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Flowing down: Exploring the Ventura River Watershed, from the peaks to the Pacific

by Kimberly Rivers

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OPINION

After Dark _______________________ 29

Purple is the New Party: Generation F for fear

by Paul Moomjean Power to Speak: Working to protect Ventura County’s ocean, waves and beaches

by Danielle Rose

Arts Listings ______________________ 25 Free Will Astrology ____________ ONLINE Happenings ______________________ 26

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Go wild: Conejo Trails, Ventura Tree Alliance and Survival Skills Wildlife corridor challenges struck down: Court finds arguments against wildlife connectivity ordinances “without merit”

by Kimberly Rivers Eye for Business: Shelley Sund, Ventura Bike Depot

by Nancy D. Lackey Shaffer Eye on the Environment: Food recovery aims for more difficult targets

by David Goldstein

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Re-discovering the Channel Islands: Camping on an island paradise

by Vince Burns Front row seat: VHS student invited to camp for World Rowing Junior Championships

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Working to protect Ventura County’s ocean, waves and beaches

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by Danielle Rose

espite the complications of COVID-19, which impacted our ability to host as many in-person events throughout 2020 and 2021, the Ventura County Chapter of the Surfrider Foundation achieved progress on our programs and campaigns, which focus on promoting the conservation and restoration of our local waters and education of the community. Thankfully, through Zoom Chapter meetings, outdoor picnics, beach cleanups, solo watershed cleanups and planting days, we have been able to work towards a cleaner and more sustainable future for Ventura County. We are off to a running start in 2022 and wanted to highlight some of our more recent achievements and acknowledge ongoing opportunities for involvement protecting and enjoying our coast.

Across Ventura County’s 43 miles of coastline, we offer a number of

beach cleanup events that help to tackle trash and plastic pollution. We have leaders in Oxnard running the Ormond Beach Cleanup program, which teams up with partners to advocate for and clean up one of the largest and most important openspace wetlands in California. The best way to stay up-to-date on cleanup dates for Ormond is to sign up for our monthly newsletter.

In addition, our Respect the Rincon Parkway program, launched in March of 2021, now hosts beach cleanups on the second Saturday of the month. This new program works with local and state governments to maintain the sensitive marine environment along the popular 14-mile stretch of Highway 1. We are excited to announce that eight cigarette butt containers have been installed at the Rincon Parkway day use section! Our Ventura Promenade beach cleanups,

Purple is the New Party

Generation F is for fear

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by Paul Moomjean l paulmoomjean@yahoo.com n every dystopian science fiction film, the hero is informed about a time in the past when people were free, and how the overlords took over because they all wanted safety and got their current nightmare instead.

Today is a crossroads for Americans. As we approach the twoyear anniversary of the coronavirus takeover of the world, we now face an important post-pandemic, post-vaccine decision: Begin the process of getting back to normal or live in a constant state of faceless fear. With California lifting the mask mandates for vaccinated people, the wheels are turning toward normalcy, but the damage might have been done, as we see Gen Z grow more and more in tune with a culture of fear, seeing the pandemic as just a larger part of a world on the decline.

As a comedian, I work with a lot of 25-year-olds, and they get really upset when older people feel their rights have been trampled on when discussing masks and vaccine mandates. They laugh when “boomers” complain.

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our conversations about the role of government in daily life is the “young’uns” seem to miss the point of the Founding Fathers’ take on individual liberties and freedoms. They appear to accept the government-enforced mandates, thinking they are put in place for safety only, and many of them see masks, vaccines, card checks, etc. as a normal everyday occurrence now. I can’t wait to see them laughing at pictures from the 1990s where no one wore masks.

What fools, right?

Yet, Gov. Gavin Newsom knows his political future isn’t in the hands of a generation scared of COVID-19 (and its Delta and Omicron variants), global warming, and whatever else is coming to get us. No, Newsom’s future lies in the rugged individualism crowd. Which is why he’s making the state, after two years, finally lift the indoor mask mandate, while allowing counties to make their own masking decisions.

“We are moving past the crisis phase into a phase where we will work to live with this virus,” Newsom said during a

which were on hold from March 2020 through August 2021, are back!

These events take place on the fourth Saturday of the month. Each of these opportunities are great ways to not only enjoy the outdoors, but make a positive impact.

Solo beach cleanups can be done anywhere in your watershed. Participants can collect trash data using the Marine Debris Tracker mobile application or fill out Surfrider’s trash data card. If you submit this information to the Ventura County chapter, we can email a certificate of completion for volunteer hours. If you would like more information on this, email beachcleanups@ventura. surfrider.org.

Our Hold On To Your Butt program now has over 110 sponsored ashcans installed, which have helped to keep over 500,000 toxic cigarette butts out of our ocean and environment. Cigarette butts continue to be the most prevalent litter picked up during our beach cleanups. Collected butts are recycled through Terracycle, which melts them into hard plastic that can be molded to make new recycled industrial products. If you have ever sat at the green bench on the Ventura Promenade overlooking the playground, know that it was

news conference. The virus has officially earned its residency on the Left Coast.

Much of this stems from an older crowd growing sick of the inconsistencies and ever-changing science and rhetoric. Bari Weiss, on Real Time with Bill Maher, explained her generation’s attitude about the last two years.

“I’m done. I’m done with COVID,” she told Maher. “Then we were told [. . .] ‘You get the vaccine and you get back to normal.’ And we haven’t gotten back to normal. And it’s ridiculous at this point [. . .] If you believe the science, you will look at the data we did not have two years ago. You will find out that cloth masks do not do anything. You will realize you can show your vaccine passport at a restaurant and still be asymptomatic and be carrying Omicron. And you will realize most importantly that this is going to be remembered by the younger generation as a catastrophic moral crime.”

While I agree with Weiss’ assessment, I disagree with her last statement about younger generations looking back at this being a moral crime. Our educational system has done a great job convincing younger people that Government Knows Best. Kids today in school are taught that their par-

made from recycled butts!

We recently welcomed Bank of Italy Cocktail Trust and Frontside Cafe into the Ocean Friendly Restaurant (OFR) family. They are now a part of the growing list of restaurants who are committed to making more sustainable choices for our ocean, which includes: Farmer and the Cook, Caffrodite, Revel Kombucha Bar, Harvest Cafe, Rincon Brewery and Hollywood Beach Cafe. We hope you will support these restaurants and recognize their commitment! If you know of a local restaurant that is interested in joining OFR, email ofr@ventura.surfrider.org.

Our Blue Water Task Force team continues to help monitor water quality at nine local Ventura County beaches throughout the winter season and was the only water quality testing program in the county when the Environmental Health Division temporarily lost their testing license.

Another program focused on water quality is our Ocean Friendly Gardens program, which continues to work on reducing urban runoff at the source and designing natural, diverse landscapes that help slow the flow of water.

There is exciting progress being made to minimize single use plas-

ents are wrong, grammar and math are useless (and racist), religion is harmful, and global warming and sickness are the scariest things out there. We are raising a generation of wimps with no critical thinking skills.

According to Catalyst, “A YouGov poll of more than 4,000 people finds that two in five (39%) Americans say they are very or fairly nervous about the idea of interacting with people socially again.” The online magazine continues, “While the high percentage of Americans expressing angst about socializing after the pandemic comes as a surprise, the breakdown along age groups is even more surprising. Among 18-to 24-year-olds, 50% say they are nervous about it. A similar number of 25-to 34-year-olds (47%) feel the same way.”

How can we be shocked that a group of people taught to be afraid of everything from the weather to an older generation’s usage of pronouns, to everything in between, have bred a generation that laughs at freedom and rejoices in government approval and validation?

Hopefully, the damage can be reversed, as we regain the ability to live and breathe freely again.

Because if not, we are looking at Generation Z becoming Gen F – for fear.

tics through our Plastic Free Ventura County campaign. The city of Ventura’s expanded polystyrene (EPS; aka styrofoam) ban went into effect July 1, 2021 and bans also went into effect on Jan. 1, 2022, in Camarillo and Thousand Oaks. Port Hueneme has an EPS and single use foodware ban under consideration and we are hoping to start approaching Oxnard to promote a plastics reduction ordinance this year. The dunes at Sufers Point continue to be maintained by outdoor-loving volunteers and are a vital part of the award-winning Managed Shoreline Retreat Project, which helps to protect our coastline.

Matilija Dam removal studies continue with the help of major grants and we are hoping for a final dam removal design by 2025.

We hope that you will consider joining us this year, whether it be through participating in one of our events, attending a chapter meeting, or becoming a member to help protect our ocean, waves and beaches.

Danielle Rose co-leads the Ventura Promenade/California Street cleanups with Juli Marciel on the fourth Saturday of the month. She hopes you will consider joining on Saturday, Feb. 26.

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Join the Conejo Open Space Trails Action Committee

Are you a trail user in the Conejo Valley area? Do you want to get involved in maintaining local trails and improving access to all trail users? Consider applying to the Conejo Open Space Trails Action Committee (COSTAC).

Four new committee members are

shifts in pesticide use policy and reporting,”

by Kimberly Rivers, contained a factual error regarding how the Ventura County Agricultural Commissioner’s (VCAC) office oversees pesti-

needed starting this May and ending in May 2025. The committee should be made up of various trail users including hikers, mountain bikers, equestrians, naturalists and the general public.

Those serving on the committee need not be residents of the city of Thousand Oaks, or of the district.

Members of the COSTAC are appointed by the Conejo Open Space Conservation Agency (COSCA) and provide support for volunteer programs including Trail Work Day, Trail Ambassadors, Trail Watch, Adopt-ATrail, as well as helping with open space trail construction and maintenance based on policies and trail standards adopted by COSCA, the Conejo Recreation and Park District or the city of Thousand Oaks.

The committee is made up of 11 members who serve three-year terms.

Eye for Business was a trademark and importer for Shelley Sund, theI first Italian Quadricycles imported to California.

The factory name was “JOMARK” Ventura Bike (boring!). I trademarked “Pedalina” and opened a dozen rental locations, sold Depot off once in 2003, and converted the Ventura Bike Depot

239 W. Main St., Ventura 805-652-1114 www.venturabikedepot.com Are you from Ventura County originally?

No, I moved from Seattle to San Diego to start my bicycle (actually Quadricycle) import business in 1982.

For the rest, you might have to wait for the book! LOL Do you have a family?

Yes, I am the youngest of four siblings, plus I have a 20-year-old son in college.

Are you involved in any interesting activities or organizations?

Several! Cycle California Coast (cyclecalcoast.com), Channel Islands Bicycle Club, National Bicycle Dealers Association and League of American Bicyclists.

I’m a Bike Ventura member and regular donator, as well as a Ventura Land Trust member and member of the Brock Hills HOA. Also: I’m a music fanatic!

When did you open Ventura Bike Depot, Inc.?

1984 What inspired you to start this business?

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last (current) location at 239 West Main Street to a full-service bicycle store.

Since 2003 it has been known as Ventura Bike Depot, Inc. and has grown and evolved the past 19 years.

What’s a typical day like for you?

I try and catch up on my emails in my PJs from the home office with my favorite homemade espresso drink.

Those typically send me on some other projects and phone calls.

Get down to the store and check on my favorite crew to see if they need any moral support, change, or just plain entertaining bike lore talk.

A triple hill bike loop may be in there a couple or three times a week.

If it’s Friday, I roll out with my favorite customers/friends for a two-three hour ride and maybe stop for lunch.

What in your opinion makes your business different or special?

Our friendly, caring approach to anyone who stops in. Meeting them right where they are, technically. No question too insignificant or elementary. We are in the business of putting smiles on folks faces and that is why everyone who works there likes what they do. That tends to bleed through and becomes a little infectious (we hope!).

cide use in the county.

The VCAC is the local body responsible for regulating the use and application of pesticides and the agency has inspectors visiting locations

Applications are due by 5 p.m. on March 11, 2022. Materials can be requested by calling 805-449-2151 or emailing CityClerk@toaks.org. Information and applications are online at www.toaks.org/committees.

Volunteer with the Ventura Tree Alliance for Arbor Day

Help plant 2,000 trees in one day.

The Ventura Tree Alliance is seeking volunteers to help plant 65 trees along the Ventura Bike Path at West Park at the end of Harrison Way in Ventura on Arbor Day, Saturday, March 12.

Volunteers should attend a community workshop in advance of Arbor Day to learn about the trees that will be planted and the best method for planting them to ensure a long life. Other groups across the state will be planting trees, for a grand total of 2,000 going in the

What do you find most challenging about your work? What’s most rewarding?

Sometimes we have a bit of overflow, but we try to get everyone in the order they walked in. Greeting you with at the minimum, “Hi, how are you doing?” or “Where are you riding today?” Being smack dab in the middle of a three-way bicycle route system means that many of our patrons are literally actively riding when we encounter them.

That being said, we still have a pretty good area surrounding us for those who need to drive and off-load their bikes from autos. Oh, and if you need a car bike carrier, we do that too!

Anything new happening right now?

The weather is here, and outdoors is key to enjoying your exercise! I was about the first I know of to introduce electric bikes into my rental fleets when I ran six places simultaneously.

That sector has broken wide open and we have the advantage there. It ranges from youngsters not even worrying about a CDL [California drivers license] to baby-boomers. Ride farther, see more, smile cause ya can’t help it!

Did your business change during the pandemic?

Many more hobby cyclists became riders in 2020. Our goals are to maintain them, keeping them happy with accessories, upgrades and trade up to better quality bikes when the time is right.

on a regular basis to ensure pesticide applications are being done correctly and in compliance with applicable permits and regulations.

The VCAC also responds to complaints.

ground that day.

The Ventura Tree Alliance is a nonprofit organization co-founded in 2021 by former Ventura city councilmember Christy Weir, Barbara Brown, Nancy O’Rode and Sharon Roberts, with the goal of enhancing the city’s tree canopy to both beautify the area and mitigate the effects Wildwood Park, Thousand Oaks. of climate change.

The workshop is Gardens with a arborist guide. scheduled for Saturday, Feb. 26, 8-11 Bring your gloves, hat, drinking a.m. at the Topping Room, E.P. Foster water and shovel for the family-friendLibrary, 651 E. Main St., Ventura. West ly planting day on Saturday, March 12, Coast Arborists, the Ventura Tree Alli- 9 a.m. to noon. ance and the city of Ventura are hosting Funding for the efforts is through the workshop, which will be followed by a walk in the Ventura Botanical Continued on Page 8

What bike models tend to be the most popular to rent? To buy?

Specialized road and mountain.

Electric and acoustic models. MARIN Hybrid Comfort style, gravel, mountain and road models. Folding: TERN bicycles. Benno Cargo (hauls your family and gear). IZIP Electric, Diamondback Electric. BOSCH Certified mechanics with three-power bicycle lifts.

What are some trends you’re seeing — both with regards to bikes and features coming on the market, and with customer preferences?

Ride to enjoy the views. Hills no longer a barrier due to electric assist bicycles. Class one, two and three are all legal with no special license necessary. That being said, a MID-DRIVE electric motor is far superior to a REAR HUB. Come in and see the difference. Better battery management to power a mid-drive, which means way longer distance between charges.

When a person is buying a bike, what are some things they should take into consideration?

Where will you be riding? How far will your rides be? How frequently do you intend to ride?

What kind of car rack would work best for your new bike? Don’t skimp on the lock!

What is your favorite model of bike?

Specialized Sirrus carbon comp for road and Specialized Levo for mountain or offroad.

Shelley Sund Photo submitted Where do you like to ride?

Sycamore Canyon, Sulphur Mountain Road, take the train to Goleta and ride back on the paved routes. Shelley’s Triathlon: BIKE-BEER-TRAIN! Where do you see things going with your business in the near future? How about in the next 5-10 years?

Now that I am closing on the property, I plan on making improvements to the real estate. I am completing a long term dream of mine!

What’s one thing about your business that most people probably don’t know?

Ventura Bike Depot was voted #1 Bike Shop in Ventura County for the past two years. And that a woman owns it….really!

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Food recovery aims for more difficult targets

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state mandate requiring local governments to divert food waste from landfills is not just resulting in new recycling programs.

Passed in 2016, Senate Bill 1383 also requires at least 20 percent of wasted edible food to be saved for human consumption statewide by 2025.

To “rescue,” rather than just recycle, edible food, Abound Food Care, a consultant working for the Ventura County Public Works Agency, is completing a study identifying local food distributors, grocery stores, restaurants, hotels, schools, venues, agencies, hospitals and others subject to new requirements.

The main purpose of the legislation leading to these state mandates was to cut climate-changing methane gas emissions resulting from food rotting in landfills. The secondary purpose of the composting is to create soil resources, and the purpose of food recovery is to feed people in need.

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an amplify grant awarded by CalFire through the California Urban Forest Council to West Coast Arborists. The amplify funds are meant to improve and diversify urban forests in disadvantaged and low-income communities For those interested in volunteering, contact Christy@christyweir.com. To

tura County, where one in six people struggles with “food insecurity,” according to the website of our local food bank, Food Share, which supplies local food pantries and reports providing food to 140,000 people each year.

With Food Share leading countywide efforts, previous food recovery in Ventura County focused on produce and shelf-stable packaged food.

To meet new mandates, however, public sector recycling coordinators will also have to figure out ways to facilitate the reuse of prepared food as well. According to Food Share President and CEO Monica White, managing prepared food, such as from restaurants and caterers, is five times more expensive than shelf-stable, packaged food.

Waste-Free VC Coalition, a local group led by the Ventura County Public Health Department, has provided tools for the growth of food rescue and recovery programs. The department recently received authorization to spend the final $100,000 of a

$500,000 grant awarded in 2018 by the California Department of Resources Recovery and Recycling (CalRecycle). Grant funding helped Community Action of Ventura County purchase a box truck and a refrigerated truck, and expand walkin refrigerator capacity. Similarly, grant funding helped Spirit of Santa Paula purchase a cargo van and two refrigerated trucks, and expand a commercial kitchen.

Kay Wilson-Bolton, volunteer director of Spirit of Santa Paula, explained why she is targeting the more expensive, prepared food. “People live with us, and we have to feed them, so we need trays of ready-toserve food,” she said. Spirit of Santa Paula hosts 50 people, including eight children, at the organization’s homeless shelter. The shelter also provides food to dozens of homeless people not living in the shelter, as well as services ranging from showers to mental health and addiction counseling to help people become independent of this assistance.

“If someone has a big event, with lots of food left over that was kept at safe temperatures, they should contact us,” Wilson-Bolton said. As she noted, donors should not fear liability related to the food. In 2017, California expanded its “Good Samaritan” law, California Assembly Bill 1219, which extends legal protection for donors of surplus food the donor believes to be safe for consumption.

Spirit of Santa Paula sends a refrigerated truck for large donations, such as from a school cafeteria director who recently asked for pickup of 64 cartons of yogurt. “Smaller donations might be handled by a volunteer, driving his own car, with a cooler in the back,” she said.

How far volunteers and staff will go to pick up prepared food depends on the quality of the donation and the amount of food. According to Wilson-Bolton, the general rule is food sufficient to feed 30 people is worth picking up in locations as far as Camarillo, “unless it is something we don’t really need, like rice,” she said.

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Skills class with Lanny Kaufer in Ojai.

Nyerges has authored over two dozen books for Falcon Publishing’s FalconGuides®, and was recently asked by the Chicago Review Press to edit the seventh edition of the definitive guide Outdoor Survival Skills by Larry Dean Olsen, first published in 1976. In the forward, Nyerges wrote that anyone teaching any outdoor survival skills

today traces a line to Olsen’s work. In addition to writing extensively on the topic and spending time in the field, Nyerges currently is a consultant on the Discovery Channel’s show Naked and Afraid.

Participants in the Outdoor Survival Skills class will learn several techniques for surviving in the wilderness, including identifying edible

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Author, forager, survivalist and ethnobotanist Christopher Nyerges will bring his extensive knowledge and experience to Ventura County on March 12 for an Outdoor Survival

Russ Wilson, food program coordinator of Community Action of Ventura County, based in Oxnard, has similar restrictions for collection. Community Action is willing to pick up within a 15 mile range if a donor has enough food to feed 20 people. Individuals and restaurants deliver smaller amounts to the Community Action center, at 621 Richmond Avenue in Oxnard. With new refrigerated trucks and refrigerated storage capacity, Community Action collects from supermarkets such as Sprouts and from deli counters throughout the county.

To volunteer, donate, or obtain food: www.Foodshare.com www.spiritofsantapaula.org www.ca-vc.org www.waste-freevc.org David Goldstein, an Environmental Resource Analyst with the Ventura County Public Works Agency, may be reached at 805-658-4312 or david. goldstein@ventura.org. and medicinal plants, making cordage and soap, learning how to hand drill, the most basic fire-starting method and the principles of finding and purifying water in dry areas.

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Wildlife corridor challenges struck down Court finds arguments against wildlife connectivity ordinances “without merit”

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n Feb. 4, Hon. Mark S. Borrell of the Ventura County Superior Court issued two 44-page decisions striking down two legal challenges to the Habitat Connectivity and Wildlife Corridor zoning overlay ordinances adopted by the Ventura County Supervisors in March 2019.

“We’re hopeful that these science-based measures will remain in place and serve as a model to protect mountain lions, bears, deer and other iconic wildlife throughout the state,” said Jeff Kuyper, executive director of Los Padres ForestWatch, one of the organizations that intervened in the lawsuit in support of the ordinances, which was also instrumental in getting the overlays approved in 2019.

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Construction and Industrial Materials Association (CalCIMA) and the Ventura County Coalition of Labor, Agriculture and Business (CoLAB).

CalCIMA is a Sacramento-based trade group representing the construction and industrial material industry, including producers of the ingredients used in asphalt and concrete.

The wildlife corridor and habitat connectivity ordinances created a zoning overlay that proponents said were necessary to protect habitat for threatened and endangered wildlife, including the resident mountain lion populations, that need pathways to larger habitat areas to ensure genetic diversity for long-term survival. The ordinances passed by Ventura County are the first of their kind in the state.

CoLAB and CalCIMA argued that the county failed to conduct proper environmental impact reviews of the

ordinances and violated other various processes and procedures.

The court found the arguments made

by CoLAB and CalCIMA were “without merit” and dismissed all claims. In a statement to members on its website, CoLAB said, “While we were not successful in overturning the wildlife corridor ordinance, we are exploring other potential strategies and options to help Ventura County landowners whose property rights are impacted by this ordinance.”

The ordinances cover 163,000 acres from the Los Padres National Forest through the Simi Hills and to the Santa Monica Mountains and apply certain restrictions to properties in those areas related to development, lighting, fencing, noise and other various activities that can impact wildlife habitat.

“Communities across California

should take a look at what Ventura County has done to protect wildlife hemmed in by overdevelopment,” said J.P. Rose, a senior attorney at the Center for Biological Diversity, Mountain Lion. Photo courtesy of the National Park Service. one of four intervenors in the legal action, along sight and advocate for both businesses with Defenders of Wildlife and the and local property rights.” The orgaNational Parks Conservation Associ- nization also has a 501c3 foundation ation. The four intervenors were rep- aimed at funding the “educationresented by the Environmental Law al efforts to advance the use of data Clinic at the University of California, and science in regulatory matters . .

Irvine School of Law. . and lessen the burdens of governCoLAB is a 501c6 organization ment on Ventura County Citizens.” whose mission is to inform “stakeholders, experts and advocates to pro- Court orders online at vcreporter. mote a strong local economy while com/2022/02/wildlife-corridor-chalpreserving the local quality of life” lenges-struck-down-court-finds-claim in Ventura County by “promote[ing] s-against-wildlife-connectivity-ordisensible and rational regulatory over- nances-without-merit/

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The Ventura River meets the Pacific Ocean and forms the Ventura River Estuary. Photo courtesy of the Ventura Land Trust

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hether you’ve got a full day or just half an hour, the Ventura River offers a wonderful habitat for a breather from our busy lives and a reconnection to the natural world in our backyard. You can hike a trail, ride a path, or sit and enjoy birds gliding on updrafts. The many parts of the Ventura River Watershed make up a symbiotic whole that is influenced by upstream and downstream activities.

This land is a rich and diverse riparian habitat that once provided an ideal home to the Chumash who relied on the entire watershed. Its geology attracted early oil barons and became a lucrative extraction locale for oil and natural gas for over 100 years.

Due to several local land conservancies providing public access to stretches of the river between Ojai and the Pacific Ocean, there are several access points to enjoy the beauty of the Ventura River and many of its tributaries. It is fed by dozens of smaller named and unnamed creeks and streams, from Lion Canyon and San Antonio creeks in the eastern reaches of the Ojai Valley to the North Fork and Upper North Fork of Matilija Creek in the northern areas heading into Los Padres National Forest.

If you have enough time, exploring the upper portions of the watershed can feel like you’re light years away from technology and, if you pick the right day, you might get the trail all to yourself.

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Riparian habitat along the Ventura River is protected in the Willoughby Preserve as the river nears the Pacific Ocean. Photo

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Matilija Creek/Wheeler Gorge

Just over three miles up Highway 33 from Vons in Ojai, explorers can turn left onto Matilija Canyon Road and travel to the end of the two-lane, winding road — keep a sharp eye out for large rocks, as they frequently fall from the steep cliff face above.

At the end of Matilija Canyon Road is a small dirt parking lot available to hikers who can head out on the aptly named Matilija Canyon Trail. The first part of the trail passes through private property and hikers are asked to stay on trail. Then the trail heads to the right

along the Upper North Fork of Matilija Creek and makes for a nice hike with spots to enjoy the water. If it’s later in the summer, there might not be much water, and it can get hot. Spring, early summer and fall are great times to explore this spot which offers plenty of oak trees and other native plants (great for bird watching) and meandering single-track trails that cut back and forth across the creek.

Highway 33 past Matilija Canyon Road travels along the North Fork of Matilija Creek and there are several spots along the highway with turnout parking. For safety reasons, make

A peaceful pool deep enough for swimming at Big Rock Preserve, owned and managed by the Ventura Land Trust. Sept. 2020.

Photo by Kimberly Rivers.

sure you park well off the road, and be aware of making U-turns on the highway with oncoming traffic; the highway is a favorite of motorcycle riders. Wheeler Gorge Campground, Visitors Center and Nature Trail are about eight miles from Ojai and offer an easy access parking spot with a great trail and access to the creek. A perfect family-friendly spot.

Cozy Dell

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to cross the highway to get to the trail on the right side. This trail winds up a hillside and, if it’s after a rain event, can be muddy and slick. The trail can get hot when the temperature rises.

Great views of the Ojai Valley are your reward. Hike back down the way you came (just over seven miles in and out) or continue onto the Foothill or Pratt trails, which will add a couple of miles.

Ventura River Preserve, Ojai Valley Land Conservancy

The Ventura River Preserve is

accessed from several locations. The two most popular parking lots are the Oso Trailhead off of Meyer Road and the Riverview Trailhead lot on Rice Road, both in Meiners Oaks. The Oso lot is closer to the Ventura River (perhaps easier for little ones and canines on hot days) although the river is accessible from both lots. Equestrian access (horse trailers) is provided at the Oso Trailhead.

A third access point is off of Old Baldwin Road, another spot with horse trailer parking and an ADA accessible trail.

All access points join up with miles of loops along sandy river sidepaths or canyon trails. There are challenging hill climbs on the west side of the river.

Wildflowers are starting to bloom now throughout the preserve.

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The Ventura River Parkway includes the Ojai Valley Trail and the Ventura River Trail.

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the path of an old railway, and is part of the Ventura River Parkway. The trail is a great way to get a sense of the varied habitats along the river and the way people interact with the river today. The trail begins at Soule Park in Ojai, and ends at the ocean with various access points in between. Be aware that it’s all downhill from Ojai to the ocean, which means it’s uphill the whole way back.

A Western fence lizard enjoys some shade at Big Rock Preserve. Photo by Kimberly Rivers

Mission Aqueduct

A short distance up Cañada Larga Road there are still remnants of a stone and cement aqueduct built by the Chumash people who were conscripted by the priests at the San Buenaventura Mission. The aqueduct diverted water from San Antonio Creek to the mission.

Foster Park and Big Rock Preserve, Ventura Land Trust

Just south of Casitas Springs is Foster Park, a county-operated campground and day use area that provides river access. Large oak trees provide shade for afternoon barbequing. Just south of Foster Park is

the Big Rock Preserve, owned and managed by the Ventura Land Trust.

This preserve has several sandy pathways that weave in and around native willows and other native riparian plants. An important location for the Chumash people, this spot tends to have flowing water and deeper pools later into the summer than other locations on the river.

Willoughby Preserve, Ventura Land Trust

A small network of trails on 8.75 acres in the lower Ventura River area

between the Main Street bridges and the 101 freeway. This area transitions into the estuary and provides fantastic bird watching as the freshwater from the river begins to blend with the saltwater at the ocean. It is accessed by the West Main Bikepath parking lot off of Main Street in Ventura.

Surfers Point and Emma Wood State Beach

The Ventura River flows into the Pacific Ocean just north of Surfers Point and the Ventura Pier. Emma Wood State Beach stretches north

from the river mouth. Depending on the tide and weather conditions, the river may be flowing into the sea, or a sand berm may stop the surface flow, forcing the mixing of salt and freshwaters to happen through the sand.

As you walk on the sand at the beach, think about where it comes from. Much of the sand and silt that makes up these coastal beaches comes downstream from the Ventura River. When a dam was put in Matilija Creek it impacted the amount of sand and

silt that was washed down the river to the beaches. Today, that sand and silt has built up behind the Matilija Dam, which is slated for removal.

Watersheds are large places and trying to understand how local residents are impacted by the health of the watershed can be challenging. But by exploring parts of the watershed and thinking about how each part is connected, we can start to see how everything flows downstream, eventually touching everything.

Maps of the Ventura River Parkway are available at Patagonia, Real Cheap Sports,Ventura Bike Depot, Ventura Parks & Recreation Department, Ventura Vistor’s Bureau, REI in Oxnard, The Mob Shop in Ojai and other select locations, and online at friendsofventurariver.org.

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ow does spending a week on a nearly deserted island sound to you, with nothing more onerous to do than a little hiking or beachcombing? If it sounds good, then this article is for you.

Many of us in the 805 and beyond are familiar with the Channel Islands National Park, usually thanks to a day trip aboard a ship belonging to Island Packers, the official Channel Islands boat concessionaire. The trip takes us to a nearly pristine chunk of California that’s just 30 miles off our Ventura shores but a world away in terms of vibe. A side benefit to the trip: On the way, the Island Packers crew are on the

lookout for wildlife in the form of dolphins, seals, sea lions and even whales.

Once you’ve disembarked on one of the islands, you’ll notice a relaxing decrease in blood pressure and stress. But soon (too soon!) it’s time to catch the boat back to the harbor, possibly a humdrum existence, traffic, buzzing phones, and all the other annoyances of the modern world.

This article is for those who might have found it hard to leave the islands at the end of their day trip. What precisely are the opportunities for campers on the islands? Can you really spend the better part of a week on one of them?

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The Archipelago There are eight Channel Islands, including a few that most of us will never be able to set foot on.

San Clemente Island is controlled by the U.S. Navy. Although its $21 million “simulated city” used by special forces for training sounds interesting, the whole island is off limits unless you’re a SEAL (or a seal).

Santa Catalina (southwest of Los Angeles) is a developed tourist island. But there is still a backcountry opportunity via the Trans-Catalina Trail, is a 38-mile circuit that’s been getting good reviews.

San Nicolas is also controlled by Returning to the mother ship from San the Navy and no civilians are allowed Miguel Island on a skiff. Island Packer staff: — you may not even kayak within Laurie Van Stee (skiff operator), Captain 300 feet of the place, even if you’re Pancho Mayoral (far left, on ship). In the stern: a fan of Scott O’Dell’s classic Island Garyn DeRosa (left) and Tina Samson (right). of the Blue Dolphins, which tells a fictional version of the “Lone Woman of San a guesstimate. We all know about construction Nicolas Island” whose cave was definitively projects and delays. All that goes double for identified in 2012. construction projects in the middle of the ocean.

For the four northern islands of the Channel All this means your CHIS camping options Islands National Park (CHIS in National Park at the moment are on Santa Cruz Island (31 Service lingo) and how to spend a night or more campsites), Santa Rosa Island (15 sites), and on one of them, keep reading.

San Miguel Island (9 sites). That’s definitely “limited availability” as they say in the hospitality industry.

CAMPING OPPORTUNITIES If you’re interested, the next step is to log The NPS Channel Islands website (www. nps.gov/chis/planyourvisit/camping.htm) will on to recreation.gov for island camping resertell you that all five of its islands have camping, vations. A couple points and tricks for booking but that’s not the case. At the moment, both your campsite: Anacapa and Santa Barbara islands’ camp- • You must coordinate your camping dates with grounds are closed. The latter is out of com- Island Packers’ own dates and times for the mission indefinitely, the former will hopefully boats that will get you to and from your island. be opening this summer. According to Park In other words: Just because a campsite is open Ranger Derek Lohuis, “August is our conser- on a particular date, that doesn’t mean that vative estimate for re-opening Anacapa for camping.” But as Lohuis points out, that’s still Continued on page 18 16 —

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you’ll be certain of having transportation to or from the island that day. Of course, none of this applies if you can arrange your own arrival and departure from the island on a private craft.

Most of us, alas, aren’t that fortunate.

• Sometimes spaces that were booked will open up later as campers cancel their reservations. And, although it can be a little inconvenient, it is possible to extend your stay by moving from one campsite to another mid-trip.

So exactly how “impacted” are the island campgrounds? At the moment, and picking a random week in May as a reference point, availability goes like this: the Scorpion Canyon campsite on Santa Cruz has a few available sites during the week but the weekend is full, Santa Rosa is similarly booked but has more weekday available sites, and San Miguel shows wide open availability. But that’s a mirage since Island Packers won’t be running trips to San Miguel until July.

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Until recently, a private company provided air transportation to some of the Channel Islands, even for backpackers – definitely a classy way to arrive. But the company’s owner retired and Island Packers (or private ship) is the only game in town for the moment. Since Island Packers has been taking folks to the islands since 1968, before even the National Park Service and The Nature Conservancy were on the scene, it’s safe to say that they know what they’re doing.

Getting to Santa Cruz is relatively straightforward: a quick shot across the Santa Barbara Channel with (hopefully) glimpses of dolphins, pinnipeds and (if you’re really lucky) whales along the way. You will land at Scorpion Anchorage, and it is just a mile or so to the campground. Arriving at Santa Rosa’s Bechers Bay is also uncomplicated.

On San Miguel it gets a little more interesting. There’s no pier, which means that the only way ashore is via skiffs (think Zodiacs and other inflatables with outboard motors). This

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can be exciting and fun, unless you don’t like getting wet. Watching the master boaters of Island Packers do their thing when the waves are up at San Miguel Island is worth the price of a ticket.

Another improvement for those interested in the outer islands: Island Packers is currently offering the opportunity to lengthen your trip by “island hopping.” After a spell on San Miguel or Santa Rosa Island, you can hit another island on the return part of your trip. Thus, one could camp on both Santa Rosa and Santa Cruz islands during the same trip. See reserve.islandpackers.com/ camper_shuttles.php for more details.

Operations Manager Matt Kelly cautions, however, that those interested in this option will want to call the company to confirm schedules and availability.

ROUGH CONDITIONS

Something to remember: The entire Santa Barbara Channel can be rough anytime, but once one ventures further to the west, conditions are more likely to be rough. Fortunately, some measures can be taken to mitigate the potential queasiness.

If the weather and swells are challenging for a trip to Santa Rosa or San Miguel, for example, the captain will run the ship behind (south of) Santa Cruz, out of the prevailing northwest wind as much as possible, before going through the Santa Cruz Channel slot and arriving at Bechers Bay on Santa Rosa Island.

The current fleet of catamarans are faster and more stable than the old monohull ships, too, which were more vulnerable to the rocking and rolling of the bigger swells around the outer islands.

Alex Brodie, Island Packers fleet manager and 30+ year employee, emphasized the ubiquitous warning that conditions in the channel can be both challenging and changeable.

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ly enough that campers might not be able to be picked up as scheduled on a particular day. In other words, always bring extra necessities. Although such occurrences are rare (perhaps one or two times per year), they do happen.

Bring extra food!

CAMPING EXPERIENCE ON THE OUTER ISLANDS

So what’s it like camping on one of the outer islands? For this writer, the “deserted island” image isn’t too far from the mark. Santa Rosa Island is particularly comfortable because of the amenities at the campground, the most important of which are available drinking water and flush toilets. Also, since the campground is only about a mile and a half from the pier along a flat dirt road, a wheeled cooler can be dragged to

your site to offer the pleasure of a cool beverage during your trip.

There is ample hiking from the campground, although just about every hike is of the “out and back” variety.

Likewise, once you’ve exhausted the nearby hikes, you’ll have to hike greater distances to reach new destinations.

Even the hardiest hikers capable of 15+ miles a day are still limited to a portion of the island because of the necessity of being back at the campground by the end of the day. A couple longer hikes within reach from the campground are Lobo Canyon (10 miles roundtrip) and East Point (14 miles from the campground).

On San Miguel Island, the situation is entirely different. You’ll need to bring ALL your own water, the hike to the campground is short but extremely steep (no wheeled cooler here), and there’s just a pit toilet.

And you are not free to hike the

island on your own, other than venturing back to the beach and around the campsite area. Instead, a volunteer or NPS staff will guide you on a spectacular hike at the end of which you’re likely to see many (maybe hundreds of) seals and sea lions, depending on the season. Because the island is smaller, hiking from the campground to Point Bennett on the other side along a relatively flat dirt road is quite doable, despite the 14-mile roundtrip.

Why the need for chaperoning?

San Miguel Island is still believed to have unexploded ordnances (i.e., bombs) here and there. The chaperones and a required liability waiver are the remaining fallout from decades of practice bombing at San Miguel from World War II until the 1970s. Fortunately, a recent Navy

survey of high-use areas for ordnance came up negative and allowed the park to reopen to visitors.

Besides the bombs, there are two other good reasons for the chaperones: making sure that the pinniped population is given the space it needs and because these guides have tons of insight into the island and all its flora and fauna.

Bombs aside, being on San Miguel Island — whether for a few hours or a few days — is about as special an experience as one can have just 65 miles from Ventura. It’s isolated, wild, rich in animal life, and unbelievably beautiful.

SANTA CRUZ ISLAND

Possibly the most visited of the Channel Islands, and the largest. The Nature Conservancy (TNC) owns 76% of Santa Cruz Island and for the most part this land is closed to the public with a couple of exceptions.

On the island’s isthmus, the TNC donated land to the National Park Service for the Del Norte Campground, which is accessed via Prisoners Harbor and a 3.5 mile, moderate-to-strenuous hike with backpack.

Because there’s no water here, this is for experienced backpackers rather than casual campers.

Wildlife viewing near Point Bennett, San Miguel Island, September 2021.

WORTH THE EFFORT

With several islands to choose from — each quite different — I

asked Ranger Lohuis for his personal favorite spot in the CHIS. A great spokesman for the islands, he pointed out that each island had its own experience and highlights, although he did mention that a clear day on Anacapa with its 360-degree view and crystal clear waters was special.

He also wanted visitors to remember that some of the best parts of the Channel Islands are under the water.

A great point.

So, between the unexploded ordnance, skiff landings, likelihood of strong or even gale-force winds, and potentially territorial pinnipeds, camping Channel Islands National Park isn’t quite as easy as making a quick reservation for Big Sur and jumping in the car. But isn’t the journey half the reward, especially if it includes a nice boat ride?

And once you’re on San Miguel, Santa Cruz, or Santa Rosa watching the sunset and looking back to the mainland — where the poor plodders are commuting while you’re loafing on a nearly deserted island — it’s well worth a little planning and preparation. Enjoy!

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arson Peterson hasn’t even graduated from high school yet, but he’s accomplished a lot in his 17 years. An avid cook, when he was just 13, he competed on the second season of Top Chef Junior, impressively making it to Episode 11 and placing sixth overall. Now in the 11th grade at Ventura High School, Peterson has been class president since his freshman year and holds a 4.0 GPA. On top of all this, he has excelled as a rower, making it to USRowing’s 2021 Youth National Regatta (which took place in June 2021 in Florida) and was invited to the Olympic Development Camp that same year.

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a spot on Team USA in the 2022 World Rowing Junior Championships in the under-19 division.

Despite an exceptionally busy school and rowing schedule, Peterson found time to talk to the Ventura County Reporter about his rowing career, his continuing interest in cooking, college plans and more.

Carson Peterson with teammates from Casitas Rowing. Photos courtesy Calvin Peterson

the super-tall middle schooler I was, I got on the erg and took off. I ended up with the fastest score at Cabrillo Middle School. This was my first taste of the intoxicating “rowers high,” as I like to call it, which over time developed into a craving and is a large proponent in my commitment to the sport today. The top 10 scores on the 100 VCR: When did Rowing might have meter erg were awarded you first get left Carson Peters on with less time for cookin a free summer camp at involved with g, but the young ch ef indulges his foodie Lake Casitas [with Casirowing? passions when he can. tas] Rowing and a few Carson Peterson: days after the erg event, I Rowing came to me in seventh grade three-part received my summer camp at Cabrillo Middle School and I do rotation that consists of nutrition and really mean it “came to me.” Casi- health inspiration from head varsity certificate. Just one week at Casitas tas Rowing Association holds “erg men’s coach Eric Gillett, a HIIT Rowing was enough to get me hooked. offs” in local middle schools during workout from director Wendy Gil- From that day on, rowing has grown to P.E. periods in which students do a lett, and a 100 meter erg. Being be one of the largest facets of my life.

What inspired you to start rowing?

What got me started rowing was the free summer camp, but what inspired me to become the athlete I am today is an indescribable drive for success that comes from the sport itself, but also from its history and demographic.

Eccentricity is what I would call my MO. I’m a 6’7” Black teenager with a strange, unwavering commitment to wearing a pearl necklace, an “ancient” connection to food and the chef world, and I don’t play basketball. Being “different’” has cemented itself in my personality. Rowing gave me another niche that allowed me to feel unique.

As I got older I began to understand that while my own sense of being different is important, what is more important is how being an African American presence in what can still be described as a white elitist sport affects others. I also understand now that my affinity with being out-

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Carson Peterson was kind enough to create a handy guide to the terms used in rowing, to help answer some questions that might come up while reading his interview responses.

Erg: On-land rowing machine that mimics on-water motions Regatta: Racing event for rowing Club: Rowing team Catch: A position where the rower is up the slide of the boat with the oar in the water; essentially the beginning of the stroke.

Drive: The motion in a stroke when you push your legs down to make the boat move Release: Coming out of the water with the oar side the box comes from a societal phenomenon that is a product of racial injustice, where African Americans are often judged for being too “Black” or not “Black” enough and the youth, especially, are pressured to participate in things according to this “Blackness” scale.

Somehow, from a young age, I think I saw some part of this in my own life and this realization has affected many decisions I’ve made thus far. This understanding gave me a more complex drive for success in the sport and I hope this complexity is what will set me apart in my future rowing career.

What do you like about rowing as compared to other sports?

Rowing is a sport that almost directly reflects the work you put into it. If you ask any rowing coach around the world, “what’s one thing that can make a rower successful?” you will undoubtedly hear the phrase, “mileage makes champions” over and over again. Putting in meters on the water and, maybe even more

Are you a solo or team rower?

At Casitas Rowing I am lucky enough to have experience in all boat classes, something a lot of rowers don’t get even at the collegiate or Olympic level. The single, double, pair, quad, four and eight [person] are all the classes you can see racing at a regatta. Upper-level crews in high school emphasize team boats, often the eight [person team]. I am in the stroke seat in most boats, meaning that I sit at the front of the racing shell and set a pace and rhythm.

Are there coaches or athletes that have inspired you in your rowing career?

All of the coaches I’ve ever worked with have left impressions on my rowing philosophy and outlook on life. My team coach, Eric Gillett, is the largest contributor in the way I row and my understanding of rowing mechanics. I’ve rowed with Eric for four years, five days a week, and have put in countless miles with him by my side.

Anita DeFrantz is another inspiration in my rowing. In 1986 DeFrantz became the first woman and the first African American to represent the United States on the International Olympic Committee. She also was the first African American Olympic rower. Not too long ago I had the opportunity to talk with this rowing legend and her affirmations and encouragement will stick with me for the rest of my rowing career.

Tell us a little bit about your rowing accomplishments so far.

Last summer I was invited to the Olympic Development Camp (ODP) held by USRowing and joined their High Performance team. I was ranked in the top 6 rowers at the camp and won two gold medals in the eight and pair [events] and a bronze medal in the pair. I’ve won over 15 medals in my rowing career thus far. Recently I was one of about 30 athletes in the country invited to the United States Selection Camp held by

You’re a junior in high school now — do you hope to row when you get to college?

Collegiate rowing is a must for me. My focus now is achieving excellence in the high school rowing scene, but my goals lie in collegiate rowing.

Are you starting to think about colleges yet?

I’ve been fortunate enough to not only speak with several college coaches over email and phone about recruitment and collegiate rowing but I also have been able to row with and meet these legends in person. Most notably, Coach Stephen Gladstone, who currently is head coach at Yale, who is regarded as one of the greatest coaches of all time, winning 14 IRA [Intercollegiate Rowing Association] titles coaching at Princeton, Yale, Brown and Cal Berkeley [University of California, Berkeley].

The schools I am in contact with now include UW [University of Washington], Yale, Brown, Cal Berkeley, UPenn, Harvard and Princeton.

As a Black rower, do you think your experiences have been different than those of your white counterparts?

Great Outdoors success. It is in no way better than or more important than the success of others, but it serves a significant role in the story of African Americans. Black success stories are responsible for the inspiration of millions, and in rowing, this inspiration is desperately needed.

According to USRowing, only 13% of all rowers are people of color and even less are African Americans. When we ask why this is, we have to remember that rowing is a product of the elite class of 18th century Europe.

It would be over 300 years until you could make the rare discovery that Black people can indeed row. Rowing, for many years, has been held away from Black communities and it’s time to change that.

The progress we’ve made in civil rights and equality among African Americans is unacceptably out of proportion to the presence of Black kids in rowing. As a Black

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importantly, putting in meters on your own when everyone else is sleeping, is how you get fast.

The only aspect of the sport that keeps rowing from turning into a mindless loop of catch, drive, release, repeat, is an overwhelming amount of mechanics, technique and coachability that you have to add on top of speed.

What I like about rowing is that the fine details and acute theory came to me even before the raw speed and “mileage makes champions” mentality. I was able to appreciate rowing’s nuanced personality. Rowing is a sport where if you pay attention, you can feel what speed is. You can feel every movement of the people in front or behind you. Every squeeze, inhale, exhale, and push can be experienced with your eyes closed. This is what sets rowing apart from other sports.

USRowing with the opportunity to earn my spot representing America in Italy for the 2022 Junior World Championships.

Tell us a little bit about your routine. How do you do to keep in “rowing” shape?

I row five days a week from 3:45 p.m. to 6 p.m. and from 7 a.m. to 11 a.m. on Saturdays. At home on top of practice, a normal week consists of five to six hours of erging with some running and/or biking thrown in the mix. One of my favorite things to do to stay in shape is bike ride from the Ventura Pier into Ojai in what’s usually a 40-mile round trip on the most beautiful trails.

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rower, wherever I go, the feeling of heads turning and eyes piercing through me is unavoidable. I’ve learned to embrace the attention that comes from being unique in one’s field. My goal is for anyone who’s ever whipped their head around when I walk through a room to one day, in the future, remember that they were looking at a Black success story.

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One common misconception about rowing is that it is an upper-body focused sport.

I often hear “wow, you must Carson Peterson will be heading to the have really strong arms” when selection camp for the 2022 World Rowing I tell people I am a rower.

Junior Championships in Varese, Italy, this The truth is that while rowsummer. Photo courtesy Calvin Peterson ing demands strength from all muscle groups, it is actually a legs-and-back focused sport.

Italy would no doubt be the trip of a lifetime.

The legs initiate the power on what we call the “drive” and the lat muscles engage and What’s in the future for Carson Pethrough connection with your core move terson? Where do you see yourself your entire body through the stroke. in 5-10 years?

I think the only thing I can certainly tell you is that I will continue to row (and cook) in Here’s a question for your fans of college. From a young age I have been lucky your time on Top Chef Junior: Do to identify two passions in my life, so I think you still cook? Where DO you find it won’t be hard to find the thing I will spend the time?

Cooking is a passion that will never leave the rest of my life with. Perhaps what I will do me. When I’m old and too weak to row, you in the future is something I am already doing better believe I’ll still be in the kitchen doing today. I am not certain about the long term but my thing. Being a junior in high school, the I can say that whatever I do, I will be faithfully president of my class, an honors musician, committed to Black excellence. and rowing at the same time is no easy feat.

I have great respect for all high-achieving Carson Peterson and his family are raisstudent athletes in the world. While school ing money for his upcoming trip to Italy work and training often occupy all my time, for the U19 Rowing Junior World Selection there is the occasional long weekend or hol- Camp, which determines which rowers will iday break that allows me the opportunity represent the USA in the 2022 Junior World to release all of the culinary epiphanies that Championships in Varese, Italy. To contribhave built up over the week. ute to the GoFundMe campaign, visit www. gofundme.com/f/2022-rowing-junior-worldsselection-camp.

What are you looking For sponsorship opportunities, email forward to most about competing rowcrewventura@gmail.com. in Italy?

For more information on the 2022 Not only will Italy be a chance to row with the best guys in the country and hone my World Rowing Junior Championships, visit skills in the sport I love, but it will also be a worldrowing.com/event/2022-world-rowchance for cultural connection. A big part of ing-junior-championships.

For more information on Casitas Rowing, my love for cooking comes from the Italian side of my family and my Nonna. Going to visit www.casitasrowing.org.

ARTS LISTINGS Some classes, exhibits and events are available exclusively online. All events are subject to change and cancellation; always verify with venue and/or organizer.

OPENING THEATER JERSEY BOYS Thursday, Feb. 24, 7:30 p.m.

Four boys from New Jersey become pop stars in the 1950s, riding that stardom all the way to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. See the story behind Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons in this musical full of character, heart, nostalgia and, of course, great music! Presented by American Theatre Guild. $50-90. Bank of America Performing Arts Center, 2100 E. Thousand Oaks Blvd., Thousand Oaks, 805-449-2787, bapacthousandoaks.com.

SPAMILTON: AN AMERICAN PARODY March 1-6. A side-splittingly funny and witty spoof of the huge Broadway hit Hamilton, with nods to Gypsy, Chicago, Camelot and other popular musicals. Presented by American Theatre Guild. $29-95. Bank of America Performing Arts Center, 2100 E. Thousand Oaks Blvd., Thousand Oaks, 805-449-2787, bapacthousandoaks.com.

THINGS I KNOW TO BE TRUE Feb. 25-April 3.

An elderly couple looking forward to their golden years find them interrupted by the major life changes being faced by their four adult children.

This dark comedy explores love in all its forms: comforting, supportive, suffocating and destructive. $22-24. Santa Paula Theater Center, 125 S. Seventh St., Santa Paula, 805-525-4645, www. santapaulatheatercenter.org.

THIS IS A PLAY Friday, Feb. 25, 7 p.m. This intriguing work by Daniel MacIvor gives viewers a glimpse into the thought process of the actor. Audience members sit onstage and are surrounded by the cast, which includes Suzy Thatcher, Denise Heller, David Taylor, and Buddy Wilds. Directed by Gai Jones. $10; tickets available only at the door. Backstage at the Ojai Art Center Theater, 113 S. Montgomery St., Ojai, 805-6408797, www.ojaiact.org.

OPENING ART AGRICULTURE MUSEUM Saturday, Feb. 26, 12-2 p.m.: Celebrate Black History Month by learning about the contributions of African American scientists during the museum’s Family Fun Day, where participants will get to participate in fun, interactive experiments. Through June 26: Tomols to Trains: County Transportation through the 1900s. Ongoing: Farm to Market, an interactive exhibit promoting healthy lifestyles through role play; plus antique tractors, farming implements, a living beehive and more. Hours: Thursdays-Sundays, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. 926 Railroad Ave., Santa Paula, 805-525-3100, venturamuseum.org/visit-agriculture-museum/.

AUDITIONS/CALLS TO ARTISTS DAB ART Ongoing. The contemporary art organization is currently seeking submissions of work in any media for group and solo exhibitions at H Gallery and Studios in Ventura. Submit three to 20 images; $35 entry fee. For submission guidelines,

online application and more information, visit www.dabart.me/ventura-2.

JURIED SHOW AT realART GALLERY Through March 31. The application period is now open for the Agoura Hills gallery’s next show. All applications must be submitted through CaFE, a nonprofit organization run by the California Federation for the Arts. For more information, visit whatisrealart.com.

VENTURA COUNTY FAIR POSTER CONTEST Through April 15. Friday, April 15 is the deadline for submissions in the contest for the poster for the 2022 Ventura County Fair. The winning design is the official fair poster and will be used on souvenirs and advertisements. The contest is open to Ventura County residents in grades 5 to 12. The theme for the poster contest is “VC Fair Rides Again.” Submissions will be judged on theme, originality, composition and skill. Cash prizes are awarded for first ($500), second ($250) and third ($100) place winners. The fair is scheduled for Aug. 3-14, 2022. Details and rules are online at www.venturacountyfair.org.

YOUTH ART CONTEST Through April 1.

The California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) is pleased to announce the ninth annual California Invasive Species Youth Art Contest. This year’s theme is “Unite to Fight Invasive Species.”

Three age divisions for youths in grades 2-4, 5-8 and 9-12. All types of media are welcome and encouraged, including (but not limited to) drawings, paintings, animations, comic strips, videos and public service announcements. Deadline for submission is April 1. Additional information at wildlife.ca.gov/Conservation/Invasives/ Action-Week/Poster-Contest.

ONGOING THEATER DRIVING MISS DAISY Through March 13.

Aging and the evolution of race relations in Atlanta are explored in this touching drama that follows the relationship between an elderly Jewish woman and her Black chauffeur from 1948 to 1973. Presented by Actors’ Repertory Theatre of Simi. $18-20. 2956 School St., Simi Valley, www.actorsrepofsimi.org/about-us/ artspace-black-box-theater/.

THE JUNGLE BOOK Through Feb. 27. A young boy raised by wolves in the jungle has numerous encounters and adventures that are somewhat paralleled by another boy sent to boarding school in England. Presented by Young Artists Ensemble. $12-19. Hillcrest Center for the Arts, 403 W. Hillcrest Dr., Thousand Oaks, 805-381-2747, hillcrestarts.com.

MATILDA JR.: THE MUSICAL Through Feb. 27. Plucky, clever, magical Matilda contends with her difficult family and a cruel headmistress to find friendship and family in this beloved family favorite from Roald Dahl. $23-25. High Street Arts Center, 45 E. High St., Moorpark, 805-529-8700, highstreetartscenter.com.

VENTURA COUNTY POETRY PROJECT Thursday, Feb. 24, 6:30 p.m. via Zoom: Open mic streamed live from the EP Foster Library, 651 E. Main St., Ventura. More information at vcpoetryproject.org.

Celebrate Black History Month at the Agriculture Museum during Family Fun Day on Feb. 26, where activities will focus on the work of African American scientists.

Pictured: Dr. Patricia Bath, ophthalmologist, inventor, humanitarian, academic and an early pioneer of laser cataract surgery.

If you love musicals, comedy and Hamilton, you won’t want to miss the hilarious Spamilton: An American Parody, onstage at the Bank of American Performing Arts Center March 1-6. Pictured from left: Jared Alexander, Marissa Hecker, T.J. Newton, Nigel Richards, Brandon Kinley, Miles Davis Tillman. Photo by © Ron Eklman

ONGOING ART 643 PROJECT SPACE Through Feb. 25.

Suspiro, a solo show by Gladys Rodriguez.

Masks required. 643 N. Ventura Ave., Ventura, www.643projectspace.com.

BEATRICE WOOD CENTER FOR THE ARTS Through Feb. 26. Ojai Visions, featuring members of the Ojai Studio Artists. 8585 Ojai-Santa Paula Road, Upper Ojai, 805-646-3381, www. beatricewood.com.

BUENAVENTURA ART ASSOCIATION Through March 12. Knowing Your Identity, a solo show of photography by Stella Kuyumjian exploring her journey toward mental health.

Studio 99, Bell Arts Factory, 432 N. Ventura Ave., Ventura, 805-648-1235, buenaventuraartassociation.org.

CALIFORNIA MUSEUM OF ART THOUSAND OAKS Through July 31. Landscape Through the Eyes of Abstraction, contemporary representations of landscapes in a wide variety of media by six nationally and internationally renowned artists. Panel discussion on Thursday, March 17, at 7 p.m. Environmental discussion on Thursday, April 21, at 6 p.m. 350 W. Hillcrest Drive, Thousand Oaks, 805-4055240, cmato.org.

CHANNEL ISLANDS MARITIME MUSEUM Through March 25: Coast Guard Art, portraits, search and rescue scenes and depictions of everyday life created by those participating in the Coast Guard Art Program. Ongoing: Maritime art covering Asian, European and American seafaring history; the Marple Model Ship Collection; exhibits on whales, sailors and the Port of Hueneme and more. 3900 Bluefin Circle, Oxnard, 805-984-6260, cimmvc.org.

DUDLEY HOUSE HISTORIC MUSEUM Ongoing. The National Historic Landmark was built in 1892 by Selwyn Shaw for lima bean farmer B.W. Dudley, and is one of the last pioneer farmhouses in Ventura. On display are artifacts and other elements showcasing aspects of life from 1895 to 1925. Open for tours the first Sunday of the month. COVID protocols will be strictly followed. 197 N. Ashwood Ave., Ventura, 805-642-3345, dudleyhouse.org.

FOX FINE JEWELRY Through April 17.

Nature’s Theurgy featuring oil paintings by Robert Wassell inspired by his hikes and connection to God. 560 E. Main St., Ventura, 805-652-1800, www.foxfinejewelry.com.

H GALLERY AND STUDIOS Through March 31. Transmission of Unknown Origin, nonrepresentational displays of human emotion. 1793 E. Main St., Ventura, dabart.me.

HARBOR VILLAGE GALLERY AND GIFTS Through March 15: New members show,

with works by 10 resident artists. Ongoing: Buenaventura Art Association members showcase and sell their work. Masks and social distancing required. 1559 Spinnaker Drive #106, Ventura Harbor Village, 805-644-2750, www.facebook.com/HarborVillageGalleryGifts.

MULLIN AUTOMOTIVE MUSEUM Ongoing.

The famed auto museum pays tribute to French automotive design, with coaches from the 1800s, Bugattis from the 1920s-30s, Concours d’Elegance winners and more. Hours: FridaySunday, 10 a.m.-3 p.m.; advance tickets required. 1421 Emerson Ave., Oxnard, 805-3855400, mullinautomotivemuseum.com.

MURPHY AUTO MUSEUM Ongoing.

Impressive display of vintage automobiles and Americana, as well as the Gold Coast Modular Railroad Club and the car-centric art in the Fireball Art Gallery. Muscles and Mojo car show in the parking lot every first and third Sunday of the month. The museum is now open Saturdays and Sundays, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. 1930 Eastman Ave., Oxnard, 805-487-4333, www. murphyautomuseum.org.

MUSEUM OF VENTURA COUNTY Through May 8: Arte Para la Gente, the collected works of Margaret Garcia. Online: Out and Back: Ventura County Outdoor Adventures, a newly digitized collection of photographs taken from reels of film created by lifelong Ventura County resident and avid outdoorsman Herman Keene (1879-1965). Ongoing: MVC Gallery Marketplace, exhibits devoted to the Chumash, the history of Ventura County, George Stuart Historical Figures® and more. 100 E. Main St., Ventura, 805-653-0323 or venturamuseum.org.

OJAI ART CENTER Through March 3. A One Man-One Woman Artist, works by the masculine and feminine sides of artist-in-residence Paul Whitehead/Trisha van Cleef. 113 S. Montgomery St., Ojai, 805-646-0117, www. ojaiartcenter.org/art.html.

OJAI INSTITUTE Through Feb. 26. Carolyn Glasoe Bailey Foundation is pleased to present Sounds For Survival, a solo exhibition project

by Jovan C. Speller, a Minnesota artist known for interpreting historic narratives through contemporary discourse. 248 S. Montgomery St., Unit A, Ojai, 805-633-9188, theojaiinstitute.org.

OJAI VALLEY MUSEUM Through March 13: Ojai Warming: Flora and Fauna in the Time of Climate Change, images and photos that show us the rare and endangered species in this area . . . and what we stand to lose due to drought, wildfires, extreme temperatures and habitat destruction. Ongoing: Small exhibitions on a range of topics related to the history of the Ojai Valley, as well as virtual talks and more. Now

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open Friday-Sunday. 130 W. Ojai Ave., Ojai, 805-640-1390, www.ojaivalleymuseum.org.

OLIVAS ADOBE HISTORIC PARK Ongoing.

The Olivas Adobe is now open the second Sunday of each month for visitors, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. The historic park invites all plein air artists to come out to the site for creative inspiration, from the rose garden and 160-year-old fuchsia to the rancho and the bell tower. In addition, Laura Jean Jespersen’s The Romance of the Adobe will be on exhibit in the small adobe.

There will be raffles, historic interpreters, an al fresco gift shop and more. 4200 Olivas Park Drive, Ventura, www.cityofventura.ca.gov/ OlivasAdobe.

POPPIES ART AND GIFTS Ongoing. Gifts, jewelry, decor and more made by local artists.

323 E. Matilija St., Ojai, 805-798-0033, www. poppiesartandgifts.com.

PORCH GALLERY Through March 21. It’s My House!, an immersive installation-exhibit undertaken in collaboration with CURA Art celebrating the role of art collectors in supporting creative pursuits. 310 E. Matilija St., Ojai, 805620-7589, porchgalleryojai.com.

RANCHO CAMULOS MUSEUM Ongoing.

The 40-acre landmark and museum is one of the best surviving examples of an early California rancho and honors the area’s Spanish and Mexican heritage. “Last Sundays at the Landmark” take place the last Sunday of every month, and include docent-led tours, music and more. Open every Sunday for docentled tours; group and special-focus tours by appointment. Situated off of Highway 126, two miles east of Piru. 805-521-1501, www.ranchocamulos.org. realART Opened Jan. 9. The art gallery in Whizin Market Square will host a new show with works by a variety of contemporary artists. Whizin Market Square, 28861 Agoura Road, Agoura Hills, 310-452-4000, buyrealart.com.

RONALD REAGAN PRESIDENTIAL LIBRARY AND MUSEUM Through Feb. 27. FBI: From Al Qaeda to Al Capone, covering the history of the organization from its inception to modern day. Exhibit will include a Thompson machine gun, the getaway car used by Bonnie and Clyde and the original Unabomber Manifesto. 40 Presidential Drive, Simi Valley, 800-410-8354, www.reaganfoundation.org.

SANTA PAULA ART MUSEUM Through May 8: En Plein Air: An Exploration of Malibu and Ventura County, works by 32 artist members of the famed, 113-year-old California Art Club. Through March 6: The 13th Annual Art About Agriculture, with 66 fresh works from 60 distinct artists that explore the many facets of agriculture. The museum is now open, Wednesdays-Sundays. 117 N. 10th St., Santa Paula, 805-525-5554 or www.santapaulaartmuseum.org.

SPICETOPIA Through March 31. New Buenaventura Art Association members’ show.

Details to come. 576 E. Main St., Ventura, 805628-3267, www.spice-topia.com.

VENTURA POTTERY GALLERY Ongoing.

Talented ceramic artists from across Ventura County make up the Ventura County Potters Guild, and they display their works — housewares, home decor, figurines and more — at the guild’s gallery and shop in Ventura Harbor. 1567 Spinnaker Drive, Suite 105, Ventura, 805- 644-6800, venturapottersguild. org/gallery.

VERY VENTURA GIFT SHOP AND GALLERY Through March 31. New Buenaventura Art Association members’ show. Details to come.

540 E. Main St., Ventura, 805-628-3540, very-ventura.com.

WILLIAM ROLLAND GALLERY Through April 8. Common Ground: Artists Reimagining Community, developed from a virtual exhibit that ran in 2020. Includes experimental film, music, comics, paintings, photography, graphic novels and more — all of which explore how we can reimagine what might be by addressing sociopolitical and economic differences.

California Lutheran University, 160 Overton Court, Thousand Oaks, 805-493-3697, rollandgallery.callutheran.edu.

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HAPPENINGS Happenings includes community events, meetings, classes, resources, needs and Arts Listings. To submit an item for inclusion email to: happenings@vcreporter.com

THURSDAY OIL PAINTING CLASSES WITH GABRIEL ISLAS | Thursdays through March 31, 2-5 p.m. An introductory class into traditional and modern techniques of oil painting. The class will include a small color study and a large final painting of a Landscape scene. Lectures, demos and individual feedback will be provided throughout the class. With an emphasis on process, students will learn how to plan, prep and complete a landscape painting in oil. $175. Materials not included. Class held outside on patio. Vita Art Center, 28 W. Main St., Ventura. www.vitaartcenter.com IVOR DAVIS INTERVIEWS PHOTOGRAPHER HARRY BENSON | 6-8 p.m. Zoom and in person. As part of the Ivor Davis: Up Close and Personal series Davis will talk with legendary photographer Harry Benson who has photographed an astounding array of world renown figures from Queen Elizabeth II to Muhammed Ali, to the Shah of Iran and Amy Winehouse to Truman Capote and Dolly Parton. His black and white photographs of The Beatles are some of the most iconic images of the fab four. The interview will be conducted in person and will be livestreamed. Free for museum members. $5-$10 non-members. Details and registration online.

The Museum of Ventura County, 100 E. Main Street, Ventura. www.venturamuseum.org OUTSPOKEN MEN’S GROUP | 7-9 p.m. In person and Zoom each Thursday. A peer-based social and personal growth group for LGBTQ men ages 18 and over and their allies hosted by The Diversity Collective in Ventura. FREE. Online registration required at www.diversitycollectivevc.org.

FRIDAY JAZZ MODES | 7 p.m. A powerhouse of jazz with drummer Dean Thomas and saxophonist, flutist and composer Robert Kyle. $20. Namba, 47 S. Oak Street, Ventura. www.nambaarts.com

SATURDAY HELP BUILD VENTURA’S URBAN FOREST | 8 11 a.m. Free, in person event. Come learn about Ventura’s Urban Forest! West Coast Arborists will provide a presentation on tree species, tree care and the many benefits of a healthy tree canopy.

Get to know other community members as you join the discussion, and participate in an arborist-guided walk in the Ventura Botanical Gardens after the presentation. This is also a training workshop in preparation for our tree-planting event on Arbor Day. Coffee and pastries provided!

Topping Room at E.P. Foster Library, 651 E. Main St., Ventura. www.venturatreealliance.com SPANISH GUIDED HIKE AT BIG ROCK PRESERVE | 9 a.m. - 11 a.m. oin Ventura Land Trust staff on a guided hike of Big Rock Preserve.

This easy to moderate 90-minute hike will cover a 2-mile loop in Big Rock Preserve with stops to learn about natural and cultural elements of the preserve. Water, sun protection, and closed-toe footwear are recommended. This hike is free and open to the public. RSVP below. / Únase al personal de Ventura Land Trust en una caminata guiada en la reserva de Big Rock Preserve. Esta caminata de 90 minutos, cubrirá un circuito de 2 millas en Big Rock Preserve con paradas para aprender sobre los elementos naturales y culturales de la reserva. Se recomienda traer agua, protección solar y zapatos cerrados. Esta caminata es gratuita y abierta al público. RSVP abajo. https://bit.ly/3t2NQda PROTECT OUR WATER CAMPAIGN KICKOFF | 10 a.m. Online event. Local organizations are working together in support of local referendums Measures A and B on the June 7 primary ballot, which are related to permitting requirements for oil and gas operations in Ventura County. Hosted

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ANDRE THIERRY ON ACCORDION | 7 p.m. A masterful force with elite style, Andre Thierry and his band provide a feel good show. $20. Namba, 47 S. Oak St., Ventura. www.nambaarts.com OUR AMERICAN ROOTS | 7:30 p.m. International violin sensation Philippe Quint will perform his Grammy-nominated rendition of Korngold’s Violin Concerto, with Michael Christie and the New West Symphony for this kaleidoscopic event celebrating America’s musical heritage. One of Quint’s award-winning commercial releases includes his debut on the Warner Classics label, a CD titled Chaplin’s “Smile,” that features 13 original arrangements of songs by Charlie Chaplin. Tickets starting at $30. Saturday’s performance, Bank of America Performing Arts Center, 2100 Thousand Oaks Blvd., Thousand Oaks. www.newwestsymphony.org.

SUNDAY FORUM ON OIL AND GAS DRILLING REFERENDUM | 1:30-3:30 p.m. The Ojai Valley Democratic club is hosting a panel discussion about the June 7 ballot referendums (Measures A and B) that FROM TUNDRA TO STEPPE TO DESERT AND Ventura County voters will be voting FOREST | Friday, Feb. 26, 6 p.m. Free Zoom on. The talk will include a presentation event Dr. Trish Miller has been tracking and studyfrom VC-Safe, a newly formed political ing eagles for more than 15 years. She will share action committee running a campaign gleanings from her research and insight into the to vote yes on Measures A and B, to ecology and conservation of North America’s Golden uphold policies adopted by the Ventura Eagles at this event hosted by the Bird Museum and County Supervisors requiring environResearch Center. Register online at www.wfvz.org. mental review for new or expanded Pictured: Dr. Trish Miller. Photo submitted. oil and gas projects. Carmen Ramirez, Ventura County Supervisor (Dist. 5)

by VC-Safe coalition, Central Coast Alliance United and Dr. Steve Colome, advisory board for a Sustainable Economy (CAUSE), Climate First member of nonprofit Ventura based Climate First - Replacing Oil and Gas (CFROG), Food and Water - Replacing Oil and Gas (CFROG) will be joined on Watch, Los Padres ForestWatch. RSVP at https:// the panel by Ryan Blatz, Ojai City council member. fwaction.us/protect-our-water The event is open to all area residents regardless of party affiliation. Ojai Arts Center, 113 S. Montgomery St., Ojai. www.ojaivalleydemoASSEMBLAGE: 3D FOUND OBJECT TEEN ART crats.org.

CLASS | 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. Free, In person Artist Rafael Perea de la Cabada will guide Oxnard area teens grades 8-12 in exploring three dimenAN EVENING OF CHAMBER MUSIC | 2 p.m. sional art through combining found objects and Mezzo soprano Dana Rouse will sing Vaughan non-traditional art materials using the fundaWilliams’ “Ten Blake Songs for Soprano and Oboe” mental elements of art. Materials provided. Space as well as “Landscapes,” a song cycle for piano, is limited. Oxnard Performing Arts Center, 800 cello, violin and soprano. Pianist Soon Kim, oboe Hobson Way, Oxnard. https://bit.ly/3h94l20 player Lynn Olson and others will join Rouse in sharing some rarely heard chamber music piece.

Donations accepted. Vaccination proof required.

FAMILY FUN DAY AT THE AGRICULTURE 805-493-3306. California Lutheran University, MUSEUM | 12-2 p.m. Free, in person event.

Samuelson Chapel, 165 Chapel Lane, Thousand This month, the museum is celebrating Black Oaks. www.CalLutheran.edu/music.

History Month through exploring the contributions of African-American scientists with fun hands-on experiments. First, commemorate one SUNDAY MORNIN’ PRAISE BAND | 3 p.m. Led of the first African-American female chemists,

by Ladell Marsh this nine piece gospel band comBettye Washington Greene, by making your very plete with horns and singers will rouse your spirit own slime. Then, test how fast your eyes adjust and foster joy. Donations encouraged. Namba, 47 to different images thanks to the discoveries of S. Oak St., Ventura. www.nambaarts.com ophthalmologist, inventor, and UCLA professor, Dr. Patricia Bath. The Agriculture Museum, OUR AMERICAN ROOTS | 3 p.m. International 926 Railroad Ave., Santa Paula. https://bit. violin sensation Philippe Quint will perform his ly/3BLuGwC Grammy-nominated rendition of Korngold’s Violin Concerto, with Michael Christie and the New West THOUSAND OAKS SPRING HIGH SCHOOL Symphony for this kaleidoscopic event celebratBASKETBALL LEAGUE REGISTRATION | 1- 3 ing America’s musical heritage. One of Quint’s p.m. Boys in grades 9 through 12 are invited to award-winning commercial releases includes the first opportunity to register and be evaluhis debut on the Warner Classics label, a CD ated for the spring high school basketball league. titled Chaplin’s “Smile,” that features 13 original Games are played on Saturdays, 9 a.m. -1 p.m. arrangements of songs by Charlie Chaplin. Tickets starting March 12. March 5th is the second and starting at $30. Sunday’s performance, Rancho final evaluation day. Fee is $125 for 10 weeks, Campana Performing Arts Center, 4235 Mar Vista includes jersey. Volunteer coaches are assistants Dr., Camarillo. www.newwestsymphony.org. are also needed. Call after 2 p.m. for details: 805494-5156. Registration is online. Thousand Oaks MONDAY Teen Center, 1375 E. Janss Road, Thousand Oaks. www.thousandoaksteencenter.com VENTURA RIVER WATERSHED GROUNDWATER/SURFACE WATER MODEL BOOK SIGNING WITH DR. BILL SALEEBEY | WEBINAR | 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. The State 3-7 P.M. Dr. Bill Saleebey, Ventura author and Water Resources Control Board is holdnetworking expert, will be signing and discuss-

THE SECRET LIFE OF BEARS | Friday, Feb. 25, 8 p.m. Join Dr. Rae Wynn-Grant for an engaging look into the life of North American black and grizzly bears and her work striving to help humans and carnivores coexist. As a large carnivore ecologist working with the National Geographic Society’s Last Wild Places Initiative Wynn-Grant works to protect and restore iconic wildlife populations. She studies the movements and behaviors of bears, bison, pronghorn, cougars and other large wildlife as they encounter man-made obstacles like roads, fences and cattle ranches that carve up their habitat. She is also on the Board of Governors for the Society for Conservation Biology and a Special Director for The Explorer’s Club. $41-$51. 805-449-2787. Bank of America Performing Arts Plaza, Fred Kavli Theatre, 2100 Thousand Oaks Blvd., Thousand Oaks. www.bapacthousandoaks.com Pictured: Dr. Rae Wynn-Grant. Photo submitted. ing a webinar and technical training series (March 2 and 4) on the Groundwater/ Surface Water Model of the Ventura River Watershed to inform comments on the Draft Model Documentation Report due by April 1. Registration information at: https://bit. ly/3s9T4EG

with CICA prior to first rehearsal. Fee is $125.

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VENTURA REDISTRICTING - VENTURA CITY COUNCIL MEETING | 6:30 p.m. Online meeting. At the regularly scheduled city council meeting an updated “preferred draft map” of the new districts will be discussed. Meeting and map details at: https://bit.ly/3LUE45u

APPLICATION PERIOD OPEN FOR 2022 YOUTH LEADERSHIP SUMMIT | Through Feb. 28. Students grades 7-12 in the Conejo Valley are encouraged to apply to attend the Youth Leadership Summit where community youth will participate in round table discussion with community leaders with the goal of keeping Thousand Oaks youth-friendly.

Competitive application process open now.

Information and application are online at: www.toaks.org/youth. For questions regarding the Youth Leadership Summit, email youthcommission@toaks.org or call Sarah Mailes at 805-449-2118.

WEDNESDAY IMMIGRATION ENFORCEMENT, POLICE TRUST AND DOMESTIC VIOLENCE | 6:30-8 p.m., Free, Zoom webinar. A community discussion into the research findings and community impacts of local immigration enforcement policies including the interactions between local law enforcement and U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement.

Panelists include Dr. Catalina AmuedoDorantes, Ph.D. with University of California, Merced; Maria Jiminez, director of Santa Paula based Poder Popular; Irisela Contreras, Living with Love Program Evaluation Coordinator, Mixteco/Indigena Community Organizing Project (MICOP); Julissa Peña, Executive Director, Immigrant Legal Defense Center.

Spanish and Mixteco interpretation available.

Registration online: https://bit.ly/DV_Webinar.

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FREE TAX PREP ASSISTANCE | Through April 30, 2022. Trained volunteer tax preparers with the United Way of Ventura County’s (UWVC) Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Program (VITA) are available to help working families and individuals file their state and federal tax return and access the tax credits to which they are eligible. Households earning up to $57,000 in 2021 are eligible to use the free services. This assistance is in-person and by appointment only. Call 211 or visit www.MyFreeTaxes.org to make an appointment.

BEACH NEIGHBORS AND NEWCOMERS WOMEN’S CLUB | 9:30 a.m. In person. The monthly meeting of this woman’s membership group is for residents of Ventura, Oxnard and Port Hueneme. This meeting with feature speaker Don Price, a professional engineer and climate change educator. Interested members are welcome. Ventura Comedy Club, 2nd Floor, 1559 Spinnaker Dr., Ventura.

COMMUNITY WALK AUDITS | Ongoing in February The Ventura County Transportation Commission invites the public to participate in community walk audits to help identify future improvements for the agency’s transportation plan update. Take a walk in your neighborhood & answer 10 questions to be entered into a gift card drawing. Walk your neighborhood then take the survey:https://bit.ly/3uRWPjX

THURSDAY

SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITY FOR PLEASANT VALLEY AREA GRADUATING HIGH SCHOOL SENIORS | deadline April 30.

The Stan Daily Scholarship of $1,000 is offered to students living in the Pleasant Valley area, including Camarillo, Somis and the Santa Rosa Valley. The award is given by the Pleasant Valley Historical Society to the graduating senior who produces the best piece of original research (750 words) related to the history of the Pleasant Valley area. For further information contact pvhBill@gmail.com, 805-482-3660. https://pvhsonline.org/scholarship/. ♦

COMMUNITY SINGERS NEEDED | Auditions through Feb. 25. In preparation for the Spring Choral Spectacular Arts Under the Stars the Channel Islands Choral Association and Channel Islands Chamber Orchestra team up for Spring performances in Camarillo on June 4 and 5. The CSU Channel Islands University Chorus is seeking new members. Auditions are by appointment only. Rehearsals are on campus at CSUCI. Those accepted must register

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IS IT LEGAL TO GROW CANNABIS AT HOME?

Written by Wheelhouse Staff Is it legal to grow cannabis at home? And drum-roll please.....

The answer is yes, however, there are important California-state regulations and best practices that any aspiring home grower in California should know about before getting started.

California Cannabis Regulations for Growing at Home People who are 21 years or older may grow up to six plants for recreational use per household, but not per person living in the household.

When cannabis is grown for medicinal use, the patient is allowed to grow up to 6 mature plants or twelve immature plants. However, the patient can grow more if it is consistent with the patient’s reasonable needs.

Cannabis plants must be grown in a private residence. You may only grow cannabis at your personal residence.

All plants must be invisible from the view of public space.

All plants must be in a locked space. If plants are grown outdoors, they must be locked in a secure space that is invisible from public view.

You cannot sell cannabis that is grown for personal use. Only licensed cultivators who are recognized by the Department of Cannabis Control are permitted to grow cannabis commercially.

Clones vs. Seeds If you want to get started on growing cannabis at home, we highly recommend that you start with clones rather than seeds due to several benefits such as: Starting with clones guarantees that the gender of the plant is female.

Growing clones is way easier than starting with a seed and are far less delicate than seeds. Rooted clones are easier to nurture and have a lesser chance of dying than newly sprouted seedlings.

Having a clone jump starts you by several weeks, which helps to save time in the long-run.

Where to Buy Clones If you want to buy clones, we always recommend purchasing them from a licensed dispensary that offers high-quality clones, such as Wheelhouse. We currently carry a variety of hybrid and sativa clones and have knowledgeable budtenders who can help provide the best tips on how to nurture clones to their maximum potential at home. You can order our clones in-store or online by visiting wheelhouseph.com. Please note that due to state regulations we do not deliver clones.

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ow does one celebrate the nation’s “roots,” musically speaking?

By drawing from a landscape of sound and sight that offers a passionate and thought-provoking concert for an audience — a live-and-in-person audience, no less — ready to enjoy music that celebrates our connection to one another.

With that, New West Symphony (NWS) will offer “Our American Roots” in performances Feb. 26 and 27 at the Bank of America Performing Arts Center in Thousand Oaks and Rancho Campana Performing Arts Center in Camarillo, respectively.

The selections include two pieces that are “reflective” in more ways than one: Aaron Copland’s “Fanfare for the Common Man” and Joan Tower’s “Fanfare for the Uncommon Woman,” each accompanied by big-screen artwork by Joe Sohm, dubbed America’s photo-historian for his spectacular visual presentations of Americana.

Sohm — a resident of Ojai whose “Visions of America” was performed by NWS in 2013 — has assembled two new video installments for the “Fanfares.” The result, said NWS Music Director Michael Christie, is “a cinematic concert with orchestral sounds.”

“Joe’s imagery is bright and stunning, and he incorporates changes of image with a crispness similar to the fanfares themselves,” said ChrisViolinist Philippe Quint will be a featured pertie. “His energetic artwork captures the Ameriformer for New West Symphony’s “Our American can story, and it should be very complementary Roots,” Feb. 26-27, 2022. Photo by John Gress to the music.”

Christie described the pieces as fascinating in their similarities. “Tower wrote her fanfares “It was so nice to enjoy a real process again — live with the exact instrumentation of Copland’s. The forces rehearsals as well as live performances,” smiled Christie, required to perform these works are exactly the same. No reflecting on the ensemble’s “Four Seasons” performances one is getting more or less than the other. So there is a lot in January. “Just to have that interaction again with the of interesting symbolism at play here, which the audience musicians in rehearsal, after more regimented recording will appreciate.” And, on the eve of National Women’s sessions for livestream concerts, gave us all a great lift. It History Month in March, “it feels appropriate” to feature a was also fun to do things a little differently in each perforpioneering American female composer. mance. And the audience was happy, too.”

The fanfares wrap around Antonín Dvořák’s “Suite in Ticket and subscription sales are strong, added Natalia A major, Op. 98b” (American), written after the Czech- Staneva, CEO. “We’re pleasantly surprised at the response born composer traveled to U.S. urban centers and rural to our events. People see classical music as more of an landscapes in the late 19th century, producing a musical escape and a chance to relax and enjoy art.” tapestry combining American traditional styles with WestNWS continues to follow and maintain strict health proern European symphonic traditions. tocols, including proof of vaccination for, and masking at, “When we think about immigrants coming to the U.S.,” live shows. And for those who don’t yet feel comfortable noted Christie, “a constant thread is their fascination with attending in-person, performances are still being recorded the variety of landscapes and culture already here, which is for viewing online, with purchase. what Dvořák gave us in his suite.”

“The pandemic has taught us that performances don’t The concert concludes with a pair of selections need to be one and done, so a lot more people can enjoy from America’s great film composers, past and pres- them,” said Christie. “And while we’re constantly listening ent: Erich Korngold’s “Violin Concerto,” featuring to the health departments and consulting with medical prorenowned violinist Philippe Quint, and John Williams’ fessionals to ensure safety, we are delighted that people are Star Wars Suite. coming to see and hear a thriving ensemble in concert.” ♦ “The pieces by Korngold and Williams retain the “Our American Roots” will be performed on Feb. 26, 7:30 symphonic palette of the fanfares,” says Christie. “And having Korngold and Williams side by side is really p.m. at the Bank of America Performing Arts Center, 2100 E. interesting, because there is similar language and goals Thousand Oaks Blvd., Thousand Oaks, and on Feb. 27, 3:30 p.m. at Rancho Campana Performing Arts Center, 4235 Mar in what they created.”

The February concerts mark just the second live Vista, Dr., Camarillo. For tickets and more information, call performances by NWS after nearly two years of 805-497-5880 or visit newwestsymphony.org/2021-22-season-2/our-american-roots/. livestream-only shows.

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Acclaimed saxophonist Derek Douget returns for an evening of New Orleans jazz you won’t want to miss! Member of the Ellis Marsalis Quartet and Director of the Heritage School of Music, Douget has performed and worked with a veritable who’s who in the world of jazz.

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MARCUS ROBERTS TRIO

Marcus Roberts, piano Rodney Jordan, bass / Jason Marsalis, drums Artist Residency presented in partnership with The Santa Barbara Symphony LOBERO THEATRE ENDOWMENT FOR AMERICAN ROOTS MUSIC

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The Bentson Foundation

John C. Mithun Foundation

Oxnard Performing Arts Center: Grupo Bronco, 7 p.m.

The Raven Tavern: Sean Wiggins, 7 p.m.

Rock and Roll Pizza (Simi Valley East; Cochran): Ignite

with Chaser, Sidekick, No Advisory, 8:30-11:30 p.m.

The Twist on Main: Mark Masson, 2-5 p.m.; Cyamak Ashtiani with Mix 2, 7:30-10:30 p.m.

The Vine: Smitty and Julija, 7-9 p.m.

COMEDY

Levity Live Comedy Club: Becky Robinson, 7 p.m.

Ventura Harbor Comedy Club: Forrest Shaw, 7 p.m.

DJS

Paddy’s: DJ Nick Dean ONLINE

Deer Lodge: The Village Idiots, broadcast live at 9 p.m. www.deerlodgeojai.com/ live-music H OTHER Harbor Cove Cafe: Ukulele Jam with Gary Ballen and Kool Hand Ukes, 10 a.m.

SUNDAY, 2/27 LIVE MUSIC

805 Bar and Grilled Cheese:

Kenny Devoe, 11 a.m.

The Canyon: Taylor Made Tapestry (James Taylor, Carole King tribute), 8 p.m. H

DVP Stage (Ventura, Main and California St.): Jim Friery,

11 a.m.-2 p.m.

Four Brix Winery: Cary Park, 1-3 p.m.

Philemon Young Jr. and Seville pay tribute to the music of The Platters, The Drifters and The Coasters at the Bank of America Performing Arts Center on Saturday, Feb. 26, at 7:30 p.m.

Rock and Roll Pizza (Simi Valley East; Cochran):

Reggae Sunday, 5-7 p.m.

Tony’s Pizzaria: 80s Beach Party with Dork, 3-7 p.m.

The Twist on Main: Divebar Steve, 2-5 p.m.

The Vine: Corey Highberg, 7-9 p.m.

Winchester’s: Cinnamon Whiskey, 2 p.m.

Zin Bistro: Jason Bourne, 4 p.m.

COMEDY

Levity Live Comedy Club:

Becky Robinson, 7 p.m.

DJS The Garage: DJ Also, 12-7 p.m.

OTHER Fatty Vegan: Ska brunch, 10:30 a.m.

Harbor Cove Cafe: Yacht Rock Sunday

Azar’s Sports Bar: Rockstar Karaoke, 8 p.m.-12 a.m.

The Garage: Tacos and Trivia with King Trivia, 7 p.m.

The Lookout: Trivia, 7 p.m.

Rock and Roll Pizza (Simi Valley East; Cochran):

Rockstar Karaoke, 9 p.m.-12 a.m.

Star Lounge: Karaoke, 8:30 p.m.

Vaquero Y Mar: Karaoke with Paul, 8-11 p.m.

The Vine: Tuesday Night Trivia, 7-8:30 p.m.

Winchester’s: Open mic night with Jenna Rose, 7 p.m.

WEDNESDAY, 3/2 LIVE MUSIC

The Canyon: Country Night,

7 p.m.

The Garage: Blue

Wednesdays, 7-10 p.m.

MONDAY, 2/28

The Grape: The Chet Baker/

The Garage: Billiard league;

The Lookout: Tommy Foytek’s

Paddy’s: Free pool and darts,

The Twist on Main: Classic

OTHER

industry discounts

Gerry Mulligan Quartet, 8 p.m.

Variety Show, 7-10 p.m.

open to close Q Club: Karaoke with Leigh Balton, 9 p.m.-1 a.m.

Tipsy Goat: Rockstar Karaoke, 9 p.m.-12 a.m.

country with Jesse Harris, 7-9 p.m.

COMEDY GiGi’s: Comedy Night with Artie Lopez, 8 p.m.

TUESDAY, 3/1

Levity Live Comedy Club:

LIVE MUSIC

Leashless Brewing: Mike

Copa Cubana: Hot Roux, 7-9

Beers, 3 p.m.

p.m.

NAMBA Performing Arts Space: Sunday Morning in the

Prime Steakhouse: Danny

H

Delurgio sings Sinatra, 6 p.m.

Afternoon with Sunday Mornin’ Praise Band, 3 p.m. H

Ric’s Restaurant: Tour

Oxnard Performing Arts Center: R&B Sundays on the

Vaquero Y Mar: Sea Hunters,

Patio feat. the House Arrest Band, 1-4 p.m.

Ric’s Restaurant: Live music, 2:30 p.m.

OTHER

Support, 5-8 p.m.

5-7 p.m.

COMEDY

Levity Live Comedy Club: Nimesh Patel, 8 p.m.

Chad and JT, 8 p.m.

Ventura Harbor Comedy Club: Jest Improv, 6 p.m.

OTHER

Paddy’s: Paddy’s: Be the Star

Karaoke Night, 9 p.m.

Tipsy Goat: Rockstar Karaoke, 9 p.m.-12 a.m.

Topa Topa Brewing (Ventura, Colt St.):

HeadGames Trivia, 7-9 p.m.

Ventura Harbor Comedy Club: Open mic with Kiana Marquez, 7 p.m.

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Fueling up before heading out

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he staff of the Ventura County Reporter is made up of individuals who vary widely in their lifestyles and interests, but we do have some key things in common. We love our community, we love to get out and about to enjoy it (albeit in really different ways) and we all look to our favorite eateries to fuel up for a day of adventure. Here are some of our top picks for filling our bellies before — and sometimes after — filling our souls with the beauty of the outside world.

Warren Barrett,

Associate Publisher Sandbox Coffehouse 204 E. Thompson Blvd., Ventura 805-641-1025 sandboxcoffeehouse.com

On a warm day their açai bowls always hit the spot. Also love their iced coffee.

Maggie’s on the Avenue 4200 N. Ventura Ave., Ventura 805-641-2548

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enjoy all the different hot sauces as well. If it’s not happy hour, I’ll go for the fish and shrimp burrito. And they always have a good selection of local beers on draft and good tunes playing.

Peirano’s 204 E. Main St., Ventura 805-628-9028 www.peiranosmarket.com

Great selection of sandwiches to go to bring along for any outdoor adventure. The Italian and roasted vegetable are my go-tos.

Harbor Cove Cafe 1867 Spinnaker Dr., Ventura 805-658-1639 harborcovecafe.net

Healthy and delicious açai bowl from Sandbox Coffeehouse. Photo by N. Lackey Shaffer

After surfing the Ventura Harbor, I enjoy walking over to Harbor Cove Cafe. Great breakfast option and waterside seating to watch the boats go by.

Barbara Kroon,

Account Executive

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“FINALPhoto PROOF box, date and sign at theAqua bottom fast burritos in town. I call my order in 805-648-2100 ISSUE: 2/25/21 NOTICE: PLEASE FAX THIS PROOF TO (805) 648-2245 ASAP to choose from and the cocktails www.topperspizzaplace.com cpventura.com/dining and they are ready mintues later.

I live in Santa Paula, so locally, Spencer Makenzie’s Fish Co. 806 E. Thompson Blvd., Ventura, 805-643-8226 311 Carmen Dr., Camarillo, 805-643-8226 spencermakenzies.com

Can’t beat their happy hour! Twofor-one fish tacos available Monday through Thursday, 3-5 p.m. I really

I’m more inclined to stroll than hike. I enjoy being close to or on the water. So, logically, my first pick would be the Aqua Bar at the Crowne Plaza before walking on the beach boardwalk in Ventura.

Whether indoor by the bar, outside at the high tops or lounging on the couches both in and out, the staff is friendly, there are lots of tasty bites

satisfy. Not to mention, the view of the ocean and the pier can’t be beat. Stick around by the huge fireplace after sundown and make new friends!

At the Channel Islands Harbor you can enjoy Toppers Pizza for a delicious seaside slice and their epic salad bar before wandering around by the fun shops and boats.

Toppers Pizza Place 2701 Peninsula Road, Oxnard 805-385-4444

Rabalais’ Bistro 861 E. Main St., Santa Paula 805-525-2109 rabalaisbistro.com

my favorite stroll is a few blocks from my house to the Historic Downtown and I usually wind up at Rabalais’, where I love to sit outside on the patio and enjoy a cappuccino and a lovely baked good like a scone or muffin — outdoor dining at its best!

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Corrales Mexican Food 1951 E. Thompson Blvd., Midtown Ventura 805-643-6138 795 E. Thompson Blvd., Downtown Ventura 805-643-1043

back to the car to head home; my favorite burritos are there waiting for me, hot and fresh, every time.

Cajun Kitchen 301 E. Main St., Ventura 805-643-7701 cajunkitchencafe.com/ ventura

I love the Ventura Botanical Gardens, because they are so close and so pretty. True, it’s not the most demanding trek, which made it ideal for a family hike when the kids were younger. Now they can run circles around me, but we still enjoy the low-

sure . . . but many fall short of the flavorful offerings available at Cajun Kitchen.

I’m fairly certain there isn’t a subpar option on the menu. The omelets are fantastic, and you can get them filled and topped with just about anything. Pancakes and waffles? You bet — buttermilk, berry, chocolate chip, tropical… Eggs Benedict is available in everything from classic to veggie to seafood and even fried chicken, and the breakfast burritos are enormous. But make sure you start your day with an order of delicious beignets!

I love Mexican food, and I don’t need much encouragement to seek it out . . . and that goes doubly so for Corrales. We eat here once a week, at least, and it is definitely my go-to spot for the post-beach burrito. Sometimes that means a weekday breakfast burrito after the kids are dropped off at school and my husband and I have finished a lengthy stroll along the Promenade. Sometimes that means an easy, filling, affordable lunch after hiking the Carpinteria Bluffs Trail, when everyone is starving and no one has the patience for a lengthy wait.

I’ve made my best friend a convert as well: When she comes up from Burbank to surf Mondo’s, we refuel here after hitting the waves.

ADofPROOF Begin your meal at Cajun Kitchen with an order I suspect the entire menu is good, light, fluffy beignets. Photo by Dean Johnson r Booksbut in all honesty, I can’t confirm Ad Executive: Jon Cabreros (805) 648-2244 that: We have our favorites and we over carefully and indicate all corrections clearly. You will have a “1st Proof”, “2nd Proof”, and “Final Proof”. If stick them. AD CarneWILL asadaRUN for the Kitchen just a off few blocks stressIf outing, flowers in your bloom, the onCajun er the 1st or 2ndtoProofs, AS IS. this proof meets approval the 1st proof,ischeck high schooler, chicken for my husfrom city hall and VBG, so it’s an ocean views . . . and the proximity to ED)” box, date and sign at the bottom. band, the classic BRC (beans, rice, easy drive to the trailhead Cajun Kitchen Cafe.

No VBG visit is ISSUE: 10/14/21. . . but FAX THIS PROOF TO (805) 648-2245 ASAP cheese) for both the middle schooler complete without a meal here. honestly, we usually just walk it (a and me. Although I am also partial to I’ve been a fan of this place for great way to work off some of those a breakfast burrito with eggs, beans more than three decades — I was a beignets!). For an added “adventure,” and potatoes, and that deliciously regular at the downtown Santa Barba- we’ll head back to the car via Poli, spicy salsa wrapped inside. Oh, and ra restaurant as a college student, and where we can easily take the steps the horchata is great, too. was delighted when they opened up down to the old water filtration buildThis hole-in-the-wall is very pop- a location on the corner of Palm and ing behind Mission San Buenavenular and food is made to order, so Main streets in Ventura. My husband tura, and then pop into the Albinger Corrales is not the speediest spot and kids love it as much as I do, and Archaeological Museum.

— I recommend giving them a solid it’s become the gold standard for 20-minute heads up. We usually call breakfast dining. We have had some Kimberly Rivers, our orders in right when we’re getting fine meals at other restaurants, to be Staff Writer When we’re heading out for an outdoor adventure, it means planning for a picnic, food easy to eat on the go, or something that won’t make a mess in the car. And by the time we get the teenager out the door with all the necessary gear, hats and sunscreen, we are all starving and wanting to get on the road quickly — so there’s no time for a sit-downservice affair.

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Deli sandwiches get a gourmet upgrade at Marché in Ojai.

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You probably don’t think of bulk food bins when you’re prepping to head out the door, but some bulk food items hit the spot perfectly in a healthy way. Trail mix is an obvious choice, but don’t skip the dried fruit or Fig Newtons (yes, an acquired taste, I know). WinCo in Ventura has a fantastic bulk food section, maybe the largest I’ve seen in the area, and with the size of the store you can zip in and out quickly, snacks in hand, ready for adventure.

Westridge Family Markets 131 W. Ojai Ave., Ojai, 805-646-4082 802 E. Ojai Ave., Ojai, 8 05-646-2762 https://www.westridgemarket. com/ Rainbow Bridge 211 E. Matilija St., Ojai 805-646-4017 rainbowbridgeojai.com

If you’re in the Ojai Valley, Westridge Market and Rainbow Bridge are the go-to spots for bulk options to bag up on the way out into the Los Padres National Forest, the local swimming hole or a day at the beach. Two great locally owned, independent grocery stores.

Farmer and the Cook 339 W. El Roblar Dr., Ojai 805-640-9608 www.farmer-and-the-cook. com

You just hiked 10 miles or spent the day playing in the waves. In the hot sun. It was a great day but the whole family is drained. A cold, healthy smoothie tastes great and gives your body some of what it needs to recover after a day in the Ventura County sun.

The Green Mango at Farmer and the Cook in Meiners Oaks is my favorite smoothie at the moment. It’s got the greens, but you only taste the fruit. Don’t get too concerned if they run out of mango; banana and strawberry are satisfactory replacements.

Check out the Figgy Stardust smoothie for something a little different.

Marché Gourmet Delicatessen 133 E. Ojai Ave., Ojai 805-646-1133 marchegourmetdeli.com

The tried-and-true deli sandwich is just the thing for a picnic at the trailhead. Keeping things simple adds to the enjoyment.

Our family’s go-to sandwich spots are the deli at Westridge (Midtown, Ojai, see above) with pre-made options or made-to-order sandwiches, easy to get after bagging up some trail mix.

When mom is craving a slightly more gourmet approach to the pre-adventure sandwich, we’ll order out from Marché Gourmet, a small spot between the playhouse and library, where cash is preferred and the peanut butter cookies are divine.

Productos La Flor de Michoacan 702 W. El Roblar Dr., Ojai 805-640-8189

In SoCal, the alternative to the sandwich is the burrito, and we’ve just discovered a spot in our new neighborhood called Productos La Flor De Michoacan. At the west end of El Roblar Avenue in Meiners Oaks, this shop is a step above the typical corner store: fresh ingredients, items quickly made to order, with great salsa and tables out front. Look for the blue building.

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Thursday publication The undersigned will sell at isseq.).

PUBLIC STORAGE # 20627, Golden Statefor Storage public auction by competitive The auction will be listed and 4568 E Los Angeles Ave, will sell items at WWW.Storbidding on Saturday, March advertised on www.storSimi Valley, CA 93063, (805) agetreasures.com sale by 12, 2022 at 10:00 AM. on the agetreasures.com. Pur285-7018 competitive bidding ending chases must be made with premises where the property Sale to be held at www.storon March 4, 2022 at has been stored and which cash only and paid at the agetreasures.com.

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120 West Easy Street, Simi content, Clothing and linens, Miscellaneous personal Valley, CA 93065, (805) 285Metal chest and home decor.

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12:00PM. The said property are located at Meathead Mini hats, instrument case, varibench, bedding D015 - Carr, Susan has been stored and is locStorage, 1401 Maulhardt Avous furniture, briefcases, The auction will be listed and PUBLIC STORAGE # 24322, ated at Golden State Storenue, Oxnard, California, the cleaning supplies, 2 apache advertised on www.stor2167 First Street, Simi Valage, 300 W. Ventura Blvd, following: hard cases, stool, camera agetreasures.com. Purley, CA 93065, (805) 285Camarillo CA 93010. County case, yogamat, powerstrip chases must be made with 7073 of Ventura, State of Califor409 cash only and paid at the Sale to be held at www.stornia: Unit No. Isaiah Brown Auction by WWW.Storabove referenced facility in agetreasures.com.

Miscellaneous personal agetreasures.con order to complete the transC012 - SCHLANGER, Patty Snyder: Pressure and/or commercial property Phone: 480-397-6503 action. Extra Space Storage SAUNDRA; F032 - Delgado, washer, Massage chair, 2 PUBLISHED: Ventura may refuse any bid and may Jennifer luggage, 2 motorcycle hel913 County Reporter 02/24/22, rescind any purchase up unPUBLIC STORAGE # 26607, mets, 7+ boxes of unknown Unit No. Mari Donovan 03/03/22 til the winning bidder takes 120 West Easy Street, Simi content, Clothing and linens, Miscellaneous personal possession of the personal Valley, CA 93065, (805) 285Metal chest and home decor. and/or commercial property property.

7067 Sharon Smith: Barstools, NOTICE OF PUBLIC PUBLISHED: Ventura Sale to be held at www.storTV, 2 Floor Lamps, Table AUCTION 504 County Reporter 02/24/22, agetreasures.com. and Chairs, 5+ Boxes of unExtra Space Storage will hold Unit No. Arun Padhi 03/03/22 056 - Kalos, James; 181 known, Tools, Radio, Mia public auction to sell perMiscellaneous personal Sanchez, Man uel; 201 crowave, 2 regular lamps, Asonal property described beand/or commercial property Schimmel, Michelle; 269 Frame Ladder, Fan, Cleanlow belonging to those indiNOTICE OF PUBLIC Constante, Beverly; 277 ing Supplies, Household viduals listed below at the AUCTION 932 DeBrunner, Keith; 408 Items location indicated: Unit No. Roxanna Zamora Wright, Brian; 490 - RobinSindy Espinoza: 2 Weed 2650 Stearns Street Simi Notice is hereby given that Miscellaneous personal son, Karissa Wackers, 2 Guitars, Lamp, Valley, CA 93063 Channel Islands Self Storand/or commercial property Public sale terms, rules, and Wicker Furniture, Office March 8, 2022 10:30am age intends to sell the perregulations will be made Chair, Metal Cabinet, Misc sonal property described bePurchases must be paid for available prior to the sale. All Furniture, White Board Dry Adam Gallaher-Household low to enforce a lien on said at the time of purchase in sales are subject to cancellaand Erase , 2 bags of unitems property. Pursuant to Lien cash only. All purchased tion. We reserve the right to known, Music Amp, Sale per the California Self items will be sold AS IS, refuse any bid. Payment Boxes of unknown Dane Elmstedt-Household Storage Facility Act (B&P WHERE IS and must be remust be in cash or credit Martha A. Gonzales: 20+ items and art collections Code Section 21700, et seq.) moved at the time of sale. card-no checks. Buyers must Boxes of unknown, office Channel Islands Self StorSale is subject to cancellasecure the units with their supplies, back pack, 7+ Bags The auction will be listed and age will sell items at tion in the event of settleown personal locks. To claim of unknown, Desktop calcuadvertised on www.storWWW.storagetreasures.com ment between the owner and tax-exempt status, original lator, mirror agetreasures.com. Purby competitive bidding. the obligated party.

RESALE certificates for each Jimmy Lynch: Wood Hutch, chases must be made with space purchased is required.

End Tables, Various Furcash only and paid at the Ending on March 9th 2022.

Dated: 2/11/2022

By PS Orangeco, Inc., 701 niture, Stanley Jumper Batabove referenced facility in The said property has been Western Avenue, Glendale, tery, Purse, Backpack, Clock, order to complete the transstored and is located at Auctioneer: Kenneth D. ErCA 91201. (818) 244-8080.

Briefcase, Luggage, Large action. Extra Space Storage Channel Islands Self Storpenbach dba Hitchin’ Post 2/24, 3/3/22 Plastic Organizers, Blender may refuse any bid and may age, 900 E Port Hueneme Auction Barn CNS-3559178# Vitamix, Household Items, rescind any purchase up unRd, Port Hueneme CA Bond No. MS879-23-57 Clothing and Linens, Ottotil the winning bidder takes 93041. Purchases must be (805) 434-1770

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AUCTION Notice is hereby given that Channel Islands Self Storage intends to sell the personal property described below to enforce a lien on said property. Pursuant to Lien Sale per the California Self Storage Facility Act (B&P Code Section 21700, et seq.)

Channel Islands Self Storage will sell items at WWW.storagetreasures.com by competitive bidding.

Ending on March 9th 2022.

The said property has been stored and is located at Channel Islands Self Storage, 900 E Port Hueneme Rd, Port Hueneme CA 93041. Purchases must be paid at the time of sale with cash only. All sales are subject to prior cancellation. Sale rules and regulations are available at the time of sale.

The company reserves the right to refuse any online bids.

Genoveva Corona-Segura: Stereo equipment, Speakers, Two couches, Four plus bikes, Welding equipment, Tools, PA equipment and tool box.

Tanisha Aaron: Speakers, Bike, Clothing, Shoes, Wood flooring, Luggage and boots Felipe Villarruel: Leaf blower, Five plus boxes of unknown, Camp chair, Clothing, Two cup holders, One case of Chafing dish gel and two bags of unknown.

Karla A Cisneros: Luggage, Beach cruiser, Toll box, Vacuum, Cooler, Clothing and linens.

Randal Ibarra: Two strollers, Three plus car seats, Car battery, Skate board, Clippers jersey, Two car stereos, Toys and two skate board decks.

Christina Flores: Raiders lamp, Dresser, Car seat, Eight plus boxes of unknown, Sewing machine, Books, Sleeping bag, Push cart and pull out sofa.

Timothy Tye: Sound bar, Clothing, Shoes, Luggage and linens.

Ray Allen: Ten plus metal cabinets, Side by side fridge, 100 plus boxes of unknown, Two ladders, File cabinets, Luggage, Office chair, Clothing and shoes.

Eugene Miller: Luggage, Clothing, Flat screen, Tool box, Mirror and kitchen ware.

Elijia Velasquez: Vacuum, Six plus storage tubs, Clotihng, Lenins, 18 plus bags of unknown and laundry bin.

Dated 02/17/2022 Channel Islands Self Storage phone# (805) 488-3886 Auction by WWW.storagetreasures.com Phone # (480)397-6503 PUBLISHED: Ventura County Reporter 02/24/22, 03/03/22

Business and Professions Code, CA Commercial Code Section 2328, Section 1812.600 – 1812.609 and Section 1988 of CA Civil Code, 353 of the Penal Code.

The undersigned will sell at public sale by competitive bidding on the 15th day of March, 2022 at 10:30 A.M., on StorageTreasures.com: household goods, tools, electronics, and personal effects that have been stored and which are located at Trojan Storage of Oxnard, 1801 Eastman Avenue, Oxnard, County of Ventura, State of California, the following: Customer Name Unit # Rebecca Espinoza 530 Maria Amaro 222 Reginald Biggs 064 Shalanda Candelaria 673 Filiberto Chavarin 111 Beverly Footman 656 John Gutierrez 181A Arthur Hurtado 757 Juana Jimenez 531 Linda Leyva 602 Augustine Lucero 792 Vinny McBride 469 Barbara Miller 095 Daniella A. Nunez 238 Jesse Plasola 794 Meaghan Smith 376 Ismael Torres C19 Alex Andrew Velasquez 660 Faustino Zuniga 791A Purchases must be paid for at the time of purchase in cash only. All purchased items sold as is, where is and must be removed at the time of sale. Sale subject to cancellation in the event of settlement between owner and obligated party.

PUBLISHED: Ventura County Reporter 02/24/22, 03/03/22 ONE FACILITY – MULTIPLE UNITS Extra Space Storage will hold a public auction to sell personal property described below belonging to those individuals listed below at the location indicated: 375 S. Laurel St. Ventura, CA 93001 March 8th, 2022 at 9:30 AM Wayne Castro-household goods The auction will be listed and advertised on www.storagetreasures.com. Purchases must be made with cash only and paid at the above referenced facility in order to complete the transaction. Extra Space Storage may refuse any bid and may rescind any purchase up until the winning bidder takes possession of the personal property.

PUBLISHED: Ventura County Reporter 02/17/22, 02/24/22

NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE To satisfy the owner's storage lien, PS Orange Co. Inc. Notice of Public Onsite will sell at public lien sale on Auction March 16, 2022, the personNOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN al property in the below-listhat the undersigned intends ted units, which may include to sell the personal property but are not limited to: housedescribed below to enforce a hold and personal items, oflien imposed on said propfice and other equipment. erty pursuant to sections The public sale of these 21700 – 21716 of the CA items will begin at 09:30 AM Business and Professions and continue until all units Code, CA Commercial Code are sold. The lien sale is to Section 2328, Section be held at the online auction 1812.600 – 1812.609 and website, www.storagetreasSection 1988 of CA Civil ures.com, where indicated.

Code, 353 of the Penal For online lien sales, bids will Code. be accepted until 2 hours after the time of the sale speThe undersigned will sell at cified. public sale by competitive PUBLIC STORAGE # 23411, bidding on the 15th day of 740 Arcturus Ave, Oxnard, March, 2022 at 10:30 A.M., CA 93033, (805) 248-7083 on StorageTreasures.com: Sale to be held at www.storhousehold goods, tools, elecagetreasures.com. tronics, and personal effects F006 - Robinson, Phyllis; that have been stored and F105 - Denosta, Ellen; F212 which are located at Trojan J u a r e z , D o r e e n ; F2 3 2 Storage of Oxnard,February 1801 Sahagun, 24, 2022Alexandra; — —F335 35 Eastman Avenue, Oxnard, Patino, Louis; F444 - GuzCounty of Ventura, State of man, Leean; F457 - RobinCalifornia, the following: son, Phyllis; F518 - Aguilar, Armando Customer Name Unit # PUBLIC STORAGE # 23050,

cified.

PUBLIC STORAGE # 23411, 740 Arcturus Ave, Oxnard, CA 93033, (805) 248-7083 Sale to be held at www.storagetreasures.com.

F006 - Lien Robinson, Sales Phyllis; F105 - Denosta, Ellen; F212 J u a r e z , D o r e e n ; F2 3 2 Sahagun, Alexandra; F335 Patino, Louis; F444 - Guzman, Leean; F457 - Robinson, Phyllis; F518 - Aguilar, Armando PUBLIC STORAGE # 23050, 4400 McGrath St, Ventura, CA 93003, (805) 324-6011 Sale to be held at www.storagetreasures.com.

A006 - rutkowski, Kenny; C255 - Cantabrana, Alexis; H235 - ORNELAS, EMMA; H290 - Hernandez, Mario; K045 - Waggoner, Lin PUBLIC STORAGE # 26812, 6435 Ventura Blvd, Ventura, CA 93003, (805) 329-5384 Sale to be held at www.storagetreasures.com.

C154 - Sylvia, Duchess; C171 - Delara, Anthony; C228 - Breig, Kendra; C232 Ferreira, Victor; D231 Gonzalez, Maria; D335 bricker, Megan PUBLIC STORAGE # 24110, 5515 Walker Street, Ventura, CA 93003, (805) 312-9304 Sale to be held at www.storagetreasures.com.

A013 - DIACRI, GLEN; A035 - Foegen, Marisa; B079 paz, Julie; B145 - Garcia, Andrew PUBLIC STORAGE # 25779, 161 E Ventura Blvd, Oxnard, CA 93036, (805) 456-6430 Sale to be held at www.storagetreasures.com.

B475 - Nguyen, Ba; B575 Goldman, Corina; B625 - Fejer, Nick; B643 - GutierrezMartinez, Ricardo; B720 Mosqueda, Maria Public sale terms, rules, and regulations will be made available prior to the sale. All sales are subject to cancellation. We reserve the right to refuse any bid. Payment must be in cash or credit card-no checks. Buyers must secure the units with their own personal locks. To claim tax-exempt status, original RESALE certificates for each space purchased is required.

Dated this 24th of February & 3rd of March 2022. By PS Orangeco, Inc., 701 Western Avenue, Glendale, CA 91201. (818) 244-8080.

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President. NOTICE - in accordance with subdivision (a) of Section 17920, a fictitious name statement generally expires at the end of five years from the date on which it was filed in the office of the county clerk, except, as provided in subdivision of section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to section 17913 other than a change in residence address or registered owner. A new fictitious business name statement must be filed before the expiration. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under Federal, State, or Common Law (see Section 14411 ET SEQ., Business & Professions Code). This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Ve n tu r a o n J a n u a r y 2 6, 2022.

PUBLISHED: Ventura County Reporter; 02/03/22, 02/10/22, 02/17/22, 02/24/22 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 2021100158850 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: OXNARD FLOWER ISLAND, 3121 Kern St. Oxnard, CA 93033. Ventura County. Andrea L Alonzo, Armando L Alonzo, 3121 Kern St. Oxnard, CA 93033. This business is conducted by: An Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: 9/4/2021. I declare that all Information In this statement Is true and correct (A registrant who declares information as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of Business and Professions Code that the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000).) Print Name of Registrant: Andrea L Alonzo. NOTICE - in accordance with subdivision (a) of Section 17920, a fictitious name statement generally expires at the end of five years from the date on which it was filed in the office of the county clerk, except, as provided in subdivision of section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to section 17913 other than a change in residence address or registered owner. A new fictitious business name statement must be filed before the expiration. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under Federal, State, or Common Law (see Section 14411 ET SEQ., B u s i n e s s & P r o f e s s i o ns Code). This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Ventura on December 28, 2021.

PUBLISHED: Ventura County Reporter; 02/03/22, 02/10/22, 02/17/22, 02/24/22

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 2022100001204 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: BARNONE SONGS, 518 Linc o l n D r i v e V e n t u r a , CA 93001. Ventura County, State of Incorporation / Organization, California, Bar None Music, Inc., 518 Linc o l n D r i v e V e n t u r a , CA 93001. This business is conducted by: A Corporation.

The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: January 17, 2017. I declare that all Information In this statement Is true and correct (A registrant who declares information as true any materiFICTITIOUS BUSINESS al matter pursuant to Section NAME STATEMENT FILE 17913 of Business and ProNO. 2022100000826 fessions Code that the regisThe following person(s) is trant knows to be false is (are) doing business as: guilty of a misdemeanor punPLANT MARKS, 829 Jazmin ishable by a fine not to exAvenue Ventura, CA 93004. ceed one thousand dollars Ventura County. Leann ($1,000).) Print Name of ReGuzik, 829 Jazmin Avenue gistrant: Bar None Music, Ventura, CA 93004. This Inc., Christopher Hillman, business is conducted by: An President. NOTICE - in acIndividual. The registrant cordance with subdivision (a) commenced to transact busiof Section 17920, a fictitious ness under the fictitious businame statement generally ness name or names listed expires at the end of five above on: 01/01/2022. I deyears from the date on which clare that all Information In it was filed in the office of the this statement Is true and 36 — — February 24, 2022 (A registrant who decounty clerk, except, as correct provided in subdivision of clares information as true any section 17920, where it exmaterial matter pursuant to pires 40 days after any Section 17913 of Business change in the facts set forth and Professions Code that

Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: 01/01/2022. I declare that all Information In this statement Is true and correct (A registrant who declares information as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of Business and Professions Code that the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000).) Print Name of Registrant: Leann Guzik.

NOTICE - in accordance with subdivision (a) of Section 17920, a fictitious name statement generally expires at the end of five years from the date on which it was filed in the office of the county clerk, except, as provided in subdivision of section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to section 17913 other than a change in residence address or registered owner.

A new fictitious business name statement must be filed before the expiration. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under Federal, State, or Common Law (see Section 14411 ET SEQ., Business & Professions Code). This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Ve n tu r a o n J a n u a ry 1 9, 2022.

PUBLISHED: Ventura County Reporter; 02/03/22, 02/10/22, 02/17/22, 02/24/22 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 2022100001117 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: DOG HAIR CREW, 3430 Taffrail Ln Oxnard, CA 93035. Ventura County.

Stephanie L Copus, Randy J G u e s t, 3 4 3 0 Ta ffr a i l Ln Oxnard, CA 93035. This business is conducted by: A General Partnership. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictiti o u s b u s i n e s s n a m e or names listed above on: N/A. I declare that all Information In this statement Is true and correct (A registrant who declares information as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of Business and Professions Code that the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000).) Print Name of Registrant: Stephanie L Copus. NOTICE - in accordance with subdivision (a) of Section 17920, a fictitious name statement generally expires at the end of five years from the date on which it was filed in the office of the county clerk, except, as provided in subdivision of section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to section 17913 other than a change in residence address or registered owner. A new fictitious business name statement must be filed before the expiration. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under Federal, State, or Common Law (see Section 14411 ET SEQ., B u s i n e s s & P r o f e s s i o ns Code). This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Ve n tu r a o n J a n u a r y 2 4, 2022.

PUBLISHED: Ventura County Reporter; 02/03/22, 02/10/22, 02/17/22, 02/24/22

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 2022100000596 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: VENTURA ZEN SPACE, 369 Paseo De Playa #201 Ventura, CA 93001. Ventura County. Shelli Karnes, 369 Paseo De Playa #201 Ventura, CA 93001. This business is conducted by: An Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: N/A. I declare that all Information In this statement Is true and correct (A registrant who declares information as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of Business and Professions Code that the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000).)

Print Name of Registrant: Shelli Karnes. NOTICE - in accordance with subdivision (a) of Section 17920, a fictitious name statement generally expires at the end of five years from the date on which it was filed in the office of the county clerk, except, as provided in subdivision of section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to section 17913 other than a change in residence address or registered owner. A new fictitious business name statement must be filed before the expiration. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under Federal, State, or Common Law (see Section 14411 ET SEQ., B u s i n e s s & P r o f e s s i o ns Code). This statement was filed with the County Clerk of V e n tu r a o n J a n u a ry 1 3, 2022.

PUBLISHED: Ventura County Reporter; 02/10/22, 02/17/22, 02/24/22, 03/03/22 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 2022100001250 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: D U N N E E L E C T R O N I C S, MONIQUE PATRON PHOTOGRAPHY, 10449 Darling Road Ventura, CA 93004.

Ventura County, State of Incorporation / Organization, California, Dunn-Patron Enterprises LLC, 10449 Darling Road Ventura, CA 93004.

This business is conducted by: A Limited Liability Company. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: 01/01/2022. I declare that all Information In this statement Is true and correct (A registrant who declares information as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of Business and Professions Code that the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000).) Print Name of Registrant: Dunn-Patron Enterprises LLC, Christopher Dunne, Managing Member.

NOTICE - in accordance with subdivision (a) of Section 17920, a fictitious name statement generally expires at the end of five years from the date on which it was filed in the office of the county clerk, except, as provided in subdivision of section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to section 17913 other than a change in residence address or registered owner.

A new fictitious business name statement must be filed before the expiration. The fil-

in the office of the county clerk, except, as provided in subdivision of section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to section 17913 other than a change in residence address or registered owner.

A new fictitious business name statement must be filed before the expiration. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under Federal, State, or Common Law (see Section 14411 ET SEQ., Business & Professions Code). This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Ve n tu r a o n J a n u a r y 2 7, 2022.

PUBLISHED: Ventura County Reporter; 02/10/22, 02/17/22, 02/24/22, 03/03/22 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 2022100001517 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: ALPERN MEDIA, 336 Ponoma Street Port Hueneme, CA 93041. Ventura County, State of Incorporation / Organization, California, Alpern Media LLC, 336 Ponoma Street Port Hueneme, CA 93041. This business is conducted by: A Limited Liability Company. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: 01/19/2022. I declare that all Information In this statement Is true and correct (A registrant who declares information as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of Business and Professions Code that the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000).) Print Name of Registrant: Alpern Media LLC, Daniel Alpern, Managing Member. NOTICE - in accordance with subdivision (a) of Section 17920, a fictitious name statement generally expires at the end of five years from the date on which it was filed in the office of the county clerk, except, as provided in subdivision of section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to section 17913 other than a change in residence address or registered owner. A new fictitious business name statement must be filed before the expiration. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under Federal, State, or Common Law (see Section 14411 ET SEQ., Business & Professions Code). This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Ventura on February 1, 2022.

PUBLISHED: Ventura County Reporter; 02/10/22, 02/17/22, 02/24/22, 03/03/22 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 2022100001332 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: SUCCULENTRY, 3992 Blairwood Drive Moorpark, CA 93021. Ventura County.

Anne M Interrante, 3992 Blairwood Drive Moorpark, CA 93021. This business is conducted by: An Individual.

The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: N/A. I declare that all Information In this statement Is true and correct (A registrant who declares information as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of Business and Professions Code that the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000).) Print Name

declare that all Information In this statement Is true and correct (A registrant who declares information as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of Business and Professions Code that the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000).) Print Name of Registrant: Anne M Interrante. NOTICE - in accordance with subdivision (a) of Section 17920, a fictitious name statement generally expires at the end of five years from the date on which it was filed in the office of the county clerk, except, as provided in subdivision of section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to section 17913 other than a change in residence address or registered owner. A new fictitious business name statement must be filed before the expiration. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under Federal, State, or Common Law (see Section 14411 ET SEQ., B u s i n e s s & P r o f e s s i o ns Code). This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Ve n t u r a o n J a n u a r y 2 8, 2022.

PUBLISHED: Ventura County Reporter; 02/10/22, 02/17/22, 02/24/22, 03/03/22 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 2022100002357 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: MORNINGSTAR RACING, 1621 Pacific Avenue Unit #125 Oxnard, CA 93033.

Ventura County. Brown G James, 1640 Poli Street Ventura, CA 93001. This business is conducted by: An Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: 01/25/2012. I declare that all Information In this statement Is true and correct (A registrant who declares information as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of Business and Professions Code that the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000).) Print Name of Registrant: Brown G James.

NOTICE - in accordance with subdivision (a) of Section 17920, a fictitious name statement generally expires at the end of five years from the date on which it was filed in the office of the county clerk, except, as provided in subdivision of section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to section 17913 other than a change in residence address or registered owner.

A new fictitious business name statement must be filed before the expiration. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under Federal, State, or Common Law (see Section 14411 ET SEQ., B u s i n e s s & P r o f e s s i o ns Code). This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Ventura on February 16, 2022.

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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 2022100002185 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: TRANSFORMATIONS COUNSELING, 1300 Eastman Ave. Ventura, CA 93003. Ventura County. Carollyn F. McKinstry, 1946 S. Hill Rd., Ventura, CA 93003.

This business is conducted by: An Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: 01/10/2022. I declare that all Information In this statement Is true and correct (A registrant who declares information as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of Business and Professions Code that the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000).) Print Name of Registrant: Carollyn F. McKinstry. NOTICE - in accordance with subdivision (a) of Section 17920, a fictitious name statement generally expires at the end of five years from the date on which it was filed in the office of the county clerk, except, as provided in subdivision of section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to section 17913 other than a change in residence address or registered owner. A new fictitious business name statement must be filed before the expiration. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under Federal, State, or Common Law (see Section 14411 ET SEQ., Business & Professions Code). This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Ventura on February 14, 2022.

PUBLISHED: Ventura County Reporter; 02/17/22, 02/24/22, 03/03/22, 03/10/22 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 2022100001754 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: INEZ PROPERTY, 6123 Inez Street #6 Ventura, CA 93003.

Ventura County. Beverly J Charbonneau, 11459 Foothill Rd. Santa Paula, CA 93060, Eugene E. Charbonneau, 1128 Garrido Drive Camarrillo, CA 93010. This business is conducted by: A General Partnership. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictiti o u s b u s i n e s s n a m e or names listed above on: 12/18/1997. I declare that all Information In this statement Is true and correct (A registrant who declares information as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of Business and Professions Code that the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000).)

Print Name of Registrant: Beverly J Charbonneau. NOTICE - in accordance with subdivision (a) of Section 17920, a fictitious name statement generally expires at the end of five years from the date on which it was filed in the office of the county clerk, except, as provided in subdivision of section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to section 17913 other than a change in residence address or registered owner.

A new fictitious business name statement must be filed before the expiration. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in

the date on which it was filed in the office of the county clerk, except, as provided in subdivision of section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forthFic. in the statement pursuBusiness Name ant to section 17913 other than a change in residence address or registered owner.

A new fictitious business name statement must be filed before the expiration. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under Federal, State, or Common Law (see Section 14411 ET SEQ., B u s i n e s s & P r o f e s s i o ns Code). This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Ventura on February 07, 2022.

PUBLISHED: Ventura County Reporter; 2/24/22, 03/03/22, 03/10/22, 03/17/22

Legal Notices FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 2022100001351 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: GURROLA PROPERTIES, 4101 Romany Dr. Oxnard, CA 93035. Ventura County.

Camille Borchard, Trustee of the Greco-Mexica 1978 Trust, 1326 N. 5th Pl., Port Hueneme, CA 93041, Edward Gurrola, Trustee of the Greco-Mexica 1978 Trust, 12515 Birch Bluff Pl., San Diego, CA 92131, Cecile Faulconer, Trustee of the Greco-Mexica 1978 Trust, 1901 Lennox Ct. Oxnard, CA 93030. This business is conducted by: A Trust. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictiti o u s b u s i n e s s n a m e or names listed above on: N/A. I declare that all Information In this statement Is true and correct (A registrant who declares information as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of Business and Professions Code that the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000).) Print Name of Registrant: Camille Borchard, Trustee of the GrecoMexica 1978 Trust. NOTICE - in accordance with subdivision (a) of Section 17920, a fictitious name statement generally expires at the end of five years from the date on which it was filed in the office of the county clerk, except, as provided in subdivision of section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to section 17913 other than a change in residence address or registered owner. A new fictitious business name statement must be filed before the expiration. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under Federal, State, or Common Law (see Section 14411 ET SEQ., B u s i n e s s & P r o f e s s i o ns Code). This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Ve n t u r a o n J a n u a r y 2 8, 2022.

PUBLISHED: Ventura County Reporter; 02/10/22, 02/17/22, 02/24/22, 03/03/22 SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA COUNTY OF VENTURA. NOTICE OF HEARING BY PUBLICATION WELFARE & INSTITUTIONS CODE §366.26 J072904 HEARING DATE: 04/06/2022 TIME: 08:30am COURTROOM: J1 In the matter of the Petition of the County of Ventura Human Services Agency regarding freedom from parental custody and control on be-

§366.26 J072904 HEARING DATE: 04/06/2022 TIME: 08:30am COURTROOM: J1 In the matter of the Petition of the County of Ventura Human Services Agency regarding freedom from parental custody and control on behalf of Anthony Elijah Carrillo, a child. To: Vanessa Marie Lopez, Alex O. Carrillo Jr. (Deceased), and to all persons claiming to be the parent of the above-named person who is described as follows: name Anthony Elijah Carrillo, Date of Birth: 10/27/2009, Place of Birth: Ventura, CA, Father's name: Alex O. Carrillo Jr. (Deceased), Mother’s name: Vanessa Marie Lopez. Pursuant to Welfare and Institutions Code Section 366.26, a hearing has been scheduled for your child. You are hereby notified that you may appear on 04/06/2022, at 8:30 a.m., or as soon as counsel can be heard in Courtroom J1 of this Court at Juvenile Justice Center 4353 Vineyard Ave. Oxnard, CA 93036. YOU ARE FURTHER ADVISED as follows: At the hearing the Court must choose and implement one of the following permanent plans for the child: adoption, guardianship, or long term foster care. Parental rights may be terminated at this hearing. On 04/06/2022, the Human Services Agency will recommend termination of parental rights. The child may be ordered placed in long term foster care, subject to the regular review of the Juvenile Court; or, a legal guardian may be appointed for the child and letters of guardianship be issued; or, adoption may be identified as the permanent placement goal and the Court may order that efforts be made to locate an appropriate adoptive family for the child for a period not to exceed 180 days and set the matter for further review; or, parental rights may be terminated. You are entitled to be present at the hearing with your attorney. If you cannot afford an attorney, you are entitled to have the Court appoint counsel for you. A thirty-day continuance may be granted if necessary for counsel to prepare the case.

At all termination proceedings, the Court shall consider the wishes of the child and shall act in the best interest of the child. Any order of the Court permanently terminating parental rights under this section shall be conclusive and binding upon the minor person, upon the parent or parents, and upon all other persons who have been served with citation by publication or otherwise.

After making such an order, the Court shall have no power to set aside, change, or modify it, but this shall not be construed to limit the rights to appeal the order. If the Court, by order or judgment, declares the child free from the custody and control of both parents, or one parent if the other no longer has custody and control, the Court shall, at the same time, order the child referred to the licensed County adoption agency for adoptive placement by that agency. The rights and procedures described above are set forth in detail in the California Welfare and Institutions Code Section 366.26. You are referred to that section for further particulars. Michael J. Planet, Executive Officer and Clerk, County of Ventura, State of California. Dated: 01/25/2022 by: Elizabeth Ramirez Deputy Clerk, Children and Family Services Social Worker.

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ther particulars. Michael J. Planet, Executive Officer and Clerk, County of Ventura, State of California. Dated: 01/25/2022 by: Elizabeth Ramirez Deputy Clerk, Children and Family Services Social Worker.

2/3, 2/10, 2/17, 2/24/22 CNS-3550162# Notice of Interest This notice is out of necessity for the establishment of a perfected interest in the Estate identified herein. The JAMES AWBREY-FINE HOKAFONU, Estate, hereinafter “DEBTOR” Bond registration STATE OF CALIFORNIA CERTIFICATION OF VITAL RECORD file number 104-56006045, Federal Reserve, federal insurance, and Treasury account number ending in xxxxx9746, is a commercial transmitting utility for transmitting life energy into a valuable form cognizable in commerce. The grantor, beneficiary, heir and General Executor Hokafonu, James Awbrey-Fine, a man, hereinafter “Creditor” has a priority secured interest in the Debtor’s property by private agreement in the amount of thirty-three billion dollars ($33,000,000,000.00). As of the date of this publishing, no person, natural or artificial, has presented a superior claim of interest in the DEBTOR’s Estate incl. but not limited to personal and real property, chattels and entitlement rights of the Estate assets and securities to Creditor. The last known residence address of the DEBTOR Estate as certified on the certificate of title is the State of California Department of Health Vital Statistics,3701 N. Freeway Blvd. Sacramento CA, 95834. All DEBTOR’s labor/energy, and every product created therefrom, whether past, present, or future are indentured by private agreement. All products of DEBTOR’s labor including but not limited to property acquired by gift, agreement, wage and/or sale in DEBTOR’s NAME. All means “everything” real and personal which DEBTOR has both in possession and not in possession as an equitable interest.

Personal Tangible and Intangible Property All: Bank accounts, credit accounts, deposit accounts, securities accounts, investment accounts, derivatives, derivative accounts, government accounts, government subdivision accounts, government municipality accounts, public organization accounts, nonprofit organization accounts, religious organization accounts, private organization accounts, internet company accounts, information accounts, social media accounts, goods and services company accounts, medical accounts, retirement accounts, insurance accounts, securities, financial assets, commercial paper, mortgages, bank notes, deeds of trust, bonds, stocks, interest certificates, registration certificates, jewelry, automobiles, aircraft, boats, hunting and fishing accessories, clothes, tools, electronics, furniture, appliances, household goods, commodities and all intangible future creations through lifeforce energy, i.e. labor.

Real Property All land, including fixtures, timber, livestock, vegetation, animals, minerals, air, and water contained within the land zone that is, have been or will be held and/or possessed in DEBTOR’s NAME. Notice of Adverse Claim Any real or artificial person and/or municipal corporation with an adverse claim to any of the DEBTOR’s property shall send their claim certified under oath (notary jurat), or unsworn declaration pursuant to 28 U.S.C. § 1746(1),

land zone that is, have been or will be held and/or possessed in DEBTOR’s NAME. Notice of Adverse Claim Any real or artificial person and/or municipal corporation with an adverse claim to any of the DEBTOR’s property shall send their claim certified under oath (notary jurat), or unsworn declaration pursuant to 28 U.S.C. § 1746(1), sent certified or registered mail within three (3) days of the final publishing of this notice or any time thereafter to: Hokafonu, James AwbreyFine occupant of the office of General Executor of the JAMES AWBREY-FINE HOKAFONU, Estate, c/o 380 Broderick Ave Ventura, California [93003-9998]. Creditor reserves all rights incl. the right to assign interest in DEBTOR’s property to any natural or artificial person incl. but not limited to trusts. All claims of debt and interest under the color of any law after thirty (30) days of the final publishing of this notice are null and void by operation of law.

ive, as defined in section 58(b) of the California Probate Code, or (2) 60 days from the date of mailing or personal delivery to you of a notice under section 9052 of the California Probate Code.

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

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

Attorney for Petitioner LAW OFFICE OF MARY K. JEFFERS - SBN 165104 2677 N. MAIN ST., STE. 460 SANTA ANA CA 92705 BSC 221152 2/10, 2/17, 2/24/22 CNS-3553021#

PUBLISHED: Ventura County Reporter 02/10/22, 02/17/22, 02/24/22

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: BONNIE LAVONNE THOMAS AKA MARGUERITE LAVONNE THOMAS CASE NO. 56-202200562421-PR-PW-OXN To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the WILL or estate, or both of BONNIE LAVONNE THOMAS AKA MARGUERITE LAVONNE THOMAS. A PETITION FOR PRO BATE has been filed by FREDRICK THOMAS in the Superior Court of California, County of VENTURA. THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that FREDRICK THOMAS be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent.

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

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

A HEARING on the petition will be held in this court as follows: 03/17/22 at 10:30AM in Dept. J6 located at 4353 E. VINEYARD AVENUE, OXNARD, CA 93036 IF YOU OBJECT to th e granting of the petition, you should appear at the hearing and state your objections or file written objections with the court before the hearing.

Your appearance may be in person or by your attorney.

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

Other California statutes and legal authority may affect

Probate NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: CRAIG BRYANT SPURRIER CASE NO. 56-202200562418-PR-LA-OXN To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the WILL or estate, or both of CRAIG BRYANT SPURRIER. A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by CYNTHIA JUNE SPURRIER in the Superior Court of California, County of VENTURA. THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that CYNTHIA JUNE SPURRIER 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: 03/17/22 at 10:30AM in Dept. J6 located at 4353 E. VINEYARD AVENUE, OXNARD, CA 93036 IF YOU OBJECT to th e granting of the petition, you should appear at the hearing and state your objections or file written objections with the court before the hearing.

Your appearance may be in person or by your attorney.

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

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

(1) four months from the date of first issuance of letters to a general personal representative, as defined in section 58(b) of the California Probate Code, or (2) 60 days from the date of mailing or personal delivery to you of a notice under section 9052 of the California Probate Code.

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

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

Attorney for Petitioner ELIZABETH H. DALE SBN 253077 GIFFORD, DEARING & ABERNATHY, LLP 515 S. FIGUEROA ST., STE 2060 LOS ANGELES CA 90071 2/17, 2/24, 3/3/22 CNS-3554754#

(1) four months from the date of first issuance of letters to a general personal representative, as defined in section 58(b) of the California Probate Code, or (2) 60 days from the date of mailing or personal delivery to you of a notice under section 9052 of the California Probate Code.

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

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

In Pro Per Petitioner JACOB CRAIG FANSLER 4538 NORTH BANNER DRIVE, #4 LONG BEACH CA 90807 2/17, 2/24, 3/3/22 CNS-3556153#

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: JESUS MARIA MENDEZ MACIAS AKA JESUS MENNOTICE OF ANCILLARY DEZ MACIAS AKA JESUS PETITION TO ADMINISTER MENDEZ ESTATE OF: CASE NO. 56-2022PATRICK THOMAS 00562527-PR-PW-OXN FANSLER To all heirs, beneficiaries, CASE NO. 56-2022creditors, contingent credit00562522-PR-LA-OXN ors, and persons who may To all heirs, beneficiaries, otherwise be interested in the creditors, contingent creditWILL or estate, or both of JEors, and persons who may SUS MARIA MENDEZ MAotherwise be interested in the CIAS AKA JESUS MENDEZ WILL or estate, or both of MACIAS AKA JESUS MENPATRICK THOMAS DEZ. FANSLER. A PETITION FOR PROAN ANCILLARY PETITION BATE has been filed by FOR PROBATE has been JAVIER MENDEZ AKA JAVIfiled by JACOB CRAIG ER MENDEZ REYES in the FANSLER in the Superior Superior Court of California, Court of California, County of County of VENTURA. VENTURA. THE PETITION FOR PROTHE ANCILLARY PETITION BATE requests that JAVIER FOR PROBATE requests MENDEZ AKA JAVIER MENthat JACOB CRAIG DEZ REYES be appointed as FANSLER be appointed as personal representative to personal representative to administer the estate of the administer the estate of the decedent. decedent.

THE PETITION requests the THE ANCILLARY PETITION decedent's WILL and codirequests authority to adminiscils, if any, be admitted to ter the estate under the Indeprobate. The WILL and any pendent Administration of Escodicils are available for extates Act. (This authority will amination in the file kept by allow the personal representthe court. ative to take many actions THE PETITION requests auwithout obtaining court apthority to administer the esproval. Before taking certain tate under the Independent very important actions, Administration of Estates Act. however, the personal rep(This authority will allow the resentative will be required to personal representative to give notice to interested pertake many actions without sons unless they have obtaining court approval. Bewaived notice or consented fore taking certain very imto the proposed action.) The portant actions, however, the independent administration personal representative will authority will be granted unbe required to give notice to less an interested person interested persons unless files an objection to the petithey have waived notice or tion and shows good cause consented to the proposed why the court should not action.) The independent adgrant the authority. ministration authority will be A HEARING on the petition granted unless an interested will be held in this court as person files an objection to follows: 04/07/22 at 10:30AM the petition and shows good in Dept. J6 located at 4353 E. cause why the court should VINEYARD AVENUE, not grant the authority.

OXNARD, CA 93036 A HEARING on the petition IF YOU OBJECT to th e will be held in this court as granting of the petition, you follows: 03/24/22 at 10:30AM should appear at the hearing in Dept. J6 located at 4353 E. and state your objections or VINEYARD AVENUE, file written objections with the OXNARD, CA 93036 court before the hearing.

IF YOU OBJECT to the Your appearance may be in granting of the petition, you person or by your attorney. should appear at the hearing IF YOU ARE A CREDITOR and state your objections or or a contingent creditor of the file written objections with the decedent, you must file your court before the hearing. claim with the court and mail Your appearance may be in a copy to the personal repperson or by your attorney. resentative appointed by the IF YOU ARE A CREDITOR court within the later of either or a contingent creditor of the (1) four months from the date decedent, you must file your of first issuance of letters to a claim with the court and mail general personal representata copy to the personal repive, as defined in section resentative appointed by the 58(b) of the California Procourt within the later of either bate Code, or (2) 60 days (1) four months the37 date from the date of mailing or February 24, 2022 — from— of first issuance of letters to a personal delivery to you of a general personal representatnotice under section 9052 of ive, as defined in section the California Probate Code.

58(b) of the California ProOther California statutes and bate Code, or (2) 60 days legal authority may affect

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

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

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

Attorney for Petitioner GARY N. SCHWARTZ, ESQ. - SBN 106306 FELDMAN BERMAN SCHWARTZ LLP 20750 VENTURA BLVD. #201 WOODLAND HILLS CA 91364 2/24, 3/3, 3/10/22 CNS-3557856#

date of first issuance of letters to a general personal representative, as defined in section 58(b) of the California Probate Code, or (2) 60 days from the date of mailing or personal delivery to you of a notice under section 9052 of the California Probate Code. Other California statutes and legal authority may affect your rights as a creditor. You may want to consult with an attorney knowledgeable in California law.

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

Attorney for Petitioner: Brandon P. Johnson SBN 210958 1200 Paseo Camarillo, Suite 280 Camarillo, California 93010 (805) 482-2282 Ventura County Reporter 02/24/22, 03/03/22, 03/10/22

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF DEAN A. SULLIVAN CASE NO. 56-2022NOTICE OF PETITION TO 00562541-PR-LA-OXN ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: To all heirs, beneficiaries, ALAN E. TRIPP, JR. creditors, contingent creditCASE NO. 56-2022ors, and persons who may 00562482-PR-LA-OXN otherwise be interested in the To all heirs, beneficiaries, will or estate, or both of creditors, contingent creditDEAN A SULLIVAN. A Petiors, and persons who may tion for probate has been otherwise be interested in the filed by Barbara Wilson in the WILL or estate, or both of Superior Court of California, ALAN E. TRIPP, JR. County of VENTURA. A PETITION FOR PROThe petition for probate reBATE has been filed by quests that: Barbara Wilson DONNA TRIPP AND JESbe appointed as personal SICA SPINDLER in the Surepresentative to administer perior Court of California, the estate of the decedent.

County of VENTURA. The petition requests authorTHE PETITION FOR PROity to administer the estate BATE requests that DONNA the Independent Adunder TRIPP AND JESSICA ministration of Estates Act. SPINDLER be appointed as (This authority will allow the personal representative to personal representative to administer the estate of the take many actions without decedent. obtaining court approval. BeTHE PETITION requests aufore taking certain very imthority to administer the esportant actions, however, the tate under the Independent personal representative will Administration of Estates Act. be required to give notice to (This authority will allow the interested persons unless personal representative to they have waived notice or take many actions without consented to the proposed obtaining court approval. Beaction.) The independent adfore taking certain very imministration authority will be portant actions, however, the granted unless an interested personal representative will person files an objection to be required to give notice to the petition and shows good interested persons unless cause why the court should they have waived notice or not grant the authority. consented to the proposed A hearing on the petition action.) The independent adwill be held in this court as ministration authority will be follows: Date: March 24, granted unless an interested 2022, Time: 10:30 AM, Dept.: person files an objection to J6, Location: Superior Court the petition and shows good of California, County of Vencause why the court should tura, 4353 E. Vineyard Avennot grant the authority. ue Oxnard, CA 93036 A HEARING on the petition Oxnard. If you object to the will be held in this court as granting of the petition, you follows: 03/24/22 at 10:30AM should appear at the hearing in Dept. J6 located at 4353 E. and state your objections or VINEYARD AVENUE, file written objections with the OXNARD, CA 93036 court before the hearing.

IF YOU OBJECT to the Your appearance may be in granting of the petition, you person or by your attorney. should appear at the hearing If you are a creditor or a conand state your objections or tingent creditor of the defile written objections with the cedent, you must file your court before the hearing. claim with the court and mail Your appearance may be in a copy to the personal repperson or by your attorney. resentative appointed by the IF YOU ARE A CREDITOR court within the later of either or a contingent creditor of the (1) four months from the decedent, you must file your date of first issuance of letclaim with the court and mail ters to a general personal a copy to the personal reprepresentative, as defined in resentative appointed by the section 58(b) of the Califorcourt within the later of either nia Probate Code, or (2) 60 (1) four months from the date days from the date of mailof first issuance of letters to a or personal delivery to general 38 —personal —representatFebruary 24,ing 2022 you of a notice under section ive, as defined in section 9052 of the California Pro58(b) of the California Probate Code. Other California bate Code, or (2) 60 days statutes and legal authority from the date of mailing or may affect your rights as a personal delivery to you of a

To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both of DIANE ANN LIBERTY.

Your appearance may be in person or by your attorney.

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

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

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

Attorney for Petitioner PAUL HORN, ESQ. SBN 243227 PAUL HORN LAW GROUP, PC 11404 SOUTH STREET CERRITOS CA 90703 2/24, 3/3, 3/10/22 CNS-3557297#

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF DIANE ANN LIBERTY CASE NO. 56-202200562668-PR-LA-OXN

A Petition for probate has been filed by Merlyn F .

Liberty in the Superior Court of California, County of VENTURA. The petition for probate requests that: Merlyn F. Liberty 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: April 14, 2022, Time: 10:30 AM, Dept.: J6, Location: Superior Court of California, County of Ventura, 4353 E. Vineyard Avenue Oxnard, CA 93036.

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

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

Other California statutes and

court within the later of either (1) four months from the date of first issuance of letters to a general personal representative, as defined in section 58(b) of the California Probate Code, or (2) 60 days from the date of mailing or personal delivery to you of a notice under section 9052 of the California Probate Code.

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

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

Attorney for Petitioner: Laura V. Bartels of Taylor, Scoles & Bartels SBN 188000 540 Sespe Avenue, Suite #4 Fillmore, CA 93015 (805) 524-1934 Ventura County Reporter 02/23/22, 03/03/22, 03/10/22 NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF HARVARD HAASE CASE NO. 56-202200562663-PR-PW-OXN To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both of HARVARD HAASE, AKA HOWARD WINKLER HAASE. A Petition for probate has been filed by Kathy Haase in the Superior Court of California, County of VENTURA. The petition for probate requests that: Kathy Haase be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent.

The petition requests the decedent's will and codicils, if any, be admitted to probate.

The will and any codicils are available for examination in the file kept by the court.

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

A hearing on the petition will be held in this court as follows: Date: April 14, 2022, Time: 10:30 AM, Dept.: J6, Location: Superior Court of California, County of Ventura, 4353 E. Vineyard Avenue Oxnard, CA 93036.

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

If you are a creditor or a contingent creditor of the decedent, you must file your claim with the court and mail a copy to the personal rep-

pear at the hearing and state your objections or file written objections with the court before the hearing. Your appearance may be in person or by your attorney.

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

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

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

Attorney for Petitioner: Laura V. Bartels of Taylor, Scoles & Bartels SBN 188000 540 Sespe Avenue, Suite #4 Fillmore, CA 93015 (805) 524-1934 Ventura County Reporter 02/23/22, 03/03/22, 03/10/22 NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF JAMES EDWARD LIGHTFOOT CASE NO. 56-202200562670-PR-PW-OXN To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both of JAMES EDWARD LIGHTFOOT.

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: April 14, 2022, Time: 10:30 AM, Dept.: J6, Location: Superior Court of California, County of Ventura, 4353 E. Vineyard Avenue Oxnard, CA 93036.

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

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

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

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

Attorney for Petitioner: Laura V. Bartels of Taylor, Scoles & Bartels SBN 188000 540 Sespe Avenue, Suite #4 Fillmore, CA 93015 (805) 524-1934 Ventura County Reporter 02/23/22, 03/03/22, 03/10/22

A Petition for probate has been filed by Carole M .

Lightfoot-Healy in the Superior Court of California, County of VENTURA.

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF JEAN HAASE CASE NO. 56-202200562658-PR-PW-OXN

The petition for probate requests that: Carole M. Lightfoot-Healy be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent.

To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both of JEAN HAASE, AKA JEAN JOAN HAASE.

The petition requests the decedent's will and codicils, if any, be admitted to probate.

The will and any codicils are available for examination in the file kept by the court.

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

A hearing on the petition will be held in this court as follows: Date: April 14, 2022, Time: 10:30 AM, Dept.: J6, Location: Superior Court of California, County of Ventura, 4353 E. Vineyard Avenue Oxnard, CA 93036.

A Petition for probate has been filed by Kathy Haase in the Superior Court of California, County of VENTURA. The petition for probate requests that: Kathy Haase be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent.

The petition requests the decedent's will and codicils, if any, be admitted to probate.

The will and any codicils are available for examination in the file kept by the court.

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

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: April 14, 2022, Time: 10:30 AM, Dept.: J6, Location: Superior Court of California, County of Ventura, 4353 E. Vineyard Avenue Oxnard, CA 93036.

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

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

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

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

Attorney for Petitioner: Laura V. Bartels of Taylor, Scoles & Bartels SBN 188000 540 Sespe Avenue, Suite #4 Fillmore, CA 93015 (805) 524-1934 Ventura County Reporter 02/23/22, 03/03/22, 03/10/22 NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF JOHN FREDERICK ELMER CASE NO. 56-202200562437-PR-PL-OXN To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both of JOHN FREDERICK ELMER. A Petition for probate has been filed by Joanne Jacobs in the Superior Court of California, County of VENTURA. The petition for probate requests that: Joanne Jacobs be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent.

The petition requests the decedent's will and codicils, if any, be admitted to probate.

The will and any codicils are available for examination in the file kept by the court.

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

available for examination in the file kept by the court.

The petition requests authority to administer the estate under the Independent Administration of Estates Act. (This authority will allow the Probate 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: March 24, 2022, Time: 10:30 AM, Dept.: J6, Location: Superior Court of California, County of Ventura, 4353 E. Vineyard Avenue Oxnard, CA 93036 OxnardJuvenile Justice Center.

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

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

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

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

Attorney for Petitioner: Katherine B. Sommer, Esq. (240719) Lester, Schuck, Becker & Dehesa & Hirschberg, LLP 771 E. Daily Drive, Suite 230 Camarillo, California 93010 (805) 604-2655 Ventura County Reporter 02/24/22, 03/03/22, 03/10/22

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF LINDA HAASE-ELLIS CASE NO. 56-202200562655-PR-LA-OXN To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both of LINDA HAASE-ELLIS, AKA LINDA MARIE HAASE-ELLIS, LINDA M. ELLIS. A Petition for probate has been filed by Michael Ellis in the Superior Court of California, County of VENTURA. The petition for probate requests that: Michael Ellis 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: April 14, 2022, Time: 10:30 AM, Dept.: J6, Location: Superior Court of California, County of Ventura, 4353 E. Vineyard Avenue Oxnard, CA 93036.

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

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

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

ive, as defined in section 58(b) of the California Probate Code, or (2) 60 days from the date of mailing or personal delivery to you of a notice under section 9052 of the California Probate Code.

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

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

Attorney for Petitioner: Laura V. Bartels of Taylor, Scoles & Bartels SBN 188000 540 Sespe Avenue, Suite #4 Fillmore, CA 93015 (805) 524-1934 Ventura County Reporter 02/23/22, 03/03/22, 03/10/22 NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF MICHAEL HENRY LONGRES CASE NO. 56-202200562628-PR-LA-OXN To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both of MICHAEL LONGRES, MICHAEL H. LONGRES, MICHAEL HENRY LONGRES. A Petition for probate has been filed by Michael John Longres in the Superior Court of California, County of VENTURA. The petition for probate requests that: Michael John Longres 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: April 07, 2022, Time: 10:30 AM, Dept.: J6, Location: Superior Court of California, County of Ventura, 4353 E. Vineyard Avenue Oxnard, CA 93036 OxnardJuvenile Justice Center.

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

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

Other California statutes and legal authority may affect

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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: April 07, 2022, Time: 10:30 AM, Dept.: J6, Location: Superior Court of California, County of Ventura, 4353 E. Vineyard Avenue Oxnard, CA 93036 OxnardJuvenile Justice Center.

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

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

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

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

Attorney for Petitioner: Katherine E. Wells, Esq. SBN 252789 Edsall Law, A Professional Law Corporation 400 Camarillo Ranch Road, Suite 102 Camarillo, California 93012 (805) 484-9002 Ventura County Reporter 02/24/22, 03/03/22, 03/10/22 NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF PATRICIA J ALEXANDER CASE NO. 56-202200562512-PR-LA-OXN To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both of PATRICIA J ALEXANDER. A Petition for probate has been filed by Jasmine S. Romero in the Superior Court of California, County of VENTURA. The petition for probate requests that: Jasmine S .

Romero 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: April 07, 2022, Time: 10:30 AM, Dept.: J6, Location: Superior Court of California, County of Ventura, 4353 E. Vineyard Avenue Oxnard, CA 93036 OxnardJuvenile Justice Center.

If you object to the granting

cause why the court should not grant the authority.

A hearing on the petition will be held in this court as follows: Date: April 07, 2022, Time: 10:30 AM, Dept.: J6, Location: Superior Court of California, County of Ventura, 4353 E. Vineyard Avenue Oxnard, CA 93036 OxnardJuvenile Justice Center.

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

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

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

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

Attorney for Petitioner: Brian L. Fox CSB# 141625 290 Maple Court, Suite 126 Ventura, California 93003 (805) 658-9204 Ventura County Reporter 02/17/22, 02/24/22, 03/03/22 NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF RODGER LEE MORRIS CASE NO. 56-202200562444-PR-LA-OXN To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both of RODGER LEE MORRIS. A Petition for probate has been filed by Barbara A. Morris Jensen in the Superior Court of California, County of VENTURA. The petition for probate requests that: Barbara A. Morris Jensen 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: March 17, 2022, Time: 10:30 AM, Dept.: J6, Location: Superior Court of California, County of Ventura, 4353 E. Vineyard Avenue Oxnard, CA 93036 Oxnard- Juvenile.

If you object to the granting of the petition, you should appear at the hearing and state your objections or file written objections with the court before the hearing. Your ap-

2022, Time: 10:30 AM, Dept.: J6, Location: Superior Court of California, County of Ventura, 4353 E. Vineyard Avenue Oxnard, CA 93036 Oxnard- Juvenile.

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

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

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

Attorney for Petitioner: Samantha W. Koopman SBN 310227 1200 Paseo Camarillo, Suite 280 Camarillo, California 93010 (805) 482-2282 Ventura County Reporter 02/10/22, 02/17/22, 02/24/22

A hearing on the petition will be held in this court as follows: Date: March 17, 2022, Time: 10:30 AM, Dept.: J6, Location: Superior Court of California, County of Ventura, 4353 E. Vineyard Avenue Oxnard, CA 93036 OxnardJuvenile/Probate.

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

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

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

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

Attorney for Petitioner: Marisha N. Charbonnet SBN 238446 223 E. Thousand Oaks Blvd., Suite 320 Thousand Oaks, California 91360 (805) 496-4681 Ventura County Reporter 02/10/22, 02/17/22, 02/24/22

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF TIIA ROTHBERG CASE NO. 56-202200562430-PR-PW-OXN To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both of TIIA ROTHBERG. A Petition for probate has been filed by Susan Rothberg Callahan in the Superior Court of California, County of VENTURA. The petition for probate requests that: Susan Rothberg Callahan be appointed as Please recycle me. personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent.

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A hearing on the petition will be held in this court as follows: Date: March 17, 2022, Online 24/7 Time: 10:30 AM, Dept.: J6, vcreporter.com Location: Superior Court of California, County of Ventura, 4353 E. Vineyard Avenue February 24, 2022 — — 39 Oxnard, CA 93036 OxnardJuvenile/Probate.

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