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Reyes Peak Project under fire: Ventura County, Ojai and environmental groups challenge USFS over wildfire prevention plan

by Alex Wilson

Volume 46, Issue 18 After Dark _______________________ 23 Arts Listings ______________________ 27 Free Will Astrology ________________ 29

4 OPINION

Happenings ______________________ 25

Purple is the New Party: Are you still watching?

by Paul Moomjean

Letters ______________________ ONLINE Surf Report ______________________ 21

6 NEWS

June 7 Election Spotlight: Ventura County Sheriff, District Attorney races Canine comfort: VPD introduces new therapy dog Asher In Brief: ONLINE

by Alex Wilson Eye on the Environment: Local zoos connect people to environment

by David Goldstein

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Cover: Los Padres ForestWatch Conservation Director Bryant Baker on Pine Mountain.

Photo courtesy of Bryant Baker/Los Padres ForestWatch

16 ART+CULTURE

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by Michael Pearce

20 MUSIC

Fueled by adversity: Catching up with Art Alexakis of Everclear

by Christina Fuoco-Karasinski As cool as it gets: BeachLife Festival pairs fine dining, music

by Alex Gallagher

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Are you still watching?

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lmost two years after the pandemic began, and we’ve seen the beginning of the fall of streaming services.

After bingeing Tiger King and every dating show, America is waking up from its content coma and rejoining fellow humans in the outside world, despite Big Tech’s desire to keep us home.

Recently, Netflix reported a disastrous drop in value, as over 200,000 subscribers (approximately $25 million annual loss) showed the direction in which streaming services are moving in a post-pandemic world. This matters because social media and streaming keep us addicted to our phones and keep Wall Street afloat. Once the streaming/social media bubble bursts, there are going to be a lot of out-of-work Silicon Valley engineers and creatives wondering what’s the next dot-com to give and take away.

When Netflix came on the

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scene in the early 2000s, there were Blockbuster Video stores on every corner. Within a few years, Blockbuster was dead and DVD by mail and streaming became the norm. Eventually, Netflix became not just the main way we consumed entertainment, but the template for Disney+, Apple TV+, HBO Max, etc. to build out their content machines, destroying network TV ratings and commercial space in the process.

Netflix has gone on to dominate Emmy and Oscar award shows, and this past year Apple TV+ was able to win Best Comedy Series with the beloved Ted Lasso; it also won Best Picture at the Oscars with CODA. None of that is possible without Netflix.

Now Netflix stands at a crossroads, and as the world starts to tune out, how will the culture move forward?

“There is always so much discussion in our business about

‘This is dead, this is new,’” says Peter Olsen, the president of ad sales for A+E Networks.

“Things don’t die, they just evolve. And I think what we are doing is taking a very measured, sober, level-headed approach to this, which is that yes, traditional distribution is on a challenging trend, right? But . . . there is still a way to reach people through creative distribution partnerships and all of that.”

The real problem is that there is a content overload. Netflix doesn’t use advertising or ratings.

They need new subscribers to grow. So instead of building on the back of a show for a decade the way NBC did with Seinfeld, streamers create a show for two or three seasons and then drop it for another show to grab new viewers and hopefully retain current ones.

This model might not be sustainable, as budgets increase, profits decrease and venture capitalists

by Paul Moomjean l paulmoomjean@yahoo.com stand by waiting for their investments to return.

Another concern is the rising costs in this new era of “must-see TV.” Back in the 1990s there were a few isolated nights of required “water cooler” shows that we all talked about the next day. Now there are an infinite amount of shows to keep up with, causing people to purchase multiple streaming services. Disney+ for the family. Apple TV+ for the millennials. HBO Max for the adults.

It never ends, and the desire to cut the cable cord for costs just backfired, as each subscription service is jacking up its price and creating more and more content to watch to keep up with the popular culture demands.

“The big consolidation trend has given people arguably the scale to have robust streaming services, or subscriptions, or a blend, and the people who have those scaled subscription services are pushing

it hard,” says Kevin Krim, CEO of the advertising technology and analytics firm EDO. “And the ones that aren’t as big have to live with what they have got, which is still-strong linear networks that have an audience.”

But did these services all come out and end up devouring each other? If we see a rapid decline in subscriptions (CNN+ dropped after a month), we will see a stock crash that is going to hit a lot of industries. And if Mark Zuckerberg’s virtual metaverse can keep people engaged, the landscape will change even faster, creating higher costs and even less customer satisfaction.

Entertainment shapes the way the culture moves forward. It also affects how vendors do business and how Wall Street projects stocks. So the next time Netflix asks, “Are you still watching?” it might not be out of courtesy, but out of desperation.

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JUNE 7 ELECTION SPOTLIGHT

Ventura County District Attorney Barrick to challenge Nasarenko

by Alex Wilson rwilson@timespublications.com

W

hen prosecutor John Barrick talks about his bid to unseat Ventura County District Attorney Erik Nasarenko in next month’s election, Barrick inevitably returns to the topic of making crime victims his top priority.

Nasarenko cites his achievements in office since his appointment last year as reasons voters should re-elect him, as well as his experience as the former mayor of Ventura. Nasarenko said he created the first mental health unit in the DA’s office for times when treatment and rehabilitation is more appropriate than jail, and has cracked down on drug dealers who sell fentanyl.

Both candidates have spent years prosecuting cases in Ventura County, but both of them started off their professional careers in fields that were not related to law.

Barrick said he didn’t have the best home life growing up in Oxnard.

Money was tight, and the idea of him going to college was never discussed.

Despite that upbringing, Barrick said he put himself through California State University, Northridge, where he earned a degree in TV and film production, but also learned that working on sets was not something he ever wanted to do. Barrick worked for nearly 10 years at a job writing closed captions, which wasn’t the most satisfying job either, he said.

But a class in Federal Communications Commission (FCC) rules and regulations planted a seed that later grew into a desire to become a lawyer. Barrick started law school at age 31, before joining the Ventura County DA’s office.

Barrick said he made a commitment to put victims first right from his start as a prosecutor.

“I wanted to be a real public servant by putting the needs of the community ahead of my own,” he said.

“Adhering to that principle meant that serving crime victims and their families is more important than my pride, my ego, even my professional career if necessary. I’ve never violated that rule.”

Nasarenko grew up in the San Fernando Valley and is the son of Ukrainian immigrants, he said. His dad worked in the defense industry

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DA candidate John Barrick speaks at a recent campaign event. Photo submitted

John Barrick at the Girl Scouts/Rotary Club of Ventura Food, Wine and Beer Festival at Camp Arnaz in Ojai on April 23, 2022. and his mom was a school teacher.

After deciding law was his calling and earning an undergraduate degree from University of California, Irvine, Nasarenko took a detour before going to law school.

“I ended up applying to law school as an undergrad but not getting accepted to any,” Nasarenko said with a laugh. “So I ended up going into public relations and community relations, primarily on behalf of public school districts.”

Nasarenko finally took law school classes at night when he was in his 30s and was hired as a prosecutor in Ventura County after passing the bar exam. Nasarenko handled a variety of cases including felony vehicular manslaughter trials and worked with the county’s homeless court, but mostly

prosecuted sex crimes, he said.

Barrick has been prosecuting homicide cases for seven years and said he has more courtroom experience than Nasarenko.

“When it comes to prosecutorial experience I beat him on every level.

The number of trials. The number of cases. The seriousness of the cases.

The different units. Every metric that you can use when it comes to experience as a prosecutor, I’m vastly more qualified,” Barrick said.

When former DA Greg Totten decided to leave office in the middle of his last term, Barrick and Nasarenko were among the attorneys who applied to be appointed DA by the Ventura County Board of Supervisors. The board chose Nasarenko in a unanimous vote in January 2021.

DA Erik Nasarenko in court. Photo submitted “I knew that this would be a tremendous opportunity to continue to serve and protect not only the victims in my cases but all of Ventura County,” Nasarenko said. “Every day brings new challenges but also tremendous opportunity. We’ve been able to bring on a new domestic violence supervisor to achieve better supervision over those highly sensitive and potentially violent cases.”

Barrick said several things inspired him to seek the DA position and challenge Nasarenko, including a feeling that law enforcement officers are not given the respect they were in years past, which he wants to help change.

“It seemed that everything in California has flipped to where criminals were now the victims and law enforcement were the criminals,” he said.

Barrick was also upset with politicians who passed laws favoring criminals, saying, “Political leaders in Sacramento were passing crime reform legislation that gutted the rights of crime victims.”

Barrick noted that every peace officer union in Ventura County has endorsed him in his race against Nasarenko.

“If you’re serious about protecting crime victims, the organizations that are on the front lines, actually fighting for crime victims and protecting them, is law enforcement.

So if you’re a district attorney who’s committed to putting crime victims first, the cops are going to support you because you believe what they believe,” Barrick said.

Regarding his own endorsements, Nasarenko said, “I enjoy broad-based law enforcement support. Former DA Mike Bradbury, who held this job for 24 years, the Simi Valley Police Chief, David Livingstone. If you look at my endorsements, they’re broad based, and a true cross section of Ventura County. Bipartisan in nature, judges, labor organizations, the Sierra Club. Law enforcement as well as civic leaders. It shows a depth of support that reaches throughout the county.”

Barrick said he never wants to be a career politician even though he’s currently running for office, and said Nasarenko might use his position as DA as a stepping stone.

“I don’t believe he has any interest in staying. I think his interest is in moving up and using the district attorney’s office as a platform and springboard into higher office,” Barrick said.

But Nasarenko said being DA is the best position he’s ever had and that he wants to keep doing the job.

“I have been an elected official for seven years and an appointed one for 15 months, so that hardly constitutes a career as a politician,” Nasarenko said. “Ventura County is my home. I love it here. My wife and I are raising our family here. My kids are in local schools. So this is where I intend to continue to serve and protect.”

More information on John Barrick at barrick4da.com.

More information on Erik Nasarenko at eriknasarenko.com.

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JUNE 7 ELECTION SPOTLIGHT

Ventura County Sheriff Longtime colleagues Ayub and Fryhoff face off

by Alex Wilson rwilson@timespublications.com

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ill Ayub and Jim Fryhoff have both served with the Ventura County Sheriff’s Office for about three decades, but are now facing off against each other in a heated race for Ventura County Sheriff.

The department has about 1,300 employees, a $300 million annual budget and provides law enforcement services for county unincorporated areas and five of Ventura County’s 10 cities.

Sheriff Ayub ran unopposed in the last election after former sheriff Geoff Dean decided to retire, and is hoping voters are pleased with how he led the department through turbulent times that included pandemic lockdowns and nationwide civil unrest.

But Cmdr. Fryhoff said he mounted a challenge after deciding Ayub is out of touch with many of the department’s rank-and-file deputies and civilian employees.

Fryhoff won endorsements from the Ventura County Deputy Sheriffs’ Association and other unions representing officers in local law enforcement agencies, while Ayub has the backing of former Ventura County Sheriffs, Geoff Dean, Bob Brooks, Larry Carpenter and John V. Gillespie.

Fryhoff said Ayub’s leadership during the pandemic was a factor in his decision to run for sheriff. When Fryhoff was serving as Thousand Oaks Police Chief, he implemented policies meant to keep deputies and the public safe from the virus, such as issuing warnings instead of tickets, and also added extra patrols around closed businesses to prevent burglaries, he said.

Fryhoff went on to say his decision to run stemmed from a meeting where Sheriff Ayub was discussing crime statistics and policing strategies with a group of captains and commanders.

“When I told him we could be doing things differently he said, ‘If you don’t like it, there’s an election every four years.’ And I realized at that moment, it didn’t matter how much experience I have, what my thoughts were on developing our

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Sheriff Bill Ayub is seeking re-election. Photo submitted

Jim Fryhoff participating in a recent debate. Photo by Maggie Kabilafkas

employees, working together to make our organization stronger, doing what we can to keep our community safer.

It didn’t matter because if it wasn’t his way, it was the highway,” said Fryhoff, who added that he believes morale at the department is the lowest he’s ever seen.

Ayub said employees are the department’s most valuable resource but he has not shied away from opposing the deputy’s union when he felt he had to. According to Ayub, the main issues of contention involved the department’s promotional process, and the amount of time the union president can spend on union business instead of law enforcement duties.

“I’ve had to say no to the deputy sheriff’s association leadership over a couple of issues. That’s created some friction and hard feelings. You know, labor unions want people who say yes and support every idea that they have. My responsibility is to the taxpayers, and the voters and the general public,” the sheriff said.

improvements to our equipment and training. We’ve got some excellent programs to work on preventing crime through working with the youth, and stepping in to interdict mental illness and drug abuse in our jail system,” he said.

“Overcoming those challenges inspires me to work harder and do more.”

Ayub grew up in Ventura and heard a calling to work in law enforcement after his youth minister became a sheriff’s deputy.

“I was shocked because he was

such a nice guy and I always looked at police officers as real tough guys,” Ayub said. “This guy was really personable and fun and he talked to me a lot about his reasons for doing it, talked to me about community service. And so that really piqued my interest.”

Ayub started out as a cadet with the Santa Paula Police Department in 1985 where he did jobs like washing cars. He went on to become a reserve officer with the Port Hueneme Police Department before serving four years with the Las Vegas Police Department and then becoming a Ventura County Sheriff’s Deputy in 1996.

Ayub took over as sheriff immediately following the Nov. 7, 2018 Borderline nightclub shooting in Thousand Oaks that claimed 13 lives including that of Sheriff’s Sgt. Ron Helus.

“Throughout my term there’s just been one challenge after another, from global pandemic to social unrest to recovering from the Borderline, staffing challenges related to COVID,” Ayub said. “Overcoming those challenges inspires me to work harder and do more.”

Ayub said he will stand on his record as he faces voters and is proud of his accomplishments.

“We’ve emerged very well. We’ve kept crime low despite those things.

We’ve gotten, under my leadership,

“I really have a strong ability to lead”

Fryhoff said he always wanted to be a cop growing up in Pasadena. He was inspired by a cousin who was a police cadet in Davis, California, and is now that city’s chief of police, Fryhoff said.

But when Fryhoff was a teenager and had an opportunity to be a police explorer with the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department, his dad said they couldn’t afford the required clothes and equipment.

“So I was heartbroken, obviously because I didn’t get to do it, because we just didn’t have the money,” Fryhoff said.

After Fryhoff turned 16, he got jobs at malls and a grocery store so he could afford a uniform, he said. After he turned 18, Fryhoff was accepted as a cadet with the Pasadena Police Department where he worked for a year until he was hired as a deputy in Ventura County in 1990.

Tragedy struck in 1996 when Fryhoff was involved in a shooting in Meiners Oaks that claimed the life

of 26-year-old fellow deputy Peter Aguirre. Fryhoff shot the suspect, who survived, and the suspect was later convicted of murdering Aguirre.

During a previously planned road trip with a friend just days after the deadly shooting, Fryhoff said he questioned whether he wanted to remain in law enforcement. But talking to his friend made him decide to stay on.

“I said, ‘I think I’m done,’” Fryhoff recalled. “And he said, ‘That guy just took out two officers, not just one.’ And that kind of hit me hard. I didn’t like how that sounded, so I decided to come back to work.”

Fryhoff was awarded a Medal of Valor in 1997 for his actions during the shooting.

He said he’s glad he stayed on as a deputy because he’s served many interesting assignments including Police Chief of Ojai and Thousand Oaks, working on investigations, and has even been named Deputy of the Year twice.

“I really have a strong ability to lead, to mentor and really build community relationships and address the crime trends that we’re seeing in a really good way,” Fryhoff said.

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Local zoos connect people to environment

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ast month, I asked a neighbor if he planned to attend any local Earth Day events.

Perhaps in explanation of his lack of interest, he responded, “Shouldn’t every day be Earth Day?” On his next birthday, I plan to tell him, “I thought of giving you a gift today, but shouldn’t people celebrate each other’s lives every day?”

The April flurry of Earth Day events is over, but for some whose job involves environmental work, Earth Day does come every day.

Zoos are one place where environmentally beneficial work continues throughout the year.

Ventura County residents are lucky to have two local zoos. One, America’s Teaching Zoo at Moorpark College, is convenient for residents of eastern Ventura County. The other, the Santa Barbara Zoo, is just a short drive away for residents of western Ventura County. Last month, both

Canine comfort VPD introduces new therapy dog Asher

by Alex Wilson

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rwilson@timespublications.com verybody loves meeting Asher.

He’s a calm dog with extremely soft fur who loves to be petted. Asher is a 1-year-old Cavadoodle, a Cavalier King Charles spaniel and poodle mix, a breed known for having a gentile demeanor. He’s also hypoallergenic and doesn’t shed fur like other dogs.

Asher’s attributes will serve him well as the Ventura Police Department’s first therapy comfort dog.

Police Chief Darin Schindler decided to enhance the department’s wellness program when he took the top job about two years ago. The program already included physical fitness, peer support and a psychologist for critical incidents, but Schindler felt something was missing.

Then he learned about VIP Dog Teams, which trains therapy dogs for schools and first responder agencies.

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zoos hosted special programs in celebration of Earth Day, and both have ongoing programs for species conservation and environmental education.

The highlight of Earth Day activities at America’s Teaching Zoo was the release of over 500 Palos Verdes blue butterflies. This species, once thought to be extinct, has been brought back from the brink, and Moorpark College students are contributing to recovery. Also, hundreds of children attended an Earth Day craft event. Kids converted water bottles into decorative flower pots and planted seeds.

“These activities fit into our yearround mission,” said Mara Rodriguez, zoo development coordinator.

“That is, to inspire conservation action by providing engaging connection with wildlife and those who care for them.”

Earth Day activities at the Santa Barbara Zoo focused on education.

During the week of Earth Day, zoo staff, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Serright age with the kind of training we needed, so it culminated in us getting a comfort dog,” Schindler said about the Camarillo-based nonprofit.

Asher was donated to the department, and the Ventura Police Community Foundation agreed to pay for his food and vet care for as long as he lives.

Department leaders interviewed six employees who work at the police station to see who would have the honor of becoming Asher’s handler, and also keep him as a family dog when Asher is not working. Business Services Officer Roger Wang was given the job. Asher now hangs out in Wang’s office as he handles the department’s budget, payroll and facility management.

Wang was excited when he learned he’d been selected for the collateral assignment. “I was elated. I think this is a really neat program that’s kind of new in law enforcement to have this type of dog at work with us. I just thought it was a really cool idea and so I was totally excited to do that, so when I found out the whole family was elated.”

Asher’s training began about a year ago when he was only a seven-weekold puppy. Wang started training with Asher about two months ago, and recently the dog moved in with Wang and his family and started going to work at the police station.

“His job is just to go and greet people. He’ll let them pet him. One

vice and the Institute for Wildlife Studies staffed booths to provide zoo visitors with educational material on field conservation programs. Students from the University of California, Santa Barbara, staffed booths near animal exhibits, administering quizzes about the nearby educational signs. Participation prizes included reusable sporks and “Earth Day AllStar” animal cards. On the back of the cards were explanations of how kids can have “Earth Day Every Day.” The advice includes things kids can do at the zoo year-round to learn more about animals and things everyone can do at home to preserve wild habitats. Cards also direct readers to learn from the “What you can do” information listed on signs at nearly every exhibit. These signs identify the animal, the animal’s natural habitat and examples of what zoo patrons can do to help those animals in the wild.

At the gorilla habitat, the sign explains the importance of recycling

your old cell phone. “By recycling your cell phone and other small electronics in our ECO-CELL drop boxes, you can reduce the need for materials mined in and around gorilla habitat.”

At the zoo’s penguin pool, the sign says, “Choose Sustainable Seafood: There are only so many fish in the sea . . . Pick up a Seafood Watch card at either of the Zoo’s restaurants: it will help you make good choices for you and our oceans.”

On the rail overlooking the zoo’s gibbon island, the sign explains a problem with palm oil. “. . . Indonesian and Malaysian forests are being cut down to create more farmland for palm oil, causing habitat loss for many animals. Choose treats made without palm oil, or that contain sustainably produced palm oil.”

Some people might express concern about animals in “captivity,” but it has been many years since American zoos have been in the business of capturing wild animals for display.

Animals in modern zoos are generally not capable of living in the wild.

Many animals at America’s Teaching Zoo were rescued from owners who had them illegally as pets, and most animals at the Santa Barbara Zoo were born to other animals in zoos.

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by Alex Wilson rwilson@timespublications.com ising over 7,000 feet, with panoramic views stretching across Los Padres National Forest to the Pacific Ocean, nearly everyone agrees Pine Mountain north of Ojai is worth protecting.

Considered sacred by Chumash people, Pine Mountain is nearly devoid of humans when covered by a blanket of snow in the winter, the solitude only punctuated by wind rushing through the trees and bird song. During warmer months it’s beloved for camping, stargazing and rock climbing.

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tested battles in the history of the Los Padres National Forest.

A plan by the U.S. Forest Service to cut down trees and chop up dense chaparral has led to three related federal lawsuits by a coalition including environmental groups, business interests, Ventura County government and the city of Ojai.

Opponents say the “Reyes Peak Forest Health and Fuels Reduction Project” will harm wildlife including endangered California condors and rare plants, and violates the National Environmental Policy Act by using an expedited review process.

But forest service officials said the project is in alignment with federal law, and aims to reduce the chances of wildfires that could devastate oldgrowth pine forests if nothing is done to reduce the amount of combustible fuel.

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Pine Mountain has stunning views but is also vulnerable to wildfires. Photos by Bryant Baker/Los Padres ForestWatch aged area where trees are overstocked. The stands are too big to support the number of trees that are there, so that’s resulted in increased tree mortality which is forecasted to only get worse over the next 10 to 15 years,” said Andrew Madsen, public affairs officer with Los Padres National Forest.

The Reyes Peak Project would cover 755 acres, according to forest service officials.

Several methods would be used to clear brush and remove both live and dead trees, including mechanized equipment. According to the lawsuit, trees up to 64 inches in diameter would be removed, with no limit to the number that can be cut down.

Questions re: fire prevention, environmental review

Alasdair Coyne is conservation director for Keep Sespe Wild, one of several environmental groups that sued the federal government. Coyne said more than 15,000 people have spoken out against the project since it was announced in 2020 and approved a few months ago.

Coyne said he questions whether the project would actually prevent destructive wildfires.

“When the forest service went ahead with their plan, and as far as we can see, made no effort to address any of the real and scientific

concerns about the program, then we felt the only real option was to challenge it in court,” Coyne said.

The forest service used a “categorical exclusion” which is one of the main points of contention in the lawsuit, since that process involves a less extensive review than an environmental impact statement.

“They’re kind of skirting environmental review,” Coyne said. “They didn’t follow the procedures they should have.”

Madsen said his agency has a policy of not commenting on specifics about pending litigation, but did discuss aspects of the plan with the Ventura County Reporter. He said the expedited review process followed federal law because the forest service does not believe there will be significant environmental impacts.

“Contrary to what you might hear, they’re not loopholes; they were actually created by Congress,” Madsen said, because projects like this one were taking too long to get done. “Congress was like, ‘These shouldn’t take years.’”

Madsen said the project will cost about $1.5 million and is part of a 10-year plan for forest management announced a few months ago by the U.S. Secretary of Agriculture. In a recently passed infrastructure plan, $5 billion Winter snow on Pine Mountain.

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in funding for these types of projects nationwide was identified.

“This project is also aligned with a larger national effort on the part of the forest service to address the wildfire crisis that has been created by this overstocking and by these dead and dying trees,” Madsen said. “You risk having a catastrophic crown fire coming through there. Whereas if we were to clean up these areas a little bit, should a wildfire start, it would work its way through there and

wouldn’t get up in the crowns, it would stay on the floor of the forest.”

Concerns over adverse effects

Maggie Hall, senior attorney at the Environmental Defense Center in Santa Barbara, said the project will do more harm than good.

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ect, which authorizes the removal of large trees in an area that includes unique ‘sky island’ habitat, sacred cultural sites, potential wilderness, and sensitive wildlife,” Hall said.

While environmental groups frequently describe the plan as a logging project, forest service officials say opening the area to logging companies is not the main goal and there’s been very little interest in using the wood generated by the project. Madsen said any money generated by timber sales would be minimal.

Ventura-based outdoor clothing retailer Patagonia also joined the lawsuit.

“The area is important to our employees and customers because of its outdoor recreation opportunities including rock climbing, hiking and camping,” said Hans Cole, head of environmental campaigns and advocacy at Patagonia.

Other groups named as plaintiffs in the lawsuit include Los Padres ForestWatch, American Alpine Club, Earth Island Institute, the Center for Biological Diversity and California Chaparral Institute.

Coyne said making sure Pine

Mountain is left in its current state is worth the legal effort.

“It’s just a magnificent spot to hang out. And to have that disturbed and decimated by a big logging program over hundreds of acres, it just really upsets a lot of people and I think that’s why public support has been so strong to oppose this plan,” Coyne said.

Battle brewing over Mount Pinos

It’s expected that the lawsuit will take at least a year to resolve and the project will be on hold until there’s a settlement or final decision by the courts.

As the lawsuit progresses, another battle is looming on the horizon.

The U.S. Forest Service is planning a similar project on Mount Pinos, a nearby mountain topping 8,000 feet, clearly visible from the top of Pine Mountain.

Details of the Reyes Peak Forest Health and Fuels Reduction Project can be found at www.fs.usda. gov/nfs/11558/www/nepa/113561_ FSPLT3_5668791.pdf.

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dversity has played a role in the success of Everclear’s Art Alexakis.

The 60-year-old singer battled drug problems and a rocky relationship with his father. Lately, he’s battled multiple sclerosis and spinal problems. He looks back on Everclear’s 30 years and understands what made the “Santa Monica” band successful.

“My adversity helped me,” said Alexakis, who’s been gluten free for a decade. “I wouldn’t be able to do it without that adversity. I needed it to get the fire in my belly.”

Alexakis will cover Everclear’s three-decade career and his solo material during a stop at BeachLife Festival, starting on Friday, May 13, and continuing through May 15. He will perform at 4:30 p.m. Saturday, May 14, on the SpeakEasy Stage presented

by Jack Daniel’s. Later in the summer, Everclear will embark on an East Coast jaunt in commemoration of its anniversary. The support acts are The Nixons and Fastball.

“I’m going to play the hits and fan favorites at BeachLife,” he said. “Anyone who wants to request a certain song can hit me up on Twitter. If I can do it, I’ll do it. It’s about an hour-long set. I might break out one or two from my solo record that I put out a couple years ago.”

In celebration of Everclear’s 30 years, fans will see a humorous video that shows Santa Monica. It’s a teaser for a Matt Pinfield-hosted retrospective video with photos and clips.

“You’ll see all the bad hairstyles I’ve had over the years and my horrible choices in clothing,” he said. “It’s pretty stunning.”

Also in honor of Everclear’s career is the reissue of its debut, World of Noise, which the band made for $400 in 1992.

“I was living in Portland (Oregon) with the mother of my eldest daughter,” he said. “She became my second wife. We lived in San Francisco together. When she got pregnant, we moved to Portland. We had family there . . . We were poor on welfare and playing in Everclear at night in little clubs. I was digging a garden for a friend of hers for an extra $100, which was a big deal at the time.”

Alexakis saw a “hipster-looking dude going in and out of the garage.” Assuming he was a drug dealer, Alexakis flagged him over.

“He said, ‘Aren’t you in that band Everclear?’”

Alexakis recalled. “I have a studio that you can use for $10 an hour. I jumped the fence to go over and look at it.”

Alexakis traded $400 in equipment, like effects pedals he wasn’t using, for studio time. World of Noise was born.

Alexakis’ love for music has been passed down to the next generation. His daughter has developed a deep appreciation, especially for Led Zeppelin.

“I remember for my daughter’s 12th or 13th birthday, I bought her a turntable,” he said. “She liked my friend’s turntable. I bought her Led Zeppelin II. She puts it on and cranks it up. She listens to ‘Whole Lotta Love’ and says, ‘This is awesome.’ I said, ‘Yes, it is. It’s timeless.’ When that riff starts — to this day — my blood pumps.

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“It’s already enough fun going to the beach with your friends on the weekend, but when you add on these bands, it goes to the next level,” Sanford said.

BeachLife will host three stages — two for headliners and one for smaller acts. The fourth space pays homage to one of California’s most celebrated genres.

“The fourth stage is the SpeakEasy stage where we’re displaying our punk rock roots through acoustic sets to where we can focus more on the artist’s songwriting chops rather than the loud, distorted guitars,” Sanford explained.

In addition to offering a stacked lineup on the stage, BeachLife will offer an experience that sets it apart from other festivals.

“The dining part is key to the whole puzzle,” “Fueled by adversity” Continued from page 20 just never cared about sounding like the next guy.”

Alexakis now lives with his family in Pasadena. He said he never thought he would love that city’s quaint homes and shops.

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That’s about as cool as it gets.”

Michelin Star chefs will feel like rock stars, too.

“I just like that whole creativity that goes along with the culinary arts and the musical arts and putting those things together,” Sanford said.

He hopes the event will be memorable for everyone involved.

“If anybody from around the country comes and has this experience, I would think that it becomes one of their treasured memories or one of their moments in time that they’re going to share for the next 30 years,” he said. ♦ The BeachLife Festival takes place May 13-15 at 137 N. Harbor Drive, Redondo Beach.

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Alexakis can’t tolerate the Arizona heat.

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Caliente Band 805, 6:30 p.m.

The Garage: Cinco de Mayo Party The Grape: Brad Rabuchin,

The Canyon: The

7-10 p.m.

English Beat, 8 p.m.

Leashless Brewing: Lacie Mae,

The Grape: Fred

6:30 p.m.

Ojai Valley Brewery: Cinco de

Mayo Fiesta, 4 p.m.; Ted Lennon, 6:30-8:30 p.m.

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

The Twist on Main: L.A. Jazz Connection, 6:30-8:30 p.m.

Ventura Theater: The Como La Flor Band (Selena tribute), 8 p.m.

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8:30 p.m.

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Levity Live Comedy Club: Los Tres

Tristes Tigres, 8 p.m.

DJS Bamboo Room: Cinco de Mayo Party with DJ Cam, 8 p.m.-12 a.m.

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Kaplan, 5-7 p.m.; Tyler Hammond Jazz Experience with Karl Hunter, 8-11 p.m.

Keynote Lounge:

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Heart and Soul, 8 p.m.12 a.m.

Leashless Brewing: Mark Pigman,

6:30 p.m.

Margarita Villa: Whiskey Business,

8-11 p.m.

Ojai Underground Exchange: The Black Feathers, 7 p.m.

The Raven Tavern: Jetlemons, 8 p.m.

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

Metal Health, 7:30-10:30 p.m.

The Twist on Main: The Tossers,

Margarita Villa: DJ Mike, 6-9 p.m.

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Gary Ballen: “The Human Jukebox”

on Facebook Live every Thursday, 7-9 p.m. www.facebook.com/garyballen1 OTHER Anna’s Cider: Trivia night, 7 p.m.

El Rey Cantina (Camarillo):

Karaoke with Leigh Balton, 8-11 p.m.

GiGi’s: Karaoke, 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 Lookout: Acoustic Open Mic

7:30-10:30 p.m.

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Ventura Music Hall: Stand Atlantic,

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SATURDAY, 5/7 LIVE MUSIC

805 Bar and Grilled Cheese: Kenny

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Azar’s Sports Bar: Urban Soul, Cantara Cellars: The Dirty Lowdown, 6:30 p.m.

and Thunderstruck (Rolling Stones, AC/DC tributes), 7 p.m.

NAMBA Performing Arts Space:

Cisco’s: Teresa Russell, 2-5 p.m.

DVP Stage (Downtown Ventura, Main and California): Tribal Me, 11

Ventura Harbor Comedy Club:

The Garage Bar: Raw Honey Band,

Ventura Improv Company, 7 p.m.

Renee Percy, 7 p.m.

a.m.-2 p.m.; Jim Friery, 5-8 p.m.

8-11 p.m.

GiGi’s: Teresa Russell, 7 p.m.

The Grape: Fausto Cuevas y La

Moderna, 2-5 p.m.; Don Randi and Quest, 8-11 p.m.

Harley’s Bowl (Camarillo): Captain Kori and the Vicious Voles, 7-9 p.m.

Leashless Brewing: John Espinoza,7 p.m.

Margarita Villa: Dive Bar Messiahs, 8-11 p.m.

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Mariachi with Buena Onda, 7:3010:30 p.m.

The Raven Tavern: Jayden Secor, 8 p.m.

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

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

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COMEDY

Ventura Harbor Comedy Club: Drag by the She Sunday

Brunch, 12 p.m.

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

OTHER GiGi’s: Karaoke, 8 p.m.12 a.m.

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

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

Star Lounge: Karaoke,

8:30 p.m.

Vaquero Y Mar: Karaoke with

Paul, 8-11 p.m.

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

WEDNESDAY, 5/11 LIVE MUSIC

805 Bar and Grilled Cheese:

MONDAY, 5/9

The Canyon: Hard Day’s Night

The Garage: Billiard league;

The Grape: Doug Webb

Paddy’s: Free pool and darts,

The Lookout: Tommy Foytek’s

Poinsettia Pavilion: Free

Surfside Seafood: Teresa

Kenny Devoe, 11 a.m.

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dance lessons, 6:30 p.m.; Tropic Star, 7 p.m.

Quartet, 7-10 p.m.

Variety Show, 7-10 p.m.

Russell, 4:30-7:30 p.m.

The Twist on Main: Vintage

Tipsy Goat: Rockstar Karaoke,

Ventura Music Hall: X, 8

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Party with Dork, 3-7 p.m.

and Friends, 7-10 p.m.

Roots Collaboration hosted by Jesse Jay Harris, 7-9 p.m.

Prime Steakhouse: Danny

Tony’s Pizzaria: 80s Beach

The Garage: Blues with Randy

Balton, 9 p.m.-1 a.m.

Ric’s Restaurant: Live music,

Brothers with Ruben Estrada, 1-4 p.m.

The Canyon: Country Night,

Q Club: Karaoke with Leigh

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Harbor Cove Cafe: Yacht Rock

Brothers, 5-8 p.m.

(Spanish with English Interpretation)

Karaoke, 8 p.m.-12 a.m.

Ventura Theater: Snow Tha Product, 8-11:30 p.m.

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Support, 5-8 p.m.

Cosmic Comedy, 7-10 p.m.

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

Vaquero Y Mar: Sea Hunters,

Tipsy Goat: Rockstar Karaoke,

Delurgio sings Sinatra, 6 p.m.

Ric’s Restaurant: Tour

5-7 p.m.

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Topa Topa Brewing (Ventura, Thompson): James

9 p.m.-12 a.m.

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

THURSDAY JAZZ COLLECTIVE | 12:30 p.m. Student performers in the Jazz Collective will play standards and modern classics. Uziel Colón will conduct. Admission is free. Audience members must show proof of being fully vaccinated for COVID-19. For information, call the Music Department at 805-493-3306 or visit CalLutheran.edu/music. Samuelson Chapel, California Lutheran University, 165 Chapel Lane, Thousand Oaks.

CHAIR YOGA | 3-4 p.m. Take a moment to stretch during Mental Health Awareness Month. Instructor Lisa Clements Feeney will teach chair yoga suitable for everyone. No experience necessary. 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.

vcreporter.com conservation, energy efficiency, waste reduction or Matilija Dam removal awareness. Museum of Ventura County, 100 E. Main St., Ventura. More information at www.meritofoundation.org.

OJAI WOMEN’S FUND MAY GATHERING | 4:30-6 p.m. An outdoor celebration to renew friendships, rejoin the OWF and introduce friends to the joy of local giving. www.ojaiwomensfund.org.

CALIFORNIA LEGACIES: FAMILY AND POPULAR MEMORIES IN CALIFORNIA’S BORDERLANDS | 7 p.m. ONLINE. In this webinar, Dr. Margie BrownCoronel (California State University, Fullerton) explores how Ysabel del Valle and her daughter, Josefa, made efforts to preserve their family history and narrate a story of California’s past that would both counter and embrace romantic historical fiction, such as Helen Hunt Jackson’s Ramona. Hosted by the Rancho Camulos Museum. Join the webinar via Zoom at www.ranchocamulos.org.

FRIDAY STORY TIME AT THE MUSEUM | 3-4 p.m. The Museum of Ventura County has been partnering

ARTS UNDER THE STARS | Saturday, May 7, 7 p.m. California State University, Channel Islands, presents its annual art and music extravaganza on the lawn of the John Spoor Broome Library. This year’s theme is “Inertia.”The CI Choir and Contemporary Music Ensemble will be the first to perform, followed at 8 p.m. by Channel Islands Dance, Theatre, Cheer and Kake Pops with special guests Hip Hop Mindset from the Rio School District and from Los Angeles, the Ukrainian dance troupe Chervona Kalyna. The performance will also serve as a fundraiser for the people of Ukraine. After the show, DJ E-motive will spin for a dance party. CSUCI, 1 University Drive, Camarillo, 805-437-2052, https://2022.artsunderthestars.cikeys.com/. Pictured: Ukrainian dance troupe Chervona Kalyna V-RAN PROGRAM AND EECCOA CHALLENGE PRESENTATION AND AWARDS CEREMONY | 4-7 p.m. Ventura Unified seventh-12th graders will present environmental business proposals that they developed over nine months through the Ventura Action Network Program administered by VUSD in partnership with the MERITO Foundation and its Energy Efficiency to Mitigate Climate Change and Ocean Acidification Program. The keynote speaker will be entrepreneur, environmental advocate and professional surfer Chipper Bro. Prizes will be awarded to winners in the categories of water

with the county library to bring bilingual (in English and Spanish) in-person Story Time every first Friday of the month at 3 p.m. That way kids will have time to come right after school. This month’s theme is SPACE. Join us for stories, then play and learn in the Chumash Garden and Evelyn and Howard Boroughs Children’s Garden. A fabulous and FREE outing for ALL! The Museum of Ventura County, 100 E. Main St., Ventura, venturamuseum.org/event/ story-time-at-the-museum/.

COMIC BOOK TRIVIA | 4 p.m. How well do you

know comic books? Test your knowledge with teams of three to four people. Winning team will receive a prize! Young Adult Center at the Camarillo Public Library, 4101 Las Posas Road, Camarillo, 805-3885222, camarillolibrary.org.

BOOK SIGNING AND READING WITH DAVID DAMIAN FIGUEROA | 5 p.m. Bell Arts Factory will host a book reading, Q&A and signing event with writer, producer and farmworker rights activist David Damian Figueroa, author of the new children’s book, El Oz, centering on a young Mexican girl and her chihuahua, who find themselves in a strange land after a violent rainstorm. All proceeds will benefit Bell Arts Factory. 432 N. Ventura Ave., Ventura, 805-836-2787, bellartsfactory.org.

SANTA PAULA CRUISE NIGHT | 5 p.m. The first Friday of every month, head to Main Street in Downtown Santa Paula for its parade of pre-1982 vintage vehicles in mint condition. Stroll the sidewalks to see automotive art and chat with fellow motorheads. Live music will play from the Odd Fellows Clocktower and in front of the train depot.

A farmers market will also take place. Ends at dusk.

Free. www.santapaulachamber.com.

SANTA CLARA RIVER WALK AND TALK | 6:30 p.m. Jim Danza, chair of Friends of the Santa Clara River and professor of geography and environmental science at Oxnard College, hosts this walk along the Santa Clara River. Learn about the natural environment, water resources and plans for trail expansion.

Walk is two to three miles on a paved path. Children welcome; no pets. Dress for weather and bring water and closed shoes. Meet at Northbank Linear Park in Ventura at 9955 N. Bank Dr. (corner of Bank and Rio Grande). Liability waiver will be required. https://fscr.org/santa-clara-river-walk-talk/.

CLU PRIDE’S ANNUAL DRAG SHOW | 10:30 p.m.-12 a.m. California Lutheran University’s PRIDE (People Respecting Individuality, Diversity and Equality) hosts its annual drag show with amazing performers who sing, dance and lip sync. Prizes for audience participation, free mini bundt cakes and more. Show takes place outdoors; dress warm and bring blankets or chairs to sit on the lawn. Direct questions to pride@ callutheran.edu or faclan@callutheran.edu.

Overton Amphitheater at CLU, 60 W. Olsen Road, Thousand Oaks, www.callutheran.edu.

SATURDAY DUDLEY HOUSE SPECIAL GIFTS FOR SPECIAL MOMS | 8 a.m.-2 p.m. The Dudley House Museum’s monthly plant and collectibles sale will feature gifts for Mother’s Day on the grounds.

Bromeliads, orchids and succulents will be on sale along with a variety of collectibles. 197 N. Ashwood Ave., Ventura, 805-642-3345, dudleyhouse.org.

FLY ROD CASTING AND FLY FISHING CLINIC | 9-11 a.m. Sespe Fly Fishers of Ventura will be conducting the monthly “First Saturday” introductory Fly Rod Casting and Intro to Fly Fishing clinic.There is no charge and all are welcome. Whether you are an experienced fly fisher or a complete novice we want to help you improve your casting and learn to enjoy this great sport. If you don’t yet have a fly rod, don’t worry, just come and use one of ours.

Please join us at Chumash Park, Petit and Waco, in East Ventura, off Telephone Road. For everyone’s safety we ask all those attending to please comply with any current recommendations by the Ventura

SHELTER FUNDRAISER FOR UKRAINE | Saturday, May 7, 12-7 p.m. Studio Channel Islands invites the public to the Shelter art fundraiser in support of Ukrainian refugees. The Members Gallery is currently showing Displacement and Resilience curated by Elana Kundell in response to the current war in Ukraine. This exhibition explores how artists are transforming trauma and the generational impacts of displacement through their creative process. For a donation of $50 or more, attendees can select an original work of art, and special gifts will be given to those who donate $20 or more. All proceeds will support World Central Kitchen, Doctors Without Borders and the International Rescue Committee. Live music, demos, raffles and more. Resident artists’ studios will be open to the public. Free. Studio Channel Islands, 2222 E. Ventura Blvd., Camarillo, 805-383-1368, studiochannelislands.org.

County Health Department. For more information: Casting Program Coordinator Thomas Hall, 805377-5249, www.sespeflyfishers.org.

BACK STACKS BOOKSTORE | 10 a.m.-2 p.m. We have loads of fiction and non-fiction as well as children’s books, with 50% off all collectible books. Our collection features thousands of used books from 50 cents to $2, as well as collectible books from $4 and up. All book sale proceeds go to support the Blanchard Community Library. Presented by the Friends of the Blanchard Community Library. 119 N. Eighth St., Santa Paula; enter via the north parking lot, through the roll-up door in the back.

FREE COMIC BOOK DAY | 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Stop by the Children’s Desk or Adult Reference Desk to pick up a free comic book. Camarillo Public Library, 4101 Las Posas Road, Camarillo, 805-388-5222, camarillolibrary.org.

BOOK SIGNING AND READING WITH DAVID DAMIAN FIGUEROA | 1-4 p.m. The Agriculture Museum in Santa Paula will host a book reading, Q&A and signing event with writer, producer and farmworker rights activist David Damian Figueroa, author of the new children’s book, El Oz, centering on a young Mexican girl and her chihuahua, who find themselves in a strange land after a violent rainstorm. 926 Railroad Ave., Santa Paula, 805-525-3100, venturamuseum.org/ visit-agriculture-museum.

ARCADIA PUBLISHING DAY AT BANK OF BOOKS SANTA PAULA | 10 a.m.-5 p.m.

Featuring several books on Ventura County history from the Images of America Series. Carina Monica Montoya, Images of America - Ventura County; Jeffrey Maulhardt, Oxnard Sugar Beets; Tony Baker, Hot Rodding in Ventura County; John Nichols, St. Francis Dam Disaster; Rose Castro-Bran, Lighthouses of the Ventura Coast; Marla Daily, The California Channel Islands. Bank of Books, 820 E. Main St., Santa Paula, www.bankofbooks.com.

BANK OF BOOKS SANTA PAULA BOOK SIGNINGS | 1-5 p.m. Kathy Kohner Zuckerman, Gidget; Shawn Simons, Stories from Stepmoms.

Bank of Books, 820 E. Main St., Santa Paula, www.bankofbooks.com.

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SESPE CIENEGA ETHNOBOTANY TRAIL RESTORATION | Saturday, May 7, 9 a.m. Friends of the Santa Clara River is hosting a volunteer day at the Sespe Cienega Trail located at the Fillore Fish Hatchery. Have fun helping grow the trail and learning about our local watershed’s ecology, wildlife and restoration. All ages welcome. Please bring water, sun hat and closed-toe shoes. Gloves and tools provided. Fillmore Fish Hatchery, 612 E. Telegraph Road, Fillmore, https://fscr.org/events/restoration/.

MONDAY ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION EXHIBITION | 4:30-6 p.m. Learn about environmental field trips,

classroom presentations, green schools and more.

Connecting K-12 teachers to community-based partners and environmental education opportunities with a county-wide showcase of relevant education programs and green schools. Agriculture Museum of the Museum of Ventura County, 926 Railroad Ave., Santa Paula, 805-525-3100, venturamuseum.org/visit-agriculture-museum.

TUESDAY PAUSE, BREATHE, SMILE: MINDFULNESS TECHNIQUES FOR KIDS | 3 p.m. May is Mental Health Awareness Month. Help your kids learn to understand and control their emotions with three simple techniques: pause, breathe and smile.

Presented by Certified Mindfulness Instructor Danette Banyai and 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 CRAFTERNOONS | 3:30-5 p.m.

Crafternoons is an awesome series of after school craft activities. For the May 10 session, participants will create a custom book cover out of duct tape.

Young Adult Center at the Camarillo Public Library, 4101 Las Posas Road, Camarillo, 805-388-5222, camarillolibrary.org.

TWILIGHT GATHERING | 7 p.m. In person and virtual. Come together for an evening gathering with sound, silence and spoken word led by Rev. Maddie Sifantus and featuring music by Donna Lynn Caskey. Settle your mind and spirit while listening to inspiring music and soothing silence. Contributions encouraged for the musicians. Unitarian Universalist Church of Santa Paula, 740 E. Main Street, Santa Paula. www.uucsp.org

WEDNESDAY LOCAL AUTHOR TALK: LAURIE SINGER | 4 p.m. Laurie Singer will discuss her book, You’re Not Crazy: Living with Anxiety, Obsessions, and Fetishes.

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.

REAL ESTATE VENDORS EXPO | 6:30 p.m. We’ll have a collection of the finest vendors with all of the real estate services investors need to become successful investors. So come early, meet and greet, and expand your “Dream Team” of real estate professionals that are eager to help you succeed. Be sure to Continued on Next Page May 5, 2022 —

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CELEBRATE MOTHER EARTH WITH FREE FILMS | 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. The Ojai Film Festival has partnered with Flourish Ojai and Mesa Farm to celebrate Mother Earth on Mother’s Day Weekend with the screening of three environmental films — two shorts and one feature — previously shown at OFF. Dan Parziale and Kyle Thompson, co-founders of Mesa, will lead a discussion on the topics related to the films, which illuminate the need to nurture youth as well as care for our environment. The Falconer by Rodney Stotts, Shepherd’s Song by Jenya Schneider and The Thomas Fire Architect by John Davis will be shown at 2 p.m. and again at 7 p.m. Free; RSVP required. Flourish Ojai, corner of Aliso and Canada streets in Ojai, www.eventbrite.com/e/celebrate-mother-earth-mothers-day-weekend-with-free-films-tickets-330150618387. Pictured: Still from Jenya Schneider’s Shepherd’s Song. bring lots and lots of business cards to pass out. This is a fantastic networking opportunity. Free; reservations recommended.

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LIFE DRAWING SESSIONS | 6:308:30 p.m. Join other artists for a series of three drawing sessions with nude and clothed models at the Museum of Ventura County. Every experience level is welcome. Organized by artists Cathy Barroca and Barbara Brown. Chairs and easels will be provided; artists must bring their own supplies.10-35 participants per class; registration required by April 29.

Fee for all three sessions (May 4, May 11, May 25): $50 for MVC members and students, $65 for non-members. 100 E. Main St., Ventura, venturamuseum.org/event/ life-drawing-sessions/.

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THE SOMIS THURSDAY CLUB | 11:30 a.m. A local women’s club monthly lunch meeting. This month’s program will be entertainment by Wendy Morgan Hunter, who will sing songs from opera and Broadway. Visitors and prospective members are welcome. RSVP to 805-4695059 patti.dizazzo@gmail.com. Somis Clubhouse, 5380 Bell Street, Somis.

CHAIR YOGA | 3-4 p.m. Take a moment to stretch during Mental Health Awareness Month. Instructor Lisa Clements Feeney will teach chair yoga suitable for everyone. No experience necessary. 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.

LOCAL HISTORY HAPPY HOUR WITH JOHN KRIST | 5-7 p.m. live and online. The Agriculture Museum in Santa Paula hosts this talk with author, photojournalist and former CEO of the Farm Bureau of Ventura County John Krist. He will discuss our region’s history with The Barbara Barnard Smith Executive Director Elena Brokaw and take questions from the audience. Free for members; $5 for nonmembers on Zoom; $10 for nonmembers in person.

926 Railroad Ave., Santa Paula, 805525-3100, venturamuseum.org/event/ local-history-happy-hour-with-john-krist/.

COMPASSION CAMPAIGN 2022 | 5-9 p.m. An unforgettable and deeply moving immersive event highlighting that everyone deserves a home. Networking, dinner, stories and a keynote address by California Department of Housing and Community Development Director Gustavo Velasquez.

Maravilla Gardens, 8620 Santa Rosa Road, Camarillo, www.housingtrustfundvc.org/ compassioncampaign2022.html.

BIG MAGIC OPEN HOUSE | 5:30-7 p.m. Join us for a magical night to honor our volunteers, our supporters and you! Delicious food, refreshments and prizes will be available. Special guests Karyn and Marcia, Big and Little of the Year for the state of California, will attend. Please RSVP to 805-484-2282 or info@bbsvc.org. Big Brothers Big Sisters of Ventura County Office, 555 Airport Way, Suite D, Camarillo.

VCLA COHORT XXVII GRADUATION | 5:30-7 p.m. 4001 The Ventura County Leadership Academy Board of Directors celebrates and honors the hard work and dedication over the past year of 36 participants. Applications for the next cohort are being accepted through May 13. Mission Oaks Blvd., Camarillo, vcleadership.org.

MASTER CLASS WITH TAIKO DRUMMER KENNY ENDO | 6-8:30 p.m. Calling all Central Coast taiko drummers! The legendary Kenny Endo is offering a class on interlocking patterns starting at 7 p.m. Come early for a potluck 6-7 p.m.; bring a dish to share. Space is limited to 30 students. Register to participate or be a part of the audience. Free; donations welcome. Oxnard Performing Arts Center, 800 Hobson Way, Oxnard, www. oxnardperformingarts.com/master-classw-kenny-endo.html.

COMMUNITY NEEDS, OPPORTUNITIES AND RESOURCES CASA PACIFICA ANGELS WINE, FOOD AND BREW FESTIVAL | The festival is currently open to vendors interested in registering for this year’s June 5 celebration.

Registration is free, and includes tables, linens, an umbrella, utensils and ice; as well as promotion on the festival website, social media exposure and a listing on the festival map. Must provide 750-1,000 food or beverage samples. To register and for more information, visit www.cpwinefoodbrewfest.com/2022-registration/.

ONGOING/ UPCOMING EVENTS LOVE-ZOE TENNIS TOURNAMENT FUNDRAISER | Through May 21.

Enjoy the sport while building a barn with horses and animals at the ZOE

Home for Youth where victims of sex trafficking can receive equine therapy.

Men’s, women’s and mixed doubles will take place at Pierpont Racquet Club through May 18. The main event takes place on Saturday, May 21 and includes a tennis exhibition, silent auction, “hit it to win it” court, dinner, speakers and an awards ceremony.

Pierpont Racquet Club, 500 Sanjon Road, Ventura, love-zoe.com.

SOUND MEDITATION | Through May 29. Morning and sunset sound meditation sessions will take place weekly in person at the Viewpoint at Meditation Mount. Sunday morning sessions 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. with Suburbanoid. Friday evening sessions 6-8 p.m. with Trinity of Sound. $25; registration is required. For exact dates and times, visit meditationmount.org/events.

SELF-GUIDED MEDITATION EXPERIENCES | Through May 31.

Meditation Mount’s Sanctuary will be the setting for a self-guided meditation experience every Wednesday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday in May. Morning sessions 11 a.m.-1 p.m.; afternoon sessions 6-8 p.m. or 6:158:15 p.m. $10; registration is required.

For exact dates and times, visit meditationmount.org/events.

SUMMER OF ART SUMMER CAMP REGISTRATION | Registration is open now for kids ages 6 and up in camps with different topics - animals, figure drawing, drawing with color, urban sketchbook, Jewelry, ceramics and more. Dates and age groups are online. Vita Art Center, 28 W. Main Street, Ventura. www.vitaartcenter.com.

CITY OF VENTURA GENERAL PLAN UPDATE SURVEY | Ongoing. The City of Ventura is updating its General Plan the land use “constitution” for the next 20 years - and is seeking input from the public on various aspects of what will be included: transportation, natural disasters and climate change, initial visioning and a survey on Issues and Opportunities. All surveys are online at: www.planventura.com/online-surveys.

20 YEAR REUNION – ST. BONAVENTURE HIGH SCHOOL CLASS OF 2000 | Saturday, June 4, 2022. Members of the St. Bonaventure High School Class of 2000 are invited to attend the upcoming 20 year reunion.

The celebration will take place at a local private location. Those who’d like to attend can RSVP to Julie Wouk, 619888-7956. ♦

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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 FREAKY FRIDAY May 6-22. When a teenager magically switches bodies with her mother, both experience a whirlwind of zany mixups and adventure…and the opportunity to see life through someone else’s perspective. Presented by Young Artists Ensemble. $12-19. Hillcrest Center for the Arts, 403 W. Hillcrest Drive, Thousand Oaks, 805-381-2747, www. yaeonline.com.

PIRATES PAST NOON! May 6-8. OYES presents this family-friendly production based on The Magic Tree House and featuring two children who journey to the 18th-century Caribbean, when pirates ruled the seas. Mother’s Day performance and celebration on Sunday, May 8, starting at 12 noon. $12. Ojai Youth Entertainers Studio, 907 El Centro St., Ojai, oyeskids@ gmail.com, www.oyespresents.org.

Create your own goddess figure in clay at the Beatrice Wood Center for the Arts’ Goddess workshop, taught by Maryann Cord and taking place on May 7. Pictured: Goddess figurines by Maryann Cord

OPENING ART 643 PROJECT SPACE May 6-27. Anamnesis is the recollection or remembrance of things from a supposed previous existence. Artist Aaron Dadacay looks to his childhood memories and reconciles them with the present time to create a narrative reconstruction of the past. Opening reception on Friday, May 6, 6 p.m. 643 N. Ventura Ave., Ventura, www.643projectspace.com.

BEATRICE WOOD CENTER FOR THE ARTS Saturday, May 7, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.: Goddess, a workshop with Maryann Cord in which participants will sculpt their own ancient deity from clay. No experience necessary; includes all materials, kiln firing and a communal vegetarian lunch. $125-$150. 8585 OjaiSanta Paula Road, Upper Ojai, 805-646-3381, www. beatricewood.com.

OJAI ART CENTER May 7-June 29. Inside Outside: Objects of My Attention, outdoor landscapes and scenes by Caroline Allen. Reception on Saturday, May 14, 4-6 p.m. 113 S. Montgomery St., Ojai, 805-6460117, www.ojaiartcenter.org/art.html.

POPPIES ART AND GIFTS Sunday, May 8, 9:30 a.m.-2 p.m.: Second Sunday Art Market, with gifts for mom and other unique finds created by local artists. Through May 31: See works by May guest artist Patty Van Dyke. Artist’s reception on Friday, May 20, 5-7 p.m. Ongoing: Gifts, jewelry, decor and more made by local artists. 323 E. Matilija St., Ojai, 805-7980033, www.poppiesartandgifts.com. realART Sunday, May 8, 3-5 p.m.: Mother’s Day opening reception with cupcakes and champagne, featuring work by Blair Maratin Cahill, Hunter Hogan, Eric Sanders and more. Ongoing: The art gallery in Whizin Market Square features works by a variety of contemporary artists. Whizin Market Square, 28861 Agoura Road, Agoura Hills, 310-452-4000, buyre-

Click: Photo-Based Art continues at Vita Art Center through May 7. Pictured: “Conjoined Twins” by Stephen Berkman alart.com.

VENTURA POTTERY GALLERY May 7-8: The gallery hosts its Second Annual Mother’s Day Open Air Vase Market, featuring handcrafted vases from local potters. Ongoing: Talented ceramic artists from across Ventura County make up the Ventura County Potters Guild, and they display their works — housewares, home decor, figurines and more — at the guild’s gallery and shop in Ventura Harbor. 1567 Spinnaker Drive, Suite 105, Ventura, 805- 644-6800, venturapottersguild.org/gallery.

AUDITIONS/CALLS TO ARTISTS

ART IN NATURE RESIDENCY PROGRAM Through June 15. Taft Gardens is currently accepting applications for its 2022-23 Art in Nature Residency.

The residency has expanded for next season with a rotating four-week residency in addition to the ninemonth residency. Open to artists in Ventura and Santa Barbara counties. For rules, submission guidelines, more information and to apply online, visit www.taftgardens.org/residency-application.

CALIFORNIA DUCK STAMP ART CONTEST Through June 10. The California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) invites artists to submit their original artwork to the 2022-23 California Duck Stamp Art Contest. Artwork must depict the Canada goose. The winning artwork will be reproduced on the 2022-2023 California Duck Stamp. The contest is open to U.S. residents 18 years of age or older as of March 22, 2022. For rules, submission guidelines and more information, call 916-738-9641 or visit wildlife.ca.gov/ Duck-Stamp/Contest.

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.

MAIL ART EXHIBIT: SPONTANEOUS INSPIRATION Through May 15. The ARTLIFE Foundation is calling for entries for its annual Mail Art Exhibit. This year’s theme is “Spontaneous Inspiration.”

Artists of any age and location may submit work of any topic or subject, but it must be 6” x 9” in size and sent via mail, This is the last weekend to see America’s Revolution, ceneither as a postcard or in a 6” x 9” envetered on the characters of the Revolutionary War created lope. Artists may submit up to four pieces; as George Stuart Historical Figures® on display through works of students in a class may be submitted in one envelope. Please sign work, May 8 at the Museum of Ventura County.

and include mailing and email address. Work will be exhibited online and in local venues in Ventura County (dates and locations TBD). No fee, no jury, no returns.

Mail to ARTLIFE Foundation, P.O. Box 23020, Ventura, CA, 93002, artlifefoundation.org.

SIGHT + SOUND FILM FESTIVAL Through June 12. The Oxnard Performing Arts Center is currently accepting film submissions for its second annual film festival, to be held Sept. 30-Oct. 2. Filmmakers of all levels may submit works in the following categories: Narrative Features and Shorts, Documentary Features and Shorts, Romantic Comedy, Dramatic, Thriller/ Sci-Fi, Films produced in Oxnard/Ventura County and by local filmmakers, Student films, Music Videos, ASMR, and Animations. Regular deadline for submission is May 12; late deadline is June 12. For submission guidelines and more information, visit filmfreeway. com/SightplusSound.

’NIGHT, MOTHER Through May 19. When the daughter of an elderly woman announces that she intends to kill herself, the two debate the issue, revealing old secrets, long-ignored feelings and more. This stirring drama by Marsha Norman won the Pulitzer Prize in 1983 and is brought to the The Elite Theatre Company under the direction of Brian Robert Harris. $17-20. 2731 Victoria Ave., Oxnard, www.theelite.org.

SOMETHING ROTTEN Through May 29. The Bottom brothers try to write a hit play, but that upstart William Shakespeare seems to upstage them again and again. When a local soothsayer predicts that the future of theater lies in singing and dancing, the brothers end up writing the first musical. An uproariously entertaining production very, very VERY loosely based on late 16th century history. $20-28. Simi Valley

ONGOING ART AGRICULTURE MUSEUM Through June 26: Tomols to Trains: County Transportation through the 1900s. Ongoing: Farm to Market, an interactive exhibit promoting healthy lifestyles through role play; plus antique tractors, farming implements, a living beehive and more. Hours: Thursdays-Sundays, 11 a.m.-5 p.m.

926 Railroad Ave., Santa Paula, 805-525-3100, venturamuseum.org/visit-agriculture-museum/.

BUENAVENTURA ART ASSOCIATION Through May 21. Tony J. Smith’s A Tribute to Beauty and Inspiration (oils and acrylics), Kathy Bodycombe’s Leaving a Stamp (collage incorporating postage) and Michael Corrigan Mishou’s The Eye of the Beholder (photography). Artists’ reception on Friday, May 6,

ONGOING THEATER ALL IN THE TIMING Through May 15. Five farcical sketches with a focus on wordplay, existentialism and the complications of romance, hilariously realized by Anna Kotula, Steve Grumette, Sherry Owen, Daniel Ruark and Larry Swartz. $20. Ojai ACT, 113 S. Montgomery St., Ojai, 805- 640-8797, ojaiact.org.

ALMOST, MAINE Through May 6. John Cariani’s delightful comedy, set in the mythical New England town of Almost, explores love, loss and a little bit of magic through nine interconnected short plays. This production contains some mature themes. $5-$15.

Black Box Theater at the Ventura College Performing Arts Center, 4667 Telegraph Road, Ventura, www.venturacollege.edu/performing-arts.

THE BAD SEED Through May 8. A mother begins to suspect that her seemingly perfect little girl may be responsible for a series of murders. Based on the novel

by William March. Not suitable for children under 12. $18-20. ARTSpace Black Box Theater, 2956 School St., Simi Valley, www.actorsrepofsimi.org/about-us/ artspace-black-box-theater.

BYE BYE BIRDIE Through May 8. Teen culture in Small Town USA in the 1950s gets a humorous but loving tribute in this rock and roll musical. When teen heartthrob Conrad Birdie gets drafted, he stages a farewell kiss as a publicity stunt — leading to envy, jealousy and wacky hijinks! $18-20. Conejo Players Theatre, 351 S. Moorpark Road, Thousand Oaks, 805495-3715, conejoplayers.org.

IN THE HEIGHTS Through May 8. A vibrant, joyful and touching musical from Lin-Manuel Miranda, in which residents of the largely Latinx neighborhood of Washington Heights live, work, love, dream and hope for a better tomorrow. $23-25. High Street Arts Center, 45 E. High Street, Moorpark, 805-529-8700, highstreetartscenter.com.

Get Mom something to put those flowers in during the Mother’s Day Open Air Vase Market happening May 7-8 at the Ventura Pottery Gallery in Ventura Harbor.

Cultural Arts Center, 3050 Los Angeles Ave., Simi Valley, 805-583-7900, www.svvac.org.

TWILIGHT: LOS ANGELES, 1992 Through May 15. Chris Butler stars in Anna Deveare Smith’s play about the Rodney King Verdict and the Los Angeles Riots. It gets to the heart of issues of race and class with meticulous research and a stirring cry for reform. $30-69.50. Rubicon Theatre Company, 1006 E. Main St., Ventura, 805-667-2900, www.rubicontheatre.org.

VENTURA COUNTY POETRY PROJECT Thursday, May 5, 6:30 p.m. live and via Zoom: Poetry reading and open mic at the EP Foster Library (also streamed live), 651 E. Main St., Ventura. More information at vcpoetryproject.org.

5-8 p.m. Studio 99, Bell Arts Factory, 432 N. Ventura Ave., Ventura, 805-648-1235, buenaventuraartassociation.org.

CALIFORNIA MUSEUM OF ART THOUSAND OAKS Through July 31. Landscape Through the Eyes of Abstraction, contemporary representations of landscapes in a wide variety of media by six nationally and internationally renowned artists. 350 W. Hillcrest Drive, Thousand Oaks, 805-405-5240, cmato.org.

CANVAS AND PAPER Through May 8. Works by Cornelis Kick, William Scott and Louis Valtat. 311 N. Montgomery St., Ojai, www.canvasandpaper.org.

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mixed media works by Shannon Celia and Mary Neville inspired by oceans, lakes, rivers, glaciers and other bodies of water. Through Fall 2022: Chouinard Arts, a nine-piece collection featuring pieces of maritime art from the 1930s, including early works by Arthur Beaumont and Millard Sheets. Ongoing: Maritime art covering Asian, European and American seafaring history; the Marple Model Ship Collection; exhibits on whales, sailors and the Port of Hueneme and more. 3900 Bluefin Circle, Oxnard, 805-984-6260, cimmvc.org.

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

FOX FINE JEWELRY Through July 31. New Beginnings, featuring work by Mika Harmony and Chrystel Boissy (Green Touch Moss). 560 E. Main St., Ventura, 805-652-1800, www.foxfinejewelry.com.

HARBOR VILLAGE GALLERY AND GIFTS Through May 17: A new selection of works are presented in a new members’ show.

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

KWAN FONG GALLERY OF ARTS AND CULTURE Through May 5. Infinite Potential: A Selection of Ceramics, student work demonstrating hand-building, wheel throwing and more. California Lutheran University, 120 Memorial Parkway, Thousand Oaks, 805-493-3697, blogs.callutheran.edu/kwanfong/.

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: Friday-Sunday, 10 a.m.-3 p.m.; advance tickets required. 1421 Emerson Ave., Oxnard, 805-385-5400, mullinautomotivemuseum.com.

MURPHY AUTO MUSEUM Ongoing. Impressive display of vintage automobiles and Americana, as well as the Gold Coast Modular Railroad Club and the car-centric art in the Fireball Art Gallery.

Muscles and Mojo car show in the parking lot every first and third Sunday of the month. The museum is now open Saturdays and Sundays, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. 1930 Eastman Ave., Oxnard, 805-487-4333, www.murphyautomuseum.org.

MUSEUM OF VENTURA COUNTY Through May 8: America’s Revolution, George Stuart Historical Figures® depicting characters from the Revolutionary War. Through May 29: Arte Para la Gente, the collected works of Margaret Garcia; and Crossing Borders, works by artists in the community who have immigrated to the U.S. Online: Out and Back: Ventura County Outdoor Adventures, a newly digitized collection of photographs taken from reels of film created by lifelong Ventura County resident and avid outdoorsman Herman Keene (1879-1965). Ongoing: MVC Gallery Marketplace, exhibits devoted to the Chumash, the history of Ventura County, George Stuart Historical Figures® and more. 100 E. Main St., Ventura, 805-653-0323 or venturamuseum.org.

OJAI VALLEY MUSEUM Through July 10: Ojai at the Crossroads: Then & Now, a look at the development of some of Ojai’s most beloved institutions, and a meditation on how Ojai can continue to be a town for both locals and tourists. 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. The museum is once again offering 90-minute walking tours at 10:30 am every Saturday.

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

OLIVAS ADOBE HISTORIC PARK Ongoing. The Olivas Adobe is now open the second Sunday of each month for visitors, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. The historic park invites all plein air artists to come out to the site for creative inspiration, from the rose garden and 160-year-old fuchsia to the rancho and the bell tower. In addition, Laura Jean Jespersen’s The Romance of the Adobe will be on exhibit in the small adobe. There will be raffles, historic interpreters, an al fresco gift shop and more. 4200 Olivas Park Drive, Ventura, www.cityofventura.ca.gov/OlivasAdobe.

PORCH GALLERY Through May 23. Shana Mabari: Oceans.

In 2020, Los Angeles-based contemporary Light and Space artist Shana Mabari became the first artist-in-residence on a maritime mission led by the nonprofit Sea Shepherd Global. Work inspired by this journey comprises this exhibition. 310 E. Matilija St., Ojai, 805620-7589, porchgalleryojai.com.

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

805-521-1501, www.ranchocamulos.org.

RONALD REAGAN PRESIDENTIAL LIBRARY AND MUSEUM Through Oct. 9: The Secrets of WWII. 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, 800410-8354, www.reaganfoundation.org.

SANTA PAULA ART MUSEUM Through July 10: Fieldnotes: Lynn Hanson and A Narrative: John Robertson.Through May 8: En Plein Air: An Exploration of Malibu and Ventura County, works by 32 artist members of the famed, 113-year-old California Art Club. The museum is now open, Wednesdays-Sundays. 117 N. 10th St., Santa Paula, 805-525-5554 or www.santapaulaartmuseum.org.

SPICETOPIA Through May 26. The spice and tea shop in downtown Ventura now shows works by members of the Buenaventura Art Association. 576 E. Main St., 805-628-3267, www.spice-topia.com.

STUDIO CHANNEL ISLANDS Through May 28. E Pluribus Unum: Out of Many, One, Richard Barnett’s large oil paintings of crowds depicting up to 500 people in one work to Daggi Wallace’s small intimate pastel portraits and Kerstin Zilm’s prose and collected voices, the viewer is invited to contemplate their own place among each other and in this world. 2222 E. Ventura Blvd., Camarillo, 805383-1368, studiochannelislands.org.

VERY VENTURA GIFT SHOP AND GALLERY Through May 26.

Small gems by Buenaventura Art Association members, based on a theme selected by shop owner Angela Rosales. 540 E. Main St., Ventura, 805-628-3540, very-ventura.com.

VITA ART CENTER Through May 7. Click: Photo-Based Art, in which artists modify their photographs to create something new and unexpected. Encaustics, abstract works inspired by water by surfer and artist Rick Stich. Closing reception on Saturday, May 7, 2-5 p.m. 28 W. Main St., Ventura, 805-644-9214, www.vitaartcenter.com.

WILLIAM ROLLAND GALLERY Through May 14.

Transformations: Senior Art Exhibit 2022. Work by graduating art majors Lina Dion-Inglis, Jake Festich, Juan Garcia, Emma Jo Herren, Gabriel Matar, Alaina Murphy, Brianna Roldan, Shay Stelzner, Jackson Taylor and Hannah VanDomelen. California Lutheran University, 160 Overton Court, Thousand Oaks, 805-493-3697, rol♦ landgallery.callutheran.edu.

FREE WILL ASTROLOGY ARIES

(March 21-April 19):

Poet Jennifer Willoughby writes, “I am so busy. I am practicing my new hobby of watching me become someone else. There is so much violence in reconstruction. Every minute is grisly, but I have to participate. I am building what I cannot break.” I wouldn’t describe your own reconstruction process during recent months as “violent” or “grisly,” Aries, but it has been strenuous and demanding. The good news is that you have mostly completed the most demanding work. Soon the process will become more fun. Congratulations on creating an unbreakable new version of yourself!

TAURUS

(April 20-May 20):

Rapper and entrepreneur Jay-Z tells us, “Don’t ever go with the flow. Instead, be the flow.” Here’s what I think he means: If we go with the flow, we adjust and accommodate ourselves to a force that is not necessarily aligned with our personal inclinations and needs. To go with the flow implies we are surrendering our autonomy. To claim our full sovereignty, on the other hand, we are wise to be the flow. We should create our own flow, which is just right for our unique inclinations and needs. I think this is the right approach for you right now, Taurus. Be the flow.

GEMINI

(May 21-June 20):

The Italian language used to be a dialect spoken in Tuscany. That area comprises less than eight percent of the country’s territory.

How did such a dramatic evolution happen?

Why did a local dialect supersede other dialects like Piedmontese, Neapolitan, Sicilian, and others? In part, it was because three

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potent 14th-century writers wrote in the Tuscan dialect: Dante Alighieri, Francesco Petrarch, and Giovanni Boccaccio. Another reason: Because Tuscany is centrally located in Italy, its dialect was less influenced by languages in France and other nearby countries. I offer this as a metaphor for you in the coming months. One of your personal talents, affiliations, or inclinations could become more influential and widespread—and have more authority in your life.

CANCER

(June 21-July 22):

“Always strive to be more interested than interesting,” said actor and activist Jane Fonda. That may not be easy for you to accomplish in the near future, dear Cancerian. Your curiosity will be at peak levels, but you may also be extra compelling and captivating. So I’ll amend Fonda’s advice: Give yourself permission to be both as interested and as interesting as you can imagine.

Entertain the world with your lively personality as you go in quest of new information, fresh perceptions, and unprecedented experiences.

LEO

(July 23-Aug. 22):

“When in doubt, act like God,” proclaimed Leo singer-songwriter Madonna. I wouldn’t usually endorse that advice. But I’ll make an exception for you Leos during the next three weeks. Due to a divine configuration of astrological omens, you are authorized to ascend to new heights of sovereignty and self-possession — even to the point of doing a vivid God impersonation. For best results, don’t choose an angry, jealous, tyrannical deity to be your role model. Pattern yourself after a sweeter, funnier, more intimate type of celestial being.

VIRGO

(Aug. 23-Sept. 22):

My Virgo friend Amanda told me she felt tight and overwrought. She was overthinking and on the verge of a meltdown. With a rueful sigh, she added, “I adore anything that helps me decompress, unwind, simmer down, stop worrying, lighten up, compose myself, and mellow out.” So I invited her to take deep breaths, close her eyes, and visualize herself immersed in blue-green light. Then I asked her to name influences she loved: people, animals, natural places, music, books, films, art, and physical movements that made her feel happy to be alive.

She came up with eight different sources of bliss, and together we meditated on them.

Half an hour later, she was as relaxed as she had been in months. I recommend you try a comparable exercise every day for the next 14 days. Be proactive about cultivating tranquil delight.

LIBRA

(Sept. 23-Oct. 22):

Author Anne Lamott is renowned for her tender approach to expressing her struggles with addiction, depression, and other tribulations. One of her supreme tests was being a single mother who raised her son Sam. In this effort, she was her usual plucky self. Anytime she hosted playdates with Sam’s young friends at her home, she called on the help of crayons and paint and pens and clay and scissors. “When we did art with the kids, the demons would lie down,” she testified. I recommend a comparable strategy for you in the coming days, Libra.

You will have extra power as you tame, calm, or transform your demons. Making art could be effective, as well as any task that spurs your creativity and imagination.

SCORPIO

(Oct. 23-Nov. 21):

“My heart has developed a kind of amnesia, where it remembers everything but itself,” writes Scorpio poet Sabrina Benaim. If you suffer a condition that resembles hers, it’s about to change. According to my astrological analysis, your heart will soon not only remember everything; it will also remember itself.

What a blissful homecoming that will be — although it may also be unruly and confounding, at least in the beginning. But after the initial surprise calms down, you will celebrate a dramatic enhancement of emotionally rich self-knowledge. You will feel united with the source of your longing to love and be loved.

SAGITTARIUS

(Nov. 22-Dec. 21):

“Just because things hadn’t gone the way I had planned didn’t necessarily mean they had gone wrong,” writes Sagittarian author Ann Patchett. Her thought may be helpful for you to meditate on. My guess is that you will ultimately be glad that things didn’t go the way you planned. God or your Higher Self or the Mysterious Forces of Destiny will conspire to lead you away from limited expectations or not-big-enough visions so as to offer you bigger and better blessings.

CAPRICORN

(Dec. 22-Jan. 19):

Novelist Jane Austen (1775–1817) confessed she was a “wild beast.” Really? The author who wrote masterfully about the complex social lives of wealthy British people? Here’s my theory: The wild beast in her made her original, unsentimental, humorous, and brilliant in creating her stories. How is your own inner wild beast, Capricorn? According to my reading of the astrological omens, now is an excellent time to give it fun, rich assignments.

What parts of your life would benefit from tapping into raw, primal energy?

AQUARIUS

(Jan. 20-Feb. 18):

Aquarian poet Jack Gilbert wrote, “I lie in the dark wondering if this quiet in me now is a beginning or an end.” I don’t know how Gilbert solved his dilemma. But I suspect you will soon be inclined to pose a similar question. In your case, the answer will be that the quiet in you is a beginning. Ah! But in the early going, it may not resemble a beginning.

You might be puzzled by its fuzzy, meandering quality. But sooner or later, the quiet in you will become fertile and inspirational. You will ride it to the next chapter of your life story.

PISCES

(Feb. 19-March 20):

The genre of poetry known as haiku often relies on unexpected juxtapositions. Critic R. H. Blyth observed, “In haiku, the two entirely different things that are joined in sameness are poetry and sensation, spirit and matter.”

I suspect your life in the coming weeks will have metaphorical resemblances to haikus.

You will be skilled at blending elements that aren’t often combined, or that should be blended but haven’t been. For inspiration, read these haikus by Raymond Roseliep. 1. in the stream / stones making half / the music.

2. horizon / wild swan drifting through / the woman’s body. 3. birthcry! / the stars / are all in place. 4. bathwater / down the drain / some of me. 5. grass / holding the shape / of our night. 6. campfire extinguished, / the woman washing dishes / in a pan of stars.

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ADVERTISING SALES EXECUTIVE Since 1998 Times Media Group has been a locally owned news and entertainment media company. Fast forward to today and TMG is now one of the largest print and digital media companies in the Southwest. With this level of growth and expansion we need to add to our multi-media sales team.

Times Media Group is seeking an experienced advertising account executive. This is an excellent opportunity for a highly motivated and experienced advertising sales professional.

TMG has grown significantly as a result of its great professional team, and its well-known print and digital media platforms, including the VCReporter and Ventana Magazine.

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We are seeking an individual who can sell solutions not just ads, who appreciates straight-talk, and is hardworking, motivated, and values working in a positive team environment.

WHAT WE OFFER + Base Pay + Commission + Health Benefits + 401(k) + Paid Vacations and Holidays If, based on the requirements, you are a qualified candidate and would like to join a quality team and get on with your future, respond with your resume and a cover letter outlining why you believe you are a good fit for the position. We are currently scheduling interviews.

Times Media Group offers a positive work environment, great product line and a significant opportunity for income growth.

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LEGAL Bid Notices Ventura County Public Works Agency Roads & Transportation Department Request for Statement of Qualifications for Environmental Services Hueneme Road Widening – Phase I HIPL-5952(215) The Ventura County Roads & Transportation is soliciting Statements of Qualifications from qualified firms to provide environmental services for the Hueneme Road Widening Phase I Project. This project is federally funded by Highway Infrastructure Program (HIP); therefore, this solicitation and subsequent agreement and services shall comply with applicable local, state, and federal regulations. The Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) goal for the proposed consultant agreement is 22%. DBE’s are encouraged to apply.

Copies of the Request for Qualifications (RFQ) can be obtained by contacting the County of Ventura, Public Works Agency, Roads & Transportation at 805-477-1996.

Proposers may submit questions via email to Yvette.Perez@ventura.org no later than 2:00 p.m. by May 16, 2022. All requests for information and answers will be posted on County’s website. It is the responsibility of the proposer to monitor the website for updates.

The RFQ includes a description of the services to be provided, contents of the responses and the factors used to evaluate the responses. The County reserves the right to change the solicitation schedule or issue amendments to the solicitation at any time. The County reserves the right, at its sole discretion, to waive immaterial irregularities contained in the solicitation. The County reserves the right to refrain from contracting with any respondent.

All responses to the RFQ must be submitted by 2:00 p.m. on May 24, 2022. For more information, please contact Yvette Perez at 805-477-1996 or by email at Yvette.Perez@ventura.org 4/28, 5/12/22 CNS-3578670#

Lien Sales Notice of Public Auction Notice is hereby given that the Undersigned intends to sell the personal property described below to enforce a lien imposed on said property pursuant to Lien Sale per California Self Storage Act (B&P Code Section 21700, et seq.). Golden State Storage will sell items at www.storagetreasures.com sale by competitive bidding ending at 12pm on MAY 20, 2022. The said property has been stored and which are located at Golden State Storage, 161 East Gonzales Road, Oxnard, California 93036, County of Ventura, State of California, the following units: Olvin Servellon: Huffy beach cruiser, rolling DeWalt toolbox, car stereo, air compressor, shop vac, tools, fishing poles/gear, purse, push broom, many boxes, tubs and miscellanious unknowns.

Purchases must be paid at the time of sale with Cash only. All Sales are subject to prior cancellation. Sale rules and regulations are available at the time of sale. Company reserves the right to refuse any online bids.

Dated May 5th and May 12th, 2022 Auction by www.storagetreasures.com Phone: 480-397-6503 PUBLISHED: Ventura County Reporter 05/05/22, 05/12/22

NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE To satisfy the owner's storage lien, PS Orange Co. Inc. will sell at public lien sale on May 18, 2022, 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.storagetreasures.com, where indicated. For online lien sales, bids will be accepted until 2 hours after the time of the sale specified.

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

F055 - A second look Guerrero, Andres; F105 - Denosta, Ellen; F370 - Leggett, Kaylie PUBLIC STORAGE # 23050, 4400 McGrath St, Ventura, CA 93003, (805) 324-6011 Sale to be held at www.storagetreasures.com.

A006 - rutkowski, Kenny; C268 - Talili, Delaina; E099 Croll, Kirsten; J007 Peinado, Janet; K008 Peinado, Janet; K299 Powers, Joseph PUBLIC STORAGE # 26812, 6435 Ventura Blvd, Ventura, CA 93003, (805) 329-5384 Sale to be held at www.storagetreasures.com.

C228 - Breig, Kendra; C250 Huant, Theron; C259 - Blackwell, Allison; C266 - Fierros, Ana; C300 - Lewis, Kelvin; D060 - Spinelli, Justin; D231 - Gonzalez, Maria; D274 Price, Linda PUBLIC STORAGE # 24110, 5515 Walker Street, Ventura, CA 93003, (805) 312-9304 Sale to be held at www.storagetreasures.com.

A013 - DIACRI, GLEN; B135 - Elliott-Workman, Annalyn; C245 - Adelman, Maia; D302 - Rojas, Silvia PUBLIC STORAGE # 25779, 161 E Ventura Blvd, Oxnard, CA 93036, (805) 456-6430 Sale to be held at www.storagetreasures.com.

B475 - Nguyen, Ba; B593 Singh, Ramona; B625 - Fejer, Nick; B709 - Estes, Renee; B729 - Pena, Tatyana; R446 - vargas, Randy; W169 - Holmbom, Denise 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 28th of April & 5th of May 2022. By PS Orangeco, Inc., 701 Western Avenue, Glendale, CA 91201. (818) 244-8080.

4/28, 5/5/22 CNS-3577658# NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE To satisfy the owner's storage lien, PS Orange Co. Inc. will sell at public lien sale on May 30, 2022, 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 10:30 AM and continue until all units are sold.

The lien sale is to be held at the online auction website, www.storagetreasures.com, where indicated. For online lien sales, bids will be accepted until 2 hours after the time of the sale specified.

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 10:30 AM and continue until all units are sold.

The lien sale is to be held at the online auction website, www.storagetreasures.com, where indicated. For online lien sales, bids will be accepted until 2 hours after the time of the sale specified.

PUBLIC STORAGE # 26812, 6435 Ventura Blvd, Ventura, CA 93003, (805) 329-5384 Sale to be held at www.storagetreasures.com.

C252 - Richards, Kellie 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 May 2022. By PS Orangeco, Inc., 701 Western Avenue, Glendale, CA 91201. (818) 2448080.

5/5, 5/12/22 CNS-3581925# Golden State Storage - Oxnard NOTICE OF PUBLIC AUCTION Notice is hereby given that Golden State Storage intends to sell the personal property described below to enforce a lien imposed on said property pursuant to Lien Sale per California Self Storage Facility Act (B&P Code Section 21700, et seq.). Golden State Storage will sell items at www.Storagetreasures.com sale by competitive bidding ending on May 10, 2022 at 11:00 AM. The said property has been stored and is located at Golden State Stora g e, 2 1 00 Auto C e nte r D r . , Oxnard, CA 93036. County of Ventura, State of California: Arjelia guillen- race car bedframe, fans, toys, 2 TVs, fridge, mirror, toys, misc furniture Loyd Higgenbotham- bike, electric scooter, tools, furniture Yazmin David- bed frame & mattress Jessica Calderon- tools, crates, fan, lights Jonathan L Henry- stroller, boxes, clothes, luggage Theodore Hamilton- doll house, BBQ, keyboard, stereo Ricardo Garciatools, boxes, car equip. Alvaro Moreno- tool chest, tools, BBQ saddle, easy ups, clothes Jesus Lerma- hats, dresser, hutch Jose Garza- tile saw, tile, tools, amps, compressor Roxanne Grimes- furniture, wheelchair, keyboard, boxes Arjelia Guillen- tools, bike, clothes, luggage Christopher Hipolito golf clubs, clothes, boxes, monitor Purchases must be paid at the time of sale with Cash only. All sales are subject to cancellation up to the time of sale. Sale rules and regulations are available at the time of sale. Company reserves the right to refuse any online bids.

Dated 4/28/2022 and 5/5/2022 A u c t i o n b y www.storagetreasures.com Phone: 480-397-6503 PUBLISHED: Ventura County Reporter 04/28/22, 05/05/22

LIEN SALE Black on Black Towing LIEN SALE: 03-CADI License: 5DTC350 / CA Vin: 1GYEC63T43R319272 to be sold at 10:00 am on 5/17/2022 @ 1547 W. Los Angeles Ave Ventura, CA Gold Line Towing LIEN SALE: 16-HYUN License: 8XNC403 / CA Vin: 5NPE34AF1GH279303 to be sold at 10:00 am on 5/17/2022 @ 1334 Callens Rd Ventura, CA PUBLISHED: Ventura County Reporter 0505/22

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19th day of May 2022, at 9:00 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:

Viva Hernandez-Bags, clothes, totes, scooter Manuel Gomez-Boxes, bags, bicycle, shoe boxes, shoes, coolers, toaster oven, home decor Michelle Gray-Furniture, boxes, clothes, TVs, skateboard, speakers, shop vac, telescope Antonio Moraza-Bags, boxes, tool box, bed frame, TV, microphone stands The auction will be listed and advertised on www.storagetreasures.com. Purchases must be made with cash only and paid at the above referenced facility in order to complete the transaction.

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

PUBLISHED: Ventura County Reporter 04/28/22, 05/05/22

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6232 Wanda Joy Woodruff NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE 6202 Wanda Joy Woodruff OF LIENED PROPERTY Contact Ann Turrietta | 805-648-2244 aturrietta@timespublications.com | Deadline isNotice Monday, 11 a.m.given for Thursday publication 7205 Kristina A. Keppler is hereby that a 7128 Jozef Horvath closed bid public auction will 8153 Jozef Horvath be held at 7109 William Kalman MARINA SELF STORAGE 8134 Nicole Smith 2600 W. WOOLEY ROAD FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME 3130 Noel Razo OXNARD, CALIFORNIA STATEMENT FILE NO. 411 Erika Brandt 93035 on 05/19/22 at 10:30 Lien Sales 2022100003913 AM to satisfy the lien on the The following person(s) is (are) Property to be sold is misc. property stored at the adLien Sale doing business as: ONE EXHAUSTED MAMA, 5495 Northhousehold goods, furn., elecdress above in the units lisAuction Advertisement wind Court Apt. 102 Ventura, CA tronics, roll away tool boxes, ted. Tenants notated the inNOTICE OF PUBLIC 93003. Ventura County. Colleen large construction fans, outventories listed at the time of Notice is hereby given that AUCTION M. Schiemann, 5495 Northwind door heater, generators, rental. Landlord makes no Pursuant to the California Extra Space Storage will hold Court Apt. 102 Ventura, CA shop vac, fishing equip., representation or warranty 93003. This business is conducSelf-Service Storage Facility a public auction to sell perted by: An Individual. The regishome security safe, guitars, that the units contain said inAct, (B&P Code 21700 et. sonal property described betrant commenced to transact busibikes, toy’s, clothing, bags, ventories. seq.), the undersigned will low belonging to those indiness under the fictitious business bxs & misc. personal consell at public auction; personviduals listed below at the name or names listed above on: tents.

A063 denise a. holt al property including but not location indicated: 2585 West N/A. I declare that all Information In this statement Is true and corC002 mary e. coffman limited to furniture, clothing, 5th st. Oxnard, CA 93030 rect (A registrant who declares inPurchases must be paid in C035 nayeli rios tools, and/or other misc.

05/16/2022 12:00pm. formation as true any material cash only. Items sold as is C082 viridiana garcia items Johnny Downes household matter pursuant to Section 17913 where is. Sale subject to canAuction to be held at 12pm goods, tall tool cases, power of Business and Professions Code that the registrant knows to be cellation in the event of setAll units must be paid for at On May 12, 2022 at washer, home decor, furfalse is guilty of a misdemeanor tlement between owner and the time of sale. No checks www.selfstorageauction.com. niture punishable by a fine not to exobligated party. Further terms accepted. No one under the The property is stored at: Dave Pagtalunan totes, small ceed one thousand dollars at sale. Auctioneer: O’Brien’s age of 18 is allowed to atA to Z Self Storage 5040-60 tables, paperwork, misc ($1,000).) Print Name of RegisAuction and Vehicle Lien tend the sale. Each person Goldman Ave Moorpark, CA trant: Colleen M. Schiemann. NOWilliam Morgan sporting TICE - in accordance with subdiviService, LLC. attending must sign in and 93021 goods, music equipment, sion (a) of Section 17920, a fictiBond # 64819405, Teleagree to follow all Rules and games, collectibles, furniture tious name statement generally phone: 559-970-8105 Regulations of the sale. The Ronald Best couch, games, expires at the end of five years landlord reserves the right to NAME OF TENANT movies, small tools, misc from the date on which it was filed in the office of the county clerk, Published: Ventura County bid at the sale. All purchased Byron Demetrius Rudi Otani furniture, bed, apexcept, as provided in subdivision Reporter 05/05/22, 05/12/22 goods are sold "as is" and Montenegro Davila pliances of section 17920, where it expires must be removed by 5:00 PM Byron Montenegro David Egan clothes, home 40 days after any change in the NOTICE OF PUBLIC on the day following the sale. decor, electronics, games, facts set forth in the statement AUCTION pursuant to section 17913 other Shelving is property of landPUBLISHED: Ventura misc items Extra Space Storage will hold than a change in residence adlord; do not remove unless County Reporter 04/28/22, Erik Gonzalez totes, boxes, dress or registered owner. A new a public auction to sell perauthorized. Buyers must 05/05/22 bag, home decor fictitious business name statesonal property described beprovide a current, original or Judy Tortorici electronics, ment must be filed before the exlow belonging to those indiNOTICE OF LIEN SALE a photocopy of their original boxes, clothes piration. The filing of this stateviduals listed below at the ment does not of itself authorize Notice is HEREBY given that resale permit at time of sale The auction will be listed and the use in this state of a fictitious location indicated: the undersigned intends to in lieu of sales tax. This sale advertised on www.storbusiness name in violation of the sell the personal property deis subject to cancellation in agetreasures.com. Purrights of another under Federal, 3101 Grande Vista Dr, Newscribed below to enforce a lithe event of settlement chases must be made with State, or Common Law (see Secbury Park CA 91320 en imposed on said property tion 14411 ET SEQ., Business & between landlord and obligcash only and paid at the Professions Code). This stateMay 24th, 2022 at 1:30 PM pursuant to sections 21700ated party. above referenced facility in ment was filed with the County 21716 of the Business & Proorder to complete the transClerk of Ventura on March 15, Benjamin Safavi Household fessions Code of the CaliforPUBLISHED: Ventura action. Extra Space Storage 2022.

Kristi Campbell - Household nia Self-Service Storage FaPUBLISHED: Ventura County ReCounty Reporter 05/05/22, may refuse any bid and may Kristi Campbell - Household p orter; 04/14/22, 04/21/22, cilities Act, Section 2328 of 05/12/22 rescind any purchase up un04/28/22, 05/05/22 Dayle Panopio - poker table the UCC, Section 535 of the til the winning bidder takes Alonzo McMullen - crates, Penal Code and provisions of possession of the personal clothes, bags FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME the Civil Code. The underproperty.

STATEMENT FILE NO. Michael Kroll Household signed will sell at public sale PUBLISHED: Ventura Fic. Business Name 2022100005456 Kyle Smith - personal items by competitive bidding on the County Reporter 04/28/22, The following person(s) is (are) Harry Jacoby - Household 19th day of May 2022, at 05/05/22 doing business as: AFENA TECHDeanna De La Cruz - House9:00 A.M, on the premises NOLOGIES, 5071 Manzano St. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME hold Ultra Storage located at 2701 where said property has Camarillo, CA 93012. Ventura STATEMENT FILE NO. Golf Course Dr, Ventura, CA County, State of Incorporation / been stored and which are 2022100004594 Organization, California, AFENA The auction will be listed and 93003 will hold an online located at A Vineyard Self The following person(s) is (are) AEROSPACE, LLC, 5071 Manadvertised on www.storpublic sale to enforce a lien Storage at 3500 E. Vineyard doing business as: RESPAWN zano St. Camarillo, CA 93012. agetreasures.com. Purimposed on said property, as TACTICAL, 286 Eugenia Dr. VenAve. in Oxnard, CA in the This business is conducted by: A tura, CA 93003. Ventura County, chases must be made with described below, pursuant to County of Ventura: Limited Liability Company. The reState of Incorporation / Organizacash only and paid at the the provisions of the Califorgistrant commenced to transact tion, California, Respawn Tactical above referenced facility in nia Self-Storage Facility Act, business under the fictitious busi6232 Wanda Joy Woodruff LLC, 286 Eugenia Dr. Ventura, CA ness name or names listed above order to complete the transSection 21700, et seq. of the 6202 Wanda Joy Woodruff 93003. This business is conducon: 04/12/2022. I declare that all action. Extra Space Business and Professions 7205 Kristina A. Keppler ted by: A Limited Liability ComInformation In this statement Is Storage may refuse any bid Code of the State of Califorpany. The registrant commenced 7128 Jozef Horvath true and correct (A registrant who to transact business under the ficand may rescind any purnia the undersigned will be 8153 Jozef Horvath declares information as true any titious business name or names chase up until the winning sold online at www.Stor7109 William Kalman material matter pursuant to Seclisted above on: N/A. I declare bidder takes possession ageAuctions.com tion 17913 of Business and Pro8134 Nicole Smith that all Information In this statefessions Code that the registrant of the personal property.

3130 Noel Razo ment Is true and correct (A regisknows to be false is guilty of a PUBLISHED: Ventura at 11:00 AM on Wednesday, 411 Erika Brandt trant who declares information as misdemeanor punishable by a fine County Reporter 05/05/22, May 25, 2022 true any material matter pursuant not to exceed one thousand dolto Section 17913 of Business and 05/12/22 Property to be sold is misc. lars ($1,000).) Print Name of ReProfessions Code that the regisManagement reserves the household goods, furn., elecgistrant: AFENA AEROSPACE, trant knows to be false is guilty of NOTICE OF PUBLIC right to withdraw any unit LLC, Taj Justin Vuong, Vice Prestronics, roll away tool boxes, a misdemeanor punishable by a AUCTION ident. NOTICE - in accordance from sale.

Registered or molarge construction fans, outfine not to exceed one thousand Extra Space Storage will hold a with subdivision (a) of Section tor vehicles are sold "As Is / door heater, generators, dollars ($1,000).) Print Name of public auction to sell personal 17920, a fictitious name stateParts Only," no titles or regisRegistrant: Respawn Tactical property described below belongshop vac, fishing equip., ment generally expires at the end LLC, Blake Ayub, CEO. NOTICE ing to those individuals listed betration home security safe, guitars, of five years from the date on - in accordance with subdivision low at the location indicated: 3700 bikes, toy’s, clothing, bags, which it was filed in the office of (a) of Section 17920, a fictitious Market St. Ventura, CA 93003 D e a d l i n e : Tenant Name the county clerk, except, as bxs & misc. personal conname statement generally expires May 17, 2022 at 11:30 AM. provided in subdivision of section Unit # tents.Monday at 11am at the end of five years from the Elvira Gutierrez Flores-Furniture, 17920, where it expires 40 days Stored Items date on which it was filed in the oftotes, tools, tool boxes, ladders, for Thursday after any change in the facts set fice of the county clerk, except, as shelves Purchases must be paid in forth in the statement pursuant to provided in subdivision of section Brianna Jensen-Furniture, boxes, Constance Yager cash only. Items sold as is s ec ti on 17 913 othe r than a 17920, where it expires 40 days ontsubject act: to can- clothes, shoes, purses, suite case, 1055 where is. C Sale change in residence address or after any change in the facts set subwoofer box hhg, bx, clothes Ann registered owner. A new fictitious cellation in Turrietta the event of setforth in the statement pursuant to Viva Hernandez-Bags, clothes, business name statement must be tlement between owner and s ec ti on 17 913 other tha n a totes, scooter filed before the expiration. The filCharbonneau obligated change in residence address or ) 648Further -2244 terms Manuel Gomez-Boxes, bags, bi- James (805party. ing of this statement does not of it423 registered owner. A new fictitious cycle, shoe boxes, shoes, coolers, at sale. Auctioneer: O’Brien’s self authorize the use in this state business name statement must be toaster oven, home decor Household goods Auction and Vehicle Lien of a fictitious business name in vifiled before the expiration. The filMichelle Gray-Furniture, boxes, EmaLLC. il Your Ad: Service, olation of the rights of another uning of this statement does not of itclothes, TVs, skateboard, speakPUBLISHED: Ventura der Federal, State, or Common Bond #aturrietta@ 64819405, Teleself authorize the use in this state ers, shop vac, telescope Law (see Section 14411 ET SEQ., County Reporter 05/05/22, phone: 559-970-8105 of a fictitious business name in viAntonio Moraza-Bags, boxes, tool vcreporter.com Business & Professions Code).

05/12/22 olation of the rights of another unbox, bed frame, TV, microphone This statement was filed with the der Federal, State, or Common stands Published: Ventura County County Clerk of Ventura on April Law (see Section 14411 ET SEQ., NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE The auction will be listed and adReporter 05/05/22, 05/12/22 12, 2022.

Business & Professions Code). vertised on www.storagetreasOF LIENED PROPERTY PUBLISHED: Ventura County ReThis statement was filed with the ures.com. Purchases must be Notice is hereby given that a porter; 04/14/22, 04/21/22, County Clerk of Ventura on March made with cash only and paid at 04/28/22, 05/05/22 closed bid public auction will 28, 2022. the above referenced facility in orbe held at PUBLISHED: Ventura County Reder to complete the transaction.

Online 24/7 MARINA SELF STORAGE porter; 04/14/22, 04/21/22, Extra Space Storage may refuse vcreporter.com 04/28/22, 05/05/22 2600 W. WOOLEY ROAD any bid and may rescind any purchase up until the winning bidder OXNARD, CALIFORNIA takes possession of the personal 93035 on 05/19/22 at 10:30 property.

AM to satisfy the lien on the PUBLISHED: Ventura County Reproperty stored at the adporter 04/28/22, 05/05/22 dress above in the units listed. Tenants notated the inventories listed at the time of rental. Landlord makes no representation or warranty that the units contain said in-

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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 2022100004988 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: I'M YOUR HUCKLEBERRY HANDYMAN SERVICES, 4646 Fort Davis St., Simi Valley, CA 93063. Ventura County. Steven James Hinck, 4646 Fort Davis St., Simi Valley, CA 93063. 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: Steven James Hinck. 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 April 04, 2022.

PUBLISHED: Ventura County Reporter; 04/21/22, 04/28/22, 05/05/22, 05/12/22

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 April 15, 2022.

PUBLISHED: Ventura County Reporter; 04/21/22, 04/28/22, 05/05/22, 05/12/22 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 2022100005042 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: CRISP AND CRUMB, CRISP & CRUMB, SKYE & GREY, SKYE AND GREY, MANGROVE ESTATE, 2319 Pinecrest St. Simi Valley, CA 93065. Ventura County, State of Incorporation / Organization, California, Prince Collective LLC, 2319 Pinecrest St. Simi Valley, CA 93065. 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: Prince Collective LLC, Tamara Prince, Manager. NOTICE - in accordance with subdivision (a) of Section 17920, a fictitious name statement generally expires at the end of five years from the date on which it was filed in the office of the county clerk, except, as provided in subdivision of section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to section 17913 other than a change in residence address or registered owner. A new fictitious business name statement must be filed before the expiration. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under Federal, State, or Common Law (see Section 14411 ET SEQ., B u s i n e s s & P r o f e s s i o ns Code). This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Ventura on April 05, 2022.

PUBLISHED: Ventura County Reporter; 04/28/22, 05/05/22, 05/12/22, 05/19/22

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 2022100005802 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: DESO, 3730 Maple Street Ventura, CA 93003, Ventura County, State of Incorporation / Organization, California, DESO, LLC, 3730 Maple Street 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: 04/14/2022. I declare that all Information In this statement Is true and correct (A registrant who declares information as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of Business and Professions Code that the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000).) Print Name of Registrant: DESO, LLC, Oscar A. Ramirez Borbon, CEO. NOTICE - in accordance with subdivision (a) of Section 17920, a fictitious name statement generally expires FICTITIOUS BUSINESS at the end of five years from NAME STATEMENT FILE the date on which it was filed NO. 2022100005754 in the office of the county The following person(s) is clerk, except, as provided in (are) doing business as: subdivision of section 17920, M O O N K I T T E N , where it expires 40 days after MOONCHICKEN, 689 S. La any change in the facts set Luna Ave. Ojai, CA 93023. forth in the statement pursuVentura County. Siobhan M ant to section 17913 other Lo, 689 S. La Luna Ave. Ojai, than a change in residence CA 93023. This business is address or registered owner. conducted by: An Individual.

A new fictitious business The registrant commenced to name statement must be filed transact business under the before the expiration. The filfictitious business name or ing of this statement does not names listed above on: N/A. I of itself authorize the use in declare that all Information In this state of a fictitious busithis statement Is true and ness name in violation of the correct (A registrant who derights of another under Fedclares information as true any eral, State, or Common Law material matter pursuant to (see Section 14411 ET SEQ., Section 17913 of Business Business & Professions and Professions Code that Code). This statement was the registrant knows to be filed with the County Clerk of May false5,is2022 guilty—of a misde— 31 Ventura on April 15, 2022. meanor punishable by a fine PUBLISHED: Ventura not to exceed one thousand County Reporter; 04/21/22, dollars ($1,000).) Print Name 04/28/22, 05/05/22, 05/12/22 of Registrant: Siobhan M Lo. NOTICE - in accordance with

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

A new fictitious business name statement must be filed before the expiration. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under Federal, State, or Common Law (see Section 14411 ET SEQ., B u s i n e s s & P r o f e s s i o ns Code). This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Ventura on April 14, 2021.

PUBLISHED: Ventura County Reporter; 05/05/22, 05/12/22, 05/19/22, 05/26/22 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 2022100006304 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: EIGHT FIFTEEN COFFEE BAR, 4744 Telephone Rd., Ste. #3328 Ventura, CA 93003. Ventura County.

Joshua Descisciolo, 6039 Promontory Lane Apt. 217 Ventura, CA 93003. This business is conducted by: An Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: 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: Joshua Descisciolo.

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

A new fictitious business name statement must be filed before the expiration. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under Federal, State, or Common Law (see Section 14411 ET SEQ., B u s i n e s s & P r o f e s s i o ns Code). This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Ventura on April 25, 2021.

PUBLISHED: Ventura County Reporter; 05/05/22, 05/12/22, 05/19/22, 05/26/22

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 2022100006147 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: EDIBLE SAN FERNANDO VALLEY, 5702 Damon St. Simi Valley, CA 93063, Ventura County, State of Incorporation / Organization, California, Chu Education and Media Group LLC, 5702 Damon St. Simi Valley, CA 93063. This business is conducted by: A 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: Chu Education and Media Group LLC, Tamitha Chu, Managing Member.

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

A new fictitious business name statement must be filed before the expiration. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under Federal, State, or Common Law (see Section 14411 ET SEQ., Business & Professions Code). This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Ventura on April 21, 2022.

PUBLISHED: Ventura County Reporter; 05/05/22, 05/12/22, 05/19/22, 05/26/22

Legal Notices

SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA COUNTY OF VENTURA. NOTICE OF HEARING BY PUBLICATION WELFARE & INSTITUTIONS CODE §366.26 J072696 HEARING DATE: 06/15/2022 TIME: 08:30 am COURTROOM: J1 In the matter of the Petition of the County of Ventura Human Services Agency regarding freedom from parental custody and control on behalf of Zachariah M. Gomez, a child. To: Irma L. Gomez, Micah J. Jones Sr., and to all persons claiming to be the parent of the above-named person who is described as follows: name Zachariah M. Gomez, Date of Birth: 06/24/2020, Place of Birth: Thousand Oaks, CA, Father's name: Micah J. Jones Sr., M o t h e r ’ s n a m e : I r m a L. Gomez. Pursuant to Welfare and Institutions Code Section 366.26, a hearing has been scheduled for your child. You are hereby notified that you may appear on 06/15/2022, at 8:30 a.m., or as soon as counsel can be heard in Courtroom J1 of this Court at Juvenile Justice Center 4353 Vineyard Ave. Oxnard, CA 93036. YOU FICTITIOUS BUSINESS ARE FURTHER ADVISED as NAME STATEMENT FILE follows: At the hearing the NO. 2022100006147 Court must choose and imThe following person(s) is plement one of the following (are) doing business as: EDpermanent plans for the IBLE SAN FERNANDO 32 — — May 5, 2022 child: adoption, guardianship, VALLEY, 5702 Damon St. or long term foster care. ParSimi Valley, CA 93063, Venental rights may be termintura County, State of Incorated at this hearing. On poration / Organization, Cali06/15/2022, the Human Serfornia, Chu Education and

heard in Courtroom J1 of this Court at Juvenile Justice Center 4353 Vineyard Ave. Oxnard, CA 93036. YOU ARE FURTHER ADVISED as follows: At the hearing the Court must choose and implement one of the following permanent plans for the child: adoption, guardianship, or long term foster care. Parental rights may be terminated at this hearing. On 06/15/2022, the Human Services Agency will recommend termination of parental rights. The child may be ordered placed in long term foster care, subject to the regular review of the Juvenile Court; or, a legal guardian may be appointed for the child and letters of guardianship be issued; or, adoption may be identified as the permanent placement goal and the Court may order that efforts be made to locate an appropriate adoptive family for the child for a period not to exceed 180 days and set the matter for further review; or, parental rights may be terminated. You are entitled to be present at the hearing with your attorney. If you cannot afford an attorney, you are entitled to have the Court appoint counsel for you. A thirty-day continuance may be granted if necessary for counsel to prepare the case.

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

After making such an order, the Court shall have no power to set aside, change, or modify it, but this shall not be construed to limit the rights to appeal the order. If the Court, by order or judgment, declares the child free from the custody and control of both parents, or one parent if the other no longer has custody and control, the Court shall, at the same time, order the child referred to the licensed County adoption agency for adoptive placement by that agency. The rights and procedures described above are set forth in detail in the California Welfare and Institutions Code Section 366.26. You are referred to that section for further particulars. Michael J. Planet, Executive Officer and Clerk, County of Ventura, State of California. Dated: 04/11/2022 by: Sarah Velazco Deputy Clerk, Children and Family Services Social Worker.

4/21, 4/28, 5/5, 5/12/22 CNS-3575594# Notice of Seizure pursuant to health and Safety Code sections 11471/11488 and Notice of intended Forfeiture pursuant to health and Safety Code Section 11488.4 On July 9, 2020, the Ventura County Sheriff’s Office seized the listed property below for forfeiture pursuant to Heath and Safety Code section 11470 et seq. in connection with controlled substance violations that listed in section 11470(f) of the California Health and Safety Code. The estimated value of the property is $50,566.00. The seized property is described as follows: $2,680.00 U.S. Currency Found in garage near water heater at the 1401 Flora Lane, Oxnard residence on July 9, 2020 $20,000.00 U.S. Currency Found in two cash envelopes in third floor bedroom closet at the 1401 Flora Lane, Oxnard residence on July 9, 2020 $27,886.00

$2,680.00 U.S. Currency Found in garage near water heater at the 1401 Flora Lane, Oxnard residence on July 9, 2020 $20,000.00 U.S. Currency Found in two cash envelopes in third floor bedroom closet at the 1401 Flora Lane, Oxnard residence on July 9, 2020 $27,886.00 U.S. Currency Found in an accordion file in third floor bedroom closet at the 1401 Flora Lane, Oxnard residence on July 9, 2020.

Pursuant to section 11488.4 of the California Health and Safety Code, the Office of the District Attorney of Ventura County has initiated proceedings to forfeit this property in Ventura County Superior Court.

If potential interested parties Brian Guadalupe Montanez and Kevin Montanez desires, to contest the forfeiture of this property, they must, within 58 days of the first publication of this Notice of Seizure, file a verified Claim Opposing Forfeiture (MC-200) in the Superior Court, County of Ventura Civil Department, located at 800 S. Victoria Avenue, Ventura, California.

Case No. 56-202100552371-CU -AF-VTA has been assigned to this case.

You must also provide a verified copy of the claim form to the District Attorney's Office, 5720 Ralston Street, Suite 300, Ventura, California 93003, to the attention Asset Forfeiture Unit within 30 days of filing such claim with the Ventura County Superior Court.

The failure to timely file a verified claim stating an interest in the property will result in the property being ordered forfeited to the State of California and distributed pursuant to the provisions of Health and Safety Code Section 11489 without further notice or hearing.

4/21, 4/28, 5/5, 5/12/22 CNS-3576940#

Probate NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: GERALD J. SOLLAZO AKA JERRY J. SOLLAZO CASE NO. 56-2022-00564325PR-PW-OXN To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the WILL or estate, or both of GERALD J. SOLLAZO AKA JERRY J. SOLLAZO. A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by TAYLOR SOLLAZO in the Superior Court of California, County of VENTURA. THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that TAYLOR SOLLAZO 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: 05/26/22 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

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 STEVE HORNSTEIN - SBN 186905, HORNSTEIN LAW OFFICES 20335 VENTURA BLVD., SUITE 203 WOODLAND HILLS CA 91364 4/21, 4/28, 5/5/22 CNS-3575812# NOTICE TO CREDITORS (PROBATE CODES §§19040(b), 19052) CASE NUMBER 56-202200564461-PR-NC-OXN Superior Court of the State of California For the County of Ventura IN RE: REED FAMILY TRUST DATED SEPTEMBER 19, 1995 NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF DONALD E. REED Case No. 56-2022-00564461-PRNC-OXN SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA COUNTY OF VENTURA Notice is hereby given to the creditors and contingent creditors of the above-named Decedent, that all persons having claims against the Decedent are required to file them with the Superior Court of California, County of Ventura, 4353 E. Vineyard Avenue, Oxnard, California 93036 and deliver pursuant to Section 1215 of the California Probate Code a copy to MELITA K. WINNICK, as trustee of the REED FAMILY TRUST dated September 19, 1995, wherein the decedent was the settlor, c/o The Alvarez Firm at 760 Paseo Camarillo, Suite 315, Camarillo, California 93010, within the later of four months after April 21, 2022 or, if notice is mailed or personally delivered to you, 60 days after the date this notice is mailed or personally delivered to you, or you must petition to file a late claim as provided in Probate Code Section 19103. A claim form may be obtained from the court clerk. For your protection, you are encouraged to file your claim by certified mail, with return receipt requested.

Date: April 13, 2022 THE ALVAREZ FIRM, A LAW CORPORATION /s/ CHRISTOPHER P., YOUNG 760 Paseo Camarillo, Suite 315 Camarillo, CA 93010 Attorneys for MELITA K. WINNICK, Trustee of the REED FAMILY TRUST, dated September 19, 1995 4/21, 4/28, 5/5/22 CNS-3577228# NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: NOBUKO BENNETT CASE NO. 56-2022-00564305PR-LA-OXN To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the WILL or estate, or both of NOBUKO BENNETT. A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by ALLYN EMERY in the Superior Court of California, County of VENTURA. THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that ALLYN EMERY be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent.

A HEARING on the petition will be held in this court as follows: 05/26/22 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

the decedent.

A HEARING on the petition will be held in this court as follows: 05/26/22 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 CAROLYN J. MARTIN - SBN 120063, CAROLYN J. MARTIN, APLC ONE WORLD TRADE CENTER, SUITE 800 LONG BEACH CA 90831 4/21, 4/28, 5/5/22 CNS-3577258#

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: SUSAN M. WALKER CASE NO. 56-202200563389-PR-LA-OXN To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the WILL or estate, or both of SUSAN M. WALKER. A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by AMY WALKER-DAVIS, TRUSTEE OF TRUST B AND THE WALKER CHILDREN'S TRUST SUBTRUSTS OF THE WALKER FAMILY TRUST DATED MARCH 17, 1987, AS AMENDED in the Superior Court of California, County of VENTURA. THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that AMY WALKER DAVIS 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 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: 07/07/22 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

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

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

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

Attorney for Petitioner JASON R. VENER, ESQ. SBN 267941 RODNUNSKY & ASSOCIATES 5959 TOPANGA CANYON BLVD., #220 WOODLAND HILLS CA 91367 5/5, 5/12, 5/19/22 CNS-3580507# NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF EDWARD MICHAEL AAGAARD, JR. (a.k.a. EDWARD M. AAGAARD) CASE NO. 56-202200564739-PR-LA-OXN To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both of EDWARD MICHAEL AAGAARD, JR.; EDWARD M. AAGAARD; EDWARD AAGAARD, JR. A Petition for probate has been filed by Lisa Aagaard and Anita Hachard in the Superior Court of California, County of VENTURA. The petition for probate requests that: Lisa Aagaard and Anita Hachard 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: May 26, 2022, Time: 10:30 AM, Dept.: J6, Location: Superior Court of California, County of Ventura, 4353 E. Vineyard Avenue Oxnard, CA 93036 OxnardJuvenile Justice Center.

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

If you are a creditor or a contingent creditor of the decedent, you must file your claim with the court and mail a copy to the personal representative appointed by the court within the later of either (1) four months from the date of first issuance of letters to a general personal representative, as defined in section

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

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

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

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

Attorney for Petitioner: Katherine E. Wells, Esq. SBN 252789 Edsall Law, A Professional Law Corporation 400 Camarillo Ranch Road, Suite 102 Camarillo, California 93012 (805) 484-9002 Ventura County Reporter 04/28/22, 05/05/22, 05/12/22 NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF HENRY SANDMAN FARISH, III aka HENRY S. FARISH, III CASE NO. 56-202200564820-PR-PW-OXN To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both of HENRY SANDMAN FARISH, III aka HENRY S. FARISH, lll A Petition for probate has been filed by HENRY SANDMAN FARISH, IV in the Superior Court of California, County of VENTURA. The petition for probate requests that: HENRY SANDMAN FARISH, IV 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: June 2, 2022, 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 con-

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: John C. Orr (SBN 58840); Elana D. Cuzzo (SBN 276042) FERGUSON CASE ORR PATERSON LLP 1050 South Kimball Road Ventura, California 93004 (805) 659-6800 Ventura County Reporter 05/05/22, 05/12/22, 05/19/22 NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF JOHN MATTHEW STRUM CASE NO. 56-2022-00563901PR-LA-OXN To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both of JOHN MATTHEW STRUM. A Petition for probate has been filed by Carol Ann Strum in the Superior Court of California, County of VENTURA. The petition for probate requests that: Carol Ann Strum 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: May 12, 2022, Time: 10:30 AM, Dept.: J6, Location: Superior Court of California, County of Ventura, 4353 E. Vineyard Avenue Oxnard, CA 93036-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

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.

Petitioner: Carol Ann Strum Newbury Park, California 91320 (805) 498-7650 Ventura County Reporter 04/21/22, 04/28/22, 05/05/22

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF MICHAEL J. ANDERSON CASE NO. 56-202200564767-PR-LA-OXN To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both of MICHAEL J. ANDERSON. A Petition for probate has been filed by Andrew Anderson the Superior Court of California, County of VENTURA. The petition for probate requests that: Andrew Andersonl 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: June 09, 2022, Time: 10:30 AM, Dept.: J6, Location: Superior Court of California, County of Ventura, 4353 E. Vineyard Avenue Oxnard, CA 93036 OxnardJuvenile Justice Center.

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

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

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

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

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: Kymberley E. Peck (276212) 2545 W. Hillcrest Drive, Suite 215 Thousand Oaks, California 91320 (805) 947-4790 Ventura County Reporter 04/28/22, 05/05/22, 05/12/22 NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF MIRIAM HELEN OETTINGER CASE NO. 56-202200564811-PR-PW-OXN To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both of MIRIAM HELEN OETTINGER. A Petition for probate has been filed by Vicki Gant in the Superior Court of California, County of VENTURA. The petition for probate requests that: Vicki Gant 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: June 02, 2022, Time: 10:30 AM, Dept.: J6, Location: Superior Court of California, County of Ventura, 4353 E. Vineyard Avenue Oxnard, CA 93036 OxnardJuvenile/Probate.

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

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

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

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

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 M. Triplett SBN 96658 223 E. Thousand Oaks Blvd., Suite 320 Thousand Oaks, California 91360 (805) 496-4681 Ventura County Reporter 05/05/22, 05/12/22, 05/19/22 NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF RUTILIO J.SOSA DECEDENT CASE NO. 56-202200564772-PR-LA-OXN To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both of RUTILIO J. SOSA A Petition for probate has been filed by Carmen Martinez de Sosa in the Superior Court of California, County of VENTURA. The petition for probate requests that: Carmen Martinez de Sosa 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: June 09, 2022, Time: 10:30 AM, Dept.: J6, Location: Superior Court of California, County of Ventura, 4353 E. Vineyard Avenue Oxnard, CA 93036.

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

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

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

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

Attorney for Petitioner: Fred Rosenmund SBN 90033

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: Fred Rosenmund SBN 90033 2816 Rice Avenue Oxnard, California 93033 (805) 486-2500 Ventura County Reporter 04/28/22, 05/05/22, 05/12/22

Name Change ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME Case No. 56-2022-00564244-CU-PT-VTA SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF VENTURA. Petition of SOMAYEH KHALILI MALKHALIFEH, for Change of Name. TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1.) Petitioner: SOMAYEH KHALILI MALKHALIFEH filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: a.)

SOMAYEH KHALILI MALKHALIFEH to SONYA KHALILI 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: 05/19/2022. 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: April 07/2022. BY ORDER OF THE COURT, /s/ Brenda L. McCormick, Ventura Superior Court, Executive Officer and Clerk, By: Cristal V. Alvarez, Deputy Clerk.

PUBLISH: Ventura County Reporter 04/14/22, 04/21/22, 04/28/22, 05/05/22

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: April 18, 2022. BY ORDER OF THE COURT, /s/ Brenda L. McCormick, Ventura Superior Court, Executive Officer and Clerk, By: Susanne Leon, Deputy Clerk.

PUBLISH: Ventura County Reporter 04/21/22, 04/28/22, 05/05/22, 05/12/22 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME Case No. 56-202200564489-CU-PT-VTA SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF VENTURA. Petition of ELEANOR and JOSE BARCENAS, for Change of Name. TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1.) Petitioner: ELEANOR and JOSE BARCENAS filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: a.) KRISTIAN CHASE BARCENAS to KRISTIAN PANGELINAN BARCENAS 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: 06/06/2022. Time: 8:30 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: April 15, 2022. BY ORDER OF THE COURT, /s/ Brenda L. McCormick, Ventura Superior Court, Executive Officer and Clerk, By: Cristal V. Alavarez, Deputy Clerk. PUBLISH: Ventura County Reporter 04/21/22, 04/28/22, 05/05/22, 05/12/22

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME Case No. 56-202200564678-CU-PT-VTA SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF VENTURA. Petition of ANALISA ANNETTE PAMARAN, for Change of Name. TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1.) Petitioner: ANALISA ANNETTE PAMARAN filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: a.) ANALISA ANSummons NETTE PAMARAN to ANALISA ANNETTE LEVALYN 2.)

FIRST AMENDED THE COURT ORDERS that SUMMONS all persons interested in this (CITACION JUDICIAL) matter appear before this CASE NUMBER (Número court at the hearing indicdel Caso): ated below to show cause, if 56-2021-00557203-CU-WEany, why the petition for VTA change of name should not NOTICE TO DEFENDANT be granted. Any person ob(AVISO AL DEMANDADO): jecting to the name changes Jose V. Garica, Guadalupe described above must file a Garcia, Benjamin Garcia, written objection that inGlennview Mobile Home cludes the reasons for the Park, form of business entity objection at least two court unknown, Does 1 to 10, Indays before the matter is clusive scheduled to be heard and YOU ARE BEING SUED BY must appear at the hearing to PLAINTIFF (LO ESTÁ DEshow cause why the petition MANDANDO EL DEMANDshould not be granted. If no ANTE): Elias Torres Coria written objection is timely NOTICE! You have been filed, the court may grant the sued. The court may decide petition without a hearing. against you without your beNOTICE OF HEARING: ing heard unless you reDate: 06/03/2022. Time: 8:30 spond within 30 days. Read AM. Dept.: 41. The address the information below. of the court is 800 South VicYou have 30 CALENDAR toria Avenue Ventura, CA DAYS after this summons 93009. A copy of this Order and legal papers are served to Show Cause shall be pubon you to file a written relished at least once each sponse at this court and have week for four successive a copy served on the plaintiff. weeks prior to the date set A letter or phone call will not for hearing on the petition in protect you. Your written rethe following newspaper of May 5, 2022 —be in — 33 sponse must proper general circulation, printed in legal form if you want the this county: Ventura. Original court to hear your case. filed: April 18, 2022. BY ORThere may be a court form DER OF THE COURT, /s/ that you can use for your reBrenda L. McCormick, Ven-

ing 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 reSummons sponse at this court and have a copy served on the plaintiff.

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

There may be a court form that you can use for your response. You can find these court forms and more information at the California Courts Online Self-Help Center (www.courtinfo.ca.gov/selfhelp), your county law library, or the courthouse nearest you. If you cannot pay the filing fee, ask the court clerk for a fee waiver form. If you do not file your response on time, you may lose the case by default, and your wages, money, and property may be taken without further warning from the court.

There are other legal requirements. You may want to call an attorney right away. If you do not know an attorney, you may want to call an attorney referral service. If you cannot afford an attorney, you may be eligible for free legal services from a nonprofit legal services program. You can locate these nonprofit groups at the California Legal Services Web site (www.lawhelpcalifornia.org), the California Courts Online Self-Help Center (www.courtinfo.ca.gov/selfhelp), or by contacting your local court or county bar association. NOTE: The court h a s a s ta tuto ry lie n fo r waived fees and costs on any settlement or arbitration award of $10,000 or more in a civil case. The court's lien must be paid before the court will dismiss the case. ¡AVISO! Lo han demandado.

Si no responde dentro de 30 días, la corte puede decidir en su contra sin escuchar su versión. Lea la información a continuación.

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

Hay otros requisitos legales.

Es recomendable que llame a un abogado inmediatamente. Si no conoce a un abogado, puede llamar a un servicio de remisión a abogados. Si no puede pagar a un abogado, es posible que cumpla con los requisitos para obtener servicios legales gratuitos de un programa de servicios legales sin fines de lucro. Puede encontrar estos grupos sin fines de lucro en el sitio web de California Legal Services, (www.lawhelpcalifornia.org), en el Centro de Ayuda de las Cortes de California, 34 ( w w— w . s u c o— r t eMay . c a . g5, o v2022 ) o poniéndose en contacto con la corte o el colegio de abogados locales. AVISO: Por ley, la corte tiene derecho a reclamar las

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

The name and address of the court is (El nombre y dirección de la corte es): Superior Court of California 800 S. 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, o del demandante que no tiene abogado, es): Steven Trolard 192588 Steven Trolard & Associates, PLC, 2060 E. Ave. de los Arboles, #D 563 (805) 4958199, Thousand Oaks, CA 91362 DATE (Fecha): 08/26/2021 Brenda L. McCormick, Clerk (Secretario), by Joan Foster, Deputy (Adjunto) (SEAL) 4/28, 5/5, 5/12, 5/19/22 CNS-3577542# SUMMONS (CITACION JUDICIAL) CASE NUMBER (Número del Caso): 56-2020-00541034-CU-ORVTA NOTICE TO DEFENDANT (AVISO AL DEMANDADO): Lyly A. O'Campo; Citibank, N.A., a South Dakota Corporation; All Persons Unknown, Claiming Any Legal or Equitable Right, Title Estate, Lien, or Interest in the Property Described in the Complaint; and Does 1-100, Inclusive YOU ARE BEING SUED BY PLAINTIFF (LO ESTÁ DEMANDANDO EL DEMANDANTE): Jasmine A. Ocampo and Marcella P. Ocampo NOTICE! You have been sued. The court may decide against you without your being heard unless you respond within 30 days. Read the information below.

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

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

There may be a court form that you can use for your response. You can find these court forms and more information at the California Courts Online Self-Help Center (www.courtinfo.ca.gov/selfhelp), your county law library, or the courthouse nearest you. If you cannot pay the filing fee, ask the court clerk for a fee waiver form. If you do not file your response on time, you may lose the case by default, and your wages, money, and property may be taken without further warning from the court.

There are other legal requirements. You may want to call an attorney right away. If you do not know an attorney, you may want to call an attorney referral service. If you cannot afford an attorney, you may be eligible for free legal services from a nonprofit legal services program. You can locate these nonprofit groups at the California Legal Services Web site (www.lawhelpcalifornia.org), the California Courts Online Self-Help Center

ments. You may want to call an attorney right away. If you do not know an attorney, you may want to call an attorney referral service. If you cannot afford an attorney, you may be eligible for free legal services from a nonprofit legal services program. You can locate these nonprofit groups at the California Legal Services Web site (www.lawhelpcalifornia.org), the California Courts Online Self-Help Center (www.courtinfo.ca.gov/selfhelp), or by contacting your local court or county bar association. NOTE: The court h as a s ta tu to ry l ie n fo r waived fees and costs on any settlement or arbitration award of $10,000 or more in a civil case. The court's lien must be paid before the court will dismiss the case. ¡AVISO! Lo han demandado.

Si no responde dentro de 30 días, la corte puede decidir en su contra sin escuchar su versión. Lea la información a continuación.

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

Hay otros requisitos legales.

Es recomendable que llame a un abogado inmediatamente. Si no conoce a un abogado, puede llamar a un servicio de remisión a abogados. Si no puede pagar a un abogado, es posible que cumpla con los requisitos para obtener servicios legales gratuitos de un programa de servicios legales sin fines de lucro. Puede encontrar estos grupos sin fines de lucro en el sitio web de California Legal Services, (www.lawhelpcalifornia.org), en el Centro de Ayuda de las Cortes de California, (www.sucorte.ca.gov) o poniéndose en contacto con la corte o el colegio de abogados locales. AVISO: Por ley, la corte tiene derecho a reclamar las cuotas y los costos exentos por imponer un gravamen sobre cualquier recuperación de $10,000 ó más de valor recibida mediante un acuerdo o una concesión de arbitraje en un caso de derecho civil. Tiene que pagar el gravamen de la corte antes de que la corte pueda desechar el caso.

The name and address of the court is (El nombre y dirección de la corte es): Ventura Superior Court, 800 South Victoria Avenue, Ventura, California 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, o del demandante que no tiene abogado, es): Thomas Roth, 920 Hampshire Road, Ste A1, Westlake Village, CA 91361 805-371-4505 DATE (Fecha): March 10, 2020 Michael D. Planet, Clerk (Secretario), by Cristal V. Al-

phone 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): Thomas Roth, 920 Hampshire Road, Ste A1, Westlake Village, CA 91361 805-371-4505 DATE (Fecha): March 10, 2020 Michael D. Planet, Clerk (Secretario), by Cristal V. Alvarez, Deputy (Adjunto) (SEAL) 4/28, 5/5, 5/12, 5/19/22 CNS-3577545# SUMMONS (CITACION JUDICIAL) Case Number (Número del Caso): 21STLC00058 NOTICE TO DEFENDANT (AVISO AL DEMANDADO): JOHN SCHNIDER; and DOES 1 TO 20 YOU ARE BEING SUED BY PLAINTIFF (LO ESTA DEMANDANDO EL DEMANDANTE): TAO LIU, CHIA Y. CHANG & MEGAN LIU, a minor by and through her guardian ad litem, CHIA Y. CHANG NOTICE! You have been sued.

The court may decide against you without your being heard unless you respond within 30 days. Read the information below.

You have 30 CALENDAR DAYS after this summons and legal papers are served on you to file a written response at this court and have a copy served on the plaintiff. A letter or phone call will not protect you. Your written response must be in proper legal form if you want the court to hear your case. There may be a court form that you can use for your response. You can find these court forms and more information at the California Courts Online Self-Help Center (www.courtinfo.ca.gov/selfhelp), your county law library, or the courthouse nearest you. If you cannot pay the filing fee, ask the court clerk for a fee waiver form. If you do not file your response on time, you may lose the case by default, and your wages, money, and property may be taken without further warning from the court.

There are other legal requirements. You may want to call an attorney right away. If you do not know an attorney, you may want to call an attorney referral service.

If you cannot afford an attorney, you may be eligible for free legal services from a nonprofit legal services program. You can locate these nonprofit groups at the California Legal Services Web site (www.lawhelpcalifornia.org), the California Courts Online Self-Help Center (www.courtinfo.ca.gov/selfhelp), 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 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 gratuitos de un programa de servicios legales sin fines de lucro. Puede encontrar estos grupos sin fines de lucro en el sitio web de California Legal Services, (www.lawhelpcalifornia.org), en el Centro de Ayuda de las Cortes de California, (www.courtinfo.ca.gov/selfhelp/espanol/) o 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 Los Angeles, Stanley Mosk Courthouse, Central Division, 111 N. Hill Street, Los Angeles, CA 90012-3117.

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

panol/) 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 Los Angeles, Stanley Mosk Courthouse, Central Division, 111 N. Hill Street, Los Angeles, CA 90012-3117.

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): CRAIG T. FORMICA, ESQ., LAW OFFICE OF CRAIG T. FORMICA, 464 E. Bonita Ave., Suite A San Dimas, CA 91773; Tel: 909.599.7000 DATE (Fecha): January 05, 2021; Sherri R. Carter, Clerk (Secretario), by G. Villarreal, Deputy (Adjunto) PUBLISH: Ventura County Reporter 04/14/22, 04/21/22, 04/28/22, 05/05/22

SUMMONS (CITACION JUDICIAL) Case Number (Número del Caso): 56-2022-00564096CL-OR-VTA NOTICE TO DEFENDANT (AVISO AL DEMANDADO): ALL PERSONS UNKNOWN, CLAIMING ANY LEGAL OR EQUITABLE RIGHT, TITLE, ESTATE, LIEN, OR INTEREST IN THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED IN THE COMPLAINT ADVERSE TO PLAINTIFFS' TITLE, OR ANY CLOUD ON PLAINTIFFS' TITLE THERETO, AND DOES 1100, INCLUSIVE, YOU ARE BEING SUED BY PLAINTIFF (LO ESTA DEMANDANDO EL DEMANDANTE): A-B MOORPARK PROPERTIES, LLC, A CALIFORNIA LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY NOTICE! You have been sued. The court may decide against you without your being heard unless you respond within 30 days. Read the information below.

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

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

There may be a court form that you can use for your response. You can find these court forms and more information at the California Courts Online Self-Help Center (www.courtinfo.ca.gov/selfhelp), your county law library, or the courthouse nearest you. If you cannot pay the filing fee, ask the court clerk for a fee waiver form. If you do not file your response on time, you may lose the case by default, and your wages, money, and property may be taken without further warning from the court.There are other legal requirements. You may want to call an attorney right away. If you do not know an attorney, you may want to call an attorney referral service. If you cannot afford an attorney, you may be eligible for free legal services from a nonprofit legal services program. You can locate these nonprofit groups at the California Legal Services Web site (www.lawhelpcalifornia.org), the California Courts Online Self-Help Center (www.courtinfo.ca.gov/selfhelp), 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 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

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 d e remisión a abogados. Si no puede pagar a un abogado, es posible que cumpla con los requisitos para obtener servicios legales gratuitos de un programa de servicios legales sin fines de lucro.

Puede encontrar estos grupos sin fines de lucro en el sitio web de California Legal Services, (www.lawhelpcalifornia.org), en el Centro de Ayuda de las Cortes de C a l i f o r n i a , (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 California, County of Ventura, 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, o del demandante que no tiene abogado, es): Stephen M. McLoughlin , State Bar No. 253572, Eddy R. Beltran Bar No. 200286, Atkinson, Andelson, Loya, Ruud & Romo, 12800 Center Court Drive, Suite 300 Cerritos, CA 90703-9364; Tel: 562.653.3200 DATE (Fecha): March 29, 2022; Brenda L. McCormick, Clerk (Secretario), by D. Hernandez, Deputy (Adjunto) NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the above-captioned action was commenced by Plaintiff, A-B MOORPARK PROPERTIES, LLC (“Plaintiff”), against the above named defendants, and the action is now pending in the above court.

The purpose of the action is to seek declaratory relief and quiet title to parcels of real property that is situated in Ventura County, and affects portions of the properties known as the following Assessor’s Parcel Numbers (APN): 1) APN 511-0-180110, 2) APN 511-0-190-120, and 3) APN 511-0-190-150, located in Moorpark, CA, County of Ventura (collectively, the “Property”) All known parties claiming an ownership interest in said parcel of real property are the parties named as the Defendants in the title to this proceeding.

PUBLISH: Ventura County Reporter 04/28/22, 05/05/22, 05/12/22, 05/19/22

parcel of real property are the parties named as the Defendants in the title to this proceeding.

PUBLISH: Ventura County Reporter 04/28/22, 05/05/22, 05/12/22, 05/19/22 Temporary Restraining Order Case Number: 21STRO06983 Superior Court of California, County of Los Angeles 111 North Hill Street, Los Angeles, CA 90012; Stanley Mosk Courthouse 1. Protected Person Full Name: Scotlyn Grace Davis Lawyer: Isaiah Artest, Esq., State Bar No.: 320326 Firm Name: The Lew Firm, APC Address: 9440 Santa Monica Blvd STE 301, Beverly Hills, CA 90210; Telephone: (310) 279-5145; Fax: (310) 3001819; EMail Address: isaiah@thelewfirm.com 2. Restrained Person Name: Kabir Kumar Sex: M, Height: 6'1, Weight: Unknown, Date of Birth: Unknown, Hair Color: Black, Eye Color: Brown, Age: 20/30, Race: middle eastern, Relationship to Protected Person: No relationship; stalking roommate 4. Expiration Date This Order expires at the end of the hearing scheduled for the date and time below: Date: 01/07/22 Time: 1:30p.m. Pursuant to the request of the Petitioner, the Petition - Civil Harassment filed by Scotlyn Grace Davis on December 13, 2021, is continued to May 27, 2022 at 1:30 AM in this department.

Any temporary orders are to remain in full force and effect until the continued hearing date. Order on Request to Continue Court Hearing is signed and filled this date.

To the Person in 2: The court has granted the temporary orders checked as granted below. If you do not obey these orders, you can be arrested and charged with a crime. You may be sent to jail for up to one year, pay a fine of up to $1,000, or both.

5. Personal Conduct Orders Granted as Follows: a. You must not do the following things to the person named in 1 (1) Harass, intimidate, molest , attack, strike, stalk, threaten, assault (sexually or otherwise), hit, abuse, destroy personal property of, or disturb the peace of the person.

(2) Contact the person, either directly or indirectly, in any way, including, but not limited to, in person, by telephone, in writing, by public or private mail, by interoffice mail, by e-mail, by text message, by fax, or by other electronic means.

(3) Take any action to obtain the person's address or location. If this item (3) is not checked, the court has found good cause not to make this order. b. Peaceful written contact through a lawyer or a process server or other person for service of legal papers related to a court case is allowed and does not violate this order. However, you may have your papers served by mail on the person in 1.

6. Stay-Away Order Granted as Follows: a. You must stay at least 100 yards away from (1) The person in 1 (2) Each person in 3 (3) The home of the person in 1 (4) The job or workplace of the person in 1 b. This stay-away order does not prevent you from going to or from your home or place of employment.

7. No Guns or Other Firearms and Ammunition a. You cannot own, possess, have, buy, or try to buy, receive or try to receive, or in any other way get guns, other firearms, or ammunition. b. You must: (1) Sell to or store with a licensed gun dealer, or turn in to a law enforcement agency,

same as this Temporary Rein 1 straining Order except for the (4) The job or workplace of expiration date is issued at the person in the hearing, a copy of the or1 b. This stay-away order der will be served on you by does not prevent you from mail at the address in item 2. going to or from your home If this address is not correct or place Summons of employment. or you wish to verify that the 7. No Guns or Other FireTemporary Restraining Orarms and Ammunition der was converted into a rea. You cannot own, possess, straining order at the hearing have, buy, or try to buy, rewithout substantive change, ceive or try to receive, or in or to find out the duration of any other way get guns, oththe order, contact the clerk of er firearms, or ammunition. the court. b. You must: After You Have Been Served (1) Sell to or store with a liWith a Restraining Order censed gun dealer, or turn in - Obey all the orders. to a law enforcement agency, - Read form CH-120-INFO, any guns or other firearms in How Can I Respond to a Reyour immediate possession quest for Civil Harassment or control. This must be done Restraining Orders?, to learn within 24 hours of being how to respond to this Order. served with this Order.

- If you want to respond, fill (2) File a receipt with the out form CH120, Response court within 48 hours of reto Request for Civil Harassceiving this Order that proves ment Restraining Orders, and that your guns or firearms file it with the court clerk. You have been turned in, sold, or do not have to pay any fee to stored. file your response if the Re8. Possession and Protecquest claims that you infliction of Animals Not Requested or threatened violence ted against or stalked the person 9. Other Orders Not Requesin 1. - You must have form ted CH-120 served by mail on To the Person in 1: the person in 1 or that per10. Mandatory Entry of Orson's attorney. You cannot der Into CARPOS Through do this yourself. The person CLETS This Order must be who does the mailing should entered into the California complete and sign form CHRestraining and Protective 250, Proof of Service of ReOrder System (CARPOS) sponse by Mail. File the comthrough the California Law pleted proof of service with Enforcement Telecommunicthe court clerk before the ations System (CLETS). The hearing date or bring it with clerk will transmit this Order you to the hearing. - In addiand its proof-of-service form tion to the response, you may to a law enforcement agency file and have declarations to be entered into CARPOS. served, signed by you and 11. No Fee to Serve (Notify) other persons who have perRestrained Person Ordered sonal knowledge of the facts.

The sheriff or marshal will You may use form MC-030, serve this Order without Declaration, for this purpose. charge because the Order is It is available from the clerk's based on unlawful violence, a office at the court shown on credible threat of violence, or page 1 of this form or at stalking. Date: 12/14/21 /s/ ilwww.courts.ca.gov/forms. If legible, Judicial Officer you do not know how to preWarnings and Notices to p a r e a d e c l a r a t i o n , y ou the Restrained Person in 2 should see a lawyer. You Cannot Have Guns or Whether or not you file a reFirearms You cannot own, sponse, you should attend have, possess, buy or try to the hearing. If you have any buy, receive or try to receive, witnesses, they must also go or otherwise get guns, other to the hearing. - At the hearfirearms, or ammunition while ing, the judge can make rethis Order is in effect. If you straining orders against you do, you can go to jail and pay that last for up to five years. a $1,000 fine. You must sell Tell the judge why you disor store with a licensed gun agree with the orders requesdealer, or turn in to a law ented. Instructions for Law Enforcement agency, any guns forcement Enforcing the Reor other firearms that you straining Order This order is have or control as stated in enforceable by any law enitem 7 above. The court will forcement agency that has require you to prove that you received the order, is shown did so. a copy of the order, or has Notice Regarding Nonapverified its existence on the pearance at California Restraining and Hearing and Service of OrProtective Orders System der If you have been person(CARPOS). If the law enally served with this Temporforcement agency has not reary Restraining Order and ceived proof of service on the form CH-109, Notice of Court restrained person, the Hearing, but you do not apagency must advise the repear at the hearing either in strained person of the terms person or by a lawyer, and a of the order and then must restraining order that is the enforce it. Violations of this same as this Temporary Reorder are subject to criminal straining Order except for the penalties. Start Date and End expiration date is issued at Date of Orders This order the hearing, a copy of the orstarts on the date next to the der will be served on you by judge's signature on page 4. mail at the address in item 2.

The order ends on the expirIf this address is not correct ation date in item 4 on page or you wish to verify that the 1. Arrest Required if Order Is Temporary Restraining OrViolated If an officer has der was converted into a reprobable cause to believe straining order at the hearing that the restrained person without substantive change, had notice of the order and or to find out the duration of has disobeyed the order, the the order, contact the clerk of officer must arrest the rethe court. strained person. (Pen. Code, After You Have Been Served §§ 836(c)(1), 13701(b).) A viWith a Restraining Order olation of the order may be a - Obey all the orders. violation of Penal Code sec- Read form CH-120-INFO, tion 166 or 273.6. Agencies How Can I Respond to a Reare encouraged to enter violquest for Civil Harassment ation messages into CARRestraining Orders?, to learn POS. Notice/Proof of Serhow to respond to this Order. vice The law enforcement - If you want to respond, fill agency must first determine if out form CH120, Response the restrained person had noto Request for Civil Harasstice of the order. Consider ment Restraining Orders, and t h e |r e s t r a i 648-2244 ned person file aturrietta@vcreporter.com it with the court clerk. You (805) "served" (given notice) if do not have to pay any fee to (Pen. Code, §836(c)(2)): file your response if the Re• The officer sees a copy of quest claims that you inflicthe Proof of Service or conted or threatened violence firms that the Proof of Seragainst or stalked the person vice is on file; or in 1. - You must have form • The restrained person was CH-120 served by mail on informed of the order by an the person in 1 or that perofficer. son's attorney. You cannot An officer can obtain informado this yourself. The person

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enforce it. Violations of this order are subject to criminal penalties. Start Date and End Date of Orders This order starts on the date next to the judge's signature on page 4.

The order ends on the expiration date in item 4 on page 1. Arrest Required if Order Is Violated If an officer has probable cause to believe that the restrained person had notice of the order and has disobeyed the order, the officer must arrest the restrained person. (Pen. Code, §§ 836(c)(1), 13701(b).) A violation of the order may be a violation of Penal Code section 166 or 273.6. Agencies are encouraged to enter violation messages into CARPOS. Notice/Proof of Service The law enforcement agency must first determine if the restrained person had notice of the order. Consider the restrained person "served" (given notice) if (Pen. Code, §836(c)(2)): • The officer sees a copy of the Proof of Service or confirms that the Proof of Service is on file; or • The restrained person was informed of the order by an officer.

An officer can obtain information about the contents of the order and proof of service in CARPOS. If proof of service on the restrained person cannot be verified, the agency must advise the restrained person of the terms of the order and then enforce it.

If the Protected Person Contacts the Restrained Person Even if the protected person invites or consents to contact the restrained person, this order remains in effect and must be enforced. The protected person cannot be arrested for inviting or consenting to contact with the restrained person. The order can be changed only by another court order. (Pen. Code, §13710(b).) Conflicting Orders - Priorities for Enforcement If more than one restraining order has been issued, the orders must be enforced according to the following priorities 1. EPO: If one of the orders is an Emergency Protective Order (form EPO001) and is more restrictive than other restraining or protective orders, it has precedence in enforcement over all other orders.

2. No Contact Order: If there is no EPO, a no-contact order that is included in a restraining or protective order has precedence over any other restraining or protective order.

3. Criminal Order: If none of the orders includes a no contact order, a domestic violence protective order issued in a criminal case takes precedence in enforcement over any conflicting civil court order. Any nonconflicting terms of the civil restraining order remain in effect and enforceable. 4. Family, Juvenile, or Civil Order: If more than one family, juvenile, or other civil restraining or protective order has been issued, the one that was issued last must be enforced.

Clerk's Certificate I certify that this Temporary Restraining Order is a true and correct copy of the original on file in the court.

Date: December 14, 2021 Sherri R. Carter, Clerk, by /s/Adglae Davila, Deputy Published: Ventura County Reporter 05/05/22, 05/12/22, 05/19/22, 05/26/22

Trustee’s Sales T.S. No. 21-20594-SP-CA Title No. 210829168-CA-VOI A.P.N. 675-0-204-045 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE. YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 11/08/2004. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE

T.S. No. 21-20594-SP-CA Title No. 210829168-CA-VOI A.P.N. 675-0-204-045 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE. YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 11/08/2004. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. A public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash, (cashier’s check(s) must be made payable to National Default Servicing Corporation), drawn on a state or national bank, a check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, savings association, or savings bank specified in Section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state; will be held by the duly appointed trustee as shown below, of all right, title, and interest conveyed to and now held by the trustee in the hereinafter described property under and pursuant to a Deed of Trust described below. The sale will be made in an “as is” condition, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by the Deed of Trust, with interest and late charges thereon, as provided in the note(s), advances, under the terms of the Deed of Trust, interest thereon, fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee for the total amount (at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale) reasonably estimated to be set forth below. The amount may be greater on the day of sale. Trustor: John Robert Russell, a widower Duly Appointed Trustee: National Default Servicing Corporation Recorded 11/24/2004 as Instrument No. 200411240313307 (or Book, Page) of the Official Records of Ventura County, CA. Date of Sale: 05/26/2022 at 11:00 AM Place of Sale: At the Main Entrance to the Government Center Hall of Justice, 800 South Victoria Avenue, Ventura, CA. 93009 Estimated amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $513,094.87 Street Address or other common designation of real property: 1430 Calle Madreselva Thousand Oaks, CA 91360 A.P.N.: 6750-204-045 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address or other common designation, if any, shown above. If no street address or other common designation is shown, directions to the location of the property may be obtained by sending a written request to the beneficiary within 10 days of the date of first publication of this Notice of Sale. If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder’s sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee, and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. The requirements of California Civil Code Section 2923.5(b)/2923.55(c) were fulfilled when the Notice of Default was recorded.

NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are

erty lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder’s office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call or visit this Internet Web site www.ndscorp.com/sales, using the file number assigned to this case 21-20594-SPCA. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the Internet Web site. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. Date: 04/18/2022 National Default Servicing Corporation c/o Tiffany & Bosco, P.A., its agent, 1455 Frazee Road, Suite 820 San Diego, CA 92108 Toll Free Phone: 888264-4010 Sales Line 855219-8501; Sales Website: www.ndscorp.com By: Rachael Hamilton, Trustee Sales Representative 04/28/2022, 05/05/2022, 05/12/2022 CPP352336 FC# 8294.00166 APN: 221-0-073155 NOTICE OF DEFAULT AND FORECLOSURE SALE WHEREAS, on September 2, 2005, a certain Mortgage Deed of Trust in the amount of $469,342.50 was executed by JOYCE E. MCCLAIN, A WIDOW as trustor(s) in favor of SEATTLE MORTGAGE COMPANY as beneficiary, and was recorded on September 9, 2005, as Instrument No. 200509090224954, in the Office of the Recorder of Ventura County, California; and WHEREAS the beneficial interest in the Mortgage Deed of Trust is now owned by the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development ("Secretary" or "HUD"), pursuant to the following assignment: Corporate Assignment of Deed of Trust from CHAMPION MORTGAGE COMPANY in favor of THE SECRETARY OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT dated May 6, 2015, recorded on May 28, 2015, as Instrument No. 20150528-00080522-0, in the Office of the Recorder of Ventura County, California; and WHEREAS the entire amount delinquent as of March 31, 2022, is $395,291.00; and WHEREAS, by virtue of this default, the Secretary has declared the entire amount of the indebtedness secured by the Mortgage Deed of Trust to be immediately due and payable. NOW THEREFORE, pursuant to powers vested in me by the Single-Family Mortgage Foreclosure Act of 1994, 12 U.S.C. 3751 et seq., by 24 CFR part 27, subpart B (the "Act"), and by the Secretary's designation of me as Foreclosure Commissioner, which is recorded herewith, NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on Thursday, May 12, 2022, at 11:00 AM local time, all real and private

ure Commissioner will issue a ary has declared the entire Deed to the purchaser(s) upon reamount of the indebtedness seceipt of the entire purchase price cured by the Mortgage Deed of in accordance with the terms of Trust to be immediately due and the sale as provided herein. HUD payable. NOW THEREFORE, purdoes not guarantee that the propsuant to powers vested in me by erty will be vacant. The scheduled the Single-Family Mortgage Foreforeclosure sale shall be canclosure Act of 1994, 12 U.S.C. celled or adjourned if it is estab3751 et seq., by 24 CFR part 27, lished, by documented written apsubpart B (the "Act"), and by the plication or otherwise, that the deSecretary's designation of me as fault or defaults upon which the Foreclosure Commissioner, which foreclosure is based did not exist is recorded herewith, NOTICE IS at the time of service of this NoHEREBY GIVEN that on tice of Default and Foreclosure Thursday, May 12, 2022, at 11:00 Sale, or all amounts due under the AM local time, all real and private mortgage agreement are tendered property at or used in connection to the Foreclosure Commissioner, with the following described in the form of a certified or premises ("Property") will be sold cashier's check payable to the at public auction to the highest Secretary, before public auction of bidder: LEGAL DESCRIPTION: the property is completed. The LOT 52, TRACT 1610-3, IN THE amount that must be paid if the CITY OF OXNARD, COUNTY OF Mortgage Deed of Trust is to be VENTURA, STATE OF CALIFORreinstated prior to the scheduled NIA, AS PER MAP RECORDED sale is based on the nature of the IN BOOK 49, PAGE 60 OF MAPS breach, this loan is not subject to IN THE OFFICE OF THE reinstatement. A total payoff is reCOUNTY RECORDER OF SAID quired to cancel the foreclosure COUNTY. Purportedly known as: sale, or the breach must other4300 TERRACE AVENUE, wise be cured, if applicable. A deOXNARD, CALIFORNIA, 93033 scription of the default is as folThe sale will be held at: AT THE lows: FAILURE TO PAY THE MAIN ENTRANCE TO THE GOVPRTNCIPAL BALANCE WHICH ERNMENT CENTER HALL OF BECAME ALL DUE AND PAYJUSTICE, 800 SOUTH VICTORABLE BASED UPON THE DEATH IA AVENUE, VENTURA, CA OF ALL MORTGAGORS AND 93003 Per the Secretary, the esTHE PROPERTY IS NOT THE timated opening bid will be PRINCIPAL RESIDENCE OF AT $398,259.00. There will be no proLEAST ONE SURVIVING BORration of taxes, rents or other inROWER. Tender of payment by come or liabilities, except that the certified or cashier's check or appurchaser will pay, at or before plication for cancellation of the closing, his pro rata share of any foreclosure sale shall be submitreal estate taxes that have been ted to the address of the Foreclospaid by the Secretary to the date ure Commissioner provided beof the foreclosure sale. When low. The sale date shown on this making their bids, all bidders, exNotice of Default and Foreclosure cept the Secretary, must submit a Sale may be postponed one or deposit totaling ten percent (10%) more times by the Secretary, the of the Secretary's estimated bid Foreclosure Commissioner, or a amount in the form of a certified court. For Sales Information check or cashier's check made please call (855) 986-9342 or visit payable to the Secretary of Housw e b s i t e t h e ing and Urban Development. Ten www.superiordefault.com using percent of the estimated bid the file number assigned to this amount for this sale is $39,826.00. case FC# 8294.00166. Your abilA deposit need not accompany ity to obtain sales information by each oral bid. If the successful bid Internet Website or phone is is oral, a deposit of $39,826.00 provided as a courtesy to those must be presented before the bidnot present at the sale and neither ding is closed. The deposit is nonNemovi Law Group, APC nor the refundable. The remainder of the website host makes any represpurchase price must be delivered entations or warranties as to the within 30 days of the sale or at accuracy or correctness of the insuch other time as the Secretary formation provided thereby. may determine for worthy cause Nemovi Law Group, APC and its shown, time being of the essence. agents do not assume any reThis amount must be delivered in sponsibility for reliance on any inthe form of a certified or cashier's formation received by telephone check made payable to Nemovi website. THIS INFORMATION or Law Group, APC. We will accept IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT certified, or cashier's checks made ANY TIME. It will be necessary for payable to the bidder and enyou to attend all sales to obtain dorsed to Nemovi Law Group, the most current information.

APC if accompanied by a notarNeither Nemovi Law Group, APC ized power of attorney or other nor its agents will be liable for any notarized authorization authorizloss you may sustain in using or ing Nemovi Law Group, APC to receiving any information obdeposit the check into the firm's tained online or by phone. Date: trust account on behalf of the SecApril 11, 2022 By Genail M. retary of Housing and Urban DeNemovi, Attorney Nemovi Law velopment. If the Secretary is the Group, APC Foreclosure Commishighest bidder, he need not pay sioner 2173 Salk Ave., Suite 250 the bid amount in cash. The sucCarlsbad, CA 92008 Phone: 760cessful bidder will pay all convey585-7077 sale info: 855-986-9342 ing fees, all real estate and other (FC# 8294.00166 SDI-23199) taxes that are due on or after the delivery date of the remainder of the payment and all other costs associated with the transfer of REAL ESTATE-Homes for title. At the conclusion of the sale, Sale the deposits of the unsuccessful bidders will be returned to them.

The Secretary may grant an exFOR SALE BY OWNER tension of time within which to deMDR Townhouse liver the remainder of the pay$1.4 mill! SWEAT PLACE! ment. All extensions will be for 152 +2.5 Hugh Place! day increments for a fee of: S500.00, paid in advance. The exH/W FLOORS & lots of tension fee shall be in the form of New Stuff! a certified or cashier's check CALL 310-295-2524 made payable to the Secretary. If (No Agents) the high bidder closes the sale prior to the expiration of any extension period, the unused portion of the extension fee shall be applied Sensual Massage toward the amount due. If the high bidder is unable to close the sale within the required period, or withSAGITTARIUS in any extensions of time granted by the Secretary, the high bidder FEMALE may be required to forfeit the cash Gives massage deposit or, at the election of the 310-458-6798 Foreclosure Commissioner after consultation with the HUD representative, will be liable to HUD for any costs incurred as a result of such failure. The Commissioner may, at the direction of the HUD representative, offer the property to the second highest bidder for an amount equal to the highest price offered by that bidder.

There is no right of redemption, or right of possession based upon a right of redemption, in the mortgagor or others subsequent to a foreclosure completed pursuant to the Act. Therefore, the Foreclosure Commissioner will issue a Deed to the purchaser(s) upon receipt of the entire purchase price in accordance with the terms of the sale as provided herein. HUD does not guarantee that the property will be vacant. The scheduled foreclosure sale shall be cancelled or adjourned if it is established, by documented written application or otherwise, that the de- May 5, 2022 — — 35 fault or defaults upon which the foreclosure is based did not exist at the time of service of this Notice of Default and Foreclosure Sale, or all amounts due under the mortgage agreement are tendered

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