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‘KIDS DON’T DROWN THEMSELVES’ ROXIE FORBES’ PARENTS STAND UP FOR THEIR CHILD AND OTHERS BY CHRISTINA FUOCO-KARASINSKI

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HEARING THE PLEAS

Pasadena pledges to offer rental assistance

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THE NEW NORMAL Pasadena Fish Market: A Jamaican gem

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‘IT’S MY ELIXIR’

Poet Lory Bedikian says poetry is her release

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Opinion.............................................................5 Letters...................................................5

Consider This...........................................6

News.................................................................8 Hearing the Pleas Pasadena pledges to offer rental assistance. — Matt Rodriguez

Firefighters, The Crack Shack team for benefit — Christina Fuoco-Karasinski

Feature........................................................... 10 Dining............................................................. 12 Arts & Culture................................................ 14 Nitelife................................................. 15

Trax.................................................... 15

Classifieds...................................................... 16 COVER IMAGE: Doug Forbes and Elena Matyas photographed by Luis Chavez

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Actually, it’s peace and justice we need, not Trump’s law and order. We have witnessed CONTINUING ITS the police, militarily Mission armed to the teeth, along with shooting rubber bullets and tear gas at our children who are protesting peacefully. We have seen the murder of handcuffed victims, heard the voices begging to breathe and the screams of our children being forced to run from the onslaught of what Trump likes to call police who, “dominate the area.” This is the president of the United States leading the charge along with his sycophants like William Barr to use extreme violence so he can pose for a photo op in front of a church at the duress of the marchers. Here is a president that has been impeached for his “abuse of power” is a coconspirator in sex schemes, charged with 10 proven cases of obstruction of justice by Robert Mueller, betrayed his country, caged children and lied over 16,000 times to the people. Now, he has the nerve to criticize Black Lives Matter as “a hate symbol.” What nerve, President Trump, a criminal in his own right who has the gall to commute his friend, Roger Stone, an American traitor who withheld evidence about the president’s lying to Congress and his working with the Russians in return for his commutation. The president’s illegal acts are but a cover up for his unAmerican behavior. Oh, of course, for Paul Manafort, Roger Stone and Michael Flynn as you have witnessed, Trump and Barr will go so far as to commit, “gross prosecutorial abuse.” However, on the other side of the coin, he refuses to propose anything to help prosecute police who brutalize African Americans or other minorities. We have a corrupt president and attorney general and the silence from the Republican Congress is deafening. Let’s vote them all out! 07.09.20 | PASADENAWEEKLY.COM | GREATER PASADENA’S FREE NEWS AND ENTERTAINMENT WEEKLY

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Reconciliation and healing require the relentless pursuit of truth, justice and remembering events that some believe are best forgotten. The pursuit of Otto Adolph Eichmann and Joseph Mengele to bring them to justice, one which succeeded and one which did not, are two examples of this and the reasons for not letting the past be forgotten. My specific ask is to be granted access to the archives of the Human Betterment Foundation and of Ezra Gosney in the Special Collections Library at Caltech. Ezra Gosney was an American philanthropist and eugenicist. In 1928, he founded the Human Betterment Foundation, the purpose of which was “race betterment” through eugenic sterilization, specifically, the compulsory sterilization of the mentally ill, the developmentally disabled and negroes. Gosney’s work was based upon California’s compulsory sterilization laws and published in 1929 to promote compulsory sterilization laws in other states and countries. It is my understanding that Gosney’s book was specifically referenced by officials in Nazi Germany in the creation of their own sterilization legislation in 1933 as having provided proof that sterilization programs could be safe and effective. The Sacramento philanthropist/ eugenicist Charles Goethe wrote to Gosney in 1934, “[y]ou will be interested to know that your work has played a powerful part in shaping the opinions of the group of intellectuals who are behind Hitler in this epochmaking program. … You have really jolted into action a great government of 60 million people.” This was, of course, the same time and same set of intellectuals in Germany which was jolted into action to enact the Nuremberg Laws, also

known as the Law for the Protection of German Blood and German Honor and the Reich’s Citizenship law. These laws, of course, laid the groundwork for the removal of Jews, Gypsies, and gays and others from German society and for the Shoah. To my knowledge, these archives have never been explored with an eye to viewing the extent to which California law of that shameful time period provided inspiration and support for genocide. I would like to have access to the archives of the Human Betterment Foundation and Gosney Collection to explore these connections in the interest of discovery, disclosure, reconciliation and healing, and in the spirit of “Never Forget.” You are a respected leader in United States and especially in Pasadena. Under your leadership civil rights hero, Congressman John Lewis, served as the commencement speaker at Caltech. Under the presidency of David Baltimore, The Archbishop of the Anglican Church of South African, The Most Rev. Desmond Mpilo Tutu, was hosted by the Caltech-Y to speak truth to power from the preeminent grounds of the California Institute of Technology. My father was the chauffeur and bodyguard for Dr. Theodore Von Karman, founder of the Jet Propulsion Laboratory. Von Karman was one of the most brilliant minds in the world, a Hungarian Jew, who was a leading professor at Caltech. Additionally, one summer while attending the University of Southern California, I was a guard at JPL. The souls of our ancestors cry out for the telling of their truth and story. I hope you hear their voices. I look forward to hearing from you at your earliest opportunity. Thank you. John J. Kennedy Pasadena

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I write today as a lifelong resident of the city of Pasadena, former president of the Pasadena Chapter of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People, former vice mayor, current Pasadena city councilman and chairman of its standing committee on public safety. As we work together in these difficult times of COVID-19, an economic crisis and the flames of a quest for justice sparked by the horrific murder of George Floyd, I am respectfully asking for your assistance.

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•CONSIDER THIS• BY ELLEN SNORTLAND

BRONZED SHAME UNSTUCK IN TIME WHILE STUCK IN PLACE

ll over our country, statues—totems of our values—are being scrutinized like never before. Glaringly missing from these reevaluations is the issue of gender, as many of us are profoundly aware. According to a Smithsonian American Art Museum’s “Art Inventories Catalog” published in 2011, out of 5,193 outdoor public sculptures in the United States, only 394 were of women. That is bad enough; of those, how many would be people of color? When I first moved to the Los Angeles area in the mid-’70s, I vividly remember seeing a statue of Amelia Earhart in North Hollywood. It was both delightful and shocking. Earhart’s statue lit a fire in me to be aware of just how missing women are, not only everywhere in general but specifically in statuary. Even more frustrating, when you do see women depicted in statues they are usually shown as an ideal, like liberty or justice; personified by young, shapely white women. Consider our best-known statue: The Statue of Liberty, which was dedicated in a splashy ceremony on October 28, 1886. Regarding that event, a favorite anecdote of bold action and audacity concerns Matilda Joslyn Gage, a white feminist radical and committed progressive for all. The 1886 “opening” of the Statue of Liberty excluded all women and all people of color. That did not sit well with Matilda! Distraught by the absurd hypocrisy of a ceremony for a statue bearing Emma Lazarus’ words “Give me your tired, your poor,” not including any of the actual tired and poor, Matilda rented a cattle barge that carried the uninvited to “barge in on” the festivities. You try negotiating decks slick with cattle manure in a long dress. Nonetheless, the protest made some big waves, even gracing the New York Times. I’ll bet the captain’s log of that barge never had “Mutineered by a large crowd of well-dressed, pissed-off women” written in it before. Oh, how I would have loved to have seen that event in person—the idea of it makes my heart waltz with joy! Mrs. Gage was rocking civil disobedience in aces. However, not learning about this stunt until I was well past 50 years old infuriates me and solidifies my notion that keeping marginalized women invisible is not accidental. You don’t want to have a bunch of civilly disobedient underdogs getting ideas, now do you? For more on Matilda and the Statue Stunt, read the fabulous biography “Born Criminal: Matilda Joslyn Gage, Radical Suffragist” by Angelica Shirley Carpenter. Also watch the excellent HBO documentary “Liberty: Mother of Exiles” featuring designer Diane von Furstenberg that has archival footage of the event in it. The film, like the statue, embodies our aspirational values of freedom for everyone, not merely white males. Speaking of absurdity, there’s the debut of the statue of three white Mothers of Suffrage: Elizabeth Cady Stanton, Susan B. Anthony and Lucretia Mott. Sculptor Adelaide Johnson created it with the inscription: “Woman first denied a soul, then called mindless, now arisen, declaring herself an entity to be reckoned.” The statue was unveiled at the U.S. Capitol Rotunda in 1921, with women of various organizations in attendance along with pro-suffrage Congressional members. The very next day, Congress voted to remove it from the Rotunda and move it into the basement, where it remained until 1997. Talk about mean-spirited and petty! The triumph of women, who worked exhaustively for 70 years to win the vote, was treated like trash. Meanwhile, statues of Confederate generals and other nefarious men had—and still have— places of honor. If I had a magic wand, I’d create statues depicting Sacagawea, Sojourner Truth, Matilda Joslyn Gage and Patsy Mink. I would probably not put them in a National Park unless I had the blessings of whomever the land belonged to initially. Having grown up in South Dakota, I have firsthand experience with the Mount Rushmore and Crazy Horse Monuments near Rapid City, both on stolen sacred ground in Paha Sapa—the Sioux word for the Black Hills. Can you imagine the day sculptor Gutzon Borglum came home and said, “Hey, sweetheart, I’m going to carve the faces of American presidents onto the side of a mountain!” “OK, dear, whatever. Would you consider painting instead?” He obviously didn’t, and 93 years later, National Shame No. 45 held a photo op and toxic rally in front of Mount Rushmore, a horizontal totem to white men if there ever was one. n Ellen Snortland has written Consider This… for the Pasadena Weekly for decades. Reach her at ellen@beautybitesbeast.com

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Family Focused DEMETRIA GRAVES HAS HELPED COUNTLESS FOLKS RESOLVE LEGAL ISSUES BY KAMALA KIRK

emetria Graves handles cases that focus on all aspects of family law, including divorce, child custody and support, visitation rights, and other related legal matters. Born and raised in Pasadena, she is an alumna of Loyola Law School and has received numerous accolades over the years, including the Women in Business Award and Attorney of the Year. Since starting The Graves Law Firm 15 years ago, the certified family law specialist has helped countless families resolve legal issues so that they can start the next chapter of their lives.. “The main area that we are currently helping people in is divorce,” she says. “Especially now with people being quarantined with their spouses, we’ve received a lot of calls about our services. Before starting the process, I always encourage people to talk to a therapist with their partner to make sure that divorce is the right decision for them. In some instances, I’m hesitant to go forward because it may be related to stress caused by COVID-19. My goal is to ensure that my clients make the best decisions for themselves and their families.” Custody and visitation are the second most common issues that Graves helps her clients with, and as a result of COVID-19, these cases have become even more complex. Graves is committed to working closely with her clients, always paying close attention to their needs. “Some of the current issues we’re dealing with include families being impact by reduced income, which affects their ability to afford child support,” she shares.

“There are also concerns about custody and visitation when one parent lives out of state and there is hesitation about letting children travel, or a parent is concerned about the other not practicing social distancing. I translate for clients what the court process looks like, what the judges want to see, put together their case strategy, and am their helper during that time. I know a lot of attorneys don’t enjoy family law, but I enjoy what I do and want to help as many people as I possibly can. I love being able to provide support to someone through what may be one of the hardest journeys of their life so they can have a new beginning.” Passionate about helping others in and out of the courtroom, Graves is involved in various organizations such as the Pasadena Chamber of Commerce, Los Angeles Bar Association and Black Women’s Lawyers Los Angeles. She is working on creating a resource for women who want to open law practices. “I was really young when I opened my practice, and I wasn’t aware of all the challenges that I would face,” Graves says. “On top of owning a business, you’re running a law practice and managing employees, in addition to caring for your own family. Only 5% of lawyers in California are African American, and an even smaller number of those people are women. There aren’t a lot of female and minority attorneys out there that have their own practices. Back when I started, I had nothing, and over the years I’ve done a lot of on-the-job training, so I’m going to package all of that and provide a resource for women that want to take this journey and be successful.”

The Graves Law Firm: Pasadena Family Law Attorney 1055 E. Colorado Boulevard, Suite 500A, Pasadena 626-513-8227 9595 Wilshire Boulevard, Suite 900, Beverly Hills 310-300-4023 losangeles-divorcelaw.com

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HEARING THE PLEAS PASADENA PLEDGES TO OFFER RENTAL ASSISTANCE BY MATTHEW RODRIGUEZ

s the global COVID-19 pandemic rolls halfway into its fourth month, many tenants struggle to pay rent, falling deeper into debt. “I’m literally just surviving off of food stamps,” said Uber driver Christine Tringali, who moved to Pasadena three years ago after her father passed away. “How am I supposed to pay back rent? How am I supposed to pay any of this if I’m not working?” Hearing the pleas for help from others like Tringali, the city of Pasadena’s housing department pledges to help those in dire need of rental assistance. The housing department began accepting applications for the Emergency Rental Assistance Program on July 15. The final day for applications is on Wednesday, July 29. Using $1 million provided through the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security Act (CARES Act), the city will provide up to three months of past-due rent. Pasadena could help about 220 households if the city provided the maximum amount of rental relief, $4,500 to all households. “If everybody requested the maximum amount, we’d be able to help 220 households, but it’s quite possible not everybody will request the maximum amount so we’ll be able to help more,” said Housing Director Bill Huang. “This Emergency Rental Assistance Program is designed to help pay three months of back rent or up to $4,500, whichever is less. That will help to get that debt off of the back of these households that really need some assistance.” According to the guidelines, any funds not used in the first window may be reallocated and used in any future windows. The help is welcomed by Tringali and those in similar situations, however, Tringali perturbed by the criteria to qualify hopes that everyone that needs help receives it. “I heard there were a lot of stipulations,” Tringali said. “They need to prioritize it by who hasn’t been able to pay a dime of rent… I just want to make sure that everybody is taken care of, including myself.” The program is not first-come, first-served. According to the program guidelines, applicants are only eligible if they currently reside in Pasadena, notified their landlord they cannot pay rent due to the pandemic, have a current lease agreement, and have a yearly income that does not exceed low-income limits. Once applicants are deemed eligible, their submission will be pitted against other applications through a point-based system, depending on five categories. An applicant may receive 10 points if they have been living in Pasadena for a minimum of five years, but it must be verified by Pasadena Water and Power; eight points if there is a minor in the household; six points if there is only one adult income in the household; four points if there are four or more people living in the household and two points if there is a senior or disabled person in the household. In the case of a tie, there are three tiebreakers based on a tier system. According

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to the guidelines, the first-tier tiebreaker is given to “households that reside in a census tract block group where more than 51% of households earn less than the 50% Area Median Income (AMI).” The second is given to households with the lowest total household income. Finally, the third tiebreaker is determined by a lottery. Once the applicants have been chosen, they have 10 days to submit documents for the city to verify. After the documents have been verified the past-due rent is paid directly to the landlord. Susi Curri left her home state of Connecticut 23 years ago, settling in San Francisco before moving to Pasadena in the 90s. “I’m waking up every morning with panic. I don’t know what’s going to happen,” she said. “The money I’m bringing in is my rent, $1,500 plus utilities. I’m only taking in about $800 or $900 right now… To be honest, I’m wondering if I should leave Pasadena. It’s got me very, very worried.” Curri, a yoga instructor, a part-time nanny and personal assistant has seen her clientele dwindle as her classes have shifted online and fewer people decide to pay for that expense. “I’m in a tough position. I’m here with no family,” she said. “I’m having a very hard time. I don’t know what the future holds and I feel a bit helpless. I haven’t paid my full rent, but I’ve paid most of my rent for the last four months. I’m extremely concerned about whether or not I’m going to be able to pay my rent in the comings months at all.” While Curri, believes she qualifies for the program, she worried about her chances of receiving any money since she only garners about 16 points according to the guidelines. “I understand it’s pretty limited as far as who they’re able to help,” she said. “I do qualify for all the bullet points they listed, but I understand there’s a limited number of people — that concern’s me.” In addition to the concern of who gets the help, housing advocates such as member organizer Ryan Bell, who also ran for the City Council this year, are concerned about the situation after the orders are lifted. “Potentially hundreds of thousands of people are going to be displaced from their housing as a result of an inability to pay their back rent and debt they’ve accumulated during the shutdown,” Bell said citing a study done by UCLA. While Bell believes the rental assistance program is a good start, he hopes to see more done by city council. “Why don’t we forgive rent for residents and then use that money to see which landlords need help?” he said. “I’m grateful for the assistance, but it’s inadequate. It’s inadequate to the overwhelming challenge and eventual homelessness that we’re going to see as a result of all of this.” n

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FIREFIGHTERS, THE CRACK SHACK TEAM FOR BENEFIT BY CHRISTINA FUOCO-KARASINSKI

he Fire Family Foundation is hosting a fundraiser with The Crack Shack Restaurant from 4 to 9 p.m. Thursday, July 23, so it can continue its mission of supporting first responders. “Our mission is to support them in times of need,” said Elizabeth Dever, executive director of the Fire Family Foundation. “Our scope is nationwide. Even though we’re in Pasadena, we help firefighters from all throughout the country. We live our mission through four core programs.” After September 11, 2001, when more than 340 New York City firefighters were lost in the World Trade Center attack, Firefighters First Federal Credit Union was entrusted with charitable donations made by members of the fire service and the community. The response resulted in the vision to establish a nonprofit foundation focused on serving the firefighting community. In 2008, the Fire Family Foundation was started. Firefighters First Federal Credit Union supports the Fire Family Foundation’s overhead costs, so 100% of donations to the foundation go directly to support its mission and programs. The foundation financially assists firefighters and their families when they are experiencing hardships. They apply for funding and the organization pays a bill. “If there’s a challenge and they need help with, say, paying a medical bill, we’ll go ahead and pay that,” Dever said. “If it’s a car payment, we’ll help them out and put them on the right track.” The Fire Family Foundation also supported the Fire Service Psychology Association redesign its website by finding a contractor and helping pay for it. “We thought they could better reach their people through a new website,” she said. When there’s a federally declared disaster, the Fire Family Foundation offers financial assistance in the form of gift cards and supplies. Finally, the foundation has a merit-based scholarship program for children of active, retired or fallen firefighters. As for the fundraiser, supporters can dine in, go through the drive-thru, or place orders via the website, crackshack.com, or phone. The Crack Shack will donate 15% of the orders directly to Fire Family Foundation when guests mention the charity. Fire Family Foundation officials will be at the 30 W. Green Street location in Pasadena, but the offer is valid at 196 E. 17th Street in Costa Mesa, and 407 Encinitas Boulevard in Encinitas, too. n

Elizabeth Dever, shown here with her husband, Luke, is the executive director of the Fire Family Foundation. It is hosting a fundraiser with The Crack Shack from 4 to 9 p.m. Thursday, July 23.

The Fire Family Foundation’s board and council recently met for a meal. The organization is hosting a fundraiser with The Crack Shack from 4 to 9 p.m. Thursday, July 23.

COVID COUNT Reported Cases in Pasadena and surrounding areas as of Monday, July 13

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South Pasadena: 183; Alhambra: 590; Altadena: 306; Arcadia: 222; Glendale: 1701; Monrovia: 370; San Gabriel: 305; Total Confirmed Cases in Pasadena: 1,517 Total Deaths in Pasadena: 100 Total Confirmed Cases in LA County: 133,549 Total Deaths in LA County: 3,809 • Los Angeles County continues to be the epicenter of coronavirus as cases continue to rise throughout the region. On Sunday, the county’s public health department announced 3,322 new cases and 18 new deaths as the toll inches closer and closer to 4,000. Pasadena passed a milestone with 100 deaths and 1,517 cases. According to the county’s public health department, there are 2,093 people

currently hospitalized. • Over the weekend, Pasadena closed parts of Colorado Ave. and Union Streets to help facilitate outdoor dining. The city plans to expand the street closures to more nearby areas by July 25. According to the press release, one lane of traffic will be open in each direction and there will be diagonal parking for curbside pickup. Restaurants must apply for permits to have on-street dining. • In an effort to help individuals affected by the COVID-19 pandemic, Pasadena will receive $2.2 million in federal, state and local grants until 2021. The money will be split between four different programs with each receiving around the same amount of $500,000. The grants are set to used for workforce programs and workers affected by the pandemic. This is the latest in government-funded assistance, with the city announcing the $1 million Emergency Rental Assistance Program set to assist around 220 families. — Information Complied by Matthew Rodriguez 07.16.20 | PASADENA WEEKLY 9

‘KIDS DON’T DROWN THEMSELVES’ ROXIE FORBES’ PARENTS STAND UP FOR THEIR CHILD AND OTHERS STORY BY CHRISTINA FUOCO-KARASINSKI PHOTO BY LUIS CHAVEZ

oxie Forbes was the center of Doug Forbes and Elena Matyas’ universe. Some would say she still is. This month marks the one-year anniversary of the 6-year-old Pasadena girl’s death. She drowned at the Summerkids Camp in Altadena on June 28, 2019. “It took me 41 years to bring a child into the world,” Matyas says. “She was everything we could have asked for and more. She was a wonderful, compassionate bright light. Her kindergarten teacher recently said to me the mold was broken after Roxie was made.” Before the COVID-19 pandemic and quarantine, on February 10, Forbes and Matyas paired with State Sen. Anthony Portantino (D-La Cañada Flintridge) to introduce legislation—SB 955, The Roxie Rules Act—that aims to provide more oversight of California summer camps. “Everything is on hold because of COVID-19, but it’s a robust bill,” Forbes says. In researching camp safety issues, Forbes and Matyas discovered that more than a million children attend thousands of California camps and these camps are largely unregulated. Summerkids Camp, according to the LA County Department of Public Health, did not have an operating license. (It will not hold camp this summer due to COVID-19, per a statement on its website.) “As a father myself, I cannot begin to comprehend what has happened to the Forbes family,” Portantino says. “Losing a child is the single worst thing that can happen to a parent. It hurts even more because we know that this was a preventable tragedy. I am very grateful that Roxie’s family is channeling their tremendous grief to make sure that tragedies such as this do not happen again. I want to commend them for all the work they have done to raise awareness and knowledge of the gaps in state law regarding recreational camps.” Thirty-eight states—but not California—have statewide camp regulations. This bill will correct this omission in state law and bring camps in line with other regulated services such as day care facilities, Forbes says. “We subsequently discovered that the vast majority of California summer day camps do not have child care licenses because the state and the counties do not require them to have such licenses,” Forbes adds. “Overnight camps are required to have licenses, but the inspections and oversight for all camps are woefully inadequate. Multiple children have died over the last decade; more have been victims of sexual predation and other issues.” The Roxie Rules bill requires camps employ more health and safety measures, including background checks, emergency action plans, mandated reporter training and implementation, health and aquatics supervisors, proper safety certifications for rifle ranges, ziplining, horseback, aquatics, rock climbing and other activities. The couple established the nonprofit Meow Meow Foundation—named after Roxie’s feline comfort doll—to educate the public about this oversight. The couple is developing California’s first end-to-end drowning prevention solution, and they’re suing DiMassa for wrongful death. “We’re trying to be as careful as we can be,” Forbes says. “Not because of the lawsuit, but when you have a child die in a wholly preventable circumstance, a child care facility should take a step back, take a deep breath and say, ‘Wow.’” Matyas adds, “Drowning is the second leading cause of death for 0 to 4-year-old children. “It was stunning when we found that out as well. We are going to create the state’s first end-to-end drowning prevention solution. It’s going to describe the best swim lesson regimen, the best pool safety gear and swim safety gear, the best pool fence alarms, and life jackets. We’re putting together the curriculum so it can be taught in schools—public and private.” Beloved Roxie suffered from CVID, common variable immunodeficiency, a disorder that impairs the immune system. People with CVID are highly susceptible to infection from foreign invaders such as bacteria, or more rarely, viruses and often develop recurrent infections, particularly in the lungs, sinuses and ears. 10 PASADENA WEEKLY | 07.16.20

Elena Matyas and her husband, Doug Forbes, say Roxie Forbes was their world. After her death, they founded the Meow Meow Foundation.

“There are only 60,000 reported cases of CVID in all the United States,” Matyas says. “It’s very rare and Roxie was diagnosed early.” Forbes adds, “Her (genetic) mutation is the only one of its kind in the world.” Roxie had a relatively normal infanthood, until around age 2, when she developed her first strep throat and pneumonia. Over an 18-month stretch, she suffered eight to 10 bouts of documented pneumonia. Roxie was treated at home, where she received human adult antibodies each week. “She was the most normal-looking, running, jumping, happy kid,” he says. “You would never know.” Roxie attended San Rafael Elementary School, where she took Spanish immersion classes, ballet and swim lessons. She once met a boy with an overactive immune system. Roxie had a nonreactive immune system. The boy’s mother asked if Roxie could sit with him at the allergy table. “She not only said yes, she never left his side for the entire year,” Matyas recalls. “It was truly fascinating to watch. The world lost a good one.” Forbes adds, “We’re not just parents doting on a deceased child. What she did in her life was pretty extraordinary. If a child fell on the playground or was alone in the park, she was the kid who would put her arm around the child to make them feel comfortable.” Lies? Roxie went to Summerkids for 10 days and on her last day, her parents dropped her off, told her they loved her and walked away. Last summer was her first camp experience. The next time they saw her was at Huntington Hospital. “No parent should have to receive the message we had,” Forbes says. “We rushed to the hospital and she was dead. Her eyes were half open. Her brain had long since died. We removed her from life support equipment the following day at Children’s Hospital.” Forbes says Summerkids’ owner/operator, Cara DiMassa, showed up at the hospital unannounced and unwelcome and was disruptive. She abruptly left when she found out Roxie died, Matyas adds. Afterward, Forbes says DiMassa “lied to the greater Los Angeles community about the cause of death and the circumstances that led to Roxie’s death.” Parents of Summerkids campers said, according to the couple, DiMassa referred to Roxie’s health condition as the cause of death. However, Forbes says the coroner clarified the cause of death—drowning or “near drowning,” “which only means that Roxie’s heart was restarted after 40 minutes, even though she had long since died.” “All first-responder reports and other medical reports proved Roxie’s heart and organs were fine and did not cause any medical event,” Forbes adds. Various documents—emails and first-responders’ reports—say the camp and pool staff looked away between 10 seconds and 5 minutes before Roxie was found face down floating in the pool. Three counselors admitted to running away from the scene after Roxie died, Forbes adds. Forbes says DiMassa told parents via email not to pick up their children early the day Roxie died because she wanted to keep the day as normal as possible. DiMassa sent a series of emails, according to Forbes, that were “rather shockingly full of lies.” The DiMassas said Roxie’s parents shouldn’t be contacted and only the camp would receive flowers, food and sympathy cards. “It’s the classic, ‘Shut down the communication. We don’t want anybody to know about

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it,’” he recalls. “They still held onto our $3,000 until we screamed for it. They wouldn’t give us our money back. We had to ask for it five times.” The Department of Social Services found DiMassa was operating Summerkids illegally, Forbes adds. Because DiMassa defied the ruling and continued to operate, the state’s attorney general and the Department of Social Services filed a complaint for injunctive relief to shut down Summerkids until it receives the proper licensing. “For the children who were campers and the children who worked there— they were age 15 to college graduates— the DiMassa family was supposed to serve as role models,” Matyas says. “When you allow a child to die and your response to that is, ‘It’s not our fault and there’s nothing we could have done differently,’ that doesn’t help anybody become a better human. They have to learn about responsibility or consequence of action. It hurts so very bad. It’s 11 months later and I have not heard ‘I’m sorry’ or ‘Roxie was a really sweet girl.’ “There has been zero outreach from anyone involved with Summerkids. They shut us out from communications and that makes our loss even more painful. These people care about their reputation more than a 6-year-old girl who died in their pool.” One of DiMassa’s attorneys responded to an email to her by Pasadena Weekly. Steve Madison represents the regulatory litigation with the state attorney general. (A separate attorney, who did not return messages for comment, represents DiMassa in the civil suit.) “Summerkids once again extends its deepest condolences to Roxie’s family,” Madison says. “This was a tragic accident. There were four certified lifeguards on duty that day. The sheriff ruled this was accidental. There are issues that will be litigated in the wrongful death suit that the family is bringing. I can’t comment more than that.” In terms of the legislation, Madison says, it’s “apparent to many people that the state law and county code are a bit confusing and arguably ambiguous.” Summerkids has operated for 42 years and is a member of the American Camp Association. “We read the state law as clearly allowing day camps of the kind most of us are familiar with as operating that way—not as a child day care center, such as a preschool or nursery school,” he says. “Certainly, that legislation has been referred to three separate committees before the pandemic. There remains quite a bit of work that needs to be done on it.” The future Forbes and Matyas are concerned

for future campers—many of whom may be in harm’s way. “When we were in the hospital looking over our dead daughter, we were still concerned about the hundreds of other children at the camp who were unattended,” Forbes says. The couple just wants what’s best for other children who attend any sort of day camp, not just Summerkids. “They’re ziplining over tree canopies, horseback riding and swimming,” he says. “None of these activities are regulated. “Also, do they require background checks for campers or staffers? I know some of them have hired sexual predators. That’s what happened many, many, many, many times. I’ve heard lots of stories of sexual predators and rapes at camps. Nobody is going to know the wiser. How can you run a camp without an emergency action plan? Camps do not have plans to contend with fires, flooding or earthquakes. That’s frightening.” In a letter to Gov. Gavin Newsom, the couple says a handful of day and resident (overnight) camps are expected to be open. Those include Tom Sawyer Camp and Camp Adventurewood in Pasadena. Matyas and Forbes are concerned for the campers’ safety. Will the parents know if there’s, say, a COVID-19 outbreak there? The Meow Meow Foundation, they say, isn’t trying to be “merely alarmist.” “We implore you and the CDC to include day and resident camps as nonessential businesses in all future virus-related directives until detailed social guidelines are established,” they continue. “We also encourage you to meet with us to discuss ways by which camps can implement more effective health measures.” The American Camp Association and its lobbyists have a long history of woefully inadequate accreditation processes that require camps to meet only 18% of established standards, they wrote. Accreditation fees represent a large share of ACA revenue. The ACA only inspects its camps every three to five years. Such lean accreditation requirements make it easier for camps to part with their money to gain a seal of approval. Parents rely on this ACA seal of approval when making camp decisions. “We believe these parents deserve to be better informed, better protected,” they wrote. “We were deeply disappointed but not surprised to learn that the ACA recently opposed our foundation’s bill for reasons consistent with its efforts to prioritize profitability over proper health and safety protections.” Matyas sums it up. “Very simply, the headline of it all is kids don’t drown themselves. Adults allow children to drown.” n

Styling the Best HASBLADY GUZMAN VOWS SAFETY FIRST AT BOKAOS AVEDA SALON BY CHRISTINA FUOCO-KARASINSKI

he business of beauty is in Hasblady Guzman’s DNA. As a child in Colombia, she grew up watching her mother make women feel beautiful and confident in her salon. “Seeing my mother help women feel better than when they came in was awe-inspiring. At a young age I saw how powerful it was to provide a great service— making someone feel uplifted,” Guzman says. And quickly learned responsibility in her formative years. “At 12, I was taking deposits on my bicycle and making change for her,” Guzman says. “She would give me hundreds of pesos and I would get her change. Nobody ever bothered me or questioned it.” Guzman was offered a full-ride scholarship to UC Santa Barbara, but gave in to her mother and joined the family business. She’s never looked back. Now she’s at the helm of her successful 4,000-square-foot salon, Pasadena’s Bokaos Aveda Salon, where the staff goes above and beyond to make sure their clients stay healthy. “I want my clients to feel really comfortable at Bokaos,” Guzman says. “My stylists want to give guests the best experience and provide the safest environment. We are taking every precaution to do so. We’re spaced 6 feet apart. We’re disinfecting. No one with a fever is allowed to enter the building. I’m protecting my business. I’ve given a lot of my life to it—29 years of myself to it.” Coming to America In 1982, Guzman and her family had to escape the dangers of Pablo Escobar’s reign and so fled their native Colombia to find a better life in the United States. She learned English by watching American television, and at the age of 21 opened her first hair salon, Renaissance Hair Studio in Glendale. “Being in the business this long, it’s much more normal,” says Guzman, about being a female business owner. “At the beginning, when I was 21, people would say, ‘Where’s the owner? Where is he?’ It’s been nice to show that a woman and an immigrant can make it if you stay focused. I don’t take no for an answer.” In 2002, she expanded by opening a second salon, Bokaos Aveda Pasadena and eventually a third location followed in Glendale in 2008. In 2009, she moved all three businesses to one, a beautiful loft location with hardwood floors and a soaring chandelier in the heart of Old Town Pasadena. At the salon she is joined by her brother,

Hasblady Guzman grew up watching her mother make women feel beautiful.

Alfred Guzman. Her mother still owns her own salon. “She’s been incredibly supportive and loving,” Guzman says. “She won’t stop working at 72. She has a shop in Glendale and shows up every day.” Guzman has worked with many celebrity clients for print and TV projects, but it’s a special love for the styling, extensions and updos that feed her creative soul. “I love doing extensions and wedding parties,” she says. “It’s so much fun. It’s so creative and everyone is incredibly excited and loving. It’s like you’re part of an intimate moment of happiness. You see your work and it’s amazing how it all comes together.” With bridal parties of 10 or more, they drink champagne and have a little celebration. Guzman has been invited to style brides in England, New York and Mexico. “I’m not limited to Pasadena,” she says. Guzman does three methods of extensions—keratin, I-tip and tape. “When you take a woman who feels she doesn’t look as soft or young as she used to, and put hair on her—it takes 10 years off. When she has shiny hair and it’s thick, it’s always a sign of youth. It really helps a woman come to life when she has hair like that.” She is also a blond specialist and knows how to take someone safely to blond and with the right tones. “We use Aveda color. It is 98% natural and all the packaging is 100% recyclable, which is incredible,” Guzman says. “They spend a lot of money in the way they package and are very honest as a brand. Right now, we have Nutriplenish, a moisturizing line that Aveda just came out with. It helps dry, stressed hair and makes it soft. It’s a great line for hair in California.” What it all comes down to is her customers’ happiness. “You have to have a lot of heart to be a small business owner,” she says. “In my business, it’s important to remember the value of great relationships with your guests and staff.” Guzman is a dedicated member of the Pasadena community, supporting Hillsides. She fundraises for their gala every year with cut-athons, service donations and clothing donations for the kids.

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SIERRA FUSION 120 W. Sierra Madre Blvd., Sierra Madre (626) 355-3030 info@sierrafusion.com @ SierraFusion $$ Dining in is back at Sierra Fusion! Along with social distancing guidelines for the dining room and patios, they now have a fully covered dining area located in the parking lot west of the restaurant. “Sierra Fusion is the poster child for how a restaurant should reopen after the horrible situation that affected us all,” said one customer. The restaurant recently released its summer menu and Happy Hour has returned from 3 to 5 p.m. Monday through Saturday. Sierra Fusion now proudly serves dine in, al fresco dining, take-out, private functions and parties.

TOM'S FAMOUS FAMILY RESTAURANT 1130 E. Walnut St. Pasadena 626-577-7717 tomsfamous.com $ Please come and enjoy homemade breakfast lunch and dinner all made from scratch and FRESH. Nothing is ever served or made from a can. We pride ourselves as being the cleanest store with the best quality food and BEST service in town. Thank you PASADENA!!!!!

Virtually Possible DOG HAUS LEADS CLOUD KITCHEN MOVEMENT BY ANNIKA TOMLIN

og Haus will celebrate its 10th anniversary on October 20. As it reaches a new milestone, it continues to innovate through the use of virtual kitchens. Kitchen Unified Mix Chief Financial Officer Michael Montagano introduced virtual or cloud kitchens to Dog Haus’ André Vener. The two met at a parent party for their first-grade children several years ago. “Both of our kids go to Pasadena Polytechnic School and that’s where we met,” Vener says. “It happened to be two Pasadena Poly dads going to a parent party running into each other.” The two discussed being “kind of in the restaurant business” and Montagano offered Vener a facility tour to see if he would want to join. “He gave us a tour and then we thought about it for three months,” Vener said. “And then we heard about cloud kitchen and we decided it’s honestly going to be a big trend in our opinion.” Once they investigated a bit further, Dog Haus decided to expand across the country with Kitchen United Mix. “Wherever they open we will open,” Vener says. Dog Haus partnered with Kitchen

United Mix first in Chicago and Pasadena came third. They opened cloud kitchens in Chicago and Hollywood as well. After meeting, Kitchen United Mix and Doug Haus decided to have offices on the same alleyway in Old Pasadena. A virtual kitchen is a shared space for multiple restaurants to make food for delivery and have it available for customers all in one spot. Diners can choose what food from each restaurant they would like and get a whole meal delivered or to go. Dog Haus has its employees and equipment in the facility along with its designated kitchen space but share a walkin cooler, freezer and utilities. “The big advantage is because, normally, you will sign a five-year or 10year lease on a brick-and-mortar. You build it from the ground up and then you’re on the hook and hopefully it works,” Vener said. “This is a little bit more of a conservative approach. We could be (signing a lease for) one or two years long. All you have to do is pay for the equipment, hire five people instead of 30 people and you give it a go.” Kitchen United Mix or cloud kitchen owners hire the front staff and handle the construction process, so restaurants are

ready to start selling as soon as possible. “The Pasadena location doesn’t actually serve Dog Haus; it serves our other branch that we have,” Vener said. Dog Haus’ Pasadena-based The Absolute Brands is a subhead for delivery at the virtual kitchens and primary Dog Haus locations. By using these virtual kitchen spaces, The Absolute Brands cook and deliver its food outside of a traditional restaurant. Dog Haus isn’t listed on Kitchen United Mix’s website, but some of the dishes are like The Freiburger, Bad Mutha Clucka and Plant B as individual companies. “Now when you are in Pasadena and order from one of those companies through one of the third-party deliveries, that will come out of our kitchen with our same products from our talented chefs and go to your house,” Vener said. “We used our same high-end quality ingredients that are hormone-free, antibiotic-free, never ever added nitrates, clean food that we have there. It’s cool that we can even do this when this pandemic is happening. We were able to quickly pivot and do something differently and it ended up being a huge success.” The Absolute Brand is available at 35 Dog Haus locations in 10 states for delivery

only. Dog Haus has 50 locations in more than 10 states and is continuing to grow throughout the country. “We are excited to be neighbors with Kitchen United and be one of the first pioneers in the space,” Vener said. “We believe that with delivery with them, we can expand our geographical footprint through our premise locations. “We kind of strategically locate them in different parts of the country to test the market and test the cuisines.” Vener said if it’s a hit, they could launch traditional restaurants in the area because they’ve tested the market. The surge of virtual kitchens will continue as long as delivery is the primary way for people to get food during the pandemic. “Delivery and third-party delivery is so important especially now,” Vener said. “I can’t imagine anybody after what happened with this pandemic that at least every household had used a third-party delivery once in their life. I think the thirdparty delivery space is going to continue to grow and we got a big boost with COVID-19.”

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• ARTS & CULTURE •

‘IT’S MY ELIXIR’

POET LORY BEDIKIAN SAYS POETRY IS HER RELEASE BY CHRISTINA FUOCO-KARASINSKI

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Lory Bedikian will appear as part of the Broad Stage at Home’s Red Hen Press Poetry Hour, “Finding Truths and Creating Art in Exile,” at 6 p.m. Thursday, July 16.

and the United Kingdom before settling in the United States. Handal is the editor of the classic “The Poetry of Arab Women: A Contemporary Anthology,” winner of the PEN Oakland Josephine Miles Book Award, and named one of the top 10 Feminist Books by The Guardian; and co-editor of the W.W. Norton anthology “Language for a New Century: Contemporary Poetry from the Middle East, Asia & Beyond.” Multidisciplinary theater maker Soleimanpour has seen his plays translated into 20 languages. Best known for “White Rabbit Red Rabbit,” written to travel the world when he couldn’t, his work has been awarded the Dublin Fringe Festival Best New Performance, Summerworks Outstanding New Performance Text Award and The Arches Brick Award (Edinburgh Fringe) as well as picking up nominations for a Total Theatre and Brighton Fringe Pick of Edinburgh Award. n

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hen Lory Bedikian was a girl, she sat under her parents’ orange tree in the backyard and collected flowers and took the leaves and blossoms and rolled them up like a poem. Poetry has been in her life since she was 8 and when she stepped in front of an audience for the first time, she was exhilarated. “Any time I read, I’m exhilarated,” she said. “It’s my elixir. Any time I read, and I have people listening, I’m excited. I’m not being selfish with my words. I’m using it in service to something.” An award-winning poet, Bedikian will perform as part of the Red Hen Press Poetry Hour, part of The Broad Stage at Home series on Facebook Live, “Finding Truths and Creating Art in Exile” at 6 p.m. Thursday, July 16. Visit facebook. com/thebroadstage and thebroadstage.org/athome for on-demand viewing. “It’s fun and it’s going to be strange,” Bedikian said. “I’m going to be watching myself. My part is going to be prerecorded. They have the host and then people who are reading live and the video guests.” This poetry hour will feature Iranian Award-winning playwrights Sholeh Wolpé and Nassim Soleimanpour, whose most recent play “NASSIM” will be performed in The Broad Stage 2020-21 season in April 2021, and acclaimed guest the French American Nathalie Handal born in Haiti to a Palestinian family from Lebanon. The Armenian Bedikian will share readings and conversations on bridging the gap between perceptions and reality of cultural norms. Bedikian earned her Bachelor of Arts from UCLA with an emphasis in creative writing and poetry. During her time at UCLA, she was twice nominated for the Ina Coolbrith Memorial Prize in poetry. She earned her MFA in poetry from the University of Oregon, where she received the Dan Kimble First Year Teaching Award for poetry. Her manuscript has been selected several times as a finalist in the Crab Orchard Series in Poetry Open Competition and in the Crab Orchard Series in Poetry First Book Award Competition. She has received grants from the Money for Women/Barbara Deming Memorial fund and from AFFMA: Arpa Film Foundation for Music & Art. She teaches poetry workshops in Los Angeles. Her “The Book of Lamenting” won the 2010 Philip Levine Prize in Poetry. Her poems have been published in the Connecticut Review, Portland Review, Poetry International, Poet Lore and Heliotrope among other journals and have been included in “Blue Arc West: An Anthology of California Poets.” Poets & Writers chose her work as a finalist for the 2010 California Writers Exchange Award. Wolpé is the recipient of a 2014 PEN Heim, 2013 Midwest Book Award and 2010 Lois Roth Persian Translation prize, as well as artist fellowship and residencies in the United States, Mexico, Spain, Australia and Switzerland. Her plays have been finalists and semifinalists at Bay Area Playwrights Festival, Eugene O’Neill National Playwrights Conference, Centenary Stage Women Playwrights and Ashland New Plays Festival. Wolpé was born in Tehran, Iran, and spent most of her teen years in Trinidad

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DINNER PARTY, Dinner Party (Sounds of Crenshaw/EMPIRE):HHH½

2020’s conflicts inform this collaboration between Terrace Martin, Robert Glasper, 9th Wonder and Kamasi Washington, balanced by the jazz-hip-hop supergroup’s longstanding camaraderie and the hope of tracks such as “Sleepless Nights” (“We’ve been down, for so long/ Know change been on the way, ain’t worried no more”). Tension loops through beats and bass lines while soothing harmonies frame Washington’s expressive saxophone. Chicago vocalist Phoelix, who sings on four of the seven tracks, movingly conveys summer’s joys alongside police brutality’s year-round perils during “Freeze Tag,” a thoughtfully layered track that hopefully signals more consequential future recordings: “They told me put my hands up behind my head…/ Then they told me if I move, they gon’ shoot me dead/ But I think I’m ’bout to cut a rug.” soundsofcrenshaw.com

PAINT, Spiritual Vegas (Mexican Summer): HHH

‘Devil’s Inn’

‘GARAGEDELIC SOUL ROCK’ OUTFIT GRAMPAS GRASS CELEBRATES FOURTH ALBUM WITH VIRTUAL SHOW

nline performances have become a lifeline for bands, but they’re plagued by glitchy sound issues. So Grampas Grass (grampasgrass.org), a self-described “garagedelic soul rock” outfit, decided to celebrate the release of its fourth album, “Devil’s Inn,” with a virtual release show this Saturday built around a live show prerecorded in a professional soundspace. “It was the only way we could guarantee the audio quality would go through,” explained bandleader/guitarist John Malsberger. “We looked into, like, if we were all linked together for the Zoom interview segments, could we broadcast through Zoom into Facebook Live? You can, but it sounds like a Zoom call. We have nice audio from the studio. So the audio drove us to do this. We decided the quality was more important than having it actually live in the moment. It’ll be released on YouTube and Facebook at the same time; we’ll have a livestream Zoom call [beforehand], then the show will go on. It’s kind of like a movie release.” It was a considered compromise for the Southland ensemble, whose members are stretched from Lakewood (where Malsberger and frontwoman/wife Lisa Blue live) to Anaheim (guitarist Brett Davis), Burbank (drummer Rich Kaylor), Canyon Country (keyboardist Eric Lockhart) and Pasadena (bassist Chris Schmoke). They prize the spontaneity of live club shows, and the connections forged with audiences in those shared physical spaces. Grampas Grass’ sound is discernibly influenced by jam-friendly forebears such as The Band, Grateful Dead and Mother Hips. Listening to tracks such as the grooving “Can You Get Down” or “Ragged Soul” (“Music is

a medicine that heals my ragged soul/ Mend me with your melody, hold me together with the groove”), it’s easy to imagine audiences bobbing heads and singing along as the band performs onstage—in the pre-pandemic past, before coronavirus case numbers started climbing again. “I’m a big proponent of human interaction to keep us sane and connected. I know we’re more connected than ever, but I still feel like we’re very isolated,” Malsberger said, expressing concern about how people are increasingly relating through computer screens. Local musicians, he notes, are disadvantaged more than usual. “Drive-in concerts are happening in places, but those are gonna be the big dogs. Local bands in local scenes are gonna be hit the hardest because there’s nowhere to play anymore.” He voices a “dark fear” that “we’re going to lose a lot of our independent venues as they sit dormant for a year or two years,” or that they’ll be hoovered up by corporate industry titans. He also harbors hope that music will bring people together. “It’s hard to be super optimistic at this point [but] music always finds a way. It’s a language of the people. Music moves people regardless of political spectrum. It used to unite all the different economic groups because people just piled in together, rich and poor, because they could afford the tickets and were all moved by the same music. Hopefully that can continue. Or maybe the Wild Stallions will pop out of the sky [laughs], come out of their phone booths like they did in ‘Bill and Ted’s Excellent Adventure,’ and they’ll finally play that song that unites the world.” n

There’s a drowsy, summertime ease to this sophomore outing from Paint, aka Allah-Las guitarist Pedrum Siadatian. The psychedelic “Ta Fardah,” sung in Farsi, floats on vintage grooves, while ocean waves tumble into Kinks-style guitar lines during the ’60s-flavored “Land Man” and cascading exchanges between keyboard and saxophone during jazzy instrumental “Impressions” suggest sunset confidences shared by the water’s edge. Even more rocking tunes such as “Strange World” don’t grab the ear so much as tickle them with easygoing hooks, inviting listeners to chill for a while. paint4.bandcamp.com/album/spiritualvegas

GREYHOUNDS, Primates (Nine Mile): HHH½

The Austin duo kick off their latest, smoothly produced by Los Lobos’ Steve Berlin, with “Tune In,” a magnetic groover referencing insular media worlds, “information overload,” and the pervasive 2020 reality of feeling like “my brain’s about to explode.” The remaining nine tracks feel less visceral but still connect. Keyboardist Anthony Farrell and guitarist Andrew Trube take a discofied turn with the homelessthemed “People in the Park,” but mostly tap into classic soul rhythms and sounds until Samuel Greyhorse’s spaghetti-Western-flavored “Omon’I,” which extends the album’s theme of brotherhood. greyhoundsmusic.com

ELLE KING, In Isolation (RCA/Sony):HHH

The gutsy LA-raised rocker finds power in confessing her vulnerability. She did something similar throughout 2018’s slickly produced “Shake the Spirit,” but the bare-boned instrumentation of these three tracks recorded during quarantine — King’s accompanied by just acoustic guitar or piano — magnifies the stripped-bare honesty of her expressive vocals and lyrics, pointing toward new personal and musical beginnings. “Shit is scary, shit is new,” she wails during “The Let Go.” “The tide is calling out for changes/ Oh what an ocean of time that we wasted.” elleking.com

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bonds, and establishing and replenishing reserve funds).

Pursuant to Government less than a majority, no furproperty, and all of User's inmay neither be used, nor rether proceedings to create Code Section 53340 and exterest in assets, land, and produced, neither in whole CFD No. 2020-1 or to levy cept as provided in Governpersonal property, in the sum nor in part, nor in any man4. It is hereby further prothe Special Tax shall be ment Code Section 53317.3, certain amount of ner whatsoever, without the posed that, except where taken for a period of one year properties of entities of the $500,000.00 per each occurprior, express, written confunds are otherwise availfrom the date of the decision state, federal, and local govrence of use of the commonsent and acknowledgement able, a special tax (the “Speof the Board. If a majority of ernments shall be exempt law-copyrighted tradeof Michael Sean Supple© as cial Tax”) sufficient to finprotests of the registered from the levy of the Special name/trade-mark MiCHAEL signified by the red-ink signaance the Authorized Facilitvoters or of the landowners Tax. SEAN SUPPLE©, as well as ture of Michael Sean ies, Authorized Services and are only against the furnishUpon recordation of a notice for each and every of use of Supple©, hereinafter "Serelated incidental expenses, ing of a specified type or any and all derivatives of, of special tax lien pursuant to cured Party." With the intent secured by recordation of a types of Authorized Facilities and variations in the spelling Section 3114.5 of the Califorof being contractually bound, continuing lien against all or Authorized Services withof, MiCHAEL SEAN nia Streets and Highways any juristic person, as well as nonexempt real property in in CFD No. 2020-1, or SUPPLE©, plus costs, plus Code, a continuing lien to sethe agent of said juristic perCFD No. 2020-1, will be The Altadena Main Library against levying a specified triple damages; (2) authenticcure each levy of the Special son, consents and agrees by levied annually within the and the Bob Lucas Memorial Special Tax, those types of ates this Security Agreement Tax shall attach to all nonexthis Copyright Notice that OFFICE HOURS: Monday-Friday,Branch 9am-5pm boundaries of such CFD No. Library and Literacy Authorized Facilities, Authorwherein User is debtor and empt property in CFD No. neither said juristic person, ADDRESS: 161 S. Pasadena Ave, Center are both over 50 2020-1. For further particu- 2020-1, and that lien shall ized Services or the spe- nor the agent of said juristic MiCHAEL SEAN SUPPLE© lars as |to Classifieds/Legals: the rate and methyears old and require struccified Special Tax will be i s 11am S e c ufor r e d Thursday Party, and continue in Ann force 626-584-8747 and effect person, shall display, nor Monday othpasadenaweekly.com Contact or annt@pasadenaweekly.com | Deadline: Suite B, South Pasadena, CA 91030 od of apportionment of the tural repairs and upgrades eliminated from the resoluwherein User pledges all of until the lien in cancelled in erwise use in any manner, proposed Special Tax, referdue to age. A 2018 Facilities tion of formation establishing User's assets, land, conaccordance with law or until the common-law tradeence is made to the attached Condition Assessment identiCFD No. 2020-1. sumer goods, farm products, collection of the Special Tax name/trade-mark MiCHAEL and incorporated Exhibit C fied a need for roof repair inventory, equipment, money, ceases. SEAN SUPPLE©, nor the Lien Sales (the “Rate and Method”), and replacement; HVAC reSAID PUBLIC HEARING investment property, comcommon-law copyright dewhich sets forth in sufficient pair and replacement; ADA WILL BE HELD BY THE mercial tort claims, letters of 5. If, following the public scribed herein, nor any derivdetail the rate and method of ramps elevators, and accessBOARD on July 27, 2020 at credit, letter-of-credit rights, hearing, the Board determative of, nor any variation in NOTICE OF SALE apportionment of the Special ibility upgrades; window re5:00 chattel p.m. at the regular paper, instruments, ines to establish CFD No. the spelling of, MiCHAEL ABANDONED PERSONAL Tax to allow each landowner pair and upgrades; fire and meeting of the Board. The deposit accounts, accounts, 2020-1 and proposes to levy SEAN SUPPLE© without the PROPERTY or resident within the proLibrary District will conduct documents, and general inthe Special Tax within CFD life safety system upgrades; prior, express, written conNotice is hereby given that posed CFD No. 2020-1 to this meeting pursuant to Govtangibles, and all User's inNo. 2020-1, the Board shall and lighting, plumbing, and sent and acknowledgement the undersigned intends to clearly estimate the maximterest in all such foregoing then submit the levy of the electrical upgrades. Additionernor Newsom’s Executive Secured Party, as signiof sell the personal property deum amount of Special Tax property, now owned and special taxes to the qualified al needs include quiet meetOrders N-25-20 and N-29-20. fied by Secured Party's sigscribed below to enforce a lithat such person will have to electors of CFD No. 2020-1. hereafter acquired, now exing rooms, flexible learning The members of the Board nature in red ink. Secured en imposed on said property pay for the Authorized FacilitIf at least twelve (12) perspaces, community meetshall participate in this meetisting and hereafter arising, Party neither grants, nor impursuant to the California ies and Authorized Services. sons, who need not necesings spaces and upgraded ing via teleconference. The and wherever located, as colplies, nor otherwise gives Self Storage Act. Items will sarily be the same twelve technology access. Furtherlateral for securing User's live stream of the meeting consent for any unauthorbe sold at www.storagetreasThe maximum amount of (12) persons, have been remore, a substantial portion of contractual obligation in famay be viewed by visiting the ized use of MiCHAEL SEAN ures.com by competitive bidSpecial Tax which may be gistered to vote within CFD funding for both libraries is Library District’s YouTube vor of Secured Party for SUPPLE©, and all such unding ending on July 29, 2020 levied in any fiscal year on No. 2020-1 for each of the set to expire in four years. channel at the following URL: User's unauthorized use of authorized use is strictly proat 2:00 p.m. Property has parcels within CFD No. 2020ninety (90) days preceding https://www.youtube.com/c/Al Secured Party's commonhibited. Secured Party is not been stored and is located at 1 which are used for private the close of the public hearR e s o l u t i o n N o . 2 0 2 0 0 5 law-copyrighted property; (3) tadenaLibrary. Any person now, nor has Secured Party A-1 Self Storage, 2300 Popresidential purposes (“Residing, the vote shall be by reprovides in summary as folwho would like to make pubconsents and agrees with ever been, an accommodalar Blvd., Alhambra, CA ential Parcels”) is specified in gistered voters of CFD No. lows: lic comment during the pubSecured Party's filing of a tion party, nor a surety, for 91801 Sale subject to cancelthe Rate and Method. No 2020-1, with each voter havUCC Financial Statement in lic hearing can call in to (626) the purported debtor, i.e. "Milation up to the time of sale, portion of the Special Tax 1. The name proposed for the UCC filing office, as well 316-0997, or if the line is ing one (1) vote. Otherwise, CHAEL SEAN SUPPLE," nor company reserves the right shall be levied on Residenthe community facilities disbusy call (626) 316-0625. as in any county recorder's the vote shall be by the for any derivative of, nor for to refuse any online bids. tial Parcels to finance Authortrict is “Altadena Library Disoffice, wherein User is debt. l a n d o w n e r s o f C F D N o any variation in the spelling Property to be sold as folized Facilities after fiscal year trict Community Facilities Any written comments or peor and MiCHAEL SEAN 2020-1 who were the owners of, said name, nor for any lows: misc. household goods, 2055-56, or upon an earlier District No. 2020-1 (Facilities SUPPLE© is Secured Party; titions to be submitted to the of record at the close of the other juristic person, and is computers, electronics, tools, determination as set forth in and Services).” Board must be received by (4) consents and agrees that subject hearing, with each so-indemnified and held personal items, furniture, the Rate and Method. The the Library District not less said UCC Financing Statesuch landowner or the auharmless by Debtor, i.e. "Miclothing, office furniture & portion of the Special Tax 2. The boundaries of CFD than two (2) hours prior to the ment described above in thorized representative thereCHAEL SEAN SUPPLE," in equipment, sporting goods, levied to finance Authorized No. 2020-1 are described paragraph "(3)" is a continupublic hearing. Written comof, having one (1) vote for Hold-harmless and Indemetc.; belonging to the followServices shall be levied as and shown on the map enments or petitions may be ing financing statement, and each acre or portion of an nity Agreement No. MSSing: long as the Library District titled “Proposed Boundaries submitted by email to further consents and agrees acre of land owned within 090385-HHIA dated the Third provides the Authorized Serof Altadena Library District hello@altadenalibrary.org or with Secured Party's filing of CFD No.2020-1. Day of the Ninth Month in the Lilia Chen vices. Under no circumCommunity Facilities District any online at www.altadenalibcontinuation statement Year of Our Lord One ThouSicheng Li stances will the portion of the No. 2020-1 (Facilities and rary.org/publiccomment. Any necessary for maintaining Resolution No. 2020-05 consand Nine Hundred EightySpecial Tax levied on ResidServices), Altadena Library person who would like to Secured Party's perfected setains other provisions which Five against any and all Auction by StorageTreasential Parcels in any fiscal District, County of Los make public comment during curity interest in all of User's are not summarized above, claims, legal actions, orders, ures.com year for Authorized Facilities Angeles, State of California” property, the public hearing can call in pledged as collaterincluding the Rate and Methjudgements, dewarrants, 800-213-4183 be increased as a cona copy of which is on file in al in this Security Agreement to (626) 316-0997, or if the od. A complete copy of Resmands, liabilities, losses, desequence of delinquency or the Office of the Board Secline is busy call (626) 316and described above in paraolution No. 2020-05 may be positions, summonses, lawPasadena Weekly 7/16/20, default by the owner of any retary and shall remain open 0625. graph "(2)," until User's conreviewed or obtained at the suits, costs, fines, liens, 7/23/20 other parcel or parcels within for public inspection. tractual obligation therefore Library District, by emailing levies, penalties, damages, CFD No. 2020-1 by more incurred has been fully satisIf you wish to challenge the nwinslow@altadenalibrary.or interests, and expenses than 10 percent (10%) above 3. It is the intention of the Library District’s action on fied; (5) consents and agrees g or calling (626) 798-0833 x whatsoever, both absolute Legal Notices the amount that would have Board to finance authorized these matters in court, you with Secured Party's filing of 103. and contingent, as are due been levied in that fiscal year facilities and services relatany UCC Financing Statemay be limited to raising only and as might become due, had there never been any ing to equipping and mainment, as described above in those issues you or someone NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVnow existing and might hereALTADENA LIBRARY such delinquencies or detaining public libraries within else raised at the public hearparagraph "(3)" and "(4)," as EN that at the hearing the after arise, and as might be DISTRICT faults. ing described in this notice, well as the filing of any Setestimony of all interested the boundaries of the Library suffered by, imposed on, and NOTICE OF PUBLIC A portion of the Special Tax or in written correspondence curity Agreement, as depersons or taxpayers, includDistrict. A general descripincurred by Debtor for any HEARING may be prepaid and permanscribed above in paragraph ing all persons owning proption of the public facilities (the delivered to the Library Disand every reason, purpose, ently satisfied in part pursuerty in the proposed CFD No. "(2)," in the UCC filing office, “Authorized Facilities”) and trict at or prior to the public and cause whatsoever. SelfNOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN ant to the provisions con2020-1 for or against the public services (the “Authorhearing. as well as in any county reexecuting Contract/Security THAT ON JULY 27, 2020 tained in the Rate and Methformation of CFD No. 2020-1, ized Services”) which are corder's office; (6) consents Agreement in Event of UnauTHE ALTADENA LIBRARY od. the extent of the proposed proposed to be financed with LEGAL PUBLISHING ON: and agrees that any and all thorized Use: By this CopyDISTRICT BOARD OF The Special Tax herein auCFD No. 2020-1, or the finthe revenues from special July 16, 2020 such filings described in right Notice, both the juristic TRUSTEES will hold a thorized, to the extent posancing of the Authorized Fataxes, whether provided dirparagraphs "(4)" and "(5)" person and the agent of said public hearing to consider the sible, shall be collected in the cilities, the Authorized Serectly by the Library District or /s/ Jason Capell above are not, and may not juristic person, hereinafter following: same manner as ad valorem vices and related Incidental by a third party contracting Jason Capell be considered, bogus, and jointly and severally "User," property taxes or in such othExpenses, will be heard. If 50 with the Library District of that User will not claim that Board Secretary, Altadena consent and agree that any FORMING AND ESTABer manner as the Board or its percent (50%) or more of the CFD No. 2020-1, is set forth Library District any such filing is bogus; (7) use of MiCHAEL SEAN LISHING ALTADENA LIBdesignee shall determine, inregistered voters, or six rein Exhibit B to Resolution No. waives all defenses; and (8) SUPPLE© other than authorRARY DISTRICT COMcluding direct billing of the afgistered voters, whichever is 2020-05. Pasadena Weekly appoints Secured Party as ized use as set forth above MUNITY FACILITIES DISfected property owners. Such Authorized Representative more, residing within the terconstitutes unauthorized use, TRICT NO. 2020-1 (FACILITCopyright Notice: All rights Special Tax shall be subject The financing of the costs of for User, effective upon ritory proposed to be incounterfeiting, of Secured IES AND SERVICES AND reserved re common-law to the same penalties, prothe Authorized Facilities may cluded in the proposed CFD User's default re User's conParty's common-law copyAUTHORIZING THE LEVY copyright of tradecedure, sale and lien priority include, without limitation, the No. 2020-1 and not exempt tractual obligations in favor of righted property, contractuOF A SPECIAL TAX name/trade-mark, MiCHAEL in any case of delinquency as payment of principal of and Secured Party as set forth from the levy of Special Tax, ally binds User, renders this THEREIN TO FINANCE FASEAN SUPPLE© as well as applicable for ad valorem interest on bonds or other inbelow under "Payment or the owners of one-half or Copyright Notice a Security CILITIES AND SERVICES. and all derivatives and any taxes. Any Special Tax that debtedness together with all Terms" and "Default Terms," more of the area of the land Agreement wherein User is variations in the spelling of may not be collected on the direct, indirect, periodic , granting Secured Party full in said territory, file written debtor and MiCHAEL SEAN On June 22, 2020, the Altsaid trade-name/tradeCounty tax roll shall be coland/or other related costs (inauthorization and power for protests against the formaSUPPLE© is Secured Party, adena Library District (the mark—Common Law Copylected through a direct billing cluding, without limitation, engaging in any and all action of the proposed CFD No. and signifies that User: (1) “Library District”) Board of © 1985 by Michael Sean right procedure by the Library Discosts of administering CFD tions on behalf of User in2020-1, and protests are not grants Secured Party a seTrustees (the “Board”) adopSupple©. Said common-law trict, acting for and on behalf No. 2020-1, levying the specluding, but not limited by, withdrawn so as to reduce curity interest in all of user's ted Resolution No. 2020-05 trade-name/trade-mark, Miof CFD No. 2020-1. cial tax and administering the authentication of a record on the value of the protest to assets, land, and personal declaring its intention to conCHAEL SEAN SUPPLE©, Pursuant to Government bonds, and establishing and behalf of User, as Secured less than a majority, no furproperty, and all of User's insider the formation of promay neither be used, nor reCode Section 53340 and exreplenishing reserve funds). Party, in Secured Party's sole ther proceedings to create terest in assets, land, and posed Altadena Library Disproduced, neither in whole cept as provided in Governdiscretion, deems appropriCFD No. 2020-1 or to levy personal property, in the sum trict Community Facilities nor in part, nor in any manment Code Section 53317.3, 4. It is hereby further proate, and User further conthe Special Tax shall be certain amount of District No. 2020-1 (Facilities ner whatsoever, without the properties of entities of the posed that, except where sents and agrees that this taken for a period of one year $500,000.00 per each occurand Services) (“CFD No. prior, express, written constate, federal, and local govfunds are otherwise availappointment of Secure d from the date of the decision rence of use of the common2020-1”) and setting a public sent and acknowledgement ernments shall be exempt able, a special tax (the “SpeParty as Authorized Represof the Board. If a majority of law-copyrighted tradehearing on said resolution of of Michael Sean Supple© as from the levy of the Special cial Tax”) sufficient to finentative for User, effective protests of the registered name/trade-mark MiCHAEL intention with respect to the signified by the red-ink signaTax. ance the Authorized Facilitupon User's default, is irrevoters or of the landowners SEAN SUPPLE©, as well as formation of said community ture of Michael Sean Upon recordation of a notice ies, Authorized Services and vocable and coupled with a are only against the furnishfor each and every of use of facilities district and to auSupple©, hereinafter "Seof special tax lien pursuant to related incidental expenses, security interest. User further ing of a specified type or any and all derivatives of, thorize the levy of a special cured Party." With the intent Section 3114.5 of the Califorsecured by recordation of a consents and agrees with all types of Authorized Facilities and variations in the spelling tax therein to finance certain of being contractually bound, nia Streets and Highways continuing lien against all of the following additional or Authorized Services withof, MiCHAEL SEAN facilities and services. any juristic person, as well as Code, a continuing lien to senonexempt real property in terms of Self-executing Conin CFD No. 2020-1, or SUPPLE©, plus costs, plus the agent of said juristic percure each levy of the Special CFD No. 2020-1, will be tract/Security Agreement in against levying a specified triple damages; (2) authenticThe Altadena Main Library son, consents and agrees by Tax shall attach to all nonexof Unauthorized Use: Event Special Tax, those types of levied annually within the ates this Security Agreement and the Bob Lucas Memorial this Copyright Notice that empt property in CFD No. Payment Terms: In accordAuthorized Facilities, Authorboundaries of such CFD No. wherein User is debtor and Branch Library and Literacy neither said juristic person, 2020-1, and that lien shall ance with fees for unauthorized Services or the spe2020-1. For further particuMiCHAEL SEAN SUPPLE© Center are both over 50 nor the agent of said juristic continue in force and effect cified Special Tax will be ized use of MiCHAEL SEAN lars as to the rate and methis Secured Party, and years old and require strucperson, shall display, nor othuntil the lien in cancelled in eliminated from the resoluod of apportionment of the SUPPLE© as set forth wherein User pledges all of tural repairs and upgrades erwise use in any manner, accordance with law or until tion of formation establishing proposed Special Tax, referabove, User hereby conUser's assets, land, condue to age. A 2018 Facilities the common-law tradecollection of the Special Tax CFD No. 2020-1. ence is made to the attached sents and agrees that User sumer goods, farm products, Condition Assessment identiname/trade-mark MiCHAEL ceases. and incorporated Exhibit C shall pay Secured Party all inventory, equipment, money, fied a need for roof repair SEAN SUPPLE©, nor the SAID PUBLIC HEARING (the “Rate and Method”), unauthorized-use fees in full investment property, comreplacement; HVAC re16and PASADENA WEEKLY | 06.18.20 common-law copyright de5. If, following the public WILL BE HELD BY THE which sets forth in sufficient within ten (10) days of the 16 PASADENA WEEKLY | 07.16.20 mercial tort claims, letters of pair and replacement; ADA scribed herein, nor any derivhearing, the Board determBOARD on July 27, 2020 at detail the rate and method of date User is sent Secured credit, letter-of-credit rights, ramps elevators, and accessative of, nor any variation in ines to establish CFD No. 5:00 p.m. at the regular apportionment of the Special Party's invoice, hereinafter chattel paper, instruments, ibility upgrades; window rethe spelling of, MiCHAEL 2020-1 and proposes to levy meeting of the Board. The Tax to allow each landowner "invoice," itemizing said fees. deposit accounts, accounts, pair and upgrades; fire and SEAN SUPPLE© without the the Special Tax within CFD Library District will conduct or resident within the proDefault Terms: In event of documents, and general inlife safety system upgrades; prior, express, written conNo. 2020-1, the Board shall this meeting pursuant to Govposed CFD No. 2020-1 to non-payment in full of all untangibles, and all User's inand lighting, plumbing, and sent and acknowledgement then submit the levy of the clearly estimate the maximernor Newsom’s Executive authorized-use fees by User terest in all such foregoing electrical upgrades. Additionof Secured Party, as signispecial taxes to the qualified um amount of Special Tax Orders N-25-20 and N-29-20. within ten (10) days of date property, now owned and al needs include quiet meetfied by Secured Party's sigelectors of CFD No. 2020-1. that such person will have to The members of the Board Invoice is sent, User shall be hereafter acquired, now exing rooms, flexible learning nature in red ink. Secured If at least twelve (12) perpay for the Authorized Facilitshall participate in this meetdeemed in default and: (a) all isting and hereafter arising, spaces, community meetParty neither grants, nor imsons, who need not necesServices. ies and Authorized ing via teleconference. The of User's property and propand wherever located, as colings spaces and upgraded plies, nor otherwise gives sarily be the same twelve live stream of the meeting erty pledged as collateral by lateral for securing User's technology access. Furtherunauthorconsent for any (12) persons, have been reThe maximum amount of may be viewed by visiting the User, as set forth in above contractual obligation in famore, a substantial portion of ized use of MiCHAEL SEAN gistered to vote within CFD Special Tax which may be paragraph "(2)," immediately Library District’s YouTube vor of Secured Party for funding for both libraries is SUPPLE©, and all such unNo. 2020-1 for each of the levied in any fiscal year on becomes, i.e. is, property of channel at the following URL: User's unauthorized use of set to expire in four years. authorized use is strictly proninety (90) days preceding parcels within CFD No. 2020Secured Party; (b) Secured https://www.youtube.com/c/Al Secured Party's commonhibited. Secured Party is not the close of the public hear1 which are used for private Party is appointed User's AutadenaLibrary. Any person law-copyrighted property; (3) Resolution No. 2020-05 now, nor has Secured Party ing, the vote shall be by reresidential purposes (“Residthorized Representative as who would like to make pubconsents and agrees with provides in summary as folever been, an accommodagistered voters of CFD No. ential Parcels”) is specified in set forth above in paragraph lic comment during the pubSecured Party's filing of a lows: tion party, nor a surety, for 2020-1, with each voter havthe Rate and Method. No "(8)"; and (c) User consents lic hearing can call in to (626) UCC Financial Statement in the purported debtor, i.e. "Miing one (1) vote. Otherwise, portion of the Special Tax and agrees that Secured 316-0997, or if the line is the UCC filing office, as well 1. The name proposed for CHAEL SEAN SUPPLE," nor the vote shall be by the shall be levied on ResidenParty may take possession busy call (626) 316-0625. as in any county recorder's the community facilities disfor any derivative of, nor for landowners of CFD No. tial Parcels to finance Authorof, as well as otherwise disoffice, wherein User is debttrict is “Altadena Library Disany variation in the spelling 2020-1 who were the owners ized Facilities after fiscal year pose of in any manner that Any written comments or peor and MiCHAEL SEAN trict Community Facilities of, said name, nor for any of record at the close of the 2055-56, or upon an earlier Secured Party, in Secured titions to be submitted to the SUPPLE© is Secured Party; District No. 2020-1 (Facilities other juristic person, and is subject hearing, with each determination as set forth in P arty's sole discretion, Board must be received by (4) consents and agrees that and Services).” so-indemnified and held such landowner or the authe Rate and Method. The deems appropriate, including, the Library District not less said UCC Financing Stateharmless by Debtor, i.e. "Mithorized representative thereportion of the Special Tax but not limited by, sale at than two (2) hours prior to the ment described above in 2. The boundaries of CFD CHAEL SEAN SUPPLE," in of, having one (1) vote for levied to finance Authorized auction, at any time following public hearing. Written comparagraph "(3)" is a continuNo. 2020-1 are described Hold-harmless and Indemeach acre or portion of an Services shall be levied as User's default, and without ments or petitions may be ing financing statement, and and shown on the map ennity Agreement No. MSSacre of land owned within long as the Library District further notice, any and all of submitted by email to further consents and agrees titled “Proposed Boundaries 090385-HHIA dated the Third CFD No.2020-1. provides the Authorized SerUser's property and interest, hello@altadenalibrary.org or with Secured Party's filing of of Altadena Library District Day of the Ninth Month in the vices. Under no circumdescribed above in paraonline at www.altadenalibany continuation statement Community Facilities District Year of Our Lord One ThouResolution No. 2020-05 congraph "(2)," formerly pledged rary.org/publiccomment. Any stances will the portion of the necessary for maintaining No. 2020-1 (Facilities and sand Nine Hundred Eightytains other provisions which as collateral by User, now person who would like to Special Tax levied on ResidSecured Party's perfected seServices), Altadena Library Five against any and all are not summarized above, property of Secured Party, in make public comment during ential Parcels in any fiscal curity interest in all of User's District, County of Los claims, legal actions, orders, including the Rate and Methrespect of this "Self-executthe public hearing can call in year for Authorized Facilities property, pledged as collaterAngeles, State of California” warrants, judgements, deod. A complete copy of Resto (626) 316-0997, or if the be increased as a coning Contract/Security Agreeal in this Security Agreement a copy of which is on file in mands, liabilities, losses, deolution No. 2020-05 may be line is busy call (626) 316sequence of delinquency or ment in Event of Unauthorand described above in parathe Office of the Board Secpositions, summonses, lawreviewed or obtained at the 0625. default by the owner of any ized Use," that Sec ured graph "(2)," until User's conretary and shall remain open suits, costs, fines, liens, Library District, by emailing other parcel or parcels within Party, again in Secured tractual obligation therefore for public inspection. levies, penalties, damages, nwinslow@altadenalibrary.or If you wish to challenge the CFD No. 2020-1 by more Party's sole discretion, incurred has been fully satisinterests, and expenses g or calling (626) 798-0833 x Library District’s action on than 10 percent (10%) above deems appropriate. Terms fied; (5) consents and agrees 3. It is the intention of the whatsoever, both absolute 103. these matters in court, you the amount that would have for Curing Default: Upon with Secured Party's filing of Board to finance authorized and contingent, as are due may be limited to raising only been levied in that fiscal year event of default, as set forth any UCC Financing Statefacilities and services relatand as might become due, NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVthose issues you or someone had there never been any above under "Default Terms," ment, as described above in ing to equipping and mainnow existing and might hereEN that at the hearing the else raised at the public hearsuch delinquencies or deirrespective of any and all of paragraph "(3)" and "(4)," as taining public libraries within after arise, and as might be testimony of all interested ing described in this notice, faults. User's former property and well as the filing of any Sethe boundaries of the Library sider the formation of proposed Altadena Library District Community Facilities District No. 2020-1 (Facilities and Services) (“CFD No. 2020-1”) and setting a public hearing on said resolution of intention with respect to the formation of said community facilities district and to authorize the levy of a special tax therein to finance certain facilities and services.

of the following additional terms of Self-executing Contract/Security Agreement in Event of Unauthorized Use: Payment Terms: In accordance with fees for unauthorized use of MiCHAEL Legal NoticesSEAN SUPPLE© as set forth above, User hereby consents and agrees that User shall pay Secured Party all unauthorized-use fees in full within ten (10) days of the date User is sent Secured Party's invoice, hereinafter "invoice," itemizing said fees. Default Terms: In event of non-payment in full of all unauthorized-use fees by User within ten (10) days of date Invoice is sent, User shall be deemed in default and: (a) all of User's property and property pledged as collateral by User, as set forth in above paragraph "(2)," immediately becomes, i.e. is, property of Secured Party; (b) Secured Party is appointed User's Authorized Representative as set forth above in paragraph "(8)"; and (c) User consents and agrees that Secured Party may take possession of, as well as otherwise dispose of in any manner that Secured Party, in Secured Party's sole discretion, deems appropriate, including, but not limited by, sale at auction, at any time following User's default, and without further notice, any and all of User's property and interest, described above in paragraph "(2)," formerly pledged as collateral by User, now property of Secured Party, in respect of this "Self-executing Contract/Security Agreement in Event of Unauthorized Use," that Secured Party, again in Secure d Party's sole discretion, deems appropriate. Terms for Curing Default: Upon event of default, as set forth above under "Default Terms," irrespective of any and all of User's former property and interest in property, described above in paragraph "(2)," in the possession of, as well as disposed of by, Secured Party, as authorized above under "Default Terms," User may cure User's default only re the remainder of User's said former property and interest property, formerly pledged as collateral that is neither in the possession of, nor otherwise disposed of by, Secured Party within twenty (20) days of date of User's default only by payment in full. Terms of Strict Foreclosure: User's non-payment in full of all unauthorized-use fees itemized in Invoice within said twenty(20) day period for curing default as set forth above under "Terms For Curing Default" authorizes Secured Party's immediate non-judicial strict foreclosure on any and all remaining former property and interest in property, formerly pledged as collateral by User, now property of Secured Party, which is not in the possession of, nor otherwise disposed of by, Secured Party upon expiration of said twenty- (20) day default curing period. Ownership subject to common-law copyright and UCC Financing Statement and Security Agreement filed with the UCC filing office. Record Owner: Michael Sean Supple©, Autograph Common Law Copyright© 1985. Unauthorized use of "Michael Sean Supple" incurs same unauthorized-use fees as those associated with MiCHAEL SEAN SUPPLE© as set forth above in paragraph "(1)" under "Self-executing Contract/Security Agreement in Event of Unauthorized Use." Published: 6/25/20, 7/2/20, 7/9/20, 7/16/20 Pasadena Weeekly

NOTICE OF $20,000 REWARD OFFERED BY THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS Notice is hereby given that the Board of Supervisors of the County of Los Angeles has reinstated the $20,000 reward offered in exchange for information leading to the apprehension and/or conviction of the person or persons responsible for the heinous murder of 28-year-old Robert Calderon, who was found lying on the parkway, suffering from gunshot wounds on the 600 block on North Mentor Avenue in Pasadena on December 18, 2015, at approximately 10:45 p.m. Si no entiende esta noticia o necesita mas informacion, favor de llamar al (213) 9741579. Any person having any information related to this crime is requested to call Detective Jordan Ling with the Pasadena Police Department at (626) 744-4081 and refer to Report No. 15017526. The terms of the reward provide that: The information given that leads to the determination of the identity, the apprehension and conviction of any person or persons must be given no later than July 12, 2020. All reward claims must be in writing and shall be received no later than September 10, 2020. The total County payment of any and all rewards shall in no event exceed $20,000 and no claim shall be paid prior to conviction unless the Board of Supervisors makes a finding of impossibility of conviction due to the death or incapacity of the person or persons responsible for the crime or crimes. The County reward may be apportioned between various persons and/or paid for the conviction of various persons as the circumstances fairly dictate. Any claims for the reward funds should be filed no later than September 10, 2020, with the Executive Office of the Board of Supervisors, 500 West Temple Street, Room 383 Kenneth Hahn Hall of Administration, Los Angeles, California 90012, Attention: Robert Calderon Reward Fund. For further information, please call (213) 974-1579. CELIA ZAVALA EXECUTIVE OFFICER BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF THE COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES CN969999 03570 May 28, Jun 4,11,18,25, Jul 2,9,16,23,30, 2020 ALTADENA LIBRARY DISTRICT NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT ON JULY 27, 2020 THE ALTADENA LIBRARY DISTRICT BOARD OF TRUSTEES will hold a public hearing to consider the following: THE NECESSITY TO INCUR A BONDED INDEBTEDNESS OF ALTADENA LIBRARY DISTRICT COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 2020-1 ( FAC IL IT IE S A N D SE R VICES) TO BE SECURED BY SPECIAL TAXES LEVIED WITHIN SUCH COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT TO FINANCE CERTAIN PUBLIC FACILITIES. On June 22, 2020, the Altadena Library District (the “Library District”) Board of Trustees (the “Board”) adopted Resolution No. 2020-06 declaring the necessity to incur a bonded indebtedness of Altadena Library District Community Facilities District No. 2020-1 (Facilities and Services) (“CFD No. 2020-1”) and setting a public hearing on said resolution of necessity with respect to incurring bonded indebtedness of $24,000,000. The Altadena Main Library and the Bob Lucas Memorial Branch Library and Literacy Center are both over 50 years old and require structural repairs and upgrades due to age. A 2018 Facilities Condition Assessment identified a need for roof repair and replacement; HVAC repair and replacement; ADA ramps elevators, and accessibility upgrades; window repair and upgrades; fire and life safety system upgrades; and lighting, plumbing, and electrical upgrades. Additional needs include quiet meeting rooms, flexible learning s paces, community meetings spaces and upgraded technology access. Furthermore, a substantial portion of funding for both libraries is set to expire in four years. Resolution No. 2020-06 provides in summary as follows: 1. The Board declares that the public convenience and necessity requires that a bonded indebtedness be incurred by CFD No. 2020-1 to contribute to the financing of all or a portion of certain public facilities described in Exhibit A to Resolution No. 2020-06 (the “Authorized Fa-

adena Library District (the “Library District”) Board of Trustees (the “Board”) adopted Resolution No. 2020-06 declaring the necessity to incur a bonded indebtedness of Altadena Library District Community Facilities District No. 2020-1 (Facilities and Services) (“CFD No. 2020-1”) and setting a public hearing on said resolution of necessity with respect to incurring bonded indebtedness of $24,000,000. The Altadena Main Library and the Bob Lucas Memorial Branch Library and Literacy Center are both over 50 years old and require structural repairs and upgrades due to age. A 2018 Facilities Condition Assessment identified a need for roof repair and replacement; HVAC repair and replacement; ADA ramps elevators, and accessibility upgrades; window repair and upgrades; fire and life safety system upgrades; and lighting, plumbing, and electrical upgrades. Additional needs include quiet meeting rooms, flexible learning spaces, community meetings spaces and upgraded technology access. Furthermore, a substantial portion of funding for both libraries is set to expire in four years. R e s o l u t i o n N o . 2 0 2 0 - 06 provides in summary as follows: 1. The Board declares that the public convenience and necessity requires that a bonded indebtedness be incurred by CFD No. 2020-1 to contribute to the financing of all or a portion of certain public facilities described in Exhibit A to Resolution No. 2020-06 (the “Authorized Facilities”). 2. The purpose for the proposed debt of CFD No. 20201 is to contribute to the financing of the Authorized Facilities. 3. The amount of the bonded indebtedness of CFD No. 2020-1 may include all costs and estimated costs incidental to, or connected with, the accomplishment of the purpose for which the indebtedness is proposed to be incurred as authorized pursuant to the “Mello-Roos Community Facilities Act of 1982,” being Chapter 2.5, Part 1, Division 2, Title 5 of the Government Code of the State of California (the “Act”). The amount of the indebtedness proposed to be authorized for CFD No. 2020-1 is $24,000,000. Resolution No. 2020-06 contains other provisions which are not summarized above, a complete copy of Resolution No. 2020-6 may be reviewed or obtained at the Library District by emailing nwinslow@altadenalibrary.or g or calling (626) 798-0833 x 103. NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that at the hearing the testimony of all interested persons or taxpayers, including all persons owning property in the proposed CFD No. 2020-1 for or against the proposed debt issuance will be heard. SAID PUBLIC HEARING WILL BE HELD BY THE BOARD on July 27, 2020 at 5:00 p.m. at the regular meeting of the Board. The Library District will conduct this meeting pursuant to Governor Newsom’s Executive Orders N-25-20 and N-29-20. The members of the Board shall participate in this meeting via teleconference. The live stream of the meeting may be viewed by visiting the Library District’s YouTube channel at the following URL: https://www.youtube.com/c/Al tadenaLibrary. Any person who would like to make public comment during the public hearing can call in to (626) 316-0997, or if the line is busy call (626) 316-0625. Any written comments or petitions to be submitted to the Board must be received by the Library District not less than two (2) hours prior to the public hearing. Written comments or petitions may be submitted by email to hello@altadenalibrary.org or online at www.altadenalibrary.org/publiccomment. Any person who would like to make public comment during the public hearing can call in to (626) 316-0997, or if the line is busy call (626) 3160625. If you wish to challenge the Library District’s action on these matters in court, you may be limited to raising only those issues you or someone else raised at the public hearing described in this notice, or in written correspondence delivered to the Library District at or prior to the public hearing. LEGAL PUBLISHING ON: July 16, 2020 /s/ Jason Capell Jason Capell Board Secretary, Altadena Library District Pasadena Weekly

shall participate in this meeting via teleconference. The live stream of the meeting may be viewed by visiting the Library District’s YouTube channel at the following URL: https://www.youtube.com/c/Al tadenaLibrary. Any person who would like to make public comment during the public hearing can call in to (626) 316-0997, or if the line is busy call (626) 316-0625. Any written comments or petitions to be submitted to the Board must be received by the Library District not less than two (2) hours prior to the public hearing. Written comments or petitions may be submitted by email to hello@altadenalibrary.org or online at www.altadenalibrary.org/publiccomment. Any person who would like to make public comment during the public hearing can call in to (626) 316-0997, or if the line is busy call (626) 3160625. If you wish to challenge the Library District’s action on these matters in court, you may be limited to raising only those issues you or someone else raised at the public hearing described in this notice, or in written correspondence delivered to the Library District at or prior to the public hearing. LEGAL PUBLISHING ON: July 16, 2020 /s/ Jason Capell Jason Capell Board Secretary, Altadena Library District Pasadena Weekly

Probate NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: ROBERT GORDON SANDERSON CASE NO. 20STPB05120 To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the WILL or estate, or both of ROBERT GORDON SANDERSON. A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by BARRY J. SANDERSON in the Superior Court of California, County of LOS ANGELES. THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that BARRY J. SANDERSON 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: 11/23/20 at 8:30AM in Dept. 29 located at 111 N. HILL ST., LOS ANGELES, CA 90012 Notice of Telephonic Hearing Due to court closures, you may participate telephonically by scheduling with CourtCall at 1-888-882-6878. Please check the court's website at www.lacourt.com for information regarding closure to the public. 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 JUVENTINO B. CASAS JR. SBN 44445 LAW OFFICE OF J.B. CASAS JR. 2520 WEST BEVERLY BLVD. MONTEBELLO CA 90640 BSC 218499

website at www.lacourt.com for information regarding closure to the public. 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 JUVENTINO B. CASAS JR. SBN 44445 LAW OFFICE OF J.B. CASAS JR. 2520 WEST BEVERLY BLVD. MONTEBELLO CA 90640 BSC 218499 7/16, 7/23, 7/30/20 CNS-3378303# PASADENA WEEKLY

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NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF LOUIS ANDREW MURILLO aka L.A. MURILLO Case No. 20STPB04476

To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of LOUIS ANDREW MURILLO aka L.A. MURILLO A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by George Andrew Murillo aka ``Andrew George Murillo`` in the Superior Court of California, County of LOS ANGELES. THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that George Andrew Murillo be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent. THE PETITION requests the decedent's will and codicils, if any, be admitted to probate. The will and any codicils are available for examination in the file kept by the court. THE PETITION requests authority to administer the estate under the Independent Administration of Estates Act. (This authority will allow the personal representative to take many actions without obtaining court approval. Before taking certain very important actions, however, the personal representative will be required to give notice to interested persons unless they have waived notice or consented to the proposed action.) The independent administration authority will be granted unless an interested person files an objection to the petition and shows good cause why the court should not grant the authority. A HEARING on the petition will be held on Oct. 30, 2020 at 8:30 AM in Dept. No. 4 located at 111 N. Hill St., Los Angeles, CA 90012. IF YOU OBJECT to the granting of the petition, you should appear at the hearing and state your objections or file written objections with the court before the hearing. Your appearance may be in person or by your attorney. IF YOU ARE A CREDITOR or a contingent creditor of the decedent, you must file your claim with the court and mail a copy to the personal representative appointed by the court within the later of either (1) four months from the date of first issuance of letters to a general personal representative, as defined in section 58(b) of the California Probate Code, or (2) 60 days from the date of mailing or personal delivery to you of a notice under section 9052 of the California Probate Code. Other California statutes and legal authority may affect your rights as a creditor. You may want to consult with an attorney knowledgeable in California law. YOU MAY EXAMINE the file kept by the court. If you are a person interested in the estate, you may file with the court a Request for Special Notice (form DE-154) of the filing of an inventory and appraisal of estate assets or of any petition or account as provided in Probate Code section 1250. A Request for Special Notice form is available from the court clerk. Attorney for petitioner: KAREN L HEFFEL ESQ SBN 263819 STONE DOYLE & HEFFEL 225 S LAKE AVE STE 300 PASADENA CA 91101 MURILLO Jul 2,9,16, 2020

portant actions, however, the personal representative will be required to give notice to interested persons unless they have waived notice or consented to the proposed action.) The independent administration authority will be granted unless an interested person files an objection to the petition and shows good cause why the court should not grant the authority. A HEARING on the petition will be held on Oct. 30, 2020 at 8:30 AM in Dept. No. 4 located at 111 N. Hill St., Los Angeles, CA 90012. IF YOU OBJECT to the granting of the petition, you should appear at the hearing and state your objections or file written objections with the court before the hearing. Your appearance may be in person or by your attorney. IF YOU ARE A CREDITOR or a contingent creditor of the decedent, you must file your claim with the court and mail a copy to the personal representative appointed by the court within the later of either (1) four months from the date of first issuance of letters to a general personal representative, as defined in section 58(b) of the California Probate Code, or (2) 60 days from the date of mailing or personal delivery to you of a notice under section 9052 of the California Probate Code. Other California statutes and legal authority may affect your rights as a creditor. You may want to consult with an attorney knowledgeable in California law. YOU MAY EXAMINE the file kept by the court. If you are a person interested in the estate, you may file with the court a Request for Special Notice (form DE-154) of the filing of an inventory and appraisal of estate assets or of any petition or account as provided in Probate Code section 1250. A Request for Special Notice form is available from the court clerk. Attorney for petitioner: KAREN L HEFFEL ESQ SBN 263819 STONE DOYLE & HEFFEL 225 S LAKE AVE STE 300 PASADENA CA 91101 MURILLO Jul 2,9,16, 2020

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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 Probate 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: KAREN L HEFFEL ESQ SBN 263819 STONE DOYLE & HEFFEL 225 S LAKE AVE STE 300 PASADENA CA 91101 MURILLO Jul 2,9,16, 2020

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: October 29, 2020, Time: 8:30 AM, Dept.: 11, Location: 111 N. Hill Street Los Angeles, CA 90012. IF YOU OBJECT to the granting of the petition, you should appear at the hearing and state your objections or file written objections with the court before the hearing. Your appearance may be in person or by your attorney. IF YOU ARE A CREDITOR or a contingent creditor of the decedent, you must file your claim with the court and mail a copy to the personal representative appointed by the court within the later of either (1) four months from the date of first issuance of letters to a general personal representative, as defined in section 58(b) of the California Probate Code, or (2) 60 days from the date of mailing or personal delivery to you of a notice under section 9052 of the California Probate Code. Other California statutes and legal authority may affect your rights as a creditor. You may want to consult with an attorney knowledgeable in California law. YOU MAY EXAMINE the file kept by the court. If you are a person interested in the estate, you may file with the court a Request for Special Notice (form DE-154) of the filing of an inventory and appraisal of estate assets or of any petition or account as provided in Probate Code Section 1250. A Request for Special Notice form is available from the court clerk. Attorney for Petitioner: Romelia "DeDe" Soto, Esq. SBN 202617 1101 Dove Street, Suite 200 Newport Beach, California 92660 (949) 945-0059 PASADENA WEEKLY 7/9/20, 7/16/20, 7/23/20

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF JOY JUDD BORN CASE NO. 20STPB04431 To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both of JOY JUDD BORN, JOY BORN. A PETITION FOR PRO BATE has been filed by Brett Born in the Superior Court of California, County of LOS ANGELES. THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that: Brett Born 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 NOTICE OF PETITION person files an objection to TO ADMINISTER the petition and shows good cause why the court should ESTATE OF RALPH not grant the authority. MICHAEL ANGEL A HEARING on the petition Case No. 20STPB04823 will be held in this court as To all heirs, beneficiaries, follows: Date: October 29, creditors, contingent credit2020, Time: 8:30 AM, Dept.: ors, and persons who may 11, Location: 111 N. Hill otherwise be interested in the Street Los Angeles, CA will or estate, or both, of 90012. 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THE PETITION FOR PROYour appearance may : be in BATE requests that Mary Anperson or by your attorney. gel be appointed as personal Monday 11am IF YOU ARE Aat CREDITOR representative to administer for Thursday or a contingent creditor of the the estate of the decedent. decedent, you must file your THE PETITION requests auclaim withContact: the court and mail thority to administer the esa copy to the personal reptate under the Independent Ann Turrietta resentative appointed by the Administration of Estates Act. court(626) within the later of either 584-8747 (This authority will allow the (1) four months from the date personal representative to of first issuance of letters to a take many actions without Email Your Ad: general personal representatobtaining court approval. Beive, as defined in section taking certain very imfore annt@ 58(b) of the California Proportant actions, however, the pasadenaweekly.com bate Code, or (2) 60 days personal representative will from the date of mailing or be required to give notice to personal delivery to you of a interested persons unless notice under section 9052 of they have waived notice or the California Probate Code. consented to the proposed Other California statutes and action.) The independent adlegal authority may affect ministration authority will be Visit us as 9am-5pm your rights a creditor.at: You granted unless an interested may to consult Ave., with an 161want S. Pasadena person files an objection to attorney knowledgeable in Suite B the petition and shows good California cause why the court should Southlaw. Pasadena YOU MAY EXAMINE the file not grant the authority. CA 91030 kept by the court. If you are a A HEARING on the petition person interested in the eswill be held on Dec. 1, 2020 tate, you may file with the pasadenaweekly.com at 8:30 AM in Dept. No. 44 court a Request for Special located at 111 N. Hill St., Los Notice (form DE-154) of the Angeles, CA 90012. filing of an inventory and apIF YOU OBJECT to th e praisal of estate assets or of granting of the petition, you any petition or account as should appear at the hearing provided in Probate Code and state your objections or Section 1250. A Request for file written objections with the Special Notice form is availcourt before the hearing. 18able PASADENA || 06.18.20 18 PASADENA WEEKLY 07.16.20 from the WEEKLY court clerk. Your appearance may be in Attorney for Petitioner: person or by your attorney. Romelia "DeDe" Soto, Esq. 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located at 111 N. Hill St., Los Angeles, CA 90012. IF YOU OBJECT to the granting of the petition, you should appear at the hearing and state your objections or file written objections with the court before the hearing. Your appearance may be in person or by your attorney. IF YOU ARE A CREDITOR or a contingent creditor of the decedent, you must file your claim with the court and mail a copy to the personal representative appointed by the court within the later of either (1) four months from the date of first issuance of letters to a general personal representative, as defined in section 58(b) of the California Probate Code, or (2) 60 days from the date of mailing or personal delivery to you of a notice under section 9052 of the California Probate Code. Other California statutes and legal authority may affect your rights as a creditor. You may want to consult with an attorney knowledgeable in California law. YOU MAY EXAMINE the file kept by the court. If you are a person interested in the estate, you may file with the court a Request for Special Notice (form DE-154) of the filing of an inventory and appraisal of estate assets or of any petition or account as provided in Probate Code section 1250. A Request for Special Notice form is available from the court clerk. Attorney for petitioner: RICHARD M ROSENTHAL ESQ SBN 74974 ROSENTHAL LAW CORPORATION 26500 W AGOURA RD STE 211 CALABASAS CA 913021952 CN970389 ANGEL Jul 2,9,16, 2020

NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF RUTH JUNE KWAN, DECEDENT Probate Code §19003 et seq. Case Number 20STPB04831 Superior Court of the State of California For the County of Los Angeles In the Matter of Philip H. Kwan & Ruth June Kwan Family Trust Notice is hereby given to the creditors and contingent creditors of the above-named decedent that all persons having claims against the decedent are required to file them with the Los Angeles County Superior Court, at 111 N. Hill Street; Los Angeles, CA 90012, and mail a copy to Carolyn P. Sloan, as trustee of that trust dated November 19, 2004, wherein the decedent was the surviving settlor, at 333 N. Santa Anita Avenue, Suite 8; Arcadia, CA 91006, within the later of four months after 7/2/2020 (the date of the first publication of notice to creditors) or, if notice is mailed or personally delivered to you, 60 days after the date this notice is mailed or personally delivered to you. A claim form may be obtained from the court clerk. For your protection, you are encouraged to file your claim by certified mail, with return receipt requested. Carolyn P. Sloan, Trustee c/o Carlos A. Arcos, A Law Corporation 333 N. Santa Anita Avenue, Suite 8 Arcadia, CA 91006 I declare under penalty of perjury under the laws of the State of California that the foregoing is true and correct. Date: June 24, 2020 /s/ CARLOS A. ARCOS, Attorney for Carolyn P. Sloan, Trustee 7/2, 7/9, 7/16/20 CNS-3375843# PASADENA WEEKLY

State of California that the foregoing is true and correct. Date: June 24, 2020 /s/ CARLOS A. ARCOS, Attorney for Carolyn P. Sloan, Trustee 7/2, 7/9, 7/16/20 CNS-3375843# PASADENA WEEKLY

Name Change ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME Case No. 20GDCP00177 SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES. Petition of CARL JOSEPH CHAOKUANG KUO CHEN & SHEN CYNTHIA CHEN, for Change of Name. TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1.) Petitioner: CARL JOSEPH CHAO-KUANG KUO CHEN & SHEN CYNTHIA CHEN filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: a.) Averell Chen to Averell Nagamura Chen b.) Adlai Amory Ewing Chen to Adlai Amory Ewing Nagamur a Chen c.) Shen Cynthia Chen to Shen Cynthia Nagamura Chen d.) Carl Joseph ChaoKuang Kuo Chen to Carl Joseph Akimitsu Nagamura Chen 2.) THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file a written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. NOTICE OF HEARING: Date: 9/16/20. Time: 8:30 AM. Dept.: D. The address of the court is 600 E. Broadway Glendale, CA 91206. A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county: Pasadena Weekly. Original filed: June 25, 2020. Darrell Mavis, Judge of the Superior Court. PUBLISH: Pasadena Weekly 7/16/20, 7/23/20, 7/30/20, 8/6/20 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME Case No. 20GDCP00182 SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES. Petition of NAFICEH EFTEKHARIHAGHIGHI, MOHAMMAD HOSSEIN SHIRMOHAMMADI, for Change of Name. TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1.) Petitioner: NAFICEH EFTEKHARIHAGHIGHI, MOHAMMAD HOSSEIN SHIRMOHAMMADI filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: a.) Naficeh Eftekhari-Haghighi to Naficeh Nancy Eftekhari b.) Mohammad Hossein Shirmohammadi to Mohammad H. Shirmohammadi 2.) THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file a written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. NOTICE OF HEARING: Date: 9/15/20. Time: 8:30 AM. Dept.: D. The address of the court is 600 East Broadway Glendale, CA 91206. A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county: Pasadena Weekly. Original filed: July 7, 2020. Darrell Mavis, Judge of the Superior Court. PUBLISH: Pasadena Weekly 7/16/20, 7/23/20, 7/30/20, 8/6/20

written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. NOTICE OF HEARING: Date: 9/15/20. Time: 8:30 AM. Dept.: D. The address of the court is 600 East Broadway Glendale, CA 91206. A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county: Pasadena Weekly. Original filed: July 7, 2020. Darrell Mavis, Judge of the Superior Court. PUBLISH: Pasadena Weekly 7/16/20, 7/23/20, 7/30/20, 8/6/20 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME Case No. 20VECP00179 SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES. Petition of HILLEL IRA CORNE by and through his parents AIMEE F. CORNE AND ERIC C. CORNE, for Change of Name. TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1.) Petitioner: AIMEE F. CORNE AND ERIC C. CORNE, a minor filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: a.) HILLEL IRA CORNE to IRA H. CORNE 2.) THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file a written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. NOTICE OF HEARING: Date: 08/07/20. Time: 8:30 AM. Dept.: A Room: 510. The address of the court is 6230 Sylmar Ave. Van Nuys, CA 91401. A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county: Pasadena Weekly. Original filed: June 16, 2020. Huey P. Cotton, Judge of the Superior Court. PUBLISH: Pasadena Weekly 7/2/20, 7/9/20, 7/16/20, 7/23/20 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME Case No. 20VECP00199 SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES. Petition of DAVID PATRICK CHALAMET TAYLOR, for Change of Name. TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1.) Petitioner: David Patrick Chalamet Taylor filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: a.) David Patrick Chalamet Taylor to David Christopher Chalamet Taylor 2.) THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file a written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. NOTICE OF HEARING: Date: 08/10/20. Time: 8:30 AM. Dept.: T ROOM: 600. The address of the court is 6230 Sylmar Ave. Van Nuys, CA 91401. A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county: Pasadena Weekly. Original filed: June 26, 2020. Huey P. Cotton, Judge of the Superior Court. PUBLISH: Pasadena Weekly 7/2/20, 7/9/20, 7/16/20, 7/23/20

change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file a written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. NOTICE OF HEARING: Date: 08/10/20. Time: 8:30 AM. Dept.: T ROOM: 600. The address of the court is 6230 Sylmar Ave. Van Nuys, CA 91401. A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county: Pasadena Weekly. Original filed: June 26, 2020. Huey P. Cotton, Judge of the Superior Court. PUBLISH: Pasadena Weekly 7/2/20, 7/9/20, 7/16/20, 7/23/20 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME Case No. 20BBCP00197 SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES. Petition of SHERRY STEPHANIE OTZOY DIAZ, for Change of Name. TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1.) Petitioner: SHERRY STEPHANIE OTZOY DIAZ filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: a.) Sherry Stephanie Otzoy Diaz to Stephanie Selene Diaz 2.) THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file a written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. NOTICE OF HEARING: Date: 8/21/20. Time: 8:30 AM. Dept.: A. The address of the court is 300 East Olive Ave. Burbank, CA 91502. A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county: Pasadena Weekly. Original filed: July 9, 2020. Darrell Mavis, Judge of the Superior Court. PUBLISH: Pasadena Weekly 7/16/20, 7/23/20, 7/30/20, 8/6/20 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME Case No. 20BBCP00180 SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES. Petition of RAFAEL ANTONIO RODAS, for Change of Name. TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1.) Petitioner: Rafael Antonio Rodas filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: a.) Rafael Antonio Rodas to Ralph Anthony Rodas 2.) THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file a written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. NOTICE OF HEARING: Date: 8/7/20. Time: 8:30 AM. Dept.: A. The address of the court is 300 East Olive Avenue, Room 225 Burbank, CA 91502. A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county: Pasadena Weekly. Original filed: June 26, 2020. Darrell Mavis, Judge of the Superior Court. PUBLISH: Pasadena Weekly 7/9/20, 7/16/20, 7/23/20, 7/30/20

Bulk Sales NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF BULK SALE AND OF INTENTION TO TRANSFER ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE LICENSE (U.C.C. 6101 et seq. and B & P 24073 and 24074 et seq.) Escrow No. 64272-EK Notice is hereby given that a bulk sale of assets and a transfer of alcoholic beverage license is about to be made. The name(s), Social Security or Federal Tax Numbers, and address of the Seller/Licensee are: TONY NAZARET TUFENKJIAN, 3880 E COLORADO BLVD, PASADENA, CA 91107 The business is known as: TNT C STORE & GAS STATION The names, Social Security or Federal Tax Numbers, and addresses of the Buyer/Transferee are: PASADENA OIL, INC., A CALIFORNIA CORPORATION, 5134 KANAN RD, AGOURA HILLS, CA 91301 As listed by the Seller/Licensee, all other business names and addresses used by the Seller/Licensee within the three years before the date such list was sent or delivered to the Buyer/Transferee are: NONE The assets to be sold are described in general as: FURNITURE, FIXTURES, EQUIPMENT, TRADENAME, GOODWILL, LEASE, LEASEHOLD IMPROVEMENT, COVENANT NOT TO COMPETE and are located at: 3880 E COLORADO BLVD, PASADENA, CA 91107 The kind of license to be transferred is: OFF-SALE BEER AND WINE 20505884, now issued for the premises located at: 3880 E COLORADO BLVD, PASADENA, CA 91107 The anticipated date of the sale/transfer is AUGUST 24, 2020 at the office of: UNITED ESCROW CO., 3440 WILSHIRE BLVD #600, LOS ANGELES, CA 90010 The amount of the purchase price or consideration in connection with the transfer of the license and business, including the estimated inventory is the sum of $765,000.00, which consists of the following: DESCRIPTION, AMOUNT: CHECKS DEPOSITED INTO ESCROW BY BUYER $20,000.00; DEMAND NOTE TO BE REPLACED BY BUY-

Security or Federal Tax Numbers, and address of the Seller/Licensee are: TONY NAZARET TUFENKJIAN, 3880 E COLORADO BLVD, PASADENA, CA 91107 The business is known as: TNT C Bulk STORESales & GAS STATION The names, Social Security or Federal Tax Numbers, and of the addresses Buyer/Transferee are: PASADENA OIL, INC., A CALIFORNIA CORPORATION, 5134 KANAN RD, AGOURA HILLS, CA 91301 As listed by the Seller/Licensee, all other business names and addresses used by the Seller/Licensee within the three years before the date such list was sent or delivered to the Buyer/Transferee are: NONE The assets to be sold are described in general as: FURNITURE, FIXTURES, EQUIPMENT, TRADENAME, GOODWILL, LEASE, LEASEHOLD IMPROVEMENT, COVENANT NOT TO COMPETE and are located a t : 3 8 8 0 E C O L O R A DO BLVD, PASADENA, CA 91107 The kind of license to be transferred is: OFF-SALE BEER AND WINE 20505884, now issued for the premises located at: 3880 E COLORADO BLVD, PASADENA, CA 91107 The anticipated date of the sale/transfer is AUGUST 24, 2020 at the office of: UNITED ESCROW CO., 3440 WILSHIRE BLVD #600, LOS ANGELES, CA 90010 The amount of the purchase price or consideration in connection with the transfer of the license and business, including the estimated inventory is the sum of $765,000.00, which consists of the following: DESCRIPTION, AMOUNT: CHECKS DEPOSITED INTO ESCROW BY BUYER $20,000.00; DEMAND NOTE TO BE REPLACED BY BUYER IN CASHIER'S CHECK $745,000.00 It has been agreed between the Seller/Licensee and the intended Buyer/Transferee, as required by Sec. 24073 and 24074 of the Business and Professions Code, that the consideration for the transfer of the business and license is to be paid only after the transfer has been approved by the Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control. DATED: JULY 2, 2020 TONY NAZARET TUFENKJIAN,, Seller/Licensee PASADENA OIL, INC., A CALIFORNIA CORPORATION, Buyer/Transferee LA2559588 PASADENA WEEKLY 7/16/2020 NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF BULK SALE (Division 6 of the Commercial Code) Escrow No. 416641-20 (1) Notice is hereby given to creditors of the within named Seller(s) that a bulk sale is about to be made on personal property hereinafter described. (2) The name and business addresses of the seller are: ESEQUIEL MURO AND ISIDRO MURO ACOSTA, 1251 N. LAKE AVE., PASADENA, CA 91104-2855 (3) The location in California of the chief executive office of the Seller is: SAME AS ABOVE (4) The names and business address of the Buyer(s) are: RAUL G. BARETE AND IDOLINA BARETE GARFIAS, 1251 N. LAKE AVE., PASADENA, CA 91104-2855 (5) The location and general description of the assets to be sold are: ALL FURNITURE, FIXTURES, EQUIPMENT PRESENTLY OWNED BY SELLER AND USED IN OPERATION OF BUSINESS, TRADENAME, LEASEHOLD IMPROVEMENTS, GOODWILL, STOCK IN TRADE AND INVENTORY AT CLOSING of that certain business located at: 1251 N. LAKE AVE., PASADENA, CA 91104-2855 (6) The business name used by the seller(s) at said location is: SALSA PICANTE MEXICAN RESTAURANT (7) The anticipated date of the bulk sale is AUGUST 3, 2020, at the office of VIVA ESCROW! INC, 136 W WALNUT AVE, MONROVIA, CA 91016 Escrow No. 41664120, Escrow Officer: JULIANA TU, CSEO, CEO, CBSS, CEI, SASIP (8) Claims may be filed with Same as “7” above. (9) The last date for filling claims is: JULY 31, 2020 (10) This Bulk Sale is subject to Section 6106.2 of the Uniform Commercial Code. (11) As listed by the Seller, all other business names and addresses used by the Seller within three years before the date such list was sent or delivered to the Buyer are: NONE DATED: JUNE 15, 2020 TRANSFEREES: RAUL G. BARETE AND IDOLINA BARETE GARFIAS LA2560595 PASADENA WEEKLY 7/16/2020

NITURE, FIXTURES, EQUIPMENT PRESENTLY OWNED BY SELLER AND USED IN OPERATION OF BUSINESS, TRADENAME, LEASEHOLD IMPROVEMENTS, GOODWILL, STOCK IN TRADE AND INVENTORY AT CLOSING of that certain business located at: 1251 N. LAKE AVE., PASADENA, CA 91104-2855 (6) The business name used by the seller(s) at said location is: SALSA PICANTE MEXICAN RESTAURANT (7) The anticipated date of the bulk sale is AUGUST 3, 2020, at the office of VIVA ESCROW! INC, 136 W WALNUT AVE, MONROVIA, CA 91016 Escrow No. 41664120, Escrow Officer: JULIANA TU, CSEO, CEO, CBSS, CEI, SASIP (8) Claims may be filed with Same as “7” above. (9) The last date for filling claims is: JULY 31, 2020 (10) This Bulk Sale is subject to Section 6106.2 of the Uniform Commercial Code. (11) As listed by the Seller, all other business names and addresses used by the Seller within three years before the date such list was sent or delivered to the Buyer are: NONE DATED: JUNE 15, 2020 TRANSFEREES: RAUL G. BARETE AND IDOLINA BARETE GARFIAS LA2560595 PASADENA WEEKLY 7/16/2020

Trustee’s Sales NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE TS No. CA-20-882352SH Order No.: 200121572CA-VOI YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 9/29/2007. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. A public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash, cashier's check drawn on a state or national bank, check drawn by state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, or savings association, or savings bank specified in Section 5102 to the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state, will be held by duly appointed trustee. The sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by the Deed of Trust, with interest and late charges thereon, as provided in the note(s), advances, under the terms of the Deed of Trust, interest thereon, fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee for the total amount (at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale) reasonably estimated to be set forth below. The amount may be greater on the day of sale. BENEFICIARY MAY ELECT TO BID LESS THAN THE TOTAL AMOUNT DUE. Trustor(s): SOFIA A NIAMI, HAZIM NIAMI Recorded: 11/2/2007 as Instrument No. 20072476100 of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of LOS ANGELES County, California; Date of Sale: 8/27/2020 at 10:00 AM Place of Sale: Behind the fountain located in Civic Center Plaza, located at 400 Civic Center Plaza, Pomona CA 91766 Amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $51,635.97 The purported property address is: 125 N. ALLEN AVE #217, PASADENA, CA 91106 Assessor's Parcel No.: 5737014-115 NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder's office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale.

balance and other charges: $51,635.97 The purported property address is: 125 N. ALLEN AVE #217, PASADENA, CA 91106 Assessor's Parcel No.: 5737014-115 NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder's office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call 916-9390772 for information regarding the trustee's sale or visit this Internet Web site http://www.qualityloan.com, using the file number assigned to this foreclosure by the Trustee: CA-20-882352SH. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the Internet Web site. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the property address or other common designation, if any, shown herein. If no street address or other common designation is shown, directions to the location of the property may be obtained by sending a written request to the beneficiary within 10 days of the date of first publication of this Notice of Sale. If the sale is set aside for any reason, including if the Trustee is unable to convey title, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the monies paid to the Trustee. This shall be the Purchaser's sole and exclusive remedy. The purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Trustor, the Trustee, the Beneficiary, the Beneficiary's Agent, or the Beneficiary's Attorney. If you have previously been discharged through bankruptcy, you may have been released of personal liability for this loan in which case this letter is intended to exercise the note holders right's against the real property only. Date: Quality Loan Service Corporation 2763 Camino Del Rio South San Diego, CA 92108 619-645-7711 For NON SALE information only Sale Line: 916-939-0772 Or Login t o : http://www.qualityloan.com Reinstatement Line: (866) 645-7711 Ext 5318 Quality Loan Service Corp. TS No.: CA-20-882352-SH IDSPub #0172267 7/9/2020 7/16/2020 7/23/2020

real property only. Date: Quality Loan Service Corporation 2763 Camino Del Rio South San Diego, CA 92108 619-645-7711 For NON SALE information only Sale Line: 916-939-0772 Or Login t o : http://www.qualityloan.com Reinstatement Line: (866) 645-7711 Ext 5318 Quality Loan Service Corp. TS No.: CA-20-882352-SH IDSPub #0172267 7/9/2020 7/16/2020 7/23/2020

Fic. Business Name FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 2020092952 Type of Filing: Original. The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: YANG CHOW RESTAURANT. 3777 E. Colorado Blvd. Pasadena, CA 91107-3808. COUNTY: Los Angeles. Articles of Incorporation or Organization Number: 1783623. REGISTERED OWNER(S) Forsight Investment Group, Inc., 3777 E. Colorado Blvd. Pasa d e n a , C A 9 1 1 0 7 - 3 8 0 8. State of Incorporation or LLC: California. THIS BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED BY a Corporation. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: 05/1996. I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. /s/ Kim Tak Yun. TITLE: President, Corp or LLC Name: Forsight Investment Group, Inc.. This statement was filed with the LA County Clerk on: June 9, 2020. NOTICE – in accordance with subdivision (a) of Section 17920, a Fictitious Name statement generally expires at the end of five years from the date on which it was filed in the office of the county clerk, except, as provided in subdivision (b) of Section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to Section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered owner. a new Fictitious Business Name statement must be filed before the expiration. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law (see Section 14411 et seq., Business and Professions code). Publish: Pasadena Weekly. Dates: 7/2/20, 7/9/20, 7/16/20, 7/23/20 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 2020096335 Type of Filing: Original The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: ADA GURA; 19433 Graham Lane Santa Clarita, CA 91350. COUNTY: Los Angeles. REGISTERED OWNER(S) Jesus Enrique Segovia IV, 19433 Graham Lane Santa Clarita, CA 91350. THIS BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED BY an Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the Fictitious Business Name or names listed above on: 05/2020. I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. /s/: Jesus Enrique Segovia IV. TITLE: Owner. This statement was filed with the LA County Clerk on: July 17, 2020. NOTICE – in accordance with subdivision (a) of Section 17920, a Fictitious Name Statement generally expires at the end of five years from the date on which it was filed in the office of the county clerk, except, as provided in subdivision (b) of Section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to Section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered owner. a new Fictitious Business Name statement must be filed before the expiration. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a Fictitious Business Name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law (see Section 14411 et seq., business and professions code). Publish: Pasadena Weekly. Dates: 7/16/20, 7/23/20, 7/30/20, 8/6/20

cept, as provided in subdivision (b) of Section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to Section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered owner. a new Fictitious Business Name statement must be filed before the expiration. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a Fictitious Business Name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law (see Section 14411 et seq., business and professions code). Publish: Pasadena Weekly. Dates: 7/16/20, 7/23/20, 7/30/20, 8/6/20 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 2020093391 Type of Filing: Amended The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: HIGH 5 HANDYMAN; 14608 Mums Meadow Ct. Santa Clarita, CA 91387. COUNTY: Los Angeles. REGISTERED OWNER(S) Michael J Motherspaw, 14608 Mums Meadow Ct. Santa Clarita, CA 91387. THIS BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED BY an Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the Fictitious Business Name or names listed above on: 10/2015. I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. /s/: Michael J Motherspaw. TITLE: Owner. This statement was filed with the LA County Clerk on: June 10, 2020. NOTICE – in accordance with subdivision (a) of Section 17920, a Fictitious Name Statement generally expires at the end of five years from the date on which it was filed in the office of the county clerk, except, as provided in subdivision (b) of Section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to Section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered owner. a new Fictitious Business Name statement must be filed before the expiration. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a Fictitious Business Name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law (see Section 14411 et seq., business and professions code). Publish: Pasadena Weekly. Dates: 7/2/20, 7/9/20, 7/16/20, 7/23/20 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 2020095997 Type of Filing: Original. The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: PALMY; 365 N. Quince Street Unit C1 Salt Lake City, UT 84103. COUNTY: Los Angeles. REGISTERED OWNER(S) Monique Christensen, 365 N. Quince Street Unit C-1 Salt Lake City, UT 84103. THIS BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED BY an Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the Fictitious Business Name or names listed above on: 06/2014. I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. /s/: Monique Christensen. TITLE: Owner. This statement was filed with the LA County Clerk on: June 17, 2020. NOTICE – in accordance with subdivision (a) of Section 17920, a Fictitious Name Statement generally expires at the end of five years from the date on which it was filed in the office of the county clerk, except, as provided in subdivision (b) of Section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to Section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered owner. a new Fictitious Business Name statement must be filed before the expiration. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a Fictitious Business Name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law (see Section 14411 et seq., business and professions code). Publish: Pasadena Weekly. Dates: 7/2/20, 7/9/20, 7/16/20, 7/23/20

where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to Section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered owner. a new Fictitious Business Name statement must be filed before the expiration. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a Fictitious Business Name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law (see Section 14411 et seq., business and professions code). Publish: Pasadena Weekly. Dates: 7/2/20, 7/9/20, 7/16/20, 7/23/20

ant to Section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered owner. a new Fictitious Business Name statement must be filed before the expiration. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a Fictitious Business Name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law (see Section 14411 et seq., business and professions code). Publish: Pasadena Weekly. Dates: 7/9/20, 7/16/20, 7/23/20, 7/30/20

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 2020100108 Type of Filing: Original The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: SUBURBAN COFFEE; 3756 West Avenue 40 Suite K #144 Los Angeles, CA 90065. COUNTY: Los Angeles. REGISTERED OWNER(S) David Bernson, 1932 West Avenue 30 Los Angeles, C A 90065. THIS BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED BY an Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the Fictitious Business Name or names listed above on: 05/2020. I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. /s/: David Bernson. TITLE: Owner. This statement was filed with the LA County Clerk on: June 30, 2020. NOTICE – in accordance with subdivision (a) of Section 17920, a Fictitious Name Statement generally expires at the end of five years from the date on which it was filed in the office of the county clerk, except, as provided in subdivision (b) of Section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to Section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered owner. a new Fictitious Business Name statement must be filed before the expiration. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a Fictitious Business Name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law (see Section 14411 et seq., business and professions code). Publish: Pasadena Weekly. Dates: 7/9/20, 7/16/20, 7/23/20, 7/30/20

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 2020100743 Type of Filing: Original The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: TINY FOX SHOPPE; 445 Myrtle St., Apt. C Glendale, CA 91203. COUNTY: Los Angeles. REGISTERED OWNER(S) Sara Portugal, 445 Myrtle St., Apt. C Glendale, CA 91203. 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. /s/: Sara Portugal. TITLE: Owner. This statement was filed with the LA County Clerk on: July 1, 2020. NOTICE – in accordance with subdivision (a) of Section 17920, a Fictitious Name Statement generally expires at the end of five years from the date on which it was filed in the office of the county clerk, except, as provided in subdivision (b) of Section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to Section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered owner. a new Fictitious Business Name statement must be filed before the expiration. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a Fictitious Business Name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law (see Section 14411 et seq., business and professions code). Publish: Pasadena Weekly. Dates: 7/9/20, 7/16/20, 7/23/20, 7/30/20

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE Sensual Massage NO. 2020099251 Type of Filing: Original The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: AT HOME MATTRESS, ATHOMEMATWonderful Massage TRESS.COM; 2019 N. LinEl Monte coln St. Burbank, CA 91504. Beauty, Clean & Excellent COUNTY: Los Angeles. REService. Great Massage, GISTERED OWNER(S) EdStress Relief, 1/2 hr. $30, mund Paul Urquiza, 4394 1 hr $40 Relaxation. Milpas St. Camarillo, CA Call Karen (626) 409-4288 93012. THIS BUSINESS IS Instagram: @lekaren25 CONDUCTED BY an Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the Fictitious Business Super Busty 38 GGG, Name or names listed above Blonde $60. Offers a sensuon: N/A. I declare that all inal soft & relaxing time, Nuru formation in this statement is slide, shower & more! Pastrue and correct. /s/: Edadena in call. Call Alexus mund Paul Urquiza. TITLE: (626) 487-7922 Owner. This statement was filed with the LA County Clerk on: June 26, 2020. 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 DO YOU which it was filed in the ofNEED AN fice of the county clerk, exFBN... cept, as provided in subdivision (b) of Section 17920, ...or where it expires 40 days after NEED A LEGAL NOTICE any change in the facts set PUBLISHED? forth in the statement pursuant to Section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered annt@pasadenaweekly.com owner. a new Fictitious Busior 626-584-8747 ness Name statement must be filed before the expiration. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize 06.18.20 | PASADENA WEEKLY 19 the use in this state of a Ficti- 19 PASADENA WEEKLY | 07.16.20 tious Business Name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law (see Section 14411 et seq., business and professions code). Publish: Pasadena Weekly. Dates: 7/9/20, 7/16/20, 7/23/20, 7/30/20

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