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Eye on the Environment: Tracking toxins and talking transitions by David Goldstein
VC Election 2020:
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by Alex Wilson
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“Maximum speed and minimum care” Groups sue
county over General Plan
by Kimberly Rivers kimberly@vcreporter.com
On Oct. 14, two groups, Ventura County Coalition of Labor, Agriculture and Business (VCCOLAB) and the Ventura County Agricultural Association (VCAA), filed legal action in Ventura County Superior Court against the county of Ventura regarding the recent adoption of the 2040 General Plan (GenPlan) and the related Environmental Impact Report (EIR).
The parties are seeking a “writ of mandate” to set aside the GenPlan document and point to several reasons in support of this request in a 52-page filing. The GenPlan document governs land use decisions including zoning, oil and gas drilling, and lays out programs and steps to reduce emissions in the unincorporated county areas to draw down the area’s impact on climate change.
The first page of the filing documents charges that the county approved the GenPlan and EIR “with maximum speed and minimum care” and goes on to allege that “a local official with larger political ambitions, intent upon creating a legacy and adopting these documents prior to his departure from local office,” led to a process that was rushed and failed to include accurate analysis and proper public outreach. The parties further charge that those failings resulted in a process that violates the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA).
VCCOLAB and VCAA were referring to outgoing Ventura County Supervisor Steve Bennett (Dist.1) who is termed out of office at the end of December and is running for state assembly. VCCOLAB strongly opposed the county’s SOAR initiative for which Bennett was a main organizer.
The GenPlan update process began over four years ago and from the beginning was slated to be completed in 2020. Several public input meetings were held across Ventura County and public hearings were held with input periods. The document went into effect on Oct. 15. Unless the parties file for and the court approves a stay, the provisions of the GenPlan will be applied to all projects even as this legal action makes its way through the court.
In the final hearings to adopt the GenPlan, VCCOLAB members called on the county to delay the
approval to allow for further analysis and public review. Due to a procedural issue, the final vote was delayed two weeks. The supervisors, in a majority split 3-2 vote, approved the GenPlan on schedule. Bennett was joined by Supervisors Linda Parks (Dist. 2) and John Zaragoza (Dist. 5) in adopting the GenPlan, with Kelly Long (Dist. 3) and Bob Huber (Dist. 4) voting no.
The court filing states: “A General Plan is the most important land use blueprint that a local government creates. It establishes the foundation for the regulations under which a community shall live and work for decades into the future — the California Supreme Court has recognized it as the ‘constitution’ for future development.”
The county held numerous public outreach meetings and hearings over the four-year process of developing the GenPlan document, but VCCOLAB and VCAA point out that the law requires disadvantaged communities be given ample opportunity to review and comment on all aspects of the GenPlan and EIR. The organizations go on to list several particular provisions in two sections of the document: Agriculture and Open Space, and policies in those sections that mandate the use of electrified equipment as part of reducing greenhouse gas emissions. The filing claims that by restricting the use of natural gas-powered equipment, “the County has unlawfully encroached into state and federal law by banning future development and use of natural gas infrastructure.” The parties go on to allege that the public did have ample opportunity to review and thus participate, as CEQA requires, in the creation of the new GenPlan.
Election Briefs
PACs go big in Ventura City Council races
Several political action committees (PAC) have contributed a combined $100,809 into current Ventura City Council candidates’ races, with most of those funds going to Sacramento-based political consulting firms.
The funds come from three PACs: The Ventura Chamber of Commerce PAC, the Ventura Police Officers Association PAC and the PAC associated with the Ventura City Firefighters, called Ventura City Firefighters for a Better Community. According to the Chamber’s website they work to elect “pro-business” candidates.
The funding levels represent an increase over previous non-district elections.
The case has been assigned to Hon. Kevin G. DeNoce, in Department 43 of Ventura County Superior Court.
Oil and land interests sue county
The recent filing by VCCOLAB and VCAA isn’t the only legal action faced by the county due to the General Plan.
Five entities representing the oil sector and local land interests filed separate actions on Oct. 15 in Ventura County Superior Court against Ventura County and two actions name the Board of Supervisors. The filings also seek a writ of mandate relating to the county’s approval of the 2040 GenPlan which places new restrictions on the oil industry such as required setbacks from homes and prohibitions on flaring of natural gas.
Three of the entities suing Ventura County, California Resources Corporation (CRC), Western States Petroleum Association and Lloyd Properties are represented by Los Angeles-based law firm Alston and Bird. The other two parties that filed against the county have other counsel; AERA Energy is represented by attorney David T. Moran with the firm of Manatt, Phelps and Phillips and Carbon California Company LLC is represented by Neal P. Maguire with Ferguson, Case, Orr, Patterson.
CRC recently filed for bankruptcy. Lloyd Properties owned over 2,000 acres of land in the Ventura Hillsides and donated about 800 acres of it to the Rancho Ventura Conservation Trust in 2016.
COLAB and VCAA are both 501c6 membership organizations. The full filing can be viewed at www.vcreporter.com/2020/10/maximumspeed-and-minimum-care-groupssue-county-over-general-plan/
Campaign finance reports for all candidates and committees are available online at recorder. countyofventura.org/elections/ candidates-campaigns/campaignfinance-reports-cities/.
Simi Valley candidate statements were omitted, twice The candidate statements of Simi Valley mayoral candidate Joe Ayala and Simi Valley City Council candidate (Dist. 3) TJ McInturff were omitted from the voter information guides mailed to registered voters in the appropriate boundaries.
In the attempt to correct the error by resending the information guides, Ayala’s statement was left out a second time, but only in the guides mailed to Dist. 3 voters.
“What has changed is the districts. They are able to concentrate funding in just a few areas,” said Marie Lakin, a resident of Ventura who ran for Ventura City Council in 2018. She said the district format allows the PACs to do multiple mailers just for their candidates, as well as phone banking. “It makes a big difference and candidates who are not endorsed [by a PAC] are really at a disadvantage...What is really disappointing to me is that we were sold these district elections as a way for grassroots candidates to spend less and work just in their neighborhoods. But spending has actually increased.”
The funds are being directed to support the same three candidates, one in each of the city council districts, on the Nov. 3 ballot. The PAC funds are supporting candidates Nancy Pedersen for District 7, Aaron Gaston for District 3 and Doug Halter for District 2. The Chamber PAC also targeted $2,981 to oppose the re-election campaign of Christy Weir in the District 2 race and contributed $1,500 in support of Tim Flynn’s race for Ventura County Supervisor (District 5), in a hotly contested race with Carmen Ramirez.
Lakin has endorsed Mike Johnson, a candidate for Dist. 3, who is not backed by the PAC funding.
According to the most recent filings as required by law, the Chamber PAC has contributed about $57,491, $29,491 from the firefighters PAC and about $13,824 from the city police PAC. Most of the funds were spent in support of political mailings and to two Sacramento-based firms, Grindstone Communications LLC and LG Campaigns.
Contributions to the Ventura Chamber PAC include local attorney Peter Goldenring ($2,000), Sempra Energy ($1,000), Electra Media ($5,000) and McGrath Farms ($2,500). The California Real Estate PAC ($2000) and a Carpinteria-based real estate company also contributed ($5,000) to the Chamber PAC.
Candidates and their campaigns are prohibited from interacting with the activities of a PAC.
A corrected guide was mailed out a third time, but arrived after ballots were received.
County says to expect lines at in-person voting locations
In a statement dated Oct. 23, the Ventura County Elections Division announced that there are a record number of registered voters in the county (500,062) and with just 173,695 ballots received so far, the voting public is urged to avoid long lines and vote early.
“I urge voters to return the voteby-mail ballot they received early to avoid lines at voting locations and limit contact with others due to COVID-19. Don’t wait until November 3 if you want your vote included in the first results on Election Night,” said Mark Lunn, Ventura County Clerk-Recorder, Registrar of Voters.
He said that registered voters who have not received their mail-in ballots or anyone who needs a replacement ballot should contact the elections office to request a second ballot by calling 805654-2664. Voters can also register up to and on Nov. 3 at the Ventura County Government Center, Elections Division
Early in-person voting at 48 locations begins Saturday, Oct. 31 through Monday, Nov. 2, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and on Tuesday, Nov. 3, from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m.. In person voting is also available at the Elections Division offices at the Ventura County Government Center, 800 S. Victoria Ave., Ventura.
The Oct. 23 statement said, “Voters who wish to vote in-person should expect to wait in line at voting locations as the number of locations is less than previous elections due to the Coronavirus and the state’s declaration of an all vote by mail election. In-person voting locations are open for four days and voters are encouraged to take advantage of the extended days and hours for in person voting and not wait until November 3.”
For more information, please visit the Elections Division website at VenturaVote.org or call 805- 654-2664. — Kimberly Rivers
An oil well operated by AERA Energy in the Ventura Oil Field along Ventura Avenue with nearby homes. Photo by Kimberly Rivers
VC VOTES
Three ways to vote
THE UNITED STATES POST OFFICE
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.
BALLOT DROP BOX
There are 34 drop boxes available. Most of these boxes are available 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 at these box locations no later than 8 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 3.
Drop Box Locations:
CAMARILLO:
Camarillo City Hall, 601 Carmen Drive #6034 (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.
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 Road
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, 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
IN-PERSON VOTING LOCATIONS
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. Voters 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.
In-person voting locations:
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
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.
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.
Eye on the Environment
Tracking toxins and talking transitions
by David Goldstein
This year, the California legislature passed chemical “right to know” legislation, requiring disclosures of ingredients in cosmetics and menstrual products. Previously, some ingredients could be listed as “fragrance” or could bypass disclosure requirements through trade secret protections. Dr. Joanne Brasch, project manager of the nonprofit California Product Stewardship Council, a leading advocate of the legislation, said, “Maybe now we will know which ones [manufacturers] are adding lead, asbestos or chemicals linked to negative health impacts.”
The council has also brought attention to the use of polyfluoroalkyl substances, known as PFAS, in rugs and carpets. Regulations on PFAS will take effect next spring, and even before the deadline, American manufacturers are reportedly phasing out PFAS, using changes in fiber design, instead of the application of a chemical, to help carpets and rugs resist dirt, staining and premature aging. Key to the process of identifying potentially problematic chemicals is the Green Ribbon Science Panel, which advises and acts as a resource to the California Department of Toxic Substances
Control and the California Environmental Policy Council. The next meeting, after nearly a year on hiatus, is Friday, Oct. 30, and it is open to the public via Zoom. Go to https://dtsc.ca.gov/grsp/ grsp-meetings/ to learn more.
The meeting on Oct. 30 will discuss 1,4-Dioxane in cleaning and personal care products. This is a contaminant created unintentionally during the manufacture of surfactants, or compounds affecting the solubility of products in water. It is a suspected carcinogen, so the department will ask manufacturers to come up with ways to minimize it, according to Karl Palmer, acting deputy director of the Safer Consumer Products branch of the Department of Toxic Substances Control.
Palmer credits 2008 “Green Chemistry” laws in California for initiating a public process to identify priority products for study and prodding those selling the products to conduct an analysis of alternatives. This process shifted the burden of investigation from government to private parties, academia and non-profit organizations.
“The truth is, what we used to do was like playing a giant, high-stakes game of chemical ‘whack a
mole,’” Palmer said. “When something came up as potentially dangerous, we were reacting and studying that one, then you see laws and regulations to protect people, but there is a safety gap,” he said.
A 2006 study by scientists at University of California, Berkeley revealed the size of the gap. “Of the 85,000 chemicals in commerce in the United States, most have not been studied by regulators for human and environmental effects,” Palmer said of the study’s conclusion.
The lack of knowledge led to a related problem. Sometimes, when one toxic substance was banned, another one, even worse, was used in its place. This was called “the problem of the regrettable substitute,” said Palmer.
For example, according to the Sept. 13, 2018 edition of Science Magazine, a publication of the non-profit American Association for the Advancement of Science, manufacturers of the soft plastic spouts in some drinking water bottles phased out bisphenol A (BPA), but switched to bisphenol S (BPS) and diphenyl sulfone. Consequently, some products marketed as “BPA-free” contained substitutes which “may cause the same ill effects in mice, particularly in reproductive cells.”
With BPA in water bottles, toys, canned food linings and even cash register receipts, “a 2003–04 study by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention found that 93% of Americans have at least trace levels of BPA in their blood,” and although studies by the U.S. Food and Drug
Administration have not concluded BPA is definitely dangerous to human health at normal exposure levels, use of BPA “remains controversial” according to the article.
Some disclosures and safe alternative programs are self-administered by consumer product manufacturers. For example, when you buy nail polish, you can look for the “5 free” label, signifying that the product does not contain any of five hazardous chemicals now found mostly in imported nail polishes.
Advocacy groups also investigate and certify products. For example, the “Skin Deep” database of the Environmental Working Group, at www.ewg.org/skindeep/, sets up a system for scoring products.
You can sign up for the California Department of Toxic Substances Control e-blasts and listserv on their website, https://dtsc.ca.gov/dtsc-e-lists/, to keep track of the latest chemical concerns and responses.
Another tool is the U.S. EPA’s “safer choice” label program. Their website has over 2,000 products for cleaning, car care and other uses with a label signifying ingredients “safer for human health and the environment.” See www. epa.gov/saferchoice.
David Goldstein, an Environmental Resource Analyst with the Ventura Public Works Agency, can be reached at 805-658-4312 or david.goldstein@ventura.org.
by Alex Wilson
New dynamics are in play in the race for the Ojai Unified School District Board now that officials have switched to district-based elections.
Four candidates are currently running for two seats on the board serving students in the city of Ojai and surrounding areas. The three other areas will have their first district-based elections in 2022.
Major issues facing the district include declining enrollment, lackluster test scores and a downtown Ojai administration building planned for conversion to other uses such as housing or businesses.
Concerns over endorsement, canvassing in Area 2
Retired attorney Jeffrey Starkweather is facing off against educator Rebecca Chandler to represent Area 2, which includes Meiners Oaks. That seat is open because the area’s current trustee, Thayne Whipple, decided against seeking reelection. (Whipple is facing criminal charges for alleged federal campaign finance violations involving the 2016 presidential race.)
Chandler has raised concerns about Starkweather’s endorsement by the Ojai Valley News, and his purchase of newspapers supporting him for distribution to homes in their area.
sage left for the publisher of the Ojai Valley News by the VC Reporter was not returned by press deadline.
Starkweather defends his strategy of buying about 1,100 newspapers.
“I offered to pay as a political payment to put a large ad in the paper in the election special issue, and paid to have it distributed,” said Starkweather. “It’s a normal transaction between a campaign and a newspaper. It was my idea. They agreed to it and charged me the regular rate for advertising, and they charged what it would cost to have more papers distributed. I thought it was a service to my constituents, and most people felt the same way.”
director several weeks back approved doorto-door political canvassing. So my opponent and some of her friends complained and said I was risking people’s health. She had to be corrected.”
Area 4 candidates cite their experience
In the race to represent Area 4, current Ojai School Board President Shelly Griffen is challenged by curriculum developer Chiany Dri. Area 4 includes sections of the school district south of Highway 150, as well as neighborhoods near Nordhoff High School.
can take that curriculum and work it in the classrooms.”
Dri says challenges she’s faced in her own life also give her a unique perspective.
“I was a former foster youth. I experienced homelessness. I was a teen mom. I experienced challenges that were also in some ways created by educational barriers. So I feel like all of those experiences really aid in my qualification,” said Dri.
Griffen is hoping that her experience leading the school board and working for the school district will lead voters to re-elect her to the board.
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“I do feel like the paper endorsed him without ever talking to me or giving me a chance, which I felt was inappropriate,” said Chandler, who works as an administrator for the Ventura Unified School District. A mes-
Starkweather also raised eyebrows with his decision to campaign door-to-door during the pandemic, but says he did it in a safe way.
Dri says if she’s elected, her professional experience will help her make the district more inclusive.
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“I wore a mask and stood six feet from the doors,” said Starkweather. “The health
“I develop, write and teach curriculum on anti-racism,” said Dri. “Basically diversity, equity, inclusion for young people. And then I do trainings for educators as well so they
“I have been a part of the school district for over 20 years. I used to be a teacher’s assistant and an instructional aide at Nordhoff,” said Griffen. “Looking into the future, I think we really require somebody who has a lot of experience and knows the issues of the district.”
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Public schools for the people, by the people. Together we can foster the kind of change in our schools that will inspire greater unity and strength in our community.
As a school district parent and the daughter of public school educators, I understand the important role of supporting educators and students in our district. Our school board deserves members who bring a fresh perspective. We all deserve a voice at the table who will represent the diversity of our community, who will build the bridge for young families, who will push for policies and initiatives that uplift our public schools and support our community’s vision.
COUNTY of VENTURA
COVID-19 TESTING
The County of Ventura has expanded free COVID-19 testing throughout the county for residents who have the slightest suspicion of having COVID-19 or have been exposed to someone with it.
Symptoms of COVID-19 can be:
• Cough or shortness of breath
• OR other symptoms: fever greater than 100.4°F, chills, muscle pain, headache, sore throat, new loss of taste or smell
Close contact means:
• Sharing a home
• Being closer than 6 feet for more than 10 minutes without wearing a mask
• Having contact with the bodily fluids (spit, blood) of the sick person through coughing, sneezing, sharing utensils
OPTUMSERVE STATE LOCATION
COVID-19 testing for all community members. Please schedule an appointment by calling or registering online. Online: www.lhi.care/covidtesting • Phone: 1-888-634-1123 • Hours of Operation: Monday–Friday 8am – 8pm
Thousand Oaks Library – Newbury Park Branch Oxnard Performing Arts Center 2331 Borchard Road, Newbury Park, CA 91320 800 Hobson Way, Oxnard, CA 93030
DRIVE-UP TESTING SITES
No appointment necessary
(Beginning October 16) (Weekend Hours) (Closing at 4 pm beginning November 1) Moorpark College Santa Paula City parking lot located at Oxnard College Fillmore Family Medical Group 7075 Campus Rd., Moorpark, CA 93021 corner of E. Main Street and N. Ojai Street 4000 S. Rose Ave., Oxnard, CA 93033 828 W. Ventura St., Fillmore, 93015 Monday-Friday 10am – 7pm
WALK-UP TESTING SITE
No appointment necessary • Hours of Operation: Monday–Friday 9am – 6pm
Ventura County Fairgrounds – 10 W. Harbor Blvd in Ventura - Enter at Gate 2
VENTURA COUNTY URGENT CARE LOCATIONS
For pre-screening and appointment, call the hotline at 805-652-7660. Beginning November 1 all sites will close at 4 pm.
OXNARD
Las Islas Family Medical Group South
325 West Channel Islands Blvd., Oxnard, 93033
Open 7 days/week from 9am - 5pm
Magnolia Family Medical Center
2240 E. Gonzales Rd., Oxnard, 93036
Monday–Friday 8:30am - 5pm
VENTURA
Academic Family Medicine Center
300 Hillmont Ave., Bldg. 340, Ventura, 93003
Monday–Saturday 9am - 4pm
West Ventura Medical Clinic
133 W. Santa Clara St., Ventura, 93001
Open 7 days/week from 9am – 5pm
SANTA CLARA RIVER VALLEY
Fillmore Family Medical Group
828 W. Ventura St., Fillmore, 93015
Monday-Friday 9am - 5pm
EAST COUNTY
Conejo Valley Family Medical Group
125 W. Thousand Oaks Blvd., Suite 200
Thousand Oaks, 91360
Open 7 days/week from 9:15am - 4:30pm
Sierra Vista Family Medical Clinic
1227 East Los Angeles Ave., Simi Valley, 93065
Monday–Friday 9am - 5pm and Saturday and Sunday 9am – 2pm
www.venturacountyrecovers.org
• Questions? Email ashley.bautista@ventura.org or call 805-654-2640
OSafely Spirited
by Nancy D. Lackey Shaffer nshaffer@timespublications.com
ne thing can be said about this pandemic: It has forced event organizers to get creative. From GhostWalk’s all-virtual GhostWatch to drive-in concerts and performances to custom designed treats, people across the county have set out to prove that there’s more than one way to party. Fear not, Ventura County: This weekend is full of fun activities in celebration of fall, Halloween and Día de Los Muertos.
The High Street Broadcast
Audio Theater
Ongoing
hsbaudio.com
The High Street Broadcast (HSB) has been bringing vintage-style radio shows to stage and airwaves since 2007. Original scripts performed by a troupe of actors, musicians and sound effect artists recreate the audio theater experience made popular during the “Golden Age” of radio, when thousands of riveted listeners tuned in for thrills, chills, laughs and entertainment.
While HSB has had to table its live stage productions in these pandemic times, the stories told through its podcast are ideal for enjoyment at home. Host and writer Ryan Neely has put together a selection of seasonal tales filled with Halloween spirit.
“Addison’s Library” features spooky stories and fairy tales as told from the “confines” of a secret library. A baleful hound prowls the hills of northeastern France in “The Devil Dog of Alsace-Lorraine” while a watchful scarecrow haunts the “Autumn Knoll.”
Some tales are best heard and not seen, allowing one’s own imagination to take flight. Gather the family ‘round, light some candles and partake in the oral tradition of ghostly storytelling with High Street Broadcast.
Underwood Family Farms
Fall Harvest
Through Oct. 31; 9 a.m.-6 p.m. 3370 Sunset Valley Road, Moorpark 805-529-3690
underwoodfamilyfarms.com
$8-15
Underwood’s 50-acre pumpkin patch is a great place to pick out your jack-o-lantern — and there should be plenty of space for everyone to keep a safe distance. But that’s not the only thing to be enjoyed on the farm this Halloween.
There are lots of fun things to see (which make for great photo opportunities, too): fall harvest decor; giant spiders, tractors and harvest baskets; the delightful pumpkin house. Wagon rides will takes visitors out to the fields to pick seasonal produce. The Animal Center (baby goats and chicks, ponies, sheep and more) is open, but rides, petting and feeding are not allowed at this time. On weekends, roaming entertainers will delight audiences . . . from a distance, of course.
Even with COVID-19 closures of some of Underwood’s many attractions, there’s still a lot to do here — and you won’t find a better spot for experiencing Ventura County’s ag tradition during this most magical time of year.
A few safety guidelines: Masks are required for ages 3 and up during check in/out, in the animal center, on wagon rides and in the markets. Visitors must maintain a minimum of six feet physical distance from others. Underwood Family Farms states that this is equivalent to two rows in the pick-your-own fields or a horse length distance.
This year, the Ojai Valley Inn’s harvest festival is really extra. Extraterrestrial, that is.
It has transformed its usual festivities to a drive-in extravaganza that promises “close encounters of the fifth kind” from the comfort and safety of your car. If you’re tired of thrills and chills from beyond the grave, this UFOinspired experience just may be for you. Will you see little green men? The Greys? Reptilians? Mulder and Scully? Start your engines to find out.
Two sessions are offered, to accommodate thrill seekers of all levels. From 4:30-6:30 p.m., expect “gentle scares” that should be suitable for children of all ages. The intensity increases 7-9 p.m.; these “big scares” are recommended for ages 13 and up. Tickets are available for each time slot and advanced registration is required. Face coverings must be worn.
Halloween Drive-Thru Friday, Oct. 30, 5-8 p.m.
Harding Park parking lot on Harvard Boulevard, Santa Paula spcity.org/CivicAlerts.aspx?AID=42
Santa Paula’s traditional Halloween Carnival isn’t possible this year. Instead, the city has organized a drive-through experience to be enjoyed by all ages. The Harding Park parking lot next to the Boys and Girls Club will be transformed into a variety of bewitching scenes. Attendees can vote for their favorite scene and receive a free treat bag (while supplies last). As with most events this year, masks will be required and social distancing must be maintained.
Ghosts of the Past
Oct. 30-Nov. 1
La Dolce Vita 1901
740 S. B St., Oxnard 805-486-6878
ladolcevita1901.com/happening
$79.99-$124.99
If fine dining puts you in high spirits, make reservations now for Ghosts of the Past at La Dolce Vita 1901. The Italian restaurant in Oxnard’s historic Heritage Square is offering an outdoor, socially distanced, immersive dining and haunt experience that should be terrifyingly tasty.
The evening begins with a gourmet three-course meal (seatings at 5 p.m. and 8 p.m.) courtesy of La Dolce Vita 1901, along with themed cocktails and an immersive cabaret and show. Afterwards, diners take a walking tour through “haunted” Heritage Square.
The production values are top notch. Presented by theatrical event company Witches Brew Los Angeles, Ghosts of the Past will “unlock the dark past of one of Southern California’s most haunted and historic locations.” It will feature a live theatrical performance written and co-produced by Zachariah the Witch as well as a “haunting” realized by Murder House Productions, based in Thousand Oaks and specializing in walk-though haunted houses with live actors and storytelling. Prepare to be both unsettled and impressed.
Tickets start at $79.99 for dinner and the haunt experience. The Memento Mori Package includes a VIP gift bag; VIP tickets include preferred seating, an “exclusive” gift bag and the opportunity to take part in an after-hours exclusive experience.
Facebook photo for the Pumpkin House at Underwood Family Farms.
Halloween with Grandpa
Oct. 30-31
Every Now and Then Theatre everynowandthentheatre.com
Every Now and Then Theatre in conjunction with Conejo Players Theatre presents this commercial-free radio broadcast, hosted by KVTA personality Tom Spence, which takes listeners on a journey through six tales told by local actors — a mix of seasoned veterans and talented newcomers. On tap for the show are “They’re Here,” “Worldwide Wives Conspiracy,” “Headless Pumpkin,” “Careful What You Wish For,” “Haunted House” and “Nosey Neighbor’s Computer.”
“It’s our free treat. No travel, no dress code,” says Spence. “Get your snacks and relax. We’ll provide the radio theatre imagination for your ears! Remember to tune in early for best seats!”
PumpkinLiner and Fright Night Dinner Train
Saturday, Oct. 31, 9 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. (PumpkinLiner; all ages); 6 p.m. (Fright Night; 18+)
Fillmore and Western Railway 364 Main St., Fillmore
805-524-2546
www.fwry.com
$12-90
The bad news: There’s no Zombie Hunter Train this year. But fear not, railroad enthusiasts! The Fillmore and Western is on track for a great Halloween 2020.
The ever-popular PumpkinLiner is running trips (passengers will be socially distanced) to two locations for autumn-flavored fun. Passengers can choose the stop they prefer. One option is the Loose Caboose (free with train ticket), a garden center and gift shop offering pumpkins and other local produce, honey, nuts and more. Animals on site include koi, chickens and quail. The other stop is Prancer’s Farm ($7 entry fee with discounts for train ticket holders) featuring a 10-acre pumpkin patch, farm animals, a barrel train, hay pyramid and more. Whichever location you choose, you’ll have about an hour to enjoy it. PumpkinLiner trips last a total of 2.5 hours; facial coverings and social distancing are mandatory. Food and beverages will be available for purchase on the train.
On the evening of Oct. 31, the railway has organized an eerily enjoyable Fright Night. This Halloween-themed mystery train experience starts with a ride to Loose Caboose, a boxed barbecue dinner served outside and a spooky (but safe!) murder mystery “game” involving monsters, murder and mayhem. It is rumored to be equal parts silly and scary, so prepare to be wildly entertained. The entire event lasts about 3.5 hours. As with the PumpkinLiner, masks and social distancing will be mandatory.
Trick or Trash Beach Clean Up
Saturday, Oct. 31, 10-11:30 a.m.
The Cove on C Street 310-721-8484
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Before Halloween festivities begin in earnest, help make C Street cleaner, tidier and a little more boo-tiful.
C-Street Surf Shop (in conjunction with Silicon Beach Social in Playa del Rey) is hosting a Trick or Trash Beach Clean Up the morning of Saturday, Oct. 31. Participants will meet at the cove on the beach near California Street in Ventura (aka C Street) at 10 a.m., don the provided gloves and trash bags and spread out on the sand to pick up anything that shouldn’t be there. To keep it safe, all participants must wear a mask (not the costume kind!) and practice social distancing.
Treat the beach to a little community service before the ghosts and goblins come out to play!
Drive-Thru Trick or Treating
Saturday, Oct. 31, 2-6 p.m.
981 S. Victoria Ave., Ventura 2101 E. Olsen Road, Thousand Oaks unitytosparkchange.com/?page_id=134
The Ventura County Deputy Sheriffs’ Association in partnership with Cumulus Media, Mike Wing, Arturo Montalvo, the Mark Klein Team at PCLF Financial Group and Unity to Spark Change have united forces to bring the community a COVID-safe, fun and free trick-or-treating experience to be enjoyed from the safety of a vehicle.
Trick or treating will be held in two locations — the parking lots of the Ventura County Deputy Sheriffs’ Association on
Victoria Ave. in Ventura and the Thousand Oaks Police Department on Olsen Road — in the afternoon on Halloween day. Bags of candy will be handed out to attendees remaining in their cars. There is no charge to participate, but attendees must stay in their cars in order to receive candy. “Our goal is to show the community that law enforcement is working with community members to bring the understanding that just because it is a different type of celebration this year, it should still be a fun time for all,” said Nick Odenath, president of the Ventura County Deputy Sheriffs’ Association.
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Saturday, Oct. 31, 5-8 p.m.
Camarillo Community Center Parking Lot 1605 Burnley St., Camarillo 805-482-1996 x116 csoudani@pvrpd.org www.pvrpd.org/2020-10-31-halloween-in-the-park
Skip door-to-door candy solicitations and enjoy drive-through trick-or-treating instead. The Pleasant Valley Recreation and Park District has modified its popular Halloween in the Park celebration, moving it to the parking lot of the Camarillo Community Center, which will be decked out with lights and other seasonal decor to create a Trick-or-Treat Village. PVRPD staff — wearing personal protective equipment —will hand out candy to those driving through the “chute.” It’s a festive and low-risk opportunity for some Halloween fun.
There is no cost to come to the village, but note that this is strictly a drive-through event. Walkups will not be accommodated; attendees will only be served if they proceed through it by car. Face masks are required when going through the line and interacting with staff.
Tarrytown Tales Live Halloween Reading
Saturday, Oct. 31, 5-8 p.m.
Presented by Simi Valley Virtual Arts Center www.svvac.org/what-s-happening www.facebook.com/events/760019011463813?active_ tab=about
The Legend of Sleepy Hollow, The Spector Bridegroom and Rip Van Winkle all rolled into one piece of storybook theater. Author Sean Harrington adapted these Washington Irving works into Tarrytown Tales, narrated by 10 actors who portray a variety of characters. He has maintained Irving’s eloquence while making the stories accessible and enjoyable for people of all ages.
Tarrytown Tales will be read live on Halloween night through Facebook Live. If you want to read along, the Kindle edition of the script is available through Amazon (www.amazon. com/Tarrytown-Tales-Sean-P-Harrington/dp/1520896360). Both the production and the script (through Oct. 31) are absolutely free.
Día de Los Muertos Celebration, Drive-In Edition
Sunday, Nov. 1, 5-9 p.m.
Oxnard Performings Arts Center parking lot 800 Hobson Way, Oxnard www.oxnardperformingarts.com
Art and music, fun and festivities, even a film — the Oxnard Performing Arts Center Corporation (OPAC) is going all-out this year for Día de Los Muertos, and the socially distanced, drive-in event hasn’t dampened spirits one bit.
The community is invited to attend this free, family-friendly outdoor evening of art, entertainment and remembrance in the OPAC parking lot. There will be dance performances by Club Flor Bonita, Grupo Folklorico Fusion Mexicana and Ballet Folklorico Mestizo, live music, altars on display, artisan vendors and regional cuisine for purchase. Capture the moment with a no-touch photo booth featuring characters from the animated feature Coco — which will be screened during the event as well.
Attendees can enjoy all of the entertainment from their cars, or bring chairs to sit on near their vehicles. In addition, every car will receive a swag bag with art activities (while supplies last).
Space has been made at OPAC for altars, open to anyone: families, individuals, businesses and nonprofits. Reservations are required; visit www.oxnardperformingarts.com/diacutea-de-losmuertos-day-of-the-dead.html to reserve altar space.
“COVID-19 has altered everyday lives — how we work, play, relax and celebrate,” said Carolyn Merino Mullin, OPAC executive director. “Destinations for arts and culture have shuttered, from movie theaters to museums . . . But artists and cultural organizations are resilient. They find a way to make and share art . . . and to bring our community together during the most challenging of times.”
Come together for Día de Los Muertos at OPAC, and partake in that collective joy, celebration and camaraderie.
Prancer’s Farm. Photo courtesy of Josh Carsman/Fillmore and Western Railway
The Joker (Bobby Sales) catches a wave at C Street. Photo by Amy Gragas
Carina Casillas-Guerrero with Ballet Folklorico Mestizo. Photo courtesy of Carolyn Merino Mullin/OPAC
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ARTS LISTINGS
Many venues remain closed in compliance with public health orders. Some classes, exhibits and events are available exclusively online. All events are subject to change and cancellation; always verify with venue and/or organizer.
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HALLOWEEN WITH GRANDPA Oct. 30-31. Every Now and Then Theatre presents this radio dramedy about an old man telling tales to his granddaughter. Between breaks, Tom Spence of KVTA shares a variety of esoteric facts about asteroids, mind control and more. everynowandthentheatre.com
MURPHY AUTO MUSEUM Sunday, Nov. 1, 7-9 a.m.: Muscles and Mojo, where owners of classic and vintage cars are invited to bring their vehicles to the museum, connect with other car enthusiasts and show off their rides. Ongoing: The famed auto museum in Oxnard reopened to the public on Oct. 17, with a display of cars, memorabilia, a model railroad and more. The museum is open weekends, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.; the last tour is at 3 p.m. Masks and social distancing required. 1930 Eastman Ave., Oxnard, 805-487-4333, www. murphyautomuseum.org.
RUBICON THEATRE COMPANY Through Nov. 30: Audio broadcast of McReele by Stephen Belber available on demand. Free. Through Nov. 5: Audio broadcast of America Night: The Ballad of Juan Jose, available on demand. Free. www.rubicontheatre.org.
Richard Gagne
SIMI VALLEY VIRTUAL ARTS CENTER
modestly sized works that are perfect for gift giving. 576 E. Main St., Ventura. www.spice-topia.com.
VICTORIA AVE. AT MOON DRIVE, VENTURA Nov. 2-Dec. 14. The Ventura County Arts Council presents a new exhibit of local work at a brand-new location, where art will be showcased in three storefront windows. vcartscouncil.org/programs/ public-art-displays/victoria-moon-showcase-fall-2020/.
AUDITIONS
LAST TRAIN TO NIBROC Nov. 9-11. Conejo Players Theatre seeks actors for its production of Arlene Hutton’s original play about two people who meet on an eastbound train in 1940. Auditions will consist of cold readings from the script. Performances Jan. 22-24, 2021. For audition materials and more information, visit www.conejoplayers.org/last-train-nibroc.
THEATER/ PERFORMANCE
BLACK RECONSTRUCTION IN AMERICA
Through Nov. 3. Phylicia Rashad, Yvette Nicole Brown, Roy Wood Jr. and other African American actors will participate in “The ReadIn Series,” an online reading mara thon of W.E.B. Du Bois’ seminal work. Readings will air on Tuesdays and Fridays. Produced by MiRi Park of California State University, Channel Islands. thereadinseries.com.
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Opening Nov. 3: 25th Anniversary Photography Collection. Opening in November: Photography by Jon Neftali. Opened Sept. 29: Worth Living For, a suicide prevention art campaign organized by the Simi Valley Youth Council. The Simi Valley Cultural Arts Centers has created an online presence to showcase work from both local and regional artists, theater and performing arts events and more. www.svvac.org.
SPICETOPIA Nov. 2-Jan. 3, 2021. The Buenaventura Art Association debuts its newest exhibit space — on the walls of the gourmet spice and tea shop in Downtown Ventura — with a small image show, featuring
GHOSTWATCH Through Oct. 31. Santa Paula Theater Center presents this virtual version of its annual immersive theater experience GhostWalk, with spooky tales told by “ghosts” resurrected from local history, sharing their stories in Santa Paula landmarks. Viewings take place at 7 p.m. on YouTube. Pay what you can; donations support SPTC. Reservations required; call the Haunt Line at 805-525-3073 or visit www.ghostwalk.com or www.santapaulatheatercenter.org.
SPTC this fall. Monologue Mania (Mondays, 7-9 p.m., Oct. 12-Nov. 16) is an adult acting class taught by Taylor Kasch. Teen Talk (Wednesdays, 7-9 p.m., Oct. 14-Nov. 18) for ages 13-19 will be taught by Jessi May Stevenon. Class sizes limited. For registration and more information, visit www.santapaulatheatercenter.org/acting-classes.
STROKE OF LUCK Streaming now. The Simi Valley Virtual Arts Center presents the first in its online cabaret series featuring a musical dramedy about one woman’s stroke and recovery. Starring Farley Cadena. www.svvac.org/virtual-cabaret-series. Photo by Glover-Burk Photography
VENTURA COUNTY POETRY
PROJECT Thursday, Oct. 29, 7:30 p.m. via Zoom. Poetry open mic, streamed live from EP Foster Library. www.facebook.com/ Ventura-County-Poetry-Project-109806817109129/.
ART GALLERIES AND MUSEUMS
ATRIUM GALLERY Opened Aug. 21. Environment: Addressing Your Surroundings. vcartscouncil.org/atrium-gallery/ calendar-of-competitive-shows-2020/. CALIFORNIA MUSEUM OF ART
THOUSAND OAKS Through Dec. 31:
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SANTA PAULA THEATER CENTER Through Nov. 18. Two virtual acting classes will be offered at
year anniversary of the 19th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution.
Life Interrupted, a virtual exhibit of work by young local artists, with paintings, illustrations, digital art and mixed media exploring life during quarantine, social distancing and uncertainty. Ongoing: Virtual exhibit: Empathy: Beneath the Surface, multidisciplinary perspectives on the idea of empathy, personal agency and the universal bonds that connect us. 350 W. Hillcrest Drive, Thousand Oaks, 805-405-5240, cmato.org.
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CALIFORNIA OIL MUSEUM Ongoing. “Museum from Home” resources, including Mineral Mondays, Women in STEM Wednesdays and Fossil
The Museum of Ventura County presents its virtual exhibit, Amendment 19: Votes for Women, in commemoration of the 100
Fridays. Kids’ educational giveaways every month. 1001 E. Main St., Santa Paula, 805-933-0076 or www.caoilmuseum. org or @caoilmuseum.
CHANNEL ISLANDS MARITIME MUSEUM
Through Dec. 21: Fragile Waters: Predator or Prey?
Photography by Ralph Clevenger and art by Kathy S. Copsey featuring the great white shark, a species vitally important to the marine ecosystem. Ongoing: Maritime art by Dutch, English and French artists; world-class ship models; the Port of Hueneme display and more. The museum is now open for visitors; remember to wear a mask and practice social distancing. 3900 Bluefin Circle, Oxnard, 805-984-6260, cimmvc.org.
FOCUS ON THE MASTERS Ongoing. The Learning to See Student Art Showcase online, featuring work by students from Anacapa, Cabrillo, De Anza Academy of Technology; the Arts and Rio del Valle middle schools; and Montalvo, Pierpont and Sierra Linda elementary schools, . focusonthemasters.com/learning-to-see-gallery/.
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HARBOR VILLAGE GALLERY AND GIFTS
Through Nov. 9. Fall Members Show, with works by more than a dozen BAA artists. 1559 Spinnaker Drive #106, Ventura Harbor Village, 805-644-2750, www.facebook.com/ HarborVillageGalleryGifts.
KWAN FONG GALLERY Through Oct. 31. Virtual exhibits: Thingamajig VI: A Printmaking Exploration and Documenting History Through Art: The Work of David Labkovski. California Lutheran University, 120 Memorial Parkway, Thousand Oaks, 805-493-3697, blogs.callutheran. edu/kwanfong/.
MULLIN AUTOMOTIVE MUSEUM Through Nov. 6. Every Friday at noon, the famed auto museum will offer 20-minute tours of its most unique vehicles, produced and hosted by its docents on YouTube. www.youtube.com/c/ MullinAutomotiveMuseum/featured
MUSEUM OF VENTURA COUNTY Opened Oct. 16: Amendment 19: Votes for Women, stories of Ventura County suffragists and the suffrage movement, commemorating the 100th anniversary of the 19th Amendment to the
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POPPIES ARTS AND GIFTS Through Nov. 30. A Visual Feast, hanging and standing art made by members of The Collage Lab, including Janet Black, Karen L. Brown, Virginia Buckle, Tasia Erickson, Karen Hoffberg, Joyce Lombard, Darlene Roker, Mary Kolada Scott, Janna Valenzuela, and Wendy Winet. 323 E. Matilija St., Ojai, 805-798-0033, www.poppiesartandgifts.com.
SANTA PAULA ART MUSEUM Through Nov. 29: Virtual exhibits for Santa Paula Sojourn, over 30 paintings featuring 20 different locations in and around Santa Paula by Shannon Celia; and Inspiration and Influence: Sculptor Duane Dammeyer and Painter Rima Muna. Ongoing virtual exhibits: The First Decade: Celebrating Ten Years of Acquisitions, an exhibition of works from the museum’s permanent collection in celebration of its 10-year anniversary. 117 N. 10th St., Santa Paula, 805-525-5554 or www.santapaulaartmuseum.org.
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U.S. Constitution. Through Nov. 30: Arte Forastero, a sculpture exhibit featuring 14 regional artists whose work will be showcased in the museum’s outdoor plaza and the nursery and lower trails of the Ventura Botanical Gardens. Opened in August: Archival Exquisite Corpse. Opened May 29: Third Annual Ventura Unified School District Student Online Art Show. Ongoing: Several virtual exhibits, including Mending the Divide, Patterns on the Land, California Cool, Nordic Myths and Legends George Stuart Historical Figures® and more. Also featuring vir tual learning modules and quizlets. 100 E. Main St., Ventura,
805-653-0323 or venturamuseum.org.
PORCH GALLERY Through Oct. 26. Resurrection: New Works by Dennis Mukai, with works conceptualized after
STUDIO CHANNEL ISLANDS Through Nov. 21: Neighbors, more than 70 large portraits taken by photographer John Raymond Mireles. Ongoing: Virtual art exhibits include Gallery Virgins, Richard Barnett Portraits, Magical Realism, The Illusionists and Illuminated, as well as artist video talks, online art classes and children’s educational resources. 2222 E. Ventura Blvd., Camarillo, 805-383-1368, studiochannelislands.org.
VITA ART CENTER Through Dec. 16. Registration is now open for a variety of fall art classes for children and adults. 28 W. Main St., Ventura, 805-644-9214, www.vitaartcenter.com.
WILLIAM ROLLAND GALLERY Through Oct. 31. Virtual exhibits: Meleko Mokgosi: Acts of Resistance, examining formal and informal forms of resistance through figurative paintings that confront the politics and histories of
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Turn Your Swimming Pool Into a Fire Truck
Shylah Ray Sunshine’s search for the soul connection Whole lotta soul
by Nancy D. Lackey Shaffer nshaffer@timespublications.com
“Well rounded” is one way to describe the voice of Shylah Ray Sunshine. Deep, full and resonant, it hints at the many roads and musical genres the Ojai-based singer/songwriter has traveled through. It has the impact and energy of rock and roll, a facility with rhyme and rhythm perfectly at home in hip-hop, an otherworldly quality that blends beautifully with spiritual and new age music and an earthy sensuality that’s perfect for blues and soul.
“I try to expose myself to as much as possible,” Sunshine says. And while she’s been happy to lend her talents to all of these musical expressions, it’s the journey toward the sound that reflects her own soul that has brought her the greatest success and satisfaction.
“There was music in my ancestry”
Canadian-born Sunshine grew up in a small town north of Toronto. Her family was not particularly musical, but they were talented.
“My mother and grandmother sang beautifully,” she contends.
For Sunshine, however, music was both a solace and a passion.
“I had a dysfunctional relationship with my mother,” she admits. “I used music as a type of therapy. I dissociated from anything going on in my life that was troubling.”
Musicians that influenced her include Bob Marley, Lauryn Hill (“Lauryn Hill changed my life”), Alanis Morrissette, Etta Davis, Christina Aguilera (“a tiny person with this huge voice”) and Erykah Badu — mostly women with “strong, feminine voices.”
“I could feel the depth and power of my voice,” Sunshine says — and she sought out others with the same.
While she is of Algonquin descent, she says that she didn’t grow up with a connection to her culture. “In the past . . . I didn’t really value or honor my lineage then as much as I do now.”
She found her way back through a group of friends that would participate in sweat lodge ceremonies and other practices.
“When I was exposed to those things through them, I could see there was music in my ancestry.”
She was on her own to explore this part of herself, though. She did research online and found recordings of songs, which she used to teach herself.
Southern Exposure
Sunshine came to the United States in 2005, originally just traveling through. By 2006, at the age of 20, she had moved to Los Angeles, where she met and married a touring musician, and became pregnant with her first child — a daughter, now 14. (She now has an 8-year-old as well.)
Getting pregnant at 20 “shifted the course of everything,” Sunshine says. She was still committed to music and songwriting, but had
to balance that with her desire to be a hands-on parent. It went against the grain: Sunshine notes that most women musicians had their children after they were established in their careers.
Rather than touring, she moved to Topanga Canyon and took up pursuits she could do while caring for a young child, teaching herself piano at 23 and then “songwriting followed.”
“That was the most interesting part of my journey by far,” says Sunshine.
Commercial success
In 2011, she moved to Ojai, where she continued writing and playing music. Her soul-searching lyrics and gospel-like voice found easy purchase in devotional and world music circles, and her 2012 EP, Earth Medicine Music, yielded the critically acclaimed single, “Existence,” which was used in a variety of advertisements, documentaries and podcasts — and earned her a Hollywood Music in Media Award nomination for Best Song with Message/ Social Impact.
Sunshine wasn’t aiming for the commercial market, but it has proven to be one opportunity to make money with her music.
“I could support myself writing songs for TV and commercials,” she explains. “It was definitely a factor.”
She also wowed live audiences at venues such as the Agape Spiritual Center in Culver City, the Temple of Intention in Mt. Shasta, California and Santa Barbara’s Lucidity Festival (where she was set to perform again this year on Nov. 6 before the event was canceled).
“I have a lot of flavor to bring”
Being part of the devotional music scene was one avenue for artistic expression, but Sunshine says that it wasn’t the full picture of herself as a singer or songwriter.
“I used to put myself in a position where I felt like I had an obligation to write music that was uplifting,” she explains. “Devotional music is very God-centered . . . I was very wrapped up in that scene when I first got to LA. Eventually,
I needed to break this mold a little bit . . . It wasn’t really honoring my whole truth.”
That truth was multifaceted, with soul, R&B and hip-hop mixed in with the new age and gospel stylings for which she originally became known.
“I have a lot of flavor to bring,” she says.
“My music has really shifted,” Sunshine continues. While her previous work was designed (in some ways) to make other people happy, her music today is closer to her own heart. “This is more for me.”
Soul Voice Singing™
While finding her own authentic voice, Sunshine discovered a gift for teaching. Now a sought-after vocal coach, she tries to help singers of all experience levels using a personalized program that she calls Soul Voice Singing.
Described on her website as a way “to help empower those who strive for learning how to speak and sing more effortlessly,” Soul Voice Singing reflects in some ways Sunshine’s own journey.
“What I’ve noticed over the years . . . the more experiences I’ve had . . . I’ve dropped into my voice.”
Moreover, she feels that she is continuously “dropping into the essence of soul in my voice. I want people to access that soul in their voice.”
While it’s true that Sunshine has a very soulful voice, here “soul” means something different.
“It’s more about emotion and feeling. It’s more about the relationship that people have with their voice.”
Finding her rhythm
Through the years, she’s found that authentic musical expression is an ever-evolving experience: “What comes up for me a lot is my relationship to my music. There’s still a part of myself that’s finding what works for me.”
Sunshine has enjoyed playing in Ventura County, including a 2015-17 residency at Ojai’s Deer Lodge, but she’s had to look farther afield to play the music that best reflects her interests
and talents.
“There’s not a lot of R&B singing in this area,” Sunshine says, noting that she had to go to LA to find better opportunities. “I could feel my level of professionalism upgrading.”
As her talent grew, she also sought venues that could afford to pay her what she was worth, especially considering that she preferred playing with a full band.
“I’m not a solo singer/songwriter. It’s not just me and my keyboard up there.”
Currently, she’s keeping busy with vocal coaching (through Zoom), a number of collaborative projects and, as always, caring for her two daughters.
She’s also working on a new album, and hopes to release a single later this year or early in 2021.
“I’m really happy with how it sounds and feels,” says Sunshine. “It’s very fresh feeling.” She would like to get more into the commercial and soundtrack circuit again, and has high hopes for these new songs. “These are radio quality and film quality songs. These would fit really well in films.”
Her path as a professional musician hasn’t followed the usual course. It took some time for her to find her voice, and her commitment to being a full-time parent put things such as touring on hold. And she’s recognizing the cyclical nature of her creative output: Some months she’s highly productive, while others she has more distractions.
“But,” emphasizes Sunshine, “[Music] is something that I desire all the time. I’d love to be touring and traveling . . . I’m learning how to accept that I have my own pattern. This is something I’m constantly in dialogue with myself about.”
Keeping those lines of communication open will only lead to greater journeys and better things. Because, after all, music is in her soul.
For more on Shylah Ray Sunshine’s music, videos and Soul Voice Singing, visit her online at www.shylahraysunshine.com.
Shylah Ray Sunshine
Photo by Mariana Schulze
Breakfast, bloodies and boats
by Nancy D. Lackey Shaffer nshaffer@timespublications.com
The Greek Mediterranean Steak and Seafood 1583 Spinnaker Drive, Suite 101, Ventura Harbor 805-650-5350
www.thegreekventura.com $3-39
The Greek in Ventura Harbor is one of the first restaurants I visited when I moved to the area more than 20 years ago — and I have loved it ever since. There have been big, indulgent dinners with family and friends, where we feasted on spanakopita, succulent lamb, rich moussaka and more — sometimes, if we happened to hit it on a weekend night, while taking in a belly dancing performance. I’ve grabbed a light bite and drink before a harbor cruise, or even a nice lunch on a sunny day. But my favorite way to experience The Greek is over a long, drawnout afternoon, shared with my closest friends over a big array of appetizers
big: lots of appetizers, numerous pasta and seafood dishes, burgers, salads and so many wonderful Greek specialties. Smartly, the breakfast menu is more pared down: seven omelets, five “Egg Platters,” pancakes, French toast and breakfast sandwiches. Enough variety to have something for everyone . . . not so much that you get lost.
and a bottle of fragrant white wine, enjoying the boats, the breezes and the serenity of the seaside.
Just when I thought I’d seen all that The Greek had to offer, I wandered in one weekend morning . . . and realized that they serve breakfast, too. The sun was shining, the ocean was glistening and it was still early enough to beat the brunch crowd. My husband and I decided to take a seat on the restaurant’s famously large patio (with great views) and check it out.
I’ve long appreciated The Greek’s bar staff, which can whip up a dynamite martini or Manhattan. So even though I’m picky about my Bloody Marys, I felt confident ordering one. Good call: perfect blend of spicy and tangy, well seasoned, a hint of lime. Not only was it a great drink . . . and a great way to start the morning . . . it was on special for just $5.50. Possibly the best deal in town.
After a few sips of tomatoey goodness, it was time to think about food. The Greek’s traditional menu is pretty
My husband ordered the Santorini Sunrise Bowl: potatoes, cheese, spinach, tomatoes, mushrooms, red onions and peppers, all topped with two eggs over easy. Adding some slices of gyro meat — because gyros are one of our favorite things ever — he had a filling but
wholesome, Greek-adjacent breakfast. All those fresh veggies added tons of flavor, the eggs were perfectly prepared (hard whites, soft yolks) and the gyro meat was a tasty treat on top. (I’m sure bacon would be lovely, too.)
Even though it was breakfast time, I found myself craving a gyro. So I split the difference and ordered the breakfast sandwich — which comes on a fresh, thick pita. It was filled with fluffy scrambled eggs, cheese, tomato, red onions and avocado. There’s an extra charge to add sausage or bacon; the waitress was happy to make that gyro meat for me. I highly recommend that others do the same — the seasoned, tender strips of gyro (80 percent beef and 20 percent lamb) go beautifully with eggs, and it satisfied that craving I had for Greek food. The breakfast potatoes served on the side were good, but proved to be too much for me.
Once we were done eating, we did what we usually do at The Greek: Gazed out at the boats in the harbor, savoring our drinks and enjoying the simple peace and pleasure of a flavorful meal enjoyed in a picturesque setting. For a brief time, the pandemic, the election and the stresses of everyday living blew away on the ocean breeze. I’m eager to find myself there again.
A spicy Bloody Mary with a harbor view -- what better way to start the day?
All photos by N. Lackey Shaffer
The Greek’s breakfast sandwich: Eggs, tomatoes, onions and avocados (with gyro meat added) served in a fresh, fluffy pita.
Add strips of gyro to the Santorini Sunrise Bowl to
ADVICE GODDESS
At Debt’s Door
Quarantine’s been weighing on me, and I’ve been making a lot of unnecessary purchases. I know I need to stop wasting money, but I just keep ordering thing after thing. How can I get that satisfaction from buying something without actually buying it?
— Going Broke
We humans are ever-failing self-disciplinarians, two-legged weasels talking ourselves into things we know we shouldn’t do. For example, there’s that saying, “Everything happens for a reason.” No, the fact that those $800 shoes are now $465 does not count as a reason.
Unfortunately, the more you behave
badly, the more disposed you are to keep behaving badly — that is, to develop a habit of behaving badly. Habits are born on a microscopic level, through what might be called a conspiracy of brain cells. Typically, any action you take requires the triggering of thousands of these tiny cells, called neurons. They fire off electric signals to other neurons, ultimately messaging your body to get it to act.
Because even lifting your finger to pick your nose requires a massive army of neurons, the brain is an energy hog, guzzling more energy than any other organ. Evolution, on the other hand, is big on thrift, so it’s implemented energy efficiency measures that sometimes lead you to behave in counterproductive ways.
Whenever you repeat a behavior, retriggering the same army of brain cells, chemical changes occur that effectively wire these cellular troops together into a sort of collective action pack. This puts you on automatic, so, for example, on day two in the Airbnb, you don’t have to search for the light switch or figure out how the dimmer works; you just unthinkingly hit the switch and crank the dimmer. The more you repeat a behavior, the more automatic
FREE WILL ASTROLOGY
ARIES (March 21-April 19):
Reed Galen is an American political consultant who has worked long and hard for conservative causes. But in next week’s election, he opposes conservative Donald Trump, whom he regards as an authoritarian tyrant. He writes, “Democracy is on the ballot. It’s a binary choice between good/bad, honorable/dishonorable, healthy/sick, forward/backward. There has been nothing like this in our lifetimes.” If you’ve read my words for a while, you know I’m a connoisseur of ambiguity and uncertainty. I try to see all sides of every story. But now I’m departing from my tradition: I agree with Reed Galen’s assessment. The American electorate really does face a binary choice between good and bad. I also suspect, Aries, that you may be dealing with a binary choice in your personal life. Don’t underestimate how important it is that you side with the forces of good.
TAURUS (April 20-May 20):
Taurus politician Dan Coats has belonged to the conservative Republican Party all his adult life. He served in the US Congress for 24 years, and later as President Donald Trump’s Director of National Intelligence. Since leaving that office, Coats has criticized his ex-boss. He has said, “Trump doesn’t know the difference between the truth and a lie.” In accordance with astrological omens, I urge you to be fiercely non-Trump-like in the coming weeks. It’s crucial to the welfare of you and yours that you tell the whole truth.
GEMINI (May 21-June 20):
Many stories that were popular long ago are still studied today. One example is the ancient Greek myth of Orpheus and Eurydice, originally told during the first century BC. Another is Homer’s epic tale the Odys-
it becomes. You basically go into robozombie habit mode — mental autopilot — with nary a consult with your Department of Reasoning, which, in fact, gets shut out entirely from the process. Obviously, there are good autobehaviors and bad autobehaviors, but behavior you robotically repeat despite adverse consequences (such as becoming a tent-dweller with fabulous shoes) is “compulsive.” Neuropsychiatry researcher Judy Luigjes and her colleagues define compulsivity as repeatedly feeling compelled to perform an act (and being unable to stop oneself) while at the same time “being aware” that the act conflicts with one’s “overall goals.”
Compulsive shopping is often motivated by a longing to escape uncomfortable emotions, for example, anxiety or stress. It has similarities with addiction disorders, observes behavioral economist Shahram Heshmat, such as a “buyer’s high,” a rush of excitement when purchasing an item. However, the relief from emotional discomfort is quickly replaced by guilt and remorse for the irresponsible spending, which can fuel a “vicious cycle”: the need for “another ‘fix,’ purchasing something else.”
To break the cycle, you need to
“protect long-term goals from shortterm consumption decisions,” Heshmat explains. This starts with recognizing your triggers: uncomfortable “negative” emotions like feeling hungry, angry, lonely, or anxious, which make you more likely to fling the future out the window to get that quick-fix buyer’s high.
Remind yourself regularly that uncomfortable feelings will not kill you. They’re also temporary. Make a pact with yourself that when you feel the urge to shop, you’ll instead acknowledge the underlying feelings you’re escaping, tell yourself you can handle a bit of feel-bad, and then do what you can to feel better, like calling up a friend. In case you get their voicemail, come up with other healthy diversions like taking a walk or streaming a trashy action flick.
Of course, what you can’t see or click on, you can’t buy. Stay off shopping websites, and wipe them from your computer by clearing your cache, cookies, and history. You might also prepare to padlock your phone in a box and set a timer for a day, or at least several hours.
To arm yourself with positive motivations to counter negative feelings,
prepare to reset your emotional clock from the uncomfortable “now” to the exciting possible future. Stock up mental pictures of the benefits of behaving in financially responsible ways, like a snapshot of you and your friends enjoying drinks at a beautiful condo you buy with your savings.
In time, as you stop responding to bad feelings by click-shopping your way to bankruptcy, the neural tentacles of your habit will weaken, as will the clutches of your compulsion. You might also work up a little compassion for yourself for having it in the first place. Technology has made our lives vastly easier, but it’s also given us countless new ways to mess them up. Back in 1347, people were freaked about the bubonic plague, just like we are at the ‘rona, but they simply didn’t have the option of getting drunk at 2 a.m. and sending off a carrier pigeon with an ill-advised order for obscenely pricey shoes.
sey, which harkens back to the sixth century BC. I have no problem with learning from old tales like these. It’s important to know how people of previous eras experienced life. But for you in the coming months, I think it will be crucial to find and tell new stories — tales that illuminate the unique circumstances that you are living through right now.
CANCER (June 21-July 22):
I’m surprised when I hear that fans of Donald Trump enjoy my horoscopes. My political views, which are deeply aligned with my spiritual philosophy, have always been very progressive. And I’ve never hidden that fact. How can someone who appreciates my ideas also like Trump, a vile bully who has unleashed enormous cruelty and chaos? If you yourself are a Trump fan, I understand that after reading the preceding words, you may never read my words again. But I need to follow my own astrological advice for us Cancerians, which is: Be bold and clear in expressing your devotion to the ideals you hold precious. For me that means supporting Joe Biden, an imperfect candidate who will nevertheless be a far more compassionate and intelligent and fair-minded leader than Trump.
LEO (July 23-Aug. 22):
Dionysus was the ancient Greek god of drunkenness and ecstasy and madness. His followers were inclined to immerse themselves in those states. Yet as historian Robert Parker points out, Dionysus himself “was seldom drunk, seldom mad.” His relationship with his consort Ariadne was “dignified and restrained,” and “smiling tranquility” was his common mood. I recommend that in the coming weeks you act more like Dionysus than his followers — no matter how unruly the world around you may become.
The rest of us need you to be a bastion of calmness and strength.
VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22):
Virgo military expert Jim Mattis enlisted in the US Marine Corps when he was 19 years old. Forty-three years later, having been a Marine all his adult life and a general for six years, he retired. Later, he served under President Donald Trump as the US Secretary of Defense. After leaving that position, Mattis testified that Trump was “dangerous” and “unfit,” adding that Trump “has no moral compass.” Be inspired by Mattis, Virgo. Do your part to resist the harmful and unethical actions of powerful people who affect you. Be extra strong and clear in standing up for integrity.
LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22):
“Feeling too much is a hell of a lot better than feeling nothing,” declares Libran author Nora Roberts. I trust you will see the wisdom of that perspective in the coming weeks. On the downside, there might be some prickly, disorienting feelings arriving along with the rich flood of splendor. But I’m convinced that most of the surge will be interesting, invigorating, and restorative — although it may take a while for the full effects to ripen. And even the prickly, disorienting stuff may ultimately turn out to be unexpectedly nurturing for your soul.
SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21):
Scorpio politician Joe Biden wasn’t my first choice for President of the United States. During the selection process, I championed his opponents Elizabeth Warren and Bernie Sanders. But now I support Biden wholeheartedly. He has several policies I don’t agree with, but on the other hand I know
it’s critical that we Americans ensure he replaces the appalling, corrupt, incompetent Trump. In the coming days, I advise you Scorpios to also consider the value of wise and pragmatic compromise in your own sphere. Don’t allow a longing for impossible perfection to derail your commitment to doing what’s right.
SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21):
The United States has suffered terribly from COVID-19. Of all the world’s countries, it has had more cases and more deaths. Why? One major reason is President Donald Trump. He has consistently downplayed the seriousness of the disease, has advocated many unscientific cures, and has been lax and erratic in supporting the therapeutic measures that virtually all epidemiological experts have recommended. It’s no exaggeration to assert that Americans will reduce their coronavirus misery by electing Joe Biden as president. In this spirit, and in accordance with astrological omens, I invite you to meditate on how you could reduce any and all of your own personal suffering. The time is right. Be ingenious! Be proactive!
CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19):
“By my love and hope I beseech you,” pleaded philosopher Friedrich Nietzsche. “Do not cast away the hero in your soul! Hold holy your highest hope!” That’s always good advice, but it’s extra crucial for you now. You will generate good fortune for yourself by being in close connection with the part of you that is bravest and wisest. The people whose lives you touch will have a special need for you to express the vitalizing power of intelligent hopefulness. More than maybe ever before, you will be inspired to cultivate your heroic qualities.
AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18):
I’ve been writing my horoscope column for a long time, and it has evolved dramatically. One aspect that hasn’t changed is that every four years, I’ve endorsed a candidate for the president of my home country, the United States. Another unchanging aspect is that I regularly reveal my progressive views about political matters. Some people who have only recently discovered my writing express dismay about this. “I don’t want politics with my horoscopes!” they complain. But the fact is, politics have permeated my horoscopes since the beginning. Now I urge you to do what I just did, Aquarius, but in your own sphere: If there are people who are not clear about who you really are, educate them.
PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20):
“The worse the state of the world grows, the more intensely I try for inner perfection and power,” wrote Piscean author Anais Nin during World War II. “I fight for a small world of humanity and tenderness.” I encourage you to adopt that perspective for the rest of 2020. It’s an excellent time to respond boldly to the outer chaos by building up your inner beauty. I also suggest this addition to Nin’s formula: Call on your resourceful compassion to bolster the resilience of your closest allies.
Homework: To read more of my views on the US election, go here: bit.ly/voteforlifeandlove
Glenn Corning: 50+boxes of new clothing, 500+ artwork prints, Linens, 500+ retail items and 500+throwing dice.
Bid Notices
COUNTY OF VENTURA NOTICE INVITING FORMAL BIDS
Sealed bids will be received
a t the County Surveyor' s
P ublic Counter, 3rd Floor , Administration Building, 800 South Victoria Avenue, Ventura, California 93009-1670,
u ntil 2:00 p.m. on NOVEMBER 19TH, 2020, and after-
w ards opened, for SLOP E R EPAIR – YERBA BUEN A
R OAD @ MP 0.55 & COTHARIN ROAD, for Spe-
c ification No. RD21-06 , w hich consists of construction of Slope Repair consisting of Soldier Pile Wall con-
s truction, Shoulder Repair , Public Access & Notice, Mo-
b ilization, Traffic Control & Construction Signing, Water
P ollution Control, Existin g Utility & Roadway Facilities Clearing & Grubbing, Unclassified Excavation, Slurry Cement Backfill, Remove & Replace Guardrail System & appurtenant work.
T he estimated cost of cons truction is $190,000.00.
The plans, specifications and p roposal forms for thi s project are filed in the office o f the Ventura County Surveyor and are, by reference, m ade a part of this Notice
C onstruction bidding documents, including plans, specifications, addenda and any s upplementary document s
a re now available on th e Ventura County Web Site at: https://www.vcpublicworks.or g/es/contracting/ then
c lick on “Contract Biddin g O pportunities” and the n “eBidBoard Website” where t he documents may b e v iewed, downloaded an d p rinted.
P rinted copies of the docum ent can be purchased a t m ost commercial printin g companies that have internet access.
A List of Plan Holders i s a vailable on the Websit e s hown above.
An abstract of bids received will be available at the same web site underBids & Subs.
When projects are awarded the award notification to the S tate will be posted unde r
A warded Contracts.
B ids must be submitted b y
m ail only on the proposa l form furnished with said docu ments. Subcontractor lis t
m ust include a valid Cont ractor's License Number Contractor and any subcont ractors must be registered with the Department of Indust rial Relations prior to bi d time and shall be verified during bid verification processes Each bid must be accompanied by a bid guarantee in the amount of not less than 10% of the amount bid, PAYABLE TO THE COUNTY OF VENTURA and guaranteeing that
t he bidder will enter into a contract in accordance with the terms of the bidding documents if award is made. The bid guarantee shall be in one of the following forms: a bid bond written by an admitted surety insurer on the form inc luded with the Proposa l form, a cashier's check drawn by a National bank, a check certified by a National bank or cash. An electronically transmitted copy of the bid bond form, included in the
ied by a bid guarantee in the amount of not less than 10% of the amount bid, PAYABLE TO THE COUNTY OF VENTURA and guaranteeing that the bidder will enter into a contract in accordance with the terms of the bidding documents if award is made. The bid guarantee shall be in one of the following forms: a bid bond written by an admitted surety insurer on the form included with the Proposal form, a cashier's check drawn by a National bank, a check certified by a National bank or cash. An electronically transmitted copy of th e bid bond form, included in the Proposal form, may be used but the form must have the original signatures of th e principal and surety. Copie s of the completed bond wil l not be accepted.
Bidders must have a Class A California Contractors license, and will be required to furnish a Performance Bond and a Payment Bond, each in the amount of 100% of th e contract price. In accordance with Sectio n 22300 of the Public Contract Code, securities may be substituted for funds withheld.
Bidders, contractors, and other interested parties can obtain wage rates pertaining to Ventura County projects a t the link provided below. California general prevailing wage rates for constructio n can be obtained from the following Web site : http://www.dir.ca.gov/DLSR/ PWD/index.htm.
The awarded contractor must post copies of the prevailing wage determinations at each job site.
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Lien Sales
NOTICE OF PUBLIC AUCTION
Notice is hereby given tha t Channel Islands Self Storage intends to sell the personal property described below to enforce a lien on said property. Pursuant to Lie n Sale per the California Sel f Storage Facility Act (B& P Code Section 21700, et seq.) Channel Islands Self Storage will sell items a t WWW.storagetreasures.com by competitive bidding.
Ending on November,11t h 2020 at 12:00PM. The said property has been stored and is located at Channel Islands Self Storage, 900 E Por t Hueneme Rd, Port Hueneme CA 93041. Purchases mus t be paid at the time of sal e with cash only. All sales are subject to prior cancellation Sale rules and regulation s are available at the time o f sale. The company reserves the right to refuse any online bids.
Erica Howard: 3 chairs, Vacuum, 3 boxes, Kitchenware Duffle bag and clothing.
Glenn Corning: Dolly, Office chair, 6 wooden shelving 20+ boxes, Luggage, Books and two metal rolling carts.
Thomas Perakos: Treadmill, 6 computers, T.V., Area rug, Wicker chest, 6+boxes an d desk.
Glenn Corning: 50+boxes of new clothing, 500+ artwor k prints, Linens, 500+ retai l items and 500+throwing dice
Raymong Basquez: 2 plinko machines, Various furniture , Chest, Ice chest, 10+ boxes, Home decor, Bird cage , Camp chair and duffle bag
Glenn Corning: 25+ boxe s of new clothing and Wood shelving.
Arturo M Ortiz: Monitor, Speaker, Linens, 2 storage tubs and soccer ball.
John Bass: 2 safes, Microphish magnifier, Clothing,
Classifieds | Legals
Raymong Basquez: 2 plinko machines, Various furniture, Chest, Ice chest, 10+ boxes, Home decor, Bird cage, Camp chair and duffle bag.
Glenn Corning: 25+ boxes of new clothing and Wood shelving.
A rturo M Ortiz: Monitor , S peaker, Linens, 2 storage t ubs and soccer ball.
J ohn Bass: 2 safes, Microphish magnifier, Clothing, Printer and American flag.
Patrick Tuturice : Luggage,
T oolbox, Cooler, Sleeping b ag, Gas can and clothing
A lexandra Lujano :
F latscreen TV, 5+boxes , 3 +tubs, Furniture, 2 backp acks, Vacuum and lamp.
G regory J. Jordan: Bike tires, Electric scooter, Clothi ng, Linens, Vacuum, Elect ronics and case.
Lydia M Madrigal: Furniture,
E lectronics, Cruthes, Bike t railer and typewriter.
Angelique Zaragoza: Various furniture, 15+ boxes, 15+
t otes, Electronics, Bike ,
W alker, Wheel chair, Gas
c an and luggage.
R onald J. Morales : Wheel c hair, Walker, Backpack, 3 b oxes and 3 bags.
J esse Taylor: BBQ, Vacuum, Carbon monoxide alarm,
M irror, Propane tank, 3
b oxes and xbox 360.
S chyler Holst : Pellet paint long gun, 40+ boxes of boots,
C ouch, CDs and DVDs ,
S word, Furniture, 3+ surfboards, Military supplies, Fan and sports equipment.
L ydia M Madrigal: 10 +
b oxes, Display case , Shelving, Kitchenware, Walker and DVD/TV.
Andrew Marquez: BBQ, Re-
f rigerator, Stroller, Cooler Furniture, Clothing, PS3 and fan.
R aven Blackheart: Mi-
c rowave, Stackable washer
a nd dryer and Salazarrefri-
g erator.
P am Hall: Furniture, Dolly , Clothing, 2 barstools, Vacu-
u m, Home decor, 5+ boxes
a nd 5+ storage tubs.
Glenn Corning: 30+ boxes of goods clothing and linens, Crystals and trinkets.
Luis Carlos Gomez Gamez:
P ortable A/C, Refrigerator , F urniture, Keyboard, Tools ,
F latscreen TV, Ladder, 2
c oolers, 4 rims plus tires ,
P ush bar/ bumper, Tool
b ucket and 10+ boxes.
Glenn Corning: Couch and 30+ boxes of unknown.
Glenn Corning: 40+ boxes of clothing / Linens and comfort sheets.
Dated 10/14/2020
C hannel Islands Self Stor-
age phone# (805) 488-3886
F ax # (805)488-0733 Auction by WWW.storagetreasures.com Phone # (480)3976503
P UBLISHED: Ventur a
C ounty Reporter 10/22/20 , 1 0/29/20
NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE
To satisfy the owner's storage lien, PS Orange Co. Inc will sell at public lien sale on November 18, 2020, the personal property in the belowl isted units, which may include but are not limited to: h ousehold and personal items, office and other equipm ent. The public sale o f t hese items will begin a t 09:30 AM and continue until a ll units are sold. The lien sale is to be held at the onl ine auction website , www.storagetreasures.com, where indicated. For online lien sales, bids will be accepted until 2 hours after the time of the sale specified.
PUBLIC STORAGE # 23411, 740 Arcturus Ave, Oxnard,
will sell at public lien sale on November 18, 2020, the personal property in the belowlisted units, which may include but are not limited to: household and personal items, office and other equipment. The public sale of these items will begin at 09:30 AM and continue until all units are sold. The lien sale is to be held at the online auction website, www.storagetreasures.com, where indicated. For online lien sales, bids will be accept ed until 2 hours after th e t ime of the sale specified
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LEGAL
PUBLIC STORAGE # 23411, 7 40 Arcturus Ave, Oxnard , C A 93033, (805) 248-708 3
PUBLIC STORAGE # 26812 6435 Ventura Blvd, Ventura, CA 93003, (805) 329-5384
Sale to be held at www.storagetreasures.com.
B 010 - Abigail, Maurice ; C 050 - Castillo, Ceaser ; C 153 - Hinojosa, James ; C164 - HENDERSON, T.C.; C 187 - Thornton, Dana ; D 005 - Smyth, Michelle ;
PUBLIC STORAGE # 20154, 23811 Ventura Blvd, Calabas as, CA 91302, (818) 2262 864
Sale to be held at www.storagetreasures.com.
E 006 - WEITHORN, LISA ; F113 - Salter, Blake; G193Miller, Barbara
Public sale terms, rules, and r egulations will be mad e available prior to the sale. All sales are subject to cancellation. We reserve the right to r efuse any bid. Paymen t m ust be in cash or credi t card-no checks. Buyers must s ecure the units with thei r own personal locks. To claim t ax-exempt status, origina l RESALE certificates for each space purchased is required B y PS Orangeco, Inc., 70 1 Western Avenue, Glendale, CA 91201. (818) 244-8080. Bond No. ALL SALES ARE SUBJECT TO PRIOR CANCELLATION. TERMS, rules and regulations available at
Public sale terms, rules , and regulations will be made available prior to the sale. All sales are subject to cancellation. We reserve the right to refuse any bid. Payment must be in cash or credit card-no checks. Buyers must secure the units with their own personal locks. To claim tax-exempt status, original RESALE certificates for each space purchased is required. By PS Orangeco, Inc., 701 Western Avenue, Glendale, CA 91201. (818) 2 44-8080.
Bond No. ALL SALES AR E SUBJECT TO PRIOR CANCELLATION. TERMS, rules and regulations available a t sale. Dated this 29th of October & 5th of November 2020 by PS Orangeco, Inc., 701 Western Ave., Glendale, CA 91201, (818) 244-8080, Bond No. 6052683.
10/29, 11/5/20
CNS-3409204#
LIEN-SALE AUCTION AT MEATHEAD MINI STORAGE
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the undersigned intends to sell the personal property described below to enforce a lien imposed on said property pursuant to the California Self-Storage Facilities Act (California Business & Professions Code Section 21700 et seq.).
The undersigned will sell a t public auction by competitive bidding on Friday, November 20th, 2020 at 11:00 AM. on the premises where the property has been stored and which are located at Meathead Mini Storage, 1401 Maulhardt Avenue, Oxnard , California, the following:
Amanda Coffey Unit No. 290
Miscellaneous persona l and/or commercial property
Eva Medina Unit No. 227
Miscellaneous persona l and/or commercial property
Joel Alvarado Unit No. 276
Miscellaneous persona l and/or commercial property
Jade Johnson Unit No. 1002
Miscellaneous persona l and/or commercial property
Martha Nomiyama Unit No. 501
Miscellaneous persona l and/or commercial property
Margaret Lopez Unit No. 246
Miscellaneous persona l and/or commercial property
Purchases must be paid for at the time of purchase in cash only. All purchased items will be sold AS IS , WHERE IS and must be removed at the time of sale
Sale is subject to cancellation in the event of settlement between the owner and the obligated party.
Dated: 10/3/2020
Auctioneer: Kenneth D. Erpenbach dba Hitchin’ Pos t Auction Barn Bond No. MS879-23-57 (805) 434-1770
PUBLISHED: Ventur a County Reporter 10/22/20 , 10/29/20
NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE OF LIENED PROPERTY
Notice is hereby given that a closed bid public auction will be held at MARINA SELF STORAGE 2600W. WOOLEY ROAD OXNARD, CALIFORNIA 93035 on 11/13/20 at 9:45 AM to satisfy the lien the property
NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE OF LIENED PROPERTY
Notice is hereby given that a closed bid public auction will be held at MARINA SELF STORAGE 2600W. WOOLEY ROAD OXNARD, CALIFORNIA
93035
o n 11/13/20 at 9:45 AM to satisfy the lien the property stored at the address above i n the units listed. Tenants notated the inventories listed a t the time of rental. Landl ord makes no representation or warranty that the units contain said inventories.
C042 alejandro garcia
C037 alejandro garcia
RVS036 concepcion plascencia, lic# 6HNW630 CA-make I TASC RV VI N # F44CA8V70945
RVS034 dylon j. gower- lic # KC2148 CA Make Impal-Vin # 736BA
BO38 jose l. espinoza
R VS061 larry heskett-Lic # 6EFH418 CA, Make Ford , Vin #3FAKP113XYR22200 2 R VS067 lisa y. reyes-Lic #5JVX126 CA Make Mits-Vin # JA3AJ26E54U051944
B127 lorina g. solis
E017 ronald d. sykes
All units must be paid for a t the time of sale. N11 checks accepted. No one under the a ge of 18 is allowed to att end the sale. Each person a ttending must sign in and agree to follow all Rules and Regulations of the sale. The landlord reserves the right to bid at the sale. All purchased g oods are sold "as is" and must be removed by 5:00 PM on the day following the sale Shelving is property of landl ord; do not remove unless a uthorized. Buyers mus t provide a current, original or a photocopy of their original resale permit at time of sale in lieu of sales tax. This sale i s subject to cancellation in t he event of settlemen t between landlord and obligated party.
P UBLISHED: Ventura County Reporter 10/29/20 & 11/5/20
Notice of Public Onsite Auction NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the undersigned intends to sell the personal property described below to enforce a lien imposed on said property pursuant to section s 21700 – 21716 of the C A Business and Profession s Code, CA Commercial Code Section 2328, Sectio n 1812.600 – 1812.609 an d Section 1988 of CA Civi l Code, 353 of the Pena l Code.
The undersigned will sell at public sale by competitive bidding on the 17th day of November, 2020 at 10:30 A.M., on StorageTreasures.com: household goods, tools, electronics, and personal effects that have been stored and which are located at Trojan Storage of Oxnard, 1801 Eastman Avenue, Oxnard, County of Ventura, State of California, the following:
Customer Name Unit # Jose Ake 059
Naidely Bojorquez 247A
Michael Butler 751 Luis Flores 203 Luis Flores 207
Beverly Footman 656
Jose Garcia 295A
Miguel Martinez 750 Gozalo Michel 771
Arthur Ramirez 345
Mario Rubio 461
Stefany Velasquez 601A
Mary Workman 415
County
Department of Airports
Statements of Interest and Qualifications (SOQ) for
services of a
airport consulting services firm(s) interested in providing one or more of the following services for the Camarillo and Oxnard Airports for a period of up to five (5) years from the execution of the first contract executed after selection : Professional Airport Planning & Environmental Services
· Professional Airport Architectural & Engineering Services
Requirements for the Statements of Interest and Qualifications (SOQ) may be obtained by contacting the following:
Erin Powers, Project Coordinator @ (805) 3884205 or erin.powers@ventura.org
Statements of Interest and Qualifications (SOQ) are due no later than 4 p.m. (P.S.T.), Wednesday, November 25 , 2020.
This solicitation is subject to the provisions of Executive Order 11246 (Affirmative Action to Ensure Equal Employment Opportunity) and to the provisions of the Departmen t of Transportation Regulations 49 CFR Part 26 (Disadvantaged Business Enterprise Participation) Small businesses, including DBE’s, are encouraged to submit a Statement of Interest and Qualifications (SOQ).
Published: Ventura County Reporter 10/29/20, 11/5/20
56-2020-
A Petition for probate has
CASE NO. 56-202000546349-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 RICHARD LOUIS
Probate
JACKSON aka RICHARD L
J ACKSON aka RICHAR D
J ACKSON
A Petition for probate has been filed by Anna Liza Martinez and Sally Z. Cantos in the Superior Court of California, County of VENTURA.
T he petition for probate requests that: Anna Liza Martinez and Sally Z. Cantos be a ppointed 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 authori ty to administer the estat e u nder the Independent Adm inistration of Estates Act
(This authority will allow the p ersonal representative t o t ake many actions withou t obtaining court approval. Bef ore taking certain very important actions, however, the p ersonal representative wil l be required to give notice to i nterested persons unles s t hey have waived notice o r c onsented to the propose d action.) The independent administration authority will be granted unless an interested p erson files an objection to the petition and shows good cause why the court shoul d not grant the authority.
A hearing on the petition will be held in this court as follows: Date: December 03 2020, Time: 10:30 AM, Dept.: J6, Location: Superior Court of California, County of Ventura, 4353 E. Vineyard Avenu e Oxnard, CA 9303 6 O xnard- Juvenile Justic e C enter.
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 bef ore the hearing. Your appearance may be in perso n or by your attorney.
I f 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 th e date of first issuance of lett ers to a general persona l representative, as defined in section 58(b) of the California Probate Code, or (2) 60 days from the date of maili ng or personal delivery t o you of a notice under section 9 052 of the California Probate Code. Other California statutes and legal authori ty may affect your right s a s a creditor. You ma y want to consult with an att orney knowledgeable i n C alifornia law.
Y ou may examine the file kept by the court. If you are a person interested in the est ate, you may file with th e court a Request for Specia l Notice (form DE-154) of the filing of an inventory and appraisal of estate assets or of a ny petition or account a s p rovided in Probate Cod e Section 1250. A Request for Special Notice form is available from the court clerk.
Attorney for Petitioner:
J esse E. Cahill; Lauren E S ims Ferguson Case Orr Pateson LLP 1050 South Kimball Road Ventura, California 93004 (805) 659-6800 Ventura County Reporter 10/29/20, 11/5/20, 11/12/20
NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF JAMES RAYMOND SWANSON CASE NO. 56-202000546185-PR-LA-OXN
T o all heirs, beneficiaries , c reditors, contingent credito rs, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the w ill or estate, or both o f J AMES RAYMOND SWANSON
A Petition for probate has been filed by Krysti Heslet in the Superior Court of California, County of VENTURA.
T he petition for probate requests that: Krysti Heslet be a ppointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent. The petition requests authori ty to administer the estate u nder the Independent Adm inistration of Estates Act (This authority will allow the p ersonal representative to t ake many actions withou t obtaining court approval. Bef ore taking certain very important actions, however, the personal representative will be required to give notice to i nterested persons unless t hey have waived notice or c onsented to the proposed action.) The independent administration authority will be granted unless an interested p erson 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: December 3, 2020, Time: 10:30 AM, Dept.: J6, Location: Superior Court of California, County of Ventura, 4353 E. Vineyard Avenu e Oxnard, CA 93036
O xnard-Probate Divsion
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 bef ore the hearing. Your appearance may be in person or by your attorney.
If you are a creditor or a cont ingent creditor of the dec edent, 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 representati ve, as defined in section 5 8(b) of the California Prob ate Code, or (2) 60 days f rom the date of mailing or personal delivery to you of a notice under section 9052 of the California Probate Code Other California statutes and l egal authority may affec t your rights as a creditor. You may want to consult with an a ttorney knowledgeable in C alifornia law.
Y ou may examine the file kept by the court. If you are a person interested in the est ate, 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 a ny petition or account as p rovided in Probate Code Section 1250. A Request for Special Notice form is available from the court clerk.
Attorney for Petitioner: Laura V. Bartels, SBN 188000 Taylor, Scoles & Bartels
540 Sespe Avenue, Suite 2 Fillmore, California 93015 (805) 524-1934
Ventura County Reporter 10/22/20, 10/29/200, 11/5/20
NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF CHRISTINE BARRETT
HARTER
CASE NO. 56-202000538880-PR-LA-OXN
T o all heirs, beneficiaries , c reditors, contingent credito rs, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the w ill or estate, or both o f
C HRISTINE BARRETT
H ARTER
A Petition for probate has been filed by Carole Ballard n the Superior Court of California, County of VENTURA.
T he petition for probate req uests that: Carole Ballard b e appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent. The petition requests authorty to administer the estate u nder the Independent Adm inistration of Estates Act (This authority will allow the p ersonal representative to t ake many actions withou t obtaining court approval. Bef ore taking certain very important actions, however, the personal representative will be required to give notice to nterested persons unless t hey have waived notice or c onsented to the proposed action.) The independent administration authority will be granted unless an interested p erson 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 19, 2020, Time: 10:30 AM, Dept.: J6, Location: Superior Court of California, County of Ventura, 4353 E. Vineyard Avenu e Oxnard, CA 93036
O xnard.
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 bef ore the hearing. Your appearance may be in person or by your attorney.
If you are a creditor or a cont ingent creditor of the dec edent, 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 representatve, as defined in section 5 8(b) of the California Prob ate Code, or (2) 60 days f rom the date of mailing or personal delivery to you of a notice under section 9052 of the California Probate Code Other California statutes and egal authority may affec t your rights as a creditor. You may want to consult with an a ttorney knowledgeable in C alifornia law.
Y ou may examine the file kept by the court. If you are a person interested in the est ate, 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 a ny petition or account as p rovided in Probate Code Section 1250. A Request for Special Notice form is available from the court clerk.
Attorney for Petitioner:
Miles Lang SBN 189826
Bonaventure, Law Group PO Box 7576 Ventura, California 93006 (805) 622-7576
Ventura County Reporter 10/22/20, 10/29/200, 11/5/20
NOTICE
OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF CAROLINE ELAINE TREVENA MALLINSONSPOKNY
CASE NO. 56-202000545721 PR-LA-OXN
To all heirs, beneficiaries , creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who ma y otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both of CAROLINE ELAINE TREVEN A MALLINSON-SPOKNY , CAROLINA ELAINE TREVENA SPOKNY
A Petition for probate ha s been filed by Michael Spokny in the Superior Court of California, County of VENTURA
The petition for probate requests that: Michael Spokny be appointed as persona l representative to administe r 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 estat e under the Independent Administration of Estates Act (This authority will allow the personal representative t o take many actions withou t obtaining court approval. Before taking certain very important actions, however, the personal representative wil l be required to give notice to interested persons unles s they have waived notice o r consented to the propose d 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 shoul d not grant the authority.
A hearing on the petitio n will be held in this court as follows: Date: November 19, 2020, Time: 9:00 AM, Dept.: J6, Location: Superior Court of California, County of Ventura, 4353 E. Vineyard Avenue Oxnard, CA 9303 6 Oxnard- Probate.
If you object to the granting of the petition, you should appear at the hearing and state your objections or file written objections with the court before the hearing. Your appearance may be in perso n or by your attorney.
If you are a creditor or a contingent creditor of the decedent, you must file you r 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 sectio n 58(b) of the California Probate Code, or (2) 60 day s from the date of mailing o r personal delivery to you of a notice under section 9052 of the California Probate Code Other California statutes and legal authority may affec t your rights as a creditor. You may want to consult with an attorney knowledgeable i n California law.
You may examine the fil e kept by the court. If you are a person interested in the estate, you may file with th e court a Request for Specia l Notice (form DE-154) of the filing of an inventory and appraisal of estate assets or of any petition or account a s provided in Probate Cod e Section 1250. A Request for Special Notice form is available from the court clerk.
Attorney for Petitioner: Barbara G. Knox
SBN 153049
73200 El Paseo, Suite 1B Palm Desert, California 92260 (760) 340-0034 Ventura County Reporter 10/15/20, 10/22/20, 10/29/20
Section 1250. A Request for
Special Notice form is available from the court clerk.
Attorney for Petitioner: Barbara G. Knox SBN 153049
73200 El Paseo, Suite 1B Palm Desert, Californi a 92260 (760) 340-0034
Ventura County Reporter 10/15/20, 10/22/20, 10/29/20
NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF LINDA R. ESSERMAN, A.K.A. LINDA ROSE ESSERMAN
CASE NO. 56-202000546354-PR-PW-OXN
T o all heirs, beneficiaries , c reditors, contingent credito rs, and persons who ma y otherwise be interested in the w ill or estate, or both o f L INDA R. ESSERMAN , A .K.A. LINDA ROSE ESS ERMAN
A Petition for probate ha s been filed by Alan Gurewitz in the Superior Court of California, County of VENTURA
T he petition for probate requests that: Alan Gurewitz be a ppointed 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 authori ty to administer the estat e u nder the Independent Adm inistration of Estates Act (This authority will allow the p ersonal representative t o t ake many actions withou t obtaining court approval. Bef ore taking certain very important actions, however, the p ersonal representative wil l be required to give notice to i nterested persons unles s t hey have waived notice o r c onsented to the propose d action.) The independent administration authority will be granted unless an interested p erson files an objection to the petition and shows good cause why the court shoul d not grant the authority. A hearing on the petition will b e held in this court as foll ows: Date: December 1 0 2020, Time: 10:30 AM, Dept.: J6, Location: Superior Court of California, County of Ventura, 4353 E. Vineyard Avenu e Oxnard, CA 9303 6 O xnard- Juvenile Justic e C enter.
If you object to the granting of the petition, you should appear at the hearing and state your objections or file written objections with the court before the hearing. Your appearance may be in person or by your attorney. If you are a creditor or a contingent creditor of the decedent, you must file your claim with the court and mail a copy to the personal representative appointed by the court within the later of either (1) four months from the date of first issuance of letters to a general personal representative, as defined in section 58(b) of the California Probate Code, or (2) 60 days from the date of mailing or personal delivery to you of a notice under section 9052 of the California Probate Code. Other California statutes and legal authority may affect your rights as a creditor. You may want to consult with an attorney knowledgeable in California law. You may examine the file kept by the court. If you are a person interested in the estate, you may file with the court a Request for Special Notice (form DE-154) of the filing of an inventory and appraisal of estate assets or of any petition or account as provided in Probate Code Section 1250. A Request for Special Notice form is available from the court clerk. Attorney for Petitioner: Alexander Fried
the p ition, 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 affec t 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: Alexander Fried SBN 93943 21700 Oxnard St., Suite 350 Woodland Hills, California 91367 (818) 312-9470 Ventura County Reporter 10/29/20, 11/5/20, 11/12/20
NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: SISTO GIOVANNI MASTRANGELO AKA JERRY GIOVANNI MASTRANGELO CASE NO. 56-202000546151-PR-PW-OXN
T o all heirs, beneficiaries , c reditors, contingent credito rs, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the W ILL or estate, or both o f S ISTO GIOVANNI MAST RANGELO AKA JERR Y G IOVANNI MASTRANG ELO.
A PETITION FOR PROB ATE has been filed by J ANET GUARDADO in the Superior Court of California , County of VENTURA.
T HE PETITION FOR PROB ATE requests that JANE T G UARDADO 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.
BATE requests that
GUARDADO be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent.
T HE PETITION requests the d ecedent's WILL and codic ils, 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 est ate under the Independen t Administration of Estates Act (This authority will allow the p ersonal representative to t ake many actions withou t obtaining court approval. Bef ore taking certain very important actions, however, the personal representative will be required to give notice to i nterested persons unless t hey have waived notice or c onsented to the proposed action.) The independent administration authority will be granted unless an interested p erson files an objection to the petition and shows good cause why the court should not grant the authority.
A HEARING on the petition w ill be held in this court as follows: 12/03/20 at 10:30AM in Dept. J6 located at 4353 E V INEYARD AVENUE , O XNARD, CA 93036
I F YOU OBJECT to the granting of the petition, you should appear at the hearing and state your objections or file written objections with the c ourt before the hearing Your appearance may be in person or by your attorney.
I F 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 representati ve, as defined in section 5 8(b) of the California Prob ate Code, or (2) 60 days f rom the date of mailing or personal delivery to you of a notice under section 9052 of the California Probate Code Other California statutes and l egal authority may affec t your rights as a creditor. You may want to consult with an a ttorney knowledgeable in C alifornia law.
YOU MAY EXAMINE the file kept by the court. If you are a person interested in the est ate, 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.
In Pro Per Petitioner
JANET GUARDADO 2372 COTTONTAIL AVE. SIMI VALLEY CA 10/22, 10/29, 11/5/20 CNS-3408553#
(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: 12/03/20 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
person intereste
tate, 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.
Probate
In Pro Per Petitioner
JANET GUARDADO 2372 COTTONTAIL AVE.
SIMI VALLEY CA
10/22, 10/29, 11/5/20
CNS-3408553#
NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF FRED OLIVER FERGUSON CASE NO. 56-202000546155-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 FREDERICK OLIVER FERGUSON, FREDERICK O FERGUSON, FRED OLIVER FERGUSON, FRED FERGUSON.
A Petition for probate has been filed by John Edward Ferguson in the Superior Court of California, County of VENTURA.
The petition for probate requests that: John Edward Ferguson 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 withou t 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: December 3 , 2020, Time: 10:30 AM, Dept.: J6, Location: Superior Court of California, County of Ventura, 4353 E. Vineyard Avenue Oxnard, CA 93036-Juvenile Justice Center.
If you object to the granting of the petition, you should appear at the hearing and state your objections or file written objections with the court before the hearing. Your appearance may be in person or by your attorney.
If you are a creditor or a contingent creditor of the decedent, you must fil e your claim with the court and mail a copy to the personal representative appointed by the court within the later of either (1) four months from the date of first issuance of letters to a general personal representative, as defined in section 58(b) of the California Probate Code, or (2) 60 days from the date of mailing or personal delivery to you of a notice under section 9052 of the California Probate Code. Other California statutes and legal authority may affect your rights as a creditor. You may want to consult with an attorney knowledgeable in California law.
You may examine the file kept by the court. If you are a person interested in the estate, you may file with the court a Request for Special Notice (form DE-154) of the filing of an inventory and appraisal of estate assets or of any petition or account as provided in Probate Code Section 1250. A Request for Special Notice form is available from the court clerk. Attorney for Petitioner: Katherine E. Wells, Esq.
(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 Prob ate Code, or (2) 60 day s f rom the date of mailing o r personal delivery to you of a notice under section 9052 of the California Probate Code Other California statutes and l egal authority may affec t your rights as a creditor. You may want to consult with an a ttorney knowledgeable i n C alifornia law.
Y ou may examine the fil e kept by the court. If you are a person interested in the est ate, you may file with th e court a Request for Specia l Notice (form DE-154) of the filing of an inventory and appraisal of estate assets or of a ny petition or account a s p rovided in Probate Cod e Section 1250. A Request for Special Notice form is available from the court clerk.
Attorney for Petitioner: Katherine E. Wells, Esq. SBN 252789 E dsall Law, A Professiona l L aw Corporation 400 Camarillo Ranch Road, Suite 102 Camarillo, California 93012 (805) 484-9002 Ventura County Reporter 10/22/20, 10/29/200, 11/5/20
Name Change
ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME Case No. 56-202000545584-CU-PT-VTA S UPERIOR COURT O F CALIFORNIA, COUNTY O F VENTURA. Petition of MARC A NGELL, for Change o f N ame. TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1.) Petitioner: Marc Angell filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: a.) Julian Anthony Angell to Anthony Marc Angell 2 .) THE COURT ORDER S that all persons interested in this matter appear before this c ourt at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if a ny, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file a w ritten objection that inc ludes the reasons for the o bjection at least two cour t d ays before the matter is s cheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no w ritten objection is timely filed, the court may grant the p etition without a hearing N OTICE OF HEARING : Date: 11/17/2020. Time: 8:20 AM. Dept.: 41. The address of the court is 800 South Vict oria Avenue Ventura, C A 9 3009- Hall of Justice. A c opy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the d ate set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county: Ventura. Original filed: September 24, 2020. BY ORDER OF THE COURT, /s/ Michael D. Planet, Ventura Superior Court, Executive Officer and Clerk, By: Vanessa Orozco, Deputy Clerk. PUBLISH: Ventura County Reporter 10/8/20, 10/15/20, 10/22/20, 10/29/20
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date set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county: Ventura. Original filed: September 24, 2020. BY ORDER OF THE COURT, /s/ Michael D Planet, Ventura Superior Court, Executive Officer and Clerk, By: Vanessa Orozco, Deputy Clerk. PUBLISH : Ventura County Reporter
10/8/20, 10/15/20, 10/22/20, 10/29/20
Bulk Sales
Notice of Public Auction
Notice is hereby given that G olden State Storage int ends to sell the persona l property described below to e nforce a lien imposed o n said property Pursuant to Lie n Sale per the Californi a Self-Service Storage Facility
A ct (B&P Code Sectio n 21700, et seq.). Golden State
S torage will sell items a t w ww.storagetreasures.co m by competitive bidding ending on November 5th, 2020 at 12:00 pm. The said property has been stored and i s located at Golden State Storage 300 W Ventura Blvd Camarillo CA 93010, County of Ventura, State of California
P hylis J Anderson : Kenm ore dryer, walker, be d frame, 2 canes, wood end table, 2 push carts.
M ike Wing: Luggage, foldi ng camp chair, extensio n c ord, 7+boxes of unknown , 3 totes of unknown, meta l b oxes, cassette tapes.
Isaac Lowe: Old Radio, 10+ boxes of unknown, 75+ vinyl r ecords, toys, 5+ boxes o f u nknown, household items , b riefcase, 5 bags of unk nown.
W ayne Johnson: Crib ,
c ouch, lamps, Stand alon e bar, picture frame, ice bucket.
C heryl Pistono Lax: Recliner, table and chairs, lugg age, computer chairs, uph olstered arm chair, 20 + boxes of unknown, wood bed frame, 10+ totes of unknown,
R oll top desk, folding chair , wood shelving unit, portable heater, wood coffee table.
J effery Fischer : Couch p atio table, stereo, house -
h old items, xmas decorations, end table, small wood
s helf, 2+ totes of unknown , 3 + boxes of unknown
Isaac Lowe: Baby grand piano, grand father clock, wood t able and chairs, computer , toys, golf clubs, 20+ boxes of unknown, ez up, rifle cases, 7 5+ vinyl records, sportin g e quipment, glass displa y
c ase, piano parts, mode l c ards.
Makahokovalu Tohi: Industrial Shelves.
Timothy Ruoff: Bicycles and Parts, ladder, steamer truck, large framed art work, saddle b ags, luggage, 50+ guita r c ases, 50+ guitars, musi c e quipment, tools, 2 cell o c ases, tool boxes, stere o equipment, taxidermy items , wheel chair, clock, old cas h register.
Justin Osborne: File cabinet, paddle board, long board s urf board, vacuum, fan , m iter saw, air compressor , g uitars, bicycle, small shop v ac, backing mixer, foldin g t able, luggage, househol d i tems.
T imothy Ruoff: dreme l
S croll saw, tools, archer y equipment, bongo, 40+ guitars, 40+ guitar cases, Music e quipment, 2 ladders, toys , p ool cues, cleaning equipment, gardening equipment, gardening equipment, décor, b anjo, 10+ boxes of unk nown.
T imothy Ruoff: 7+ guitar s 1 5+ guitar cases, Ladder. Patrice Banyai: HP office printer, popcorn maker, 12+ boxes of unknown, projector screen, intex inflatable mattress, display material, promotional items.
J osephine Thorne: Knif e s et, coffee table, luggage , end tables, 10+ boxes of unk nown, file cabinet, household items, kitchen ware, holiday décor, clothing and line ns, glass table, Tv Stand , B ed frame.
Toni Juarez : Doll House, t oys, 5 boxes, 2 laundr y h amper, tote
Monique Brown: 5 bicycles, fridge, various electronics, 15 totes, 10 boxes, stepladder , pull cart, toys, folding chairs, h ousehold items, air pump, o utdoor furniture.
Tim Boldrin: miter saw, golf c lubs, ktm large gas tank , d rums, sears craftsman ai r compressor, led light strips, s tage lights, level, hocke y sticks, bicycles, couch, pressure washer, luggage, xmas décor, clothing and linens, 5+ totes of unknown, wetsuits.
N iyahv Jurvik : Lamp, disp lay case, 7 boxes of unk nown, make up mirror , h ousehold items, Luggage , bags of unknown. Purchases m ust be paid at the time o f sale with Cash only. All Sales are subject to prior cancellation. Sale rules and regulations are available at the time o f sale. Company reserve s the right to refuse any online bids.
D ated: 10/22/2020 an d 1 0/29/2020 A uction by www.stora getreasures.com Phone: 480-397-6503
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Summons
AMENDED
Plaintiff's Claim and ORDER to Go to Small Claims Court Case Number: 19CV05755; Case Name; RICHARD, et al V Miranda Notice to Defendant: James J . Miranda. You are bein g s ued by Plaintiff: Gabrie l R ichard Et. Al. Secon d Plaintiff: Paul Hughes • You a nd the plaintiff must go t o court on the trial date listed b elow. If you do not go t o court, you may lose the case • If you lose, the court can order that your wages, money, or property be taken to pa y this claim. • Bring witnesses, r eceipts, and any evidence you need to prove your case A viso al Demandado: • Usted y el Demandante tiene n que presentarse en la carte e n la fecha del juicio indicada a continuación. Si no se presenta, puede perder el c aso. Si pierde el caso l a corte podría ordenar que l e quiten de su sueldo, dinero u otros bienes para pagar este r eclamo. • Lleve testigos , r ecibos y cualquier otr a p rueba que necesite par a p robar su caso.
O rder to Go to Court o n 1 2/07/2020 at 9:00 am i n Dept. 3, by video conference Both cases to be heard conc urrently. Superior Court o f C alifornia, County of Santa B arbara 1100 Anacap a S treet Santa Barbara, C A 9 3101; Filed Mar 03, 2020 ; T ina Contreras, Deput y Clerk. Judicial Officer: Pauline Maxwell. F or information on how t o participate in this court hearing and how to obtain a copy o f the Plaintiff’s Amende d C laim and Order to Go t o Small Claims Court, contact the Santa Barbara Superior Court at (805) 882-4520, option #7
Published: Ventura County Reporter Oct 8, 15, 22, 29 2020.
Claim and Order to Go to Small Claims Court, contact the Santa Barbara Superior Court at (805) 882-4520, option #7
Published: Ventura County Reporter Oct 8, 15, 22, 29 2020.
Trustee’s Sales
APN: 700-0-200-265 TS No: CA08000107-20-1 TO No : 200090886-CA-VOI NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE (The above statement is mad e pursuant to CA Civil Cod e Section 2923.3(d)(1). Th e Summary will be provided to Trustor(s) and/or vested owner(s) only, pursuant to C A Civil Code Sectio n 2923.3(d)(2).) YOU ARE I N DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED December 18, 2018. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF TH E NATURE OF THE PROCEEDINGS AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. On December 22, 2020 at 11:00 AM, at th e main entrance to the Government Center Hall of Justice, 800 South Victoria Avenue , Ventura, CA 93001, MT C Financial Inc. dba Truste e Corps, as the duly Appointed Trustee, under and pursuant to the power of sale contained in that certain Deed of Trust recorded on December 27, 2018 as Instrument No 20181227-00144755-0, of official records in the Office of the Recorder of Ventur a County, California, executed by ROBERT L ARCINAGE , TRUSTEE OF THE ARCINAGE FAMILY TRUS T DATED FEBURARY 14 , 1989, as Trustor(s), in favor of MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., as Beneficiary , as nominee for FINANCE OF AMERICA REVERSE LLC as Beneficiary, WILL SELL A T PUBLIC AUCTION TO THE HIGHEST BIDDER, in lawful money of the United States, all payable at the time o f sale, that certain propert y situated in said County, California describing the lan d therein as: AS MORE FULLY DESCRIBED IN SAID DEED OF TRUST The propert y heretofore described is being sold "as is". The stree t address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 11770 PACIFIC COAST HIGHWA Y APT D, MALIBU, CA 90265
The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other commo n designation, if any, show n herein. Said sale will b e made without covenant o r warranty, express or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the Note(s) secured by sai d Deed of Trust, with interest thereon, as provided in said Note(s), advances if any, under the terms of the Deed of Trust, estimated fees , charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust
The total amount of the unpaid balance of the obligations secured by the property to be sold and reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of this Notice of Trustee’ s Sale is estimated to b e $1,455,611.68 (Estimated) However, prepayment premiums, accrued interest an d advances will increase this figure prior to sale. Beneficiary’s bid at said sale may include all or part of said amount. In addition to cash, the Trustee will accept a cashier’s check drawn on a
$1,455,611.68 (Estimated). However, prepayment premiums, accrued interest and advances will increase this figure prior to sale. Benefic iary’s bid at said sale ma y i nclude all or part of sai d amount. In addition to cash , t he Trustee will accept a cashier’s check drawn on a s tate or national bank, a c heck drawn by a state o r f ederal credit union or a c heck drawn by a state o r federal savings and loan ass ociation, savings associa tion or savings bank specified in Section 5102 of the California Financial Code and authorized to do business in C alifornia, or other suc h funds as may be acceptable to the Trustee. In the even t tender other than cash is acc epted, the Trustee ma y withhold the issuance of the T rustee’s Deed Upon Sal e until funds become available to the payee or endorsee as a matter of right. The property offered for sale excludes all funds held on account by the property receiver, if applicable. If the Trustee is una ble to convey title for an y r eason, the successful bidder’s sole and exclusive reme dy shall be the return o f m onies paid to the Truste e a nd the successful bidde r s hall have no further rec ourse. Notice to Potentia l Bidders If you are considering bidding on this property lie n, you should understan d that there are risks involved in bidding at a Trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself Placing the highest bid at a T rustee auction does no t a utomatically entitle you to free and clear ownership o f the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior l ien. If you are the highes t bidder at the auction, you are o r may be responsible fo r paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder's o ffice or a title insuranc e c ompany, either of whic h may charge you a fee for this i nformation. If you consul t e ither of these resources , you should be aware that the same Lender may hold more than one mortgage or Deed of Trust on the property. Not ice to Property Owner Th e sale date shown on this Not ice of Sale may be postponed one or more times by t he Mortgagee, Beneficiary , Trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about Trustee Sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale If you wish to learn whether y our sale date has bee n postponed, and, if applicable, t he rescheduled time an d date for the sale of this property, you may call In Source Logic at 702-659-7766 for inf ormation regarding th e Trustee's Sale or visit the Internet Web site address listed below for information regarding the sale of this prope rty, using the file numbe r a ssigned to this case , CA08000107-20-1. Informat ion about postponement s t hat are very short in durat ion or that occur close i n t ime to the scheduled sal e may not immediately be ref lected in the telephone information or on the Interne t W eb site. The best way t o verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. Date: 10/21/2020 MTC Financial Inc. dba Trustee Corps TS No. CA08000107-20-1 17100 Gillette Ave Irvine, CA 92614 Phone: 949-252-8300 TDD:
Web site. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the sch eduled sale. Date: 10/21/2020
MTC Financial Inc. db a Trustee Corps TS No CA08000107-20-1 17100 Gillette Ave Irvine, CA 9261 4 Phone: 949-252-8300 TDD: 866-660-4288 Dalaysi a Ramirez, Authorized Signatory SALE INFORMATIO N CAN BE OBTAINED O N LINE A T www.insourcelogic.com FOR AUTOMATED SALES INFORMATION PLEAS E CALL: In Source Logic A T 702-659-7766 Trustee Corps may be acting as a debt collector attempting to collect a debt. Any information obtained may be used for that purpose.Order Numbe r 72986, Pub Dates : 10/29/2020, 11/05/2020 , 11/12/2020, VENTUR A COUNTY REPORTER
T.S. No. 20-20204-SP-CA Title No. 200081703-CA-VOI A.P.N. 200-0-192-080 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUS T DATED 08/07/2006. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTIO N TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YO U NEED AN EXPLANATIO N OF THE NATURE OF TH E PROCEEDING AGAINS T YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. A public auction sale to the highes t bidder for cash, (cashier’ s check(s) must be made payable to National Default Servicing Corporation), drawn on a state or national bank, a check drawn by a state o r federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state o r federal savings and loan association, savings association, or savings bank specified in Section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in thi s state; will be held by the duly appointed trustee as show n below, of all right, title, and interest conveyed to and now held by the trustee in th e hereinafter described property under and pursuant to a Deed of Trust described below. The sale will be made in an “as is” condition, bu t without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by the Deed of Trust, with interest and late charges thereon, as provided in the note(s), advances, under the terms of the Deed of Trust, interest thereon, fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee for the total amount (at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale) reasonably estimated to b e set forth below. The amount may be greater on the day of sale. Trustor: Valeria Lopez Conde, an unmarried woman Duly Appointed Trustee: National Default Servicin g Corporation Recorde d 08/18/2006 as Instrumen t No. 20060818-0175003 (o r Book, Page) of the Officia l Records of Ventura County , CA. Date of Sale: 11/10/2020 at 11:00 AM Place of Sale: At the Main Entrance to th e Government Center Hall o f Justice, 800 South Victori a Avenue, Ventura, CA. 93009 Estimated amount of unpaid balance and other charges : $299,598.23 Street Address or other common designation of real property: 62 6 West Robert Ave Oxnard, CA 93030-4240 A.P.N.: 200-0192-080 The undersigne d Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness o f the street address or other common designation, if any, shown above. If no street address or other common designation is shown, directions to the location of the property may be obtained by
Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address or other common designation, if any, shown above. If no street address or other common designation is shown, directions to the location of the property may be obtained by sending a written request to the beneficiary within 10 days of the date of first publication of this Notice of Sale. If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder’s sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee, and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. The requirements of California Civil Code Section 2923.5(b)/2923.55(c) were fulfilled when the Notice of Default was recorded NOTICE TO POTENTIAL
BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder’s office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consul t either of these resources , you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, i f applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call or visit this Internet Web site www.ndscorp.com/sales, using the file number assigned to this case 20-20204-SPCA. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the Internet Web site. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. Date : 10/07/2020 National Default Servicing Corporation c/o Tiffany & Bosco, P.A., its agent, 1455 Frazee Road , Suite 820 San Diego, C A 92108 Toll Free Phone: 888264-4010 Sales Line 855219-8501; Sales Website : www.ndscorp.com By: Rachael Hamilton, Trustee Sales Representativ e 10/22/2020, 10/29/2020 , 11/05/2020 CPP350700
Fic. Business Name
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 20200917-10012778-0
T he following person(s) is ( are) doing business as : S OCAL DISTRICT PIPELINE, LOVE CHURCH, N UEVA VIDA LA, HIGH S TREET CHURCH, REN EWLIFE FELLOWSHIP , S WEETWATER CHURCH , U NIQUE LIFE CHURCH , 592 Poli Street Ventura, CA 9 3001. Ventura County , S tate of Incorporation / Organization, California, Intern ational Church of the Foursquare Gospel, 1910 W Sunset Blvd., Suite 200 Los A ngeles, CA 90026. This business is conducted by: A C orporation. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious busin ess name or names listed a bove on: 1) 12/12/2012 2) 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 t o 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/ Internat ional Church of the F oursquare Gospel, Adam Davidson, Corporate Secreta ry. NOTICE - in accordance with subdivision (a) o f S ection 17920, a fictitious n ame statement generally e xpires at the end of five years from the date on which it was filed in the office of the c ounty clerk, except, as p rovided in subdivision o f s ection 17920, where it exp ires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to s ection 17913 other than a change in residence address o r registered owner. A new f ictitious 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 o f another under Federal , State, or Common Law (see S ection 14411 ET SEQ. , B usiness & Professions C ode). This statement was filed with the County Clerk of V entura on September 17 , 2 020.
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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FIL E NO. 20201012-10014036- 0
The following person(s) i s (are) doing business as : BUENA LANES, SKATIN G PLUS , 1788 Mesa Verd e Ave., Ventura, CA 93003 , Ventura County, State of Incorporation / Organization , California, Buena Venture , LLC, 1788 Mesa Verde Ave., Ventura, CA 93003. Thi s business is conducted by: A Limited Liability Company
The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name o r names listed above on : 10/1/2020. 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 registran t knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishabl e by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1.000).)
/s/ Buena Venture, LLC, Paul Lee, Managing Member. NOTICE - in accordance with subdivision (a) of Section 17920, a fictitious name statement generally expires
a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1.000).)
/s/ Buena Venture, LLC, Paul Lee, Managing Member.
NOTICE - in accordance with s ubdivision (a) of Sectio n 1 7920, a fictitious nam e statement generally expires at the end of five years from the date on which it was filed i n the office of the count y clerk, except, as provided in subdivision of section 17920 where it expires 40 days after a ny change in the facts set forth in the statement pursua nt to section 17913 othe r than a change in residence address or registered owner
A new fictitious busines s name statement must be filed before the expiration. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under Federal, State, or Common Law (see Section 14411 ET SEQ., B usiness & Profession s C ode). This statement wa s filed with the County Clerk of V entura on October 12 , 2 020.
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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS
N AME STATEMENT FIL E
N O. 20201014-10014166- 0
T he following person(s) i s ( are) doing business as : FAUSSET PRINTING, 1799
E astman Avenue Ventura , C A 93003. Ventura County,
S tate of Incorporation / Org anization, California
R ichard Schaub and Associates, 1799 Eastman Avenue Ventura, CA 93003. This business is conducted by: A C orporation. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious busin ess name or names liste d above on: 8/17/2020. I dec lare that all Information I n t his statement Is true an d correct (A registrant who declares information as true any m aterial matter pursuant to S ection 17913 of Business a nd Professions Code tha t t he registrant knows to b e f alse is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1.000).) /s/ Richard
S chaub and Associates. , R ichard Schaub, President NOTICE - in accordance with s ubdivision (a) of Sectio n 1 7920, a fictitious nam e statement generally expires at the end of five years from the date on which it was filed i n the office of the count y clerk, except, as provided in subdivision of section 17920, where it expires 40 days after a ny change in the facts set forth in the statement pursua nt to section 17913 othe r than a change in residence address or registered owner
A new fictitious busines s name statement must be filed before the expiration. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under Federal, State, or Common Law (see Section 14411 ET SEQ., B usiness & Profession s C ode). This statement wa s filed with the County Clerk of V entura on October 14 , 2 020.
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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FIL E NO. 20200911-10012506-0
The following person(s) is (are) doing business as : SOLAR H POWER , 3129 Galena Ave. Simi Valley, CA 93065, Ventura County. Harley Jacob Contreras Rodriguez, 3129 Galena Ave. Simi Valley, CA 93065. This business is conducted by: An Individual. The registrant com-
(are) doing business as:
SOLAR H POWER , 3129
Galena Ave. Simi Valley, CA 93065, Ventura County. Harley Jacob Contreras Rodriguez, 3129 Galena Ave. Simi Valley, CA 93065. This business is conducted by: An Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: N/A. I declare that all Information In this statement Is true and correct (A registrant who declares information as true any material matter purs uant to Section 17913 o f B usiness and Professions C ode that the registran t knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one t housand dollars ($1.000).) / s/ Harley Jacob Contreras Rodriguez. NOTICE - in accordance with subdivision (a) of Section 17920, a fictitious n ame statement generally e xpires at the end of five years from the date on which it was filed in the office of the c ounty clerk, except, as p rovided in subdivision o f s ection 17920, where it exp ires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to s ection 17913 other than a change in residence address o r registered owner. A new f ictitious 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 o f another under Federal , State, or Common Law (see S ection 14411 ET SEQ. , B usiness & Professions C ode). This statement was filed with the County Clerk of V entura on September 11 , 2 020.
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STATEMENT OF ABANDONMENT OF USE OF FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME FILE NO. 2020092910013473-0
T he following person(s) i s (are) doing business as: S1L S treet Address of Principa l P lace of Business: 313 1 Camino Del Rio N., Suite 150 S an Diego, CA 92108. Th e date on which the Fictitiou s Business Name being Abandoned was filed: 05/11/2020
The file number to the Fictitious Business Name being A bandoned: 202005111 0006720-0. The Count y w here the Fictitious Busin ess Name was filed: Vent ura County. Synergy On e Lending, Inc., 3131 Camin o D el Rio N., Suite 150 Sa n Diego, CA 92108. This business is conducted by: A Corporation. I declare that all information in this statement is t rue and correct. (A registrant who declares information as true which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.) I am also awar e t hat all information on thi s statement becomes public record upon filing pursuant t o California Public Records Act ( G.C. 6250-6277). Name of R egistrant: Synergy On e Lending, Inc, Name of Signer, Jovan Obando, Title, Secretary.
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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS
N AME STATEMENT FIL E N O. 20201015-10014228-0
T he following person(s) is ( are) doing business as :
H ANK NEDLY STUDIOS , HANK NEDLY, 548 Siskin Pl Simi Valley, CA 93065. Ventura County, Alec Halsey Ropes, 548 Siskin Pl Simi Valley, CA 93065. This business is conducted by: An Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business
(are) doing business as: HANK NEDLY STUDIOS, HANK NEDLY, 548 Siskin Pl Simi Valley, CA 93065. Ventura County, Alec Halsey Ropes, 548 Siskin Pl Sim i Valley, CA 93065. This business is conducted by: An Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: 04/01/2020. 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 i s guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollar s ($1.000).) /s/ Alec Halse y Ropes. NOTICE - in accordance with subdivision (a) o f Section 17920, a fictitiou s name statement generall y expires at the end of fiv e years from the date on which it was filed in the office of the county clerk, except, a s provided in subdivision o f section 17920, where it expires 40 days after an y change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to section 17913 other than a change in residence address or registered owner. A ne w fictitious business nam e 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 & Profession s Code). This statement wa s filed with the County Clerk of Ventura on October 15 , 2020.
PUBLISHED: Ventur a County Reporter; 10/29/20 , 11/5/20, 11/12/20, 11/19/20
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS
NAME STATEMENT FIL E NO. 20201014-10014129-0
The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: KITGOD, 9255 Los Angeles Avenue Moorpark, C A 93021. Ventura County Cameron Cruz Fath, 9255 Los Angeles Avenue Moorpark, CA 93021. 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 o f Business and Professions Code that the registran t knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1.000).) /s/ Fath, Cameron Cruz. 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 October 14, 2020.
PUBLISHED: Ventura
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 V entura on October 14 , 2 020.
P UBLISHED: Ventur a C ounty Reporter; 10/22/20 , 10/29/20, 11/5/20, 11/12/20
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS
N AME STATEMENT FIL E N O. 20201008-10013915- 0
T he following person(s) i s ( are) doing business as :
G REEN BEE NOTARY , 1811 N. Ventura Rd., Apt. 88 Oxnard, CA 93030. Ventura County. Dorothy J. Strauss, 1811 N. Ventura Rd., Apt. 88 O xnard, CA 93030. Thi s business is conducted by: An I ndividual. The registran t commenced to transact business under the fictitious busin ess name or names liste d above on: N/A. I declare that all Information In this statem ent Is true and correct ( A r egistrant who declares information as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of Business and Professions Code that the regist rant knows to be false i s guilty of a misdemeanor puni shable by a fine not to exc eed one thousand dollar s ( $1.000).) /s/ Dorothy J S trauss. NOTICE - in accordance with subdivision (a) of Section 17920, a fictitious n ame statement generall y e xpires at the end of fiv e years from the date on which it was filed in the office of the c ounty clerk, except, a s p rovided in subdivision o f s ection 17920, where it exp ires 40 days after an y change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to s ection 17913 other than a change in residence address o r registered owner. A ne w f ictitious business nam e 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 o f another under Federal , State, or Common Law (see S ection 14411 ET SEQ. , B usiness & Profession s C ode). This statement wa s filed with the County Clerk of Ventura on October 8, 2020. P UBLISHED: Ventur a C ounty Reporter; 10/22/20 , 10/29/20, 11/5/20, 11/12/20
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS
N AME STATEMENT FIL E N O. 20200915-10012618- 0
T he following person(s) i s (are) doing business as: TOP S HELF CONFECTIONS , 7001 Flicker Ct. Ventura, CA 9 3003, Ventura County N orma Jeanne Rominger , 7001 Flicker Ct. Ventura, CA 93003. This business is conducted by: An Individual. The r egistrant commenced t o transact business under the f ictitious business name o r names listed above on: N/A. I declare that all Information In t his statement Is true an d correct (A registrant who declares information as true any m aterial matter pursuant to S ection 17913 of Business a nd Professions Code tha t t he registrant knows to b e f alse is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1.000).) /s/ Norm a Jeanne Rominger. NOTICEi n accordance with subdivision (a) of Section 17920, a f ictitious name statemen t generally expires at the end of five years from the date on w hich 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
fice 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 i n the statement pursuant to s ection 17913 other than a change in residence address o r registered owner. A new f ictitious 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 o f another under Federal , State, or Common Law (see S ection 14411 ET SEQ. B usiness & Professions C ode). This statement was filed with the County Clerk of V entura on September 15 , 2 020.
P UBLISHED: Ventur a C ounty Reporter; 10/8/20 , 10/15/20, 10/22/20, 10/29/20
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS N AME STATEMENT FIL E N O. 20201005-10013759- 0 T he following person(s) i s ( are) doing business as : M ANNI DESIGN STUDIO , 1361 W. Kamala St. Oxnard, C A 93033, Ventura County M anuel M. Alcala, 1361 W K amala St. Oxnard, C A 93033. This business is conducted by: An Individual. The r egistrant commenced t o transact business under the f ictitious business name o r names listed above on: N/A. I declare that all Information In t his statement Is true an d correct (A registrant who declares information as true any m aterial matter pursuant to S ection 17913 of Business a nd Professions Code tha t t he registrant knows to b e f alse is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1.000).) /s/ Manuel M. Alcala. NOTICE - in accordance with subdivision (a) of Section 17920, a fictitious n ame statement generall y e xpires at the end of fiv e years from the date on which it was filed in the office of the c ounty clerk, except, a s p rovided in subdivision o f s ection 17920, where it exp ires 40 days after an y change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to s ection 17913 other than a change in residence address o r registered owner. A ne w f ictitious business nam e 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 o f another under Federal , State, or Common Law (see S ection 14411 ET SEQ. , B usiness & Profession s C ode). This statement wa s filed with the County Clerk of Ventura on October 5, 2020. P UBLISHED: Ventur a C ounty Reporter; 10/22/20 , 10/29/20, 11/5/20, 11/12/20
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