VCReporter 01-12-23

Purple is the New Party: The GOP and the terrible, horrible, no good, very bad week by Paul Moomjean

Massage businesses busted: Five charged in crackdown on “illicit commercial sexual organization” in Ventura, Port Hueneme Zen Fuego ceases sale of Lord Ganesha towel: Ventura company apologizes for use of Hindu image following complaints Oxnard considers Styrofoam ban: Environmental impacts detailed in staff report In Brief by Alex Wilson

Eye on the Environment: “Boxing Day” for cardboard recycling by David Goldstein

ART+CULTURE Arts Briefs by Nancy D. Lackey Shaffer

MUSIC Connection point: Violinist Yue Deng returns to Ojai by Mike Nelson

IN GOOD TASTE Bowled over by Nancy D. Lackey Shaffer

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Purple is the New Party

The GOP and the terrible, horrible, no good, very bad week

by Paul Moomjean paulmoomjean@yahoo.com

There are many days of the year known to be wild and crazy. Most of them are associated with horror films and spooky days. Friday the 13th for the superstitious, and Jan. 6 is apparently the day of the year Congress almost falls apart completely. After the 2021 riots that led to hundreds of arrests, here we sit in 2023 with a GOP House of Representatives majority and, as I write this article, it took 15 rounds to elect Kevin McCarthy Speaker of the House. Staying up late to get this confirmed was not my original Friday night plan. Even though the GOP eventually took the W, they certainly cannot be proud of themselves, and with all this in-house division, along with record employment numbers, Biden should be feeling good about 2024 and the DNC feeling great about retaking the

House in 2024.

To call what happened last week a nightmare for the Republican Party is an understatement. Led by sex scandal-tainted Matt Gaetz, his resistance was fueled by McCarthy’s lack of urgency to help him after being accused of sex trafficking. Yahoo News reported late Friday night on how the bad blood between the two MAGA-loving conservatives started.

According to Yahoo! Entertainment, “[. . .] Gaetz’s hatred curdled into something even more powerful after it was revealed in early 2021 that the MAGA congressman was the target of a federal investigation into the sex trafficking of a minor. (No charges were filed against Gaetz, but his “wingman” Joel Greenberg was sentenced to 11 years in prison.) McCarthy, in Gaetz’s opinion, failed to mount a forceful enough defense on his behalf. According to two sources

familiar with the matter, Gaetz has been furious at McCarthy for the perceived lack of support ever since — despite the fact that McCarthy did not strip him of any committee assignments during the probe.” (“Sex trafficking row helped fuel Gaetz’s hatred for McCarthy,” Asawin Suebsaeng and Tessa Stuart, Jan. 6, 2023.)

So as Gaetz let the world burn with a handful of supporters, his one-time mentor and presidential boss, Donald Trump, failed to unite the party as well. Trump told the GOP to get behind McCarthy and yet, once again, he proved to be an ineffective leader. If someone were to ask me who the leader of the GOP is as of January 2023, I’d say it’s just Murphy’s Law. Anything bad that could happen did, and the GOP may have shot itself in the foot in two years. After storming the capital on Jan. 6, 2021, the GOP sat on the capital in 2023.

While the GOP fought each

other, Joe Biden was able to score a big win for his presidency. According to CNSNews.com, “Reversing recent declines, the percentage of the population that is either working or actively looking for work increased slightly to 62.3 percent in December, up one-tenth of a point from November, and four basis points higher than the 61.9 percent in December 2021. In its final report for 2022, the Labor Department’s Bureau of Labor Statistics counted a record 159,244,000 employed Americans in December, an increase of 717,000 from last month’s 158,527,000 (revised number); and the number of Americans counted as not in the labor force dropped below the hundred million level to 99,879,000.” (“159,244,000: Record number of Americans employed in December,” Susan Jones, Jan. 6, 2023.)

Even though Biden is a farfrom-perfect man or president, the last two years of success have

stemmed not from his ability to lead, but his opponent’s inability to unite. All Biden has to do for the next two years is remind the American people that he leads the party of stability and the Republicans are the party of anarchy.

Without a clear Republican leader heading into 2023, a failed “red wave” last November, and a Democratic presidency that looks good on paper, the race for 2024 might already be over. Hell, how are the Republicans supposed to win 2024 when they can barely get their own leader elected Speaker of the House with a majority of the voting block?

There is a popular children’s book and film called Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day. On Friday night, after watching this comedy of errors play out and with the GOP acting like children, it is fair to say that the GOP had a terrible, horrible, no good, very bad week.

Massage businesses busted

by Alex Wilson

Acrackdown on Ventura County massage businesses involved in prostitution and sex trafficking is continuing, with criminal charges newly filed against five defendants. District Attorney Erik Nasarenko issued a Jan. 3 news release about the latest busts related to an “illicit commercial sex organization” that operated out of massage businesses in Ventura and Port Hueneme.

“In 2020, an investigation by the Ventura County District Attorney’s Office Bureau of Investigation revealed that the suspects have allegedly been operating a pay-forsex business and utilizing various banking, real estate, and casino transactions to launder money,” according to the news release.

The two businesses that were targeted are Miracle Massage at 3959

East Main Street in Ventura and A+ Massage in Port Hueneme at 491 West Channel Islands Boulevard.

On Dec. 29 investigators arrested Oxnard resident Li Ma, 56, and Rosemead resident Jaime Calderon, 61. They were arraigned on Dec. 30 and pleaded not guilty to pimping and money laundering charges.

Authorities also issued $500,000 arrest warrants for Simi Valley resident Ming Ma, 37, Xiangwei Ma, 52 of Oxnard, and Xiangdong Ma, 50, of Hacienda Heights. In addition to sex-related charges, Xiangwei Ma is accused of committing real estate fraud by illegally short selling a home in Simi Valley in 2012, authorities said.

When the Ventura County Reporter stopped by Ventura’s Miracle Massage on Jan. 5 the business was still operating.

A web page for A+ Massage in Port Hueneme said the business “spe-

cializes in blending traditional Chinese massage with modern massage techniques . . . It is our goal to give you stress relief and relaxation and improve your mind-body connection so that you feel great long after you leave and rejuvenated with every visit.” The A+ Massage website also features scrolling photos of young Asian women.

In addition to the District Attorney’s Bureau of Investigation, the Ventura Police Department, Port Hueneme Police Department, High Tech Task Force, and Ventura County Code Enforcement all took part in building the case, prosecutors said.

It was the latest announcement about sex crimes allegedly committed at Ventura County massage businesses by the DA’s office. Authorities said they dismantled another large-

scale prostitution operation based out of massage parlors last year where they served search warrants at four other businesses in Oxnard and Port Hueneme. The businesses targeted in that earlier operation were Magic Therapy, Mission Spa and Souly Foot Massage in Oxnard, as well as Sunshine Therapy in Port Hueneme

In that case authorities said suspects targeted vulnerable women from Mexico from “underprivileged backgrounds” to work in the brothels. After they were recruited, the women were featured in online sex

Zen Fuego ceases sale of Lord Ganesha towel

by Alex Wilson

AVentura yoga accessory company has taken to heart the concerns of Hindu religious leaders who took offense to one of their products.

The company Zen Fuego sells yoga towels for “hot yoga,” a practice that takes place in a superheated room where yogis sweat profusely. The towels come with a variety of artistic images including waves, wooden planks and abstract designs. But the one that generated controversy depicted Hindu deity Lord Gane-

sha, who has a head shaped like an elephant and human arms.

Hindu statesman Rajan Zed, president of the Universal Society of Hinduism, issued a Dec. 22 statement demanding “immediate withdrawal” of the product and an apology.

Zed said Lord Ganesha is greatly revered and should be worshiped in temples and home shrines, “and not [used] to lie/sit/stand/tread/ walk on or put abdomen, ankles, body, buttocks, calves, feet, genitals, groin, heels, hips, knees, legs, thighs, toes, umbilicus, etc. on or

Oxnard considers Styrofoam ban

by Alex Wilson

People visiting restaurants in Oxnard may soon no longer see their food served in containers made of expanded polystyrene, which is commonly known as Styrofoam. The Oxnard City Council voted unanimously on Jan. 3 to move ahead with an ordinance banning the use of the single-use products.

The move follows similar decisions by other cities in Ventura County including Ojai, which was the first to ban the products in 2014. Ventura and Thousand Oaks passed bans in 2020 and Camarillo followed in 2021.

An Oxnard city staff report cited concerns over the environmental impacts of the products which are slow to degrade and can leach chemicals into the environment when

improperly disposed of, potentially harming water sources. The report also said Styrofoam is hard to clean up from Oxnard’s creeks, beaches and parks because it breaks apart into tiny pieces known as microplastics which can have negative impacts on wildlife.

“These microplastics are commonly ingested by marine animals and can

for absorbing/handling/ wiping one’s sweat. Inappropriate usage of sacred Hindu deities or concepts or symbols or icons for commercial or other agenda was not okay as it hurt the devotees,” Zed’s statement said.

Hinduism is the oldest and third largest religion in the world, with about 1.2 billion adherents, Zed said. In Hinduism, Lord Ganesha is worshiped as god of wisdom and remover of obstacles and is invoked before

advertisements describing the types of sexual encounters provided, the cost and the businesses where the women worked.

During raids involved with that case, numerous trafficked women were contacted and received services from human trafficking victim service providers.

Prosecutors said January is Human Trafficking Awareness and Prevention Month, and they continue to urge people who suspect that such crimes are happening to report them to police.

A yoga towel featuring Hindu deity Ganesha will no longer be sold by Zen Fuego.

the beginning of any major undertaking.

“Companies should not be in the business of religious appropriation, sacrilege, and ridiculing entire communities. It was deeply trivializing of the immensely venerated Hindu deity Lord Ganesha to be displayed on a yoga

Ventura County prosecutors have charged five defendants allegedly involved in prostitution at two massage businesses including Miracle Massage in Ventura.

Photo by Alex Wilson

Photo of a decadesold McDonald's container dispalyed at Oxnard City Hall.

Screenshot by Alex Wilson

Rajan Zed

“Boxing Day” for cardboard recycling

by David Goldstein

Boxing Day is a holiday originating in Great Britain and now celebrated throughout Europe and in many countries previously part of the British Empire. The holiday follows Christmas, and Wikipedia states that the name originated in the Middle Ages, due to either disbursement of the contents of alms boxes or boxes of gifts given to the poor.

In America, any trash collection day in the two-week period following Christmas might also be called Boxing Day, but for very different reasons. The period, which ended last Sunday, includes so much extra waste, much of it cardboard boxes, that some cities in Ventura County have contracts with trash collectors specifying extra curbside collection of bagged material must be provided free of charge.

Because this permissive period for waste generation and “sloppy” curbside set-outs is over, now may be a good time to remind residents of the necessity to fit all weekly discards into curbside carts. Collapse boxes or, if you can do so safely, do the “Seattle stomp” – compacting material into the cart with a foot, a move popularized when the city of Seattle began offering various-sized containers and volume-based pricing.

In Brief

Fireworks by the Sea expected to return in 2023

People who missed seeing the traditional Independence Day fireworks show at the Channel Islands Harbor over the last three years might have reason to celebrate. Until 2018 the city of Oxnard and Ventura County government split the cost of the popular shows, officials said. But in 2019 the show was almost canceled due to funding issues and local cannabis dispensaries stepped in to help pay for the display. In 2020 both funding and the pandemic were cited as reasons for canceling the show, which did not return for 2021 or 2022.

Now Ventura County Harbor Department Director Michael Tripp has announced in his January 2023 Director’s Message posted on the harbor website that bringing back the “Fireworks by the Sea” event is one of his administration’s top goals for the new year.

Two deadly crashes claim 4 victims

Friends and family of two young Oxnard mothers killed in a car crash on Jan. 8 are mourning the loss and raising money through a GoFundMe campaign. Jennifer Antillon, 21, left behind a one-year-old girl and Irasema Rodriguez, 23, was the mother of a 5-year-old girl, according to a GoFundMe spokesperson.

The women were in a 2004 Ford F-150 pickup truck that collided with several parked cars near the intersection of Perkins Road and Campbell Way and overturned shortly before 4 a.m. Authorities said alcohol may have been a factor in the collision.

It happened about four hours after another car crash that claimed the lives of two young Ventura men, Antony Moctezuma, 21, and Agustin De Paz, 19. The men were in a car that crashed into a building on the 4200 block of Market Street in Ventura just after midnight. Investigators said excessive speed may have played a role in that tragedy.

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Some trash truck drivers, eager to please their customers or to avoid complaints, will continue to exit the cab of their truck, loading materials into an emptied cart for a second tip of the truck’s automated arm. Doing so lengthens the time for routes, however, adding to the company’s cost of providing refuse service. Worse, exiting the cab into traffic is dangerous. In fact, “solid waste hauling” is the third riskiest job in the United States, behind only timber cutting and commercial fishing, according to a 1999 study by the University of Miami.

Also, material left at the curb, outside containers, or piled into over-filled containers, often becomes litter. Of the seven major sources of litter identified in a Pennsylvania Department of Transportation study, two are trash collection areas — business and residential.

There is some good news about cardboard recycling. Many items which are similar, and which many people call “cardboard,” can also go into the recycling container. Everyone knows regular cardboard is recyclable, but some people do not realize “chipboard,” “containerboard” and “paperboard” are recyclable, too. What is the difference? Cardboard is defined as two

New CEO, chief of staff for CMH

A longtime leader at Ventura’s Community Memorial Hospital has been named Chief of Staff for the entire Community Memorial Health System, which also includes Ojai Valley Community Hospital and a network of clinics. Dr. Chris Johnson has served as medical director of the Emergency Department since 2009, hospital officials said.

Over the next few years, Johnson will help implement a new Electronic Medical Record (EMR) system across Community Memorial’s network of hospitals and health centers.

“A comprehensive EMR will help physicians provide care more seamlessly,” Johnson said. “Health records will be accessible to physicians across the state, and patients will be able to view their information on a secure portal.”

Johnson is starting his new role just as the health system welcomes a new CEO, Mick Zdeblick, who started on Jan. 9, following the retirement of Gary K. Wilde.

“I look forward to building on Community Memorial’s reputation for advancing both the quality and delivery of healthcare in Ventura County,” said Zdeblick. “My first few months will involve a lot of listening, learning, and cultivating relationships internally and externally. Then we’ll create a strategic plan that addresses the needs of our organization and our community.”

1 arrest, 14 citations at DUI checkpoint

Santa Paula police officials said a Dec. 30 DUI checkpoint resulted in one arrest and 14 citations, but none of them had to do with impaired driving. The checkpoint was held in the 500 block of West Harvard Boulevard from 6 p.m. to 12 p.m.; 328 vehicles passed through the checkpoint. A juvenile was arrested and released for driving without a license and 14 adult drivers were cited for driver license-related offenses.

Authorities said checkpoint locations are based on a history of crashes and DUI arrests, and that the primary purpose is not to make arrests, but to promote public safety by deterring drivers from driving while impaired in the first place. Funding for the operation came from a grant from the California Office of Traffic Safety, through the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

— Alex Wilson

layers of kraft paper, separated by a corrugated medium. That phrase is a trade-speak-jargon way of saying it is a sandwich of thick paper sheets, with a squiggly piece of paper in-between. The other terms are names for a thinner type of paper, just a few times thicker than cardstock paper, used for cereal boxes, shoe boxes and the paper tubes in the center of toilet paper rolls. In areas collected by Harrison Industries and Athens Services, even milk cartons, drink boxes, Tetra-Pak containers and aseptic packages are pulled out of mixed curbside carts for recycling.

The bad news is, if you have too much for your curbside cart, hauling to a buyback recycling center is not a good option. Only a few, such as Gold Coast Recycling in Ventura, will accept it free. Others will not accept it at all. Since the Chinese government placed restrictions on the import of American scrap, the value of cardboard scrap has been too low to pay for the cost of consolidation, baling and shipping. For this same reason, maintaining the value of cardboard by avoiding contamination is important. The side of the carboard pizza box with grease stains and cheese should be thrown away, not recycled. Local sorting centers have problems marketing bales if the visible side

in an export container includes a pizza box with residue. Daniel Marks, CEO of Berg Mill Supply, which markets most of the recyclables from Ventura County, told me by email, “Now, of course there are times when the pizza boxes make it through to the end user dirty, and often you will never hear about it, but this does not mean it is ok to start [including questionable items]. It’s not safe.”

Commercial businesses generating lots of cardboard generally have a baler on site, and if you ask nicely or know someone who works there, employees can sometimes include your big box from home into their company’s program. I sent inquiries to Trader Joe’s and Target corporate headquarters to ask them if this is common, and Cartiay Fox, a senior communications manager with Target, responded only with a reference to a web page stating how much Target cares about recycling, what a great job the company is doing with recycling, and a statement saying she “has nothing further to share at this time.” Eager recyclers can probably achieve best results by checking with individual employees at similar stores.

David Goldstein, an Environmental Resource Analyst with the Ventura County Public Works Agency, may be reached at david.goldstein@ ventura.org or 8059658-4312.

towel,” he said.

After learning about the critical statement by Hindu leaders, the Ventura County Reporter reached out to Zen Fuego for a response to the concerns. While company officials did not initially respond, the towel suddenly disappeared from their website.

The Ventura County Reporter sent the company another email after the towel was removed from the website. While company officials did not agree to interview requests they did reply in an email that they decided to stop selling the offensive towel and apologized.

“We have already connected with R. Zed and apologized for our oversight. He had raised the same issue with other yoga accessory manufacturers that had also used imagery that was being used in a manner that didn’t align with Hindu beliefs. We have remedied the situation,” the email said.

Following the company’s decision to stop selling the towel, Zed issued another statement that quoted an email he received from Zen Fuego company officials admitting the design was a “mistake.”

“It was our mistake to incorporate the image of Lord Ganesha on our yoga towel. Thank you for making it clear to us that this was not acceptable,” the email from Zen Fuego to Zed said. “We meant no disrespect when we featured Lord Ganesha on our towel, but now we understand our error and that it was offensive to the Hindu community. The towel is no longer available and we will be more thoughtful moving forward.”

Zed went on to thank Zen Fuego for understanding the concerns of the Hindu community and suggested that all companies should send their senior executives for training in religious and cultural sensitivity to give them “an understanding of the feelings of customers and communities when introducing new products or launching advertising campaigns.”

be allowed to ship products in Styrofoam containers for safety reasons.

lead to starvation as the animals’ stomachs fill with indigestible plastic. Larger pieces can suffocate or entangle sea creatures,” the report stated.

About 1,300 Oxnard businesses will be potentially impacted by the ban, according to city officials. Potential fines for failing to comply start at $100 and could rise to $500 for a third violation. But the ordinance will not be enforced for the first year, which should give businesses a chance to adjust.

There were a number of exemptions made to the ordinance. Food that is prepared and packaged outside the city for sale within city limits will not be affected. The fishing industry will still

During the meeting Councilmember Gabe Teran made a point about how long Styrofoam products can pollute the environment by displaying a picture of a discovery a constituent made while cleaning up some bushes that line Ventura Boulevard about two years ago. The photo showed a Styrofoam McDonald’s restaurant container that was only sold until the early 1990s, Teran said.

“And so you can see how this piece survived all that time looking pretty much the way it looked when it came out of the restaurant,” Teran said.

There were no public speakers at the meeting either in support of the ban or against it. A final vote by the council is set for Jan. 17.

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ATMOSPHERIC RIVER DRENCHES VENTURA COUNTY

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s the Ventura River swelled with churning rainwater and debris on Jan. 5, a man who had apparently been living in a camp at the river bottom became partly submerged and clung for dear life to the branches of a sopping-wet plant. Fortunately, someone else saw his distress and flagged down drivers on nearby Highway 33, who summoned rescue crews from the Ventura County Fire Department to the location west of Stanley Avenue at 9:37 a.m.

A swiftwater rescue team equipped with special floating ropes and dry suits quickly arrived on scene, but determined that rescuing the man via helicopter was the best option.

VCFD Public Information Officer Andy VanSciver also rushed there to document the rescue efforts which, thankfully, went off just as planned.

“Because the victim was in the water, we lowered a rescue swimmer on the hoist who has a special strap that they’re able [to use] to strap in the victim and secure them,” VanSciver explained to the Ventura County Reporter. “They both get hoisted up together and then just ferried over to the ground and are then transitioned to the ground rescue teams to be medically evaluated.”

The victim appeared to be OK after touching down on the ground and was able to walk to an ambulance before he was taken to a hospital to be checked out.

The rescue crews make such operations look easy. In truth, however, it’s a complex team effort involving multiple people on the helicopter, including a crew chief, hoist operator, rescue swimmer and pilot.

“They really communicate,” said VanSciver. “And then the hoist operator will lower the

Alex Wilson

Docks were damaged by a storm surge at about eight homes in the Ventura Keys neighborhood on Jan. 5, 2023.

Photo courtesy Ventura Port District

The Ventura River swelled as a result of heavy rains on Jan. 5, 2023.

Photo by Alex Wilson

rescue swimmer down to the water, coordinating the speed of the hoist, as well as communicating directly with the pilot to shift left, right, upstream, downstream to make sure that the rescuer can be put into the safest place to execute the rescue.”

A helicopter was called back to the same area of the Ventura River at about noon to rescue a second person who was not in the water, but stranded on a shrinking island. A third rescue effort on the Santa Clara River happened later in the day at around 2 p.m. Three more victims were hoisted to safety south of the 101 freeway with one requiring treatment for hypothermia.

VanSciver said that in the days prior to the storm, officials from the Ventura County Sheriff’s Office and other agencies alerted people living in the riverbeds about the looming danger, but only some of them heeded the warning.

“It’s becoming more frequent with the unhoused population,” VanSciver said of storm-related rescue efforts. “When we have a significant rain event, we notify all the residents that could be living in the river bottoms with our PA system. There’s also a bunch of social workers that go out there that the county provides when it’s not a rainy season. So the county does a lot to support and encourage the individuals to find housing outside of the river bottoms.”

Docks, boats, pier damaged

In addition to the river rescues, the storm that moved through on Jan. 5 also brought heavy surf that created chaos in both Ventura and Channel Islands harbors. Docks were ripped from the shoreline and about a dozen boats were set adrift at each harbor. The damage to Ventura Harbor was centered on the Ventura Keys neighborhood, where officials said about eight homes were impacted starting around noon.

Channel Islands Harbor Patrol Sergeant Chris Collins said they got a call

about docks and boats floating free in the harbor at about 3 p.m. “We ended up towing a number of boats that were loose or breaking loose from a couple of different locations and moved those to other docks that were unaffected. And we also moved some dock debris and secured that so that wouldn’t be a hazard in the harbor.”

Harbor officials found damage to several marinas in various parts of the harbor, including Bahia Marina, Peninsula Yacht Marina and Anacapa Boatyard and Marine Services. It took the harbor patrol until after 10:30 p.m. to round up all the boats and secure the broken docks. Damage to the boats appeared to be minimal, Collins said, but the broken docks will apparently need significant repairs.

Collins blames the stormy ocean conditions for the destruction. “The large surf sent a surge into the harbor and the surging action of the boats moving back and forth, we believe, damaged the docks.”

While storm damage happens in the harbor from time to time, Collins said this event was especially destructive.

“We don’t normally get it this widespread, where there’s this much damage. Normally we might just have a few docks here and there damaged when we have large storms and large waves like this. But it’s rare for it to affect so many locations around the harbor,” he said.

Ventura’s historic pier also took a pounding last week. City officials said approximately seven piles were knocked loose. The pier was closed indefinitely while further assessments can be made and plans are formulated for repairs. The heavy surf also brought spectators to the shoreline near the pier to watch nature’s power, as well as a few surfers, including some who overestimated their ability and needed to be rescued.

Evacuations at Ventura Beach RV Resort

The Ventura Beach RV Resort, located just west of the Ventura River

on West Main Street, was evacuated on Jan. 4, the Wednesday before the storm. Guests were allowed to return the following day after most of the rain moved through the area. While there was some standing water in parts of the park after the storm, there was no major damage.

Back in 1995, not long after the park was built, flood waters swept in too quickly to move all the RVs out of harm’s way, with some actually floating out into the ocean. Resort manager Sabrina Soliz said safety is paramount, especially in light of what happened there in the past.

“Our primary concern is the safety of our guests and people that stay here. And so we’re always going to err on the side of caution,” she said. “Because the waters, once they come through, are very, very quick. And no one wants to be in that circumstance. So we did reach out to Ventura County Fairgrounds, and they graciously agreed to let our guests come there and shelter in place for the night at no cost.”

Because the park sits in an area prone to flooding, workers there deploy sandbags and flood barriers before big storms to protect buildings which include a store and game room. Soliz said their customers generally understand when the park needs to be cleared out for safety reasons. “No one plans for these things. But I think for the most part, everybody understood that we had their welfare in mind. Most RVers are pretty laid-back people and, you know, take things as they come. It’s part of the lifestyle.”

After the rain had stopped falling on Thursday, Tina Broccoli walked across the Main Street bridge just east of Ventura Beach RV Resort to look at the Ventura River with her two grandsons, Elijah and Joseph Baldwin. The brothers, 9 and 7, wore rain boots for their excursion, and Elijah told the Ventura County Reporter that they enjoy going to see the river every time there’s a big storm.

“My brother and me like to look out after the rain every time to see how the river looks and how much it flows,” Elijah said.

Younger brother Joseph said that when the river gets going really fast, it’s “super cool.”

Weather watchers

The National Weather Service has an office in Oxnard where Eric Boldt has been working as a warning coordination meteorologist for 17 years, with a mission of saving lives and property by issuing forecasts and weather warnings. There are 122 similar offices nationwide, including 10 just in California. About 25 people staff the Oxnard office which covers the

Elijah Baldwin, 9, and brother Joseph, 7, on Ventura's Main Street bridge, Jan. 5, 2023.

Photo by Alex Wilson

by Nancy D. Lackey Shaffer

Grapes are typically harvested in the fall, but the local arts scene has continued to bear fruit this winter. Fresh starts, retirements, state funding, a new art and culture manager and other developments have kept the cultural grapevine abuzz all season.

In a Jan. 4 email, Porch Gallery Ojai residents and owners Lisa Casoni and Heather Stobo announced that the gallery space they have operated for 10 years will soon be home to other endeavors. While they were vague on the details, the last exhibition — Russell Crotty’s Nocturnes: Refrains from the Backcountry — wrapped up over the summer, and the owners noted that they were making a “personal and professional pivot.”

No news just yet on the next chapter for Casoni and Stobo, but they expressed tremendous gratitude to the community that has supported them, and the opportunity they had to showcase high-quality art in a beautiful location.

“Our love and commitment to this community will not change. We plan to remain here and pursue other businesses we have started,” Stobo said in the email. “There will be more announcements to come. For now, Lisa and I just want to say ‘thank you.’”

The Store at Porch Gallery continues to be active, with a variety of artist-created items available for purchase at porchgalleryojaistore.com.

Poppies Art and Gifts in Ojai is celebrating the New Year with new owners. Founder Paige Williamson, who opened the shop in 2019, retired at the end of 2022. Landscape designer and jewelry maker Allie Hanson, who has shown her work at Poppies since it opened, and husband Daniel Garza, a musician, resumed ownership in December.

In addition to jewelry, Poppies offers art, photography, ceramics, gifts and more — all created by local artists and makers. Its Second Sunday Art Market and workshops have made it a creative presence in Ojai’s downtown shopping area.

“Being a part of the artist family at Poppies for the last four years has been such an enriching experience,” Hanson and Garza shared via email, “and we are honored and privileged to continue the intention of Peggie Williamson to hold a space for local artists to thrive!”

Regarding her retirement, Williamson said she is looking forward to “just being an artist and spending more time with my family and friends.”

www.poppiesartandgifts.com

Donna Granata, executive director of Focus on the Masters, has long been the steward of Ventura County’s artistic legacy. But now, after 28 years, she is preparing to take a step back, and usher in the next generation. In late 2022, it was

More recently, she has been working closely with Granata as the archive founder begins to transition “behind the scenes,” as Granata explained in a Dec. 21, 2022 email newsletter.

“It’s hard to let go of something one deeply loves. But I realize for FOTM to flourish and truly reach the goals we all know are in our future, I must pass the torch to the next generation to bring FOTM to its full potential,” Granata continued. “This decision was difficult. But my own attention has been consumed by the health and wellbeing of my own family.”

Granata’s departure is not immediate, and she will spend much of 2023 lending Cody and other FOTM staff and volunteers her knowledge and expertise to make the transition as smooth as possible. She has full confidence that her successor will flourish in her upcoming role.

retired from the company in November, after 25 years. Burns co-founded the Rubicon with husband James O’Neil in 1998, and for many years served as the producing artistic director. Under their leadership, the company staged more than 160 productions, including over 20 world premieres, and earned numerous awards. In addition, the Rubicon produced festivals, special events, a concert series and educational programming for youth.

“It’s been a long and beautiful run and Jim [O’Neil] and I will forever

be grateful to those we’ve met during our 25 years in Ventura who have taught us the meaning of community and showed us what can happen when dedicated and passionate people come together in pursuit of common goals,” Burns said in a press release. “We are looking forward to beginning a new chapter, and to spending more time with each other and our families.”

Burns passes the torch to longtime friends, collaborators and frequent Rubicon actors and directors Beverly and Kirby Ward. The first production to be staged under their leadership will be The Realistic Joneses, opening Jan. 25.

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The 1951 Delahaye 235 Roadster from Oxnard’s Mullin Automotive Museum was the recipient of the Best of Show Award at the conclusion of the annual Las Vegas Concours d’Elegance at the Wynn Las Vegas on Oct. 30, 2022. Billed as Delahaye’s last luxury car, the 235 featured a coachbuilt, post-war sports car body on a modernized Type 135 MS chassis with a 3.5L motor based on the design that made the brand a world beater in pre-war Grand Prix racing.

The 2022 Concours d’Elegance welcomed 230 cars from 15 classes, and nearly 3,000 people throughout its three-day gathering of automotive excellence.

announced that Chelsea Cody would serve as Granata’s apprentice.

Cody is an MFA graduate of the ArtCenter College of Design in Pasadena, with a background in journalism, political theory and gender studies. She joined FOTM in 2022 as a program assistant for the Learning to See art education program.

“[Cody] is the ideal candidate to bring FOTM’s next chapter to fruition,” Granata said.

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The curtain has closed on a 25-year chapter of the Rubicon Theatre Company in Ventura: Karyl Lynn Burns

Kirby and Beverly Ward took over as artistic directors of the Rubicon Theatre Company following the retirement of Rubicon co-founder Karyl Lynn Burns in November 2022. Photo submitted

Photo by Viktor Budnik

A 1951 Delahaye 235 Roadster won the Best of Show Award at the Las Vegas Concours d’Elegance in October 2022. Photo courtesy of the Mullin Automotive Museum

The Museum of Ventura County recently received a $95,000 grant from the National Historical Publications and Records Commission of the National Archives, which it is currently using to catalog the Robert Martin and Associates Collection, acquired in 2013. Martin and Associates was one of the longest serving civil engineering firms in Ventura County, and includes records created by renowned engineers such as J.B. Waud, Milton Ramelli, Robert Martin, Bill Hale and Ed Campbell. These include engineering and architectural drawings, maps and planning files for residential, commercial and government buildings from the 1920s to 2013.

With the help of the grant, the museum will be able to catalog 431 cubic feet of materials and digitize at least 1,000 items, including oversized maps and civil engineering plans. The grant will also be used to offer paid internships.

“The Robert Martin and Associates Collection represents 89 years of civil engineering in Ventura County,” said MVC Research Library and Archives Director Deya Terrafranca. “The collection tells the story of the county’s built environment over time . . . This collection can be used by environmentalists, architectural historians, social scientists, private citizens, any number of people looking into how our county has been developed over the last century.”

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David Yoshitomi of Oxnard has been named the new Arts and Culture Manager for Ventura County. Through community engagement, Yoshitomi will support strategic planning and coordination with local agencies and organizations to plan and develop an arts and culture strategy for the county, with the goal of promoting artist support, public art initiatives, grants and countywide events.

Prior to being named arts manager, Yoshitomi was responsible for the development of the Simi Valley Cultural Arts Center and Simi’s first municipal arts grant program. He has served as interim executive director and board chair for the Bell Arts Factory and received the 2017 Arts Leader award from the Ventura County Arts Council.

“Ventura County is home to so many cultural traditions and a rich creative heritage,” Yoshitomi stated in a press release. “I’m grateful for the opportunity to work with the artists, cultural workers, and other community members and organizations in developing a shared vision for the creative economy in the County.”

Arts Council (VCAC) is one of six arts organizations that will benefit from the grant. The Santa Barbara County Office of Arts and Culture will administer the funds, which will be distributed by Sept. 30, 2024.

The California Creative Corps was developed by the California Arts Council (CAC) and the state legislature to support pandemic recovery and the environmental, civic and social engagement of the most impacted communities in California. Through the program, artists will use visual, performing and traditional art forms for media, outreach and engagement campaigns designed to increase public health awareness related to COVID19, water and energy conservation, climate mitigation, emergency preparedness, social justice, community engagement and more.

“The California Creative Corps aims to support the most vulnerable, underserved areas and people,” said Craig Rosen, VCAC’s interim executive director, via press release. “We are excited that this grant enables us to offer to local artists an opportunity to apply for significant funds over two years, and about the positive impact their projects will have on Ventura County communities.”

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The Oxnard Performing Arts Center was also the recipient of CAC grant money. In November, it was awarded $152,000, which will be used to support three arts initiatives. Artists in the Schools will bring esteemed visual artists to Oxnard Union High Schools for 10-week residencies. Nardcore Academy will teach youth and young adults the basics of putting on a quality concert. The third program will enable students in grades 6-12 to enjoy two seasons of multilingual dance and music performances, residencies and engagement opportunities by professional touring artists. The first offering will be in March 2023 and feature Afro-Colombian group Kombilesa Mi.

“This is an unprecedented opportunity to grow OPAC’s programming and community connections,” OPAC Executive Director Carolyn Merino Mullin stated in a press release. “We’re excited to work more closely with local schools, engage students, provide meaningful employment to working artists, and strengthen our field through creative career exploration.”

www.oxnardperformingarts.com

In September, the state of California awarded a $4.75 million grant to several arts councils along the Central Coast as part of the California Creative Corps program. The Ventura County

Ventura-based filmmaker, director and author Lorenzo DeStefano has been awarded a prestigious American Fiction Award by online publication American Book Fest. DeStefano’s debut novel, House Boy, received the award in the “Multicultural Fiction” category. Published in June 2022 by Atmosphere Press, the urban thriller based on a true story concerns the caste system and modern slavery as experienced by a young Indian man living in North London.

www.houseboynovel.com

MUSIC

by Mike Nelson

Celebrated violinist and one-time Ojai resident Yue Deng is returning to perform Jan. 15 at the Ojai Art Center, which should delight those who have heard her play and followed her remarkable career.

But no one is more excited than the artist herself, since it offers her the opportunity to do what she loves most: make connections.

“Just to form a connection with the audience through music is the most enjoyable part of music for me,” says Deng, speaking by phone from her primary residence in Edmonton, Canada, where she plays with the Edmonton Symphony Orchestra.

“Because what we may lack in spoken language, music can overcome,” continues Deng, a native of Hebei, China, who at age 14 attended a competition in England where she spoke no English. “But I could communicate with musicians through my instrument, and vice versa . . . And as musicians, especially after going through COVID and the restrictions that were in place, we found we can still perform through livestreaming to keep our connection with our audience.”

“And the violin,” she adds with a smile, “is one of the safest instruments there is.”

Deng has been playing violin almost since she could talk, rising to prominence when, at age 8, she won first prize in the National Violin Competition in China. A year later, she was studying at the Central Conservatory of Music in Beijing.

Her musical prowess continued at a rapid pace, earning her a bachelor’s degree from the Oberlin Conservatory in Ohio and a master’s from the Juilliard School in New York. During that time, she spent two summers attending the Music Academy of the West in Santa Barbara. In December 1999, she played concerts at Carnegie Hall with the New York String Seminar Orchestra.

Since then, her accomplishments have continued to accumulate. Deng has recorded with Barbra Streisand, Barry Manilow and Diana Krall (among others); performed in numerous concert halls around the world; mentored and coached students in Santa Barbara and Ventura

counties; and has twice served on the jury for Ventura College’s Henry Schwab Violin and Viola Competition.

“Teaching is also about connections,” notes Deng, who taught online during the pandemic, and still works with students ranging from ages 8 to 82. “I love being able to pass on the tradition and education I received in China and North America, and to share how music enriches people’s lives. My students inspire me, no matter their age, because it makes me a better artist. And we talk on subjects not related to music, so it becomes a real human connection, which I love.”

And while she handles a “very busy” concert schedule playing the past four years with the Edmonton Symphony Orchestra, Deng enjoys returning to the coastal climes.

“I think I’m more of a California girl now,” she laughs, noting that she and husband Rouslan Krechetnikov (a professor of mathematical and statistical sciences at the University of Alberta) still maintain a home in Ventura.

Deng and Siberian-born Krechetnikov met 12 years ago while she was with the Santa Barbara Symphony and he was assistant professor of mechanical engineering at University of California, Santa Barbara. They were married three months after their first date, and she still plays with the Santa Barbara Symphony, as she will Jan. 21 and 22 in its “Trains, Planes and Violins” concert at the Granada Theatre.

Ahead of that, though, is Deng’s Jan. 15 solo recital at Ojai Art Center, for which she has chosen some of her favorite composers’ pieces. They include Georg Philipp Telemann’s “Fantasy No. 1 and No. 3,” Johan Sebastian Bach’s “Sonata No. 2,” Max Reger’s “Sonata No. 2” and Niccolo Paganini’s “Nel Cor Piu Non Mi Sento,” from the opera La Molinara

Most of all, she looks forward to reconnecting with “a very loving and kind audience in Ojai,” where she lived for 10 years after “a very intense grad school experience at Juilliard. Living in Ojai was very healing, and this recital feels like homecoming, a highlight of my musical journey.”

Violinist Yue Deng will present a recital of classical music favorites on Sunday, Jan. 15, at 3 p.m. at the Ojai Art Center, 113 S. Montgomery St., Ojai. Tickets $20 at door (exact change); masks required. For more information, call 805-6401158 or visit www.ojaiartcenter.org/music.html.

MNOZIL

Violinist Yue Deng will perform at the Ojai Art Center on Jan. 15. Photo by Steve Newkirk

The Mnozil Brass brings GOLD to Oxnard with their hysterical new show featuring the very best numbers spanning the ensemble’s illustrious 25-year long career. The Austrian band, known as the Monty Python of the music world, seamlessly combines slapstick comedy with extraordinary musical ability.

"Over-the-top fun, virtuosic, laugh-out-loud experience!"

Nancy D. Lackey Shaffer

Windy, chilly, rainy days are custom made for soup. And my favorite way to warm up from the inside out is with a big, steaming bowl of pho. Happily, I have found yet another haven for this hot and hearty Vietnamese specialty: Pho Gyu in Ventura.

Opening over the summer in Gateway Plaza (home of Barnes and Noble, Kohl’s and Sprouts supermarket), it describes itself as a purveyor of “modern Vietnamese cuisine at its finest,” and proudly announces its use of Wagyu beef, a darling of the culinary world for its deep flavor and exceptional tenderness. The restaurant’s name pays homage to this special ingredient, which finds its way into the house bone broth soup base (simmered for 12 hours), entrees and, of course, bowls of pho.

The interior definitely feels modern, with a black, white and natural wood color scheme. A long banquette occupies one wall while a large communal high top stands in the middle, surrounded by traditional tables and booths. The weather was too crisp for us to consider sitting outside, but plenty of others were undeterred and happily seated themselves around outdoor tables.

It didn’t feel crowded, thanks to a large, open layout, but it was certainly busy, and while our drinks came up fairly quickly, we did have to wait a bit to place our orders. Having said that, everyone was so cheerful and helpful that it was easy to forgive the lack of speed . . . and it was lunch rush, after all.

The menu sticks to noodle house basics: pho, combination plates with either rice or vermicelli, and appetizers like egg rolls and dumplings.

Beverages include sake, Sapporo, soju cocktails, Vietnamese coffee and Thai iced tea. Pho Gyu also has a special lemonade with lychee jelly that can be flavored with your choice of strawberry, mango or lemon.

But it was the wings that caught our attention first. There are three versions — crispy, mild (“Wings of Angels” in a sweet garlic soy dressing) and spicy (“Wings of Hell” with a “volcano” sauce). And it was love at first bite. The plain-Jane crispy wings were simple but fabulous, and the Wings of Angels in their garlicky soy sauce were unbelievably good. All 10 practically evaporated the moment they arrived at the table — and for once, it wasn’t just my two teenagers gobbling them up.

But a full lunch was still before us, and we were in for even more of a treat.

From the moment I saw it on

the menu, I knew instantly that I wanted the house special spicy pho. It came to the table in an enormous, beautifully patterned basin brimming with a bright crimson broth (made with spicy sautéed bean sprouts). Inside it swam thinly sliced green and white onions, jalapeños, cilantro, rice noodles, a few plump shrimp and lots of both Wagyu beef and brisket. And it was phenomenal — so much flavor, medium heat, hunks of meat that practically melted in the mouth . . . I’m not sure I’ve had better. I had polished off a portion of my bowl before I realized I’d never even touched the traditional plate of embellishments (basil, lime, jalapeño, bean sprouts). It didn’t need a thing because it was perfect as it was. It easily would have fed two people — and at just $12.95, it was

possibly the best deal on the menu.

My husband’s Wagyu beef pho, with the restaurant’s “basic” bone broth, was not quite as large or the same visual spectacle, but it was delicious nonetheless. He kept making yummy noises as he slurped up the meaty liquid (served in yet another pretty bowl), which had hints of garlic, ginger and spice. And of course, those perfectly cooked noodles and generous bits of beef were heavenly. It took a while for the non-soup

dishes to come to the table, but both were worth the wait. The shrimp vermicelli was served cold — more of a noodle salad — and included generous amounts of shrimp, noodles, lettuce, carrots and bean sprouts. With crushed peanuts on top and a seasoned fish sauce on the side, it was full of freshness and texture. More of a minor key, flavor-wise, but that’s not a bad thing: Each ingredient had a chance to shine, and the fish sauce added the right touch of umami. The crispy

egg rolls served with it were lovely, too.

My other son had a rice plate with spicy pork — and could not have been happier. The marinated meat was spicy but not overmuch, and nearly as tender as the beef. There was lots of it, served over fantastic fried rice (steamed rice is also available) and accompanied by a simple salad in a somewhat sweet dressing. Less complicated than some of the other dishes on the menu, but, again, undeniably delicious.

To wash these amazing meals down, we had ordered Thai iced teas and lemonade with strawberries — all good in their own right. The tea was sweet, creamy and tannic in equal measure, while the lemonade (filled with fresh strawberries and hunks of lychee) was on the tart side. I wasn’t a fan at first, but it proved to be an ideal accompaniment to the spicy food, and it grew on me the longer I sipped it.

We came away from our lunch at Pho Gyu with full bellies, warm hearts, a bag full of leftovers and an agreement to come back, soon and often. Because in all respects — flavor, texture, quality, portion, ambience — this noodle house’s cups . . . rather, bowls . . . runneth over.

THURSDAY, 1/12

LIVE MUSIC

Boatyard Pub: Bluegrass Thursday

The Canyon: Jazz is Dead (Grateful Dead tribute), 7 p.m.

Copper Blues: Latin Night with Juevas de Parranda, 8 p.m.

The Grape: Happy Hour with Tom Etchart and friends, 5-7 p.m.; Dennis Mitcheltree Quartet, 7-10 p.m.

Tony’s Pizzaria: Reggae Thursdays, 6:30-9:30 p.m.

The Twist on Main: Davey Miller’s Jazz Night, 6:30 p.m.

Winchester’s: Joel Martin, 5:30-8:30 p.m.

COMEDY

Levity Live Comedy Club: Zolton Kaszas, 7:30 p.m.

Ventura Harbor Comedy Club: Rainbow Comedy with Jennie McNulty, 7 p.m.

DJS

Rock and Roll Pizza (Simi Valley; Cochran): Ladies Night with DJs, 7-11 p.m.

OTHER

Anna’s Cider: Trivia night, 7 p.m.

BL Dancehall/Borderline: Line dancing lessons (6:30 and 7:30 p.m.) and dancing, 6 p.m.-12 a.m.

El Rey Cantina (Camarillo): Karaoke with Leigh Balton, 8-11 p.m.

The Garage: Tiki Thursdays

GiGi’s: Karaoke with Steve Luke, 8 p.m.-12 a.m.

The Hangar Bar: Karaoke with Susan, 6-9 p.m.

Keynote Lounge: Open Mic Jam, 8 p.m.-12 a.m.

The Manhattan: Trivia night, 7 p.m.

Outlaws: Sing Time Karaoke, 9:30 p.m.-1 a.m.

Sportsman Lounge (Camarillo): Sing Time Karaoke, 7-10 p.m.

Topa Topa Brewing (Camarillo): Head Games Trivia, 6:30 p.m.

Topa Topa Brewing (Ventura, Colt): Head Games Trivia, 7 p.m.

FRIDAY, 1/13

LIVE MUSIC

Black Angus: Square Cow Live Series, 7-10 p.m.

Cantara Cellars: The Ray Jaurique Trio, 7 p.m.

The Canyon: Hollywood U2 (U2 tribute), 7 p.m.

The Grape: Fred Kaplan Trio, 5-7 p.m.; Phoenyx Big Band, 8-11 p.m.

Keynote Lounge: Pull the Trigger, 8 p.m.-12 a.m.

Leashless Brewing: Man Like Devin Band, 7 p.m.

The Manhattan: Tour Support, 6:30-9:30 p.m.

The Raven Tavern: Cinnamon Whiskey, 7 p.m. Rock and Roll Pizza (Simi Valley, Cochran): Justin Honsinger, 8:30-11:30 p.m.

Topa Topa Brewing (Camarillo): Katie Shorey, 5-7 p.m.

Vaquero Y Mar: Jarocho music with Conjunto Zacamandu de Tomas Herrera, 6-8 p.m.; Music Nortena con Jaime and DJ Sensacion, 8:30 p.m.

Ventura Music Hall: Gasolina Reggaeton Party (tribute), 9 p.m.

The Vine: Dianne Miller, 7-9 p.m.

Winchester’s: Nick and the Old Souls, 7-10 p.m. COMEDY

Bank of America Performing Arts Center: Joe Gatto, 7 p.m.

Levity Live Comedy Club: Fortune Feimster, 7 and 9:15 p.m. H

Ventura Harbor Comedy Club: Andy Hendrickson, 7 p.m.

DJS

Copper Blues: DJ DaPechemode, 10 p.m.

Paddy’s: DJ Nick Dean

Topa Topa Brewing (Camarillo): DJ sets, 7-9 p.m. OTHER

The Garage: Karaoke with Steve Sharp, 8-11 p.m.

GiGi’s: Karaoke with Steve Luke, 9 p.m.

SATURDAY, 1/14

LIVE MUSIC

805 Bar and Grilled Cheese: Kenny Devoe, 11 a.m.

1901 Speakeasy: RJ Mischo, 8 p.m.

Cantara Cellars: What the Funk, 6:30 p.m.

The Canyon: Which One’s Pink (Pink Floyd tribute) with Exit 15, 7 p.m.

Casa Agria: Out of Trust with Romper, The Night Times, Outwest and VTB, 5 p.m. H

Copper Blues: Honky Tonk Brunch, 11 a.m.

Deer Lodge: The Storytellers Band, 8 p.m. H

The Garage: Ventu Park, 8-11 p.m.

NAMBA Performing Arts Space presents bossa nova and Brazilian music by NOVA on Saturday, Jan. 14, at 7 p.m.

Photo by Thomas Hjorth

The Grape: Held to a Different Standard with Brad Rabuchin and Allen Hinds, 8-11 p.m.

Keynote Lounge: Vinyl Gypsies, 8 p.m.12 a.m.

Leashless Brewing: Vinny Berry, 7 p.m.

The Manhattan: Jeanne Tatum, 6:309:30 p.m.

NAMBA Performing Arts Space: NOVA, 7 p.m. H

Oxnard Performing Arts Center: The Delgado Brothers, 8 p.m.

The Raven Tavern: Holger’s Heroes, 7 p.m.

Rock and Roll Pizza (Simi Valley, Cochran): The Mighty Cash Cats (Johnny Cash tribute) and Linda Ronstadt Experience, 8-11 p.m. H

Topa Topa Brewing (Ojai): Drea Van Allen, 6-8 p.m.

Ventura Harbor Village: Surfer Joe Band, 12-3 p.m.

Ventura Music Hall: Zoso, the Ulitmage Led Zeppelin Tribute, 9 p.m.

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

Winchester’s: Mack and D, 2-5 p.m.

COMEDY

JR’s Comedy Club (Junkyard Cafe): Tim Homeyoon, 7 p.m.

Levity Live Comedy Club: Fortune Feimster, 6 and 8:30 p.m. H

Moofish Cafe: Don’t Tell Comedy (secret lineup), 7:30 p.m. H

Ventura Harbor Comedy Club: Andy Hendrickson, 7 p.m.

DJS

Copper Blues: DJ Adam, 10 p.m.

Paddy’s: DJ Nick Dean OTHER

BL Dancehall/Borderline: Line dancing lessons (6:30 and 7:30 p.m.) and dancing, 6 p.m.-12 a.m.

GiGi’s: Karaoke with Steve Luke, 9 p.m.

p.m.

Harbor Cove Cafe: Ukulele Jam with Gary Ballen and Kool Hand Ukes, 10 a.m.

SUNDAY, 1/15

LIVE MUSIC

805 Bar and Grilled Cheese: Kenny Devoe, 11 a.m.

Copper Blues: Mariachi brunch, 12 p.m.; Day Party, 4:30 p.m.

Leashless Brewing: Gianna Bella, 2 p.m.

The Lookout: Gary Ballen, 3-6 p.m.

Ojai Valley Woman’s Club: A Toast to Cole Porter, 6:30 p.m. H

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

Rock and Roll Pizza (Simi Valley, Cochran): Reggae Sunday, 5-7 p.m.

Tony’s Pizzaria: Live music, 2-5 p.m.

Vaquero Y Mar: Mariachi Brunch, 11 a.m.-2 p.m.

Ventura Harbor Village: Unkle Monkey, 12-3 p.m.

Winchester’s: Mark Masson, 2-5 p.m.

Zin Bistro: Jason Bourne, 4 p.m.

COMEDY

Levity Live Comedy Club: Rex Navarrete, 7 p.m.

DJS

Bombay: VC Day Party (DJs and outdoor games), 2-10 p.m. H

OTHER

BL Dancehall/Borderline: Family Night, 3-8 p.m.

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

GiGi’s: Karaoke with Steve Luke, 8 p.m.12 a.m.

Harbor Cove Cafe: Yacht Rock Sunday House of Dance: Swing Shift Big Band, 1-3:30 p.m.

MONDAY, 1/16

LIVE MUSIC

Ventura Theater: Phoenix and The

Scarlet Opera, 8-11:30 p.m.

BL Dancehall/Borderline: Trivia Night and West Coast Swing, 6 p.m.-12 a.m.

Paddy’s: Free pool and darts, open to close

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

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

Topa Topa Brewing (Ventura, Thompson): Trivia Night, 6:30 p.m.

TUESDAY, 1/17

LIVE MUSIC

Copa Cubana: Hot Roux, 7-9 p.m. H

Prime Steakhouse: Danny Delurgio sings Sinatra, 6 p.m.

Ric’s Restaurant: Tour Support, 5-8 p.m.

Vaquero Y Mar: Sea Hunters, 5-7 p.m.

COMEDY

Topa Topa Brewing (Ventura, Thompson): Comedy Night with James Frey, 7:30-9:30 p.m.

OTHER

BL Dancehall/Borderline: Tango, 6 p.m.-12 a.m.

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

The Grape: The Gratitude Jazz Jam, 7-10 p.m.

Keynote Lounge: Karaoke, 8 p.m.12 a.m.

The Lookout: Trivia, 7 p.m.

Rock and Roll Pizza (Simi Valley, Cochran): Rockstar Karaoke, 9 p.m.11:59 p.m.

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

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

WEDNESDAY, 1/18

LIVE MUSIC

Bank of America Performing Arts Center: Mark Lettieri (of Snarky Puppy) Group, 7:30 p.m. H

The Canyon: Country Night, 8 p.m.

The Grape: Idiomatiques, 7-10 p.m. H

The Manhattan: Richard Weiss, 6-8 p.m.

The Six Social House: Bone Maggot Presents Wicked Wednesdays, 8:30 p.m. H

Vaquero Y Mar: Tribal Me Wednesdays, 5-7 p.m.

COMEDY

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

Rock and Roll Pizza (Simi Valley, Cochran): Cosmic Comedy Showcase, 8-10 p.m.

OTHER

Copper Blues: Copper Queen’s, 7:30 p.m.

Keynote Lounge: Karaoke, 8 p.m.12 a.m.

The Lookout: Garyoke with Gary Ballen, 6:30-9:30 p.m.

Music Freqs: Student Showcase, 7 p.m.

Paddy’s: Be the Star Karaoke Night, 9 p.m.

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

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

DJS COMEDY OTHER

The Storytellers Band brings “jamgrass” to the Deer Lodge on Saturday, Jan. 7, at 8

American Songbook Today presents a concert honoring the great Cole Porter on Sunday, Jan. 15, at 6:30 p.m. at the Ojai Woman’s Club.

HAPPENINGS

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

THURSDAY

TEEN ADVISORY BOARD | 4-6 p.m. Teen Advisory Board (TAB for short) is an engaging leadership group that develops programs and services. Earn service hours at our meetings, which are held every second and fourth Thursday of the month. Conference Room of the Camarillo Public Library, 4101 Las Posas Road, Camarillo, 805-388-5222, camarillolibrary.org.

PROFESSIONALLY ORGANIZED | 5-6 p.m. Start the New Year with a new approach to organizing your life. Professional organizer “Life…Simplified by Kaelia” will discuss best practices on how to organize your small business so that you’ll have more free time in your personal life. Come with your organizational questions and walk away with a better strategy. Community Room of the Camarillo Public Library, 4101 Las Posas Road, Camarillo, 805-3885222, camarillolibrary.org.

UNMET TRANSIT NEEDS COMMUNITY

LISTENING SESSION | 6-7 p.m. The Ventura County Transportation Commission invites the public to attend an Unmet Transit Needs listening session to give community members the opportunity to tell VCTC what can be done to improve public transit and help residents get where they need to go. The purpose of the session is to identify transit needs that are not currently being met and are reasonable to meet in the cities of Camarillo, Fillmore, Moorpark, Santa Paula and Thousand Oaks and in adjacent areas of unincorporated Ventura County. Fillmore Library Innovation Lab, 502 Second St., Fillmore. Those unable to attend are encouraged to fill out an online survey or submit a comment at www.goventura.org/unmet-transit-needs.

VENTURA MUSIC FESTIVAL CABARET | 6-9 p.m. An evening of dinner and music in honor of Jordan Laby who has contributed so much to the arts and the community. He and his late life, Sandra, supported New West Symphony, Rubicon Theatre, Ventura Music Festival, the Laby Harmony Project and more. The Dave Tull Trio will perform. $150. Ventura Music Hall, 1888 E. Thompson Blvd. For tickets and more information, visit venturamusicfestival.org/cabaret-event/.

CREATING WAVES OF CHANGE | 6:30-7:30 p.m. via Zoom. The Community Environmental Council hosts a webinar to showcase the Climate Stewards program. Hear alumni share their experience taking the course, the community action projects they designed, and how they are putting new-found climate knowledge to work within Central Coast communities. Free; registration required. For more information and to register, visit https://cecsb.org/climate-stewards.

FRIDAY

ETHIOPIA: IMPRESSIONS AND REFLECTIONS, PART 2 | 10 a.m.-12 p.m. via Zoom. Do not travel there now — there is danger, starvation and horror. Yet, there remains fascination and fantasy: No country is more diverse, enigmatic and surprising. Taught by Dr. Herb Gooch. Part of the Fifty and Better lecture series, designed to offer university-level courses and lectures (no tests, no homework) taught by experts in the field, and to host social engagement activities for people age 50 and older. Individual lectures are $10 each; two-part lectures are $15 for both parts. www.callutheran.edu/centers/lifelong-learning/ fifty-better/lecture-series.html.

JACKBOX PARTY GAMES FOR TEENS | 3-4:45 p.m. Bring your own device and play Jackbox Party Games with other teens in the Young Adult Center. YA Library of the Camarillo Public Library, 4101 Las Posas Road, Camarillo, 805-388-5222, camarillolibrary.org.

SATURDAY

HOW TO START YOUR ACTING CAREER IN LOS ANGELES | 11 a.m.-1 p.m. The Santa Paula Theater Center offers this seminar for aspiring actors taught by award-winning casting director Francine Selkirk. Topics will include setting goals, the importance of commercial/television and film acting classes, getting effective head shots and more. Please bring a current headshot. Proof of vaccination is required; masks are optional but encouraged. Free; donations accepted. Backstage

at SPTC, 125 S. Seventh St., Santa Paula, 805-5254645, www.santapaulatheatercenter.org.

A HISTORY OF RINCON POINT IN PHOTOGRAPHS

| 1-2 p.m. Historian and writer Vincent Burns and professor of journalism Stephen Bates will visit the Ojai Library to speak about their book, Rincon Point. Rincon Point is renowned as the Queen of the Coast, one of the premier surfing spots in the world, but that is only a fragment of its rich history. The book features unique photographs from the Bateses and other early settlers, pioneer surfers of the 1950s and 1960s, the Carpinteria Valley Museum of History, and elsewhere. This presentation will include a slide show of historical photos, particular information on the surfing history of Rincon Point, and tips on how (and how not) to write a local history book! Rincon Point is available for purchase through Amazon and at www.arcadiapublishing.com. This event is free and open to the public. For additional information, contact Ron Solórzano, Regional Librarian, at 805-218-9146 or ron.solorzano@ventura.org. Ojai Library, 111 E. Ojai Ave., Ojai, 805-646-1639, www.vencolibrary.org/library-events.

BANK OF BOOKS SANTA PAULA BOOK SIGNING | 1-3 p.m. MHR Geer, Assumed. 820 E. Main St., Santa Paula, 805-420-1050, www.bankofbooks.com.

CAM I AM SUSTAINABLE: ZERO-WASTE STRATEGIES FOR A SUSTAINABLE KITCHEN AND PLANET | 2-3 p.m. Anne-Marie Bonneau, author of The Zero-Waste Chef, will share her tips for a sustainable kitchen and planet in this author talk. She will discuss her journey to low-waste living and her obsession with all things fermented, offer lowcost, actionable tips for reducing food waste and breaking up with plastic and explain why wasting less of everything leads to a tastier, healthier diet.

Bonneau will also show that “zero waste” is, above all, an intention, not a hard-and-fast rule. Because while one person eliminating all of their waste is great, thousands doing 20% better will have a much larger impact on the planet. Community Room of the Camarillo Public Library, 4101 Las Posas Road, Camarillo, 805-388-5222, camarillolibrary.org.

SUNDAY

MLK FREEDOM AND UNITY WEEKEND | 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Join the Gathering for Justice for a two-day intergenerational event bringing together the city of Oxnard and Ventura County to build solidarity and collective action. On Sunday, Jan. 15, the Gathering of Youth Summit will hold panels, plenaries, trainings, listening sessions and networking, featuring President and CEO Carmen Perez-Jordan. Oxnard PAL Teen Center, 350 S. K St., Oxnard. For more information and to RSVP for this free event, visit www.gatheringforjustice.org/mlk2023.

CELEBRATION OF SOURCE WITH THE BROTHERS KOREN | 1:30-3:30 p.m. This is a time to meditate together and hnor and celebrate our growing community who are called to help sustain the gift of Meditation Mount in the world. The event will be celebrated both in person and live streamed on Zoom. Reception on the terrace with refreshments and music at 1:30 p.m.; concert at 2:30 p.m. Proceeds support the cost of roof repairs. $12. Meditation Mount, 10340 Reeves Road, Ojai, meditationmount.org/event-offerings/.

WEST AFRICAN KORA | 2-3 p.m. Sean Gaskell will give a performance and educational demonstration on the kora, an ancient 21-stringed harp from West Africa. He will feature traditional songs that are the heart and soul of the kora’s musical repertoire.

Sponsored by the Friends of the Camarillo Library. Community Room of the Camarillo Public Library, 4101 Las Posas Road, Camarillo, 805-388-5222, camarillolibrary.org.

YUE DENG IN CONCERT | 3 p.m. The Ojai Art Center offers its first chamber music concert of 2023 on Sunday afternoon with an inspiring performance of solo violin by Yue Deng. A former resident of Ojai and current member of the Edmonton Symphony Orchestra, Deng will play a repertoire that includes Bach, Telemann, Reger and Paganini. Masks required. $20. Ojai Art Center, 113 S. Montgomery St., Ojai, 805-640-1158, www.ojaiartcenter.org/music.html.

MONDAY

MARTIN LUTHER KING JR. DAY MARCH AND PROGRAM | 8 a.m. The 37th Annual Ventura County commemoration of Martin Luther King Jr. Day will take place on Monday. Events begin at 8 a.m. with a Freedom March starting at Oxnard’s Plaza Park (Fifth and C streets) and ending at the Oxnard Performing Arts Center (800 Hobson Way). The observance program, “In Darkness Be the Light Striving for Freedom,” begins at OPAC at 9 a.m. Keynote speaker Ventura City Councilmember Lorrie Brown will be joined by AKA Sorority Speech Contest Winner Zoe Covarrubias of Oxnard. $10 admission includes refreshments and vendor exhibits. For tickets, full schedule of events and more information, visit www.mlkventuracounty.com.

MLK FREEDOM AND UNITY WEEKEND | 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Join the Gathering for Justice for a two-day intergenerational event bringing together the city of Oxnard and Ventura County to build solidarity and collective action. On Monday, Jan. 16, the day will begin with a Freedom and Solidarity Breakfast, followed by the Pat Bell CommUNITY Basketball Game. Local artists will provide entertainment during the halftime show. Oxnard PAL Teen Center, 350 S. K St., Oxnard. For more information and to RSVP for this free event, visit www.gatheringforjustice.org/mlk2023.

TÁR | 3:30 and 6:30 p.m. (Rescheduled due to Jan. 9 cancellation.) Oxnard Film Society presents this 2022 psychological drama about a groundbreaking orchestra conductor whose life begins to unravel in the face of sexual harassment allegations. Runtime: 2 hours, 30 mins. Rated R. In English. $8 seniors, $11.25 general admission. Plaza Cinemas 14, 255 West Fifth St., Oxnard, www.oxnardfilmsociety.org.

TUESDAY

REMBRANDT TO RUBENS: THE NORTHERN BAROQUE | 10 a.m.-12 p.m. via Zoom. The dramatic and theatrical Baroque style of the 17th century rapidly travels through Europe and evolves with its geographic regions and patronage. Peter Paul Rubens and Rembrandt van Rijn, along with all of the artists that they inspired and influenced, defined the Northern Baroque tradition. Taught by art historian Katherine E. Zoraster. Part of the Fifty and Better lecture series, designed to offer university-level courses and lectures (no tests, no homework) taught by experts in the field, and to host social engagement activities for people age 50 and older. Six-week courses are $40; two-part lectures are $15; or bundle all winter courses for $140-200. www.callutheran.edu/centers/lifelong-learning/ fifty-better/lecture-series.html.

THE GRAND TOUR: THE HISTORY OF UNIVERSAL, HOLLYWOOD’S FIRST GREAT STUDIO | 1-3 p.m. via Zoom. This course will cover the entire history of Universal Studios includ-

ing its early embrace of television, which turned the studio into a giant television production factory. We will discuss Carl Laemmle – an innovative pioneer who built the studio and was responsible for some of the early, ground-breaking decisions (including opening up to the public for tours). We will also talk about Lon Chaney – Universal’s first great star – and other big names in the silent era. Taught by Matthew Weisman. Part of the Fifty and Better lecture series, designed to offer university-level courses and lectures (no tests, no homework) taught by experts in the field, and to host social engagement activities for people age 50 and older. Six-week courses are $40; two-part lectures are $15; or bundle all winter courses for $140-200. www.callutheran.edu/centers/ lifelong-learning/fifty-better/lecture-series.html.

NEW YEAR, JOYFUL LIVING MEDITATION SERIES | 3-4 p.m. Start out your new year with a resolution to be more mindful. In this series of meditation classes, we will explore how to create authentic happiness and develop a stable inner feeling of well-being through meditation. Sponsored by the Friends of the Camarillo Library. Community Room of the Camarillo Public Library, 4101 Las Posas Road, Camarillo, 805-388-5222, camarillolibrary.org.

TEEN CRAFTERNOON: LUNAR NEW YEAR | 4-5:30 p.m. Lunar New Year is on Sunday, Jan. 22. Get ready to welcome the new year by making a holiday-inspired paper lantern. Materials provided. Aimed at ages 13-18. YA Library of the Camarillo Public Library, 4101 Las Posas Road, Camarillo, 805388-5222, camarillolibrary.org.

WEDNESDAY

TEA AND CRUMPETS: ENGLISH DESIGN FROM HENRY VIII TO QUEEN VICTORIA | 10 a.m.-12 p.m. The increasing wealth in Europe following the Renaissance and exploration of the New World was reflected in the sumptuous furniture, interiors, and decorative arts of English palaces and country homes. This course will focus on the popular styles and design influences during the reigns of Henry VIII through Queen Victoria, including Tudor, Jacobean, William and Mary, Queen Anne, Georgian, Regency, and Victorian styles. Taught by Eleanor Schrader. Part of the Fifty and Better lecture series, designed to offer university-level courses and lectures (no tests, no homework) taught by experts in the field, and to host social engagement activities for people age 50 and older. Six-week courses are $40; twopart lectures are $15; or bundle all winter courses for $140-200. www.callutheran.edu/centers/lifelong-learning/fifty-better/lecture-series.html.

THE WHY OF THE HOLOCAUST | 1-3 p.m. This course will examine why and how the Nazis were able to influence and enable almost an entire continent to murder, and why many of the Jews in Europe stayed in Europe. It will focus specifically on what impact these conclusions can have on genocide prevention for today. Taught by Jason Hensley. Part of the Fifty and Better lecture series, designed to offer university-level courses and lectures (no tests, no homework) taught by experts in the field, and to host social engagement activities for people age 50 and older. Six-week courses are $40; twopart lectures are $15; or bundle all winter courses for $140-200. www.callutheran.edu/centers/lifelong-learning/fifty-better/lecture-series.html.

HOUSING TRUST FUND VENTURA COUNTY ANNUAL MEETING | 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. via Zoom. Anyone interested in learning about affordable housing impacts and solutions is invited to join this meeting. Richard Green, director and Lusk Chair in Real Estate at the USC Lusk Center for Real Estate, will showcase the multifamily real estate forecast. Alan Greenlee, executive director of the Southern California Association of Non-Profit Housing, will discuss the Homelessness and Housing Solutions Tax. Register free at www.housingtrustfundvc. org/2023annualmeeting.html.

LET’S GET ORGANIZED! | 4-5:30 p.m. Need some help getting organized and staying on top of your homework? Parents and kids will get useful tips to put into action. Community Room of the Camarillo Public Library, 4101 Las Posas Road, Camarillo, 805388-5222, camarillolibrary.org.

THURSDAY

UNMET TRANSIT NEEDS COMMUNITY LISTENING SESSION | 12-1 p.m. via Zoom. The Ventura County Transportation Commission invites the public to attend an Unmet Transit Needs listening session to give community members the opportunity to tell VCTC what can be done to improve public transit and help residents get where they need to go.

The purpose of the session is to identify transit needs that are not currently being met and are reasonable to meet in the cities of Camarillo, Fillmore, Moorpark, Santa Paula and Thousand Oaks and in adjacent areas of unincorporated Ventura County. A link to the virtual meeting, meeting ID and password are available at www.goventura.org/unmet-transit-needs.

MONTHLY MOVIE: SELMA | 5-7 p.m. This month we’re honoring Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. with a screening of this 2014 drama about the civil rights leader and his crusade for equality. Starring David Oyelowo, Carmen Ejogo and Cuba Gooding Jr. Community Room of the Camarillo Public Library, 4101 Las Posas Road, Camarillo, 805-388-5222, camarillolibrary.org.

COMMUNITY NEEDS, OPPORTUNITIES AND RESOURCES

BIG ROCK PRESERVE VOLUNTEERS WANTED |

Get outside and assist Ventura Land Trust staff with preserve maintenance and restoration activities such as mulching, invasive species removal and trail maintenance. More information and sign up at www.venturalandtrust.org/big_rock_beautification.

CAREER PATHWAYS AT BLANCHARD

COMMUNITY LIBRARY | Patrons of Blanchard Community Library can now access CAreer Pathways, a collection of digital platforms for online learning tools designed to meet the needs of those entering the workforce or who want to get a better job. Funded by the state and administered by the California State Library, CAreer Pathways offers Coursera, Linkedln Learning, GetSetUp, and Skillshare — resources that offer specialized courseware that help people improve job skills and prepare for highwage jobs. Access to CAreer Pathways is free and available through the Blanchard Community Library’s website at www.blanchardlibrary.org/resources/ online-learning and via the “CAreer Pathways” link on the library’s main page. For additional information, please contact the Adult Services Librarian, Justin Formanek, at 805-525-3615 or email justin.formanek@blanchardlibrary.org.

FREE DAYS AT VENTURA BOTANICAL GARDENS | The public is invited to visit the Ventura Botanical Gardens free of charge on the following dates: Feb. 2, March 22, April 8, May 29, June 21, Aug. 17, Sept. 4, Oct. 31, Nov. 23 and Dec. 25. Come enjoy this beautiful, natural environment boasting picturesque paths, thousands of plants and extraordinary views at no cost! 567 Poli St., Ventura, venturabotanicalgardens.com.

INFORMATION ON THE HIGH SCHOOL AT MOORPARK COLLEGE | Through March 28. The High School at Moorpark College allows students to earn both their high school diploma and college credits at the same time. HSMC is located on the Moorpark College campus where high schoolers, beginning their freshman year, take both high school and college-level classes. The school is open to any student in Ventura or Los Angeles counties. HSMC will host in-person information nights on Jan. 24 and Feb. 28. Virtual sessions are offered on March 28. For more information, call Dr. Shirleen Oplustic at 805-378-6312 or contact her via email at soplustic@ mrpk.org. Additional information can also be found at www.hsmc.mrpk.org.

LANDLORD ENGAGEMENT PROGRAM | Are you a Ventura County property owner/housing provider seeking stable tenancies, rental income, and a way to help our neighbors who need a home? Do you have a housing unit to lease in the near or immediate future? We are seeking studios to 3+ bedrooms. United Way will provide financial and supportive services to ensure a smooth and mutually beneficial housing process. Join the effort and receive a leasing bonus of up to two times the rent charged for the unit! This incentive is available for landlords and is separate from any costs incurred by program participants. For more information or to learn more about the Landlord Engagement Program, contact Carie Bristow at carie.bristow@vcunitedway.org or 805485-6288 x235.

MENTORS NEEDED FOR WOMEN UNITED EDUCATION AWARD RECIPIENTS | Women

United is seeking potential mentors in professional positions who would like to guide a single mother college student and help her reach her career goals. Anyone who has professional experience in a business environment and is willing to meet with a mentee for 2-3 sessions during the semester (in person or via Zoom) is encouraged to apply. To learn more, contact Leslie Osuna at leslie.osuna@vcunitedway.org or 805-485-6288, ext. 224.

Commemorate MLK Day on Monday, Jan. 16, during the 37th Annual Ventura County Martin Luther King Jr. Day March and Program. The Freedom March starts at 8 a.m. at Oxnard’s Plaza Park, and the observance program begins at 9 a.m. at the Oxnard Performing Arts Center.

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

OPENING THEATER

DON’T DRINK THE WATER Jan. 13-Feb. 4. Hijinks and romance ensue when an American tourist and his family flee to the American embassy behind the Iron Curtain when they are suspected of spying. $20-22. A delightful and madcap comedy presented by the Conejo Players Theatre. 351 S. Moorpark Road, Thousand Oaks, 805-495-3715, conejoplayers.org.

THEATRE GHOSTS Jan. 14-15. Backstage@ SPTC presents staged readings of two one-act works, Haunting Rights and Off Book, by local playwright Michael Perlmutter. Adult themes and language. Masks encouraged. Pay what you can at the door. Santa Paula Theater Center, 125 S. Seventh St., Santa Paula, 805-525-4645, www.santapaulatheatercenter.org.

THE WIZARD OF OZ Jan. 13-29. Ojai Youth Entertainers Studio presents this Broadway Junior production of the Frank Oz classic about a humble girl from Kansas who goes on a magical adventure as she follows the yellow brick road to the Emerald City, shod in enchanted ruby slippers and pursued by a wicked witch. $10-15. 907 El Centro St., Ojai, 805-646-4300, www.oyespresents.org.

OPENING ART

BUENAVENTURA ART ASSOCIATION Jan. 13-Feb. 25. Plein Air Open Competition, with work by BAA members and nonmembers. Reception and awards ceremony on Friday, Feb.

of the Buenaventura Art Association, presented in a brand new show for 2023. Ongoing: Art and artisan crafts created by 10 resident members. 1559 Spinnaker Drive #106, Ventura Harbor Village, 805-644-2750, www.facebook.com/ HarborVillageGalleryGifts.

OJAI ART CENTER Through Feb. 1. Duo show featuring the work of Ocho Libre (abstract paintings on wood and fine art prints on canvas, metal, wood, paper and more) and Mark Tovar (abstract portraits, figures and faces on canvas and glass).

The Beato Gallery will display beadwork by Mara Colecchia. Reception on Saturday, Jan. 14, 4-6 p.m. 113 S. Montgomery St., Ojai, 805-646-0117, www.ojaiartcenter.org.

SANTA PAULA ART MUSEUM Jan. 14-May 7: Field Trip: 30 Days at a Higher Elevation, abstract paintings and works on paper by mixed media artist Mary Neville, who recently spent a monthlong residence at New Mexico’s Ghost Ranch. Opening reception on Saturday, Jan. 14, 4-6 p.m. Through March 5: 14th Annual Art About Agriculture, a group show presented annually by the Ag Art Alliance to promote awareness of agriculture by exploring its many facets through art.

Free family days the first Sunday of the month. 117 N. 10th St., Santa Paula, 805-525-5554 or www.santapaulaartmuseum.org.

SPICETOPIA Through Feb. 16. The spice and tea shop in downtown Ventura shows art and artisan crafts by members of the Buenaventura Art Association, as well as cooking ingredients, recipes, subscription boxes and more. 576 E. Main St., 805-628-3267, www.spice-topia.com.

AUDITIONS/CALLS TO ARTISTS

BUENAVENTURA ART ASSOCIATION Through Jan. 13. The BAA is currently accepting entries for its BAA members show at Harbor Village Gallery and Gifts in Ventura Harbor, with a deadline of Jan. 13, 2023. For submission guidelines, fees and more information, visit www.buenaventuraartassociation.org (see the Call for Entries section) and baa.wildapricot. org/EntryThingyWA.

CONEJO PLAYERS THEATRE Jan. 15-17. Auditions will be held for all roles needed for The Secret Garden under the direction of Dana Marley-Kolb. In this musical production, an orphan girl is sent to live with her uncle and cousin in Yorkshire. Please prepare one minute of song and bring headshot and resume. Performances March 24-April 16. Non-union; no pay. For audition guidelines and more information, visit conejoplayers.org/audition/ the-secret-garden/.

CANVAS AND PAPER Through Feb. 5. Paintings by Keith Vaughan. 311 N. Montgomery St., Ojai, canvasandpaper.org.

CHANNEL ISLANDS MARITIME MUSEUM

Opened Jan. 3: Neil Brooks and the California Seascape. Ongoing: Maritime art covering Asian, European and American seafaring history; the Marple Model Ship Collection; exhibits on whales, sailors and the Port of Hueneme and more. 3900 Bluefin Circle, Oxnard, 805-984-6260, cimmvc.org.

DUDLEY HOUSE HISTORIC MUSEUM

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

JOHN SPOOR BROOME LIBRARY Recently opened. Honoring Our Past—Building the Future, featuring a historical timeline of California State University, Channel Islands, since its inception in 2002 through photos, documents and artifacts. CSUCI, 1 University Dr., Camarillo, www.csuci.edu.

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

OLIVAS ADOBE HISTORIC PARK Ongoing.

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

shop and more. 4200 Olivas Park Drive, Ventura, www.cityofventura.ca.gov/OlivasAdobe.

POPPIES ART AND GIFTS Ongoing. Gifts, jewelry, decor and more made by local artists. 323 E. Matilija St., Ojai, 805-798-0033, www.poppiesartandgifts.com.

RANCHO CAMULOS MUSEUM Ongoing. The 40-acre landmark and museum is one of the best surviving examples of an early California rancho and honors the area’s Spanish and Mexican heritage. “Last Sundays at the Landmark” take place the last Sunday of every month, and include docent-led tours, music and more. Open every Sunday for docent-led tours; group and special-focus tours by appointment. Situated off of Highway 126, two miles east of Piru. 805-5211501, www.ranchocamulos.org.

realART Ongoing. The art gallery in Whizin Market Square features works by a variety of contemporary artists. Whizin Market Square, 28861 Agoura Road, Agoura Hills, 310-4524000, buyrealart.com.

RONALD REAGAN PRESIDENTIAL LIBRARY AND MUSEUM Ongoing. Permanent exhibits include Air Force One, an F-117 Nighthawk stealth fighter, an M-1 Abrams tank and more. 40 Presidential Drive, Simi Valley, 800-410-8354, www.reaganfoundation.org.

SANDRA AND JORDAN LABY GALLERY Ongoing. An Historical Eye, oil paintings, dye sublimations and gold-leaf prints from renowned artists Michael O’Kelly, to be displayed on the newly created arts space downstairs at the Rubicon Theatre Company. 1006 E. Main St., Ventura, 805667-2900, www.rubicontheatre.org.

VENTURA POTTERY GALLERY Ongoing. Talented ceramic artists from across Ventura County make up the Ventura County Potters Guild, and they display their works — housewares, home decor, figurines and more — at the guild’s gallery and shop in Ventura Harbor. 1567 Spinnaker Drive, Suite 105, Ventura, 805- 6446800, venturapottersguild.org/gallery.

3, 6-9 p.m. Studio 99 at the Bell Arts Factory, 432 N. Ventura Ave., Ventura, 805-648-1235, www.buenaventuraartassociation.org.

FOX FINE JEWELRY Jan. 12-April 16. All About Light, acrylics and pastels by Jannene Behl and Susan Marcelletti. Reception on Saturday, Jan. 14, 5-7 p.m. 560 E. Main St., Ventura, 805-652-1800, www.foxfinejewelry.com.

H GALLERY Through March 5. STARMAN , large-scale, high-impact photos of David Bowie and other celebrities by award-winning fashion and music photographer Markus Klinko. 1793 E. Main St., Ventura, 805-293-1616, www. dabart.me/starman-markus-klinko.

HARBOR VILLAGE GALLERY AND GIFTS Jan. 18-March 14: Original artwork by members

DAB ART Ongoing. The contemporary art organization is currently seeking submissions of work in any media for group and solo exhibitions at H Gallery and Studios in Ventura. Submit three to 20 images; $35 entry fee. For submission guidelines, online application and more information, visit www.dabart.me/ventura-2.

ONGOING THEATER

MURPHY AUTO MUSEUM Ongoing. Impressive display of vintage automobiles and Americana, as well as the Gold Coast Modular Railroad Club and the car-centric art in the Fireball Art Gallery. Muscles and Mojo car show in the parking lot every first and third Sunday of the month. The museum is now open Saturdays and Sundays, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. 1930 Eastman Ave., Oxnard, 805-4874333, www.murphyautomuseum.org.

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AGRICULTURE MUSEUM Opened June 16: Save the Pollinators: A Youth-Led Environmental Restoration Project. Ongoing: Farm to Market, an interactive exhibit promoting healthy lifestyles through role play; plus antique tractors, farming implements, a living beehive and more. Hours: Thursdays-Sundays, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. 926 Railroad Ave., Santa Paula, 805-525-3100, venturamuseum.org/visit-agriculture-museum/.

MUSEUM OF VENTURA COUNTY Through Aug. 31, 2023: All That Glitters Is Not Gold, the Jazz Age in Ventura County; Chromatic: The Museum in Six Colors. Through Dec. 31, 2023: Always Keep Creating: The Resiliency of Carol Rosenak. Through Feb. 28, 2023: Behind the Curtain: An Insider’s Look at The George Stuart Historical Figures®. Ongoing: MVC Gallery Marketplace, exhibits devoted to the Chumash, the history of Ventura County, online exhibits and resources and more. 100 E. Main St., Ventura, 805-653-0323 or venturamuseum.org.

OJAI VALLEY MUSEUM Ongoing. Small exhibitions on a range of topics related to the history of the Ojai Valley, as well as virtual talks and more. Now open Friday-Sunday. 130 W. Ojai Ave., Ojai, 805-640-1390, www.ojaivalleymuseum.org.

The Santa Paula Art Museum’s latest exhibit features work by artist Mary Neville, who recently spent a 30-day residency at New Mexico’s Ghost Ranch. An opening reception takes place on Saturday, Jan. 14, 4-6 p.m. Pictured: Mary Neville at Ghost Ranch.

Work by Ocho Libre, Mark Tovar and Mara Colecchia will be on display at the Ojai Art Center through Feb 1. An artists’ reception will take place on Saturday, Jan. 14, 4-6 p.m.

Pictured: Painting by Mark Tovar

area all the way from San Luis Obispo to Los Angeles County, making it the most populated National Weather Service area west of the Mississippi River, Boldt said.

When a big storm is approaching like the one that swept through Ventura County last week, weather service officials are tasked with getting the word out to other government agencies, the news media and the public.

“We start to send out what we call our partner emails. We provide a color matrix of the potential for this storm, some of the impact levels, so we get the attention of our partners,” Boldt explained. “We also do a lot of social media posts to try to get the word out to the public. We put it in our forecast discussion that we write multiple times a day, where we’re talking about what the weather’s going to be in the future.”

Boldt, who has worked for the agency a total of 30 years, said that the technology involved in forecasting the weather has improved tremendously in recent decades. “When I started my career, I walked outside and looked at the sky and took a manual observation for an airport. Now it’s all automated and a computer does it. Computer modeling has improved to the point of giving us hourly predictions on how much rain is expected.” He added that advanced technology like Doppler radar means more accurate forecasts.

“They improve all the time. It used to be that we only forecast for five days, now we’re forecasting for seven on a routine basis and usually we’re being asked to give an outlook for 10 to 14 days. So I think the long-term forecast is getting better all the time. We know the shorter term forecast is getting really close, within just a couple of degrees. And even rainfall prediction, which is

one of the hardest ones, is also getting very good, especially the 24 to 48 hour period,” he said.

He admitted, however, that even with all the technology, it’s still impossible to make predictions that are always accurate. In fact, his office underestimated the rainfall totals for the Jan. 5 storm by about two inches in some areas because the storm moved through the area faster than expected.

“Weather is the most complex system to model and get accurate,” he said.

Looking at the weather changes over the long term, Boldt said the warming climate is having an impact.

“I would say that we are seeing more extreme events. And it’s very linked to a warming atmosphere. The modeling has all suggested that as we warm both water and land, we’re heating things up and that’s fuel for storms. And we’re seeing the jet stream sometimes become more amplified. And we have slower moving systems that can dump a lot more precipitation,” Boldt said, “When it does rain, it rains with more intensity . . . So we’re seeing storms become stronger, more impactful.”

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Scott Holder works as a hydrologist for the Ventura County Watershed Protection District which is part of the Public Works Agency. His main goals include monitoring water flows to make sure flood control channels function properly. He said that it takes a lot of preparation to plan for major storm events.

“Our operations and maintenance makes sure that they have equipment staged in the right location, makes sure that they have the groups of people to actually go out, do storm patrols, check our levees, check our dams, respond to any issues with any of the major stream channels,” Holder said. “My job is to keep an eye on the weather and see how much rain we’re going to get and then take that information, put it into a computer model that determines how much runoff that we should see, and if any areas that might be impacted during the storm.”

One of the best parts of his job is making sure people stay safe and hopefully preventing any flooding issues before they happen. “For me that makes my job worthwhile. It’s why I come to work every day.”

While the focus during storms is on preventing damage caused by rain, Holder said there is a silver lining to winter storms; they could help put a dent in the state’s ongoing drought. For the rain year that started Oct. 1, some areas of Ventura County are already more than 200% above normal for this point in the year.

“We had the driest year that we ever had on record back in 2021,” Holder said. “So hopefully this spring there’ll be some decent runoff. So it’s a kick in the right direction, but it’s not over yet. We’ve got a long ways to go and it may take several years of prolonged rain to really get up to where we should be.”

NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF BULK SALE

(Division 6 of the Commercial Code)

Escrow No. 419365-24

(Division 6 of the Commercial Code)

Escrow No. 419365-24

(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.

(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: Brick Oven Cafe, Inc., 888 New Los Angeles Avenue, Suite G, Moorpark, CA 93021

(2) The name and business addresses of the seller are: Brick Oven Cafe, Inc., 888 New Los Angeles Avenue, Suite G, Moorpark, CA 93021

(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: Magma LLC, 888 New Los Angeles Avenue, Suite G, Moorpark, CA 93021.

(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: Magma LLC, 888 New Los Angeles Avenue, Suite G, Moorpark, CA 93021.

(5) The location and general description of the assets to be sold are All furniture, fixtures, equipment presently owned by the Seller and used in the operation of the business, tradename, leasehold improvements and goodwill of that certain business located at: 888 New Los Angeles Avenue, Suite G, Moorpark, CA 93021.

(6) The business name used by the seller(s) at said location is: Brick Oven Cafe

(7) The anticipated date of the bulk sale is 01/31/23 at the office of Viva Escrow! Inc., 60 Alta Street, #102, Arcadia, CA 91006, Escrow No. 419365-24, Escrow Officer: Juliana Tu.

(8) Claims may be filed with Same as “7” above.

(5) The location and general description of the assets to be sold are All furniture, fixtures, equipment presently owned by the Seller and used in the operation of the business, tradename, leasehold improvements and goodwill of that certain business located at: 888 New Los Angeles Avenue, Suite G, Moorpark, CA 93021.

(9) The last date for filing claims is 01/30/23.

(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.

(6) The business name used by the seller(s) at said location is: Brick Oven Cafe (7) The anticipated date of the bulk sale is 01/31/23 at the office of Viva Escrow! Inc., 60 Alta Street, #102, Arcadia, CA 91006, Escrow No. 419365-24, Escrow Officer: Juliana Tu.

(8) Claims may be filed with Same as “7” above.

Dated: December 9, 2022 Transferees: Magma LLC, a California Limited Liability Company

(9) The last date for filing claims is 01/30/23.

By: S/ Davide Moschella, Managing Member

(10) This Bulk Sale is subject to Section 6106.2 of the Uniform Commercial Code.

By: S/ Valerio Finocchiaro, Managing Member 1/12/23

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(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: December 9, 2022

Transferees:

Magma LLC, a California Limited Liability Company

By: S/ Davide Moschella, Managing Member

By: S/ Valerio Finocchiaro, Managing Member

1/12/23

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FIC. BIS. NAME

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 2023100000431

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 2023100000431

The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: SIMI FACIAL AND SPA , 2355 Tapo St #7 Simi Valley, CA 93063. Ventura County. Phanitnanta Roongsuriyawa nit, 19042 Arminta St. Reseda, CA 91335. This business is conducted by: An Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: 01/01/2023. I declare that all Information In this statement Is true and correct (A registrant who declares information as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of Business and Professions Code that the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000).) Print Name of Registrant: Phanitnanta Roongsuriyawa nit. NOTICE - in accordance with subdivision (a) of Section 17920, a fictitious name statement generally expires at the end of five years from the date on which it was filed in the office of the county clerk, except, as provided in subdivision of section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to section 17913 other than a change in residence address or registered owner. A new fictitious business name statement must be filed before the expiration. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under Federal, State, or Common Law (see Section 14411 ET SEQ., Business & Professions Code). This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Ventura on January 09, 2023.

Published: Ventura County Reporter 01/12/23, 01/19/23, 01/26/23, 02/02/23

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 2022100020268

The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: SVVY PRINT & CREATIVE DESIGNS , 2242

The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: SIMI FACIAL AND SPA , 2355 Tapo St #7 Simi Valley, CA 93063. Ventura County. Phanitnanta Roongsuriyawa nit, 19042 Arminta St. Reseda, CA 91335. This business is conducted by: An Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: 01/01/2023. I declare that all Information In this statement Is true and correct (A registrant who declares information as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of Business and Professions Code that the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000).) Print Name of Registrant: Phanitnanta Roongsuriyawa nit. NOTICE - in accordance with subdivision (a) of Section 17920, a fictitious name statement generally expires at the end of five years from the date on which it was filed in the office of the county clerk, except, as provided in subdivision of section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to section 17913 other than a change in residence address or registered owner. A new fictitious business name statement must be filed before the expiration. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under Federal, State, or Common Law (see Section 14411 ET SEQ., Business & Professions Code). This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Ventura on January 09, 2023.

Published: Ventura County Reporter 01/12/23, 01/19/23, 01/26/23, 02/02/23

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS

NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 2022100020268

The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: SVVY PRINT & CREATIVE DESIGNS , 2242

Winifred St. Unit 5 Simi Valley, CA 93063. Ventura County, State of Incorporation / Organization, California, The Savory Sydnor LLC, 3400 Cottage Way Ste G2 #1970 Sacramento, CA 95825. This business is conducted by: A Limited Liability Company. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: N/A. I declare that all Information In this statement Is true and correct (A registrant who declares information as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of Business and Professions Code that the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000).)

Winifred St. Unit 5 Simi Valley, CA 93063. Ventura County, State of Incorporation / Organization, California, The Savory Sydnor LLC, 3400 Cottage Way Ste G2 #1970 Sacramento, CA 95825. This business is conducted by: A Limited Liability Company. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: N/A. I declare that all Information In this statement Is true and correct (A registrant who declares information as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of Business and Professions Code that the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000).)

Print Name of Registrant: The Savory Sydnor LLC, Jeri Sydnor, CEO. NOTICE - in accordance with subdivision (a) of Section 17920, a fictitious name statement generally expires at the end of five years from the date on which it was filed in the office of the county clerk, except, as provided in subdivision of section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to section 17913 other than a change in residence address or registered owner. A new fictitious business name statement must be filed before the expiration. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under Federal, State, or Common Law (see Section 14411 ET SEQ., Business & Professions Code). This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Ventura on December 30, 2022.

Print Name of Registrant: The Savory Sydnor LLC, Jeri Sydnor, CEO. NOTICE - in accordance with subdivision (a) of Section 17920, a fictitious name statement generally expires at the end of five years from the date on which it was filed in the office of the county clerk, except, as provided in subdivision of section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to section 17913 other than a change in residence address or registered owner. A new fictitious business name statement must be filed before the expiration. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under Federal, State, or Common Law (see Section 14411 ET SEQ., Business & Professions Code). This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Ventura on December 30, 2022.

Published: Ventura County Reporter 01/12/23, 01/19/23, 01/26/23, 02/02/23

BUSINESS

FICTITIOUS

NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 2022100020284

Published: Ventura County Reporter 01/12/23, 01/19/23, 01/26/23, 02/02/23

The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: MEL B WELL , 214 San Clemente Street Ventura, CA 93001. Ventura County. Melinda T. Burkhart, 214 San Clemente Street, Ventura, CA 93001. This business is conducted by: An Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed

FICTITIOUS

BUSINESS

NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 2022100020284

The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: MEL B WELL , 214 San Clemente Street Ventura, CA 93001. Ventura County. Melinda T. Burkhart, 214 San Clemente Street, Ventura, CA 93001. This business is conducted by: An Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed

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Published: Ventura County Reporter 01/12/23

above on: N/A. I declare that all Information In this statement Is true and correct (A registrant who declares information as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of Business and Professions Code that the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000).) Print Name of Registrant: Melinda T. Burkhart. NOTICE - in accordance with subdivision (a) of Section 17920, a fictitious name statement generally expires at the end of five years from the date on which it was filed in the office of the county clerk, except, as provided in subdivision of section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to section 17913 other than a change in residence address or registered owner. A new fictitious business name statement must be filed before the expiration. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under Federal, State, or Common Law (see Section 14411 ET SEQ., Business & Professions Code). This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Ventura on December 30, 2022.

Published: Ventura County Reporter 01/12/23, 01/19/23, 01/26/23, 02/02/23

FIC. BIS. NAME

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 2022100018882

The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: RED BRICK ART

AT WILD COLOR STUDIOS , 4601 Telephone Rd #112 Ventura, CA 93003. Ventura County. Phyllis A Gubins, 2232 Martinique Ln, Oxnard, CA 93035. This business is conducted by: An Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed

above on: 01/29/2018. I declare that all Information In this statement Is true and correct (A registrant who declares information as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of Business and Professions Code that the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000).) Print Name of Registrant: Phyllis A Gubins. NOTICE - in accordance with subdivision (a) of Section 17920, a fictitious name statement generally expires at the end of five years from the date on which it was filed in the office of the county clerk, except, as provided in subdivision of section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to section 17913 other than a change in residence address or registered owner. A new fictitious business name statement must be filed before the expiration. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under Federal, State, or Common Law (see Section 14411 ET SEQ., Business & Professions Code). This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Ventura on December 05, 2022.

Published: Ventura County Reporter 0105/23, 0112/23

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 2022100019649

The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: 2907 PARTNERS

LLC , 2907 Palma Drive Ventura, CA 93003.

Ventura County, State of Incorporation / Organization, California, 2907 Partners LLC, 2907 Palma Drive Ventura, CA 93003. This business is conducted by: A Limited Liability Company. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names

listed above on: N/A. I declare that all Information In this statement Is true and correct (A registrant who declares information as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of Business and Professions Code that the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000).) Print Name of Registrant: 2907 Partners LLC, Peter Miller, Manager/Member. NOTICE - in accordance with subdivision (a) of Section 17920, a fictitious name statement generally expires at the end of five years from the date on which it was filed in the office of the county clerk, except, as provided in subdivision of section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to section 17913 other than a change in residence address or registered owner. A new fictitious business name statement must be filed before the expiration. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under Federal, State, or Common Law (see Section 14411 ET SEQ., Business & Professions Code). This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Ventura on December 16, 2022.

Published: Ventura County Reporter 0105/23, 0112/23, 0119/23, 0126/23

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 2023100000156

The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: DELTA DESIGN & ENGINEERING , 2473 College St Simi Valley, CA 93065. Ventura County. Kenny S Brzezinski, 2473 College St, Simi Valley, CA 93065. This business is conducted by: An Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or

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

Name of Registrant: Kenny S. Brzezinski. NOTICE - in accordance with subdivision (a) of Section 17920, a fictitious name statement generally expires at the end of five years from the date on which it was filed in the office of the county clerk, except, as provided in subdivision of section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to section 17913 other than a change in residence address or registered owner. A new fictitious business name statement must be filed before the expiration. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under Federal, State, or Common Law (see Section 14411 ET SEQ., Business & Professions Code). This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Ventura on January 04, 2023.

Published: Ventura County Reporter 01/12/23, 01/19/23, 01/26/23, 02/02/23

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 2023100000271

The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: CAR MARKET , 3043 E Thousand Oaks Blvd Thousand Oaks, CA 91362. Ventura County.

Mohammad Ghasemi Bakhtiari, 22945 De Kabl Dr, Calabasas, CA 91302. This business is conducted by: An Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: 03/12/2014. I de-

clare that all Information In this statement Is true and correct (A registrant who declares information as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of Business and Professions Code that the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000).) Print Name of Registrant: Mohammad Ghasemi Bakhitari. NOTICE - in accordance with subdivision (a) of Section 17920, a fictitious name statement generally expires at the end of five years from the date on which it was filed in the office of the county clerk, except, as provided in subdivision of section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to section 17913 other than a change in residence address or registered owner. A new fictitious business name statement must be filed before the expiration. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under Federal, State, or Common Law (see Section 14411 ET SEQ., Business & Professions Code). This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Ventura on January 05, 2023.

Published: Ventura County Reporter 01/12/23, 01/19/23, 01/26/23, 02/02/23

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 2022100018673

The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: OCEAN CREDENTIALING , 9452 Telephone Rd Ste 130 Ventura, CA 93004. Ventura County. Mayra Martinez, 120 Wakeford St, Santa Paula, CA 93060, David Martinez, 120 Wakeford St, Santa Paula, CA 93060. This business is conducted by: Married Couple. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on:

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

Published: Ventura County Reporter 0105/23, 0112/23, 0119/23

LIEN SALE

NOTICE OF PUBLIC AUCTION

Extra Space Storage will hold a public auction to sell personal property described below belonging to those individuals listed below at the location indicated: 3101 Grande Vista Dr, Newbury Park CA 91320

Jan 31st, 2023 at 10:30 AM

Selvin Revolorio - Tools Britt Tvenge - Household goods, furniture and books. Apartment items.

Melissa Morin - Household

David Busby - Household

Arlishana MontgomeryHousehold

Rony Rodriguez - Trashcans, household James HarringtonHousehold Alysia RodriguezClothes, suit cases, queen bed, dresser, books, etc..

The auction will be listed and advertised on www.storagetr easures. com. Purchases must be made with cash only and paid at the above referenced facility in order to complete the transaction.

Extra Space Storage may refuse any bid and may rescind any purchase up until the winning bidder takes possession of the personal property.

Published: Ventura County Reporter 01/12/23, 01/19/23

NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE OF GOODS TO SATISFY LIEN AUCTION LOCATION:2400 Latigo Ave., Oxnard, Ca.

In accordance with the provisions of the California Commercial Code, Sections7201-7210, notice is hereby given that on Tuesday, January 21, 2023 at the hour of 10:00 am of said date will be sold at auction located 2400 Latigo Ave., City of Oxnard, County of Ventura, State of CA. The undersigned will sell at public auction for cash, in lawful money of the United States, the articles hereinafter described, belonging to, or deposited with, the undersigned by the persons hereinafter named at Movegreen Moving Storage. Said goods are being held on the accounts of: Paul Poppe, Desiree Tobin. All other goods are described as household goods, furniture, antiques, appliances, tools, misc goods, office furniture, and articles of art, equipment, rugs, sealed cartons and the unknown. The auction will be made for the purpose of satisfying the lien of the undersigned on said personal property to the extent of the sum owed,

together with the cost of the sale. For information contact Movegreen Moving and Storage. Terms: Cash only with a 15% buyer’s premium. Inspection at sale time. Payment and removal day of sale. Auction conducted by American Auctioneers, Dan Dotson & Associates (800) 838-SOLD,(909) 7900433 or www.americana uctioneers.comBond #F$863-20-14.

Movegreen Moving and Storage 1/5, 1/12/23 CNS-3657160# Published: Ventura County Reporter 0105/23, 0112/23

NOTICE PUBLIC AUCTION

Extra Space Storage will hold a public auction to sell personal property described below belonging to those individuals listed below at the location indicated: 3700 Market St. Ventura, CA 93003 January 31, 2023 at 11:30 AM.

Leana Huber-household goods furniture dishes clothing pictures Jim Fanning-Boxes, skateboards, vacuums, tool boxes, The auction will be listed and advertised on www.storagetr easures. com. Purchases must be made with cash only and paid at the above referenced facility in order to complete the transaction. Extra Space Storage may refuse any bid and may rescind any purchase up until the winning bidder takes possession of the personal property.

Published: Ventura County Reporter 01/12/23, 01/19/23

ONE FACILITY –MULTIPLE UNITS

Extra Space Storage will hold a public auction to sell personal property described below belonging to those individuals listed below at the location indicated: 375 S. Laurel St. Ventura, CA 93001 December 13th 2022 at 9:30 am

WENDELL TRACY-Misc. goods and personal items and tackle box, stero, books, bags, totes,

toys, hand tools, chair

The auction will be listed and advertised on www.storagetr easures. com. Purchases must be made with cash only and paid at the above referenced facility in order to complete the transaction. Extra Space Storage may refuse any bid and may rescind any purchase up until the winning bidder takes possession of the personal property.

Published: Ventura County Reporter 0105/23, 0112/23

LIEN SALE

LIEN SALE

All Star Auto Body

LIEN SALE: 16-MERZ

License: 8RBA899 / CA Vin: 55SWF4JB8GU12 9369

to be sold at 10:00 am on 1/24/2023 @ 1021 Industrial Ave. Oxnard, Ca Published: Ventura County Reporter 01/12/23

Lien sale 14 Merz Lic# None Vin# WDDSJ4EB4EN12 6868 to be sold on 01/27/23@ 10 AM@ 889 Mitchell Rd., Thousand Oaks, CA 1/12/23

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NOTICE OF PUBLIC AUCTION

Extra Space Storage will hold a public auction to sell personal property described below belonging to those individuals listed below at the location indicated: 2650 Stearns Street Simi Valley, CA 93063 January 24, 2023 10:30am

Cora Brooks: Boxes, Bags Dorothy Williams: Boxes, Bags, Suitcases Sabina Soltero: Refrigerator, Boxes, Bins

The auction will be listed and advertised on www.storagetr easures. com. Purchases must be made with cash only and paid at the above referenced facility in order to complete the transaction. Extra Space Storage may re-

fuse any bid and may rescind any purchase up until the winning bidder takes possession of the personal property.

Published: Ventura County Reporter 0105/23, 0112/23

NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE

To satisfy the owner’s storage lien, PS Retail Sales, LLC will sell at public lien sale on January 27, 2023, the personal property in the below-listed units, which may include but are not limited to: household and personal items, office and other equipment. The public sale of these items will begin at 09:30 AM and continue until all units are sold. The lien sale is to be held at the online auction website, www. storagetr easures.com, where indicated. For online lien sales, bids will be accepted until 2 hours after the time of the sale specified.

PUBLIC STORAGE # 25779, 161 E Ventura Blvd, Oxnard, CA 93036, (805) 456-6430

Sale to be held at www. storagetr easures.com.

W188 - Ayala, Yvette

PUBLIC STORAGE # 23411, 740 Arcturus Ave, Oxnard, CA 93033, (805) 248-7083

Sale to be held at www. storagetr easures.com. F291 - Lazcano, Carmen

Public sale terms, rules, and regulations will be made available prior to the sale. All sales are subject to cancellation. We reserve the right to refuse any bid. Payment must be in cash or credit card-no checks. Buyers must secure the units with their own personal locks. To claim tax-exempt status, original RESALE certificates for each space purchased is required. Dated this 5th& 12th of January 2023. By PS Orangeco, Inc., 701 Western Avenue, Glendale, CA 91201. (818) 244-8080. 1/5, 1/12/23

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Published: Ventura County Reporter 0105/23, 0112/23

NOTICE OF LIEN SALE

Notice is HEREBY given that the undersigned in-

22 — — January 12, 2023

tends to sell the personal property described below to enforce a lien imposed on said property pursuant to sections 21700-21716 of the Business & Professions Code of the California Self-Service Storage Facilities Act, Section 2328 of the UCC, Section 535 of the Penal Code and provisions of the Civil Code. The undersigned will sell at public sale by competitive bidding on the 19th day of January 2023, at 9:30 A.M, on the premises where said property has been stored and which are located at A Vineyard Self Storage at 3500 E. Vineyard Ave. in Oxnard, CA in the County of Ventura:

1082 David Ayala 8204 Jimmy Miller 8206 Ruben Santana

Property to be sold is misc. household goods, furn., electronics, tools, appliances, industrial freezer, luggage, bikes, toys, clothing, bags, bxs & misc. personal contents.

Purchases must be paid in cash only. Items sold as is where is. Sale subject to cancellation in the event of settlement between owner and obligated party. Further terms at sale. Auctioneer: O’Brien’s Auction and Vehicle Lien Service, LLC.

Bond # 64819405, Telephone: 559-970-8105

Published: Ventura County Reporter 0105/23, 0112/23

NAME CHANGE

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME Case No. 56-2022-00572430-CUPT-VTA

SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF VENTURA. Petition of BARNEY JUAREZ ORDONEZ , for Change of Name. TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1.) Petitioner: BARNEY JUAREZ ORDONEZ filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: a.) BARNEY JUAREZ ORDONEZ to BARNEY DIAZ ORDONEZ 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. NO-

TICE OF HEARING: Date:01/18/2023. Time: 8:30 AM. Dept.: 21. The address of the court is 800 South Victoria Avenue Ventura, CA 93009.

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: Ventura. Original filed: November 16, 2022.

BY ORDER OF THE COURT, /s/ Brenda L. McCormick, Ventura Superior Court, Executive Officer and Clerk, By: Hannah Cressy, Deputy Clerk.

Published: Ventura County Reporter 0105/23, 0112/23

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME Case No. 56-2022-00572706CUPT-VTA SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF VENTURA. Petition of LACEY ELIZABETH CORONA , for Change of Name. TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS:

1.) Petitioner: LACEY ELIZABETH CORONA filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: a.) LACEY ELIZABETH CORONA to LACEY ELIZABETH CORONA POWERS

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: 02/03/2023. Time: 8:20 AM. Dept.: 21. The address of the court is 800 South Victoria Avenue Ventura, CA 93009. 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: Ventura. Original filed: December 08, 2022. BY ORDER OF THE COURT, /s/ Brenda L. McCormick, Ventura Superior Court, Executive Officer and Clerk, By: Dolores Hernandez, Deputy Clerk. Published: Ventura County Reporter 0105/23, 0112/23

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME Case No. 56-2022-00572709 CUPT-VTA

SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF VENTURA. Petition of FREDRICK JAMES ESTRADA , for Change of Name. TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1.) Petitioner: FREDRICK JAMES ESTRADA filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: a.) FREDRICK JAMES ESTRADA to JIMMY POWERS 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 de-

scribed 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: 02/03/2023. Time: 8:20 AM. Dept.: 43. The address of the court is 800 South Victoria Avenue Ventura, CA 93009. 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: Ventura. Original filed: December 08, 2022. BY ORDER OF THE COURT, /s/ Brenda L. McCormick, Ventura Superior Court, Executive Officer and Clerk, By: Dolores Hernandez, Deputy Clerk. Published: Ventura County Reporter 0105/23, 0112/23

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME Case No. 56-2022-00573516-CUPT-VTA SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF VENTURA. Petition of FARID KHATAMI, for Change of Name. TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1.) Petitioner: FARID KHATAMI filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: a.) FARID KHATAMI to FRED FARID KHATAMI 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: 02/16/2023. Time: 8:30 AM. Dept.: 40. The address of the court is 800 South Victoria Avenue Ventura, CA 93009. 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: Ventura. Original filed: December 30, 2022. BY ORDER OF THE COURT, /s/ Brenda L. McCormick, Ventura Superior Court, Executive Officer and Clerk, By: Susanne Leon, Deputy Clerk.

Published: Ventura County Reporter 0105/23, 0112/23, 0119/23, 0126/23

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME Case No. 56-2022-00572166-CUPT-VTA SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF VENTURA. Petition of

CEDAR NICHOLS NAPLES-BYLARD , for Change of Name. TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1.) Petitioner: CEDAR NICHOLS NAPLES-BYLARD filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: a.) CEDAR NICHOLS NAPLES-BYLARD to CEDAR NICHOLAS BYLARD 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: 01/20/2023. Time: 8:30 AM. Dept.: 40. The address of the court is 800 South Victoria Avenue Ventura, CA 93009. 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: Ventura. Original filed: November 09, 2022.

BY ORDER OF THE COURT, /s/ Brenda L. McCormick, Ventura Superior Court, Executive Officer and Clerk, By: Dolores Hernandez, Deputy Clerk. Published: Ventura County Reporter 0105/23, 0112/23

PROBATE

NOTICE

OF

PETITION

TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF CAROLYN ADAMS CASE NO. 56-2022-00570006-PRLA-OXN

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

A Petition for probate has been filed by TAMARA FICARRA in the Superior Court of California, County of VENTURA.

The petition for probate requests that: TAMARA FICARRA be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent. The petition requests authority to administer the estate under the Independent Administration of Estates Act. (This authority will allow the personal representative to take many actions without obtaining court approval. Before taking certain very important actions, however, the personal representative will be required to give notice to interested persons unless they have

waived notice or consented to the proposed action.) The independent administration authority will be granted unless an interested person files an objection to the petition and shows good cause why the court should not grant the authority.

A hearing on the petition will be held in this court as follows: Date: February 16, 2023, Time: 10:30 AM, Dept.: J6. Location: Superior Court of California, County of Ventura, 4353 E. Vineyard Avenue Oxnard, CA 93036.

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

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

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

Attorney for Petitioner: Jay Roadarmel SBN 166894 1811 Santa Rita Rd., Ste. 207

Pleasanton, California 94566

(925) 271-5646

Published: Ventura County Reporter 01/12/23, 01/19/23, 01/26/23

PROBATE

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF WIL L. MILLER (a.k.a. WILFRED LEE MILLER)

CASE NO. 56-2022-00573236-PRLA-OXN

To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both of WIL L. MILLER; WILFRED LEE MILLER; WIL MILLER A Petition for probate has been filed by FRANK NICK WEWERKA in the Superior Court of California, County of VENTURA.

The petition for probate requests that: FRANK NICK WEWERKA be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent.

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

A hearing on the petition will be held in this court as follows: Date: February 02, 2023, Time: 10:30 AM, Dept.: J6, Location: Superior Court of California, County of Ventura, 4353 E. Vineyard Avenue Oxnard, CA 93036 Oxnard- Juvenile Justice Center.

If you object to the granting of the petition,

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

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

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

Attorney for Petitioner: Katherine E. Wells, Esq. SBN 252789

Edsall Law, A Professional Law Corporation 400 Camarillo Ranch Road, Suite 102 Camarillo, California 93012 (805) 484-9002

Published: Ventura County Reporter 0105/23, 0112/23

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF MICHAEL ELLIS CASE NO. 56-2023-00574091-PRLA-OXN

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

MICHAEL ELLIS.

A Petition for probate has been filed by SARAH ELLIS in the Superior Court of California, County of VENTURA.

The petition for probate requests that: SARAH ELLIS be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent.

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

A hearing on the petition will be held in this court as follows: Date: February 16, 2023, Time: 10:30 AM, Dept.: J6, Location: Superior Court of California, County of Ventura, 4353 E. Vineyard Avenue Oxnard, CA 93036 Oxnard-Juvenile Courthouse.

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: Lane J. Lopez (SBN 227998)

FERGUSON CASE ORR PATERSON LLP 1050 South Kimball Road Ventura, California 93004 (805) 659-6800

Published: Ventura County Reporter 01/12/23, 01/19/23, 01/26/23

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF KAREN SUE OWEN (a.k.a KAREN OWEN GILBERTSON) CASE NO. 56-2022-00573301-PRPL-OXN

To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both of KAREN SUE OWEN, KAREN OWEN, KAREN SUE GILBERTSON, KAREN OWEN GILBERTSO N.

A Petition for probate has been filed by EDWARD SENECAL in the Superior Court of California, County of VENTURA.

The petition for probate requests that: EDWARD SENECAL be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent. The petition requests the decedent’s will and codicils, if any, be admitted to probate. The will and any codicils are available for examination in the file kept by the court.

The petition requests

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

A hearing on the petition will be held in this court as follows: Date: February 09, 2023, Time: 10:30 AM, Dept.: J6, Location: Superior Court of California, County of Ventura, 4353 E. Vineyard Avenue Oxnard, CA 93036. Oxnard Juvenile Justice Center. If you object to the granting of the petition, you should appear at the hearing and state your objections or file written objections with the court before the hearing. Your appearance may be in person or by your attorney.

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

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

Attorney for Petitioner: David E. Edsall, Esq. SBN 86217 Edsall Law, A Professional Law Corporation 400 Camarillo Ranch Road, Suite 102 Camarillo, California 93012 (805) 484-9002

Published: Ventura County Reporter 0105/23, 0112/23, 0119/23

NOTICE OF PETITION

TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF JOAN MARIE ROBERTS Case Number 56-2023-00574062-PRLA-OXN

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

A Petition for probate has been filed by PURNIMA ROBERTS in the Superior Court of California, County of VENTURA.

The petition for probate requests that: PURNIMA ROBERTS 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 objec-

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

A hearing on the petition will be held in this court as follows: Date: 02/09/2023, Time: 10:30 AM, Dept.: J6, Location: Superior Court of California, County of Ventura, 4353 E. Vineyard Avenue Oxnard, CA 93036 Oxnard-Juvenile Justice Center.

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

If you are a creditor or a contingent creditor of the decedent, you must file your claim with the court and mail a copy to the personal representative appointed by the court within the later of either (1) four months from the date of first issuance of letters to a general personal representative, as defined in section 58(b) of the California Probate Code, or (2) 60 days from the date of mailing or personal delivery to you of a notice under section 9052 of the California Probate Code. Other California statutes and legal authority may affect your rights as a creditor. You may want to consult with an attorney knowledgeable in California law. You may examine the file kept by the court. If you are a person interested in the estate, you may file with the court a Request for Special Notice (form DE-154) of the filing of an inventory and appraisal of estate assets or of any petition or account as provided in Probate Code Section 1250. A Request for Special Notice form is available from the court clerk.

Attorney for Petitioner: Katherine E. Wells, Esq. (SBN 252789)

Edsall Law, A Professional Law Corporation 400 Camarillo Ranch Road, Suite 102 Camarillo, CA 93012 (805) 484-9002

Published: Ventura County Reporter

PROBATE

NOTICE

OF PETITION

TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF JO ANNE MILLER

CASE NO. 56-2022-00573340-PRLA-OXN

To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both of JO ANNE MILLER.

A Petition for probate has been filed by TRACEE J. NILSSON in the Superior Court of California, County of VENTURA.

The petition for probate requests that: TRACEE J. NILSSON be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent.

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

A hearing on the petition will be held in this court as follows: Date: February 09, 2023, Time: 10:30 AM, Dept.: J6, Location: Superior Court of California, County of Ventura, 4353 E. Vineyard Avenue Oxnard, CA 93036 OxnardJuvenile Courthouse.

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: Robert B. England SBN 91193

Ferguson Case Or Paterson LLP 1050 South Kimball Road Ventura, California 93004

(805) 659-6800

Published: Ventura County Reporter 0105/23, 0112/23, 0119/23

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF:

GEORGINA RUELAS CASE NO. 56-2020-00546958-PRLA-OXN

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

A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by CHRISTOPHER MATA in the Superior Court of California, County of VENTURA.

THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that CHRISTOPHER MATA 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: 01/26/23 at 10:30AM in Dept. J6 located at 4353 E. VINEYARD AVENUE, OXNARD, CA 93036

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

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

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

YOU MAY EXAMINE the

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

Attorney for Petitioner ILIANA MADRIGAL, ESQ. - SBN 278590 CHAVEZ LAW GROUP, LLP 13225 PHILADELPHIA ST., SUITE A WHITTIER CA 90601 1/5, 1/12, 1/19/23

CNS-3656914#

Published: Ventura County Reporter 0105/23, 0112/23, 0119/23

sons unless they have waived notice or consented to the proposed action.) The independent administration authority will be granted unless an interested person files an objection to the petition and shows good cause why the court should not grant the authority. A hearing on the petition will be held in this court on 2/23/2023 at 10:30 A.M. in Dept. J6 Room N/A located at 4353 E. VINEYARD AVENUE, OXNARD, CA 93036.

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

Telephone: 925-7054474 1/12, 1/19, 1/26/23 CNS-3658261# Published: Ventura County Reporter 01/12/23, 01/19/23, 01/26/23

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: ANASTASSIOS JOHN BOUNTALIS CASE NO. 56-2023-00574069-PRPW-OXN

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

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.

persons who may otherwise be interested in the WILL or estate, or both of ERIC GONZALES.

A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by JOSEPH KITAY in the Superior Court of California, County of VENTURA.

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

NOTICE

OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF JEANNE DOMENECH CASE NO. 56-2023-00574066-PRPW-OX

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

A Petition for Probate has been filed by ANTOINETTE DOMENECH in the Superior Court of California, County of VENTURA.

The Petition for Probate requests that ANTOINETTE DOMENECH 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 per-

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: ROBERT J. SILVERMAN, ESQ., R. SILVERMAN LAW GROUP, 1910 OLYMPIC BLVD., SUITE 330, WALNUT CREEK, CA 94596,

A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by ELENI ASHLING BOUNTALIS in the Superior Court of California, County of VENTURA.

THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that ELENI ASHLING BOUNTALIS be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent.

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

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

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

A HEARING on the petition will be held in this court as follows: 02/16/23 at 10:30AM in Dept. J6 located at 4353 E. VINEYARD AVENUE, OXNARD, CA 93036

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 TODD J. VIGNEUXSBN 253284, PEDERSON LAW OFFICES, APLC 920 HAMPSHIRE ROAD, SUITE A1 WESTLAKE VILLAGE CA 91361 1/12, 1/19, 1/26/23 CNS-3659122#

Published: Ventura County Reporter 01/12/23, 01/19/23, 01/26/23

NOTICE OF PETITION

TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: ERIC GONZALES CASE NO. 56-2022-00573468-PRLA-OXN

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

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: 02/09/23 at 10:30AM in Dept. J6 located at 4353

E. VINEYARD AVENUE, OXNARD, CA 93036

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

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

section 9052 of the California Probate Code.

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

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

Attorney for Petitioner GARY N. SCHWARTZ, ESQ. - SBN 106306

LAW OFFICE OF GARY SCHWARTZ 20750 VENTURA BLVD. #420 WOODLAND HILLS CA 91364

1/12, 1/19, 1/26/23 CNS-3658127#

Published: Ventura County Reporter 01/12/23, 01/19/23, 01/26/23

PROBATE

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: 02/09/23 at 10:30AM in Dept. J6 located at 4353 E. VINEYARD AVENUE, OXNARD, CA 93036

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

MARSHAL A. OLDMAN, ESQ. - SBN 72149, OLDMAN COOLEY SALLUS BIRNBERG COLEMAN & GOLD, L.L.P.

16133 VENTURA BLVD., PENTHOUSE ENCINO CA 914362403

12/29/22, 1/5, 1/12/23 CNS-3655639# Published: Ventura County Reporter 0105/23, 0112/23

SUMMONS

SUMMONS (CITACION JUDICIAL)

Case Number (Número del Caso): 56-2022-00564751-CUOR-VTA

es, money, and property may be taken without further warning from the court.There are other legal requirements. You may want to call an attorney right away. If you do not know an attorney, you may want to call an attorney referral service.

If you cannot afford an attorney, you may be eligible for free legal services from a nonprofit legal services program.

You can locate these nonprofit groups at the California Legal Services Web site (www. lawhelpca lifornia.org), the California Courts Online Self-Help Center (www.courtinfo .ca.gov/ selfhelp), or by contacting your local court or county bar association.

tuitos de un programa de servicios legales sin fines de lucro. Puede encontrar estos grupos sin fines de lucro en el sitio web de California Legal Services, (www. lawhelpca lifornia.org), en el Centro de Ayuda de las Cortes de California, (www.courtinfo .ca. gov/selfhelp/espanol/) o poniéndose en contacto con la corte o el colegio de abogados locales. The name and address of the court is (El nombre y dirección de la corte es): Superior Court of the State of California, COUNTY OF VENTURA, Hall of Justice, 800 South Victoria Avenue, Ventura, CA 93009.

NOTICE TO DEFENDANT (AVISO AL DEMANDADO): DOREEN JUAREZ, an individual, Does 1 through 10 YOU ARE BEING SUED BY PLAINTIFF (LO ESTA DEMANDANDO EL DEMANDANTE): SARAH D. GARCIA, individually and as Trustee of the SARAH D. GARCIA FAMILY TRUST DATED JANUARY 10, 2019

NOTICE

OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: MARY PELLEGRINO CASE NO. 56-2022-00573297-PRLA-OXN

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

A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by JULIA EARLY in the Superior Court of California, County of VENTURA.

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

THE PETITION requests authority to administer the estate under the Independent Administration of Estates Act with limited authority. (This authority will allow the personal representative to take many actions without obtaining court

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

NOTICE! You have been sued. The court may decide against you without your being heard unless you respond within 30 days. Read the information below.

You have 30 CALENDAR DAYS after this summons and legal papers are served on you to file a written response at this court and have a copy served on the plaintiff. A letter or phone call will not protect you. Your written response must be in proper legal form if you want the court to hear your case. There may be a court form that you can use for your response. You can find these court forms and more information at the California Courts Online Self-Help Center (www.courtinfo .ca.gov/ selfhelp), your county law library, or the courthouse nearest you. If you cannot pay the filing fee, ask the court clerk for a fee waiver form.

If you do not file your response on time, you may lose the case by default, and your wag-

Tiene 30 DÍAS DE CALENDARIO después de que le entreguen esta citación y papeles legales para presentar una respuesta por escrito en esta corte y hacer que se entregue una copia al demandante. Una carta o una llamada telefónica no lo protegen. Su respuesta por escrito tiene que estar en formato legal correcto si desea que procesen su caso en la corte. Es posible que haya un formulario que usted pueda usar para su respuesta. Puede encontrar estos formularios de la corte y más información en el Centro de Ayuda de las Cortes de California (www.courtinfo .ca.gov/selfhelp/espanol/), en la biblioteca de leyes de su condado o en la corte que le quede más cerca. Si no puede pagar la cuota de presentación, pida al secretario de la corte que le dé un formulario de exención de pago de cuotas. Si no presenta su respuesta a tiempo, puede perder el caso por incumplimiento y la corte le podrá quitar su sueldo, dinero y bienes sin más advertencia. Hay otros requisitos legales. Es recomendable que llame a un abogado inmediatamente. Si no conoce a un abogado, puede llamar a un servicio de remisión a abogados. Si no puede pagar a un abogado, es posible que cumpla con los requisitos para obtener servicios legales gra-

The name, address, and telephone number of plaintiff’s attorney, or plaintiff without an attorney, is (El nombre, la dirección y el número de teléfono del abogado del demandante, o del demandante que no tiene abogado, es): Michael A. Velthoen, State Bar No. 187909, Ferguson Case Orr Paterson LLP, 1050 South Kimball Road Ventura, CA 93004; Tel: 805.659.6800, Fax: 805.659.6818

DATE (Fecha): April 14, 2022; Brenda L McCormick, Clerk (Secretario), by Nina Lemos, Deputy (Adjunto)

Published: Ventura County Reporter 0105/23, 0112/23

SUMMONS (CITACION JUDICIAL)

Case Number (Número del Caso): 56202100553657- CU-PLVTA

NOTICE TO DEFENDANT (AVISO AL DEMANDADO): Real Water Gold Coast LLC Amazon.com Services, LLC, Whole Food Market California, Inc., and Does 1 to 25 YOU ARE BEING SUED BY PLAINTIFF (LO ESTA DEMANDANDO EL DEMANDANTE): Shelby Kurhanewicz and John Kurhanewicz NOTICE! You have been sued. The court may decide against you without your being heard unless you respond within 30 days. Read the information below.

You have 30 CALENDAR DAYS after this summons and legal papers are served on you to file a written response at this court and have a copy served on the plaintiff. A letter or phone call will not protect you. Your written response must be in proper legal form if you want the court to hear your case. There may be a court form that you can use for your response. You can find these court forms and more information at the California Courts Online Self-Help Center (www.courtinfo .ca.gov/ selfhel p), your county law library, or the courthouse nearest you. If you cannot pay the filing fee, ask the court clerk for a fee waiver form.

If you do not file your response on time, you may lose the case by default, and your wages, money, and property may be taken without further warning from the court. There are other legal requirements. You may want to call an attorney right away. If you do not know an attorney, you may want to call an attorney referral service. If you cannot afford an attorney, you may be eligible for free legal services from a nonprofit legal services program. You can locate these nonprofit groups at the California Legal Services Web site (www. lawhelpca lifornia.org), the California Courts Online Self-Help Center (www.courtinfo .ca.gov/ selfhel p), or by contacting your local court or county bar association. Tiene 30 DÍAS DE CALENDARIO después de que le entreguen esta citación y papeles legales para presentar una respuesta por escrito en esta corte y hacer que se entregue una copia al demandante. Una carta 0 una llamada telefónica no lo protegen. Su respuesta por escrito tiene que estar en formato legal correcto si desea que procesen su caso en la corte. Es posible que haya un formulario que usted pueda usar para su respuesta. Puede encontrar estos formularios de la corte y más in-

formación en el Centro de Ayuda de las Cortes de California (www.courtinfo .ca.gov/ selfhel p/espanol, en la biblioteca de leyes de su condado o en la corte que le quede más cerca. Si no puede pagar la cuota de presentación, pida al secretario de la corte que le dé un formulario de exención de pago de cuotas. Si no presenta su respuesta a tiempo, puede perder el caso por incumplimiento y la corte le podrá quitar su sueldo, dinero y bienes sin más advertencia. Hay otros requisitos legales. Es recomendable que llame a un abogado inmediatamente. Si no conoce a un abogado, puede llamar a un servicio de remisión a abogados. Si no puede pagar a un abogado, es posible que cumpla con los requisitos para obtener servicios legales gratuitos de un programa de servicios legales sin fines de lucro. Puede encontrar estos grupos sin fines de lucro en el sitio web de California Legal Services, (www.lawhelpca lifornia. org), en el Centro de Ayuda de las Cortes de California, (www. courtinfo .ca.gov/selfhel p/espanol/) o poniéndose en contacto con la corte o el colegio de abogados locales. The name and address of the court is (El nombre y dirección de la corte es): Superior Court of California, County of Ventura, Hall of Justice, 800 South Victoria Avenue, Ventura, CA 93009. The name, address, and telephone number of plaintiff’s attorney, or plaintiff without an attorney, is (El nombre, la dirección y el número de teléfono del abogado del demandante, del demandante que no tiene abogado, es): Law Office of Ball & Yorke, Bar No. 275834, 1001

Partridge Drive Suite 330 Ventura, CA 93003; Tel: 805.642.5177, Fax: 805.642.4622

DATE (Fecha): April 27, 2021; Michael D. Planet, Clerk (Secretario), by Mariana Suazo, Deputy (Adjunto)

COMPLAINT

Case Number: 56-

202100553657-CU-PLVTA

PLAINTIFF: Shelby Kurhanewicz and John Kurhanewicz

DEFENDANT: Real Water Gold Coast, LLC Amazon.com Services, LLC, Whole Food Market California, Inc., and Does 1 to 25

COMPLAINT- Personal Injury, Property Damages, Wrongful Death Туре: Other Products Liability, Personal Injury Jurisdiction (Check all that apply) ACTION IS AN UNLIMIITED CIVIL CASE (exceeds $25,000)

1. PLAINTIFF: Shelby Kurhanewicz and John Kurhanewicz, alleges causes of action against defendant (name or names) Real Water Gold Coast, LLC Amazon.com Services, LLC, Whole Food Market California, Inc.

2. This pleading, including attachments and exhibits, consists of the following number of pages: 6

AMENDMENT TO COMPLAINT 202100553657-CU-PLVTA

FICTITIOUS NAME (No order required) Upon filing the complaint in this case, plaintiff(s) being ignorant of the true name of a defendant, designated such defendant in the complaint by the fictitious name of DOE 4

Having discovered the defendant’s true name to be REAL WATER OF TENNESSEE LLC the plaintiff(s) now amend(s) the complaint by inserting such true name instead of such fictitious name wherever it appears in the complaint. Filed October 07, 2022

STATEMENT OF DAMAGES (Personal Injury or Wrongful Death) Case Number: 56202100553657-CU-PLVTA

To (name of one defendant only): REAL WATER OF TENNESSEE LLC. Plaintiff (name of one plaintiff only): Shelby Kurhanewicz seeks damages in the above-entitled action, as follows: General damages a. Pain, suffering, and inconvenience

$1,000,000.00 b. Emotional distress

$1,000,000.00

c. Loss of consortium $

0 d. Loss of sociey and companionship (wrongful death actions only)

$0 Other (specify) $0 Other (specify) $ 0 g. Continued on Attachment 1. Special damages a. Medical expenses (to date) $ 150,000.00

b. Future medical expenses (present value) 150,000.00 c. Loss of earnings (to date) 150,000.00

d. Loss of future earning capacity (present value) 150,000.00.

e. Property Damage

$0 f. Funeral expenses (wrongful death actions only). $0

g. Future contributions (present value) (wrongful death actions only)$

0 h. Value of personal service, advice, or training (wrongful death actions only) $ 0

I. Other (specify) $ 0

Other (specify) $0

k. Continued on Attachment 3. Punitive damages: Plaintiff reserves the right to seek punitive damages in the amount of (specify).. $ According to proof when pursuing a judgment in the suit filed against you.

Date December 29, 2022

Brett Yorke, Esq. Attorney for Plaintiff

STATEMENT OF DAMAGES (Personal Injury or Wrongful Death)

Case Number: 56202100553657-CU-PLVTA

To (name of one defendant only): REAL WATER OF TENNESSEE

LLC. Plaintiff (name of one plaintiff only): John Kurhanewicz seeks damages in the above-entitled action, as follows:

General damages

a. Pain, suffering, and inconvenience $1,000,000.00 b. Emotional distress $1,000,000.00

c. Loss of consortium $

0 d. Loss of sociey and companionship (wrongful death actions only)

$0 Other (specify) $0

g. Continued on Attachment 1.

Special damages

a. Medical expenses (to date) $ 150,000.00

b. Future medical expenses (present value)

150,000.00 c. Loss of earnings (to date) 150,000.00

d. Loss of future earning capacity (present value) 150,000.00.

e. Property Damage $0 f. Funeral expenses (wrongful death actions only). $0

g. Future contributions (present value) (wrongful death actions only)$

0 h. Value of personal service, advice, or training (wrongful death actions only) $ 0

I. Other (specify) $ 0 Other (specify) $ 0

k. Continued on Attachment

3. Punitive damages: Plaintiff reserves the right to seek punitive damages in the amount of (specify).. $ According to proof when pursuing a judgment in the suit filed against you.

Date December 29, 2022

for Plaintiff

Published: Ventura County Reporter 0105/23, 0112/23, 0119/23, 0126/23

SUMMONS

SUMMONS (CITACION JUDICIAL)

Case Number (Número del Caso): 56202100553657- CU-PLVTA

NOTICE TO DEFENDANT (AVISO AL DEMANDADO): Real Water Gold Coast LLC Amazon.com Services, LLC, Whole Food Market California, Inc., and Does 1 to 25

YOU ARE BEING SUED BY PLAINTIFF (LO ESTA DEMANDANDO EL DEMANDANTE): Shelby Kurhanewicz and John Kurhanewicz NOTICE! You have been sued. The court may decide against you without your being heard unless you respond within 30 days. Read the information below.

You have 30 CALENDAR DAYS after this summons and legal papers are served on you to file a written response at this court and have a copy served on the plaintiff. A letter or phone call will not protect you. Your written response must be in proper legal form if you want the court to hear your

January 12, 2023

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

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

If you do not file your response on time, you may lose the case by default, and your wages, money, and property may be taken without further warning from the court. There are other legal requirements. You may want to call an attorney right away. If you do not know an attorney, you may want to call an attorney referral service.

If you cannot afford an attorney, you may be eligible for free legal services from a nonprofit legal services program.

You can locate these nonprofit groups at the California Legal Services Web site (www. lawhelpca lifornia.org), the California Courts Online Self-Help Center (www.courtinfo .ca.gov/ selfhel p), or by contacting your local court or county bar association. Tiene 30 DÍAS DE CALENDARIO después de que le entreguen esta citación y papeles legales para presentar una respuesta por escrito en esta corte y hacer que se entregue una copia al demandante. Una carta 0 una llamada telefónica no lo protegen. Su respuesta por escrito tiene que estar en formato legal correcto si desea que procesen su caso en la corte. Es posible que haya un formulario que usted pueda usar para su respuesta. Puede encontrar estos formularios de la corte y más información en el Centro de Ayuda de las Cortes de California (www.courtinfo .ca.gov/ selfhel p/espanol, en la biblioteca de leyes de su condado o en la corte que le quede más cerca. Si no puede pagar la cuota de presentación, pida al secretario de la corte que le dé un formulario de

exención de pago de cuotas. Si no presenta su respuesta a tiempo, puede perder el caso por incumplimiento y la corte le podrá quitar su sueldo, dinero y bienes sin más advertencia. Hay otros requisitos legales. Es recomendable que llame a un abogado inmediatamente. Si no conoce a un abogado, puede llamar a un servicio de remisión a abogados. Si no puede pagar a un abogado, es posible que cumpla con los requisitos para obtener servicios legales gratuitos de un programa de servicios legales sin fines de lucro. Puede encontrar estos grupos sin fines de lucro en el sitio web de California Legal Services, (www.lawhelpca lifornia. org), en el Centro de Ayuda de las Cortes de California, (www. courtinfo .ca.gov/selfhel p/espanol/) o poniéndose en contacto con la corte o el colegio de abogados locales. The name and address of the court is (El nombre y dirección de la corte es): Superior Court of California, County of Ventura, Hall of Justice, 800 South Victoria Avenue, Ventura, CA 93009.

The name, address, and telephone number of plaintiff’s attorney, or plaintiff without an attorney, is (El nombre, la dirección y el número de teléfono del abogado del demandante, del demandante que no tiene abogado, es): Law Office of Ball & Yorke, Bar No. 275834, 1001 Partridge Drive Suite 330 Ventura, CA 93003; Tel: 805.642.5177, Fax: 805.642.4622

DATE (Fecha): April 27, 2021; Michael D. Planet, Clerk (Secretario), by Mariana Suazo, Deputy (Adjunto)

COMPLAINT

Case Number: 56202100553657-CU-PLVTA

PLAINTIFF: Shelby Kurhanewicz and John Kurhanewicz

DEFENDANT: Real Water Gold Coast, LLC Amazon.com Services, LLC, Whole Food Market California, Inc., and Does 1 to 25 COMPLAINT- Personal Injury, Property Dam-

ages, Wrongful Death Туре: Other Products Liability, Personal Injury Jurisdiction (Check all that apply) ACTION IS AN UNLIMIITED CIVIL CASE (exceeds $25,000)

1. PLAINTIFF: Shelby Kurhanewicz and John Kurhanewicz, alleges causes of action against defendant (name or names) Real Water Gold Coast, LLC Amazon.com Services, LLC, Whole Food Market California, Inc.

2. This pleading, including attachments and exhibits, consists of the following number of pages: 6

AMENDMENT TO COMPLAINT 202100553657-CU-PLVTA

FICTITIOUS NAME (No order required) Upon filing the complaint in this case, plaintiff(s) being ignorant of the true name of a defendant, designated such defendant in the complaint by the fictitious name of DOE 3

Having discovered the defendant’s true name to be REAL WATER INC. the plaintiff(s) now amend(s) the complaint by inserting such true name instead of such fictitious name wherever it appears in the complaint. Filed October 07, 2022

STATEMENT OF DAMAGES (Personal Injury or Wrongful Death) Case Number: 56202100553657-CU-PLVTA

To (name of one defendant only): REAL WATER INC. Plaintiff (name of one plaintiff only): Shelby Kurhanewicz seeks damages in the above-entitled action, as follows: General damages a. Pain, suffering, and inconvenience $1,000,000.00 b. Emotional distress $1,000,000.00 c. Loss of consortium $ 0 d. Loss of sociey and companionship (wrongful death actions only) $0 Other (specify) $0 Other (specify) $ 0 g. Continued on Attachment 1. Special damages a. Medical expenses (to date) $ 150,000.00 b. Future medical expenses (present value)

150,000.00 c. Loss of earnings (to date) 150,000.00

d. Loss of future earning capacity (present value) 150,000.00.

e. Property Damage $0 f. Funeral expenses (wrongful death actions only). $0 g. Future contributions (present value) (wrongful death actions only)$ 0 h. Value of personal service, advice, or training (wrongful death actions only) $ 0 I. Other (specify) $ 0 Other (specify) $0 k. Continued on Attachment 3. Punitive damages: Plaintiff reserves the right to seek punitive damages in the amount of (specify).. $ According to proof when pursuing a judgment in the suit filed against you. Date December 29, 2022 Brett Yorke, Esq. Attorney for Plaintiff STATEMENT OF DAMAGES (Personal Injury or Wrongful Death) Case Number: 56202100553657-CU-PLVTA

To (name of one defendant only): REAL WATER INC. Plaintiff (name of one plaintiff only): John Kurhanewicz seeks damages in the above-entitled action, as follows: General damages a. Pain, suffering, and inconvenience $1,000,000.00 b. Emotional distress $1,000,000.00 c. Loss of consortium $ 0 d. Loss of sociey and companionship (wrongful death actions only) $0 Other (specify) $0 g. Continued on Attachment 1.

Special damages

a. Medical expenses (to date) $ 150,000.00 b. Future medical expenses (present value) 150,000.00 c. Loss of earnings (to date) 150,000.00 d. Loss of future earning capacity (present value) 150,000.00.

e. Property Damage $0 f. Funeral expenses (wrongful death actions only). $0

g. Future contributions (present value) (wrongful death actions only)$ 0 h. Value of personal service, advice, or training (wrongful death ac-

tions only) $ 0

I. Other (specify) $ 0 Other (specify) $ 0

k. Continued on Attachment

3. Punitive damages: Plaintiff reserves the right to seek punitive damages in the amount of (specify).. $ According to proof when pursuing a judgment in the suit filed against you. Date December 29, 2022

Brett Yorke, Esq. Attorney for Plaintiff

Published: Ventura County Reporter 0105/23, 0112/23, 0119/23, 0126/23

SUMMONS (CITACION JUDICIAL)

Case Number (Número del Caso): 56202100553657- CU-PLVTA

NOTICE TO DEFENDANT (AVISO AL DEMANDADO): Real Water Gold Coast LLC Amazon.com Services, LLC, Whole Food Market California, Inc., and Does 1 to 25

YOU ARE BEING SUED BY PLAINTIFF (LO ESTA DEMANDANDO EL DEMANDANTE): Shelby Kurhanewicz and John Kurhanewicz NOTICE! You have been sued. The court may decide against you without your being heard unless you respond within 30 days. Read the information below.

You have 30 CALENDAR DAYS after this summons and legal papers are served on you to file a written response at this court and have a copy served on the plaintiff. A letter or phone call will not protect you. Your written response must be in proper legal form if you want the court to hear your case. There may be a court form that you can use for your response. You can find these court forms and more information at the California Courts Online Self-Help Center (www.courtinfo .ca.gov/ selfhel p), your county law library, or the courthouse nearest you. If you cannot pay the filing fee, ask the court clerk for a fee waiver form.

If you do not file your response on time, you may lose the case by

default, and your wages, money, and property may be taken without further warning from the court. There are other legal requirements. You may want to call an attorney right away. If you do not know an attorney, you may want to call an attorney referral service. If you cannot afford an attorney, you may be eligible for free legal services from a nonprofit legal services program. You can locate these nonprofit groups at the California Legal Services Web site (www. lawhelpca lifornia.org), the California Courts Online Self-Help Center (www.courtinfo .ca.gov/ selfhel p), or by contacting your local court or county bar association. Tiene 30 DÍAS DE CALENDARIO después de que le entreguen esta citación y papeles legales para presentar una respuesta por escrito en esta corte y hacer que se entregue una copia al demandante. Una carta 0 una llamada telefónica no lo protegen. Su respuesta por escrito tiene que estar en formato legal correcto si desea que procesen su caso en la corte. Es posible que haya un formulario que usted pueda usar para su respuesta. Puede encontrar estos formularios de la corte y más información en el Centro de Ayuda de las Cortes de California (www.courtinfo .ca.gov/ selfhel p/espanol, en la biblioteca de leyes de su condado o en la corte que le quede más cerca. Si no puede pagar la cuota de presentación, pida al secretario de la corte que le dé un formulario de exención de pago de cuotas. Si no presenta su respuesta a tiempo, puede perder el caso por incumplimiento y la corte le podrá quitar su sueldo, dinero y bienes sin más advertencia. Hay otros requisitos legales. Es recomendable que llame a un abogado inmediatamente. Si no conoce a un abogado, puede llamar a un servicio de remisión a abogados. Si no puede pagar a un abogado, es posible que cumpla

Brett Yorke, Esq. Attorney

con los requisitos para obtener servicios legales gratuitos de un programa de servicios legales sin fines de lucro. Puede encontrar estos grupos sin fines de lucro en el sitio web de California Legal Services, (www.lawhelpca lifornia. org), en el Centro de Ayuda de las Cortes de California, (www. courtinfo .ca.gov/selfhel p/espanol/) o poniéndose en contacto con la corte o el colegio de abogados locales. The name and address of the court is (El nombre y dirección de la corte es): Superior Court of California, County of Ventura, Hall of Justice, 800 South Victoria Avenue, Ventura, CA 93009. The name, address, and telephone number of plaintiff’s attorney, or plaintiff without an attorney, is (El nombre, la dirección y el número de teléfono del abogado del demandante, del demandante que no tiene abogado, es): Law Office of Ball & Yorke, Bar No. 275834, 1001 Partridge Drive Suite 330 Ventura, CA 93003; Tel: 805.642.5177, Fax: 805.642.4622

DATE (Fecha): April 27, 2021; Michael D. Planet, Clerk (Secretario), by Mariana Suazo, Deputy (Adjunto)

COMPLAINT Case Number: 56202100553657-CU-PLVTA

PLAINTIFF: Shelby Kurhanewicz and John Kurhanewicz

DEFENDANT: Real Water Gold Coast, LLC Amazon.com Services, LLC, Whole Food Market California, Inc., and Does 1 to 25

COMPLAINT- Personal Injury, Property Damages, Wrongful Death Туре: Other Products Liability, Personal Injury Jurisdiction (Check all that apply) ACTION

IS AN UNLIMIITED

CIVIL CASE (exceeds $25,000)

1. PLAINTIFF: Shelby Kurhanewicz and John Kurhanewicz, alleges causes of action against defendant (name or names) Real Water Gold Coast, LLC Amazon.com Services, LLC, Whole Food Market California, Inc.

2. This pleading, including attachments and exhibits, consists of the following number of pages: 6

AMENDMENT TO COMPLAINT 202100553657-CU-PLVTA

FICTITIOUS NAME (No order required) Upon filing the complaint in this case, plaintiff(s) being ignorant of the true name of a defendant, designated such defendant in the complaint by the fictitious name of DOE 5

Having discovered the defendant’s true name to be OASIS SPRINGS LLC, d/b/a REAL WATER the plaintiff(s) now amend(s) the complaint by inserting such true name instead of such fictitious name wherever it appears in the complaint. Filed October 07, 2022

STATEMENT OF DAMAGES (Personal Injury or Wrongful Death) Case Number: 56202100553657-CU-PLVTA

To (name of one defendant only): Oasis Springs LLC d/b/a Real Water Plaintiff (name of one plaintiff only):

Shelby Kurhanewicz seeks damages in the above-entitled action, as follows:

General damages

a. Pain, suffering, and inconvenience $1,000,000.00 b. Emotional distress $1,000,000.00

c. Loss of consortium $ 0 d. Loss of sociey and companionship (wrongful death actions only) $0 Other (specify) $0 Other (specify) $ 0 g. Continued on Attachment 1. Special damages a. Medical expenses (to date) $ 150,000.00

b. Future medical expenses (present value) 150,000.00 c. Loss of earnings (to date) 150,000.00

d. Loss of future earning capacity (present value) 150,000.00.

e. Property Damage $0 f. Funeral expenses (wrongful death actions only). $0

g. Future contributions (present value) (wrongful death actions only)$ 0 h. Value of personal service, advice, or training (wrongful death ac-

tions only) $ 0

I. Other (specify) $ 0 Other (specify) $0

k. Continued on Attachment 3. Punitive damages: Plaintiff reserves the right to seek punitive damages in the amount of (specify).. $ According to proof when pursuing a judgment in the suit filed against you.

Date December 29, 2022

Brett Yorke, Esq. Attorney for Plaintiff

STATEMENT OF DAMAGES (Personal Injury or Wrongful Death) Case Number: 56202100553657-CU-PLVTA

To (name of one defendant only): Oasis Springs LLC d/b/a Real Water Plaintiff (name of one plaintiff only): John Kurhanewicz seeks damages in the above-entitled action, as follows:

General damages

a. Pain, suffering, and inconvenience $1,000,000.00 b. Emotional distress $1,000,000.00

c. Loss of consortium $ 0 d. Loss of sociey and companionship (wrongful death actions only) $0 Other (specify) $0

g. Continued on Attachment 1.

Special damages

a. Medical expenses (to date) $ 150,000.00

b. Future medical expenses (present value) 150,000.00 c. Loss of earnings (to date) 150,000.00

d. Loss of future earning capacity (present value) 150,000.00.

e. Property Damage $0 f. Funeral expenses (wrongful death actions only). $0

g. Future contributions (present value) (wrongful death actions only)$ 0 h. Value of personal service, advice, or training (wrongful death actions only) $ 0

I. Other (specify) $ 0 Other (specify) $ 0 k. Continued on Attachment

3. Punitive damages: Plaintiff reserves the right to seek punitive damages in the amount of (specify).. $ According to proof when pursuing a judgment in the suit filed against you.

Date December 29, 2022

Published: Ventura County Reporter 0105/23, 0112/23, 0119/23,

SUMMONS

SUMMONS (CITACION JUDICIAL)

Case Number (Número del Caso): 56202100553657- CU-PLVTA

NOTICE TO DEFENDANT (AVISO AL DEMANDADO): Real Water Gold Coast LLC Amazon.com Services, LLC, Whole Food Market California, Inc., and Does 1 to 25

YOU ARE BEING SUED BY PLAINTIFF (LO ESTA DEMANDANDO EL DEMANDANTE): Shelby Kurhanewicz and John Kurhanewicz NOTICE! You have been sued. The court may decide against you without your being heard unless you respond within 30 days. Read the information below.

You have 30 CALENDAR DAYS after this summons and legal papers are served on you to file a written response at this court and have a copy served on the plaintiff. A letter or phone call will not protect you. Your written response must be in proper legal form if you want the court to hear your case. There may be a court form that you can use for your response. You can find these court forms and more information at the California Courts Online Self-Help Center (www.courtinfo .ca.gov/ selfhel p), your county law library, or the courthouse nearest you. If you cannot pay the filing fee, ask the court clerk for a fee waiver form.

If you do not file your response on time, you may lose the case by default, and your wages, money, and property may be taken without further warning from the court. There are other legal requirements. You may want to call an attorney right away. If you do not know an attorney, you may want to call an attorney referral service.

If you cannot afford an attorney, you may be el-

igible for free legal services from a nonprofit legal services program. You can locate these nonprofit groups at the California Legal Services Web site (www. lawhelpca lifornia.org), the California Courts Online Self-Help Center (www.courtinfo .ca.gov/ selfhel p), or by contacting your local court or county bar association. Tiene 30 DÍAS DE CALENDARIO después de que le entreguen esta citación y papeles legales para presentar una respuesta por escrito en esta corte y hacer que se entregue una copia al demandante. Una carta 0 una llamada telefónica no lo protegen. Su respuesta por escrito tiene que estar en formato legal correcto si desea que procesen su caso en la corte. Es posible que haya un formulario que usted pueda usar para su respuesta. Puede encontrar estos formularios de la corte y más información en el Centro de Ayuda de las Cortes de California (www.courtinfo .ca.gov/ selfhel p/espanol, en la biblioteca de leyes de su condado o en la corte que le quede más cerca. Si no puede pagar la cuota de presentación, pida al secretario de la corte que le dé un formulario de exención de pago de cuotas. Si no presenta su respuesta a tiempo, puede perder el caso por incumplimiento y la corte le podrá quitar su sueldo, dinero y bienes sin más advertencia. Hay otros requisitos legales. Es recomendable que llame a un abogado inmediatamente. Si no conoce a un abogado, puede llamar a un servicio de remisión a abogados. Si no puede pagar a un abogado, es posible que cumpla con los requisitos para obtener servicios legales gratuitos de un programa de servicios legales sin fines de lucro. Puede encontrar estos grupos sin fines de lucro en el sitio web de California Legal Services, (www.lawhelpca lifornia. org), en el Centro de Ayuda de las Cortes de California, (www.

courtinfo .ca.gov/selfhel p/espanol/) o poniéndose en contacto con la corte o el colegio de abogados locales. The name and address of the court is (El nombre y dirección de la corte es): Superior Court of California, County of Ventura, Hall of Justice, 800 South Victoria Avenue, Ventura, CA 93009. The name, address, and telephone number of plaintiff’s attorney, or plaintiff without an attorney, is (El nombre, la dirección y el número de teléfono del abogado del demandante, del demandante que no tiene abogado, es): Law Office of Ball & Yorke, Bar No. 275834, 1001 Partridge Drive Suite 330 Ventura, CA 93003; Tel: 805.642.5177, Fax: 805.642.4622

DATE (Fecha): April 27, 2021; Michael D. Planet, Clerk (Secretario), by Mariana Suazo, Deputy (Adjunto)

COMPLAINT Case Number: 56202100553657-CU-PLVTA

PLAINTIFF: Shelby Kurhanewicz and John Kurhanewicz DEFENDANT: Real Water Gold Coast, LLC Amazon.com Services, LLC, Whole Food Market California, Inc., and Does 1 to 25 COMPLAINT- Personal Injury, Property Damages, Wrongful Death Туре: Other Products Liability, Personal Injury Jurisdiction (Check all that apply) ACTION IS AN UNLIMIITED CIVIL CASE (exceeds $25,000)

1. PLAINTIFF: Shelby Kurhanewicz and John Kurhanewicz, alleges causes of action against defendant (name or names) Real Water Gold Coast, LLC Amazon.com Services, LLC, Whole Food Market California, Inc.

2. This pleading, including attachments and exhibits, consists of the following number of pages: 6 AMENDMENT TO COMPLAINT 202100553657-CU-PLVTA

FICTITIOUS NAME (No order required) Upon filing the complaint in this case, plaintiff(s) be-

ing ignorant of the true name of a defendant, designated such defendant in the complaint by the fictitious name of DOE 2

Having discovered the defendant’s true name to be AFFINITYLIFES TYLES.COM, D/b/a REAL WATER LLC the plaintiff(s)now amend(s) the complaint by inserting such true name instead of such fictitious name wherever it appears in the complaint.

Filed October 07, 2022

STATEMENT OF DAMAGES (Personal Injury or Wrongful Death) Case Number: 56202100553657-CU-PLVTA

To (name of one defendant only): Affinitylifes tyles.com Inc. d/b/a Real Water LLC Plaintiff (name of one plaintiff only): Shelby Kurhanewicz seeks damages in the above-entitled action, as follows: General damages a. Pain, suffering, and inconvenience $1,000,000.00 b. Emotional distress $1,000,000.00

c. Loss of consortium $ 0 d. Loss of sociey and companionship (wrongful death actions only) $0 Other (specify) $0 Other (specify) $ 0 g. Continued on Attachment 1. Special damages a. Medical expenses (to date) $ 150,000.00

b. Future medical expenses (present value) 150,000.00 c. Loss of earnings (to date) 150,000.00

d. Loss of future earning capacity (present value) 150,000.00.

e. Property Damage $0 f. Funeral expenses (wrongful death actions only). $0

g. Future contributions (present value) (wrongful death actions only)$ 0 h. Value of personal service, advice, or training (wrongful death actions only) $ 0

I. Other (specify) $ 0 Other (specify) $0

k. Continued on Attachment 3. Punitive damages: Plaintiff reserves the right to seek punitive damages in the amount of (specify).. $ According to proof when pursuing a judgment in the suit filed against you.

Date December 29,

STATEMENT OF DAMAGES (Personal Injury or Wrongful Death) Case Number: 56202100553657-CU-PLVTA

To (name of one defendant only): Affinitylifes tyles.com Inc. d/b/a Real Water LLC Plaintiff (name of one plaintiff only): John Kurhanewicz seeks damages in the above-entitled action, as follows: General damages a. Pain, suffering, and inconvenience $1,000,000.00 b. Emotional distress $1,000,000.00

c. Loss of consortium $ 0 d. Loss of sociey and companionship (wrongful death actions only) $0 Other (specify) $0

g. Continued on Attachment 1. Special damages a. Medical expenses (to date) $ 150,000.00

b. Future medical expenses (present value) 150,000.00 c. Loss of earnings (to date) 150,000.00

d. Loss of future earning capacity (present value) 150,000.00.

e. Property Damage $0 f. Funeral expenses (wrongful death actions only). $0

g. Future contributions (present value) (wrongful death actions only)$ 0 h. Value of personal service, advice, or training (wrongful death actions only) $ 0 I. Other (specify) $ 0 Other (specify) $ 0 k. Continued on Attachment

3. Punitive damages: Plaintiff reserves the right to seek punitive damages in the amount of (specify).. $ According to proof when pursuing a judgment in the suit filed against you.

Date December 29, 2022

Brett Yorke, Esq. Attorney for Plaintiff

Published: Ventura County Reporter 0105/23, 0112/23, 0119/23, 0126/23

Brett Yorke, Esq. Attorney for Plaintiff

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2022 Brett Yorke, Esq. Attorney for Plaintiff