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Rodenticide use further restricted: State law intended to protect wildlife 2020 Election Briefs In Brief Planet Ventura: Local artist honors RBG

by Kimberly Rivers Eye on the Environment: Local manufacturers using recycled waste

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OPINION Purple is the New Party

Let them eat democracy!

by Paul Moomjean paulmoomjean@yahoo.com

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vcreporter.com ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT EDITOR Nancy D. Lackey Shaffer STAFF WRITER Kimberly Rivers CONTRIBUTORS Michael Cervin, David Michael Courtland, Ivor Davis, Emily Dodi, Alicia Doyle, David Goldstein, Chuck Graham, Chris Jay, Daphne Khalida Kilea, Karen Lindell, Paul Moomjean, Mike Nelson, Tim Pompey, Emily Savage, Kathy Jean Schultz, Alan Sculley, Kit Stolz, Mark Storer, Alex Wilson, Leslie A. Westbrook, Kateri Wozny GRAPHIC DESIGNERS Bret Hooper, Paul Braun, Elaine Cota SALES TEAM LEADER Warren Barrett ADVERTISING SALES Barbara Kroon CLASSIFIEDS Ann Turrietta

s America continues to live in the “essential workforce” political and sociological roller- wouldn’t get a say in coaster that is 2020, the November how their taxes are spent election is less than a month away. As seems ridiculous in light President Trump is currently in quarantine of the current world we after catching COVID-19, along with the live in.

Advertising information, call 805.648.2244 rest of the GOP apparently, and DNC canWhile expanding the Classified Ads | Display Ads didate Joe Biden goes around the country voting pool feels like EDITORIAL AND ADVERTISING OFFICE with a new-founded sense of vigor, I want a natural move to me, 805.648.2244 to encourage you to look at the California there are a lot of conwarren@vcreporter.com (Advertising) general ballot and take a seemingly insig- descending adults with nancy@vcreporter.com (Editorial) nificant proposition and look to vote YES many inarticulate arguaturrietta@timespublications.com (Classifieds) on it. Proposition 18 is a very important ments against it. I’m The Ventura County Reporter is distributed every Thursday in Ventura, Oxnard, Port civil rights and suffrage law that would going to break down Hueneme, Camarillo, Ojai, Thousand Oaks, Westlake Village and Agoura Hills. The Reporter is available free of charge, limited to one copy per reader. The Reporter may potentially help young people become more the most ridiculous be distributed only by Reporter authorized distributors. No person may, without prior politically astute and less cynical in how arguments by the Vote written permission of the Reporter, take more than one copy of each Reporter issue.

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No on Prop 18 team: of this publication may be reproduced in whole or in part in any form or by any means When I got my ballot on Oct. 4 in the mail, “Many tax increases and without permission in writing by the publisher. An adjudicated Newspaper of General Circulation (SP50329). Submissions of all kinds are welcomed. However, the publisher I filled in my ballot with my blue pen, when bond debt measures are assumes no responsibility for unsolicited material. A stamped, self-addressed envelope must accompany all submissions expected to be returned.

I came across this particular ballot initiative. decided on primary and Here is the bill’s definition straight from the special election ballots. voter guide: “Proposition 18 will allow those That’s why only adults who will be 18 years of age by the time of the should vote.” general election to participate in the primary While many teenagers may not understand like a Scooby Doo villain. The argument PRESIDENT Steve Strickbine election of that year if they are 17 at the time every tax on the ballot, neither do most adults. above doesn’t make much sense when you VICE PRESIDENT Michael Hiatt of the primary.”

But if teenagers can be hired for jobs, they consider we also have limitations on 18-20 While the idea of more teenagers voting should be allowed the right to select leaders year olds concerning drinking, and people is too dumb to comprehend the issues of the might scare some, mostly baby boomers and who spend those taxes. under 25 cannot run for state senate seats, and day. These were also the same arguments used paranoid Republicans, Prop 18 is actually Opponents go on arguing, “California law of course people under 35 cannot run for presi- against allowing Black people and women AD PROOF something that should have been allowed puts extra rules and restrictions on driver dent. Yet, these teenagers are driving, and they from voting back in the day. Yet these are the since at least the 1950s should be allowed toBarbara vote sameKroon people who take(805) AP tests and honors Client: Cypress Place Ad Executive: 648-2244 and now more than ever. when gas taxation issues classes, and use critical thinking skills in While many teenagers may not understand every tax Please check this proof over carefully and indicate all corrections clearly. You will have a “1st Proof”, “2nd Proof”, and “Final Proof”. If we receive no proof after the 1st or 2nd Proofs, IAD taught highRUN school comebox, up. date and sign at thesports and after school clubs. Because that is WILL ASand IS. If this proof approval on thedo 1st most proof, check off “FINAL (APPROVED)” bottom onmeets the your ballot, neither adults.

But ifPROOF teenagers coached for almost 20 Yet, the worst argument who will vote — the energetic who ISSUE:students 10/8/20 NOTICE: PLEASE FAX THIS can PROOF TO (805) 648-2245 ASAP be allowed the be hired for jobs, they should years, and while I can say made is out of a satirical love thinking and debating and being part of that 17-year-olds might magazine like Babylon the system. right to select leaders who spend those taxes. not be the most politically Bee or The Onion: While the arguments against Prop 18 are minded, neither are most Americans. But one licenses of l6- and 17-year-olds because of “California law reflects the scientific evi- silly and hold no real weight, they are an open thing that many 17-year-olds do have are jobs. concerns about maturity and judgment. The dence that age-related brain development is window to the mind of aging boomers scared Tax-paying jobs. In a country that was founded license restrictions disappear exactly on the connected to the ability to reason, analyze and they are losing their state. Too late. The state on the principle of no taxation without repre- 18th birthday, not before.” Sometimes while comprehend cause-and-effect. The agreed-up- is already lost. We can only hope that the next sentation, the fact that teenagers who make up reading this argument, I feel the authors want- on age of reason, both statewide and nation- generation can fix it. I say, let them vote and a good portion of what we now consider the ed to just write, “I don’t like pesky teenagers!” ally, is 18.” They are arguing that the brain let them eat democracy!

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NEWS Rodenticide use further restricted State law intended to protect wildlife

by Kimberly Rivers kimberly@vcreporter.com

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he state of California has further restricted, but fell short of fully banning, second generation anticoagulant rodenticides (SGARs), a type of poison primarily used to kill mice and rats but which has a cascading impact on wild animals up the food chain and has led to the deaths of owls, raptors, bobcats, coyotes and mountain lions, some of which are protected species.

On Sept. 29, Gov. Gavin Newsom signed Assembly Bill 1788, the California Ecosystems Protection Act of 2020. The new law prohibits the use of SGARs in wildlife habitats, defined as state-run protected areas, but still leaves many uses, particularly in agricultural settings, on the table.

“When second-generation anticoagulant rodenticides are introduced into our environment, their spread or whom they kill cannot be controlled,” said Rebecca August, advocacy director with Los Padres ForestWatch. “We are thrilled that the state of California is taking the lead in removing these insidious silent killers from our backyards and our backcountry.”

Exemptions where use of SGARs are still allowed include when used “by any governmental agency employee,” in compliance with Health and Safety Codes and “for public health activities.” Use in agricultural practices is also exempted.

SGARs, which prevent blood clotting, don’t kill the rodent immediately. The poison degrades the internal systems of the animal, which becomes disoriented, attracting predators. According to the state, the poison has a half-life of 100 days and once ingested usually lodges in the liver.

As predators catch and digest poisoned rodents, the anticoagulants accumulate, slowly breaking down the internal physiology of that animal and making them more susceptible to illness and disease.

The California Department of Pesticide Regulation banned consumer sales of SGARs in 2014. Use was restricted at that time to companies certified in pesticide application.

Testing by the California Department of Fish and Wildlife between 2014 and 2018 still found SGARs in 70 to 90 percent of wildlife tested, including the poison being found in 26 of 27 mountain lions tested on the Central Coast. One was a three-month-old kitten.

According to the bill, SGAR poisons are those containing any of the following ingredients: brodifacoum, bromadiolone, difenacoum, difethialone.

The full text of AB1788 is online at: leginfo.legislature. ca.gov/faces/billTextClient.xhtml?bill_id=201920200AB1788

2020 Election Briefs Oxnard Live! podcast covers local candidates, issues

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This election cycle Chavez has spoken with James Aragon, candidate for city treasurer, as well as city council (both incumbents and challengers) and mayoral candidates. On Oct. 8, he is scheduled to talk with city council

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One of the orphaned mountain lion kittens. Photo submitted.

Orphaned mountain lion kittens no longer wild

Two mountain lion kittens orphaned in the Simi Hills when their mother died due a blood infection following exposure to several anticoagulants will not be released into the wild.

Over the summer, biologists with the National Park Service (NPS) in the Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area and the California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) attempted to foster the orphaned kittens with the goal of returning them to the wild. The biologists believe this is the first time this has been attempted with mountain lions.

“The story of this fostering attempt is remarkable,” said David Szymanski, NPS superintendent. “Biologists and managers from four organizations . . . came together to try something new. With this effort, we tried to help two orphaned wild animals and further our understanding of this important species.”

The National Park Service has been studying the population of mountain lions that live in and around the Santa Monica Mountains to understand how they live and survive near an urbanized environment. The Wayne Lab at University of California, Los Angeles and the Ernest Lab at the University of Wyoming work with the NPS to genotype the mountain lions; the CDFW is responsible for overseeing the management and conservation of the state’s mountain lion populations.

The hope was that a wild mountain lion mother could be coaxed into adopting and caring for the kittens as her own.

“Our shared goal for this project all along was to keep the kittens in the wild and, although the new mother did not accept them, we gained considerable knowledge from this experience,” said Christine Thompson, a regional biologist with the CDFW. “We were also able to successfully place the healthy kittens in a new home. Many thanks go to NPS, Los Angeles Zoo and the Southwest Wildlife Conservation Center for their dedicated efforts.”

Biologists first discovered the kittens, a female (P-91) and a male (P-92), on July 7 in the Simi Hills. Their mother (P-67) was away from the den. The kittens were given a general health check and were tagged for research purposes. Shortly after that the mother’s GPS collar sent a signal indicating she was deceased. Her body was located and the kittens retrieved, because at just three weeks old they would not survive.

State law prohibits mountain lions from being raised and

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Ojai Valley top donor for Trump campaign

Residents in the Ojai Valley, specifically zip code 93023, donated more to President Donald Trump’s

reelection campaign than any other zip code in Ventura County.

According to information compiled and reported on by the Los Angeles Times, residents in the Ojai Valley donated $164,000 so far to the Trump campaign. Esther Wachtell, a long time Ojai Valley Resident, is the top Trump donor at just over $62,000 contributed to his campaign.

By comparison, the top donor in the Ojai Valley to Joe Biden’s campaign is Sandy Treadwell who gave $6,600.

released, so initially the only option for the kittens would be captivity. But Justin Dellinger, a mountain lion researcher with CDFW, said there is a possibility of the kittens being fostered by another mother, P-65, whoDrive-up had justVentura the dayCounty before Official Ballot Drop Box given birth to three kittens in the SantaatMonica Mountains. the Ventura County Fostering has been successful with other large mammals Government Center. like black bears and wolves in the wild.

“These five kittens were all approximately the same age, which meant we had this unique opportunity to attempt fostering and give these kittens a chance to live in the wild,” said Jeff Sikich, a wildlife biologist with the NPS. He is the fieldwork leader for the mountain lion project. “I had tried this with black bears on a previous research project and it had worked, but situations can vary for different species and individuals. I wasn’t sure if it would prove successful with these mountain lions.”

The orphaned kittens lived at the Los Angeles Zoo while the biologist prepared to introduce them to P-65.

“We were careful not to interact with the kittens any more than necessary,” said Beth Schaefer, director of animal programs for the zoo. “These are not animals that we want to become acclimated to human interaction like zoo animals . . . we didn’t want them to think that humans were a source of comfort.”

On July 16, P-65 left her den and Schaefer transported the kittens from the zoo, and met with the team of biologists near the den. They rubbed urine from P-65’s kittens on the orphaned kittens, making them smell like her own.

The team left and monitored P-65’s movements and soon noticed she had movted her den, a normal behavior of mother lions. When biologists visited the old den location to confirm that it was empty, however, the two orphaned kittens ran out directly toward the biologists. They had been left behind.

P-91 and P-92 went back to the LA Zoo for a short time before being moved to the Southwest Wildlife Conservation Center in Scottsdale, Ariz., where they will remain.

A necropsy of their mother, P-67, showed that she had no food in her stomach, suffered from “necrotizing enteritis,” an intestinal disease, and that she had been exposed to six different rodenticides. Five were anticoagulant compounds, and the sixth was bromethalin. According to the report the “presumptive cause of death was septicemia,” perhaps, “secondary to enteritis.”

“A contributing factor may have been that she was young and stressed by having kittens,” Sikich said. She was just two and a half. “She was a good mother and she didn’t abandon them. She kept on coming back to the den and nursing them even in her likely poor state of health.”

Officials at the sanctuary in Arizona report that the kittens are doing well and developing unique personalities.

“They are inseparable and a great comfort to each other,” said Linda Searles, the sanctuary director. P-91, the female, is bolder, while P-92, the male, is laid-back. They spend their time stalking, wrestling and climbing. The kittens live next to a 15-year-old male named Tocho, who was also brought to the sanctuary as a kitten. Searles said if they all get along, the kittens will be moved into the larger enclosure with Tocho.

The kittens from the Simi Hills will become ambassadors for this population. Searles said, “It’s too bad they couldn’t live in the wild, but we’re happy that they can give our old guy companionship.”

Newbury Park (91320) donors gave just over $146,000 to Trump’s campaign. The top Trump donor, Kieu Hoang, gave $100,00. The top Biden donor in Newbury Park is Barbara Karplus with $6,100.

Thousand Oaks (91362) comes in third for giving to Trump at just over $138,000. The top Trump donor here is Harry Selvin who gave $35,500.

Biden’s top donor in Thousand Oaks is Gerry Hribal at $5,600.

Ventura’s 93001 zip code gave

$50,208 to Biden’s campaign with the top donor, Claire Chouinard, giving a modest $2,800. Trump’s top donor in Ventura — Michael Mehas — still gave more: $5,600.

Santa Paula also gave more to Trump than Biden, with a total of $20,800 to Trump. The top donor is Rodney Elliott at $2,250. https://www.latimes.com/projects/2020-election-trump-top-california-donors/ — Kimberly Rivers

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Eye on the Environment

Local manufacturers reduce waste, save energy by using recycled waste

by David Goldstein

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ational Manufacturing Week was last week, and you probably did not realize the role you played. Of course, the market forces created by your purchases are one way you influenced manufacturing, but you also likely participated in the first step of the production process by supplying raw materials through recycling.

The first step in most manufacturing processes is acquisition of materials, by mining minerals, felling timber, drilling for petroleum, synthesizing chemicals or carrying out some other industrial process.

Recycling is the first step in a different manufacturing process. When you wheel your curbside recycling cart to the curb, you are supplying raw material to industry.

Rather than hosting open houses and providing school tours, companies celebrated Manufacturing Day this year by encouraging students to pursue careers in manufacturing. For example, the National Manufacturers Association and the Manufacturing Institute used their joint website, mfgday.com, to call attention to the “need to fill 4.6 million modern manufacturing jobs in America by 2028.” The organizations’ “Creators Wanted” campaign asks people to use the hashtags #MFGDay20 and #CreatorsWanted all this month to “recognize a creator you know who inspires you” or “share some facts about the opportunities in modern manufacturing.”

Some of the facts shared so far have emphasized a growing environmental awareness among manufacturers. The percent of “post-consumer content” in products is now a selling point, listed prominently on packaging. Also,

manufacturers are touting other environmental accomplishments, some of which they have recently achieved.

For example, “during the COVID crisis, U.S. manufacturers have flocked to cloud technology to accelerate innovation,” according to Rod Johnson, President and Head of Americas at Infor, a Koch Industries-affiliated provider of cloud-based software.

“Where on-premises data centers and the cooling systems needed to keep them running can require enormous amounts of electricity, cloud-based solutions operate far more efficiently and can significantly reduce a company’s energy consumption by as much as 87 percent. Using cloud also means companies are automatically kept up-to-date with the most cutting-edge technology, meaning they can reduce the amount of hardware they dispose of each cycle and lessen their e-waste footprints,” added Johnson.

Manufacturing with recycled content also saves energy and reduces waste. Whether they are making mulch from your yard clippings or clothing fibers from your plastic bottles, recycling-based companies rely on recycling to mine the urban waste stream instead of extracting resources from distant natural sites, generally saving first on transportation impacts. The resources provided by recycling are also pre-refined, so manufacturers use less energy and create less pollution when they melt, mulch, pulp or otherwise transform discards into new products.

The largest recycling-based manufacturer in Ventura County is New-Indy Containerboard, an Oxnard-based company which receives bales of cardboard in truckload quantities, converting these

discards into corrugated median, the wavy layer in new cardboard. With 125 employees, New Indy recycles over 240,000 tons per year.

Other major recycling-based companies in Ventura County rely entirely on local material. For example, several companies in Ventura County make road base from recycled concrete and asphalt. In place of rocks mined from distant hillsides and riverbeds, companies such as Santa Paula Materials, Vulcan, State Ready Mix, Cemex and Tapo Rock and Sand derive much, or in some cases all, of their material from demolished paved areas.

Similarly making a product from local discards, and using it to supplement products made from natural materials, Agromin dominates the compost and mulch-making business in Ventura County with locations near Oxnard, Simi Valley and Santa Paula. Their recycled products supplement products made from natural materials, ranging from peat moss to bark shavings. Other companies in the same business locally include Peach Hill Soils in Somis and American Soil Amendment Products in Simi Valley.

Last week, your purchases and your supply of raw materials were ways you celebrated National Manufacturing Day, perhaps without even realizing it. www.commerce.gov/tags/ manufacturing-day www.mfgday.org www.nrdc.org/sites/default/files/ glo_11111401a.pdf .

David Goldstein works for the Ventura County Public Works Agency and can be reached at 805-658-4312 or david. goldstein@ventura.org.

In Brief

Ventura turning parking meters back on

On Tuesday, Oct. 13, the city of Ventura will restart the enforcement of parking fees on streets in the downtown area. Enforcement of parking fees was waived in March due to the pandemic and in September the Downtown Parking Advisory Committee voted to reinstate parking fees.

In a written statement the city said the startup of enforcement now will “help ensure continued access to businesses and the availability of on-street parking, reinstating parking fees will help manage the demand.”

The fees from parking support various projects and programs downtown, such as security, improvements to parking lots and alleyways, sidewalk cleaning, lighting and landscape beautification.

Close to 2,000 parking spaces will remain free in the downtown area including spaces in the parking structure on Santa Clara St. Parking fees can be paid through the free ParkMobile app, allowing contactless payments as well as directions to available parking spots.

For more information, visit www.cityofventura.ca.gov/parking.

Community Environmental Council launches Solarize Ventura County

Solarize Ventura County is a community-led, group purchasing program for homeowners in Ventura County to apply for assistance in purchasing solar and battery systems for their home. The program started Sept. 9 and is in effect through Dec. 9, 2020.

An informational webinar is scheduled for Nov. 5.

Homeowners can apply online.

More information, webinar registration and applications are online at www.SolarizeVentura.org.

Fund for Oxnard launched

Dr. Miguel Lopez of Oxnard has founded The Fund for Oxnard, a nonprofit organization “established to meet the needs of our community” in the wake of the pandemic.

Lopez said the formation of the fund was inspired by similar actions in Compton, Long Beach,

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Community colleges online through spring

The Ventura County Community College District (VCCCD) announces that most classes offered at Moorpark, Oxnard and Ventura colleges will remain online during the spring 2021 semester, which starts on Jan. 11. For courses that cannot be remote or in instances when students and faculty must go onto campus, strict protocols will be in place.

In a Sept. 22 written statement, the VCCCD reported the decision to keep classes online “prioritized the health and safety of its approximately 31,000 students and 1,700 employees during the pandemic. The District will continue to monitor pandemic conditions and state and local Department of Public Health guidelines and restrictions and make adjustments to work status and access to the colleges as appropriate. ” Dr. Greg Gillespie, VCCCD chancellor, emphasized that “faculty at all the colleges has worked hard to adapt the curriculum for online learning so that students have an excellent learning experience.”

Registration appointments for continuing students in the Spring 2021 semester are online now. New student registration begins Nov. 16.

More information is online at www.vcccd.edu.

— Kimberly Rivers

RBG chalk art at Ventura City Hall by Molly Wingland.

Photo by Shanna Wasson Taylor

Local artist honors RBG or a short time, a chalk mural depicting late U.S. Supreme Court Associate Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg could be seen in front of Ventura City Hall. The mural by local artist Molly Wingland showed the iconic justice with her signature black knitted fishnet style gloves and a creative rendering of her iconic collar, with her nickname, “Notorious RBG.” The piece was created shortly after

Santa Barbara and Montecito “that serve and support their communities.” Even with active efforts by local food pantry organizations, Lopez said that there is still a great need and the new fund will focus resources to supplement, enhance and support on-going direct community efforts.

“In the immediate and short term, The Fund will support on-going community efforts that are providing direct aid, helping individuals and families get through the fourth quarter and the end of what has been an incredible and difficult year for too many,” said Lopez.

For more information, call 805407-8077 or visit www.thefundforoxnard.com.

by Kimberly Rivers

Ginsburg’s passing on Sept. 18 at the age of 87 from complications associated with metastatic pancreatic cancer.

On Sept. 21, Carol Spector and Shanna Wasson Taylor, both residents of Ventura, each snapped photographs of the mural.

“Temporary art is one of those Ventura things that just makes me smile,” said Taylor. “Stone sculptures at the beach, cardboard signs

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on street posts, painted rocks tucked in random places and now Molly’s chalk art tribute to RBG.” A spokesperson for the city confirmed that the artwork was removed “within 24-48 hours per the city’s procedures. It’s the city’s policy to remove any marking or drawings from public areas as quickly as possible through the City’s Public Works Graffiti Removal Team.”

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That’s because actual Gold Vault Bricks™ still loaded with four 5-ounce Jumbo State Bars layered in valuable 24 Karat Gold bearing the name of the First Bank of the United States of America™ and the state they were once destined for are up for grabs as thousands of U.S. residents stand to miss the deadline to claim the gold. Now any resident of those states can claim the Gold Vault Bricks for themselves and keep all the valuable gold found inside. That’s four massive bars weighing a full 20 ounces of high demand bullion copper layered in valuable 24 Karat Gold in all.

And here’s the best part. If you live in one of the 4 states listed in today’s publication you cover only the minimum gold fee set for state residents of just $49 per (Continued on next page) 8—

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Who gets the Jumbo Gold Bars: Listed below in bold are the states that get the gold. If you live in one of these states immediately call the State Distribution Hotline at: 1-800-749-6917 GB1082

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ounce which totals $980 for the full 20 ounces locked away inside these gold vault bricks. That’s a real steal because residents living outside of the designated 4 states must pay $124 per ounce which totals $2,480 if any remain.

“As special counsel to Federated Mint I earn my pay delivering breaking news.

And today’s announcement confirming the release of Gold Vault Bricks to the general public is as big as it gets. Believe me, I know how valuable these Gold Vault Bricks are to resellers, collectors, dealers and anyone else who gets their hands on them,” Withrow said.

“So my advice is this, anyone who gets an opportunity to get their hands on one of these Gold Vault Bricks better jump at the chance before they’re all gone,” Withrow said.

“These Gold Vault Bricks loaded with massive 5-ounce Jumbo State Bars layered in valuable 24 Karat Gold make the most impressive gifts for Christmas, birthdays, graduations, weddings, and any other occasion, especially for that hard-to-buy-for person,” Withrow said.

According to Ms. Withrow, since thousands of U.S. residents stand to miss the deadline to claim the gold, today and tomorrow are intended as a “special 48 hour release” for the benefit of persons living in; CA, AZ, NV and OR. This gives residents of those states a fair chance to claim the Gold Vault Bricks and all the valuable gold loaded inside for themselves.

But, Ms. Withrow added, “The Gold Vault Bricks are only available as inventory permits during the special 48 hour release and once they’re gone, they’re gone.” The emeritus Treasurer added, “Remember this, these Gold Vault Bricks contain a full 20 ounces of high demand bullion copper layered in valuable 24 Karat Gold and we have no power to stop dealers, resellers, collectors and the like from buying up all the Gold Vault Bricks they can get their hands on and reselling them for a big profit,” Withrow said.

Anyone who fails to obtain them during this special 48 hour release may be forced to buy them later in the secondary market from a dealer, reseller or collector at a hefty premium. ”We already know the phones will be ringing off the hook. That’s why hundreds of agents are standing by to answer the phones beginning at 8:30am this morning. We’re going to do our best, but with just 48 hours to answer all the calls it won’t be easy. So make sure to tell everyone to keep calling if all lines are busy. We’ll do our best to answer them all,” Withrow said.

“That’s why Federated Mint set up the State Distribution Hotlines in order to make sure residents in the 4 designated states listed in today’s newspaper publication can get them now,” Withrow said.

The only thing readers of today’s newspaper publication need to do is make sure they live in one of the 4 states listed in today’s newspaper and call the State Distribution Hotlines before the special 48 hour release ends midnight tomorrow. ■

NEVER BEFORE SEEN: THESE FIRST BANK OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA JUMBO GOLD BARS ARE THE ONLY ONES KNOWN TO EXIST

VALUABLE: THESE ARE THE FOUR 5-OUNCE JUMBO GOLD BARS SEALED AWAY IN EACH GOLD VAULT BRICK BEARING THE STATE DESTINATION

How much are the Gold Vault Bricks worth: The answer is, it’s impossible to say. But, it would be foolish for anyone to try and determine the value of these Gold Vault Bricks based on today’s price of gold. Here’s why. Gold, silver and all precious metal values always fluctuate and there are never any guarantees. But what we do know is that these are the only Gold Vault Bricks still loaded with four 5-ounce Jumbo State Bars known to exist. In fact, the value of the pure 24 Karat Gold layered content is just a bonus for anyone lucky enough to get one of these Gold Vault Bricks because there’s no telling how much the actual collector value could be worth. That makes the minimum gold fee set for state residents of just $ 49 per ounce which totals $ 980 for the full 20 ounces locked away inside these Gold Vault Bricks a real steal since residents living outside of the designated 4 states must pay $124 per ounce, which totals $ 2,480, if any remain.

Why the vault fee is so low: Since thousands of U.S. residents stand to miss the deadline to claim the gold, Federated Mint has re-allocated Gold Vault Bricks to be sent out in the next 48 hours. That means the gold is up for grabs and now residents in 4 states can claim the Gold Vault Bricks for themselves and keep all the valuable bars found inside. These are the only Gold Vault Bricks known to exist and everyone wants them. That’s because they’re still loaded with four 5-ounce Jumbo State Bars layered in valuable 24 Karat Gold bearing the name of The First Bank of the United States of America and the state they were once destined for. That’s four massive bars weighing a full 20 ounces of 24 Karat Gold and valuable bullion copper in all.

And here’s the best part. If you live in one of the 4 states listed in today’s publication you cover only the minimum gold fee set for state residents of just $ 49 per ounce. That’s a real steal because residents living outside of the designated 4 states must pay $124 per ounce if any remain.

■ FIRST LOOK INSIDE THE GOLD VAULT BRICKS: Pictured above are the Gold Vault Bricks containing the only Jumbo State Gold Bars known to exist bearing the name of the First Bank of the United States of America and the state they were once destined for. State residents are rushing to get them because the Gold Vault Bricks are still loaded with four 5-ounce Jumbo State Bars layered in valuable 24 Karat Gold. To claim you Vault Brick, just call 1-800-749-6917 GB1082 before the deadline ends.

Everyone lucky enough to get them better hold on to them because there’s no telling just how much they could be worth.

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hree seats are up for grabs on the Ventura City Council this election year. Incumbent Christy Weir is being challenged in District 2 while the District 3 seat opens up with Mayor Matt LaVere now elected to the Ventura County Board of Supervisors. District 7’s Cheryl Heitmann will not be running for reelection, allowing for new representation there as well.

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Christy Weir: A current Ventura City Councilmember and former mayor, with a bachelor’s degree from Cal State University, Channel Islands.

It has been my honor to represent the people of Ventura as a mayor and city councilmember. I am running for reelection in Dist. 2 to make sure our Christy Weir residents are heard as we make christyweir.com decisions that will shape Ventura’s future. My husband and I raised our children here, and now their families live in this community. Four generations of my family have been fortunate to call this beautiful community our home, and I am committed to enhancing Ventura’s livability for all ages.

As we recover from the economic and cultural impacts of COVID-19, it will be important to have councilmembers in place who are experienced, knowledgeable and creative.

In the next four years, my priorities will be environmental and fiscal sustainability, and quality-of-life improvements for all Ventura residents, including children and seniors. As a centuries-old town, we have challenges with aging infrastructure, but also enjoy the unique character of our historic buildings and cultural heritage.

Our spectacular geographic location, bounded by the ocean, two rivers and hillsides, is truly our “good fortune,” to be celebrated and protected.

H H H H H H Dougie Michie dougie4district2.com

Ventura City Council, District 2

District 2 includes the foothills and downtown area from California St., stretching east to Lemon Grove and Dunning St. Two candidates are challenging incumbent Christy Weir.

Candidate history and background Doug Halter: I am 60 years old, and have been in business 29 years as the owner of Halter-Encinas Landscape Inc. (plus three retail businesses over the years). I have a bachelor of science degree in chemical engineering from UC Santa Barbara and have sat on dozens of boards, presided over many, and helped to found many more.

Skills: Problem solving/thinking out of the box. Building bridges and relationships with others. Always have several viable paths to achieve a goal. Ventura is the best of old California. Never take no for an answer. Say what you are thinking because others are most likely thinking the same thing. Question authority. Respect all people and find that commonality. Each day, each friendship, each memory is a gift that becomes a part of who we are. Always be humble, know we all have a unique gift. Share yours and strive to help others find what their gift is so that we all can benefit together.

Doug “Dougie” Michie: I am a 65-year-old financial advisor/lawyer, and hold a PhD in urban planning from Texas A&M University and a law degree from Pepperdine. I retired in 1999 from the U.S. Air Force, National Guard.

When I was 30, I did what the Australians call a “walk about” for one and a half years, spending half that time traveling through nearly half the countries in Africa. I saw firsthand what poor governance can do to a city, and how residents can hunger for good government.

I entered Uganda right after the National Resistance Army ousted general Tito Okello, ending a year’s long civil war, and establishing a new government. That government was in shambles, and the cities lacked local government with experience and knowledge in finance and city planning. I visited cities without operating electricity, running water and with no functioning sanitary system.

This experience is one that led to my passion for city planning and my desire to understand the relationship between the fixed environment and the urban quality of life. As a result, years later, I returned to school and earned a PhD in urban planning.

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

Doug Halter: We need change. The challenges of today require bold, innovative leadership with vision. I have proven many times over the years my ability to take an idea, plan out several possible paths, and make it a reality. I problem solve all day long in my daily business and nonprofit work. We need this skillset on the city council to look at new ways of doing business and finding the best solutions for the challenges of today.

Dougie Michie: I am not a long-time Ventura politician like the other candidates. I have never served in a political office, and I am seeking this political office for the first time. I have taken no funds from PACs or their members, labor unions or their members or special interest groups or their members. As a result, I am not obligated to vote in the interests of any special interest group.

I have given a great deal of time to our community. For a decade I coached, and refereed the games of our young boys in the AYSO organization. I gave to our youth, as I felt it was important to help them learn teamwork and to develop leadership skills.

I was on the site council of my son’s elementary school for several years. I spent several years as an ambassador for our chamber of commerce, attending ribbon cuttings and helping small businesses establish themselves in Ventura.

My youngest son is now a junior at Ventura High School, and I have reduced my hours of work. This has freed up the time to commit to contribute the time that a position on the city council requires.

Christy Weir: When I first ran for city council, I was concerned about land use decision making, because each development has long-term impacts on our residents’ quality of life.

It is crucial that these decisions are made with transparency, welcoming community input, and considering neighborhood compatibility, traffic and water constraints, and safety.

Prosperity and livability are not a result of unlimited, unsustainable growth. To ensure our community is prosperous and livable in the future, we need to focus on the preservation of Ventura’s historical character and natural environment, prioritize enhancements to our public spaces and support our local businesses and nonprofits.

The state is attempting to take away local control by preempting our land use decision-making authority. This is not good for Ventura or California. There are water supply constraints, emergency evacuation constraints, and limits on our traffic, infrastructure maintenance and public safety capacity. A well-planned city needs to take all of these into account when approving new development. I support a public process in which neighborhood concerns are heard and respected, and quality of life is protected for our residents, as we grow responsibly.

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

Doug Halter: The one issue that affects all others is economic vitality. I know what it takes to have a business here and where the issues are that prevent others from staying or becoming a part of our community. I would work to simplify and clarify our process and provide more certainty for property owners and businesses. That’s not to compromise public input, but ensure it happens at the most effective time to help incorporate concerns and ideas. Being an ambassador for our city and encouraging those who can help us reach our goals to participate and encourage our citizens to work together, believe in themselves and their importance to our community, and help be a part of the solutions that we need. Look for the many “win win” opportunities and ways to encourage behavior and activity that benefit our community, as well as provide barriers to those things that harm our community. Educate and dedicate environmental and historically important aspects of our community.

Seek ways to better use staff resources and financial resources while we plan for improved revenue that vitality will bring.

Dougie Michie: The state has begun making zoning changes for cities like ours, because the cities have placed obstacles in the path of adding low-income and moderate-income housing.

And the changes the state is making are not pretty.

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VC 2020 ELECTION For the last 20 years our city council has sidestepped the issue of the provision of affordable housing. Its artificial constraints to slow growth, such as oversized planning fees, numerous hearings and years of delays, only raise the cost of new housing. This has led to the state beginning to apply its planning to Ventura.

My number one priority issue is making more housing available at all income levels. The first thing I would do is charrettes to inform residents of what is currently being proposed by the state. The charrettes would also cover mixed-use planning areas to accommodate the RHNA [Regional Housing Needs Assessment] goals the state is seeking. I believe that buy-in by all residents is important in planning.

I also want to streamline the planning process by merging committees and reducing hearings. I would lower fees for new housing. Additionally, I want to reexamine our exclusionary zoning to provide for mixed-use zoning that encourages smart growth in all parts of our town.

Christy Weir: Each city is required to have a General Plan with sections on mobility, housing and climate action. Ventura is in the process of updating our General Plan. We will need steady, responsive leadership during this process that will result in a document that guides our future with policies that balance conservation, quality of life and growth.

My vision for mobility includes accelerated street paving and active transportation, with increased walkability and bike-friendly enhancements.

When adopting a new housing element, long-term water demand must be considered. With drought and increased usage, our local water supply is declining. Our diminishing underground aquifers are shared by many communities and agriculture.

Our new climate action plan will need to address sea level rise, clean energy and fire risk as immediate local impacts of the worldwide climate crisis. We must include vulnerability assessments, hazard mitigation and emergency response strategies.

I currently serve as vice-chair of BEACON, a multi-county joint powers authority, which works on coastal erosion and resiliency policies and projects, as we adapt to climate change impacts to our coast.

I am also on the board of Clean Power Alliance, a new community-based power company giving our citizens the option for 100 percent renewable energy.

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

Doug Halter: I’ve been very involved in our community, and as a founding member of the Ventura Botanical Gardens, I am proud that our future will include this world-class garden and other beautiful amenities that add value to our quality of life. The VBG is more than a garden, it is a showcase of the

H H H H H H Barbara Brown barbarabrowncitycouncil.com

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District 3 is midtown, encompassing Ventura College, Arroyo Verde Park and Buena High School with the Pacific View Mall making up the western boundary. A seat up for grabs has attracted a varied field.

Candidate history and background Barbara Brown: I’m a business owner and professor/ — October 8, 2020

Dougie Michie: While I was commander of a company of drill sergeants, we were ordered to active duty to train a company of young recruits at Fort Jackson, South Carolina.There were over 200 soldiers in this military community.

Drill sergeants train new soldiers how to perform under stress, and how to act as a cohesive unit.This often resulted in friction between the trainees and the drill sergeants. As leader of this compact community, I worked to ensure the friction did not go too far, and that mental distress the trainees were experiencing did not result in death or injury.

I recall one young man who manifested suicidal thoughts. I stepped in and rationalized with him the temporary nature of his current environment and restored his resolve for completing his commitment. I also determined that a drill sergeant was not emotionally stable enough, and I had him reassigned. Maintaining the stability of this military community allowed them to complete their training without any significant mishap.

These young men and women went on to contribute to and serve our country. This leadership experience showed leaders can positively impact their community, and how a proactive leader can improve the well-being of that community.

Christy Weir: The founding of the Downtown Ventura Partners (DVP) organization is an example of my collaborative leadership. Over a decade ago, downtown Ventura was struggling with the issues of blight, cleanliness and safety. I brought together business and property owners to focus on revitalizing clean and safe efforts, initially with volunteers, then with the formation of a Business Improvement District funded by property owners through a self-imposed assessment. The DVP employs paid staff and full-time ambassadors who clean and monitor the downtown area. Hundreds of businesses have moved in, and our downtown is the most vibrant business district in the county.

In 2020, the COVID pandemic has caused our local businesses to suffer. To help our restaurants and retailers survive, I led the creation of Main Street Moves, opening up our downtown for outdoor dining in a pedestrian atmosphere. The city council extended the Main Street closure until February because of its success and popularity.

As nationwide retailers are in crisis, evidenced by mall and chain store closures, we are fortunate to have a vital, historic downtown with a mix of offices, locally owned shops and restaurants, entertainment and culture. I am excited about more downtown and midtown enhancements in our future!

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beauty of climate appropriate plants and the importance of biofiltration to protect our ocean. It provides an entrance to the pathways and hiking yet to come across our hillside open space, and a place for research, lectures, educations, events, amphitheater, art, and community building in the site that most exemplifies why we all live here!

Doug Halter: “Who was the most influential mentor in my life?” My grandfather. As an Italian immigrant, he shared his pride of America. His work ethic, his faith in people, the satisfaction of working with land, the serenity of the redwood forest, and the tranquil boating on the Pacific. He taught me that if you never expect anything from anyone you will never be disappointed. While a therapist would love this, he meant that every hello, every smile, every friendship, and every time someone extended a hand, it was a gift not an expectation. He taught me that “if your roots are strong there is no need to fear the wind.”

Many have enriched my life, but he gave me the foundation and confidence to overcome obstacles, strive for what I believe in and never take no for an answer.

Dougie Michie: The issue of the pending revenue shortfall seems to be missing in the candidate forums I have participated in. We are in a deep recession, and the city’s revenue will be impacted. I have not been asked if I will vote to increase taxes to help cover this shortfall.

My answer is; I am adamantly opposed to increasing our already high taxes. With COVID restrictions on business hurting revenues, the wrong answer is to increase taxes on them or their employees. Government must not continually increase taxes.

Income tax, social security tax, property tax, sales tax, vehicle and personal property tax, use tax, utility tax and other miscellaneous city fees and taxes — more of a taxpayer’s income goes to pay taxes than goes into their wallet. This is wrong. I will oppose any and all proposals to increase taxes on Ventura’s citizens.

Christy Weir: My previous careers were in education and publishing. I spent a decade as a teacher, then 15 years as a division manager at a local publisher. I earned a bachelor of arts degree in art at CSUCI. My hobbies include painting and sculpting, cycling, singing and folk dance.

It was in my management position that I first dealt with multimillion dollar budgets, accounting and personnel. These skills have served me well in local government, as the city council makes strategic financial decisions. I currently chair the city’s Finance, Audit and Budget Committee, helping to ensure that our spending is fiscally responsible and transparent.

Each year, I have come to more fully value all that Ventura offers. In listening to our residents, this is the vision that I hear and share: We value a safe and clean community. We support our local businesses. We will grow slowly and sustainably. We will preserve our rivers, beaches, open space and natural environment. We will insist on the highest quality of architecture and design. We will maintain our small-town atmosphere. I would be honored to have your vote.

Gardens, business owner, Thomas Fire rebuild.

Skills include: High collaboration and communication skills, experience working with both the city of Ventura and the county. Experienced with helping a multitude of businesses overcome challenges and achieve their goals.

H H H H H H Aaron Gaston aarongaston.com

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

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instructor at UC Santa Barbara and Laguna College of Art and Design. I founded BBM&D Strategic Branding, which served startups to large corporations, nonprofits, governmental entities.

Clients included the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library, Santa Barbara Airport, Ventura County Air Pollution and Control District, Ventura County Transportation Commission and Patagonia. I have city experience in varied roles: Public Art Commissioner, public/private partnership with the Ventura Botanical

William Cornell: My name is William “Billy” Cornell. I was born in Santa Paula in 1971. I’m a general contractor specializing in home repair and remodel serving the Ventura County area.

I’m a college graduate with further education in the building trades. I served a four year term as a commissioner for the San Buenaventura Housing Authority. I also served on the Ventura Rent Control Board. Both of those were appointed offices. I worked as a building inspector for the city of Ojai and the city of Goleta.

Not unlike so many others, I recently began a new role, along with my wife, as homeschool teachers for my son and daughter who are in middle and high school respectively. They are both currently enrolled via Zoom at Ventura Unified. Campaign Facebook page: www.facebook.com/pages/category/Political-Candidate/William-Billy-Cornell-for-Ventura-City-Council-2020-114479273676618/.

vcreporter.com Aaron Gaston: My family’s roots in Ventura start in the 1950s — my parents live in the same Pierpont Beach house where they raised my brother and me. As an alumnus of Pierpont Elementary, Cabrillo Middle and Ventura High, I had some of the same teachers and coaches as my parents. It’s a legacy I’m proud to uphold, having raised my own daughters in Ventura. My father owned and ran a small business in Ventura, and that entrepreneurial spirit was passed on to me at an early age.

After I graduated from UCSB, I returned to Ventura to cofound and run a technology company, Infogrip, helping individuals with disabilities, where I worked for nearly 30 years. I’m now a realtor and business partner with my mother, Grace Gaston.

I’m running for Ventura City Council District 3 to address the urgent and immediate issues affecting our city. I am committed to focusing on a robust local economy, supporting small businesses, improving public safety, preserving our environment, and addressing homelessness and housing issues. I am deeply committed to serving my constituents in District 3. I believe teamwork, not divisiveness, is essential to solving the challenges we are facing in this unprecedented public health and economic crisis.

Mike Johnson: I’m 49 and a high school economics and government teacher, with a bachelor’s in U.S. history from UC San Diego and a M.Ed. from Maryville University, St. Louis.

I’m a wonk when it comes to local government. I’ve been with the College Area Community Council for 10 years, both as member and chair. I’m a regular at city hall, and not just for meetings of the city council, Planning Commission, and Design Review Committee. Over the last several years, I’ve been to nearly every meeting of the Economic Development Subcommittee, Homelessness/Affordable Housing Subcommittee, Water Commission, Measure O Committee, and Finance/Audit/Budget Subcommittee.

I have a passion for civic affairs. I believe firmly in transparency and community engagement, so I’ve made the effort to be involved. Unfortunately, I can’t count how many times I’ve been the only member of the public at a crucial committee meeting.

Those committee meetings are where many crucial decisions get made. After a couple years of attendance, you start to understand how we got where we are. You realize just how complicated every contentious issue is. Often, the key isn’t policies or politics, but process. The outcome is never any better than the process that got you there.

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

Barbara Brown: As a 44-year Venturan, I want to give back to the community that has given me so much. My husband and I raised our son here, embracing that strong sense of community that living here provides. I want to maintain that quality of life… for everyone who calls Ventura home.

I was appointed by the city council as a Public Art Commissioner and acted as chair. I was president and board member of the Ventura Botanical Gardens, in public/private partnership with the city. I navigated the Thomas Fire disaster and rebuild process. In all of these positions, I gained invaluable knowledge and experience about how the city operates, and the nuances of getting things done.

I owned a business here for 25 years. I was able to assist start-ups, large companies, and nonprofits thrive. I served on the boards of Interface Children and Family Services, Ventura County’s most comprehensive nonprofit provider of social services, and Goodwill Industries, which provides educational and vocational training for economic justice.

I was encouraged by councilmembers, staff members and leaders in the community to run for city council. They felt that my leadership, thoughtful decision-making, and vision for our future would serve Ventura well.

William Cornell: If I am elected to the Ventura City Council for District 3 the top three items on my agenda would be: 1. To plan for the recovery from this global pandemic that we face now and likely will continue to endure for quite some time. And implementing recovery plans.

2. Increasing the tax base for the city in an effort to fund our growing obligations and maintain our beautiful city with out going back to the citizens to ask for more from them.

3. Further the support for our mental health resources and law enforcement agencies to face the growing homeless population on our streets. This is a multi-faceted issue that will require support from the Housing Authority, mental health, many of our faith-based charities and special training for our police who are working on the streets, many times the first responders.

Aaron Gaston: Our family’s long history as business owners and community volunteers in Ventura has led me to seek a city council seat. Over the last 20 years, I have been approached multiple times to run for city council, but having two young daughters and numerous small businesses, I knew I didn’t have the time — and people who know me know that I only do things for which I can give my all. When Mayor LaVere came knocking on my door last year wondering if I was now ready to step up, I knew it was time to give it some serious thought. As a realtor with a more flexible schedule and both my daughters in college, I now have the time I need to serve my community as a council member. It’s also clear that now, more than ever, is the time to be getting involved in local government to affect the kind of change that improves our everyday lives.

Mike Johnson: With the budget crunch, housing crisis, rise in homelessness and water shortage, the next four years are going to be especially tough. City council has its work cut out for it.

Over the years, I’ve told plenty of people I’d never run for council, and I meant it. But everything changed when we switched from at-large seats to district elections. I’m glad that we adopted districts. It’s refreshing to see a more diverse council, and we all benefit from the wider range of life experiences that comes with that.

However, with only 15,000 residents, District 3 does not have a deep bench for choosing our next council representative.

This should worry everybody in Ventura: Many new councilmembers have struggled with a steep learning curve their first couple years in office.

Far too much is at stake right now to elect somebody who’s inexperienced. It’s an open seat, but we need to fill it with a candidate with years of experience. Whenever someone asks my priorities, I point to my work over the last five years on homelessness, housing, water, economic development and the budget. I’m running for council because those are my priorities — not the other way around.

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

Barbara Brown: Water and the environment — clean water comes from a clean environment and creating open spaces is a part of that. That’s why I supported SOAR, and spent over a decade on the build of Ventura Botanical Gardens. It’s why I support the Ventura Land Trust and the Rancho San Buenaventura Conservancy Trust.

Maintaining high quality air and water, reducing waste, eliminating one-time use plastics, rezoning for greater mixed use and creating a more bicycle/walk-able community are issues that I plan to work tirelessly to resolve. Over the last two years, I worked on a bipartisan federal climate change initiative — the carbon fee and dividend legislation, H.R. 763 — co-sponsored by Salud Carbajal.

William Cornell: see previous answer.

Aaron Gaston: Anticipated budget deficits: The effects of COVID-19 on our local economy have been devastating. Our economy has to be our number one priority as a council so we can provide the services that all of our citizens need. We need to make fiscally responsible cuts wherever possible; however, I am not in favor of significant public health or safety cuts. We need to start by cutting out any redundancies within the city. It will be crucial to consider each cut carefully, so we still maintain

the programs that generate revenue for the city. Creating a business-friendly environment is paramount, because Ventura needs to attract quality employers. We need to look closely at the fees we charge businesses and compare them to other California cities with higher-paying jobs. I want to broaden my conversation with business owners and hear from them on what they need.

Mike Johnson: The housing crisis is fundamental. We can’t make progress on many other thorny issues we face, from economic development to homelessness, until we make real progress on housing. We need more housing, both affordable and market-rate.

For affordable housing, city council needs to pass a citywide inclusionary housing plan which applies to both for-sale and rental units. It must be truly inclusionary — the affordable units should be included in the project, rather than allowing developers to simply pay an in-lieu fee. We started the process in Spring 2018, but it stalled when the community development director left. It’s long overdue.

We need to submit a housing element to the state in 2021, showing where we could accommodate 5,000 affordable units over the next eight years. Our current housing element is problematic. It says somebody could build six affordable units in the parking lot of the KFC. For market-rate housing, we should streamline the development review process by implementing the matrix report recommendations. However, we must not go further by disbanding the Design Review or Historic Preservation committees, nor demoting them to advisory panels. We need their expertise, and they need the authority to ensure high-quality, compatible projects.

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

Barbara Brown: In the great recession, in a drought, with some of the best and brightest people in Ventura, I worked to realize the vision of the Ventura Botanical Gardens. Drawing visitors from around the world, VBG sits behind city hall overlooking historic downtown, with spectacular views of the Southern California coastline and the Channel Islands. It was born out of a desire to create something wonderful for our community. We started with nothing but an idea and the desire to make it happen.

As president and board member for over a decade, my role was to inspire, engage and communicate our vision. Through CEQA, environmental studies, feasibility studies, engineering, master planning and fundraising, we were finally able to put the first shovel in the ground. We had hiccups along the way, and some very difficult challenges, but we fought through them and today, we have one of the most beautiful gems atop the hill.

With over 107 acres, more than 8,000 plants, and over 2,000 members, we’ve just begun. I am so proud to have taken a leadership role in this extraordinary dream.

William Cornell: As a past commissioner with the Housing Authority, I worked with associate commissioners as well as staff and city officials to develop and approve new public/ private housing developments and needed neighborhood redevelopment across the city. We began the long process of re-imagining the Westview Village property located at 955 Riverside St. and applied the same public/private assistance to all the properties needing capital investment for deferred maintenance. This process enabled the authority to provide needed maintenance that wouldn’t have seen funding under the usual public funding allowance.

Aaron Gaston: When I worked at Infogrip, my business partner and I manufactured and sold a one-hand computer keyboard and other devices for individuals with disabilities for almost 30 years. Every day we had a significant impact on the lives of veterans, seniors, and children who were disabled. We worked hand in hand with these individuals, and the technology that we provided helped with their education, jobs, and to live an independent life. I feel fortunate to have had such an impact on so many lives. Every day I am thankOctober 8, 2020 —

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Mike Johnson: One Wednesday morning in 2008, I was walking our son to kindergarten when another Poinsettia parent asked if I’d heard anything about burglaries in the neighborhood. I was surprised. In our little pocket of Campus View, we hadn’t had a burglary for several years.

When I got home, I discovered the Star was no longer publishing crime maps, and the police department wasn’t sharing them. I contacted our beat coordinator, who told me there were nine daytime burglaries in two days, four in my neighborhood.

They were entering through unlocked front windows.

With his blessing, I printed 250 flyers warning my neighbors, and spent Thursday and Friday knocking on doors. Then on Friday night, around midnight, somebody poured a can of gasoline on my car and set it on fire.

On the bright side, the burglaries stopped.

I arranged a community meeting, with police, councilmembers, and 125 neighbors in attendance. We learned the PD had cut Neighborhood Watch without telling anybody, and didn’t want to warn residents about the crime wave, lest the burglars be scared off.

So we formed our own neighborhood group, with newsletters and meetings and block parties. Twelve years later, we’re still a tight-knit neighborhood.

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District 7 in Ventura includes the coastal neighborhoods, Pierpont, Surfer’s Point and stretches east to the city’s boundary. The district line zigzags to include areas south east of Arundell Ave. to Victoria Ave. It includes the Montalvo area and Auto Center Drive.

Councilmember Cheryl Heitmann announced in August her decision not to seek reelection and four candidates are vying for the seat.

Candidate history and background Heather May Ellinger: I am a 25-year resident of Ventura. I raised my children here and actively participated in their schooling and community activities as a class mom, team mom, PTA parent and board member. As a mortgage field inspector for 10 years, I have traveled throughout the neighborhoods of our city from the east end to the west end and everywhere in between. I know where the potholes are, where the homeless congregate, and the best vantage points for viewing sunsets over the ocean.

In speaking to so many residents and business owners over the years, I know your frustrations and concerns related to our city.

From day one I will bring efficiency, cooperation and common sense to the Ventura City Council by addressing concerns that affect our daily lives. I am open to discuss all matters big and small pertaining to our current situation, short-term strategies and the future aspirations of Ventura.

Michael Nolan: I received my bachelor’s degree in marketing from CSUN. I started my career at Kraft General Foods and led the team that brought Breyer’s Ice Cream to the West Coast along with Tombstone Pizza. At Kraft we had many — October 8, 2020

Barbara Brown: In all my outreach during this campaign, voters have asked just about every question there is! But one thing I would share that I probably haven’t before, is where I come from and how this helped shape who I am. My mom was a nurse, my brother and sister were social workers, my dad worked for a nonprofit, my son is a paramedic, and my husband a firefighter. Every single person in my family chose a profession based on serving others. This is a wonderful legacy that is still hugely inspirational to me. That’s why even as a business owner, I always tried to serve however I could, whether that was on a board or through pro bono work for nonprofits. We aren’t all cut out to be first responders, but that shouldn’t stop any of us from responding, however we can.

William Cornell: Castillo Del Sol was one of my favorite projects with the housing authority. It’s a fully managed, 39 studio apartment facility, with preference given to adults with mental and developmental disabilities. The facility provides services from the county of Ventura and Tri County Regional Center.

Aaron Gaston: Many people don’t know how much I value education, and when I was younger, having a college degree was my ultimate dream. I worked two jobs to put myself through college, and it was worth every dollar and every sleepless night. I had preached to the point of being annoying to my

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

Mike Johnson: I became the College Area Community Council’s point person on water five years ago. I was eager to attend every water commission meeting as a skeptical watchdog. Ventura’s future hangs in the balance.

My perspective on water broadened a couple years ago when my wife volunteered her ob/gyn services at a hospital in southern Ethiopia.

Along every road, we saw people, kids mostly, filling yellow jerry cans in the ditch. Some had donkeys, but most would lug the water up the hill to their farms. Many children can’t go to school, because their job is hauling water.

Famine was ravaging Ethiopia, and when that happens, nursing mothers grow malnourished. Their milk dries up. The baby cries, and in desperation, the parents give it water. The baby gets violent diarrhea, and the parents take the baby out to the road, hoping a stranger will transport them to hospital. Of the infants who do make it to the hospital, many don’t survive.

In Ventura, we pay about a penny per gallon for fresh, clean water delivered to our tap. We’ll argue over water projects, or residential rates, but we all need to be thankful for what we have. Water is life.

Joe Schroeder: I recently retired as the president/CEO of the Ventura County Credit Union. My educational background includes an undergraduate and an MBA from Cal Poly Pomona. My significant leadership experience, local involvement and financial expertise gained from decades of service in the credit union industry leave me well equipped to represent our community. I’ve managed a $1 billion organization with over 200 employees and can better understand the issues facing the city of Ventura. My financial experience during these difficult economic times will be invaluable.

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sisters-in-law when they were still in high school and now my own daughters how important their education is. College can come in all forms, from a trade school to traditional degrees, but I feel passionate about the need for young adults to get this experience to find out who they are. I’ve prided myself on being a lifelong learner willing to listen and be taught over a lifetime. My dream now is to retire someday and have the time to go back to college and take all of the classes that I never had time for but sounded so intriguing.

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struggles as you can imagine but we accomplished great things along the way. Next I joined a major wireless carrier in the early ’90s. I led many teams on the way to many accomplishments throughout my 23 years in telecom. Throughout my career I have always embraced challenges, sharpened my business acumen, lived in multiple cities and more often than not overcame major obstacles. I am currently a realtor with Century 21 Everest and have learned so much about our city.

Living here now for the last 13 years I can bring the good from my life in other successful cities and I am more than ready to face the challenges Ventura faces now.

Nancy Pedersen: I’m 61 years old and a California native.

I hold a BS in business administration and JD from Southern Methodist University in Dallas, Texas. I have 40+ years of business and legal experience including serving as vice president of operations for Bon Appetit Magazine in Los Angeles, and in-house counsel for the parent company of Gulf States Toyota in Houston. I am a licensed attorney in Texas and California.

When moving to Ventura in 2010, I had the opportunity to pursue a lifelong dream and open a bakery – I opened Sunflowers on the Square on Main Street in Ventura, had a retail storefront for four years, and still hold a cottage food license.

I have served the community on the board of the Ventura Visitors Center and Convention Bureau, including the past six years as board chair, and by co-chairing Best Day Foundation. My personal style is collaborative, direct and honest, and I have proven myself to be an effective facilitator and organizational leader.

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

Heather May Ellinger: Since the murder of Anthony Mele, I have actively been following the city’s policies in handling the vagrant population. I attended monthly council meetings regarding the homeless and spoke with some council members directly. I found their policies and attitudes completely ineffective. I made the decision to run after a series of ill-advised unanimous resolutions were recently passed by our current city council.

The removal of the Father Serra statue being one of them. I am acutely aware of the many challenges before us. Ventura needs improved roads, critical water infrastructure and the continued support of fire and police services. To assure these needs are met, we must attract, retain and foster thriving local businesses to generate the necessary funds to meet Ventura’s operational needs. Thriving businesses offer greater local opportunities for ALL residents. Additionally, we must finally address the real humanitarian issue that is the homeless crisis on our streets.

Michael Nolan: After joining the HOA board at The Cape in Ventura, I have become familiar with helping run a small community and doing what is best financially and esthetically for both the current owners and future owners. There are many challenges and you can’t make everyone happy but if you are honest and true in your desire and act with integrity to do what is best for all and the future, you can’t go wrong. I am very concerned about the state of this city and what we plan to leave our children. I believe in constant improvement both in community relations and the physical aspects of Ventura. We have streets without sidewalks and buildings that used to be restaurants and businesses vacant for years (before COVID).

vcreporter.com I find this unacceptable for us and our children. We need new decision makers to lure new business and family to Ventura.

Nancy Pedersen: I have spent the past number of years serving the community through running my small business, serving as co-chair of the local chapter of the Best Day Foundation, and working toward the economic viability of the community through my service on the board of the visitor’s center and with a local business start-up. In this year 2020, my personal perfect storm has presented itself whereby my heart for the community has aligned with the election cycle for my district of residency (District 3) and my personal availability (Lauren, Jackson and Neal are launched, so to speak, and I have “pushed pause” from consuming roles in the business world). I’m ready to take the next step in service to Ventura, and while I have not ever run for or held public office, I believe my skills and style can add value to the current discussions and issue, and continue to move the mark toward a better Ventura.

Joe Schroeder: I was born and raised in So. California by parents who believed that you need to help your neighbors and community. Community service is a big part of my personal and professional life. I was on the board of FOOD Share for nine years and chair for several and helped FOOD Share through difficult financial times. We need leaders that are community driven, fiscally responsible, dedicated to protection of our coastline and can balance growth within our community. Many of us have grown so tired of the polarized political environment. Therefore, I have decided to jump in and be a part of the solution at the local level. It is time for me to give back more to our community.

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

Heather May Ellinger: Prior to the pandemic, I would have said the homeless crisis is my number one priority. It will still be a priority for me, but the COVID-19 restrictions have devastated many of our local businesses. This terrible crisis has not only greatly jeopardized our local businesses’ survival but also caused many residents to lose jobs or have had work opportunities greatly curtailed. According to the CDC, 40 percent of the adult American population is currently struggling with depression and substance abuse as a direct result of the lockdowns.

We must advocate on behalf of our residents to the county and state to quickly and safely reopen businesses to full service. We should once again enjoy our beautiful city and all the wonderful aspects of living here in Ventura. There is a balance between protecting public health and protecting people’s livelihoods and mental wellbeing. The numbers provided by the city and county do not justify the continued shutdown and mandates.

Michael Nolan: The top issue for me is crime. Ventura city currently ranks highest in crime for all of Ventura county. I cannot walk in my neighborhood after sunset and feel safe. It has been that way for 13 years. My daughters do not feel safe anywhere in public in Ventura. Right now in these disruptive times we need bold leaders to redevelop the Pacific View Mall blight, pier boardwalk area, connect a sidewalk from the east end on Foothill all the way to downtown and the boardwalk. Don’t accept excuses, this all came about before COVID. Another group asked me how we can keep Patagonia in Ventura and get them to grow. Simple, get rid of the crime so new families feel safe moving here and working here in town. Just think about going to the Collection mall . . . safe, going to Thousand Oaks mall . . . safe, Westlake . . . safe, Santa Barbara . . . safe.

The first thing I would do is meet with the chief of police, review his finished strategic plan and roll it out quickly.

Nancy Pedersen: The last few years have dished up challenges for Ventura. With challenge comes opportunity to take a fresh look at why we do what we do and how we operate — making sure our governing efforts support the needs of Ventura today and lay the foundation for tomorrow. While there are many pri-

orities to focus on immediately with the start of the new term, a priority for me is to work with my fellow councilmembers and the city management team to create and foster a culture of shared partnership with our residents and business constituents. I believe this culture is the underpinning to put in place so that we can effectively address our budget, housing, water, homeless and safety issues and needs throughout all segments and areas of our community. A first step in working toward this improved culture will be to engage the council and management staff in an honest assessment of what is and isn’t working, and identifying areas that need improvement or change.

When I started on their board we were delivering seven million pounds of food to those that were going hungry. Today, FOOD Share will deliver over 18 million pounds of food this year. I consider the mission of FOOD Share to keep those that are hungry, an invaluable asset to the entire county. FOOD Share’s spectacular growth and dedication to those in need is a great example of how leadership can make a difference. In addition, as the CEO of VCCU, I started a program that gave all employees 40 hours of paid time off to help Ventura County nonprofits. I also launched the Foundation of Ventura County Credit Union which distributes funds to nonprofits serving the underserved.

Joe Schroeder: Effectively balancing the diverse priorities of our city is one of my top issues. These include facilitating economic growth; supporting safety; protecting our natural resources, particularly our coastline and water resources; and ensuring we have well-maintained streets, parks and trails. Until we stabilize the revenue coming into the city, it will be difficult to add new multimillion dollar programs or add significantly to staff. I have a history of growing businesses and that expertise is essential to help businesses grow their way out of these challenging times. People talk about growth…I have done it.

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

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

Heather May Ellinger: As a mortgage field inspector, I interacted with thousands of homeowners and their contractors over the years. Early on it became apparent that the majority of people going through the process of rebuilding and renovations due to damage to their property (fire, water, wind, mold, vandalism, etc.) had very limited knowledge on how the process worked and how many entities were involved. Even planned renovations are stressful and generally don’t go as anticipated. Dealing with an unexpected disaster is overwhelming. I became a quasi therapist and a shoulder to cry on in many cases. I also became an ally for homeowners who needed answers and didn’t get them by providing them with an understanding of what was required to move them effectively through the process of renovations and rebuilding.

Michael Nolan: I have 10 brothers and sisters, I am from a very humble background. My parents struggled to raise us all.

My mother taught me how to be frugal and my father taught me how to be disciplined. I started mowing lawns at 10, delivering papers at 12 and have never stopped working my entire life. I am familiar with the struggle. I don’t live at the beach and I am not trying to fill my social calendar. I’ve managed over 250 retail stores and led them to award winning performance year after year. Professionally, running all those stores with honesty and integrity and gaining loyal community customers is my greatest accomplishment. Raising my two beautiful, respectful and intelligent daughters is my greatest personal accomplishment.

Nancy Pedersen: One of the opportunities that opened up to me when I moved to Ventura 10 years ago was to get involved with Best Day Foundation. Early upon my arrival in Ventura, I met Chipper Bro Bell — Chipper is the founder of the Ventura Chapter and basically said I was “going to be an angel” and help him further organize the chapter. The Best Day Foundation, hosts beach days for kids with special needs. They have been active in Ventura since 2007, hosting 6-8 beach events here every year.

Over the course of the last 10 years, I have served as co-chair of this organization, putting structure around the administrative aspect of the local chapter, working to form a core leadership team for the chapter, and leading over 50 “Best Days” on our beaches. Each event is supported by local food sponsors (shout out to Spencer Makenzies, Trader Joe’s and the Harbor Starbucks for years of donations and support) and engages close to 100 volunteers from across the city. At the end of every event, not only did 40 kids have a “best day,” all of the volunteers did, too. Magic on the beach — every time!

Joe Schroeder: My greatest satisfaction may have come from the work on the board of FOOD Share, our regional food bank.

Heather May Ellinger: The city council is a nonpartisan position, however political leanings are evident in decisions being made by council. There is a lack of balance of representation in all levels of government in the state of California.

Two days prior to the deadline, I made the decision to run for city council. In less than 48 hours, I had the required signatures and paperwork to qualify as a candidate. I assembled a team of highly qualified volunteers who have been active in our local politics for decades. They and many local residents have stepped up to volunteer and support my candidacy because we all believe in representative government. If you have been following my campaign, you will see what I am capable of achieving in a short period of time. My online presence is double and triple that of other candidates, largely due to the support I have received from local residents. As your next city councilmember, I will bring that collaborative energy to the governing of our city in the form of balanced leadership.

Michael Nolan: The homeless situation in Ventura. I believe in feeding the hungry and sheltering those that do not have shelter. I believe that street camping and panhandling should be outlawed. You don’t see these kinds of problems we have in any other Ventura County city. I believe we can learn from those cities and how they handle those issues and make corrective action to resolve. We can’t expect to lure businesses or new families to Ventura until we resolve the issue. I am pro police and pro fire dept. I would work with the Caruso company or other to make the Pacific View Mall a 2,000-3,000-seat performing arts center and housing development for all income families. Maybe use the fairgrounds for a Double-A baseball team and entertainment venue. Ventura is the gateway to the Gold Coast of California and should be a highly desirable place to live Please vote for me for District 7 city council and the future of Ventura.

Nancy Pedersen: I’m sure there are many things voters have not asked about me or that I haven’t shared in my campaign and marketing materials — 61 years is a long time and there are lots of chapters to my story (and hopefully still many more to come).

Particularly relevant to me but also relevant to the role I am seeking on council is my 2017 walk on the Camino de Santiago across northern Spain. I started this 500-mile walk solo but along the way developed an amazing community of fellow travelers who I now call friends — many visiting me in Ventura, and some cheering me on from down-under or Canada, Arkansas and Florida, but all still sharing life and community three years later. As I look at the opportunity to serve the city of Ventura, I am hopeful that I can work with others to be a part of similarly strengthening the fabric of community in Ventura, building a culture of partnership and respect while we share the journey, and an excitement and anticipation for what comes next.

Joe Schroeder: It’s important for today’s leaders to do good and do well. While the financial bottom line is important, it is also necessary to be a compassionate and collaborative leader.

Listening and understanding the issues and concerns presented by those in our community is essential. FINALLY...Extensive financial experience and committed community service will allow me to help resolve the challenges that face us.

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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.

NEW THE DIARIES OF ADAM AND EVE Oct. 9-11 via Zoom. Mark Twain’s whimsical, funny yet moving love story set in the Garden of Eden. Pay what you can. Conejo Players Theatre, 805-496-3715 or www.conejoplayers.org.

GHOSTWATCH Oct. 9-31. 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.

JOYRIDE OJAI Oct. 9-11. Enjoy art from the comfort of your vehicle in this drive-by outdoor exhibit taking place throughout the Ojai Valley. Installations viewable 11 a.m.-6 p.m. For map and more information, visit www.joyrideojai.org.

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 POPPIES ARTS AND GIFTS Wednesday, Oct. 14, 3 p.m.: Learn to Weave Mini Workshop, whereby Peggie Williamson will teach four different weaving stitches. $29 per person includes all supplies. 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 THEATER CENTER Oct. 12-Nov. 18. Two virtual acting classes will be offered at 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.

CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS VENTURA COUNTY ARTS COUNCIL Through Oct. 19. The VCAC invites artists to submit proposals for their work to be displayed Nov. 2-Dec. 14 in the storefront of a new building on Victoria Avenue and Moon Drive in Ventura.

Three-dimensional art will be given priority. Up to three projects may be submitted for consideration and all residents of Ventura County are eligible. Submission guidelines, fees and more information are available at vcartscouncil.org/programs/ public-art-displays/victoria-moon-showcase-fall-2020.

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 marathon 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.

VENTURA COUNTY POETRY PROJECT Thursday, Oct. 8, 7:30 p.m. via Zoom. Poetry reading from Michael Torres and open mic, streamed live from EP Foster Library. facebook.com/Ventura-County-Poetry-Project-109806817109129/.

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ATRIUM GALLERY Opened Aug. 21.

Environment: Addressing Your Surroundings. vcartscouncil.org/ atrium-gallery/calendar-of-competitive-shows-2020/.

BEATRICE WOOD CENTER FOR THE ARTS Through Oct. 24. Virtual exhibits Natural Wonders, featuring ceramics by Lauren Hanson (Beato Gallery) and Nature’s Bounty, recent works from members of the Ventura County Potters’ Guild. 805-646-3381, www.beatricewood.com.

BUENAVENTURA ART ASSOCIATION GALLERY Through Nov. 14. Diverse works by Janet Black, Christopher King, Michelle Nosco, Darlene Roker and Laura Walter. Open weekends only; contact gallery for details.

432 N. Ventura Ave., Studio 30, Ventura, 805-648-1235, www.

Two casts — Jeremy Anderson and Casey McDougal (left) and Jeff Lawless and Emilyrose Morris — bring buenaventuraartassociation.org.

Adam and Eve to life in Conejo Players Theatre’s production of Mark Twain’s The Diaries of Adam and Eve. CALIFORNIA MUSEUM OF ART THOUSAND OAKS Through Dec. 31: Life Interrupted, a virtual realART Opened Oct. 4. The Postcard Show with hand- talks, online art classes and children’s educational resources. exhibit of work by young local artists, with paintings, illus2222 E. Ventura Blvd., Camarillo, 805-383-1368, studiochannemade postcards donated by artists from all over the world. All trations, digital art and mixed media exploring life during lislands.org. proceeds donated to Act Blue. Whizin Market Square, 28873 quarantine, social distancing and uncertainty. Ongoing: Virtual Agoura Road, Agoura Hills, 310-452-4000, whatisrealart.com.

VITA ART CENTER Through Dec. 16. Registration exhibit: Empathy: Beneath the Surface, multidisciplinary is now open for a variety of fall art classes for children and SANTA PAULA ART MUSEUM Through Nov. perspectives on the idea of empathy, personal agency and adults. 28 W. Main St., Ventura, 805-644-9214, www.vitaart29: Virtual exhibits for Santa Paula Sojourn, over 30 paintings the universal bonds that connect us. 350 W. Hillcrest Drive, AD center.com. featuring 20 different locations in and around Santa Paula by Thousand Oaks, 805-405-5240, cmato.org.

Shannon Celia; and Inspiration and Influence: Sculptor Duane WILLIAM ROLLAND GALLERY Through Oct. (805) 64 CALIFORNIA OIL MUSEUM Ongoing.

“Museum Client: Concepts Windows & Doors Ad Executive: Warren Barrett Dammeyer and Painter Rima Muna. Ongoing virtual exhibits: The 31. Virtual exhibits: Meleko Mokgosi: Acts of Resistance, examfrom Home” resources, including Mineral Mondays, Women Please check this proof over carefully andTen indicate all corrections clearly. You will have a “1st Proof”, “2nd Proof”, and “Fina First Decade: Celebrating Years of Acquisitions, an exhibition ining formal and informal forms of resistance through figurative in STEM Wednesdays and Fossil Fridays.

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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/.

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/.

MUSEUM OF VENTURA COUNTY 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, a virtual photography project in collaboration with Ventura College, in which students used the museum’s online photo archive to find inspiration. Opened May 29: Third Annual Ventura Unified School District Student Online Art Show, featuring work by VUSD high, middle and elementary school students. 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 virtual learning modules and quizlets. 100 E. Main St., Ventura, 805-653-0323 or venturamuseum.org.

OJAI INSTITUTE Through Oct. 11. Muna Malik: Air Justice, a large-scale presentation. 248 S. Montgomery St., Ojai, carolynglasoebaileyfoundation.org/ojai-institute/.

PORCH GALLERY Through Oct. 26. Resurrection: New Works by Dennis Mukai, with works conceptualized after the Thomas Fire and inspired stylistically by Japanese Shi-hanga wood block prints of the early 20th century. 310 E. Matilija Ave., Ojai, 805- 620-7589, porchgalleryojai.com.

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Ghost in the machine

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GhostWalk goes virtual for 2020

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little history, a little haunting and a whole lot of fun — GhostWalk is one of Ventura County’s most anticipated events of October. Put on by Santa Paula Theater Center staff, actors and other local volunteers, the weeks-long immersive theater experience helps welcome Halloween to the county with a roving production hosted by characters that take attendees on a ghostly tour of Santa Paula, telling their tales and shedding an eerie yet entertaining light on the city’s storied past.

A traditional GhostWalk usually entails a short jaunt around beloved Santa Paula landmarks, with actors in period costume and otherwordly makeup acting as guides and narrators from beyond the grave. Many are based on figures from Ventura County history.

Every stop of the tour features a new character sharing a bit of county lore inspired by real eras and events. Some elements are lifted straight from the history books while others are purely fiction; most share DNA with both.

It’s a fun and memorable way of resurrecting (pardon the pun) local history.

Since it began more than 25 years ago, GhostWalk has been a popular event. Even

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with several tours offered every weekend evening through most of October, tickets usually sell out. Which is why, despite the fact that GhostWalk often takes place outside, organizers decided on a strictly online offering for 2020.

“Under normal circumstances, the large crowds we attract with our GhostWalk productions reflect our level of success,” explained Elixeo Flores, an actor and director who has been an integral part of GhostWalk for many years. “However, we felt that it would be difficult to control social distancing, even outdoors. Our group sizes average around 30 to 40. People have a tendency to push together and lean in so they can hear the ghost speak. The more we talked about it the more we realized what a difficult undertaking it would be.”

Flores said that work for the 2020 GhostWalk began in December 2019. As that production got shelved entirely due to COVID-19, it is now scheduled for October 2021. “The good news is, most of the work for next year is already done!”

But organizers still needed to put the 2020 event together. With little time and an uncertain landscape to navigate, the team decided to create a virtual show, relying on favorite pieces from previous productions.

“Knowing that we had 25 years of stories to draw on, we decided to pick a few audience favorites and build a video show,” said Mitch Stone, who was responsible for most of the filming and editing. “It also gave us the opportunity to bring back some favorite actors who our audiences hadn’t seen in many years.”

“This eliminated the need to write new scripts,” Flores added.

“We also contacted the original actors and asked if they were interested in reprising their roles, and to our great delight they

all agreed. This meant our director (Leticia Mattson) wouldn’t be starting from scratch, relative to familiarity with the piece and talent.”

With many years and stories to pull from, choosing what to include for 2020 was some work.

“The discussion of which of the many stories in our library we wanted to stage for the video was lively,” admitted Stone. “We basically nominated ones we thought were memorable and could be staged in fun and exciting settings, some we’ll never get to use in a conventional GhostWalk. We were especially attracted to stories that could be reprised by the actors who performed them originally.”

With cast (nine actors in all) and scripts in place, the next big hurdle was shooting. The film crew included Stone, Bill Pennock, Louie Hengehold and Carlos Juarez. Cathy Metelak provided the costumes. Actors had a few weeks to rehearse via Zoom. Stone did most of the filming and editing; Flores did the makeup and offered support help. The marketing team — Flores, Fred Helsel, Leslie Nichols and Cynthia Killion — advertised the event, with instructions for how to view GhostWalk — now called GhostWatch — online.

Among the eight stories included in the 2020 production are a doomed dancer (“The Red Shoes”), a woman dealing with the 1926 flood (“Josie’s Tale”), a standup comic (“Take My Life Please”) and a woman who broke Amelia Earhart’s air speed record.

According to Stone, recreating the “street theater” experience of GhostWalk was one of the biggest challenges.

“GhostWalk audiences are used to a certain amount of outdoor noise,” he explained. “We also wanted to shoot as much as possible in GhostWalk light, at dusk.”

Flores added that, “One of the key attractions to GhostWalk is that we stage our performances at unique locations around the city of Santa Paula. In addition to the

great stories and performances, the locations provide a look into buildings and locations not normally visited by the community. We felt that we wanted to maintain this tradition . . . What we ultimately decided was that we would film the actors in costume and makeup at the various locations. Some are at the actual location and others were filmed in the Santa Paula Theater Center. That brought the other challenge of ensuring actors and tech people were safe during the filming.”

Masks, social distancing and lots of hand washing were the norm during filming.

Otherwise, however, the actors took to the experience as they would any other production: with research, preparation and verve, committed to giving their characters all the nuance and complexity required.

“Virtual rehearsing isn’t as much of an impediment as we might have expected, but we do have to work out most of the staging once we get on site,” said Stone. “That’s been a special challenge for me as the videographer.”

When GhostWatch premieres Oct. 9, audiences can expect the same high-quality production values they’ve enjoyed for over a decade. While tickets have traditionally run around $18, this year the cost is pay what you can. Any contributions made will benefit Santa Paula Theater Center, which has been closed since March.

“Our director, Leticia Mattson, prevailed, and we have an excellent show,” Flores said.

“We would just like to extend our thanks for all [the] support over the years and wish [audience members] health and safety during these difficult times. We look forward to that time when we can once again gather and laugh, cry and get a little spooked by the stories of GhostWalk.”

Santa Paula Theater Center presents GhostWatch Oct. 9-31 on YouTube. Streaming takes place at 7 p.m. For reservations and more information, call SPTC’s Haunt Line at 805-525-3073 or visit www. santapaulatheatercenter.org or www.ghostwalk.com.

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ack in March, artist Cara Bonewitz had just celebrated the opening of her first solo art show, Current in the Shadows, at Ventura College’s New Media Gallery when stay-at-home orders were put in place. The gallery’s doors were shut and what must have been Bonewitz’s feelings of joy and excitement turned into a sense of grief.

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Joyride Ojai to delight art lovers Oct. 9-11

various locations by “car, bike, pogo-stick, horse, foot … whatever suits your fancy. Just be sure to wear a mask and practice social distancing.”

The event supports local artists and is meant to provide “much needed levity and contemplation during these times.” It’s not about selling anything. Rather, Bonewitz says, “Joyride Ojai is really about fostering community through

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“I found I was stuck in my creative process,” Bonewitz explains, adding that after the gallery closed and the pandemic raged on, she found herself falling into a sort of “artistic malaise.”

When she spoke to other artists, she realized she wasn’t alone. “What’s the point?” was a common refrain — a response to feeling shut in and shut out from being able to share one’s work. Soon, however, Bonewitz noticed that what was emerging was “a pressing desire for more meaningful ways to engage with art and humanity.”

But what would that look like?

A friend in Los Angeles told Bonewitz about the city’s popular Drive-By-Art, “an outdoor public art exhibition that is experienced from the safety and intimacy of one’s own automobile.”

“That put a little bee in my bonnet,” Bonewitz says. She reached out to other artists to gauge interest and Joyride Ojai — “a communitydriven art exhibition program” — was born.

“It’s like going to see the neighborhood Christmas lights, but for art!” Bonewitz explains.

Joyride Ojai takes place October 9-11 throughout the Ojai Valley. A guide to featured local artists and their exhibitions is available at joyrideojai. org. As the site explains, people are invited to visit

creativity.” While it’s wonderful that museums and galleries have placed exhibitions online, Bonewitz says, “I know I’m tired of looking at a screen. Any time I can experience creativity in real life is a luxury.”

Bonewitz, who works in sculpture, installation, painting and photography, and is also a textile designer, adds that Joyride Ojai is “the project I needed to power my creative energy.” It has been a way for her to connect with fellow artists, some of whom she has yet to meet in person.

Someday, hopefully in the near future, Bonewitz’s show and all other gallery and museum exhibits will be open to the public again. Until then, Joyride Ojai is an inspired way to bring art to the people, and people to the artists, in a fun, safe way. These are difficult times we are living in, but Bonewitz points to a positive that has come out of it. “People are more open and willing to connect with each other.”

Joyride Ojai points the way.

Joyride Ojai takes place Oct. 9-11. For more information, visit www.joyrideojai.org. For more information about Cara Bonewitz, visit www.carabonewitz.com.

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his latest batch of reviews is headlined by the welcome return of Secret Machines, but there’s plenty to like about the other albums in these selections culled from the latest releases.

New albums by Secret Machines, Ed Ryan, Rike and more

by Alan Sculley, Last Word Features

Secret Machines Awake in the Brain Chamber After releasing three solid albums with epic space-aged psychedelic-tinged songs between 2004 and 2008, Secret Machines appeared to have ended with the departure of guitarist Benjamin Curtis.

Sadly, the guitarist died from cancer in 2013. So it’s a pleasant surprise to Awake in the Brain Chamber. While Secret Machines are now technically a duo of founding members, singer/bassist/keyboardist Brandon Curtis and drummer Josh Garza, Curtis says his brother’s influence is all over the new album. Indeed, Awake in the Brain Chamber still has its psychedelic elements, especially on arena-sized rockers like “A New Disaster,” “Everything’s Under” and “Dreaming Is Alright,” which boast the trademark sonic swirl. But the new album on occasion leans a bit further than the band’s earlier music toward moody Cure-ish pop, with the songs “Everything Starts” (which features Benjamin Curtis on guitar) and “Talos’ Corpse” especially evoking that dark and dreamy sound quite effectively. Although this eighttrack release has a couple of songs that just meander, Awake in the Brain Chamber is a start to what looks like an unexpected second chapter for Secret Machines.

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Rike Green Eyed & Bitter

Snowgoose The Making of You

Ed Ryan Even Time

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Rike is the duo of singer Nike Sellmar and guitarist Rickard Johansson from Stockholm, Sweden, and Green Eyed & Bitter is their debut album. All of this comes as quite a surprise: Sellmar and Johansson sound like they could just as easily be from the Midwest, considering their sound is pure Americana and Sellmar sings in English without a hint of a Swedish accent. But what really matters is the major talent this duo appears to possess. Green Eyed & Bitter sounds like the work of seasoned songwriters, not a duo on their first album. Sellmar is a standout vocalist, with a lovely, clear tone and plenty of range, and the vocal melodies throughout this album make great use of her talents.

Musically, the album ranges from the rootsy, banjo-inflected “Don’t Make Me Shout” to the bluesy, fuzzed-up rock of “November,” with some fine mid-tempo material and ballads in between. There’s not a weak track here, making Green Eyed & Bitter not only a strong candidate for best debut album of 2020, but an album that will rank among the best Americana releases of 2020.

With the vocals of Anna Sheard anchoring the songs, one could imagine Snowgoose as Judy Collins with a more rockand-pop, full-band approach or Dawes with a female vocalist.

If you like what those comparisons suggest, The Making of You should be on your list of albums to stream. The folkier side of the group’s sound is well represented on its second album. “Goldenwing,” “Counting Time” and “Deserted Forest” are folk-centric songs that attain genuine beauty in their melodies and accompaniment. Meanwhile, “Hope” and “Everything” show the group is equally adept with poppier, plugged-in material (which makes sense considering Sheard’s songwriting counterpart is Jim McCulloch from the Soup Dragons and BMX Bandits). The only issue I have with The Making of You is that it arrives eight years after the group’s debut album, Harmony Springs. That’s far too long a gap for a group that is making albums this good.

Originally veteran pop-rocker Ryan thought for his new album, he would re-do songs he had written for his former bands of some three decades ago, the Rudies and Jupiter Jets. But the project instead evolved into a mix of what Ryan calls really new and really old songs. It seems like the right move, as Even Time nicely showcases Ryan’s considerable talents as a songwriter and guitarist. The songs have a good amount of range. There’s the brisk rocking pop of “Next Time Around,” “Breakaway” and “Let It Out,” the pleasantly frisky folk-pop of “I Want to Go” and a title song that makes good use of some orchestration. There’s even some ska and reggae injected into the otherwise rocking “Make It Through the Night.” While the industry values youth, Ryan displays the kind of advanced musical skills that take years to develop – showing that sometimes there’s no substitute for experience.

There’s nothing remotely cloudy or dark about Green Seagull on the London-based group’s second full-length album, Cloud Cover. This is a sunny pop album that often leans toward the lighter side of pre-Sgt. Pepper’s 1960s pop. “Dream You’re Living,” “Made To Be Loved,” “Paper Cut” and “Simeon Brown” are among the songs in that vein.

A few songs get a little derivative, but for the most part, the songs work because they’re highly melodic, well crafted and have lots of instrumental and sonic ear worms planted within them.

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What An Earl Wants

This new guy I’ve been dating said he wants to keep things casual.

I’m bummed because I’ve caught some pretty intense feelings for him.

Is it possible he just needs to get to know me better and once he does, he’ll feel differently?

— Wishful Pursuing a relationship with this guy is like sentencing yourself to live out the rest of your days stuck in that “distracted boyfriend” meme.

Understanding your situation starts with a peek into book publishing.

Unbeknownst to most people, the most profitable area in publishing is the romance and erotica genre. Most

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romance novels have pretty much the same theme: a high-status man, often wildly wealthy, who has shown he can’t be tamed but who, nevertheless, eventually is — by the irresistible beauty and specialness of one particular woman. This genre is literary catnip for the ladies, earning $1.5 billion in 2015, while the next best-earning book genre, mystery and crime, brought in a measly $730 million.

It turns out art reflects life — or rather, how women wish their romantic lives would play out. Evolutionary psychologist Catherine Salmon explains that, in romance novels, “in the end, the heroine is typically the one in control,” while the hero is “a slave to his passion/love for her.” She references romance novel bloggers Sarah Wendell and Candy Tan, who, hilariously, refer to the heroine’s hold over the hero as the power of the “magic hoo hoo.” Once the hero has this particular hoo, “he desires no other,” writes Salmon. Or, as some researchers put it, a “dad” is being molded out of the ashes of a confirmed “cad.”

Salmon explains that women’s longing to be irresistibly desired emerges from evolution’s effect on female emotions, pushing women —

who, unlike men, can get pregnant from sex — to be commitment-centric. This “female desire to be irresistible” is ultimately a desire by a woman “to be secure in the belief that her choice of mate is the right one and that he will never stray.” As for the power and prevalence of this desire, Salmon notes previous research finds that more than half of female sexual fantasies revolve around “the desire to be sexually irresistible,” and this desire seems to be “at the heart of the bodice-ripper style of romance and fantasies of submission.”

Now, it’s within the realm of possibility that this guy only thinks he wants to keep it casual, and he’ll come around and become your Mr. One And Only. Research suggests men can sometimes be triggered into committing when they sense they have competition, like through your dating other guys. It’s likewise possible this wouldn’t change anything; he might simply be in the thick of his sexual safari years. So, applying the old 80/20 equation to your situation, 80 percent of success in love is showing up; however, the other 20 percent is making sure you aren’t showing up to hookup hell in a wedding dress.

Ex To Grind

I’m seeing this new guy, but his ex-girlfriend is absolutely awful: rude, unfriendly, and less-than-intelligent. It makes me question his judgment. If he’s interested in a girl like that, I’m not sure I want to be with him.

—Legitimate Fear?

Really good sex can keep a man from seeing the romantic hellshow he’s in, especially when the thinking cap he automatically reaches for comes from a small square package marked “Trojan.”

We assume someone’s romantic partners are a result of carefully reasoned choices. In fact, many people meet someone, have sex with them, want more sex, and end up in a relationship — totally bypassing any assessment of whether this might be a ruinous idea. Eventually, the initial hot-sex fog recedes a little, and their partner’s terrible qualities become increasingly apparent. Time to break up, right? Well, there’s a problem.

Psychologist Daniel Kahneman explains that we tend to be “loss aversive”: deeply disturbed by potential losses (more than we’re excited by possible gains). We often succumb to the “sunk cost fallacy”: irrationally

deciding to continue investing time, money, and/or energy in what we know is a losing gambit, based on the investment we’ve already made (that is, “sunk” into it in the past).

However, that prior investment is gone. The rational approach is seeing whether future investment would pay off sufficiently and, if not, cutting our losses (perhaps while waving a forlorn goodbye to all the days, months, or — gulp! — years we wasted).

To determine how active a role your man’s judgment played in his previous entanglement, ask him about what he values, in general and in a partner, and then ask what draws him to you. You should see whether he’s with you for reasons you respect or whether you’re just a random variation on the nasty, kitten-eating sexbots of what might be called “Cinder” (Tinder when a guy’s penis repeatedly picks emotional arsonists who’ll burn his mental wellness to the ground). ©2020, Amy Alkon, all rights reserved. Got a problem? Write Amy Alkon, 171 Pier Ave, #280, Santa Monica, CA 90405, or e-mail AdviceAmy@aol.com. @amyalkon on Twitter.

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

FREE WILL ASTROLOGY ARIES

(March 21-April 19):

“A person’s best ally is someone who takes care of herself,” says actress Susan Clark.

I heartily agree. The people with whom you can cultivate the most resilient bonds and most interesting synergy are those who have a high degree of self-sufficiency — those who take rigorous responsibility for themselves and treat themselves with tender compassion. In the coming weeks, Aries, I think it’s especially important for you to emphasize relationships with allies who fit that description. Bonus! Their exemplary self-care will influence you to vigorously attend to your own self-care.

TAURUS

(April 20-May 20):

According to my reading of the astrological potentials, the coming weeks will be an excellent time for you to take a vacation in reverse. What’s that? It’s when you devote yourself to renewing and reinvigorating your relationship with the work you love.

You intensify your excitement for the vocation or job or long-term quest that teaches you important life lessons. You apply yourself with sublime enthusiasm to honing the discipline you need to fulfill the assignments you came to earth to accomplish.

GEMINI

(May 21-June 20):

“If you are not having fun you are doing something wrong,” said comedian Groucho Marx. He was exaggerating so as to drive home his humorous point, but his idea contains some truth — and will be especially applicable to you in the immediate future. According to my analysis of the astrological omens, you have a temporary exemption from feeling frantically dour and unpleasantly dutiful. As crazy as the world is right now, you have a cosmic mandate to enjoy more playtime and amusement than usual. The rest of us are depending on you

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— October 8, 2020

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to provide us with doses of casual cheer.

CANCER

(June 21-July 22):

“Leave the door open for the unknown, the door into the dark,” writes Cancerian author Rebecca Solnit, adding, “That’s where the most important things come from.” I think this is good advice for you in the coming weeks. What exactly does it mean? How and why should you do what she advises? My first suggestion is to reframe your conception of the unknown and the dark. Imagine them as the source of everything new; as the place from which the future comes; as the origin of creative changes. Then instruct your imagination to be adventurous as it explores brewing possibilities in the dark and the unknown.

LEO

(July 23-Aug. 22):

“If something comes to life in others because of you, then you have made an approach to immortality,” wrote author Norman Cousins. Whether or not you believe the “immortality” part of his formulation, I’m sure you understand how fabulous it is when you help activate beauty and vitality in someone. You may even feel that inspiring people to unleash their dormant potential is one of the most noble pleasures possible. I bring these thoughts to your attention, Leo, because I suspect that you now have exceptional power to perform services like these for your allies, friends, and loved ones. I dare you to make it one of your top priorities.

VIRGO

(Aug. 23-Sept. 22):

“The messiah will come when we don’t need him any more,” said author Franz Kafka. In that spirit, and in alignment with current astrological omens, I will tell you that the precise help you wish you could attract into your life will show up as soon

as you make initial efforts to provide that help to yourself. Here are some additional nuances: The gift or blessing you think you need most will be offered to you by fate once you begin giving that gift or blessing to yourself. A rescuer will arrive not too long after you take steps to rescue yourself.

You’ll finally figure out how to make practical use of a key lesson as you’re teaching that lesson to someone you care for.

LIBRA

(Sept. 23-Oct. 22):

Libran author Ursula K. Le Guin said that we don’t just naturally know how to create our destinies. It takes research and hard work. “All of us have to learn how to invent our lives, make them up, imagine them,” she wrote. “We need to be taught these skills; we need guides to show us how. If we don’t, our lives get made up for us by other people.” I bring this to your attention, Libra, because the coming weeks will be an excellent time to upgrade and refine your mastery of these essential powers.

What can you do to enhance your capacity to invent your life? Which teachers and information sources might be helpful?

SCORPIO

(Oct. 23-Nov. 21):

In 1984, hip hop group Run-DMC was the first to achieve a gold record in their genre, meaning they sold more than 500,000 albums. Their next album sold over a million. They were pioneers. In 1986, legendary producer Rick Rubin encouraged them to do a remake of “Walk This Way,” a song by the hard rock band Aerosomith.

The members of Run-DMC didn’t want to do it; they felt the tune was in a genre too unlike their own. But Rubin eventually convinced them, and the cross-pollination was phenomenally successful. The Run-DMCmeets-Aerosmith collaboration launched a new genre that sold very well. The song

was later voted into the Grammy Hall of Fame. In this spirit, and in accordance with current cosmic rhythms, I urge you to try a bold hybrid or two yourself, Scorpio: blends of elements or influences that may seem a bit improbable. They could ultimately yield big dividends.

SAGITTARIUS

(Nov. 22-Dec. 21):

You Sagittarians periodically go through phases when you specialize in stirring up fresh intuitions. I mean, you’re always one of the zodiac’s Intuition Champions, but during these special times, your flow becomes an overflow. You have a knack for seeking and finding visions of the interesting future; you get excited by possibilities that are on the frontiers of your confidence. From what I can tell, your life in recent weeks has been bringing you these delights—and will continue to do so for the foreseeable future. Take maximum advantage. Aggressively gather in the gifts being offered by your inner teacher.

CAPRICORN

(Dec. 22-Jan. 19):

Calling on my expert knowledge of healing language and imaginative psychology, I have formulated a mantra for you to use in the next six weeks. I suggest you say it five times after you wake up, and again at mid-day, and before dinner, and before sleep. It should help keep you intimately aligned with the dynamic groove that the cosmos will be conspiring to provide for you. For best results, picture yourself as glowing inside with the qualities named in the mantra. Here it is: StrongBrightFree ClearBoldBrisk DeepNimbleKind AdroitSteadyWarm.

AQUARIUS

(Jan. 20-Feb. 18):

The Grammy Museum in Los Angeles features displays that extol the musicians

who’ve won Grammy Awards over the years. A few years ago, a distinctly unfamous musician named Paz Dylan made professional-looking fake posters touting his own magnificent accomplishments, and managed to sneakily hang them on the museum walls. They remained there for a month before anyone noticed. I’m going to encourage you to engage in similar gamesmanship in the coming weeks, Aquarius. It’ll be a favorable time to use ingenuity and unconventional approaches to boost your confidence and enhance your reputation.

PISCES

(Feb. 19-March 20):

“Relationships never stop being a work in progress,” writes author Nora Roberts.

That’s bad news and good news. It’s bad news because even for the most loving bond, you must tirelessly persist in the challenging task of reinventing the ways the two of you fit together. It’s good news because few activities can make you more emotionally intelligent and soulfully wise than continually reinventing the ways the two of you fit together. I bring these thoughts to your attention because the coming weeks will be a fertile time for such daunting and rewarding work.

Homework: What’s the most interesting and transformative action you could take right now? Testify at FreeWillAstrology.com.

Go to RealAstrology.com to check out Rob Brezsny’s expanded weekly audio horoscopes and daily text message horoscopes.

The audio horoscopes are also available by phone at 1-877-873-4888 or 1-900-950-7700.

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B599 - Saleh, Bane; R277 Storage of Oxnard, 1801 chases must be made with If so subject, the name and Doan, Terry; R311 - Trejo, Eastman Avenue, Oxnard, cash only and paid at the address of the person with Stephanie; R430 - KennedyCounty of Ventura, State of above referenced facility in whom claims may be filed is Hammond, Christopher; California, the following: order to complete the C L OSIN G AGEN TS ESW117 - Garcia, Jennifer transaction. Extra Space CROW - 914 N HOLLYPUBLIC STORAGE # 29277, Customer Name Unit# Storage may refuse any bid WOOD WAY BURBANK, CA 2451 Townsgate Rd, WestShane Turner 247 and may rescind any pur91505, and the last date for lake Village, CA 91361, chase up until the winning filing claims shall be October (818) 616-7399 Brandi Barrios 784 bidder takes possession of 26, 2020, which is the busiA42 - Casey Prager, Claire ness day before the sale date the personal property.

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PUBLSIHED: Ventura 30921 Agoura Rd, WestDated: 9-29-2020 County Reporter 10/8/20, lake Village, CA 91361, Louis Diaz 251 S/ Jacquelyn Cavillo, Buyer 10/15/20 (818) 332-3029 10/8/20 2129 - Corella, Vivienne; Theresa Frenes 306 ONE FACILITY – CNS-3404614# 2130 - Corella, Vivienne; MULTIPLE UNITS 3316 - Washington, Medicus Theresa Frenes 311A NOTICE OF PUBLIC PUBLIC STORAGE # 20154, AUCTION Extra Space Storage will hold 23811 Ventura Blvd, CalaJoseph Gatto 635 Extra Space Storage will hold a public auction to sell perbasas, CA 91302, (818) 226a public auction to sell personal property described be2864 Sarah Juarez 076 sonal property described below belonging to those indiE002 - isaacs, david; G194 low belonging to those individuals listed below at the isaacs, david Marlynn Peneueta 115 viduals listed below at the location indicated: 375 S. Public sale terms, rules, and location indicated: 2585 West Laurel St. Ventura, CA 93001 regulations will be made Maria Ramirez 616 5th st. Oxnard, CA 93030 October, 2020 at 10:30 AM available prior to the sale. All October 27th 2020 at 12:30 Edgar Hernandez- Artwork, sales are subject to cancellaMaria Reyes 014 PM. bookcase, dresser, books, tion. We reserve the right to Jackie Villasenor-TV, furboxes refuse any bid. Payment Deborah Young 168 niture, boxes, clothes Gavin Williams- Dressers, must be in cash or credit Nefatiti Mills-Boxes, toys, cabinets, signed Dodger Ball, card-no checks. Buyers must Maria Zaragoza 681 totes, home decor, purses boxes, decor secure the units with their Caitlin McDole-Power tools, Dulce Sanchez- Mattress, own personal locks. To claim Purchases must be paid for furniture, sports equipment, table, microwave, bags, tax-exempt status, original at the time of purchase in houserhold goods boxes, clothes, mirror, fans, RESALE certificates for each cash only. All purchased Israel Tapia-Mattress, furweights space purchased is required. items sold as is, where is and niture, TV, boxes Rachel Merrell- bags, boxes,

By PS Orangeco, Inc., 701 must be removed at the time James Varrette-Engine, totes, ladders, crates, Western Avenue, Glendale, of sale. Sale subject to canvehicle parts, speakers, furcrutches, baseball bat CA 91201. (818) 244-8080. cellation in the event of setniture, bikes The auction will be listed and Bond No. ALL SALES ARE tlement between owner and The auction will be listed and advertised on www.storSUBJECT TO PRIOR CANobligated party. advertised on www.storagetreasures.com. PurCELLATION. TERMS, rules agetreasures.com. Purchases must be made with and regulations available at Andasol Management, Inc. chases must be made with cash only and paid at the sale. Dated this 1st& 8th of Bond #: 79183C cash only and paid at the above referenced facility in October 2020 by PS Orabove referenced facility in order to complete the transangeco, Inc., 701 Western (888)564-7782 order to complete the transaction. Extra Space Storage Ave., Glendale, CA 91201, action.

Extra Space Storage may refuse any bid and may (818) 244-8080, Bond No. PUBLISHED: Ventura may refuse any bid and may rescind any purchase up un6052683.

County Reporter, 10/1/20, rescind any purchase up until the winning bidder takes 10/1, 10/8/20 10/8/20, til the winning bidder takes possession of the personal CNS-3402529# possession of the personal property property.

PUBLISHED: Ventura NOTICE OF PUBLIC NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE PUBLISHED: Ventura County Reporter 10/8/20, AUCTION To satisfy the owner's storCounty Reporter 10/8/20, 10/15/20 Extra Space Storage will hold age lien, PS Orange Co. Inc. 10/15/20 a public auction to sell perwill sell at public lien sale on NOTICE TO CREDITORS sonal property described beNOTICE OF PUBLIC October 21, 2020, the perOF BULK SALE low belonging to those indiAUCTION sonal property in the below(Secs. 6104, 6105 U.C.C.) viduals listed below at the Extra Space Storage will hold listed units, which may inEscrow No. C20-4790-B location indicated: a public auction to sell perclude but are not limited to: Notice is hereby given to 3700 Market ST, Ventura, sonal property described behousehold and personal creditors of the within named CA 93003, on 10/27/2020 at low belonging to those indiitems, office and other equipseller that a bulk sale is 11:30 AM viduals listed below at the ment. The public sale of about to be made of the aslocation indicated: 2650 Stethese items will begin at sets described below.

Mark Williams arns Street Simi Valley, CA 09:30 AM and continue until The names and business adtools and household 93063 October 28, 2020 at all units are sold. dresses of the seller are: supplies 10:30am PUBLIC STORAGE # 23411, Bubble Wash 3470 Saviers Matthew Figueroa Robert Jacobs-Books 740 Arcturus Ave, Oxnard, Road, Oxnard, CA 93033 Tools, auto supplies, Leroy Bankowski-HouseCA 93033, (805) 248-7083 The location in California of household hold items and furniture B070 - Martinez, Lisa; B071 the chief executive office of Jessicia Shutovich Isabel Soto-Household items Varrette, James; F047 the seller is: Same as above Household goods Candace Nahigian-Lounge Young, Lisa; F360 - EdAs listed by the seller, all othAmy Bair chairs, boxes, mattress, tawards, Melissa; F435 er business names and adHousehold goods ble, antiques Fuentes, Rosita dresses used by the seller Rhumb Line Restaurant The auction will be listed and PUBLIC STORAGE # 26812, within three years before the Restaurant supplies advertised on www.stor6435 Ventura Blvd, Vendate such list was sent or deFidelfa Galindo

NOTICE OF PUBLIC AUCTION Extra Space Storage will hold a public auction to sell personal property described below belonging to those individuals listed below at the location indicated: 2650 Stearns Street Simi Valley, CA 93063 October 28, 2020 at 10:30am Robert Jacobs-Books Leroy Bankowski-Household items and furniture Isabel Soto-Household items Candace Nahigian-Lounge chairs, boxes, mattress, table, antiques The auction will be listed and advertised on www.storagetreasures.com. Purchases must be made with cash only and paid at the above referenced facility in order to complete the transaction. Extra Space Storage may refuse any bid and may rescind any purchase up until the winning bidder takes possession of the personal property.

PUBLISHED: Ventura County Reporter 10/8/20, 10/15/20

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NOTICE OF PUBLIC AUCTION Extra Space Storage will hold a public auction to sell personal property described below belonging to those individuals listed below at the location indicated: 3101 Grande Vista Dr, Newbury Park CA 91320 October 27th, 2020 at 1:30 PM David Busby - Household Benjamin Safavi Household Bianca Loioco - boxes, household items The auction will be listed and advertised on www.storagetreasures.com. Purchases must be made with cash only and paid at the above referenced facility in order to complete the transaction. Extra Space Storage may refuse any bid and may rescind any purchase up until the winning bidder takes possession of the personal property.

PUBLISHED: Ventura County Reporter 10/8/20, 10/15/20 NOTICE OF PUBLIC AUCTION Extra Space Storage will hold a public auction to sell personal property described below belonging to those individuals listed below at the location indicated: 161 Duesenberg Dr, Thousand Oaks, CA 91362 October 27th, 2020 at 3:30 PM Linda Belle Boyd- Bed, file cabinets, bookcases, clothes, file boxes and outdoor ornaments The auction will be listed and advertised on www.storagetreasures.com. Purchases must be made with cash only and paid at the above referenced facility in order to complete the transaction. Extra Space Storage may refuse any bid and may rescind any purchase up until the winning bidder takes possession of the personal property.

PUBLISHED: Ventura County Reporter 10/8/20, 10/15/20 NOTICE OF PUBLIC AUCTION Extra Space Storage will hold a public auction to sell personal property described below belonging to those individuals listed below at the location indicated: 1285 E Thousand Oaks Blvd, Thousand Oaks, CA 91362 October 27, 2020 at 2:30 PM Antonio Ward- Household items Andrea Gros- Boxes The auction will be listed and advertised on www.storagetreasures.com. Purchases must be made with

NOTICE OF PUBLIC AUCTION Extra Space Storage will hold a public auction to sell personal property described below belonging to those individuals listed below at the location indicated: 1285 E Thousand Oaks Blvd, Thousand Oaks, CA 91362 October 27, 2020 at 2:30 PM Antonio Ward- Household items Andrea Gros- Boxes The auction will be listed and advertised on www.storagetreasures.com. Purchases must be made with cash only and paid at the above referenced facility in order to complete the transaction. Extra Space Storage may refuse any bid and may rescind any purchase up until the winning bidder takes possession of the personal property.

PUBLISHED: Ventura County Reporter 10/8/20, 10/15/20

Legal Notices

appropriate adoptive family for the child for a period not to exceed 180 days and set the matter for further review; or, parental rights may be terminated. You are entitled to be present at the hearing with your attorney. If you cannot afford an attorney, you are entitled to have the Court appoint counsel for you. A thirty-day continuance may be granted if necessary for counsel to prepare the case.

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

After making such an order, the Court shall have no power to set aside, change, or modify it, but this shall not be construed to limit the rights to appeal the order. If the Court, by order or judgment, declares the child free from the custody and control of both parents, or one parent if the other no longer has custody and control, the Court shall, at the same time, order the child referred to the licensed County adoption agency for adoptive placement by that agency. The rights and procedures described above are set forth in detail in the California Welfare and Institutions Code Section 366.26. You are referred to that section for further particulars. Michael J. Planet, Executive Officer and Clerk, County of Ventura, State of California. Dated: 09/17/2020 by: Veronica Perez Deputy Clerk, Children and Family Services Social Worker.

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SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA COUNTY OF VENTURA. NOTICE OF HEARING BY PUBLICATION WELFARE & INSTITUTIONS CODE §366.26 J 072545 HEARING DATE: 12/09/2020 TIME: 08:30 am COURTROOM: J1 In the matter of the Petition of the County of Ventura Human Services Agency regarding freedom from parental custody and control on behalf of Anasticia K. Calzada, a child. To: Diana Calzada, Alexandro R. Pando, and to all persons claiming to be the parents of the above-named person who is described as follows: name Anasticia K. C a l z a d a , D a t e o f B i r t h: 05/28/2020, Place of Birth: Ventura, CA, Father's name: Alexandro R. Pando, Mother’s name: Diana Probate Calzada. Pursuant to Welfare and Institutions Code NOTICE OF PETITION TO Section 366.26, a hearing ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: has been scheduled for your DIVINA LABORERA AKA child. You are hereby notiDIVINA G. LABORERA AKA fied that you may appear on LABORERA DIVIINA, VIV12/09/2020, at 8:30 a.m., or INA LABRORES, VIVINA as soon as counsel can be DAVINA LABORERA, DAVheard in Courtroom J1 of this INA LABORERS, DVINA G. Court at Juvenile Justice LABORERS, DIVINA LABO, Center 4353 Vineyard Ave. DIVIINA LABORERA Oxnard, CA 93036. YOU CASE NO. 20STPB08064 ARE FURTHER ADVISED as To all heirs, beneficiaries, follows: At the hearing the creditors, contingent creditCourt must choose and imors, and persons who may plement one of the following otherwise be interested in the permanent plans for the WILL or estate, or both of child: adoption, guardianship, DIVINA LABORERA AKA or long term foster care. ParDIVINA G. LABORERA AKA ental rights may be terminLABORERA DIVIINA, VIVated at this hearing. On INA LABRORES, VIVINA 12/09/2020, the Human SerDAVINA LABORERA, DAVvices Agency will recomINA LABORERS, DVINA G. mend termination of parental LABORERS, DIVINA LABO, rights. The child may be DIVIINA LABORERA. ordered placed in long term A PETITION FOR PRO foster care, subject to the BATE has been filed by regular review of the JuvenCOUNTY OF LOS ile Court; or, a legal guardian ANGELES PUBLIC ADMINmay be appointed for the ISTRATOR in the Superior child and letters of guardianCourt of California, County of ship be issued; or, adoption LOS ANGELES. may be identified as the perTHE PETITION FOR PROmanent placement goal and BATE requests that the Court may order that efCOUNTY OF LOS forts be made to locate an ANGELES PUBLIC ADMINappropriate adoptive family ISTRATOR be appointed as for the child for a period not personal representative to to exceed 180 days and set administer the estate of the the matter for further review; decedent. or, parental rights may be terTHE PETITION requests auminated. You are entitled to thority to administer the esbe present at the hearing tate under the Independent with your attorney. If you canAdministration of Estates Act not afford an attorney, you with limited authority. (This are entitled to have the Court authority will allow the perappoint counsel for you. A sonal representative to take thirty-day continuance may many actions without obtainbe granted if necessary for ing court approval. Before counsel to prepare the case. taking certain very important At all termination proceedactions, however, the personings, the Court shall conal representative will be resider the wishes of the child quired to give notice to interand shall act in the best inested persons unless they October 8, 2020 — — 23 terest of the child. Any order have waived notice or conof the Court permanently tersented to the proposed ac-

with limited authority. (This authority will allow the personal representative to take many actions without obtaining court approval. Before taking certain very important Probate 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: 02/19/21 at 8:30AM in Dept. 29 located at 111 N. HILL ST., LOS ANGELES, CA 90012 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 SYNA N. DENNIS, PRINCIPAL DEPUTY COUNTY COUNSEL - SBN 134511, OFFICE OF THE COUNTY COUNSEL, PROBATE DIVISION 350 S. FIGUEROA ST., #602 LOS ANGELES CA 90071 10/8, 10/15, 10/22/20 CNS-3404103#

cils, if any, be admitted to probate. The WILL and any codicils are available for examination in the file kept by the court.

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

A HEARING on the petition will be held in this court as follows: 11/12/20 at 10:30AM in Dept. J6 located at 4353 E. VINEYARD AVENUE, OXNARD, CA 93036 IF YOU OBJECT to the granting of the petition, you should appear at the hearing and state your objections or file written objections with the court before the hearing.

Your appearance may be in person or by your attorney.

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

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

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

Attorney for Petitioner MELINDA M. ELLIS - SBN 232988, LAW OFFICE OF MELINDA ELLIS 3780 KILROY AIRPORT WAY #200 LONG BEACH CA 90806 BSC 218861 10/8, 10/15, 10/22/20 CNS-3403871#

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: WAYNE D. STRICKLAND AKA WAYNE DICKSON STRICKLAND CASE NO. 56-202000545724-PR-PW-OXN NOTICE OF PETITION TO To all heirs, beneficiaries, ADMINISTER ESTATE OF creditors, contingent creditROBERT R. CHANDLER, ors, and persons who may aka ROBERT RUSH otherwise be interested in the CHANDLER WILL or estate, or both of CASE NO. 56-2020WAYNE D. STRICKLAND 00545642-PR-PL-OXN AKA WAYNE DICKSON To all heirs, beneficiaries, STRICKLAND. creditors, contingent creditA PETITION FOR PROors, and persons who may BATE has been filed by SUZotherwise be interested in the ANNE SICKNER AKA SUZwill or estate, or both of ANNE MARIE SICKNER in ROBERT R. CHANDLER, the Superior Court of Califoraka ROBERT RUSH nia, County of VENTURA. CHANDLER THE PETITION FOR PROA Petition for probate has BATE requests that SUZbeen filed by Denise K. ANNE SICKNER AKA SUZChandler in the Superior ANNE MARIE SICKNER be Court of California, County of appointed as personal repVENTURA. resentative to administer the The petition for probate reestate of the decedent. quests that: Denise K. THE PETITION requests the Chandler be appointed as decedent's WILL and codipersonal representative to cils, if any, be admitted to administer the estate of the probate. The WILL and any decedent. codicils are available for exTHE PETITION requests the amination in the file kept by decedent's will and codicils, if the court. any, be admitted to probate.

THE PETITION requests auThe will and any codicils are thority the es24 — to administer — October 8, 2020 available for examination in tate under the Independent the file kept by the court.

Administration of Estates Act.

personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent.

THE PETITION requests the decedent's will and codicils, if any, be admitted to probate.

The will and any codicils are available for examination in the file kept by the court.

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

A hearing on the petition will be held in this court as follows: Date: November 19, 2020, Time: 10:30 AM, Dept.: J6, Location: Superior Court of California, County of Ventura, 4353 E. Vineyard Avenue Oxnard, CA 93036-Juvenile Justice Complex.

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: Jesse E. Cahill SBN 227154 Ferguson Case Orr Paterson LLP 1050 S. Kimball Rd. Ventura, California 93004 (805) 659-6800 Ventura County Reporter 10/8/20, 10/15/20, 10/22/20 NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: WILLIAM JAMES FOTI CASE NO. 56-202000545540-PR-PW-OXN To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the WILL or estate, or both of WILLIAM JAMES FOTI. A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by ANTHONY JAMES FOTI in the Superior Court of California, County of VENTURA. THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that ANTHONY JAMES FOTI be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent.

THE PETITION requests the decedent's WILL and codicils, if any, be admitted to

THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that ANTHONY JAMES FOTI be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent.

THE PETITION requests the decedent's WILL and codicils, if any, be admitted to probate. The WILL and any codicils are available for examination in the file kept by the court.

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

A HEARING on the petition will be held in this court as follows: 11/05/20 at 10:30AM in Dept. J6 located at 4353 E. VINEYARD AVENUE, OXNARD, CA 93036 IF YOU OBJECT to the granting of the petition, you should appear at the hearing and state your objections or file written objections with the court before the hearing.

Your appearance may be in person or by your attorney.

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

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

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

Attorney for Petitioner STEPHEN M. FELDMAN SBN 65773, LAW OFFICES OF STEPHEN M. FELDMAN, INC. 78790 TAMARISK FLOWER DRIVE PALM DESERT CA 922112108 10/1, 10/8, 10/15/20 CNS-3402647# NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF DONALD ANTHONY SKINNER ( a.k.a. TONY SKINNER) CASE NO. 56-202000545758-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 DONALD ANTHONY SKINNER, TONY SKINNER A Petition for probate has been filed by Matthew Skinner in the Superior Court of California, County of VENTURA. The petition for probate requests that: Matthew Skinner be appointed as personal representative to adminis-

A Petition for probate has been filed by Matthew Skinner in the Superior Court of California, County of VENTURA. The petition for probate requests that: Matthew Skinner be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent.

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

A hearing on the petition will be held in this court as follows: Date: November 19, 2020, Time: 10:30 AM, Dept.: J6, Location: Superior Court of California, County of Ventura, 4353 E. Vineyard Avenue Oxnard, CA 93036 Oxnard- Juvenile Justice Center.

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

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

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

You may examine the file kept by the court. If you are a person interested in the estate, you may file 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: David E. Edsall, Esq. SBN 86217 Edsall Law, A Professional Law Corporation 400 Camarillo Ranch Road, Suite 102 Camarillo, California 93012 (805) 484-9002 Ventura County Reporter 10/8/20, 10/15/20, 10/22/20

been filed by Fred Rosenmund in the Superior Court of California, County of VENTURA. The petition for probate requests that: Fred Rosenmund be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent.

THE PETITION requests the decedent's will and codicils, if any, be admitted to probate.

The will and any codicils are available for examination in the file kept by the court.

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

A hearing on the petition will be held in this court as follows: Date: November 12, 2020, Time: 10:30 AM, Dept.: J6, Location: Superior Court of California, County of Ventura, 4353 E. Vineyard Avenue Oxnard, CA 93036.

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

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

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

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

Attorney for Petitioner: Fred Rosenmund SBN 90033 2816 Rice Avenue Oxnard, California 93033 (805) 486-2500 Ventura County Reporter 10/8/20, 10/15/20, 10/22/20

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF HAROLD WAYNE ROGERS CASE NO. 56-202000545765-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 HAROLD WAYNE ROGERS A Petition for probate has been filed by Fred Rosenmund in the Superior Court of California, County of VENTURA. The petition for probate requests that: Fred Rosenmund be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the de-

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF IRENE MYER WHEATON aka IRENE M. WHEATON aka IRENE WHEATON CASE NO. 56-202000545472-PR-LA-OXN To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both of IRENE MYER WHEATON aka IRENE M. WHEATON aka IRENE WHEATON. A Petition for probate has been filed by Laura Viets in the Superior Court of California, County of VENTURA.

otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both of IRENE MYER WHEATON aka IRENE M. WHEATON aka IRENE WHEATON. A Petition for probate has been filed by Laura Viets in the Superior Court of California, County of VENTURA. The petition for probate requests that: Laura Viets be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent.

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

A hearing on the petition will be held in this court as follows: Date: November 05, 2020, Time: 10:30 AM, Dept.: J6, Location: Superior Court of California, County of Ventura, 4353 E. Vineyard Avenue Oxnard, CA 93036 Oxnard- Juvenile Courthouse.

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

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

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

Attorney for Petitioner: Jesse E. Cahill SBN 227154 Ferguson Case Orr Paterson LLP 1050 South Kimball Road Ventura, California 93004 (805) 659-6800 Ventura County Reporter 9/24/20, 10/1/20, 10/8/20 NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF IRENE JEAN ZURKO CASE NO. 56-202000545457-PR-PW-OXN To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both of IRENE JEAN ZURKO .

A Petition for probate has been filed by Patricia Lacy in the Superior Court of California, County of VENTURA. The petition for probate requests that: Patricia Lacy be appointed as personal rep-

creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both of IRENE JEAN ZURKO .

A PetitionProbate for probate has been filed by Patricia Lacy in the Superior Court of California, County of VENTURA. The petition for probate requests that: Patricia Lacy be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent.

The petition requests the decedent's will and codicils, if any, be admitted to probate.

The will and any codicils are available for examination in the file kept by the court.

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

A hearing on the petition will be held in this court as follows: Date: November 5, 2020, Time: 10:30 AM, Dept.: J6, Location: Superior Court of California, County of Ventura, 4353 E. Vineyard Avenue Oxnard, CA 93036.

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

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

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

Petitioner: Patricia Lacy 1333 Ashton Park Lane Thousand Oaks, California 91320 (805) 480-1222 Ventura County Reporter 9/24/20, 10/1/20, 10/8/20 NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF CRAIG SHERRILL WOOD CASE NO. 56-202000545537-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 CRAIG SHERRILL WOOD A Petition for probate has been filed by Mignonette Garcia Wood in the Superior Court of California, County of

ors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both of CRAIG SHERRILL WOOD A Petition for probate has been filed by Mignonette Garcia Wood in the Superior Court of California, County of VENTURA. The petition for probate requests that: Mignonette Garcia Wood be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent.

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

A hearing on the petition will be held in this court as follows: Date: November 5, 2020, Time: 10:30 AM, Dept.: J6, Location: Superior Court of California, County of Ventura, 4353 E. Vineyard Avenue Oxnard, CA 93036 Oxnard- Juvenile Courthouse.

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

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

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

You may examine the file kept by the court. If you are a person interested in the estate, you may file with the court a Request for Special Notice (form DE-154) of the 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: Linette Jimenez, Esq. SBN 329969 31355 Oak Crest Drive #125 Westlake Village, California 91361 (818) 597-8800 Ventura County Reporter 10/8/20, 10/15/20, 10/22/20

otherwise be interested in the WILL or estate, or both of EUGENE C. GALLICK, SR..

A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by EUGENE C. GALLICK, JR. in the Superior Court of California, County of VENTURA. THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that EUGENE C. GALLICK, JR. be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent.

THE PETITION requests the decedent's WILL and codicils, if any, be admitted to probate. The WILL and any codicils are available for examination in the file kept by the court.

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

A HEARING on the petition will be held in this court as follows: 10/29/20 at 10:30AM in Dept. J6 located at 4353 E. VINEYARD AVENUE, OXNARD, CA 93036 IF YOU OBJECT to the granting of the petition, you should appear at the hearing and state your objections or file written objections with the court before the hearing.

Your appearance may be in person or by your attorney.

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

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

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

Attorney for Petitioner STEVE H. MURPHY SBN 174448 1985 YOSEMITE AVE., #125 SIMI VALLEY CA 93063 10/1, 10/8, 10/15/20 CNS-3402461#

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: EUGENE C. GALLICK, SR. CASE NO. 56-202000545158-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 EUGENE C. GALLICK, SR..

A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by EUGENE C. GALLICK, JR. in the Superior Court of California, County of VENTURA.

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF STEVE CAMBELL III CASE NO. 56-202000545458-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 STEVE CAMBELL III. A Petition for probate has been filed by Tiffany A. Campbell in the Superior Court of California, County of VENTURA. The petition for probate requests that: Tiffany A. Camp-

STEVE CAMBELL III. A Petition for probate has been filed by Tiffany A. Campbell in the Superior Court of California, County of VENTURA. The petition for probate requests that: Tiffany A. Campbell be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent.

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

A hearing on the petition will be held in this court as follows: Date: November 5, 2020, Time: 10:30 AM, Dept.: J6, Location: Superior Court of California, County of Ventura, 4353 E. Vineyard Avenue Oxnard, CA 93036 Oxnard.

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

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

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

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

Petitioner: Tiffany A. Campbell 881 Bayview Ave. Pacific Grove, California 93950 (831) 917-7167 Ventura County Reporter 10/1/20, 10/8/20, 10/15/20 NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: LESLIE J. TAYLOR CASE NO. 56-201800506581-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 LESLIE J. TAYLOR. A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by DAKOTA VOLBY in the Superior Court of California, County of VENTURA. THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that DAKOTA VOLBY be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent.

THE PETITION requests au-

County of VENTURA. THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that DAKOTA VOLBY be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent.

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

A HEARING on the petition will be held in this court as follows: 11/12/20 at 10:30AM in Dept. J6 located at 4353 E. VINEYARD AVENUE, OXNARD, CA 93036 IF YOU OBJECT to the granting of the petition, you should appear at the hearing and state your objections or file written objections with the court before the hearing.

Your appearance may be in person or by your attorney.

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

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

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

Attorney for Petitioner TULANE M. PETERSON, ESQ. SBN 193085, LAW OFFICE OF TULANE M. PETERSON 2615 MAYFLOWER AVENUE ARCADIA CA 91006 10/8, 10/15, 10/22/20 CNS-3404813#

Name Change ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME Case No. 56-202000545048-CU-PT-VTA Superior Court of California, County of Ventura Petition of: Colby Jared Brainard, Quincey Dawn Ornellas for Change of Name TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: Petitioner Colby Jared Brainard, Quincey Dawn Ornellas filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Colby Jared Brainard to Colby Brainard Fox Quincey Dawn Ornellas to Quincey Dawn Fox The Court orders that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of

Colby Brainard Fox Quincey Dawn Ornellas to Quincey Dawn Fox The Court orders that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted.

Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file a written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing.

Notice of Hearing: Date: 11/10/2020, Time: 8:30 am, Dept.: 40 The address of the court is 800 S Victoria Avenue, Ventura, CA 93009 Hall of Justice A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county: Ventura County Reporter Date: September 02, 2020 Mark S. Borrell Judge of the Superior Court 9/17, 9/24, 10/1, 10/8/20 CNS-3397517# ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME Case No. 56-202000545467-CU-PT-VTA SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF VENTURA. Petition of HILLARY N. BROOKS and RYAN P. KROSCHINSKY, for Change of Name. TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1.) Petitioner: HILLARY N. BROOKS and RYAN P. KROSCHINSKY filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: a.) Charlotte Noelle Kroschinsky to Charlotte Noelle Brooks Kroschinsky 2.) THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file a written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing.

NOTICE OF HEARING: Date: 11/10/2020. Time: 8:20 AM. Dept.: 42. The address of the court is 800 South Victoria Avenue Ventura, CA 93009. A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county: Ventura. Original filed: September 21, 2020.

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

FOR CHANGE OF NAME Case No. 56-202000545243-CU-PT-VTA SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF VENTURA. Petition of NALAKA DAMBAGALLA, for Change of Name. TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1.) Petitioner: NALAKA DAMBAGALLA filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: a.)

Nalaka Dambagalla to Indarathana Deliwa 2.) THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file a written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing.

NOTICE OF HEARING: Date: 11/05/2020. Time: 8:30 AM. Dept.: 41. The address of the court is 800 South Victoria Avenue Ventura, CA 93009. A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county: Ventura. Original filed: September 21, 2020.

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

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME Case No. 56-202000545584-CU-PT-VTA SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF VENTURA. Petition of MARC ANGELL, for Change of Name. 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 ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file a written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing.

NOTICE OF HEARING: Date: 11/17/2020. Time: 8:20 AM. Dept.: 41. The address of the court is 800 South Victoria Avenue Ventura, CA 93009- Hall of Justice. A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county: VenORDER TO SHOW CAUSE tura. Original filed: SeptemFOR CHANGE OF NAME ber 24, 2020. BY ORDER OF Case No. 56-2020THE COURT, /s/ Michael D. 00545243-CU-PT-VTA Planet, Ventura Superior SUPERIOR COURT OF Court, Executive Officer and CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF Clerk, By: Vanessa Orozco, VENTURA. Petition of October 8, 2020 — PUBLISH: — 25 Deputy Clerk.

NALAKA DAMBAGALLA, Ventura County Reporter for Change of Name. TO ALL 10/8/20, 10/15/20, 10/22/20,

sponse must be in proper legal form if you want the court to hear your case.

There may be a court form that you can use for your response. You can find these court forms and more information at the California Courts Online Self-Help Center (www.courtinfo.ca.gov/selfhelp), your county law library, or the courthouse nearest you. If you cannot pay the filing fee, ask the court clerk for a fee waiver form. If you do not file your response on Summons time, you may lose the case by default, and your wages, AMENDED money, and property may be Plaintiff's Claim and taken without further warning ORDER to Go to Small from the court.There are othClaims Court er legal requirements. You Case Number: 19CV05755; may want to call an attorney Case Name; RICHARD, et right away. If you do not al V Miranda know an attorney, you may Notice to Defendant: James want to call an attorney referJ. Miranda. You are being ral service. If you cannot afsued by Plaintiff: Gabriel ford an attorney, you may be Richard Et. Al. Second eligible for free legal serPlaintiff: Paul Hughes • You vices from a nonprofit legal and the plaintiff must go to services program. You can court on the trial date listed locate these nonprofit groups below. If you do not go to at the California Legal Sercourt, you may lose the case. vices Web site • If you lose, the court can or(www.lawhelpcalifornia.org), der that your wages, money, the California Courts Online or property be taken to pay Self-Help Center this claim. • Bring witnesses, (www.courtinfo.ca.gov/selfreceipts, and any evidence help), or by contacting your you need to prove your case. local court or county bar asAviso al Demandado: • Ussociation. ted y el Demandante tienen Tiene 30 DÍAS DE CALENque presentarse en la carte DARIO después de que le en la fecha del juicio inentreguen esta citación y dicada a continuación. Si no papeles legales para se presenta, puede perder el presentar una respuesta por caso. Si pierde el caso la escrito en esta corte y hacer corte podría ordenar que le que se entregue una copia al quiten de su sueldo, dinero u demandante. Una carta o otros bienes para pagar este una llamada telefónica no lo reclamo. • Lleve testigos, protegen. Su respuesta por recibos y cualquier otra escrito tiene que estar en prueba que necesite para formato legal correcto si deprobar su caso. sea que procesen su caso en Order to Go to Court on la corte. Es posible que haya 12/07/2020 at 9:00 am in un formulario que usted Dept. 3, by video conference. pueda usar para su Both cases to be heard conrespuesta. Puede encontrar currently. Superior Court of estos formularios de la corte California, County of Santa y más información en el Barbara 1100 Anacapa Centro de Ayuda de las CorStreet Santa Barbara, CA tes de California 93101; Filed Mar 03, 2020; (www.courtinfo.ca.gov/selfTina Contreras, Deputy help/espanol/), en la bibliClerk. Judicial Officer: Pauoteca de leyes de su line Maxwell. condado o en la corte que le For information on how to quede más cerca. Si no participate in this court hearpuede pagar la cuota de ing and how to obtain a copy presentación, pida al secretof the Plaintiff’s Amended ario de la corte que le dé un Claim and Order to Go to formulario de exención de Small Claims Court, contact pago de cuotas. Si no the Santa Barbara Superior presenta su respuesta a Court at (805) 882-4520, optiempo, puede perder el caso tion #7 por incumplimiento y la corte Published: Ventura County le podrá quitar su sueldo, Reporter Oct 8, 15, 22, 29 dinero y bienes sin más ad2020. vertencia. Hay otros requisitos legales. Es recomendSUMMONS able que llame a un abogado (CITACION JUDICIAL) inmediatamente. Si no Case Number (Número del conoce a un abogado, puede Caso): 56-2020-00543708llamar a un servicio de CU-BC-VTA remisión a abogados. Si no NOTICE TO DEFENDANT puede pagar a un abogado, (AVISO AL DEMANDADO): es posible que cumpla con VARSITY SPORTS TRAINlos requisitos para obtener ING FACILITY, LLC, a CALIservicios legales gratuitos de FORNIA LIMITED LIABILun programa de servicios leITY COMPANY, JOSE gales sin fines de lucro.

EDUARDO RAMOS, MARIA Puede encontrar estos ANGELICA CONTRERAS grupos sin fines de lucro en and DOES 1-10 inclusive el sitio web de California LegYOU ARE BEING SUED BY al Services, (www.lawhelpPLAINTIFF (LO ESTA DEcalifornia.org), en el Centro MANDANDO EL DEMANDde Ayuda de las Cortes de ANTE): THE BECKER C a l i f o r n i a , GROUP, INC. (www.courtinfo.ca.gov/selfNOTICE! You have been help/espanol/) o poniéndose sued. The court may decide en contacto con la corte o el against you without your becolegio de abogados locales. ing heard unless you reThe name and address of the spond within 30 days. Read court is (El nombre y the information below. dirección de la corte es): You have 30 CALENDAR Superior Court of the State of DAYS after this summons California, Ventura County and legal papers are served Superior Court, 800 S. Victoron you to file a written reia Avenue Ventura, CA sponse at this court and have 93009. a copy served on the plaintiff.

The name, address, and teleA letter or phone call will not phone number of plaintiff's atprotect you. Your written retorney, or plaintiff without an sponse must be in proper attorney, is (El nombre, la legal form if you want the dirección y el número de court to hear your case. teléfono del abogado del deThere may be a court form mandante, o del demandthat you can use for your reante que no tiene abogado, sponse. You can find these 26 — — October 8, 2020 es): court forms and more informJames B. Cole, E Esq. State ation at the California Courts

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. Name Change 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

torney, or plaintiff without an attorney, is (El nombre, la dirección y el número de teléfono del abogado del demandante, o del demandante que no tiene abogado, es): James B. Cole, E Esq. State Bar No. 156131, Slaughter, Reagan & Cole, LLP., 625 E. Santa Clara Street, Suite 101 Ventura, CA 93001; Tel: 805.658.7800 DATE (Fecha):July 27, 2020; Michael D Planet, Clerk (Secretario), by Cristal V. Alvarez, Deputy (Adjunto) PUBLISH: Ventura County Reporter 9/24/20, 10/1/20 10/8/20, 10/15/20 SUMMONS (CITACION JUDICIAL) Case Number (Número del Caso): 56-2019-00531983CL-BC-VTA NOTICE TO DEFENDANT (AVISO AL DEMANDADO): INCOME TAXES MADE SIMPLE LLC; PATRICIA LOCKETT YOU ARE BEING SUED BY PLAINTIFF (LO ESTA DEMANDANDO EL DEMANDANTE): NAVY FEDERAL CREDIT UNION NOTICE! You have been sued. The court may decide against you without your being heard unless you respond within 30 days. Read the information below.

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

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

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

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

tes de California (www.courtinfo.ca.gov/selfhelp/espanol/), en la biblioteca de leyes de su condado o en la corte que le quede más cerca. Si no puede pagar la cuota de presentación, pida al secretario de la corte que le dé un formulario de exención de pago de cuotas. Si no presenta su respuesta a tiempo, puede perder el caso por incumplimiento y la corte le podrá quitar su sueldo, dinero y bienes sin más advertencia. Hay otros requisitos legales. Es recomendable que llame a un abogado inmediatamente. Si no conoce a un abogado, puede llamar a un servicio de remisión a abogados. Si no puede pagar a un abogado, es posible que cumpla con los requisitos para obtener servicios legales gratuitos de un programa de servicios legales sin fines de lucro.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Clerk (Secretario), by Rachel Jacobs, Deputy (Adjunto) PUBLISH: Ventura County Reporter 10/1/20, 10/8/20, 10/15/20, 10/22/20

Trustee’s Sales TSG No.: 8765400 TS No.: CA2000286506 APN: 074-0125-200 Property Address: 377 N. DOS CAMINOS AVENUE VENTURA, CA 93003 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 08/15/2007.

UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. On 12/31/2020 at 11:00 A.M., First American Title Insurance Company, as duly appointed Trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust recorded 08/21/2007, as Instrument No. 2007082100163153-0, in book , page , , of Official Records in the office of the County Recorder of VENTURA County, State of California. Executed by: CHESTER V. ROSSA, A WIDOWER, WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH, CASHIER'S CHECK/CASH EQUIVALENT or other form of payment authorized by 2924h(b), (Payable at time of sale in lawful money of the United States) To the right of the main entrance, near the exit doors, of the Government Center Hall of Justice, 800 South Victoria Avenue, Ventura, CA 93009 All right, title and interest conveyed to and now held by it under said Deed of Trust in the property situated in said County and Sta te d e s c r i b e d a s : AS MORE FULLY DESCRIBED IN THE ABOVE MENTIONED DEED OF TRUST APN# 074-0-125-200 The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 377 N. DOS CAMINOS AVENUE, VENTURA, CA 93003 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. Said sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by said Deed of Trust, with interest thereon, as provided in said note(s), advances, under the terms of said Deed of Trust, fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust. The total amount of the unpaid balance of the obligation secured by the property to be sold and reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale is $ 725,839.11. The beneficiary under said Deed of Trust has deposited all documents evidencing the obligations secured by the Deed of Trust and has declared all sums secured thereby immediately due and payable, and has caused a written Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be executed. The undersigned caused said Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be recorded in the County where the real property is located. NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be

be recorded in the County where the real property is located. NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property.

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

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

If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call (916)9390772 or visit this Internet Web http://search.nationwideposting.com/propertySearchTerms.aspx, using the file number assigned to this case CA2000286506 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. If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee or the Mortgagee’s attorney. Date: First American Title Insurance Company 4795 Regent Blvd, Mail Code 1011-F Irving, TX 75063 First American Title Insurance Company MAY BE ACTING AS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED MAY BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE FOR TRUSTEES SALE INFORMATION PLEASE CALL (916)939-0772 NPP0371619 To: VENTURA COUNTY REPORTER 10/08/2020, 10/15/2020, 10/22/2020

Fic. Business Name FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 20200917-10012778-0 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: DISTRICT SOCAL PIPELINE, LOVE CHURCH, NUEVA VIDA LA, HIGH S TR EET C H U R C H , R ENEWLIFE FELLOWSHIP, SWEETWATER CHURCH, UNIQUE LIFE CHURCH, 592 Poli Street Ventura, CA 93001. Ventura County, State of Incorporation / Or-

The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: SOCAL DISTRICT PIPELINE, LOVE CHURCH, NUEVA VIDA LA, HIGH STR EET CHURC H , R EFic. Business Name NEWLIFE FELLOWSHIP, SWEETWATER CHURCH, UNIQUE LIFE CHURCH, 592 Poli Street Ventura, CA 9 3001. Ventura County, State of Incorporation / Organization, California, International Church of the Foursquare Gospel, 1910 W. Sunset Blvd., Suite 200 Los Angeles, CA 90026. This business is conducted by: A Corporation. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above 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 to Section 17913 of Business and Professions Code that the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1.000).) /s/ International Church of the Foursquare Gospel, Adam Davidson, Corporate Secretary. NOTICE - in accordance with subdivision (a) of Section 17920, a fictitious name statement generally expires at the end of five years from the date on which it was filed in the office of the county clerk, except, as provided in subdivision of section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to section 17913 other than a change in residence address or registered owner. A new fictitious business name statement must be filed before the expiration. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under Federal, State, or Common Law (see Section 14411 ET SEQ., Business & Professions Code). This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Ventura on September 17, 2020.

PUBLISHED: Ventura County Reporter; 10/8/20, 10/15/20, 10/22/20, 10/29/20 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 20200903-10012235-0 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: IRIMIYA TRAUMA THERAPY, INC., 5450 Ralston Street Suite 109 Ventura, CA 93003. Ventura County, State of Incorporation / Organization, California, Morales Marriage and Family Therapy, Inc., 5450 Ralston Street Suite 109 Ventura, CA 93003. This business is conducted by: A Corporation. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: N/A. I declare that all Information In this statement Is true and correct (A registrant who declares information as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of Business and Professions Code that the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1.000).) /s/ Morales Marriage and Family Therapy, Inc., Teresa Raquel Morales, Chief Executive Officer. NOTICE - in accordance with subdivision (a) of Section 17920, a fictitious name statement generally expires at the end of five years from the date on which it was filed in the office of the county clerk, except, as provided in subdivision of section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set

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

A new fictitious business name statement must be filed before the expiration. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under Federal, State, or Common Law (see Section 14411 ET SEQ., Business & Professions Code). This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Ventura on September 3, 2020.

PUBLISHED: Ventura County Reporter; 9/17/20, 9/24/20, 10/1/20, 10/8/20 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 20200904-10012262-0 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: SIDESHOW COLLECTIBLES, 2630 Conejo Spectrum Street Thousand Oaks, CA 91320. Ventura County, State of Incorporation / Organization , Sideshow Inc., 2630 Conejo Spectrum Street Thousand Oaks, CA 91320. This business is conducted by: A Corporation. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: 6/2002. I declare that all Information In this statement Is true and correct (A registrant who declares information as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of Business and Professions Code that the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1.000).) /s/ Sideshow Inc., Greg Anzalone., President/CEO. NOTICE - in accordance with subdivision (a) of Section 17920, a fictitious name statement generally expires at the end of five years from the date on which it was filed in the office of the county clerk, except, as provided in subdivision of section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to section 17913 other than a change in residence address or registered owner.

A new fictitious business name statement must be filed before the expiration. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under Federal, State, or Common Law (see Section 14411 ET SEQ., Business & Professions Code). This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Ventura on September 4, 2020.

PUBLISHED: Ventura County Reporter; 9/24/20, 10/1/20, 10/8/20, 10/15/20 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 20200908-10012378-0 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: PARADISE PANTRY, 222 E. Main Street Ventura, CA 9 3001. Ventura County, State of Incorporation / Organization, Lebar & Briglio, LLC, 222 E. Main Street Ventura, CA 93001. This business is conducted by: A Limited Liability Company. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: 4/18/2007. I declare that all Information In this statement Is true and correct (A regis-

ness is conducted by: A Limited Liability Company. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on : 4/18/2007. I declare that all Information In this statement Is true and correct (A registrant who declares information as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of Business and Professions Code that the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1.000).) /s/ Lebar & Briglio, LLC., Christina Thayer, Managing Member. NOTICE - in accordance with subdivision (a) of Section 17920, a fictitious name statement generally expires at the end of five years from the date on which it was filed in the office of the county clerk, except, as provided in subdivision of section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to section 17913 other than a change in residence address or registered owner. A new fictitious business name statement must be filed before the expiration. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under Federal, State, or Common Law (see Section 14411 ET SEQ., Business & Professions Code). This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Ventura on September 8, 2020.

PUBLISHED: Ventura County Reporter; 10/1/20, 10/8/20, 10/15/20, 10/22/20 STATEMENT OF ABANDONMENT OF USE OF FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME FILE NO. 2020092910013473-0 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: S1L. Street Address of Principal Place of Business: 3131 Camino Del Rio N., Suite 150 San Diego, CA 92108. The date on which the Fictitious Business Name being Abandoned was filed: 05/11/2020.

The file number to the Fictitious Business Name being Abandoned: 2020051110006720-0. The County where the Fictitious Business Name was filed: Ventura County. Synergy One Lending, Inc., 3131 Camino Del Rio N., Suite 150 San Diego, CA 92108. This business is conducted by: A Corporation. I declare that all information in this statement is true 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 aware that all information on this statement becomes public record upon filing pursuant to California Public Records Act (G.C. 6250-6277). Name of Registrant: Synergy One Lending, Inc, Name of Signer, Jovan Obando, Title, Secretary.

PUBLISHED: Ventura County Reporter; 10/8/20, 10/15/20, 10/22/20, 10/29/20 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 20200911-10012555-0 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: SAND & SLOPES, SAND & SLOPES VACATION RENTALS, 9905 Big Horn St., Ventura, CA 93004. Ventura County, Jason Schepers, Lisa Schepers, 9905 Big Horn St., Ventura, CA 93004.

This business is conducted by: Married Couple. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: N/A. I

Lisa Schepers, 9905 Big Horn St., Ventura, CA 93004.

This business is conducted by: Married Couple. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: N/A. I declare that all Information In this statement Is true and correct (A registrant who declares information as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of Business and Professions Code that the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1.000).) /s/ Jason Schepers. NOTICE - in accordance with subdivision (a) of Section 17920, a fictitious name statement generally expires at the end of five years from the date on which it was filed in the office of the county clerk, except, as provided in subdivision of section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to section 17913 other than a change in residence address or registered owner. A new fictitious business name statement must be filed before the expiration. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under Federal, State, or Common Law (see Section 14411 ET SEQ., Business & Professions Code). This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Ventura on September 11, 2020.

PUBLISHED: Ventura County Reporter; 10/1/20, 10/8/20, 10/15/20, 10/22/20 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 20200914-10012606-0 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: AWISH.DESIGNBOOM, 4454 Lubbock Dr., Unit B Simi Valley, CA 93063. Ventura County, Tatiana Ukhvatkina, 4454 Lubbock Dr., Unit B Simi Valley, CA 93063. This business is conducted by: An Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: N/A. I declare that all Information In this statement Is true and correct (A registrant who declares information as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of Business and Professions Code that the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1.000).) /s/ Tatiana Ukhvatkina. NOTICE - in accordance with subdivision (a) of Section 17920, a fictitious name statement generally expires at the end of five years from the date on which it was filed in the office of the county clerk, except, as provided in subdivision of section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to section 17913 other than a change in residence address or registered owner. A new fictitious business name statement must be filed before the expiration. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under Federal, State, or Common Law (see Section 14411 ET SEQ., Business & Professions Code). This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Ventura on September 14, 2020.

PUBLISHED: Ventura County Reporter; 10/1/20, 10/8/20, 10/15/20, 10/22/20

Business & Professions Code). This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Ventura on September 14, 2020.

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

The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or n ames listed above on : 08/10/2020 I declare that all Information In this statement Is true and correct (A registrant who declares information as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of Business and Professions Code that the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1.000).) /s/ Cesar Alberto Ocon,. NOTICE - in accordance with subdivision (a) of Section 17920, a fictitious name statement generally expires at the end of five years from the date on which it was filed in the office of the county clerk, except, as provided in subdivision of section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to section 17913 other than a change in residence address or registered owner.

A new fictitious business name statement must be filed before the expiration. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under Federal, State, or Common Law (see Section 14411 ET SEQ., Business & Professions Code). This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Ventura on August 25, 2020.

PUBLISHED: Ventura County Reporter; 9/17/20, 9/24/20, 10/1/20, 10/8/20 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 20200915-10012662-0 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: CASSONDRA FINE ART, 1021 Scandia Ave., Apt. #108 Ventura, CA 93004.

Ventura County, Cassondra Louise Phillips, 1021 Scandia Ave., Apt. #108 Ventura, CA 93004. This business is conducted by: An Individual.

The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: N/A. I declare that all Information In this statement Is true and correct (A registrant who declares information as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of Business and Professions Code that the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1.000).) /s/ Cassondra Louise Phillips. NOTICE - in accordance with subdivision (a) of Section 17920, a fictitious name statement generally expires at the end of five years from the date on which it was filed in the office of the county clerk, except, as provided in subdivision of section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to section 17913 other than a change in residence address or registered owner. A new fictitious business name

cept, as provided in subdivision of section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to section 17913 other than a change in residence address or registered owner. A new fictitious business name statement must be filed before the expiration. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under Federal, State, or Common Law (see Section 14411 ET SEQ., Business & Professions Code). This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Ventura on September 15, 2020.

PUBLISHED: Ventura County Reporter; 9/24/20, 10/1/20, 10/8/20, 10/15/20 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 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 commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: N/A. I declare that all Information In this statement Is true and correct (A registrant who declares information as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of Business and Professions Code that the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1.000).) /s/ Harley Jacob Contreras Rodriguez. NOTICE - in accordance with subdivision (a) of Section 17920, a fictitious name statement generally expires at the end of five years from the date on which it was filed in the office of the county clerk, except, as provided in subdivision of section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to section 17913 other than a change in residence address or registered owner. A new fictitious business name statement must be filed before the expiration. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under Federal, State, or Common Law (see Section 14411 ET SEQ., Business & Professions Code). This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Ventura on September 11, 2020.

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material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of Business and Professions Code that the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1.000).) /s/ Ryan Canon. NOTICE - in accordance with subdivision (a) of Section 17920, a fictitious name statement generally expires at the end of five years from the date on which it was filed in the office of the county clerk, except, as provided in subdivision of section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to section 17913 other than a change in residence address or registered owner. A new fictitious business name statement must be filed before the expiration. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under Federal, State, or Common Law (see Section 14411 ET SEQ., Business & Professions Code). This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Ventura on September 4, 2020.

PUBLISHED: Ventura County Reporter; 9/17/20, 9/24/20, 10/1/20, 10/8/20 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 20200915-10012618-0 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: TOP SHELF CONFECTIONS, 7001 Flicker Ct. Ventura, CA 9 3003, Ventura County.

Norma Jeanne Rominger, 7001 Flicker Ct. Ventura, CA 93003. This business is conducted by: An Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: N/A. I declare that all Information In this statement Is true and correct (A registrant who declares information as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of Business and Professions Code that the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1.000).) /s/ Norma Jeanne Rominger. NOTICE in accordance with subdivision (a) of Section 17920, a fictitious name statement generally expires at the end of five years from the date on which it was filed in the office of the county clerk, except, as provided in subdivision of section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to section 17913 other than a change in residence address or registered owner. A new fictitious business name statement must be filed before the expiration. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under Federal, State, or Common Law (see Section 14411 ET SEQ., Business & Professions Code). This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Ventura on September 15, 2020.

PUBLISHED: Ventura County Reporter; 10/8/20, 10/15/20, 10/22/20, 10/29/20

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 20200904-10012270-0 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: CALIFORNIA COAST CONTROLS, 362 Kennedy Ave. Ventura, CA 93003. Ventura County, Ryan Canon, 362 Kennedy Ave. Ventura, CA 93003. This business is conducted by: An Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: N/A. I declare that all Information In STAND OUT IN THE this statement Is true and CROWD! correct (A registrant who declares information as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of Business aturrietta@vcreporter.com and Professions Code that (805) 648-2244 the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand October 8, 2020 — — 27 dollars ($1.000).) /s/ Ryan Canon. NOTICE - in accord-

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