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TRI TRICOUNTY COUNTY

ENTRY VOL. XXVII NO. 7

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FEBRUARY 15, 2019

Creativity

rules at the Carnegie Art Museum Family Fun Day

By Chris Frost chris@tricountysentry.com

Ruth and Camille Lusich's work contributed the mural, and Camille said she chose to paint inside a flower.

“I was doing pink on the inside, and now I am going to do happy faces,” she said.

After seeing the event on Facebook, Ruth said it would be fun to come down and do some art and show off their creative side.

“I am a casual observer, but I enable the art,” she said. “This is our first time at the Carnegie, we live in Port Hueneme, and this is a nice fun little thing to check out.”

After the event, she planned to take Camille to lunch, then go home and wash the paint out of her hair.

Martha Jimenez, curator of education at the Carnegie, said the venue has a new exhibit from Luther Gerlach and Karen Kitchel.

“It’s two different artists, but they are using some of the same elements to create their art which is from natural resources, like asphalts and Luther Gerlach is using ashes,” Jimenez said.

She said Nguyen is modest about the creation out front and he put the display together.

“We put them in the intern program if they fit with what they’re doing and where we are heading,” she said. “His major focuses on the environment, so we are having him do a lot of recycle-art, and he uses recyclable materials.”

Artist Nikita Budkov likes to visit areas populated by the public because

Oxnard-- Free Family Fun Day at the Carnegie Art Museum was a fun-filled Saturday, Feb. 9, full of big colors, fun designs and arts and crafts focused on Valentine’s Day.

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OTS of people stopped by to enjoy all the activities and also got into the act before they walked through the front door.

At the entrance on the front lawn, Intern Oliver Nguyen was leading the kids through a fun project, and he provided painting supplies for a fun mural slated for display inside.

“You can use recycled materials to make art, so you don’t need to buy anything,” Nguyen said. “The guys are freestyling it and getting abstract with it.”

The mural is going to be displayed in the basement at the Carnegie he said, and it showed off many creative styles.

Nguyen is a brand-new intern and is currently working with a nonprofit organization.

“I chose this place because I would come here as a kid and come to their family days and take tours here every few months when they changed exhibits and thought it was a cool spot,” he said. “I love working with kids, so it all works out for me.”

Photo by Chris Frost

Camille Lusich's work contributed the mural at the Carnegie Art Museum

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MONSTERS OF THE DEEP EXPLORED AT CHANNEL ISLANDS MARITIME MUSEUM

By Chris Frost chris@tricountysentry.com Oxnard— The Monsters of the Deep have invaded the Channel Islands Maritime Museum as the venue is displaying assorted creatures from the depths of the ocean which has captivated the public.

The exhibit shows off actual creatures that have been caught, along with a few legends and some may be out there and may not, like the Kraken.

The exhibit will be on display at the museum until March 18, followed by the high school exhibit, where the work with the Oxnard Union High School District and will host a student art show.

Collections Manager Heather Behrens reviewed the collection and said one of the collected items was a pirate ship the museum got from Ronelle Clark, who passed away in 2017.

“He made over 40 different models in his lifetime and this one was made out of the front tree that fell down, so he created a hull out of the tree,” she said.

One interesting piece was a serpent playing a musical piece, that Behrens said comes from medieval

A lot of these creature who live in places like the Marianas Trench, have adapted to different environments, like not having a lot of light.

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Collections Manager Heather Behrens is all smiles next to the “Jaws” poster at the Channel Islands Maritime Museum.

times.

“They created maps, and topography that included sea monsters,” she said. “They were seeing them as early as the Greeks and their first travels. They would immortalize them, I guess you would say, in pictures and such.”

Many people perceive the deep as mysterious and frightening, and she said only two percent of the ocean has been explored.

“There is quite a bit more to

explore,” she said. “A lot of these creature who live in places like the Marianas Trench, have adapted to different environments, like not having a lot of light.”

One example is the barrel-eyed fish, Behrens said, which has a seethrough membrane.

“You can see inside of him,” she said. “The blob fish (shown in another photo), that’s what he looks like on the surface and underwater he has a normal appearance of a fish.”

The reason is because of the water pressure where he lives, she said, so he looks different when he reaches the surface.

“Angler fishes have a light, which is an adaptation so they can catch their prey,” Behrens said. “This fish is a female and the male is a parasite on the female.”

There are loads of sea monster tales that have been told throughout the years, she said, where fishermen came across strange creatures lurking in the water.

“We start with the medieval times, they did exist, they do exist, and some people perceived them to be bigger monsters than they were. We n Monsters, see page 2

Committee endorses Camp Vanessa improvements

By Chris Frost chris@tricountysentry.com Oxnard-The housing and economic development committee in the City of Oxnard, Feb. 12, recommended a legal non-conforming use permit for 1700 E. Fifth Street - Camp Vanessa, now known as Villa Las Brisas Project.

The Villas Las Brisas property is an employee housing project totaling 3.9 acres and currently has farmworker housing barracks, along with communal restrooms, laundry, and dining areas.

Camp Vanessa is for the H2 visa program for farmworker housing.

“The staff has received an application for the renovation, not the expansion of this facility and this is considered a legal, non-conforming use, that’s why we are bringing it to you this afternoon,” Planning Manager Kathleen Mallory said, The city received a request for Reiter Associates for the voluntary rehabilitation of the facility. n Vanessa, see page 2

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NEWS Carrillo arrested for sexual assault of a minor and luring minors using the internet Oxnard--On Jan. 29, 2019, at approximately 11:00 p.m., the Oxnard Police Department was contacted regarding a 12-year-old female who had been sexually assaulted in a vehicle by an adult male in Oxnard. Officers learned the victim agreed to meet with the man after communicating with him on a popular social media app on the Internet.

Detectives diligently worked the case and identified the suspect as 21-year-old Emmanuel Carrillo of Oxnard. During the investigation, they discovered that Carrillo was actively using the Internet and social media to entice and lure other minors to meet for the purpose of sexual activity.

On Feb. 7, 2019, at approximately 3:40 p.m., Carrillo was contacted and arrested by officers from the Oxnard Police Department when he arrived at a public place in the 100 block of East Gonzalez Road for a pre-arranged sexual encounter with a 14-year-old female. Carrillo was booked into the Ventura County Jail for violations of 288(a) PC – lewd acts with a child under the age of 14 and 288.4(b) PC – luring a minor for the purpose of lewd or lascivious behavior. His bail was set at $500,000.

This investigation is ongoing, and if anyone has further information regarding these or similar incidents, they are strongly encouraged to contact Detective Juanita Suarez at 805-385-7759.

The Oxnard Police Department is committed to the safety and protection of children who use the Internet, social media, and other computer technologies. Detectives from the

Family Protection Unit are part of the ICAC Task Force of Los Angeles. They routinely investigate crimes of online enticement and distribution of child pornography by using specialized techniques to actively seek out predators who use online technology to exploit children sexually.

The detectives who conducted this investigation were members of that task force. They routinely set up accounts on social media platforms and identify themselves as minors to those offenders looking to lure or arrange meetings with underage boys and girls for sexual activity.

Sergeant Walker, who supervises the Family Protection Unit at the Oxnard Police Department, said, “We want child predators to know that we’re on social media too and the next child that they target may be an undercover officer waiting for them with handcuffs.”

The Internet Crimes Against

Nuno and Llamas arrested Oxnard-- On Feb. 8, 2019, at about 9:20 p.m., officers with the Oxnard Police Department located a stolen vehicle (2015 Toyota truck) in the area of Rose Ave and Emerson Ave. The officers contacted the driver, 43-year-old Oxnard resident Salvador Nuno and arrested him without incident for the unlawful taking of a vehicle (a felony), and additional charges. The passenger, 40-year-old Port Hueneme resident Sergio Llamas, was arrested for possessing narcotics.

Oxnard is currently experiencing a significant increase in stolen vehicles.

To combat the problem, the Police Department is prioritizing taking a proactive, comprehensive approach in the prevention, enforcement, and investigation of stolen vehicles.

A significant percentage of stolen vehicles are preventable. The Oxnard Police Department would like to remind residents of the following tips to prevent a vehicle from being taken: Never leave your car unlocked, not even for a minute.

Never leave your keys in the car,

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Salvador Nuno

even if you think they are really “hidden.”

Don’t leave your car idling and unattended because it is unnecessary (it doesn’t get cold enough here), it is unsafe, illegal, and someone can steal your car.

Wheel locks, brake pedal locks,

Sergio Llamas

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members have a critical role in keeping children safe by familiarizing themselves with apps popular among young people and making sure they are age-appropriate.

Anyone with information regarding the exploitation of children is encouraged to contact the Oxnard Police Department at 805-3857663, the LA Area ICAC Task Force at 562-624-4027 or the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children at 1-800-THE-LOST (1800-843-5678). Reports can also be submitted to cybertipline.com, and the information will be forwarded to the appropriate law enforcement agency on a nationwide basis.

You can also provide valuable information and remain anonymous by calling Ventura County Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (1-800222-8477) or by visiting their website at venturacountycrimestoppers.org to submit a tip via text or email.

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and steering wheel locks are also useful.

If anyone has any information regarding stolen vehicles, please contact Ventura County Crime Stoppers at 800-222-TIPS or www. venturacountycrimestoppers.org to submit a tip via text or email.

OPD arrest Mendez

Luis Mendez

Children Task Force Program (ICAC) is a national network of 61 coordinated task forces representing over 4,500 federal, state, and local law enforcement and prosecutorial agencies. These agencies are continually engaged in proactive and reactive investigations and prosecutions of persons involved in child abuse and exploitation involving the Internet.

Police have seen child predators use many online methods to lure children – everything from dating and messaging apps like Tinder, Grindr, Whisper, Kik, Skout, Snapchat, and Instagram to gaming apps like Fortnite and Minecraft.

“Just like you are vigilant about a stranger approaching your child in a public place, you need to be equally, if not more, vigilant about the dangers lurking in these new cyber and social media forums,” Sergeant Walker added. Parents and family

Oxnard-- On Feb. 8, 2019, at 11:55 p.m. an Oxnard Police Department patrol officer contacted a group of subjects in the 500 block of Cuesta Del Mar. Luis Mendez, a 27-year-old Oxnard resident, was seen discarding a loaded semi-automatic handgun as the officer approached.

Mendez was arrested for possessing a loaded firearm.

Anyone with information regarding criminal activity is encouraged to contact the Oxnard Police Department at 805-385-7600, or you can remain anonymous by calling the Ventura County Crime Stoppers at 800-222-8477. You can also visit venturacountycrimestoppers.org to submit a tip via text or email.

have a black and white picture of a giant squid, and they were pretty big. That is one of the few that were documented in the 1960’s.”

Behrens said the Kraken is possibly a fictitious fish and it’s been perceived that the giant squid is actually a Kraken.

“We have some fun things for the kids to come take pictures with,” she said. “We have Kraken legs.”

Sea legends have been glorified and horrified, she said, and when kids visit the museum they ask if “The Meg” and “Jaws” exist.

“There could still be a Meg out there, because only two percent of the ocean has been explored,” she said. “You never know what’s out there, although “The Meg” tended to eat a lot, and that’s one of the reasons why they had a decline in the available resources.”

The Channel Islands Maritime Museum is a great resource for kids, she said and is an endless resource of marine history.

“We have beautiful Dutch master paintings they can get inspiration from if they are an artist and if they are not an artist they can still create,” she said. “We have ship models that average between two and 18 inches long that are incredible. The details of the knots and the ships themselves are imaginable and the kids can have fun.”

Kids who tour the museum can see how big and small whale bones can be, she said, and the location has the great Gray Whale bones on display. “It’s a little bit smaller than the blue whales, so you can learn all about them in our whale cove,” she said. “You can learn about early exploration and we have a ship they can drive and imagine they are onboard in our navigation exhibit.

They’ll be able to use a spy glass and a sextant.” The display was being shown in the Brenda and Gary Farr Presentation Gallery, Behrens said, who donated many items and had it named after them.

“They provided the space and that’s what rotates for us,” she said.

“We also have Kevin Carman and he created perceived beautiful sea creatures which are perceived as “Man of War” or Jellyfish. He did these by hand and collected the shells throughout his travels.”

The display was Behrens’ idea, as she wanted to create something that shows the museum’s fun side instead of traditional paintings from the Dutch masters, which she called beautiful. “Into the deep was our theme for this year, so we’ll be doing a lot of things underwater,” she said. “Creatures of the deep is one of the books that have been written and I got a lot of inspiration from there.” One picture on the wall was a movie poster about “The Meg” which is possibly real.

“I couldn’t justify that it wasn’t,” she said. “It’s a prehistoric shark.”

She loves the adaptations of the Angler fish, which are small, but real.

“My favorite fictitious fish is the Kraken, of course,” she said.

Bob Evans is a photographer who has documented all the sea life in the Santa Barbara Channel, Behrens said, and one goal is to keep the structures in the area.

“There is some beautiful coral life that has already grown and is a lot more animal life, so there are sea creatures, as well,” she said. “It’s a beautiful area we live in and going out to the Channel Islands you can dive here, and you can see some of these guys.”

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"The recommendation is the renovation is needed for the public's health safety and welfare, and it qualifies under a specific exemption under the Oxnard city code,” she said. “Typically, renovations are not permitted if it’s a legal non-conforming operation and the reason why the code is written like that is that ultimately you abate and get rid of legal non-conforming uses; however, our housing element speaks to encouraging farmworker housing and encouraging the continuation of this use.”

The use, established in 1952, has only had minor improvements, including plumbing and electrical

upgrades. The health department required updates to the kitchen.

“The facility currently houses 500 farm workers and the property does not allow children and this project will create a women-only restroom facility,” she said. “There will be separate men and women bunks.”

The 500 resident standard is set by the State of California Housing and Community Development (HCD).

“There are certain standards of occupancy and of how many square feet per farmworker,” she said. “The HCD does inspect the facility and sets the maximums.”

The residents receive shelter and food, according to H2A standards, in exchange for

working with the company.

“Typically, the residents will arrive by commercial bus, train or by shuttle and for the duration of their time at the site, they are transported by shuttle bus to areas where they farm,” she said.

Improvements will be to the roofing, she said, and then they will be painting the windows and doors. “The buildings are completely concrete, so when you make these improvements, there is stucco patchwork and improvements that need to happen,” she said.

The facility has 13 dormitories, in addition to the recreation room, restrooms and dining hall, she said, and they will make improvements for

handicap access, which means curbs, gutters, and ramps.

“There will be a demolition of some of the unnecessary small structures,” Mallory said. “The plans that you have include some small sheds that will be removed to make way for vehicle and bus parking.”

The plans include two new women’s restrooms in the current women’s dorms, she said, along with fencing lighting heating roofing and window improvements.

“There will be installation and sewer line improvements, the trash enclosure will be upgraded, and there will be a shuttle bus parking lot,” she said.

The project is exempt from

the California Environmental Quality Act, she said, and there are classes they can use, like repair and maintenance and limited construction, to support the renovation.

During public comments, Attorney Barbara Macri-Ortiz said her client objects to the procedure, including the council review of the project because there is no basis in law for such a review.

“This is a legal nonconforming use, it’s not being expanded and it specifically, under section 16-508A allows for necessary maintenance and repair to such buildings and structures,” she said. “This is all maintenance and repair they

should be presented plans and permits. It’s a simple process.”

Architect Mark Di Cecco told the council that Reiter wants to upgrade the facility and the improvements are all voluntary.

Currently, there are up to 500 works at the facility, but they are 100 percent men,” he said. “At some point in time, we would like to have 10 percent of the population be women.”

That means adding women’s restrooms, he said, but they will also isolate the women from the rest of the facility except for the common areas. Lucy Cartagena said bringing women into the facility is a bad idea.

“There is going to be rape," she said.

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NEWS Kids enjoy living out the fire department fantasy

By Chris Frost chris@tricountysentry.com Oxnard-- The Oxnard Fire Department joined in the fun at the Carnegie Art Museum’s Free Family Day, Feb. 9, as the organization brought Truck 61 to the venue and allowed the kids access, while speaking to them about what it’s like to be a firefighter.

Kids got behind the wheel of the truck, donned turnout gear and got to experience what it’s like to be a member of the fire department family.

Fire Department Captain Mike McCaslin brought the truck to the Carnegie and said the squad has a good relationship with the community and the museum.

“They (the Carnegie Art Museum) reached out to our administration office and said they were promoting an exhibit today that had to do with the Thomas Fire and an artist that took pictures of the Thomas Fire,” he said. “We wanted to have some representation from the Oxnard Fire Department."

He loves interacting with all the kids and parents.

“It’s fun to put them in the gear, and it’s fun to answer their questions,” he said. “It also gives us an opportunity to speak with parents who have pertinent questions about the community and the fire department.”

Kids who catch the passion for a fire department career, he said, are welcome to join the explorers and cultivate that passion to serve the community further.

“It’s for youngsters ages 15 to 20 years old,” he said. “We have an explorer post that is ultimately a branch of the Boy Scouts, and we do annual recruitment and get kids who go all the way through and age out.”

From there, McCaslin said the

(Photo by Chris Frost)

Environmental Resources Superintendent Todd Housley updates the council

Oxnard issued state compliance order for commercial recycling

By Chris Frost chris@tricountysentry.com

Ramon Lepe was all smiles as he tried on the fire gear provided by the Oxnard Fire Department.

kids get hired at various locations as firefighters and may get hired in Oxnard.

“We promote the fire service and the various opportunities across the state,” he said.

Kids who choose a career in the fire department will become part of a great family, he said, which he called his home away from home.

“We support one another,” he said. “We do a lot of different things, both at work and away from work, we socialize away from work and get to know wives, girlfriends, and siblings. We have a tight-knit group.”

Ramon Lepe and his grandmother Olga Lepe saw the fire truck and had to check it out.

“My son, Andy is the artist that

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has his exhibition inside, he invited us, and it’s so much fun to come out to family day,” Olga said.

Ramon tried out wearing all the fire gear and thought it would be heavier.

“Somehow I managed to carry it all, and it was crazy,” he said. “All in all, I think I could get used to wearing those type of clothes.

Oxnard— The Public Works and Transportation Committee reviewed a Mandatory Commercial Recycling Order and Compliance Order and Mandatory Organics Recycling Program update, Feb. 13, and heard about the latest measures the city has taken to return to compliance.

The city has suffered from a lack of staffing, which led to falling short on the law.

Environmental Resources Superintendent Todd Housley said both programs are mandatory from the state, which came to fruition in 2019.

The environmental resources division is responsible for several operations within the division, he said, which include solid waste collection, material recovery, organic and green waste recovery, transfer, the ABOP/ buyback center, illegal dumping, n Recycling, see page 6

Finance And Governance Committee Examines Cags

By Chris Frost Chris@tricountysentry.com Oxnard-- The Oxnard Finance and Governance Committee closely examined potential changes to the City Advisory Groups (CAGs), Feb. 12, and offered specific direction moving forward as the item moves to the full city council.

The item also drew a passionate response from attendees at the meeting, as many expressed frustration about not being heard, echoed by Mayor Tim Flynn.

City Manager Alex Nguyen told the committee the reason for the item is to make the CAGs more effective moving forward and more manageable for the staff, despite the constrained resources.

He wants all CAGs to have seven members, as some only have five, while others have seven and nine.

“There may be other numbers,” he said. “We would like to see the members come from their respective council districts, so each council member would be able to nominate a volunteer from their district, and the mayor would have an at large nomination.”

Exceptions to the rules will be for the mobile home rent review board, he said, plus the downtown design review committee and there will be no recommended changes to those two groups.

“We recommend the terms for all the CAGs be four years, coinciding with the term of the appointing council member,” he said. “We recommend the chairs of each of the CAGs get together in the spring and work together to fashion bylaws on how they would operate so we would have uniformity across the city, as

much as it is possible.”

The city will continue broadcasting the planning commission, he said, while the rest of the CAGs will be digitally and audio recorded, and all will abide by the Sunshine Act and the Brown Ordinance.

“CAGs would be able to appoint ad-hoc committees, versus standing subcommittees,” he said. “We would like all the CAGs to present an annual report to the city council.”

The city will require background checks for applicants put on the council’s agenda for an appointment and will recommend the CAGs use Rosenberg’s Rules of Order for simplicity.

“We have some nepotism rules we want to put in place in regard to conflicts of interest,” he said.

People ineligible to sit on a CAG will include: The spouse, domestic partner, parent, step-parent, brother, sister, child, step-child, grandchild, stepgrandchild, mother in law, father in law, daughter-in-law, or son-in-law, of a city employee or elected city official or any person with whom a city employee or elected city official has a relationship in local parentis (acting in the role of a parent).

“Most CAGs would have seven members, one from each council district, and one at-large member,” Nguyen said. “The mayor will place nominees on the council agenda for ratification.”

If there are no volunteers from the district, Nguyen said the councilmember could nominate someone from elsewhere in the city.

During public comments, Steve Nash said he wanted the committee to straighten out the spousal exclusion rule and how it applies to

(Photo by Chris Frost)

CAG1 City Manager Alex Nguyen proposed changes to the city’s current City Advisory Group system.

the CAGs. “Shame on you if you pass that because you would be prohibiting Roy Prince from serving on his current commission and in my opinion, he is the most knowledgeable and passionate guy about quality design and architecture in Oxnard,” he said.

“Don’t cut off your nose to spite your face.”

Nash is also concerned about how effective the CAGs can be under the past and proposed system.

“I feel like the city council ignores whatever the CAGs bring forth,” he said. “There has been no annual reporting, I’ve seen the city council overturn the planning commission decisions. You say out of the one side of your mouth that you support CAGs, but on the other side, you appreciate the hard work of the

CAGs, but we’re going to ignore the recommendations.”

He proposed getting rid of CAGs and coming up with another option.

“I’m not sure if I am going to reapply for my parks and recreation spot because of this concern that I have,” he said.

Gary Blum said it’s a great idea to go to council districts for the CAGs but is concerned about the caliber of people who serve.

“We had non-architects on the Downtown Design Review Committee,” he said. “We had a woman who was just clergy and studied up and provided good input.”

He’s been through eight different people who administered the staff and has run with three members at times, but is currently at five.

“The proposal to take it to seven, I don’t have a big issue with it, but it’s more cost to the applicants who have to submit more content for review,” he said. “Also, I do have a concern about the quality of the people. We’re so fortunate right now to have three architects, when for the most time we only had one, maybe two.

Following public comments, Nguyen addressed the citizenship requirement for the CAGs and said one speaker brought up the condition that a member needs to be a registered voter and he is more than happy if the applicant volunteer is a resident of the City of Oxnard.

During council comments, Gabriela Basua said she hears the residents loud and clear, and she sees a problem with the CAGs, and she asked the staff to research their effectiveness.

“How much effectiveness and decision making do the CAGs have,” she asked. “We have these CAGs, and

they are bringing their opinions to the city council and the staff, and I think the purpose why we have these CAGs are no longer there.”

Councilman Bert Perello said the residency change was nice, but the minimum is that you register to vote and a citizen.

“I do appreciate the people who are not citizens, or they may not be able to vote yet because of age,” he said. “The requirement for them to be a voter I can sympathize with that, but I will go along with the residents’ issue.”

He said the city is trying to save money and if the city can save money with cheaper television methods, he wants to examine that option.

“The idea of questioning how we get people on CAGs, I represent the people of district one, and there are multiple people from district one on several CAGs,” he said. “They are doing a terrific job, they were appointed and were the ones who applied, but I can understand that the city of Oxnard made a decision to go with council districts.”

He likes allowing council members to reach out to people in the city if there is nobody in the district willing to serve but asked if that council member can have a couple of weeks or at least a month to recruit someone.

“Last night, I attended a Rio Lindo Neighborhood Council meeting, gave them the information to get their application in on the city website and this morning the chair reached out and said he couldn’t find it," he said. "I don’t know that we’ve reached out as hard as we can to the residents of this city that they have the ability to apply.” n Governance, see page 6

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TRI-COUNTY SENTRY, FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 15, 2019

OPED Have Mouth, Will Stutter Dr. James L. Snyder I pride myself with the ability to express myself with the proper wording. I enjoy words and seeing how they relate one to another.

Unfortunately, it has not always the case.

I have found through the years that I have developed quite the art of stuttering. It happens at the most inconvenient moments.

It is like the story of Honest Abe Lincoln and his wife. The story is not true of course, but it is very interesting. Mrs. Lincoln asks Honest Abe, “Does this dress make me look fat?”

Known as “Honest Abe” we all chuckle at that moment of stuttering for him.

I have had such moments of my own.

For example, the Gracious Mistress of the Parsonage and I might be sitting in the living room watching TV and all the time the person on the other couch is chattering. Me, I am not listening, just smiling and nodding my head in agreement. That has cost me quite a bit throughout the years.

The wife was chattering and then she stopped and said, “I want to know what you think about that?

And please be honest with me.”

Now the stuttering syndrome begins. I had no idea what she was talking about. Now I am backed into the proverbial corner with nowhere to go. How I answer that question, may determine my health.

“Well,” my dear, I stuttered, “if you think it’s a good idea I just want you to know that I support you 100%.” Getting that out gives me a great sigh of relief. While saying this I am looking at her smiling very graciously.

“Oh,” my wife says rather sarcastically, which should have been a warning to me, “you want broccoli for supper tonight. Right?”

How you get out of a situation like that is something I have yet to learn.

Sometimes, or maybe I should say, all the time, it is crucial to listen to what your wife is saying particularly the questions.

One morning after finishing breakfast, she looked at me smilingly and said, “Ya wanna take a ride with me this morning?”

The first time she asked me this

question I was startled because I could not remember the previous conversation as to where she wanted to go that morning. Trying to be the gracious husband that I sometimes think I am, which is a solo opinion, I smiled, nodded and said, “Yes, of course, I want to go with you this morning.”

That morning we went from thrift shop to thrift shop to thrift shop.

I had no idea there were that many thrift shops in the entire world.

I must say that my stuttering has got me into quite a bit of trouble throughout the years. I do not think I have improved with the years.

As they say, “One man’s stutter is his wife’s approval.”

Of course, not all my stuttering has been negative. There were times that my stuttering put me in the right direction and I have been so grateful.

While in Bible Institute, I was

dating this young woman. At the time, she was part of a singing group and I traveled along just to travel along. We were going in a van and coming home, we sat in the back of the van.

I must confess I was not a dating master at the time. I am not sure I have improved throughout the years, but at this point, I do not have to do any dating. At the time, I was vulnerable to the situation at hand.

In the back of the van, we sat and chatted about this and that. I talked about this and she talked about that.

The conversation seemed to go along quite well. As someone who was not experienced in the dating world, I was having a wonderful time.

The conversation drifted towards one couple in the Bible Institute getting married. I do not remember who it was now, but she had a lot to say about that marriage.

Then she said something that I did not first understand. “Wouldn’t it be,” she said very romantically, “wonderful to get married?”

Now how does Mr. Stutterer respond to that question? Especially when that has never been a consideration on my part. Why would anybody in their right mind want to marry me? There were times that I could not even stand me.

Putting my mouth in stuttering gear, I said something to the effect, “It would be wonderful to get married someday.”

All she did was smile, hold my hand and was quiet until we got back to the school. To be truthful, I was rather suspicious of that quietness.

I had not known her for long, but during that time, I had not known her to be that quiet that long.

Two months later we were engaged, six months later we were

married. I owe it entirely to my stuttering syndrome. Of course, I must confess it was probably the best stuttering I ever did in my life.

I truly believe Solomon had it right when he wrote, “Who can find a virtuous woman? for her price is far above rubies. The heart of her husband doth safely trust in her, so that he shall have no need of spoil” (Proverbs 31:10-11).

I am not sure Solomon ever stuttered in his life, but I have discovered that as difficult as my stuttering syndrome is, it at least has won one great victory.

Dr. James L. Snyder is pastor of the Family of God Fellowship, 1471 Pine Road, Ocala, FL 34472. He lives with his wife in Silver Springs Shores.

Call him at 352-687-4240 or e-mail jamessnyder2@att.net. The church web site is www.whatafellowship.com.

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OPED Move Made to Support Payday Lenders During Black History Month

By Charlene Crowell Each February, Black History Month commemorates the unique American experience of Blacks in America. This year marks the 400th anniversary of the Jamestown, Virginia arrival of captured and shackled Africans. In the ensuing years, as slavery grew, so did the wealth of those who claimed our forefathers as ‘property’. By April 1213, 1861, the wealth built on slave labor was forcefully protected with the Battle of Fort Sumter, considered by historians to be the start of the Civil War that lasted until 1865 and the war’s end.

Slavery’s iron shackles that bound women, children and men may be gone. But in today’s America, the iron has been replaced by a different kind of shackle, just as debilitating as iron: predatory debt.

Abundant research has shown that payday and car-title lenders trap people in debilitating debt that can trigger a series of negative consequences: overdraft fees, the loss of a bank account, loss of personal vehicles and even bankruptcy. People struggling to repay these loans have been reported to forego daily living needs or needed medical treatments.

So it is indeed troubling that in 2019, that under the Trump Administration, the federal agency with a designated mission to provide consumer financial protection took an about-face to protect predatory lenders instead of consumers on February 6. Kathy Kraninger, the Director of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) announced the agency’s plan to repeal a rule aimed at stopping the payday lending debt trap.

Promulgated by CFPB’s first director during the Obama Administration, the rule requires

payday and other small-dollar lenders to make loans only after determining borrowers’ ability-torepay. That now-suspended rule followed years of public hearings, rulemaking sessions, and research that ultimately found that triple-digit interest rates on loans were virtual debt traps for borrowers.

Further, the p e o p l e targeted for these

predatory loans are those who could least afford interest or fees that exceeded the principal borrowed: the poor, the elderly, communities of color, and military veterans.

The Bureau’s Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) announced by the CFPB offers a two-part plan. The first is to needlessly delay the effective date of a common-sense consumer protection rule. The second is to rewrite and likely gut the substance of the rule itself. The likely cumulative effect will allow payday and other predatory lenders to continue to ply their wares, and continue financially exploiting consumers of color.

Reactions to CFPB’s announcement were as strong as they were plentiful.

“With little accountability for their actions, payday lenders have long preyed upon communities of color and drained them of their hard-earned savings,” noted Hilary O. Shelton, NAACP’s Washington Bureau Director and Senior V i c e

box, Americans overwhelmingly vote to impose a 36 percent or less rate cap. Today, 16 states and the District of Columbia have these rate caps in place, providing strong protection from payday loan sharks.

In remaining states – those without a rate cap – interest rates run as high as 460 percent in California, over 400 percent in Illinois and 662 percent in Texas.

According to Rebecca Borne, a CRL Senior Policy Counsel, Kraninger’s announcement ignores five years’ worth of input from a broad group of stakeholders: faith leaders, veteran and military organizations, civil rights groups,

consumer advocates and consumers across the country.

“But over the past year, payday lenders have spearheaded an effort with Mick Mulvaney and now Kraninger’s help, to take consumer protections away from financially vulnerable Americans, “said Borne.

“We urge Director Kraninger to reconsider, as her current plan will keep families trapped in predatory, unaffordable debt.”

Let us all hope and work for a different kind of emancipation: financial freedom.

Charlene Crowell is the Communications Deputy Director with the Center for Responsible Lending.

President for Policy and Advocacy. “Stripping the key protections of this rule is a disservice to the public,” he added.

Similar comments came from other civil rights organizations.

“This decision will put already struggling families in a cycle of debt and leave them in an event worse financial position,” said Vanita Gupta, president and CEO of The Leadership Conference on Civil and Human Rights. “This administration has moved the CFPB away from protecting consumers to protecting the very companies abusing them.”

When given the chance at the ballot

‘Eeny, Meeny, Miny, Mo’

By Marian Wright Edelman “If the justice system does not change incarceration will continue to be as arbitrary as a game of eeny, meeny, miny, mo, with Black kids and Black men hoping to avoid being ‘IT.’” Eeny, Meeny, Miny, Mo is the title of this series of paintings by Nashville native Omari Booker, a visual artist who has spent a lot of time thinking about race and mass incarceration in America. He explains that many people may not realize the familiar children’s rhyme the title is based on (eeny, meeny, miny, mo, catch a tiger by the toe, if he hollers let him go…) has racially charged origins: traditional 19thand early 20th-century American versions use the word n*gger instead of tiger. Booker’s art shows hauntingly how America’s Cradle to Prison Pipeline™ is catching Black boys. He writes: “I have focused on three children who I met in North Nashville as references for the three paintings…

The 37208 zip code which covers the North Nashville area is the most incarcerated zip code in the country. I met the youngest boy at the Garden Brunch Restaurant, the next at Hadley Park Community Center, and the oldest comes into the gallery where I work and sells candy from time to time.

“It is important to be confronted with the imagery of a child behind bars. The cradle to prison pipeline is not an abstract idea. It is an intentional, efficient system that successfully targets Black boys, and they are selected arbitrarily and consistently. Mo, the last piece in the installation, is a mirror. The mirror is intended to elicit change by way of proximity. Seeing oneself behind

bars is intended to personalize the problem that is so often seen as a ‘them’ issue. Prisons are tucked in the corners of states, and in the background of society. Many do not feel affected by the system because it has not directly touched them. I hope the mirror is a reminder that anyone could be Mo. Anyone could be behind those bars.”

Booker knows this fact all too well. A gifted artist since high school, he studied at Belmont University, Middle Tennessee State University, and Tennessee State University, where he earned a B.S. in Graphic Design. But his creativity and talent became a tool for survival in prison after he was given a 15-year sentence for a drug possession charge. In prison, he says, art transformed into a necessity: “I began my journey of connecting with freedom and my own humanity through art....

Drawing portraits for officers and inmates and writing about my experiences became therapeutic and cathartic. The difficulty never subsided, but I was keenly aware of the fact that I had found a tangible link to freedom regardless of my circumstances.” In the years since his release Booker has never

stopped his prolific creativity.

Freedom through art is his guiding philosophy. He channels it into his work teaching art to young Black boys at risk of entering the cradle to prison pipeline with whom he shares his experiences in hopes of helping them avoid getting trapped by the criminal justice system.

The Eeny, Meeny, Miny, Mo series is now on display at the Children’s Defense Fund’s national headquarters and is a searing daily reminder of how many children are not free but caged in America. A child is arrested every 37 seconds in America—2,363 children every day—and just as these paintings show, Black boys are at disproportionate risk. Black children are approximately two-and-a-half times more likely to be arrested than White children and Black youths are nine times more likely than White youths to receive an adult prison sentence. The faces of these beautiful boys represent the thousands of other real children behind these statistics trapped in America’s cradle to prison pipeline crisis every day and often unable to see a way out.

There is some good news.

Thanks to the bipartisan leadership

of Senators Charles Grassley (R-IA) and Sheldon Whitehouse (D-RI) and Representatives Jason Lewis (R-MN) and Bobby Scott (D-VA) and strong support in the youth justice community, the Juvenile Justice Reform Act of 2018 passed in December. This law reauthorizes and strengthens the Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Act which hadn’t been reauthorized since it expired in 2007. It improves core protections requiring states to address racial and ethnic disparities in the juvenile justice system, do more to keep children out of adult jails and lock-ups, and provide alternatives to detention for status offenders (children charged with offenses that are not crimes if committed by adults like truancy or running away from home).

The Juvenile Justice Reform Act also enhances evidence-based and trauma-informed practices in juvenile facilities, requires states to maintain data on restraints and isolation and describe the strategies they are using to reduce isolation, and requires federal training and technical assistance to support those goals. And also in December, the First Step Act was enacted

which went further and prohibited all federal facilities from using solitary confinement as punishment for youths, with only a limited exception. Hopefully states will now follow suit and end the practice of placing youths in solitary in state and local detention centers, jails, and prisons, where most of them are confined.

While these are all critically important steps forward, much more action is needed to promote prevention, divert children from the justice system, reduce institutionalization, stop all solitary confinement, and engage youths, families and communities in the work to dismantle the cradle to prison pipeline. Every day that we don’t make these changes millions of children and youths across the country remain at risk. Ending up in prison should not be a matter of losing a game of chance with the odds stacked against you. I urge you to imagine the children in your own life in these paintings and remember: Anyone could be Mo. Marian Wright Edelman is President Emeritus of the Children's Defense Fund.

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NEWS Recycling continued from page 3

and neighborhood cleanup, recycling outreach, education, administration, and street sweeping.

“These are day-to-day operations that we staff up for, budget for, and struggle with,” he said.

California Assembly Bills AB 341, AB 939 and AB1826, which he called “the trifecta of mandates” states that any business or multi-family unit over five units or any business that generates over four cubic yards of trash or material per week in services qualify for the mandates as of Jan. 2019.

“The mandates require that we must provide recycling services to businesses that qualify and for any multifamily that provides above five units we must provide them with recycling services,” he said. “It’s no longer an option; we have to provide it through our service model.”

The laws affect 2,500 business and multi-family units in the city.

“If we fall behind in implementation, there can be a penalty of up to $10,000 a day,” he said.

The city is under a

mandatory recycling compliance order issued on Jan. 25. Findings from the state revealed the city did not show a good faith effort in three areas, implementing the programs for businesses, it did not provide documents supporting the effort, and the annual reports did not have sufficient information to indicate they supply them citywide.

The state will visit Oxnard in late Feb. or early March, he said, to develop a local implementation plan by March 31, 2019.

STATEPOINT CROSSWORD THEME: THE OSCARS

“In that plan, they are going to look for us to come into full compliance by Dec. 31, 2019, and after that date, we have to show that we are monitoring that sufficiently for six months following that,” Housley said.

The department has taken steps to address the compliance order, he said, which includes recruiting a collection route manager and the department selected an interim route manager while the city re-posts the position.

“We did not get a large candidate pool, so we are going to go out again and see what we can find nationwide,” he said. “We have reassigned a driver, a solid waste equipment operator is the formal title, to do the site visits and make sure we are doing the operational elements with the customer in the trash enclosures.”

The city purchased two commercial container service vehicles, he said, which it received in Dec. 2018 along with 1,300 commercial containers.

“We’re starting to see those stock up so we can expand the program to the necessary businesses and multi-family units, and we should have all 1,300 of those containers

by April,” he said. “We’re getting bi-weekly commercial

recycling updates from the director.”

The city will communicate with the state more often about the situation, he said and will be developed when it does the implementation plan.

“We will come back to this body and report about it,” he said.

On the positive side, Housley said the state notified the city about a potential compliance order about the mandatory organics recycling program, and the city submitted a program update which was sufficient.

“We will be turning in regular quarterly reports to the state as we move along and that will be a formal communication through this program but not through a compliance order,” he said.

“We’ll be submitting tomorrow (Feb. 13) an outline schedule for how we are going to get to full implementation of the organics program.”

Councilman Bryan MacDonald asked where the city is shipping organic material to, and Housley said the city has a contract from Agromin in Simi Valley.

“It’s the only permitted location in Ventura County,” Housely said.

The city recently approved

a food waste to agricultural feed program by Agromin, he said, they will operate at the Mountain View property in Oxnard.

“That should be operational, according to Agromin, by July or Aug. of this summer,” he said. “We’ll have a location that’s closer that we can start delivering food waste to.”

Mayor Tim Flynn said since the city took over the MRF, (material recovery facility) there have been a lot of positive changes.

“Certainly, given the history of the MRF, which has been understated as controversial from its inception, and I know there has been a lot of issues that go back decades the city is trying to fix,” he said. “How is it that we got out of compliance and with this specter of being fined, are we sure they are not going to fine us?”

Housely said the city got out of compliance because it did not implement the program correctly. “The state’s bar for that is a reasonably good faith effort,” he said. “There is not a solid line drawn anywhere, and every jurisdiction does things differently.”

He said the city is on sound footing again and has the right team in place and support from the city manager.

that it’s managed and in some instances, it’s eliminated. We need to look at how we can make these volunteers more effective in our community.”

With pending budget cuts, Flynn said the city needs to marshal all the talent in the city.

“We’re ignoring the talent in this community because it’s a management issue,” he said.

“We have to hire people to manage volunteers.”

He said selecting volunteers with the CAGs in the district should be a goal but not a requirement.

“Up until now, it’s been the mayor’s decision to appoint and the council approved,” he

said. “I like the fact that I am giving this up and I am handing it over to my colleagues.”

Flynn said Oxnard has a long history of nepotism and when someone stands to benefit financially it gets to the core of the issue.

“If someone is volunteering and they happen to be related to somebody I don’t see where that would come in,” he said.

Flynn pointed out that some of the best volunteers may be attracted or related to members of the city council.

Nguyen said an assessment of CAG effectiveness needs to happen after the budget because they don’t have time to devote right now.

because I like full dresses.”

He thinks the Carnegie is a cute museum.

On the calendar, Jimenez said Gerlach would return to the Carnegie and close out his display, and in March, the will

be doing sumigashi art.

“It for the novices and anyone who wants to come,” she said.

Nicolette Walker-Itza and her daughter Ixchel were busy making creations for Valentine’s Day. “We’re working on some hearts, and I think they are probably going to be for family members,” Nicolette said. “I am helping and tracing the heart, so then we can cut it out.”

The duo said they come to the Carnegie every month to see what’s going on.

“We came to a music event last month that was neat,” she said. “I like exposing her to different activities, and they always have it in Spanish and English, so it’s important to us to have different bi-lingual activities.”

Ixchel was making hearts for her friends.

“It’s going to be purple,” she said. “It’s for Skylar.”

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Flynn applauded all the people who spoke during public comments and said the volunteers who serve are the core of the Citizen Advisory Groups.

“It should never, in any community, be onerous to be a volunteer,” he said. “In Oxnard, it’s onerous to be a volunteer, but once you are a volunteer, the efforts that are put into this volunteerism aren’t fully realized.”

He called it a rough balance between volunteering and advising the council and how the advice gets to the council.

“Quite often, it’s filtered, and that is a polite word,” he said. “A more-harsh word is

Creativity continued from page 1

ACROSS 1. *Animated Isle dwellers 5. Dropped drug 8. *Kind of editing 12. Doing nothing 13. Hoodwink 14. Support person 15. Toothy wheel 16. Distinctive flair 17. Tadpoles, eventually 18. *"Bohemian Rhapsody" protagonist 20. Norse capital 21. *Kathy Bates' Annie Wilkes, e.g.

22. Contrary conjunction 23. Withdraw, like Ukraine from Soviet Union 26. Sweet Madeira wine 30. *"Green Book" nominee 31. Completely lacking 34. Clip contents 35. Like pleasant winter day 37. Charge carrier 38. Food between meals 39. Relating to ear 40. Religious split 42. *"BlacKkKlansman" nominee 43. Sweet treat 45. *Paths to glory 47. One or some 48. Wharton's "The House of ____" 50. Shipping hazard 52. *T'Challa, a.k.a. Black ____ 54. Arranges into categories 55. One with pants on fire?

56. Japanese stringed instrument 59. *Nominations for "A Star Is Born" (2018) 60. *Olivia Colman's royal character 61. Discharge 62. Fill to excess 63. Casual attire 64. *"The ____ Emperor," winner of 9 Oscars DOWN 1. "Can you ____ it, man?"

2. Schiller's address to joy 3. *The Oscars show is filled with it, informal 4. Tranquil

5. Seductive beauties 6. Tire in the trunk 7. Say it isn't so 8. *Ryan Gosling's role 9. *Former American ____ and best supporting actress winner 10. Emmet Brickowski's brick 11. *Robinson in "The Graduate" 13. King's order 14. Run ____ of the law 19. Red, as in healthy complexion 22. *"The ____ and the Beautiful," winner of 5 Oscars 23. Heidi's shoe 24. Fill with optimism 25. Locomotive hair 26. Twiggy's skirt 27. Size 28. *Kevin Hart stepped down from this role 29. Ox connectors

32. *Bale's role 33. "____ la la!"

36. *Literary forgerer portrayer 38. *2-time Oscar-winning Dame 40. *Jessica Lange won Best Actress for "Blue ____" 41. Famous existentialist 44. Teen worry 46. Israeli money 48. *Jackson ____ of "A Star is Born" 49. Stupid or silly 50. Result of hair follicle infection 51. "Cogito, ____ sum" 52. Neighborhood map 53. *Best Picture and Best Foreign Language Film nominee 54. Dry, Demi-____, Doux 57. "____ the season ..."

58. Giant Hall-of-Famer

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he spends a lot of time inside his studio and he gets lonely.

“Nobody gets to see what I do, but here I can talk to people and maybe inspire somebody,” he said. “I asked my model Mather to come in a full dress

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TRI-COUNTY SENTRY, FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 15, 2019

LEGAL File No.: 20181227-10023313-0 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) DOING BUSINESS AS: 1.

SPECIAL DELIVERY FRAMES 2. SPECIAL DELIVERY FRAME SUPPLIES 1534 N. Moorpark Road, #165 Thousand Oaks, CA 91360 VENTURA COUNTY Full Name of Registrant: 1. DAVID LEE HEYMAN 3152 Big Sky Drive Thousand Oaks, CA 91360 This Business is conducted by: INDIVIDUAL. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: 07/01/2008.

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/DAVID LEE HEYMAN 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 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 and Professions Code).

THIS STATEMENT WAS FILED WITH THE COUNTY CLERK OF VENTURA ON 12/27/2018.

MARK A. LUNN SchId:74302 AdId:24770 CustId:949 -----------File No.: 20181219-10022956-0 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) DOING BUSINESS AS: 1. Telair International 1867 Marlowe St Thousand Oaks, CA 91360 VENTURA COUNTY Full Name of Registrant: 1. Matthew Giles 1867 Marlowe St. Thousand Oaks, CA 91360 This Business is conducted by: CORPORATION. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: 12/19/2018.

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/Matthew Giles 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 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 and Professions Code).

THIS STATEMENT WAS FILED WITH THE COUNTY CLERK OF VENTURA ON 1/17/2019.

MARK A. LUNN SchId:74346 AdId:24788 CustId:953 -----------File No.: 20190118-10001134-0 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) DOING BUSINESS AS: 1. Agile Time Coach 2593 Poli Street Ventura, CA

93003 VENTURA COUNTY Full Name of Registrant: 1. Andrew Story 2593 Poli St Ventura, CA 93003 This Business is conducted by: INDIVIDUAL. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: 01/18/2019.

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/Andrew R Story 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 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 and Professions Code).

THIS STATEMENT WAS FILED WITH THE COUNTY CLERK OF VENTURA ON 1/18/2019.

MARK A. LUNN SchId:74359 AdId:24792 CustId:954 -----------Order To Show Cause For Change of Name Case No. 56-2019-00523312-CU-PT-VTA To All Interested Persons: Saurez Jr Name Change filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: 1 PRESENT NAME: Emmanuel Saurez Jr PROPOSED NAME: Todd Michael Butler The Court Orders that all persons interested in this matter shall 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: 2/27/2019 Time: 8:20 AM Dept. 21. The address of the court is Superior Court of Ventura, 800 Victoria Ave., 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: TriCounty Sentry Date: 1/9/2019 MICHAEL D. PLANET Ventura Superior Court SchId:74369 AdId:24795 CustId:955 -----------Order To Show Cause For Change of Name Case No. 56-2019-00523508-CU-PT-VTA To All Interested Persons: Gunka Name Change filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: 1 PRESENT NAME: Ronald Lloyd Gunka PROPOSED NAME: Ronald Lloyd Langhurst The Court Orders that all persons interested in this matter shall 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: 3/4/2019 Time: 8:20 AM Dept. 41. The address of the court is Superior Court of Ventura, 800 Victoria Ave., 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: TriCounty Sentry Date: 1/14/2019 MICHAEL D. PLANET Ventura Superior Court SchId:74373 AdId:24796 CustId:956 -----------File No.: 20190107100003200 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) DOING BUSINESS AS: 1. Nyberg Landscape & Maintenance 293 Melrose Dr. Oxnard, CA 93035 VENTURA COUNTY Full Name of Registrant: 1. Nicholas Nyberg 293 Melrose Dr. Oxnard, CA 93035 This Business is conducted by: INDIVIDUAL. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: 02/25/2019.

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 Nyberg 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 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 and Professions Code).

THIS STATEMENT WAS FILED WITH THE COUNTY CLERK OF VENTURA ON 1/21/2019.

MARK A. LUNN SchId:74383 AdId:24799 CustId:957 -----------File No.: 20190122-10001219-0 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) DOING BUSINESS AS: 1. Mani Pedis Express 2111 Hermosa Way Oxnard, CA 93036 VENTURA COUNTY Full Name of Registrant: 1. Tina Do 2111 Hermosa Way Oxnard, CA 93036 This Business is conducted by: INDIVIDUAL. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: 01/22/2019.

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/Tina Do 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 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 and Professions Code).

THIS STATEMENT WAS FILED WITH THE COUNTY CLERK OF VENTURA ON 1/22/2019.

MARK A. LUNN SchId:74388 AdId:24801 CustId:958 -----------File No.: 20190122100012700 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) DOING BUSINESS AS: 1. Vegan Thyme 2205 Michael Dr. Newbury Park, CA 91320 VENTURA COUNTY Full Name of Registrant: 1. Boonpa Nongpromma 1632 Valecroft Ave. Westlake Village, CA 91361 This Business is conducted by: CORPORATION. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: N/A. I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares information as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of Business and Professions Code that the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000).) /S/Boonpa Nongpromma 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 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 and Professions Code).

THIS STATEMENT WAS FILED WITH THE COUNTY CLERK OF VENTURA ON 1/22/2019.

MARK A. LUNN SchId:74403 AdId:24805 CustId:960 -----------Order To Show Cause For Change of Name Case No. 56-2018-520332-CUPT-VTA To All Interested Persons: Deborah Lynn Echevarria filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: 1 PRESENT NAME: Deborah Lynn Echevarria PROPOSED NAME: Debbie Sunshine Asher The Court Orders that all persons interested in this matter shall 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: 3/8/2019 Time: 8:30 AM Dept. 20. The address of the court is Superior Court of Ventura, 800 Victoria Ave., 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: TriCounty Sentry Date: 11/21/2018 MICHAEL D. PLANET Ventura Superior Court SchId:74439 AdId:24818 CustId:961 -----------File No.: 20190122-10001250-0 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) DOING BUSINESS AS: 1. Deborah O'Brien Photography 2. Cinellusions 3. Dolmen Soap Company 4. Shutterbug Soap Company 5. A Different Shade Of Green

6. The Druides Jewels 604 Drown Avenue Ojai, CA 93023 VENTURA COUNTY Full Name of Registrant: 1. Deborah O'Brien 604 Drown Avenue Ojai, CA 93023 This Business is conducted by: INDIVIDUAL. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: 1. 4/20/12005; 2.

1992; 3. 2014; 4. N/A; 5. N/A; 6.

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/Deborah O'Brien 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 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 and Professions Code).

THIS STATEMENT WAS FILED WITH THE COUNTY CLERK OF VENTURA ON 1/22/2019.

MARK A. LUNN SchId:74452 AdId:24822 CustId:962 -----------File No.: 20190129-10001621 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) DOING BUSINESS AS: 1. Sunset Appraisal Services 245 Rossmore Dr Oxnard, CA 93035 VENTURA COUNTY Full Name of Registrant: 1. Shannon A Spiess 245 Rossmore Dr Oxnard, CA 93035 2. Christopher J Spiess 245 Rossmore Dr Oxnard, CA 93035 This Business is conducted by: CO-PARTNERS. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: 10/01/2009.

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/Shannon A Spiess 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 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 and Professions Code).

THIS STATEMENT WAS FILED WITH THE COUNTY CLERK OF VENTURA ON 1/29/2019.

MARK A. LUNN SchId:74485 AdId:24834 CustId:965 -----------File No.: 20190129-10001619-0 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) DOING BUSINESS AS: 1. Frontier Electrical Service 6355 Hope st. simi valley, CA 93063 VENTURA COUNTY Full Name of Registrant: 1. Alexander Dean Weiss 6355 Hope st. Simi Valley, CA 93063 This Business is conducted by:

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/Alexander Dean Weiss 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 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 and Professions Code).

THIS STATEMENT WAS FILED WITH THE COUNTY CLERK OF VENTURA ON 1/29/2019.

MARK A. LUNN SchId:74492 AdId:24837 CustId:966 -----------NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF SHERRY MARCIA GLASER aka SHERRY M. GLASER aka SHERRY GLASER Case No. 56-2019-00523927-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 SHERRY MARCIA GLASER aka SHERRY M. GLASER aka SHERRY GLASER. A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by GABOR ANDY KLEIN in the Superior Court of California, County of Ventura.

THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that GABOR ANDY KLEIN 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 on 3/6/2019 at 9:00 AM in Department J6 located at 4353 E. Vineyard Avenue, Oxnard, California 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 DE154) of the filing of an inventory and appraisal of estate assets or of any petition or account as

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LEGAL provided in Probate Code section 1250. A Request for Special Notice form is available from the court clerk.

Sara J. McLemen, Esq. (SBN 270077) Law Office of David A. Esquibias 2625 Townsgate Road Suite 330 Westlake Village CA 91361 Phone: 805-267-1141 Fax: 805267-1140 SchId:74497 AdId:24839 CustId:694 -----------NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF BEVERLY RUTH HILL JONES aka BEVERLY JONES Case No. 56-2019-00523854-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 BEVERLY RUTH HILL JONES aka BEVERLY JONES. A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by BRANDY JONES in the Superior Court of California, County of Ventura.

THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that BRANDY JONES 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 on 3/7/2019 at 9:00 AM in Department J6 located at 4353 E. Vineyard Avenue, Oxnard, California 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.

Law Office of Raymond L. Stuehrmann Raymond L. Stuehrmann, Esq. (SBN 067733) 100 E. Thousand Oaks Blvd.

Suite 231 Thousand Oaks CA 91360 Phone: 805-230-1288 Fax: 805230-1291 SchId:74500 AdId:24840 CustId:695 -----------File No.: 20190129-10001665-0 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) DOING BUSINESS AS: 1. OJAI PUB 914 E. OJAI AVE. OJAI, CA 93023 VENTURA COUNTY Full Name of Registrant: 1. ARTISANAL BREWER'S

COLLECTIVE, LLC 8990 CLAYBECK AVE. Simi Valley, CA 91352 This Business is conducted by: LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: 12/2018.

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/CARY BERGER, SECRETARY NOTICE - In accordance with subdivision (a) of Section 17920, a fictitious name statement generally expires at the end of five years from the date on which it was filed in the office of the county clerk, except, as provided in subdivision 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 and Professions Code).

THIS STATEMENT WAS FILED WITH THE COUNTY CLERK OF VENTURA ON 1/29/2019.

MARK A. LUNN SchId:74503 AdId:24841 CustId:65 -----------Amended Order To Show Cause For Change of Name Case No. 56-2019-00523312-CU-PT-VTA To All Interested Persons: Emmanuel Suarez, Junior filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: 1 PRESENT NAME: Emmanuel Suarez, Junior PROPOSED NAME: Todd Michael Butler The Court Orders that all persons interested in this matter shall 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: 3/14/2019 Time: 8:20 AM Dept. 21. The address of the court is Superior Court of Ventura, 800 Victoria Ave., 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: TriCounty Sentry Date: 1/24/2019 MICHAEL D. PLANET Ventura Superior Court SchId:74507 AdId:24842 CustId:743 -----------Order To Show Cause For Change of Name Case No. 56-2019-00524048-CU-PT-VTA To All Interested Persons: Mitch Gardiner and Jodi Gardiner filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: 1 PRESENT NAME: Aaron Willardson Gardiner PROPOSED NAME: Luke Willardson Gardiner The Court Orders that all persons interested in this matter shall 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: 3/25/2019 Time: 8:30 AM Dept. Hall of Justice, Courtroom 21. The address of the court is Superior Court of Ventura, 800 Victoria Ave., 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: TriCounty Sentry Date: 1/29/2019 MICHAEL D. PLANET Ventura Superior Court SchId:74511 AdId:24843 CustId:968 -----------File No.: 20190122100012480 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) DOING BUSINESS AS: 1. Alturas of Oxnard 5200 S. J St. Oxnard, CA 93033 VENTURA COUNTY Full Name of Registrant: 1. FPA6 Club Pacifica, LLC 2082 Michelson Drive, 4th floor Irvine , CA 92612 This Business is conducted by: LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: 12/12/2018.

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/Michael B Earl 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 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 and Professions Code).

THIS STATEMENT WAS FILED WITH THE COUNTY CLERK OF VENTURA ON 1/22/2019.

MARK A. LUNN SchId:74515 AdId:24844 CustId:969 -----------File No.: 20190130100017130 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) DOING BUSINESS AS: 1. GNR Building Specialists 2610 Lynnview St Newbury Park, CA 91320 VENTURA COUNTY Full Name of Registrant: 1. Gale Gruen 2610 Lynnview St Newbury Park, CA 91320 This Business is conducted by: INDIVIDUAL. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: 2010.

I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.

(A registrant who declares information as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of Business and Professions Code that the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000).) /S/Gale Gruen 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 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 and Professions Code).

THIS STATEMENT WAS FILED WITH THE COUNTY CLERK OF VENTURA ON 1/30/2019.

MARK A. LUNN SchId:74518 AdId:24845 CustId:970 -----------File No.: 20190130-10001740-0 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) DOING BUSINESS AS: 1. Gold Coast Commercial 2. GCPM 3. Gold Coast Property Management 340 Rosewood Avenue, Suite Q Camarillo, CA 93010 VENTURA COUNTY Full Name of Registrant: 1. Gold Coast Commercial 340 Rosewood Avenue, Suite Q Camarillo, CA 93010 This Business is conducted by: CORPORATION. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: 11/29/2004.

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/gold coast commercial 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 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 and Professions Code).

THIS STATEMENT WAS FILED WITH THE COUNTY CLERK OF VENTURA ON 1/30/2019.

MARK A. LUNN SchId:74528 AdId:24848 CustId:971 -----------File No.: 20190130-10001748-0 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) DOING BUSINESS AS: 1. APACHE TRUCKING 4420 Highland Ave Oxnard, CA 93033 VENTURA COUNTY Full Name of Registrant: 1. Rene Pineda Lopez 4420 Highland Ave Oxnard , CA 93033 This Business is conducted by: 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/Rene pineda lopez 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 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 and Professions Code).

THIS STATEMENT WAS FILED

WITH THE COUNTY CLERK OF VENTURA ON 1/31/2019.

MARK A. LUNN SchId:74532 AdId:24849 CustId:972 -----------T.S. No. 074195-CA APN: 6170-131-235 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE IMPORTANT NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 8/10/2000. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER On 3/20/2019 at 11:00 AM, CLEAR RECON CORP, as duly appointed trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust recorded 8/31/2000, as Instrument No. 2000-0139509-00, , of Official Records in the office of the County Recorder of Ventura County, State of CALIFORNIA executed by: DARLENE L RAMIREZ, AN UNMARRIED WOMAN WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH, CASHIER’S CHECK DRAWN ON A STATE OR NATIONAL BANK, A CHECK DRAWN BY A STATE OR FEDERAL CREDIT UNION, OR A CHECK DRAWN BY A STATE OR FEDERAL SAVINGS AND LOAN ASSOCIATION, SAVINGS ASSOCIATION, OR SAVINGS BANK SPECIFIED IN SECTION 5102 OF THE FINANCIAL CODE AND AUTHORIZED TO DO BUSINESS IN THIS STATE: AT THE MAIN FRONT ENTRANCE TO THE COUNTY GOVERNMENT CENTER HALL OF JUSTICE LOCATED AT 800 S. VICTORIA AVE., VENTURA, CA 93003 all right, title and interest conveyed to and now held by it under said Deed of Trust in the property situated in said County and State described as: MORE FULLY DESCRIBED ON SAID DEED OF TRUST The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 2158 SEQUOIA AVENUE SIMI VALLEY, CA 93063 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. Said sale will be held, but without covenant or warranty, express or implied, regarding title, possession, condition, or encumbrances, including fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust, to pay the remaining principal sums of the note(s) secured by said Deed of Trust. The total amount of the unpaid balance of the obligation secured by the property to be sold and reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale is: $124,371.87 If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder's sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee, and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. The beneficiary under said Deed of Trust heretofore executed and delivered to the undersigned a written Declaration of Default and Demand for Sale, and a written Notice of Default and Election to Sell. The undersigned or its predecessor caused said Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be recorded in the county where the real property is located. NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property.

You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder's office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice

of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call (844) 477-7869 or visit this Internet Web site WWW. STOXPOSTING.COM, using the file number assigned to this case 074195-CA. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the Internet Web site.

The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. FOR SALES INFORMATION: (844) 4777869 CLEAR RECON CORP 4375 Jutland Drive San Diego, California 92117 SchId:74535 AdId:24850 CustId:670 -----------NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: JANA L. MILLER CASE NO. 56-2019-00524160-PRLAOXN To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the WILL or estate, or both of JANA L. MILLER. A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by DOMINIQUE SIMON in the Superior Court of California, County of VENTURA. THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that DOMINIQUE SIMON 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: 03/13/19 at 9:00AM 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 MARK J. PHILLIPS - SBN 91906 GOLDFARB, STURMAN & AVERBACH 15760 VENTURA BLVD. STE 1900 ENCINO CA 91436 2/8, 2/15, 2/22/19 CNS-3218308# TRICOUNTY SENTRY SchId:74539 AdId:24851 CustId:61 -----------NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE TS No. CA-18-840659-AB Or-

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LEGAL der No.: DS7300-18002792 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 5/11/2007. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. A public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash, cashier's check drawn on a state or national bank, check drawn by state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, or savings association, or savings bank specified in Section 5102 to the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state, will be held by duly appointed trustee. The sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by the Deed of Trust, with interest and late charges thereon, as provided in the note(s), advances, under the terms of the Deed of Trust, interest thereon, fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee for the total amount (at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale) reasonably estimated to be set forth below. The amount may be greater on the day of sale.

BENEFICIARY MAY ELECT TO BID LESS THAN THE TOTAL AMOUNT DUE. Trustor(s): NAJLA ZAIDI Recorded: 5/18/2007 as Instrument No. 2007051800101904-0 of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of VENTURA County, California; Date of Sale: 3/7/2019 at 9:00 AM Place of Sale: At the Four Points by Sheraton Ventura Harbor Resort, 1050 Schooner Drive, Ventura, CA 93001, in the Auction.com Room Amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $583,242.93 The purported property address is: 4886 SANTO DR, OAK PARK, CA 91377 Assessor's Parcel No.: 800-0270-345 NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property.

You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder's office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call 800-280-2832 for information regarding the trustee's sale or visit this Internet Web site http://www.qualityloan. com, using the file number assigned to this foreclosure by the Trustee: CA-18-840659-AB. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the Internet Web site. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale.

The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the property address or other common designation, if any, shown herein. If no street address or other common designation is shown, directions to the location of the property may be obtained by sending a written request to the beneficiary within 10 days of the date of first publication of this Notice of Sale. If the sale is set aside for any reason, including if the Trustee is unable to convey title, the Purchaser at

the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the monies paid to the Trustee. This shall be the Purchaser's sole and exclusive remedy. The purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Trustor, the Trustee, the Beneficiary, the Beneficiary's Agent, or the Beneficiary's Attorney. If you have previously been discharged through bankruptcy, you may have been released of personal liability for this loan in which case this letter is intended to exercise the note holders right's against the real property only. Date: Quality Loan Service Corporation 2763 Camino Del Rio South San Diego, CA 92108 619-6457711 For NON SALE information only Sale Line: 800-280-2832 Or Login to: http://www.qualityloan. com Reinstatement Line: (866) 645-7711 Ext 5318 Quality Loan Service Corp. TS No.: CA-18840659-AB IDSPub #0149835 2/8/2019 2/15/2019 2/22/2019 SchId:74542 AdId:24852 CustId:608 -----------NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE TS No. CA-18-804769-JB Order No.: 8725730 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 7/14/2004. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. A public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash, cashier's check drawn on a state or national bank, check drawn by state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, or savings association, or savings bank specified in Section 5102 to the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state, will be held by duly appointed trustee. The sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by the Deed of Trust, with interest and late charges thereon, as provided in the note(s), advances, under the terms of the Deed of Trust, interest thereon, fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee for the total amount (at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale) reasonably estimated to be set forth below. The amount may be greater on the day of sale.

BENEFICIARY MAY ELECT TO BID LESS THAN THE TOTAL AMOUNT DUE. Trustor(s): KRISTINE MARIE STANLEY, AN UNMARRIED WOMAN Recorded: 7/23/2004 as Instrument No. 20040723-0203188 of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of VENTURA County, California; Date of Sale: 3/5/2019 at 11:00AM Place of Sale: To the right of the main entrance, near the exit doors, of the Government Center Hall of Justice, 800 South Victoria Avenue, Ventura, CA 93009 Amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $254,323.14 The purported property address is: 2282 TORRANCE STREET, SIMI VALLEY, CA 93065 Assessor's Parcel No.: 639-0-095145 NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property.

You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder's office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish

to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call 916-939-0772 for information regarding the trustee's sale or visit this Internet Web site http://www.qualityloan. com, using the file number assigned to this foreclosure by the Trustee: CA-18-804769-JB. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the Internet Web site. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale.

The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the property address or other common designation, if any, shown herein. If no street address or other common designation is shown, directions to the location of the property may be obtained by sending a written request to the beneficiary within 10 days of the date of first publication of this Notice of Sale. If the sale is set aside for any reason, including if the Trustee is unable to convey title, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the monies paid to the Trustee. This shall be the Purchaser's sole and exclusive remedy. The purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Trustor, the Trustee, the Beneficiary, the Beneficiary's Agent, or the Beneficiary's Attorney. If you have previously been discharged through bankruptcy, you may have been released of personal liability for this loan in which case this letter is intended to exercise the note holders right's against the real property only. Date: Quality Loan Service Corporation 2763 Camino Del Rio South San Diego, CA 92108 619-6457711 For NON SALE information only Sale Line: 916-939-0772 Or Login to: http://www.qualityloan. com Reinstatement Line: (866) 645-7711 Ext 5318 Quality Loan Service Corp. TS No.: CA-18804769-JB IDSPub #0149867 2/8/2019 2/15/2019 2/22/2019 SchId:74545 AdId:24853 CustId:608 -----------T.S. No. 15-40897 APN: 222-0-041-120 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 9/7/2004. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. A public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash, cashier's check drawn on a state or national bank, check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, or savings association, or savings bank specified in Section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state will be held by the duly appointed trustee as shown below, of all right, title, and interest conveyed to and now held by the trustee in the hereinafter described property under and pursuant to a Deed of Trust described below. The sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by the Deed of Trust, with interest and late charges thereon, as provided in the note(s), advances, under the terms of the Deed of Trust, interest thereon, fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee for the total amount (at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale) reasonably estimated to be set forth below. The amount may be greater on the day of sale.

Trustor: EMILIANO GONZALEZ AND RAMONA L. GONZALEZ, HUSBAND AND WIFE, AS JOINT TENANTS Duly Appointed Trustee: Zieve, Brodnax & Steele, LLP Deed of Trust recorded 9/16/2004, as Instrument No. 200409160252278, of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of Ventura County, California, Date of Sale:3/5/2019 at 11:00 AM Place of Sale: At the main front entrance to the County Government Center Hall of Justice 800 South Victoria Avenue Ventura, CA Estimated amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $489,137.63

Note: Because the Beneficiary reserves the right to bid less than the total debt owed, it is possible that at the time of the sale the opening bid may be less than the total debt owed.

Street Address or other common designation of real property: 411 HOWELL ROAD OXNARD, California 93033 AKA 411 E HOWELL ROAD OXNARD, California 93033 Described as follows: As more fully described on said Deed of Trust.

A.P.N #.: 222-0-041-120 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address or other common designation, if any, shown above. If no street address or other common designation is shown, directions to the location of the property may be obtained by sending a written request to the beneficiary within 10 days of the date of first publication of this Notice of Sale.

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

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

NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call (714) 848-9272 or visit this Internet Web site www.elitepostandpub.com, using the file number assigned to this case 1540897. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the Internet Web site. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale.

Dated: 2/4/2019 Zieve, Brodnax & Steele, LLP, as Trustee 30 Corporate Park, Suite 450 Irvine, CA 92606 For NonAutomated Sale Information, call: (714) 848-7920 For Sale Information: (714) 8489272 www.elitepostandpub.com ___________________________ ______ Andrew Buckelew, Trustee Sale Officer THIS FIRM IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE EPP 28052 Pub Dates 02/08, 02/15, 02/22/2019 SchId:74551 AdId:24855 CustId:108 -----------T.S. No. 18-54368 APN: 167-0-195-050 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 7/6/2007. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAW-

YER. A public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash, cashier's check drawn on a state or national bank, check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, or savings association, or savings bank specified in Section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state will be held by the duly appointed trustee as shown below, of all right, title, and interest conveyed to and now held by the trustee in the hereinafter described property under and pursuant to a Deed of Trust described below. The sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by the Deed of Trust, with interest and late charges thereon, as provided in the note(s), advances, under the terms of the Deed of Trust, interest thereon, fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee for the total amount (at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale) reasonably estimated to be set forth below. The amount may be greater on the day of sale.

this Internet Web site www.elitepostandpub.com, using the file number assigned to this case 1854368. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the Internet Web site. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale.

Trustor: CHAD J. RADOMSKI Duly Appointed Trustee: Zieve, Brodnax & Steele, LLP Deed of Trust recorded 7/13/2007, as Instrument No. 2007071300138888-0, of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of Ventura County, California, Date of Sale:3/5/2019 at 11:00 AM Place of Sale: At the main front entrance to the County Government Center Hall of Justice 800 South Victoria Avenue Ventura, CA Estimated amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $502,377.74 Note: Because the Beneficiary reserves the right to bid less than the total debt owed, it is possible that at the time of the sale the opening bid may be less than the total debt owed.

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Street Address or other common designation of real property: 1106 N GRACIA STREET CAMARILLO, California 93010 AKA 1106 GARCIA STREET CAMARILLO, California 93010 Described as follows: As more fully described on said Deed of Trust.

A.P.N #.: 167-0-195-050 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address or other common designation, if any, shown above. If no street address or other common designation is shown, directions to the location of the property may be obtained by sending a written request to the beneficiary within 10 days of the date of first publication of this Notice of Sale.

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

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

NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call (714) 848-9272 or visit

Dated: 2/4/2019 Zieve, Brodnax & Steele, LLP, as Trustee 30 Corporate Park, Suite 450 Irvine, CA 92606 For NonAutomated Sale Information, call: (714) 848-7920 For Sale Information: (714) 8489272 www.elitepostandpub.com ___________________________ ______ Andrew Buckelew, Trustee Sale Officer THIS FIRM IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE EPP 28053 Pub Dates 02/08, 02/15, 02/22/2019

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF ALICE B. AVEDISIAN Case No. 56-2019-00524171-PR-PWOXN To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of ALICE B. AVEDISIAN. A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by JOAN A. FIEDLER and JANET B. RIORDAN in the Superior Court of California, County of Ventura.

THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that JOAN A. FIEDLER and JANET B. RIORDAN 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 on 3/13/2019 at 9:00 AM in Department J6 located at 4353 E. Vineyard Avenue, Oxnard, California 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.

Gregory R. Gose, Esq. (SBN 89743) Law Offices of Gose and Lechman

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LEGAL 1200 Paseo Camarillo Suite 295 Camarillo CA 93010 Phone: 805-389-7374 SchId:74560 AdId:24859 CustId:724 -----------Order To Show Cause For Change of Name Case No. 56-201900523312-CU-PT-VTA To All Interested Persons: Suarez, Junior Name Change filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: 1 PRESENT NAME: Emmanuel Suarez, Junior PROPOSED NAME: Todd Michael Butler The Court Orders that all persons interested in this matter shall 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: 3/14/2019 Time: 8:30 AM Dept. 21. The address of the court is Superior Court of Ventura, 800 Victoria Ave., 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: TriCounty Sentry Date: 1/24/2019 MICHAEL D. PLANET Ventura Superior Court SchId:74563 AdId:24860 CustId:973 -----------File No.: 2019010810000396 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) DOING BUSINESS AS: 1. 805 MICHI CURE 520 E DAILY DR #214 CAMARILLO , CA 93010 VENTURA COUNTY Full Name of Registrant: 1. SAMANTHA DE LEON 520 E DAILY DR #214 CAMARILLO, CA 93010 2. EDUARDO JAVIER CAMACHO 520 E DAILY DR #214 CAMARILLO , CA 93010 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/SAMANTHA DE LEON 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 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 and Professions Code).

THIS STATEMENT WAS FILED WITH THE COUNTY CLERK OF VENTURA ON 1/8/2019.

MARK A. LUNN SchId:74567 AdId:24861 CustId:974 -----------File No.: 20190128-10001594-0 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) DOING BUSINESS AS: 1. Clear Difference Pool Services 340 Paseo Camarillo #106 Ca-

marillo , CA 93010 VENTURA COUNTY Full Name of Registrant: 1. Anthony P Rivera 340 Paseo Camarillo #106 Camarillo , CA 93010 This Business is conducted by: INDIVIDUAL. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: 02/06/2019.

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/Anthony P Rivera 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 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 and Professions Code).

THIS STATEMENT WAS FILED WITH THE COUNTY CLERK OF VENTURA ON 2/5/2019.

MARK A. LUNN SchId:74575 AdId:24864 CustId:975 -----------NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF DIANE SNDERS aka DIANE H. SANDERS Case No. 56-2019-00523570-PRLAOXN To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of DIANE SNDERS aka DIANE H. SANDERS A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by Joshua David Sanders in the Superior Court of California, County of VENTURA. THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that Joshua David Sanders 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 on Feb. 28, 2019 at 9:00 AM in Dept. No. J6 located at 4353 E. Vineyard, 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: ROBERT FERGUSON SBN 30103 29 CLUBHOUSE AVE NO 1 VENICE CA 90291 CN957102 SNDERS 1,8,15, 201

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SchId:74580 AdId:24865 CustId:65 -----------NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF RICHARD WILLIAM CARELLI Case No. 56-2018-00515026-PR-PWOXN To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of RICHARD WILLIAM CARELLI. A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by TANYA CARELLI-HOEFLING in the Superior Court of California, County of Ventura.

THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that TANYA CARELLI-HOEFLING 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 on 3/6/2019 at 9:00 AM in Department J6 located at 4353 E. Vineyard Avenue, Oxnard, California 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.

CHRISTOPHER A. FORTUNATI, ESQ. SBN 191432 LAW OFFICE OF ROBERT M. BASKIN 1849 Knoll Drive VENTURA CA 93003 Phone: 805-658-1000 Fax: 805658-8034 SchId:74600 AdId:24873 CustId:737 -----------File No.: 20190206-10002156-0 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) DOING BUSINESS AS: 1. SOS Yacht Detailing & Services 8217 Shasta St. Ventura, CA

93004 VENTURA COUNTY Full Name of Registrant: 1. Bryan K. Long 8217 Shasta St. Ventura, CA 93004 This Business is conducted by: 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/Bryan Long 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 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 and Professions Code).

THIS STATEMENT WAS FILED WITH THE COUNTY CLERK OF VENTURA ON 2/6/2019.

MARK A. LUNN SchId:74602 AdId:24874 CustId:976 -----------File No.: 20190124-10001454-0 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) DOING BUSINESS AS: 1. MARTINEZ SERVICES 1359 IGUANA CIR. VENTURA, CA 93003 VENTURA COUNTY Full Name of Registrant: 1. JUAN CARLOS MARTINEZ DOMINGUEZ 1359 IGUANA CIR. VENTURA, CA 93003 This Business is conducted by: 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/JUAN CARLOS MARTINEZ DOMINGUEZ 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 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 and Professions Code).

THIS STATEMENT WAS FILED WITH THE COUNTY CLERK OF VENTURA ON 1/24/2019.

MARK A. LUNN SchId:74624 AdId:24881 CustId:693 -----------NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF JULIE DAWN HORNETT Case No. 56-2019-00524589-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 JULIE DAWN HORNETT. A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by BARRY L. ZIMMERMAN, VENTURA COUNTY PUBLIC ADMINISTRATOR in the Superior Court of California, County of Ventura.

THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that BARRY L. ZIMMERMAN, VENTURA COUNTY PUBLIC ADMINISTRATOR 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 on 3/7/2019 at 9:00 AM in Department J6 located at 4353 E. Vineyard Avenue, Oxnard, California 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.

under Federal, State, or Common Law (see section 14411 ET SEQ., Business and Professions Code).

THIS STATEMENT WAS FILED WITH THE COUNTY CLERK OF VENTURA ON 2/11/2019.

MARK A. LUNN

Leroy Smith, County Counsel, SBN 107702 Mitchell B. Davis, Asst. County Counsel, SBN 212721 County Counsel's Office 800 So. Victoria Avenue Ventura CA 93009 Phone: 805-654-2950 Fax: 805-654-2185

SchId:74663 AdId:24893 CustId:978 ------------

SchId:74628 AdId:24882 CustId:706 -----------File No.: 20190211-10002388-0 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) DOING BUSINESS AS: 1. Anything Angel Wings 3625 E. Thousand Oaks Blvd., #129 Westlake Village, CA 91362 VENTURA COUNTY Full Name of Registrant: 1. Lisa Sprangers 2075 Burrell Ave. Simi Valley, CA 93063 This Business is conducted by: CO-PARTNERS. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: 02/11/2019.

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/Lisa Sprangers 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 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

SchId:74631 AdId:24883 CustId:977 -----------File No.: 20190211-10002373-0 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) DOING BUSINESS AS: 1. KUTZ MUSIC EVENTS 5611 Cherry Ridge Dr. Camarillo, CA 93012 VENTURA COUNTY Full Name of Registrant: 1. Blake Swanson 5611 Cherry Ridge Dr Camarillo, CA 93012 This Business is conducted by: 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/Blake Swanson 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 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 and Professions Code).

THIS STATEMENT WAS FILED WITH THE COUNTY CLERK OF VENTURA ON 2/11/2019.

MARK A. LUNN

File No.: 20190208-10002339-0 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) DOING BUSINESS AS: 1. The Thirsty Ox 640 N. Ventura rd oxnard, CA 93030 VENTURA COUNTY Full Name of Registrant: 1. Love my beer 630 n. ventura rd. oxnard, CA 93030 This Business is conducted by: CORPORATION. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: 02/08/2019.

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/joby yobe 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 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 and Professions Code).

THIS STATEMENT WAS FILED WITH THE COUNTY CLERK OF VENTURA ON 2/8/2019.

MARK A. LUNN SchId:74667 AdId:24894 CustId:979

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HEALTH Potential for Pea-Sized Pill to Deliver Insulin Shot from Inside Stomach

By Lauran Neergaard WASHINGTON (AP)— Scientists figured out how to hide a shot inside a pea-sized pill—creating a swallowable gadget, inspired by a tortoise shell, that can inject medicines like insulin from inside the stomach.

Patients usually prefer oral treatment, and comply with it better, but many compounds, including insulin for diabetes, can't survive the harsh trip through the digestive system.

The new invention, reported Thursday by a Massachusetts Institute of Technology-led research team, has been tested only in animals so far. But if it pans out, it might offer a work-around to make not just insulin but a variety of usually injected medicines a little easier to take.

“It's like a miniaturized rocket launcher” for insulin, said Willem Mulder of Mount Sinai's Translational and Molecular Imaging Institute, who wasn't involved in the new research.

Scientists have spent decades trying to develop oral insulin and replace at least some of the daily shots that many people with diabetes require.

Attempts include ways to protect insulin from digestive breakdown and then help it be absorbed through the intestine into the bloodstream. So far none has reached the market, although some closely watched candidates are being tested.

An ingestible injection could bypass the hazards of that journey— letting insulin absorb through the wall of the stomach, said Dr. Giovanni Traverso, a gastroenterologist at Boston's Brigham & Women's Hospital and a senior author of the study.

“The way this works is it travels down the esophagus in seconds, it's

Johnson & Johnson to List Drug Prices in TV Commercials

By Linda A. Johnson

in the stomach within a few minutes, and then you get the drug,” said Traverso, who worked with a team from the lab of MIT inventor Robert Langer and insulin maker Novo Nordisk.

The first challenge: How to make sure the device lands where it can poke into the right spot, even if someone's moving around.

Researchers looked to nature for ideas.

A certain tortoise, the leopard tortoise from Africa, can right itself if flipped onto its back thanks to the steep curve of its shell. Researchers crafted a miniature capsule with a similar shape and a weighted bottom, so that once it reaches the stomach it automatically rolls in the right direction to latch on, Traverso explained.

Next the team designed a microinjector, like a needle only made of dried insulin compressed into a sharp point. To power it, researchers bound a tiny spring to a hardened sugar disk.

Stomach acid gradually dissolves the sugar until the spring pops,

shooting the insulin into the stomach wall.

In pigs, the ingestible injection lowered blood sugar to levels comparable to standard shots, according to the study published Thursday in the journal Science.

Once the insulin was absorbed, the capsule, made of stainless steel and a biodegradable material, floated free and was excreted.

“It's a very clever idea, that is meant to solve a very longstanding problem,” said University of Pittsburgh chemical engineering chairman Steven Little, who also wasn't part of the research. Because the gadget passes through, “the only thing administered to the body is this little injector.”

One hurdle: It works on an empty stomach, with nothing to get in the way of the device latching on.

Traverso said that means it might one day replace morning insulin shots but not post-meal doses.

If poking into the stomach wall sounds worrisome, Traverso said gastroenterologists have long used bigger needles to deliver medicines

“It's like a miniaturized rocket launcher” for insulin.

Willem Mulder, Mount Sinai's Translational and Molecular Imaging Institute during certain gastric procedures and their patients fare well. The stomach muscle is thick enough not to worry about a micro-injection piercing all the way through, and the animal studies found no side effects.

But Traverso said more research is needed to see how the stomach handles daily micro-injections over many months.

Additional animal studies are under way, and Traverso hopes human testing can begin within three years.

TRENTON, N.J. (AP)— Johnson & Johnson said last week it will start giving the list price of its prescription drugs in television ads.

The company would be the first drugmaker to take that step.

The health care giant will begin with its popular blood thinner, Xarelto, said Scott White, head of J&J's North American pharmaceutical marketing. By late March, commercials will give the pill's list price plus typical outof-pocket costs. The information will appear on screen at the end of the commercial and include a website where people can enter insurance information to get more specific costs.

Without insurance, Xarelto costs $450 to $540 per month, depending on the pharmacy.

About 1 million Xarelto prescriptions are filled in the U.S. each month.

J&J's move comes amid growing scrutiny of soaring brand-name drug prices—and follows a Trump administration proposal to require list prices in TV ads. The pharmaceutical industry opposes that, arguing few people pay the high list prices. Some people's out-ofpocket costs, though, are based on list prices.

The main drugmaker trade group instead recommends TV ads start listing a website that gives possible out-of-pocket costs and list prices. Last month, Eli Lilly started doing so, in ads for diabetes medicine Trulicity.

Tests Suggest Scientists Achieved 1st 'In-Body' Gene Editing with Potential to Cure Disease

By Marilynn Marchione Scientists think they have achieved the first gene editing inside the body, altering DNA in adults to try to treat a disease, although it's too soon to know if this will help.

Preliminary results suggest that two men with a rare disorder now have a corrective gene at very low levels, which may not be enough to make the therapy a success.

Still, it's a scientific milestone toward one day doctoring DNA to treat many diseases caused by faulty genes.

“This is a first step,” said Dr. Joseph Muenzer of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, who helped test the treatment. “It's just not potent enough.”

He gave the results Thursday at a conference in Orlando, Florida, and has consulted for the therapy's maker, California-based Sangamo Therapeutics.

Researchers are working on a stronger version of the treatment.

Gene editing is intended as a more precise way to do gene therapy, to disable a bad gene or supply a good one that's missing. Trying it in adults to treat diseases is not controversial and the DNA changes do not pass to future generations, unlike the recent case of a Chinese scientist who claims to have edited twin girls' genes when they were embryos.

Sangamo's studies involve men with Hunter or Hurler syndrome, diseases caused by a missing gene

that makes an enzyme to break down certain sugar compounds. Without it, sugars build up and damage organs, often killing people in their teens.

In 2017, Brian Madeux of Arizona became the first person to try it.

Through an IV, he received many copies of a corrective gene and an editing tool called zinc finger nucleases to insert it into his DNA. Results on him and seven other Hunter patients, plus three with Hurler syndrome, suggest the treatment is safe, which was the main goal of these early experiments.

Three problems—bronchitis, an irregular heartbeat and a hernia— were deemed due to the diseases, not

the treatment.

Tissue samples showed evidence of gene editing at very low levels in two Hunter patients who were given a middle dose but not in one given a low dose. Tests are expected later this year on patients who received the highest dose and on Hurler patients.

Blood tests detected slightly higher levels of the missing enzyme in a few of the Hunter patients but none of them reached normal levels.

One patient had a larger increase but also showed signs that his immune system might be attacking the therapy. He was treated for that and symptoms resolved.

More encouraging results were

seen in Hurler patients—enzyme levels rose to normal in all three after treatment, tests on certain blood cells showed. “This is very promising” for Hurler patients, said Dr. Paul Harmatz of UCSF Benioff Children's Hospital Oakland, who presented those results.

None of the patients with either disease showed a sustained decline in urine levels of the troubling sugar compounds, though, and some other tests also did not detect intended effects of the therapy.

The key test will be stopping the patients' weekly enzyme treatments to see if their bodies can now make enough of it on their own. Three

have gone off treatments so far and one was recently advised to resume them because of fatigue and rising levels of the sugar compounds. The others have not been off long enough to know how they will fare.

“It looks like it's safe ... that's a very positive sign,” said one independent expert, Dr. Kiran Musunuru of the University of Pennsylvania. He called the early results promising but said “it's hard to be sure it's doing any good” until patients are studied longer. “What they're trying to do with gene editing is very challenging,” he said. “It's much harder to make a correction or insert a gene” than to disable one.

Dr. Tyler Reimschisel of Vanderbilt University agreed.

“It's not discouraging, it's just early and on a small amount of people,” he said. “This is definitely a novel and innovative treatment” but it's not clear if it's going to help.

Sangamo's president, Dr. Sandy Macrae, said a more potent version is being manufactured. Because the treatment seems safe, regulators recently agreed to allow teens with Hunter syndrome to join the study.

The ultimate goal is to treat children at a young age, before the disease causes much damage. He said the company will wait for more results on current patients before deciding how to proceed.

“We've done something important” by achieving gene editing, he said. “There is a foundation to build on.”

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Female Acts, Rap Songs Win Big at Grammy Awards

By Staff Reports LOS ANGELES (AP)— Women and rap triumphed at the Grammys on Sunday as female acts took home top prizes including album of the year and best new artist, and Childish Gambino made history when his hit “This Is America” became the first rapbased track to win record and song of the year.

Kacey Musgraves’ country-pop release “Golden Hour” won album of the year, and British singer Dua Lipa won best new artist—a year after female voices were somewhat muted at the 2018 ceremony and the Grammys were criticized for the low number of female nominees.

Six women were nominated for best new artist, and five of the eight album-of-the-year nominees were women, including Brandi Carlile, who described herself as “a kid from the ’90s from Lilith Fair.”

“Those women were just dominating those platforms. They were dominating those arena and amphitheater stages. They were getting record deals. They were becoming record executives themselves,” Carlile said. But watching those gains “backslide for the last 20 years has been heartbreaking.”

“Tonight gives me hope as a mother of two young daughters,” said Carlile, who won three honors in the Americana category and was the most nominated women with six.

Musgraves and Gambino were the night’s top winners, taking home four awards each. “This Is America” also won best music video and best rap/sung performance.

Ludwig Goransson, who co-wrote and produced Gambino’s song, said

he was surprised a rap song had never won in the past.

“If you listen to the radio or if just you watch our culture or look at the most downloaded and streamed artists and bought albums, you see what’s at the top and what people listen to and you see what people get inspired by. It’s about time something like this happened,” he said backstage.

Gambino’s historic win comes years after rappers have struggled to win in the top categories, including Jay-Z, Kanye West and Kendrick Lamar. Drake, who has lost in the big four categories over the years, told the room of musicians that winning awards isn’t necessary if you have real fans attending your concerts and singing your songs.

“Look, if there are people who have regular jobs who are coming out in the rain and the snow, spending their hard-earned money to buy tickets to come to your shows, you don’t need this right here. I promise you. You already won,” said Drake, who won

best rap song for “God’s Plan.”

He tried to continue speaking but was cut off as the ceremony suddenly went to a commercial.

The last time a rapper won album of the year was in 2004 with Outkast.

Only a handful of rappers have won best new artist. Cardi B also made history as the first solo female to win best rap album (Lauryn Hill won as a member of the Fugees at the 1997 Grammys).

She was shaking onstage as she tried to give a thank-you speech with her rapper-husband Offset holding her arm.

“The nerves are so bad. Maybe I need to start smoking weed,” she said as the audience laughed. “I just want to say thank you everybody that was involved ... I want to thank my daughter.”

At the 2018 Grammys, male acts dominated in nominations, and the only woman competing for the top award, Lorde, did not get a chance to perform onstage.

Recording Academy CEO

Neil Portnow, who last year said women need to “step up” and later acknowledged that it was a “poor choice of words,” seemed to address his 2018 comments during Sunday’s show.

“This past year I’ve been reminded that if coming face to face with an issue opens your eyes wide enough, it makes you more committed than ever to help address those issues. The need for social change has been the hallmark of the American experience, from the founding of our country to the complex times we live in today,” said Portnow, who did not seek a renewal on his contract, which ends this year.

Lipa alluded to Portnow’s 2018 words when she won best new artist: “I guess this year we’ve really stepped up.”

The Grammys kicked off with a group of powerful women, including Michelle Obama, describing the role of music in their lives.

“Music has always helped me

tell my story,” said Obama, who surprised the audience with her appearance. “Whether we like country or rap or rock, music helps us share ourselves. It allows us to hear one another.”

Gaga, Jada Pinkett Smith and Jennifer Lopez also spoke and stood in solidary with Obama, Gaga and Alicia Keys, who hosted the show.

“Yes, ladies,” Keys said. “There’s nothing better than this.”

Gaga won three Grammys, including best pop duo/group performance for the Oscarnominated hit “Shallow,” a win she shared with Bradley Cooper. Gaga performed the song solo since Cooper was in London for the British Academy Film Awards.

Dolly Parton was honored and performed alongside Miley Cyrus, Musgraves, Maren Morris and Katy Perry. But the country music icon truly shined when she sang “Red Shoes” with country foursome Little Big Town providing background vocals.

Michael Jackson Estate: New Film Violates Channel Standards

By Andrew Dalton LOS ANGELES (AP)—The Michael Jackson estate has sent a letter to the U.K.'s Channel 4 warning that a documentary on two men who accuse the singer of molesting them as boys violates the network's programming guidelines.

The letter written by estate attorney Howard Weitzman and released Monday to The Associated Press states that “Leaving Neverland,” set to air in early March, makes no attempt at getting a response to the accusers from Jackson's estate, family, friends or others who have defended his reputation as required by the channel's standards for factual programming and basic journalistic ethics.

The letter cites a section of the publicly available guidelines that state if a show makes “significant allegations” then “those concerned should be given an appropriate and timely opportunity to respond.”

“I think we can all agree that the false allegations being made in your ‘documentary' are ‘significant allegations,”' the letter states, adding “it is hard to imagine more significant accusations that can possibly be made against anyone.”

Yet no one was ever asked to respond, the letter states.

“This includes persons mentioned by name in your ‘documentary' as having ‘replaced' Robson and Safechuck as Jackson's supposed victims

of abuse. Those named persons eloquently and publicly deny ever being abused,” the letter states.

Channel 4 said in a statement that the allegations against Jackson are rebutted in the documentary by denials that Jackson made during his lifetime. It says the broadcast meets Britain's official broadcasting code by providing these denials.

“On this occasion the person against whom the significant allegations are being made is deceased. It is therefore appropriate that his denials during life are included in the program,” the station said.

The film's director Dan Reed has addressed the criticism from the estate previously, saying in a statement that he intentionally focused on just Robson and Safechuck.

“Anyone who sees the film will know it is solely about hearing the stories of two specific individuals and their families in their own words, and that is a focus we are very proud of,” Reed said.

The three-page document from the estate echoes a longer letter it sent to HBO on Friday calling the allegations from Wade Robson and James Safechuck “disgraceful” and urging investigation of the men's backgrounds. A copy of the HBO letter was included with the Channel 4 letter, and applies just as much to the U.K. station, the letter states.

The two channels co-

produced the documentary account of how the two men's lives intersected with Jackson's when they were kids at the height of his fame, and how the trauma of what they say happened in their youth started to emerge in their adult life.

It premiered last month at the Sundance Film Festival, where

Channel 4 said in a statement that the allegations against Jackson are rebutted in the documentary by denials that Jackson made during his lifetime.

Robson and Safechuck got a standing ovation afterward.

Both had previously told authorities Jackson did not molest them, with Robson testifying as much in Jackson's 2005 trial, in which he was acquitted of molesting another boy. Jackson died in 2009.

Both men later filed lawsuits that were dismissed and are currently on appeal.

The Sentry does not typically name victims of sexual abuse, but attorneys for Robson and Safechuck have said they have agreed to be named publicly.

Jennifer Lopez Turns Motown Tribute into Own Zesty Show LOS ANGELES (AP)—Jennifer Lopez turned the Motown tribute into the J-Lo show.

The Latin singer-actress hit the Grammys stage on Sunday inserting her energetic dance-pop flavor into memorable Motown melodies such as “Dancing Machine” and “Dancing in the Street.” She faced backlash on social media for her lead participation in a tribute recognizing a historic African-American record label.

Some online questioned why a black artist wasn’t chosen instead of Lopez, but she received support from Smokey Robinson, who joined her in a duet to perform “My Girl,” a song he co-wrote. She then briefly teamed up with Alicia Keys on “Papa Was a Rollin’ Stone” and sang “Another Star” with Ne-Yo, who played the piano.

Lopez performed “Please Mr. Postman” while wearing a black ensemble with white feathers and

accompanied by a group of dancers.

She also sported a sparkling bodysuit during “Money (That’s What I Want).”

After she finished, she told the crowd that she was “grateful” to be here tonight.

Lopez said she dedicated her performance to her mother. The 49-year-old singer said she grew up on Motown music through her mom, listening to different artists such as The Temptations and The Supremes.

Her performance comes days ahead of Motown’s tribute concert to celebrate the label’s 60th anniversary.

The tribute takes place Tuesday at the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles.

Berry Gordy, who stood during Lopez’s performance, founded Motown Records in 1959. The record label was home to numerous music artists including Robinson, Stevie Wonder, Marvin Gaye, Michael Jackson and Diana Ross.