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Purple is the New Party: A tale of two Netflix

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10 THE CANNABIS ISSUE

“It feels like we are part of a cultural revolution”: Safeport’s success is a family affair

by Nancy D. Lackey Shaffer The saga of Sespe Creek: Ojai’s first cannabis dispensary traveled a rocky road to community acceptance “Cannabis evolution”: Leaf Dispensary’s David MacFarlane has survived the SoCal cannabis coaster Going from red to green: Glass House converts a tomato farm to a high-tech facility for cannabis cultivation

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Purple is the New Party

A tale of two Netflix

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e all watch Netflix or are aware of its contribution to both the economy and entertainment worlds we live in, but for those unaware, it is currently in a dark age unseen. Netflix execs are finding that, with no one required to stay home on lockdown, their empire is crumbling. Plus, after the recent state of the union address, media outlets are creating chaos with their hot takes on the streamer.

Two respected news organizations, the Washington Post and Forbes Magazine, have two very different interpretations on the topic of Netflix’s woes. In such an unstable world, we need the media to report correctly, and when we see bias, we must call it out, especially when the financial market is on the line.

According to Forbes, Netflix is trading at a 10-year historic low valuation and the future is murky at best. The stock was at $600 a share back in 2021. The company was predicting growth and financial gain hand over fist. Instead, the past two quarters have seen large drops in subscribers (approximately 1.2 million lost between the two first quarters) and the stock plummeting.

Forbes reported, “The lagging discussion on Netflix is that there

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was a subscriber decline in Q1 of 200,000, excluding Russia and a subscriber decline of 970,000 in Q2. While critics believe this is due to saturation, it’s much more likely the decline is coming from a pull forward due to Covid as all media stocks – both streaming and social media – demonstrated outsized audience growth through Q2 2021.

Therefore, Netflix is lapping some tough quarters for audience growth comps.” (“Netflix stock stronger than it seems following Q2 earnings,” Beth Kindig, July 22, 2022.)

What makes all this doom-andgloom talk so fascinating is that the Washington Post is reporting all of this as a net positive in the long term. Look at how the Washington Post creates a different narrative to protect the streaming giant. (“Netflix loses nearly 1 million subscribers, and its stock soars,” Hamza Shaban, July 19, 2022.)

To wit: “Shares surged 5.6 percent ahead of Tuesday’s release, closing at $201.63, amid a broad rally that sent the Dow Jones industrial average up more than 750 points, or 2.2 percent. The broader S&P 500 index and tech-heavy Nasdaq ended even higher, up 2.8 percent and 3.1 percent, respective-

ly, as investors appeared buoyed by better-than-expected quarterly earnings that showed businesses were managing withering inflation and despite recession fears.”

This lipstick-on-a-pig approach to analyzing the downfall of Netflix’s attempt to take over the world is not healthy to investors. The Washington Post isn’t being honest, because they want people buying stock, not selling. Does corporate America have no soul? Telling people Rome is burning while playing the fiddle isn’t a cure, Mr. Nero.

Meanwhile Netflix isn’t really being honest or aware why they went from Tiger King to the Pussycat Dolls. According to Forbes, “The company attributed its slowing revenue growth to a range of issues, including higher adoption rates of connected TVs, more streaming competition, account sharing and broader factors like sluggish economic growth and the war in Ukraine.”

Forbes points out Netflix’s detachment from reality. Yes, the recession and inflation hurt, but at $10-15 a month per subscription, that’s not the reason. And it certainly isn’t the war in Ukraine. Netflix creates too much mediocre content,

with about two or three great films a year. Their comedies and action films are awful, and their TV shows are binge worthy, but then you can unsubscribe until something better comes months down the road.

The Washington Post is reporting “nothing to see hear” headlines, which will only cause confusion and an uptick in a stock that is bound to fail. The small jump in stock is being seen as an improvement: “The new and improved trajectory in free cash flow won’t change the company’s debt levels anytime soon. Netflix is firmly setting expectations for $10 to $15 billion in debt into the foreseeable future. This is necessary to continue to hold its place as the top media company in terms of revenue and engagement. Gross debt stands at $14.3 billion, when accounting for $5.8 billion in cash, net debt is at $8.5 billion.”

When you start celebrating that amount of debt, you’re wearing financial beer glasses, seeing the hot mess at the bar as a real catch. Who knows if Netflix will survive or not. But just know we can’t rely on the media to give us a real, honest analysis.

It’s a tale of two Netflix.

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hen we experience increased market volatility, one of the most asked questions we hear is, “Should I keep contributing to my 401k?” The short answer is yes, but let us explain why.

By contributing to your 401k with every pay check, you automatically take advantage of an investing strategy called Dollar Cost Averaging. Here’s how it works: every two weeks (or at any regular interval), you invest a set amount of money, regardless of how the stock market is performing. The beauty of this approach is that when the markets are down, and prices are low, you are able to purchase more shares for your money.

Conversely, when markets are up and prices are high, you buy fewer shares.

Consider a hypothetical example. Let’s say you invest $100 the first day of every month for six months into a fund whose value fluctuates wildly month to month: from $10 per share to $5, to $6, back to $5, to $8, and then back to $10. With dollar-cost averaging over this six-month period, you invest a total of $600 dollars and purchase just a tad over 89 shares, for an average cost of $6.73/ share and an ending value of about $892. If, instead, you had invested the entire $600 at the beginning of the six months, you’d have only purchased 60 shares, with a much higher average cost of $10/share, that would continue to be worth just $600 at the end of the six months.

Of course, the results will vary depending on the real numbers. In our example, if the fund had continued to decline, with dollar-cost averaging, you’d have purchased even more shares over the six months.

On the other hand, if the fund had continued to go up every month, you’d have been better off investing all of your money at once instead of spreading it out. While the road can be rocky (particularly over the short term), over longer periods of time the stock market tends to rise. In this way, dollar-cost averaging is not a guarantee of the biggest profit or absolute protection against a loss, but it is a great way to stay the course during a volatile market.

A built-in benefit of dollar-cost averaging is that it is an antidote to market timing.

We all hear about people who want to find that perfect moment to invest and make a killing, and we completely understand when you say you don’t want to invest just to see your values go down, but timing the market is pretty much impossible.

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Investments in stocks have outperformed cash over every 20-year period from 1926 to 2019 by a large margin. During these 90-plus years, the average ending wealth for an investor who put $2,000 a year in cash investments for 20 years is approximately $64,500.

The average ending wealth for an investor who puts their $2,000 a year in the stock market with perfect timing (always investing at the low) is approximately $175,000. And the most interesting data point of all is that the investor who put their $2,000 in the market on the first day of the year, without any thought for timing, would end up with approximately $162,000. In other words, they made almost as much as the perfect timer and outperformed the procrastinator by a threefold margin.

Let us repeat: perfect market timing (which, in reality, even the experts can’t implement) doesn’t make nearly as much difference as consistency, year over year. One of the easiest ways to be consistent? Dollar-cost averaging.

Despite the wild gyrations of the last several months, the stock market remains the best place to build long-term wealth. Again, it is not a way for the average investor to make a quick profit. Start slowly, but start now, and continue to invest regardless of market conditions.

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Used mattresses are generally hard to sell or donate, but recycling is free. Retailers are required to pick up a mattress after delivering one, trash collectors provide annual bulky item collection to houses, and Ventura County has five drop-off sites listed at byebyemattress.com. Nevertheless, illegal dumping of mattresses is still a problem.

On Tuesday, the Ventura County Board of Supervisors will consider approval of a funding agreement between the Public Works Agency and the MRC. The MRC is offering the county up to $61,600 for installation and monitoring of cameras in select spots along rural roadways to catch illegal dumpers. The agency will also install anti-dumping signs and conduct an associated public education campaign. In 2023, the agency will provide a final report analyzing the effectiveness of these measures for reducing illegal dumping of mattresses and other items.

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Mike O’Donnell, managing director of the Mattress Recycling Council (MRC), which coordinates statewide recycling programs for California and other states, provided a more realistic gauge for how long people keep mattresses. In 2019, an MRC study indicated that the average age of a discarded mattress was about 11 years. However, “the data set had limitations because so many units had no tags,” according to O’Donnell. If older units were less likely to have readable tags, the average age could be higher.

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NEWS In Brief July 29 deadline for written comments on cannabis dispensary applications The fate of eight applications to operate three cannabis dispensaries in the city of Ventura will be decided

by City Manager Alex McIntyre by September at the latest, according to city officials.

Backers of the proposals packed city hall to hear presentations from the finalists on July 18, and a video of the community meeting is posted on the city’s YouTube channel (www.youtube.com/ watch?v=TdAZ9em62hk).

City officials also extended the deadline for submitting written comments on the proposals until the end of the business day on Friday, July 29.

Another round of applications is planned for two additional dispensary licenses which will include areas in the city’s so-called coastal zone including downtown, which were not considered in the first round of applications. The next selection round will only commence after the California Coastal Commission signs off on the plan.

In 2020 Ventura voters approved Measure I to allow taxation of cannabis dispensaries and the city council then adopted a framework for regulations.

No gun shows at fairgrounds A bill forbidding gun shows at the Ventura County Fairgrounds has been signed into law by Gov. Gavin Newsom. The bill was sponsored by Assemblymember Steve Bennett and State Senator Monique Limón, both Democrats.

Issues surrounding gun shows at the state-owned facility have raged for years with strong opinions on both sides of the issue.

“Unfortunately, the United States experiences far more gun violence per person than virtually every other modern industrialized country in the world,” Bennett said in a news release. “And what accounts for this? The United States has one of the most pervasive gun cultures in the world supported by a powerful gun lobby. Gun shows at the Fairgrounds enhance this.”

Monarchs named a threatened species Migratory monarch butterflies have been added to the Red List of Threatened Species by the International Union for the Conservation of Nature (IUCN).

Native populations of the orange and black butterflies known for their migration through Ventura County have shrunk between 22% and 72% over the last decade, according to IUCN scientists. Anna Walker led the assessment for the IUCN. “It is difficult to watch monarch butterflies and their extraordinary migration teeter on the edge of collapse, but there are signs of hope,” Walker said in a news release.

“So many people and organizations have come together to try and protect this butterfly and its habitats.

From planting native milkweed and reducing pesticide use to supporting the protection of overwintering sites

vcreporter.com and contributing to community science, we all have a role to play in making sure this iconic insect makes a full recovery.”

Seventh Tree Farms workers’ rights upheld The Agricultural Labor Relations Board (ALRB) has resolved unfair labor practice charges against Oxnard’s Seventh Tree Farms.

The charges alleged that the company failed to pay for work that was completed and did not provide drinking water and bathrooms for the workers. The company was also accused of threatening to call the sheriff after workers complained.

In a July 12 settlement agreement, the company agreed to uphold the rights of farm workers who speak out about working conditions.

Company supervisors will also receive new training from ALRB agents, according to a news release.

Library to get AC Ventura’s E.P. Foster library will soon have air condoning for the first time.

The 60-year-old downtown library currently has only heat and ventilation systems and will be used as a cooling center for residents after air conditioning is installed.

Ventura Mayor Sofia Rubalcava said she was happy to hear about the improvements paid for by federal funding. “These funds will allow us to provide a much-needed AC system that will enhance the health and safety of this vital community facility.”

The project was announced in a news release from Congressmember Salud Carbajal, who took credit for securing $750,000 for the project.

Carbajal also announced that $1,000,000 will be spent to install new stairs to the popular Mondo’s Cove beach in the Rincon area.

Turnbow joins CSUCI Officials at California State University Channel Islands have chosen a new vice president for student affairs.

Ford Turnbow earned her doctorate in Sociology from Wayne State University in Michigan, specializing in gender and work in higher education, according to a university news release.

“I am immensely excited about serving as the next Vice President for Student Affairs and looking forward to joining the CSUCI team,” Turnbow said via press release. “There is immense opportunity for growth on critical initiatives and I am humbled to be able to contribute to the efforts across the campus.”

CSUCI President Richard Yao said Turnbow has a reputation as a natural collaborator. “Through her educational background in student affairs and her participation and leadership opportunities in professional associations in the field, her demonstrated successes in walking the talk of diversity, equity, and inclusion in higher education, her track record of building and nurturing effective cross-divisional and community partnerships, and more, Dr. Ford Turnbow brings much to the role of Vice President for Student Affairs,” Yao said.

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he Jarvis family has been a part of the Ventura County cannabis industry for years. Long before most dispensaries were operating in the area, Lonnie and Nancy Jarvis (who also operated Channel Islands Boatyard, which was opened by Lonnie’s parents) were cultivating under Proposition 215, the Compassionate Use Act of 1996. When Proposition 64, the Adult Use of Marijuana Act, was passed by the state of California in 2016, it opened the door for the city of Port Hueneme’s Ordinance 734, which allowed for the operation of cannabis facilities for medicinal and non-medicinal use. At that point, Lonnie and Nancy made the move to retail, safely and legally opening Safeport in 2018. Today they run their dispensary with children Nicole and Matt, providing one of the largest selections of products in the county. Marketing maven Nicole Jarvis talked with the Ventura County Reporter about her family’s homegrown enterprise.

What inspired you to open Safeport?

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Our family has been involved in the cannabis industry for 15-plus years. Desperate to help a loved one in need, along with his love of cannabis, my dad, Lonnie, started working in the cannabis industry in 2007. When Prop 64 passed in 2016, Lonnie and my mom, Nancy, patiently waited for a city close to home to pass an ordinance. In 2017 the city of Port Hueneme passed ordinance 734,

allowing recreational cannabis businesses. With the aspirations to provide safe access to cannabis in their hometown, as well as a safe working environment for their family, my parents knew they had to pursue this business venture. In 2018 our family opened Safeport Port Hueneme to the public.

Who were the main people involved at that time, and who is involved now?

It was a family venture from the start! My parents, my brother, Matt, and I worked together to open Safeport in 2018. To this day it is still family owned and operated. Lonnie and Nancy are the founders, I serve as creative director and chief marketing officer, Matt is the product buyer.

In 2018 Brad Schouten came on as our general manager, and today he stands as our chief operating officer.

What were the biggest challenges you faced when Safeport first opened?

We had many challenges when we first opened Safeport, but the biggest was the financial risk. My parents put every cent they had and invested it into Safeport; they took equity out of our family home to launch Safeport.

We are happy to report that the risk paid off!

Navigating a highly regulated industry presented challenges that we had not encountered before in more conventional businesses. The learning curve was very steep. Finding locations initially was a challenge because most landlords we

Computer rendering of potential dispensary plans at the Salzer's Video location if Safeport is licensed in Ventura.

Signage at Safeport's Port Hueneme location. talked to were afraid to let their property be used for the cannabis industry, for fear of repercussions from the federal government.

Marketing is crucial for a successful business and with the heavy restrictions on cannabis marketing, that has also been a tough obstacle to overcome.

Cannabis use and its perception has changed dramatically over the last decade. How has your business evolved as a result of that?

Traditionally the cannabis industry was very male dominated. Since legalization, Safeport alongside the rest of the industry has been working hard to do our part to destigmatize the industry. We made sure to make our store a very comfortable space for all genders. We did that with aesthetics, marketing, products and a level of customer service we instilled in our employees. We put focus on education and taking time with our customers, rather than pushing them out the door as quickly as possible.

Doing this created a wider clientele, opening up a market for more diverse products. We are proud to say our current clientele is now almost 50/50 women and men!

What kinds of products and services does Safeport currently offer?

Counter of the Safeport Dispensary in Port Hueneme.

We pride ourselves on offering the most diverse product selection in Ventura County. We carry everything from pre-packaged flower, joints, cartridges, wax, edibles, tinctures, lotions…the list goes on! We currently offer in-store shopping, delivery, in-store pickup and curbside pickup.

What are your biggest challenges now?

The most challenging aspect of our business is navigating licensing opportunities in cities to grow our business. It is an extremely competitive and expensive process.

Another challenge is not being able to take full advantage of the tax code like other businesses, due to federal restrictions.

What do you enjoy about this business?

It’s exciting! We are at the forefront of an emerging industry. There is a ton of opportunity; it feels like we are part of a cultural revolution.

Getting into this business, we never could have imagined how much we would be able to help our local community. Being local Ventura residents, it feels amazing to be able to give back to our community. We have been able to support organizations like the Boys & Girls Club, Caregivers, Oxnard Sleep Out, National MS Society, Ventura Land Trust, VCMilC (Ventura County Military

Collaborative), Habitat for Humanity, Santa Clara River Conservancy, Port Hueneme High School, Santa Clara High School and more!

What’s a typical day like for you?

There isn’t really a typical day for any of us, but that is something that we love so much about our jobs!

Does Safeport have a “typical” customer?

Something that is so special about Safeport is that our customer base is so diverse and so loyal! We have customers of all cultures and all ages.

We are like the coffee shop of weed.

Everyone loves Safeport!

Where are your operations currently based?

We currently operate a medical and recreational store in Port Hueneme. We are also currently constructing a retail store, distribution center

and manufacturing center in Oxnard, as well as our corporate headquarters in Oxnard.

My understanding is that you are hoping to be granted a permit to open a dispensary in the city of Ventura.

Yes! We are currently involved in the licensing process in Ventura.

We are awaiting the final decision from city manager Alex McIntyre; we should hear the final decision in August. We hope to have our location at the site of the Salzer’s Video building at 5801 Valentine Road.

We have partnered with the Salzer’s family to revitalize this iconic corner, which is often referred to as the gateway to Ventura!

What has the application process been like?

We have been very impressed with the licensing process in Ventura so far. The city took their time creating their ordinance, watching other cities to make sure they did everything the right way, avoiding mistakes other cities made. The city has been very organized and transparent throughout this process. We would be so honored to be able to serve our Ventura community. It has always been a dream of ours to operate a dispensary in Ventura. It is our home, and this community means so much to us.

Some important things the city expects from potential license holders is a strong security presence, neighborhood compatibility, odor control and minimal negative impact on youth in the area. These are just a few of the expectations from the city.

What are some of your plans if Safeport receives a permit for operation in Ventura?

We are so excited about our prospective location at the Salzer’s Video building. Safeport plans to shed a

new light on what was once such an iconic corner. We plan on offering an experiential retail environment with ties back to the music industry. At the Ventura location, Safeport will seek to expand our brand into the musical arts. We see a huge advantage in partnering with the Salzer family to build upon the work that they have put into the music industry for the last 50-plus years.

Where do you see things going with Safeport in the next 3-5 years? How about the next decade?

At Safeport we dream big! In the next 3-5 years we plan to open more retail stores, expand our manufacturing and distribution centers, open a cultivation site, launch our Safeport cannabis brand and expand into other states. Our goal for the next decade is to be a household name in the cannabis industry.

Anything else you’d like our readers to know about Safeport?

With the current expansion, Safeport will be looking to hire!

Several positions will be opening up: budtenders, receptionists, floor and assistant managers, people to work in manufacturing and distribution and more. People can apply by sending a resume and cover letter to info@safeportcannabis.com.

Visit us at our Port Hueneme location (we’re open seven days a week), or order delivery from the comfort of home at safeportcannabis.com/ order-online. We currently deliver to Port Hueneme, Oxnard, Ventura, Camarillo and Santa Paula.

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by Alex Wilson awilson@timespublications.com he promise of safe access to medical marijuana was a big reason Chelsea Sutula moved to California in 2009. It ended up being the right move, since she’s now finding success as the owner and CEO of Ojai’s first cannabis dispensary, Sespe Creek, and is formulating plans for a cannabis lounge where people can gather together to enjoy the products she sells.

But Sutula’s journey had some major ups and downs, including an arrest by the Ventura County Sheriff’s Department, ultimate exoneration, and a loving embrace by the city of Ojai.

“Helpful medicine”

Sutula spent her early years moving around with her family on the East Coast, mostly growing up in Maryland and Georgia. She was in college at Northwestern University near Chicago when her previously unfavorable views of marijuana changed after a friend shared some with her.

“I had a really great time. It expanded my mind in a really pleasant way,” she recalled. “I was really surprised.

Because I had had a lot of stereotypical thoughts about it up to that; I just thought it made people stupid.”

After college, Sutula moved around to different cities on the East Coast and worked at a variety of jobs. At one point she even owned a dog walking business. A failed marriage and other personal issues led to prescribed antidepressants, but she 12 —

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found cannabis did a better job of relieving her symptoms.

“It was helping me balance my mood,” Sutula explained. “It eventually helped me get off antidepressants, which I had been on for many years of my life. So by the time I moved to California I was already convinced it was a helpful medicine for me.” Her East Coast doctors were skeptical cannabis was helping her, and pressured her to stop using it, but she disagreed with them. “I had to listen to my body instead of doctors in the end.”

Seeking safe access

cannabis for a while before they could really afford to pay me anything.”

After helping the delivery business grow, one of the original founders quit the still somewhat risky business when he started a family, and Sutula ended up buying the other out. She was the sole owner by 2013.

Bouncing back after the bust

Instead of flying under the radar, Sutula became an outspoken proponent of medical marijuana, speaking at government meetings to try to get laws changed to provide better access, and even meeting with Ventura County

Sutula moved to California where medical marijuana was allowed at the time.

“Safe access was really a problem for me, so that was one of the things I was most looking forward to when I moved to California, just being able to get a medical recommendation from a doctor and some kind of legal Mosaic Sespe Creek access to it,” she said. logo. Photo submitted After accepting a job in business development and project management in Thousand Sheriff’s officials in September 2016.

Oaks, Sutula found a delivery service Sutula said that she did everything started by two cannabis farmers called possible to follow state guidelines, Sespe Creek. offering delivery but not a brick-and“I said ‘Wow, this is amazing. I mortar dispensary like she has now. would love to get into this industry.’

“I wanted to bring transparency Knowing the growth potential, I could and validity,” she said. “I didn’t see where it was going. People aren’t want to be ashamed.” using this just to get high. It’s doing all But just days before the Novemthese other things for people in such a ber 2016 election and the passage fascinating way. So I was invited to of California’s Proposition 64, which join. It was an alignment of the stars. legalized “specified personal use and I worked for some gas money and cultivation of marijuana for adults 21

years of age or older,” Sutula’s world was shaken. The industrial building where Sespe Creek operated was busted by deputies wearing bulletproof vests with guns drawn.

“In the back of my mind I always feared that,” Sutula noted. “But we were so close to the election and I felt like we had something to hope for. But it was a false hope.”

Sutula was jailed for one night and about two dozen employees suddenly lost their livelihood.

“It was a kick to the gut. It was horrible. So many people suffered needlessly. My employees and customers that needed us for their pain medication or whatever they were using the medicine for.”

The charges were finally dropped after 19 months, but it wasn’t until the fall of 2021 — nearly five years later — that her computers and products, worth an estimated $350,000 at market value, were returned. By then, the products were completely unusable and had to be destroyed.

But even as her case was winding its way through court, she was embraced by the city of Ojai. According to Sutula, she was granted one of three licenses to operate a dispensary because the city council knew residents depended on Sespe Creek for safe access to cannabis products.

“The city of Ojai was a lifesaver, and that’s really what kept me going. Because we had started the process of what the rules would look like before I was busted,” she

said. “I never felt so supported by a community. And I credit that to really saving me and this company.”

“An Ojai vibe”

She opened Sespe Creek Collective on the one year anniversary of the raid, Nov. 2, 2017. Sutula built the dispensary with the goal of making it a welcoming place that feels more like a boutique than a clinic.

“It’s definitely an Ojai vibe,” said Sutula. “We bought a lot of nice wood and turquoise inlay. It’s reclaimed wood, trees that got felled in storms.

We’ve got a nice, warm place.”

While she’s bombarded by requests from growers who want to sell cannabis at Sespe Creek, Sutula stays focused on growers who put the planet ahead of profits.

“We’ve been really pushing sungrown and regeneratively-grown, with no pesticides, by small craft farmers,” she said. “We’re really choosy about which brands we want to feature.”

Next up for Sespe Creek is the search for a location to create a cannabis lounge. Sutula is looking at locations that would be appropriate along Ojai Avenue, the city’s version of Main Street, which passes right through the center of town. She envisions it as out in the open where everyone can see it — without shame, embarrassment or secrecy. Because Sespe Creek is proud to be a local business…and as much a part of its community as any other.

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awilson@timespublications.com avid MacFarlane has witnessed huge changes in the legal cannabis market since helping found one of Santa Barbara County’s first medical marijuana collectives in 2007.

What started off as a group of medical marijuana patients sharing what they grew in the hills above Santa Barbara has led to the sleek Leaf Dispensary in Thousand Oaks, slated to become one of the Conejo Valley’s first adult-use dispensaries on Aug. 5.

Natural healing

MacFarlane grew up in Thousand Oaks and became interested in the healing properties of the plant before opening the Santa Barbara Care Center in Goleta. Starting out, he didn’t envision a multi-location business carrying dozens of slickly packaged cannabis products.

“I did it for the love of what it did for people. I grew up in a family where my dad was a chiropractor and all about holistic health, medicine, and natural healing and I was always raised in that manner,” he said.

It was around 2006, when the

medical marijuana movement was gaining steam, that he was inspired to get involved. Proposition 215 was approved in 1996, giving Californians the right to grow their own medical marijuana. State Senate Bill 420 passed in 2003, helping clarify how collectives could operate under a framework recognized by state leaders, if not federal officials.

“I found the cannabis plant very intriguing. I studied it and the medicinal values that it brought,” MacFarlane explained. “I saw that there was a movement happening, and I wanted to get behind it. So I took a stand for safe access for Leaf Dispensary owner David MacFarlane medical marijuana patients was a pioneer in the medical marijuana in the state of California, field. Photo submitted and I helped pioneer and pave the way to where we are today.” with other patients.

“It was like a cannabis club of Cannabis club medical marijuana patients,” MacThe Santa Barbara Care Center Farlane said. “It was really unique. was originally a collective of canna- We got great relationships with the bis patients with doctor’s recommen- actual patients. It was a very different dations who grew plants to be shared time. There was no testing, so we

took it upon ourselves to do our own quality control.”

MacFarlane said he’s proud he could help people when access was still a challenge.

“We had a patient who had an inoperable brain tumor and she never thought in a million years that she would turn to cannabis ever in her lifetime to help her,” he explained. “And it turned out it was the only thing that ever gave her any relief towards the end of her life.”

MacFarlane said he’ll never forget the gratitude that the patient expressed before dying from cancer. “She came to me as the owner and thanked me for taking a stand and going through what I did to create this avenue and this path of safe access to cannabis. And it turns out she was a district attorney up in northern California that spent most of her career putting people away for cannabis. She was a wonderful lady, and her eyes were opened to actually what the cannabis plant can do, and the medicinal value it has for people.”

MacFarlane now runs three dispensaries, with the original location in Goleta. Lompoc’s Leaf Dispensary was the first adult-use dispensary in Santa Barbara County when it opened in 2018.

But he admitted that sometimes he misses the old days before the cannabis industry became corporate and, in his view, overregulated and overtaxed.

For example, MacFarlane said, some

of the cultivators he worked with in the early days still grow cannabis but sell it on the illicit black market because they don’t want to pay taxes.

Changing times

The second Leaf Dispensary opened in Thousand Oaks in February, but only for medical marijuana patients with a doctor’s recommendation. Over the course of several years, as Thousand Oaks city leaders were considering allowing cannabis sales, the market radically changed, making medical-only dispensaries mostly a relic of the past, according to MacFarlane.

Leaf’s medical-only provision stifled sales, since people could go to the San Fernando Valley or Port Hueneme to buy cannabis with only an ID showing they were over 21.

MacFarlane said about half of his potential customers who walk through the doors turn away upon learning they need a doctor’s recommendation.

He said many are afraid their names will end up in a government database or believe their personal information could be exposed.

He and the operators of a second medical dispensary in Thousand Oaks, Legendary Organics, recently convinced a majority of city council members to change the rules and allow adult-use sales starting Aug. 5.

“It’s been a long process and we’re just really happy that we stuck with

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it. I can’t thank the city staff and the city council enough for what they’ve done to allow us to have a chance to compete in a market that’s in other communities,” said MacFarlane. “To give us a chance to give the same services that other jurisdictions are providing to their citizens, and now we get to give them to the citizens of the Conejo Valley.”

The Leaf founder wants people to feel comfortable when they come to

the dispensary, especially if they’re skeptical about cannabis having any redeeming value. “Seeing how this industry has evolved and the misconceptions of cannabis to some people out there. They still have a, ‘This is just a head shop, a pot shop,’ attitude, and seeing how it’s come to this higher end, cannabis evolution,” he said.

A grand re-opening celebration is set for Leaf Dispensary in Thousand Oaks on Saturday, Aug. 6, starting

at 9 a.m. Vendors will be offering special deals, and there will be food trucks in the parking lot.

“It’s just a day of celebration for us, finally breaking through and coming to where the state has evolved,” he said. “It’s almost like another day of 420.”

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by Alex Wilson awilson@timespublications.com raham Farrar can barely contain his excitement as he provides a tour of his 5.5 million square-foot greenhouse south of Camarillo. The operation is expected to become the world’s largest for growing cannabis once it’s fully converted from its original use as a high-tech tomato farm.

Farrar points out the complex equipment making Glass House Farms as green an operation as possible in every sense — environmentally, agriculturally and, of course, financially. A vast array of solar panels helps power the facility. A sophisticated water recycling system allows for the reuse of

water infused with expensive fertilizer to grow cannabis hydroponically. Robotic machines open and close windows in the translucent roof and pull black shades back and forth to trick cannabis plants into believing it’s nighttime during the day, a strategy to grow the best quality cannabis possible at the lowest cost.

Dozens of workers — better paid than their counterparts at surrounding farms — trim buds and perform other tasks such as adjusting irrigation equipment and hanging plants to dry.

“It’s pretty cool to see the progress and the way things are coming together,” Farrar said about the operation that saw its first harvest last month.

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Aerial shot of the 5.5 million square-foot Camarillo greenhouse looking northwest toward Ventura. Photo by Graham Farrar

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years’ worth of work.”

The company’s president and co-founder is a self-professed techgeek enamored of all the high-tech systems designed to grow cannabis as efficiently as possible. But it’s also apparent he loves the product even more. Farrar sees a three-foot-tall plant

sprouting fresh buds covered in tiny white crystals along with red and purple hairs, pulls it to his nose, and takes a deep inhale of the aroma. He rubs the bud between his fingers to better smell the terpenes, organic compounds that provide flavor to cannabis. It’s obvious the bud is top quality, which Farrar’s customers will also appreciate.

Farrar knows there’s nothing quite like the giant greenhouse on the Oxnard Plain that Glass House bought for $93 million last year, even as the industry expands across states where cannabis is legal. It’s unlikely anyone will ever build such a large greenhouse for cannabis, he said, since this one is being converted from growing tomatoes and cucumbers. He estimates the cost to build the complex today at between $250 and $300 million.

It’s an ideal facility for growing cannabis in every way, Farrar said, especially due to its location in California. He is envisioning a day when cannabis is legalized nationwide and he’s finally allowed to ship his product across state lines. He believes consumers will always want their cannabis grown in California, much like wine lovers pay a premium for wine

from specific appellations like Napa or Bordeaux.

“It makes so much sense. It’s all the right pieces, right? It’s the right climate, the right facility, the right team.

It’s in the right location for consumers and where they want to buy cannabis from,” Farrar said. “It’s not filled up yet, but it’s the largest greenhouse that’s ever been licensed for cannabis in human history.”

Software, sailing and Sonos

Farrar grew up in Santa Barbara and said the enjoyment he received from smoking marijuana as a youth convinced him the negative things he heard about cannabis from adults were scare tactics. He enjoyed laughing with friends and the way food tasted better after smoking out.

He finished high school in a program at Santa Barbara City College that allowed him to earn college credits at the same time, and then went on to study molecular biology and biochemistry at the University of Colorado, Boulder. He was there only a year, but that’s where he met the Continued on Page 18

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“Going from red to green” Continued from page 16 woman who would eventually become his wife. The couple returned to Santa Barbara where Farrar joined a pioneering Internet company called Software. com involved in email applications.

“I was lucky to be one of the early folks at that company. We went public back in the dot-com boom days,” Farrar said about the company that first sold stock in 1999.

His financial success with Software. com allowed him to realize a dream of sailing across the Pacific Ocean.

“I bought a boat and spent two years sailing with my girlfriend who I met in Colorado. We sailed from Santa Barbara to New Zealand for two years and came back to get married,” he explained.

After returning to Santa Barbara, a friend told Farrar about starting a company described as an “iPod for the house,” which became Sonos, a leader in fashionably designed home-speaker systems. Farrar was part of the founding team at Sonos involved in product design, sales and customer support.

He became something of a serial entrepreneur, starting businesses involved in eBook publishing and an agriculture technology company developing fertilizer and other products for the hydroponics industry.

Growth of Glass House

After learning more about the cannabis industry, Farrar started Glass House Farms about seven years ago with Kyle Kazan, now the company’s CEO. Kazan is well versed in commercial real estate, a former law enforcement officer and longtime advocate for ending the war on drugs. The co-founders purchased a greenhouse in Carpinteria and the business took off.

Glass House has established itself as a market leader in the cannabis industry. It’s a vertically integrated company that also distributes its products to dispensaries across the state and owns a growing number of dispensaries. Besides products sold under the Glass House Farms name, the company also owns several other brands including Forbidden Flowers in association with actress and musician Bella Thorne, and one of the best-selling edibles brands, PLUS Gummies.

Farrar opened the first adult-use dispensary in Santa Barbara, Farmacy, and the company acquired others in cities including Morro Bay and Turlock. The company has won licenses to open more, including in Isla Vista and Santa Ynez. Farrar said by the end of the year the company should have 12 dispensaries.

Glass House went public last year with its stock sold on a Canadian exchange. During the company’s first quarter investor call last month, Kazan discussed the latest developments at the Camarillo greenhouse.

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expansion is expected to increase our greenhouse footprint by approximately 1.6 million square feet, which will enable us to produce an additional 180,000 dried pounds of cannabis, tripling our current cultivation footprint,” Kazan said. “Our longterm goal, when fully built out, is to increase our cultivation capacity to 1.7 million pounds of biomass. The competitive advantage of this facility is its potential to increase quality while significantly reducing our cost of production. As stated previously, our eventual goal is to lower our cost of goods sold to $100 per pound.”

Chief Financial Officer Mark Vendetti said on the conference call that total revenue for the first quarter of 2022 was $14 million, a 24% decline compared to the previous quarter.

Farrar said it’s been an interesting experience taking the company public while so much progress has been made on other fronts.

“It feels like we’ve accomplished a lot. It’s a lot of work. Cannabis is very hard. It’s the hardest industry I’ve ever worked in,” he said.

Coping with the curveballs

The road to putting Ventura County on the map for industrial-scale cannabis cultivation started with tomatoes.

According to the Houweling’s Tomatoes website, the company was founded in 1956 as a floral greenhouse and berry farm in British Columbia by Cornelius Houweling.

Son Casey Houweling joined his family’s farming business in 1976, leading an expansion plan that included new high-tech ways to grow tomatoes hydroponically, a system that uses water enriched with fertilizers to nurture plants instead of planting them in dirt. The 125-acre greenhouse near Camarillo was built in 1996.

By the time California’s legal cannabis industry was taking off, it became apparent that the giant tomato greenhouse could be put to use for an even more lucrative crop.

Farrar said he first set eyes on the greenhouse in 2018 and immediately saw the potential.

“I got a tour through a friend and said, ‘Holy smokes, this is the nicest greenhouse. This is in the perfect place. There is no better place to grow cannabis than here. We should turn this place into the best weed farm in the world,’” Farrar recalled.

One problem: Cannabis cultivation was still illegal in Ventura County.

That all changed in 2020 when a countywide ballot initiative, Measure O, easily passed, with Houweling as its main backer. Part of the measure’s appeal to voters was that it limited cultivation to preexisting greenhouses or warehouses and capped cultivation at 600 acres.

Houweling and Farrar are now business partners, and about two-

Cannabis fields feel like they go on forever at Glass House Farms near Camarillo.

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thirds of the facility is still used to grow tomatoes and cucumbers under Houweling’s supervision.

While the wholesale price of cannabis and cannabis stocks have both dropped precipitously in recent months, Farrar is not deterred by that setback.

“We’re on the bleeding edge of what’s happening with regulations and legalization and taxes and illicit market and all that. It’s curveball after curveball and now you have a massive price drop in the last year and half, so again, we’re not totally surprised by that,” Farrar explained. “Part of the reason we’re doing what we’re doing here is because we’re trying to build a company and an operation that can survive through stuff like that . . . The cycle will go up and the cycle will come back down, and we want to make sure we have a company that can thrive through all of that.”

Impacts on the local community

Measure O includes local taxes totaling 4% of gross receipts from the sale of processed cannabis, and 1% for selling cloned plants to other growers.

Now that harvesting has begun, Farrar said he expects a financial windfall for the county government.

“I’m fairly confident that at some point we will be one of, if not the largest, taxpayer out there. I think we’re going to generate a lot of jobs and a lot of tax revenue,” he said, adding that he could not discuss specifics about how much Glass House expects to produce in the Camarillo greenhouse in coming months due to financial regulations on publicly traded companies.

About 150 people work on the cannabis side of the business with around 200 people growing tomatoes and cucumbers on the sections of the greenhouse that have not yet been converted. Aside from higher pay than nearby farms offer, Farrar said another advantage for his workers is that it’s a year-round operation, not seasonal like

many other jobs in agriculture.

“I know we attract a lot of the best talent out there and we try to take care of people. A lot of the employees are shareholders and we have 401(k) plans, vacation plans, and all of that kind of stuff that’s not super common in ag,” he said.

Employees working on the vegetable side of the greenhouse will be brought over to the cannabis operations as they expand over time, he said.

County government’s perspective

With the passage of Measure O, the Ventura County CEO’s office was assigned the duty of regulating the industry. James Importante, a program management analyst in the CEO’s office, is the main point of contact for businesses seeking to start local cultivation.

So far, just two permits have been granted, Importante said. In addition to Glass House, a permit was granted for a long-vacant 15,000 square-foot greenhouse on Fifth Street, not far from the Glass House greenhouse, by a company called Cubs Den LLC. He noted that applications have been filed to convert eight other greenhouses to cannabis use in county unincorporated areas. The drive to convert more greenhouses to cannabis may have been slowed for a variety of reasons, including market conditions, COVID, and complex state regulations.

Importante said he’s been impressed with the quality of the applications.

“One of the fascinating aspects of this project was the level of sophistication from our applicants,” he explained. “The requirements of the ordinance are rather robust. We do get quality applications. We haven’t rejected an application because of poor work or information.”

It’s all gone smoothly so far, Importante said, but the county is ready to act if there are any problems with cannabis facilities. “It’s still really

early in our program. We haven’t had any complaints or any criminal activity associated with this program. That may be something that may occur in the future, so I might have a different opinion then, but we haven’t had to have that experience yet so it’s been pretty low key, it’s been pretty quiet.”

Importante noted that in the event of complaints, the county will have ways to address them. “If a licensee does have these issues and either they aren’t able to resolve it or, for whatever reason, are unwilling to resolve it, then their license will not be considered for renewal. So there’s some language in there that would help mitigate any bad actors.”

Looking to the future

Even though Glass House has established itself as one of the leading cannabis companies in just a few years, Farrar said he’s mostly focused on what still needs to be accomplished.

“Nothing feels done. It’s a lot of hard work but we’re lucky to have the opportunity to work on it,” he said. “There’s so much work to be done I probably don’t stop and smell the buds often enough.”

While the company is not currently offering tours of the facility to the public just yet, Farrar hopes that will be possible in the future. He wants Glass House to be a part of the community in Ventura County.

“We’re really happy to be here.

We consider it an honor. The county’s been great to work with. The people down here are great,” Farrar said, “We’re really happy to have been able to take a greenhouse that already existed and put a new crop in it, a crop that we think helps people. Whether it’s fun on Friday night or a tincture that helps you sleep or something someone uses for cancer or epilepsy or PTSD. We think it’s a positive thing.”

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“Anywhere and everywhere” PLAYZAPALOOZA! at Santa Paula Theater Center

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sign that the Apocalypse has been averted: Playzapalooza! is back. After a two-year hiatus, Santa Paula Theater Center’s signature festival returns with six oneact plays that were actually selected back in 2020 (aka The Before Times).

The selection committee explains, “We read and selected these plays in 2020, just as the pandemic was ramping up, with no idea that the next two years would be interrupted.”

Thankfully, Playzapalooza’s time for waiting in the wings is finally over — but with only one weekend left, time is running out to see the fabulously fun event, onstage through July 31.

Produced by the Creature Company members Elixeo Flores, Leticia Mattson and Lisa Mirabelli, Playzapalooza! is celebrating its 10th anniversary. The festival sprang from a writers’ group that met regularly at SPTC. Flores explains that one day John McKinley, one of the group’s members, got a great idea.

“Hey, we’re all writers and we are meeting here at a theater, why don’t we try writing some plays?” McKinley is reported to have said.

Over the years, the event has grown in size and prestige — from being a showcase of the group’s work to becoming a popular festival featuring plays from “anywhere and everywhere.”

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THURSDAY, 7/28 LIVE MUSIC

Boatyard Pub: Bluegrass Thursday Crown and Anchor: Teresa Russell, 5-8 p.m.

The Grape: Tom McMorran, 7:30 p.m.

Leashless Brewing: Chris Hawley, 6:30 p.m.

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

The Twist on Main: L.A. Jazz Connection, 6:308:30 p.m.

Ventura Music Hall: Tropidelic and Kash’d Out with Joe

Samba, 8 p.m.

Winchester’s: Big Adventure, 5:30-8:30 p.m.

COMEDY

Shawn Wayans returns to Oxnard with a series of engagements at Levity Live Comedy Club at The Collection. Catch him on Friday, July 29, at 7:30 and 9:45 p.m. and on Saturday, July 30, at 7 and 9:30 p.m.

Levity Live Comedy Club: Shapel Lacey, 7:30 p.m.

Sportsman Lounge (Camarillo): Sing Time Karaoke,

Anna’s Cider: Trivia night, 7 p.m.

El Rey Cantina (Camarillo): Karaoke with Leigh Balton,

Topa Topa Brewing (Ventura, Colt): Head Games

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 with Tommy Foytek,

LIVE MUSIC

7-10 p.m.

OTHER

8-11 p.m.

Trivia, 6:30 p.m.

FRIDAY, 7/29 805 Bar and Grilled Cheese: Teresa Russell, 7-10 p.m.

BL Dance Hall and Saloon: Mighty Cash Cats and Linda Ronstadt Experience, 7 p.m. H

7-10 p.m.

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

Cantara Cellars: Kelly’s Lot, 7 p.m. H The Canyon: Metalshop (80s Hair Metal Bands tributes),

The Manhattan: Trivia night, 7 p.m.

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

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AFTER DARK

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Four Brix Winery: Heathers on Fire,

Margarita Villa: Vinyl Gypsies, 8-11 p.m.

NAMBA Performing Arts Center: The

6-8:30 p.m.

Dennis and Laura Show, 7 p.m.

The Garage: Morie and the Heavy

Ojai Underground Exchange: John

The Grape: Matt Harris Band, 8-11 p.m.

Heritage Square: Myst, 6-8:30 p.m.

Keynote Lounge: Zep Heads, 8 p.m.-

Ojai Valley Brewery: Buena Onda, 6 p.m.

The Raven Tavern: Red Rhythm, 8 p.m.

Rock and Roll Pizza (Simi Valley, Cochran): Seriously Phil (Phil Collins tribute),

Hitters, 8-11 p.m.

12 a.m.

Zipperer, 7 p.m.

Leashless Brewing: Illunis, 7 p.m.

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

Margarita Villa: Colette Lovejoy, 8-11 p.m.

NAMBA Performing Arts Space: Burch

8-11 p.m.

Oxnard Performing Arts Center: Raw

Twisted Oak Tavern: 805 Social Club,

Studios Songwriter Showcase, 7 p.m. H Brigade, Omega Point, Firestarter and In Time, 6 p.m.

The Raven Tavern: The Remedies, 8 p.m.

Rock and Roll Pizza (Simi Valley; Cochran): The Replay, 8:30-11:30 p.m.

The Shores: NO BIGGEE The Twist on Main: Davey Miller and

friends, 4:30-7:30 p.m.; Hot Roux, 8-11 p.m.

Vaquero y Mar: Zacamandu de Tomas

Topa Topa Brewing (Ventura; Thompson): Spurts and Dry Goods, 6 p.m.

The Twist on Main: Jayden Secor, 2-5

p.m.; Crosscut Band 805, 8-11 p.m.

2-5 p.m.

COMEDY

Winchester’s: Robert Heft Band, 7 p.m.

Crystal Powell, 7 p.m.

DJS Paddy’s: DJ Nick Dean

Ventura Harbor Comedy Club: Crystal

Powell, 7 p.m.

DJS

Azar’s Sports Bar: DJ Night, 8:30 p.m.

Ojai Underground Exchange: Ojai Fi, 7 p.m.

Paddy’s: DJ Nick Dean Topa Topa Brewing (Ojai): Tone Bloke, 7-9 p.m.

Vaquero y Mar: Latin Night, 9 p.m.-

12 a.m.

ONLINE

Ojai Underground Exchange: Ojai Fi,

broadcast live at 7 p.m. ojaiundergroundexchange.square.site/#ACmOes H OTHER GiGi’s: Karaoke, 8 p.m.-12 a.m.

SATURDAY, 7/30 LIVE MUSIC

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

Agave Maria (Camarillo): Teresa Russell,

Wayans, 7 and 9:30 p.m. H

Oxnard Performing Arts Center: Ventura Harbor Comedy Club:

Zipperer, broadcast live at 7 p.m., https://ojaiundergroundexchange.square.site/#ACmOes OTHER Harbor Cove Cafe: Ukulele Jam with Gary Ballen and Kool Hand Ukes, 10 a.m.

SUNDAY, 7/31 LIVE MUSIC

805 Bar and Grilled Cheese: Kenny

TUESDAY, 8/2 LIVE MUSIC

Copa Cubana: Hot Roux, 7-9 p.m. H Prime Steakhouse: Danny Delurgio sings Sinatra, 6 p.m.

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

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

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

Trivia, 7 p.m.

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

Keynote Lounge: Karaoke with Steve

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

The Lookout: Trivia, 7 p.m.

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

Devoe, 11 a.m.

12 a.m.

Deer Lodge: Tobacco City, Brendan Willing James and Itasca, 8 p.m. H

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

Vaquero Y Mar: Karaoke with Paul,

Four Brix Winery: Clear Sky Trio, 1-3:30 p.m.

8-11 p.m.

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

Leashless Brewing: Tribe Devine, 3 p.m.

Libbey Bowl: Grateful Shred Benefit for the

WEDNESDAY, 8/3

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

Margarita Villa: CRV, 5-8 p.m.

Oxnard Performing Arts Center:

The Canyon: Country Night, 7 p.m.

The Garage: Blues with Randy and Friends,

Ojai Land Conservancy, 1 p.m. H

Rancho Camulos Museum: Orchard Ric’s Restaurant: Live music, 2:30 p.m.

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

Seaside Promenade Stage (Ventura Harbor): Steel Drum Sundays, 12-3 p.m.

Tony’s Pizzaria: Sunday Beach Party,

9-11 p.m.

3-7 p.m.

The Garage: Brittney and the B Sides,

Topa Topa Brewing (Camarillo):

8-11 p.m.

Looking West, 3-5 p.m.

The Grape: Fausto Cuevas y La

Topa Topa Brewing (Ventura; Thompson): Illunis, 4:30-6:30 p.m.

The Twist on Main: Dani Stacy, 12:30-

Moderna, 2-5 p.m.; Charles Ruggiero plays Monk, 8-11 p.m.

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

12 a.m.

The Garage: Tacos and Trivia with King

Bluegrass Band, 4 p.m.

Channel Islands Harbor (Harbor View Park): Decadent Decades, 4-6 p.m.

Deer Lodge: Dave Palmer and friends,

Paddy’s: Free pool and darts, open to close Q Club: Karaoke with Leigh Balton, 9

Ojai Underground Exchange: John

ONLINE

Azar’s Sports Bar: The Replay, 8 p.m.

Cantara Cellars: Caliente Band 805, Hands, 8 p.m.

LIVE MUSIC

OTHER

Renegades, 2-5 p.m.

The Canyon: Marcia Ball and Idle

MONDAY, 8/1

Seaside Promenade Stage (Ventura Harbor): Seaside DJ Saturdays, 12-3 p.m.

5-8 p.m.

6:30 p.m.

12-3 p.m.

p.m.-1 a.m.

Disco, 9 p.m.

Mike Salazar, 8 p.m.

7:30 and 9:45 p.m. H

GiGi’s: Karaoke, 8 p.m.-12 a.m.

Harbor Cove Cafe: Yacht Rock Sunday Vaquero Y Mar: Mariachi Brunch,

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

Winchester’s: Steve and Sally Williams, Levity Live Comedy Club: Shawn

Levity Live Comedy Club: Shawn Wayans,

Kennedy, 7 p.m. H DJS The Garage: Soulful Sundays with DJ Also, 12-7 p.m.

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

Ventura College Performing Arts Center: Django Festival Allstars, 7:30 p.m. H Ventura Music Hall: Gimme Gimme

Herrera, 6-8 p.m.

COMEDY

Levity Live Comedy Club: Jamie

Palm Garden Hotel: Harry Selvin Orchestra, 7-10 p.m.

OTHER The Garage: Billiard league; industry discounts

9:30 p.m.-12:30 a.m.

Ventura College Performing Arts Center: We Banjo 3, 7:30 p.m. H Ventura Music Hall: Jerry’s Middle Finger, 9 p.m.

COMEDY

LIVE MUSIC

7-10 p.m.

The Grape: Jason Fabus Trio, 7-10 p.m.

Libbey Bowl: Rotary West Concert

Series, 6 p.m.

The Lookout: Tommy Foytek’s Variety Show, 7-10 p.m.

Surfside Seafood: Teresa Russell, 4:30-7:30 p.m.

Topa Topa Brewing (Ojai): Ted Lennon, 7-9 p.m.

The Twist on Main: Americana and

Whiskey Wednesday, 7-9 p.m.

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

Levity Live Comedy Club: Lachlan Peterson, 7:30 p.m.

Harley’s Camarillo Bowl: DVR Band,

3:30 p.m.; Roderick August, 3:15-5:15 p.m.; Austin Vallejo, 5:30-8 p.m.

Keynote Lounge: The Balance, 8 p.m.-

8-10 p.m.

OTHER

Ojai Land Conservancy, 2 p.m. H

Ventura College Performing Arts Center: Sean Chen, 3 p.m. H The Vine: Austin Vallejo, 2-3:30 p.m.

Winchester’s: Freddy Castro and

friends, 3 p.m.

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

Zin Bistro: Jason Bourne, 4 p.m.

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

6:30-9 p.m.

12 a.m.

Leashless Brewing: Blues Bullet, 7 p.m.

Libbey Bowl: Grateful Shred Benefit for the

Rock and Roll Pizza (Simi Valley; Cochran): Cosmic Comedy Showcase, Music Freqs: Student Showcase, 7 p.m.

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

12 a.m.

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HAPPENINGS

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THURSDAY JACKBOX PARTY GAMES FOR TEENS | 1-3 p.m.

Bring your own device and play Jackbox Party Games with other teens in the Young Adult Center. YA Library at the Camarillo Public Library, 4101 Las Posas Road, Camarillo, 805-388-5222, camarillolibrary.org.

FAMILY BOARD GAME WITH DOMINOES | 2-4 p.m.

Ages 4 and up can have fun and make friends (and chain reactions!) while they learn to play dominoes. Children’s Library at the Camarillo Public Library, 4101 Las Posas Road, Camarillo, 805-388-5222, camarillolibrary.org.

MOVIE MATINEE: CYRANO | 2-4 p.m. A musical version of the classic tale of love, poetry and mistaken identity, starring Peter Dinklage, Haley Bennett, Ben Mendelsohn and others. Community Room at the Camarillo Public Library, 4101 Las Posas Road, Camarillo, 805-388-5222, camarillolibrary.org.

CONCERTS IN THE PARK | 7 p.m. The Camarillo Community Band will offer free evening concerts every Thursday in July at Constitution Park.

Presented by the Pleasant Valley Recreation and Park District. Corner of Carmen Drive and Paseo Camarillo, For more information, see the band’s website, www.camarillocommunityband.com.

FRIDAY DUNGEONS AND DRAGONS FOR TEENS | 3-5 p.m. All skill levels are invited to jump into a campaign of Dungeons and Dragons. The campaign is led by teens for teens. YA Library of the Camarillo Public Library, 4101 Las Posas Road, Camarillo, 805-388-5222, camarillolibrary.org.

MOVIES IN THE PARK: HAIRSPRAY | Friday, July 29, 6 p.m. This free community event is open to the public and people of all ages. Bring blankets, low-folding chairs and a picnic. Festivities kick off at 6 p.m. with local music courtesy of Music Freqs, food trucks and a variety of fun family games on the lawn. Movie starts at 8:15 p.m. For any questions about this event, contact Briana Ramos, Recreation Specialist at 805482-1996 x116 or bramos@pvrpd.org. Community Center Park, 1605 E. Burnley St., Camarillo, www.pvrpd. org/2022-07-29-movies-in-the-park-hairspray.

27TH VENTURA MUSIC FESTIVAL | 7:30 p.m.

“Onward!” is the theme of this year’s festival, which will include two solid weekends of exciting music from artists from across the globe and spectrum. On Friday, July 29, enjoy Americana, bluegrass and Celtic music from We Banjo 3. $15-50. Ventura College Performing Arts Center, 4700 Loma Vista Road, Ventura, 805-6483146, venturamusicfestival.org.

SATURDAY HOW TO DEVELOP A GROWTH MINDSET: IT ONLY CHANGES EVERYTHING | 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m.

What is a growth mindset and how can you develop it?

In this interactive, 90-minute workshop, presenter Ricky Powell will share how developing a growth mindset is just like building a muscle, uncover how you can overcome the obstacles standing in the way of your success and practice techniques that will help you start your path of growing immediately. Community Room of the Camarillo Public Library, 4101 Las Posas Road, Camarillo, 805-388-5222, camarillolibrary.org.

GRATEFUL SHRED BENEFIT FOR THE LAND CONSERVANCY | 2 p.m. Also on Sunday. Grateful Shred Industries is proud to be partnering with the Ojai Valley Land Conservancy for a two-night benefit concert in unbelievable Ojai, California. A portion of all ticket proceeds will benefit the Land Conservancy’s work to protect and restore open space, wildlife habitat, watersheds and views of the Ojai Valley for current and future generations. The weekend will feature two full days of music from Ojai local and area artists with two gigantic headlining sets from Shred each night plus food, drink, Vendor’s Row and, of course, a real good time had by all. Gates will open at 2 p.m. on Saturday, July 30. Tickets range from $33 to $350. Libbey Bowl, 210 S. Signal St., Ojai. Tickets and more information available at ovlc.org/shred/.

GONG YOGA NIDRA AT MEDITATION MOUNT | 2-4 p.m. Gong Yoga Nidra is an experience of deep relaxation and healing. Release, relax and let go with gentle yoga and gong yoga nidra (“yogic sleep”), led by Carrie Gorrell and Lida Martin at Meditation Mount. The session will begin with a creative meditation followed by a peaceful yoga flow integrating breath with gentle movement, and continue with a beautiful gong yoga nidra experience. Please bring water, a yoga mat, blankets, and

anything you may need to feel comfortable. Gate opens at 1:30 p.m. to allow guests time to center themselves and connect with the land. $35. 10340 Reeves Road, Ojai. Registration required; meditationmount.org/events.

POETRY READING BY RUBEN LEE DALTON | 4 p.m.

Ruben Lee Dalton is a poet, singer songwriter, Vietnam veteran, who writes about nature and human nature.

Outside at Art City Studios, 197 Dubbers St., Ventura, vcpoetryproject.org.

LATINX MURAL ART FORUM | Saturday, July 30, 6-7:30 p.m. The grassroots organization Latinx Arts Project/Carpinteria/Proyecto de Artes Latinx/ Carpinteri will share its plans for creating “Past, Present, Future”murals, celebrating Latinx culture and history in Carpinteria. All community members are invited, but especially artists in Santa Barbara and Ventura counties that are interested in learning more about submitting designs for a new public mural in the community.

Filmmaker Brent Winebrenner will discuss the making of the documentary, Voces de Old Town Carpinteria, prior to its screening. The forum will include the panelists Artists Adriana Arriaga, Ralph D’Oliveira, Ruth Ellen Hoag, Lisa Kelly and Ryan P. Cruz (moderator). Alcazar Theatre, 4916 Carpinteria Ave., Carpinteria, www.latinxartsproject.org.

MUSIC UNDER THE STARS | 7:30 p.m. Music Under the Stars returns to the Olivas Adobe Historical Park this summer with eight outdoor concerts! The exciting sounds of Soul Infusion cover a wide range of soul, R&B, funk, top 40, and pop tunes that will keep you on your feet and dancing all night long. This band’s unique spin on classic dance hits is an experience you won’t want to miss!. All concerts begin at 7:30 p.m. and end at 9:30 p.m. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. Attendees are welcome to bring their own picnic dinners. There will be a full beverage service and snacks available for purchase on site. No outside alcohol, additional chairs or tables allowed. If you would like to host a larger group, please contact Recreation Coordinator Gina Reyes at 805-6584728. $20-30. Olivas Adobe Historical Park, 4200 Olivas Park Drive, Ventura, www.cityofventura.ca.gov/1738/ Music-Under-the-Stars.

27TH VENTURA MUSIC FESTIVAL | 7:30 p.m.

“Onward!” is the theme of this year’s festival, which will include two solid weekends of exciting music from artists from across the globe and spectrum. On Saturday, July 30, enjoy “Gypsy jazz” from Django Festival Allstars. $15-65. Ventura College Performing Arts Center, 4700 Loma Vista Road, Ventura, 805-6483146, venturamusicfestival.org.

SUNDAY GRATEFUL SHRED BENEFIT FOR THE LAND CONSERVANCY | 1 p.m. Also on Saturday. Grateful Shred Industries is proud to be partnering with the Ojai Valley Land Conservancy for a two night benefit concert in unbelievable Ojai, California. A portion of all ticket proceeds will benefit the Land Conservancy’s work to protect and restore open space, wildlife habitat, watersheds and views of the Ojai Valley for current and future generations. The weekend will feature two full days of music from Ojai local and area artists with two gigantic headlining sets from Shred each night plus food, drink, Vendor’s Row and, of course, a real good time had by all. Gates will open at 1 p.m. on Sunday, July 31. Tickets range from $33 to $350.

Libbey Bowl, 210 South Signal Street, Ojai. Tickets and more information available at ovlc.org/shred/.

27TH VENTURA MUSIC FESTIVAL | 3 p.m.

“Onward!” is the theme of this year’s festival, which will include two solid weekends of exciting music from artists from across the globe and spectrum. On Sunday, July 31, enjoy a performance by pianist extraordinaire Sean Chen. $15-65. Ventura College Performing Arts Center, 4700 Loma Vista Road, Ventura, 805-648-3146, venturamusicfestival.org.

This summer, teens are invited to be creative and submit their scary stories for a chance to win a prize. Library staff will read and review each submission. Entries should be submitted no later than July 30. Winners will be announced at our Scary Story circle on Saturday, August 6. For more information, visit camarillolibrary.org.

ONGOING/ UPCOMING EVENTS

A TASTE OF CAMARILLO | Sunday, July 31, 12-4:30 p.m. Spend an afternoon under the trees of the Camarillo Ranch sampling fine wines, craft brews, spirits and gourmet foods. Enjoy live entertainment and boutique shopping. Sample from old favorites and boutique wineries, a medley of beer varietals, fine spirits and Ventura County’s finest restaurants. Enjoy live music and dancing from the popular Ventura County band Ignition and learn to line dance, too. Get your rockin’ boots and join in a great afternoon as you support Ventura County charities. Ages 21+ only; no children or pets. $125. Historic Camarillo Ranch, 201 Camarillo Ranch Road, Camarillo, tasteofcamarillo.com. national team member Anastasiia Budiashkina, moves to Switzerland to pursue her Olympic dreams in Elie Grappe’s award-winning drama. Runtime: 1 hour, 27 minutes. Not rated. In French, Ukrainian and Russian with English subtitles. $8 seniors, $11.25 general admission. Plaza Cinemas 14, 255 West Fifth St., Oxnard, www.oxnardfilmsociety.org.

summer night sky by learning more about the Solar System with the Ventura Astronomical Society. Ages 5-12. Children’s Library of the Camarillo Public Library, 4101 Las Posas Road, Camarillo, 805-388-5222, camarillolibrary.org.

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GEORGE AND IRA GERSHWIN ON BROADWAY | 10 a.m.-12 p.m. From 1924 to 1937, there was no Broadway songwriting team as potent as George and Ira Gershwin. Growing up on the streets of New York at the dawn of the 20th century, the Gershwins were among the first to infuse popular song with an undeniably American flavor. In this lecture, we will trace this remarkable partnership on Broadway, which ended tragically with George Gershwin’s death from a brain tumor in 1937. Led by Cary Ginell. $10, or bundle all August lectures for $60. www.callutheran.edu/centers/lifelong-learning/fifty-better/lecture-series.html.

FAMILY BOARD GAME WITH CHINESE CHECKERS | 2-4 p.m. Ages 4 and up can have fun and make friends while they learn to play Chinese checkers. Children’s Library at the Camarillo Public Library, 4101 Las Posas Road, Camarillo, 805-388-5222, camarillolibrary.org.

BACK TO SCHOOL: CHAIR YOGA | 3-4 p.m. School is starting back up. Learn some basic stretches you can do right from your chair to help ease the strain of sitting.

Instructor Lisa Clements Feeney will teach chair yoga suitable for everyone. No experience needed. Community Room at the Camarillo Public Library, 4101 Las Posas Road, Camarillo, 805-388-5222, camarillolibrary.org.

CRAFT AND STORYTIME | 11 a.m.-12 p.m. Listen to a story and make a solar-system themed craft.

Ages 5-12. Community Room of the Camarillo Public Library, 4101 Las Posas Road, Camarillo, 805-3885222, camarillolibrary.org.

RINCON PARKWAY REPAVING PROJECT MEETING | 6:30-8 p.m. On Oct. 1, Caltrans will begin a repaving project that will affect residents and recreational users of the Rincon Parkway. Come hear about the impacts to you and our community as well as an update on high tide coastal flooding by Zach Plopper, Surfrider Foundation National Environmental Director. Mondo’s Cove access plans will also be discussed. Hosted by Respect the Rincon Parkway and the Ventura County Chapter of the Surfrider Foundation. Back patio of Patagonia, 235 W. Santa Clara St., Ventura, rrp@ventura.surfrider.org, ventura.surfrider.org.

WEDNESDAY BEACH CITIES NEIGHBORS AND NEWCOMERS | 9:30-11 a.m. Joseph Cahill, executive director of the Ventura Botanical Gardens, will speak on “Progress and Exploration of the Ventura Botanical Gardens.” BCNN is a social organization for women from Ventura, Oxnard and Port Hueneme; nonmembers are welcome to attend at no cost to get to know us. Coffee and speaker meetings held the first Wednesday of every month. For more information please contact Kathleen Hartin at bcnn.newsletter@ yahoo.com. Ventura Yacht Club, 1755 Spinnaker Dr., Ventura Harbor, www.bcnnwomensclub.org.

WONDERS OF THE UNIVERSE | 11 a.m.-12 p.m. and 2-3 p.m. How big and how far are planets from the sun? Is Pluto a planet or a dwarf planet? Enjoy your

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COMMUNITY NEEDS, OPPORTUNITIES AND RESOURCES COMMUNITY CULTURE COOKBOOK | Throughout June community members shared recipes from their heritage. Those recipes have been compiled into a booklet that can be picked up at the Adult Reference Desk.

Camarillo Public Library, 4101 Las Posas Road, Camarillo, 805-388-5222, camarillolibrary.org.

TEEN SCARY STORY CONTEST | Through July 30.

DEPRESSION AND BIPOLAR SUPPORT ALLIANCE MEETING | Tuesdays, 6:30-8 p.m. This Venturabased peer support group for those experiencing depression and bipolar disorder will resume its free weekly meetings at the Unitarian Universalist Church of Ventura. Enter by way of the main door. Please bring your own N95 mask. For more information, contact Wendell Jones at 805-640-6472, wenj16630@sbcglobal.net or DBSAlliance.org. 5654 Ralston St., Ventura.

FAMILY STORYTIME | Mondays, 4 p.m. Every Monday the South Oxnard Library hosts an all-ages storytime with Miss Joanne in the Children’s Area.

South Oxnard Branch Library, 4300 Saviers Road, Oxnard, 805-385-8129, www.oxnard.org/library/ south-oxnard-branch-library/.

HOPE AND HELP FOR OVEREATERS | Saturdays, 10-11 a.m. Is your eating out of control? Are you feeling fat? Overeaters Anonymous can help. 133 S. Laurel St., Ventura (building next to the church). For more information call Amy at 805-340-5882. Donations only.

KIDS CLUB AT THE COLLECTION | Select Wednesdays, Through Aug. 3, 10:30 a.m.-12 p.m.

Throughout the summer, The Collection at Riverpark will be offering a series of Kids Club events. Full of kid-friendly fun, these events will be free and open to all the community’s youngsters and their families. The Kids Clubs will be held Aug. 3, 10:30 a.m. to noon, on the grass at Collection Park.

Each club will have a separate theme, and will include story time, singalongs, arts and crafts and more. 2751 Park View Court, Oxnard, www.thecollectionrp.com.

PIRATE SHIP AT VENTURA HARBOR | Through Sept. 5. A stunning 1768 pirate ship replica, The Devil’s Gauntlet, has sailed to town and has plans to temporarily call Ventura Harbor Village home for a good portion of the summer! Visitors can see the beautiful ship docked at “D Dock”(located on the water nearest Coastal Cone Ice Cream). The captain hopes to get dockside tours up and running soon, but for now you can admire the boat from the public promenade above the ship. As the ship may come and go for trips to nearby ports, sightings cannot be guaranteed. But for more information, including notification of upcoming tours, visit www.venturaharborvillage.com/event/pirate-ship-visit/2022-06-26/.

SOUND MEDITATION | Through July 31. 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 6:158:15 p.m. with Trinity of Sound. $25; registration is required. 10340 Reeves Road, Ojai. For exact dates and times, visit meditationmount.org/events.

SUNSET YOGA AND SOUND MEDITATION | Thursdays, 6:30-8 p.m., through July 28. Connect with your mind, heart and body in a picturesque outdoor garden setting overlooking the beautiful Ojai Valley.

Please bring your own yoga mat and props, and a blanket (optional) for closing meditation, which will be accompanied by crystal singing bowls. $20; registration is required. 10340 Reeves Road, Ojai. For exact dates and times, visit meditationmount.org/events.

MONDAY GENDER AND BIBLE TRANSLATION, PART 1 | 1-3 p.m. Every word in Hebrew, Greek, or Aramaic has a range of meaning –– and that range often doesn’t match up exactly with the range of meaning of words in English. How has this limiting through translation affected the way that gender is presented in the Bible? These lectures will first examine the basics of Bible translation and will then consider specific passages where the Hebrew and the Greek originals could present a slightly different picture of men and women than many English translations often present. Led by Jason Hensley. $10, or bundle all August lectures for $60. www.callutheran.edu/centers/lifelong-learning/ fifty-better/lecture-series.html.

OLGA | 3:30 and 6:30 p.m. A talented young gymnast from Kiev, played by real-life former Ukrainian July 28, 2022 —

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

OPENING THEATER RENT July 29-Aug. 7. Young Artists Ensemble presents this school edition of the blockbuster musical about a group of impoverished artists and musicians struggling in New York’s Lower East Side.

Based loosely on Puccini’s La Boheme. $15-23.

Newbury Park High School Performing Arts Center, 456 N. Reino Road, Newbury Park, 805-381-1246, www.yaeonline.com.

OPENING ART OJAI VALLEY MUSEUM Opening July 29: Perception and Persistence, works by Ojai Studio Artists that explore the push/pull of thinking.

Opening reception on Friday, July 29, 5-7 p.m.

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

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

LEGALLY BLONDE: THE MUSICAL Aug. 1-3. High Street Arts Center seeks actors for several roles in this fabulously fun musical based on the hit comedy about a charming and determined young woman who goes to Harvard Law in pursuit of the man who dumped her. Please prepare two one-minute songs in the style of the show and sheet music

vcreporter.com for the accompanist or an instrumental track, and wear clothes to dance in. Appointments required. 45 E. High St., Moorpark. For all rules, submission guidelines and more information, visit highstreetartscenter.com/participate/ auditions/. Direct questions to 805-529-8700 or casting@highstreetartscenter.com.

ONGOING THEATER BLITHE SPIRIT Through July 31. This Noel Coward farce finds a remarried writer haunted by the ghost of his late first wife, whose spirit has been called up by a visiting medium. $15-20. Moorpark College Performing Arts Center, 7075 Campus Road, Moorpark, 805-378-1400, www.moorparkcollege.edu/departments/academic/theatre-arts/ performing-arts-center.

JOSEPH AND THE AMAZING TECHNICOLOR DREAMCOAT Through Aug. 21. The Biblical tale of Joseph, the favorite son of Jacob whose brothers sold him into slavery in Egypt, set to a magical and witty musical score by Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Webber. A family-friendly production presented

by Actors’ Repertory Theatre of Simi. $20-28. Simi Valley Cultural Arts Center, 3050 E. Los Angeles Ave., Simi Valley, 805-583-7900, www.svvac.org.

LOBBY HERO Through Aug. 7. A dark comedy the explores truth, honor, duty and justice in a tale about a security guard who gets drawn into a murder investigation and a rookie cop with a morally suspect partner. $17-20. Presented by The Elite Theatre Company, 2731 Victoria Ave., Oxnard, www.theelite.org.

MACBETH Through Aug. 7. The Kingsmen Shakespeare Festival continues its 2022 season (and its 25th anniversary!) with one of Shakespeare’s most memorable tragedies. Trust, loyalty, ambition, intrigue, betrayal and guilt collide in this tale about a Scottish general who schemes to become king. $15-110. Staged outside in Kingsmen Park, California Lutheran University, 60 W. Olsen Road, Thousand Oaks, www.kingsmenshakespeare.org.

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PLAYZAPALOOZA! Through July 31. Six original one-act plays will be featured in this year’s annual theater extravaganza presented by Backstage@SPTC. Adult themes and language. $15. Santa Paula Theater Center, 125 S. Seventh St., Santa Paula, 805-525-4656, www.santapaulatheatercenter.org/backstage.html.

VENTURA COUNTY POETRY PROJECT Thursday, July 28, 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.

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

BANK OF THE SIERRA Through July 31. The Fabulous Female, dramatic and vibrant watercolors audiences audiences by Leslie Marcus that celebrate the beauty and disaudiences onlyonly tinctiveness of women. 402 W. Ojai Ave., #102, Ojai. only audiences BEATRICE WOOD CENTER FOR THE ARTS only Through Sept. 4. The Cutting Edge: Selections from the Lipton Collection of Contemporary Wood Art (Beato Gallery). 8585 Ojai-Santa Paula Road, Upper Ojai, 805-646-3381, www.beatricewood.com.

BUENAVENTURA ART ASSOCIATION Through July 30. Meaningful Images, landscapes, seascapes and portraiture in oil by William D. Winbush. Studio 99, Bell Arts Factory, 432 N. Ventura Ave., Ventura, 805-648-1235, buenaventuraartassociation.org.

CAMARILLO ART CENTER Through July 31.

Hot Fun in the Sun, art made by Ventura County artists that was inspired by summertime. 3150 Ponderosa Drive, Camarillo, 805-407-0605, www.camarilloartcenter.org.

CHANNEL ISLANDS MARITIME MUSEUM Opened May 10: 71%: Honoring Vital Waters, 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 FIND Beginnings, featuring work by Mika Harmony and Chrystel Boissy (Green Touch Moss). 560 E. Main St., EXCERPTS Ventura, 805-652-1800, www.foxfinejewelry.com. on YouTube H GALLERY Through July 31. In the Service of Civilization, a subtly provocative approach to cultural

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commentary. 1793 E. Main St., Ventura, www.dabart.me/in-the-service-of-civilization.

HARBOR VILLAGE GALLERY AND GIFTS 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.

HILL ROAD LIBRARY Through Aug. 15. Works by students of Anacapa, Isbell and Rio del Valle middle schools who participated in the Learning to See Outreach program offered by Focus on the Masters.

111 E. Ojai Ave., Ojai, focusonthemasters.com.

HILLCREST CENTER FOR THE ARTS Through Sept. 12. Arts Council of the Conejo Valley Summer Open Show Art Competition, featuring works in a variety of media. Reception and awards ceremony on Saturday, Aug. 6, 3-5 p.m. 403 W. Hillcrest Dr., Thousand Oaks, www.conejoarts.org.

KWAN FONG GALLERY Through Oct. 13.

On the Range: Works by Terry Spehar-Fahey, featuring art inspired by the ranching families of Idaho. California Lutheran University, 160 Overton Court, 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: FridaySunday, 10 a.m.-3 p.m.; advance tickets required. 1421 Emerson Ave., Oxnard, 805-3855400, mullinautomotivemuseum.com.

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

Muscles and Mojo car show in the parking lot every first and third Sunday of the month. The museum is now open Saturdays and Sundays, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. 1930 Eastman Ave., Oxnard, 805-4874333, www.murphyautomuseum.org.

MUSEUM OF VENTURA COUNTY Opened June 16: All That Glitters Is Not Gold, the Jazz Age in Ventura County; Chromatic: The Museum in Six Colors; Always Keep Creating: The Resiliency of Carol Rosenak.

Opened May 12: Behind the Curtain: An Insider’s Look at The George Stuart Historical Figures®. Ongoing: MVC Gallery Marketplace, exhibits devoted to the Chumash, the history of Ventura County, online exhibits and resources and more. 100 E. Main St., Ventura, 805-653-0323 or venturamuseum.org.

OJAI ART CENTER Through Aug. 30. Works by Bert Collins, Jannene Behl, Richard Franklin and Ruth Levy. 113 S. Montgomery St., Ojai, 805-6460117, www.ojaiartcenter.org/art.html.

OJAI LIBRARY Through Aug. 31. Works by students of Meiners Oaks and Topa Topa Elementary who participated in the Learning to See Outreach program offered by Focus on the Masters. 111 E. Ojai Ave., Ojai, focusonthemasters.com.

OLIVAS ADOBE HISTORIC PARK Ongoing.

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

Ventura, www.cityofventura.ca.gov/OlivasAdobe.

POPPIES ART AND GIFTS Through July 31.

See original clothing made by guest artist Linda Nakamura. Ongoing: Gifts, jewelry, decor and more made by local artists. 323 E. Matilija St., Ojai, 805798-0033, www.poppiesartandgifts.com.

PORCH GALLERY Through Aug. 1. Nocturnes: Refrains from the Backcountry, work by Russell Crotty that challenges the preconceptions of drawing as a primary medium. 310 E. Matilija St., Ojai, 805-6207589, 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. 805-5211501, www.ranchocamulos.org. realART Ongoing. The art gallery in Whizin Market Square features works by a variety of contemporary artists. Whizin Market Square, 28861 Agoura Road, Agoura Hills, 310-4524000, buyrealart.com.

RONALD REAGAN PRESIDENTIAL LIBRARY AND MUSEUM 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, 800-410-8354, www.reaganfoundation.org.

SANDRA AND JORDAN LABY GALLERY Opened July 21. An Historical Eye, oil paintings, dye sublimations and gold-leaf prints from renowned artists Michael O’Kelly, to be displayed on the newly created arts space downstairs at the Rubicon Theatre Company. 1006 E. Main St., Ventura, 805-667-2900, www.rubicontheatre.org.

SANTA PAULA ART MUSEUM Through Nov. 6: Hiroko Yoshimoto: New Works, 40 new works in her “Biodiversity” series. Through Sept. 11: Geomorphic: The Living Earth, 42 abstract paintings inspired by nature by Kay Zetlmaier. The museum is now open, Wednesdays-Sundays. 117 N. 10th St., Santa Paula, 805-525-5554 or www.santapaulaartmuseum.org.

SPICETOPIA Ongoing. 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 July 30: Echoes of Nature, works by contemporary Chinese artists curated by Dr. Aihua Z. Pearce.

2222 E. Ventura Blvd., Camarillo, 805-383-1368, studiochannelislands.org.

TAFT GARDENS AND NATURE PRESERVE Through July 31. A show featuring the work of Jane Mulfinger and Stephanie Washburn inspired by artists’ seven-month residencies at the gardens. 805-649-2333, www.taftgardens.org.

UBS WESTLAKE VILLAGE Through Aug. 30.

No Boundaries, featuring works by Shari Alec, Maxee, Raj Naik, Bob Privitt, Geri Schonberg and Connie Tunick. 3011 Townsgate Road, Third Floor, Westlake Village, www.conejoarts.org.

VENTURA POTTERY GALLERY Ongoing.

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

VERY VENTURA GIFT SHOP AND GALLERY Ongoing. 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 Aug. 12. Abstract 2+2, featuring Philip Argent, Robin Mitchell, Philip Vaughan and Jennifer Wolf; and Scott Taylor’s Dart Board Series. 28 W. Main St., Ventura, 805-6449214, www.vitaartcenter.com.

WILLIAM ROLLAND GALLERY Through Oct. 27. Cole M. James: Call Them In, images and objects offered to the artist’s ancestors which “are grounded in expression of power, the personal, and the prison industrial complex.” California Lutheran University, 160 Overton Court, Thousand Oaks, 805-493-3697, rollandgallery.callutheran.edu.

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LEGAL Lien Sales NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE OF GOODS TO SATISFY LIEN AUCTION LOCATION: 3175 Golf Course Dr., Ventura, CA 93003 In accordance with the provisions of the California Commercial Code, Sections 72017210, notice is hereby given that on Thursd ay, August 4, 2022 at10:00 am of said date, at 3175 Golf Course Dr ., City of Ventura, County of Ventura, State of CA, the undersigned will sell at public auction for cash, in lawful money of the United States, the articles hereinafter described, belonging to, or deposited with, the undersigned by the persons hereinafter named at: Allstate Moving Systems. Said goods are being held on the accounts of: N & R Scientific.

All other goods are described as pallets of retail products, medial equipment and the unknown. The auction will be made for the purpose of satisfying the lien of the undersigned on said personal property to the extent of the sum owed, together with the cost of the sale. For information contact Allstate Moving Systems at 858-7461000. Terms: Cash only with a 15% buyer's premium. Payment and removal of items purchased, day of sale. Auction conducted by American Auctioneers, Dan Dotson & Associates (800) 838-SOLD, (909) 790-0433 or www.americanauctioneers.co m Bond #FS863-20-14.

Allstate Moving Systems 7/21, 7/28/22 CNS-3605464# NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE OF LIENED PROPERTY Notice is hereby given that a closed bid public auction will be held at MARINA SELF STORAGE 2600 W. WOOLEY ROAD OXNARD, CALIFORNIA 93035 on 08/11/22 at 11:30 AM to satisfy the lien on the property stored at the address 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 inventories.

A037 james f. cornwell B137 kelly I. haskell A056 marco a. chavez B242 sandra I. borja All units must be paid for at the time of sale. No checks accepted. No one under the age of 18 is allowed to attend the sale. Each person attending must sign in and agree to follow all Rules and Regulations of the sale. The landlord reserves the right to bid at the sale. All purchased goods are sold "as is" and must be removed by 5:00 PM on the day following the sale.

Shelving is property of landlord; do not remove unless authorized. Buyers must provide a current, original or a photocopy of their original resale permit at time of sale in lieu of sales tax. This sale is subject to cancellation in the event of settlement between landlord and obligated party.

PUBLISHED: Ventura County Reporter 07/28/22, 08/04/22

NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE To satisfy the owner's storage lien, PS Retail Sales, LLC will sell at public lien sale on August 16, 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 # 20627, 4568 E Los Angeles Ave, Simi Valley, CA 93063, (805) 285-7018 Sale to be held at www.storagetreasures.com.

B005 - Gysler, Jennifer; B013 - Lowery, Bryan; C166 Smith, Kayla; D015 Ramirez, Edy; D045 - Auro Technologies Nv Kaplan , Rory; D075 - BROOKER, LINDA PUBLIC STORAGE # 24322, 2167 First Street, Simi Valley, CA 93065, (805) 2857073 Sale to be held at www.storagetreasures.com.

A052 - Miltko, Emily; B059 Gysler, Jennifer; D025 - Anderson, Michael; F003 - herrera, guillermina; P003 - Barlaan, Jefferson PUBLIC STORAGE # 25753, 875 W Los Angeles Ave, Moorpark, CA 93021, (805) 298-1384 Sale to be held at www.storagetreasures.com.

026 - Lewis, Chris; 1011 - Ali, Mostafa; 396 - Barton, Stephanie; 485 - Reed, Shani PUBLIC STORAGE # 26607, 120 West Easy Street, Simi Valley, CA 93065, (805) 2857067 Sale to be held at www.storagetreasures.com.

098 - Gendall, Nicole; 360 Lowery, Bryan 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. Paymen t 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.

By PS Retail Sales, LLC, 701 Western Avenue, Glendale, CA 91201. (818) 244-8080.

7/28, 8/4/22 CNS-3608920# LIEN SALE KING 2002 4XBBA16112A001685 Z494607 CA ZODIA 2002 XDC311BCA202 1904ZM CA 08/11/2022 10 AM 1414 ANGLER COURT VENTURA, CA 93001 PUBLISHED: Ventura County Reporter 07/28/22 NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE To satisfy the owner's storage lien, PS Retail Sales, LLC will sell at public lien sale on August 17, 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 on-

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NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE To satisfy the owner's storage lien, PS Retail Sales, LLC will sell at public lien sale on August 17, 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.

B043 - Lee, Thomas; F075 Bubar, Debra; F098 Castillo, Rozario; F204 reyes, Maria; F212 - Juarez, Doreen; F267 - michell, Casey; F503 - Martin, Kelli; F527 - Quinones, Jose PUBLIC STORAGE # 23050, 4400 McGrath St, Ventura, CA 93003, (805) 324-6011 Sale to be held at www.storagetreasures.com.

H027 - Mcsilvers, Kayla ; H255 - Ibarra, Lorena; H261 Camacho, Beverly; H287 Roberts, Crystal; J007 Peinado, Janet; K008 Peinado, Janet; K045 - Waggoner, Lin; K299 - Powers, Joseph; L020 - Jones, Moorea PUBLIC STORAGE # 26812, 6435 Ventura Blvd, Ventura, CA 93003, (805) 329-5384 Sale to be held at www.storagetreasures.com.

C050 - Castillo, Ceaser; C064 - Driscoll, Scott; C080 Giuliani, Evaristo; C233 Coleman, Pamela; C264 Montes, Jessica; D046 Young, John; D060 - Spinelli, Justin; D073 - Gonzalez, Maria; D086 - Osuna, Oliva; D129 - Ivanov, Ruth; D174 Young, Adam; D195 - Fisher, Anjaleagh; D235 - Atkins, Andrew PUBLIC STORAGE # 24110, 5515 Walker Street, Ventura, CA 93003, (805) 312-9304 Sale to be held at www.storagetreasures.com.

358-L - Bowling, Joshua; A020 - FLOYD, JASON; E428 - Arambula, Kassandra PUBLIC STORAGE # 25779, 161 E Ventura Blvd, Oxnard, CA 93036, (805) 456-6430 Sale to be held at www.storagetreasures.com.

B568 - Estrada, Jimmy; B579 - Goldman, Corina; B593 Si ng h, R amo na; B736 Grant, Mason; R262 - Quintero, Juan; W115 - Carra, Anthony; W169 - vargas, Randy 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. Paymen t 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 June & 4th August 2022. By PS Orangeco, Inc., 701 Western Avenue, Glendale, CA 91201. (818) 244-8080.

7/28, 8/4/22 CNS-3607210# NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE To satisfy the owner's storage lien, PS Retail Sales, LLC will sell at public lien sale on August 17, 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

NOTICE OF PUBLIC erty pursuant to sections et seq.).

AUCTION 21700 – 21716 of the CA Extra Space Storage will hold Business and Professions The undersigned will sell by a public auction to sell perCode, CA Commercial Code competitive online bidding sonal property described beSection 2328, Section beginning Thursday, July low belonging to those indi1812.600 – 1812.609 and 21st , 2022, at 10AM at viduals listed below at the Section 1988 of CA Civil www.storageauctions.net. location indicated: 2585 West Code, 353 of the Penal Online bidding will end at 5th st. Oxnard, CA 93030 Code.

10AM on Monday, August 08/15/2022 12:00pm.

15th, 2022. Where said propSilvia Serratos - TV, Bags, The undersigned will sell at erty has been stored and Contact Ann Browne | 805-648-2244 abrowne@timespublications.com | Deadline is publication BMonday, o x e s , C11l oa.m. t h e sfor , SThursday ports public sale by competitive which are located at MeatEquipment, Toys, Coffee bidding on the 16th day of head Mini Storage, 1401 Maker, Bed Frame August, 2022 at 10:30 A.M., Maulhardt Avenue, Oxnard, NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE Stephanie Peters - Comon StorageTreasures.com: California, the following: To satisfy the owner's storputer, Boxes, Totes, Home household goods, tools, elecage lien, PS Retail Sales, Decor NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE tronics, and personal effects Eva Medina LLC will sell at public lien Juan Carlos Reyes - TV, To satisfy the owner's storthat have been stored and Unit No. 227 Lien Sales sale on August 17, 2022, the Bags, Boxes, Totes, Toys, age lien, PS Retail Sales, which are located at Trojan Miscellaneous personal proppersonal property in the bePower Tools, Household LLC will sell at public lien Storage of Oxnard, 1801 erty, boxes, and toys. low-listed units, which may Goods, Strollers, Bedding, sale on August 17, 2022, the Eastman Avenue, Oxnard, include but are not limited to: Blower personal property in the beCounty of Ventura, State of Jan Woodfill household and personal Ronald Best - Couch, Comlow-listed units, which may California, the following: Unit No. 606 items, office and other equipputer, Boxes, Sport Equipinclude but are not limited to: Miscellaneous personal propment. The public sale of ment, Totes, Toys, Tool Box, household and personal Customer Name Unit # erty, office furniture, and these items will begin at Movies, Coffee, Games items, office and other equipCynthia Aguilar 774 large furniture items 09:30 AM and continue until Erik Gonzalez Table, Boxes ment.

The public sale of Rosa Elena Coria 632 all units are sold. The lien Clothes, Totes, Home Decor these items will begin at Steven Devine 766 Miakka Taylor sale is to be held at the onLucero Cortes - Boxes, 09:30 AM and continue until Leonard Duarte 741 Unit No. 1108 line auction website, Clothes, Files, Totes, Stuffed all units are sold. The lien Eric Elbo 197 Miscellaneous personal propwww.storagetreasures.com, Animals, Motorcycle Jacket sale is to be held at the onRosalinda Gonzalez 297A erty where indicated. For online liIsaiah Stokes Box, Clothes, l i n e a u c t i o n w e b s i t e , Sarai Gonzalez 698 en sales, bids will be accepGas Can, Camera Tripod Claudia Johnson 231A www.storagetreasures.com, Purchases must be paid for ted until 2 hours after the Elizabeth Muniz - Boxes, Guillermina Larios 255 where indicated. For online liat the time of purchase in time of the sale specified.

Clothes, Toys, Iron, Purses, Delia Lopez 394 en sales, bids will be accepcash only. All purchased PUBLIC STORAGE # 23411, Mirror, Artwork Ricardo Martinez 235 ted until 2 hours after the items will be sold AS IS, 740 Arcturus Ave, Oxnard, Judy Tortorici - Computer, Apolonio Ortiz 070 time of the sale specified.

WHERE IS and must be reCA 93033, (805) 248-7083 TVs, Boxes, Clothes, Shoes, Tony Santiago 608 PUBLIC STORAGE # 24110, moved at the time of sale.

Sale to be held at www.storTotes, Fish Tank, Home DeDick Thomas 108 5515 Walker Street, Ventura, is subject to cancellaSale agetreasures.com. cor Ronald Thompson 077B CA 93003, (805) 312-9304 tion in the event of settleB043 - Lee, Thomas; F075 The auction will be listed and Carlos Valeriano 439 Sale to be held at www.storment between the owner and Bubar, Debra; F098 advertised on www.storChristopher Vera 255B agetreasures.com. the obligated party.

Castillo, Rozario; F204 agetreasures.com. PurBilly Watson 041 E532 - Gasca, Gabriela reyes, Maria; F212 - Juarez, chases must be made with Deborah Young 168 Public sale terms, rules, and Dated: 7/14/2022 Doreen; F267 - michell, Cacash only and paid at the Purchases must be paid for regulations will be made sey; F503 - Martin, Kelli; above referenced facility in at the time of purchase in available prior to the sale. All A u c t i o n b y F527 - Quinones, Jose order to complete the transcash only. All purchased sales are subject to cancellastorageauctions.net PUBLIC STORAGE # 23050, action. Extra Space Storage items sold as is, where is and tion. We reserve the right to Phone: 800-930-3390 4400 McGrath St, Ventura, may refuse any bid and may must be removed at the time refuse any bid. Payment PUBLISHED: Ventura CA 93003, (805) 324-6011 rescind any purchase up unof sale. Sale subject to canmust be in cash or credit County Reporter 07/21/22, Sale to be held at www.stortil the winning bidder takes cellation in the event of setcard-no checks.

Buyers must 07/28/22 agetreasures.com. possession of the personal secure the units with their tlement between owner and H027 - Mcsilvers, Kayla; NOTICE OF PUBLIC property. own personal locks. To claim obligated party.

H255 - Ibarra, Lorena; H261 AUCTION tax-exempt status, original Camacho, Beverly; H287 Extra Space Storage will hold PUBLISHED: Ventura RESALE certificates for each Dated these for the 28th day Roberts, Crystal; J007 a public auction to sell perCounty Reporter 07/28/22, space purchased is required. of July 2022 and 4th day of Peinado, Janet; K008 sonal property described be08/04/22 Dated this 28th of July & 4th August, 2022.

Peinado, Janet; K045 - Waglow belonging to those indiof August 2022. By PS Orgoner, Lin; K299 - Powers, NOTICE OF PUBLIC viduals listed below at the angeco, Inc., 701 Western Andasol Management, Inc. Joseph; L020 - Jones, AUCTION location indicated: 3700 MarAvenue, Glendale, CA Bond #: 791831C Moorea Extra Space Storage will hold ket St. Ventura, CA 93003 91201. (818) 244-8080.

(888)564-7782 PUBLIC STORAGE # 26812, a public auction to sell perAugust 16, 2022 at 11:30 7/28, 8/4/22 PUBLISHED: Ventura 6435 Ventura Blvd, Ventura, sonal property described beAM. CNS-3608598# County Reporter 07/28/22, CA 93003, (805) 329-5384 low belonging to those indiCharles Wallace-Golf clubs, 08/04/22 Sale to be held at www.storviduals listed below at the chair, shoes, boxes, cases agetreasures.com.

LIEN SALE location indicated: Rachel Odeh-Surf board, furC050 - Castillo, Ceaser; Platinum Tow & Transport Fic. Business Name 2650 Stearns Street Simi niture, boxes, totes, clothing C064 - Driscoll, Scott; C080 LIEN SALE: 20-TOYT Valley, CA 93063 Viva Hernandez-Bags, Giuliani, Evaristo; C233 License: 46921Z2 / CA August 9, 2022 10:30am clothes, totes, scooter FICTITIOUS BUSINESS Coleman, Pamela; C264 Vin: 5TFAZ5CN6LX088952 Charmaine Severe-Totes, NAME STATEMENT FILE Montes, Jessica; D046 to be sold at 10:00 am on Robbie Hildago-Sound equiprugs, sports equipment, air NO. 2022100009262 Young, John; D060 - Spinelli, 8/9/2022 ment and household items compressor, furniture, houseThe following person(s) is Justin; D073 - Gonzalez, @ 938 Verdulera St CaCarol Anderson-Desk, chair, hold goods (are) doing business as: Maria; D086 - Osuna, Oliva; marillo, CA table and boxes Thomas Smith-Furniture, FOLLENWEIDER ARCHID129 - Ivanov, Ruth; D174 Saticoy Auto Body boxes, fridges, collectibles, TECTS, 386 College Drive Young, Adam; D195 - Fisher, LIEN SALE: 06-MALIBU The auction will be listed and electronics Ventura, CA 93003. Ventura Anjaleagh; D235 - Atkins, AnCF #: 9495RD advertised on www.storJoseph Krause-Furniture, County. Mary Follenweider, drew Hull #: MB2D3997I506 agetreasures.com. Purtool boxes, tools, jack, 386 College Drive, Ventura, PUBLIC STORAGE # 24110, LIEN SALE: 18-EXTREME chases must be made with vehicle parts, camping gear, CA 93003. This business is 5515 Walker Street, Ventura, License: NONE / UNK cash only and paid at the totes, telescope conducted by: An Individual.

CA 93003, (805) 312-9304 Vin: 5DBBB2323JZ004556 above referenced facility in William Turner-Tires, vehicle The registrant commenced to Sale to be held at www.storto be sold at 10:00 am on order to complete the transparts, boat motor, washer, transact business under the agetreasures.com.

8/9/2022 action. Extra Space Storage dryer, weight bench fictitious business name or 358-L - Bowling, Joshua; @ 1322 Los Angeles Ave. may refuse any bid and may The auction will be listed and names listed above on: A020 - FLOYD, JASON; Saticoy, CA rescind any purchase up unadvertised on www.stor04/28/2022. I declare that all E428 - Arambula, Kassandra PUBLISHED: Ventura til the winning bidder takes agetreasures.com. PurInformation In this statement PUBLIC STORAGE # 25779, County Reporter 07/28/22 possession of the personal chases must be made with Is true and correct (A regis161 E Ventura Blvd, Oxnard, property. cash only and paid at the trant who declares informaCA 93036, (805) 456-6430 LIEN-SALE AUCTION AT above referenced facility in tion as true any material matSale to be held at www.storMEATHEAD MINI P U B L I S H E D : V e n t u ra order to complete the transter pursuant to Section 17913 agetreasures.com.

STORAGE County Reporter 07/21/22, action. Extra Space Storage of Business and Professions B568 - Estrada, Jimmy; B579 07/28/22 may refuse any bid and may Code that the registrant - Goldman, Corina; B593 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN rescind any purchase up unknows to be false is guilty of Si n g h , R a mo n a ; B73 6 that the undersigned intends til the winning bidder takes Notice of Public Onsite a misdemeanor punishable Grant, Mason; R262 - Quinto sell the personal property possession of the personal Auction by a fine not to exceed one tero, Juan; W115 - Carra, Andescribed below to enforce a property.

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN thousand dollars ($1,000).) thony; W169 - vargas, Randy lien imposed on said propP U B L I S H E D : V e n t u ra that the undersigned intends Print Name of Registrant: Public sale terms, rules, and erty pursuant to the CaliforCounty Reporter 07/28/22, to sell the personal property Mary Follenweider. NOTICE regulations will be made nia Self-Storage Facilities Act 08/04/22 described below to enforce a - in accordance with subdiviavailable prior to the sale. All (California Business & Prolien imposed on said propsion (a) of Section 17920, a sales are subject to cancellafessions Code Section 21700 NOTICE OF PUBLIC erty pursuant to sections fictitious name statement tion. We reserve the right to et seq.).

AUCTION 21700 – 21716 of the CA generally expires at the end refuse any bid. Payment Extra Space Storage will hold Business and Professions of five years from the date on must be in cash or credit The undersigned will sell by a public auction to sell perCode, CA Commercial Code which it was filed in the ofcard-no checks. Buyers must competitive online bidding sonal property described beSection 2328, Section fice of the county clerk, exsecure the units with their beginning Thursday, July low belonging to those indi1812.600 – 1812.609 and cept, as provided in subdiviown personal locks. To claim 21st , 2022, at 10AM at viduals listed below at the Section 1988 of CA Civil sion of section 17920, where tax-exempt status, original www.storageauctions.net. location indicated: 2585 West Code, 353 of the Penal it expires 40 days after any RESALE certificates for each Online bidding will end at 5th st. Oxnard, CA 93030 Code. change in the facts set forth space purchased is required.

10AM on Monday, August 08/15/2022 12:00pm. in the statement pursuant to Dated this 28th of July & 4th 15th, 2022. Where said propSilvia Serratos - TV, Bags, section 17913 other than a The undersigned will sell at August 2022. By PS Orerty has been stored and Boxes, Clothes, Sports change in residence address public sale by competitive angeco, Inc., 701 Western which are located at MeatEquipment, Toys, Coffee or registered owner. A new bidding on the 16th day of Avenue, Glendale, CA head Mini Storage, 1401 Maker, Bed Frame fictitious business name August, 2022 at 10:30 A.M., 91201. (818) 244-8080.

Maulhardt Avenue, Oxnard, Stephanie Peters - Comstatement must be filed beon StorageTreasures.com: 7/28, 8/4/22 California, the following: puter, Boxes, Totes, Home fore the expiration. The filing household goods, tools, elecCNS-3607214# Decor of this statement does not of tronics, and personal effects Eva Medina Juan Carlos Reyes - TV, itself authorize the use in this that have been stored and Unit No. 227 Bags, Boxes, Totes, Toys, state of a fictitious business which are located at Trojan Miscellaneous personal propPower Tools, Household name in violation of the rights Storage of Oxnard, 1801 erty, boxes, and toys.

Goods, Strollers, Bedding, of another under Federal, Eastman Avenue, Oxnard, Blower State, or Common Law (see County of Ventura, State of Jan Woodfill Ronald Best - Couch, ComSection 14411 ET SEQ., California, the following: Unit No. 606 puter, Boxes, Sport EquipBusiness & Professions Miscellaneous personal propment, Totes, Toys, Tool Box, Code). This statement was Customer Name Unit # erty, office furniture, and

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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 bu siness 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 June 15, 2022.

PUBLISHED: Ventura County Reporter; 07/07/22, 07/14/22, 07/21/22, 07/28/22 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 2022100009926 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: STUDIO 3, 10074 Ashland Avenue Ventura, CA 93004.

Ventura County. Neil A .

Greco, 10074 Ashland Avenue, Ventura, CA 93004. This business is conducted by: An Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: 10/10/1987. 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: Neil A. Greco.

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 June 28, 2022.

PUBLISHED: Ventura County Reporter; 07/07/22, 07/14/22, 07/21/22, 07/28/22

Cornell Drive Santa Paula, CA 93060. Ventura County.

Philip Sylvester, 645 Cornell Drive Santa Paula, CA 93060, Logan Sylvester, 645 Cornell Drive Santa Paula, CA 93060. 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: Philip Sylvester. 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 July 11, 2022.

PUBLISHED: Ventura County Reporter; 07/21/22, 07/28/22, 08/04/22, 08/11/22

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 2022100011032 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: GIGI'S ITALIAN ICE, 1221 Juneberry Place Oxnard, CA 93036. Ventura County, State of Incorporation / Organization, California, JT GO FLO, LLC, 1221 Juneberry Place Oxnard, CA 93036.

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: JT GO FLO, LLC, Jacqueline Flores, Managing Member.

NOTICE - in accordance with FICTITIOUS BUSINESS subdivision (a) of Section NAME STATEMENT FILE 17920, a fictitious name NO. 2022100010651 statement generally expires The following person(s) is at the end of five years from (are) doing business as: the date on which it was filed SYLVESTER'S ALL AMERin the office of the county ICAN SEASONING, 645 clerk, except, as provided in Cornell Drive Santa Paula, subdivision of section 17920, CA 93060. Ventura County. where it expires 40 days after Philip Sylvester, 645 Cornell any change in the facts set Drive Santa Paula, CA forth in the statement pursu93060, Logan Sylvester, 645 ant to section 17913 other Cornell Drive Santa Paula, than a change in residence CA 93060. 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 Julyfiled the — County Clerk of 28,with 2022 — 27 false is guilty of a misdeVentura on July 15, 2022. meanor punishable by a fine PUBLISHED: Ventura not to exceed one thousand County Reporter; 07/21/22, dollars ($1,000).) Print Name 07/28/22, 08/04/22, 08/11/22 of Registrant: Philip

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 another under Fic.ofBusiness NameFederal, State, or Common Law (see Section 14411 ET SEQ., Bu s i n e s s & P r o f e s s i o n s Code). This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Ventura on July 15, 2022.

PUBLISHED: Ventura County Reporter; 07/21/22, 07/28/22, 08/04/22, 08/11/22 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 2022100011102 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: VENTURA COAST WEALTH MANAGEMENT, VENTURA COMMERICIAL REAL ESTATE, 1056 E Meta St Ste 103 Ventura, CA 93001. Ventura County.

Doug Michie, 3216 Portner Ln. 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: 02/19/2010. 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: Doug Michie.

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 July 18, 2022.

PUBLISHED: Ventura County Reporter; 07/28/22, 08/04/22, 08/11/22, 08/18/22

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 June 28, 2022.

PUBLISHED: Ventura County Reporter; 07/28/22, 08/04/22, 08/11/22, 08/18/22

Legal Notices STATE OF ILLINOIS DUPAGE COUNTY In the Circuit Court of Eighteenth Judicial Circuit, DuPage County, Wheaton, Illinois. In Re The Marriage of Jose Alberto Juarez Camacho, Petitioner, and Maira Patricia Vazquez, Respondent. Case No. 2021D002018.

Notice is hereby given you, Maira Patricia Vazquez, that a Petition for Dissolution of Marriage has been filed in the Circuit Court of DuPage County by Jose Alberto Juarez Camacho praying that a Judgment for Dissolution of Marriage be awarded, thereby dissolving the marriage.

A hearing on said Petition will be held before the Assigned Judge on August 29, 2022, at 11:30 A.M., DuPage County in Room 3009, via Zoom.

C u n n i n g h a m L o p e z L LP (61027), Attorney for Petitioner, 120 W. Madison Street, Suite 611, Chicago, Illinois 60602.

PUBLISHED: Ventura County Reporter 07/28/22, 08/04/22, 08/11/22

SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA COUNTY OF VENTURA. NOTICE OF HEARING BY PUBLICATION WELFARE & INSTITUTIONS CODE §366.26 J072080 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS HEARING DATE: NAME STATEMENT FILE 10/19/2022 NO. 2022100010008 TIME: 08:30 AM The following person(s) is COURTROOM: J1 (are) doing business as: In the matter of the Petition of AWESOME, RIANNON, 418 the County of Ventura HuSkyhigh Drive Apt B Ventura, man Services Agency reCA 93001. Ventura County. garding freedom from parentRiannon, 418 Skyhigh Drive Apt B, Ventura, CA 93001. al custody and control on beThis business is conducted half of Melany G. Ojeda, a by: An Individual. The regischild. To: Jacquelyn M. Beltrant commenced to transact court Tavarez, Christian A. business under the fictitious Tores Tavarez, and to all perbusiness name or names lissons claiming to be the parted above on: N/A. I declare ent of the above-named perthat all Information In this son who is described as folstatement Is true and correct lows: name Melany G. Ojeda, Date of Birth: 09/20/2016, (A registrant who declares inPlace of Birth: Ventura, CA, formation as true any materiFather's name: Christian A. al matter pursuant to Section Tores Tavarez, Mother's 17913 of Business and Proname: Jacquelyn M. Belfessions Code that the regiscourt Tavarez. Pursuant to trant knows to be false is Welfare and Institutions Code guilty of a misdemeanor punSection 366.26, a hearing ishable by a fine not to exhas been scheduled for your ceed one thousand dollars child. You are hereby noti($1,000).) Print Name of Refied that you may appear on gistrant: Riannon. NOTICE 10/19/2022, at 8:30 a.m., or in accordance with subdivias soon as counsel can be sion (a) of Section 17920, a heard in Courtroom J1 of this fictitious name statement Court at Juvenile Justice generally expires at the end Center 4353 Vineyard Ave. of five years from the date on Oxnard, CA 93036. YOU which it was filed in the ofARE FURTHER ADVISED as fice of the county clerk, exfollows: At the hearing the cept, as provided in subdiviCourt must choose and imsion of section 17920, where 28 — — July 28, 2022 plement one of the following it expires 40 days after any permanent plans for the change in the facts set forth child: adoption, guardianship, in the statement pursuant to or long term foster care. Parsection 17913 other than a ental rights may be terminchange in residence address

10/19/2022, at 8:30 a.m., or as soon as counsel can be heard in Courtroom J1 of this Court at Juvenile Justice Center 4353 Vineyard Ave. Oxnard, CA 93036. YOU ARE FURTHER ADVISED as follows: At the hearing the Court must choose and implement one of the following permanent plans for the child: adoption, guardianship, or long term foster care. Parental rights may be terminated at this hearing. On 10/19/2022, 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: 07/06/2022 by: Laura Suarez Deputy Clerk, Children and Family Services Social Worker.

7/14, 7/21, 7/28, 8/4/22 CNS-3603501# SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA COUNTY OF VENTURA. NOTICE OF HEARING BY PUBLICATION WELFARE & INSTITUTIONS CODE §366.26 J072219, J072220, J072480 HEARING DATE: 09/14/2022 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 David A. Gonzales Jr., Drue K. Gonzales, & Zayla R. Gonzales, a child. To: Briana J. Dailey, David A. Gonzales, and to all persons claiming to be the parents of the abovenamed person who is described as follows: name David A. Gonzales Jr., Drue K. Gonzales, & Zayla R. Gonzales, Date of Birth: 08/30/2017, 10/01/2018, & 01/22/2020, Place of Birth: Ventura, CA, Father's name: David A. Gonzales, Mother's name: Briana J. Dailey. Pur-

Gonzales, a child. To: Briana J. Dailey, David A. Gonzales, and to all persons claiming to be the parents of the abovenamed person who is described as follows: name David A. Gonzales Jr., Drue K. Gonzales, & Zayla R. Gonzales, Date of Birth: 08/30/2017, 10/01/2018, & 01/22/2020, Place of Birth: Ventura, CA, Father's name: David A. Gonzales, Mother's name: Briana J. Dailey. 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 09/14/2022, at 8:30 a.m., or as soon as counsel can be heard in Courtroom J1 of this Court at Juvenile Justice Center 4353 Vineyard Ave. Oxnard, CA 93036. YOU ARE FURTHER ADVISED as follows: At the hearing the Court must choose and implement one of the following permanent plans for the child: adoption, guardianship, or long term foster care. Parental rights may be terminated at this hearing. On 09/14/2022, 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: 07/13/2022 by: Bryan Hoyt Deputy Clerk, Children and Family Services Social Worker.

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SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA COUNTY OF VENTURA. NOTICE OF HEARING BY PUBLICATION WELFARE & INSTITUTIONS CODE §366.26 J073098 HEARING DATE: 10/19/2022 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 Tate Lee Anderson, a child. To: Tera Tate, Stephen Anderson, and to all persons claiming to be the parents of the above-named person who is described as follows: name Tate Lee Anderson, Date of Birth: 05/25/2022, Place of Birth: Ventura, CA, Father's name: Stephen Anderson, Mother's name: Tera Tate. 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 10/19/2022, at 8:30 a.m., or as soon as counsel can be heard in Courtroom J1 of this Court at Juvenile Justice Center 4353 Vineyard Ave. Oxnard, CA 93036. YOU ARE FURTHER ADVISED as follows: At the hearing the Court must choose and implement one of the following permanent plans for the child: adoption, guardianship, or long term foster care. Parental rights may be terminated at this hearing. On 10/19/2022, 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: 07/21/2022 by: Samantha

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: 07/21/2022 by: Samantha Bryan Deputy Clerk, Children and Family Services Social Worker.

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Probate NOTICE OF AMENDED PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: ARAXI T. PANOSSIAN CASE NO. 56-202200565735-PR-LW-OXN To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the WILL or estate, or both of ARAXI T. PANOSSIAN. AN AMENDED PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by NATALIE A. PANOSSIAN-BASSLER in the Superior Court of California, County of VENTURA. THE AMENDED PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that NATALIE A. PANOSSIAN-BASSLER be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent.

THE AMENDED 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 AMENDED 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: 08/18/22 at 10:30AM in Dept. J6 located at 4353 E. VINEYARD AVENUE, OXNARD, CA 93036 IF YOU OBJECT to th e granting of the petition, you should appear at the hearing and state your objections or file written objections with the court before the hearing.

Your appearance may be in person or by your attorney.

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

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

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 LAWRENCE JENNINGS IMEL, ESQ. - SBN 223851, IMEL LAW CORPORATION 2629 TOWNSGATE RD, STE 235 WESTLAKE VILLAGE CA 91361 7/14, 7/21, 7/28/22 CNS-3603202# NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF ALBERT OTERO, SR. CASE NO. 56-20220566988-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: ALBERT OTERO, SR. A Petition for Probate has been filed by ALBERT OTERO, JR. in the Superior Court of California, County of VENTURA. The Petition for Probate requests that ALBERT OTERO, JR. 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 on August 11, 2022 at 10:30 am in Dept. J6 located at Juvenile Courthouse, 4353 W. Vineyard Ave., Room 122, Oxnard, CA 93036, Probate.

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

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

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

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

Attorney for Petitioner: Patrick J. Haase, Esq.,

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 Probatefor 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: P a t r i c k J . H a a s e , E s q ., Seltzer Caplan McMahon Vitek, 750 B Street, Suite 2100, San Diego, CA 92101, Telephone: (619) 685-3003 7/21, 7/28, 8/4/22 CNS-3605429#

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 H. MURPHY - SBN 174448 1985 YOSEMITE AVE., #185 SIMI VALLEY CA 93063 7/21, 7/28, 8/4/22 CNS-3606117#

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: ROSA INIGUEZ GONZALEZ CASE NO. 56-202200567560-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 ROSA INIGUEZ GONZALEZ. A PETITION FOR PRO BATE has been filed by BLANCA BENAVIDES in the Superior Court of California, NOTICE OF PETITION TO County of VENTURA. ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: THE PETITION FOR PROBRIAN FORSTMAIER BATE requests that BLANCA CASE NO. 56-2022BENAVIDES be appointed as 00567556-PR-PW-OXN personal representative to To all heirs, beneficiaries, administer the estate of the creditors, contingent creditdecedent. ors, and persons who may THE PETITION requests auotherwise be interested in the thority to administer the esWILL or estate, or both of tate under the Independent BRIAN FORSTMAIER. Administration of Estates Act. A PETITION FOR PRO (This authority will allow the BATE has been filed by personal representative to DARRELL WIGHT in the Sutake many actions without perior Court of California, obtaining court approval. BeCounty of VENTURA. fore taking certain very imTHE PETITION FOR PROportant actions, however, the BATE requests that DARpersonal representative will RELL WIGHT be appointed be required to give notice to as personal representative to interested persons unless administer the estate of the they have waived notice or decedent. consented to the proposed THE PETITION requests auaction.) The independent adthority to administer the esministration authority will be tate under the Independent granted unless an interested Administration of Estates Act. person files an objection to (This authority will allow the the petition and shows good personal representative to cause why the court should take many actions without not grant the authority. obtaining court approval. BeA HEARING on the petition fore taking certain very imwill be held in this court as portant actions, however, the follows: 08/18/2022 at personal representative will 10:30AM in Dept. J6 located be required to give notice to at 4353 E. VINEYARD AVinterested persons unless ENUE, OXNARD, CA 93036 they have waived notice or IF YOU OBJECT to th e consented to the proposed granting of the petition, you action.) The independent adshould appear at the hearing ministration authority will be and state your objections or granted unless an interested file written objections with the person files an objection to court before the hearing. the petition and shows good Your appearance may be in cause why the court should person or by your attorney. not grant the authority.

IF YOU ARE A CREDITOR A HEARING on the petition or a contingent creditor of the will be held in this court as decedent, you must file your follows: 08/18/2022 at claim with the court and mail 10:30AM in Dept. J6 located a copy to the personal repat 4353 E. VINEYARD AVresentative appointed by the ENUE, OXNARD, CA 93036 court within the later of either IF YOU OBJECT to th e (1) four months from the date granting of the petition, you of first issuance of letters to a should appear at the hearing general personal representatand state your objections or ive, as defined in section file written objections with the 58(b) of the California Procourt before the hearing. bate Code, or (2) 60 days Your appearance may be in from the date of mailing or person or by your attorney. personal delivery to you of a IF YOU ARE A CREDITOR notice under section 9052 of or a contingent creditor of the the California Probate Code. decedent, you must file your Other California statutes and claim with the court and mail legal authority may affect a copy to the personal repyour rights as a creditor. You resentative appointed by the may want to consult with an court within the later of either attorney knowledgeable in (1) four months from the date California law. of first issuance of letters to a YOU MAY EXAMINE the file general personal representatkept by the court. If you are a ive, as defined in section person interested in the es58(b) of the California Protate, you may file with the bate Code, or (2) 60 days court a Request for Special from the date of mailing or Notice (form DE-154) of the personal delivery to you of a filing of an inventory and apnotice under section 9052 of praisal of estate assets or of the California Probate Code. any petition or account as Other California statutes and provided in Probate Code legal authority may affect aturrietta@vcreporter.com | (805) section 1250. A Request for your rights as 648-2244 a creditor. You Special Notice form is availmay want to consult with an able from the court clerk. attorney knowledgeable in Attorney for Petitioner California law.

STEVE H. MURPHY - SBN YOU MAY EXAMINE the file 174448 kept by the court. If you are a 1985 YOSEMITE AVE., #185 person interested in the esSIMI VALLEY CA 93063 tate, you may file with the 7/21, 7/28, 8/4/22 court a Request for Special CNS-3606117# Notice (form DE-154) of the

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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 H. MURPHY - SBN 174448 1985 YOSEMITE AVE., #185 SIMI VALLEY CA 93063 7/21, 7/28, 8/4/22 CNS-3606125# NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: JAN ELIZABETH WALKER CASE NO. 56-202200567852-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 JAN ELIZABETH WALKER. A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by STANLEY WALKER in the Superior Court of California, County of VENTURA. THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that STANLEY WALKER 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: 08/18/2022 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

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 H. MURPHY - SBN 174448 1985 YOSEMITE AVE., #185 SIMI VALLEY CA 93063 7/28, 8/4, 8/11/22 CNS-3607126# NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF BARBARA THOMPSON CASE NO. 56-202200567627-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 BARBARA THOMPSON. An Amended petition for probate has been filed by Donald K. Schachte in the Superior Court of California, County of VENTURA. The Amended petition for probate requests that: Donald K. Schachte 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: September 01, 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

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

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

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

Attorney for Petitioner: Robert M. Triplett SBN 96658 Ventura Coast Law LLP 223 E. Thousand Oaks Blvd., Suite 320 Thousand Oaks, California 91360 (805) 496-4681 Ventura County Reporter 07/14/22, 07/21/22, 07/28/22 NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF DALE LESLIE HELIN CASE NO. 56-202200567931-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 DALE LESLIE HELIN, aka DALE L. HELIN A Petition for probate has been filed by JAMES R. HELIN in the Superior Court of California, County of VENTURA. The petition for probate requests that: JAMES R. HELIN 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: August 11, 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

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: Antonio M. Rodriguez SBN 331393 1200 Paseo Camarillo, Suite 280 Camarillo, California 93010 (805) 482-2282 Ventura County Reporter 07/21/22, 07/28/22, 08/04/22

(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.

Petitioner: Brian McLaughlin 3131 Fruitvale Glendale Road Council, ID 83612 (208) 469-0880 Ventura County Reporter 07/21/22, 07/28/22, 08/04/22

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF FRANCES T. LOWE CASE NO. 56- 202200564309-PR-LA OXN NOTICE OF PETITION TO To all heirs, beneficiaries, ADMINISTER ESTATE OF creditors, contingent creditDEREK MCLAUGHLIN ors, and persons who may DECEDENT otherwise be interested in the CASE NO. 56-2022will or estate, or both of 00567652-PR-LA-OXN FRANCES T. LOWE. To all heirs, beneficiaries, An Amended petition for procreditors, contingent creditbate has been filed by Miors, and persons who may chael W. Lowe in the Superiotherwise be interested in the or Court of California, County will or estate, or both of of VENTURA. DEREK MCLAUGHLIN. The Amended petition for A Petition for probate has probate requests that: Mibeen filed by BRIAN chael W. Lowe be appointed MCLAUGHLIN in the Superias personal representative to or Court of California, County administer the estate of the of VENTURA. decedent. The petition reThe petition for probate requests authority to adminisquests that: BRIAN ter the estate under the IndeMCLAUGHLIN be appointed pendent Administration of Esas personal representative to tates Act. (This authority will administer the estate of the allow the personal representdecedent. ative to take many actions The petition requests authorwithout obtaining court apity to administer the estate proval. Before taking certain under the Independent Advery important actions, ministration of Estates Act. however, the personal rep(This authority will allow the resentative will be required to personal representative to give notice to interested pertake many actions without sons unless they have obtaining court approval. Bewaived notice or consented fore taking certain very imto the proposed action.) The portant actions, however, the independent administration personal representative will authority will be granted unbe required to give notice to less an interested person interested persons unless files an objection to the petithey have waived notice or tion and shows good cause consented to the proposed why the court should not action.) The independent adgrant the authority. ministration authority will be A hearing on the petition will granted unless an interested be held in this court as folperson files an objection to lows: Date: 8/18/2022 Time: the petition and shows good 10:30 AM, Dept.: J6, Locacause why the court should tion: Superior Court of Calinot grant the authority. fornia, County of Ventura, A hearing on the petition will 4353 E. Vineyard Avenue be held in this court as folOxnard, CA 93036 Oxnardlows: Date: August 11, 2022, Juvenile Justice Center.

Time: 10:30 AM, Dept.: J6, If you object to the granting Location: Superior Court of of the petition, you should apCalifornia, County of Ventura, pear at the hearing and state 4353 E. Vineyard Avenue your objections or file written Oxnard, CA 93036. objections with the court beIf you object to the granting fore the hearing. Your apof the petition, you should appearance may be in person pear at the hearing and state or by your attorney. your objections or file written If you are a creditor or a conobjections with the court betingent creditor of the defore the hearing. Your apcedent, you must file your pearance may be in person claim with the court and mail or by your attorney. a copy to the personal repIf you are a creditor or a conresentative appointed by the tingent creditor of the decourt within the later of either cedent, you must file your (1) four months from the date claim with the court and mail of first issuance of letters to a a copy to the personal repgeneral personal representatresentative appointed by the ive, as defined in section court within the later of either 58(b) of the California Pro(1) four months from the date bate Code, or (2) 60 days of first issuance of letters to a from the date of mailing or general personal representatpersonal delivery to you of a ive, as defined in section notice under section 9052 of 58(b) of the California Prothe California Probate Code. bate Code, or (2) 60 days Other California statutes and from the date of mailing or legal authority may affect personal delivery to you of a your rights as a creditor. You notice under section 9052 of may want attorney knowJuly 28, 2022 —law.

29 the California Probate Code. ledgeable in — California Other California statutes and You may examine the file legal authority may affect kept by the court. If you are a your rights as a creditor. You person interested in the esmay want to consult with an tate, you may file with the

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 Probate the California Probate Code.

Other California statutes and legal authority may affect your rights as a creditor. You may want 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: Jesse E. Cahill (SBN227154); Lauren E. Sims (SBN286676) Ventura Coast Law LLP 2545 W. Hillcrest Drive, Suite 215 Thousand Oaks, California 91320 (805) 947-4790 Ventura County Reporter 7/14/22, 7/21/22, 7/28/22

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

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

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

Attorney for Petitioner: Laura V. Bartels of Taylor, Scoles & Bartels SBN 188000 540 Sespe Avenue, Suite #4 Fillmore, CA 93015 (805) 524-1934 Ventura County Reporter 07/21/22, 07/28/22, 08/04/22

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF JACQUELINE ANN BAUGHMAN NOTICE OF PETITION TO CASE NO. 56-2022ADMINISTER ESTATE OF 00567956-PR-LA-OXN GERARD RICHARD VAN To all heirs, beneficiaries, DE MHEEN creditors, contingent creditCASE NO. 56-2022ors, and persons who may 00567954-PR-LA-OXN otherwise be interested in the To all heirs, beneficiaries, will or estate, or both of JACcreditors, contingent creditQUELINE ANN BAUGHMAN. ors, and persons who may A Petition for probate has otherwise be interested in the been filed by KATELYN C. will or estate, or both of GERRYAN in the Superior Court ARD RICHARD VAN DE of California, County of VENMHEEN. TURA. A Petition for probate has The petition for probate rebeen filed by MICHAEL G. quests that: KATELYN C. VAN DE MHEEN in the SuRYAN be appointed as perperior Court of California, sonal representative to adCounty of VENTURA. minister the estate of the deThe petition for probate recedent. quests that: MICHAEL G. The petition requests authorVAN DE MHEEN be appoinity to administer the estate ted as personal representatunder the Independent Adive to administer the estate of ministration of Estates Act. the decedent.

(This authority will allow the The petition requests authorpersonal representative to ity to administer the estate take many actions without under the Independent Adobtaining court approval. Beministration of Estates Act. fore taking certain very im(This authority will allow the portant actions, however, the personal representative to personal representative will take many actions without be required to give notice to obtaining court approval. Beinterested persons unless fore taking certain very imthey have waived notice or portant actions, however, the consented to the proposed personal representative will action.) The independent adbe required to give notice to ministration authority will be interested persons unless granted unless an interested they have waived notice or person files an objection to consented to the proposed the petition and shows good action.) The independent adcause why the court should ministration authority will be not grant the authority. granted unless an interested A hearing on the petition will person files an objection to be held in this court as folthe petition and shows good lows: Date: August 25, 2022, cause why the court should Time: 10:30 AM, Dept.: J6, not grant the authority.

Location: Superior Court of A hearing on the petition will California, County of Ventura, be held in this court as fol4353 E. Vineyard Avenue lows: Date: August 25, 2022, Oxnard, CA 93036.

Time: 10:30 AM, Dept.: J6, If you object to the granting Location: Superior Court of of the petition, you should apCalifornia, County of Ventura, pear at the hearing and state 4353 E. Vineyard Avenue your objections or file written Oxnard, CA 93036. objections with the court beIf you object to the granting fore the hearing. Your apof the petition, you should appearance may be in person pear at the hearing and state or by your attorney. your objections or file written If you are a creditor or a conobjections with the court betingent creditor of the defore the hearing. Your apcedent, you must file your pearance may be in person claim with the court and mail or by your attorney. a copy to the personal repIf you are a creditor or a conresentative appointed by the tingent creditor of the decourt within the later of either cedent, you must file your (1) four months from the date claim with the court and mail of first issuance of letters to a a copy to the personal repgeneral personal representatresentative appointed by the ive, as defined in section court within the later of either 58(b) of the California Pro(1) four months from the date bate Code, or (2) 60 days of first issuance of letters to a from the date of mailing or general personal representatpersonal delivery to you of a ive, as defined in section notice under section 9052 of 58(b) of the California Prothe California Probate Code. bate Code, or (2) 60 days Other California statutes and from the date of mailing or legal authority may affect personal delivery to you of a your rights as a creditor. You notice under section 9052 of may want to consult with an the California Probate Code. attorney knowledgeable in Other California statutes and California law. legal authority may affect You may examine the file your rights as a creditor. You 30 July 28, kept by the court. If you are a may— want to — consult with 2022 an person interested in the esattorney knowledgeable in tate, you may file with the California law. court a Request for Special You may examine the file Notice (form DE-154) of the kept by the court. If you are a

notice under section 9052 of the California Probate Code.

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

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

Attorney for Petitioner: Laura V. Bartels of Taylor, Scoles & Bartels SBN 188000 540 Sespe Avenue, Suite #4 Fillmore, CA 93015 (805) 524-1934 Ventura County Reporter 07/21/22, 07/28/22, 08/04/22 NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF KATHLEEN C. SOSWA CASE NO. 56-202200567507 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 KATHLEEN C. SOSWA. A Petition for probate has been filed by Joseph C. Sweeden in the Superior Court of California, County of VENTURA. The petition for probate requests that: Joseph C. Sweeden 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: 8/25/2022, 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

from the date of mailing or personal delivery to you of a notice under section 9052 of the California Probate Code.

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

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

Attorney for Petitioner: Brian L. Fox CSB# 141625 290 Maple Court, Suite 126 Ventura, California 93003 (805) 658-9204 Ventura County Reporter 07/14/22, 07/21/22, 07/28/22 NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF LARRY W. LANGBERG CASE NO. 56-202200567748-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 LARRY W. LANGBERG A Petition for probate has been filed by ROBERT V. LANGBERG in the Superior Court of California, County of VENTURA. The petition for probate requests that: ROBERT V. LANGBERG 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: September 01, 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 es-

days from the date of mailing or personal delivery to you of a notice under section 9052 of the California Probate Code. Other California statutes and legal authority may affect your rights as a creditor. You may want to consult with an attorney knowledgeable in California law.

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

Attorney for Petitioner: Brandon P. Johnson SBN 210958 1200 Paseo Camarillo, Suite 280 Camarillo, California 93010 (805) 482-2282 Ventura County Reporter 07/21/22, 07/28/22, 08/04/22

Bulk Sales NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF BULK SALE AND OF INTENTION TO TRANSFER ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE LICENSE (U.C.C. 6101 et seq. and B & P 24073 et seq.)

Escrow No. CEG110377BW Notice is hereby given that a bulk sale of assets and a transfer of alcoholic beverage license is about to be made. The name(s) and business address of the Seller(s)/Licensee(s) are: HSIAO YUEH LING and MICHELLE HUIZHI LING YU, 5772 East Los Angeles Avenue, Simi Valley, CA 93063 Doing Business as: LING'S IMPERIAL CHINESE RESTAURANT All other business name(s) and address(es) used by the Seller(s)/licensee(s) within the past three years, as stated by the Seller(s)/licensee(s), is/are: NONE The name(s) and address of the Buyer(s)/applicant(s) is/are: HUIXUAN CORPORATION, 5772 East Los Angeles Avenue, Simi Valley, CA 93063 The assets being sold are generally described as: Chinese Restaurant and is/are located at: 5772 East Los Angeles Avenue, Simi Valley, CA93063 The type of license to be transferred is/are: On-Sale Beer & Wine Eating Place, #41-366271 now issued for the premises located at: Same as Above The bulk sale and transfer of alcoholic beverage license(s) is/are intended to be consummated at the office of: Central Escrow Group, Inc., 515 West Garvey Ave., Suite 118, Monterey Park, CA 91754 and the anticipated date is August 15, 2022.

The purchase price or consideration in connection with the sale of the business and transfer of the license, is the sum of $45,000.00, including inventory, which consists of the following: CHECK $45,000.00 It has been agreed between the seller(s)/licensee(s) and the intended buyer(s)/transferee(s), as required by Sec. 24073 of the Business and Professions Code, that the consideration for the transfer of the business and license is to be paid only after the transfer has been approved by the Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control.

Dated: June 8, 2022 Seller: S/ LING, HSIAO YUEH S/ MICHELLE HUIZHI LING YU Buyer: HUIXUAN CORPORATION By: S/ LI WANG, CEO By: S/ MARCO VENICIO RAMIREZ, Secretary 7/28/22

transfer has been approved by the Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control.

Dated: June 8, 2022 Seller: S/ LING, HSIAO YUEH S/ MICHELLE HUIZHI LING YU Buyer: HUIXUAN CORPORATION By: S/ LI WANG, CEO By: S/ MARCO VENICIO RAMIREZ, Secretary 7/28/22 CNS-3607645# NOTICE TO CREDITOR'S OF BULK SALE AND OF INTENTION TO TRANSFER ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE LICENSE (UCC Sec. 6101 et seq. and B & P 24073 et seq.)

ESCROW # 0126018623-KL NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a bulk sale of assets and a transfer of alcoholic beverage license is about to be made. The name(s) and business address(es) of th e seller(s) is/are: Grapes & Hops with a Twist LLC 454 East Main Street, Ventura, CA 93001 Doing Business as: The Twist on Main All other business name(s) and address(es) used by the seller(s) within the past three years, as stated by the seller(s), is/are: (if none, so state) NONE The location in California of the chief executive office of the seller is: SAME The name(s) and business address of the buyer(s) is/are: EtOH-FH LLC 454 East Main Street, Ventura, CA 93001 The assets being sold are generally described as: furniture, fixtures, equipment, inventory, and liquor license And are located at: 454 East Main Street, Ventura, CA 93001 The kind of license to be transferred is: #47-619936 issued for the premises loca te d a t: 4 5 4 Ea s t M a i n Street, Ventura, CA 93001 The anticipated date of the bulk sale/transfer is August 15, 2022 and upon approval

by Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control at the office of OLD REPUBLIC TITLE COMPANY located at 1000 Burnett Avenue, Suite 400, Concord, CA 94520, Escrow Holder.

The amount of the purchase price or consideration in connection with the transfer of the license and business, including estimated inventory is $350,000.00 It has been agreed between the Seller/Licensee and the intended Buyer/Transferee, as required by Sec 24703 of the Business and Professions Code, that the consideration for the transfer of the business and license is to be paid only after the transfer has been approved by the Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control.

Dated: 7/21/22 EtOH-FH LLC /S/ By: Michele Hom /S/ By: Kristopher Ferrari Grapes & Hops with a Twist LLC /S/ By: Teri Formanek, Managing Member 7/28/22 CNS-3608511# NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF BULK SALE (UCC Sec. 6101 et seq. and B & P Sec. 24074 et seq.)

Notice is hereby given to creditors of the within named seller(s)/licensee(s) that a bulk sale of assets and a transfer of alcoholic beverage license(s) is about to be made.

The name(s) and business address(es) of the seller(s)/licensee(s) are: Guglielmo Fishermen's Catch, LLC, a California limited liability company, 1185 S. Victoria Ave., Oxnard, CA 93035 Doing business as: Fisher-

age license(s) is about to be made.

The name(s) and business address(es) of the seller(s)/licensee(s) are: Guglielmo Fishermen's Catch, LLC, a California limited liability company, 1185 S. Victoria Ave., Oxnard, CA 93035 Doing business as: Fishermen's Catch The location in California of the chief executive office of the seller(s)/licensee(s) is (if "same as above", so state): 4085 Harbor Island Lane, Oxnard, CA 93035 As listed by the seller, all other business names and addresses used by the seller(s)/licensee(s) within the past three years is/are (if "none", so state): 3960 Tradewinds Drive, Oxnard, CA 93035 The name(s) and business address(es) of the buyer(s)/applicant(s) are: Fishermen's Catch, LLC, a California limited liability company, 5320 Derry Ave., Unit M, Agoura Hills, CA, 91301 The assets being sold are generally described as: Business, inventory of stock, assets and furniture, fixtures and equipment and are located at: 1185 S. Victoria Ave., Oxnard, CA 93035 The type of license(s) and license number(s) to be transferred is/are: ON-SALE BEER AND WINE – EATING PLACE, License No. 41-486540 and are now issued for the premises located at (if "same", so state): SAME The anticipated date of the bulk sale and transfer of alcoholic beverage license(s) is August 1, 2022, and is/are intended to be consummated at the offices of Compass First, Inc., 1114 State Street, Suite 313, Santa Barbara, CA 93101, Escrow No. 2042022-MO. Last day to file a claim is July 29, 2022.

It has been agreed between the seller(s)/licensee(s) and the intended buyer(s)/applicant(s), as required by Section 24073 of the Business and Professions code, that the consideration for transfer of the business and license is to be paid only after the transfer has been approved by the California Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control.

Dated: July 12, 2022 FISHERMEN'S CATCH, LLC a California limited liability company Andrew Lowe, Manager PUBLISHED: Ventura County Reporter 07/14/22, 07/21/22, 07/28/22

Trustee’s Sales A.P.N.: 667-0-243-015 Trustee Sale No.: 2022-1022 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE UNDER A NOTICE OF A NOTICE OF DELINQUENT ASSESSMENT AND CLAIM OF LIEN. YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A NOTICE OF DELINQUENT ASSESSMENT DATED 2/28/2022.

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 PROCEEDINGS AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. Notice is hereby given that on 8/18/2022 at 11:00 AM, S.B.S. Lien Services As the duly appointed Trustee under and pursuant to Notice of Delinquent Assess-

FAULT UNDER A NOTICE OF DELINQUENT ASSESSMENT DATED 2/28/2022.

UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLDTrustee’s AT A PUBLIC SalesSALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDINGS AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. Notice is hereby given that on 8/18/2022 at 11:00 AM, S.B.S. Lien Services As the duly appointed Trustee under and pursuant to Notice of Delinquent Assessment, recorded on 3/3/2022 as Document No. 2022000029953 Book Page of Official Records in the Office of the Recorder of Ventura County, California, The original owner: JUN DONG AND NAN ZHANG The purported current owner: JUN DONG AND NAN ZHANG WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO THE HIGHEST BIDDER payable at time of sale in lawful money of the United States, by a cashier's check drawn by a State or national bank, a check drawn by a state of 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.: AT THE MAIN ENTRANCE TO THE GOVERNMENT CENTER HALL OF JUSTICE, 800 SOUTH VICTORIA AVENUE, VENTURA, CALIFORNIA 93003 All right, title and interest under said Notice of Delinquent Assessment in the property situated in said County, as more fully described on the above referenced assessment lien. The street address and other common designation, if any of the real property described above is purported to be: 1407 OAK TRAIL STREET THOUSAND OAKS CA 91320 AKA 1407 OAK TRAIL STREET NEWBURY PARK, CA 91320 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. Said sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum due under said Notice of Delinquent Assessment, with interest thereon, as provided in said notice, advances, if any, estimated fees, charges, and expenses of the Trustee, towit: $4,634.94 accrued interest and additional advances, if any, will increase this figure prior to sale. The claimant, RANCHO CONEJO VILLAGE COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION under said Notice of Delinquent Assessment heretofore executed and delivered to the undersigned a written Declaration of Default and Demand for Sale, and a written Notice of Default and Election to Sell.

The undersigned caused said Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be recorded in the county where the real property is located and more than three months have elapsed since such recordation. NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property.

You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the prop-

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 FOR SALES INFORMATION, PLEASE CALL (855) 9869342 or visit this internet web-site www.superiordefault.com, using the file number assigned to this case 2022-1022. 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. NOTICE TO TENANT: You may have a right to purchase this property after the trustee auction if conducted after January 1, 2021, pursuant to Section 2924m of the California Civil Code. If you are an "eligible tenant buyer," you can purchase the property if you match the last and highest bid placed at the trustee auction. If you are an "eligible bidder," you may be able to purchase the property if you exceed the last and highest bid placed at the trustee auction. There are three steps to exercising this right of purchase. First, 48 hours after the date of the trustee sale, you can call FOR SALES INFORMATION, PLEASE CALL (855) 986-9342, or visit this internet website www.superiordefault.com, using the file number assigned to this case 20221022 to find the date on which the trustee's sale was held, the amount of the last and highest bid, and the address of the trustee. Second, you must send a written notice of intent to place a bid so that the trustee receives it no more than 15 days after the trustee's sale. Third, you must submit a bid, by remitting the funds and affidavit described in Section 2924m(c) of the Civil Code, so that the trustee receives it no more than 45 days after the trustee's sale. If you think you may qualify as an "eligible tenant buyer" or "eligible bidder," you should consider contacting an attorney or appropriate real estate professional immediately for advice regarding this potential right to purchase. THE PROPERTY IS BEING SOLD SUBJECT TO THE NINETY DAY RIGHT OF REDEMPTION CONTAINED IN CIVIL CODE SECTION 5715(b).

Date: 7/8/2022 S.B.S LIEN SERVICES, 31194 La Baya Drive, Suite 106, Westlake

gible bidder," you should consider contacting an attorney or appropriate real estate professional immediately for advice regarding this potential right to purchase. THE PROPERTY IS BEING SOLD SUBJECT TO THE NINETY DAY RIGHT OF REDEMPTION CONTAINED IN CIVIL CODE SECTION 5715(b).

Date: 7/8/2022 S.B.S LIEN SERVICES, 31194 La Baya Drive, Suite 106, Westlake Village, California, 91362. By: Annissa Young, Sr. Trustee Sale Officer (TS#2022-1022 SDI-23889) PUBLISHED: Ventura County Reporter 07/21/22, 07/28/22, 08/04/22 A.P.N.: 667-0-181-075 Trustee Sale No.: 2022-1025 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE UNDER A NOTICE OF A NOTICE OF DELINQUENT ASSESSMENT AND CLAIM OF LIEN. YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A NOTICE OF DELINQUENT ASSESSMENT DATED 3/1/2022. 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 PROCEEDINGS AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. Notice is hereby given that on 8 / 1 8 / 2 0 2 2 a t 1 1 : 0 0 A M, S.B.S. Lien Services As the duly appointed Trustee under and pursuant to Notice of Delinquent Assessment, recorded on 3/3/2022 as Document No. 2022000029954 Book Page of Official Records in the Office of the Recorder of Ventura County, California, The original owner: AZAM ABDEL HADI AND UYEN THU PHUONG TRAN The purported current owner: AZAM ABDEL HADI AND UYEN THU PHUONG TRAN WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO THE HIGHEST BIDDER payable at time of sale in lawful money of the United States, by a cashier's check drawn by a State or national bank, a check drawn by a state of 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.: AT THE MAIN ENTRANCE TO THE GOVERNMENT CENTER HALL OF JUSTICE, 800 SOUTH VICTORIA AVENUE, VENTURA, CALIFORNIA 93003 All right, title and interest under said Notice of Delinquent Assessment in the property situated in said County, as more fully described on the above referenced assessment lien. The street address and other common designation, if any of the real property described above is purported to be: 1752 BLOSSOM COURT NEWBURY PARK CA 91320 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. Said sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum due under said Notice of Delinquent Assessment, with interest thereon, as provided in said notice, advances, if any, estimated fees, charges, and expenses of the Trustee, to-wit: $4,750.44 accrued interest and additional advances, if any, will increase this figure prior to sale. The claimant, RANCHO CONEJO VILLAGE COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION under said Notice of Delinquent Assessment heretofore executed and delivered to the undersigned a written Declaration of Default and Demand for Sale, and a written Notice of Default and Election to Sell.

The undersigned caused said Notice of Default and Elec-

vances, if any, will increase this figure prior to sale. The claimant, RANCHO CONEJO VILLAGE COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION under said Notice of Delinquent Assessment heretofore executed and delivered to the undersigned a written Declaration of Default and Demand for Sale, and a written Notice of Default and Election to Sell.

The undersigned caused said Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be recorded in the county where the real property is located and more than three months have elapsed since such recordation. NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property.

You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder's office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information.

If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale.

If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call FOR SALES INFORMATION, PLEASE CALL (855) 9869342 or visit this internet web-site www.superiordefault.com, using the file number assigned to this case 2022-1025. 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. NOTICE TO TENANT: You may have a right to purchase this property after the trustee auction if conducted after January 1, 2021, pursuant to Section 2924m of the California Civil Code. If you are an "eligible tenant buyer," you can purchase the property if you match the last and highest bid placed at the trustee auction. If you are an "eligible bidder," you may be able to purchase the property if you exceed the last and highest bid placed at the trustee auction. There are three steps to exercising this right of purchase. First, 48 hours after the date of the trustee sale, you can call FOR SALES INFORMATION, PLEASE CALL (855) 986-9342, or visit this internet website www.superiordefault.com, using the file number assigned to this case 20221025 to find the date on which the trustee's sale was held, the amount of the last and highest bid, and the address of the trustee. Second, you must send a written no-

the date of the trustee sale, you can call FOR SALES INFORMATION, PLEASE CALL (855) 986-9342, or visit this internet website www.superiordefault.com, using the file number assigned to this case 20221025 to find the date on which the trustee's sale was held, the amount of the last and highest bid, and the address of the trustee. Second, you must send a written notice of intent to place a bid so that the trustee receives it no more than 15 days after the trustee's sale. Third, you must submit a bid, by remitting the funds and affidavit described in Section 2924m(c) of the Civil Code, so that the trustee receives it no more than 45 days after the trustee's sale. If you think you may qualify as an "eligible tenant buyer" or "eligible bidder," you should consider contacting an attorney or appropriate real estate professional immediately for advice regarding this potential right to purchase. THE PROPERTY IS BEING SOLD SUBJECT TO THE NINETY DAY RIGHT OF REDEMPTION CONTAINED IN CIVIL CODE SECTION 5715(b).

Date: 7/8/2022 S.B.S LIEN SERVICES, 31194 La Baya Drive, Suite 106, Westlake Village, California, 91362. By: Annissa Young, Sr. Trustee Sale Officer (TS#2022-1025 SDI-23890) PUBLISHED: Ventura County Reporter 07/21/22, 07/28/22, 08/04/22 A.P.N.: 506-0-292-365 Trustee Sale No.:2021-1314 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE UNDER A NOTICE OF A NOTICE OF DELINQUENT ASSESSMENT AND CLAIM OF LIEN. YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A NOTICE OF DELINQUENT ASSESSMENT DATED 6/15/2021.

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 PROCEEDINGS AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. Notice is hereby given that on 8/4/2022 at 11 :00 AM, S.B.S. Lien Services As the duly appointed Trustee under and pursuant to Notice of Delinquent Assessment, recorded on 6/18/2021 as Document No. 2021061800118851-0 Book Page of Official Records in the Office of the Recorder of Ventura County, California, The original owner: JAMIE LYNNE RAMSEY TRUSTEE OF THE JAMIE LYNNE RAMSEY FAMILY TRUST DATED MAY 17 2019 The purported current owner: JAMIE LYNNE RAMSEY TRUSTEE OF THE JAMIE LYNNE RAMSEY FAMILY TRUST DATED MAY 17 2019 WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO THE HIGHEST BIDDER payable at time of sale in lawful money of the United States, by a cashier's check drawn by a State or national bank, a check drawn by a state of 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.: AT THE MAIN ENTRANCE TO THE GOVERNMENT CENTER HALL OF JUSTICE, 800 SOUTH VICTORIA AVENUE, VENTURA, CALIFORNIA 93003 All right, title and interest under said Notice of Delinquent Assessment in the property situated in said County, as more fully described on the above referenced assessment lien. The street address and other common designation, if any of the real property described above is purported to be: 12036 ALDERBROOK ST MOORPARK CA 93021 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any in-

ber assigned to this case title and interest under said 2021-1314. Information about Notice of Delinquent Assesspostponements that are very ment in the property situated short in duration or that ocin said County, as more fully cur close in time to the described on the above referscheduled sale may not imenced assessment lien. The mediately be reflected in the street address and other telephone information or on common designation, if any the internet web-site. The of the real property debest way to verify postponescribed above is purported to ment information is to attend be: 12036 ALDERBROOK the scheduled sale. NOTICE ST MOORPARK CA 93021 TO TENANT: You may have The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any ina right to purchase this propcorrectness of the street aderty after the trustee auction dress and other common if conducted after January 1, designation, if any, shown 2021, pursuant to Section herein. Said sale will be 2924m of the California Civil made, but without covenant Code. If you are an "eligible or warranty, expressed or imtenant buyer," you can purplied, regarding title, posseschase the property if you sion, or encumbrances, to match the last and highest pay the remaining principal bid placed at the trustee aucsum due under said Notice of tion. If you are an "eligible Delinquent Assessment, with bidder," you may be able to interest thereon, as provided purchase the property if you in said notice, advances, if exceed the last and highest any, estimated fees, charges, bid placed at the trustee aucand expenses of the Trustee, tion. There are three steps to to-wit: $10,412.05 accrued exercising this right of purinterest and additional adchase. First, 48 hours after vances, if any, will increase the date of the trustee sale, this figure prior to sale. The you can call FOR SALES INclaimant, MOUNTAIN MEADFORMATION, PLEASE OWS QUAILRIDGE CALL (855) 986-9342, or visHOMEOWNERS ASSOCIit this internet website ATION under said Notice of www.superiordefault.com, Delinquent Assessment hereusing the file number astofore executed and designed to this case 20211314 to find the date on livered to the undersigned a which the trustee's sale was written Declaration of Default held, the amount of the last and Demand for Sale, and a and highest bid, and the adwritten Notice of Default and dress of the trustee. Second, Election to Sell. The underyou must send a written nosigned caused said Notice of tice of intent to place a bid so Default and Election to Sell to that the trustee receives it no be recorded in the county more than 15 days after the where the real property is trustee's sale. Third, you located and more than three must submit a bid, by remitmonths have elapsed since ting the funds and affidavit such recordation. NOTICE described in Section TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If 2924m(c) of the Civil Code, you are considering bidding so that the trustee receives it on this property lien, you no more than 45 days after should understand that there the trustee's sale. If you think are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will you may qualify as an "elibe bidding on a lien, not on gible tenant buyer" or "elithe property itself. Placing gible bidder," you should conthe highest bid at a trustee sider contacting an attorney auction does not automaticor appropriate real estate ally entitle you to free and professional immediately for clear ownership of the propadvice regarding this potenerty. You should also be tial right to purchase. THE aware that the lien being aucPROPERTY IS BEING SOLD tioned off may be a junior liSUBJECT TO THE NINETY en. 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