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The future is electric: Push to eliminate fossil fuels intensifies

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Power to Speak: Kids — and adults — need nature more than ever

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In the “incineration zone”: West Ventura residents organize to stop natural gas expansion Camarillo moves to microgrids: Hybrid systems slated for city properties Planet Ventura Online In Brief Online

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NEWS In the “incineration zone” West Ventura residents organize to stop natural gas expansion

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aps between the jurisdictions of regulatory agencies are contributing to frustration and concern as Ventura Westside residents prepare to take to the streets over contamination cleanup and expansion plans at a natural gas compressor facility operated by Southern California Gas Company (SoCalGas) on West Olive Street.

“There doesn’t seem to be any entity really looking at the situation,” said James Brehm, an artist who lives along Ventura Avenue not far from the compressor site. He’s part of the informal community group that has organically come together, calling itself the Westside Clean Air Coalition, to raise awareness about the issue. The coalition is made up of local residents and organizations.

“Nobody has the job of looking at this from the outside”

Brehm understands the California Department of Toxic Substances Control (DTSC) has oversight of the contamination cleanup, and so far there is no indication it will revise the plan proposed by SoCalGas. Toxic substances remain in the soil from decades of industrial operations at the site and the plan, as is, only removes toxic soil from shallow depths, leaving deeper contaminates that have also been found in groundwater samples.

He said he spoke to staff at the Ventura County Air Pollution Control District (VCAPCD), who informed him that their limited purview is to permit the turbine engines for the compressors and related emissions.

Several residents asked the Ventura City Council to discuss the cleanup and expansion plans as an agendized meeting. They spoke during public comment on April 12. Brehm is unsure what role the city could play, but he points out that the project is within city limits and that makes it a “concern” of the city’s.

“Nobody has the job of looking at this from the outside, holistically, and saying whether it’s good or bad or safe or dangerous, and that is the issue,” said Brehm.

Concerns raised by residents relate to management of the contaminated soil during cleanup in windy conditions, failure of the plan to address deeper contaminates that are affecting groundwater and the planned expansion of the site, which residents say seems to be slated for rubber-stamp approval. Concerned residents say the expansion should not take place due to climate change and environmental racism.

Liz Campos, chair of the Westside Community Council, points out that E.P Foster Elementary School and many homes are in what “the gas company callously refers to as an incineration zone, that will be worst hit in a fire or explosion at the site. Those words really torment me because when I was 17 [and read] the book Hiroshima, the U.S. thought the incineration zone would be about 300 yards. It ended up being about six miles. The idea of that, where people live, is frightening to me.”

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“there were fewer accidents, fewer problems, leakages and spills than there have been since about 1998 or 2000 . . . the newer technology at compressor stations somehow has had more accidents, and we are living in a time when we need to get away from fossil fuels.”

The Westside Clean Air Coalition is planning a community gathering, walk and bike ride on Saturday, April 24 starting at 2 p.m. at Kellogg Park, at Kellogg and Ventura avenues. The group will walk from the park to the gas compressor site where community members will speak about the issues of the project. The event will wrap up back at the park.

Community calls for “true public review”

At the April 12 Ventura City Council meeting, some residents called for the council to put the cleanup and expansion plans on the agenda at the next meeting and demanded the city “step in here. . . and call for a public hearing accessible to people who speak English and Spanish,” said Kari Aist, a resident of Midtown Ventura.

She said the city should work to put a “break on any type of expansion . . . We have a climate disaster on our hands . . . it makes no sense to be expanding that operation.”

Speaking during public comment, Campos cited “environmental racism”: The area of West Ventura is a recognized disadvantaged community, with 70% of residents identified as people of color, and it is rated as being one of the most polluted areas in the state.

“It is clear the state is trying to rubber stamp this cleanup so they can expand the site. Look into this,” said Paul, who declined to provide his last name, addressing the city council on April 12.

In addition he called for a “true public review” of the “cleanup and proposed expansion.”

On April 20, Heather Sumagaysay, Public Information Officer for the city confirmed the project will be on the agenda for the city council’s April 26 meeting.

The DTSC is the agency responsible for giving the green light to the cleanup plan. Campos has asked the agency four times to hold a public hearing. Instead, the agency sent a response letter citing a lack of interest in the community as a reason that no meeting would be held. But Campos said that over 200 local residents participated in a recent meeting about the site held by the Westside Community Council.

SoCalGas told the Ventura County Reporter

Ventura City Councilmember Mike Johnson with Tim Fiske from Building Safety and Kaitlin Eyre from Code Enforcement at the Southern California Gas Company gas compressor site, issuing a stop work order on April 14, 2021. Photo by Mike Johnson. on April 17 that it will hold a series of virtual community meetings to share updates on what it calls the “modernization project.” According to the company, the meetings will provide the public with an opportunity to ask questions. The meetings are set for April 28 ad 29 and May 4 and 5. Further details will be provided.

Stop work order issued

A stop work order was issued last week at the gas compressor site by the city of Ventura when residents saw workers digging and moving soil.

“Tim Fiske from Building Safety and Kaitlin Eyre from Code Enforcement are on site and issuing a Stop Work Order because there are no permits. Long trench, lots of piles of dirt,” stated Michael Johnson, Ventura City Councilmember, in an April 14 email. “The one gas company employee is blowing them off, saying they’ll try to get a phone number city officials can call, we’ve been waiting half an hour.”

SoCalGas clarified that the work being done at the site was related to installing a new sewer line for the temporary construction trailer and the work was halted while the company works with the city to determine if the trenching and temporary line require a permit.

“I went over there to check it myself. There were a bunch of workers digging a trench. The wind was really blowing,” said Johnson. He said there was dust in the air and it was “blowing onto the fields at E.P. Foster” Elementary School. “The Boys and Girls Club were out there playing.”

Johnson said he was “shouting” to the workers through the fencing. “They were clearly ignoring me.” He did eventually talk with the contractor, “then was pushed off to a SoCalGas employee,” but they couldn’t locate a supervisor, and the city staff were denied entry onto the site. Johnson said they waited over an hour to talk with a supervisor ,who never appeared. The workers would not give Johnson their names “and they wouldn’t say who their supervisors were.”

In a statement responding to the Ventura County Reporter, Christine Detz, spokesperson for SoCalGas, said, “The work at the Ventura Compressor Station is part of an important

infrastructure modernization project to maintain reliable and affordable energy,” and that “the work is being done in compliance with all local, state, and federal regulations.”

Detz said the expansion project “also offers an opportunity to clean up some historical pollution in the soil underneath and surrounding two older buildings, and will further promote a safe and healthy work environment for our employees.”

Johnson said he understood that city staff were scheduled to meet with a SoCalGas representative on the afternoon of Friday, April 16.

In an April 20 written response to the VCReporter, Sumagaysay clarified that the stop work order was issued because permits SoCalGas had applied for had not yet been issued. “Workers began trenching for utilities that would lead to the temporary office building. That work should not have started until permits were issued. They stopped work, and secured the trench with fencing and covers,” stated Sumagaysay. She also clarified that the work that was being done is not in the soil remediation area, and that the soil was tested by VCAPCD and was found to have no contaminants. City officials met with SoCalGas representatives on Friday, April 16, and reiterated the need for a bilingual community meeting.

Brehm said it’s clear the cleanup plan is only focused on cleaning up the soil so the expansion can occur safely for the construction workers. He said more transparency is needed and points to the failure of SoCalGas’s gas storage well at Aliso Canyon and the fact that in 2017 NASA research identified the gas compressor site as a major emitter of methane gas. SoCalGas claims it fixed the leak, but Brehm notes that it took NASA to detect the problem. “Their record is bad.”

For more information about the Westside Clean Air Coalition, visit www.westsidecleanair.org.

The final workplan approved by DTSC is online at vcreporter.com/wp-content/ uploads/2021/01/Ventura-RAW_FinalDraft-18Dec2020.pdf.

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he city of Camarillo is moving ahead with the design phase for a project using a combination of solar photovoltaic panels, battery storage and a backup diesel-powered generator for use in the event of prolonged power outages. The project will be designed to achieve zero net energy over an anticipated 30-year life of the system and will reportedly reduce the cumulative carbon footprint of the five selected sites by approximately 88%.

The net decrease in carbon emissions assumes “a portion of the energy delivered from the grid [currently] is generated from fossil-based fuels,” according to the feasibility study.

The baseline for comparison was a plan initially proposed that would have utilized a diesel generator only at each location as a backup power source in the event of electricity shutoffs. System options had to provide standby power for a minimum of five days (120 hours) of continuous usage.

The diesel generators are used as a stop-gap measure in the event a power outage lasts long enough to draw down all power stored in the batteries and the solar system is unable to generate enough power to cover consumption needs. The

Eye for Business Kate Flynn, Sun & Swell Foods Sun & Swell: A Zero Waste Organic Grocery Store 2686 Johnson Drive, Suite B, Ventura 858-354-8643 sunandswellfoods.com Are you from Ventura County originally?

I spent my childhood in Ohio, then moved to North Carolina for high school.

When did you move to California?

I moved to California from North Carolina to attend University of California, Santa Barbara.

After graduating from UCSB, I bounced around a bit — I moved to Newport Beach after college for my first job, then I moved to the East Coast to get my master’s at Harvard Business School, then I moved to San Francisco for work for several years.

In 2016, I returned to Santa Barbara, which is where my family and I live now . . . and we don’t plan on leaving anytime soon!

What were you doing before you started Sun & Swell?

Prior to starting Sun & Swell, I did brand strategy consulting in the retail and consumer products space. I worked with companies on things like consumer research, market research and growth strategy planning.

When did you open Sun & Swell, and what inspired you to do so?

I launched Sun & Swell with my husband, Bryan, in 2017 with a mission to make healthy and sustainable eating more accessible. Leading up to this, I had switched to a more natural, holistic lifestyle, including eating only “whole foods.” I realized that eating a whole food diet made me feel better, both physically and mentally. However, when I looked around for packaged foods to accommodate this new eating method, there weren’t any options available. Most packaged foods are made with artificial ingredients and loaded with added sugars, preservatives and flavors.

This realization sparked an idea, and Sun & Swell

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study did find, however, that the recommended system “provides enough solar resource to produce the same net energy as the building consumes.”

After a November 2020 review of the feasibility study, last month the city council voted unanimously to award Clean Coalition a contract for designing hybrid solar-diesel microgrid systems at four city locations: city hall, Public Works Corporation Yard, the police station and the wastewater treatment plant. A fifth location, the public library, will enjoy a purely solar and storage microgrid. The designs should be complete by the end of this year. The Retrofit Companies (TRC) is named as a subcontractor.

The corporate yard already has an existing solar array and the police station and wastewater treatment plant already have a backup diesel generator. New generators will be installed at city hall and the corporate yard.

“This hybrid solar microgrid project is an excellent example of how the city of Camarillo continues to pursue sustainable efforts that are cost effective, aligning with the City Council Goals and Objectives for Environment/Resource Manage-

Foods was born. About a year in with Sun & Swell, I became more aware that we were solving one problem — health — but contributing to single-use plastics, and this was when we started the journey to transition to 100% compostable packaging.

How many employees do you currently have?

Outside of myself and Bryan, we have one full-time employee and eight part-time employees.

Half of our employees help with day-to-day operations by running our production facility, warehouse and retail store. The other half helps us with everything else it takes to run our business — like marketing, product sourcing and customer service.

Tell us a little bit about your compostable packing. What is it, and where do you get it from?

Sun & Swell is the first food company in the United States to offer a wide array of healthy foods in 100% compostable, plastic-free packaging. I began researching compostable packaging for food, and in March 2019, our first round of compostable packaging showed up. We went through a lot of challenges but remained committed to transitioning to compostable distribution and figuring out a way to make it work.

Today, our entire line of pantry staples is sold in 100% compostable packaging. We also recently launched a “send back” program that is unique and truly revolutionary in the industry. It allows you to send back your Sun & Swell compostable bags so we can properly compost them for you if you can’t compost them yourself. We are partnering with a local organization, White Buffalo Land Trust, to compost the bags, and you can also drop off your bags at our new storefront.

In terms of materials, all of our compostable bags are plant based. We use a few different suppliers and each of their materials are slightly different, but the ones we are currently using are made from wood pulp.

How do you source your products?

When sourcing ingredients, our team buys organic ingredients as close to the source and farm as possible, seeking out small family farms. Recognizing the food industry’s role in the climate crisis, we try to source as many of our ingredients as possible from organic, local California farmers.

What makes Sun & Swell different from, say, Whole Foods or Lassen’s?

We’re plastic-free! And we primarily sell Sun & Swell branded products (as opposed to wholesaling other brands).

ment,” said Greg Ramirez, city manager. “We are excited to be working with the Clean Coalition to take the next step on these innovative projects.”

In light of public safety power shutoffs, some municipalities are choosing to take advantage of the opportunity to build in renewable energy options.

“By voting to move forward with designs for these hybrid systems, the city of Camarillo has continued to demonstrate significant leadership,” said Frank Wasko, managing director of the Clean Coalition. “The hybrid solar microgrids will bring the city unparalleled economic, environmental and resilience benefits.”

To fund the project, the city is pursuing a national $50 million grant opportunity offered by the Federal Emergency Management Agency for projects that mitigate risks from natural disasters. In addition, it is considering a Power Purchase Agreement (PPA), in which the city would pay a third-party developer to build, own, operate and maintain the systems.

A formal request for proposal (RFP) would be required. This approach should result in the city saving money over the timespan of the agreement, but is based on an assumption that utility rates increase while the city would be paying a consistent “locked-in” rate.

Camarillo’s hybrid microgrid feasibility study is online at www.cityofcamarillo.org/Feasibility_Study.pdf.

Why did you decide to open a brick-and-mortar store?

Three reasons: 1) We wanted to better serve our local community and be able to connect with customers face-to-face; 2) 90% of grocery shopping is still done through brick-and-mortar stores, so we realized to be able to reach most people in our local community, we had to have a physical storefront; and 3) We want to use it as a pilot to see what works, what doesn’t work, and ultimately inform whether we launch more stores in the future.

What kind of complications did the pandemic create, and how did you overcome them?

Prior to the pandemic, our business model was a little different. We were always focused on selling healthy foods in sustainable packaging, but before COVID, we only sold a small collection of foods (a line of grab-and-go snacks) and we mainly sold our snacks through places like corporate offices, coffee shops, fitness studios…

When the pandemic hit in March 2020, we lost 75% of our revenue as many businesses that were selling Sun & Swell products closed temporarily. While this was a setback, it also gave us a moment to pause and adjust our business model so we could not just get through the pandemic, but to come out stronger. In the spring of 2020, we expanded our product assortment to include an entire lineup of pantry staples, and we started shifting to a direct-to-consumer model — mainly selling online, and ultimately in our new store.

This transition due to the pandemic allowed us to rebuild the business from the ground up around zero-waste (compostable) packaging.

What’s a typical day like for you?

6-9 a.m.: Spend time with my daughter, Leila.

Exercise.

9 a.m.-3 p.m.: “Office” time. One to two days a week, this means going to our store and production facility to meet with the team, etc. The rest of the week, this means “computer time” at our co-working space, where I spend most of my time meeting with my remote team members over Zoom, and working on marketing, product development and sourcing.

3-7 p.m.: Leila time. She loves being outside, so we usually use the afternoon to go on a long walk in the afternoon.

7-9 p.m.: Emails, wrap up anything else for work.

What do you find most challenging about your work? What’s most rewarding?

Most challenging: taking time away from work!

Bryan and Kate Flynn with daughter Leila. Photo by Ali Beck.

I work with my husband, and we’re both so passionate about what we’re building. So we want to talk about work all the time — at dinner, in the car, on the weekends. I’ve found that I have to intentionally set strong boundaries to ensure we don’t let work fill every ounce of free time we have!

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The ground mounted solar array at the Merkord home in Bardsdale.

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he science is clear. The time is now. The future is electric.

Moving away from fossil fuel-based energy and fuels is required to combat a warming planet. But there is still resistance on many fronts to the shift away from the energy sources humans have relied on for more than a century. Whether the objections are related to infrastructure, economic impacts, shifts in job skills or concerns about costs to the individual, the debate over halting the practices that lead to the release of greenhouse gas emissions is heating up.

According to the report “Approaches to Zero Net Energy Cost Effectiveness in New Homes,” published this month by the Energy Research and Development Division of the California Energy Commission (CEC) (1), “Transitioning to zero net energy all-electric new single-family and multi-family homes by 2023 would result in more than 50 metric tons of carbon dioxide cumulative savings from 2023– 2050...resulting in 3.3 million metric tons net carbon dioxide savings in 2050.”

A 2018 report issued by the CEC found that greenhouse gas emissions from buildings are second only to transportation in terms of contributing to climate change. (2) With that information the CEC is moving to incentivise zero net energy commercial and residential buildings.

A “zero net energy” (ZNE) building is defined by the state of California as a building “in which the value of the energy produced by onsite renewable energy resources is equal to the value of the energy consumed annually by the building.”

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The debate over the electrification of new construction and of existing homes and buildings is intensifying. Climate activists are asking for legislation that will require all new construction to abandon natural gas connections, incentivise electrification at the local level, and convert municipal-owned properties to electric. These efforts are receiving push back in some areas from elected officials and the fossil fuel industry. The reason, stated again and again, is cost.

During the stakeholder input phase of the recent CEC study, building contractors expressed that “the sooner that full zero net energy compliance is required, the sooner that cost reductions associated with building ZNE homes will occur.”

Other concerns related to the public market not being ready to fully move to all electric were expressed by some in the building trades including that “remaining gas customers would bear the operational and maintenance expenses for the existing gas infrastructure” if its need is reduced, and that there is still “a consistent demand for gas cooktops, gas dryers, and gas furnaces.” Researchers pointed out that public education is an important part of the effort to electrify.

In August 2020, the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) abandoned a long-standing rule that required climate-friendly building approaches to be cost neutral.

The newly adopted methodology, referred to as the “Fuel Substitution Test,” requires that mandates aimed at cutting carbon emissions in construction — helping a building reach ZNE status — must save energy and not harm the environment, but do not need to pass a “cost-effectiveness threshold” as previously required by the CPUC’s old “three-prong approach.” (3) The new approach doesn’t automatically mean changes will cost more, however. In the long run, as technology advances, prices drop, builders become more familiar with the technology and long-term savings are realized and understood, the overall cost to the individual consumer — not to mention to the climate — will be lower.

Long-term savings

As of Jan. 1, 2020, all new buildings must comply with standards approved in 2019 by the CEC for building energy efficiency. This includes additions and alterations to residential and nonresidential buildings.

The 2019 standards emphasize accepted methods of achieving energy efficiency, such as photovoltaic systems and improvements for attics, walls, water, heating and lighting. There is some flexibility in the standards that allow customization based on location.

Research reported in April 2021 by the Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory for the CEC found “that optimally designed single-family and multifamily homes result in lower customer lifecycle costs for all-electric... cases in all climate zones studied.”

Researchers also studied “mixed-fuel” homes and examined the potential of “renewable natural gas” (RNG) sourced from landfills, dairies, wastewater treatment plants and other sources. The study identified challenges

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to this fuel related to infrastructure and supply levels.

The study found that while all-electric homes did include higher initial costs comparable to “mixed-fuel homes,” eliminating the need for natural gas infrastructure contributed to lower costs upfront. In addition, “all-electric designs, if adopted by contractors, architects, building owners, residents, and property owners, can lower annual energy costs and realize an average of 38 percent annual carbon dioxide savings compared to mixed-fuel family homes.”

The report goes on to say that adoption of “all electric zero net energy homes across California will improve the health and safety of ratepayers by reducing criteria pollutants from natural gas combustion . . . Reduction of natural gas consumption by broader adoption of alternatives such as electrically powered heat pump-based water heating and space heating, will improve consumer and neighborhood safety by reducing natural gas distribution, possible leakage, and combustion for onsite heat generation.”

The research also anticipates that battery costs will decline in the future. With greater variety in battery size coupled with an expansion of permitting in California, prices on all aspects of going electric will come down.

According to the report, “The falling prices of rooftop solar photovoltaic and battery storage and the increasing availability of supply options such as community solar [where electricity production is shared by more than one household] and renewable natural gas will affect zero net energy new home cost-effectiveness and must be considered in plans for achieving state emissions reduction goals.”

The property owned by Ron and Lisa Merkord of Bardsdale demonstrates one way to move toward an all-electric residence.

A system installed nine years ago at their 120-acre property on South Mountain Road has prevented 325,000 pounds of carbon dioxide from being emitted into the atmosphere, effectively reducing the carbon footprint of their home. That tally is calculated by the system itself, via digital readout, tracking the energy generated by the ground-mounted solar array at their home. Three Tesla Powerwalls are charged by the panels and provide backup electricity.

The Merkords purchased their property in 1996 to provide a home for the various exotic animals they cared for and for the wildlife education that took place through visits to see the Siberian tiger, black bear and wolves.

“One of the things when you have these kinds of animals is that you can never go anywhere,” said Ron Merkord. “You can’t find a babysitter for a big cat. So we decided that as the animals naturally died, we wouldn’t be getting any more so that we could travel and do things with our son.”

“I’ve always been really interested in solar, photovoltaic technology,” Merkord continued. “I remember when I was a kid and mowing lawns just so I could earn money,” to get the newest product from Edmund Scientific, a company selling science and technology gadgets and products for all ages. “It’s been a long term interest of mine.” Merkord graduated from the California Institute of Technology in Pasadena, and worked for ARCO Solar “doing photovoltaic design and development.” Today he repairs and sells lasers.

What triggered the move to solar power on his property was the purchase of electric vehicles. First it was the 2011 Chevy Volt, “their early plug-in hybrid… we absolutely loved it.” But the Merkords quickly realized that it does take a lot of electricity to charge a car, especially with a regular commute. “To keep the [Southern California] Edison [SCE] rates down, we put in solar to offset that.”

In 2012 they got a second Chevy Volt and installed a large solar array. Solar panels arranged on two large rectangles sit on a west-sloping hillside next to their house.

“It’s about 15 kilowatts, which is bigger than what we could fit on the rooftop. It’s a ground-mounted system beside the house.” He calculated the array was enough to charge two electric vehicles for all of their driving, “and run the house.”

“We’ve been on solar now for nine years; it’s completely paid for itself already. We love it.”

Merkord is pragmatic about the fact that their personal solar choices “aren’t going to change things,” acknowledging that climate change “is a worldwide problem... but it makes a moral statement. We talk to a lot of people about it. We spread the word and maybe affect the world a little bit that way.”

Today they have two Tesla vehicles, a couple of electric ATVs used on the ranch and a cadre of all-electric yard tools, lawn mowers and chainsaws, powered by the sun.

Today solar systems are not factored in for property tax

State incentives to decarbonize California is allocating millions of dollars to incentivise electrification at various stages, including new construction and retrofits.

As of April 2021 the following programs are either active or in the process of being implemented:

• Southern California Edison fire rebuild program: provides incentives for all electric rebuilds for homes damaged by wildfires.

• $6.7 million allocated for electric appliances including water pump/heaters, HVAC systems, clothes dryer and induction stoves.

• $31 million for residential and commercial appliance retrofits.

• $80 million in contractor incentives to build all electric homes.

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Dr. Orchid in the “study” (Figueroa Street Mall) with the candlestick; Mr. Butler standing by, April 16, 2021.

Clue Live! brings immersive theatre to downtown Ventura

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here have been enough online and drive-in productions to remind us that theatre continues to live and breathe, if not exactly thrive, in these times. Now, as the weather warms up and the much-maligned (but occasionally beneficial) daylight savings time keeps darkness at bay for an additional hour, a new theatrical experience is hitting the streets to bring live entertainment to local audiences . . . and make viewers part of the show.

Clue Live!: An Outdoor Walking Experience is a familyfriendly whodunit based on the classic Hasbro board game Clue.

It takes place outside, with local landmarks serving as the different locations, and actors playing the various suspects.

The premise is familiar to anyone who has played the board game: wealthy Mr. Boddy hosts a dinner party, to which six “colorful” guests — Mr. Green, Colonel Mustard, Dr. Orchid, Mrs. Peacock, Professor Plum and Miss Scarlett — have been invited. Before dinner is served, however, Boddy is found dead in the hallway . . . and it’s up to the audience members to figure out who committed the crime.

Mr. Butler acts as the guide for small groups (physically distanced, of course), escorting “detectives” to Miss Scarlett in the each “room” (a different “conservatory” near Mission spot downtown) and suspect.

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The suspects then go into Photo by N. Lackey Shaffer their spiel, providing some

background, usually a motive (it would seem everyone has a reason to want to see Mr. Boddy dead) and knowledge that can be gleaned for clues.

The group may also ask each suspect three questions, in order to gain more clues. Per the rules of the production, the suspects are not required to share everything they know, but they have to answer questions truthfully. By the time the last suspect is interviewed, the sleuths in the audience should have enough information to deduce the guilty party.

Immersive theatre has been big business in Los Angeles and other large cities for some time now. With a format that takes viewers out of the playhouse and into the “real world,” providing an up close and personal connection to the actors (sometimes, as in Clue Live!, obliterating the fourth wall altogether), it reveals the magic of theatre to those who previously had shunned or been indifferent to the art.

There’s a reason Santa Paula’s GhostWalk has been a popular staple of Halloween for years.

In truth, Clue Live!, created

by LA-based Right Angle Entertainment, is not as slick or thoughtfully scripted as GhostWalk. But it is delightful, and very accessible to people of all ages. Indeed, in our small group (seven total, split up among two different families), it was the youngest members who led the way, with their insightful

questions and powers of deduction. But anyone who enjoys storytelling and a bit of mystery will have fun with this.

Costuming for the actors is spot on, and the cast members embody their characters with just the right ratio of camp to gravity, offering monologues that are informative without being pedantic. Mr. Butler keeps things moving along, and will even lend an assist during the final deliberations. The 90-minute experience, which probably covers about a city block’s worth of walking, seems to fly by. And for the record: There are three different versions, with three different murderers, throughout Clue Live!’s run, so there’s plenty of reason to go back for a second viewing.

Safe, engaging, outside, playful, colorful (ahem) and completely screen-free — what more could you ask of any spring production? Bring the family, Professor Plum face coverings, decent walking in the “kitchen” shoes and — for evening near the China Alley Memorial, performances — an outer layer, and give this board-game-comeApril 16, 2021. to-life a chance. Whether or not Photo by you solve the crime, a good time N. Lackey Shaffer should be had by all.

Clue Live! An Outdoor Walking Experience is performed through May 2 in downtown Ventura. For schedule, tickets and more information, visit www.eventbrite.com/o/right-angleentertainment-32861425965.

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he Murphy Auto Museum in Oxnard is once again open, welcoming the public in to see its impressive collection of vintage automobiles, some dating as far back as 1910, and other bits of classic Americana. Also on display: auto-related works in the Fireball Art Gallery and the large model railroad, courtesy of the Gold Coast Modular Railroad Club.

The museum threw open its doors for the first time in over a year on Saturday, April 3, and the following day celebrated its return to

operation with Muscles and Mojo, the cars-and-coffee meetup that takes place the first and third Sunday of every month. Whether they were showing off their hot rods in the parking lot, or taking in all the automotive history inside the museum, the Murphy’s fans were revved up, and got the car museum’s grand opening off to a roaring start.

The Murphy Auto Museum is open Saturdays and Sundays, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.

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vcreporter.com THROUGH OUR EYES Through May 13. Vita Art Center invites youth and teens to participate in a community art project centered on self-portraits in response to the pandemic. Free art workshops will be available to young artists 8-18 years old, who will create masked self-portraits under the guidance of professional artists. Workshops will be held outdoors; space is limited to 10 participants per class and pre-registration is required. The project will culminate with an exhibit of 100 self-portraits created by the students. For more information and to register, visit www.vitaartcenter.com/ through-our-eyesfree-workshop.

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 CALIFORNIA MUSEUM OF ART THOUSAND OAKS Thursday, April 22, 6-7 p.m.: “Is Technology Changing the Role of the Artist?”

A virtual discussion with Luke Matjas and Devin Sullivan. Saturday, April 24, 2 p.m.: Artist workshop inspired by the stylized landscapes of Brazilian painter Tarsila do Amaral.

Recommended for ages 9-14. Free; pre-registration required. Through April 30: Defining Beauty, exploring the ever-changing concept of beauty through the works of contemporary artists Zara Monet Feeney, Francene Levinson and Sungjae Lee; and Car Culture, a study and interpretation of those participating in the driving culture of Los Angeles by Jonathan Michael Castillo. Through August 2021: The Memory Project, sculptures made of memories written on strips of delicate gampi paper. The museum reopened to the public April 9. 350 W. Hillcrest Drive, Thousand Oaks, 805-405-5240, cmato.org.

COCHINEAL NATURAL DYE WORKSHOP Saturday, April 24, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Oaxacan weaver Porfirio Gutiérrez will teach participants how to dye a scarf using cochineal or insect dye.

Price includes workshop, Oaxacan meal and mezcal tasting. Class takes place outside at the Bell Arts Factory in Ventura; masks and social distancing required. $550. To register, contact Frederick Janka at fjanka@cgbfoundation.org.

THE CORNER COTTAGE Through May 30.

Leave No One Behind mural sponsored by the Veterans for Peace Ventura County Chapter 112. In addition, James Graca, Tomas Hernandez, Orlando Menchaca and Luis Pena will display their photos

VENTURA COUNTY POETRY PROJECT Thursday, April 22, 7:30 p.m. via Zoom.

Poetry reading by Joelle Hannah, open mic and Jackson Wheeler poetry series hosted by Marsha de la O, streamed live from E.P. Foster Library in Ventura. www.facebook.com/ venturacountypoetry.

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AGRICULTURE MUSEUM Ongoing. Virtual exhibits dedicated to Ventura County’s farming and ranching legacy, with antique tractors, THEATER farming implements, a living beehive, outdoor gardens and more. 926 Railroad Ave., Santa PERFORMANCE Paula, 805-525-3100, venturamuseum.org/ The California Museum of Art Thousand Oaks hosts an artist workshop on Saturday, visit-agriculture-museum/.

CLUE LIVE! AN OUTDOOR WALKING April 24, at 2 p.m. for ages 9-14, inspired by the stylized landscapes of influential ART CITY GALLERY Through April 25. Equinox, EXPERIENCE Through May 2. Immersive thea diverse body of work in a variety of media explorater meets mystery-solving fun in this outdoor Brazilian artist Tarsila do Amaral. experience based on the board game Clue. Mr. ing gender equality and balance. Curated by Maria Butler leads participants on a walking tour of Adela Diaz. 197 Dubbers St., Ventura, 805-648April 9. For contest rules, submission guidelines of Vietnam veteran Christopher Gaynor as well as downtown Ventura to find clues and ask ques1690, www.artcitystudios.com/equinox. photos and plaques of Santa Paula veterans who and more information, visit cimmvc.org. tions of Professor Plum, Miss Scarlet, Dr. Orchid ATRIUM GALLERY Opened Feb. 1 online: died in the Vietnam War. 925 E. Main St., Santa MOANA JR. Through May 1. High Street Arts and other Clue characters. The experience begins Message | Communication: Sharing of Ideas and Paula. vfpvc.org.

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CALIFORNIA OIL MUSEUM Ongoing.

April 22 and continuing its year-long celebraand South African gardens. Up to two pho“Museum from Home” resources, including Mineral STROKE OF LUCK Streaming now. The Simi tion of its 30th anniversary, CIMM presents a mini tos taken anytime in 2021 may be submitted.

Mondays, Women in STEM Wednesdays and Fossil Valley Virtual Arts Center presents the first in its “eco-boat” building challenge. Boats no larger Deadline for entry is April 30. For submission online cabaret series featuring a musical dramedy Fridays. Kids’ educational giveaways every month. than 24 inches made from recycled and comguidelines and more information, visit www.venabout one woman’s stroke and recovery. Starring 1001 E. Main St., Santa Paula, 805-933-0076 or postable materials will be accepted through April Farley Cadena. www.svvac.org/virtual-cabaret-series. turabotanicalgardens.com/vbg-in-bloom.html. www.caoilmuseum.org or @caoilmuseum.

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CHANNEL ISLANDS MARITIME MUSEUM Through April 30: Oxnard Union High School District Art Show. Ongoing: maritime art covering Asian, European and American seafaring history; the Marple Model Ship Collection; exhibits on whales, sailors and the Port of Hueneme and more. The museum reopened to the public on April 9. 3900 Bluefin Circle, Oxnard, 805-984-6260, cimmvc.org.

FOCUS ON THE MASTERS Ongoing. The Learning to See Student Art Showcase online, featuring work by students from Anacapa, Cabrillo, De Anza Academy of Technology; the Arts and Rio del Valle middle schools; and Montalvo, Pierpont and Sierra Linda elementary schools. focusonthemasters.com.

HARBOR VILLAGE GALLERY AND GIFTS Ongoing. Buenaventura Art Association members showcase and sell their work. Masks and social distancing required. 1559 Spinnaker Drive #106, Ventura Harbor Village, 805-644-2750, www.facebook.com/HarborVillageGalleryGifts.

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Hillcrest Drive, Thousand Oaks, 805-381-2747, Portraits, Magical Realism, The Illusionists and Webster, Donna Granata and many more. Ongoing: www.hillcrestarts.com.

Illuminated, as well as artist video talks, online Small exhibitions on a range of topics related to the art classes and children’s educational resources. history of the Ojai Valley, as well as virtual talks and KWAN FONG GALLERY Recently opened 2222 E. Ventura Blvd., Camarillo, 805-383-1368, more. Now open Friday-Sunday. 130 W. Ojai Ave., online: On Labor and Youth, in which Robin studiochannelislands.org.

Holder addresses the struggle essential workers Ojai, 805-640-1390, www.ojaivalleymuseum.org. face carrying the weight of society while scramVCAC STREET VIEW SHOWCASE Through POPPIES ARTS AND GIFTS Through April bling for survival. Through May 30 online: Thinh June. Reflect 2020, four local artists (Carlos 30. Acrylic paintings by April Guest Artist Natalia Nguyen: Reorient. California Lutheran University, Grasso, Josiah Gruzik, Belen Isla and Ksenia Bastun. The shop also celebrates Ojai Pixie 120 Memorial Parkway, Thousand Oaks, 805-493McEuen) display work inspired by the past year Tangerine Month with a game and raffle. Find the 3697, blogs.callutheran.edu/kwanfong/. through dioramas in storefront windows. A hidden Ojai Pixie in the store and receive a ticket treasure hunt has been designed to enrich the MULLIN AUTOMOTIVE MUSEUM Ongoing. to enter the drawing for a bottle of Ojai Pixieviewing. Presented by the Ventura County Arts The famed auto museum pays tribute to French infused olive oil and a jar of marmalade. Drawing Council. 1985 S. Victoria Ave. (at Moon), Ventura, automotive design, with coaches from the 1800s, takes place on April 30. 323 E. Matilija St., Ojai, Natalia Bastun is the guest artist at 805-658-2213, vcartscouncil.org.

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The Store 10 a.m.-3 p.m.; advance tickets required. 1421 Talented ceramic artists from across Ventura Find her acrylic paintings, plus other at Porch Gallery features artist-created products, Emerson Ave., Oxnard, 805-385-5400, mullinauCounty make up the Ventura County Potters locally made art and gifts, through April books, Beato Chocolates and unique gifts available tomotivemuseum.com.

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Worth Living For, a suicide preby Jon Neftali and the city of Ventura and Ventura County. 540 E. Main MUSEUM OF VENTURA COUNTY Ongoing: SANTA PAULA ART MUSEUM Through May vention art campaign organized by the Simi Valley St., Ventura, 805-628-3540, very-ventura.com.

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New releases by Maximo Park, Joanna Connor, Beth Lee and more

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Maximo Park - Nature Always Wins

Maximo Park’s debut album, A Certain Trigger, was nominated for the UK’s Mercury Prize in 2005. Five more albums have followed.

Now the band, trimmed from a quartet to a trio after the departure of keyboardist Lukas Wooller, is back with Nature Always Wins, and it signals a new evolution in the group’s sound. Earlier albums made extensive use of keyboards alongside guitars in crafting a sound that was angular, taut and more rock than pop. (Magazine, Gang Of Four and a less poppy Devo come to mind as references.) On Nature Always Wins, the keyboards are still present, if not as prominent, as Maximo Park goes for a more spacious, but still angular, sound. That’s certainly true of “Versions Of You,” where the tempo is brisk, but the band’s sound is a bit dreamy as the vocals and guitar ride above a bed of subtly mixed synths. “Why Must A Building Burn?” has a similar fast tempo and a bit more urgency, but its burnished sonics give the song an airy dimension. “Feelings I’m Supposed To Feel” has a silky, almost cinematic feel. The rest of Nature Always Wins rocks, but Maximo Park smooths out some of the jagged edges of the past, setting the stage to continue to evolve musically and keep its sound fresh for years to come.

Joanna Connor - 4801 South Indiana Avenue

Connor has been a notable presence in blues for the past three decades. But 4801 South Indiana Avenue is the kind of album that could very well cause people to stand up and take notice all over again. It’s arguably her hardest rocking effort to date, as she avoids acoustic tracks. 4801 South Indiana Avenue includes the super-charged songs “Destination” and “Please Help,” the solid rocking blues of “For The Love Of A Man” and “Cut You Loose” and the Texas-flavored “Trouble Trouble.” Along with these hard-hitting tunes, there’s a solid shuffle (“Come Back Home”), a hard-edged ballad (“Bad News”) and a full-bodied soulful cover of “Part Time Love,” which is one of two songs featuring a guest appearance from Joe Bonamassa. Of course, Connor demonstrates her considerable skills on guitar, too, unleashing blistering leads and solos throughout the album. If you haven’t checked out Connor before, 4801 South Indiana Avenue makes this a good time to get acquainted with her talents.

Carpool Tunnel - Bloom

The album title refers to how the four young musicians in Carpool Tunnel were making the transition out of adolescence as the songs for Bloom were written, literally trying to blossom into adulthood. Formed in 2017, the band spent its formative years developing a sound and songwriting chops that on Bloom capture both youthful energy and a maturing songcraft that seemingly would belong to a band with considerably more mileage. Songs like “Dreaming Still,” “I’ll Be Your Friend” and “Nostalgia” are breezy, imbued with likeable vocal melodies and a good bit of guitar jangle, while there’s just a touch more edge to “Flora” and “Forget My Name” (a tune with some creative twists and turns in its arrangement). The group’s melodic abilities are just as apparent on songs that pull back a bit on the tempo, such as “Better Now,” “Empty Faces” and “Closer.” If Bloom is the sound of a band only starting to find its stride, pop fans have plenty to look forward to as Carpool Tunnel continues to grow as a group.

Beth Lee - Waiting On You Tonight

This Austin-based singer/songwriter has stepped away from her roots-rocking band, the Breakups, for her third album, enlisting Vicente Rodriguez (of Chuck Prophet’s band) as producer. The result is a song cycle that’s a little broader in scope than her 2016 album with the Breakups, Keep Your Mouth Shut. To be sure, Lee still has her feet firmly planted in rootsy rock and country, as the high-charged “Pens and Needles” and the title song demonstrate. But Lee also dips her toes into some catchy power pop on “Too Little Too Late,” an appealing mix of country and pop/rock on “Yale St. and 45,” some bluesy/soul balladry with a touch of country on “I Won’t Give In,” and some retro-pop with the sweet ballad “Birthday Song.” She also gets a bit dark and swampy on the ballad “Four Letter Name,” a song accented with moaning slide guitar. The greater musical diversity of Waiting On You Tonight marks a notable step forward for Lee and is the kind of well rounded album that should raise her profile on the Americana music scene.

Tigers Jaw - I Won’t Care How You Remember Me

For the Scranton, Pennsylvania band’s sixth album, Tigers Jaw changed up its writing routine, with the usual songwriting duo of Brianna Collins and Ben Walsh collaborating with the other band members, Teddy Roberts and Colin Gorman. Writing as a band has produced a consistently strong collection of rocking guitar pop songs. It’s hard, in fact, to pick out individual highlights, as across the album, the songs boast melodic vocals built around hooky guitar riffs or leads and plenty of energy. I can’t even complain that there is not enough variety on the album, as there’s a solid ballad (“Never Wanted To”), an acoustic tune (the title song) and a mid-tempo closing track (“Anniversary”) that stand up to any of the album’s other 10 songs. Suffice it to say I Won’t Care How You Remember Me will be recalled fondly by fans that care for crisp and catchy guitar pop.

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NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF CHARLES ALBERT COFFEY DECEDENT CASE NO. 56-202100552910-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 CHARLES ALBERT COFFEY A Petition for probate has been filed by Sarah Frances Coffey in the Superior Court of California, County of VENTURA. The petition for probate requests that: Sarah Frances Coffey 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 f o l l o w s : D a t e : M a y 2 0, 2021, 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 04/15/21, 04/22/21, 04/29/21

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: STEPHEN PAUL ROSSI CASE NO. 56-202100552955-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 STEPHEN PAUL ROSSI. A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by ANN MARIE ROSSI in the Superior Court of California, County of VENTURA. THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that ANN MARIE ROSSI be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent.

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

A HEARING on the petition will be held in this court as follows: 05/20/21 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 MARSHAL A. OLDMAN SBN 72149, OLDMAN COOLEY SALLUS BIRNBERG COLEMAN & GOLD, L.L.P. 16133 VENTURA BLVD .

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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 apNOTICE OF PETITION TO Contact Ann Turrietta | 805-648-2244 Deadline is Monday, for ThursdayESTATE publication praisal of |estate assets or of 11 a.m.

ADMINISTER OF NOTICEaturrietta@timespublications.com OF PETITION TO any petition or account as JENNIE LOU SAKOWICZ ADMINISTER ESTATE OF provided in Probate Code (also known as JENNIE SUSANO LOPEZ Section 1250. A Request for LOU GOHN) DECEDENT Special Notice form is availCASE NO. 56-2021CASE NO. 56-2021able from the court clerk.

00553234-PR-PW-OXN 00552209-PR-PL-OXN Petitioner: To all heirs, beneficiaries, To all heirs, beneficiaries, David E. Edsall, Esq. creditors, contingent creditcreditors, contingent creditProbate SBN 86217 ors, and persons who may ors, and persons who may Edsall Law, A Professional otherwise be interested in the otherwise be interested in the NOTICE OF PETITION TO Law Corporation will or estate, or both of will or estate, or both of JENADMINISTER ESTATE OF 400 Camarillo Ranch Road, SUSANO LOPEZ; SUSANO NIE LOU SAKOWICZ (also JO ANN KNOWLES Suite 102 known as JENNIE LOU TORRES LOPEZ; SUSANO DECEDENT Camarillo, California 93012 T. LOPEZ. GOHN) CASE NO. 56-2021(805) 484-9002 A Petition for probate has A Petition for probate has 00551499-PR-PW-OXN Ventura County Reporter been filed by Louie Borja been filed by Christine A. To all heirs, beneficiaries, 04/22/21, 04/29/21, 05/06/21 Lopez in the Superior Court Morris & Wayne Morris in the creditors, contingent creditSuperior Court of California, of California, County of VENors, and persons who may NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADTURA. County of VENTURA. otherwise be interested in the MINISTER ESTATE OF: The petition for probate reThe petition for probate rewill or estate, or both of JO GLORIA JEAN PIECUL quests that: Christine A. Morquests that: Louie Borja ANN KNOWLES. CASE NO. 56-2021-00552211ris & Wayne Morris be apLopez be appointed as perA Petition for probate has PR-PW-OXN To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditpointed as personal repressonal representative to adbeen filed by Julia Knowles in ors, contingent creditors, and perentative to administer the esminister the estate of the dethe Superior Court of Califorsons who may otherwise be intertate of the decedent. cedent. nia, County of VENTURA. ested in the WILL or estate, or The petition requests the deThe petition requests the deThe petition for probate reboth of GLORIA JEAN PIECUL. cedent's will and codicils, if cedent's will and codicils, if quests that: Julia Knowles be A PETITION FOR PROBATE has any, be admitted to probate. any, be admitted to probate. appointed as personal repbeen filed by JENNIFER PIECUL in the Superior Court of California, The will and any codicils are The will and any codicils are resentative to administer the County of VENTURA. available for examination in available for examination in estate of the decedent.

THE PETITION FOR PROBATE the file kept by the court. the file kept by the court.

The petition requests the derequests that JENNIFER PIECUL The petition requests authorThe petition requests authorcedent's will and codicils, if be appointed as personal represity to administer the estate ity to administer the estate any, be admitted to probate. entative to administer the estate of under the Independent Adunder the Independent AdThe will and any codicils are the decedent.

THE PETITION requests the deministration of Estates Act. ministration of Estates Act. available for examination in cedent's WILL and codicils, if any, (This authority will allow the (This authority will allow the the file kept by the court. be admitted to probate.

The WILL personal representative to personal representative to A hearing on the petition will and any codicils are available for take many actions without take many actions without be held in this court as folexamination in the file kept by the obtaining court approval. Beobtaining court approval. Belows: Date: June 10, 2021, court. fore taking certain very imfore taking certain very imTime: 10:30 AM, Dept.: J6, THE PETITION requests authority to administer the estate under portant actions, however, the portant actions, however, the Location: Superior Court of the Independent Administration of personal representative will personal representative will California, County of Ventura, Estates Act. (This authority will albe required to give notice to be required to give notice to 4353 E. Vineyard Avenue low the personal representative to interested persons unless interested persons unless Oxnard, CA 93036 Oxnard. take many actions without obtainthey have waived notice or they have waived notice or If you object to the granting ing court approval. Before taking consented to the proposed consented to the proposed of the petition, you should apcertain very important actions, however, the personal representaction.) The independent adaction.) The independent adpear at the hearing and state ative will be required to give noministration authority will be ministration authority will be your objections or file written tice to interested persons unless granted unless an interested granted unless an interested objections with the court bethey have waived notice or conperson files an objection to person files an objection to fore the hearing. Your apsented to the proposed action.) the petition and shows good the petition and shows good pearance may be in person The independent administration cause why the court should cause why the court should or by your attorney. authority will be granted unless an interested person files an objecnot grant the authority. not grant the authority.

If you are a creditor or a contion to the petition and shows A hearing on the petition will A hearing on the petition will tingent creditor of the degood cause why the court should be held in this court as folbe held in this court as folcedent, you must file your not grant the authority. lows: Date: June 3, 2021, lows: Date: May 13, 2021, claim with the court and mail A HEARING on the petition will be Time: 10:30 AM, Dept.: J6, Time: 10:30 AM, Dept.: J6, a copy to the personal repheld in this court as follows: Location: Superior Court of Location: Superior Court of resentative appointed by the 05/13/21 at 10:30AM in Dept. J6 located at 4353 E. VINEYARD California, County of Ventura, California, County of Ventura, court within the later of either AVENUE, OXNARD, CA 93036 4353 E. Vineyard Avenue 4353 E. Vineyard Avenue (1) four months from the date IF YOU OBJECT to the granting of Oxnard, CA 93036 Oxnard.

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Attorney for Petitioner: 00553234-PR-PW-OXN To all heirs, beneficiaries, Petitioner: Christine A. Morris and To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, Wayne Morris creditors, contingent credit24 — contingent — April credit22, 2021David E. Edsall, Esq. ors, and persons who may SBN 86217 30200 Agoura Road, Suite ors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the Edsall Law, A Professional 260 otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both of Law Corporation Agoura Hills, California will or estate, or both of JENSUSANO LOPEZ; SUSANO 400 Camarillo Ranch Road, 91301 NIE LOU SAKOWICZ (also TORRES LOPEZ; SUSANO Suite 102 (818) 707-8200 known as JENNIE LOU T. LOPEZ. Camarillo, California 93012 Ventura County Reporter GOHN) A Petition for probate has (805) 484-9002 04/22/21, 04/29/21, 05/06/21 A Petition for probate has been filed by Louie Borja Ventura County Reporter been filed by Christine A. Lopez in the Superior Court 04/22/21, 04/29/21, 05/06/21 Morris & Wayne Morris in the of California, County of VEN0422_VCReporter_CLASSIFIEDS.indd 24 Superior Court of California,

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: Christine A. Morris and Wayne Morris 30200 Agoura Road, Suite 260 Agoura Hills, California 91301 (818) 707-8200 Ventura County Reporter 04/22/21, 04/29/21, 05/06/21

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NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF ROBERT LAWRENCE WEBB DECEDENT CASE NO. 56-2021-00552694PR-LA-OXN To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both of ROBERT LAWRENCE WEBB. A Petition for probate has been filed by George M. Webb in the Superior Court of California, County of VENTURA. The petition for probate requests that: George M. Webb 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: May 20, 2021, 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: Kevin G. Staker SBN 101400 1200 Paseo Camarillo, Suite 280 Camarillo, California 93010 (805) 482-2282 Ventura County Reporter 04/08/21, 04/15/21, 04/22/21

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: RICHARD SHELTON FORTENBERRY CASE NO. 56-202100552674-PR-PW-OXN To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the WILL or estate, or both of RICHARD SHELTON FORTENBERRY. A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by BRADLEY ZUTAUT AKA BRAD ZUTAUT in the Superior Court of California, County of VENTURA. THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that BRADLEY ZUTAUT AKA BRAD

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: RICHARD SHELTON FORTENBERRY CASE NO. 56-202100552674-PR-PW-OXN To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the WILL or estate, or both of RICHARD SHELTON FORTENBERRY. A PETITION FOR PRO BATE has been filed by BRADLEY ZUTAUT AKA BRAD ZUTAUT in the Superior Court of California, County of VENTURA. THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that BRADLEY ZUTAUT AKA BRAD ZUTAUT 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: 05/20/21 at 10:30AM in Dept. J6 located at 4353 E. VINEYARD AVENUE, OXNARD, CA 93036 IF YOU OBJECT to th e granting of the petition, you should appear at the hearing and state your objections or file written objections with the court before the hearing.

Your appearance may be in person or by your attorney.

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

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

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

Attorney for Petitioner DANIEL B. HERBERT SBN 149301, MANNING & KASS ELLROD RAMIREZ TRESTER LLP 801 S. FIGUEROA STREET 15TH FL. LOS ANGELES CA 90017 4/15, 4/22, 4/29/21 CNS-3459128#

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 DANIEL B. HERBERT SBN 149301, MANNING & KASS ELLROD RAMIREZ TRESTER LLP 801 S. FIGUEROA STREET 15TH FL. LOS ANGELES CA 90017 4/15, 4/22, 4/29/21 CNS-3459128# NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF NORMA M. SMITH DECEDENT CASE NO. 56-202100553227-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 NORMA M. SMITH; NORMA MAE SMITH. A Petition for probate has been filed by Diane M. Hodge in the Superior Court of California, County of VENTURA. The petition for probate requests that: Diane M. Hodge 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: May 27, 2021, Time: 10:30 AM, Dept.: J6, Location: Superior Court of California, County of Ventura, 4353 E. Vineyard Avenue Oxnard, CA 93036 OxnardJuvenile Justice Center.

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

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

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

You may examine the file kept by the court. If you are a person interested in the estate, you may file with the 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.

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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 theProbate 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 04/22/21, 04/29/21, 05/06/21 NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: RICHARD F. RICHARDS CASE NO. 56-202100552383-PR-PW-OXN To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the WILL or estate, or both of RICHARD F. RICHARDS. A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by MICHAEL LAWRENCE RICHARDS in the Superior Court of California, County of VENTURA. THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that MICHAEL LAWRENCE RICHARDS 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: 05/13/21 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 25 of 0422_VCReporter_CLASSIFIEDS.indd

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 LANE J. LOPEZ - SBN 227998 FERGUSON CASE ORR PATERSON LLP 1050 SOUTH KIMBALL ROAD VENTURA CA 93004 4/22, 4/29, 5/6/21 CNS-3455690#

(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: Susan L. Wilson, APLC SBN 195022 1280 S. Victoria Ave., #135 Ventura, California 93003 (805) 464-7899 Ventura County Reporter 04/15/21, 04/22/21, 04/29/21

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF DAVID I. REID CASE NO. 56-202100552948-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 DAIVD I. REID. A Petition for probate has been filed by Sandra Batman in the Superior Court of California, County of VENTURA. The petition for probate requests that: Sandra Batman 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: May 20, 2021, Time: 10:30 AM, Dept.: J6, Location: Superior Court of California, County of Ventura, 4353 E. Vineyard Avenue Oxnard, CA 93036 OxnardJuvenile 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 ap-

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF MATTHEW JOSEPH McHENDRY CASE NO. 56-202100553213-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 MATTHEW JOSEPH McHENDRY A Petition for probate has been filed by Robin McHendry Studebaker in the Superior Court of California, County of VENTURA. The petition for probate requests that: Robin McHendry Studebaker 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: May 27, 2021, 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

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: Robin McHendry Studebaker SBN 195148 30200 Agoura Road, Suite 260 Agoura Hills, California 91301 (818) 707-8200 Ventura County Reporter 04/22/21, 04/29/21, 05/06/21 NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF LONNIE SIMMONS SR. CASE NO. 56-202100552768 To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both of LONNIE SIMMONS SR. A Petition for probate has been filed by Lonnie Simmons Jr. in the Superior Court of California, County of VENTURA. The petition for probate requests that: Lonnie Simmons Jr. be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent.

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

A hearing on the petition will be held in this court as follows: Date: May 13, 2021, Time: 10:30 AM, Dept.: J6, Location: Superior Court of California, County of Ventura, 4353 E. Vineyard Avenue Oxnard, CA 93036 OxnardJuvenile Justice Center.

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

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

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

You may examine the file kept by the court. If you are a person interested in the estate, you may file with the 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:

personal delivery to you of a notice under section 9052 of the California Probate Code.

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

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

Attorney for Petitioner: Robert Theofanis SBN 288286 1230 Rosecrans Ave., Ste. 300 Manhattan Beach, California 90266 (310) 426-8870 Ventura County Reporter 04/15/21, 04/22/21, 04/29/21 NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF CHRISTINE C. MCKINNON DECEDENT CASE NO. 56-202100552915-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 CHRISTINE C. MCKINNON A Petition for probate has been filed by Richard Mckinnon in the Superior Court of California, County of VENTURA. The petition for probate requests that: Richard Mckinnon 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: May 20, 2021, 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

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 04/15/21, 04/22/21, 04/29/21

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: Michael I. Miller, Esq. SBN 233524 1766 S. Escondido Blvd.

Escondido, California 92025 (760) 743-1003 Ventura County Reporter 04/22/21, 04/29/21, 05/06/21

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: DELORES MARLYN BUSBY CASE NO. 56-202100552703-PR-LA-OXN NOTICE OF PETITION TO To all heirs, beneficiaries, ADMINISTER ESTATE OF creditors, contingent creditGENEVIEVE BARD ors, and persons who may DECEDENT otherwise be interested in the CASE NO. 56-2021WILL or estate, or both of 00550931-PR-LA-CTL DELORES MARLYN To all heirs, beneficiaries, BUSBY. creditors, contingent creditA PETITION FOR PROors, and persons who may BATE has been filed by LOotherwise be interested in the RAINE BUSBY in the Superiwill or estate, or both of or Court of California, County GENEVIEVE BARD. of VENTURA. A Petition for probate has THE PETITION FOR PRObeen filed by Michele C. Bard BATE requests that LOin the Superior Court of CaliRAINE BUSBY be appointed fornia, County of VENTURA. as personal representative to The petition for probate readminister the estate of the quests that: Michele C. Bard decedent. be appointed as personal THE PETITION requests aurepresentative to administer thority to administer the esthe estate of the decedent. tate under the Independent The petition requests authorAdministration of Estates Act. ity to administer the estate (This authority will allow the under the Independent Adpersonal representative to ministration of Estates Act. take many actions without (This authority will allow the obtaining court approval. Bepersonal representative to fore taking certain very imtake many actions without portant actions, however, the obtaining court approval. Bepersonal representative will fore taking certain very imbe required to give notice to portant actions, however, the interested persons unless personal representative will they have waived notice or be required to give notice to consented to the proposed interested persons unless action.) The independent adthey have waived notice or ministration authority will be consented to the proposed granted unless an interested action.) The independent adperson files an objection to ministration authority will be the petition and shows good granted unless an interested cause why the court should person files an objection to not grant the authority. the petition and shows good A HEARING on the petition cause why the court should will be held in this court as not grant the authority. follows: 05/13/21 at 10:30AM A hearing on the petition will in Dept. J6 located at 4353 E. be held in this court as folVINEYARD AVENUE, lows: Date: May 27, 2021, OXNARD, CA 93036 Time: 10:30 AM, Dept.: J6, IF YOU OBJECT to th e Location: Superior Court of granting of the petition, you California, County of Ventura, should appear at the hearing 4353 E. Vineyard Avenue and state your objections or Oxnard, CA 93036 Oxnardfile written objections with the Juvenile Justice Center. court before the hearing.

If you object to the granting Your appearance may be in of the petition, you should apperson or by your attorney. pear at the hearing and state IF YOU ARE A CREDITOR your objections or file written or a contingent creditor of the objections with the court bedecedent, you must file your fore the hearing. Your apclaim with the court and mail pearance may be in person a copy to the personal repor by your attorney. resentative appointed by the If you are a creditor or a concourt within the later of either tingent creditor of the de(1) four months from the date cedent, you must file your of first issuance of letters to a claim with the court and mail general personal representata copy to the personal repive, as defined in section resentative appointed by the 58(b) of the California Procourt within the later of either bate Code, or (2) 60 days (1) four months from the date from the date of mailing or of first issuance of letters to a personal delivery to you of a general personal representatnotice under section 9052 of ive, as defined in section the California Probate Code.

58(b) of the California ProOther California statutes and bate Code, or (2) 60 days legal authority may affect from the date of mailing or your rights as a creditor. You personal delivery to you of a may want to consult with an notice under section 9052 of attorney knowledgeable in the California Probate Code.

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Other California statutes and YOU MAY EXAMINE the file legal authority may affect kept by the court. If you are a your rights as a creditor. You person interested in the esmay want to consult with an tate, you may file with the attorney knowledgeable in court a Request for Special California law.

Notice (form DE-154) of the You may examine the file filing of an inventory and apkept by the court. If you are a praisal of estate assets or of person interested in the esany petition or account as tate, you may file with the provided in Probate Code court a Request for Special section 1250. A Request for Notice (form DE-154) of the Special Notice form is availfiling of an inventory and apable from the court clerk. praisal of estate assets or of Attorney for Petitioner any petition or account as STEVE H. MURPHY provided in Probate Code SBN 174448 Section 1250. A Request for April1985 22,YOSEMITE 2021 — AVE.,—#125 25 Special Notice form is availSIMI VALLEY CA 93063 able from the court clerk.

4/15, 4/22, 4/29/21 Attorney for Petitioner: CNS-3459840# Michael I. Miller, Esq. SBN 233524 1766 S. Escondido Blvd.

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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 Attorney for Probate STEVE H. MURPHY SBN 174448 1985 YOSEMITE AVE., #125 SIMI VALLEY CA 93063 4/15, 4/22, 4/29/21 CNS-3459840#

Name Change ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME Case No. 56-202100552533-CU-PT-VTA SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF VENTURA. Petition of ROSA MYBARRA YBARRA aka ROSA YBARRA aka ROSA M. YBARRA aka ROSA MARMOLEJO YBARRA aka ROSA M. RAMIREZ aka ROSA RAMIREZ, for Change of Name. TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1.) Petitioner: ROSA MYBARRA YBARRA aka ROSA YBARRA aka ROSA M. YBARRA aka ROSA MARMOLEJO YBARRA aka ROSA M. RAMIREZ aka ROSA RAMIREZ filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: a.) ROSA MYBARRA YBARRA aka ROSA YBARRA aka ROSA M. YBARRA aka ROSA MARMOLEJO YBARRA aka ROSA M. RAMIREZ aka ROSA RAMIREZ to ROSA MARMOLEJO RAMIREZ 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: May 24, 2021. Time: 8:30 AM. Dept.: 40. The address of the court is 800 South Victoria Avenue Ventura, CA 93009. A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county: Ventura. Original filed: March 29, 2021. BY ORDER OF THE COURT, /s/ Michael D. Planet, Ventura Superior Court, Executive Officer and Clerk, By: Jeanette Finbres, Deputy Clerk. PUBLISH: Ventura County Reporter 04/08/21, 04/15/21, 04/22/21, 04/29/21

tion with this court for a decree changing names as follows: a.) SEAN GABRIEL HALLORAN to SEAN GABRIEL O'HALLORAN 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: May 17, 2021. Time: 8:20 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: April 5, 2021. 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 04/08/21, 04/15/21, 04/22/21, 04/29/21 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME Case No. 56-202100552589-CU-PT-VTA SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF VENTURA. Petition of LAMONT LEE JOHNSON, for Change of Name. TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1.) Petitioner: Lamont Lee Johnson filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: a.)

Lamont Lee Johnson to Lamont Lee Patton 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: May 25, 2021. 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: March 30, 2021. 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 04/08/21, 04/15/21, 04/22/21, 04/29/21

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME Case No. 56-202100552742-CU-PT-VTA SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF VENTURA. Petition of SEAN GABRIEL HALLORAN, for Change of Name. TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1.) Petitioner: SEAN GABRIEL HALLORAN filed a petiORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR tion with this court for a deCHANGE OF NAME Case No. 56-2021-00551850-CU-PT-VTA cree changing names as folSUPERIOR COURT OF CALIlows: a.) SEAN GABRIEL FORNIA, COUNTY OF VENHALLORAN to SEAN GABTURA. Petition of RIEL O'HALLORAN 2.) THE ANTHONY VAN STRAUHAL, for COURT ORDERS that all Change of Name. TO ALL INTERpersons interested in this ESTED PERSONS: 1.) Petitioner: Anthony Van Strauhal filed a petimatter appear before this tion with this court for a decree court at the hearing indicchanging names as follows: a.) ated below to show cause, if Anthony Van Strauhal to Tony any, why the petition for Grande 2.) THE COURT ORchange of name should not DERS that all persons interested 26granted.

— — April 22,ob2021in this matter appear before this be Any person court at the hearing indicated bejecting to the name changes low to show cause, if any, why the described above must file a petition for change of name should written objection that innot be granted. Any person objectcludes the reasons for the ing to the name changes deobjection at least two court scribed above must file a written days before the matter is objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two scheduled to be heard and court days before the matter is must appear at the hearing to scheduled to be heard and must show cause why the petition appear at the hearing to show 0422_VCReporter_CLASSIFIEDS.indd 26 should not be granted. If no cause why the petition should not

CHANGE OF NAME Case No. 56-2021-00551850-CU-PT-VTA SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF VENTURA. Petition of ANTHONY VAN STRAUHAL, for Change of Name. TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1.) Petitioner: Anthony Van Strauhal filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: a.)

Anthony Van Strauhal to Tony Grande 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: 05/7/21. 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: March 10, 2021. BY ORDER OF THE COURT, /s/ Michael D. Planet, Ventura Superior Court, Executive Officer and Clerk, By: Rachel Jacobs, Deputy Clerk. PUBLISH: Ventura County Reporter 04/01/21, 04/08/21, 04/15/21, 04/22/21 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME Case No. 56-2021-00551988-CU-PT-VTA SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF VENTURA. Petition of KIMBERLY ANN ROSSI, for Change of Name.

TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1.) Petitioner: Kimberly Ann Rossi filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: a.) Jax Ryan Boyle to Jax Ryan Rossi 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: May 4, 2021.

Time: 8:30 AM. Dept.: 21. 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: March 16, 2021. BY ORDER OF THE COURT, /s/ Michael D. Planet, Ventura Superior Court, Executive Officer and Clerk, By: Mariana Suazo, Deputy Clerk. PUBLISH: Ventura County Reporter 04/01/21, 04/08/21, 04/15/21, 04/22/21

Summons SUMMONS & COMPLAINT FOR RENT AND DAMAGES (CITACION JUDICIAL) Case Number (Número del Caso): 56-2021-00550694CU-BC-VTA NOTICE TO DEFENDANT (AVISO AL DEMANDADO): LATIF GABRIE, an individual, ALEXANDER GABRIE, an individual Soles 101, LLC, A CALIFORNIA LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY, and DOES 1-10 INCLUSIVE YOU ARE BEING SUED BY PLAINTIFF (LO ESTA DEMANDANDO EL DEMANDANTE): THE BECKER GROUP, INC. NOTICE! You have been sued. The court may decide against you without your being heard unless you respond within 30 days. Read the information below.

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

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

There may be a court form that you can use for your response. You can find these court forms and more information at the California Courts Online Self-Help Center

GROUP, INC. NOTICE! You have been sued. The court may decide against you without your being heard unless you respond within 30 days. Read the information below.

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

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

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

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

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

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

The name, address, and telephone number of plaintiff's attorney, or plaintiff without an attorney, is (El nombre, la dirección y el número de teléfono del abogado del demandante, o del demandante que no tiene abogado, es): James B. Cole, Esq., State

C a l i f o r n i a , (www.courtinfo.ca.gov/selfhelp/espanol/) o poniéndose en contacto con la corte o el colegio de abogados locales.

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

The name, address, and telephone number of plaintiff's attorney, or plaintiff without an attorney, is (El nombre, la dirección y el número de teléfono del abogado del demandante, o del demandante que no tiene abogado, es): James B. Cole, 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): February 10, 2021; Michael D. Planet, Clerk (Secretario), by Mariana Suazo, Deputy (Adjunto) PUBLISHED: Ventura County Reporter 04/08/21, 04/15/21, 04/22/21, 04/29/21 SUMMONS & COMPLAINT FOR RENT AND DAMAGES (CITACION JUDICIAL) Case Number (Número del Caso): 56-2021-00550145CU-BC-VTA NOTICE TO DEFENDANT (AVISO AL DEMANDADO): ASHLEY KISER, INDIVIDUALLY, AND DBA CAMARILLO BRIDAL DOES 110 INCLUSIVE YOU ARE BEING SUED BY PLAINTIFF (LO ESTA DEMANDANDO EL DEMANDANTE): THE BECKER GROUP, INC. NOTICE! You have been sued. The court may decide against you without your being heard unless you respond within 30 days. Read the information below.

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

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

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

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 d e remisión a abogados. Si no puede pagar a un abogado, es posible que cumpla con los requisitos para obtener servicios legales gratuitos de un programa de servicios legales sin fines de lucro.

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

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

The name, address, and telephone number of plaintiff's attorney, or plaintiff without an attorney, is (El nombre, la dirección y el número de teléfono del abogado del demandante, o del demandante que no tiene abogado, es): James B. Cole, 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): February 02, 2021; Michael D. Planet, Clerk (Secretario), by Nina Lemos, Deputy (Adjunto) PUBLISHED: Ventura County Reporter 04/08/21, 04/15/21, 04/22/21, 04/29/21 CITATION REGARDING PETITION TO DECLARE CHILD FREE FROM PARENTAL CUSTODY AND CONTROL (Family Code 7880,7881) CASE NUMBER:T000156 PETITION OF: IN THE MATTER OF DAVID RAMON TUBBS TO Eric Lee Slocum (parent of minor child) and to all persons claiming to be the parent of the minor child whose name is: Amilia Anahit Slocum.

By order of this Court you are cited and you may/shall appear before a judge of the Ventura County Superior Court in courtroom J1, located at 4353 E. Vineyard Ave., Oxnard, CA on the date of May 28 2021 at 8:30 a.m. to show cause, if you have any reason why the minor child should not be declared free from the custody and control of her/his parent(s), according to the petition filed under Family Code section 7800 et seq.

Ventura County Superior Court in courtroom J1, located at 4353 E. Vineyard Ave., Oxnard, CA on the date of May 28 2021 at 8:30 a.m. to show cause, if you have any reason why the minor child should not be declared free from the custody and control of her/his parent(s), according to the petition filed under Family Code section 7800 et seq.

The petition to declare the child free from the custody and control of a parent has been filed for the purpose of freeing the minor child for adoption.

You have the right to be represented by counsel. If you appear without counsel, and are unable to afford counsel, upon your request, the court shall appoint counsel to represent you. The court may appoint counsel to represent the minor, whether or not the minor can afford counsel.

Private counsel appointed by the court shall be paid a reasonable sum for compensation and expenses, in an amount to be determined by the court and whic h amount shall be paid by the parties, other than the child, in proportions the court deems just. However, if a party is unable to afford counsel, the amount shall be paid out of the county's general fund.

The court may continue the proceeding for not to exceed 30 days as necessary to appoint counsel and to enable counsel to become acquainted with the case.

Dated: April 14, 2021 Michael D. Planet Attorney or Party with Attorney David Ramon Tubbs 108 College Drive Ventura, CA 93003 (805) 258-1293 PUBLISHED: Ventura County Reporter 04/22/21, 04/29/21, 05/06/21, 05/13/21

Fic. Business Name FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 20210322-10003992-0 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: GRAPHIC ANGELS DESIGN GROUP, GENERATOR AUTOMOTIVE MEDIA, WILD HIGHWAY PRODUCTIONS, 2409 Bayshore Ave., Ventura, CA 93001. Ventura County. Thomas Scalera, 2409 Bayshore Ave., Ventura, CA 93001. This business is conducted by: An Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: 03/11/21. 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/ Thomas Scalera.

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 March 22, 2021.

PUBLISHED: Ventura County Reporter; 04/01/21, 04/08/21, 04/15/21, 04/22/21

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Fic. Business Name FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 20210331-10004550-0 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: CITRUS INDUSTRIAL, CITRUS INDUSTRIAL, LTD., 1601 Eastman Avenue Suite 100 Ventura, CA 93003. Ventura County, State of Incorporation / Organization, California, William B. Kendall, 3000 Vista Linda Lane Santa Barbara, CA 93108. This business is conducted by: A Limited Partnership. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: 12/23/85. 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/ William B. Kendall, G.P. OF CITRUS INDUSTRIAL, LTD. A CALIFORNIA LIMITED PARTNERSHIP, William B. Kendall, General Partner. 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., Bu s i n e s s & Pr o fe s s i o ns Code). This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Ventura on March 31, 2021.

PUBLISHED: Ventura County Reporter; 04/08/21, 04/15/21, 04/22/21, 04/29/21 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 20210331-10004539-0 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: LAS PALMAS INDUSTRIAL, ISLANDS BUSINESS CONDOS, 1601 Eastman Avenue Suite 100 Ventura, CA 9 3 0 0 3 , V e n t u r a C o u n t y, State of Incorporation / Organization, California, Las Palmas Industrial Partners, LLC, 1601 Eastman Avenue #100 Ventura, CA 93003.

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: 02/02/2007. 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/ Las Palmas Industrial Partners, LLC, William B. Kendall, 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 27 to 0422_VCReporter_CLASSIFIEDS.indd

al 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/ Las Palmas Industrial Partners, LLC, William B. Kendall, 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., Bu s i n e s s & Pr o fe s s i o ns Code). This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Ventura on March 31, 2021.

PUBLISHED: Ventura County Reporter; 04/08/21, 04/15/21, 04/22/21, 04/29/21 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 20210413-10005059-0 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: LT SATHERS INSURANCE SERVICES, LLC, LTS SATHERS INSURANCE SERVICES, LLC, 5725 Ralston St., Suite 217 Ventura, CA 93003. Ventura County, State of Incorporation / Organization, California, LT Sathers Insurance Services, LLC, 5725 Ralston St., Suite 217 Ventura, CA 93003. 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: 2-252021 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/ LT Sathers Insurance Services, LLC, Lawrence Troy Sather, President. NOTICE in accordance with subdivision (a) of Section 17920, a fictitious name statement generally expires at the end of five years from the date on which it was filed in the office of the county clerk, except, as provided in subdivision of section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to section 17913 other than a change in residence address or registered owner. A new fictitious business name statement must be filed before the expiration. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under Federal, State, or Common Law (see Section 14411 ET SEQ., Bu s i n e s s & Pr o fe s s i o ns Code). This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Ventura on April 13, 2021.

PUBLISHED: Ventura County Reporter; 04/22/21, 04/29/21, 05/06/21, 05/13/21 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 20210331-10004543-0 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: OJAI SELF STORAGE, 1601 Eastman Avenue Suite 100 Ventura, CA 93003. Ventura County, State of Incorporation / Organization, California, William B. Kendall, 3000 Vista Linda Lane Santa Barbara, CA 93108, Richard Ortale, 1981 Jelinda Drive Santa Barbara, CA 93108.

This business is conducted by: A General Partnership.

The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on:

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 20210331-10004543-0 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: OJAI SELF STORAGE, 1601 Eastman Avenue Suite 100 Ventura, CA 93003. Ventura County, State of Incorporation / Organization, California, William B. Kendall, 3000 Vista Linda Lane Santa Barbara, CA 93108, Richard Ortale, 1981 Jelinda Drive Santa Barbara, CA 93108.

This business is conducted by: A General Partnership.

The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: 03/22/21. 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/ William B. Kendall, General Partner. 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., Bu s i n e s s & Pr o fe s s i o n s Code). This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Ventura on March 31, 2021.

PUBLISHED: Ventura County Reporter; 04/08/21, 04/15/21, 04/22/21, 04/29/21 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 20210302-10002880-0 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: RUBYS WINDOW WASHING, 2674 East Main St., Suite E613 Ventura, CA 93003. Ventura County. Nicholas Edward Reno, 2674 East Main St., Suite E613 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: 01/01/21. 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/ Nicholas Edward Reno. 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 March 2, 2021.

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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 20210401-10004607-0 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: AQUAPULSE SYSTEMS, PULSE INSTRUMENTS, 3233 Mission Oaks Blvd., Unit P Camarillo, CA 93012.

Ventura County, State of Incorporation / Organization, California, Primordial Diagnostics, Inc., 3233 Mission Oaks Blvd., Unit P Camarillo, CA 93012. This business is conducted by: A Corporation.

The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: 12/17/2014. 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/ Primordial Diagnostics, Inc., Mridula Khurana, 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., Bu s i n e s s & Pr o fe s s i o ns Code). This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Ventura on April 1, 2021.

PUBLISHED: Ventura County Reporter; 04/15/21, 04/22/21, 04/29/21, 05/06/21 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 20210401-10004569-0 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: JUST WRITE COURT REPORTERS AND TRANSCRIPTIONS, JUST WRITE COURT REPORTERS, 5450 Telegraph Road Suite 100 Ventura, CA 93003. Ventura County. Charles Neville, Catherine Neville, 59 Saint Pauls Drive Ventura, CA 93003. This business is conducted by: a Married Couple.

The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: 07/13/2009. 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/ Charles Neville. 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

/s/ Charles Neville. 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., Bu s i n e s s & Pr o fe s s i o ns Code). This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Ventura on April 1, 2021.

PUBLISHED: Ventura County Reporter; 04/08/21, 04/15/21, 04/22/21, 04/29/21 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 20210326-10004283-0 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: LOOOSE ENDS, 218 S .

Hemlock St. Ventura, CA 93001. Ventura County, Candace Marie Larson, 218 S. Hemlock St. Ventura, CA 93001. This business is conducted by: An Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: 10/20/2020. 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/ Candace Marie Larson.

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., Bu s i n e s s & Pr o fe s s i o ns Code). This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Ventura on March 25, 2021.

PUBLISHED: Ventura County Reporter; 04/22/21, 04/29/21, 05/06/21, 05/13/21 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 20210325-10004224-0 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: MONIKER PROMO, 321 Highland Drive Oxnard, CA 93035. Ventura County. Tyler Alexander Treves, 321 Highland Drive Oxnard, CA 93035. 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/ Tyler Alexander Treves. 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

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/ Tyler Alexander Treves. 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., Bu s i n e s s & Pr o fe s s i o n s Code). This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Ventura on March 25, 2021.

PUBLISHED: Ventura County Reporter; 04/08/21, 04/15/21, 04/22/21, 04/29/21 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 20210326-10004259-0 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: THE 900 GRAVES AVENUE PROPERTY, 961 Rice Avenue, Suite #1 Oxnard, CA 93036. Ventura County, State of Incorporation / Organization, California, Nancy Maulhardt Huff, 2705 Poli Street Ventura, CA 93003, Stephen J. Maulhardt, 635 Via Del Cerro Camarillo, CA 93010, Gary Semolich, 2683 Surfrider Avenue Ventura, CA 93001, Celia Semolich, 2683 Surfrider Avenue Ventura, CA 93001. This business is conducted by: An Unincorporated Assoc. other than a Partnership. 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/ Nancy Maulhardt Huff. 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 March 26, 2021.

PUBLISHED: Ventura County Reporter; 04/01/21, 04/08/21, 04/15/21, 04/22/21

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/ Cassie Farnsworth.

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 March 11, 2021.

PUBLISHED: Ventura County Reporter; 04/01/21, 04/08/21, 04/15/21, 04/22/21

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 20210402-10004635-0 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: CASA ON WARNER, 51 W. Warner Street Ventura, CA 93001. Ventura County. Adriana Montijo, James Marshall Montijo, 51 W. Warner Street Ventura, CA 93001. 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/ Adriana Montijo. 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 April 2, 2021.

PUBLISHED: Ventura County Reporter; 04/15/21, 04/22/21, 04/29/21, 05/06/21

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 20210311-10003402-0 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: LIL' CANARY SPEECH THERAPY, 873 Sandberg Lane Ventura, CA 93003.

Ventura County. Cassie Farnsworth, 873 Sandberg Lane 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/ Cassie Farnsworth.

April 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 ad-

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