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Bunyad fled in March 2017 to avoid facing sentencing I think they all are very courageous and all have to know their bottom lines, what they bring to Congress, on multiple charges including felony sexual battery. Prosecutheir values, who they are, and what they stand for. And it tors said while working as a chiropractor in Sonoma County, may not be the same thing, but you have to know how far California Bunyad grabbed his patients’ private parts under to go for compromise, or how far you will allow yourself to the guise of providing “whole body” treatment. Many of his go on any given issue. For me, as a daughter of veteran and victims testified at his trial. Officials say a tipster emailed desomeone whose dad was in World War II, Korea, and who tectives photos of Bunyad in Mexico, which led to the arrest.

BlooGrace family, was raised in a military I know that the use of force dlig Jones h a n : ilm toption, should only be the Flast Rev d Bam recognizing that we have to iew i make sure that our national security is Bsecure.

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Say f Yknow ou stand for. And I think most of them that. s Urg He Wa ngbloo d in s g N Kill in A ot How do you see your role wave of new prony Inm this ates one to gressive “Meet C women, especially women of color, taking seats in EO & Congress? undea supportive peer who can really help I hope IFoam r of them navigate the legislative process, and do exactly what “ Ra they want to do in their congressional career—serving their m Num page LOS ANGELES (AP) – Coroner office officials say forTago, be to k constituents and how they Awant what path they want Quie r One f es mer model and actress Kim Porter died last year from pneuom Steering and Policy to take. And now as a co-chairt Plaofce rthe Committee, I want to make sure they’re able to get to the monia. The Los Angeles coroner’s office on Friday released the committees that they want—to carve out what issues they results of its investigation into Porter’s Nov. 15 death. InvesBey tigators determined after an autopsy that her death was from o c the seniority system and how want to address. In terms $10 nof e 0,00 Gives natural causes.

Histhad 0 ta lot of experience … [with] you navigate that—I’ve Sch orically o The 47-year-old was also a former girlfriend of Sean Blac be creative in what I want ols ways to think out of theobox and k to do when there are systemic and institutional kinds of “Diddy” Combs and the pair had three children together.

Combs eulogized Porter at her funeral in her hometown of roadblocks.

So I want to help [new members of Congress] figure Columbus, Georgia. Numerous celebrities, including Usher, those out. But also, I have to tell you: They encourage me, Mary J. Blige, Lil’ Kim and producer Russell Simmons atand they give me a lot of insight, and I learn a heck of a lot tended the ceremony, which ended with fireworks.

Porter also has a son, actor-singer Quincy Brown, from from them. It goes both ways. a previous relationship with R&B singer Al B. Sure! Combs called Porter “more than a soul” mate in a tweet after her death.

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There’s a crew of new women in Congress who’ve become fast friends since the election. Reps. Rashida Tlaib, Ayanna Pressley, Ilhan Omar, and Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez have become instant progressive icons and visible markers of a long-overdue shift in legislative demographics. (Photo: Courtesy Office of Rep. Barbara Lee)

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By Christina Cauteruci There’s a crew of new women in Congress who’ve be- still have institutional biases, you have to break through all come fast friends since the election. Reps. Rashida Tlaib, of that sexism and racism. You have to really confront that Ayanna Pressley, Ilhan Omar, and Alexandria Ocasio-Cor- all of the time, whether it’s subconscious or conscious.

[Congress is] still just a microcosm of America. It takes tez have become instant progressive icons and visible markers of a long-overdue shift in legislative demographics. a while. But I think that we’re moving forward, we’re makThey’ve posted loads of selfies together, called themselves ing progress. With this new Congress, you know, it’ll never a “squad,” tweeted support for each other’s policy ideas, go back to the days of long ago, when Shirley Chisholm, and defended each other from right-wing detractors. Their the first African-American congresswoman, was elected in fans have seen them as harbingers of hope in a dark time the late ’60s.

You know what it’s like to stand alone on an issue—I’m descending on a stalled-out Congress to help save America thinking specifically of your vote against the Authorization from itself.

It’s important to remember, though, as Pressley told for Use of Military Force in 2001. [Ed. note: Lee was the her Twitter followers over the weekend, that there have been vocal women of color pushing for progressive change in Congress for a long time. California Rep. Barbara Lee, who Pressley called a “big sister & mentor” in her tweet, is one of them. In a phone conversation earlier this month, I spoke to Lee about her role in the new, more progressive Congress, what it was like to be one of the few black women in national office in the 1990s, and what it might mean to have a “critical mass” in the legislature. Our conversation has been condensed and edited for clarity.

Christina Cauterucci: I was looking through all the By Stacy M. Brown pictures you and other Democratic women posed for on NNPA Newswire Correspondent The longest government shutdown in American histhe first day of the new Congress, and there was a palpable tory is over – and President Donald Trump did not get his feeling of celebration. What was that day like for you?

Barbara Lee: It was exciting. The younger and new Wall.

Trump announced on Friday a short-term deal to temmembers of Congress are very smart, they’re authentic, they’re passionate, they’re committed to their constituen- porarily reopen the government.

NBC News was the first to report that a stop-gap cies and to the country, to the world. And it’s just been wonderful being with them. I hope to be able to help them agreement with congressional leaders will last three weeks, until Feb. 15, and would allow talks to continue over secufind their paths.

But also, I have to say, just as a progressive Afri- rity on the southern border.

The deal includes no money for his border wall. can-American woman, they give me a lot of hope. They “In a short while, I will sign a bill to reopen the govstrengthen me. They really formed that bond that means a heck of a lot when you’re in a Congress where—for exam- ernment for three weeks until Feb. 15,” Trump said in the ple, in 1998, I was only the 20th African-American woman Rose Garden, according to NBC News.

“I will make sure that all employees receive their back ever elected to Congress since 1789. So this is really quite The deal includes no money for his border wall. a happy moment and a really profound and positive devel- pay very quickly or as soon as possible.”

Trump announced the deal 35 days into the lon- the agreement. opment for the country.

There seems to be an incredible camaraderie among gest-ever partial government closure that has left an estiTrump and congressional Democrats have been at a this new class of congresswomen—they’re hugging each mated 800,000 federal employees without pay and created standoff over the president’s demand for $5.7 billion to a host of problems. other in photos, calling each other sisters in their tweets. Is build his wall along the southern border.

On Thursday, the president said that if Senate Majorthere always such a strong feeling of solidarity among new The news was met with joy from government workers, ity Leader Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., and Senate Minority including the thousands of African Americans who have progressive members of Congress?

There’s always solidarity. But I think this year is unique Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., were about to reach a rea- gone without pay since the shutdown began. because you have so many women of color, and women sonable agreement to end the shutdown, he would support “Are you serious?” Sharon Clifford, a TSA worker who from diverse backgrounds, and women who have broken it. sought babysitting jobs during the shutdown, told NNPA The shutdown began just before Christmas and has Newswire. so many glass ceilings. For example, Pennsylvania did not have one single woman in their delegation. Now we left approximately 400,000 workers home from work with“Thank God,” said Clifford, who said she was visiting have—I believe it’s four. This is amazing. This is ground- out pay, while another 400,000 were required to be on the her parents in North Carolina to ask for a loan to get her breaking. It really tells me there’s no way we can ever go job without pay. The workers will receive back pay, under through the end of the month. back. I think the excitement and the joy and the hope that this election brought was really a special and unique moment in history.

I’ve been thinking a lot about power in numbers when it comes to race and gender representation in Congress.

Some studies of women in business leadership suggest that there needs to be a critical mass of people from underrepresented groups to make a tangible difference, because one person alone can be more easily ignored or tokenized. Does that resonate with your experience in Congress?

Absolutely. You know, it’s really good to have allies.

And coming to Congress then, as a progressive African-American woman, it took a while to build the level of collegiality that others have, especially white men, because there were so few of us.

In terms of speaking out in a meeting or at a hearing with new ideas—folks would shake their heads and say “Great,” or whatever. Then 10 minutes later they would reiterate the same thing I just said, as if it were new. [Laughs.]

It’s just like being invisible. You know what that’s like, being invisible? But let me tell you: I wasn’t gonna let that happen. I was working for former Congressman Ron Dellums, who passed away in July. And when I started working as a chief of staff on Capitol Hill, there were maybe two African-American women as chiefs of staff, OK? Maybe three, but I think it was two. I had to represent Ron at meetings with Cabinet officials. And I’d walk into those meetings, and primarily white men were there, and I would engage in the meeting, and it was almost like I just wasn’t there. Or they didn’t recognize me as a chief of staff, or they would never call on me to ask my question or make my point. Or they sometimes didn’t know that I was a chief of staff, they thought I was another staffer just taking notes to take back to the congressman. You know, it was very ugly and demeaning, disrespectful.

So I remember those days, and we’ve made a lot of Michelle Rainey, Bakersfield Black Dollar Initiative celebrating the grand opening and ribbon cutting of progress, but let me tell you, we have a long way to go. You ETHNIC BOUTIQUE with owner Tolu Akinniranye Sule and Bakersfield’s Mayor Karen Goh. (Facebook photo) ’

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Gospel Stage Production of 7 Women 7 Stools

When a housewife abused woman, grandmother, hustler, cancer survivor. College student and mistress all come together on the same stage at the same time you have a recipe for a night of theatre you wont soon forget 7women 7stools Incredible voices deliver heartwrenching stories in this fast paced 2 hour phenomenon Written produced and directed by veteran playwright Delilah Rashell Williams whose shows “Gods Trying to tell you Something”, “Stop the Noise Bring Back The Music”, “Things Aint What They Use To Be”, and “Somebody Oughta Tell God Thank You” Have played to over 1.5 million people in 139 cities in 39 states!

She now brings you 7wonen 7stools! So you know its got to be good! Anchored by a polished hard kicking band and accented with amazing praise dancers this show leaves audiences spellbound on their feet and blessed!

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Woman says She Mistakenly Donated Mug of Cash

CONYERS, Ga. (AP) – A Georgia woman gave away much more than intended when she donated a souvenir mug to charity. Lindsay Preiss told WSB-TV that when she donated the yellow travel mug with a Mickey Mouse sticker on it to a Goodwill store in Conyers, she didn’t realize it had $6,500 inside. Now she’s hoping whoever scooped up the unexpected treasure will return it.

Preiss’ 27-year-old son, Devon Silvey, recently sold his car for cash on a Sunday, when banks were closed. He was in the process of moving and stopped by his parents’ house for boxes. He said he didn’t want to leave the cash in his car so he stashed it in the mug in a cabinet. The family is offering a reward for the return of the mug of money.

Funeral Fight Ends in Deadly Shooting

COMPTON, Calif. (AP) – A fight at a Compton funeral has ended with a deadly shooting. Authorities say one man was killed and two other people hurt Friday afternoon outside New Holy Trinity Baptist Church. Witnesses tell KABC-TV that an argument erupted between family members attending services for a relative who was brought there after dying in Louisiana.

Witnesses say the dispute spilled out into the back parking lot, where fists were thrown and then someone pulled a gun and began firing. Two people were shot and third was hurt in a crash. There’s no immediate word on whether an arrest was made.

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Pool Discrimination Lawsuit Settled

By Stacy M. Brown NNPA Newswire Correspondent The national civil rights organization, Muslim Advocates, and its co-counsel announced a settlement of a lawsuit against the city of Wilmington, Delaware. The lawsuit alleged that Muslim children were repeatedly harassed at city pools last year because of clothing worn for religious reasons.

According to court documents, the city will revise its dress code policies for city-operated aquatic facilities to ensure access for all. The new policy will expressly state that the dress code accommodates clothing worn for religious reasons or financial hardship.

The settlement comes following a lawsuit brought by Wilmington-based Muslim Youth Center, Darul Amaanah Academy, and certain families associated with the center.

Some of the children attending Darul Amaanah’s summer camp, consistent with their religious beliefs, wear headscarves, t-shirts or leggings while in public.

Despite wearing such clothing at city pools for years without incident, pool staff harassed the children this past summer and repeatedly denied them access to the pool simply because of their religious beliefs, according to Darul Amaanah.

Despite numerous complaints, including a cease and desist letter from Muslim Advocates and an acknowledgement from the mayor’s office that the city used “poor judgment” and “should be held accountable,” the city failed to take meaningful action, forcing the plaintiffs to file this lawsuit in August 2018, according to attorneys for the center.

“I was born and raised in Wilmington, which is why it broke my heart to see our children face this kind of dis-

crimination and humiliation from the city,” said Tahsiyn Ismaa’eel, founding director of the Darul Amaanah Academy summer youth camp.

“Every child should be able to have fun in a public pool without having to worry about facing prejudice.”

As part of the settlement, the city will provide additional training to employees of city-operated aquatic facilities and prominently display the new dress code policy at all city pools.

The city will also extend the length of the 2019 pool season through Labor Day and provide $50,000 in compensation to the plaintiffs, according to the settlement.

While the city didn’t admit any wrongdoing, Mayor Mike Purzycki and City Parks and Recreation Director Kevin Kelley both said Wilmington is committed to “ensuring the fair and equal treatment of all residents.”

“Both parties agreed that today’s announced settlement helps to ensure that all residents of Wilmington are able to enjoy Wilmington’s aquatic facilities,” the mayor and parks director said in a joint statement.

Muslim Advocates attorneys said they were pleased with the outcome.

“Darul Amaanah Academy’s staff and families showed remarkable courage by publicly standing up for themselves and for the broader Wilmington community,” said Juvaria Khan, the senior staff attorney at Muslim Advocates.

“Everybody — especially young children — should be allowed to use the pool without fearing that they will be discriminated against because of what they believe or the way they look. This situation should have never happened, and this settlement agreement helps ensure that it will never happen again.”

List of Regulation Rollbacks for Oil, Gas and Coal Industry

Impacts: Emission increases of 1.8 million tons of dropped requirements for third-party safety equipment in- tration wants more flexibility in how companies meet safegreenhouse gas methane; 800,000 tons of volatile organ- spections from a rule enacted after the Deepwater Horizon ty and equipment standards in 2016 Interior rule requiring

By MATTHEW BROWN ic compounds that can harm health; unspecified public oil spill. more stringent inspections of devices designed to prevent Associated Press health and welfare impacts.

Industry savings: $92 million-$131 million (2019- offshore oil spills.

Under President Donald Trump, federal agencies have Status: Final 2028) Industry savings: $693 million-$946 million (2018moved to roll back regulations for companies that extract, CLEAN POWER PLAN: Administration is proposImpacts: Administration says the changes will have a 2027) transport and burn oil, gas and coal. Government analyses ing replacement of EPA's 2015 rule that aimed to cut U.S. negligible impact on safety and environmental protection; Impacts: Administration says the changes will not imshow companies will save billions of dollars in compliance greenhouse gas emissions by focusing on carbon dioxide critics say it raises the risk of accidents. pact worker safety and environmental protection; critics costs, but the trade-off often will be adverse impacts to from coal-fired power plants. The changes are projected to Status: Final say it raises the risk of accidents. public health and the environment. increase annual coal production by 33 million-40 million OFFSHORE DRILLING-BLOWOUTS: AdminisStatus: Pending The rule changes: tons by 2030.

Continued on page A5 FUEL TRAIN BRAKES: Citing high costs, Trump's Industry savings: $3.7 billion-$6.4 billion (2023administration rescinded a 2015 Department of Transpor- 2037) tation rule requiring railroads to begin installing more adImpacts: Emissions increases of up to 61 million tons vanced electronic brakes on trains hauling hazardous fuels. of carbon dioxide, 52,000 tons of sulfur oxides and 39,000 Industry savings: $375 million-$554 million (2018- tons of nitrous oxides annually by 2030; health effects in2037) cluding up to 1,400 premature deaths, 750 non-fatal heart Impact: Additional derailments of tank cars. AP found attacks in 2030; reductions in visibility; ecosystem effects. the government understated potential impacts by as much Status: Pending as $117 million.

COAL ASH DISPOSAL: Administration removed Status: Final many mandates from 2015 EPA rule aimed at preventing METHANE EMISSIONS: Administration wants to hundreds of spills from toxic coal ash dumps over the next eliminate 2016 Environmental Protection Agency rule re- century. quiring energy companies to reduce flaring of methane, a Industry savings: $397 million-$605 millionSUMMERS (100

By JUANA potent greenhouse gas. years) Associated Press Industry savings: $380 million-$484 million (2019Impact: EPA says that, with other existing federal andCalif. (AP) _ Democratic presidential OAKLAND, 2025) candidate state regulations, there will be no additional risks toKamala humanHarris says she's the kind of leader who Impacts: Emission increases of 380,000 tons of meth- health and environment. Critics disagree.can unify the country and would fight for the needs of all Americans. ane, 100,000 tons of volatile organic compounds, 3,800 Status: Final The first-term California senator, who announced tons of hazardous air pollutants; adverse health effects inFRACKING: Administration rescinded 2015 Interior her candidacy on Monday, planned a speech at a rally in cluding premature deaths, heart attacks, and respiratory Department rule that lowered the risk of water contaminaOakland, her hometown, later Sunday, as she outlines her problems; potential reductions in visibility. tion from an oil and gas drilling techniquecampaign called hydraulic and introduces herself to the nation.

Status: Pending “I'm running for president because I love my counfracturing, or “fracking.”

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By JUANA SUMMERS OFFSHORE DRILLING-SAFETY:message Administration Oakland and later became California's attorney general.

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Sens. Elizabeth Warren of Massachusetts and Kirsten slogan.

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PUBLIC NOTICE FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO: 2018-B8696 2018-B8697 Doing business as: AGAPELAND CHRISTIAN ACADEMY / BAKERSFIELD COMPASSION CHRISTIAN CENTER, THE at 1030 4th St, Bakersfield, Ca. 93304 Mailing Address: Same County: Kern Full name of registrant: BAKERSFIELD COMPASSION CHRISTIAN CENTER CA 1030 4th St Bakersfield, Ca. 93304-2201 The business is conducted by: Corporation SIGNED: OPAL J HOOKS, Chief Financial Officer The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: June 1, 1987 This statement filed with the County Clerk of Kern County on: Dec 7, 2018 MARY B BEDARD County Clerk By: A Zubeldia, Deputy This fictitious Business Name Statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the County Clerk’s Office. A new fictitious business name statement must be filed before that time. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another to a trademark or trade name under federal, state, or common law (see section 14411 ET SEQ., business and professions code).

I declare that all information in this Statement is true and correct. (A) Registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false, is guilty of a crime This statement expires on Dec 7, 2023 BAKERSFIELD NEWS OBSERVER (E) PUB: Jan 2, 9, 16, 23, 2019 ������������������������������� FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO: 2018-B8990 Doing business as: DOS PALMAS AUTO BODY SHOP at 2325 So Union Ave, Bakersfield, Ca. 93307 Mailing Address: 19000 Wildwood Rd, Buttonwillow, Ca. 93206 County: Kern Full name of registrant: SALVADOR ALEXIS VARGAS, 19000 Wildwood Rd, Buttonwillow, Ca. 93206 Full name of registrant: ROSALIO AYON CORRALES, 515 21st St, Bakersfield, Ca. 93305 The business is conducted by: General Partnership SIGNED: SALVADOR VARGAS, CoOwner The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: Dec 1, 2018 This statement filed with the County Clerk of Kern County on: Dec 21, 2018 MARY B BEDARD County Clerk By: A Zubeldia, Deputy This fictitious Business Name Statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the County Clerk’s Office. A new fictitious business name statement must be filed before that time. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another to a trademark or trade name under federal, state, or common law (see section 14411 ET SEQ., business and professions code).

I declare that all information in this Statement is true and correct. (A) Registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false, is guilty of a crime This statement expires on Dec 21, 2023 BAKERSFIELD NEWS OBSERVER (E) PUB: Jan 9, 16, 23, 30, 2019 ������������������������������� FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO: 2018-B8866 Doing business as: SMART TECHNOLOGY SOLUTIONS at 3519 Big Trail Ave, Bakersfield, Ca. 93313 Mailing Address: Same County: Kern Full name of registrant: ALMA ALICIA LOPEZ, 3519 Big Trail Ave, Bakersfield, Ca. 93313 The business is conducted by: Individual SIGNED: ALMA ALICIA LOPEZ The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: Dec 14, 2018 This statement filed with the County Clerk of Kern County on: Dec 14, 2018 MARY B BEDARD County Clerk By: J Garcia, Deputy This fictitious Business Name Statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the County Clerk’s Office. A new fictitious business name statement must be filed before that time. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another to a trademark or trade name under federal, state, or common law (see section 14411 ET SEQ., business and professions code).

I declare that all information in this Statement is true and correct. (A) Registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false, is guilty of a crime This statement expires on Dec 14, 2023 BAKERSFIELD NEWS OBSERVER (E) PUB: Jan 9, 16, 23, 30, 2019 �������������������������������

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF PATRICIA A. BARBEAU aka PATRICIA ANN BARBEAU aka PAT BARBEAU CASE NUMBER: BPB-18-003031 To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of PATRICIA A. BARBEAU aka PATRICIA ANN BARBEAU aka PAT BARBEAU A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by EPHRAM and ODETTE NEHME, trustee of the Nehme Family Trust, dtd 7-1-95 in the Superior Court of California, County of KERN 1215 Truxtun Ave Bakersfield, Ca. 93301 Metro Justice Building THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that EPHRAM and ODETTE NEHME, Trustees of the Nehme Family Trust, dtd 7-1-75 be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent.

THE PETITION requests authority to administer the estate under the independent

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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: Date: Jan 24, 2019 Time: 8:30 a.m. Dept: P Room ADDRESS OF COURT: same as noted above 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 deceased, you must file your claim with the court and mail a copy to the personal representative appointed by the court within four months from the date of first issuance of letters as provided in Probate Code section 9100.

The time for filing claims will not expire before four months from the hearing date noticed above.

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 (for 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: MARK A. LESTER, esq./ Theresa A. Loss, Esq. JONES & LESTER, LLP 300 E Esplande Dr, #1200 Oxnard, Ca. 93036-1247 Telephone: (805) 604-2655 Fax:

By: A Zubeldia, Deputy This fictitious Business Name Statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the County Clerk’s Office. A new fictitious business name statement must be filed before that time. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another to a trademark or trade name under federal, state, or common law (see section 14411 ET SEQ., business and professions code).

I declare that all information in this Statement is true and correct. (A) Registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false, is guilty of a crime This statement expires on Jan 9, 2023 BAKERSFIELD NEWS OBSERVER (E) PUB: Jan 16, 23, 30, Feb 6, 2019 �������������������������������

poration SIGNED: OPAL J HOOKS, CFO The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: Jun 1, 1987 This statement filed with the County Clerk of Kern County on: Dec 7, 2018 MARY B BEDARD County Clerk By: A Zubeldia, Deputy This fictitious Business Name Statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the County Clerk’s Office. A new fictitious business name statement must be filed before that time. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another to a trademark or trade name under federal, state, or common law (see section 14411 ET SEQ., business and professions code).

I declare that all information in this Statement is true and correct. (A) Registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false, is guilty of a crime This statement expires on Dec 7, 2023 BAKERSFIELD NEWS OBSERVER (E) PUB: Jan 2, 9, 16, 23, 30, 2019 ������������������������������� SUMMONS CITACION JUDICIAL NOTICE TO DEFENDANT (AVISO AL DEMANDADO) GARY R. STANLEY, an individual; CATHERINE E. STANLEY, an individual; ALL PERSONS UNKNOWN CLAIMING ANY LEGAL OR EQUITABLE RIGHT, TITLE, ESTATE, LIEN OR INTEREST IN THE PROPERTY ADVERSE TO PLAINTIFF’S TITLE, OR ANY CLOUD ON PLAINTIFF’S TITLE TO THE PROPERTY, and DOES 1 to 10, Inclusive.

You are being sued by plaintiff (Lo Esta Demandando El Demandante) DITECH FINANCIAL LLC, a Delaware limited liability company CASE NUMBER (Numero del caso) BCV-18-102056 NOTICE! You have been sued. The court may decide against you without your being heard unless you respond within 30 days, Read the information below.

You have 30 CALENDAR DAYS after this Summons and legal papers are served on you to file a written response at this court and have a copy served on the plaintiff. A letter or phone call will no protect you. Your written response must be in proper legal form if you want the court to hear your case. There may be a court form that you can use for your response. You can find these court forms and more information at the California Courts Online Self-Help Center (www.courtinfor.ca.gov/selfhelp), your county law library, or the courthouse nearest you. If you cannot pay the filing fee, ask the court clerk for a fee waiver form. If you do not file your response on time, you may lose the case by default, and your wages, money, and property may be taken without further warning from the court.

There are other legal requirements.

You may want to call an attorney right away. If you do not know an attorney, you may want to call an attorney referral service. If you cannot afford an attorney, you may be eligible for fee legal services from a nonprofit legal services program. You can locate these nonprofit groups at the California Legal Services Web site (www.lawhelpcalifornia.org). the California Courts Online Self-Help Center (www.courtinfo.ca.gov/selfhelp), or be contacting your local or county bar association.

Tiene 30 DIAS DE CALENDARIOS despues de que le entregue esta citacion y papeles legales para presentar una respuesta por escrito en esta corte y hacer que se entregue una copla al demandante. Una carta o una llamada telefonica no lo protegen. Su respuesta por escrito tiene que estar en formato legal correcto si desea que procesen su caso en la corte. Es posible que haya un formulario que usted pueda usar para su respuesta. Puede encontrar estos formularios de la corte mas informacion en el Centro de Ayuda de las Cortes de California (www.courtinfo. ca.gov/selfthelp/espanol). En la biblioteca de leyes de su condado o en la corte que le quede ms cerca. Si no puede pagar la cuota de presentacion, pida al secretario de la corte que le de un formulario de exencion de pago de cuotas. Si no presenta su respuesta a tiempo, puede preder el caso por incumplimiento y la corte le podra quitar su dueldo, dinero y bienes sin mas advertencia.

Hay otros requisitos legales. Es recomendable que liame a un abogado inmedialamente. Si no conoce a un abogado, puede liamar a un servicio de remision a abogados. Si no puede pagar a un abogado, esposible que cumpla con los requisitos para obtener servicios legales gratuitos de un programa de servicios legales sin fines de lucro. Puede encontrar estos grupos sin fines de lucro en el sitio web de California Legal Services (www.lawhelpcalifornia. org), en el Centro de Ayuda de las Cortes de California, (www.courtinfo. ca.gov/selfhelp/espanol/) o poniendose en contacto con la corte o el colegio de obogados locales.

The name and address of the court is El nombre y direccion de la corte es): Superior Court of the State of California County of Kern 1415 Truxtun Ave., Bakersfield, Ca. 93301 The name, address, and telephone number of plaintiff’s attorney, or plaintiff without an attorney, is (El nombre la direccion y el numero de telefono del abogado del demandante, o del demandante que no tiene abogado, es) DEBORAH A. BOYD (SBN 136296) Barrett Daffin Frappier Treder & Weiss, LLP, 20955 Pathfinder Rd, #300 Diamond Bar, Ca. 91765 Telephone: (626) 915-5714 (626) 915-0289 Date: (Fecha) Aug 21, 2018 Clerk (Secretario) Erika Delgado, Deputy (Adjunto NOTICE TO THE PERSON SERVED: you are served as an individual defendant.

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Bakersfield, Ca. 93301 The business is conducted by: Individual SIGNED: VICTORIA DANIELLE VAZQUEZ The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: N/A This statement filed with the County Clerk of Kern County on: Jan 2, 2019 MARY B BEDARD County Clerk By: E Del Villar, Deputy This fictitious Business Name Statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the County Clerk’s Office. A new fictitious business name statement must be filed before that time. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another to a trademark or trade name under federal, state, or common law (see section 14411 ET SEQ., business and professions code).

I declare that all information in this Statement is true and correct. (A) Registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false, is guilty of a crime This statement expires on Jan 2, 2024 BAKERSFIELD NEWS OBSERVER (E) PUB: Jan 9, 16, 23, 30, 2019 �������������������������������

Full name of registrant: ASTRID S NIETO, 8001 Latham Ct #1 Bakersfield, Ca. 93306 The business is conducted by: Individual SIGNED: ASTRID S NIETO The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: Jan 2, 2019 This statement filed with the County Clerk of Kern County on: Jan 2, 2019 MARY B BEDARD County Clerk By: J Garcia, Deputy This fictitious Business Name Statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the County Clerk’s Office. A new fictitious business name statement must be filed before that time. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another to a trademark or trade name under federal, state, or common law (see section 14411 ET SEQ., business and professions code).

I declare that all information in this Statement is true and correct. (A) Registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false, is guilty of a crime This statement expires on Jan 2, 2024 BAKERSFIELD NEWS OBSERVER (E) PUB: Jan 9, 16, 23, 30, 2019 �������������������������������

abandon: FVP DIESEL REPAIR Street address of business: 5341 So Union Ave, Bakersfield, Ca. 93307 County: Kern Mailing address of business: 7626 China Doll Ln, Bakersfield, Ca. 93307 Registrant(s) whose wish to abandon the business name: FABIO VILLABONA PAREDES, 7626 China Doll Ln, Bakersfield, ca. 93307 I declare that all information in this Statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true information, which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.)

Business was conducted by: Individual SIGNED: FABIO VILLABONA PAREDES, Dueno This statement of abandonment filed on: Dec 20, 2018 MARY B BEDARD County Clerk By: J Bojorquez Deputy BAKERSFIELD NEWS OBSERVER (E) PUB: Jan 9, 16, 23, 30 2019 �������������������������������

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NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF EDGARDO L. PATAM CASE NUMBER: BPB-18-002696 To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of EDGARDO L. PATAM A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by ANTONIO PATAM in the Superior Court of California, County of KERN 1215 Truxtun Ave Bakersfield, Ca. 93301 PROBATE COURT THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that APRIL VEGA 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: Date: Feb 22, 2019 Time: 8:30 a.m. Dept: P Room ADDRESS OF COURT: same as noted above 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 deceased, you must file your claim with the court and mail a copy to the personal representative appointed by the court within four months from the date of first issuance of letters as provided in Probate Code section 9100.

The time for filing claims will not expire before four months from the hearing date noticed above.

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 (for 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: JAIME G. MONTECLARO, Esq. 23505 Crenshaw Blvd, #135 Torrance, Ca. 90505 Telephone: (310) 872-3958 Fax: BAKERSFIELD NEWS OBSERVER (E) PUB: Jan 2, 9, 16, 2019 �������������������������������

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO: 2019-B0219 Doing business as: ALL BRAND AIR, INC. at 3328 Oregon St, Bakersfield, Ca. 93306 Mailing Address: Same County: Kern Full name of registrant: ALL BRAND AIR, INC. CA , 3328 Oregaon St, Bakersfield, Ca. 93306 The business is conducted by: Corporation SIGNED: CHARLES WINCHOR, President The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: Jan 1, 2019 This statement filed with the County Clerk of Kern County on: Jan 9, 2019 MARY B BEDARD County Clerk

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO: 2018-B8988 Doing business as: EMMA’S ATTIC at 19456 Columbo St #G Bakersfield, Ca. 93308 Mailing Address: 6608 Camphor Ct, Bakersfield, Ca. 93313 County: Kern Full name of registrant: LEAH NICOLE TOURNEY, 6608 Camphor Ct, Bakersfield, Ca. 93313 The business is conducted by: Individual SIGNED: LEAH NICOLE TOURNEY The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: Apr 1, 2018 This statement filed with the County Clerk of Kern County on: Dec 21, 2018 MARY B BEDARD County Clerk By: J Garcia, Deputy This fictitious Business Name Statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the County Clerk’s Office. A new fictitious business name statement must be filed before that time. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another to a trademark or trade name under federal, state, or common law (see section 14411 ET SEQ., business and professions code).

I declare that all information in this Statement is true and correct. (A) Registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false, is guilty of a crime This statement expires on Dec 21, 2023 BAKERSFIELD NEWS OBSERVER (E) PUB: Jan 16, 23, 30, Feb 6, 2019 �������������������������������

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF EDGARDO L. PATAM CASE NUMBER: BPB-18-002696 To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of EDGARDO L. PATAM A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by ANTONIO PATAM in the Superior Court of California, County of KERN 1215 Truxtun Ave Bakersfield, Ca. 93301 PROBATE COURT THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that APRIL VEGA 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: Date: Feb 22, 2019 Time: 8:30 a.m. Dept: P Room ADDRESS OF COURT: same as noted above 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 deceased, you must file your claim with the court and mail a copy to the personal representative appointed by the court within four months from the date of first issuance of letters as provided in Probate Code section 9100. The time for filing claims will not expire before four months from the hearing date noticed above.

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 (for 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: JAIME G. MONTECLARO, Esq. 23505 Crenshaw Blvd, #135 Torrance, Ca. 90505 Telephone: (310) 872-3958 Fax: BAKERSFIELD NEWS OBSERVER (E) PUB: Jan 2, 9, 16, 2019 �������������������������������

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO: 2018-B8696 2018-B8697 Doing business as: AGAPELAND CHRISTIAN ACADEMY/THE BAKERSFIELD COMPASSION CHRISTIAN CENTER at1030 4th Street, Bakersfield, Ca. 93304 Mailing Address: Same County: Kern Full name of registrant: BAKERSFIELD COMPASSION CHRISTIAN CENTER, 1030 4th Street, Bakersfield, Ca. 93304 The business is conducted by: Cor-

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO: 2019-B0025 2019-B0026 Doing business as: MARKETING GENIUS, THE / REAL ESTATE MARKETING GENIUS, THE at 5016 California Ave, Bakersfield, Ca. 93309 Mailing Address: Same County: Kern Full name of registrant: VICTORIA DANIELLE VAZQUEZ, 2124 E St #A

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO: 2019-B0030 Doing business as: MONA LU BEAUTY at 331 Bear Mountain Blvd, Arvin, Ca. 93203 Mailing Address: Same County: Kern Full name of registrant: MIRIAM MORENO VARGAS, 3708 Valley Springs Ave, Bakersfield, Ca. 93309 The business is conducted by: Individual SIGNED: MIRIAM MORENO VARGAS The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: N/A This statement filed with the County Clerk of Kern County on: Jan 2, 2019 MARY B BEDARD County Clerk By: J Garcia, Deputy This fictitious Business Name Statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the County Clerk’s Office. A new fictitious business name statement must be filed before that time. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another to a trademark or trade name under federal, state, or common law (see section 14411 ET SEQ., business and professions code).

I declare that all information in this Statement is true and correct. (A) Registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false, is guilty of a crime This statement expires on Jan 2, 2024 BAKERSFIELD NEWS OBSERVER (E) PUB: Jan 9, 16, 23, 30, 2019 ������������������������������� FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO: 2019-B0015 Doing business as: BAKERSFIELD ECO GREEN COMMERCIAL CLEANING SERVICES at 5309 Windy Peak St, Bakersfield, Ca. 93307 Mailing Address: Same County: Kern Full name of registrant: YOLANDA FLORES, 6204 Chester W Nimitz St, Bakersfield, Ca. 93304 Full name of registrant: DIANA E JIMENEZ, 5309 windy Peak St, Bakersfield, Ca. 93307 The business is conducted by: CoPartners SIGNED: DIANA JIMENEZ The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: N/A This statement filed with the County Clerk of Kern County on: Jan 2, 2019 MARY B BEDARD County Clerk By: N Moreno, Deputy This fictitious Business Name Statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the County Clerk’s Office. A new fictitious business name statement must be filed before that time. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another to a trademark or trade name under federal, state, or common law (see section 14411 ET SEQ., business and professions code).

I declare that all information in this Statement is true and correct. (A) Registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false, is guilty of a crime This statement expires on Jan 2, 2024 BAKERSFIELD NEWS OBSERVER (E) PUB: Jan 9, 16, 23, 30, 2019 ������������������������������� FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO: 2019-B0003 Doing business as: WAVEFORM ELECTRIC at 1777 Glenwood Ct, Bakersfield, Ca. 93306 Mailing Address: Same County: Kern Full name of registrant: STEVE ANTHONY VALENCIA, JR., 1777 Glenwood Ct, Bakersfield, Ca. 93306 The business is conducted by: Individual SIGNED: STEVE ANTHONY VALENCIA, JR. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: Dec 1, 2018 This statement filed with the County Clerk of Kern County on: Jan 2, 2019 MARY B BEDARD County Clerk By: J Garcia, Deputy This fictitious Business Name Statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the County Clerk’s Office. A new fictitious business name statement must be filed before that time. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another to a trademark or trade name under federal, state, or common law (see section 14411 ET SEQ., business and professions code).

I declare that all information in this Statement is true and correct. (A) Registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false, is guilty of a crime This statement expires on Jan 2, 2024 BAKERSFIELD NEWS OBSERVER (E) PUB: Jan 9, 16, 23, 30, 2019 ������������������������������� FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO: 2019-B0001 Doing business as: FROMTO DELIVERY SERVICE at 8001 Latham Ct #1 Bakersfield, Ca. 93306 Mailing Address: Same County: Kern

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO: 2018-B8990 Doing business as: DOS PALMAS AUTO BODY SHOP at 2325 So Union Ave, Bakersfield, Ca. 93307 Mailing Address: 19000 Wildwood Rd, Buttonwillow, Ca. 93206 County: Kern Full name of registrant: SALVADOR ALEXIS VARGAS, 19000 Wildwood Rd, Buttonwillow, Ca. 93206 Full name of registrant: ROSALIO AYON CORRALES, 515 21st St, Bakersfield, Ca. 93305 The business is conducted by: General Partnership SIGNED: SALVADOR VARGAS, Co-Owner The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: Dec 1, 2018 This statement filed with the County Clerk of Kern County on: Dec 21, 2018 MARY B BEDARD County Clerk By: A Zubeldia, Deputy This fictitious Business Name Statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the County Clerk’s Office. A new fictitious business name statement must be filed before that time. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another to a trademark or trade name under federal, state, or common law (see section 14411 ET SEQ., business and professions code).

I declare that all information in this Statement is true and correct. (A) Registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false, is guilty of a crime This statement expires on Dec 21, 2023 BAKERSFIELD NEWS OBSERVER (E) PUB: Jan 9, 16, 23, 30, 2019 ������������������������������� FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO: 2019-B0043 Doing business as: J.GARCIA AND SONS TRANSPORTATION at 10806 Dee Dee Ave, Bakersfield, Ca. 93312 Mailing Address: Same County: Kern Full name of registrant: JACINTO JR GARCIA, 10806 Dee Dee Ave, Bakersfield, Ca. 93312 The business is conducted by: Individual SIGNED: JACINTO JR GARCIA The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: Jan 2, 2019 This statement filed with the County Clerk of Kern County on: Jan 2, 2019 MARY B BEDARD County Clerk By: N Moreno, Deputy This fictitious Business Name Statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the County Clerk’s Office. A new fictitious business name statement must be filed before that time. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another to a trademark or trade name under federal, state, or common law (see section 14411 ET SEQ., business and professions code).

I declare that all information in this Statement is true and correct. (A) Registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false, is guilty of a crime This statement expires on Jan 2, 2024 BAKERSFIELD NEWS OBSERVER (E) PUB: Jan 9, 16, 23, 30, 2019 ������������������������������� FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO: 2019-B0072 Doing business as: P3 PATIOS,PARTYS,PICTURES at 3401 Margalo Ct, Bakersfield, Ca. 93313 Mailing Address: Same County: Kern Full name of registrant: JUDY P YBARRA, 3401 Margalo Ct, Bakersfield, Ca. 93313 The business is conducted by: Individual SIGNED: JUDY P YBARRA The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: N/A This statement filed with the County Clerk of Kern County on: Jan 3, 2019 MARY B BEDARD County Clerk By: N Moreno, Deputy This fictitious Business Name Statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the County Clerk’s Office. A new fictitious business name statement must be filed before that time. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another to a trademark or trade name under federal, state, or common law (see section 14411 ET SEQ., business and professions code).

I declare that all information in this Statement is true and correct. (A) Registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false, is guilty of a crime This statement expires on Jan 3, 2024 BAKERSFIELD NEWS OBSERVER (E) PUB: Jan 9, 16, 23, 30, 2019 ������������������������������� STATEMENT OF ABANDONMENT OF USE OF FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME FILE NO: 2018-B3518 Business Name you wish to

SUMMONS Cross-Compaint (CITACION JUDICIAL-CONTRADEMANDA) NOTICE TO CROSS- DEFENDANT AVISO AL CONTRADEMANDADO) DEMETRIO TOLENTINO, DOES 1 through 10, Inclusive You are being sued by CrossComplainant: (Lo Esta Demandando El Contrademandante): LEONARDA S. ALEXANDER, D.D.S., CASE NUMBER (Numero del caso) BCV-18-102415 You have 30 CALENDAR DAYS after this Summons and legal papers are served on you to file a written response at this court and have a copy served on the crosscompainant. A letter or phone call will no protect you. Your written response must be in proper legal form if you want the court to hear your case. There may be a court form that you can use for your response. You can find these court forms and more information at the California Courts Online Self-Help Center (www.courtinfor.ca.gov/ selfhelp), your county law library, or the courthouse nearest you. If you cannot pay the filing fee, ask the court clerk for a fee waiver form.

If you do not file your response on time, you may lose the case by default, and your wages, money, and property may be taken without further warning from the court.

There are other legal requirements.

You may want to call an attorney right away. If you do not know an attorney, you may want to call an attorney referral service. If you cannot afford an attorney, you may be eligible for free legal services from a nonprofit legal services program. You can locate these nonprofit groups at the California Legal Services Web site (www.lawhelpcalifornia.org). the California Courts Online SelfHelp Center (www.courtinfo.ca.gov/ selfhelp), or be contacting your local or county bar association.

NOTE: the court has a statutory lien for waived fees and costs on any settlement or arbitration award of $10,000 or more in a civil case. The court’s lien must be paid before the court will dismiss the case.

Tiene 30 DIAS DE CALENDARIOS despues de que le entregue esta citacion y papeles legales para presentar una respuesta por escrito en esta corte y hacer que se entregue una copla al contrademandante.

Una carta o una llamada telefonica no lo protegen. Su respuesta por escrito tiene que estar en formato legal correcto si desea que procesen su caso en la corte. Es posible que haya un formulario que usted pueda usar para su respuesta. Puede encontrar estos formularios de la corte mas informacion en el Centro de Ayuda de las Cortes de California (www.courtinfo.ca.gov/selfthelp/ espanol). En la biblioteca de leyes de su condado o en la corte que le quede ms cerca. Si no puede pagar la cuota de presentacion, pida al secretario de la corte que le de un formulario de exencion de pago de cuotas. Si no presenta su respuesta a tiempo, puede preder el caso por incumplimiento y la corte le podra quitar su sueldo, dinero y bienes sin mas advertencia.

Hay otros requisitos legales. Es recomendable que liame a un abogado inmedialamente. Si no conoce a un abogado, puede liamar a un servicio de remision a abogados. Si no puede pagar a un abogado, esposible que cumpla con los requisitos para obtener servicios legales gratuitos de un programa de servicios legales sin fines de lucro. Puede encontrar estos grupos sin fines de lucro en el sitio web de California Legal Services (www.lawhelpcalifornia.org), en el Centro de Ayuda de las Cortes de California, (www.courtinfo.ca.gov/ selfhelp/espanol/) o poniendose en contacto con la corte o el colegio de obogados locales.

AVISO: Por ley, la corte tiene dereco a reclaiar las cuotas y los costos exentos por imponer un gravamen sobre cualquler recuperacion de $10,000 o mas de valor eclbida medlante un acuerdo o una concesion de arbilraje en un caso de derecho civil. Tiene que pagar el gravamen de la corte antes de que la corte pueda desechar el caso.

The name and address of the court is (El nombre y direccion de la corte es): KERN COUNTY SUPERIOR COURT 1415 Truxtun Ave, Bakersfield, Ca. 93301 Metropolitan Division The name, address, and telephone number of plaintiff’s attorney, or plaintiff without an attorney, is (El nombre la direccion y el numero de telefono del abogado del demandante, o del demandante que no tiene abogado, es) MICHAEL R. YOUNG, S.B. NO. 39491 Law Offices of Young & Nichols 1901 Truxtun Ave, Bakersfield, Ca. 93301 Telephone: (661) 861-7911 (661) 861-7932 Date: (Fecha) Nov 8, 2018 TERRY MCNALLY Clerk (Secretario)Vanesa Jackson, Deputy (Adjunto NOTICE TO THE PERSON SERVED: you are served as an individual defendant.

BAKERSFIELD NEWS OBSERVER (E) PUB: Jan 9, 16, 23, 30, 2019 ������������������������������� FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO: 2019-B0117 2019-B0118 2019-B0119 Doing business as: CASH FOR KEYS KERN / CASH FOR KEYS BAKERSFIELD / CASH FOR KEYS at 8200 Stockdale Hwy #274 Bakersfield, Ca. 93311 Mailing Address: Same County: Kern Full name of registrant: AAMIR ABBAS, 1303 Calaveras Park Dr, Bakersfield, Ca. 93311 The business is conducted by: Individual SIGNED: AAMIR ABBAS The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: N/A This statement filed with the County Clerk of Kern County on: Jan 4, 2019 MARY B BEDARD

PUBLIC NOTICE County Clerk By: N Moreno, Deputy This fictitious Business Name Statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the County Clerk’s Office. A new fictitious business name statement must be filed before that time. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another to a trademark or trade name under federal, state, or common law (see section 14411 ET SEQ., business and professions code).

I declare that all information in this Statement is true and correct. (A) Registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false, is guilty of a crime This statement expires on Jan 4, 2023 BAKERSFIELD NEWS OBSERVER (E) PUB: Jan 16, 23, 30 Feb 6, 2019 ������������������������������� FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO: 2019-B0253 Doing business as: SOUTH VALLEY TRANZ at 5920 Lenz Ct, Bakersfield, Ca. 93307 Mailing Address: Same County: Kern Full name of registrant: CARMEN A ZAMBRANO JUAREZ, 5920 Lenz Ct, Bakersfield, Ca. 93307 The business is conducted by: Individual SIGNED: CARMEN A ZAMBRANO JUAREZ The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: N/A This statement filed with the County Clerk of Kern County on: Jan 10, 2019 MARY B BEDARD County Clerk By: J Garcia, Deputy This fictitious Business Name Statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the County Clerk’s Office. A new fictitious business name statement must be filed before that time. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another to a trademark or trade name under federal, state, or common law (see section 14411 ET SEQ., business and professions code).

I declare that all information in this Statement is true and correct. (A) Registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false, is guilty of a crime This statement expires on Jan 10, 2023 BAKERSFIELD NEWS OBSERVER (E) PUB: Jan 16, 23, 30, Feb 6, 2019 ������������������������������� FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO: 2019-B0249 Doing business as: QUICK WATCH REPAIR AND GIFT at 5550 California Ave #104 Bakersfield, Ca. 93309 Mailing Address: Same County: Kern Full name of registrant: MUMTAZ RAMZANALI RAJANI, 3505 Sampson Ct #D Bakersfield, Ca. 93309 The business is conducted by: Individual SIGNED: MUMTAZ RAMZANALI RAJANI The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: Apr 10, 2014 This statement filed with the County Clerk of Kern County on: Jan 10, 2019 MARY B BEDARD County Clerk By: A Zubeldia, Deputy This fictitious Business Name Statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the County Clerk’s Office. A new fictitious business name statement must be filed before that time. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another to a trademark or trade name under federal, state, or common law (see section 14411 ET SEQ., business and professions code).

I declare that all information in this Statement is true and correct. (A) Registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false, is guilty of a crime This statement expires on Jan 10, 2023 BAKERSFIELD NEWS OBSERVER (E) PUB: Jan 16, 23, 30, Feb 6, 2019 ������������������������������� FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO: 2019-B0220 Doing business as: GLOBAL-X at 1201 24th St #B110-105 Bakersfield, Ca. 93301 Mailing Address: Same County: Kern Full name of registrant: GLOBAL-XHMN, WY 30 N Gould St #R Sheridan WY 82801 Full name of registrant: LLOYD CHRISTIOPER HOLLINS, 1201 24th St #B110-105 Bakersfield, Ca. 93301 The business is conducted by: General Partnership SIGNED: LLOYD HOLLINS The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: N/A This statement filed with the County Clerk of Kern County on: Jan 9, 2019 MARY B BEDARD County Clerk By: N Moreno, Deputy This fictitious Business Name Statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the County Clerk’s Office. A new fictitious business name statement must be filed before that time. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another to a trademark or trade name under federal, state, or common law (see section 14411 ET SEQ., business and professions code).

I declare that all information in this Statement is true and correct. (A) Registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false, is guilty of a crime This statement expires on Jan 9, 2023 BAKERSFIELD NEWS OBSERVER (E) PUB: Jan 16, 23, 30, Feb 6, 2019 ������������������������������� FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO: 2019-B0219 Doing business as: ALL BRNAD AIR, INC. at 3328 Oregon St, Bakersfield, Ca. 93306 Mailing Address: Same County: Kern Full name of registrant: ALL BRNAD AIR, INC. CA, 3328 Oregaon St, Bakersfield, Ca. 93306 The business is conducted by: Corporation SIGNED: CHARLES WINCHOR, President The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious

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business name or names listed above on: Jan 1, 2019 This statement filed with the County Clerk of Kern County on: Jan 9, 2019 MARY B BEDARD County Clerk By: A Zubeldia, Deputy This fictitious Business Name Statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the County Clerk’s Office. A new fictitious business name statement must be filed before that time. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another to a trademark or trade name under federal, state, or common law (see section 14411 ET SEQ., business and professions code).

I declare that all information in this Statement is true and correct. (A) Registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false, is guilty of a crime This statement expires on Jan 9, 2023 BAKERSFIELD NEWS OBSERVER (E) PUB: Jan 16, 23, 30, Feb 6, 2019 �������������������������������

SIGNED: CHARLENE MARIE FLUD The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: Jan 1, 2019 This statement filed with the County Clerk of Kern County on: Jan 4, 2019 MARY B BEDARD County Clerk By: N Moreno, Deputy This fictitious Business Name Statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the County Clerk’s Office. A new fictitious business name statement must be filed before that time. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another to a trademark or trade name under federal, state, or common law (see section 14411 ET SEQ., business and professions code).

I declare that all information in this Statement is true and correct. (A) Registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false, is guilty of a crime This statement expires on Jan 4, 2023 BAKERSFIELD NEWS OBSERVER (E) PUB: Jan 16, 23, 30, Feb 6, 2019 �������������������������������

SIGNED: ADRIAN DURAN FUENTES The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: Dec 5, 2018 This statement filed with the County Clerk of Kern County on: Jan 4, 2019 MARY B BEDARD County Clerk By: N Moreno, Deputy This fictitious Business Name Statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the County Clerk’s Office. A new fictitious business name statement must be filed before that time. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another to a trademark or trade name under federal, state, or common law (see section 14411 ET SEQ., business and professions code).

I declare that all information in this Statement is true and correct. (A) Registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false, is guilty of a crime This statement expires on Jan 4, 2023 BAKERSFIELD NEWS OBSERVER (E) PUB: Jan 16, 23, 30, Feb 6, 2019 �������������������������������

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO: 2019-B0088 Doing business as: SOULFUL EXPRESSIONZ at 704 Candia Ave, Bakersfield, Ca. 93307 Mailing Address: Same County: Kern Full name of registrant: CHRISTOPHER DION GYCE, 704 Candia Ave, Bakersfield, Ca. 93307 The business is conducted by: Individual SIGNED: CHRISTOPHER DION GYCE The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: N/A This statement filed with the County Clerk of Kern County on: Jan 3, 2019 MARY B BEDARD County Clerk By: N Moreno, Deputy This fictitious Business Name Statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the County Clerk’s Office. A new fictitious business name statement must be filed before that time. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another to a trademark or trade name under federal, state, or common law (see section 14411 ET SEQ., business and professions code).

I declare that all information in this Statement is true and correct. (A) Registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false, is guilty of a crime This statement expires on Jan 3, 2023 BAKERSFIELD NEWS OBSERVER (E) PUB: Jan 16, 23, 30, Feb 6, 2019 �������������������������������

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO: 2019-B0089 Doing business as: ETHNIC BOUTIQUE at 3767 Ming Ave #A Bakersfield, Ca. 93309 Mailing Address: 11201 Strathaven St, Bakersfield, Ca. 93312 County: Kern Full name of registrant: TOLU JOY SULE, 11201 Strathaven St, Bakersfield, Ca. 93312 The business is conducted by: Individual SIGNED: TOLU JOY SULE The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: N/A This statement filed with the County Clerk of Kern County on: Jan 3, 2019 MARY B BEDARD County Clerk By: N Moreno, Deputy This fictitious Business Name Statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the County Clerk’s Office. A new fictitious business name statement must be filed before that time. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another to a trademark or trade name under federal, state, or common law (see section 14411 ET SEQ., business and professions code).

I declare that all information in this Statement is true and correct. (A) Registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false, is guilty of a crime This statement expires on Jan 3, 2023 BAKERSFIELD NEWS OBSERVER (E) PUB: Jan 16, 23, 30, Feb 6, 2019 �������������������������������

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO: 2019-B0218 Doing business as: SKYLAR FARMING AND CATTLE at 7247 Weedpatch Hwy Bakersfield, Ca. 93307 Mailing Address: Same County: Kern Full name of registrant: STELLA SKYLAR-INIQUE ACEVES, 7247 Weedpatch Hwy Bakersfield, Ca. 93307 The business is conducted by: Individual SIGNED: STELLA SKYLAR-INIQUE ACEVES The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: N/A This statement filed with the County Clerk of Kern County on: Jan 9, 2019 MARY B BEDARD County Clerk By: J Garcia , Deputy This fictitious Business Name Statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the County Clerk’s Office. A new fictitious business name statement must be filed before that time. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another to a trademark or trade name under federal, state, or common law (see section 14411 ET SEQ., business and professions code).

I declare that all information in this Statement is true and correct. (A) Registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false, is guilty of a crime This statement expires on Jan 9, 2023 BAKERSFIELD NEWS OBSERVER (E) PUB: Jan 16, 23, 30, Feb 6, 2019 ������������������������������� FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO: 2019-B0185 Doing business as: AMERICAN ELECTRIC at 3928 White Sands Dr Bakersfield, Ca. 93313 Mailing Address: Same County: Kern Full name of registrant: STEPHEN ANTHONY GUERRA, 3928 White Sands Dr, Bakersfield, Ca. 93313 The business is conducted by: Individual SIGNED: STEPHEN ANTHONY GUERRA The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: Jan 1, 2018 This statement filed with the County Clerk of Kern County on: Jan 8, 2019 MARY B BEDARD County Clerk By: J Garcia , Deputy This fictitious Business Name Statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the County Clerk’s Office. A new fictitious business name statement must be filed before that time. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another to a trademark or trade name under federal, state, or common law (see section 14411 ET SEQ., business and professions code).

I declare that all information in this Statement is true and correct. (A) Registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false, is guilty of a crime This statement expires on Jan 8, 2023 BAKERSFIELD NEWS OBSERVER (E) PUB: Jan 16, 23, 30, Feb 6, 2019 ������������������������������� FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO: 2019-B0170 Doing business as: SIMMERME MICROBLADING at 10105 Riata Ln, Bakersfield, Ca. 93306 Mailing Address: Same County: Kern Full name of registrant: MONIQUE ELIZABETH SIMMER, 10105 Riata Ln, Bakersfield, Ca. 93306 The business is conducted by: Individual SIGNED: MONIQUE ELIZABETH SIMMER The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: Jan 3, 2019 This statement filed with the County Clerk of Kern County on: Jan 7, 2019 MARY B BEDARD County Clerk By: J Garcia , Deputy This fictitious Business Name Statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the County Clerk’s Office. A new fictitious business name statement must be filed before that time. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another to a trademark or trade name under federal, state, or common law (see section 14411 ET SEQ., business and professions code).

I declare that all information in this Statement is true and correct. (A) Registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false, is guilty of a crime This statement expires on Jan 7, 2023 BAKERSFIELD NEWS OBSERVER (E) PUB: Jan 16, 23, 30, Feb 6, 2019 ������������������������������� FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO: 2019-B0130 Doing business as: L&B WATER TRUCKING CO at 10026 Shellabarger Rd, Bakersfield, Ca. 93312 Mailing Address: Same County: Kern Full name of registrant: CHARLENE MARIE FLUD, 10026 Shellabarger Rd, Bakersfield, Ca. 93312 The business is conducted by: Individual

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO: 2019-B0095 Doing business as: WILLIES RIB JUICE at 1031 Pershing St, Bakersfield, Ca. 93304 Mailing Address: P.O. Box 696 Bakersfield, Ca. 93304 County: Kern Full name of registrant: MYLES CAMERON SHELL, 1031 Pershing st, Bakersfield, Ca. 93304 The business is conducted by: Individual SIGNED: MYLES SHELL The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: July 7, 2018 This statement filed with the County Clerk of Kern County on: Jan 4, 2019 MARY B BEDARD County Clerk By: J Garcia, Deputy This fictitious Business Name Statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the County Clerk’s Office. A new fictitious business name statement must be filed before that time. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another to a trademark or trade name under federal, state, or common law (see section 14411 ET SEQ., business and professions code).

I declare that all information in this Statement is true and correct. (A) Registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false, is guilty of a crime This statement expires on Jan 4, 2023 BAKERSFIELD NEWS OBSERVER (E) PUB: Jan 16, 23, 30, Feb 6, 2019 ������������������������������� FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO: 2019-B0106 Doing business as: LAB BAKERSFIELD, THE at 1619 Elzworth St, Bakersfield, Ca. 93312 Mailing Address: Same County: Kern Full name of registrant: THE LAB BAKERSFIELD LLC CA, 1619 Elzworth St, Bakersfield, Ca. 93312 The business is conducted by: Limited Liability Company SIGNED: LYLE MARTIN The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: Nov 1, 2018 This statement filed with the County Clerk of Kern County on: Jan 4, 2019 MARY B BEDARD County Clerk By: J Garcia, Deputy This fictitious Business Name Statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the County Clerk’s Office. A new fictitious business name statement must be filed before that time. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another to a trademark or trade name under federal, state, or common law (see section 14411 ET SEQ., business and professions code).

I declare that all information in this Statement is true and correct. (A) Registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false, is guilty of a crime This statement expires on Jan 4, 2023 BAKERSFIELD NEWS OBSERVER (E) PUB: Jan 16, 23, 30, Feb 6, 2019 ������������������������������� FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO: 2019-B0103 Doing business as: A D FUENTES GENERAL SERVICES at 914 El Tejon Ave, Bakersfield, Ca. 93308 Mailing Address: Same County: Kern Full name of registrant: ADRIAN DURAN FUENTES, 914 El Tejon Ave, Bakersfield, Ca. 93308 The business is conducted by: Individual

STATEMENT OF ABANDONMENT OF USE OF FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME FILE NO: 2018-B8458 Business Name you wish to abandon: ETHNIC BOUTIQUE Street address of business: 3769-A Ming Ave, Bakersfield, Ca. 93309 County: Kern Mailing address of business: Same Registrant(s) whose wish to abandon the business name: TOLU JOY SULE, 11201 Strathaven St, Bakersfield, Ca. 93312 I declare that all information in this Statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true information, which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.)

Business was conducted by: Individual SIGNED: TOLU JOY SULE, Owner This statement of abandonment filed on: Jan 3, 2019 MARY B BEDARD County Clerk By: N Moreno Deputy BAKERSFIELD NEWS OBSERVER (E) PUB: Jan 16, 23, 30, Feb 6, 2019 ������������������������������� SUMMONS (CITACION JUDICIAL) CASE NUMBER (Número del Caso): BC691057 NOTICE TO DEFENDANT (AVISO AL DEMANDADO): CARLOS ORELLANA AKA CARLOS ORELLANO YOU ARE BEING SUED BY PLAINTIFF (LO ESTÁ DEMANDANDO EL DEMANDANTE): STATE FARM MUTUAL AUTOMOBILE INSURANCE COMPANY NOTICE! You have been sued. The court may decide against you without your being heard unless you respond within 30 days. Read the information below.

You have 30 CALENDAR DAYS after this summons and legal papers are served on you to file a written response at this court and have a copy served on the plaintiff.

A letter or phone call will not protect you. Your written response must be in proper legal form if you want the court to hear your case.

There may be a court form that you can use for your response.

You can find these court forms and more information at the California Courts Online Self-Help Center (www.courtinfo.ca.gov/selfhelp), your county law library, or the courthouse nearest you. If you cannot pay the filing fee, ask the court clerk for a fee waiver form.

If you do not file your response on time, you may lose the case by default, and your wages, money, and property may be taken without further warning from the court.

There are other legal requirements.

You may want to call an attorney right away. If you do not know an attorney, you may want to call an attorney referral service. If you cannot afford an attorney, you may be eligible for free legal services from a nonprofit legal services program. You can locate these nonprofit groups at the California Legal Services Web site (www.lawhelpcalifornia.org), the California Courts Online SelfHelp Center (www.courtinfo.ca.gov/ selfhelp), or by contacting your local court or county bar association.

NOTE: The court has a statutory lien for waived fees and costs on any settlement or arbitration award of $10,000 or more in a civil case. The court’s lien must be paid before the court will dismiss the case. ¡AVISO! Lo han demandado. Si no responde dentro de 30 días, la corte puede decidir en su contra sin escuchar su versión. Lea la información a continuación.

Tiene 30 DÍAS DE CALENDARIO después de que le entreguen esta citación y papeles legales para presentar una respuesta por escrito en esta corte y hacer que se entregue una copia al demandante.

Una carta o una llamada telefónica no lo protegen.

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PUBLIC NOTICE

Su respuesta por escrito tiene que estar en formato legal correcto si desea que procesen su caso en la corte. Es posible que haya un formulario que usted pueda usar para su respuesta. Puede encontrar estos formularios de la corte y más información en el Centro de Ayuda de las Cortes de California (www. sucorte.ca.gov), en la biblioteca de leyes de su condado o en la corte que le quede más cerca. Si no puede pagar la cuota de presentación, pida al secretario de la corte que le dé un formulario de exención de pago de cuotas. Si no presenta su respuesta a tiempo, puede perder el caso por incumplimiento y la corte le podrá quitar su sueldo, dinero y bienes sin más advertencia.

Hay otros requisitos legales. Es recomendable que llame a un abogado inmediatamente. Si no conoce a un abogado, puede llamar a un servicio de remisión a abogados. Si no puede pagar a un abogado, es posible que cumpla con los requisitos para obtener servicios legales gratuitos de un programa de servicios legales sin fines de lucro.

Puede encontrar estos grupos sin fines de lucro en el sitio web de California Legal Services, (www. lawhelpcalifornia.org), en el Centro de Ayuda de las Cortes de California, (www.sucorte.ca.gov) o poniéndose en contacto con la corte o el colegio de abogados locales. AVISO: Por ley, la corte tiene derecho a reclamar las cuotas y los costos exentos por imponer un gravamen sobre cualquier recuperación de $10,000 ó más de valor recibida mediante un acuerdo o una concesión de arbitraje en un caso de derecho civil.

Tiene que pagar el gravamen de la corte antes de que la corte pueda desechar el caso.

The name and address of the court is (El nombre y dirección de la corte es): Superior Court of California, County of Los Angeles, 111 North Hill Street, Los Angeles, CA 90012 The name, address, and telephone number of plaintiff’s attorney, or plaintiff without an attorney, is (El nombre, la dirección y el número de teléfono del abogado del demandante, o del demandante que no tiene abogado, es): REESE LAW GROUP, Joseph M. Pleasant, 179571, Dana N. Meyers, 272640, James E. Delaney, 292600, Jenny R. Louro, 306535, 3168 Lionshead Avenue, Carlsbad, CA 92010; 760/8425850 (File No. 282790) DATE (Fecha): Jan 22, 2018 SHERRI R. CARTER Clerk (Secretario), by GLORIETTE ROBINSON, Deputy (Adjunto) (SEAL) NOTICE TO THE PERSON SERVED: You are served as an individual defendant.

1/16, 1/23, 1/30, 2/6/19 CNS-3211445# BAKERSFIELD NEWS OBSERVER (E) PUB: Jan 16, 23, 30, Feb 6, 2019 ������������������������������� CITATION Freedom From Parental Custody and Control (ABANDONMENT) Re: ADOPTION) Case Number BAT-18-003110 Superior Court of California, Count of Kern, 1215 Truxtun Ave., Bakersfield, Ca. 93301 In the Mater of NAHUN MISAEL MEJIA, A person(s) who should be declared free from the custody and control of (his) (her) parent or parents.

To OSCAR ALFREDO MEJIA and to all person claiming to be the father or mother of said minor person above named.

By order of this Court you are hereby cited and required to appear before the Judge Presiding in Department C of the above entitled court on FEBRUARY 15, 2019, at 8:30 of that day, then and there to show cause, if any you have, why said person should not be declared free from the control of her parents according to the petition on file herein.

For failure to attend, you will be deemed guilty of a contempt of court.

You are hereby notified of the provisions of Civil Code Section 237.5 which provide: “the judge shall advise the minor and the parents, if present, of the right to have counsel present. The court may appoint counsel to represent the minor whether or not the minor is able to afford counsel, and if they are unable to afford counsel, shall appoint counsel to represent the parents.

Date: DEC 31, 2018 (SEAL) TAMARA HARBER-PICKENS, County Clerk By: A Rodrogiez, Deputy NOTICE TO THE PERSON SERVED. You are served as an individual citee The time when a citation is deemed served on a party may vary depending on the method of service.

For example, see Code of Civil Procedure Section 413.10 through 415.40 SANTOS ROSIBEL REYES, 3015 Potomac Ave, Bakersfield, Ca. 93307 Telephone: (661) 493-7619 IN PRO PER BAKERSFIELD NEWS OBSERVER (ts) PUB: Jan 16, 23, 30, Feb 6, 2019 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO: 2019-B0401 2019-B0402 Doing business as: MJ WELLNESS SUITE / NAIL ROOM, THE at 1412 17th St #354 Bakersfield, Ca. 93301 Mailing Address: 1509 Crestmont Dr, Bakersfield, Ca. 93306 County: Kern Full name of registrant: MARISELA JACINTO, 1509 Crestmont Dr, Bakersfield, Ca. 93306 The business is conducted by: Individual SIGNED: MARISELA JACINTO The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: Jan 17, 2019 This statement filed with the County Clerk of Kern County on: Jan 17, 2019 MARY B BEDARD County Clerk By: A Zubeldia, Deputy This fictitious Business Name Statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the County Clerk’s Office. A new fictitious business name statement must be filed before that time. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another to a trademark or trade name under federal, state, or common law (see section 14411 ET SEQ., business and professions code).

I declare that all information in this Statement is true and correct. (A) Registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false, is guilty of a crime This statement expires on Jan 17, 2023 BAKERSFIELD NEWS OBSERVER (E) PUB: Jan 23, 30 Feb 6, 13, 2019 �������������������������������

Wednesday, January 30, 2019

PUBLIC NOTICE

PUBLIC NOTICE

PUBLIC NOTICE

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO: 2019-B0355 Doing business as: MEGA TRANSPORT at 6200 Chester W Nimitz St, Bakersfield, Ca. 93304 Mailing Address: P.O. Box 1151 Bakersfield, Ca. 93302 County: Kern Full name of registrant: GILBERTO SEPULVEDA REYES, 6200 Chester W Nimitz St, Bakersfield, Ca. 93304 The business is conducted by: Individual SIGNED: GILBERTO SEPULVEDA REYES The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: N/A This statement filed with the County Clerk of Kern County on: Jan 15, 2019 MARY B BEDARD County Clerk By: J Garcia, Deputy This fictitious Business Name Statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the County Clerk’s Office. A new fictitious business name statement must be filed before that time. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another to a trademark or trade name under federal, state, or common law (see section 14411 ET SEQ., business and professions code).

I declare that all information in this Statement is true and correct. (A) Registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false, is guilty of a crime This statement expires on Jan 15, 2023 BAKERSFIELD NEWS OBSERVER (E) PUB: Jan 23, 30 Feb 6, 13, 2019 �������������������������������

information which he or she knows to be false, is guilty of a crime This statement expires on Jan 11, 2023 BAKERSFIELD NEWS OBSERVER (E) PUB: Jan 23, 30 Feb 6, 13, 2019 �������������������������������

in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another to a trademark or trade name under federal, state, or common law (see section 14411 ET SEQ., business and professions code).

I declare that all information in this Statement is true and correct. (A) Registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false, is guilty of a crime This statement expires on Jan 17, 2024 BAKERSFIELD NEWS OBSERVER (E) PUB: Jan 30, Feb 6, 13, 20, 2019 �������������������������������

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO: 2019-B0337 Doing business as: DICKS AUTOMOTIVE AND SERVICE at 4625 State Rd, Bakersfield, Ca. 93308 Mailing Address: Same County: Kern Full name of registrant: CHRISTOPHER ALLEN FREDRIKSON, 122 Arvin St, Bakersfield, Ca. 93308 The business is conducted by: Individual SIGNED: CHRISTOPHER ALLEN FREDRIKSON The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: N/A This statement filed with the County Clerk of Kern County on: Jan 15, 2019 MARY B BEDARD County Clerk By: N Moreno, Deputy This fictitious Business Name Statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the County Clerk’s Office. A new fictitious business name statement must be filed before that time. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another to a trademark or trade name under federal, state, or common law (see section 14411 ET SEQ., business and professions code).

I declare that all information in this Statement is true and correct. (A) Registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false, is guilty of a crime This statement expires on Jan 15, 2023 BAKERSFIELD NEWS OBSERVER (E) PUB: Jan 23, 30 Feb 6, 13, 2019 ������������������������������� FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO: 2019-B0306 Doing business as: DYE BAR at 212 Coffee Rd #206 Bakersfield, Ca. 93309 Mailing Address: 2536 Spruse St, Bakersfield, Ca. 93301 County: Kern Full name of registrant: ANDREA DAWN BOSSAERT, 2536 Spruce St, Bakersfield, Ca. 93301 The business is conducted by: Individual SIGNED: ANDREA DAWN BOSSAERT The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: N/A This statement filed with the County Clerk of Kern County on: Jan 14, 2019 MARY B BEDARD County Clerk By: J Garcia, Deputy This fictitious Business Name Statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the County Clerk’s Office. A new fictitious business name statement must be filed before that time. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another to a trademark or trade name under federal, state, or common law (see section 14411 ET SEQ., business and professions code).

I declare that all information in this Statement is true and correct. (A) Registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false, is guilty of a crime This statement expires on Jan 14, 2023 BAKERSFIELD NEWS OBSERVER (E) PUB: Jan 23, 30 Feb 6, 13, 2019 ������������������������������� FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO: 2019-B0289 Doing business as: KHANDUR TRUCKING at 3611 Chisholm Trail Ave, Bakersfield, Ca. 93313 Mailing Address: Same County: Kern Full name of registrant: GURMEET SINGH DEOL, 3611 Chisholm Trail Ave, Bakersfield, Ca. 93313 The business is conducted by: Individual SIGNED: GURMEET SINGH DEOL The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: Jan 1, 2019 This statement filed with the County Clerk of Kern County on: Jan 11, 2019 MARY B BEDARD County Clerk By: N Moreno, Deputy This fictitious Business Name Statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the County Clerk’s Office. A new fictitious business name statement must be filed before that time. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another to a trademark or trade name under federal, state, or common law (see section 14411 ET SEQ., business and professions code).

I declare that all information in this Statement is true and correct. (A) Registrant who declares as true

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO: 2019-B0198 Doing business as: 1ST PRIORITY ESCROW COMPANY “A NON-INDEPENDENT BROKER ESCROW” at 900 Truxtun Ave #230 Bakersfield, Ca. 93301 Mailing Address: Same County: Kern Full name of registrant: LEVON DOUGLAS BARRISON, INC. CA, 5912 Hidden Valley Rd, Bakersfield, Ca. 93306 The business is conducted by: Corporation SIGNED: LEVON BARRISON, President The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: N/A This statement filed with the County Clerk of Kern County on: Jan 8, 2019 MARY B BEDARD County Clerk By: A Zubeldia, Deputy This fictitious Business Name Statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the County Clerk’s Office. A new fictitious business name statement must be filed before that time. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another to a trademark or trade name under federal, state, or common law (see section 14411 ET SEQ., business and professions code).

I declare that all information in this Statement is true and correct. (A) Registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false, is guilty of a crime This statement expires on Jan 8, 2023 BAKERSFIELD NEWS OBSERVER (E) PUB: Jan 23, 30 Feb 6, 13, 2019 ������������������������������� STATEMENT OF ABANDONMENT OF USE OF FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME FILE NO: 2018-B7755 Business Name you wish to abandon: 1ST PRIORITY ESCROW COMPANY Street address of business: 900 Truxtun Ave #230 Bakersfield, Ca. 93301 County: Kern Mailing address of business: Same Registrant(s) whose wish to abandon the business name: LEVON DOUGLAS BARRISON INC., 5912 Hidden Valley Rd, Bakersfield, Ca. 93306 I declare that all information in this Statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true information, which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.)

Business was conducted by: Corporation SIGNED: LEVON DOUGLAS BARRISON INC, President This statement of abandonment filed on: Jan 8, 2019 MARY B BEDARD County Clerk By: A Zubeldia Deputy BAKERSFIELD NEWS OBSERVER (E) PUB: Jan 23, 30, Feb 6, 13, 2019 ������������������������������� ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME CASE NUMBER BCV-19-100010 Superior Court of the State of California, for the county of Kern, 1415 Truxtun Ave., Bakersfield, CA 93301 METROPOLITAN DISTRICT PETITION OF: JULIE LYNELLE KIDD FOR CHANGE OF NAME TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: Petitioner: JULIE LYNELLE KIDD for a decree changing names as follows: Present name JULIE LYNELLE KIDD Filed a petition with this court Proposed name JULIE LYNELLE GUNDLACH THE COURT ORDERS: that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file a written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted if no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing.

NOTICE OF HEARING Date: March 12, 2019 Time: 8:30 a.m.

Dept: 12 The address of the court is: Same as noted above.

A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county BAKERSFIELD NEWS OBSERVER Date: Jan 4, 2019 JUDEL COMMISSIONER of The Superior Court JULIE LYNELLE KIDD, 9824 Cimarron Trials Dr, Bakersfield, Ca. 93311 Phone: (661) 619-8445 In Pro Per BAKERSFIELD NEWS OBSERVER (E) PUB: Jan 23, 30, Feb 6, 13, 2019 ������������������������������� FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO: 2019-B0428 2019-B0429 Doing business as: ENGINEERING FOR KIDS SOUTH KERN / EFK DISCOVERY CENTER at 5131-5133 Ming Ave, Bakersfield, Ca. 93309 Mailing Address: Same County: Kern Full name of registrant: YOUTH OF DESTINY LEARNING CENTERS. LLC CA. 5131-5133 Ming Ave, Bakersfield, Ca. 93309 The business is conducted by: Limited Liability Company SIGNED: TAYNDRA HUNTER, CEO The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: Nov 17, 2014 This statement filed with the County Clerk of Kern County on: Jan 17, 2019 MARY B BEDARD County Clerk By: J Bojorquez, Deputy This fictitious Business Name Statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the County Clerk’s Office. A new fictitious business name statement must be filed before that time. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use

STATEMENT OF ABANDONMENT OF USE OF FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME FILE NO: 2015-B0025 Business Name you wish to abandon: ENGINEERING FOR KIDS Street address of business: 6405 Manchester Ln, Bakersfield, Ca. 93309 County: Kern Mailing address of business: Same Registrant(s) whose whish to abandon the business name: YOUTH OF DESTINY LEARNING CENTER, 6405 Manchester Ln, Bakersfield, Ca. 93309 I declare that all information in this Statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true information, which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.)

Business was conducted by: Married Couple SIGNED: TAYNDRA HUNGER, CEO This statement of abandonment filed on: Jan 17, 2019 MARY B BEDARD County Clerk By: J Bojorquez Deputy BAKERSFIELD NEWS OBSERVER (E) PUB: Jan 30, Feb 6, 13, 20, 2019 ������������������������������� FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO: 2019-B0555 Doing business as: IDEAL GROUP, THE at 520 Kentucky St, Bakersfield, Ca. 93305 Mailing Address: P.O. Box 30312 Bakersfield, Ca. 93385 County: Kern Full name of registrant: IDEAL BUYERS GROUP LLC CA. 520 Kentucky St, Bakersfield, Ca. 93305 The business is conducted by: Limited Liability Company SIGNED: SULAIMAN ALKADASHEE, President The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: N/A This statement filed with the County Clerk of Kern County on: Jan 24, 2019 MARY B BEDARD County Clerk By: J Garcia, Deputy This fictitious Business Name Statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the County Clerk’s Office. A new fictitious business name statement must be filed before that time. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another to a trademark or trade name under federal, state, or common law (see section 14411 ET SEQ., business and professions code).

I declare that all information in this Statement is true and correct. (A) Registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false, is guilty of a crime This statement expires on Jan 24, 2024 BAKERSFIELD NEWS OBSERVER (E) PUB: Jan 30, Feb 6, 13, 20, 2019 ������������������������������� FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO: 2019-B0035 Doing business as: ROSEWOOD HANDYMAN SERVICES at 5008 Winterpasture, Bakersfield, Ca. 93313 Mailing Address: Same County: Kern Full name of registrant: DIEGO ARMANDO PLANCARTE, 5008 Winterpasture Bakersfield, Ca. 93313 Full name of registrant: MONICA BELEN PLANCARTE, 5008 Winterpasture Bakersfield, Ca. 93313 The business is conducted by: Married Couple SIGNED: MONICA PLANCARTE The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: N/A This statement filed with the County Clerk of Kern County on: Jan 2, 2019 MARY B BEDARD County Clerk By: J Garcia, Deputy This fictitious Business Name Statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the County Clerk’s Office. A new fictitious business name statement must be filed before that time. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another to a trademark or trade name under federal, state, or common law (see section 14411 ET SEQ., business and professions code).

I declare that all information in this Statement is true and correct. (A) Registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false, is guilty of a crime This statement expires on Jan 2, 2024 BAKERSFIELD NEWS OBSERVER (E) PUB: Jan 30, Feb 6, 13, 20, 2019 ������������������������������� STATEMENT OF ABANDONMENT OF USE OF FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME FILE NO: 2017-B7761 Business Name you wish to abandon: C & F TRUCKING Street address of business: 9511 Midnight Creek Way, Bakersfield, Ca. 93311 County: Kern Mailing address of business: Same Registrant(s) whose whish to abandon the business name: CRUZ A SOSA, 9511 Midnight Creek Way, Bakersfield, Ca. 93311 I declare that all information in this Statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true information, which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.)

Business was conducted by: Individual SIGNED: CRUZ A SOSA, Owner This statement of abandonment filed on: Jan 18, 2019 MARY B BEDARD County Clerk By: N Moreno Deputy BAKERSFIELD NEWS OBSERVER (E) PUB: Jan 30, Feb 6, 13, 20, 2019 ������������������������������� SUMMONS CITACION JUDICIAL

PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE TO DEFENDANT (AVISO AL DEMANDADO) SHARON DAVIS, an individual; and Does 1-100, inclusive You are being sued by plaintiff (Lo Esta Demandando El Demandante) CROWN ASSET MANAGEMENT, LLC CASE NUMBER (Numero del caso BCL-18-014724 NOTICE! You have been sued. The court may decide against you without your being heard unless you respond within 30 days, Read the information below.

You have 30 CALENDAR DAYS after this Summons and legal papers are served on you to file a written response at this court and have a copy served on the plaintiff. A letter or phone call will no protect you.

Your written response must be in proper legal form if you want the court to hear your case. There may be a court form that you can use for your response. You can find these court forms and more information at the California Courts Online SelfHelp Center (www.courtinfor.ca.gov/ selfhelp), your county law library, or the courthouse nearest you. If you cannot pay the filing fee, ask the court clerk for a fee waiver form.

If you do not file your response on time, you may lose the case by default, and your wages, money, and property may be taken without further warning from the court.

There are other legal requirements.

You may want to call an attorney right away. If you do not know an attorney, you may want to call an attorney referral service. If you cannot afford an attorney, you may be eligible for fee legal services from a nonprofit legal services program. You can locate these nonprofit groups at the California Legal Services Web site (www.lawhelpcalifornia.org). the California Courts Online SelfHelp Center (www.courtinfo.ca.gov/ selfhelp), or be contacting your local or county bar association.

NOTE: the court has a stalutory lien for waived fees and costs on any settlement or arbitration award of $10,000 or more in a civil case. The court’s lien must be paid before the court will dismiss the case.

AVISO! Lo han demandado. Si no responde dentro de 30 dias, la corte puede decidir en su contra sin escuchar su version. Lea la informacion a continuacion.

Tiene 30 DIAS DE CALENDARIOS despues de que le entregue esta citacion y papeles legales para presentar una respuesta por escrito en esta corte y hacer que se entregue una copla al demandante.

Una carta o una llamada telefonica no lo protegen. Su respuesta por escrito tiene que estar en formato legal correcto si desea que procesen su caso en la corte. Es posible que haya un formulario que usted pueda usar para su respuesta. Puede encontrar estos formularios de la corte mas informacion en el Centro de Ayuda de las Cortes de California (www.courtinfo.ca.gov/selfthelp/ espanol). En la biblioteca de leyes de su condado o en la corte que le quede ms cerca. Si no puede pagar la cuota de presentacion, pida al secretario de la corte que le de un formulario de exencion de pago de cuotas. Si no presenta su respuesta a tiempo, puede preder el caso por incumplimiento y la corte le podra quitar su dueldo, dinero y bienes sin mas advertencia.

Hay otros requisitos legales. Es recomendable que liame a un abogado inmedialamente. Si no conoce a un abogado, puede liamar a un servicio de remision a abogados. Si no puede pagar a un abogado, esposible que cumpla con los requisitos para obtener servicios legales gratuitos de un programa de servicios legales sin fines de lucro. Puede encontrar estos grupos sin fines de lucro en el sitio web de California Legal Services (www.lawhelpcalifornia.org), en el Centro de Ayuda de las Cortes de California, (www.courtinfo.ca.gov/ selfhelp/espanol/) o poniendose en contacto con la corte o el colegio de obogados locales.

AVISO: Por ley, la corte tiene dereco a reclaiar las cuotas y los costos exentos por imponer un gravamen sobre cualquler recuperacion de $10,000 o mas de valor eclbida medlante un acuerdo o una concesion de arbilraje en un caso de derecho civil. Tiene que pagar el gravamen de la corte antes de que la corte pueda desechar el caso.

The name and address of the court is (El nombre y direccion de la corte es): SUPERIOR COURTS BUILDING BAKERSFIELD 1415 Truxtun Ave, Bakersfield, Ca. 93301 The name, address, and telephone number of plaintiff’s attorney, or plaintiff without an attorney, is (El nombre la direccion y el numero de telefono del abogado del demandante, o del demandante que no tiene abogado, es) RASHID SHAKIROV SBN 318108 Persolve Legal Group, LLP 9301 Corbin Ave #1600, Northridge, CA 91324 Telephone: (818) 534-3100 Date: (Fecha) July 2, 2018 TAMARAH HARBER-PICKENS Clerk, by (Secretario) Erika Delgado, Deputy (Adjunto NOTICE TO THE PERSON SERVED: you are served as an individual defendant.

BAKERSFIELD NEWS OBSERVER (E) PUB: Jan 30, Feb 6, 13, 20, 2019 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE HEARING IS SET FOR 06/11/2019 AT 1:30PM IN DIVISION D12.

BAKERSFIELD NEWS OBSERVER (E) PUB: Jan 30, Feb 6, 13, 20, 2019 ������������������������������� SUMMONS CITACION JUDICIAL NOTICE TO DEFENDANT AVISO AL DEMANDADO) RACHELLE MURCIA and Does 1-10 You are being sued by plaintiff (Lo Esta Demandando El Demandante) YAZMIN RONCES, RANDY ESTRADA, AMY ESTRADA, and BERNY ESTRADA CASE NUMBER (Numero del caso 37-2018-00040405-CU-PA-CTL NOTICE! You have been sued. The court may decide against you without your being heard unless you respond within 30 days, Read the information below.

You have 30 CALENDAR DAYS after this Summons and legal papers are served on you to file a written response at this court and have a copy served on the plaintiff. A letter or phone call will no protect you.

Your written response must be in proper legal form if you want the court to hear your case. There may be a court form that you can use for your response. You can find these court forms and more information at the California Courts Online SelfHelp Center (www.courtinfor.ca.gov/ selfhelp), your county law library, or the courthouse nearest you. If you cannot pay the filing fee, ask the court clerk for a fee waiver form.

If you do not file your response

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on time, you may lose the case by default, and your wages, money, and property may be taken without further warning from the court.

There are other legal requirements.

You may want to call an attorney right away. If you do not know an attorney, you may want to call an attorney referral service. If you cannot afford an attorney, you may be eligible for fee legal services from a nonprofit legal services program. You can locate these nonprofit groups at the California Legal Services Web site (www.lawhelpcalifornia.org). the California Courts Online SelfHelp Center (www.courtinfo.ca.gov/ selfhelp), or be contacting your local or county bar association.

NOTE: the court has a stalutory lien for waived fees and costs on any settlement or arbitration award of $10,000 or more in a civil case. The court’s lien must be paid before the court will dismiss the case.

AVISO! Lo han demandado. Si no responde dentro de 30 dias, la corte puede decidir en su contra sin escuchar su version. Lea la informacion a continuacion.

Tiene 30 DIAS DE CALENDARIOS despues de que le entregue esta citacion y papeles legales para presentar una respuesta por escrito en esta corte y hacer que se entregue una copla al demandante.

Una carta o una llamada telefonica no lo protegen. Su respuesta por escrito tiene que estar en formato legal correcto si desea que procesen su caso en la corte. Es posible que haya un formulario que usted pueda usar para su respuesta. Puede encontrar estos formularios de la corte mas informacion en el Centro de Ayuda de las Cortes de California (www.courtinfo.ca.gov/selfthelp/ espanol). En la biblioteca de leyes de su condado o en la corte que le quede ms cerca. Si no puede pagar la cuota de presentacion, pida al secretario de la corte que le de un formulario de exencion de pago de cuotas. Si no presenta su respuesta a tiempo, puede preder el caso por incumplimiento y la corte le podra quitar su dueldo, dinero y bienes sin mas advertencia.

Hay otros requisitos legales. Es recomendable que liame a un abogado inmedialamente. Si no conoce a un abogado, puede liamar a un servicio de remision a abogados. Si no puede pagar a un abogado, esposible que cumpla con los requisitos para obtener servicios legales gratuitos de un programa de servicios legales sin fines de lucro. Puede encontrar estos grupos sin fines de lucro en el sitio web de California Legal Services (www.lawhelpcalifornia.org), en el Centro de Ayuda de las Cortes de California, (www.courtinfo.ca.gov/ selfhelp/espanol/) o poniendose en

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contacto con la corte o el colegio de obogados locales.

AVISO: Por ley, la corte tiene dereco a reclaiar las cuotas y los costos exentos por imponer un gravamen sobre cualquler recuperacion de $10,000 o mas de valor eclbida medlante un acuerdo o una concesion de arbilraje en un caso de derecho civil. Tiene que pagar el gravamen de la corte antes de que la corte pueda desechar el caso.

The name and address of the court is (El nombre y direccion de la corte es): SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA SAN DIEGO 330 West Broadway, San Diego, CA 92101 The name, address, and telephone number of plaintiff’s attorney, or plaintiff without an attorney, is (El nombre la direccion y el numero de telefono del abogado del demandante, o del demandante que no tiene abogado, es) ANDY VAN LE, Esq. (SBN 214177), 401 West A St #1615, San Diego, CA 92101 Telephone: (619) 525-0001 Date: (Fecha) Aug 15, 2018 Clerk (Secretario)C Van Pelt, Deputy (Adjunto NOTICE TO THE PERSON SERVED: as the person sued under the fictitious name of DOE 1-MIKE JOHNSON BAKERSFIELD NEWS OBSERVER (E) PUB: Jan 30, Feb 6, 13, 20, 2019 ������������������������������� STATEMENT OF DAMAGES (Personal Injury or Wrongful Death) CASE NUMBER: 37-2018-00040405-CU-PA-CTL TO DOE 1- MIKE JOHNSON Plaintiff YAZMIN RONCES Seek damages in the above-entitled action, as follows: 1. General Damages

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P a i n , suffering, and invonvenience $200,000.00

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Emotional distress $200,000.00

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Loss of consortium $25,000.00 2. Special damages

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Medical expenses (to date) $2000.000.00

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F u t u r e medical expenses (present value) $200.000.00

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Loss of earnings (to date) $200,000.00

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Los of future earning capacity (present value) $200,000.00

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Property damage $50,000.00 Date: Sept 24, 2018 MICHAEL M. NALAN, Esq. BAKERSFIELD NEWS OBSERVER (E) Pub Jan 30, Feb 6, 13, 20, 2019 �������������������������������

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News Fossil Fuels: List of Regulation Rollbacks Continued from page A2

REFINERY SECTOR: At request of oil industry, administration gave companies more flexibility in reporting air pollution releases under 2015 EPA rule restricting toxic air pollution from refineries.

Industry savings: $89 million-$110 million (20192026) Impacts: Administration says no appreciable emission increases expected; critics say companies can now delay reports of toxic chemical releases into the air, putting communities at risk.

Status: Final MERCURY POLLUTION: Administration wants to eliminate 2016 EPA rule that determined it was “appropriate and necessary” to reduce power plant emissions of mercury. It says EPA should not have considered up to $90 billion in secondary benefits in reaching its decision.

Industry savings: uncertain; utilities have spent estimated $18 billion to date on compliance Impacts: Uncertain.

Status: Pending

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VEHICLE FUEL EFFICIENCY: To limit a 2016 Department of Transportation proposal that called for more stringent fuel efficiency standards, the administration seeks to freeze them after 2020.

Industry savings: revenues on up to 79 billion gallons of additional fuel sales (for vehicles built through 2029) Impacts: Emission increases of 961 million tons of carbon dioxide, 1.7 million tons of methane; administration says its proposal would prevent up to 1,000 highway deaths annually, a finding disputed by former EPA officials and outside experts.

NBA Legend Brings Levity to Grizzlies MLK Symposium

By Lee Eric Smith The New Tri-State Defender At this point, I’ve lost count of how many MLK Day Grizzlies games I’ve covered. Same for the extracurricular activities surrounding the game — the panels, the service projects and, of course, the Earl Lloyd Sports Legacy Symposium, which immediately precedes the game.

The symposium provides the honorees the chance to make compelling, thoughtful and mostly safe remarks about Dr. King. This year, those honorees were recent NBA champion Chris Bosh; WNBA champion and University of Tennessee alumnae Candace Parker; Wayne Embry, who became the NBA’s first African-American general manager in 1972; and NBA legend and hoops commentator Bill Walton.

As Grizzlies’ TV announcer Pete Pranica made his opening remarks, I was settling in for a healthy – but safe – conversation about Dr. King.

Why do I keep bringing up the word “safe?”

Because while Dr. King absolutely is worthy to be recognized as the great human being and American citizen he was, events like these double as public relations opportunities – meaning, they must pay respect to Dr. King while at the same time not ruffling any feathers or making anyone uncomfortable. By contrast, Dr. King died ruffling feathers and making people uncomfortable.

By and large, the MLK symposia have been . . . blah.

I mean, I’m glad the team does them, don’t get me wrong.

But I’ve already heard (insert 60s era athlete here) talk about segregation countless times. I’ve listened to (insert recent NBA star here) talk about the stories they learned about King from their parents. I mean no disrespect, but . . . yawn.

Which is why watching Bill Walton take over Monday’s 2019 symposium was so entertaining. Walton is a notorious talkaholic, and he was on a verbal bender Monday afternoon. He started even before he was introduced, joking that Pranica (a longtime friend) was his grandson.

“He was very well behaved as a boy,” Walton joked.

The crowd laughed, and not for the last time.

Walton showed the most deference to Embry, who talked about his experiences as a GM in an America still not quite used to desegregation: h t t p s : / / t w i t t e r. c o m / Gr i z z l i e s O n F S S E / s t a -

tus/1087464378008387584 But everyone else on the stage was fair game. Pranica asked Bosh a question. Walton cut him off and reeled off a long answer before finally allowing Bosh to respond. h t t p s : / / t w i t t e r. c o m / Gr i z z l i e s O n F S S E / s t a tus/1087462075851431936 Pranica asked Parker what advice she would give to children she speaks to. Parker gave a thoughtful answer — said she would encourage young people to work hard and develop a passion. She told a story about how her younger brother became a physician instead of a professional athlete like Parker and her older brother. h t t p s : / / t w i t t e r. c o m / Gr i z z l i e s O n F S S E / s t a tus/1087465721901211648 And before the crowd could finish applauding, Walton immediately jumped in: “I must disagree with Candace. . . .” before ripping off another Waltonian missive.

I must give a quick shout to this remark from Parker, when asked what the Civil Rights issues of today are.

Her answer: “I hope at some point, there are two or three women …sitting up here one day.” h t t p s : / / t w i t t e r. c o m / Gr i z z l i e s O n F S S E / s t a tus/1087462752694616065 Throughout the event, he playfully jabbed at Pranica, who did a remarkable job of respecting Walton while keeping the live-streamed event from going off the rails.

Walton also respectfully poked fun at Embry as the only person on the panel older than himself. He also shouted out his former teammate at Portland, former Grizzlies coach Lionel Hollins, who was in the audience.

And if you’re thinking, “Dang, Bill Walton was being downright disrespectful,” well, you’d be right – if it weren’t for three things: One, the old man has a way with words.

Two, he had the audience laughing half the time. And the other half of the time, Bill Walton was saying things that weren’t “safe” — and the crowd was saying “Amen.”

Pranica asked Parker what she thought the civil rights issues of today are. She said something thoughtful, but safe. Then Walton blurted out, “Voter suppression!”

At one point, the people in front of me murmured to each other: “He preaching, ain’t he?” The response: “Gon’ have to pass the plate in a minute . . .”

Of course, modern social issues like voter suppression,

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mass incarceration and police brutality are not “black” issues, even though they disproportionately affect African Americans. They are American issues, which is why it can be frustrating when it seems the only demographic speaking up about injustice are black folks.

That’s why it’s so refreshing when a white American takes a stand on those issues, the way Walton did at the MLK symposium. Not only does it signal that someone other than black folk are paying attention to these issues, it calls the rest of America to action. It’s not talked about much, but decades ago, many white people bled and died speaking out against racism and discrimination. In those days, it could get you killed, regardless of your skin color.

To take a stand took courage.

Arguably, it takes less courage these days. But it was still refreshing to hear Walton say what needs to be said.

Even if he was a bit obnoxious about it to his fellow honorees.

Standing Ovation for Michael Jackson Accusers

By LINDSEY BAHR AP Film Writer PARK CITY, Utah (AP) _ It’s not uncommon for audiences at the Sundance Film Festival to give standing ovations, but the ceremonial act took on a solemn air as two men who accuse Michael Jackson of molesting them as boys walked onstage following the festival's only screening of “Leaving Neverland,”a documentary about their stories.

Wade Robson, who says Jackson abused him from ages 7 to 14, and James Safechuck came forward as adults with their abuse allegations after Jackson's death in 2009.

The four-hour film, which will air in two parts on Britain's Channel 4 and HBO this spring, is a sprawling account of how their lives intersected with Jackson's at the height of his fame in the 80s and early 90s, and then later as adults when the trauma of what happened in their youth started to emerge in serious ways.

In addition to accounts from Robson and Safechuck themselves, the film also interviews family members including the boys' mothers, wives and Robson's brother and sister. Jackson's voice is heard in the film, through voicemails he left for Robson and an “interview” Safechuck did with Jackson aboard his private plane, and the film also shows some of the many faxes he sent to Robson.

“We can't change what happened to us. And we can't do anything about Michael,” Robson said in a Q&A with the audience. But he said he hopes it makes other survivors feel less isolated and raises awareness for anyone who is responsible for children.

Safechuck added that they weren't paid to participate in the documentary, nor did they expect to get anything from it.

The Associated Press does not typically identify people who say they are victims of sexual assault unless they come forward publicly, which Robson and Safechuck have done in multiple ways.

“Leaving Neverland” has been denounced by Jackson's estate and fans since the project was announced earlier this month.

Jackson was acquitted of molestation charges in 2005 in a case involving another young man. Robson testified at that trial, saying he had slept in Jackson's room many times, but that Jackson had never molested him. Safechuck

made similar statements to investigators as a boy. Then in 2013 Robson filed a lawsuit that said stress and trauma had forced him to face the truth that he was sexually abused by Jackson. Safechuck filed a similar lawsuit the following year. Both were dismissed for technical reasons and a judge did not evaluate the merits of the allegations “Leaving Neverland” director Dan Reed said he was entering new territory exploring an entertainment figure, instead of his usual subjects like terrorism and crime.

He told the men, who had talked to so many lawyers over the years, to just speak to him like he was an ordinary person on the street and not to worry about contradictions.

He interviewed Robson for three days and Safechuck for two days before deciding that he also wanted to speak to their mothers.

“I was just blown away,” Reed said. “I knew we had something really big.”

Safechuck and Robson say that being together through the process has been incredible.

“It's all we've wanted for the past six years to be able to talk, communicate,” Robson said. It's just been beautiful.”

Safechuck added: “It was a long time coming, just connecting to someone who has been through this. It's amazing.”

The film has stirred up controversy since it was announced just a few weeks ago. The Jackson estate condemned it for rehashing “discredited allegations.” Before the screening, there were reports that there would be massive demonstrations outside and Park City deployed extra police outside the Egyptian Theater, which is in the middle of the festival's busiest street. But only a handful of people showed up Friday holding posters with the word “innocent” displayed over Jackson's mouth.

An audience member brought up the reality that there are many Jackson fans who don't believe them, and asked if they had a message for them.

“I don't feel like there's anything I need to say to them, except that I understand that it's really hard to believe,” Robson said. “Because in a way, not that long ago, I was in the same position they were. Even though it happened to me, I still couldn't believe. I still couldn't believe that what Michael did to me was a bad thing. We can only accept and understand something when we're ready.”

(Photo by Taylor Jewell/Invision/AP) Wade Robson, from left, director Dan Reed and James Safechuck pose for a portrait to promote the film “Leaving Neverland” at the Salesforce Music Lodge during the Sundance Film Festival on Thursday, Jan. 24, 2019, in Park City, Utah.

events. But some are looking to boycott the big game after the halftime show has been the topic of a heated debate since Kaepernick, who has not been signed by an NFL team, said he would not stand for the national anthem in protest of racial discrimination against blacks in the United States.

Some, including Rihanna and Pink, have reportedly turned down offers to perform during this year's halftime.

Jay-Z alluded to his feelings in a recent song that he declined to perform at the Super Bowl, and Amy Schumer refused to appear in a TV ad during the game.

Cardi B said she won’t take the Super Bowl halftime stage until Kaepernick gets a job, but she will perform at a downtown concert next week.

Maroon 5 will be joined by Atlanta-based rapper Big Boi and Travis Scott during the halftime performance.

Gladys Knight will sing the national anthem.

Gerald Griggs, vice president of the Atlanta chapter of the NAACP, has said the NAACP asked performers who signed up to reconsider their participation. Through the petition, he wants acts like Maroon 5 to withdraw from the Super Bowl “until the league changes their policy and support players' constitutional right to protest.”

In a recent interview with The Associated Press, PJ Morton, Maroon 5's keyboardist, said he felt the heat of his band's decision to perform .

Scott has fallen under even more widespread scrutiny for his upcoming Super Bowl appearance. The rapper agreed to participate in the halftime show if the NFL made a joint donation to an organization fighting for social justice.

The NFL and Scott gave $500,000 to the Van Jones' Dream Corps, which works on criminal justice reform and expands opportunities for diversity in technology, environmental issues and education. But despite his charitable efforts, Scott fell in the social media crosshairs with the Rev. Al Sharpton, and rappers Common and Meek Mill.

Dupri, though, called Scott's initiative with the NFL a “forward movement.”

“If he did something to bring attention to police brutality or injustice, I think that's a step forward in the fight that everybody seems to want to talk about,” he said.

Dupri said he's facing the same kind of criticism from skeptics calling him a “sellout” for putting on his Super Bowl Live event. He supports Kaepernick's efforts, but wants to provide a major platform for Atlanta music artists to perform in front of thousands.

“If we were to completely turn our head to what's happening Super Bowl weekend and have nothing to do with it, and stand with Kaepernick and completely boycott, what about our love and our craft that we care so much about?” Dupri said. “It's a rough situation, because you want to support both sides.”

Bernice King, the daughter of slain civil rights leader Rev. Martin Luther King Jr., declined an interview request but has spoken out on Twitter.

“Imagine (hash)TrayvonMartin having a chance to tell his side of the story,” she wrote this week. “Imagine media searching for a better view on (hash)MikeBrown's behalf.

Imagine the Peace Warrior Organization, a group of youth in (hash)Chicago working to stop violence, being invited to the White House this week.”

Atlanta's NAACP will give people a platform to speak, but separate from the NFL. Griggs said the organization, along with other civil rights groups, will hold a rally to address police brutality and racial disparity in the criminal justice system the day before the Super Bowl at Piedmont Park. He said the rally is focused on implementing safer methods for police to enforce the law.

Meanwhile, Dupri has a concert series to put on. He knows he can't please everyone. Even some of the family members of police brutality victims were hesitant to participate with him this week.

Entertainers Address Social Injustice Issues at Super Bowl

By GEORGE HENRY and JONATHAN LANDRUM Jr. Associated Press ATLANTA (AP) – Some entertainers believe social injustice needs to be addressed during the Super Bowl and are ensuring the topic that ignited a political firestorm, engulfing the NFL, will be in the spotlight.

They passionately disagree on how. Some will perform in Super Bowl-related events while others will be noticeably absent.

Former NFL player Colin Kaepernick helped start a wave of protests by kneeling during the national anthem to raise awareness to police brutality, racial inequality and other social issues.

Jermaine Dupri said he was called a “sellout” for hosting a Super Bowl-related event during a meeting with people who had lost family members as result police brutality.

After the meeting, Dupri and the victims' family members came to a compromise. The music mogul plans to give mothers a platform to speak onstage during his Super Bowl Live event in Atlanta. He hopes to bridge the gap between speaking out against social injustice and accommodate the NFL during his five-night concert series starting Saturday.

Some of the families were looking to boycott the Super Bowl and initially Dupri's event in the city that many consider the birthplace of civil rights.

“I met with the families and parents who have been killed and murdered by police officers here,” the 46-yearold longtime Atlanta resident said. “I plan on having them come to my Super Bowl Live event and speak to the crowd and tell their story about police brutality in the city and let people understand that I'm supporting them as much as possible.”

Dupri was initially criticized after he partnered with the Super Bowl host committee to produce a series of free concerts at Centennial Olympic Park, located a couple of blocks from where the Super Bowl will be held at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium.

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“I want to bring awareness to the situation, and let people to know that we're not out here partying and not caring about their situation,” Dupri said. “They told me that they didn't want to come to my show. They're pretty much boycotting the Super Bowl. We had a meeting and came to an understanding. I want them to have a platform to speak.”

Local State Sues Huntington Beach Using New Housing Law A6

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By DON THOMPSON Associated Press SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) _ Gov. Gavin Newsom's administration used a new law for the first time Friday to try to force Southern California's self-styled ``Surf City USA'' to meet housing goals.

The administration sued the coastal Orange County city of Huntington Beach under the law that took effect Jan. 1. The measure was passed in 2017 in a package of measures intended to address the state's severe housing shortage and homelessness problem.

The lawsuit says Huntington Beach, home to about 200,000 people, is being sued because the City Council has repeatedly refused to amend the city's housing plan to add state-required low-income housing and is fighting a separate lawsuit filed by housing advocates. ``Many cities are taking herculean efforts to meet this crisis head on,'' Newsom said in a statement. ``But some cities are refusing to do their part.''

City Attorney Michael Gates said Huntington Beach is complying with state housing and zoning laws, pointing to the city's victory in the related lawsuit. An appeals court ruled in 2017 that cities like Huntington Beach that have their own charters can approve plans that don't meet the state's housing requirements and can eliminate sites that had been zoned for affordable housing.

Former Gov. Jerry Brown signed a new law last year closing what housing advocates called a legal loophole.

Gates said the state's lawsuit ``is poorly timed'' because it interrupts months of housing negotiations. Since 2014, the city has approved more than 2,500 new housing units, including about 100 low-income units, he said, leaving the city about 400 units short of state goals for low income housing.

Huntington Beach was deemed out of compliance in

2015, and state officials most recently notified the city in November that it was still breaking state law. The state sued in Orange County Superior Court under a new law that strengthens the state's ability to require local governments to meet housing goals.

Since 1969, the California Department of Housing and Community Development has set the number of new housing units that a region is projected to need to provide homes for all income levels. Then the city or county must show how it plans to provide its share. If too few properties are zoned to meet the need, state law requires the local government to rezone enough land within three years.

The department says 90 percent of housing plans statewide are in compliance. Fifty-one jurisdictions are out of compliance, including Claremont, Compton, Covina, Hollister, La Habra Heights, La Puente, Maywood, Montebello, Paramount, Pomona, South El Monte, Westlake Village, Desert Hot Springs and Pismo Beach along with Lake and Plumas counties.

Newsom said high housing costs and rents ``are eroding quality of life for families across this state.'' He said the problem is ``an existential threat to our state's future and demands an urgent and comprehensive response.''

He has promised several moves to increase affordable housing, including giving cities more money for housing shelters but taking away transportation money if they fail to meet their goals. It's part of his effort to encourage construction of 3.5 million new housing units in a state of nearly 40 million people.

The Democratic governor's first budget earlier this month proposed spending $1.75 billion to combat the most populous state's homeless problem by encouraging new affordable housing.

He wants to expand state tax credits to encourage more low- and moderate-income housing, build housing

California Water Donates Million Dollars to Improve Lives in Local Communities

SAN JOSE, Calif., – Jan. 28, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- As part of its ongoing commitment to improving the quality of life in the communities it serves, California Water Service Group (Group) (NYSE: CWT) and its subsidiaries donated more than $1,000,000 to local non-profits, community organizations, and other philanthropic entities in 2018, exceeding 2017 contributions by an estimated $200,000.

“In 2018, the deadly Mendocino Complex, Camp, and Woolsey Fires devastated communities in and around our service areas. It was important to us to do everything we could to help those who were affected,” said President and Chief Executive Officer Martin A. Kropelnicki.

The company partnered with the Utility Workers Union of America to raise more than $300,000 for the North Valley Community Foundation, American Red Cross, and North Valley Animal Disaster Group.

Other contributions made in California, Washington, Hawaii, and New Mexico supported charitable organizations making life better by providing food, shelter, and resources to those in need, including the Visalia Emergency Aid Council, Bakersfield Homeless Center, Oroville Rescue Mission, Selma Salvation Army, and Permission to Start Dreaming Foundation. The company also provided $60,000 in college scholarships to 22 local students, including first-generation college students.

The utility’s financial contributions are part of the

Group’s philanthropic giving program and do not affect customers’ rates, according to Kropelnicki.

In addition to making financial contributions, the company encourages its employees to volunteer their time.

Throughout the utility, employees contributed time and talent to support the Monterey County and Second Harvest Food Banks, Salvation Army, Make-a-Wish Foundation, Toys for Tots, United Way, Dixon Family Services, Boys and Girls Clubs, and American Cancer Society, among many other organizations.

“Making a positive difference for those who live in our service areas is a cornerstone of who we are as both a utility and individuals,” said Kropelnicki. “In both times of tragedy and every day, it’s important to us. I am proud to represent a company that always commits to doing the right thing and to work side-by-side with people who care about giving back.”

California Water Service Group is the parent company of California Water Service, Washington Water Service, New Mexico Water Service, Hawaii Water Service, CWS Utility Services, and HWS Utility Services. Together, these companies provide regulated and non-regulated water service to approximately 2 million people in more than 100 California, Washington, New Mexico, and Hawaii communities. Group’s common stock trades on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol “CWT.” Additional information is available online at www.calwatergroup.com.

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on surplus state property and ease environmental protection laws to help encourage more housing. He also is asking Silicon Valley companies to match $500 million in state funds with their own low-interest loans to developers that would go to build homes for middle-income residents.

State officials say housing negotiations began before Huntington Beach challenged the state's so-called immigration sanctuary law and aren't related to that issue.

Attorney General Xavier Becerra and immigrant rights advocates are appealing a judge's ruling that the city isn't bound by the state law that limits local police collaboration with federal immigration agents.

Huntington Beach said the state law interfered with its authority to enforce local ordinances, and an Orange County judge agreed that municipalities with their own charters have a greater degree of autonomy.

Patrick Jackson, NAACP Bakersfield, celebrating the grand opening and ribbon cutting of ETHNIC BOUTIQUE with owner Tolu. (Facebook photo)

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Colonel Allensworth State Historic Park

is time for our 110ItYears Centennial 42nd Annual Rededication Black History October 13, 2018 Celebration 10-4pm Celebration Colonel Allensworth State Historic Park Rededication Celebration

October 13, 2018 10-4pm

This is the time to come together to rededicate ourselves to continuing to educate about the rich history of the town of Allensworth, California.

Colonel Allensworth State Historic Park in Allensworth, Ca This isAthe timefounded, to comefunded, togetherbuilt to rededicate ourselves to continuing to educate town and governed

by African Americans in early 1900. about the rich history of the town of Allensworth, California.

February 9, 2019 from 10-4 pm

Food, Entertainment, Music, spend theHistory, day at the park andgoverned enjoy! You may bring your owninBBQ Pit, Table, Living Dancing, Walking Tours ACome town founded, funded, built and

by African Americans early 1900.

Canopy or Blanket if you wish. Chairs provided for visitors.

Come spend the day at thewill parkbeand enjoy!

You may bring your own BBQ Pit, Table, General Store Open Selling T-Shirts, Homemade T-Cakes, • Living Canopy or Blanket wish.DVD’s Chairs provided for visitors. Baseball Caps. History •Books, Foodif you Mugs, about Allensworth, • Music Members • Foodof The • Entertainment Friends • Musicof • Poetry get Allensworth • Entertainment 10% on Park•discount Entrance Fee Poetry purchases in the Autos – $10.00 general store Buses – $125.00 Park Entrance Fee Autos – $10.00 Buses – $125.00

• Shop •5k Run at the General Store • Living Gate feeHistory 125.00 • Shop at the • Bike Rentals for buses and General 10.00 perStore vehicle •Rentals Vendors • Bike • Vendors

For more information please call Mr.WhiteheadPlaqueDedication For more information please call

1-877-245-6232 1-877-245-6232

Website: Friendsofallensworth.org Facebook: Friends of Allensworth (non profit) Website: Friendsofallensworth.org

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