance is far from the only player in the ed tech industry that is benefiting from the surge in federal funding, and the industry enjoyed a huge wave of private funding as the federal tap opened: The annual total of venture capital investments in ed tech companies rose from $5.4 billion to $16.8 billion between 2019 and 2021 before tailing off.

The largest chunk of the federal largess, $122 billion that was included in the American Rescue Plan signed by President Joe Biden in March 2021, requires that schools put at least 20% toward battling learning loss, and companies are making the case that schools should spend the money on their products, in addition to intensive tutoring, extended-day programs and other remedies. “The pandemic has created a once-in-alifetime economic opportunity for early stage companies to reach an eager customer base,” declared Anne Lee Skates, a partner at venture capital firm Andreessen Horowitz, in a recent article. (Her firm has invested in ed tech companies.) The federal funds “are the largest one-time infusion of funds in education from the federal government with almost no strings attached.”

Five days before the convention, the National Center for Education Statistics had released the latest devastating numbers: The decline in math scores for 13-yearolds between the 2019-20 and 2022-23 school years was the largest on record, and for the lowestperforming students, reading scores were lower than they were the first

By Alec MacGillis, ProPublica

time data was collected in 1971.

But the mood was festive in Philadelphia. The educators in attendance, whose conference costs are generally covered by their district’s professional development funds, were excited to try out the new wave of nifty gadgets made possible by the advances in artificial intelligence and virtual reality. “For a lot of us, it’s like coming to Disneyland,” said one teacher from Alabama.

One could also detect the slightly urgent giddiness of a big bash in its final stages. Schools need to spend most of their recovery funds by 2024, and many have already allocated much of that money, meaning that this golden opportunity would soon close. And summer is the main buying season, with the fiscal year starting July 1 and with educators wanting their new tools delivered in time for school to start in the fall.

Hanging over the proceedings was an undeniable irony: The extent of learning loss was closely correlated to the amount of time that students had spent doing remote learning, on a screen, rather than receiving direct instruction, and here companies were offering more screen-based instruction as the remedy. Few of the companies on hand were proposing to replace the classroom experience entirely with virtual instruction, but to the degree that their offerings recalled the year-plus of Zoom school, it could be a bit awkward. “A lot of people don’t like us, because we can do remoteschool stuff,” said Michael Linacre, a salesperson for StarBoard Solution, before demonstrating one of the cool things a StarBoard whiteboard could do: He jotted 1+2= with his finger and up popped 3. “There’s a mixed feeling about that

now.”

Most of the vendors were not about to let that awkwardness get in their way, though, as they cajoled teachers to listen to their pitch, often with the lure of free swag.

“I love the shirt — I’m a huge ’N Sync fan,” said a library technology specialist from a New Jersey elementary school at the booth for BrainPOP, a group of educational animation websites whose display included a T-shirt that nodded to the 1990s boy band. The vendor praised the teacher for getting the reference — the union guys setting up the expo had totally missed it, he said — and told her that all one had to do to get one of the shirts was attend one of several pitch sessions during the day. “Students who use BrainPOP two or more times a month show measurable gains toward grade-level proficiency,” asserted a large poster listing the various sessions.

Nearby, a Microsoft salesperson named Mike had a full audience sitting on white settees arrayed in his zone as he launched into his demonstration of the company’s new AI tools

for helping kids learn to read aloud. He showed how a program called Reading Coach captured video of a student reading a passage aloud and flagged mispronunciations, with an automated voice declaring, “These words were the most challenging for you.” There were even more features in the offing, Mike said; the program would soon produce comprehension questions to ask about whatever passage the teacher gave the students to read, and it would soon be able to gauge students’ level of expressiveness, too.

One might wonder what all this would leave to the actual teacher, but Mike assured the audience that Reading Coach would simply allow educators to focus on other tasks. “It’s a time saver,” he said.

In fact, education technology is replacing teachers in another sense: A large share of the vendors on hand were themselves former educators who had left the classroom for jobs with tech companies, where they could still feel like they were involved in education, but without the stresses of the classroom

and often with higher pay. One former first grade teacher who had made this transition herself two years ago said she had seen the trend accelerate among her colleagues during the pandemic, when the challenges of juggling hybrid online and in-person instruction and managing students who were struggling with learning loss and delayed socialization had made jobs in ed tech seem especially alluring.

Remote learning “flipped the field on its head,” she said. “We were getting a lot more responsibilities than before, a lot more hours, a lot more stress.” At the first of the two ed tech companies she has worked for, she said, “almost everyone was an ex-teacher hired the past couple years. Ed tech is a good space for teachers to go to: It’s a corporate job, but they respect the skills that teachers have.”

Knowing that the ed tech sector was not only seeking a large share of federal recovery funds for schools but also playing a role in the teacher shortage gave the proceedings an

“We’re huge in learning loss!” Cashing in on the post-pandemic education crisis.

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extra edge. The profusion of inventively named vendors was overwhelming: Beanstack, Impero, Bluum, Archangel, Teq, Ozobot, Nuiteq, Vivacity, Figma. Kami and Hāpara sounded more like Ikea furniture, but no, they were here, too.

Among the rookie attendees wandering the hall was Joseph Tey, a Stanford computer science major. He was there with a classmate to ask teachers how they felt about the rise of AI. Were they worried about students cheating? Were they going to incorporate AI into their instruction? “Tech adoption in education is tough,” Tey said. “Do you adopt something only when the fire is under your ass? COVID was one fire. This is another fire.”

The COVID-19 fire had been great for one vendor, Wakelet, a website that allows users to pull together videos, images and text files into a single webpage, for use by individuals who want to to promote a resume or body of work or by teachers seeking to present information on a given subject. Its use by teachers had boomed during remote learning, said co-founder Rick Butterworth. “The pandemic was really a benefit for us because we had so many users who came on board,” he said.“2020 was an interesting year for us.” The site has been free to use, with the company funded for several years by angel investors, he said, but it was now about to start offering tiered paid plans for schools, ranging up to $6,000 per year. Among the features available to paying customers: “bespoke professional development.”

Across the aisle, a vendor named Whitney, a former elementary school librarian, was corralling passersby for her next pitch session for MackinMaker. “Have a seat! We’re about to have a demo. It’s really fun. Just fill out the card for the giveaway.” The giveaways were T-shirts that were waiting on each chair.

“It’s all about the giveaway,” said one teacher, with gentle sarcasm, as she took her seat.

Whitney gave her pitch for MackinMaker’s online e-book marketplace. After she was done, her colleague Ethan told the teachers, “If you need a different size T-shirt, let us know.”

Luring teachers into pitches was easiest at the various sellers of virtual reality headsets, some of which had long lines of educators waiting their turn. I tried a headset from ClassVR that was playing virtual reality programs from Eduverse. The first scene was a pastoral landscape of fields and stone walls whose context was unclear until the vendor explained that it was a scene from the Civil War. She clicked over to another of Eduverse’s 500-odd options, this one featuring men building railroads in the 19th century, where I accidentally got myself hit in the head, virtually, by a sledgehammer.

Schools could buy eight of the headsets for $4,299, or 30 for $16,999, the vendor said. Sales in recent years had been “amazing, in terms of rapid growth.”

The afternoon of the convention’s opening day was wearing on, and the conference tote bags were already getting overstuffed with all the free swag. Conveniently, Kahoot (an Oslo-based operation with the slogan “Make learning awesome”) was giving out tote bags as prizes for those who won in demonstrations of its AI-generated quiz games. I participated in a game with questions about the Fourth of July and was frustrated to accidentally input the wrong answer on my smartphone in response to a question about the size of the U.S. population in 1776. (The correct answer was 2.5 million.)

The Kahoot vendor handed out the three tote bags to the victorious educators, who would have two more days of conventioneering to fill them up. “Did you learn something about Independence Day?” she said.

A few weeks later came a reminder that the stakes for the ed tech sector went far beyond tote bags and T-shirts: Kahoot announced that a group led by Goldman Sachs’ private equity division was buying it for $1.7 billion.

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Snoop Dogg scrubs Hollywood Bowl shows due to writers, actors strikes

By City News Service

Snoop Dogg's much-anticipated two-night Hollywood Bowl engagement to mark the 30th anniversary of his career-making "Doggystyle" album was officially canceled Tuesday, with the artist citing the ongoing strikes by writers and actors.

The shows are the latest casualties of the strikes by the Writers Guild of America and SAG/AFTRA against the Hollywood studios, which are represented by the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers.

In a statement posted online, Snoop Dogg wrote, "We regret to inform you that due to the ongoing strike and the uncertainty of when this will be over, we need to cancel the Hollywood Bowl show. We continue to stand in solidarity with all of our brothers and sisters in the WGA and SAG/AFTRA during this difficult time and remain hopeful that the AMPTP will come back to the negotiating table with a REAL proposal and we can all get back to work."

The shows, produced by Dr. Dre, were originally scheduled for late June, but they were pushed back to Oct. 20-21 when the WGA went on strike. Snoop Dogg said at the time that he and Dr. Dre "stand in solidarity with the writers" and opted to reschedule the performers.

But with actors now joining writers on the picket lines, and no indication that a deal is on the horizon with either union, the Hollywood Bowl shows have been officially scrubbed.

According to a notice on the Hollywood Bowl's website, people who purchased tickets will automatically receive refunds, credited to the original payment method. The refunds are expected to be processed within the next week.

People with questions can email information@laphil.org.

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Judge denies Soulja Boy's motion to overturn punitive damages verdict

By City News Service

Although a judge initially indicated he might cancel a jury's award of $235,900 in punitive damages to a woman who said Soulja Boy assaulted her and bashed her head with a large gun during a party at his Malibu home in 2019, the judge decided to let the verdict stand after all.

Santa Monica Superior Court Judge Mark Epstein had said during a June 28 post-trial hearing that there was no evidence presented to jurors during the April trial by plaintiff Kayla Christine Myers' attorney regarding Soulja Boy's income, savings, debt or expenses. However, he changed his mind during a hearing Friday on the singer's motion to overturn the award.

"The court frankly

believes the question to be quite close," the judge wrote. "But the court, on balance, believes that plaintiff has put forth enough evidence, barely."

In their court papers, the rapper's attorneys maintained that Myers' lawyer "presented no documentary evidence" regarding their client's net worth and that there was "no documentary evidence" regarding the performer's "current financial situation."

But in his court papers, Myers' lawyer argued the punitive damages verdict should not be overturned, noting that the singer gave important evidence when testifying during the trial's punitive damages phase.

"The defendant stated that he considered himself to be a successful rapper

because he has sold several million records," the woman's lawyer stated in his court papers. "He testified that he has made millions of dollars off of the sales of one rap single alone, `Crank That,' and that he continues to make money from music sales. He testified that he also continues to make money from social media marketing and views of his videos on YouTube, and that his YouTube channel has approximately 3 million subscribers and has been viewed over 1 billion times."

The 32-year-old rapper additionally told jurors he is a record producer and that he also earns money marketing a cologne, a hand-held gaming device, a sneaker, a soda product and "certain cannabis

products," the plaintiff's attorney stated in his court papers.

The same jury that reached the punitive damages verdict had earlier ordered the rapper to pay an identical amount of $235,900 in compensatory damages to 25-yearold Myers, all but $1,800 of which is to pay her for her pain and suffering. Because the panel found that the singer acted with malice, oppression or fraud, a second phase of the trial was triggered to determine whether Myers should be awarded punitive damages.

Myers alleged Soulja Boy, whose real name is DeAndre Cortez Way, held the gun to her head and told her she was going to die the night of Feb. 1, 2019. Myers further maintained the rapper then

instructed an assistant to take the plaintiff inside the garage and tie her up with duct tape, and that she was later dragged by her hair inside the house and forced to take two showers.

Myers was led to the home's garage and left there for four hours while the female assistant and another man watched over

her, according to the suit brought in January 2020. According to Myers, she was eventually allowed to leave and was hospitalized with three fractured ribs and a facial contusion. Soulja Boy denied assaulting Myers or any other wrongdoing and alleged she was the aggressor in the confrontation with the rapper's assistant.

Long Beach Harbor Commission elects new presiding officers

By City News Service

The Long Beach Harbor Commission, a five-member panel that oversees the Port of Long Beach, elected Bobby Olvera and Bonnie Lowenthal as president and vice president of the board, respectively, officials announced Tuesday.

Olvera previously served as the commission's vice president, and Lowenthal is a former Long Beach

City Council member and a former member of the state Assembly.

Commissioner Frank Colonna will serve as secretary of the board.

The board made the choices Monday. The commission's new officers will begin their terms at the next scheduled meeting on Aug. 14, when outgoing President Sharon Weissman

will hand the gavel to Olvera.

"It's an honor to be chosen as president by my colleagues," Olvera said in a statement. "We are at a critical juncture in our port's history as we accelerate our progress toward zero emissions."

Olvera added that he is looking forward to collaborating with colleagues, port CEO Mario Cordero, staff and

industry partners "to build a more efficient, sustainable and equitable port."

The incoming president is a fifth-generation longshoreman and serves as the international vice president (mainland) of the International Longshore and Warehouse Union. He began his 30-year history with ILWU in 1989 and he held numerous leader-

ship roles, including three terms as president of Local 13.

In 1991, Olvera took a leave of absence to serve in the U.S. Marine Corps. In addition to his work as a labor leader and his military service, Olvera served on boards of the Miguel Contreras Advocacy Foundation and the United Way of Greater Los Angeles,

Labor Community Services. He is a former member of the Long Beach Economic Development Commission and first joined the Harbor Commission in 2020. Under the City Charter, the board of commissioners sets policy for the port and directs the port's CEO, who leads about 530 employees in developing and promoting the Port of Long Beach.

Mega Millions jackpot balloons to $910M, 8-largest in US history

By City News Service

There were no tickets sold with all six numbers in Tuesday evening's drawing of the multi-state Mega Millions lottery, pushing the estimated jackpot for Friday's drawing to $910 million, the eighth-largest U.S. lottery jackpot.

There were two tickets sold with five numbers,

but missing the Mega number, the Multi-State Lottery Association, which conducts the game, announced.

The one sold in Texas is worth $4 million because the player utilized the Megaplier option, where for an additional $1 any non-jackpot prize is multiplied by the

Megaplier number drawn, according to according to the Multi- State Lottery Association.

The one sold in Maryland is worth $1 million.

The numbers drawn Tuesday were 3, 5, 6, 44, 61 and the Mega number was 25. The estimated jackpot was $820 million.

Tue odds of matching all five numbers and the Mega number are 1 in 302,575,350, according to the California Lottery.

The overall chance of winning a prize is 1 in 24.

The Mega Millions game is played in 45 states, the District of Columbia and U.S. Virgin Islands.

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El Monte City Notices

URGENCY ORDINANCE NO. 3027

AN URGENCY ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL MONTE INSTITUTING A 60-DAY MORATORIUM ON THE ESTABLISHMENT OF NEW FOOD TRUCK LICENSES AND ON THE EXPANSION OF EXISTING FOOD TRUCK ROUTES (MOBILE VENDOR COOKING, NON-COOKING AND ICE CREAM) WITHIN THE CITY

WHEREAS, California Constitution Article XI, Section 7, enables the City of El Monte (the “City”) to enact local, police, sanitary, and other ordinances and regulations not in conflict with general laws; and

WHEREAS, the authority to adopt and enforce municipal code regulations is an exercise of the City’s police power to protect the public health, safety and welfare; and

WHEREAS, the City currently has regulations in place for mobile food trucks, including mobile cooking trucks (primarily traditional lunch trunks), non-cooking food trucks (primarily for the sale of fruits and packaged goods) and ice-cream trucks (with amplified sound). The City currently has active business license permits for eight (8) mobile cooking food trucks and five (5) ice cream trucks; and

WHEREAS, the City of El Monte Municipal Code (“EMMC”) does not, at present, adequately regulate the establishment and operations of mobile cooking food trucks, non-cooking food trucks, and ice-cream trucks for the evening and early morning hours (i.e. night-time mobile food trucks from 6 PM to 2 AM), including what streets and zoning districts they may operate within; and

WHEREAS, mobile food trucks that operate at night-time generate unique impacts. They often park for several hours at a single location, creating noise, public right-of-way obstructions, and traffic impacts. Also, traditional lunch trucks and ice-cream trucks drive to their customers (i.e. construction sites for lunch trucks and parks for ice-cream trucks). With food trucks that operate at night-time, customers drive to them, potentially creating traffic, parking and loitering issues; and

WHEREAS, the City is experiencing the impacts of an increased number of food trucks, including nighttime food trucks, have on local streets through traffic impacts and right-of-way obstructions. Food trucks, including nighttime food truck operations, cause right-of-way obstructions in the form of food truck equipment, such as tables, chairs, and tents, occupying the entire width of sections of sidewalks, making it difficult, if not impossible, for pedestrians with disabilities to travel on sidewalks and for people to patronize local businesses, and causing distractions for motorists; and

WHEREAS, the City is experiencing the impacts of increased food truck operations, including nighttime food trucks, in the form of traffic and parking impacts at multiple locations in the City. Food trucks park along the curb adjacent to curb returns and intersections, resulting in hazardous driving conditions as the food trucks and tents obstruct drivers’ views of opposing and oncoming traffic. Food trucks also park in a manner that encroaches on driveways, impacting operations for local businesses and impacting driver visibility when motorists exit driveways; and

WHEREAS, the City is experiencing an increase in interest by prospective food truck vendors for obtaining food truck business licenses. In the past two months, approximately fifteen (15) inquiries were made with the City’s licensing division by potential applicants regarding the obtaining of business licenses for food trucks and sidewalk vendors, and approximately ninety (90) such inquiries since January 2023; and

WHEREAS, this urgency interim ordinance is intended to mitigate the abovementioned impacts the City experiences by temporarily prohibiting the issuance of new business licenses for food trucks and prohibiting the expansion of routes for currently permitted food trucks, and to protect local residents from the impacts of increased food truck operations, including nighttime food trucks, while the City further considers and develops a permanent food truck regulations; and

WHEREAS, the City requires time to study the relevant issues and explore appropriate regulations for night-time mobile food trucks concerning their establishment, operations and aesthetics; and

WHEREAS, the City Council desires to direct City staff of the Finance Department, Police Department, Public Works Department, Community and Economic Development Department and City Attorney’s Office to conduct such analysis and to report their findings to the City Council within a reasonable time; and

WHEREAS, failure to adopt this urgency ordinance will sub ject local residents and businesses to increased and nighttime food truck operations and resulting impacts, to the detriment of the public health, safety and welfare; and

WHEREAS, California Government Code sections 36934 and 36937 authorize the City Council to adopt an Urgency Ordinance for the immediate preservation of the public peace, health, or safe

NOW THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL MONTE, DOES HEREBY FIND, DETERMINE AND ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:

SECTION 1. Recitals. The above recitals are true and correct and incorporated herein by reference.

SECTION 2. Definitions. For purposes of this Urgency Ordi nance, the term “food truck” shall mean any vehicle that operates on public or private streets and provides mobile cooking (e.g. lunch trucks), non-cooking food trucks (e.g. fruit or stack trucks) and icecream trucks (dessert goods).

SECTION 3. Moratorium.

A. The City Council declares a 60-day moratorium on the ac ceptance, processing and approval of any application for the establishment of a new mobile cooking, non-cooking of food and ice-cream trucks including for business licenses for food trucks. Existing mobile cooking and ice-cream trucks that are fully permitted by the City shall be exempt from this Urgency Ordinance. However, they will not be able to expand their routes and shall comply with the exist ing 30-minute time limitation at any one (1) location.

B. The moratorium shall be effective for the 60-day period set forth in this Urgency Ordinance and extensions thereof, or until such earlier time that the City Council amends the EMMC to address the concerns described in this Urgency Ordinance.

SECTION 4. Urgency Findings.

A. In light of the foregoing Recitals, the City Council finds that the establishment or expansion of mobile food trucks presents a current and immediate threat to public health, safety and welfare, and the approval of permits, licenses or any other applicable entitlement required by the EMMC would result in that threat to public health, safety or wel fare.

B. It is the intent of the City Council to consider new regu lations, for example, limiting the number of mobile food trucks, their geographic distribution, the length of time at any one location, their hours of operation and enforce ment measures.

C. This Urgency Ordinance will afford City staff a reasonable amount of time to study the matter.

D. In light of these findings and all evidence in the record, the City Council finds that this moratorium is justified in accordance with Government Code sections 36934 and 36937.

SECTION 5. California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). This Urgency Ordinance is exempt from CEQA based on the follow ing:

A. This Urgency Ordinance is not subject to CEQA in that it can be seen with certainty that there is no possibility that the Urgency Ordinance may have a significant effect on the environment pursuant to State CEQA Guidelines Sec tion 15061(b)(3). The adoption of the proposed Urgency Ordinance is covered by the “common sense rule” that CEQA applies only to projects that have the potential for causing a significant effect on the environment. The adop tion of the proposed Urgency Ordinance does not have such potential.

B. This Urgency Ordinance is categorically exempt from CEQA under Section 15308 of the CEQA Guidelines, as it is a regulatory action taken by the City pursuant to its police power to assure the maintenance and protection of the environment and adoption of contemplated local legislation, regulation and policies.

SECTION 6. Severability. If any section, subsection, subdivision, paragraph, sentence, clause or phrase of this Urgency Ordinance, or any part thereof is for any reason held to be invalid or unconstitutional by a decision of any court of competent jurisdiction, such decision shall not affect the validity of the remaining portions of this Urgency Ordinance or any part thereof. The City Council hereby declares that it would have passed each secti9on, subsection, subdivision, paragraph, sentence, clause or phrase thereof, irrespective of the fact that any one or more section, subsection, subdivision, paragraph, sentence, clause or phase would be subsequently declared invalid or unconstitutional.

SECTION 7. Effective Date. Pursuant to Government Code Section 36937, this Urgency Ordinance shall become effective immediately upon adoption if adopted by at least five/sevenths of the City Council and shall be in effect for 60 days from the date of adop-

Christina Huang

PROPERTY OWNER: Blue Sea Valley, LLC

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

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

Date: Tuesday, August 8, 2023

Time: 6:00 p.m.

Place: El Monte 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 City Hall East – Council Chambers.

2) Call-in Conference (669) 444-9171; Meeting ID 819 5313 8958 and then press #. Press # again when prompted for participant ID. Members of the public wishing to make public comment may do so via the following ways:

1) Call-in Conference (669) 444-9171; Meeting ID 819 5313 8958 and then press #. Press # again when prompted for participant ID. Once admitted into the meeting, press *9 to request to speak.

2) Email or Telephone– All interested parties can submit comments in advance to the Planning Division’s general telephone line: (626) 258-8626 or planning@elmonteca.gov. All comments must be received by the Planning Division no later than 3:00 pm on August 8, 2023.

The staff report on this matter will be available on or about August 3, 2023, on the City of El Monte website, which may be accessed at https://www.ci.el-monte.ca.us/276/Zoning-Review-Committee or by e-mailing aperez@elmonteca.gov.

Persons wishing to comment on the environmental documentation or proposed application may do so 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 three (3) minutes shall be read into the record. Written comments shall be sent to Adrian Perez; El Monte City Hall West; 11333 Valley Boulevard; El Monte, CA 91731 or at aperez@elmonteca.gov. If you challenge the decision of the City Zoning Review Committee, 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 Zoning Review Committee at, or prior to, the public hearing. For further information regarding this application please contact Adrian Perez at (626) 258-8808. Monday through Thursday, except legal holidays, between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 5:30 p.m.

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.

Published:Thursday, July 27, 2023

Mailed: Wednesday, July 26, 2023

City of El Monte Zoning Review Committee Sandra Elias, Zoning Review Committee Secretary EL MONTE EXAMINER

ORDINANCE NO. 3026 (DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT NO. 08-22)

AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF EL MONTE APPROVING A DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF EL MONTE AND BULLETIN DISPLAYS, LLC, TO CONSTRUCT AN ELECTRONIC READER BOARD BILLBOARD AT 9660 FLAIR DRIVE IN AREA NO. 1 OF THE CITY’S BILLBOARD OVERLAY ZONE

WHEREAS, on July 18, 2017, the El Monte City Council (the “City Council”) adopted Ordinance No. 2914, establishing El Monte Municipal Code (EMMC) Chapter 17.88 – Freeway Overlay Zone (the “Overlay Zone”) and seven (7) overlay areas in which billboards would be allowed; and

WHEREAS, on December 17, 2019, the City Council adopted Ordinance No. 2961, adding an additional three (3) overlay areas, for a total of 10 areas; and

WHEREAS, on November 3, 2022, Mark Kudler of Bulletin Displays, LLC (the “Applicant”) submitted an application for Design Review No. 23-22 and Development Agreement No. 08-22, to construct a digital billboard (the “Proposed Project”); and

WHEREAS, the digital billboard will be located at 9660 Flair Drive (Assessor Parcel No. 8581-001-104), El Monte, California (the “Subject Property”), Area No. 1 of the Billboard Overlay Zone; and

WHEREAS, the requests were made pursuant to the requirements of Chapters 17.122 (Design and Minor Review) and 17.129 (Development Agreements) of the El Monte Municipal Code (EMMC); and

WHEREAS, on May 9, 2023, the Planning Commission (the “Planning Commission”) held a full and fair public hearing and adopted Resolution No. 3654, recommending the City Council approve Design Review No. 23-22 for the billboard’s aesthetics and recommending the City Council approve Development Agreement No. 0822 for the terms and regulations of the billboard; and

WHEREAS, on June 20, 2023, the City Council held a full and fair public hearing to consider the First Reading of this Ordinance to approve Development Agreement No. 08-22; and

WHEREAS, notices of the Planning Commission and City Council public hearings were placed in a local newspaper and mailed to all property owners in accordance with the EMMC, and all interested persons were given full opportunity to be heard and present evidence.

NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL MONTE, CALIFORNIA DOES HEREBY ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:

SECTION 1 – RECITALS. The recitals above are true and correct and incorporated herein by reference;

SECTION 2 – GENERAL PLAN. The 2011 General Plan land use designation for the Subject Property is “Office/Multiuse.” The General Plan does not specifically identify digital billboards as a potential revenue source. However, there are other areas of the General Plan that discuss the need for new revenue sources to implement City policies and support programs. Therefore, the proposed digital billboard is consistent with the General Plan.

SECTION 3 – ZONING. The Subject Property is located within the Office Professional (OP) zoning district, and within Area No. 1 of the City’s Billboard Overlay Zone. The surrounding zoning and land uses of the adjacent properties are as follows:

North: Freeway ROW and City of Rosemead, I-10 Freeway and single-family residential;

East: Office Professional (OP); 1-story office building;

South: OP; 1-story industrial building; and

West: OP; 7-story 100,000 square foot Cathay Bank headquarters.

SECTION 4 – ENVIRONMENTAL. In accordance with the criteria and authority contained in the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) of 1970 and the CEQA Guidelines as amended, an Initial Study and Mitigated Negative Declaration (IS/MND) was circulated from April 7, 2017 to May 8, 2017 to establish the Freeway Overlay Zone. On July 18, 2017, the City Council adopted Ordi nance No. 2914 approving the Freeway Overlay Zone. A total of four (4) mitigation measures were incorporated in the MND to reduce the impacts of any future billboards to a “Less Than Significant” level. These mitigation measures have been incorporated in City Council Resolution No. 10460, approving Design Review No. 18-22. There fore, no further environmental analysis is required.

SECTION 5 – DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT. Pursuant to EMMC Section 17.129.090, the City Council approves Development Agreement No. 08-22, based upon the following findings:

A. The Development Agreement will not be detrimental to the public health, safety or welfare or injurious to the City;

Finding of Fact:

The Proposed Project and Development Agreement contain all requisite provisions set forth therein. In addition, the Proposed Project and Development Agreement will not be detrimental to the health, safety, and general welfare through the enforcement and implementation of Condi tions of Approval and mitigation measures. Further, prior to the issuance of City development permits and/or the issuance of a final completion of work, the Building and Safety Division, Engineering/Public Works Division, Plan ning Division and City Attorney Office’s conditions and re quirements must be met, which will protect and preserve the health, safety and general welfare.

B. The Development Agreement will have a positive effect on the orderly development of Subject Property or the preservation of property of neighboring property values;

Finding of Fact:

The Subject Property has a General Plan Land Use Designa tion of “Office/Multiuse”. This designation is for the entire Flair Park area, roughly bounded by the I-10 Freeway, Rio Hondo River and Rosemead Boulevard. The Gen eral Plan calls for the development of mid-rise office uses along the freeway, with modern, iconic architecture. Sev eral mid-rise office buildings are located to the west of the Subject Property. The Subject Property itself is developed with a 4-story office building with a modern design. The Proposed Project will closely mimic the architectural de sign of the building. The Proposed Project and Develop ment Agreement will not adversely affect the orderly de velopment of properties in the area or the preservation of land values in the vicinity.

C. The Development Agreement will provide sufficient ben efits to the community to justify entering into the agree ment;

Finding of Fact:

The Development Agreement will provide extensive community benefits in the form of general fund revenues. These rev enues can be allocated to a wide range of City programs and projects. The applicant will be required to pay a one (1) time processing and developer fee of $100,000. In ad dition, the applicant will submit quarterly contributions to

the City for a period of 30 years. The total base amount collected during that period will be $3,050,000. However, if ad revenues exceed base projections, the total amount collected may be even greater. The City will also have access to use the billboard for public service announcements.

D. The Development Agreement is consistent with the purpose, goals and policies of the General Plan and any applicable Specific Plan;

Finding of Fact:

The General Plan Land Use Designation for the Subject Property is “Office/Multiuse”. This designation is for the entire Flair Park area, roughly bounded by the I-10 Freeway, Rio Hondo River and Rosemead Boulevard. The General Plan does not specifically identify digital billboards as a potential revenue source. However, there are other areas of the Plan that discuss the need for new revenue sources to implement City policies and support programs. Examples from the Economic Development Element include the following:

• Introduction: Designing a Prosperous Economy and Increase Local Revenues – attracting and expanding economic activity through revitalization efforts, increasing business value, improving sales and generating new revenues;

• Goal ED-1: Policy ED-1.5 – Funding. explore, develop and use alternative funding sources to pay for and provide incentives for economic development activities for which the City lacks sufficient resources; and

• Goal ED-3: An improved El Monte Businesses environment that attracts new businesses, investment, new jobs and increased revenues to El Monte.

E. The proposed installation site is compatible with the uses and structures on the site and in the surrounding area;

Finding of Fact:

The digital billboard will follow a modern design that closely matches the architecture of the on-site office building.

This Notice is granted under APPLICATION:

REQUEST:

ENVIRONMENTAL DETERMINATION:

APPLICANT:

PROJECT ADDRESS:

Monrovia City Notices

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING MONROVIA PLANNING 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: Conditional Use Permit (CUP20230008)

meeting date will be distributed to the Planning Commissioners.

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. This application will not alter the zoning status of your property. For further information regarding this application, please contact the Planning Division at (626) 932-5565, or by email to planning@ci.monrovia. ca.us.

Staff Report pertaining to this item will be available on Thursday, August 4, 2023 after 4:00 PM. on-line at the following hyperlink: https://www.cityofmonrovia.org/your-government/boards-and-commissions/planning-commission/agendas-minutes

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.

John Mayer, Senior Planner

PLEASE PUBLISH ON JULY 27, 2023 MONROVIA WEEKLY

Rosemead City Notices

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING BEFORE THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD ON AUGUST 7, 2023

In 2020, the state adopted Senate Bill 970 that moved the statewide primary back to June of even-numbered years during a non-presidential election year beginning in 2022. However, it will keep the March primary during presidential election years. As a result of SB 970, every two years, City elections will be held in either March or June of even-numbered years in a staggered fashion depending on a presential year or non-presidential year election.

The City Council would like to receive feedback from the community if there is interest in changing the current state primary elections (staggered election cycle March/June) to the state general elections in November on even- numbered years going forward.

Any person interested in the above proceedings may provide comments in support of or in opposition to the item indicated in this notice, in-person, or by submitting in writing through email at publiccomment@cityofrosemead.org. Public Hearing comments received before 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday, August 8, 2023, will be entered into the record. For further information, please contact Ericka Hernandez, City Clerk at (626) 569-2100 or ehernandez@cityofrosemead.org. In addition, the City Council Agenda will be available on the City’s website under “City Calendar” (www.cityofrosemead.org) at least 72 hours in advance of the public hearing

Notice and Publication Date: July 27, 2023

Ericka Hernandez City Clerk City of Rosemead

Probate Notices

OF

NOTICE

REQUEST: Applicant is requesting a Conditional Use Permit (CUP) to allow the service of beer and wine for an existing restaurant known as “Dave’s Hot Chicken” located at 502 West Huntington Drive. The applicant would be required to obtain a “Type 41” License from the State of California’s Department of Alcohol Beverage Control. The subject property is located in the Regional/Subregional Commercial (CRS) zone.

PUBLIC HEARING MONROVIA PLANNING COMMISSION

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Rosemead Planning Commission will conduct a public hearing on Monday, August 7, 2023, at 7:00 PM, at Rosemead City Hall, located at 8838 East Valley Boulevard, Rosemead. Remote public comments will be received by calling (626) 569-2100 or via email at publiccomment@cityofrosemead.org by 5:00 p.m. on August 7, 2023. A live phone call option may also be requested by calling the number provided above. All comments are public record and will be recorded in the official record of the City. If you have a request for an accommodation under the ADA, please contact Ericka Hernandez, City Clerk, at (626) 569-2100.

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF YING CHE WOO aka YINGCHE WOO

Case No. 23STPB07427

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

11404 SOUTH STREET CERRITOS CA 90703 CN998179 WOO Jul 20,24,27, 2023 SAN GABRIEL SUN

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF PETER TING CHONG LO Case No. 23STPB07428

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

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

APPLICATION: Conditional Use Permit (CUP2023-0008)

Additional information regarding this request may be found on the City’s website at https://www.cityofmonrovia.org/your-government/communitydevelopment/planning/projects-under-review

CASE NO.: DESIGN REVIEW (DR) 23-03 – Yaxian Zhu has submitted a Design Review Application requesting to re-paint the exterior facade of an existing restaurant establishment and incorporating a new patio and large box planters to encourage outdoor dining. The project site is located at 8801 Valley Boulevard (APN: 5391-009001), in the Central Business District with Residential/Commercial Mixed-Use Development and Design Overlays (CBD/RC-MUDO/DO) zone. Approval of a Design Review is required for all improvements requiring a building permit or visible changes in form, texture, color, exterior façade, or landscaping within a Design Overlay zone.

NVIRONMENTAL

ENVIRONMENTAL

DETERMINATION: This project is Categorically Exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) §15303, under Class 1, which consists of the operation, repair, maintenance, permitting, leasing, licensing, or minor alteration of existing public or private structures, facilities, mechanical equipment, or topographical features, involving negligible or no expansion of existing or former use.

Applicant is requesting a Conditional Use Permit (CUP) to allow the service of beer and wine for an existing restaurant known as “Dave’s Hot Chicken” located at 502 West Huntington Drive. The applicant would be required to obtain a “Type 41” License from the State of California’s Department of Alcohol Beverage Control. The subject property is located in the Regional/Subregional Commercial (CRS) zone.

Additional information regarding this request may be found on the City’s website at https://www.cityofmonrovia.org/your-government/communitydevelopment/planning/projects-under-review

DETERMINATION: This project is Categorically Exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) §15303, under Class 1, which consists of the operation, repair, maintenance, permitting, leasing, licensing, or minor alteration of existing public or private structures, facilities, mechanical equipment, or topographical features, involving negligible or no expansion of existing or former use.

APPLICANT: RSI Group, Inc..; c/o Preet Shergill for Dave’s Hot Chicken

RSI Group, Inc..; c/o Preet Shergill for Dave’s Hot Chicken

PROJECT ADDRESS: 502 West Huntington Drive

ADDRESS: 502 West Huntington Drive

ENVIRONMENTAL DETERMINATION: Section 15303 of the California Environmental Quality Act guidelines exempts projects consisting of construction and location of limited numbers of new, small facilities or structures; installation of small new equipment and facilities in small structures; and the conversion of existing small structures from one use to another where only minor modifications are made in the exterior of the structure. Accordingly, Design Review 23-03 is classified as a Class 3 Categorical Exemption, pursuant to Section 15303 of California Environmental Quality Act guidelines.

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 notice or in written correspondence delivered to the City of Rosemead at, or prior to, the public hearing.

For further details on this project, please contact Annie Lao, Associate Planner, at (626) 569-2144 or alao@cityofrosemead.org. In addition, the Planning Commission Agenda and Staff Report will be available on the City’s website under “City Calendar” (www.cityofrosemead.org) at least 72 hours in advance of the public hearing. Any person interested in the above proceedings may appear at the time and place indicated above to testify in support of, or in opposition to, the item(s) indicated in this notice.

Notice and Publication Date: July 27, 2023

ROSEMEAD READER

A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by Lourdes Tsui King Lo in the Superior Court of California, County of LOS ANGELES.

THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that Lourdes Tsui King Lo be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent.

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

A HEARING on the petition will be held on August 23, 2023 at 8:30 AM in Dept. No. 67 located at 111 N. Hill St., Los Angeles, CA 90012.

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

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

A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by Lourdes Tsui King Lo in the Superior Court of California, County of LOS ANGELES.

THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that Lourdes Tsui King Lo be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent.

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

A HEARING on the petition will be held on Sept. 20, 2023 at 8:30 AM in Dept. No. 5 located at 111 N. Hill St., Los Angeles, CA 90012.

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

Project Location Map

HEARING DATE AND TIME: Wednesday,August 9, 2023 at 7:30 PM

DATE AND TIME: Wednesday, August 9, 2023 at 7:30 PM

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING BEFORE THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD ON AUGUST 8, 2023

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

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

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

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

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

COMMENTS: Public comments regarding this item may be stated in person at the meeting, or submitted in writing. Written comments submitted by 5 p.m. on the meeting date will be distributed to the Planning Commissioners.

PUBLIC COMMENTS: Public comments regarding this item may be stated in person at the meeting, or submitted in writing. Written comments submitted by 5 p.m. on the

in court, you may be limited to raising only those issues you or someone

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Rosemead City Council will conduct a public hearing on Tuesday, August 8, 2023, at 7:00 P.M. at Rosemead City Hall, located at 8838 East Valley Boulevard, Rosemead. The public hearing will be held to provide an opportunity for the Rosemead City Council to received feedback from the community in potentially changing the city’s municipal election date from state primary elections to the state general elections in November on even- numbered years.

of your

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: PAUL HORN

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:

ROSEMAD READER

Leadership academy launches for residents to learn Indio operations

By City News Service

Ex-con accused of supplying deadly dose of fentanyl to teen arraigned

By City News Service

Indio is launching a seven-week program designed to foster a deeper understanding of the city's operations and encourage residents to spur change, officials announced Tuesday.

The Indio Leadership Academy is set to begin Sept. 12, with focused sessions featuring a variety of city officials, a light dinner and refreshments up until Oct. 24 when students will graduate from the program.

"Through an engaging series of sessions, department members will reveal the critical tasks that keep Indio running smoothly and efficiently," Indio city officials wrote. "From essential services that touch the lives of our residents to innovative projects shaping our city's future, participants will have the unique opportunity to witness firsthand the true heartbeat of Indio."

The first session will be an introduction to the city's government featuring City Manager Bryan Montgomery, Deputy City Manager Scott Trujillo and City Clerk Administrator Sabdi Sanchez. The program will be held from 6 p.m. to 8:15 p.m. each consecutive Tuesday until Oct. 24.

City officials said other sessions will include Finance, Human Resources and Information Technology, Community Development and Economic Development, Public Works, Engineering, Capital Projects and IWA, Community Services, Teen Center, Senior Center and Arts and Public Safety.

Residents who are interested in the program — which is limited to 25 participants of people over 18 years old — can reach out to management analyst Jose Ramirez at jramirez@indio. org to apply, according to city officials, who encourage residents to submit applications early.

Aprobationer accused of providing a fatal dose of fentanyl to a 15-year-old girl pleaded not guilty Monday to seconddegree murder and other charges.

James Leon Dailey, 51, of Banning was arrested last month following a Riverside County Sheriff's Department investigation into the death of Faith Alainz, also of Banning.

Along with murder, Dailey is charged with child cruelty and a sentenceenhancing allegation of causing the death of minor.

He was arraigned before Superior Court Judge Joshlyn Pulliam, who scheduled a felony settlement conference for Sept. 1 at the Banning Justice Center.

The defendant is being held in lieu of $1 million bail at the nearby Smith Correctional Facility.

According to sheriff's Sgt. Sean Liebrand, in midJanuary, Alainz was reported missing by her family, culminating in an investigation that led to the Hathaway Creek area on the Morongo Band of Mission Indians' reservation.

"Upon arrival, deputies located a deceased female in the backseat of a vehicle," Liebrand said.

He said that investigators quickly confirmed the victim was Alainz.

"The coroner's bureau ultimately determined that Alainz died as a result of fentanyl poisoning," the sergeant said.

Central Homicide Unit detectives began gathering evidence, which pointed to Dailey as the alleged supplier of the fentanyl. The convicted felon was arrested and charged in the case in mid-June.

It was unclear how long Dailey and the victim had been acquainted, or the nature of their relationship.

According to court records, the defendant has prior convictions for arson, domestic violence, false imprisonment, burglary and felony evading. He has served time in state prison.

Since February 2021, more than two dozen people countywide have been charged in connection with fentanyl poisonings.

According to public safety officials, there were 503 confirmed fentanylrelated fatalities countywide

last year, compared to just under 400 in 2021, a 200-fold increase from 2016 when there were only two.

Fentanyl is manufactured in overseas labs, principally in China, according to the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration, which says the synthetic opioid is smuggled across the U.S.Mexico border by cartels. The drug is 80-100 times more potent than morphine and can be mixed into any number of street narcotics and prescription drugs, without a user knowing what he or she is consuming. Ingestion of only two milligrams can be fatal.

Fentanyl is now the leading cause of death for Americans between the ages of 18 and 45 years old, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

| Photo courtesy of the city of Indio

James Leon Dailey. | Photo courtesy of the Riverside County Sheriff's Department

Anti-mosquito spraying to prevent spread of West Nile virus in Nuevo

By City News Service

-- Mystic Field, specifically the area bounded by Lakeview Avenue to the south, Reservoir Avenue to the north, Orange Avenue to the east and Magnolia Avenue to the west;

-- East Nuevo, bounded by Reservoir to the north, Lakeview to the south, Fifth Street to the east and Sixth Street to the west;

Nile virus have raised concerns about the potential for it to be transmitted.

nia Department of Public Health.

Southern California generally spans May to October.

Riverside County vector control officials will conduct anti-mosquito spraying Thursday in Nuevo, covering a total 255 acres, to eradicate growing infestations that pose a potential risk to

public health.

The Department of Environmental Health scheduled "ultra-low volume" insecticide spraying between 5 a.m. and 7 a.m. Thursday in the following three locations:

-- and the largest space, covering 173 acres, encompassing portions of west Nuevo, specifically Ninth Street to the north, 10th Street to the south, Reservoir to the west and Yucca Avenue to the east.

According to Department of Environmental Health Deputy Director Kristin Lorge, concentrations of mosquitoes that tested positive for West

Anti-mosquito spraying involves the use of chemicals approved by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. Pesticides are emitted as a mist dispersed from machines anchored in the backs of pickup trucks. Lorge recommended that during operations, residents stay indoors and keep windows closed until at least 15 minutes after the trucks have departed.

No human WNV infections have been documented in Riverside County so far this year. Statewide, only one infection has been recorded, in Tulare County, according to the Califor-

In 2020, there were 10 confirmed human cases in Riverside County, and three in 2021, according to the county Emergency Management Department. No cases were documented in 2022.

Mosquitoes typically become carriers of the virus after feeding on an infected bird and can then spread the potentially lethal strain to animals and humans. Those at greatest risk include seniors and individuals with compromised immune systems.

Symptoms may never materialize, but can include fever, headache, nausea, body aches, skin rashes and swollen lymph nodes.

Mosquito season in

To reduce exposure to mosquitoes with WNV, residents are urged to:

-- spend as little time as possible outdoors at dawn or dusk, when mosquitoes are generally on the move;

-- wear long pants and long-sleeved shirts during outdoor activity in mosquito-prone areas;

-- use insect repellent;

-- ensure door and window screens are fitted properly to keep bugs out; and

-- get rid of standing water, aside from pools properly treated with chemicals.

Anyone with concerns should contact the Department of Environmental Health at 951-766-9454.

NTSB: Airplane stalled, flipped inverted prior to crashing in French Valley

By City News Service

Asingle-engine airplane with a student pilot at the controls, flying with his young sons, stalled, rolled inverted and then crashed next to a building during a touch-and-go landing at French Valley Airport, killing the airman and severely injuring the boys, according to federal investigators.

The National Transportation Safety Board on July 20 released its preliminary report on the July 4 crash that killed 39-year-old Jared Alan Newman of Temecula and left his sons — Caleb, Connor and Elijah Newman — with major injuries.

According to the NTSB's initial findings, Newman was flying the Cessna 172N in the pattern at French Valley just before 2 p.m. on the holiday and was performing what appeared to be a touch-and-go on Runway 18 when he apparently lost control.

"The airplane touched

down on the runway for one to two seconds, and then immediately entered a climb in a nose-high attitude as it drifted left of the runway," the NTSB said. "After the airplane reached about 60 feet above ground level, it began to settle and subsequently entered a left-wing low attitude. The airplane rolled inverted and then ... (crashed) in an industrial complex."

Investigators relied on an airport surveillance camera and an eyewitness to gather preliminary data on the accident.

The witness, whose identity was not disclosed, said he observed the entire chain of events, noting that as the Cessna approached Runway 18, it was "unstable."

"After the airplane made contact with the runway ... the witness heard the engine power advance and observed the airplane take off again. The plane then veered off the side of the runway. According to the

witness, the airplane was still configured with full flaps as it slowly climbed toward a group of buildings. Its wings rocked back and forth, and the flaps started to retract."

The Cessna went down roughly a third of a mile from the runway in the 37300 block of Industry Way, the wing making contact with a 50-foot building, leaving strike marks, as the plane crashed upside-down, according to investigators.

Riverside County sheriff's deputies were first to reach the location and discovered Newman dead in the cockpit. Paramedics arrived minutes later and rendered treatment to the three boys, all of whom were taken in critical condition to Rady Children's Hospital in San Diego.

Federal Aviation Administration records indicate Newman obtained his student pilot certificate in September 2020 but

did not go on to obtain a recreational pilot, sport pilot or private pilot license. Federal regulations prohibit a student airman from operating as lone pilot in command of any aircraft carrying passengers. Student pilots can fly with passengers if there is an instructor on board, or a licensed pilot who is at the controls.

The NTSB's preliminary report did not address

Newman's qualifications. The Cessna, tail No. N5243E, belonged to California Flyers Club at French Valley Airport, according to FAA records.

A GoFundMe account was started by relatives of the victims and has since generated over $110,000 in donations. It is at https:// www.gofundme.com/f/ newman-boys-rec?utm_ medium=referral&utm_ source=unknown&utm_

campaign=comms_ jwbr+newman-boys-rec.

Jared Newman's wife, Megan, posted a message shortly after the crash, saying all of the boys suffered broken bones and lacerations, while one of them also had liver damage. They're all recovering, she said.

The NTSB is expected to publish a final report on the crash in the next two years.

The Newman family. | Photo courtesy of Cassidy Flud/GoFundMe

A female mosquito of the Culicidae family. | Photo courtesy of Alvesgaspar/Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 3.0)

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Alhambra City Notices NOTICE OF ALHAMBRA PLANNING COMMISSION PUBLIC HEARING

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Addressing the Commission:

In person: Any person wishing to address the Commission during the meeting is asked to complete a Speaker Request Card and submit it to the Secretary. When called upon by the President, please step to the podium and give your name, address and organization or other party you represent, if any, in an audible tone of voice for the record.

Via Zoom or Telephone: “Raise your hand” - Members of the public may speak by using the “Raise Hand” function during the public comments portion, if on Zoom or telephone. Staff will unmute speakers participating via Zoom or telephone and announce your name when it is your time to speak.

Comments are limited to 5 minutes; however, the presiding officer may either extend or reduce the maximum time to such period of time as the Commission may determine.

All comments shall be addressed to the Commission as a body and not to any member thereof. No person, other than the Commission and the person having the floor, shall be permitted to enter into any discussion, either directly or through a member of the Commission, without the permission of the President. No question shall be asked a Commissioner except through the President.

Any member of the public who needs accommodations or who needs their comments translated should email or call the Community Development Department at mmccurley@cityofalhambra.org or (626) 5705034. All requests for accommodations or translation services shall be made by 4 p.m. the Thursday prior to the Planning Commission meeting. If accommodation or translation is not requested by 4 p.m. the Thursday prior to the Planning Commission meeting, staff will try to accommodate the request to the best of their efforts to provide as much accessibility as possible while also maintaining public safety. All participants are encouraged to email their comments prior to the beginning of the meeting, but are not required to do so. All written comments received prior to the meeting will be entered into the record and distributed to the Planning Commission for their review.

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a regular meeting of the Alhambra Planning Commission will be held on Monday, August 7, 2023, at 7:00 P.M., or as soon thereafter as the matters may be heard, in the Council Chambers of the Alhambra City Hall, 111 South First Street. The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on the following items:

ADDRESS: Citywide (a full-list of affected properties may be found at www.alhambracodeupdate. com)

APPLICANT: City of Alhambra

FILE NO.: AMD-23-07, AMD-23-08, AMD-23-09, and AMD-23-10

REQUEST: This is an application for a General Plan Map Amendment, General Plan Text Amendment, Zoning Map Amendment, and Zoning Text Amendment. The amendments are required to implement the proposed comprehensive update to the City of Alhambra Zoning Code. Alhambra’s existing Zoning Code was adopted in 1986 and has been amended numerous times over the years in an attempt to keep up with various State law requirements. The existing Zoning Code contains 12 base zones, 2 overlay zones, and 10 specific plans. The state of the current Zoning Code is as follows:

- It has not been comprehensively updated for several decades;

- It is difficult to navigate as it is poorly organized and contains standards that are outdated, and difficult to administer;

- It does not fully reflect changes resulting from legal decisions and recent changes to State laws, which are administered via staff-level policy;

- It lacks the ability to address modern development trends and patterns;

- It has an antiquated list of permitted/prohibited uses;

- Some sections lack specificity or clarity, making enforcement difficult in some situations and;

- It lacks tables and graphics that would improve readability.

The updated Zoning Code will have a modern format to eliminate the need for crossreferencing between chapters to provide for easier document navigation and implementation. The Code will also standardize and simplify the development review process by creating a transparent, predictable, and consistent process through implementation of objective design standards and streamlining of processes. Areas will be rezoned, maximum residential densities will be increased, and residential and residential mixed-uses will be allowed in zones where such uses have not been previously allowed, in order to promote infill and mixed-use projects accommodating housing and affordable housing consistent with State planning goals and policies. Off-street parking standards will also be updated for all zones to promote housing development and to be business friendly. The work effort also necessitates a number of Zone Changes and General Plan Amendments to the City’s Zoning Map and General Plan Map.

Pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act, staff has conducted an initial review of the Project application and has determined that the above referenced Project will not have a significant effect on the environment, and has therefore prepared a Proposed Negative Declaration.

Further details and legal descriptions relating to the above application are on file and may be viewed in the Community Development Department in City Hall.

Any person wishing to be heard on these matters is invited to attend the hearing and speak to the Planning Commission at the time and place stated. Written input may be submitted before or during the 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 prior to, the public hearing.

CITY HALL: (626) 570 5034

ALHAMBRA PLANNING COMMISSION

NOTICE NO. N2M23-92

ANDREW HO

Director of Community Development

Publish: July 27, 2023

ALHAMBRA PRESS

NOTICE OF ALHAMBRA PLANNING COMMISSION PUBLIC HEARING

Watch and listen to the meeting via Zoom Webinar as follows:

Zoom Webinar direct link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82735405361

Webinar ID: 827 3540 5361

Or by telephone by dialing (833) 548-0276 (Toll Free) or (833) 548-0282 (Toll Free) or (877) 853-5257 (Toll Free) or (888) 475-4499 (Toll Free) or +1(669) 900-9128 or +1(253) 215-8782 or +1(346) 248-7799 or +1(301) 715-8592 or +1(312) 626-6799 or +1(646) 558-8656 and entering Webinar ID: 827 3540 5361. Please Note: All members of the public calling or logging into the meeting will be muted so that the meeting can proceed. If there are technical difficulties with Zoom during the meeting, the meeting will proceed regardless.

Addressing the Commission:

In person: Any person wishing to address the Commission during the meeting is asked to complete a Speaker Request Card and submit it to the Secretary. When called upon by the President, please step to the podium and give your name, address and organization or other party you represent, if any, in an audible tone of voice for the record.

Via Zoom or Telephone: “Raise your hand” - Members of the public may speak by using the “Raise Hand” function during the public comments portion, if on Zoom or telephone. Staff will unmute speakers participating via Zoom or telephone and announce your name when it is your time to speak.

Comments are limited to 5 minutes; however, the presiding officer may either extend or reduce the maximum time to such period of time as the Commission may determine.

All comments shall be addressed to the Commission as a body and not to any member thereof. No person, other than the Commission and the person having the floor, shall be permitted to enter into any discussion, either directly or through a member of the Commission, without the permission of the President. No question shall be asked a Commissioner except through the President.

Any member of the public who needs accommodations or who needs their comments translated should email or call the Community Development Department at mmccurley@cityofalhambra.org or (626) 5705034. All requests for accommodations or translation services shall be made by 4 p.m. the Thursday prior to the Planning Commission meeting. If accommodation or translation is not requested by 4 p.m. the Thursday prior to the Planning Commission meeting, staff will try to accommodate the request to the best of their efforts to provide as much accessibility as possible while also maintaining public safety. All participants are encouraged to email their comments prior to the beginning of the meeting, but are not required to do so. All written comments received prior to the meeting will be entered into the record and distributed to the Planning Commission for their review.

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a regular meeting of the Alhambra Planning Commission will be held on Monday, August 7, 2023, at 7:00 P.M., or as soon thereafter as the matters may be heard, in the Council Chambers of the Alhambra City Hall, 111 South First Street. The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on the following items:

ADDRESS: Citywide

APPLICANT: City of Alhambra

FILE NO.: GPA-22-01

REQUEST: A public hearing will be held for the consideration of the Readoption of the 2021-2029 General Plan Housing Element Update (Draft Version 4). The City is in the process of updating the General Plan Housing Element. The Housing Element is one of the eight State-mandated elements of the General Plan that a City is required to prepare as part of its General Plan. The Housing Element identifies the City’s housing conditions and needs using the Regional Housing Needs Assessment (RHNA) allocation provided by the Southern California Association of Governments (SCAG), as the regional Metropolitan Planning Organizations (MPOs). The Housing Element also establishes goals, objectives, policies, and programs that serve as the foundation for the City’s housing strategy. The Housing Element includes an inventory of sites within the City that would be suitable for accommodating the housing identified in the RHNA. While the Housing Element does not propose the development of housing on any specific site, it does identify locations and policies that would support future housing development within the City of Alhambra. Since the original adoption, the 2021-2029 Draft Housing Element has been revised and the Updated Draft Housing Element contains additional analysis and new and revised programs based on comments and requirements required by the State of California Housing and Community Development Department (“HCD”). The Planning Commission will make a recommendation to the City Council regarding the Readoption of the 2021-2029 General Plan Housing Element (Draft Version 4).

The proposed Readoption of the 2021-2029 Housing Element is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Guidelines Section 15162, since it will not trigger new or additional impact beyond those previously identified as part of a Negative Declaration previously adopted by the City Council.

Details about the project are available on the project website at: www.alhambrahousingelement.com and can also be viewed in the Community Development Department at Alhambra City Hall, 111 S. First Street, Alhambra, CA 91801, during office hours Monday through Thursday, 7:00 am – 5:30 pm. For further details or information regarding the public hearing, please contact Vanessa Reynoso, Deputy Director of Community Development at (626) 570-5033 or by email at HousingElement@CityofAlhambra.org.

Any person wishing to be heard on these matters is invited to attend the hearing and speak to the Planning Commission at the time and place stated. Written input may be submitted before or during the hearing. Written comments can be submitted by email to HousingElement@CityofAlhambra.org, in person, or by mail to: Alhambra City Hall, Community Development Department, 111 S. First Street, Alhambra, CA 91801.

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 prior to, the public hearing.

CITY HALL: (626) 570 5034

ALHAMBRA PLANNING COMMISSION

NOTICE NO. N2M23-90 ANDREW HO

Publish: July 27, 2023 Director of Community Development

ALHAMBRA PRESS

Monterery Park City Notices

LEGAL NOTICE

AN ORDINANCE ADDING CHAPTER 21.55

ENTITLED “FIREARM PROTECTION ZONE” TO THE MONTEREY PARK MUNICIPAL CODE

The Monterey Park City Council introduced an Ordinance at the July 19, 2023 regular City Council meeting.

If adopted, the proposed Ordinance would add a new Chapter to the Monterey Park Municipal Code (“MPMC”) regulating firearms dealers within the City’s jurisdiction; specifically, creating a Firearm Health Protection Zone to separate firearms dealers from certain sensitive receptors.

Adoption of the proposed Ordinance is scheduled to take place at the August 2, 2023 regular City Council meeting at 6:30 p.m., in the City of Monterey Park, California or soon thereafter as possible.

For a copy of the Ordinance, please contact the City Clerk’s office at (626) 307-1359.

Approved as submitted above:

Justin A. Tamayo, Deputy City Attorney

ATTEST: Maychelle Yee, City Clerk

Publish July 27, 2023

MONTEREY PARK PRESS

ORDINANCE NO. 2233

AN URGENCY ORDINANCE ADDING CHAPTER 21.55 ENTITLED “FIREARM PROTECTION ZONE” TO THE MONTEREY PARK MUNICIPAL CODE

The City Council for the City of Monterey Park does ordain as follows:

SECTION 1: Findings. The City Council finds as follows:

A. On January 21, 2023, 11 people were murdered and nine were severely injured as the result of a shooting spree by an individual using a modified firearm that may be classified as an assault weapon.

B. For this Ordinance, the City Council identifies a mass casualty incident (“MCI”) as one occurring in a relatively public place, involving four or more deaths – not including the shooter(s) – and shooters who select victims somewhat indiscriminately. The violence in these cases is not a means to an end – the shooters do not pursue criminal profit or kill in the name of terrorist ideologies (see “Public Mass Shootings in the United States: Selected Implications for Federal Public Health and Safety Policy,” Congressional Research Service, April 16, 2013, pp.2-3).

C. The City Council recognizes that the regulation of firearms is controversial. It cannot ignore, however, that the United States has less than 5% of the world’s population but 46% of the world’s civilian-owned guns (see, e.g., “U.S. Gun Policy: Global Comparisons,” Masters, Jonathan, Council on Foreign Relations, June 10, 2022). It ranks number one in firearms per capita (Id.) The United States also has the highest homicide-by-firearm rate of the world’s most-developed nations (Id.). Consequently, this matter is a national and regional health concern that requires immediate, realistic, and practical responses.

D. Since the beginning of 2023, there have been more than 100 MCIs in the United States including the one in our community on January 21, 2023.

E. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Preven-

tion (“CDC”), there were 45,222 firearm-related deaths in the United States in 2020. That equates to approximately 124 people dying from a firearm-related injury each day. More than half of firearm-related deaths were suicides and more than 4 out of every 10 were firearm homicides (see “Fast Facts: Firearm Violence Prevention,” Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, May 4, 2022).

F. Studies demonstrate that child-access prevention (“CAP”) laws reduce unintentional firearm injuries and deaths among children (see, e.g., www.rand.org/research/gunpolicy/analysis/child-access-prevention/unintentionalinjuries.html; updated January 10, 2023). Additionally, studies that examined effects on young adults or adults provide limited evidence that these laws may reduce unintentional firearm injuries and deaths among adults as well.

G. It is vital that the City Council act to the greatest extent possible to protect this community from violence resulting from firearms. While the City of Monterey Park’s ability to regulate firearms may be limited, it is empowered by the California Constitution to enact laws to protect public health and safety. Accordingly, this Ordinance is adopted in accordance with the City’s police powers as enshrined in Article XI, § 7 of the California Constitution.

H. In verifying the City’s ability to enact the regulations adopted by this Ordinance, the City Council takes note of Suter v. City of Lafayette (1997) 57 Cal.App.4th 1109 (zoning ordinance confining firearms dealership to commercially zoned areas upheld).

I. On May 17, 2023, the Planning Commission considered a proposed Ordinance that was drafted in accordance with Resolution No. 2023-R15, adopted March 1, 2023 by the City Council.

J. Section 3(A) of that Resolution directed the City Manager and City Attorney to draft an ordinance substantially similar to that proposed to the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors on February 7, 2023.

K. If adopted, the Ordinance would add a new Chapter to the Monterey Park Municipal Code (“MPMC”) regulating firearms dealers within the City’s jurisdiction. Most importantly, the Ordinance would create a Firearm Health Protection Zone to separate firearms dealers from certain sensitive receptors, e.g., residences and schools.

L. The City reviewed the Ordinance pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (Public Resources Code §§ 21000, et seq., “CEQA”) and the regulations promulgated thereunder (14 Cal. Code of Regulations §§15000, et seq., the “CEQA Guidelines”). CEQA and the CEQA Guidelines are collectively referred to as “CEQA Regulations.”

M. On July 10, 2023, the Community Development Director received an inquiry from a licensed gun dealer seeking to open business as a firearms dealer at 740 West Garvey Avenue. This area is located within the Regional Specialty Center (R-S) zone and Mixed Use land use designation which currently allows firearm dealers to operate. Unless the regulations in this Ordinance take effect immediately, the protections provided by the new MPMC Chapter 21.55 will not be imposed upon the conceptual firearms dealer; and

N. On July 19, 2023, the City Council considered this Ordinance. Its findings are made based on the entire administrative record including testimony and evidence presented to the Planning Commission on June 27, 2023, and to the City Council at its July 19, 2023 public hearing, including, without limitation, the staff report submitted by the Community Development Director.

O. In accordance with Government Code §§ 36934 and 36937(b), the City Council finds that this Ordinance should be adopted on an urgency basis to preserve the public health, safety and welfare. This Ordinance’s immediate adoption is necessary to preserve the character of sensitive uses in the city, including, without limitation,

residences, schools, and medical facilities. This will ensure compatibility between existing sensitive uses and commercial operations.

SECTION 2: Factual Findings and Conclusions. The City Council finds as follows:

A. The proposed amendments to the Monterey Park Municipal Code (“MPMC”) are consistent with the goals, policies and objectives of the General Plan including, without limitation, Land Use Policy 3.1: “Maintain the quality and character of residential neighborhoods”; Land Use Policy 5.2: “Facilitate safe, convenient, and affordable access to basic services and community-based amenities”; and Land Use Policy 7.3: “Protect neighborhoods from the encroachment of incompatible activities or land uses that may have a negative impact on the residential living environment.”

B. Among other things, the proposed regulations would prohibit firearm sales within 1000 feet of sensitive receptors which facilitates a safe community, thereby preserving the City’s character. The regulations continue to permit firearm dealers, but confines the use to zones where it will not encroachment upon sensitive receptors or otherwise pose a danger to public health, safety, and general welfare.

C. These regulations will not adversely affect surrounding properties. Such regulations will operate citywide and will not affect a change in the use or the intensity of use of property in any zone.

D. These regulations promote public health, safety, and general welfare and serve the goals and purposes of the MPMC’s zoning regulations. The proposed regulations ensure that firearm dealership uses do not encroach into sensitive areas and make the community more secure while continuing to allow for a range of commercial services to meet the needs of the community. A review of the City’s records shows that there are two existing firearms dealers located within its jurisdiction.

E. Both firearms dealers are located outside the health protection zone established by this ordinance.

F. The City’s records do not show there are any pending applications for establishing a new firearms dealer within the City’s jurisdiction.

SECTION 3: Environmental Assessment. The City reviewed the environmental impacts of this Ordinance under 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”). An Initial Study of Environmental Impacts and Negative Declaration (“ND”) were prepared pursuant to CEQA Guidelines § 15063. The public comment period on the ND was from May 1, 2023 to May 21, 2023.

SECTION 4: Notice of Determination. The City Manager, or designee, is directed to file a notice of determination in accordance with CEQA §§ 21152, 21167(f); CEQA Guidelines § 15094; and any other applicable law.

SECTION 5: Health Protection Zone. A new Chapter 21.55 is added to the MPMC to read as follows:

“Chapter 21.55

Firearm Health Protection Zone

21.55 010. PURPOSE.

This chapter is adopted in accordance with Article XI, § 7 of the California Constitution for the purpose of protecting the most vulnerable members of the public from death or serious bodily injury resulting from use of a firearm.

21.55 020. DEFINITIONS.

Unless the contrary is stated or clearly appears from the context, the following definitions will govern the construction of the words and phrases used in this chapter:

A. “Area” means surface area, and all measurement of distances is on the surface of the land.

B. “Health protection zone” means the area within 1,000 feet of a sensitive receptor. The measurement must be made from the property line of the receptor unless the receptor building is more than 50 feet set back from the property line, in which case the measurement is made from the outline of the building footprint to 1,000 feet in all directions.

C. “Firearms Dealer” means “gunsmith” or “armorer,” as defined by this code, and has the same meaning as Penal Code § 26700.

D. “Sensitive receptor” means any of the following:

1. A residence, including a private home, condominium, apartment, and living quarter.

2. An education resource, including a preschool, school maintaining transitional kindergarten, kindergarten, or any of grades 1 to 12, inclusive, daycare center, park, playground, university, and college. A park is an education resource if it is an area that is open to the public for outdoor recreation that is at least partially within one-quarter mile of a residence or another education resource. Only the portion of a park that is within one-quarter mile of a residence or another education resource is considered a sensitive receptor.

3. A community resource center, including a youth center.

4. A health care facility, including a hospital, retirement home, and nursing home.

5. Live-in housing, including a long-term care hospital, hospice, prison, detention center, and dormitory.

21.55 030. Measuring Distances.

A. For the purposes of this Chapter, distances are measured in feet as horizontal distance.

B. When distance from a sensitive receptor is measured from the property line, the measurement is from the property line directly between the sensitive receptor and the firearms dealer and from the point on the property line that is nearest to the firearms dealer.

21.55 040. Health Protection Zone Established.

Health protection zones are established between sensitive receptors and firearms dealers. It is unlawful for any firearms dealers to be located within a health protection zone. The City Attorney is authorized to take any enforcement actions needed to enforce this prohibition in accordance with Title 4 of this code including, without limitation, seeking judicial intervention without additional city council authorization.

21.55 050. Conditional Use Permit Required.

A firearms dealer use may be approved within the Shopping Center Zone (S-C) upon being issued a conditional use permit by the Planning Agency in accordance with this Title.”

SECTION 6: Construction. This Ordinance must be broadly construed to achieve the purposes stated in this Ordinance. It is the City Council’s intent that the provisions of this Ordinance be interpreted or implemented by the City and others in a manner that facilitates the purposes set forth in this Ordinance.

SECTION 7: Enforceability. Repeal of any provision of the Monterey Park Municipal Code does not affect any penalty, forfeiture, or liability incurred before, or preclude prosecution and imposition of penalties for any violation occurring before this Ordinance’s effective date. Any such repealed part will remain in full force and effect for sustaining action or prosecuting violations occurring before the effective date of this Ordinance.

SECTION 8: Reliance on Record. Every one of the findings and determinations in this Ordinance are based on the competent and substantial evidence, both oral and written, contained in the entire record relating to the matter. The determinations constitute the independent findings and determinations of the City Council in all respects and are fully and completely supported by substantial evidence in the record as a whole.

SECTION 9: Limitations. The City Council’s analysis and evaluation of the project is based on the best information currently available. It is inevitable that in evaluating a project that absolute and perfect knowledge of all possible aspects of the project will not exist. One of the major limitations on analysis of the project is the City Council’s lack of knowledge of future events. In all instances, best efforts have been made to form accurate assumptions. Somewhat related to this are the limitations on the City’s ability to solve what are in effect regional, state, and national problems and issues. The City must work within the political framework within which it exists and with the limitations inherent in that framework.

SECTION 10: Severability. If any part of this Ordinance or its application is deemed invalid by a court of competent jurisdiction, the City Council intends that such invalidity will not affect the effectiveness of the remaining provisions or applications and, to this end, the provisions of this Ordinance are severable.

SECTION 11: Electronic Signatures. This Resolution may be executed with electronic signatures in accordance with Government Code §16.5. Such electronic signatures will be treated in all respects as having the same effect as an original signature.

SECTION 12: Publications. The City Clerk is directed to certify the passage and adoption of this Ordinance; make a note of the passage and adoption in the records of this meeting; and, within 15 days after the passage and adoption of this Ordinance, cause it to be published or posted in accordance with California law.

SECTION 13: Recording. The City Clerk is directed to certify the passage and adoption of this Ordinance, cause it to be entered into the City of Monterey Park’s book of original ordinances, make a note

of the passage and adoption in the records of this meeting, and, within fifteen days after the passage and adoption of this Ordinance, cause it to be published or posted in accordance with California law.

SECTION 14: Effective Date. Based on the findings in Section 1, this urgency ordinance is adopted by a four-fifths vote for the immediate preservation of the public peace, health, safety and welfare and will become effective immediately upon adoption pursuant to Government Code § 36937(b).

PASSED AND ADOPTED this 19th day of July, 2023.

Jose Sanchez, Mayor

appearing on the decision letter. Appeal forms are available at https://www.glendaleca.gov/ home/showdocument?id=11926.

Dr. S. Abajian, The City Clerk of the City of Glendale

Publish July 27, 2023

GLENDALE INDEPENDENT

Probate Notices

may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of: Florida Sotelo

ATTEST:

Maychelle Yee, City Clerk

APPROVED AS TO FORM:

Justin A. Tamayo, Deputy City Attorney

STATE OF CALIFORNIA )

COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES ) § CITY OF MONTEREY PARK )

I, Maychelle Yee, City Clerk of the City of Monterey Park, California, do hereby certify that the foregoing Urgency Ordinance No. 2233 was duly passed, approved and adopted at its regular meeting held on 19th day of July, 2023 by the following vote:

Ayes: Council Members: Yiu, Ngo, Wong, Sanchez, Lo Noes: Council Members: None

Absent: Council Members: None

Abstain: Council Members: None

Recusal: Council Members: None

Dated this 19th day of July, 2023.

Maychelle Yee, City Clerk

City of Monterey Park, California

Publish July 27, 2023 MONTEREY PARK PARK

Glendale City Notices

LOCATION: 1404 WEST KENNETH ROAD (“Arts Deli and Meat Market”)

APPLICANT: Marcos Guevara

ZONE: “C-1” - (Neighborhood Commercial)

LEGAL DESCRIPTION/APN: Lots 37-45 and 50, Tract No. 6165, in the City of Glendale, County of Los Angeles, State of California, as per map recorded in Map Book 69, Page 98, in the Office of the County of Recorder of said county. APNs 5622-024-014 and 5622-024-015

PROJECT DESCRIPTION

Application of A) a Parking Reduction Permit to allow a change of use from retail (with 8 seats) to “restaurant, full service” (21 seats) for an existing 2,213 square foot (SF) tenant space (“Art’s Deli and Meat Market”) in the C1 (Neighborhood Commercial) Zone, without providing the 13 additional parking spaces required by Glendale Municipal Code Title 30 (GMC or “Code”), Section 30.32.050; and B) an Administrative Use Permit to expand the existing on-site sale, service and consumption of beer and wine to the new full-service restaurant use.

ENVIRONMENTAL DETERMINATION: This project is categorically exempt from California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) review under Section 15301 “Existing Facilities,” because the project involves negligible expansion of an existing use (a change of use from “restaurant, counter-service” to “restaurant, full-service”).

HEARING INFORMATION:

The Planning Hearing Officer will conduct a public hearing regarding the above project at 633 E. Broadway (MSB) #105, Glendale, CA 91206, on AUGUST 9, 2023 at 9:30 am 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 30.50.

The meeting can be viewed on Charter Cable Channel 6 or streamed online at: https://www.glendaleca.gov/government/departments/management-services/gtv6/livevideo-stream. For public comments and questions during the meeting call 818-937-8100. City staff will be submitting these questions and comments in real time to the appropriate person during the Planning Commission meeting. 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 Cassandra Pruett in the Planning Division at (818) 548-2140 or (818) 937- 8186 (email: cpruett@glendaleca.gov).

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

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: LEONARD ANTHONY CAYER, II CASE NO. 30-2023-01335458-PR-LACMC

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

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

THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that RACHAEL CAYER 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: 08/17/23 at 1:30PM in Dept. CM06 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 CaliforniaCounty 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 657-622-8278 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

MATTHEW B. TALBOT - SBN 245353, TALBOT LAW GROUP, P.C. 2033 N. MAIN ST., STE. 750 WALNUT CREEK CA 94596, Telephone (925) 322-1795

7/20, 7/24, 7/27/23

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ANAHEIM PRESS

A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by Omar Sotelo in the Superior Court of California, County of Orange.

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

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

A HEARING on the petition will be held on 08/31/2023 at 1:30 in Dept. CM06 located at 3390 HARBOR BLVD COSTA MESA, CA 92626 COSTA MESA JUSTICE CENTER.

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 CaliforniaCounty 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 657-622-8278 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 (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 In Pro Per: Omar Sotelo 19631 Yorba Linda Blvd Ste. A, Yorba Linda 92887 Telephone: (714) 747-7091 7/20, 7/24, 7/27/23

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ANAHEIM PRESS

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF

HEADA LAM

Case No. 23STPB07613

To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of HEADA LAM A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by Toby S K Lam in the Superior Court of California, County of LOS ANGELES.

THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that Toby S K Lam be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent.

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

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

important actions, however, the personal representative will be required to give notice to interested persons unless they have waived notice or consented to the proposed action.) The independent administra-tion authority will be granted unless an interested person files an objec-tion to the petition and shows good cause why the court should not grant the authority.

A HEARING on the petition will be held on August 17, 2023 at 8:30 AM in Dept. No. 44 located at 111 N. Hill St., Los Angeles, CA 90012.

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

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

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

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

BRYAN Y WONG ESQ

SBN 259338

LAW OFFICES OF LEE & WONG APC

258 E BADILLO ST

STE B COVINA CA 91723

CN998375 LAM

Jul 20,24,27, 2023

WEST COVINA PRESS

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: EDUARDO ANGEL

EVANGELISTA AVELLANA

CASE NO. 23STPB07664

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

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

THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that MARICEL E. AVELLANA 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: 08/18/23 at 8:30AM in Dept. 44 located at 111 N. HILL ST., LOS ANGELES, CA 90012

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

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

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

with an attorney knowledgeable in California law.

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

Attorney for Petitioner ANTOINE R. GADPAILLE, ESQ.SBN 284391, ARG LAW, P.C. 2878 E. IMPERIAL HWY. BREA CA 92821, Telephone (714) 985-9025

BSC 223663 7/20, 7/24, 7/27/23

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GLENDALE INDEPENDENT

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF FELIPE L. FIGUEROA

Case No. 23STPB07530

To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of FELIPE L. FIGUEROA

A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by Christeil F. Gota in the Superior Court of California, County of LOS ANGELES.

THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that Christeil F. Gota be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent.

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

A HEARING on the petition will be held on August 16, 2023 at 8:30 AM in Dept. No. 9 located at 111 N. Hill St., Los Angeles, CA 90012.

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

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

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

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

Attorney for petitioner:

ARMINE BAZIKYAN ESQ SBN 273238

BAZIKYAN LAW GROUP APC 111 E BROADWAY STE 210 GLENDALE CA 91205

CN998392 FIGUEROA Jul 24,27,31, 2023

GLENDALE INDEPENDENT

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF:

WALTER H. LILLEY

CASE NO. 23STPB07219

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

H. LILLEY.

tative 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: 09/05/23 at 8:30AM in Dept. 29 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 RICHARD T. BOWLES - SBN 46234, CHRISTOPHER D. JEWSBN 227248, BOWLES & VERNA LLP

2121 N. CALIFORNIA BLVD., SUITE 875 WALNUT CREEK CA 94596, Telephone (925) 935-3300 7/27, 7/31, 8/3/23 CNS-3722604# BURBANK INDEPENDENT

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: WALTER WESLEY NORTON AKA WALTER W. NORTON CASE NO. 23STPB07767

To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the WILL or estate, or both of WALTER WESLEY NORTON AKA WALTER W. NORTON. A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by WILLIAM SCOTT NORTON in the Superior Court of California, County of LOS ANGELES.

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

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 HARCOURT HERVEY SBN 55728 3040 PALM HILL DRIVE VISTA CA 92084, Telephone (818) 314-9435 7/24, 7/27, 8/7/23

CNS-3722672# PASADENA PRESS

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF:

ASIA KOGAN AKA ASIA

VAKIFOVNA KAGAN AKA ASIA VAKIFOVNA SALIMO

CASE NO. PROSB2300884

To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the WILL or estate, or both of ASIA KOGAN AKA ASIA VAKIFOVNA KAGAN AKA ASIA VAKIFOVNA SALIMO.

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

THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that ALLA IVANOVA 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: 08/22/23 at 9:00AM in Dept. S36 located at 247 W. THIRD STREET, SAN BERNARDINO, CA 92415

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.

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF GILBERT ALANIS ELIAS aka GILBERT A. ELIAS aka GILBERT ELIAS

Case No. PROSB2300901

To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of GILBERT ALANIS ELIAS aka GILBERT A. ELIAS aka GILBERT ELIAS

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

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

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

A HEARING on the petition will be held on August 21, 2023 at 9:00 AM in Dept. No. S35 located at 247 W. Third St., San Bernardino, CA 92415.

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

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

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

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

Attorney for petitioner:

JAMES L LEESTMA ESQ SBN 207311 LAW OFFICE OF JAMES LAMBERT LEESTMA 7301 TOPANGA CYN BL STE 202 CANOGA PARK CA 91303 CN998400 ELEAS Jul 24,27,31, 2023

ONTARIO NEWS PRESS

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: BLANCA FLORIDALMA

FUENTES AKA BLANCA

FLORIDALMA GONZALEZ

CASE NO. PROSB2300881

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

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: 08/22/23 at 9:00AM in Dept. S35 located at 247 W. THIRD STREET, SAN BERNARDINO, CA 92415

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 L. GAUDY - SBN 228975, GAUDY LAW, INC 267 D STREET UPLAND CA 91786, Telephone (909) 982-3199 7/27, 7/31, 8/3/23

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ONTARIO NEWS PRESS

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: JANET A. DUERFAHRD CASE NO. 23STPB07929

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

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

THE PETITION requests the decedent’s WILL and codicils, if any, be admitted to probate. The WILL and any codicils are available for examination in the file kept by the court. THE PETITION requests authority to administer the estate under the Independent Administration of Estates Act.

(This authority will allow the personal representative to take many actions without obtaining court approval.

Before taking certain very important actions, however, the personal representative will be required to give notice to interested persons unless they have waived notice or consented to the proposed action.) The independent administration authority will be granted unless an interested person files an objection to the petition and shows good cause why the court should not grant the authority.

A HEARING on the petition will be held in this court as follows: 09/15/23 at 8:30AM in Dept. 11 located at 111 N. HILL ST., LOS ANGELES, CA 90012

FOR

A HEARING on the petition will be held in this court as follows: 08/25/23 at 8:30AM in Dept. 67 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

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.

BLANCA FLORIDALMA GONZALEZ.

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

THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that LILEANA LOPEZ 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

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

fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state or common law (See Section 14400 et seq., Business and Professional Code). Pub. Anaheim Press 07/06/2023, 07/13/2023, 07/20/2023, 07/27/2023

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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS

NAME STATEMENT

File No. 20230006594

The following persons are doing business as: Sunny splash car wash, 950 south oakhaven cir, anaheim, CA 92804. Mahesh b patel, 950 south oakhaven cir, anaheim, CA 92804. County of Principal Place of Business: San Bernardino This business is conducted by: a individual.

Registrant has not yet begun to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed herein. By signing below, I declare that I have read and understand the reverse side of this form and that all information in this statement is true and correct. A registrant who declares as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business and Professions Code that the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000). I am also aware that all information on this statement becomes Public Record upon filing pursuant to the California Public Records Act (Government Code Sections 6250- 6277). /s/ Mahesh b patel. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Bernardino on June 28, 2023 Notice- In accordance with subdivision (a) of Section 17920. A Fictitious Name Statement generally expires at the end of five years from the date on which it was filed in the office of the County Clerk, except, as provided in subdivision (b) of Section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to Section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered owner. A new Fictitious Business Name Statement must be filed before the expiration. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law (see Section 14411 et seq., Business and Professions Code) File#: 20230006594 Pub: 07/06/2023, 07/13/2023, 07/20/2023, 07/27/2023 San Bernardino Press JDC

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS

NAME STATEMENT

File No. 20230006383

The following persons are doing business as: Rialto 76 beyond food mart, 2531 s riverside ave, rialto, CA 92316. Dhanlaxmibaa llc (CA), 9019 sorbonne way, buena park, CA 90620; pramukh patel, managing memebr. County of Principal Place of Business: San Bernardino This business is conducted by: a individual. Registrant has not yet begun to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed herein. By signing below, I declare that I have read and understand the reverse side of this form and that all information in this statement is true and correct. A registrant who declares as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business and Professions Code that the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000). I am also aware that all information on this statement becomes Public Record upon filing pursuant to the California Public Records Act (Government Code Sections 6250- 6277). /s/ pramukh patel,

managing memebr. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Bernardino on June 23, 2023 Notice- In accordance with subdivision (a) of Section 17920. A Fictitious Name Statement generally expires at the end of five years from the date on which it was filed in the office of the County Clerk, except, as provided in subdivision (b) of Section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to Section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered owner. A new Fictitious Business Name Statement must be filed before the expiration.

The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law (see Section 14411 et seq., Business and Professions Code) File#: 20230006383 Pub: 07/06/2023, 07/13/2023, 07/20/2023, 07/27/2023 San Bernardino

The following person(s) is (are) doing business as (1). ByRae Naturals (2). Shea Byrae (3). Nkuto Byrae 3313 Sterling Drive Corona, CA 92882 Riverside County ByRae Industries LLC (CA), 3313 Sterling Drrive, Corona, CA 92882 Riverside County

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

s. Raekisha Anafi, CEO Statement filed with the County of Riverside on June 7, 2023

NOTICE: In accordance with subdivision (a) of section 17920, a fictitious name statement generally expires at the end of the five years from the date on which it was filed in the office of the county clerk, except, as provided in subdivision (b) of section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any changes in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered owner. A new Fictitious Business Name Statement must be filed before the expiration. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law (see Section 14411 Et Seq., business and professions code). I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the original statement on file in my office.

Peter Aldana, County, Clerk File# R-202308855

Corona, CA 92883. Riverside County

Donald Allen Roush, 11762 De Palma Rd Ste# 1C61, Corona, CA 92883

Riverside County

This business is conducted by: a individual. Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed herein on June 30, 2012. I declare that all the information in this statement is true and correct.

(A registrant who declares as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business and Professions Code, that the registrant knows to be false, is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousands dollars ($1000).) s. donald allen roush

Statement filed with the County of Riverside on July 12, 2023

NOTICE: In accordance with subdivision (a) of section 17920, a fictitious name statement generally expires at the end of the five years from the date on which it was filed in the office of the county clerk, except, as provided in subdivision (b) of section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any changes in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered owner. A new Fictitious Business Name Statement must be filed before the expiration. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law (see Section 14411 Et Seq., business and professions code). I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the original statement on file in my office.

Peter Aldana, County, Clerk File# r-202310536 Pub. 07/20/2023, 07/27/2023, 08/03/2023, 08/10/2023 Riverside Independent

The following person(s) is (are) doing business as Robles Brothers Transport 9958 Willowbrook Rd Riverside, CA 92509 Riverside County andrew martin robles, 9958 Willowbrook Rd, Riverside, CA 92509 Riverside County

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

s. andrew martin robles

Statement filed with the County of Riverside on July 13, 2023

The following person(s) is (are) doing business as Kitestring Studios 7345 Piute Creek Drive Corona, CA 92881 Riverside County Kitestring, Inc. (CA), 7345 Piute Creek Drive, Corona, CA 92881 Riverside County

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

s. Peter McGowan, CEO Statement filed with the County of Riverside on July 10, 2023

NOTICE: In accordance with subdivision (a) of section 17920, a fictitious name statement generally expires at the end of the five years from the date on which it was filed in the office of the county clerk, except, as provided in subdivision (b) of section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any changes in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered owner. A new Fictitious Business Name Statement must be filed before the expiration. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law (see Section 14411 Et Seq., business and professions code). I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the original statement on file in my office.

Peter Aldana, County, Clerk File# R-202310361 Pub. 07/20/2023, 07/27/2023, 08/03/2023, 08/10/2023

Riverside Independent

ant to section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered owner. A new Fictitious Business Name Statement must be filed before the expiration. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law (see Section 14411 Et Seq., business and professions code). I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the original statement on file in my office.

Peter Aldana, County, Clerk

File# R-202310582 Pub. 07/20/2023, 07/27/2023, 08/03/2023, 08/10/2023 Riverside Independent FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 20230007109

The following person(s) is (are) doing business as ALL LOCKED UP 11762 De Palma Rd Ste#1c61 Corona, CA 92883 Riverside County Mailing Address, 11762 De Palma Rd Ste# 1C61,

NOTICE: In accordance with subdivision (a) of section 17920, a fictitious name statement generally expires at the end of the five years from the date on which it was filed in the office of the county clerk, except, as provided in subdivision (b) of section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any changes in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered owner. A new Fictitious Business Name Statement must be filed before the expiration. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law (see Section 14411 Et Seq., business and professions code). I hereby certify that this

The following person(s) is (are) doing business as Legacy Sealcoating 22890 Cougar St Perris, CA 92570 Riverside County Jeffery Michael George, 22890 Cougar St, Perris, CA 92570 Riverside County This business is conducted by: a individual. Registrant has not yet begun to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed herein. I declare that all the information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business and Professions Code, that the registrant knows to be false, is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousands dollars ($1000).) s. Jeffery Michael George Statement filed with the County of Riverside on July 13, 2023

NOTICE: In accordance with subdivision (a) of section 17920, a fictitious name statement generally expires at the end of the five years from the date on which it was filed in the office of the county clerk, except, as provided in subdivision (b) of section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any changes in the facts set forth in the statement pursu -

The following persons are doing business as: UNITED EMPIRE NONEMERGENCY MEDICAL COURIER SERVICES, 1752 E Lugonia Ave STE 117, Redlands, CA 92374. DAVID MADRILES, 1752 E Lugonia Ave, Redlands, CA 92374. County of Principal Place of Business: San Bernardino This business is conducted by: a individual. Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed herein on July 14, 2023. By signing below, I declare that I have read and understand the reverse side of this form and that all information in this statement is true and correct. A registrant who declares as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business and Professions Code that the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000). I am also aware that all information on this statement becomes Public Record upon filing pursuant to the California Public Records Act (Government Code Sections 6250- 6277). /s/ DAVID MADRILES. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Bernardino on July 17, 2023 NoticeIn accordance with subdivision (a) of Section 17920. A Fictitious Name Statement generally expires at the end of five years from the date on which it was filed in the office of the County Clerk, except, as provided in subdivision (b) of Section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to Section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered owner. A new Fictitious Business Name Statement must be filed before the expiration.

The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law (see Section 14411 et seq., Business and Professions Code)

File#: 20230007109 Pub: 07/20/2023, 07/27/2023, 08/03/2023, 08/10/2023 San Bernardino Press

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 20230006798

The following persons are doing business as: Primo’s Corn & Big potatoe, 11250 Ramona Ave Sp #823, Montclair, CA 91763. Fernando A Vargaz Belman, 11250 Ramona Ave SP #823, Montclair, CA 91763. County of Principal Place of Business: San Bernardino This business is conducted by: a individual. Registrant has not yet begun to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed herein. By signing below, I declare that I have read and understand the reverse side of

declares as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business and Professions Code that the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000). I am also aware that all information on this statement becomes Public Record upon filing pursuant to the California Public Records Act (Government Code Sections 6250- 6277). /s/ Fernando A Vargaz Belman. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Bernardino on July 6, 2023 NoticeIn accordance with subdivision (a) of Section 17920. A Fictitious Name Statement generally expires at the end of five years from the date on which it was filed in the office of the County Clerk, except, as provided in subdivision (b) of Section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to Section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered owner. A new Fictitious Business Name Statement must be filed before the expiration. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law (see Section 14411 et seq., Business and Professions Code) File#: 20230006798 Pub: 07/20/2023, 07/27/2023, 08/03/2023, 08/10/2023 San Bernardino Press JDC

The following person(s) is (are) doing business as Star London 33715 Cherry St Wildomar, CA 92595 Riverside County

Mailing Address 33715 Cherry St Wildomar, CA 92595 Riverside County Lorena Maldonado, 33715 Cherry St, Wildomar, CA 92595 Riverside County

This business is conducted by: a individual. Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed herein on 2021. I declare that all the information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business and Professions Code, that the registrant knows to be false, is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousands dollars ($1000).)

s. Lorena Maldonado

Statement filed with the County of Riverside on July 17, 2023 NOTICE: In accordance with subdivision (a) of section 17920, a fictitious name statement generally expires at the end of the five years from the date on which it was filed in the office of the county clerk, except, as provided in subdivision (b) of section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any changes in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered owner. A new Fictitious Business Name Statement must be filed before the expiration. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law (see Section 14411 Et Seq., business and professions code). I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the original statement on file in my office.

Man to stand trial for allegedly giving girl fatal dose of fentanyl

By City News Service

Ayoung man accused with a cohort of supplying a lethal dose of fentanyl to a 16-yearold French Valley girl must stand trial for second-degree murder, a judge ruled Tuesday.

Jeremiah David Carlton, 20, of Canyon Lake, is accused with Raymond Gene Tyrrell, 20, of French Valley, in the death of the teenager, identified in court documents only as "J.G."

Following a preliminary hearing at the Southwest Justice Center in Murrieta, Riverside County Superior Court Judge F. Paul Dickerson found there was sufficient evidence to warrant a trial on the murder count, as well as transportation of controlled substances for sale, possession of controlled substances for sale and a sentence-

enhancing great bodily injury allegation.

The judge scheduled a post-preliminary hearing arraignment for Aug. 8 and ordered that Carlton remain held in lieu of $1 million bail at the Byrd Detention Center.

Tyrrell is charged separately with murder for the same alleged offense and is slated for trial in September. He's also being held at the Murrieta jail on $1 million bail.

According to sheriff's Sgt. Rick Espinoza, Tyrrell and Carlton allegedly provided the drugs that led to the death of the girl on the night of Feb. 24, 2021, at a residence in the 35000 block of Sugar Maple Street, near Leon Road.

Espinoza said deputies were called to the location to investigate two possible

fentanyl poisonings and discovered the girl and a man, whose identity was not released, comatose. Both were taken to a regional trauma center, where the man was revived but the girl died due to the toxic ingestion.

"Detectives conducted an investigation and developed information that this was possibly a homicide," the sergeant said.

He declined to elaborate on the circumstances.

Tyrrell was summoned to the sheriff's Southwest station in Murrieta a day later and interviewed by detectives, after which he was taken into custody. Carlton was served with an arrest warrant and taken into custody at his residence.

Neither defendant has documented prior felony

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to core values, Governor Newsom has taken unilateral action to intervene in the middle of our work

without even contacting the school district first to understand what the school district may be further doing to meet all of the curriculum needs of our

convictions.

Since February 2021, more than two dozen people countywide have been charged in connection with fentanyl poisonings.

According to public safety officials, there were 503 confirmed fentanyl-related fatalities countywide last year,

Temecula

students," Komrosky said. "What he calls inaction we see as responsible considerations for all of our community's viewpoints."

Prior to Friday's

meeting, board members offered suggestions for resolving the dispute before adopting Wiersma's proposal.

"This is a short-term

compared to just under 400 in 2021, a 200-fold increase from 2016, when there were only two.

Fentanyl is manufactured in foreign labs, according to the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration, which says the synthetic opioid is smuggled across the U.S.-

Mexico border by cartels. The drug is 80-100 times more potent than morphine and can be mixed into any number of street narcotics and prescription drugs, without a user knowing what he or she is consuming. Ingestion of only two milligrams can be fatal.

resolution for (the) school year," Wiersma wrote in a report to the board. "It is fiscally responsible and allows for additional time in choosing a longterm

curriculum for adoption." The new materials will replace a textbook from 2006 and supplemental online resources that were last updated in 2019.

City of Riverside names Patricia Link as new building official

By Staff

Riverside has named Patricia Link to the position of building official, the city announced Tuesday.

Link has been with the city's building department administration staff for 22 years, with experience that includes permit processing, plan check and inspection services, officials said. For the last four years Link held the title of assistant building official, including a recent 10-month assignment as acting building official.

Previously she served as the building safety manager for the city of Fullerton and permit services supervisor for the city of Santa Ana, both stints combining for a total of eight years.

Link began her publicsector career in the city of Corona, where for over 10

years she worked as a permit technician before advancing to the position of building inspector.

“I am honored to be selected for this important role,” Link said in a statement. “I look forward to putting my experience and passion to work for the residents and business community in Riverside, my hometown.”

Riverside officials noted that "Link has multiple state and national code certifications including Building Official from the International Code Council and is an active member of California Building Officials (CALBO) serving on the Membership and Outreach Committee to enable workforce development and growth industrywide. More recently, she successfully completed the

CALBO Building Officials Leadership Academy (BOLA)."

Projects that Link has led include: One Stop Shop and virtual permitting software implementations in Santa Ana, Fullerton, and Riverside; facilitating large-scale residential mixed-use development projects in downtown Santa Ana including Prisma, The Marke and One Broadway; various restaurant revitalization projects in downtown Fullerton; and Main & Ninth and the Mark in Riverside.

“Tricia is an incredible leader and thoughtful practitioner. Her goal is to help every project move through the building process efficiently and resolve any problems encountered quickly. She is an industry leader with her approach to Code interpretation, implementation

and streamlining efforts,” Community & Economic Development Director Jennifer Lilley said in a statement. “We are so fortunate to have her continue her career in her hometown of Riverside.”

Link also has a lot of experience and a track record for "delivering high quality customer-centric development services for large-scale agencies including Riverside," officials said.

"She understands the importance of ensuring a robust, high performing workforce, facilitating local investment, and bringing innovation and vision" to real estate development in Riverside.

“As a recent graduate of the CALBO Leadership Academy and through her current leadership role in CALBO, Patricia Link has

demonstrated her ability to represent the City’s interest statewide,” Assistant City Manager Rafael Guzman said in a statement. “Her experience as the acting building official only demonstrated what already was becoming evident: she is the most qualified person for this important job in our organization.”

Link has a bachelor's degree in history from California State University, San Bernardino, and received a certificate in construction technology from Norco College, according to Riverside officials. She was born, raised and currently resides in Riverside with her family.

Patricia Link. | Photo courtesy of the city of Riverside

Jeremiah David Carlton. Raymond Gene Tyrrell. | Photo courtesy of the Riverside County Sheriff's Department

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Fire Department. Crews from the Cathedral City, Hemet, Palm Springs and Soboba fire departments helped in the firefight.

Due to the presence of a 500-gallon propane tank, over 100 people were evacuated from trailer park, fire officials said. The noninjury blaze was contained by 4:15 p.m. that day.

Ultimately, nine mobile homes and 12 vehicles were destroyed by the flames, while

59 other mobile homes were damaged, according to fire officials.

"The devastation is very high because many people have lost things in the fire, and some have lost everything they own," Perez said in a statement.

Other efforts by county departments to aid those who were affected by the fire include the:

– Riverside Health System, which provided emotional support to 58 families affected through its Behavioral Health

Fire

mobile crisis teams and provided a health nurse for the shelter;

– Department of Public Social Services, which worked with the American Red Cross and school district to coordinate shelter operations;

– District Attorney's Office, which supplied dogs to help search for potential victims;

– First 5 Riverside County, which provided support to children who were evacuated;

– Riverside County Department of Animal Services,

which offered support and capacity to the city's Animal Services; and

– Emergency Management Department, which provided guidance to city officials on emergency management matters and acted as a liaison between city and county departments, state and federal agencies and nonprofits.

"The City of Desert Hot Springs is grateful for the collaboration with our regional partners who banded together with us to

Homelessness

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"We are really, really blessed to partner on this program," Victory Outreach

Senior Pastor Dell Castro said in a statement. "That is our heart — to reach out to

these people and give them hope that there is an opportunity to change."

Project Connect's budget is $280,216. The funds are being made available via a pass-through account from the Riverside County

Department of Housing & Workforce Solutions, which receives homeless aid grants from the federal and state governments.

Under the agreement, Victory Outreach Church, in coordination with the

Crime victims will gain access to web portal with critical information

By City News Service

city's Office of Homeless Solutions, aids individuals released from RPDC with finding lodgings, as well as potential employment opportunities.

"This is a very important program," Councilman

provide much needed assistance to our residents devastated by this awful fire," said Desert Hot Springs Mayor Scott Matas in a statement.

"So many of our residents have lost everything, we are committed to ongoing assistance to those residents that have been affected."

An Inland Empire lawmaker said Monday that crime victims will soon find it easier to access information on resources they need to navigate the criminal justice system and apply for compensation, thanks to his bill establishing a website destined to serve as a one-stop portal for victims and their families.

Sen. Kelly Seyarto, R-Murrieta, authored and introduced Senate Bill 86 earlier this year with the goal of building on Marsy's Law, also known as the "Victims' Bill of Rights," which took effect in 2008, outlining a number of provisions intended to protect victims' interests.

SB 86 received bipartisan support in the Assembly and Senate and was signed into law by the governor earlier this month.

"While California has some of the broadest crime victims' rights in the United

States, without guidance, many victims struggle to understand these rights and the complicated legal process which they often face alone," Seyarto said.

"This law will make the information easier to access, providing clarity and relief to those dealing with trauma."

The legislation requires the California Office of Emergency Services to provide adequate funds to the nonprofit California Victims' Resource Center to create a website

that will enable victims and their families to find details regarding Marsy's Law, locate victims' advocates, file claims with the California Victim Compensation Board and access any other state and local information pertinent to their needs.

The annual cost to maintain the portal is anticipated to be $150,000, according to an Assembly analysis of SB 86.

The website is expected to go live sometime in the current fiscal year.

Chuck Conder said in a statement. "That's the best way we can help them, to give them hope and follow up with the services they need."

Officials said that roughly 20% of those people

surveyed in last year's countywide Point-In-Time Survey, which attempts to gauge the size of the chronically homeless population annually, indicated that they had been in the criminal justice system recently.

8 charged in $7.6 million recycling fraud scheme in Riverside County

By City News Service

Eight members of a Riverside-area family are accused of operating a recycling redemption scheme that resulted in $7.6 million in fraudulent receipts from the state's CalRecycle program, authorities said Tuesday.

Jose Raul Chica, 50, Genaro Solis Fuentes, 43, Maria Ermelinda Saenz Gonzalez, 41, Victor Manuel Hernandez, 23, Jose Alfredo Giron Henriquez, 36, Jose Antonio Interiano Martinez, 35, Manuela Rodriguez Rizo, 58, and Francisco Balmore Amaya Saenz, 24, are charged with multiple felonies, including fraud, perjury, grand theft and embezzlement.

Arrest warrants have been issued for the eight defendants.

The California Department of Justice alleges that between October 2022 and June of this year, the defendants engaged in a series of recycling transfers, smuggling 178 tons of aluminum cans and plastic bottles from

Arizona to recycling centers throughout Riverside County. They redeemed the out-ofstate recyclables in California, netting $7.6 million in ill-gotten gains, prosecutors said.

"California's recycling program is funded by consumers and helps protect our environment and our communities," Attorney General Rob Bonta said. "Those who try to undermine its integrity through criminal operations will be held accountable."

CalRecycle Director Rachel Wagoner said the agency, along with the state Justice Department, coordinate investigative efforts to "stop criminals and protect funds that belong to Californians," such as in the present case.

"California will not tolerate fraud against our recycling deposit system that has kept nearly a half-trillion bottles and cans from being littered or landfilled in our state," Wagoner said.

The California Beverage

Container Recycling Program provides 5- to 10-cent redemption payments for each bottle and can turned in for recycling. The program is funded by extra fees charged to consumers for the sale of canned and bottled beverages statewide.

Arizona does not have a similar program. California Redemption Value — or CRV — fees apply only to those recyclable materials sold in California.

CalRecycle officials allegedly detected illegally imported bottles and cans last fall in Riverside County and initiated an investigation that was joined by the Department of Justice's Bureau of Investigation Recycle Fraud Team.

The agency said the recycling centers that facilitated the conspirators' transfers will also face criminal penalties.

Officials said the investigation resulted in the seizure of $1.06 million in illegally imported containers that had yet to be recycled.

State Sen. Kelly Seyarto. | Photo courtesy of Senator Kelly Seyarto/Facebook

Firefighters respond to the fire at a Desert Hot Springs RV park. | Photo courtesy of the Palm Springs Fire Department/Facebook