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10 COVER Tradition in transition: The Ventura County Fair returns, with old favorites and new changes

by Alex Wilson

6 NEWS “Fearless advocate”: Congress passes bill to name Oxnard post office after civil rights leader John R. Hatcher III

by Alex Wilson Eye on the Environment: Battle of the water conservation and waste reduction methods

by David Goldstein “Misael’s death was not an accident”: Family seeks information regarding Port Hueneme man’s death following fight at soccer game

by Alex Wilson

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Volume 46, Issue 35 After Dark _______________________ 16 Arts Listings ______________________ 20 Free Will Astrology ________________ 21 Happenings ______________________ 18 Letters ______________________ ONLINE Surf Report ______________________ 21 Misael Sanchez | Ojai Playwrights Conference | Cole Gallagher

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Carnival rides will be one of the highlights of the Ventura County Fair, whose tagline for 2022 is “VC Fair Rides Again.”

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The start of something new: OPC’s 25th New Works Festival showcases fresh voices and diverse perspectives

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Congress passes bill to name Oxnard post office after civil rights leader John R. Hatcher III

by Alex Wilson awilson@timespublications.com

J

ohn R. Hatcher III spent his life fighting for civil rights. He was the leader of the Ventura County Chapter of the NAACP for nearly 40 years, and rose to national prominence in the organization.

His legacy could soon be enshrined for future generations under a plan to name downtown Oxnard’s U.S. Post Office in his honor.

HR 5659, the bill to name the building at 1961 North C Street the “John R. Hatcher, III Post Office Building,” was introduced by Congressmember Julia Brownley (Dist. 26). HR 5659 was passed by the U.S. House of Representatives on July 14, by a vote of 348 to 63. The bill must still go before the U.S. Senate and be signed

by President Joe Biden.

“John was a fearless advocate for the people and the community that he loved so deeply,” Brownley said. “He was integral to the empowerment of Black Americans throughout Ventura County through the numerous organizations he founded and established, which continue to carry on his legacy of social justice and racial equality to this day.”

Hatcher family legacy

In some ways, the July 14 vote by the U.S. House of Representatives supporting Brownley’s bill also honors Hatcher’s father, who played a role in the start of the civil rights movement, and his daughter Regina K. Hatcher-Crawford, who took the reins of the local NAACP chapter after he passed away in 2017.

Hatcher-Crawford told the Ventura County Reporter that her father was born in 1932 in Birmingham, Alabama, under discriminatory Jim Crow laws. Her grandfather John R. Hatcher II was a leader of the first NAACP chapter formed there, she said, and there’s even a street in Birmingham named after her grandfather.

“It was kind of the birthplace of the civil rights movement. And so he was credited for a lot of things that happened there in the community in Birmingham,” she said, adding that her grandfather held classes on what Black people should do if pulled over while driving, and also helped people register to vote.

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them up. She recalls laughing with her father over what his dad taught him about answering the questions, when her father was almost old enough to vote.

“My grandfather said, ‘Remember, if they ask you silly questions, you always give them a silly answer back.’ And so, my father said, the lady asked him ‘How many bubbles are in a bar of soap.’ And he said, ‘9,689, ma’am.’ ‘What was George Washington’s wife’s name?’ and he says ‘Mrs. Washington.’”

“We’re being heard as a community”

Hatcher served in the Air Force for 22 years. According to his daughter, the family moved every four years while he was on active duty, and she was born at Hunter Air Force Base in Savannah, Georgia. Another base he was stationed at was Oxnard Air Force Base, which was later converted into the Camarillo Airport. After leaving active duty, Hatcher worked as a civilian civil service employee with the Department of the Navy.

Hatcher loved Oxnard and decided to make it his permanent home.

Just like her father, Hatcher-Crawford was exposed to the civil rights movement from an early age.

“My father took me to my first march when I was about five years old and it happened to be in Oxnard, and it was for the farmworkers in a Cesar Chavez group,” she recalled.

“And so as I grew up, I understood that as a people of color, Blacks, we are sometimes treated unfairly. And so in order for us to get our equal share, as people now put it, you have to stand up for it.”

Having the post office named in honor of her father will be a source of pride, she said.

“For the Black community, for the community as a whole, for people who knew him and worked with him, it gives them ideas that we’re being heard as a community. Because too many times we see buildings named after others but not anyone that is Black. So actually in Ventura County, from my understanding, this will be the first federal building named after somebody locally. So it gives us an idea that we now have something that we can say that somebody we all know, that loved this community, is being recognized.”

Local politicians remember Hatcher

Brownley said she knew Hatcher for many years starting when she

Regina K. Hatcher-Crawford, President of the Ventura County chapter of the NAACP, August 2020. Photo by Luis Chavez

John R. Hatcher III left a lasting civil rights legacy. Photo

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represented Oxnard in the state legislature and that it’s an honor for her to pass the bill recognizing him by naming the post office after him. Brownley also admires Hatcher-Crawford for her continuing leadership.

“She’s definitely a person who reaches out to me and I reach out to her and we’ve been to lots of different rallies together and she’s carrying on her father’s legacy,” Brownley said.

The Congressmember said she’s already spoken with U.S. Senator Alex Padilla about the importance of passing the bill in the Senate and sending it to the president’s desk for final approval.

Ventura County Supervisor Carmen Ramirez (Dist. 5) worked as a legal aid attorney for many years and said she and Hatcher often asked each other for help on issues including housing and job discrimination. She

said that Hatcher’s caring personality helped him get things accomplished.

“He was serious, but had a great sense of humor. Fantastic smile and a warm personality. He was a person who loved people. He did not hold grudges,” Ramirez recalled.

“He was very strong in the values he held, and he was a very engaging and fun person to be with. But don’t ever let anybody think he would allow people to get away with injustice. He wasn’t just about African American people and their rights; he was about everybody’s rights, and he spoke up for it.”

Ramirez said she’s looking forward to a ceremony officially renaming the post office and seeing his name on the building.

“It will be a reminder to people about John’s legacy. Every day we will see it. Those who didn’t know him will get information and learn about what he did here in Oxnard and Ventura County. So it’s spectacular. I think it’s great.”

More information on HR 5659 at www.congress.gov/bill/117th-congress/house-bill/5659?s=1&r=7.

More information on the Ventura County chapter of the NAACP at www.naacp-venturaco.com.

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Battle of the water conservation and waste reduction methods

by David Goldstein

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ost methods of reducing waste and conserving water complement each other, but sometimes, there can be only one.

Woody mulch vs. fine compost as a top dressing

Mulch is a material applied to the garden surface, and compost is a product decomposed to a consistency like soil, but compost does not function well as mulch. Compost is better for adding nutrients and improving soil structure only if mixed into soil during planting. Shredded woody material is better if your garden is already in place, and you want a top dressing.

Woody mulch conserves water by shading the ground it is spread upon, cutting soil temperatures, reducing evaporation, and suppressing weeds.

Surface application of compost can also too easily become a bed for weed seeds, causing unwanted plants to suck up water intended for a planned landscape, according to

Dr. Ben Faber, a University of California Cooperative Extension Farm Advisor, based at the university’s Ventura office.

This is not to say the compost itself likely has weed seeds. Dave Green, CEO at Agromin, emphasized, in the compost process, “Billions of microbes . . . consume the weed seeds (and) windrow temperatures reach over 130 degrees, killing . . . seeds.”

Zoysia plugs vs. Miniclover

On sales-oriented websites, retailers of these grass varieties document the ability of their products to stay greener longer, while using less water and requiring less mowing than other lawns. In these ways, both beat tall fescue. Tall fescue has long been standard for Ventura County lawns, according to Dr. Jim Downer, another University of California Cooperative Extension Farm Advisor based at the university’s Ventura office.

Miniclover wins, partly because planting Zoysia is a lifetime commitment. Many reviewers noted Zoysia’s invasive power, with one reviewer remarking that Zoysia

is “not just invasive – it’s downright hostile.” At least Miniclover can be easily replaced with a more drought-tolerant landscape when a homeowner no longer feels a need to pit their lawn against the biggest heavyweight in the conservation contest – our changing climate.

Of course, a grass variety cannot really claim a green trophy; other landscapes conserve more, and watering schedules required to start a new lawn are untenable during a drought. Nevertheless, after reducing lawn size and planning to allow a lawn to go brown, or “California gold,” during the hottest months of the year, some people, in some parts of the county, will continue to have lawns. During seasonal change or a break in watering restrictions, some may consider Miniclover or varieties such as Kikuyu grass, Buffalograss or Bermudagrass.

And now, the championship round — a five-way battle.

Bucket vs. Shower Flower vs. recirculating pump vs. tankless water heater vs. grey water

Diligent conservationists watch, exasperated, as water runs down their shower drain while they wait for the flow to warm. Among methods for capturing warm-up water, a $45 Shower Flower beats a bucket.

Using an upside-down umbrella (the flower) to channel warm-up water into an easy-to-carry container with a spout solves the bulkiness and pouring problems of a bucket.

A recirculating, or “comfort” pump, however, requires far less work. Some water purveyors offer discounts on these pumps, which send hot water through existing water lines to parts of the house far from the water heater. If used with a timer, running only when needed, not much energy is needed for pumping.

Tankless systems are a step up in luxury and convenience, but several steps up in cost, heating water with a short blast of energy upon demand. A whole-house tankless system eliminates the need for a water heater, perhaps the bulkiest item a household is likely to discard.

Getting rid of your tank also means no longer heating water just to store it for occasional use.

Complementing any of these systems, or standing triumphantly alone as a solution, greywater capture systems win the conservation contest. A “showers to flowers” system, following the rules and guidelines of local building officials to avoid hazards, bypasses the sewer by using not just warm-up water, but an entire shower’s water, to replace use of potable water in a landscape.

Of course, all conservation measures matter, so even if your preferred option did not win one of these imaginary matchups, stick with it, and keep conserving.

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“Misael’s death was not an accident” Family seeks information regarding Port Hueneme man’s death following fight at soccer game

by Alex Wilson

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awilson@timespublications.com isael Sanchez deserves justice.

His family shared that message at a July 28 news conference regarding his tragic death.

Sanchez died 15 days after a fight that took place during an adultleague soccer game at Oxnard High School, 3400 West Gonzales Road, on July 10.

The 29-year-old Port Hueneme man was the first in his family to attend a university, earning bachelor’s and master’s degrees from California State University, Northridge. At the time of his death, Sanchez was working as a biomedical scientist and nearing completion of a doctorate, family members said.

But his promising future was cut short. His father, Guadalupe Sanchez, made an impassioned plea for justice, standing before TV cameras outside Ventura law office Bamieh & De Smeth.

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“My son didn’t deserve this.

He had many dreams to accomplish and his whole life ahead of him. Misael’s death was not an accident,” the grieving father said through a Spanish interpreter.

Cousin Eric Ambriz said Sanchez grew up playing soccer, one of the biggest joys in his life.

“His life was ended with something he truly loved and cherished,” Ambriz said while backed by dozens of supporters.

Family members believe someone has video of the July 10 fight that can shed light on what happened.

On Aug. 1, Oxnard Police Comdr. Alex Arnett told the Ventura County Reporter that detectives have only received two videos so far. “But nothing that captures the actual fight itself. It’s not helpful at all.”

According to Arnett, a referee’s call at the soccer match led to a fight between players, with spectators also rushing the field. Sanchez collapsed to the ground and

consciousness before dying on July 25.

Arnett described the fight as a “melee” involving more than two dozen players and spectators.

“We think that the video, along with witness statements, will help us put the pieces of the puzzle together and help us determine how this young man died,” said Arnett, adding that the medical examiner’s office is still working to pinpoint the cause of death.

One suspect was arrested the day of the Misael Sanchez had nearly completed a fight, but was released doctoral degree before his tragic death. the following day Photo submitteed because there was not enough evidence to file charges. was unresponsive. He was rushed Arnett said it’s difficult to say by ambulance to Ventura County Medical Center but never regained how many people may be criminal-

ly liable. “It could have been one to two people that were assaulting the victim or it could have been upwards of five to seven people.

We just don’t know.”

Attorney Danielle De Smeth is leading a separate civil investigation involving possible legal action against soccer league La Nueva Liga Oxnard 805, which did not respond to messages from the Ventura County Reporter. De Smeth spoke at the news conference about previous fights at games organized by the league at Oxnard High School.

“Were repeatedly aggressive players properly sanctioned and removed from play as other leagues commonly do?” De Smeth asked.

“If not, then we must ask if the league was living up to its obligation to fairly enforce the rules and protect players.”

Arnett said that videos of the incident can be uploaded anonymously at https://oxnardpd.evidence.com/axon/citizen/public/ oxnardhighsoccer.

Equestrian events are one of the highlights of the Ventura Coutny Fair.

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Tradition

in transition The Ventura County Fair returns with old favorites and new changes

by Alex Wilson

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awilson@timespublications.com s Barbara Quaid looks back at 50 years of service to the community through her leadership at the Ventura County Fair, it’s people that come to mind more than spectacle. When asked what her favorite thing about the fair is, Quaid does not talk about cheering concert crowds or the youth livestock auction. Instead, she answers with just two words.

“The staff,” she said, before adding, “This staff is beyond anything anyone could ask for. They make the CEO’s job simple and easy. You can rely on

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every person here. They care, and they’re all professionals.”

Quaid is serving as co-CEO as the fair makes its return after two years of pandemic-related cancellations, alongside the fair’s newly hired co-CEO, Stacy Rianda.

From volunteer to CEO

Quaid grew up in Pittsburgh and moved to Ventura County in 1968.

She joined a club for newcomers to the area and one of the activities was volunteering at the fair. She started in the Youth Building in 1972, helping to organize and display entries.

“I brought my 3-year-old and my 9-month-old and dragged the playpen around, and I loved it so much,” she said.

After volunteering for about 10 years, Quaid took a job as the fairground’s receptionist. “When you answer phones you know everything,” she said. Quaid moved up the ranks, working on concessions, becoming the fair’s deputy manager, and finally CEO in 2005.

This will be her last year as CEO, but the fair will always be part of Quaid’s life.

“Even though I’m retiring, I know that I will still come back here and volunteer. It’s kind of like I’ve come full circle,” she said. “There are

The ever-popular carousel will be one of many rides at the 2022 fair.

Photo by Alex Wilson

people here who I’ve known for years and years who I will always stay in contact with. They’re dear friends. The fair is always something that’s inside of you.”

COVID creates the shock of a lifetime

Overseeing the fair involves a myriad of sometimes unpredictable tasks, from glamorous ones like greeting famous performers, to more mundane jobs such as ensuring restrooms are kept clean. But there’s one thing Quaid never could have expected: Canceling the county’s biggest annual event in the face of a global pandemic.

“Never in a million years,” she said, when asked if she would have ever seen that shock coming.

As the scope of the pandemic became clearer in April 2020, Quaid retired from her full-time position as a state employee and agreed to return on a part-time basis, to help the state-owned fairgrounds weather the financial storm. Since the fair is self-supporting and not funded by taxpayer money, major cutbacks had to be made.

A full-time staff totaling about three dozen people needed to be reduced to around a half-dozen, fair officials said.

Quaid laid off about 60 people, includ-

Stacy Rianda is taking the reins as the fair's new CEO. Photo submitted

ing part-timers as well as maintenance workers who had spent decades laboring at the fairgrounds alongside her.

“It was really horrible,” she said about the grim task.

A return to tradition

Now that the fair is making its triumphant return, Quaid said she’s looking forward to making new memories with fairgoers.

“It’s so exciting,” she said. “We just know that all of these people

who have been home without any entertainment for two years are going to be coming here for 12 days of fun, smiles and stuffing themselves silly with food.”

Jennifer Giordano is one of the food vendors returning this year. Her family’s business, C&C’s Frontier BBQ near the main entrance, has cooked tri tip over oak and mesquite for over 40 years. They travel to other fairs from their home in Claremont, but she said that Ventura, where they stay in an RV near the shore, is her favorite.

“It’s great. They take really good care of us here,” Giordano said. “We love this fair because it’s hometown. It feels like an old country fair.”

It was “heartbreaking” to learn that the fair was called off in 2020 and 2021, and Giordino is happy to be back.

“Fabulous. Couldn’t be better,” she said. “Concessionaires are one big family even though we’re competitors. We all work together to help each other out, so you miss that when it’s all shut down. When we’re all coming back together now, it’s like family that you haven’t been able to see in three years.”

Facing the challenges

Leslie Cornejo has served on the fair’s board of directors for over

a dozen years. She was president between 2018 and 2021, facing unprecedented challenges under her leadership.

Before moving to Ventura County, Cornejo lived in Wyoming, where she enjoyed going to rodeos. Later in life, she started taking her kids to the Ventura County Fair.

“Being a band booster and mom, I was always shuttling kids to the fair for performances and parades and all that,” she recalled.

Cornejo’s mother became a fair board member in Santa Barbara County, which gave her the idea about applying to serve in Ventura County. Since Cornejo owns a retail travel agency, Santa Paula Travel Service, she knew she’d be good at helping lead the fair.

“I’m kind of an organizational-type person, so I like making order out of chaos,” she said. “It’s just an amazing thing to be involved in, and particularly because it’s all about joyful events, having fun and learning.”

Aside from businesses where crowds gather like concerts and fairs, few industries were hit as hard by COVID as travel.

When Cornejo first heard about COVID she didn’t expect it would be such a big deal. “When things started closing down for March, we’re all thinking, ‘Well OK. We might have to shelter or close down for a couple of weeks. Oh my gosh, what are we

going to do?’ And then it just kept on going longer and longer.”

As other fairs scheduled before Ventura’s were called off, it became obvious the situation was dire. The fair board heard from state officials that large gatherings would be the last activities to fully resume.

“So we thought, OK. This isn’t going to go away soon,” she related, calling it “heartbreaking” to cancel the fair. “Not to mention, of course, that’s our big fundraiser for the year. And so then we were realizing all of the financial ramifications of having to close as well. So it was just very scary.”

In addition to losing the fair, they also had to cancel other year-round events like car races, weddings and flea markets. Fair officials were able to access COVID relief funding and rented out space for COVID vaccinations.

Now that the fair is back, the fairgrounds are hiring again and looking for volunteers.

“We are all smiling. It’s just joyful right now. It really is,” Cornejo said.

“We want the fair to be as close to what we usually do as possible, so that people feel like they’ve come home.”

What fairgoers won’t see this year

While most things people are used to seeing such as exhibits, livestock and thrill rides are back, there are a couple of notable cutbacks made as a

Leslie Cornejo led the fairgrounds through challenging times as board president during the COVID shutdown. Photo submitted

Ride operators, vendors and performers are happy to see the Ventura County Fair back in action this summer.

Photo by Alex Wilson

result of cost concerns.

Hiring famous performers is more expensive than ever, Cornejo said, so there will be three fewer concerts compared to before COVID. The senior day matinee concert was called off and there won’t be concerts on the final Thursday or Friday nights.

“The costs for the acts are through the roof and we still want people to have free concerts with their paid admission. So we did have to cut back on the number of concerts,” she said, adding that the rodeo was expanded from two days to three with the first one on Friday, Aug. 12. “We can’t just blow the money not knowing exactly what will happen at the gate coming in. So we’ve had to tighten our belt on some things, but we’re trying to give as much of a similar experience as everyone would remember.”

Another big thing missing this year might be a disappointment to some and a relief to others — fireworks.

Cornejo explained that decision had to do with several factors including permitting costs, fees charged by the fireworks companies that nearly doubled, and environmental concerns.

“We decided we just don’t have the funds or the energy to deal with that this year,” she said, calling the decision “unfortunate” and adding that it’s not necessarily a permanent decision that will be revisited for future years.

“I’m a big advocate for the fireworks. I hate to see them go, but I do understand the reason for it,” she said. “I know that some dogs will be happy that we don’t have the fireworks, and some residents, so it’s a mixed reaction to that.”

Another change in tradition involves no longer opening the fair during the morning hours. The gates open at noon on the weekends and 1 p.m. most other days, partly because

of staffing issues, officials said.

A time of transition

While this year’s fair marks a triumphant return it’s also a year of transition, especially with Quaid leaving her position as CEO when the event wraps up.

“Her heart is with the fair. She almost is the fair for us. She’s so involved in everything,” Cornejo said of the outgoing CEO. Letting go of employees was an extremely difficult job, but according to the fair board director, Quaid was the right person to do it because of her connection with the staff.

“She’s wonderful with personnel and employee relations and all of that.

Very well versed in those types of issues,” confirmed Cornejo.

While she is happy Quaid will continue to volunteer at the fair, Cornejo said that it’s also bittersweet to bring the fair back and wish Quaid goodbye at the same time. “Everybody is very melancholy, as a matter of fact. But we believe she’ll still be around and she gets along with the new CEO.” She added that it should be a seamless transition. “We believe the new CEO is going to hit the ground running with a lot of energy, so we’re anxious to see where she’ll take us.”

Rianda started July 6, and Cornejo said working alongside Quaid will help the new CEO learn the ropes. “Our institutional knowledge can be passed on to Stacy. And it’s a crazy busy time anyway, so it’s important we have a couple of people working. One learning, the other passing on the knowledge.”

New leadership and looking to the future

Much like Quaid, Rianda has also

been involved with county fairs for much of her life. She grew up in King City and enjoyed the Salinas Valley Fair when she was a kid.

“I’d come with my pigtails and pearl-snap shirt and ride the ponies, and it was my favorite thing to do,” Rianda said.

After studying agriculture business at California State University, Fresno, she took a job working with livestock at several fairs in Northern California including the Tulare County Fair, where she started in 1991. She’s been working for the Big Fresno Fair the last 21 years and served as co-CEO for the last two.

In 2020 the Fresno fair did a drive-through food booth event with 20,000 cars in 10 days, she said.

Last year it was staged in a mostly normal fashion.

Rianda was “ecstatic” and “thrilled” when she got the job in Ventura County, since the fair has such a solid reputation across the state.

“If I was ever going to leave Fresno to run another fair it would be this one,” she said. “Obviously you can’t beat the weather, the location, the people. Just everything about it. It’s the whole package. It’s a jewel that I’m just so looking forward to developing,” Rianda is also happy to have Quaid’s help as she learns the ropes at her first Ventura County Fair.

“She’s worked the last several years to keep this place afloat. And I’m glad that she’s here to be a part of this fair that she and the staff have worked so hard to produce.”

The Ventura County Fair takes place Aug. 3-14 at the Ventura County Fairgrounds, 10 W. Harbor Blvd., Ventura. For tickets, full schedule of events and more information, visit venturacountyfair.org.

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The start of something new OPC’s 25th New Works Festival showcases fresh voices and diverse perspectives

Anna Ziegler

Bill Cain

Jahna Ferron-Smith

Lyndsey Bourne

Matthew Paul Olmos

Michael Shayan

Peter Kim George

Stephen Adly Guirgis

Vivian J. O. Barnes

Zakiya Young

Zora Howard

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T

he Ojai Playwrights Conference returns with the 25th anniversary of their New Works Festival, onstage at Matilija Auditorium and the Zalk Theater at Besant Hill School from Aug. 7 through Aug. 14. After a quarter of a century, the festival remains the start of something new. OPC has long been an incubator for plays that have gone on to great acclaim Off-Broadway, on Broadway and in regional theaters all around the country, and some have even become Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award finalists, nominees and winners.

The OPC presents its week-long festival after a series of workshops where playwrights work with actors, directors, dramaturges and OPC’s artistic staff, including artistic director and producer Robert Egan. Special festival events include the opening/intersection presentation “OPC25: The Legacy Continues” on Aug. 7 as well as the free OPC Intern Show (Aug. 8) and the OPC International Youth Workshop Performance (Aug. 10).

The New Works Festival’s 25th anniversary also marks a moment of change for the organization, as Egan will leave OPC at the conclusion of the festival.

But it’s the exciting new voices and stories that keep audiences riveted every year. You just never know when you’ll be one of the first people to see something truly special when you attend the Ojai Playwrights Festival of New Works.

This year’s slate includes The Sensational Sea Mink-Ettes by Vivian J. O. Barnes, an L.A.-based writer whose plays have been produced at the Humana Festival and in Steppenwolf Theatre’s digital NOW series. The Sea Mink-Ettes, “the hottest dance troupe around,” are getting ready for homecoming, but “petty infighting and the quest for excellence threaten to tear the group apart and then sh*t gets weird. Very weird.”

Bill Cain, the author of such plays as Equivocation and StandUp Tragedy and an OPC veteran, returns to the festival with God’s Spies, which finds William Shakespeare stuck in the middle of the

pandemic — of 1603. The Bard is quarantined with a Puritan lawyer and a prostitute, which leads him to wrestle with “the mysteries of life and death,” and to wonder whether his best years are yet to come.

Running While Black by Jahna Ferron-Smith takes place when “thirty years’ worth of coping mechanisms begin manifesting uncontrollably.” Protagonist Nicole, a Black Creative living in Brookly, “is finally overwhelmed by the one thing she can’t outrun: change.” A recent graduate of the Lila Acheson Wallace Playwriting Fellowship at the Juilliard School, Ferron-Smith’s other plays include The Woods and SIR. Peter Kim George is the author of To Red Tendons, which revolves around a group of young actors “who come together to re-enact ‘primal scenes’ from the Los Angeles unrest in 1992.” The play deals with “seething anger turned inward, and a desire for reconciliation.” A Korean diaspora playwright, Peter Kim George is the author of Protest and Men Accumulate, a Bay Area Playwrights

Festival finalist.

Stephen Adly Guirgis, the author of Motherf**ker with the Hat, returns to the festival with Dog Day Afternoon, “a fierce and fiery stage adaptation of the legendary film.” It is the hottest day of the year in 1972 and three men enter the Chase Manhattan Bank on East Fifth Street in Gravesend Brooklyn and attempt a robbery. Key word: attempt. An award-winning playwright and longtime member of the LAByrinth Theater in New York City, Guirgis is also the author of the Pulitzer Prize-winning Between Riverside and Crazy.

Other works featured in the festival are Matthew Paul Olmos’s a home what howls (or the house what was ravine), inspired by the communities of Los Angeles’ Chavez Ravine. Avaaz by Michael Shayan takes place during Nowruz, Iranian New Year, when “the souls of ancestors come alive and visit . . . or maybe it’s just the strong Persian chai.”

Suburban Black Girl by Zakiya Young, a 2021 OPC Foundry Project playwright, revolves around a young woman who is “the poster

child for racial reconciliation. But when COVID lockdowns put a spotlight on police killing unarmed Black people, everything she suppressed begins seeping out like an infected wound.” Anna Ziegler’s The Janeiad is a play about “longing and hope as well as the myths we tell ourselves in order to get through the day.” Ziegler is the author of Photograph 51 which was produced on London’s West End, as well as The Last Match which was produced at the Roundabout and the Old Globe. In addition, this year’s writers in residence, Zora Howard and Lyndsey Bourne, will “participate in non-public development work of their plays.”

Whether you catch one performance or every single one of them, chances are you will be seeing the start of something amazing that one day the whole world will be talking about.

The 2022 Ojai Playwrights Conference New Works Festival takes place Aug. 7-14. For tickets, full schedule, performance locations and more information, visit www. ojaiplays.org.

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MUSIC

vcreporter.com Pasadena’s Cole Gallagher and his band, the Lesser Saints, come to the Deer Lodge on Aug. 6.

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Valley Boy

New voice of the San Gabriel Valley performs in Ojai on Aug. 6

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S

inger-songwriter Cole Gallagher is an old soul.

His lyrics are wise beyond his years and his understanding of music and the surrounding business is as advanced as that of adults.

The 20-year-old South Pasadena resident appreciates his fans, his family and the rest of his team.

“I’m extremely gracious for all the support I’ve received along this road,” Gallagher said.

“I couldn’t have done it without an army behind me.”

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Gallagher and the Lesser Saints serve as the house band for Pasadena hotspot The Mixx, where they perform for the venue’s Tuesday Night Open Jam. The band will bring their talents north to the Ojai Valley this weekend with a show at the Deer Lodge on Aug. 6. The audience is likely to be in for some surprises.

“They can expect songs from the record that’s coming out soon and stuff that I don’t know if I’ll ever release,” Gallagher said. “I have about damn near 30 songs recorded and I love them all. I feel like putting them all out, but that’s a tough move. I’d love to have all the music out, but we’re releasing the songs in small chunks. That’s the way to do it.”

Inspired by Bruce Springsteen’s “Born in the USA,” Gallagher is the first person in his family to pursue music. His father, Dan of South Pasadena, introduced his son to bootleg

vcreporter.com concerts and Bob Seger. His mom, Paula Gibson, resides in Sierra Madre.

“I’m into classic rock artists like Led Zeppelin, the Rolling Stones, CCR [Creedence Clearwater Revival] and, my go-to, Pink Floyd,” Gallagher said. “I’ve had (CCR’s) ‘The Midnight Special’ stuck in my head for three months now.”

At age 11, he started guitar lessons with Pasadena music teacher John Klof, who continues to mentor him.

“He taught me how to play guitar and has been writing with me since I was a little kid,” Gallagher said. “He’s basically the one who helped me lay the foundation for everything.

I went from putting a record together in L.A., to going to Nashville, to mixing the album with Vance. If it wasn’t for John, I don’t know where I would be.”

“Vance” is Vance Powell, whom Gallagher met in the summer of 2020 during the mixing sessions for his first record. The six-time Grammy Award-winning record producer, engineer and mixer’s credits include Phish, The White Stripes (and Jack White’s solo work as well), The Raconteurs, The Arctic Monkeys and Martina McBride, among many others.

For the 16 tracks on Gallagher’s upcoming album, the young gun and the legendary producer spent 15 days together.

His live experience started with The Mixx in Pasadena, courtesy of Ed Minassian, in 2016, when Gallagher was just 15 years old.

“He’s been a saint to me,” he said of Minassian. “He’s put up with my band for almost three years now. Every Tuesday night we play there. I went from going there and getting yelled at and put down by old-time blues players, to being the house band for the joint and working hard to keep the tradition going. That’s really where I got my start — on stage at his bar. A couple of kids came up who had never played before on stage recently. It’s great to give that chance to other people.”

Gallagher said Pasadena has a special place in his heart, as his musical experience stemmed from the city’s venues. He attended South Pasadena Music Center and Conservatory and, in 2020, graduated South Pasadena High School.

Power Players

Industry heavy hitters continued to take interest in the young musician, who credits all of them for playing a role in his success.

As a student, Gallagher met videographer Marc Levine in 2017. The family friend has provided the connections for the musician to move forward, setting him up with his first studio sessions in 2020 as well as an entertainment attorney.

“My dad and I refer to him as the glue,” Gallagher said. “He helped me after I did a show in Pasadena at The Rose. After that, Marc helped me land at NAMM [National Association of Music Merchants] after-jam artist showcase at Bobby McGee’s in Orange County. Marc Levine got the ball rolling on everything that is going on.”

Levine said he has watched Gallagher perform since his library gigs. He described his music as “cool” at the time, but unsophisticated.

MUSIC “However, his lyrics were something to sit up and take notice of,” Levine added. “Here was this precocious little kid speaking in a language much older than himself. He’s an observational songwriter. That was something special. In talking to Cole and others, it’s come up that he is what people call an ‘old soul.’ I was intrigued by it.”

From there, Gallagher’s team continued to grow. The lead engineer at Tustin’s Voyager Studio, Chris Sikora, came into Gallagher’s life in February 2020. He produced and engineered Gallagher’s first recordings.

“He reached out to his friends in Nashville, session players to help create this music,” Dan Gallagher said. “Chris was going to mix the project’s songs but instead handed it to Vance Powell.”

Powell was assisted by Michael Fahey, whom Dan Gallagher called “the absolute key person who helped Cole take the major steps toward being able to record with amazing musicians.”

Fahey is Powell’s first assistant at Sputnik Sound and he tracked half of the first recording sessions for Gallagher.

Nashville session keyboardist Jon Eldridge hooked Gallagher up with Jimbo Hart and Sadler Vaden of Jason Isbell’s band, The 400 Unit, for overdubbing bass and lead guitar on this project. Gallagher considers Hart a mentor.

“When I go to Nashville, the first thing I do is call Jimbo,” he said. “We hang out and play music. He’s a great guy. Working with Jason’s band, I realized the caliber of musicianship in which I had been playing. It’s pretty far off from what I was seeing happen in the studio.”

In the summer of 2020, Gallagher took a side trip to Muscle Shoals, Alabama, to relax during a three-day break from recording in Nashville. Once again, being in the right place at the right time paid off: He ran into musician Barry Billings in a Marriott hotel lobby in Florence, Alabama.

“They found out they had common friends in the guys from The 400 Unit,” Dan Gallagher recalled. “They co-wrote a song together that was demoed by Barry and Cole at Fame Studios in Muscle Shoals. Then, Barry traveled to Buffalo to perform with Cole at his first nationally recognized music festival. He also invited Cole down to Florence, Alabama, again to perform with Jason Isbell.”

Gallagher continues to record with the likes of The 400 Unit’s Hart, Vaden and Chad Gamble, as well as Hidalgo.

“Things have really been a dream come true,” Gallagher said. “I have so many people to thank and I’ll be repaying them for the next, God knows how many years. I’m super, super excited to see this music come out. I can’t even begin to express what the people involved mean to me.” ♦ Cole Gallagher and the Lesser Saints perform on Saturday, Aug. 6, at 9 p.m. at the Deer Lodge, 2261 Maricopa Highway, Ojai. Tickets are $5 and sold at the door.

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Bank of America Performing Arts Center: The Australian Pink Floyd Show, 7:30 p.m.

Boatyard Pub: Bluegrass Thursday The Canyon: The Everly Brothers Experience

(tribute), 7 p.m.

Crown and Anchor: Teresa Russell, 5-8 p.m.

The Garage: Danny Moa unplugged, 8-10 p.m.

The Grape: Guil Juliao Trio, 7-10 p.m.

Libbey Bowl: Jake Shimabukuro, 7 p.m. H The Manhattan: Carmen and the Renegade Vigilantes, 6-9 p.m.

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

The Twist on Main: L.A. Jazz Connection,

Special, 7 p.m. H

Deer Lodge: Katie Skene Band and Sam Blasucci, 9 p.m.

8-11 p.m.

Heritage Square: Soul Machine, 6-8:30 p.m.

Libbey Bowl: Bruce Hornsby and the Noisemakers, 7 p.m. H

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

Margarita Villa: Operation 90s, 8-11 p.m.

The Raven Tavern: Free Love Project, 8 p.m.

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

The Twist on Main: Davey Miller and friends, 4:30-7:30 p.m.; Dilana with Liv Grace, 8-11 p.m.

Vaquero y Mar: Zacamandu de Tomas Herrera, 6-8 p.m.

Moanin’ Frogs, 7:30 p.m. H

Ventura County Fairgrounds (Grandstand Arena): KC and the Sunshine Band, 7:30 p.m.

Levity Live Comedy Club: Chad Daniels, 7:30

Ventura County Fairgrounds (Grandstand Arena): The All-American Rejects, 7:30 p.m.

The Vine: TD Lind and the Aviators, 8-10 p.m.

Winchester’s: Illunis, 7 p.m.

p.m.

DJS

Winchester’s: Line dancing with DJ Rick Dominguez, 5:30-8:30 p.m.

OTHER Anna’s Cider: Trivia night, 7 p.m.

El Rey Cantina (Camarillo): Karaoke

with Leigh Balton, 8-11 p.m.

GiGi’s: Karaoke, 8 p.m.-12 a.m.

The Hangar Bar: Karaoke with Susan,

6-9 p.m.

Keynote Lounge: Open Mic Jam, 8

p.m.-12 a.m.

The Lookout: Acoustic Open Mic with Tommy Foytek, 7-10 p.m.

The Manhattan: Trivia night, 7 p.m.

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

Sportsman Lounge (Camarillo): Sing

Time Karaoke, 7-10 p.m.

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

LIVE MUSIC

Bank of America Performing Arts — August 4, 2022

Boatyard Pub: Teresa Russell, 6:30-9:30 p.m.

Cantara Cellars: What the Funk, 7 p.m.

The Canyon: Richie Kotzen and Fat Daddy

Ventura College Performing Arts Center: The

6:30-8:30 p.m.

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Black Angus: Square Cow Live Series,

7-10 p.m.

The Garage: Jayden Secor, 8-11 p.m.

The Grape: Michael Falcone and friends,

LIVE MUSIC

COMEDY

Center: Firefall, Pablo Cruise and Pure Prairie League, 8 p.m. H

Taylor Tomlinson comes to Levity Live Comedy Club on Friday, Aug. 5, at 7:30 and 9:45 p.m.; on Saturday, Aug. 6, at 7 and 9:30 p.m. and on Sunday, Aug. 7, at 7 p.m.

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MONDAY, 8/8 LIVE MUSIC

Ventura County Fairgrounds (Grandstand Arena): The Beach

Boys, 7:30 p.m. H OTHER The Garage: Billiard league; industry discounts

Paddy’s: Free pool and darts, open

to close

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

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

TUESDAY, 8/9 LIVE MUSIC

Don’t miss ukulele phenom Jake Shimabukuro at Ojai’s Libbey Bowl on Thursday, Aug. 4, at 7 p.m.

COMEDY

Levity Live Comedy Club: Taylor Tomlinson, 7:30 and 9:45 p.m. H

NAMBA Performing Arts Space: Ventura Improv Company, 7 p.m.

Ventura Harbor Comedy Club:

Jerry Rocha, 7 p.m.

DJS Paddy’s: DJ Nick Dean OTHER GiGi’s: Karaoke, 8 p.m.-12 a.m.

SATURDAY, 8/6 LIVE MUSIC

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

Azar’s Sports Bar: Reign, 8 p.m.

Cantara Cellars: The Paulie Cerra

Band, 6:30 p.m.

The Canyon: Faster Pussycat and Bourbon Saints, 7 p.m.

Channel Islands Harbor (Harbor View Park): Teresa Russell, 4-6 p.m.

Deer Lodge: Cole Gallagher and the

Lesser Saints, 9 p.m. H

The Garage: The Late Knights, 8-11 p.m.

The Grape: Fausto Cuevas y La Moderna, 2-5 p.m.; Brad Rabuchin and Cats Have Edge, 8-11 p.m.

Harley’s Camarillo Bowl: Seven

Suns, 6:30-9 p.m.

Libbey Bowl: Mark Farner’s American Band, 7 p.m.

The Manhattan: Michael Falcone, 6:30 p.m.

Margarita Villa: Dive Bar Messiahs,

8-11 p.m.

Oceanview Pavilion: Nard Fest with Stalag 13, iDecline, Dr. Know, False Confession and others, 3-11 p.m. H The Raven Tavern: Jayden Secor, 8 p.m.

Rock and Roll Pizza (Simi Valley, Cochran): Mr. Max, 8:30-11:30 p.m.

The Twist on Main: The Subs, 2-5

p.m.; Vanise Terry Band, 8-11 p.m.

Ventura College Performing Arts Center: Veronica Swift, 7:30 p.m. H Ventura County Fairgrounds (Grandstand Arena): Blue Oyster

Cult, 7:30 p.m. H

Ventura Music Hall: Arcy Drive,

Olivia Willhite, Late Bloomers and Sour Fin, 8 p.m.

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

Winchester’s: Mack and D, 2-5 p.m.

COMEDY

Levity Live Comedy Club: Taylor Tomlinson, 7 and 9:30 p.m. H

Ventura Harbor Comedy Club:

Jerry Rocha, 7 p.m.

DJS Paddy’s: DJ Nick Dean

Seaside Promenade Stage (Ventura Harbor): Seaside DJ

Saturdays, 12-3 p.m.

OTHER

Harbor Cove Cafe: Ukulele Jam

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.

Ventura County Fairgrounds (Grandstand Arena): Clay Walker, 7:30 p.m.

COMEDY

Topa Topa Brewing (Ventura; Thompson): James Frey, 7:30-

with Gary Ballen and Kool Hand Ukes, 10 a.m.

9:30 p.m.

OTHER

LIVE MUSIC

The Garage: Tacos and Trivia with

Devoe, 11 a.m.

The Grape: The Gratitude Jazz Jam,

SUNDAY, 8/7

805 Bar and Grilled Cheese: Kenny Four Brix Winery: Dean and Lisa, 1-3:30 p.m.

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

Margarita Villa: Doc Rogers Band,

5-8 p.m.

The Raven Tavern: Brittney and Ben, 2-5 p.m.

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.

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

King Trivia, 7 p.m.

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.12 a.m.

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

Vaquero Y Mar: Karaoke with Paul,

8-11 p.m.

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

WEDNESDAY, 8/10

Tony’s Pizzaria: Sunday Beach

LIVE MUSIC

The Twist on Main: Dave Solo, 12:30-3:30 p.m.; TD Lind and the Aviators, 5-7 p.m.

6:30 p.m. H

Party, 3-7 p.m.

Ventura College Performing Arts Center: The Crossing, 3 p.m. H Ventura County Fairgrounds (Grandstand Arena): La Arrolladora

Banda Limon, Los Parras and Jesus Ojeda, 7:30 p.m.

The Vine: Austin Vallejo, 2-3:30 p.m.

Winchester’s: Debbie Davies, 3 p.m.

Zin Bistro: Jason Bourne, 4 p.m.

COMEDY

Levity Live Comedy Club: Taylor

Tomlinson, 7 p.m. H OTHER The Canyon: Sing for a Cause Charity Karaoke, 6 p.m.

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

The Garage: Dart Tourney with VC Dart Association

GiGi’s: Karaoke, 8 p.m.-12 a.m.

H a r b o r C o v e C a f e : Ya c h t Rock Sunday

Vaquero Y Mar: Mariachi Brunch,

12-3 p.m.

The Canyon: Country Night, 7 p.m.

Collection Park (The Collection in Oxnard): DSB (Journey tribute), The Garage: Blues with Randy and Friends, 7-10 p.m.

The Grape: Brazilian jazz with Teka

and New Bossa, 7-10 p.m. H

Libbey Bowl: Richie Kotzen, 7

p.m. H

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

The Manhattan: Robert Van,

6-8 p.m.

Surfside Seafood: Teresa Russell,

4:30-7:30 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.

OTHER Music Freqs: Student Showcase, 7 p.m.

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

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

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THURSDAY 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, 805388-5222, camarillolibrary.org.

FRIDAY IMPOSSIBLE DREAMS, IMPROBABLY DEEDS: PIZARRO AND THE CONQUEST OF THE INCAS | 10 a.m.-12 p.m. The decade after Cortes conquered Mexico, his cousin Pizarro invaded Peru. He found, exploited and then extended a native civil war which was to go on for decades. Who was Pizarro? How and to what extent was he “successful”? How has his reputation fared over the last 500 years? Explore all this and more with Dr. Herbert Gooch. $10, or bundle all August lectures for $60. www. callutheran.edu/centers/lifelong-learning/fifty-better/lecture-series.html.

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.

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, Aug. 5, enjoy a dynamic performance from the Moanin’ Frogs, feature all six saxophones from soprano to bass. $15-50. Ventura College Performing Arts Center, 4700 Loma Vista Road, Ventura, 805-648-3146, venturamusicfestival.org.

VENTURA COUNTY FAIR | Through Aug. 14. The VC Fair rides again! “A County Fair With Ocean Air” returns this summer with all the carnival rides, food booths, live music, exhibits, agricultural shows, the PRCA Rodeo, activities galore and so much more! After a two-year hiatus, it’s time to get back out there and celebrate! Martina McBride, KC and the Sunshine Band and Cheap Trick will be among this year’s headliners. Doors open at either 12 p.m. or 1 p.m. while attractions close between 10 p.m. and midnight. Tickets $10-15 per person; visitors up to age 5 and over age 100 will be admitted free (proper ID required). Special pricing will also be offered on various days, including $40 wristbands for unlimited carnival rides up to 7 p.m. on Aug. 4, 8, 9 and 11. The fair takes place at the Ventura County Fairgrounds, 10 W. Harbor Blvd., Ventura. For online ticket sales, full schedule and more information, visit venturacountyfair.org.

SATURDAY FLY ROD CASTING AND FLY FISHING CLINIC | 9-11 a.m. Sespe Fly Fishers of Ventura will be conducting the monthly “First Saturday” introductory Fly Rod Casting and Intro to Fly Fishing clinic. There is no charge and all are welcome.

Whether you are an experienced fly fisher or a complete novice we want to help you improve your casting and learn to enjoy this great sport.

If you don’t yet have a fly rod, don’t worry, just come and use one of ours. Please join us at Chumash Park, Petit and Waco, in East Ventura, off Telephone Road. For everyone’s safety we ask all those attending to please comply with any current recommendations by the Ventura County Health Department. For more information: Casting Program Coordinator Thomas Hall, 805377-5249, www.sespeflyfishers.org.

KIDS MINI-CARNIVAL | 2-4 p.m. Play carnival games and take silly photos to add to your summer memories. Ages 2-12. Community Room of the Camarillo Public Library, 4101 Las Posas Road, Camarillo, 805-388-5222, camarillolibrary.org.

TEEN SCARY STORY CONTEST | 4-5 p.m.

Earlier this summer we invited teens to share their best scary stories. Today we announce the winners, who will read their stories out loud. YA Library of the Camarillo Public Library, 4101 Las Posas Road, Camarillo, 805388-5222, camarillolibrary.org.

CHARLOTTE’S WEB | 7 p.m. Pacific Festival Ballet brings this charming classic to life as a

story ballet teaching us about unlikely friendships and believing you can change the world! $27. Scherr Forum Theatre at the Bank of America Performing Arts Center, 2100 E. Thousand Oaks Blvd., Thousand Oaks, 805-4492787, bapacthousandoaks.com.

OJAI PLAYWRIGHTS CONFERENCE OPENING NIGHT PROGRAM | 7 p.m. Veteran OPC playwrights Jon Robin Baitz, Bill Cain, Stephen Adly Guirgis on stage with 2022 writers-in-residence Lyndsey Bourne and Zora Howard and Artistic Director/Producer Robert Egan. These dynamic playwrights will discuss their experiences developing new works in Ojai, and will perform select pieces from their work just for this occasion. An exciting and insightful kick off to OPC’s 25th season. For more on the New Works Festival, see entry under ONGOING/UPCOMING EVENTS. $30300. Zalk Theater at Besant Hill School, 8585 N. Ojai Road, Ojai, www.ojaiplays.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! Rhythm Krewe (formerly Floyd & the Flyboys) is a nine-piece band whose music reflects the influence of traditional blues, R&B, soul, New Orleans second line, roots rock, gospel, and jazz. The band’s extensive repertoire spans eight decades, and includes a choice mix of classic covers, rare gems, and award-winning original songs. All concerts begin at 7:30 p.m. and end at 9:30 p.m. Doors open at 6:30 p.m.

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27TH VENTURA MUSIC FESTIVAL | Sunday, Aug. 7, 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, Aug. 7, enjoy professional chamber choir The Crossing. $15-65. Ventura College Performing Arts Center, 4700 Loma Vista Road, Ventura, 805-648-3146, venturamusicfestival.org. nic 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 805-658-4728. $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, Aug. 6, enjoy genre-defying selections from the wonderfully talented singer Veronica Swift. $15-65. Ventura College Performing Arts Center, 4700 Loma Vista Road, Ventura, 805648-3146, venturamusicfestival.org.

SUNDAY SILENT BOOK CLUB | 3-4 p.m. Do you love the idea of a book club but hate being told what book to read? Then this is the book club for you.

Bring whatever book you want and enjoy quietly reading with fellow book lovers. Everyone will have the chance to share what they are reading.

Conference Room of the Camarillo Public Library, 4101 Las Posas Road, Camarillo, 805-388-5222, camarillolibrary.org.

MONDAY GENDER AND BIBLE TRANSLATION, PART 2 | 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?

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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.

TUESDAY CRAFT AND STORYTIME | 11 a.m.-12 p.m.

Listen to a story and make an adventure-themed craft. Ages 5-12. Community Room of the Camarillo Public Library, 4101 Las Posas Road, Camarillo, 805-388-5222, camarillolibrary.org.

TEEN SUMMER CRAFTS | 2-3 p.m. Never experienced going away to camp? Now is your chance to create camp-themed crafts! This session will involve decorating a fair planter for an indoor or outdoor plant. YA Library of the Camarillo Public Library, 4101 Las Posas Road, Camarillo, 805-388-5222, camarillolibrary.org.

TWILIGHT GATHERING | 7 p.m. Also known as the monthly Gathering with Sound, Silence and Word, this is a reflective time in our busy weeks to hear some beautiful music, share some silence and hear spoken word on a theme. The August Gathering will be led by Kate English.

The music will be provided by Mariana Franco Smith. Universalist Unitarian Church of Santa Paula, 740 E. Main St., Santa Paula, 805-5254670, www.uucsp.org.

WEDNESDAY SECOND ANNUAL GREATER CONEJO VALLEY JOB FAIR | 9 a.m.-12 p.m.

The Greater Conejo Valley Chamber of Commerce will host this job fair featuring employers from throughout the Conejo Valley looking to connect with a wide range of job seekers. More than 30 employers in biotech, healthcare, financial services, education, arts, technology and retail will be in attendance. The Gardens at Los Robles Greens, 299 S. Moorpark Road, Thousand Oaks, www.conejochamber.org.

CHANNEL ISLANDS | 11 a.m.-12 p.m. and 2-3 p.m. Just off our coast are the five Channel Islands known as the “Galapagos Islands of North America.” Learn more about these islands with a local Channel Islands Community Ranger. Ages 5-12. Children’s Library of the Camarillo Public Library, 4101 Las Posas Road, Camarillo, 805388-5222, camarillolibrary.org.

BACK TO SCHOOL MONTH: MEET WITH A STUDENT INTERVENTION SPECIALIST | 2-3 p.m. Nervous about the new school year? Meet with Caroline Gonella, the Student Intervention Specialist at Rancho Campana High School, to talk about first-day anxiety, the upcoming academic year and other resources. Parents and guardians welcome. YA Library of the Camarillo Public Library, 4101 Las Posas Road, Camarillo, 805-388-5222, camarillolibrary.org.

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BACK STACKS BOOKSTORE | Saturday, Aug. 6, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. We have loads of fiction and non-fiction as well as children’s books, with 50% off all fiction. Our collection features thousands of used books from 50 cents to $2, as well as collectible books from $4 and up. All book sale proceeds go to support the Blanchard Community Library. Presented by the Friends of the Blanchard Community Library. 119 North Eighth St., Santa Paula; enter via the north parking lot, through the roll-up door in the back. ten-free, world-famous “Real Estate Vendors Expo” returns on Wednesday, August 10,2022, at the Ventura County Real Estate Investors Association. The Vendor Expo will be open from 6:30 to 7:30 pm. The Vendors Expo will continue from 9:30 to 10:30 pm (after the completion of our general meeting). River Ridge Country Club, 2401 W. Vineyard Ave., Oxnard, www.vcrealestateinvestors.com.

THURSDAY TEEN MOVIE MATINEE | 1-3 p.m. Teens are invited to watch Venom: Let There Be Carnage (2021), featuring Tom Hardy, Woody Harrelson and Michelle Williams.Community Room of the Camarillo Public Library, 4101 Las Posas Road, Camarillo, 805-388-5222, camarillolibrary.org.

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

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

CLIMATE ACTION AND RESILIENCE PLAN WORKSHOP | 6 p.m. The Climate Action and Resilience Plan (CARP) is a roadmap for how the community will reduce greenhouse gas emissions and prepare for climate change impacts, future natural hazards, and increase resiliency.

Community members can participate in the virtual workshop on Thursday, Aug. 11. Live Spanish interpretation is available. Can’t attend the virtual workshop? Complete the online survey open until Aug. 15: www.surveymonkey. com/r/SBRHDZW (English) and es.surveymonkey.com/r/WSNNCB2 (Spanish). Register for the workshop at us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/ tZ0tdOypqTMvGNa53hVbjfg2lAbagH25p3tL.

COMMUNITY NEEDS, OPPORTUNITIES AND RESOURCES NOMINATION PERIOD FOR VENTURA CITY COUNCIL | Through Aug. 12. The nomination period for obtaining and submitting candidacy documents for the City Council seats in Districts 1, 4, 5, and 6 is now open through Aug. 12.

There is only one seat per district. Candidacy documents must be filed with the City Clerk’s Office during office hours. View a recording of the Candidate Workshop Information Meeting at https://bit.ly/3Pmcz5Y. For more information please contact the City Clerk’s Office at (805) 658-4787 or cityclerk@cityofventura.ca.gov.

ONGOING/UPCOMING EVENTS OJAI PLAYWRIGHTS CONFERENCE NEW WORKS FESTIVAL | Aug. 7-14. OPC’s mission is to develop unproduced plays of artistic excellence from diverse writers both emerging and established, and to nurture a new generation of playwrights. This week-long festival features new play workshops, Intersection events, young artists shows and special receptions. Dog Day

Afternoon by Stephen Adly Guirgis, Suburban Black Girl by Zakiya Young and Avaaz by Michael Shayan are among the many new works featured this year. Performances take place at Zalk Theater or the Matilija Auditorium. $30-300. For full schedule, tickets and more information, visit www.ojaiplays.org/festival-schedule.

DEPRESSION AND BIPOLAR SUPPORT ALLIANCE MEETING | Tuesdays, 6:30-8 p.m. This Ventura-based 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 805640-6472, 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.

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 Aug. 28.

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 6:15-8:15 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 Aug. 25.

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.

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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 ANNIE JR. Aug. 5-7. The adventures of beloved orphan Annie set to music and performed by participants in the Unity Theatre Collective’s Youth Summer Camp. $10-15. NAMBA Performing Arts Space, 47 S. Oak St., Ventura, 805-628-9250, www.nambaarts.com.

ARTISTIC INTERN WORKSHOP PRESENTATION Monday, Aug. 8, 7 p.m. After a week immersed with and mentored by Ojai Playwrights Conference artists, our 2022 OPC Interns take to the stage to perform solo works they have written just for this event. This year’s cohort of talented theatremakers are college students from across the country who share a passion for new work. Support these aspiring artists and learn what’s on their minds at this free community event. Zalk Theater at Besant Hill School, 8585 N. Ojai Road, Ojai, www.ojaiplays.org/festival-schedule.

DISNEY’S THE ARISTOCATS KIDS Aug. 5-14. A young actors’ adaptation of the 1970 Disney animated feature that pairs high-class felines with an alley cat to escape the clutches of the butler that kidnapped them. Presented by OYES. $10. Ojai Youth Entertainers’ Studio, 907 El Centro St., Ojai, 805-646-4300, www.oyespresents.org.

MAMMA MIA! Aug. 5-14. On the eve of her wedding, a young woman’s quest to discover the identity of her father brings three men from her mother’s past back to the island they last visited 20 years earlier. Filled with non-stop laughs and explosive dance numbers. Presented by students in Rubicon Theatre Company’s Jack Oakie Musical Theatre Workshop. $10-15. Villanova Preparatory School, 12096 N. Ventura Ave., Ojai, www.rubicontheatre.org/education-programs/.

OPC INTERNATIONAL YOUTH WORKSHOP PERFORMANCE Wednesday, Aug. 10, 7 p.m. What happens when the brave and talented young writers of this year’s OPC International Youth Workshop collide with the brave and talented Alumni from previous years? An evening of breathtaking live performances, film shorts and music from across the globe, worthy of our 25 year commitment to the voices, courage and activism of the next generation. This is a onenight only event you won’t want to miss. Zalk Theater at Besant Hill School, 8585 N. Ojai Road, Ojai, www.ojaiplays.org/festival-schedule.

WILLY WONKA JR. Aug. 4-7. Students age 6-16 perform in this Roald Dahl tale about a magical candy factory and its eccentric owner, who takes a group of children and their guardians on a very special tour. Presented by the Art Center Youth Branch of Ojai ACT. $10-15. Ojai Art Center Theater, 113 S. Montgomery St., Ojai, 805-640-8797, ojaiact.org.

OPENING ART BUENAVENTURA ART ASSOCIATION Aug. 5-Oct. 1. Life Cycle, tapping into the flow of life with Tamiko Jordan, Michelle Nosco and Bonnie Quan. Reception on Friday, Aug. 5, 6-9 p.m. and also on Sept. 2, 6-9 p.m. Studio 99, Bell Arts Factory, 432 N. Ventura Ave., Ventura, 805-6481235, buenaventuraartassociation.org.

CAMARILLO ART CENTER Aug. 6-28. A Body of Work, featuring art by local artists from Ventura County. Reception on Sunday, Aug. 7, 1-4 p.m., with awards presentation at 1:30 p.m. 3150 Ponderosa Drive, Camarillo, 805-407-0605, www.camarilloartcenter.org.

FOX FINE JEWELRY Aug. 4-Nov. 6. Day of the Dead, featuring work by Tricia Anders and Checkos (Sergio Martinez de Jesús) inspired by Día de los Muertos. Reception on Friday, Aug. 6, 5-7 p.m. 560 E. Main St., Ventura, 805-652-1800, www.foxfinejewelry.com.

H GALLERY Aug. 10-Oct. 16. Art in the Time of Corona, Vol. 2 (Year 2), work inspired by or made during the pandemic. 1793 E. Main St., Ventura, www.dabart.me/in-the-service-of-civilization.

AUDITIONS/CALLS TO ARTISTS DAB ART Ongoing. The contemporary art organization is currently seeking submissions of work

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ONGOING THEATER 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.

THE LITTLE MERMAID JR. Through Aug. 7.

Mermaid Ariel makes a deal with an evil sea witch to pursue a handsome prince in the surface world.

The beloved family musical that features nonstop adventure, infectious music and plenty of laughs and adventure under and above the sea. Presented

by Center Stage Players and Arts Repertory at the outdoor theater at Studio Channel Islands. $10.

2222 Ventura Blvd., Camarillo, 805-702-4196, www.csparepertory.net.

LOBBY HERO Through Aug. 7. A dark comedy that 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.

RENT Through 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. $1523. Newbury Park High School Performing Arts Center, 456 N. Reino Road, Newbury Park, 805381-1246, www.yaeonline.com.

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.

ONGOING ART AGRICULTURE MUSEUM Opened June 16: Save the Pollinators: A Youth-Led Environmental Restoration Project. Ongoing: Farm to Market, an interactive exhibit promoting healthy lifestyles

CSPAR presents The Little Mermaid Jr. at the outdoor theater at Studio Channel Islands through Aug. 7. Pictured: Zada “Wren” Reis as Sebastian. Photo courtesy of Leanne Reis

The Kingsmen Shakespeare Festival continues with the great tragedy of Macbeth, performed at Kingsmen Park at California Lutheran University through Aug. 7. P​​ ictured: Caroline Kinsolving and Matt Orduña as Lady Macbeth and Macbeth. Photo by Brian Stethem/CLU

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/.

BEATRICE WOOD CENTER FOR THE ARTS Through Sept. 4. The Cutting Edge: Selections from the Lipton Collection of Contemporary Wood Art (Beato Gallery). 8585 Ojai-Santa Paula Road, Upper Ojai, 805-6463381, www.beatricewood.com.

CANVAS AND PAPER Through Sept. 15. Works

by Jean-Baptiste-Camille Corot, Gustave Courbet and Jean-Francois Millet. 311 N. Montgomery St., Ojai, www.canvasandpaper.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, 805-6423345, dudleyhouse.org.

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’Ele-

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

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

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

Don’t miss abstract works by Kay Zetlmaier at Santa Paula Art Museum through Sept. 11. Pictured: “Earth Teach Me,” 2022, oil and cold wax on cradled panel, 60 x 48 inches.

4333, 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.

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

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.

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

POPPIES ART AND GIFTS Ongoing.

Gifts, jewelry, decor and more made by local artists. 323 E. Matilija St., Ojai, 805798-0033, www.poppiesartandgifts.com.

RANCHO CAMULOS MUSEUM Ongoing.

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

Situated off of Highway 126, two miles east of Piru. 805-521-1501, 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.

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.

FREE WILL ASTROLOGY ARIES

(March 21-April 19):

Aries poet Ada Limón advises us to notice and love “the music of the world.” She says that praising and giving attention to the good things “are as important and necessary as witnessing and naming and holding the grief and sorrow that comes with being alive.” This is always a crucial principle to keep in mind, but it will be extra essential for you in the coming weeks. Your ability to attract the influences and resources you need most will thrive if you focus on and celebrate the music of the world. PS: I encourage you to sing more than usual, too.

TAURUS

(April 20-May 20):

Here’s my hope for you in the coming months: You will cultivate a specialty for connecting people and situations that need to be affiliated but aren’t yet. You will regard your flair for blending as a gift you offer generously. Can you picture yourself doing that? I think it will be fun and will also benefit you in unexpected ways.

So here’s my proposed plan: Conspire to heal fragmentation and schisms. Unite heavenly and earthly things. Keep the far side and the near side in touch with each other. Never let the past forget about the future, and vice versa. One more thing, Taurus: Be gleefully imaginative as you mix and conjoin and combine.

GEMINI

(May 21-June 20):

In a play by Gemini philosopher Jean-Paul Sartre, a character says, “Hell is other people.” What did he mean by that? One interpretation is that our fellow humans always judge us, and their judgments rarely align with who we really are and who we imagine ourselves to be. Here’s my solution for that problem: Choose allies and companions whose views of you match your own. Is that so hard? I suspect it will be easier than usual for you in the coming months, Gemini. Take advantage of life’s natural tendency to connect you with cohorts who appreciate you. Be picky as you avoid the hell of other people.

CANCER

(June 21-July 22):

The people most likely to succeed as entrepreneurs are those with a high degree of analytical intelligence. Right? Well, it’s more complicated than that. Reasoning ability and problem-solving skills are key skills, but not as important as emotional intelligence: the power to understand and manage feelings.

I mention this, Cancerian, because the coming months will be a favorable time to advance your ambitions by enhancing and expressing your emotional intelligence. Here’s some reading to foster your powers: 1. tinyurl.com/EmotionSmarts 2. tinyurl.com/SmartFeeler 3. tinyurl.com/WiseFeeler 4. tinyurl.com/BrightFeeler

LEO

(July 23-Aug. 22):

In the coming weeks, Leo, I urge you to always be confident that YOU ARE THE PARTY! Everywhere you go, bring the spirits of fun and revelry. Be educationally entertaining and entertainingly educational. Amuse yourself by making life more interesting for everyone. At the same time, be kind and humble, never arrogant or insensitive. A vital part of your assignment is to nourish and inspire others with your radiance and charm. That formula will ensure you get everything you need. I foresee bounty flowing your way! PS: Regularly reward your admirers and followers with your magnanimous Chesire-cat grin.

VIRGO

(Aug. 23-Sept. 22):

In my Astrological Book of Life, here’s what I have inscribed about Virgos: You may not always find the perfect solution, but you are skilled at finding the best solution available. This will be an especially valuable knack in the coming weeks, both for yourself and others. I trust you will scan for practical but compassionate answers, even if they are partial. And I hope you will address at least some of everyone’s needs, even if no one is completely satisfied. You can be the master of creative compromise that we all need. Thanks in advance for your excellent service!

LIBRA

(Sept. 23-Oct. 22):

Everyone knows that “balance” is a keyword for you Librans.

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However, there are many interpretations of what balance entails. Here’s how I define it for you during the coming weeks: 1. an openness to consider several different ways to capitalize on an opportunity, but to ultimately choose just one way; 2. the ability to see and understand all sides of every story, while also knowing that for pragmatism’s sake you must endorse a single version of the story; 3. the capacity to be both constructively critical and supportively sympathetic; 4. the facility to be welcoming and inviting while still maintaining healthy boundaries.

SCORPIO

(Oct. 23-Nov. 21):

“Life is enchanting for me because I have so much control over what I think,” my Scorpio friend Daria told me. “If I decide to flatter myself with comments about how attractive I am, I can do just that. If I would like to imagine a good fairy visiting me while I sleep and giving me a dream of having an orgasm with my lover while we fly over the Serengeti Plains, I can.” I asked her about the times when worries gush forth unbidden from her subconscious mind and disturb her joy. She said, “I simply picture myself shoving those worries in a hole in the ground and blowing them up with an exploding rose.” I bring Daria’s mind-management expertise to your attention, Scorpio, because the coming weeks will be an excellent time for you to raise your mastery over what you think.

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“I was looking for a love unlike my parents’ love or my sister’s love or the love on a foreign kitchen floor,” writes Rebecca Dinerstein Knight in her novel The Sunlit Night. “I wanted to forgive my mother and father for their misery and find myself a light man who lived buoyantly and to be both his light and his dark.”

I offer you her thoughts, Aquarius, in the hope of inspiring you to expand and deepen your ideas about the love you want. The coming weeks will be a favorable time to revise and reinvigorate your definitions of intimacy and togetherness. You will have extra power to see new truths about how best to create maximum synergy and symbiosis.

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“Even raw and messy emotions can be understood as a form of light, crackling and bursting with energy,” writes Jungian psychoanalyst Clarissa Pinkola Estés. For example, “We can use the light of rage in a positive way, in order to see into places we cannot usually see.” Likewise, confusion might be a healthy sign that a long-held misunderstanding is dissolving. Disappointment may herald the demise of an unrealistic expectation. So let’s unleash a big cheer for raw and messy emotions, Pisces! I suspect they will soon be your gateway to clarity and renewal.

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Public sale terms, rules, and order to complete the transsales are subject to cancella7/28, 8/4/22 regulations will be made action. Extra Space Storage tion. We reserve the right to CNS-3608920# PUBLISHED: Ventura available prior to the sale.

All may refuse any bid and may refuse any bid. Payment County Reporter 08/04/22, are subject to cancellasales LIEN SALE rescind any purchase up unmust be in cash or credit 08/11/22 tion. We reserve the right to Gold Line Towing til the winning bidder takes card-no checks. Buyers must refuse any bid. Payment LIEN SALE: 17-NISS possession of the personal secure the units with their be in cash or credit must NOTICE OF PUBLIC License: 8HLB081 / CA property. own personal locks. To claim checks.

Buyers must card-no AUCTION Vin: 3N1AB7AP7HL662307 tax-exempt status, original secure the units with their Extra Space Storage will hold to be sold at 10:00 am on PUBLISHED: Ventura RESALE certificates for each own personal locks. To claim a public auction to sell per8/16/2022 @ 1334 Callens County Reporter 07/28/22, space purchased is required. tax-exempt status, original sonal property described beRd Ventura, CA 08/04/22 Dated this 28th of June & 4th RESALE certificates for each low belonging to those indiPUBLISHED: Ventura August 2022. By PS Orspace purchased is required.

NOTICE OF PUBLIC viduals listed below at the County Reporter 08/04/22 angeco, Inc., 701 Western Dated this 28th of July & 4th AUCTION location indicated: 3700 MarAvenue, Glendale, CA August 2022. By PS OrNOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE Extra Space Storage will hold ket St. Ventura, CA 93003 91201. (818) 244-8080. angeco, Inc., 701 Western To satisfy the owner's stora public auction to sell perAugust 16, 2022 at 11:30 7/28, 8/4/22 Avenue, Glendale, CA age lien, PS Retail Sales, sonal property described beAM. CNS-3607210# 91201. (818) 244-8080.

LLC will sell at public lien low belonging to those indiCharles Wallace-Golf clubs, 7/28, 8/4/22 sale on August 17, 2022, the viduals listed below at the chair, shoes, boxes, cases CNS-3607214# personal property in the belocation indicated: Rachel Odeh-Surf board, furlow-listed units, which may 2650 Stearns Street Simi niture, boxes, totes, clothing include but are not limited to: Valley, CA 93063 Viva Hernandez-Bags, household and personal August 23, 2022 10:30am clothes, totes, scooter items, office and other equipCharmaine Severe-Totes, ment. The public sale of Daniel Norbut- Fridge, Armrugs, sports equipment, air these items will begin at oire, dresser, hutch and compressor, furniture, house09:30 AM and continue until totes. hold goods all units are sold. The lien Roberto Martinez- Armoire, Thomas Smith-Furniture,

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NOTICE OF PUBLIC AUCTION Extra Space Storage will hold a public auction to sell personal property described below belonging to those individuals listed below at the location indicated: 2650 Stearns Street Simi Valley, CA 93063 August 23, 2022 10:30am Daniel Norbut- Fridge, Armoire, dresser, hutch and totes.

Roberto Martinez- Armoire, mini fridge, totes Stein Erik Lee- Saw horse, dresser, desk, totes and boxes.

Mark Thomas- Dirt bike frames, armoire, dresser, table, hutch and totes.

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

PUBLISHED: Ventura County Reporter 08/04/22, 08/11/22 NOTICE OF PUBLIC AUCTION Extra Space Storage will hold a public auction to sell personal property described below belonging to those individuals listed below at the location indicated: 3101 Grande Vista Dr, Newbury Park CA 91320 August 23rd, 2022 at 10:30 AM James Misioroswki - shop tools, tool boxes Cassie Sanchez - personal belongings clothing Margaret Sherwood Household Items Alonzo McMullen - Crates, clothes, bags James Harrington - Household The auction will be listed and advertised on www.storagetreasures.com. Purchases must be made with cash only and paid at the above referenced facility in order to complete the transaction. Extra Space Storage may refuse any bid and may rescind any purchase up until the winning bidder takes possession of the personal property.

PUBLISHED: Ventura County Reporter 08/04/22, 08/11/22 Notice of Public Onsite Auction NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the undersigned intends to sell the personal property described below to enforce a lien imposed on said property pursuant to sections 21700 – 21716 of the CA Business and Professions Code, CA Commercial Code Section 2328, Section 1812.600 – 1812.609 and Section 1988 of CA Civil Code, 353 of the Penal Code.

lien imposed on said property pursuant to sections 21700 – 21716 of the CA Business and Professions Code, CA Commercial Code Section 2328, Section 1812.600 – 1812.609 and Section 1988 of CA Civil Code, 353 of the Penal Code.

The undersigned will sell at public sale by competitive bidding on the 16th day of August, 2022 at 10:30 A.M., on StorageTreasures.com: household goods, tools, electronics, and personal effects that have been stored and which are located at Trojan Storage of Oxnard, 1801 Eastman Avenue, Oxnard, County of Ventura, State of California, the following: Customer Name Unit # Cynthia Aguilar 774 Rosa Elena Coria 632 Steven Devine 766 Leonard Duarte 741 Eric Elbo 197 Rosalinda Gonzalez 297A Sarai Gonzalez 698 Claudia Johnson 231A Guillermina Larios 255 Delia Lopez 394 Ricardo Martinez 235 Apolonio Ortiz 070 Tony Santiago 608 Dick Thomas 108 Ronald Thompson 077B Carlos Valeriano 439 Christopher Vera 255B Billy Watson 041 Deborah Young 168 Purchases must be paid for at the time of purchase in cash only. All purchased items sold as is, where is and must be removed at the time of sale. Sale subject to cancellation in the event of settlement between owner and obligated party.

Dated these for the 28th day of July 2022 and 4th day of August, 2022.

Andasol Management, Inc. Bond #: 791831C (888)564-7782 PUBLISHED: Ventura County Reporter 07/28/22, 08/04/22 ONE FACILITY – MULTIPLE UNITS Extra Space Storage will hold a public auction to sell personal property described below belonging to those individuals listed below at the location indicated: 375 S. Laurel St. Ventura, CA 93001 August 23rd, 2022 at 9:30 AM Sherrie Urner-Unknown Lovelle Fuhrmann/JordanHousehold items, full furnishing.

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

PUBLISHED: Ventura County Reporter 08/04/22, 08/11/22 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.

The undersigned will sell at public sale by competitive bidding on the 16th day of August, 2022 at 10:30 A.M., on StorageTreasures.com: household goods, tools, electronics, and personal effects that have been stored and which are located at Trojan August 4, james 2022f.— Storage of Oxnard, 1801 A037 cornwell— 23 Eastman Avenue, Oxnard, B137 kelly I. haskell County of Ventura, State of A056 marco a. chavez California, the following: B242 sandra I. borja

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 Lien the units listed. TenSales ants 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

Fic. Business Name FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 2022100010651 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: SYLVESTER'S ALL AMERICAN SEASONING, 645 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., Business & Professions 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

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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 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 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 — August 4, 2022 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

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 18, 2022.

PUBLISHED: Ventura County Reporter; 07/28/22, 08/04/22, 08/11/22, 08/18/22 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 2022100010008 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: AWESOME, RIANNON, 418 Skyhigh Drive Apt B Ventura, CA 93001. Ventura County.

Riannon, 418 Skyhigh Drive Apt B, Ventura, CA 93001.

This business is conducted by: An Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: N/A. I declare that all Information In this statement Is true and correct (A registrant who declares information as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of Business and Professions Code that the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000).) Print Name of Registrant: Riannon. 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 June 28, 2022.

PUBLISHED: Ventura County Reporter; 07/28/22, 08/04/22, 08/11/22, 08/18/22 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 2022100011387 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: COAST TO COAST EXECUTIVE SUPPORT, 11442 Plum St Ventura, CA 93004.

Ventura County. Kathy M Van Winkle, 11442 Plum St, 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: 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: Kathy M Van Winkle.

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

ishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000).) Print Name of Registrant: Kathy M Van Winkle.

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 22, 2022.

PUBLISHED: Ventura County Reporter; 08/04/22, 08/11/22, 08/18/22, 08/25/22 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 2022100011477 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: FINISH LINE AUTOMOTIVE DEALER SERVICES, 10776 Sunflower Street Ventura, CA 93004. Ventura County. Johann Eichstetter, 10776 Sunflower Street, 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: 01/20/2015. 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: Johann Eichstetter. 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 25, 2022.

PUBLISHED: Ventura County Reporter; 08/04/22, 08/11/22, 08/18/22, 08/25/22 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 2022100011576 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: ELITE MANUFACTURING TECHNIQUES, 11190 Citrus Drive #94 Ventura, CA 93004. Ventura County.

Trayvon S Lang, 11190 Citrus Drive #94, 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: 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

rus Drive #94, 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: 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: Trayvon S Lang. 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 26, 2022.

PUBLISHED: Ventura County Reporter; 08/04/22, 08/11/22, 08/18/22, 08/25/22 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 2022100011662 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: INSIGHT DENTISTRY OF OJAI, 304 E. Matilija St. Ojai, CA 93023. Ventura County, State of Incorporation / Organization, California, Shyam Krishnan DDS Inc, 304 E. Matilija St., Ojai, CA 93023.

This business is conducted by: A Corporation. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: March 1984. 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: Shyam Krishnan DDS Inc, Shyam Krishnan, President. NOTICE - in accordance with subdivision (a) of Section 17920, a fictitious name statement generally expires at the end of five years from the date on which it was filed in the office of the county clerk, except, as provided in subdivision of section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to section 17913 other than a change in residence address or registered owner. A new fictitious business name statement must be filed before the expiration. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under Federal, State, or Common Law (see Section 14411 ET SEQ., 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 28, 2022.

PUBLISHED: Ventura County Reporter; 08/04/22, 08/11/22, 08/18/22, 08/25/22

Section 14411 ET SEQ., Business & Professions Code). This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Ventura on July 28, 2022.

PUBLISHED: Ventura County Reporter; 08/04/22, 08/11/22, 08/18/22, 08/25/22

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 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 Melany G. Ojeda, a child. To: Jacquelyn M. Belcourt Tavarez, Christian A. Tores Tavarez, and to all persons claiming to be the parent of the above-named person who is described as follows: name Melany G. Ojeda, Date of Birth: 09/20/2016, Place of Birth: Ventura, CA, Father's name: Christian A. Tores Tavarez, Mother's name: Jacquelyn M. Belcourt Tavarez. 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 can-

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. 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

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 Legalchoose Noticesand 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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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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ferred 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.

7/21, 7/28, 8/4, 8/11/22 CNS-3605952# 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

ment, 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 Bryan Deputy Clerk, Children and Family Services Social Worker.

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Probate 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.

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: 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# 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, County of VENTURA. THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that BLANCA BENAVIDES 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 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 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#

praisal 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: BRIAN FORSTMAIER CASE NO. 56-202200567556-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 BRIAN FORSTMAIER. A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by DARRELL WIGHT in the Superior Court of California, County of VENTURA. THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that DARRELL WIGHT 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 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 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 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 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 August 4, 2022for — probate — has 25 A Petition been filed by JAMES R. HELIN in the Superior Court of California, County of VENTURA. The petition for probate re-

ADMINISTER ESTATE OF DALE LESLIE HELIN CASE NO. 56-202200567931-PR-LA-OXN To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons Probate 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 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

CASE NO. 56-202200567652-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 DEREK MCLAUGHLIN. A Petition for probate has been filed by BRIAN MCLAUGHLIN in the Superior Court of California, County of VENTURA. The petition for probate requests that: BRIAN MCLAUGHLIN 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 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 GERARD RICHARD VAN DE MHEEN CASE NO. 56-2022NOTICE OF PETITION TO 00567954-PR-LA-OXN ADMINISTER ESTATE OF To all heirs, beneficiaries, DEREK MCLAUGHLIN creditors, contingent creditDECEDENT ors, and persons who may CASE NO. 56-2022otherwise be interested in the 00567652-PR-LA-OXN will or estate, or both of GERTo all heirs, beneficiaries, ARD RICHARD VAN DE creditors, contingent creditMHEEN. ors, and persons who may A Petition for probate has otherwise be interested in the been filed by MICHAEL G. will or estate, or both of VAN DE MHEEN in the SuDEREK MCLAUGHLIN. perior Court of California, A Petition for probate has County of VENTURA. 26 — — August 4, 2022 been filed by BRIAN The petition for probate reMCLAUGHLIN in the Superiquests that: MICHAEL G. or Court of California, County VAN DE MHEEN be appoinof VENTURA. ted as personal representatThe petition for probate reive to administer the estate of

otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both of GERARD RICHARD VAN DE MHEEN. A Petition for probate has been filed by MICHAEL G. VAN DE MHEEN in the Superior Court of California, County of VENTURA. The petition for probate requests that: MICHAEL G. VAN DE MHEEN 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 25, 2022, Time: 10:30 AM, Dept.: J6, Location: Superior Court of California, County of Ventura, 4353 E. Vineyard Avenue Oxnard, CA 93036.

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

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

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

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

Attorney for Petitioner: Laura V. Bartels of Taylor, Scoles & Bartels SBN 188000 540 Sespe Avenue, Suite #4 Fillmore, CA 93015 (805) 524-1934 Ventura County Reporter 07/21/22, 07/28/22, 08/04/22 NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF JACQUELINE ANN BAUGHMAN CASE NO. 56-202200567956-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 JACQUELINE ANN BAUGHMAN. A Petition for probate has been filed by KATELYN C. RYAN in the Superior Court of California, County of VENTURA. The petition for probate requests that: KATELYN C. RYAN be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent.

The petition requests authority to administer the estate under the Independent Ad-

A Petition for probate has been filed by KATELYN C. RYAN in the Superior Court of California, County of VENTURA. The petition for probate requests that: KATELYN C. RYAN 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 25, 2022, Time: 10:30 AM, Dept.: J6, Location: Superior Court of California, County of Ventura, 4353 E. Vineyard Avenue Oxnard, CA 93036.

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

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

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

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

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

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 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

Name Change ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME Case No. 56-202200568205-CU-PT-VTA SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF VENTURA. Petition of CHRISTINE ROSE KENNEY AKA CHRISTINE ROSE HOFMEISTER, for Change of Name. TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1.) Petitioner: CHRISTINE ROSE KENNEY AKA CHRISTINE ROSE HOFMEISTER filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: a.) CHRISTINE ROSE KENNEY AKA CHRISTINE ROSE HOFMEISTER to CHRISTINE ROSE MERCADO 2.) THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear

INTERESTED PERSONS: 1.) Petitioner: CHRISTINE ROSE KENNEY AKA CHRISTINE ROSE HOFMEISTER filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: a.) CHRISTINE ROSE KENNEY AKA CHRISTINE ROSE HOFMEISTER to CHRISTINE ROSE MERCADO 2.) THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file a written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing.

NOTICE OF HEARING: Date: 09/09/2022. Time: 8:30 AM. Dept.: 20. The address of the court is 800 South Victoria Avenue Ventura, CA 93009. A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county: Ventura. Original filed: July 26, 2022. BY ORDER OF THE COURT, /s/ Brenda L. McCormick, Ventura Superior Court, Executive Officer and Clerk, By: Susanne Leon, Deputy Clerk.

PUBLISH: Ventura County Reporter 08/04/22, 08/11/22, 08/18/22, 08/25/22 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME Case No. 56-202200568302-CU-PT-VTA SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF VENTURA. Petition of JOANN MELISSA KESSLER AKA JOANN MELISSA COOPER, for Change of Name. TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1.) Petitioner: JOANN MELISSA KESSLER AKA JOANN MELISSA COOPER filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: a.) JOANN MELISSA KESSLER AKA JOANN MELISSA COOPER to JOANN MELISSA COOPER 2.) THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file a written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing.

NOTICE OF HEARING: Date: 09/12/2022. Time: 8:30 AM. Dept.: 41. The address of the court is 800 South Victoria Avenue Ventura, CA 93009. A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county: Ventura. Original filed: July 29, 2022. BY ORDER OF THE COURT, /s/ Brenda L. McCormick, Ventura Superior Court, Executive Officer and Clerk, By: Elizabeth Muller, Deputy Clerk. PUBLISH: Ventura County Reporter 08/04/22, 08/11/22, 08/18/22, 08/25/22

this county: Ventura. Original filed: July 29, 2022. BY ORDER OF THE COURT, /s/ Brenda L. McCormick, Ventura Superior Court, Executive Officer and Clerk, By: Elizabeth Muller, Deputy Clerk. PUBLISH: Ventura County Reporter 08/04/22, 08/11/22, 08/18/22, 08/25/22

Trustee’s Sales TSG No.: 8773841 TS No.: CA2200287258 APN: 189-0112-065 Property Address: 165 WEST FIESTA GREEN PORT HUENEME, CA 93041 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 11/04/2005.

UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. On 09/15/2022 at 11:00 A.M., First American Title Insurance Company, as duly appointed Trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust recorded 11/10/2005, as Instrument No. 200511100277161, in book , page , , of Official Records in the office of the County Recorder of VENTURA County, State of California. Executed by : MARY B. HEWSON, AN UNMARRIED WOMAN, WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH, CASHIER'S CHECK/CASH EQUIVALENT or other form of payment authorized by 2924h(b), (Payable at time of sale in lawful money of the United States) To the right of the main entrance, near the exit doors, of the Government Center Hall of Justice, 800 South Victoria Avenue, Ventura, CA 93009 All right, title and interest conveyed to and now held by it under said Deed of Trust in the property situated in said County and S t a t e d e s c r i b e d a s : AS MORE FULLY DESCRIBED IN THE ABOVE MENTIONED DEED OF TRUST APN# 189-0-112-065 The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 165 WEST FIESTA GREEN, PORT HUENEME, CA 93041 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 of the note(s) secured by said Deed of Trust, with interest thereon, as provided in said note(s), advances, under the terms of said Deed of Trust, fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust. The total amount of the unpaid balance of the obligation secured by the property to be sold and reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale is $ 363,310.53. The beneficiary under said Deed of Trust has deposited all documents evidencing the obligations secured by the Deed of Trust and has declared all sums secured thereby immediately due and payable, and has caused a written Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be executed. The undersigned caused said Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be recorded in the County where the real property is located. 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

clared all sums secured thereby immediately due and payable, and has caused a written Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be executed. The undersigned caused said Notice Trustee’s Salesof Default and Election to Sell to be recorded in the County where the real property is located. NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property.

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

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

If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call (916)9390772 or visit this internet website http://search.nationw i d e p o sti ng .c om/prop ertySearchTerms.aspx, using the file number assigned to this case CA2200287258 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 Website. 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 (916)939-0772, or visit this internet website http://search.nationwideposti n g . c o m / p r o p e r tySearchTerms.aspx, using the file number assigned to this case CA2200287258 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

tion 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 (916)939-0772, or visit this internet website http://search.nationwideposti n g . c o m / p r o p e r tySearchTerms.aspx, using the file number assigned to this case CA2200287258 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. If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee or the Mortgagee’s attorney.

Date: First American Title Insurance Company 4795 Regent Blvd, Mail Code 1011-F Irving, TX 75063 First American Title Insurance Company MAY BE ACTING AS A D EBT C OL LECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED MAY BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE FOR TRUSTEES SALE INFORMATION PLEASE CALL (916)939-0772NPP0414369 To: VENTURA COUNTY REPORTER 08/04/2022, 08/11/2022, 08/18/2022 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 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

TICE 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 Assessment, recorded on 3/3/2022 Document No. as 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

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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 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,

tion. 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 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

MENT CENTER HALL OF PLEASE CALL (855) 986JUSTICE, 800 SOUTH VIC9342 or visit this internet TORIA AVENUE, VENTURA, web-site www.superiordeCALIFORNIA 93003 All right, fault.com, using the file number assigned to this case title and interest under said 2022-1025. 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: 1752 BLOSSOM COURT the scheduled sale. NOTICE NEWBURY PARK CA 91320 TO TENANT: You may have The undersigned Trustee disa right to purchase this propclaims any liability for any inerty after the trustee auction correctness of the street adif conducted after January 1, dress and other common 2021, pursuant to Section designation, if any, shown 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: $4,750.44 accrued inexercising this right of purterest 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, RANCHO CONFORMATION, PLEASE EJO VILLAGE COMMUNITY CALL (855) 986-9342, or visASSOCIATION under said it this internet website Notice of Delinquent Assesswww.superiordefault.com, ment heretofore executed using the file number asand delivered to the undersigned to this case 2022signed a written Declaration 1025 to find the date on of Default and Demand for which the trustee's sale was Sale, and a written Notice of held, the amount of the last Default and Election to Sell. and highest bid, and the address of the trustee. Second, The undersigned caused said you must send a written noNotice of Default and Electice of intent to place a bid so tion to Sell to be recorded in that the trustee receives it no the county where the real more than 15 days after the property is located and more trustee's sale. Third, you than three months have must submit a bid, by remitelapsed since such recordating the funds and affidavit tion. NOTICE TO POTENdescribed in Section TIAL BIDDERS: If you are 2924m(c) of the Civil Code, considering bidding on this so that the trustee receives it property lien, you should unno more than 45 days after derstand that there are risks the trustee's sale. If you think involved in bidding at a trustyou may qualify as an "eliee auction. You will be bidgible tenant buyer" or "eliding on a lien, not on the gible bidder," you should conproperty itself. Placing the sider contacting an attorney highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically or appropriate real estate entitle you to free and clear professional immediately for ownership of the property. advice regarding this potenYou should also be aware tial right to purchase. THE that the lien being auctioned PROPERTY IS BEING SOLD off may be a junior lien. If you SUBJECT TO THE NINETY are the highest bidder at the DAY RIGHT OF REDEMPauction, you are or may be TION CONTAINED IN CIVIL responsible for paying off all CODE SECTION 5715(b). liens senior to the lien being Date: 7/8/2022 S.B.S LIEN auctioned off, before you can SERVICES, 31194 La Baya receive clear title to the propDrive, Suite 106, Westlake erty. You are encouraged to Village, California, 91362. By: investigate the existence, priAnnissa Young, Sr. Trustee ority, and size of outstanding Sale Officer (TS#2022-1025 liens that may exist on this SDI-23890) property by contacting the PUBLISHED: Ventura county recorder's office or a County Reporter 07/21/22, title insurance company, 07/28/22, 08/04/22 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 August 4, 2022 — — 27 scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the internet web-site. The best way to verify postpone-

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