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VC Election Guide: Interviews with county supervisor, Simi mayor and city council candidates

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OPINION

Power to Speak: Vote as if your life depends on it

by Cara Lopez Lee Letters Online

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Early voting starts Oct. 5: Still time to register Candidate Forums: League of Women Voters “Not aligned with my values”: Simi residents support progressive candidates across district lines

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NEWS VC Election 2020

Early voting starts Oct. 5

Drive-up Ventura County Official Ballot Drop Box at the Ventura County Government Center.

Ballots mailed Oct. 2; still time to register

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s of Sept. 25, 2020 there are 485,190 registered voters in Ventura County. The total population is a little over 846,000.

Many voters are expecting an election like no other, particularly because it includes the U.S. presidential race and takes place in the midst of a global pandemic. County election offices have had to plan ways for voters to turn their ballots in safely and securely. Here are the plans for Ventura County.

Election day is Tuesday, Nov. 3. Registered voters will automatically be mailed a vote-by-mail ballot on Oct. 2, two days earlier than previously stated.

On Sept. 23, the Ventura County Elections Division issued the following statement: “The Ventura County Elections Division will deliver ballots to the United States Post Office on Friday, October 2, three days ahead of schedule. All registered voters will automatically receive a ballot at their mailing address on file.” The statement also encouraged county residents to register to vote if they haven’t already and to re-register if there is a change in information, check their registration status and confirm their mailing address.

BE READY TO VOTE: The deadline to register online is Oct. 19. But residents can register in person up until and on election day.

• Register online by Oct. 19 at: www.registertovote.ca.gov.

• Register by mail with a paper form. Call to have a form mailed to you: 805-654-2664.

• Check registration status at: www.voterstatus.sos.ca.gov or call 805-654-2664.

• Track your ballot: www.wheresmyballot.sos.ca.gov.

• To register in person after Oct. 19, come to the Ventura County Election Office, downstairs at the Ventura County Government Center, Hall of Administration, 800 S. Victoria Ave., Ventura. Health screenings are conducted when entering the offices including a temperature check.

Social distancing and face coverings are required. On Nov. 3 eligible voters can register i n person at a voting location (see below) or at the Elections Division. The public is encouraged to call first, 805-654-2664.

THREE WAYS TO VOTE

Due to the pandemic, vote-by-mail ballots will be mailed

by Ventura County Elections on Oct. 2. Voters do, however, have options on how to return their ballot to be counted.

1. The United States Postal Service

All vote-by-mail ballots in California are sent to voters with prepaid first class postage. They need only be completed, placed in the provided signed envelope and put into the mail.

Ballots returned by mail must be postmarked on or before Nov. 3, and received by Nov. 20, to be counted.

2. Ballot Drop Box

34 drop boxes will be available to receive ballots beginning on Oct. 5. Most of these boxes will be open to receive ballots seven days a week, 24 hours a day. Some of the drop boxes are located indoors and will be available during normal business hours.

Ballots are collected from drop boxes throughout the day by a team of two Ventura County Elections Division staff members.

Ballots must be dropped off no later than 8 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 3.

DROP BOX LOCATIONS:

Camarillo: Camarillo City Hall, 601 Carmen Drive (24/7) | Camarillo Sheriff’s Department, 3701 Las Posas Road | Courtyard by Marriott, 4994 Verdugo Way (24/7) | Residence Inn by Marriott, 2912 Petit St. (24/7) Fillmore: Fillmore Library, 502 Second St. (24/7) Moorpark: Moorpark City Hall, 799 Moorpark Ave. (24/7) Newbury Park: Ventura County Fire Station #32, 830 South Reino Road Oak Park: Oak Park Unified School District, 5801 Conifer St. Oak View: County of Ventura Fire Station #23, 15 Kunkle St.

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Ojai: Ojai City Hall, 401 South Ventura St. (24/7) Oxnard: Habitat for Humanity, 1850 Eastman Ave. | Harbor Mart, 2810 Harbor Blvd. B3 | Oxnard Public Library, 251 South A St. (24/7) | River Ridge Golf Club, 2401 West Vineyard Ave. | Ventura County Credit Union, 691 Town Center Drive | Ventura County Human Services Agency, 1400 Vanguard Drive Port Hueneme: Port Hueneme City Hall, 250 North Ventura Road (24/7) Santa Paula: Santa Paula City Hall, 970 East Ventura St. (24/7) Simi Valley: Ventura County Human Services Agency, East County Community Services Center, 2900 North Madera Road | Holiday Inn Express, 2550 Erringer Rd. | Katherine School, 5455 Katherine St. | Simi Institute for Careers and Education, 1880 Blackstock Ave. | Simi Valley Library, 2969 Tapo Canyon Road (24/7) Thousand Oaks: Best Western Plus Thousand Oaks Inn, 75 West Thousand Oaks Blvd. | Conejo Valley Unified School Office, 1400 East Janss Road | Thousand Oaks City Hall, 2100 Thousand Oaks Blvd. (24/7) | La Quinta Inn, Thousand Oaks, 1320 Newbury Road (24/7) | Ventura County Fire Station #35, 751 Mitchell Road Ventura: Government Center, Hall of Administration and Hall of Justice (three drive-up and walk-up locations), 800 South Victoria Ave. (24/7) | San Buenaventura City Hall, 501 Poli St. (24/7) | The Pierpont Inn, 550 Sanjon Road (24/7) | Ventura Unified School District, 255 West Stanley Ave. #100 There are 48 in-person voting locations that provide Americans with Disabilities Act-compliant touch screen voting devices and assistance. Any voter can also drop off their vote-by-mail ballots at a voting location. Local health orders will be followed and those staffing polling locations will be screening throughout the day; everyone is required to wear face coverings and adhere to social distancing guidelines.

These voting locations are not the same as typical polling locations and therefore voters are not assigned to go to a voting location and can visit the location that is most convenient for them.

Those voters who choose to vote in person at a voting location will be required to surrender their ballots and will be given a new ballot. If the mailed ballot is not provided, the voter will be required to use a provisional ballot. Provisional ballots require further confirmation in order to be tallied.

In-person voting locations will be open Saturday, Oct. 31, through Monday, Nov. 2, 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. and on Election Day, Tuesday, Nov. 3, 7 a.m. - 8 p.m.

Ventura County Office of Education, Conference and Educational Services Center, 5100 Adolfo Road Fillmore: Saint Francis of Assisi Roman Catholic Church, 1048 West Ventura St. Moorpark: Arroyo Vista Recreation Center, 4550 Tierra Rejada Road | Moorpark Community Center, 799 Moorpark Ave. Newbury Park: Newbury Park High School, 456 North Reino Road | Sycamore Canyon School, 4601 Via Rio Oak Park: Oak Park High School, 899 Kanan Road Oak View: Oak View Community Center, 18 Valley Road Ojai: American Legion Post 482, 843 East Ojai Ave. Oxnard: Elite Theatre Company, 2731 Victoria Ave. | Hueneme High School (gym), 500 West Bard Road | Juan Lagunas Soria Elementary School, 3101 Dunkirk Drive | Loyal Order of Moose Lodge #561, 1935 South Oxnard Blvd. | Oxnard Adult Education, 1101 West Second St. | Oxnard College (gym), 4000 South Rose Ave. | Pacifica High School, 600 East Gonzales Road | Rio Vista Middle School, 3050 Thames River Drive | River Ridge Golf Club, 2401 West Vineyard Ave. | The Salvation Army, 622 West Wooley Road Port Hueneme: Orvene S. Carpenter Community Center, 550 Park Ave. Santa Paula: Isbell Middle School, 221 South 4th St. Simi Valley: Centerpoint Church, 2369 Royal Ave. | Cornerstone Community Church, 2080 Winifred St. | Grand Vista Hotel, 999 Enchanted Way | Katherine Elementary School, 5455 Katherine St. | Rancho Simi Recreation and Park District, 4201 Guardian St. | Ronald Reagan Presidential Library, 40 Presidential Drive | Shepherd of the Valley Lutheran Church, 4191 Cochran St. | Simi Valley Public Library, 2969 Tapo Canyon Road Thousand Oaks: California Lutheran University (Lundring Events Center), 130 Overton Court | Conejo Valley Adult School, 1025 Old Farm Road | Fred Kavli Theater, 2100 Thousand Oaks Blvd. | Goebel Adult Community Center (Main Hall), 1385 East Janss Road | La Quinta Inn, 1320 Newbury Road | Thousand Oaks High School, 2323 North Moorpark Road Ventura: Army National Guard Armory, 1270 Arundell Ave. | County of Ventura Public Works, 11251 Riverbank Drive | Elections Division, Government Center, Hall of Administration, 800 South Victoria Ave. | Loyal Order of Moose Lodge #1394, 10269 Telephone Road | Museum of Ventura County, 100 East Main St. | Ventura College Wright Event Center, 57 Day Road | Ventura Unified School District, 255 West Stanley Ave. #100 Westlake Village: The North Ranch Center, 1400 North Westlake Blvd.

Camarillo: Camarillo Community Center, 1605 East Burnley St. | Camarillo Library, 4101 Las Posas Road | Crossroads Church, 161 Plaza La Vista | Studio Channel Islands, 2222 Ventura Blvd. | United Methodist Church, 291 Anacapa Drive |

Locations may be changed due to various unforeseen circumstances.

Please confirm at www.venturavote.org. Those without Internet access can call the Ventura County Elections Division for more information at 805-654-2664.

3. IN PERSON VOTING LOCATIONS

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ith an air of urgency local races are seeing more candidates than ever before; most are first time candidates. This can be great for voters, and it can be overwhelming for those trying to be better informed.

As a key part of the effort to give voters a chance to learn more about candidates for city council, water districts, school boards and more, the League of Women Voters of Ventura County will be hosting the following virtual candidate forums on Zoom, which will be moderated by David Maron.

The public is invited to submit questions in advance for consideration. No questions can be submitted live during the forum.

THOUSAND OAKS CITY COUNCIL CANDIDATES | Thursday, Oct. 1, 6:30-8:30 p.m.

FILLMORE CITY COUNCIL CANDIDATES | Friday, Oct. 2, 6:30-8 p.m.

SANTA PAULA CITY COUNCIL CANDIDATES | Monday, Oct. 5, 6-7:15 p.m.

(Co-hosted by the Santa Paula Chamber of Commerce).

VENTURA COUNTY SUPERVISOR, DISTRICT 5 | Monday, Oct. 5, 7:30-8:45 p.m.

STATE ASSEMBLY DIST. 44 | Tuesday, Oct. 6, 7:30-8:30 p.m.

OXNARD CITY COUNCIL DISTRICT 4 | Thursday, Oct. 8, 6-7:30 p.m.

OXNARD MAYOR | Thursday, Oct. 8, 8-9 p.m.

OXNARD CITY COUNCIL DISTRICT 3 | Friday, Oct. 9, 6-7 p.m.

OXNARD CITY COUNCIL DISTRICT 6 | Friday, Oct. 9, 7:30-8:30 p.m.

OXNARD TREASURER | Monday, Oct. 12, 6-7 p.m.

U.S. CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT 26 | Tuesday, Oct. 13, TBD. Rep. Julia Brownley (Dem.) and Ronda Baldwin Kennedy. (Co-hosted with CSUCI).

Ojai City Council Mayor forum postponed

Candidate Betsy Stix notified the League of Women Voters that she had a calendar conflict and could not participate in the forum scheduled for Thursday, Sept. 24. The League of Women Voters has a policy that they only hold forums if at least two candidates can attend and so the forum was canceled on that date. The league is working to reschedule the forum.

Videos of past forums and registration for each forum is online at: https://my.lwv.org/california/ventura-county/candidate-forums.

“Not aligned with my values” Simi residents support progressive candidates across district lines

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n Sept. 19, Assemblymember Christy Smith (D-38) made an unexpected appearance at a campaign organizing meeting at Rancho Simi Community Park attended by local residents actively supporting local “progressive” candidates for seats up and down the ballot.

Several in attendance were campaigning for people outside of their voting area in a move that mirrors a national trend since 2016, with people sending money, phone banking and mailing postcards for campaigns and candidates in other states to support candidates that align with values voters want to see reflected in their elected officials.

“We were getting organized for a literature drop,” said Brooke Schick, a 25-year Simi Valley resident and retired school teacher, about the meeting when Smith arrived. Schick was there primarily to support Ryan Valencia, a candidate for city council in District 3. She also is supporting Phil Loos in District 1. Both are candidates she calls “progressive,” emphasizing that “they are really qualified, excellent candidates.”

She said the group at the park included “lots of young people” there to support “local progressive candidates,” including Simi mayoral

candidate Joe Ayala, Josh Gray for the board of the Rancho Simi Parks and Recreation District and Kameren Chase Neal for Calleguas Municipal Water District (Division 1).

While Schick will be voting for the progressive candidates on her ballot, she doesn’t live in Districts 1 or 3 and so can’t vote for Valencia or Loos. But she says it’s so important to her to support them because the current city council “does not align with my values.”

“They are not aware of a huge racist element in this city. They need to go,” said Schick. She became energized to get involved at the local level when the Simi Valley City Council voted in 2018 to submit a friend of court brief opposing California’s Sanctuary City laws. “I realized they didn’t align with my values at all.”

Her position was cemented more recently by what she viewed as the council’s inappropriate treatment of Councilmember Ruth Luevanos. “She has been bullied and harassed especially by the male members of the council. They are not even aware they are bullying and harassing her.”

Smith is running for the 25th Congressional District Seat, opposing Rep. Mike Garcia, who was elected in the March 2020 primary election to complete the final few months of the term left vacant when Katie Hill resigned.

Critical fire weather warning for Ventura County Climate change contributing to hot, dry conditions

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Screenshot of National Weather Service front page s new wildfires in Shasta, Napa and Sonoma counties in Northern California exploded for Ventura County area: www.weather.gov/lox/ in flames this past weekend, forcing evacuations and destroying vineyards and homes, The study, “Climate Change is Increasing the Likelihood of Extreme Autumn Wildfire Condia “Red Flag warning” was issued on Sunday for the mountains of Ventura and Los tions,” shows that 1950-79, the South Coast region that includes Ventura County recorded five to six Angeles counties. The National Weather Service warned of winds gusting up to 40 miles per hour, relative humidity falling into the single digits, and temperatures expected up to 105 degrees. A “crit- days a year in which the Fire Weather Index was at an outlying extreme, with hotter, drier and windical fire weather” warning for Ventura County was extended through this week due to “an extended ier conditions than 95 percent of the days recorded. From 2006 to 2020, with projections extending period of hot, dry conditions, along with offshore breezes and plume dominated fire potential.” to 2035, the South Coast region registers about 10 days of these extreme fire weather conditions a This is to be expected across California in fall now, scientists say. “Fire weather” conditions year. In years to come, that trend will intensify, bringing a total of at least two weeks of extreme fire have become far more common in the 21st century, according a study released in late August, in weather a year to our region, depending to some extent on whether greenhouse gas emissions continwhich a team of climate scientists from Stanford, UCLA, Columbia and other research institutions ue at the current rate, or decline with hoped-for reductions in the burning of fossil fuels.

Swain said that one of the motivations for the study was to test a claim that Southern Califorshowed that the sort of conditions that foster massive wildfires have doubled since the 1980s. nia — which has fewer forest environments, and more chaparral — might be less vulnerable to Were the warnings this week in Ventura County an example of the underlying change in Caliclimate change than forested regions in Northern California. But the research found that climate fornia climate? change is bringing the same dangerous “fire weather” conditions to the entire state.

Yes, according to Daniel Swain, a climatologist with UCLA and the National Center for Atmo“It was a bit surprising to us that historical warming and drying has already produced such a spheric Research and one of the authors of the study. large increase in extreme fire weather days, but that’s what the data shows!” Swain said. “And “The upcoming weather pattern is indeed exactly the kind of fire weather pattern we find is since the vast majority of major fire ignition and much of the spread of established fires occurs on occurring more frequently due to climate change: unusually warm and dry conditions co-occursuch days, this has major practical implications.” ring with an offshore wind event in the context of already record or near-record dry vegetation,” This year has seen five of the six largest wildfires in California history, totaling over 3.6 milhe said. “The main climate signal comes through the ever-increasing dryness of vegetation, which lion acres burned, 7,630 structures destroyed, and 26 people killed, according to CalFire. is itself mainly a production of warming temperatures.”

Ventura County vegetation levels in early September fell to “critical” danger levels of 60 perThe study: https://iopscience.iop.org/article/10.1088/1748-9326/ab83a7#fnref-erlab83a7bib51 cent or less, according to a statement from the Ventura County Fire Department. The Ojai area already stands below 60 percent, in contrast to this time last year, when vegetation moisture levels Vegetation moisture levels in Ventura County: https://vcfd.org/images/docs/Live_Fuel_Moisture.pdf NWS front-page for VC area: https://www.weather.gov/lox/ were at about 71 percent.

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NEXT WEEK: Ventura City Council Candidate Guide Pick up our Oct. 8 issue for interviews with all 11 Ventura City Council candidates for Districts 2, 3 and 7, and information on local cannabis initiatives.

he Nov. 3 election is just one month away, and ballots will be mailed to every registered voter on Oct. 2. While the 2020 Presidential Election weighs heavily on the minds of voters, it’s the local races where citizens can most directly have an impact on their communities.

Local elected officials like county supervisors and city councilmembers set police department budgets and can oversee the policy of local law enforcement. County and city governments manage local land use by granting permits for everything within their boundaries, from new housing to oil wells. Local governments manage the local water supply and set the contracts with energy providers for electricity.

Local governments can set rules and policies to combat climate change or structural racism that are stricter than state or federal rules, and provide greater oversight as well.

County and city officials also oversee the local agencies that respond during natural disasters and public health emergencies, and provide support for community members struggling with mental illness, addiction or homelessness.

As residents become aware of the power of local government, local clubs for the Republican and Democratic parties are getting more involved in races that historically were non-partisan, and more PAC money is pouring into local races.

In Part I of our Ventura County 2020 Election cycle coverage, we asked candidates for Ventura County Supervisor and Simi Valley Mayor and City Council a series of questions. All candidates in each race were contacted, and for each race the candidates all received the same questions. Responses are presented in alphabetical order.

Our election coverage will continue until we know the results of all local races.

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Carmen Ramirez

Ventura County Supervisor, District 5

Only one county supervisor seat will be on the ballot in November. The incumbent, Supervisor John Zaragoza, is termed out. A field of candidates was thinned out in the March primary election and on Nov. 3 voters will choose between two current members of the Oxnard City Council, Mayor Tim Flynn and Mayor Pro Tem Carmen Ramirez.

District 5 includes the city of Oxnard, the largest by population (over 210,000) in the county; about 15 percent of Oxnard residents live in poverty (federal definition).

Dist. 5 includes the communities of Oxnard Shores, Mandalay Bay, Silver Strand, Hollywood Beach, Hollywood by the Sea, Channel Islands Harbor, El Rio, Nyeland Acres, Del Norte, Oxnard College, Oxnard Plain, Strickland and a portion of the Ventura County Naval Base Pt. Hueneme.

History and Background Information Tim Flynn: 61 years old, current mayor of the city of Oxnard.

Holds a bachelor’s degree in Political Science from U.C. Santa barbara and a master’s in International Relations from Catholic University.

I was a high school teacher for 25 years. I taught in the classroom but I also provided one-on-one teaching for local kids who were in independent study. These were good kids, but they were dealing with challenges at home or with learning issues. My role was to be a mentor and a role-model, and to help prepare them to succeed after they graduated.

One of my former students, Dormacet, heard I was running for this position and she reached out to record a video that described how I had a positive impact on her life. I was just really touched by her words.

Carmen Ramirez: I am now 72 years old. I’ve been a practicing attorney since 1974, graduating from Loyola Law School earlier that year. I was raised in the San Gabriel Valley, in a neighborhood much like La Colonia in Oxnard, with six siblings and learned how to share. Since 1978, I have practiced law in Oxnard and Ventura County, representing people trying to obtain housing, disability benefits, civil, educational and consumer rights. I have taught law at the Colleges of Law in the subjects of Landlord Tenant, Consumer Law, and Collaborative Advocacy. I’ve been a board member of many community organizations, including Ventura County Community Foundation, Teatro de Las Americas, Cabrillo Economic Development, Studio Channel Islands Art Center, El Concilio, CAUSE and more and I continue to be a member of the Ventura County Bar Association (VCBA), serving on the Lawyers’ Referral Committee. In 1998, I was president of VCBA. While here in Ventura County, I worked on many legal issues involving farmworkers and met the legendary Cesar Chavez at a celebration of successful efforts to keep the farmworkers’ in their housing at Rancho Sespe.

Why did you first run for elected office? Why the shift now to county supervisor?

Tim Flynn: I first ran because I wanted to get things done. I was active in my neighborhood and we were dealing with graffiti, an abandoned hospital and car break-ins. The city was often slow to act.

When I got on the council I was able to take action. We established a Graffiti Task Force. Anyone can call to report graffiti and the city will come wipe it out. Working with the city council and city staff, I started a program called “Safe Homes, Safe Families” to clean up dangerous living conditions for Oxnard residents. I also pushed the city to accelerate the schedule to repave streets so that our residents would not have to wait 10 years.

I am seeking the position of county supervisor to bring high-paying jobs for Oxnard. The county has failed to get the harbor fixed up, that is a top priority that will deliver great new amenities for the people of Oxnard while producing high-paying jobs.

Carmen Ramirez: I ran for Oxnard council following my efforts to stop an LNG terminal off Oxnard’s coast, bringing people from all walks of life in our city and allies from everywhere to oppose an unnecessary, dangerous and polluting project. I have been a leader promoting a healthier environment for Oxnard residents.

Representation on the board is essential to better access to county

resources for residents of greater Oxnard, including equitable budget decisions. I will collaborate with residents for a new prosperous vision for Channel Islands Harbor. The supervisors control the policy and budget for: disaster preparedness, fire and emergency services, the sheriff’s budget as well as the district attorney and public defender. Many Oxnard residents are dependent on county health and social services, including behavioral health. I served on regional and county boards such as Southern California Association of Governments, VC Air Pollution Control District, Local Agency Formation Commission, VC Regional Energy Alliance, Economic Development Collaborative, and the Clean Power Alliance to represent the interests of greater Oxnard residents and businesses. I am ready to improve District 5, including the unincorporated areas of El Rio, Nyeland Acres and our beach areas, with county resources.

What is one issue in Dist. 5 that is a priority for you? Why is it a priority and what is the first thing you would do if elected to start to address that issue?

Tim Flynn: Rebuilding jobs, first and foremost. People are hurting from the pandemic. Thousands of jobs disappeared in our county overnight. These are kids, parents and seniors. The first thing I would do if elected would be to partner with the county economic development team and personally market our community to employers who offer clean, good-paying jobs.

We had a huge success with this approach in Oxnard, where hundreds of new jobs will be announced in October. I initiated Oxnard’s campaign for Amazon’s second headquarters as an opportunity to promote our shovel-ready sites. While the headquarters was awarded to Virginia, Oxnard was able to land a major employer.

We can repeat that success in lots of places, including Channel Islands Harbor. I want that Harbor thriving again by listening to the community, getting their buy-in, and bringing in good-paying jobs for construction and operation.

We live in one of the greatest places in the country – great climate, we have the beaches, we are hardworking people. With COVID employers are looking to improve the quality of life for their employees. I believe in Oxnard and will market our community to bring employers here.

Carmen Ramirez: The main issue is accelerating recovery from the COVID-19 health and economic crisis, which has caused death, illness, deepening poverty, a housing crisis and devastation of businesses and the workers and consumers that depend on them. This is October 1, 2020 —

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I will continue and advocate to enhance the county’s current efforts to help families and businesses through grants. But also, would put an emphasis on getting the technology and planning that many of our small businesses lack. As a member of the VCCF oversight committee helping to review the county’s $23 million grants program, it’s clear to me that businesses need lots of technical and planning support to survive and then thrive. Essential workers also need county support to keep working and living safely.

What is one thing that you are proud to have accomplished during your time in elected office. What did it mean to you and how did it impact the community?

Tim Flynn: The Safe Homes, Safe Families program, which I spearheaded. We work with landlords who have ignored repeated city code violations and have allowed unsafe and unsanitary living conditions. Some renters don’t have the resources to fight back.

The program has cleaned up a lot of places and has helped provide more decent housing for kids, families and seniors.

It was very fulfilling to have helped people find more comfort in their homes. I think about the kids who I worked with as a teacher. Many of them had enough to deal with without living

H H H H H H Joe Ayala

Robert Clarizio

The pressure has been on Simi Valley as locals in the Black Lives Matter movement work to bring their experiences to light. While the mayor is just one vote on a city council, the person occupying the position is expected to be a spokesperson for the community who sets the tone.

A full field of six candidates offers Simi Valley voters some real choices for mayor. Incumbent Keith Mashburn is joined on the ballot by five other candidates with a wide range of experiences, from the arts to education to construction.

Mashburn did not respond to multiple requests (via phone, email and Facebook messaging) to participate in this piece. Below are the responses to our questions from five of the candidates.

History and Background Information Joe Ayala: I’m originally from Laredo, Tex., but my wife, Rosie, and I moved to Los Angeles over 20 years ago in order for me to pursue my career as a television news director. My son, Noel, is studying for his master’s degree in music at the University of Texas.

My wife, two daughters, Cassie, Sammie, and myself moved to Simi Valley over 10 years ago, right after I was elected to my current full-time position as the Vice President of NABET/CWA Local 53, a labor organization that represents many working people in the broadcast industry. My wife is a stay-at-home mom with a background in office management, and my daughters are both enrolled in our local public schools. They’re also very active at Gotta Dance Academy. Joe Ayala’s campaign website: www.joeayala.org.

Robert Clarizio: Simi Valley does not just have a hometown feel; to me, it is my hometown. I’ve lived here for 53 years. I grad— October 1, 2020

Carmen Ramirez: My accomplishments have brought respect to our Oxnard, which has earned a reputation of being a renewable energy leader in California despite the fact that Oxnard is a working class and immigrant community. In the past, projects proposed to be sited in Oxnard would not receive the scrutiny they required, especially when it involved polluting industries. With my leadership our city opposed and defeated the Puente Power Project, to replace a natural gas fired power plant on the Oxnard Coast.

With the support of the community and my council colleagues, we fought a successful battle and no more such power plants will be built anywhere in California. The energy it supplied will be mostly replaced with a 100 MGW battery storage facility with good jobs and community benefits, including an upgraded water system in El Rio. I also led the effort to join the Clean Power Alliance, providing renewable energy, investing in the development of more renewable energy for three million customers in Southern California.

Oxnard is doing its part to address climate change. And no longer will our coastline be targeted for industrialization. I look forward to a beautiful coastline that our residents deserve as much as other coastal cities.

What is one thing that you have not been asked about that voters should know about you?

Tim Flynn: My family inspires me every day. I have three daughters that my late wife Julie and I raised in Oxnard. They let

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me know when I need to pick up my game. My parents, John and Diane Flynn, have lived a life of service. My dad redefined the impact one could have as a county supervisor - he helped whoever needed it, regardless of whether it was a county responsibility. I try to hold myself to the standards my parents have set.

More information at: www.tim4supervisor.com or on Facebook: www.facebook.com/timflynnforyou.

Carmen Ramirez: I think I have been asked about everything….meanwhile voters should know that I have devoted my life to civic activity, being engaged in my community since I was in college. I don’t just do my job and call it a day. I work as an attorney, a city councilperson, and I will work diligently as a County Supervisor to improve the lives of our residents. That’s the only reason for me to want to be elected. I care deeply about the future of our young people, who are looking at a difficult future, I am listening to their concerns and I can help. I will look out for the interests of our most vulnerable, seniors, marginalized, the disabled. I respect the law, I respect different opinions and want to get to great compromises with people that I might not initially agree with. But I will never compromise about your health and the well being of your families, that is my number one priority.

I am proud of my endorsements from Dolores Huerta, co-founder of the United Farm Workers, Tom Steyer, former presidential candidate and businessman, many essential worker organizations, most electeds serving us in state and federal offices and my neighbors here in Oxnard.

More info at: www.Carmen4Supervisor.com or on Facebook www.facebook.com/carmen4oxnard. technology career. Local nonprofit director who has founded multiple acclaimed community programs including the nationally recognized Free Farmers Market, the East County ERC youth diversion program in partnership with the Ventura County Probation Agency, District Attorney and Juvenile Justice Council, the Wayne Hampton Holland III SocialFeed community hunger project and other collaborations with Ventura County Health Care Agency, Behavioral Health, Public Health and Human Services Agency which have pioneered community-support models that improve outcomes and reduce stigma while easing burdens on government. Campaign website: www.robbieformayor2020.com.

(Due to a late submittal Mr. Hidalgo’s responses have been edited.

The full version is online.)

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uated from Simi Valley High School. I went to Arizona Western College and Moorpark College for wrestling and in addition to completed courses in required studies I completed courses in political science, psychology, public speaking and debating. I owned a brick and mortar store front business in Simi Valley by 19. After five years I decided to take advantage of an opportunity to work for a major communications company. Once joining the workforce I also completed courses in diversity and ethics through union trade schools provided by the Communications Workers of America and the I.B.E.W. Eventually attaining a contractors license and then finally becoming a sought after consultant. r.clarizio@yahoo.com Brandon Fortuna: I’m 29 years old. I am a paraeducator for special education with the Simi Valley Unified School District.

I also work with CORE, a nonprofit organization that provides disaster relief. I have a bachelor’s degree in psychology from Cal State Channel Islands. I’ve been pretty involved with the Simi, Ventura County and Los Angeles county ska and punk rock scenes for many years and play/played guitar in a ska band that we started here in town. I would bring to the table an attitude of unity, empathy, integrity, inclusivity and I would love to empower the community to get involved in direct action and not just rely on the representatives. We are all part of this community and we all have the power to make it better so we all have to get involved. fortunaformayor@gmail.com Robbie Hidalgo: I’m 56, and work as a nonprofit director/ entrepreneur. I’m a 33-year resident of Simi Valley, accomplished community leader and father of four, committed to the success and safety of Simi Valley. Transplanted from NYC via Boston University to launch an award-winning entertainment production/

Wayne Hampton Holland III: I’ve been a Simi Valley resident since 1999; except during my college years at DePaul University in Chicago where I achieved top marks in finance. I’m 29 years old and have, due to their similarities, enjoyed a career in both private equity and commercial theatre production. I now finance projects, consult and continue in commercial theatre. I am a proud alumnus of the Santa Susana Magnet High School, class of 2008. Fiscal responsibility and transparency is of utmost importance in any civic position. voteforwayneiii@gmail.com Why are you running for this office now? If you are serving in office now, or have run before, what made you seek elected office?

Joe Ayala: I’m running for mayor because I believe that our city leaders have failed us. There are too many empty storefronts and underdeveloped businesses. There is too much divisiveness in our city council, and in our city itself. Many in our community are underserved and underrepresented. Elected to mayor, I would: 1. Represent the community with equality for all. As mayor I would not let special interests run our city or dictate policies. I would also take serious and focused measures to address the reputation for racism that has hurt our residents, our businesses and our pride in our city.

2. Advocate for much-needed social service programs that will

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3. Create real middle-class housing that relieves our hard-working families, attracts and keeps employees for local businesses, and allows young people to start their careers in the community where they grew up. We can and should do this while protecting the open spaces that make Simi Valley such a unique and beautiful place to live.

Robert Clarizio: God Bless Lorde, she had it right when she sang the words, “we’ll never be royals.” I am an applicant for a job which requires a willingness to serve the extraordinary people of Simi Valley. I am currently seeking consideration for the job as mayor. The office of the mayor requires not a chief or royal, but instead a person humble enough to listen to every member of our society.

As a former communications consultant, I have had to deal with various differing perspectives in order to accomplish a common goal. Having worked for large Fortune 500 companies and very intelligent minds I have come to realize that egos tend to get in the way of success.

Brandon Fortuna: My friends and I joked about it for a while and I finally decided to just give it a shot. I always thought that Simi could be better about taking care of our community.

Robbie Hidalgo: As an active legislative and policy author/ advocate in our city, inspiring vision, policy and delivering results for our community is what I do.

However, the city is now facing many urgent and intractable challenges, operationally, culturally and, with the pandemic, in ways we can’t yet perceive. Compounded by these realities, our city has become more fractured, factionalized and polarized than at any time. Our local government has become paralyzed, sinking more deeply into partisan conflict and dysfunction with every passing day. This has caused immeasurable disharmony and growing disunity within our community and on the dais, with no end in sight.

Our city urgently needs unbiased, nonpartisan leadership founded on vision, common-sense and community more than ever before.

That is why I am running to serve our community as mayor.

Wayne Hampton Holland III: I’m running because I’ve been a member of this community for the better half of my life and I believe that the relationships and skills I’ve developed would greatly benefit the city. A different perspective is a marvelous tool to promote growth. My platform consists of three pillars: fire prevention, theatre enhancement, financial literacy.

What is one issue in Simi Valley that is a priority for you? Why is that a priority for you and what is one of the first things you would do if elected to start to address that issue?

Joe Ayala: In my view, the top three challenges facing our city council and mayor are: COVID-19, our local economy and workforce housing. If elected, I’ll enforce the state mandate in regards to COVID. If our city leaders don’t take it seriously, then we will see the number of COVID hospitalizations and death toll rise. Until recently, Simi Valley was the only city in Ventura County that had an official policy of not enforcing county and state directives for masks and social distancing. The result was increased hardship in our community. In June, for example, we had twice the cases per capita as Thousand Oaks and Ventura, cities with about the same population as Simi Valley. And without even a modest enforcement effort, there has been no backup or support for businesses and their essential workers that are trying to keep us all safe. Our economy was floundering even prior to the pandemic. The once-busy mall has been mismanaged and poorly redesigned.

In regard to housing, too many individuals and families struggle with housing issues, and too many are just one paycheck away from being homeless. Too many businesses find it hard to attract quality workers in such an expensive housing market.

Robert Clarizio: Definitely unification of the city is at the top of my list. The people are hurting here and all across our country.

I believe Simi Valley will become the model for other cities to follow. It is not going to happen overnight, but we are not going to run or hide from it. Day one anyone and everyone should come

right into my office and make themselves comfortable. Take the big desk, I’m going to pull up a bucket, flip it upside down, sit down and listen.

Brandon Fortuna: There are many aspects of Simi that I feel strongly about in terms of needing improvement, including homelessness, better mental health services and drug issues. To address things I would want to implement more social programs to service the underserved and would also aim to see drugs be decriminalized.

Robbie Hidalgo: Because the city is facing so many urgent and interrelated adversities, choosing one is insufficient, and overlooks the interrelationship of our local challenges. The most critical operational urgencies are (1) the budget, which includes intractable CalPERS liabilities, (2) vastly deficient economic development, and (3) community issues, encompassing public safety, housing affordability, infrastructure, social adversities, and many others, all of which directly impact our daily lives.

Leading us out of the pandemic into recovery is my preeminent objective, and one that will demand a fervent aptitude and commitment to innovative and visionary problem-solving. I will make reunification of our community my top priority.

Wayne Hampton Holland III: While my platform consists of three equally important pillars, fire prevention is likely the most immediately actionable of them. Wildfires too often sweep through Simi Valley and certain measures can be taken to reduce this threat. A method which has seen an increase in popularity is utilizing goats to clear the brush. Key areas would be targeted, creating a barrier between the wildfires and structures. This method was successfully used only recently to protect the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library.

What is one thing you have accomplished in which you had a leadership role? How did it impact you and your community?

Joe Ayala: I should be elected because I have been fighting for the rights of working people and their families for over twenty years. I am dedicated to helping those who cannot help themselves. I am a union representative who has never shied away from confrontation, but as an experienced negotiator, I also understand that secure jobs and healthy businesses go hand in hand.

Simi Valley is stuck in the old way of doing things because of its leadership. The old way is clearly not working because our mall and businesses are failing, we have a budget deficit crisis, housing is unaffordable and many people still view Simi as racist.

We need new leadership with a new vision to change things.

Robert Clarizio: There are just so many situations and times where I have been in that leadership role — volunteering time, stepping up to coach, donating food, clothes, etc. I even still open up my house to cook a meal or provide a shower for our friends and neighbors that are homeless. Having lived here so long, it almost seems like it’s been a daily occurrence for most of my life.

A few years back I was asked to coach a baseball team. You had to be a part of it to understand. We were literally the real Bad News Bears story. It was an exceptional experience for everyone.

Why out of everything that I have done before this, does this baseball team of 4-, 5- and 6-year olds come to the forefront of my thoughts? Because the social transformation that took place across the whole range of adults and children was much like what we need to have happen with everything that our community is experiencing right now.

I probably lost most people right there, but I believe a collaboration of simple but extraordinary experiences like this, shared by a group, will help us to break social barriers.

Brandon Fortuna: I work for a nonprofit organization where I take on a leadership role where we help the community get tested for COVID-19. I also helped to start a ska band and we helped to get the local music community become more active again and brought us all together for shows, music, unity and a sense of community. We participated in benefit shows which benefitted various people and causes in which we are passionate about.

Robbie Hidalgo: Several years ago, research led me to discovery of a concealed local need. It was a hunger gap – everyday citizens cost-distressed by skyrocketing housing prices, cost-ofliving increases etc. and a correlated contraction of discretionary income. The insight was gleaned from the statistical analysis of the number of local students who had qualified for free or reduced price lunch programs. The number of families struggling with food insecurity was astronomical, representing an increase of over 12,000 percent of our understanding of the volume of citizens impacted by hunger. This insight left me completely shaken.

I initiated a series of highly public initiatives to address this need from a community framework, which led to the creation of the “Free Farmers Market,” a program which has now distributed well over a half-million pounds of fresh produce and other food items at absolutely no charge to anyone who attends. This type of innovative problem-solving can be applied to the breadth of local urgencies facing our city, and is my pledge.

Wayne Hampton Holland III: Being in private equity has allowed me to lead on several occasions with real and direct impact on both the company and, inevitably, the community as a whole. Additionally, producing theatre is the equivalent to running many short-term companies. My leadership roles have always been financial as that is my expertise and, in exercising that expertise, I have reduced expenses which lead to more successful enterprises.

What is one thing that you have not been asked about that voters should know about you?

Joe Ayala: As mayor I would love to make our mall not just a shopping center, but a destination and community gathering place where everyone feels welcome, whether they’re residents, tenants or visitors. If elected I will work with our local businesses and our workforce to keep and create more middle-class jobs. I will promote and support policies that create real middle-class housing that our children can afford to live in. I will work to revitalize much needed community service programs. Our neighbors and loved ones have suffered needlessly from the erosion of these programs. With COVID, they need them now more than ever.

Robert Clarizio: I am a cancer survivor and proud father of four children. I look forward to the opportunity to serve as Mayor of this beautiful city in which I have resided for the last 53 years. What people don’t know about me or maybe don’t realize at the time is that no matter what, even if you quit on me, I will never quit on you, never.

Brandon Fortuna: I am a fairly open book who is willing to answer most questions thrown at me. Anything that anyone wants to know can feel free to email me at fortunaformayor@gmail.com.

Robbie Hidalgo: One question I have not been asked is how I have been able to create these kinds of pioneering and innovative solutions to seemingly intractable civic problems.

I believe that my background in the entertainment industry fostered a natural strength in out-of-the-box creativity. This, supplemented by decades of senior business, market and development roles for global Fortune 100 corporations like Sony Corporation, which imbued a strong business acumen, and the development of a unique toolbox of skills which I have drawn upon for innovation and development of projects and partnerships which have achieved groundbreaking success.

My ability to create vision, combined with the practical skills of identifying where and how to establish unique partnerships and opportunities to exponentially improve the fiscal and functional outcomes of any initiative, have positioned me to not only be an effective policy driver, but a genuinely transformative city leader.

Wayne Hampton Holland III: Reporters and constituents tend to be rather thorough, but they should know that while I’m younger than many, I have experience beyond my years. I believe in a neutral, responsible, transparent and diligent government — but it should also be light hearted and fun as much as possible.

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Simi Valley City Council, District 1

District 1, like Simi’s mayoral race, is falling in along political party lines, but it also continues the trend of challenging the incumbent status quo. Incumbents have to convince voters they deserve to stay, and newcomers are working to kick up some dust to invigorate the debate and perhaps make a change.

District 1 is the north side of Simi Valley, stretching the length of the city. The incumbent, Dee Dee Cavanaugh, is challenged by Phil Loos.

History and Background Information Dee Dee Cavanaugh: 60 years old, Senior Vice President, Operations Administrator Branch Administration/Pacific Western Bank I love Simi Valley and I loved growing up here. Becoming a single working mom when my daughter was 3 years old was very difficult, but being able to raise her in this safe and family-oriented community helped make it so much better. I want to ensure that Simi Valley remains a safe, caring and wonderful community to live, work and raise our families.

Campaign website: www.votefordeedee.com Phil Loos: I’m a 36-year-old husband and a father of two daughters, ages 8 and 5. My wife grew up here in Simi Valley (I’m from Moorpark), and we made Simi Valley our permanent home in 2011.

I’ve volunteered my time throughout the community as a youth sports coach, Sunday school teacher, youth group leader, advocate for the homeless, and founding board member of LULAC de Simi Valley.

My professional career has been dedicated to helping hospitals deliver safe, high-quality care to patients by utilizing my extensive experience in process improvement, change management, strategic planning and data analysis. I have a bachelor’s from UC Davis in International Relations and a master’s in Business Administration from Pepperdine.

Throughout my campaign, I have worked tirelessly, creating and leading service opportunities that met the needs of Simi residents. I have opened myself up to hard questions from the public by holding bi-weekly town halls for months. I have engaged voters through multiple mediums to stay in-touch with them throughout COVID-19. I do all this because I believe being proactive, engaging and transparent with the public is essential for anyone seeking office. Shouldn’t we expect the same and more of our elected officials?

Campaign website: www.philloos.com Why are you running for this office now? If you are serving in office now, or have run before, what made you seek elected office?

Dee Dee Cavanaugh: I believe in giving back to my community as shown by my 30-plus years of volunteering with multiple nonprofits and foundations here in Simi Valley. I was also an avid softball player – both on women’s and co-ed teams. Visiting other cities for softball tournaments showed me how fortunate we were to have such beautiful parks and sports fields here in Simi Valley. When an opening became

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What is one issue in Simi Valley that is a priority for you? Why is that a priority and what is one of the first things you would do if elected to start to address that issue?

Dee Dee Cavanaugh: Public safety has always been my top priority and I am not in favor of defunding our police department. Today though, navigating the effects of the pandemic on our business community, unemployment and city revenues are very concerning to me.

We are in uncharted territory and we are having to figure it out as we go. Fortunately the city was able to put aside $6 million dollars into a COVID Fund to help mitigate the loss of revenues in 2020.

My 36 years as a banker have given me insight to businesses and their financial needs, which will be beneficial to the city council at this time. I sit on the executive board of the Economic Development Collaborative for Ventura County, which offers free services to our business communities such as business plan assistance, financial advice, tenant/landlord assistance, as well as loans for businesses who are unable to qualify at a financial institution. Both the county and the city are also offering grants to our business community to help during this difficult time. Ensuring our businesses are aware of and utilize these services and being innovative in looking for ways to help them survive will be key to their success.

Phil Loos: There is no more important issue to the future of Simi Valley than finding a way to jumpstart our local economy. Nearly every other issue we face is a direct result of our lack of economic growth. Every great idea that could improve our city requires money, and this money is generated from sales taxes. If we want to keep our sales tax low — and I do — then we need to increase the number of people paying the tax, and that means we need to grow.

The solution to this is we need to create a modern, vibrant, walkable, attractive downtown area for the city that will serve as the city’s economic engine. We need mixed-use developments with an aesthetic that incorporates our local character and history so that our commercial, residential and retail space can all be in close proximity to benefit one another. We have to understand that planning the city

What is one thing you have accomplished that you had a leadership role in? How did it impact you and your community?

Dee Dee Cavanaugh: About 25 years ago my co-ed softball team started a charity softball tournament called “Play for A Cure” in order to raise money for the Histiocytosis Foundation. One of our players had a son who was diagnosed with the disorder and we all wanted to help. Each team member was in charge of a different aspect of the tournament, and it was a huge success. That first year we made around $5,000. In each of the following years the amount increased until we were making $20,000 a year. At the time, this tournament was the largest annual fundraiser for the Histiocytosis Foundation. Even though my team itself is no longer involved with the tournament, it continues to this day, and a lot of us have our grown kids now playing on a team each year. I am still proud of what we started, and I believe our tournament encouraged others to host charity softball tournaments here in Simi Valley.

Phil Loos: I have worked in various volunteer roles in this community over the years, usually in children’s and youth ministry at church.

In 2018 I switched it up a bit and began volunteering on Thursday nights at the Stillwaters Café — an outreach ministry through a local church that provides meals to the homeless and those experiencing economic hardship. When the pandemic hit earlier this year, I could no longer serve in person, but knew that the need in the community had to be greater than ever.

After discussing with my team, we decided to contribute to the ministry in a new way — by coordinating with local businesses, residents and a local church to conduct weekly drives for food and essential items that would be collected and donated to the church. Over the course of several months, the community has come through, and we have collected over 1,000 bags worth of groceries and essential items, in addition to clothing and bedding, to be donated to Stillwaters Café, at a time they have needed it more than ever. I’m proud of what we have accomplished, and I look forward to finding new and creative ways to serve this community going forward.

What is one thing that you have not been asked about that voters should know about you?

Dee Dee Cavanaugh: I became a single mom in 1989, when my daughter was 3 years old. I worked full time, raised my daughter and volunteered within the community. It wasn’t easy — in the beginning I shared a house with a roommate until I could afford to rent a condo on my own. I rented that condo for nine years, and then ultimately I was able to buy my first house in 2002, just in time for my daughter’s senior year at Royal. I worked my way up from a part-time teller to a senior vice president in banking. I have a very strong work ethic which has helped me to accomplish my goals, and I apply the same determination and loyalty to my work on the city council.

Phil Loos: I have been endorsed by a variety of local leaders such as California State Senator Henry Stern, Ventura County College Board Trustee Bernardo Perez, and Simi Valley Planning Commissioner John Casselberry. I have also been endorsed by many of the local labor organizations such as the those who represent our city employees, carpenters, operating engineers, brick layers, laborers, iron workers and food service workers, because they all know I care about working class families, that I understand the need to grow our economy to continue to invest in our infrastructure, and that I will prioritize hiring locally to keep good paying jobs here in Simi.

Simi Valley City Council, District 3

H H H H H H Tim McInturff

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Phil Loos: I’m running because many Simi residents and businesses are hurting. COVID-19 exacerbated the problem, but Simi Valley had been trending in this direction for some time, and I am concerned that I see little urgency or action from my opponent to address looming problems that will affect our quality of life.

In four years on the council, my opponent has agendized only one item, and seems unbothered by the fact that our mall is a depressing mess, that many of our businesses are fighting to keep their doors open, that we have a looming budget crisis because of mounting pension obligations and flat city revenues, or that our residents are struggling under the burden of soaring rent costs.

Simi still has a chance at a bright future, but we must prioritize 1) developing a fun, vibrant, walkable, family-friendly, mixeduse downtown area to serve as an economic driver for the city, 2) addressing our looming budget crisis to ensure we can continue to pay for essential city services and support our hard-working city employees and 3) ensuring we have city leaders that are proactively addressing our problems, seeking specific and measurable solutions, and making themselves available and accountable to the people.

in the way we have is not a viable model for us going forward, and is not the type of environment that is attractive to the young, diverse workforce that is so essential to startups and companies who are seeking a city in which to do business.

District 3, the northwest portion of the city, has three candidates: incumbent Elaine Litster, who was appointed to the seat in 2019, and two newcomers vying for the seat.

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Elaine Litster: 57 years old. A small business owner for 24 years and professional harpist with the Channel Island Chamber Orchestra.

Holds a master’s in Arts-Urban Planning, emphasis in Social Policy Analysis from UCLA and a bachelor’s of science in Economics from Brigham Young University. Served 1.5 years in office so far after being appointed to fill the seat left open by Councilmember Keith Mashburn, who was elected mayor.

If something is important, I believe in being part of the solution and not shying away from responsibility. I liked my children’s school, but there wasn’t a music program. So, I provided the music program.

vcreporter.com I’m hard working, inquisitive and dig for answers. On the city council I research, I ask questions, I try to read all the material; I don’t shy away from any discussion. I recall reading a waste management contract while sitting in an airport. As I read through it carefully, I was convinced we had satisfied one of the requirements for additional payments. I was delighted to have earned the city an additional $100,000 by my inquiry.

Campaign website: www.electelaine2020.com Tim McInturff: Simi Valley is our home. My amazing wife and I are both third generation residents. I am son to a Vietnam veteran, father to three beautiful children, former class presidents at Sequoia Junior High and Simi Valley High School. My wife attended Royal; we are a Pioneer/Highlander household! Campaign social media page: www.facebook.com/SimiStrongMcInturff.

I bring substantial business experience from many sides: over 20 years in the entertainment industry as an actor and in legal product; 10 years working in the financial industry working for two large financial institutions; a small business owner; and licensed in securities and insurance.

My business knowledge is a much-needed resource for our council. I have a bachelor’s degree in Political Science with an emphasis in law and have taken many classes in city planning and urban development.

Campaign website: www.simistrong.com Ryan Valencia: I’m 25 years old, and serve as Assembly District Director, for the 38th District. After graduating from Penn State University I am serving as Assembly District Director for California’s 38th District.

Some of by background accomplishments include: Former Simi Valley Youth Councilmember, Member, Simi Valley Youth Employment Service (YES) Advisory Board, co-founding member of the Simi Valley Business Incubator Committee, former boardmember with the Simi Valley Chamber of Commerce, boardmember of the Simi Valley Historical Society, member with Rotary Club of Simi Sunrise, member of the Simi Valley Community Council, graduate of Leadership Simi Valley and graduate of the Simi Valley Community Emergency Response Training (CERT).

I began my community service to my hometown when I was only 16 years old and was appointed to the Simi Valley Youth Council. This isn’t about politics, this is personal. Our campaign is about how we preserve the promise of what Simi Valley is, not just for the residents of today, but the generations of residents to come.

Campaign website: www.ryanvalencia.org.

Why are you running for this office now? If you are serving in office now, or have run before, what made you seek elected office?

Elaine Litster: I have always wanted to make a difference in my community. When I was a teenager I campaigned for local politicians. In college I interned with a state senator and interned with the Los Angeles City Economic Development Office. I selected my graduate program with a desire to someday use that knowledge in my community.

When my children were in SVUSD secondary schools, I perceived curriculum problems. I ran for the school board to effect positive change. The experience of running for office is a daunting process. I was less than 300 votes away from being elected.

I turned my attention to my broader community. When Mayor Mashburn’s city council seat was vacated and the decision was made to make an appointment, I recognized this as a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. This was a possible chance to effect change, and the “election” process could be accomplished in three short weeks.

Why did I run? I perceived issues that I wanted to tackle; an empty mall, businesses shutting down, dilapidated store fronts, inequity in water pricing among residents, development and housing needs, safety and resident health issues, community arts opportunities, budgetary concerns and, yes, even potholes.

it. My parents left Los Angeles to raise me here for a reason — great schools, safe streets, green hillsides, mom-and-pop shops, involved neighbors and a sense of community. Part of what made the wheels start to turn for me are the conversations with former classmates of mine from Royal who want to return to Simi Valley but simply find it too hard to do so. It is a reality many are facing today. When I look at the council as it is, I don’t believe it has everyone at the table and I believe that I’ll provide a fresh perspective and be a bridge to the future of our community. What I ask voters to do is to take a look at the makeup of the city council, what each member brings, and vote based on what perspective we are missing. The best decisions, whether it be the boardroom or a council chamber, are made when a multitude of ideas, backgrounds and opinions are present to critically think about the long term consequences of our decisions.

What is one issue in Simi Valley that is a priority for you? Why is that a priority and what is one of the first things you would do if elected to start to address that issue?

Elaine Litster: Since March our country has been in the grips of a COVID shutdown. I believe the most critical issue is helping ALL businesses reopen in a safe and profitable manner, and allow all residents to return to full employment. It is not right that state decisions have caused people to lose their livelihoods, their businesses and their life savings. It bothers me that the terms essential and non-essential are used. Any job is “essential” to maintain one’s livelihood. And further, it bothers me that the state has Ventura County placed on the most restrictive status. Why? Our case rate per 100,000 is just above the minimum threshold. (This is due to our diligence with testing and exceeding those testing targets.)

The city should be working to find creative solutions and help fix problems, not issue citations and make things difficult for businesses.We should explore solutions such as enterprise zones, or low interest rate loans for façade improvements and work directly with the new owners of the mall to brainstorm strategic directions.

The city needs to designate an employee as an economic development person to work with existing businesses to recognize the struggles that the city can help alleviate.

Tim McInturff: It’s important to me to ensure that ALL Simi residents have a space to share knowledge and ideas. This is why I created Simi Strong to help foster community and support our small businesses. Simi Strong has grown to over 22K resident members. We have raised money for families in need, brought awareness to struggling businesses, promoted school fundraisers and nonprofits, connected residents with job opportunities and created polls to gather data for city projects.

Fiscal responsibility is critical. I will reduce spending and eliminate unnecessary spending. I will also focus on ways to increase revenue, such as renewed strategic outreach to the film industry. I am also focused on encouraging new business formation by reducing red tape and more support for existing businesses.

Tim McInturff: Dist. 3 of Simi Valley deserves a representative they can TRUST and one that LISTENS. As YOUR representative, I pledge to listen and serve YOU with integrity.

Ryan Valencia: One issue that is a top priority for me is economic development because it is a critical piece to the road ahead for our community. Our economic sustainability is directly tied to our fiscal sustainability and our budgetary challenges. We have, for years now, focused on making our budget as lean as possible.

At a certain point, we have to realize that spurring economic growth is key to long-term solutions. The very first action we must take is formulate and set out a vision for the next generation of economic development through 2040. We need to present why Simi Valley is a great investment to our community members and potential businesses to demonstrate that we are thinking ahead.

This means setting a plan that includes a business incubator to encourage entrepreneurship and innovation, focusing on workforce development in the trades and manufacturing through career pathways, active engagement with small businesses and neighbors in specific planning of key economic development corridors, revitalizing our town center, and prioritizing workforce housing.

Ryan Valencia: It’s rooted in the fact that I love my hometown and when you love something, you fight to preserve it and better

What is one thing you have accomplished that you had a leadership role in? How did it impact you and your community?

Elaine Litster: Last year the Simi Valley Police Chief brought the city council a request to authorize a body camera program.

Over five years the program would be paid for with forfeited assets funds. I strongly supported body cameras. I personally had a child that was falsely accused of an action that placed him in custody for several weeks. It was body camera footage that reopened the case and led to his finding of innocence.

When this item came before the council, it was very clear in the initial discussions that three were in opposition, and two were in favor. My leadership role was captured in a recent Letter to the Editor by Daniel Wiener, in the Simi Valley Acorn Newspaper.

“Last September, the City Council narrowly voted to approve the purchase and use of those body cameras, and Elaine was the deciding voice. When the proposal was on the verge of failing, she managed to amend the motion to attract the third vote in its favor. Without her ‘Yes’ vote and her persuasive arguments, Simi Valley wouldn’t have those cameras today. And we’ve all learned over the past months just how vital they are, to protect both citizens and police officers.”

Tim McInturff: I have also been involved in building Simi Valley into a great place to live, from serving as executive board member on numerous committees, renovating our VFW Post 10049 building, volunteering for over 500 hours at charity events, coaching youth sports, and working on the All Serve project. I will fight to ensure that public safety, crime reduction and programs for our youth and seniors are prioritized. I support our police!

Ryan Valencia: During my time as district director for the 38th Assembly District, I was proud to work with our assemblymember to secure $700,000 from the state budget for the Free Clinic of Simi Valley, which provides healthcare, dental care, counseling and legal services to our neighbors regardless of their ability to pay. The new multiservices center is a treasure for our community and will house multiple nonprofits that benefit Simi Valley.

I believe my experience in working for the legislature, actively volunteering in the community and building coalitions with nonprofits and other organizations will be an asset to the city council and to the residents of the Third District.

What is one thing that you have not been asked about that voters should know about you?

Elaine Litster: I am extremely patriotic. I was born on the 4th of July, and my grandfather and uncle occasionally affectionately refer to me as “Betsy Ross.” I always stand and sing the national anthem when given the opportunity, and it saddens me when I see others choose not to stand and recite the Pledge of Allegiance.

This past summer, I desired our community to find a way of celebrating our freedoms in the midst of this pandemic. I was a strong proponent for safely celebrating the 4th of July. I worked with several parties to find a way to have a fireworks display at the Simi Town Center, while residents watched from their cars and at a distance. (I wasn’t successful in persuading my fellow council members to approve the plan.)

We live in a tremendous land of opportunity. I love my country.

My father, three brothers and two brothers-in-law have served in, or are still actively serving in, the military. I celebrate our freedoms and recognize the many that have fought to protect our freedoms.

Tim McInturff: City council should be held to a high standard and work for OUR community. My knowledge, history, and background show I can bring people together for solutions. I fight for what I love and I love Simi Valley!

Ryan Valencia: What I like to do in my free time! Between running for a local government position and working for the state, I actually like to cut the political chatter once I get home by backpacking, hiking and surfing on the weekends. One of my first jobs was with the National Park Service and it’s been love ever since. In Ventura County, we are blessed to have the Santa Monica Mountains and that’s why I’m so passionate about the Rim of the Valley Corridor, protection of our natural resources,and climate change. These are growing concerns as wildfire season turns into wildfires year-round. This is also why I’m proud to be endorsed by the Ventura County Professional Firefighters’ Association.

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he Tortilla Flats Legacy Mural at 2 W. Main Street in Ventura has been restored after being significantly vandalized earlier this month.

On the evening of Friday, Sept. 9, “someone took chalk, marker pens and an Exacto knife and some bad intentions to the mural,” artist MB Hanrahan shared with the Ventura County Reporter in a Sept. 20 email.

The mural, which celebrates the people that were part of the former Tortilla Flats community, was defaced with chalk and pen marks. Upon closer examination, it was discovered that the polytab — a nonwoven fabric often used for outdoor mural installations — had also been slashed in several areas with a sharp blade.

The mural likely would have sustained more damage if not for the efforts of Scott Adams of Ventura. Adams was driving in the area on Sept. 9 when he witnessed the vandalism. He pulled over, called the police and had the individual arrested.

“Is this someone who has a vendetta against the mural?”

The mural on the east-facing wall of Paddy’s Bar and Lounge at the corner of Main Street and Ventura Avenue celebrates the individuals and businesses of the Tortilla Flats community, a multicultural neighborhood once located between Main Street and the ocean that was displaced when the 101 Freeway was extended into Ventura in the 1950s.

Created by Moses Mora and MB Hanrahan (who were also responsible for the multi-panel Tortilla Flats murals on the Figueroa Street Underpass), its installation was completed in February 2020.

Hanrahan said that she was originally told of the vandalism by Jackie Pearce, executive director of the Westside Community Development Corporation. When the artist went to examine the damage, she said that there were chalk and pen marks over the wrists, necks, faces and names of some of the individuals depicted in the mural. On the panel containing the descriptive text, the words “black” and “music” were also circled in chalk. Looking more closely, Hanrahan discovered “significant scoring, as if [the vandal] was trying to scratch out words.”

In all, five art panels and three sections of text were damaged.

Hanrahan is one of Ventura County’s best known muralists. She said that while she of course has seen graffiti on public art, it’s not common.

“Is it a regular occurrence? No,” Hanrahan

stated. “This particular situation, it freaked me out. Is this someone who has a vendetta against the mural?”

She was particularly concerned about the nature and extent of the damage.

“Whether it was random, planned, racist, hateful — it was violent,” she said, adding that, “The vast majority of people seen in the mural are Hispanic. It’s not Knife slashes cut into a figure on the mural (left) have since been repaired. Photo by MB Hanrahan lost on me that this is Hispanic Heritage Month.” (National Hispanic Heritage a group of volunteers would clean up graffiti on restored to its former glory. A volunteer cleanup the Westside every three months. The task force crew removed the chalk and pen marks on Month typically takes place Sept. 15-Oct. 15.)

Speaking about the vandalism, Mora said hasn’t been active since shelter-in-place orders, but Sept. 20, and Hanrahan spent the following week repairing the knife damage. This involved he “was disappointed. We just had the mural Adams still goes out to the Westside daily.

“I was going up the Avenue, it was eight or nine reapplying acrylic gel, polytab and epoxy as dedication right before the pandemic.”

While he agreed that “it’s very easy to see o’clock at night, to get tacos,” Adams recalled. needed and repainting the affected areas. Repair something like this as a hate crime,” he noted that Driving past Paddy’s, he noticed someone at the costs totaled $2,000.

“From a distance, you can’t really see [the to some degree, this kind of thing goes hand-in- mural. “I originally thought he was an artist. He was barefoot, and he had stuff laid out on a towel.” damage],” Hanrahan said. “I’m feeling better now hand with public art.

“I was watching him,” Adams continued, “I that it’s been fixed.”

“I’m up there in age and I’ve been doing Mora expressed some concern that the vandal murals for decades,” 71-year-old Mora said. “It’s see he’s slashing the throats of the people on public art; it’s an easy target . . . What’s different the mural with whatever is in his hand. That’s could be “a repeat offender.” Adams agreed, is when someone takes a knife to your art . . . when my heart raced. I called 911; I knew it was noting that he saw the same man again “a week or so later” at the mural, and chased him off — although he has not been seen since.

Mora is retired now, but he worked at Bell Arts Factory in a variety of capacities (including executive director, chairman and treasurer of the board) for many years. During that time, he got to know the local homeless population quite well. He considered this when contemplating the Tortilla Flats vandal’s recent act.

“A lot of them are talking to themselves and a lot of them need mental health services,” Mora said. “What’s in the mind of a mentally damaged individual that just doesn’t get it? . . . We can’t Jason Storlie (left) and Robert Vereb help clean the mural on Sept. 20, 2020. (Photo by MB Hanrahan) treat that person like a burglar or a murderer.”

In the original Sept. 20 email sent to the I feel disappointed in the sense that we haven’t something nefarious.”

According to Adams, the individual — a white VCReporter, Hanrahan stated, “We would prefer educated people about respecting art.” man — “had a lot of anger in him. It could have that he get help, not punishment.”

Citizen action helps protect been a racist attack.”

For now, at least, the vandal’s work has been public art Adams did not speak with the vandal, but he undone and the community can once again enjoy Both Hanrahan and Mora are grateful that videotaped him and stayed onsite until the police the mural that was designed to celebrate its the extent of damage was less significant than arrived — within five minutes, with four or five history and culture. it might be, owing to the action of Scott Adams. officers in attendance. They told Adams that the “The entire mural would likely have been Adams is an organic farmer who has a small man, a homeless person from Thousand Oaks, damaged if not for citizen action, the police taking avocado orchard near Kellogg Park. He heads up was known to them. action and community public art being perceived a graffiti task force through Westside Community “This individual was in the system as having as valuable and worth saving,” Hanrahan said.

Development Corporation (he got involved through mental problems,” he said.

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Mora was impressed by the fact that someone was caught in the act — most vandalism occurs without a witness — and that the police intervened.

“It’s not often that the perpetrators get found. I was surprised that someone was arrested.”

“A citizen didn’t just drive by,” Hanrahan said.

“He called the cops and advocated for public art.

That was freaking amazing to me.”

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artichoke hearts, roasted red bell peppers, fresh spinach, tomato slices and provolone, it was a healthy, hearty but very flavorful sandwich.

The Crazy Turkey — turkey lunch meat with pepper jack, avocado, lettuce, onions, bell pepper and pepperoncini — was equally tasty, with a solid kick from the chipotle mayo.

Other sandwich options include pork loin, BLTs, ham and cheddar and, of course, lox. There’s also a bagel burger. I suspect all of these sandwiches are just as good as the two we ordered. I recommend cutting them into quarters, however, to make them a bit easier to manage.

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Go With The Whoa

Whenever I go out with someone I like at all, I fall for them right away. How can I stop from jumping headfirst into wanting to be with a guy just because we have a nice evening together? I know some witty banter doesn’t equal a soul mate, but good luck telling my heart.

— Leap First If your grandma was like mine, her advice was to find “the one” — as opposed to “the anyone.”

There’s a term for your “Speed Racer” approach to getting into relationships, and it’s “emophilia.” Emophilia is the “tendency to fall in love fast and often,” explains psychologist

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Daniel Nelson Jones, who coined the term (perhaps not noticing that “emophilia” sounds like the Cockney version of a blood-clotting disorder).

Emophiliacs aren’t the only ones who dive into “I’m in love.” People who are “anxiously attached” — those who lack emotional security in respect to their interpersonal relationships — are also leap first-ers.

However, research by psychologist Jacqueline Lechuga and Jones finds that the motivation is different in anxious attachment versus emophilia: For the anxiously attached, it’s the avoidance of being alone as opposed to the excitement of being in love (in emophilia).

Emophiliacs aren’t without standards; for example: “A man needs a pulse. At least a weak one.” But Lechuga and Jones found that emophiliacs are often especially attracted to flashy, charismatic manipulators with the antisocial funpack of “Dark Triad” personality traits: Machiavellianism, psychopathy, and narcissism.

Machiavellianism reflects callous self-interest: deceiving and exploiting others for one’s own gain. Psychopathy involves impulsivity, selfishness, remorselessness, and a lack of

empathy. And narcissism, of course, involves being egotistical, entitled, and lacking in empathy, with an inflated sense of one’s own greatness.

It’s hard even for people who aren’t emophiliacs to see the Dark Triad traits behind the charisma storm — well, at least until they notice their life savings have grown digital wings and flown off to the Grand Caymans.

It’ll likely be impossible for you to spot a charismatic creep’s ethical shortcomings when your eyes are doing that flashing cartoon heart thing at 1,000 rpm. The same goes for relationship deal-breakers with less sociopathic suitors that you’re blinded to at first but that eventually reveal themselves — maybe after you’ve been “all in” for months or more.

You may have work to do in the self-acceptance department and related areas, but you don’t have to be all psychologically “fixed” to behave in healthy ways. Just understand that your emotions will likely be your sabotage staff, not your support staff.

That’s okay because, as I write in “Unf*ckology,” “Your feelings are not the boss of you.” Because you have a feeling, a longing to do something, doesn’t mean you should let it

drag you down Emo Lane.

What you can control are your actions, especially through “precommitment,” psychologists’ term for making advance preparation to limit your ability to duck your goal in the heat of the moment. To slow down and get to know a guy, change the length of your dates from marathon to mini: dates as hors d’oeuvres rather than three-day banquets. In this column, I often advise keeping first dates “cheap, short, and local.” This keeps them from leading to big outlays of cash, effort, or premature feelings of being perfect for each other.

The essential bit of that for you is “short.” Schedule dates for a limited time — an hour or hour-and-a-half at most — and have someplace to be afterward. And, so you can’t throw that plan over in the moment, have a friend pick you up at your date to take you somewhere else. By the way, this could very well be your couch, which you sit on with said friend, giving yourself props for changing your emo-maniac ways.

Your second date should be a week later (and so on), with minimal talk on the phone or texting with the guy in between. For times when you do

chat on the phone, again dip into the precommitment well by setting a silent timer (for, say, 20 minutes) and getting off when it hits zero. Ration the number of texts you can send per day and calls you can take per week, and have a friend monitor you on all of this to keep you from cheating.

Because habits are created on a neural level through repetition of behavior, in time, if you keep repeating your more measured dating MO, it should become your default behavior. As a bonus, the “slow-it-down” steps I’ve laid out will make you seem a little out of reach to a guy, amping up your desirability. Slowing it down is also better on a personal safety level than falling fast for your idea of a person, which is how a number of people have ended up not just going on dates but being dismembered and eaten on them. ©2020, Amy Alkon, all rights reserved. Got a problem? Write Amy Alkon, 171 Pier Ave, #280, Santa Monica, CA 90405, or e-mail AdviceAmy@aol.com. @amyalkon on Twitter.

Weekly podcast: blogtalkradio.com/amyalkon Order Amy Alkon’s new book, “Unf*ckology: A Field Guide to Living with Guts and Confidence,” (St. Martin’s Griffin, 2018).

FREE WILL ASTROLOGY ARIES

(March 21-April 19):

“I am, indeed, a king, because I know how to rule myself,” wrote 16th-century author Pietro Aretino. By January 2021, Aries, I would love for you to have earned the right to make a similar statement: “I am, indeed, a royal sovereign, because I know how to rule myself.” Here’s the most important point: The robust power and clout you have the potential to summon has nothing to do with power and clout over other people — only over yourself. Homework: Meditate on what it means to be the imperial boss and supreme monarch of your own fate.

TAURUS

(April 20-May 20):

“The basic principle of spiritual life is that our problems become the very place to discover wisdom and love.”

Buddhist teacher Jack Kornfield made that brilliant observation. It’s always worth meditating on, but it’s an especially potent message for you during the first three weeks of October 2020. In my view, now is a highly favorable time for you to extract uplifting lessons by dealing forthrightly with your knottiest dilemmas. I suspect that these lessons could prove useful for the rest of your long life.

GEMINI

(May 21-June 20):

“My business is to love,” wrote poet Emily Dickinson. I invite you to adopt this motto for the next three weeks. It’s an excellent time to intensify your commitment to expressing compassion, empathy, and tenderness. To do so will not only bring healing to certain allies who need it; it will also make you smarter. I mean that literally.

Your actual intelligence will expand and deepen as you look for and capitalize on opportunities to bestow blessings. (P.S. Dickinson also wrote, “My business is to

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sing.” I recommend you experiment with that mandate, as well.)

CANCER

(June 21-July 22):

“I’m the diamond in the dirt, that ain’t been found,” sings Cancerian rapper Curtis Jackson, also known as 50 Cent.

“I’m the underground king and I ain’t been crowned,” he adds. My reading of the astrological omens suggests that a phenomenon like that is going on in your life right now. There’s something unknown about you that deserves and needs to be known. You’re not getting the full credit and acknowledgment you’ve earned through your soulful accomplishments. I hereby authorize you to take action! Address this oversight. Rise up and correct it.

LEO

(July 23-Aug. 22):

The author bell hooks (who doesn’t capitalize her name) has spent years as a professor in American universities.

Adaptability has been a key strategy in her efforts to educate her students. She writes, “One of the things that we must do as teachers is twirl around and around, and find out what works with the situation that we’re in.” That’s excellent advice for you right now — in whatever field you’re in. Old reliable formulas are irrelevant, in my astrological opinion. Strategies that have guided you in the past may not apply to the current scenarios. Your best bet is to twirl around and around as you experiment to find out what works.

VIRGO

(Aug. 23-Sept. 22):

“Your relationship with yourself sets the tone for every other relationship you have,” says motivational speaker Robert Holden. Hallelujah and amen! Ain’t that the truth! Which is why it’s so crucial to periodically take a thorough inventory of

your relationship with yourself. And guess what, Virgo: Now would be a perfect time to do so. Even more than that: During your inventory, if you discover ways in which you treat yourself unkindly or carelessly, you can generate tremendous healing energy by working to fix the glitches. The coming weeks could bring pivotal transformations in your bonds with others if you’re brave enough to make pivotal transformations in your bonds with yourself.

LIBRA

(Sept. 23-Oct. 22):

In her high school yearbook, Libra-born Sigourney Weaver arranged to have this caption beneath her official photo: “Please, God, please, don’t let me be normal!” Since then, she has had a long and acclaimed career as an actor in movies.

ScreenPrism.com calls her a pioneer of female action heroes. Among her many exotic roles: a fierce warrior who defeats monstrous aliens; an exobiologist working with indigenous people on the moon of a distant planet in the 22nd century; and a naturalist who lives with mountain gorillas in Rwanda. If you have ever had comparable fantasies about transcending normalcy, Libra, now would be a good time to indulge those fantasies — and begin cooking up plans to make them come true.

SCORPIO

(Oct. 23-Nov. 21):

Scorpio-born Prince Charles has been heir to the British throne for 68 years. That’s an eternity to be patiently on hold for his big chance to serve as king. His mother Queen Elizabeth just keeps going on and on, living her very long life, ensuring that Charles remains second-in-command. But I suspect that many Scorpios who have been awaiting their turn will finally graduate to the next step in the coming weeks and months. Will Charles be one of them?

Will you? To increase your chances, here’s a tip: Meditate on how to be of even greater devotion to the ideals you love to serve.

SAGITTARIUS

(Nov. 22-Dec. 21):

Inventor Buckminster Fuller was a visionary who loved to imagine ideas and objects no one had ever dreamed of before. One of his mottoes was, “There is nothing in a caterpillar that tells you it’s going to be a butterfly.” I recommend that you spend quality time in the coming weeks meditating on butterfly-like things you’d love to have as part of your future — things that may resemble caterpillars in the early going. Your homework is to envision three such innovations that could be in your world by October 1, 2021.

CAPRICORN

(Dec. 22-Jan. 19):

During World War II, Hollywood filmmakers decided it would be a good idea to create stories based on graphic current events: for example, American Marines waging pitched battles against Japanese soldiers on South Pacific islands. But audiences were cool to that approach. They preferred comedies and musicals with “no message, no mission, no misfortune.”

In the coming weeks, I advise you to resist any temptation you might have to engage in a similar disregard of current events. In my opinion, your mental health requires you to be extra discerning and well-informed about politics — and so does the future of your personal destiny.

AQUARIUS

(Jan. 20-Feb. 18):

“Pretending is imagined possibility,” observes actor Meryl Streep. “Pretending is a very valuable life skill and we do it all the time.” In other words, fantasizing about events that may never happen is just one way we use our mind’s eye. We also wield

our imaginations to envision scenarios that we actually want to create in our real lives.

In fact, that’s the first step in actualizing those scenarios: to play around with picturing them; to pretend they will one day be a literal part of our world. The coming weeks will be an excellent time for you to supercharge the generative aspect of your imagination. I encourage you to be especially vivid and intense as you visualize in detail the future you want.

PISCES

(Feb. 19-March 20):

“My own soul must be a bright invisible green,” wrote author and philosopher Henry David Thoreau. Novelist Tom Robbins suggested that we visualize the soul as “a cross between a wolf howl, a photon, and a dribble of dark molasses.”

Nobel Prize-winning poet Wislawa Szymborska observed, “Joy and sorrow aren’t two different feelings” for the soul. Poet Emily Dickinson thought that the soul “should always stand ajar” — just in case an ecstatic experience or rousing epiphany might be lurking in the vicinity. In the coming weeks, Pisces, I invite you to enjoy your own lively meditations on the nature of your soul. You’re in a phase when such an exploration can yield interesting results.

Homework: Make up a song that cheers you up and inspires your excitement about the future. It doesn’t have to be perfect. FreeWillAstrology.com

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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 NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE rights to appeal the order. If To satisfy the owner's storthe Court, by order or judgContact Ann Turrietta | 805-648-2244 | Deadline is Monday, 11 a.m. fordeclares Thursdaythe publication age lien,aturrietta@timespublications.com PS Orange Co. Inc. ment, child free SUPERIOR COURT OF will sell at public lien sale on CALIFORNIA from the custody and control October 21, 2020, the perCOUNTY OF VENTURA. of both parents, or one parsonal property in the belowNOTICE OF HEARING BY ent if the other no longer has listed units, which may inPUBLICATION WELFARE & custody and control, the clude but are not limited to: INSTITUTIONS CODE Court shall, at the same time, household and personal §366.26 order the child referred to the items, office and other equipJ 072545 licensed County adoption Lien Sales ment. The public sale of HEARING DATE: agency for adoptive placethese items will begin at 12/09/2020 ment by that agency. The Notice of Public Onsite 09:30 AM and continue until TIME: 08:30 am rights and procedures deAuction all units are sold.

COURTROOM: J1 scribed above are set forth in NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN PUBLIC STORAGE # 23411, In the matter of the Petition of detail in the California Welthat the undersigned intends 740 Arcturus Ave, Oxnard, the County of Ventura Hufare and Institutions Code to sell the personal property CA 93033, (805) 248-7083 man Services Agency reSection 366.26. You are redescribed below to enforce a B070 - Martinez, Lisa; B071 garding freedom from parentferred to that section for furlien imposed on said propVarrette, James; F047 ther particulars. Michael J. al custody and control on beerty pursuant to sections Young, Lisa; F360 - EdPlanet, Executive Officer and half of Anasticia K. Calzada, 21700 – 21716 of the CA wards, Melissa; F435 Clerk, County of Ventura, a child. To: Diana Calzada, Business and Professions Fuentes, Rosita State of California. Dated: Alexandro R. Pando, and to Code, CA Commercial Code PUBLIC STORAGE # 26812, 09/17/2020 by: Veronica all persons claiming to be the Section 2328, Section 6435 Ventura Blvd, VenPerez Deputy Clerk, Chilparents of the above-named 1812.600 – 1812.609 and tura, CA 93003, (805) 329dren and Family Services Soperson who is described as Section 1988 of CA Civil 5384 cial Worker. follows: name Anasticia K. Code, 353 of the Penal B006 - Roudabush, Steven; 9/24, 10/1, 10/8, 10/15/20 C a l z a d a , D a t e o f B i r t h: Code.

C066 Williams, Freddie; CNS-3400097# 05/28/2020, Place of Birth: The undersigned will sell at C164 - HENDERSON, T.C.; Ventura, CA, Father's name: public sale by competitive SUPERIOR COURT OF C232 - Ferreira, Victor; C304 Alexandro R. Pando, bidding on the 20th day of CALIFORNIA - Crown, Brienna; D195 Mother’s name: Diana October, 2020 at 10:30 A.M., COUNTY OF VENTURA. WEIGLE, JOHN; D199 Calzada. Pursuant to Welon StorageTreasures.com: NOTICE OF HEARING BY Collazos, Liam; D208 - Esfare and Institutions Code household goods, tools, elecPUBLICATION WELFARE & trada, Veronica; D314 Section 366.26, a hearing tronics, and personal effects INSTITUTIONS CODE Hernandez, Ezekiel has been scheduled for your that have been stored and §366.26 PUBLIC STORAGE # 24110, child. You are hereby notiwhich are located at Trojan J 072576 5515 Walker Street, Venfied that you may appear on Storage of Oxnard, 1801 HEARING DATE: tura, CA 93003, (805) 31212/09/2020, at 8:30 a.m., or Eastman Avenue, Oxnard, 11/23/2020 9304 as soon as counsel can be County of Ventura, State of TIME: 08:30 am C255 - Fragoso, Maria D; heard in Courtroom J1 of this California, the following: COURTROOM: J1 D290 - Solis, Victor; D361 Court at Juvenile Justice In the matter of the Petition of Finch, Mark; D385 - Sunga, Center 4353 Vineyard Ave. Customer Name Unit# the County of Ventura HuFides Oxnard, CA 93036. YOU Shane Turner 247 man Services Agency rePUBLIC STORAGE # 25779, ARE FURTHER ADVISED as garding freedom from parent161 E Ventura Blvd, follows: At the hearing the Brandi Barrios 784 al custody and control on beOxnard, CA 93036, (805) Court must choose and imhalf of Daisy R. Morales, a 456-6430 plement one of the following Juan Bazaldua 113 child. To: Kameron R. MorB599 - Saleh, Bane; R277 permanent plans for the ales, Daniel A. Nieto, and to Doan, Terry; R311 - Trejo, child: adoption, guardianship, Louis Diaz 251 all persons claiming to be the Stephanie; R430 - Kennedyor long term foster care. Parparents of the above-named Hammond, Christopher; ental rights may be terminTheresa Frenes 306 person who is described as W117 - Garcia, Jennifer ated at this hearing. On follows: name Daisy R. MorPUBLIC STORAGE # 29277, 12/09/2020, the Human SerTheresa Frenes 311A ales, Date of Birth: 2451 Townsgate Rd, Westvices Agency will recom06/19/2020, Place of Birth: lake Village, CA 91361, mend termination of parental Joseph Gatto 635 Oxnard, CA, Father's name: (818) 616-7399 rights. The child may be Daniel A. Nieto, Mother’s A42 - Casey Prager, Claire ordered placed in long term Sarah Juarez 076 name: Kameron R. Morales.

PUBLIC STORAGE # 24529, foster care, subject to the Pursuant to Welfare and In30921 Agoura Rd, Westregular review of the JuvenMarlynn Peneueta 115 stitutions Code Section lake Village, CA 91361, ile Court; or, a legal guardian 366.26, a hearing has been (818) 332-3029 may be appointed for the Maria Ramirez 616 scheduled for your child. You 2129 - Corella, Vivienne; child and letters of guardianare hereby notified that you 2130 - Corella, Vivienne; ship be issued; or, adoption Maria Reyes 014 may appear on 11/23/2020, 3316 - Washington, Medicus may be identified as the perat 8:30 a.m., or as soon as PUBLIC STORAGE # 20154, manent placement goal and Deborah Young 168 counsel can be heard in 23811 Ventura Blvd, Calathe Court may order that efCourtroom J1 of this Court at basas, CA 91302, (818) 226forts be made to locate an Maria Zaragoza 681 Juvenile Justice Center 4353 2864 appropriate adoptive family Vineyard Ave. Oxnard, CA E002 - isaacs, david; G194 for the child for a period not Purchases must be paid for 93036. YOU ARE FURisaacs, david to exceed 180 days and set at the time of purchase in THER ADVISED as follows: Public sale terms, rules, and the matter for further review; cash only. All purchased At the hearing the Court must regulations will be made or, parental rights may be teritems sold as is, where is and choose and implement one of available prior to the sale. All minated. You are entitled to must be removed at the time the following permanent sales are subject to cancellabe present at the hearing of sale. Sale subject to canplans for the child: adoption, tion. We reserve the right to with your attorney. If you cancellation in the event of setguardianship, or long term refuse any bid. Payment not afford an attorney, you tlement between owner and foster care. Parental rights must be in cash or credit are entitled to have the Court obligated party. may be terminated at this card-no checks. Buyers must appoint counsel for you. A hearing. On 11/23/2020, the secure the units with their thirty-day continuance may Andasol Management, Inc. Human Services Agency will own personal locks. To claim be granted if necessary for Bond #: 79183C recommend termination of tax-exempt status, original counsel to prepare the case. parental rights. The child may RESALE certificates for each At all termination proceed(888)564-7782 be ordered placed in long space purchased is required. ings, the Court shall conterm foster care, subject to

By PS Orangeco, Inc., 701 sider the wishes of the child PUBLISHED: Ventura the regular review of the JuWestern Avenue, Glendale, and shall act in the best inCounty Reporter, 10/1/20, venile Court; or, a legal CA 91201. (818) 244-8080. terest of the child. Any order 10/8/20, guardian may be appointed Bond No. ALL SALES ARE of the Court permanently terfor the child and letters of SUBJECT TO PRIOR CANminating parental rights unguardianship be issued; or, CELLATION. TERMS, rules der this section shall be conLIEN SALE adoption may be identified as and regulations available at clusive and binding upon the Jimmy'z Towing the permanent placement sale. Dated this 1st& 8th of minor person, upon the parLIEN SALE: 20-CHEV goal and the Court may orOctober 2020 by PS Orent or parents, and upon all License: NONE / CA der that efforts be made to angeco, Inc., 701 Western other persons who have Vin: 3GNAXHEV4LS570509 locate an appropriate adoptAve., Glendale, CA 91201, been served with citation by to be sold at 10:00 am on ive family for the child for a (818) 244-8080, Bond No. publication or otherwise.

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After making such an order, tura Ave Ventura, CA days and set the matter for 10/1, 10/8/20 the Court shall have no PUBLISHED: Ventura further review; or, parental CNS-3402529# power to set aside, change, County Reporter 10/1/20 rights may be terminated. or modify it, but this shall not You are entitled to be present be construed to limit the NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE Legal Notices at the hearing with your attorrights to appeal the order. If To satisfy the owner's storney. If you cannot afford an the Court, by order or judgage lien, PS Orange Co. Inc. SUPERIOR COURT OF attorney, you are entitled to ment, declares the child free will sell at public lien sale on CALIFORNIA have the Court appoint counfrom the custody and control October 21, 2020, the perCOUNTY OF VENTURA. sel for you. A thirty-day conof both parents, or one parsonal property in the belowNOTICE OF HEARING BY tinuance may be granted if ent if the other no longer has listed units, which may inPUBLICATION WELFARE & necessary for counsel to precustody and control, the clude but are not limited to: INSTITUTIONS CODE pare the case. At all terminaCourt shall, at the same time, household and personal §366.26 tion proceedings, the Court order the child referred to the items, office and other equipJ 072545 shall consider the wishes of licensed County adoption ment.

The public sale of HEARING DATE: the child and shall act in the 20 — — October 1, 2020 agency for adoptive placethese items will begin at 12/09/2020 best interest of the child. Any ment by that agency. The 09:30 AM and continue until TIME: 08:30 am order of the Court perman-

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: 09/01/2020 by: Sonia Hernandez-Franco Deputy Clerk, Children and Family Services Social Worker.

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Probate SUMMONS (CITACION JUDICIAL) Case Number (Número del Caso): 56-2019-00526591CL-CL-VTA NOTICE TO DEFENDANT (AVISO AL DEMANDADO): JEANNE LANE; DOES 1100 YOU ARE BEING SUED BY PLAINTIFF (LO ESTA DEMANDANDO EL DEMANDANTE): UNIFY FINANCIAL FEDERAL CREDIT UNION NOTICE! You have been sued. The court may decide against you without your being heard unless you respond within 30 days. Read the information below.

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

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

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

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

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

Puede encontrar estos grupos sin fines de lucro en el sitio web de California Legal Services, (www.lawhelpcalifornia.org), en el Centro de Ayuda de las Cortes de C a l i f o r n i a , (www.courtinfo.ca.gov/selfhelp/espanol/) o poniéndose en contacto con la corte o el colegio de abogados locales.

The name and address of the court is (El nombre y dirección de la corte es): Superior Court of the State of California, County of Ventura, Ventura County Superior Court, 800 South Victoria Avenue Ventura, CA 93009.

The name, address, and telephone number of plaintiff's attorney, or plaintiff without an attorney, is (El nombre, la dirección y el número de teléfono del abogado del demandante, o del demandante que no tiene abogado, es): LEE M. MENDELSON, 5805 Sepulveda Blvd., Suite 850, Sherman Oaks, CA 91411; Tel: 818.575.6822 DATE (Fecha): March 21, 2019; Michael D. Planet, Clerk (Secretario), by Jack Planet, Deputy (Adjunto)

Court, 800 South Victoria Avenue Ventura, CA 93009.

The name, address, and telephone number of plaintiff's attorney, or plaintiff without an attorney, is (El nombre, la dirección y el número de teléfono del abogado del demandante, o del demandante que no tiene abogado, es): LEE M. MENDELSON, 5805 Sepulveda Blvd., Suite 850, Sherman Oaks, CA 91411; Tel: 818.575.6822 DATE (Fecha): March 21, 2019; Michael D. Planet, Clerk (Secretario), by Jack Planet, Deputy (Adjunto) PUBLISH: Ventura County Reporter 9/10/20, 9/17/20, 9/24/20, 10/1/20 NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: WILLIAM JAMES FOTI CASE NO. 56-202000545540-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 WILLIAM JAMES FOTI. A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by ANTHONY JAMES FOTI in the Superior Court of California, County of VENTURA. THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that ANTHONY JAMES FOTI 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: 11/05/20 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

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 Probate 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 STEPHEN M. FELDMAN SBN 65773, LAW OFFICES OF STEPHEN M. FELDMAN, INC. 78790 TAMARISK FLOWER DRIVE PALM DESERT CA 922112108 10/1, 10/8, 10/15/20 CNS-3402647# NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: GUADALUPE G. TIRADO AKA J. GUADALUPE G. TIRADO AKA JOSE GUADALUPE TIRADO CASE NO. 56-202000544568-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 GUADALUPE G. TIRADO AKA J. GUADALUPE G. TIRADO AKA JOSE GUADALUPE TIRADO. A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by LYDIA TIRADO in the Superior Court of California, County of VENTURA. THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that LYDIA TIRADO be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent.

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

A HEARING on the petition will be held in this court as follows: 10/08/20 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 es-

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 KEVIN L. DORHOUT, ESQ. SBN 159377, KEVIN L. DORHOUT, APLC 2945 TOWNSGATE ROAD SUITE 200 WESTLAKE VILLAGE CA 91361 9/17/20, 9/24/20, 10/1/20 CNS-3392491# NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF IRENE MYER WHEATON aka IRENE M. WHEATON aka IRENE WHEATON CASE NO. 56-202000545472-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 IRENE MYER WHEATON aka IRENE M. WHEATON aka IRENE WHEATON. A Petition for probate has been filed by Laura Viets in the Superior Court of California, County of VENTURA. The petition for probate requests that: Laura Viets 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: November 05, 2020, Time: 10:30 AM, Dept.: J6, Location: Superior Court of California, County of Ventura, 4353 E. Vineyard Avenue Oxnard, CA 93036 Oxnard- Juvenile Courthouse.

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

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

You may examine the file kept by the court. If you are

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: Jesse E. Cahill SBN 227154 Ferguson Case Orr Paterson LLP 1050 South Kimball Road Ventura, California 93004 (805) 659-6800 Ventura County Reporter 9/24/20, 10/1/20, 10/8/20 NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF IRENE JEAN ZURKO CASE NO. 56-202000545457-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 IRENE JEAN ZURKO .

A Petition for probate has been filed by Patricia Lacy in the Superior Court of California, County of VENTURA. The petition for probate requests that: Patricia Lacy 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: November 5, 2020, 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

bate 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: Patricia Lacy 1333 Ashton Park Lane Thousand Oaks, California 91320 (805) 480-1222 Ventura County Reporter 9/24/20, 10/1/20, 10/8/20 NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: JEANNA ASHLEY BALLARD WEBB AKA BILLY GENE BULLARD CASE NO. 56-202000544608-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 JEANNA ASHLEY BALLARD WEBB AKA BILLY GENE BULLARD. A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by ALEXANDER K. ROBINSON in the Superior Court of California, County of VENTURA. THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that ALEXANDER K. ROBINSON 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: 10/15/20 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

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 CECIL R. MCNAB, ESQ. SBN 163551, LAW OFFICES OF CECIL MCNAB 3130 WILSHIRE BLVD. , STE. 508 LOS ANGELES CA 90010 9/17, 9/24, 10/1/20 CNS-3397399# NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF SHARON ANNE HOFFMAN CASE NO. 56-202000545228-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 SHARON ANNE HOFFMAN. A Petition for probate has been filed by Nicole Delmarter in the Superior Court of California, County of VENTURA. The petition for probate requests that: Nicole Delmarter 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: October 29, 2020, Time: 10:30 AM, Dept.: J6, Location: Superior Court of California, County of Ventura, 4353 E. Vineyard Avenue Oxnard, CA 93036 Oxnard- Juvenile Courthouse.

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

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

You may examine the file kept by the court. If you are a person interested in the estate, you may file with the court a Request for Special Notice (form DE-154) of the

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: Kevin G. Staker SBN 101400 1200 Paseo Camarillo, Suite 280 Camarillo, California 93010 (805) 482-2282 Ventura County Reporter 9/17/20, 9/24/20, 10/1/20

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: Paul Lockwood Skeels SBN 58320 854 E. Main St., #204 Santa Paula, California 93060 (805)525-7325 Ventura County Reporter 9/17/20, 9/24/20, 10/1/20

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: NOTICE OF PETITION TO EUGENE C. GALLICK, SR. ADMINISTER ESTATE OF CASE NO. 56-2020ARTHUR PONCE 00545158-PR-PW-OXN CASE NO. 56-2020To all heirs, beneficiaries, 00545014-PR-LA-OXN creditors, contingent creditTo all heirs, beneficiaries, ors, and persons who may creditors, contingent creditotherwise be interested in the ors, and persons who may WILL or estate, or both of otherwise be interested in the EUGENE C. GALLICK, SR.. will or estate, or both of ARA PETITION FOR PROTHUR PONCE. BATE has been filed by EUA Petition for probate has GENE C. GALLICK, JR. in been filed by Esperanza the Superior Court of CaliforChavez in the Superior Court nia, County of VENTURA. of California, County of VENTHE PETITION FOR PROTURA. BATE requests that EUThe petition for probate reGENE C. GALLICK, JR. be quests that: Esperanza appointed as personal repChavez be appointed as perresentative to administer the sonal representative to adestate of the decedent. minister the estate of the deTHE PETITION requests the cedent. decedent's WILL and codiThe petition requests aucils, if any, be admitted to thority to administer the esprobate. The WILL and any tate under the Independent codicils are available for exAdministration of Estates Act. amination in the file kept by (This authority will allow the the court. personal representative to THE PETITION requests autake many actions without thority to administer the esobtaining court approval. Betate under the Independent fore taking certain very imAdministration of Estates Act. portant actions, however, the (This authority will allow the personal representative will personal representative to be required to give notice to take many actions without interested persons unless obtaining court approval. Bethey have waived notice or fore taking certain very imconsented to the proposed portant actions, however, the action.) The independent adpersonal representative will ministration authority will be be required to give notice to granted unless an interested interested persons unless person files an objection to they have waived notice or the petition and shows good consented to the proposed cause why the court should action.) The independent adnot grant the authority. ministration authority will be A hearing on the petition granted unless an interested will be held in this court as person files an objection to follows: Date: October 15, the petition and shows good 2020, Time: 10:30 AM, Dept.: cause why the court should J6, Location: Superior Court not grant the authority. of California, County of VenA HEARING on the petition tura, 4353 E. Vineyard Avenwill be held in this court as ue Oxnard, CA 93036 follows: 10/29/20 at 10:30AM Oxnard- Juvenile Justice/Proin Dept. J6 located at 4353 E. bate Court.

VINEYARD AVENUE, If you object to the granting OXNARD, CA 93036 of the petition, you should apIF YOU OBJECT to the pear at the hearing and state granting of the petition, you your objections or file written should appear at the hearing objections with the court beand state your objections or fore the hearing. Your apfile written objections with the pearance may be in person court before the hearing. or by your attorney.

Your appearance may be in If you are a creditor or a conperson or by your attorney. tingent creditor of the deIF YOU ARE A CREDITOR cedent, you must file your or a contingent creditor of the claim with the court and mail decedent, you must file your a copy to the personal repclaim with the court and mail resentative appointed by the a copy to the personal repcourt within the later of either resentative appointed by the (1) four months from the court within the later of either date of first issuance of let(1) four months from the date ters to a general personal of first issuance of letters to a representative, as defined in general personal representatsection 58(b) of the Califorive, as defined in section nia Probate Code, or (2) 60 58(b) of the California Prodays from the date of mailbate Code, or (2) 60 days ing or personal delivery to from the date of mailing or you of a notice under section personal delivery to you of a 9052 of the California Pronotice under section 9052 of bate Code. Other California the California Probate Code. statutes and legal authority Other California statutes and may affect your rights as a legal authority may affect creditor. You may want to your rights as a creditor. You consult with an attorney may want to consult with an knowledgeable in California attorney knowledgeable in law.

California law.

You may examine the file YOU MAY EXAMINE the file kept by the court. If you are a kept by the court. If you are a person interested in the esperson interested in the estate, you may file with the tate, you may file with the court a Request for Special court a Request for Special Notice (form DE-154) of the Notice (form DE-154) of the October — — ap21 filing of an inventory and apfiling1,of2020 an inventory and praisal of estate assets or of praisal of estate assets or of

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 Probate 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., #125 SIMI VALLEY CA 93063 10/1, 10/8, 10/15/20 CNS-3402461#

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 CECIL R. MCNAB, ESQ. SBN 163551, LAW OFFICES OF CECIL MCNAB 3130 WILSHIRE BLVD. , STE. 508 LOS ANGELES CA 90010 9/17, 9/24, 10/1/20 CNS-3397397#

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF STEVE CAMBELL III CASE NO. 56-2020NOTICE OF PETITION TO 00545458-PR-LA-OXN ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: To all heirs, beneficiaries, ERIC CHARLES WEBB creditors, contingent creditAKA ERIC C. WEBB ors, and persons who may CASE NO. 56-2020otherwise be interested in the 00544656-PR-LA-OXN will or estate, or both of To all heirs, beneficiaries, STEVE CAMBELL III. creditors, contingent creditA Petition for probate has ors, and persons who may been filed by Tiffany A. otherwise be interested in the Campbell in the Superior WILL or estate, or both of Court of California, County of ERIC CHARLES WEBB VENTURA. AKA ERIC C. WEBB. The petition for probate reA PETITION FOR PROquests that: Tiffany A. CampBATE has been filed by bell be appointed as personRONEN HACKER in the Sual representative to adminisperior Court of California, ter the estate of the deCounty of VENTURA. cedent.

THE PETITION FOR PROThe petition requests authorBATE requests that RONEN ity to administer the estate HACKER be appointed as under the Independent Adpersonal representative to ministration of Estates Act. administer the estate of the (This authority will allow the decedent. personal representative to THE PETITION requests autake many actions without thority to administer the esobtaining court approval. Betate under the Independent fore taking certain very imAdministration of Estates Act portant actions, however, the with limited authority. (This personal representative will authority will allow the perbe required to give notice to sonal representative to take interested persons unless many actions without obtainthey have waived notice or ing court approval. Before consented to the proposed taking certain very important action.) The independent adactions, however, the personministration authority will be al representative will be regranted unless an interested quired to give notice to interperson files an objection to ested persons unless they the petition and shows good have waived notice or concause why the court should sented to the proposed acnot grant the authority. tion.) The independent adA hearing on the petition ministration authority will be will be held in this court as granted unless an interested follows: Date: November 5, person files an objection to 2020, Time: 10:30 AM, Dept.: the petition and shows good J6, Location: Superior Court cause why the court should of California, County of Vennot grant the authority. tura, 4353 E. Vineyard AvenA HEARING on the petition ue Oxnard, CA 93036 will be held in this court as Oxnard. follows: 10/08/20 at If you object to the granting 10:30AM in Dept. J6 located of the petition, you should apat 4353 E. VINEYARD AVpear at the hearing and state ENUE, OXNARD, CA 93036 your objections or file written IF YOU OBJECT to the objections with the court begranting of the petition, you fore the hearing. Your apshould appear at the hearing pearance may be in person and state your objections or or by your attorney. file written objections with the If you are a creditor or a concourt before the hearing. tingent creditor of the deYour appearance may be in cedent, you must file your person or by your attorney. claim with the court and mail IF YOU ARE A CREDITOR a copy to the personal repor a contingent creditor of the resentative appointed by the decedent, you must file your court within the later of either claim with the court and mail (1) four months from the date a copy to the personal repof first issuance of letters to a resentative appointed by the general personal representatcourt within the later of either ive, as defined in section (1) four months from the 58(b) of the California Prodate of first issuance of letbate Code, or (2) 60 days ters to a general personal from the date of mailing or representative, as defined in personal delivery to you of a section 58(b) of the Californotice under section 9052 of nia Probate Code, or (2) 60 the California Probate Code. days from the date of mailOther California statutes and ing or personal delivery to legal authority may affect you of a notice under section your rights as a creditor. You 9052 of the California Promay want to consult with an bate Code. attorney knowledgeable in Other California statutes and California law. legal authority may affect You may examine the file your rights as a creditor. You kept by the court. If you are a may want to consult with an person interested in the esattorney knowledgeable in tate, you may file with the California law. court a Request for Special YOU MAY EXAMINE the file Notice (form DE-154) of the kept by the court. If you are a filing of an inventory and apperson interested in the espraisal of estate assets or of tate, you may file with the any petition or account as court a Request for Special provided in Probate Code Notice (form DE-154) of the Section 1250. A Request for filing of an inventory and apSpecial Notice form is availpraisal of estate assets or of able from the court clerk. any — petition — or October account 1, as 2020 22 Petitioner: provided in Probate Code Tiffany A. Campbell section 1250. A Request for

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: Tiffany A. Campbell 881 Bayview Ave. Pacific Grove, California 93950 (831) 917-7167 Ventura County Reporter 10/1/20, 10/8/20, 10/15/20

Name Change ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME Case No. 56-202000545048-CU-PT-VTA Superior Court of California, County of Ventura Petition of: Colby Jared Brainard, Quincey Dawn Ornellas for Change of Name TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: Petitioner Colby Jared Brainard, Quincey Dawn Ornellas filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Colby Jared Brainard to Colby Brainard Fox Quincey Dawn Ornellas to Quincey Dawn Fox 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: 11/10/2020, Time: 8:30 am, Dept.: 40 The address of the court is 800 S Victoria Avenue, Ventura, CA 93009 Hall of Justice 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 County Reporter Date: September 02, 2020 Mark S. Borrell Judge of the Superior Court 9/17, 9/24, 10/1, 10/8/20 CNS-3397517# ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME Case No. 56-202000545467-CU-PT-VTA SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF VENTURA. Petition of HILLARY N. BROOKS and RYAN P. KROSCHINSKY, for Change of Name. TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1.) Petitioner: Brian HILLARY N. BROOKS and RYAN P. KROSCHINSKY filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: a.) Charlotte Noelle Kroschinsky to Charlotte Noelle Brooks Kroschinsky 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

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: 11/10/2020. Time: 8:20 AM. Dept.: 42. 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: September 21, 2020.

BY ORDER OF THE COURT, /s/ Michael D. Planet, Ventura Superior Court, Executive Officer and Clerk, By: Nina Lemos, Deputy Clerk. PUBLISH: Ventura County Reporter 10/1/20, 10/8/20, 10/15/20, 10/22/20 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME Case No. 56-202000544682-CU-PT-VTA SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF VENTURA. Petition of JOHN DELORD SOUSA, for Change of Name. TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1.) Petitioner: John Delord Sousa filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: a.)

John Delord Sousa to Jackson Delord Sousa 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: 10/13/2020. Time: 8:30 AM. Dept.: 40. The address of the court is 800 South Victoria Avenue Ventura, CA 93009-Ventura Hall of Justice. 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: August 25, 2020. BY ORDER OF THE COURT, /s/ Michael D. Planet, Ventura Superior Court, Executive Officer and Clerk, By: Cristal Alvarez, Deputy Clerk. PUBLISH: Ventura County Reporter 9/10/20, 9/17/20 , 9/24/20, 10/1/20 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME Case No. 56-202000545098-CU-PT-VTA SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF VENTURA. Petition of LONI LOUISE MARIE WILLIAMS, for Change of Name. TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1.) Petitioner: Loni Louise Marie Williams filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: a.) Loni Louise Marie Williams to Loni Louise Marie Tarnowski 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

lows: a.) Loni Louise Marie Williams to Loni Louise Marie Tarnowski 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: 10/16/2020. Time: 8:30 AM. Dept.: 40. The address of the court is 800 South Victoria Avenue Ventura, CA 93009. A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county: Ventura. Original filed: June 29, 2020. BY ORDER OF THE COURT, /s/ Michael D. Planet, Ventura Superior Court, Executive Officer and Clerk, By: Nina Lemos, Deputy Clerk. PUBLISH: Ventura County Reporter 9/10/20, 9/17/20, 9/24/20, 10/1/20 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME Case No. 56-202000545243-CU-PT-VTA SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF VENTURA. Petition of NALAKA DAMBAGALLA, for Change of Name. TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1.) Petitioner: NALAKA DAMBAGALLA filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: a.)

Nalaka Dambagalla to Indarathana Deliwa 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: 11/05/2020. 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: September 21, 2020.

BY ORDER OF THE COURT, /s/ Michael D. Planet, Ventura Superior Court, Executive Officer and Clerk, By: Cristal V. Alvarez, Deputy Clerk. PUBLISH: Ventura County Reporter 10/1/20, 10/8/20, 10/15/20, 10/22/20

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Summons SUMMONS (CITACION JUDICIAL) Case Number (Número del Caso): 56-2020-00543708CU-BC-VTA NOTICE TO DEFENDANT (AVISO AL DEMANDADO): VARSITY SPORTS TRAINING FACILITY, LLC, a CALIFORNIA LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY, JOSE EDUARDO RAMOS, MARIA ANGELICA CONTRERAS and DOES 1-10 inclusive YOU ARE BEING SUED BY PLAINTIFF (LO ESTA DEMANDANDO EL DEMANDANTE): THE BECKER GROUP, INC. NOTICE! You have been sued. The court may decide against you without your being heard unless you respond within 30 days. Read the information below.

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

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

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

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

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

Puede encontrar estos grupos sin fines de lucro en el sitio web de California Legal Services, (www.lawhelpcalifornia.org), en el Centro de Ayuda de las Cortes de C a l i f o r n i a , (www.courtinfo.ca.gov/selfhelp/espanol/) o poniéndose en contacto con la corte o el colegio de abogados locales.

The name and address of the court is (El nombre y dirección de la corte es): Superior Court of the State of California, Ventura County Superior Court, 800 S. Victoria Avenue Ventura, CA 93009.

The name, address, and telephone number of plaintiff's attorney, or plaintiff without an attorney, is (El nombre, la dirección y el número de teléfono del abogado del demandante, o del demandante que no tiene abogado, es): James B. Cole, E Esq. State Bar No. 156131, Slaughter, Reagan & Cole, LLP., 625 E. Santa Clara Street, Suite 101 Ventura, CA 93001; Tel: 805.658.7800 DATE (Fecha):July 27, 2020; Michael D Planet, Clerk (Secretario), by Cristal V. Alvarez, Deputy (Adjunto) PUBLISH: Ventura County Reporter 9/24/20, 10/1/20 10/8/20, 10/15/20 SUMMONS (CITACION JUDICIAL) Case Number (Número del Caso): 56-2019-00531983CL-BC-VTA NOTICE TO DEFENDANT (AVISO AL DEMANDADO): INCOME TAXES MADE SIMPLE LLC; PATRICIA LOCKETT YOU ARE BEING SUED BY PLAINTIFF (LO ESTA DEMANDANDO EL DEMANDANTE): NAVY FEDERAL CREDIT UNION NOTICE! You have been sued. The court may decide against you without your be-

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

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

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

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

Puede encontrar estos grupos sin fines de lucro en el sitio web de California Legal Services, (www.lawhelpcalifornia.org), en el Centro de Ayuda de las Cortes de C a l i f o r n i a ,

un programa de servicios legales sin fines de lucro.

Puede encontrar estos grupos sin fines de lucro en el sitio web de California Legal Services, (www.lawhelpcalifornia.org), en el Centro de Ayuda de las Cortes de C a l i f o r n i a , (www.courtinfo.ca.gov/selfhelp/espanol/) o poniéndose en contacto con la corte o el colegio de abogados locales.

The name and address of the court is (El nombre y dirección de la corte es): Superior Court of the State of California, County of Ventura, 800 South Victoria Ave. Ventura, CA 93009, Ventura- Hall of Justice.

The name, address, and telephone number of plaintiff's attorney, or plaintiff without an attorney, is (El nombre, la dirección y el número de teléfono del abogado del demandante, o del demandante que no tiene abogado, es): MORANI STELMACH, ESQ, State Bar No. 296670, 11630 Chayote St., Suite 3 Los Angeles, CA 90049; Tel: 213.226.6922 DATE (Fecha): August 2, 2019; Michael D Planet, Clerk (Secretario), by Rachel Jacobs, Deputy (Adjunto) PUBLISH: Ventura County Reporter 10/1/20, 10/8/20, 10/15/20, 10/22/20 SUMMONS (CITACION JUDICIAL) Case Number (Número del Caso): 56-2019-00533194CL-CL-VTA NOTICE TO DEFENDANT (AVISO AL DEMANDADO): ARTAK SAAKYAN YOU ARE BEING SUED BY PLAINTIFF (LO ESTA DEMANDANDO EL DEMANDANTE): NAVY FEDERAL CREDIT UNION NOTICE! You have been sued. The court may decide against you without your being heard unless you respond within 30 days. Read the information below.

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

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

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

Tiene 30 DÍAS DE CALENDARIO después de que le entreguen esta citación y papeles legales para presentar una respuesta por escrito en esta corte y hacer que se entregue una copia al demandante. Una carta o una llamada telefónica no lo

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

Puede encontrar estos grupos sin fines de lucro en el sitio web de California Legal Services, (www.lawhelpcalifornia.org), en el Centro de Ayuda de las Cortes de C a l i f o r n i a , (www.courtinfo.ca.gov/selfhelp/espanol/) o poniéndose en contacto con la corte o el colegio de abogados locales.

The name and address of the court is (El nombre y dirección de la corte es): Superior Court of the State of California, County of Ventura, 800 South Victoria Ave. Ventura, CA 93009, Ventura- Hall of Justice.

The name, address, and telephone number of plaintiff's attorney, or plaintiff without an attorney, is (El nombre, la dirección y el número de teléfono del abogado del demandante, o del demandante que no tiene abogado, es): MORANI STELMACH, ESQ, State Bar No. 296670, 11630 Chayote St., Suite 3 Los Angeles, CA 90049; Tel: 213.226.6922 DATE (Fecha): August 23, 2019; Michael D Planet, Clerk (Secretario), by Rachel Jacobs, Deputy (Adjunto) PUBLISH: Ventura County Reporter 10/1/20, 10/8/20, 10/15/20, 10/22/20

Fic. Business Name FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 20200908-10012378-0 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: PARADISE PANTRY, 222 E. Main Street Ventura, CA 9 3 0 0 1 . Ve n tu r a C o u n ty, State of Incorporation / Organization, Lebar & Briglio, LLC, 222 E. Main Street Ventura, CA 93001. This business is conducted by: A Limited Liability Company. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or n a m e s l i s te d a b o v e o n : 4/18/2007. 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

4/18/2007. 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).) /s/ Lebar & Briglio, LLC., Christina Thayer, 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 September 8, 2020.

PUBLISHED: Ventura County Reporter; 10/1/20, 10/8/20, 10/15/20, 10/22/20 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 20200911-10012555-0 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: SAND & SLOPES, SAND & SLOPES VACATION RENTALS, 9905 Big Horn St., Ventura, CA 93004. Ventura County, Jason Schepers, Lisa Schepers, 9905 Big Horn St., Ventura, CA 93004.

This business is conducted by: Married Couple. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: N/A. I declare that all Information In this statement Is true and correct (A registrant who declares information as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of Business and Professions Code that the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1.000).) /s/ Jason Schepers. 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 September 11, 2020.

PUBLISHED: Ventura County Reporter; 10/1/20, 10/8/20, 10/15/20, 10/22/20 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 20200914-10012606-0 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: AWISH.DESIGNBOOM,

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 20200914-10012606-0 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: AWISH.DESIGNBOOM, 4454 Lubbock Dr., Unit B Simi Valley, CA 93063. Ventura County, Tatiana Ukhvatkina, 4454 Lubbock Dr., Unit B Simi Valley, CA 93063. This business is conducted by: An Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: N/A. I declare that all Information In this statement Is true and correct (A registrant who declares information as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of Business and Professions Code that the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1.000).) /s/ Tatiana Ukhvatkina. 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 September 14, 2020.

PUBLISHED: Ventura County Reporter; 10/1/20, 10/8/20, 10/15/20, 10/22/20 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 20200825-10011854-0 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: COASTAL BLUE TRAILER WASHOUT, CB TRAILER WASHOUT, 536 E. Thompson Blvd., Ventura, CA 93001. Ventura County, Cesar Alberto Ocon, 536 E. Thompson Blvd., 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: 08/10/2020 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).) /s/ Cesar Alberto Ocon,. 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 August 25, 2020.

PUBLISHED: Ventura County Reporter; 9/17/20, 9/24/20, 10/1/20, 10/8/20

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 20200903-10012235-0 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: IRIMIYA TRAUMA THERAPY, INC., 5450 Ralston Street Suite 109 Ventura, CA 93003. Ventura County, State of Incorporation / Organization, California, Morales Marriage and Family Therapy, Inc., 5450 Ralston Street Suite 109 Ventura, CA 93003. This business is conducted by: A Corporation. 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).) /s/ Morales Marriage and Family Therapy, Inc., Teresa Raquel Morales, Chief Executive Officer. 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 September 3, 2020.

PUBLISHED: Ventura County Reporter; 9/17/20, 9/24/20, 10/1/20, 10/8/20 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 20200904-10012262-0 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: SIDESHOW COLLECTIBLES, 2630 Conejo Spectrum Street Thousand Oaks, CA 91320. Ventura County, State of Incorporation / Organization, Sideshow Inc., 2630 Conejo Spectrum Street Thousand Oaks, CA 91320. This business is conducted by: A Corporation. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: 6/2002. 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).) /s/ Sideshow Inc., Greg Anzalone., President/CEO. NOTICE - in accordance with subdivision (a) of Section 17920, a fictitious name statement generally expires at the end of five years from the date on which it was filed in the office of the county clerk, except, as provided in subdivision of section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to section 17913 other than a change in residence address or registered owner. A new fictitious business name statement must be filed before the expiration. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under Federal, State, or Common Law (see Section 14411 ET SEQ., Business & Professions Code). This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Ventura on September 4, 2020.

PUBLISHED: Ventura County Reporter; 9/24/20, 10/1/20, 10/8/20, 10/15/20

Louise Phillips, 1021 Scandia Ave., Apt. #108 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).) /s/ Cassondra Louise Phillips. 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 September 15, 2020.

PUBLISHED: Ventura County Reporter; 9/24/20, 10/1/20, 10/8/20, 10/15/20 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 20200904-10012270-0 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: CALIFORNIA COAST CONTROLS, 362 Kennedy Ave. Ventura, CA 93003.

Ventura County, Ryan Canon, 362 Kennedy Ave. Ventura, CA 93003.

This business is conducted by: An Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: N/A. I declare that all Information In this statement Is true and correct (A registrant who declares information as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of Business and Professions Code that the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1.000).) /s/ Ryan Canon. 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 September 4, 2020.

PUBLISHED: Ventura County Reporter; 9/17/20, 9/24/20, 10/1/20, 10/8/20

Employment - FT Zume, Inc. in Camarillo, CA is seeking a Sr. Technical Project Manager to revw & intrpret blueprnts, techncl drawngs or reprts for mnfctrg eqpmnt. Resume to HR, Job #31, Zume, Inc., 151 Factory Stores Dr., Camarillo, CA 93010

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 20200915-10012662-0 STAND OUT IN THE The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: CASSONDRA CROWD! FINE ART, 1021 Scandia Ave., Apt. #108 Ventura, CA 93004.

Ventura County, Cassondra Louise Phillips, 1021 Scandia aturrietta@vcreporter.com Ave., Apt. #108 Ventura, CA (805) 648-2244 93004. This business is conducted by: An Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above October on: 1, 2020 — — 23 N/A. I declare that all Information In this statement Is true and cor-

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