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ENTRY ENTRY VOL. XXVIII NO. 5

JANUARY 31, 2020

In appreciation:

Kobe Bryant

a life defined by hard work n See page 5

JU S T IC E F O R

ALL MARCH & RALLY STANDS FOR WHAT UNITES US

By Chris Frost chris@tricountysentry.com Ventura-- Residents from all over gathered at Plaza Park in Ventura January 18, as the 4th Annual March & Rally encouraged people to engage the government and advocate for social justice.

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HE event, hosted by Justice for All Ventura County, brought people together to rally for change and educate people during an election year.

Justice for All Ventura County Secretary Miriam Mack said the event is a grassroots effort of people who felt after the 2016 election, people needed to come together and advocate for social justice issues.

Important issues highlighted by the group include education, healthcare, and housing.

The group planned a march in 2017, and Justice for All continues connecting people with organizations that share their values.

"This year, the theme is Speak Up, Act, & Vote for What Unites Us," Mack said. "Our speakers reflect that. They're young and old, and people who have galvanized around different organizations and made a difference.”

Groups advocated for include the homeless, victims of gun violence, climate change, and standing up for racial justice.

"These are people who are exemplary and emblematic of what can be accomplished locally," she said. "We do not endorse candidates and legislation, but we do endorse

Blood Drive 2020 fills a critical need

By Chris Frost chris@tricountysentry.com

values of social justice, equity, and remedying oppression and helping the disenfranchised.

That's what we're all about, and that's why we're called Justice for All." After the election, Mack became energized, and she realized that society couldn't stand still.

"You can't let people take us backward in the progress that had been made," she said. "I felt I needed to do whatever part I could do

Oxnard--People who want to help the community and step in to fill a tremendous void gathered at the Oxnard Police Department, Jan. 27, as Blood Drive 2020 filled a critical need.

A single donation from an individual can save up to three lives. A donation takes about eight minutes, and the donors were comfortable and at ease during the process.

The event, hosted by Vitalant, formerly United Blood Services, was founded in 1943 and brings the best people together to save lives. The group brought their mobile unit with technicians ready.

Donor Relations Specialist Robert Dennis signed people in to make their donation. n Blood Drive, see page 6

(Photo by Chris Frost)

Robert Dennis is all smiles at Blood Drive 2020.

n March & Rally, see page 6

Nguyen negotiates an agreement to dismantle the Ormond Beach Power Plant

By Chris Frost chris@tricountysentry.com Oxnard--City Manager Alex Nguyen has taken the initiative to improve the environment and aesthetics at Ormond Beach and reached an agreement with GenCo to dismantle the facility.

In his report to the Oxnard City Council, Jan. 21, he thanked Assemblywoman Jacqui Irwin for her encouragement and City Attorney Stephen Fischer for creating the language in the agreement.

In exchange for removing the city's objection to keeping the plant open for another couple of years,

GenCo will contribute $25 million to a fund that will dismantle the plant, plus remediate the soil and water in the area.

Nguyen pointed out that many plants have been decommissioned and closed, but there is no requirement in place to dismantle them. He showed a photo of the plants and called them "Monuments to the 20th Century."

The council set a goal in the past to reclaim Ormond Beach and return it to a natural state.

The plant GenCo was scheduled to close at the end of the calendar year, he said, but the California Public Utilities Commission wanted to

City Manager Alex Nguyen.

(Courtesy photo)

extend its operation. Oxnard, along with "many other cities," opposed the extension. The public utilities commission decided they would need one more year.

"Given their circumstances, especially with PG&E, there is no certainty that the state will have its reliability issues resolved in the next 12 to 24 months," Nguyen said. "It's possible that the state could again next year, order another extension."

Nguyen cares about the oncethrough cooling technology issues, but he and the council also care about the community land and what's going to happen at Ormond Beach, once the plant closes.

"There's an opportunity here," he said. "We have negotiated with GenOn that if we can go to the state and support that it can stay open for a few more years that they, in exchange, would set aside up to $25 million in a trust fund at the Ventura County Community Foundation.

The trust fund is essentially a lockbox intended only to be used to dismantle the plant and remediate the dirt underneath."

In exchange, the city will withdraw its opposition at the CPUC (California Public Utilities Commission) for the extension and would advocate letting the plant n Nguyen negotiates, see page 2

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TRI-COUNTY SENTRY, FRIDAY, JANUARY 31, 2020

NEWS Public comments stir the ballot initiative pot

By Chris Frost chris@tricountysentry.com Oxnard--The story about the City of Oxnard voting to sue Aaron Starr and Alicia Percell, continues with Russ Branson from Russ Branson Consulting discussing the finance director/ the elected city treasurer, and if the initiative passes, who will design the system of controls in the city instead of the finance director, Kevin Riper.

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HE council voted to put one ballot initiative, permit simplicity, on the ballot this Nov., but sued Starr over the other three.

Starr, Percell, and their group "Moving Oxnard Forward" engaged in an extensive signature-gathering effort in 2019 and certified five ballot initiatives including:

• Road Repairs – Requires city hall to improve city streets and alleys over time as a condition for continued collection of "Measure O" sales tax.

• Transparency – Makes the elected City Treasurer accountable for the city's financial functions; requires the online posting of city expenditures and their supporting documents; requires the finance department to hire a certified public accountant and publish monthly financial statements; and requires the publishing of performance measurements for city departments.

• Open Meetings – Requires city council and other city legislative bodies to meet no earlier than 5:00 p.m. (with a few exceptions); requires training on the use of Robert's Rules to enable better-run meetings; requires advance videotaping of staff presentations to allow more time for public comments; and expands the right of the public to comment on agenda items and make use of video presentations.

• Term Limits – The Mayor and the City Council to be limited to two

(Photo by Chris Frost)

City Treasurer Philip Molina.

consecutive terms, requiring a twoyear break before becoming eligible to serve again.

• Permit Simplicity – Implements a program that will enable the city to issue permits in a single day, making it easier for business owners to bring higher-paying jobs to Oxnard and

for homeowners to improve their homes. Similar programs have been successful in other cities.

"The City Council may establish controls as long as they don't undermine the plenary authority of the director of finance," Branson said. "I had to look up what is plenary authority."

Plenary authority, he said, is a wide-ranging power that is often construed and limitless.

"To me, the goal of this is to give the elected treasurer plenary authority over finance and the treasury," Branson said. "As long as you don't impinge on that, you can do whatever you want."

The city contracts with Price Paige for its internal auditor, and it has a whistleblower program also run by the company.

"What this does is the person who is selecting the auditor is also the one the auditor will most likely be auditing," he said. "It's a recipe for corrupt practices. Not that anyone is corrupt now, but you like to have a separation of duties. You always

put people in a position where there is someone else who has some oversight over them. This takes that oversight away."

The city attorney and treasurer should report any findings of malfeasance or criminal conduct.

"Okay, this is one they should do," he said. "All city staff should do that.

City Council, if you know something, you should report that. I'm not sure what this does or what this is trying to do, but this is something that should be done. Frankly, you're most likely to have financial malfeasance in the treasury or finance areas."

Financial transparency is something the city wants to do, Branson said, but can't because of the current budget system they are replacing.

"It's not that they can't do that," he said. "To do that would require additional city staff who would have to scan thousands of documents. Do you have the money? You just laid off 20-30 positions this past year. Some things are going on here that the n Public comments, see page 11

Nguyen negotiates continued from page 1

operate until 2023.

"We would support their efforts to get the resource adequacy contracts through 2023," he said. "We (the city) would work with them to get those agreements and also obtain additional funding, public or private, for the trust fund for post-demolition work."

The city will work with GenOn for post-demolition ownership and use of the land.

"If the state approves this, GenOn will ultimately dismantle the plant, as well as remediate the soil and groundwater at their site," he said.

The trust fund for GenOn will begin during the extension period, and they will make monthly deposits into the trust fund.

"We want the money to come into the trust fund every month," Nguyen said.

"If the state grants them the extension, what the city council is accepting tonight is an agreement between the City of Oxnard and GenOn for the outcome of that power plant. It's not relevant to what the state is considering, in regards to the reliability of the electricity grid."

The demolition and remediation will need to be completed by 2027. If GenOn can't get contracts in exchange for Oxnard advocating at the state level, GenOn will still dismantle the plant.

If the state sustains many more wildfires that cripples the state power grid, he said the state might need the power plant to stay on longer.

"That can happen, regardless of whether or not we have this agreement with GenOn," Nguyen said. "The end game is to reclaim the beach and have a beach where it is meaningful to have public access and have a functional beach for that part of the city in their backyard."

The deal is not final, as that falls upon the state as the State Water Board and Public Utilities Commission make the final agreement.

"Those agencies may or may not care what happens to the physical plant after the closure," he said. "I know this seems like it's moving fast, and I'm sorry that there hasn't been as much public outreach as we would have liked to, even though we have had initial public outreach to talk to stakeholders, but the timeline is not in our control.

We've been negotiating for the last month-and-a-half with GenOn, but we're stuck with the state water board's schedule."

The deal's value diminishes, he said, if they miss the deadline.

"If you think about this in the timeline of our public policy initiative, and our endgoal, this is a significant step to achieve that end-game," he said. "This is the next step."

Nguyen reiterated the state doesn't have a penny set aside to dismantle the plant once it decommissions the GenOn Power Plant.

"There has been no plan up until now, and not a penny in place up until now," he said.

During public comments, Alicia Percell said she is happy the city is, at least, working with the GenOn, but the details worry her.

She cited the Mandalay Bay Power Plant and said that because of the city's lack of willingness to work with the owners, they have a decaying plant and a problem with water quality in the harbor.

"Let's call that improvement, but I can't be the only one who is uncomfortable with the details," she said. "When the

harbor was expanded to add the Seabridge neighborhood, the developer made a deposit for mitigation of some future costs. The deposit was made with the city. When the time to use the funds came, the city released them. In the meantime, those funds were subject to public scrutiny, at least."

With the GenOn project, she said the funds would be deposited with a third-party non-profit, and Mayor Pro Tem Carmen Ramirez sits on that board.

"It's a little strange," Percell said. "I don't know why the money won't be deposited with the city where it's subject to public oversight. That's how it was handled in previous situations. When you have options, why pick the one that even raises an eyebrow?"

Ramirez interjected that she has not been on the community foundation board for "at least a year."

During council comments, Councilman Bryan MacDonald said no matter where the money is placed, the money belongs to GenOn that will be set aside.

He called it a "huge opportunity" for the city.

"If they give the money to the city, in my mind, the city is on the hook for the demolition, and I don't think

that's where we should be," he said. "I think GenOn should be the one doing the demolition since it is their property."

Ramirez thanked everyone that did what they could to preserve Ormond Beach for the community.

"We have an opportunity to remove this," she said. "I go to Sacramento frequently, and when you travel from Burbank north along the coast, you see our beautiful islands, the coastline, the Santa Clara Valley, but you also see two power plants that say where Oxnard begins and ends. It's unfortunate. I want to thank, again, all the people who helped us and recognize the value of Ormond Beach to the community."

Councilman Bert Perello said people will remember that the city was in trouble in the past with the auditors, over how it handled money.

"I feel very comfortable having the money go outside the City of Oxnard," he said. "When it's here, it's too tempting to have things happen and spent. We have nothing to do with that money.

It's not our money."

He also appreciates the staff 's forward-thinking, and that is something new for the city during his term on the council.

"We did not address

this with shutting down Mandalay," he said. "We were successful, but this is a big difference. The fact that my city manager shares the credit with an elected state official, and the city attorney, the only other person this council hires, is a credit to the staff that this council has working for them."

Councilwoman Gabriela Basua also thanked the staff for moving the project forward.

"It is not, probably, what everybody expected, but it is a step in the right direction," she said. "We don't know what's going to happen a few years down the road. At least we can say that there's money there to start something. It's going to be a long process, but I am happy with the progress we are making."

Council Member Vianey Lopez said it's a huge opportunity.

"It's much better than the alternative, which is do nothing," she said.

Mayor Tim Flynn called it a major accomplishment.

"Despite what was said about Mandalay, there are options that I know the city manager has been working on to remove that power plant," he said. "I am hopeful in the next decade that both of these plants are gone."

The action passed unanimously.

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TRI-COUNTY SENTRY, FRIDAY, JANUARY 31, 2020

NEWS Q&A with Ventura County District Five Supervisor Candidate Jeff Burum Candidate Name: Jeffrey D. Burum, Chief Financial Officer, Candidate for Ventura County Supervisor- District 5 Political Affiliation: No Party Preference Candidate for a Non-Partisan Office- For All Ventura County and Oxnard Residents Campaign Website: www.

Burum4Supervisor.com Email Address: info@ burum4supervisor.com Election Date: March 3rd, 2020 Why are you running?

For far too long, we the regular citizens, workers, and taxpayers have faced a disconnect with our County Board, City Council, School Boards and various planning/ development boards regarding the Channel Islands Harbor, arts in the community, affordable housing, rising taxes, crime, homelessness, infrastructure, and business environment. We routinely witness local legislation based upon bureaucratic or special interest agendas that consistently ignore our community concerns. Moreover, the well documented decades of financial mismanagement of precious public tax dollars always seem to result in demands for higher taxation, less quality of life, and less affordability.

YET, THE SAME CAREER POLITICIANS SOMEHOW REMAIN IN OFFICE despite recalls, expensive lawsuits, and ballot initiatives against them!

Fortunately, we now have a tremendous opportunity to create a prosperous economy, to promote public safety and infrastructure, and to ensure government fiscal responsibility and accountability. I have been asked by numerous community leaders and citizens to use my 40 years of public servant experience and knowledge in government, private practice, and not-for-profit service to create and execute a vision that fits the needs of our residents and promotes economic growth to sustain our future. Together, we will grow Ventura County into the Economic Hub it can be and have the responsive, accountable government we deserve!

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and Taxation for Businesses, Government, and Individuals

Chief Financial Officer, Business Owner, Community Volunteer • (Ret.) U.S. Air Force Major; • (Ret.) Certified Public Accountant/Licensed Investment Advisor/Business Owner; • (Ret.) Asst. Professor Accounting, Finance and Taxation; • (Ret.) Asst. Professor of Leadership and Ethics, Military Art and Science

TCS-- How much money can be saved at the county level through cost management and efficiency, so community outreach programs to benefit at-risk kids and people already addicted to drugs and homeless can be diverted?

Your question highlights one of the major gaps within the County of Ventura. The precise amount being spent by various departments is not commonly shared with the public nor are we informed on how departments are working collaboratively or whether each is functioning lone wolf on this important issue because of the departmental silos or budget turfs that each wants to protect. In the 2018 FY, Ventura County cites saving $43 million with strong management efforts and conservative fiscal projections.

Approximately $15 million of the savings came from the savings in expenditures with almost $4 million resulting from the County’s Lean Six Sigma program. These savings were placed into reserves, which can only be used for significant facility and program investments such as the homeless shelter development.

It would make much more sense to have a central coordinating strategy and one which engages the public which would be far more efficient and effective because we could engage community-based organizations, churches and local leaders to work together and avoid duplicating efforts. I would call for this approach on day one following my election.

The Lean Six Sigma program, adopted in 2008, is credited with saving $33 million in Ventura County government from 20082018. The approach involves analyzing each step directly involved to produce a product or service and eliminating extra steps. The reported savings takes into account employee time as well as money saved.

United States Air Force (1978-1998) • Enlisted, Advanced Medical Services Technician • United States Air Force Academy Graduate- Presidential Appointment • Cold War VeteranNuclear Intercontinental Ballistic Missile Combat Crew/ Top Secret Clearance- USAF Strategic Air CommandAppointed • Desert Storm VeteranChief of Financial Management for U.S. Central CommandAppointed • Deputy Chief of Financial Management for strategic deployments to Somalia, Rwanda, Bosnia, Saudi Arabia, and Sudan-USAF Air Mobility Command-Appointed • Chief Financial Management and Analysis of United States Air Force Academy- Appointed Certified Public Ac c o u n t a n t / Inv e s t m e n t Advisor/Educator (1997-2017) Business Owner/Certified Public Accountant in CO (19972013) • Income Tax, Payroll Tax, Accounting Services, Business Start-ups, Contracted Chief Financial Officer Business Owner/Chief Financial Officer and Licensed Investment Advisor Representative (1997-present) • Financial Planning and Estate Planning Asst. Professor (1988-1992) • Military Art and Science, Leadership and Ethics Asst. Professor (1998-2012) • Accounting, Financing,

A few examples of reported savings: $7,000 from disconnecting airport phones that were either unneeded or belonged to another agency; $51,000 with an appointments system that reduced labor costs and rates for maintenance of county vehicles; almost $400,000 annually by implementing a new system to track employee leaves of absence.

General Services designed a program to receive, scan and electronically route vendors’ bills for approval and payment. The program

switch saves about $80,000 annually, speeds up the process and relieves employees of tedious tasks that had to be done by hand.

Agency employees use the system to process about 40,000 bills a year, including charges billed to General Services, county jails and the Public Health Department. This is almost half of the 100,000 invoices sent to all county government agencies.

The County has also stated the final fiscal review of a bill for payment has dropped from five minutes to 30 seconds resulting in overtime costs decreasing 80 percent annually.

The County can also work with community-based organizations, the wonderful non-profits that are already out here doing the job and need funding to do even more. This is where I would call for change --- put more money into the solutions.

TCS--With the ridiculous cost of living here, can Ventura County offer a tax incentive program to attract new businesses in the area?

Burum--Yes- we partnered with the State and Feds.

The lack of jobs and a weak economic outlook is the greatest challenge facing Ventura County. California Lutheran University Center for Economic Research and Forecasting (CERF) predicts zero economic growth continuing through 2021 compared to the U.S. economic growth of 2.9% and California’s 3.5 percent growth (2018 data).

Business investment must be encouraged in Ventura County through tax incentives, working capital, building space, workforce training, and streamlined government processes which enable their operations to get underway efficiently with less red-tape.

This is particularly applicable to Oxnard, Port Hueneme, and Channel Islands Harbor where the lack of high-paying jobs has led to issues concerning affordable housing, homeless, street repair/residential parking, and high poverty rates with higher taxation.

“There can and should be public-private partnerships explored where government red-tape is eliminated. Delays, barriers, endless permits, which cost developers and their customers money, can be streamlined and this is something I would favor reducing or in some cases eliminating altogether as long as safety is not compromised.

And yes, where we can find savings that can be passed on to both non-profit and forprofit housing projects, why not? What I will not favor is taxing our residents to give sweetheart deals to developers.

That I will not support.”

Specifically, the county

should encourage strong economic growth policies and procedures by having the County Planning Staff revisit regulatory conservationrelated constraints in the county’s existing industrial and commercially zoned areas.

Properties which have not been allocated for housing, farming, public use etc. should be identified as available for future build out and in-fill development. The county can foster economic growth by prioritizing investment in water supply, reducing the cost of housing, promoting/implementing business-friendly regulations/ permitting and encouraging development efficiency of commercial, industrial in-fill.

A few programs I support include: 1. Opportunity Zones were created under the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act to stimulate economic development and job creation, by incentivizing long-term investments in lowincome neighborhoods.

The fast-acting impact of Opportunity Zones is evident from the fact that we have already heard positive reports from city officials that anticipated investments in Opportunity Zones have helped preserve or attract economic development into their localities. Further, data from Zillow shows the negative growth rate of property sales prices in selected vulnerable communities, prior to the 2017 tax cuts, flipped to a positive growth rate of 20 percent following Opportunity Zones designation.

But Opportunity Zones also deliver long-lasting solutions by structuring rewards to serve local communities for the long-term. Only investors who commit capital for five, seven, and ten years receive the tax law’s formidable financial benefits. That means new growth becomes consistent growth, and new jobs become steady jobs.

2. California Competes Tax Credit is a negotiated credit that offsets California state income or franchise tax.

Designed to help businesses continue or expand their operations in California, the credit is available to companies of all sizes and across industries, with no boundary restrictions anywhere within California.

Each fiscal year from 2018– 2019 through 2022–2023, the CCTC Committee has up to $180 million to award California businesses.

Companies operating in California can realize significant tax savings while expanding their headcount and facilities. Throughout each stage of the process, from concept to construction to a

finished building, there are three specific tax strategies businesses in the state can leverage to reduce their tax burden including: the California Competes Tax Credit (CCTC), partial sales and use tax exemption, and cost segregation.

TCS--With the governor offering all this money to the largest cities in California to benefit the homeless, what can the county do to tell Governor Newsome that his program is missing the boat, and cities like Oxnard are blowing up their budget to try and deal with the problem?

Burum-- Ventura County leaders need to remind the Governor that funding allocated to deal with the homeless in California must be distributed based upon two factors, not solely size of the city. An equitable distribution formula should be based upon: (a) the concentration of the need, ie the local homeless population, and (b) the fiscal impact communities are suffering irrespective of size.

This approach would ensure that cities like Oxnard receive funding proportionate to the budget costs the city has to sustain.

Also, we can and should ask our local State Assembly and Senate lawmakers to advocate on behalf of Ventura County with the Governor. A statewide audit of homelessness spending in California has been requested and will be considered February 26, 2020. $2.7 billion (in the past two years) has been spent, with an additional $1 billion proposed in this year’s state budget- yet people are not getting the help/ services they need, and the problem continues to grow (16% surge in CA). We need to ensure taxpayers’ investments make a difference, and an understanding of what is and is not working. The October 2019 report from the Los Angeles City Controller found more than 1,000 new housing units for individuals and families experiencing homelessness could exceed $600,000 apiece.

The April 2018 report from the State Auditor determined that the state lacked a statewide strategic plan for addressing homelessness, and recommended the development of measurable goals, objectives, and timeline.

The Legislature has not enacted this key recommendation for ensuring accountability.

More money will not solve this alone; we need real accountability and transparency. An independent audit will provide the data and recommendations to guarantee that this critical need is met.

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TRI-COUNTY SENTRY, FRIDAY, JANUARY 31, 2020

OPED Column: NFL shamelessly commandeers Kaepernick's cause

By Paul Newberry The images are haunting.

Dramatic music, punctuated by the beeping sound of an open car door. The silhouette of former NFL star Anquan Boldin, wearing sunglasses and sitting at the wheel of his vehicle.

“Yeah, I'll never forget that night,” Boldin says, before going on to recount how his cousin, Corey Jones, was gunned down by a plainclothes police officer while waiting by his disabled automobile on the side of a Florida exit ramp.

It's a public-service announcement for the campaign “Inspire Change.”

What makes the ad even more compelling is its conduit to the world.

The NFL. Boldin's deeply personal story already aired during the NFC and AFC championship games. It's also been shared on the league's official Twitter site, along with the message: “Be the change.”

On Feb. 2, it will apparently get the biggest bump of all—a prized commercial slot during the Super Bowl.

Yep, the league has suddenly become a clarion in the quest for social justice, most strikingly tackling the issue of police brutality against AfricanAmericans.

Hmm, wonder where they got that idea?

With a razzledazzle of hypocrisy and zero amount of shame, the same guys who banished Colin Kaepernick from the league for kneeling during the national anthem to raise awareness about those very same issues have ruthlessly commandeered his cause.

Only now, they've rid themselves of the outspoken quarterback who did nothing but stir up good trouble (to borrow the mantra of civil rights fighter John Lewis) to ensure these social ills are acknowledged in a sanitized

fashion that doesn't hurt their bottom line or stir the wrath of the president.

The NFL's efforts, no matter how well-intentioned, are worthy of scorn and cynicism.

With its over-the-top promotional campaign leading up to the Super Bowl, which includes all sorts of charitable projects as well as another emotional PSA recounting the senseless death of Botham Jean at the hands of a Dallas police officer, the league has acknowledged that Kaepernick's cause was just.

“We are in this together,” the NFL tweeted in the video about Jean, who was killed in his own

apartment in 2018.

Yet Kaepernick remains unemployed, having gone a full three seasons since he last took a snap and unlikely ever to play again in the NFL after he spurned a sham tryout organized by the league in November.

This is not to diminish the efforts of Boldin and other former and current NFL players, who seem genuinely concerned about issues such as police brutality, criminal justice reform and voter suppression.

Boldin's pain is certainly real as he discusses what happened to his cousin on that awful night in 2015.

“I was still playing with the 49ers,” he says in the PSA, “and my wife walks up after the game and told me that my cousin Corey had been killed.”

Boldin goes on to say, “Corey broke down on the side of the road and a plainclothes police officer pulled up. Then this guy starts screaming. All you hear from there is three shots.”

Boom. Boom. Boom.

Then, the ad shifts suddenly to Jones' anguished father.

“Why? Why is my son gone today? Why?” he says through sobs.

Spurred by the death of his cousin, Bolden helped launch The Players Coalition.

“There's just some things that are bigger than football,” he says in the ad. “I felt like starting The Players Coalition and effecting change in this country was one of those things.”

Indeed, Boldin's group is doing some good work. But his efforts will always be shadowed by the decision to align with the NFL, which was all too happy to contribute

With a razzle-dazzle of hypocrisy and zero amount of shame, the same guys who banished Colin Kaepernick from the league for kneeling during the national anthem to raise awareness about those very same issues have ruthlessly commandeered his cause. a few million dollars from its billions in revenues to make the Kaepernick issue go away.

While suddenly proclaiming itself to be socially conscious, the league has done nothing to acknowledge Kaepernick's role in setting such an important agenda. Instead, the billionaires club turned its resources toward those who would take the money and not raise too much of a ruckus.

It hit the jackpot with The Players Coalition. Even more so with rapper and self-absorbed entrepreneur Jay-Z, who climbed aboard the NFL train without hesitation when he realized just how profitable the cause of social justice could be.

So, when you watch Boldin's heart-wrenching story on Super Bowl Sunday, don't forget the guy who got the ball rolling.

The guy who took a knee.

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TRI-COUNTY SENTRY, FRIDAY, JANUARY 31, 2020

OPED In appreciation: Kobe Bryant, a life defined by hard work

By Tim Reynolds It was April 14, 2016. It was the first full day of Kobe Bryant’s new chapter as a retired NBA player. All he had done the night before was score a mind-boggling 60 points in his farewell game, not getting out of Staples Center until around midnight.

His staff at Kobe, Inc. were certain they would beat their boss to the office that morning.

They were wrong. He beat everyone there by two hours. “We have a lot of work to do,” Bryant told them.

Even in retirement, Bryant found no substitute for hard work.

Kobe Bean Bryant was many things: one of the greatest players in basketball history, a five-time NBA champion, Olympic gold medalist, a fluent speaker of multiple languages, a resident of the world, an Oscar winner, the self-described Black Mamba that started a s

a nickname and became his brand, someone so good he had two numbers retired by the Los Angeles Lakers.

And he never stopped.

Basketball was his obsession for 20 years in the NBA. Storytelling was the obsession for the rest of his life.

Tears, as would be expected

once the news broke of Bryant’s death in a helicopter crash in Southern California on Sunday, flowed freely in the NBA world. LeBron James was inconsolable when he got the news, a day after passing Bryant for No. 3 on the all-time scoring list. Doc Rivers struggled when he tried to put feelings into words. Even from the normally beyond-stoic Kawhi Leonard had his eyes well up when he was talking about Bryant.

But the pain was obv ious

elsewhere: Oregon women’s basketball star Sabrina Ionescu didn’t hide her anguish when she said she was dedicating the rest of her season to Bryant’s memory, soccer’s Neymar held up a “24” with his fingers after scoring a goal for Paris Saint-Germain, and marquees at the Super Bowl in Miami were lit up in the Lakers’ colors of purple and gold as a tribute.

The elite ones, the ones like James and Leonard and Ionescu and Neymar, were all like Bryant.

Driven. Obsessed with their craft. Those are the sort of people Bryant enjoyed most. He didn’t have much patience for anything else.

Teammates were never immune from his criticism; not even Shaquille O’Neal, a fellow all-time NBA great, could avoid clashes with Bryant.

O’Neal was half-a-foot taller and probably an easy 100 pounds heavier than Bryant. Didn’t matter.

Bryant wanted to fight one day in practice, so they fought.

His toughness was legendary; Bryant blew out his Achilles on a play in 2013 where he’d been fouled and made the two free throws knowing that his season would be over a few seconds later. It was against Golden State; the Lakers trailed at the time, and Bryant—who hyperextended a knee in that same game and played through it because the game was so important in the playoff race— swished both shots. “We were down two. Had to tie the game first,” Bryant said years later, when asked why he stayed in the game.

His commitment was legendary; there was a game in 2011 in Miami where the Lakers lost by six, and Bryant was so displeased with how he played that he went back onto the court for 90 minutes of uninterrupted shooting that went on until after midnight. His teammates were on Miami Beach

for dinner. Bryant was working instead. “It’s my job,” Bryant said.

His swagger was legendary; during the FIBA Americas tournament in 2007, Bryant was less-thanimpressed with how Brazil thought it had a chance to beat Team USA. So, he tasked himself with guarding Leandro Barbosa, who until that point had been the leading scorer in the tournament. With Bryant blanketing him—making it difficult for him to even dribble at times— Barbosa made one shot all night.

The Americans won by 37. “Looking at a great white shark is one thing,” Bryant told teammates, “but jumping into the pool with one is another thing.”

He played in Los Angeles, but he was a star everywhere. Everywhere.

At the Basketball World Cup in China this past summer, Bryant was on the court for a game during the medal round. He said a few words in Mandarin and the fans in Beijing screamed in more delight than they had for the guy who had taken the floor just before Bryant, a fellow by name of Yao Ming.

He was as driven in his storytelling life as he was in his playing days.

Kobe, Inc. wasn’t just a cool name. It was his world. He wanted to inspire kids through books that combined the worlds of sports and fantasy. He was toying with the idea of taking his stories to Broadway. He won an Oscar for “Dear Basketball,” a short animated film in 2018 that had been converted from a poem that he penned when he decided it was time to retire from playing the game. He had a podcast for kids and families, not with him blathering on about whatever he wanted to talk about but with characters talking about how to be a good teammate. He had a franchise of shows called Detail, where he broke down the nuances of basketball and had other huge names from other sports do the same thing.

He wasn’t kidding around when talking to his staff on April 14, 2016.

Kobe Bryant still had a lot of work to do.

He was just getting started. And now he’s gone.

The tributes will continue, though eventually fade away. The legacy will be forever.

How would you spend $50M helping animals?

By Marcia Mayeda Director, LAACC On January 10, 2020 California Governor Gavin Newsom released his proposed 2020-21 budget. To the wide acclaim of animal welfare advocates throughout the state, the budget includes a $50 million one-time grant for the University of California Davis Koret Shelter Medicine Program to develop a grant program for animal shelters. The program will include interactive group training for approximately 100 shelters, selected on a voluntary basis and prioritized by need; California and regional best practices summits; and an online resource library available to all shelters. Over a five-year period, this program will provide expertise, support, and assistance to help local communities achieve the state’s longstanding policy goal that no adoptable or treatable dog or cat is euthanized.

This thrilling announcement shows how the concern for homeless animals has developed in public policy. It is so rewarding to see how public awareness of homeless animals has impacted animal sheltering in California.

More and more people are making adoption their only choice when bringing a new pet into the family, bypassing the inhumane practices of puppy mills and backyard

breeders. Spay and neuter is now customary, at least for those who can afford it (more on that below).

Microchipping pets has become commonplace, and we are able to return lost pets to their devastated families even years after the pets went missing.

However, there is still much work to be done and Governor Newson’s proposal can be a game changer. I have been thinking about how this grant can be used

to help the most underserved areas in our state. Some areas, like the Central Valley, extreme Northern California, and the remote desert areas have limited services available to pet owners. However “deserts” of resources exist in even the most populous areas, such as Los Angeles County.

A couple weeks ago I rode a l ong with officer Art Menchaca from our Carson/Gardena animal care center. We f i r s t

patrolled the Palos Verdes Peninsula, a wealthy and beautiful area of Los Angeles County. We had no calls for loose animals, dangerous dogs, areas

overpopulated with cats, or other common situations. Our only calls were for dead animals, mostly wildlife, that had been hit by cars.

Later, we responded to a call for a dog attack on a smaller dog in Lennox, an underserved area of unincorporated Los Angeles County south of Los Angeles. The little dog suffered severe lacerations around her neck that were going to require extensive suturing. The attacking dog was a husky mix that lived across the street. It ran across the street and attacked the little dog on her own property. Three boys from her family were extremely shaken by what happened, and very concerned for her well-being. The husky owner’s yard and fencing were poorly maintained and could not contain the husky or another smaller male Blackdog she cared for. These dogs regularly ran loose.

We learned that the Blackdog was the father of the victim dog, and the mother of the victim dog lived across the street with a neighbor. Another neighbor had a sibling of the little dog. So, just on one small street I saw how poverty and unavailability of services, even in a large city, made this one street unstable and created more unplanned animals.

I am pleased to report that Officer Menchaca has been following up on this case. The little dog received the medical care she needed, the

husky’s fence was repaired, and the male Blackdog has been neutered.

But I think this all could have been prevented if more resources had been available to the pet owners before this happened. That is why I am so excited about Governor Newsom’s proposed $50M to help animals. It won’t solve all the problems, but it is a great start.

The most common reason people surrender pets to our care centers is because the animal has a medical condition they cannot afford to treat, or the pet owner has lost their housing. Stray animals are brought to our care centers for safety and care. Many of them arrive because their fencing is in disrepair or their owners allow them to run loose.

How can we best help these most vulnerable of animals? Is it with mobile medical clinics to take services to underserved areas? Educating owners regarding pet care laws (Los Angeles County requires spay, neuter, and microchipping of all dogs and cats and prohibits animals from running at large)? Creating grassroots community groups to reach out to their neighbors and find creative solutions that best meet their needs?

The future is exciting, and the possibilities are endless. How would you spend $50M to help California’s animals?

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to help locally. Think locally, but act globally. I am proud of Ventura County for having dozens of organizations dedicated to various aspects of social justice. When you see all this going on in Ventura County, it makes me proud."

Michael Auclair from the Greater Oxnard Organization of Democrats (GOOD) came out to advocate justice for everyone.

"I am here for women's rights and our climate situation," he said. "The GOOD Club is here and trying to get more volunteers and people involved. We're offering as much information as we can about Kim Marra Stephenson

and Carmen Ramirez, along with what we do at the club and how they can get involved."

Roni Miranda staffed the GOOD Club booth and is thrilled to participate in the rally.

"I'm seeing a lot of our friends and fellow Democrats out here," she said. "There are a lot of familiar faces who are locking arms and marching into the next election. We have the March 3, one coming up next, and everyone is feeling the pressure."

She was impressed by all the young people attending, especially all the young women at the rally.

"I am so pleased to see

that, Miranda said. "I am very pleased that the next generation is going to turn things around, for sure."

She felt most passionate about Planned Parenthood out of the 28 groups attending the rally and noted the human organ is in the crosshairs of the Republicans.

"They want to regulate what happens with my body, or any woman's body," she said. "It's a human organism, and it's mine. They need to stay out of it."

Arc of Ventura County Advocacy Coordinator Eric Rodriguez was proud to lead his group at the rally and educate attendees about

STATEPOINT CROSSWORD THEME: BE MY VALENTINE

people with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

"We're here to advocate for the rights of people who we serve," he said.

"We appreciate the opportunity to be here. We've participated in years past, and we love being here and advocating for our exceptional people."

Rodriguez said people approached him and asked questions about mental health versus an intellectual difference.

"We support people diagnosed with a developmental or intellectual disability," he said. "Sometimes, the folks we serve have a dual diagnosis of mental health and Autism, but our primary purpose is to advocate for the right, and support people with intellectual disabilities."

Congresswoman Julia Brownley addressed the large crowd at the rally and called them a beautiful sight.

"I see your signs; I see your unity and your energy because we are going to win in 2020," she said. "This is the fourth march since that weary inauguration day in 2017,

where all marched in Washington and across this country. It was the biggest march and the biggest protest in the history of this country to tell our president that women's rights are human rights. Four years later, this movement is stronger than ever."

Brownley said the Trump administration is trying to take birth control away from every woman in the United States.

That remark drew jeers from the crowd.

"We still have a lot of work ahead of us, but the ERA (Equal Rights Amendment) and its passage in Virginia give us a lot of hope," she said.

"We're celebrating the 100th anniversary of a women's right to vote. Let me tell you when women vote, we win!"

Grace Stephenson from the Diversity Collective, a non-profit organization in Ventura County, advocates LGBQ awareness and the mental health of its Ventura community.

"We have a youth group, we also do HIV and AIDS prevention, all the pride festivals, and the AIDS Walk

coming up on March 14," she said. "This is awesome. I am glad that Ventura is doing this, especially outside the big cities like Los Angeles, and having all these people come out and show their support."

Currently, the Diversity Collection fights for a lot of things in California.

"We're fighting for better rules and regulations for conversion therapy in the country for adults and youth, as well," she said. "We're also fighting for exclusivity in school. We're doing a lot of training around the county for parents and teachers. That way, they're more familiar with language and gender expression, so people in schools can feel like they're heard and understood and bridge that gap between just having fundamental rights and giving people the idea that they can be empowered and included in the conversation."

Stephenson said there is still a lot of discrimination around the LGBQ community, but it's getting better.

"We're trying to create more visibility for transgender people in the county, state, and the country, as well," she said. "When you look at the horizons, Transgender awareness is something that hasn't gone through that understanding where people know the language, how to use the language, and understand what they're going through.

We have a transgender day of remembrance every year to show how many people, especially transgender women of color, who are murdered or violated in the country."

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ACROSS 1. *Abélard to Héloïse 6. C.E.O.'s degree 9. a.k.a Snowmobile 13. Make amends 14. Over, poetically 15. Garlic unit 16. ____ lazuli 17. New, prefix 18. Bumpkin 19. *St. Valentine's Day Massacre city 21. James Bond's drink of choice 23. Building annex 24. Galsworthy's "The Forsyte ____" 25. MD, familiarly 28. Land of Nod, in relation to Eden 30. Hire for work 35. Part of an eye 37. Feudal laborer 39. Request from Amazon 40. Waterproofed canvas 41. Bunch of bees 43. Black cat, e.g.

44. Apollo of "Rocky" 46. Roofed colonnade 47. X in a letter 48. Medicinal herb 50. Tangerine-grapefruit hybrid 52. Tennis barrier 53. Hold as a conviction 55. End of a fuse?

57. *____ Valentine, a.k.a. humorous Valentine 61. *One of star-crossed lovers 65. Beyond's occasional partner 66. E.T. transporter 68. Wombs 69. Hansen's disease patient 70. Young canine 71. *Flirt 72. *They used to be each other's Valentines 73. Attempt 74. Passover meal DOWN 1. Barber's supply

2. Arizona's neighbor 3. Serengeti antelope 4. *Like a bottle of champagne 5. "Goodwill Industries" business 6. *Unfortunate consequence of kissing?

7. Busy as a what?

8. *Pleasant bouquet smell 9. Vegas bandit 10. Mischievous Norse deity 11. ____-tempered 12. Sub station 15. *Roxane's pen pal 20. "Heart of ____," Blondie's hit 22. Well-kept secret, for some 24. Strata, sing.

25. *Go ____, or split the cost of a date 26. Estrogen maker 27. The smallest dwarf planet 29. Uses a Singer 31. Get the picture

32. Short for administrator 33. Goslings, when they grow up 34. *German artist or Young's partner 36. "Singes" in "La Planète des Singes" 38. *Mr. Right, pre-kiss 42. Tiny European republic 45. Jackie Robinson, e.g.

49. Princess tester 51. "My two cents," pl.

54. Do like Vesuvius 56. *Héloïse to Abélard 57. Wide river valley 58. Wild goat 59. Uh-uh 60. "The Three Faces of ____," pl.

61. Printer button 62. Old paint hazard 63. Gaelic tongue 64. *Wedding cake layer 67. "___ Elise"

LAST WEEK’S SOLUTION

Vitalant is the preferred blood donor organization in Ventura County.

"In the last year, we've had a lot of ups and downs in the county," he said. "Between small fires that have broken out that have delayed donors and new sicknesses that have been coming out, our donor base and population, although strong in Ventura County, we've been low on our blood supply."

The group has been busy contacting donors who are willing and able, he said, and Dennis invited them to come out and donate.

"We have a lot of support from our community," he said. "We have City of Oxnard

employees coming out, including the fire department and the police department. We have strong support from not only the city but the county for the individuals that need blood."

The group needs O negative blood, the universal red cell donor, along with AB negative, the universal plasma cell donor.

"Realistically, we need everyone to come," he said. "If you're A positive, O positive, O negative, anything. Come on down to our Ventura Donor Center, or look at our website to see when the mobile site will be in your area."

Dennis loves doing good in the community.

"For most non-profits, they ask a lot for individual donors to come in and possibly give a financial contribution," he said. "All we ask is a little bit of your time and a little bit of yourself. More often than not, we see the good in people, and we do this to sustain life."

People who donate receive points in their hero blood account, which is similar to frequent flyer miles.

"They can always turn those in for any Vitalant swag or promotional opportunities," he said. "In general, a lot of these people come down because of the kindness in their hearts."

With the recent events, Dennis said it's a reminder of the finiteness associated with life.

"Come down, donate, save your three lives, and feel good about yourself," he said.

Giving from your heart, he said, is the most rewarding takeaway.

"When you give from your heart, one thing that's in there is blood," he said.

Mike said he's been donating blood for most of his life, and he was happy to give.

"What they're doing here is awesome," he said. "The community always needs blood, so come out."

The Ventura Donar Center is at 223 Eastman Avenue, Suite A. "It's centrally located near the Ventura DMV," he said.

SODOKU SOLUTION

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TRI-COUNTY SENTRY, FRIDAY, JANUARY 31, 2020

LEGAL File No.: 20191230-10023368-0 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) DOING BUSINESS AS: 1. Cottage Animal Hospital 906 E 5th St Oxnard, CA 93030 VENTURA COUNTY Full Name of Registrant: 1. Mehrzad Emad DVM PHD A Veterinary corporation 906 E 5th St 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: 10/2004.

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/Mehrzad Emad 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 12/30/2019.

MARK A. LUNN SchId:78731 AdId:26278 CustId:1247 -----------File No.: 20191223100230920 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) DOING BUSINESS AS: 1. ROBEKS IN CAMARILLO 612 Las posas rd Camarillo, CA 93010 VENTURA COUNTY Full Name of Registrant: 1. Samuel Shin 11517 Verona Dr Chatsworth, CA 91311 This Business is conducted by: INDIVIDUAL. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: 01/01/2018.

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/Samuel Shin 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 12/23/2019.

MARK A. LUNN SchId:78750 AdId:26284 CustId:1248 -----------File No.: 20200106-10000227-0 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) DOING BUSINESS AS: 1. BGM Sports 2. BGM Sports Cycling Club 3. Cycle Sports Global Timing Systems 6363 Alta Vista Ridge Road Simi Valley, CA 93063 VENTURA COUNTY Full Name of Registrant: 1. Hubert Patrick Glennon 6363 Alta Vista Ridge Road 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: 03/28/2003.

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/Hubert Patrick Glennon 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 1/6/2020.

MARK A. LUNN SchId:78754 AdId:26285 CustId:1249 -----------File No.: 20200106-10000225-0 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) DOING BUSINESS AS: 1. First US Finance 5549 Seneca Place Simi Valley, CA 93063

VENTURA COUNTY Full Name of Registrant: 1. Lester Salvatierra 5549 Seneca Place Simi Valley, CA 93063 This Business is conducted by: LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: 04/08/2010.

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/Lester Salvatierra 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 1/6/2020.

MARK A. LUNN SchId:78758 AdId:26286 CustId:1250 -----------File No.: 20200106100002460 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) DOING BUSINESS AS: 1. Adventures Du Jour 3537 Ocean Drive Oxnard, CA 93035 VENTURA COUNTY Full Name of Registrant: 1. Gabe Soumakian 3537 Ocean Drive 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: 01/06/2020.

I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares information as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of Business and Professions Code that the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000).) /S/Gabe Soumakian 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 1/6/2020.

MARK A. LUNN SchId:78762 AdId:26287 CustId:1251 -----------File No.: 20191223100230370 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) DOING BUSINESS AS: 1. Angl Co. 1531 E Jefferson Way Apt 209 Simi Valley , CA 93065 VENTURA COUNTY Full Name of Registrant: 1. Brendan McConnachie 1531 E Jefferson Way Simi Valley , CA 93065 This Business is conducted by: INDIVIDUAL. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: 12/23/2019.

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/Brendan McConnachie 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 12/23/2019.

MARK A. LUNN SchId:78766 AdId:26288 CustId:1252 -----------Order To Show Cause For Change of Name Case No. 56-2020-00538454-CU-PTVTA To All Interested Persons: TUTI BUDIARTI filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: 1 PRESENT NAME: TUTI BUDIARTI PROPOSED NAME: RUTH TUTI BUDIARTI 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: 2/13/2020 Time: 8:20 AM Dept.

43. 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: 1/2/2020 MICHAEL D. PLANET Ventura Superior Court SchId:78770 AdId:26289 CustId:713 -----------File No.: 20200103-10000144-0 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) DOING BUSINESS AS: 1.

ANDREA TANUS-GARCIA INTERPRETING 2613 W. BOKER WAY PORT HUENEME, CA 93041 VENTURA COUNTY Full Name of Registrant: 1. ANDREA TANUS-GARCIA 2613 W. BOKER WAY PORT HUENEME, CA 93041 This Business is conducted by: INDIVIDUAL. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: 01/03/2020.

I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares information as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of Business and Professions Code that the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000).) /S/ANDREA TANUS-GARCIA 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 1/3/2020.

MARK A. LUNN SchId:78774 AdId:26290 CustId:693 -----------File No.: 20200103-10000139-0 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) DOING BUSINESS AS: 1. MORAIMA CUEVAS INTERPRETING 1915 RIALTO ST. OXNARD, CA 93035 VENTURA COUNTY Full Name of Registrant: 1. MORAIMA CUEVAS 1915 RIALTO ST. 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: 01/03/2020.

I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares information as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of Business and Professions Code that the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000).) /S/MORAIMA CUEVAS 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 1/3/2020.

MARK A. LUNN SchId:78778 AdId:26291 CustId:693 -----------File No.: 20200102-10000095-0 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) DOING BUSINESS AS: 1. Conejo Lock & Key 2. Conejo Lock And Key 3. Conejo Lock & Key Service 4. Conejo Lock And Key Service 3466 Kimber Dr Newbury Park, CA 91320 VENTURA COUNTY Full Name of Registrant: 1. Allison Oberle 3466 Kimber Dr 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: 01/01/2020.

I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares information as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of Business and Professions Code that the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000).) /S/Allison Oberle 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 1/2/2020.

MARK A. LUNN SchId:78782 AdId:26292 CustId:1253 -----------NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: SHELDON JACKNOWITZ CASE NO. 56-2019-00536188-PRPWOXN To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the WILL or estate, or both of SHELDON JACKNOWITZ. A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by CLEA MARKMAN AND HILJA JACKNOWITZ in the Superior Court of California, County of VENTURA. THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that CLEA MARKMAN AND HILJA JACKNOWITZ be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent.

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

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

A HEARING on the petition will be held in this court as follows: 02/19/20 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 SHIRLEY C. MUNCH - SBN 123487 SHIRLEY C. MUNCH, ESQ. 11600 WASHINGTON PLACE, SUITE 217 LOS ANGELES CA 90066 1/17, 1/24, 1/31/20 CNS-3330466# TRICOUNTY SENTRY SchId:78788 AdId:26294 CustId:61 -----------File No.: 20200106-10000223-0 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) DOING BUSINESS AS: 1. REALTY EXECUTIVES-LEGACY 260 MAPLE COURT, SUITE 275 VENTURA, CA 93003 VENTURA COUNTY Full Name of Registrant: 1. TIMOTHY B. DAVIS 3026 OLD COACH DRIVE 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: 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/TIMOTHY B. DAVIS 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 1/6/2020.

MARK A. LUNN SchId:78805 AdId:26301 CustId:693 -----------File No.: 20200102-10000106-0 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) DOING BUSINESS AS: 1. Otis + Pearl Partywares 2. Otis + Pearl Vintage Rentals 1120 E Santa Clara Street Ventura, CA 93001 VENTURA COUNTY Full Name of Registrant:

1. Gretchen Ulrich 1120 E Santa Clara Street Ventura, CA 93001 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/Gretchen Ulrich 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 1/9/2020.

MARK A. LUNN SchId:78809 AdId:26302 CustId:1254 -----------NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE TS No. CA-17-761306-RY Order No.: 170034307-CAVOI YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 6/8/2006. 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): MICHAEL A. COOK AND, KIMBERLEY A. COOK, HUSBAND AND WIFE, AS JOINT TENANTS Recorded: 6/12/2006 as Instrument No. 20060612-0123838 of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of VENTURA County, California; Date of Sale: 3/3/2020 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: $945,870.71 The purported property address is: 1965 LAKOTA STREET, SIMI VALLEY, CA 93065 Assessor's Parcel No.: 619-0-251085 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-17-761306-RY. 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 619-645-7711 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-17-761306-RY IDSPub #0159745 1/17/2020 1/24/2020 1/31/2020 SchId:78820 AdId:26306 CustId:608 -----------File No.: 20200110-10000654-0 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) DOING BUSINESS AS: 1. FERAS OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY 1915 N H st. APT 32 Oxnard, CA 93036 VENTURA COUNTY Full Name of Registrant: 1. FERAS MUSTAFA 1915 N H st. APT 32 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: 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/Feras Mustafa 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 1/10/2020.

MARK A. LUNN SchId:78829 AdId:26309 CustId:1255 -----------TSG No.: 730-1502840-70 TS No.: A546734 APN: 627-0-214-025 Property Address: 2843 DALHART AVENUE SIMI VALLEY, CA 93063 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 10/03/2006. 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 02/11/2020 at 11:00 A.M., First American Title Insurance Company, as duly appointed Trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust recorded 10/12/2006, as Instrument No. 2006101200215865-0, in book , page , , of Official Records in the office of the County Recorder of VENTURA County, State of California. Executed by: Josef Obermeier and Taybee Obermeier, husband and wife as joint tenants, WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH, CASHIER'S CHECK/CASH EQUIVALENT or other form of payment authorized by 2924h(b), (Payable at time of sale in lawful money of the United States) At the main entrance to the Government Center Hall of Justice, 800 South Victoria Avenue, 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: AS MORE FULLY DESCRIBED IN THE ABOVE MENTIONED DEED OF TRUST APN# 627-0-214-025 The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 2843 DALHART 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 made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by said Deed of Trust, with interest thereon, as provided in said note(s), advances, under the terms of said Deed of Trust, fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust. The total amount of the unpaid balance of the obligation secured by the property to be sold and reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale is $ 466,478.12. The beneficiary under said Deed of Trust has deposited all documents evidencing the obligations secured by the Deed of Trust and has declared all sums secured thereby immediately due and payable, and has caused a written Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be executed. The undersigned caused said Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be recorded in the County where the real property is located.

NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be 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

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LEGAL your sale date has been postponed, and if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call 1-800-758-8052 or visit this Internet Web homesearch.com, using the file number assigned to this case A546734 Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the Internet Web site.

The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee or the Mortgagee’s attorney. Date: First American Title Insurance Company 4795 Regent Blvd, Mail Code 1011-F Irving, TX 75063 First American Title Insurance Company MAY BE ACTING AS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED MAY BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE FOR TRUSTEES SALE INFORMATION PLEASE CALL 1-800758-8052 NPP0366253 To: TRICOUNTY SENTRY 01/17/2020, 01/24/2020, 01/31/2020 SchId:78839 AdId:26312 CustId:68 -----------File No.: 20200108100004140 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) DOING BUSINESS AS: 1. V's Creations 203 Lynn Drive Ventura, CA 93003 VENTURA COUNTY Full Name of Registrant: 1. Valeri L Ziegler 203 Lynn Drive 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: 01/08/2020.

I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares information as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of Business and Professions Code that the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000).) /S/Valeri L Ziegler 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 1/8/2020.

MARK A. LUNN SchId:78842 AdId:26313 CustId:1256 -----------NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE TS No. CA-17-783295-RY Order No.: 170389219-CAVOI YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 11/8/2006. 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): ESTELA GODINEZ, A MARRIED WOMAN AS HER SOLE AND SEPARATE PROPERTY Recorded: 11/10/2006 as Instrument No. 20061110-002387670 of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of VENTURA County, California; Date of Sale: 3/17/2020 at 11:00 AM Place of Sale: At the main entrance to the Government Center Hall of Justice, 800 South Victoria Avenue, Ventura, CA 93009 Amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $761,825.56 The purported property address is: 4443 WALNUT DRIVE, SIMI VALLEY, CA 93063 Assessor's Parcel No.: 627-0-320065 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 619-846-7649 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-17-783295-RY. 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 619-645-7711 For NON SALE information only Sale Line: 619-846-7649 Or Login to: http://www. qualityloan.com Reinstatement Line: (866) 645-7711 Ext 5318 Quality Loan Service Corp. TS No.: CA-17-783295-RY IDSPub #0159819 1/31/2020 2/7/2020 2/14/2020 SchId:78844 AdId:26314 CustId:608 -----------APN 108-0-140-275 Trustee Sale No. 1907 Loan No. Solano Verde 2nd T i t l e Order No. 1365042cad NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 09/26/2019.

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 PROCEEDINGS AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. On 02/12/2020 at 11:00AM, Parker Foreclosure Services, LLC as the duly appointed Trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust Recorded on 09/26/19 as Document #20190926-00115952-0 of official records in the Office of the Recorder of Ventura County, California, executed by: Jafaeth Sarahi Gomez, Trustee of the JSG Trust, dated April 18, 2007, as Trustor, Gaudalupe Martinez, a Married Man, as his sole and separate property, as Beneficiary, WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO THE HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH (payable at time of sale in lawful money of the United States, by cash, a cashier’s check PAYABLE TO PARKER FORECLOSURE SERVICES, LLC drawn by a state or national bank, a check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state of 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: At the main front entrance to the Government Center Hall of Justice 800 S. Victoria Ventura, CA 93009, all right, title and interest conveyed to and now held by it under said Deed of Trust in the property situated in said County, California describing the land therein: “See Attached” Exhibit “A” Legal Description The land referred to herein is situated in the State of California, County of Ventura unincorporated Area and described as follows: Parcel 1: Parcel 31 of parcel map no. 3361, in the county of Ventura, State of California as shown on the Parcel Map filed in book 33, page(s) 1 through 12, inclusive of parcel maps, in the office of the County Recorder of said county. Except the interest in the Deed from Helen Ladine McCormick, et al., recorded October 21, 1952 in book 1094 page 537 of official records as follows: Reserving and excepting however to Helen Ladine McCormick her successors and assigns an undivided 1/4th interest in and to all oil, gas and other hydrocarbon substances and all other minerals of every kind and nature in on under or produced from the above described land for the period ending June 1, 1972, and as long thereafter as oil, gas, hydrocarbon substances or minerals are produced therefrom in paying quantities; But without any right to enter upon any portion of the surface or the subsurface of said land to a depth of 550 feet below the surface excepted as provided in the Agreement and Deed executed by Helen Ladine McCormick and by Joseph A. McCormick, et al, recorded January 18, 1966 in book 2929 page 433 of official records. Also except all oil, gas and other hydrocarbon substances, minerals and fissionable substances located in, on and under said land but without any right to enter upon the surface or subsurface of said land within 550 feet below the surface thereof for any purpose whatsoever except as provided in Deed to Title Insurance and Trust Company recorded November 1, 1961, in book 2066 page 555 of official records, as excepted and reserved by Joseph A. McCormick and John F. McCormick in said Deed and in Deed recorded March 13, 1967, in book 3116 page 129 of official records. Also except all oil, petroleum, naptha, gas and other hydrocarbon substances, also any and all other minerals of every kind, character or nature, without, however any rights to enter upon any portion of the surface of said real property and the subsurface thereof to a depth of five hundred fifty (550) feet below the surface except upon the easements described as drill sites 4, part of 7 and 8 and all of 10, as reserved

by Joseph R. Russell, et al, in the Agreement and Deed recorded September 27, 1966 in book 3047 page 571 of official records Parcel 2: An easement for a private road forty (40) feet in width across a portion of Tract 59 Rancho Las Posas, in the county of ventura state of california according to the map thereof recorded in the office of the county recorder of said county in book 3, page 22 of maps, the center line of which is described as follows: Beginning at a point on the northerly line of said tract 59 distant south 64 degrees 01’ 15” west 104.91 feet along said northerly line from a 2 capped iron pipe set at the corner

common to tracts 59, 60 and 61 and designated as “B-4” on the recorded map of said Rancho Las Posas; thence from said point of beginning south 12 degrees 18’ east 220.03 feet to a point in the center line of Bradley Road; from which point a ¾” iron pipe monument designated as Station 13 on the map entitled “Map of Bradley Road in Rancho Las Poss, Ventura County California” May 7, 1918 (RD. Bk 5-9) records of Ventura County, bears south 47 degrees 14’ 50” west 36.63 feet. The side lines of the above described easement to be prolonged or shortened to begin on the northerly line of said tract 59 and to terminate on the center line of said Bradley Road. Parcel 3: an easement for private road purposes over the following described land The property heretofore described is being sold “as is”. The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 6952 Solano Verde Dr., Somis, CA 93066-9756. The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. Said sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by said Deed of Trust, with interest thereon, as provided in said note(s), advances, if any, under the terms of the Deed of Trust, estimated fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust, towit: $1,520,595.444 (Estimated) Accrued interest and additional advances, if any, will increase this figure prior to sale. 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 caused said Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be recorded in the county where the real property is located and more than three months have elapsed since such recordation. 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, Stoxposting. com, using the file number assigned to this case 1907.

Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the Internet Web site. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale.

DATE: 01/10/20 Parker Foreclosure Services, LLC PO Box 2940 Ventura, CA 930022940 (714) 573-1965 H. Blossomgame, Trustee SchId:78849 AdId:26315 CustId:670 -----------T.S. No. 086389-CA APN: 681-0-133155 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE IMPORTANT NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 2/13/2017. 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 2/26/2020 at 11:00 AM, CLEAR RECON CORP, as duly appointed trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust recorded 2/16/2017, as Instrument No. 20170216-00022807-0, in Book , Page , , of Official Records in the office of the County Recorder of Ventura County, State of CALIFORNIA executed by: ARMEN ELOYAN AND ANAHIT A. ELOYAN, TRUSTEES OF THE ELOYAN TRUST U/D/T DATED JANUARY 8, 2014 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: 271 FOX HILLS DR THOUSAND OAKS, CA 91361 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: $162,845.27 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 086389-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) 477-7869 CLEAR RECON CORP 4375 Jutland Drive San Diego, California 92117 SchId:78856 AdId:26318 CustId:670 -----------NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF CAROLYN BLANCHE LASKY AKA CAROLYN BLANCHE AMRHINE Case No. 56-2020-00538861-PR-LAOXN To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of CAROLYN BLANCHE LASKY AKA CAROLYN BLANCHE AMRHINE. A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by Lynda Edmonds aka Lynda C. Edmonds in the Superior Court of California, County of Ventura.

THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that Lynda Edmonds aka Lynda C. Edmonds 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 2/26/2020 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.

Rennee R. Dehesa, Esq. SBN 249235 Jones, Lester, Schuck, Becker & Dehesa, LLP 915 E. MAIN STREET, STE. A Santa Paula CA 93060 Phone: 805-525-7104 Fax: 805-5251653 SchId:78861 AdId:26319 CustId:703 -----------NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF RONALD GAUDIA Case No. 56-2020-00538892-PR-PWOXN To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of RONALD GAUDIA. A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by Catherine Sherwood in the Superior Court of California, County of Ventura.

THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that Catherine Sherwood 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 3/4/2020 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.

JEANNE M. KVALE SBN: 180457 HATHAWAY, PERRETT, WEBSTER, POWERS, ET AL. 5450 Telegraph Road Suite 200 Ventura CA 93003 Phone: 805-644-7111 Fax: 805-6448296 SchId:78865 AdId:26321 CustId:753 -----------File No.: 20200116-10001039-0 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) DOING BUSINESS AS: 1. PINE GROVE INDUSTRIES, INC 2001 CABOT PLACE OXNARD, CA 93030 VENTURA COUNTY Full Name of Registrant: 1. PINE GROVE INDUSTRIES, INC 2001 CABOT PLACE 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: 10/29/1980.

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/CHERYL WERTENBERGER 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 1/16/2020.

MARK A. LUNN SchId:78882 AdId:26328 CustId:1257 -----------File No.: 20200103100001860 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) DOING BUSINESS AS: 1. Step By Step Publications 3993 Northland St Newbury Park, CA 91320 VENTURA COUNTY Full Name of Registrant: 1. Chris Slogocki 3993 Northland 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: 01/03/2020.

I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares information as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of Business and Professions Code that the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000).) /S/Chris Slogocki 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 1/3/2020.

MARK A. LUNN SchId:78887 AdId:26329 CustId:1258 -----------File No.: 202000116100010810 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) DOING BUSINESS AS: 1. BILL JOHNSON REALTY 2368 N. JUSTIN AVENUE SIMI VALLEY, CA 93065 VENTURA COUNTY Full Name of Registrant: 1. BILL JOHNSON 2368 N. JUSTIN AVENUE SIMI VALLEY, CA 93065 This Business is conducted by: INDIVIDUAL. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: 01/16/2020.

I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares information as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of Business and Professions Code that the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000).) /S/BILL JOHNSON 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 1/16/2020.

MARK A. LUNN SchId:78891 AdId:26330 CustId:1259 -----------NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE TS No. CA-14-648743-BF Order No.: 140834796-CAVOI YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 9/20/2012. 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): MICHELLE L SARDELLA, AN UNMARRIED WOMAN Recorded: 9/27/2012 as Instrument No. 20120927-00172319-0 and modified as per Modification Agreement recorded 10/2/2017 as Instrument No. 2017100200127280-0 of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of VENTURA County, California; Date of Sale: 2/20/2020 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: $829,233.86 The purported property address is: 1281 HIDDEN RANCH DRIVE, SIMI VALLEY, CA 93063 Assessor's Parcel No.: 651-0-260-225 OLD 651-0-260-385 NEW 651-0-260375 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-14-648743-BF. 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

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TRI-COUNTY SENTRY, FRIDAY, JANUARY 31, 2020

LEGAL 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 619-645-7711 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-14-648743-BF IDSPub #0159910 1/24/2020 1/31/2020 2/7/2020 SchId:78895 AdId:26331 CustId:608 -----------T.S. No.: CR19-1080 A.P.N.: 6470-013-090 Order No.: 2042388-05 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 9/5/2017. 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: GEORGE RANGEL, A SINGLE MAN Duly Appointed Trustee: COUNTY RECORDS RESEARCH, INC Recorded 9/14/2017 as Instrument No. 20170914-00118877-0 in book , page of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of Ventura County, California, and pursuant to the Notice of Default and Election to Sell thereunder recorded 10/14/2019 in Book Page , as Instrument No. 20191014-00124211-0 of said Official Records. Date of Sale: 2/19/2020 at 11:00 AM Place of Sale: At the Main front entrance to the County Government Center Hall of Justice located at 800 South Victoria Avenue, Ventura, CA 93003 Estimated amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $71,331.44 Street Address or other common designation of real property: 6342 ALTA VISTA RIDGE ROAD SIMI VALLEY, CA 93063 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 CR191080. 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 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. Date: 1/16/2020 COUNTY RECORDS RESEARCH, INC 4952 WARNER AVENUE #105 HUNTINGTON BEACH, CA 92649 PHONE #: (714) 846-6634 FAX #: (714) 846-8720 TRUSTEE’S SALE LINE (844) 477-7869 Sales Website: www.stoxposting.com ROSIE GOMEZ COUNTY RECORDS RESEARCH, INC., TRUSTEE DIVISION SchId:78898 AdId:26332 CustId:670 -----------NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE TS No. CA-19-870554-JB Order No.: DS730019006077 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 6/22/2015. 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): Bobbi McClenny, an unmarried woman Recorded: 6/30/2015 as Instrument No. 20150630-00099416-0 of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of VENTURA County, California; Date of Sale: 3/17/2020 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: $51,471.69 The purported property address is: 1834 ADELAIDE CT, OXNARD, CA 93035 Assessor's Parcel No.: 187-0-052-105 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-19-870554-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 619-645-7711 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-19-870554-JB IDSPub #0159920 1/31/2020 2/7/2020 2/14/2020 SchId:78906 AdId:26336 CustId:608 -----------T.S. No. 085178-CA APN: 580-0-181295 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE IMPORTANT NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 7/5/2006. 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 2/20/2020 at 9:00 AM, CLEAR RECON CORP, as duly appointed trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust recorded 7/10/2006, as Instrument No. 20060710-0145192, in Book , Page , , of Official Records in the office of the County Recorder of Ventura County, State of CALIFORNIA executed by: EZIO VAN HORST AND VIRGIE MARTIN, HUSBAND AND WIFE AS COMMUNITY PROPERTY WITH RIGHT OF SURVIVORSHIP 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: Auction.com Room, Four Points by Sheraton Ventura Harbor Resort, 1050 Schooner Drive, Ventura, CA 93001 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 ACCURATELY DESCRIBED IN SAID DEED OF TRUST. The street address

and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 25 HUMBOLDT ST SIMI VALLEY, CA 93065 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: $1,046,025.14 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 (800) 280-2832 or visit this Internet Web site WWW.AUCTION. COM, using the file number assigned to this case 085178-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: (800) 280-2832 CLEAR RECON CORP 4375 Jutland Drive San Diego, California 92117 SchId:78913 AdId:26338 CustId:670 -----------SUMMONS CASE NO. 56-2019-00535073-CU-PAVTA. NOTICE TO DEFENDANT (AVISO AL DEMANDADO): 1. BRANDON WAYNE CHEEK, and DOES 1 TO 30 YOU ARE BEING SUED BY PLAINTIFF (LO ESTA DEMANDANDO EL DEMANDANTE): 1. BRANDON BENCOMO, CATHERINE NIGHTINGALE, KNOX BENCOMO NOTICE! You have been sued. The court may decide against you without your being heard unless you respond within 30 days. Read the information below.

You have 30 CALENDAR DAYS after this summons and legal papers are served on you to file a written response at this court and have a copy served on the plaintiff. A letter or phone call will not protect you. Your written response must be in proper legal form if you want the court to hear your case. There may be a court form that you can use for your response. You can find these court forms and more information at the California Courts Online SelfHelp Center (www. courtinfo.ca.gov/selfhelp), your county law library or the courthouse nearest you.

If you cannot pay the filing fee, ask the court clerk for a fee waiver form. If you do not file your response on time, you may lose the case by default, and your wages, money and property may be taken without further warning from the court.

There are other legal requirements. You may want to call an attorney right away.

If you do not know an attorney, you may want to call an attorney referral service.

If you cannot afford an attorney, you may be eligible for free legal services from a nonprofit legal services program.

You can locate these nonprofit groups at the California Legal Services Web site (www.lawhelp california.org) the California Courts Online SelfHelp Center (www. courtinfo.ca.gov/selfhelp), or by contacting your local court or county bar association. NOTE: The court has a statutory lien for waived fees and costs on any settlement or arbitration award of $10,000 or more in a civil case. The court's lien must be paid before the court will dismiss the case.

AVISO: Lo han demandado. Si no responde dentro de 30 dias, la corte puede decidir en su contra sin escuchar su version. Lea la informacion a continuacion. Tiene 30 DIAS DE CALENDARIO despues de que le entreguen esta citacion y papales legales para presentar una respuesta por escrito en esta corte y hacer que se entregue una copia al demandante. Una carta o una llamada telefonica no lo protegen.

Su repuesta por escrito tiene que estar en formato legal correcto si desea que procesen su caso en la corte. Es posible que haya un formulario que usted pueda usar para su repuesta. Puede encontrar estos formularios de la corte y mas informacion en el Centro de Ayuda de las Cortes de California (www.sucorte. ca.gov), en la biblioteca de leyes de su condado o en la corte que le quede

mas cerca. Si no puede pagar la cuota de presentacion, pida al secretario de la corte que le de un formulario de exencion de pago de cuotas. Si no presenta su respuesta a tiempo, puede perder el caso por incumplimiento y la corte le podra quitar su sueldo, dinero y bienes sin mas advertencia.

Hay otros requisitos legales. Es recomendable que llame a un abogado inmediatamente. Si no conoce a un abogado, puede llamar a un servicio de remision a abogados. Si no puede pagar a un abogado, es posible que cumpla con los requisitos para obtener servicios legales gratuitos de un programa de servicios legales sin fines de lucro.

Puede encontrar estos grupos sin fines de lucro en el sitio web de California Legal Services, (www.lawhelpcalifornia. org), en el Centro de Ayuda de las Cortes de California, (www.sucorte.ca.gov ) o poniendose en contacto con la corte o el colegio de abogados locales. AVISO: Por ley, la corte tiene derecho a reclamar las cuotas y los costos exentos por imponer un gravamen sobre cualquier recuperacion de $10,000 o mas de valor recibida mediante un acuerdo o una concesion de arbitraje en un caso de derecho civil. Tiene que pagar el gravamen de la corte antes de que la corte pueda desechar el caso.

The name, address and telephone number of the court is (El nombre y direccion de la Corte es:) Superior Court of California, County of Ventura, 800 S. Victoria Avenue, Ventura, California 93009.

The name, address and telephone number of plaintiff's attorney or plaintiff without an attorney, is (El nombre, la direccion y el numero de telefono del abogado del demandante, o del demandante que no tiene abogado, es): DAVID A. RICHARD, SBN 128348 1591 Spinnaker Drive, Suite 205 Ventura, CA 93001 Ph: (805) 644-0808 Date: 10/22/2019 Michael D. Planet, Clerk SchId:78916 AdId:26339 CustId:1261 -----------File No.: 20200115-10000859-0 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) DOING BUSINESS AS: 1. PROFILE CONSTRUCTION 885 RIVERSIDE ST. VENTURA, CA 93001 VENTURA COUNTY Full Name of Registrant: 1. PROFILE CONSTRUCTION INC. 885 RIVERSIDE ST. VENTURA, CA 93001 This Business is conducted by: CORPORATION. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: 01/06/2020.

I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares information as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of Business and Professions Code that the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000).) /S/RYAN MINKEL, PRESIDENT NOTICE - In accordance with subdivision (a) of Section 17920, a fictitious name statement generally expires at the end of five years from the date on which it was filed in the office of the county clerk, except, as provided in subdivision 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 1/15/2020.

MARK A. LUNN SchId:78920 AdId:26340 CustId:693 -----------File No.: 20200121-10001218-0 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) DOING BUSINESS AS: 1. Bob Bacon Coaching 2. Results Consultancy 3. Results Coaching 3590 Amarillo Ave Simi Valley, CA 93063 VENTURA COUNTY Full Name of Registrant: 1. Robert Bacon 3590 Amarillo Ave 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: 01/01/2020.

I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares information as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of Business and Professions Code that the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000).) /S/RBacon 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 1/21/2020.

MARK A. LUNN SchId:78924 AdId:26341 CustId:1262 -----------File No.: 20200109100005420 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS

NAME

STATEMENT THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) DOING BUSINESS AS: 1. CHANNEL ISLANDS MORTGAGE SERVICES 58 N. Ash St. Ventura, CA 93001 VENTURA COUNTY Full Name of Registrant: 1. Cathy Milligan 32 Knox Ave. 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/Cathy Milligan 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 1/9/2020.

MARK A. LUNN SchId:78934 AdId:26344 CustId:1264 -----------File No.: 20200113100006880 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) DOING BUSINESS AS: 1. La Verseau 2. Wiser Future Co. 2678 Velma Ct Simi Valley, CA 93065 VENTURA COUNTY Full Name of Registrant: 1. Jessica Hernandez 2678 Velma Ct Simi Valley , CA 93065 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/Jessica Hernandez 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 1/13/2020.

MARK A. LUNN SchId:78938 AdId:26345 CustId:1265 -----------File No.: 20200115-10000944-0 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) DOING BUSINESS AS: 1. Los Pajaros Trucking 1791 Hobart Dr. Camarillo, CA 93010 VENTURA COUNTY Full Name of Registrant: 1. Severo Rodriguez 1791 Hobart Dr. Camarillo, CA 93010 2. Cesar Rodriguez 1791 Hobart Dr. Camarillo, CA 93010 3. Jorge Severo Rodriguez Tamayo 1791 Hobart Dr. Camarillo, CA 93010 This Business is conducted by: GENERAL PARTNERSHIP. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: 11/01/2013.

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/Jorge S. Rodriguez Tamayo 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 1/15/2020.

MARK A. LUNN SchId:78942 AdId:26346 CustId:1266 -----------File No.: 20200117-10001110-0 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) DOING BUSINESS AS: 1. LA RAZA #2 MEAT MARKET 530 E. PLEASANT VALLEY RD PORT HUENEME, CA 93041 VENTURA COUNTY

Full Name of Registrant: 1. LORENA GAONA 3050 SOUTH D ST. 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: 07/31/2019.

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/LORENA GAONA 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 1/17/2020.

MARK A. LUNN SchId:78947 AdId:26348 CustId:693 -----------File No.: 20200117-10001112-0 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) DOING BUSINESS AS: 1. BARBACOLLERIA, MENUDERIA Y ANTOJITOS LA RAZA 3045 SAVIERS RD OXNARD, CA 93033 VENTURA COUNTY Full Name of Registrant: 1. LORENA GAONA 3050 SOUTH D ST. 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/LORENA GAONA 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 1/17/2020.

MARK A. LUNN SchId:78951 AdId:26349 CustId:693 -----------NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF EUGENE R. SOLOMON Case No. 56-2019-00537842-PRPLOXN To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of EUGENE R. SOLOMON A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by Laura Weltman in the Superior Court of California, County of VENTURA. THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that Laura Weltman 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 Feb. 19, 2020 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:

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LEGAL KELLEY BANNON LASHLEY ESQ SBN 202882 CALLETON MERRITT DE FRANCISCO & BANNON LLP 131 N EL MOLINO AVE STE 350 PASADENA CA 91101-1873 CN967543 SOLOMON Jan 31, Feb 7,14, 2020 SchId:78958 AdId:26352 CustId:65 -----------NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF CATHERINE H. ALDANA Case No. 56-2019-00537571-PR-LAOXN To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of CATHERINE H. ALDANA. A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by Catherine D. Aldana in the Superior Court of California, County of Ventura.

THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that Catherine D. Aldana 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 2/27/2020 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.

William D. Raymond. Jr. 95870 Myers, Widders, Gibson, Jones & Feingold, LLP. 5425 Everglades Street, Ventura CA 93003 Phone: 805-644-7188 Fax: 805-6505177 SchId:78961 AdId:26353 CustId:731 -----------File No.: 20200123-10001494-0 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) DOING BUSINESS AS: 1. Grati2D Treasures 6052 Via Montanez Camarillo, CA 93012 VENTURA COUNTY Full Name of Registrant: 1. Tonya Lea Torraca 6052 Via Montanez 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/Tonya Lea Torraca 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 1/23/2020.

MARK A. LUNN SchId:78964 AdId:26354 CustId:1267 -----------NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF PATRICIA LEE BEAMAN Case No. 56-2020-00539271-PR-PWOXN To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of PATRICIA LEE BEAMAN. A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by Donald Thomas Cox in the Superior Court of California, County of Ventura.

THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that Donald Thomas Cox 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.

A HEARING on the petition will be held on 3/18/2020 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.

ROBERT M. BASKIN, ESQ. SBN 65149 LAW OFFICE OF ROBERT M. BASKIN 1849 Knoll Drive VENTURA CA 93003 Phone: 805-658-1000 Fax: 805-6588034 SchId:78971 AdId:26356 CustId:737 -----------NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF JOHNNIE TACKER Case No. 56-2020-00539255-PR-LAOXN To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of JOHNNIE TACKER. A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by Ruby Gaston in the Superior Court of California, County of Ventura.

THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that Ruby Gaston 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 3/4/2020 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.

ROBERT M. BASKIN, ESQ. SBN 65149 LAW OFFICE OF ROBERT M. BASKIN 1849 Knoll Drive VENTURA CA 93003 Phone: 805-658-1000 Fax: 805-6588034 SchId:78974 AdId:26357 CustId:737 -----------File No.: 20200121-10001297-0 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) DOING BUSINESS AS: 1. DONNER & DONNER 2. LEGAL WARRIORS 3. LAW JEDI 910 Hampshire Road, Suite R Westlake Village, CA 91361 VENTURA COUNTY Full Name of Registrant: 1. J. Caleb Donner 3910 Timberridge Road Moorpark, CA 93021 2. Lori Donner 3910 Timberridge Road Moorpark , CA 93021 This Business is conducted by: MARRIED COUPLE. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: 1/1/1993.

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/J. Caleb Donner 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 1/21/2020.

MARK A. LUNN SchId:78980 AdId:26359 CustId:1268 -----------File No.: 20200107-1000389-0 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) DOING BUSINESS AS: 1. SIMI VALLEY AUTO BODY 725 E. Easy Street Simi Valley, CA 93065 VENTURA COUNTY Full Name of Registrant: 1. Hans J. Wesski 620 Ivywood Lane, Unit B Simi Valley, CA 93065 This Business is conducted by: INDIVIDUAL. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: 6/1/1972.

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/Hans J. Wesski 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 1/7/2020.

MARK A. LUNN SchId:78984 AdId:26360 CustId:1269 -----------NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE Trustee Sale No. : 00000008192494 Title Order No.: 190699953 FHA/VA/ PMI No.: ATTENTION RECORDER: THE FOLLOWING REFERENCE TO AN ATTACHED SUMMARY APPLIES ONLY TO COPIES PROVIDED TO THE TRUSTOR, NOT TO THIS RECORDED ORIGINAL NOTICE. NOTE: THERE IS A SUMMARY OF THE INFORMATION IN THIS DOCUMENT ATTACHED YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 09/21/2004. 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. BARRETT DAFFIN FRAPPIER TREDER and WEISS, LLP, as duly appointed Trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust Recorded on 09/29/2004 as Instrument No. 20040929-0263536 of official records in the office of the County Recorder of VENTURA County, State of CALIFORNIA. EXECUTED BY: DONALD K LEONARD, AND MARYANNE H LEONARD, HUSBAND AND WIFE AS COMMUNITY PROPERTY WITH RIGHT OF SURVIVORSHIP, WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH, CASHIER'S CHECK/CASH EQUIVALENT or other form of payment authorized by California Civil Code 2924h(b), (payable at time of sale in lawful money of the United States). DATE OF SALE: 03/05/2020 TIME OF SALE: 11:00 AM PLACE OF SALE: AT THE MAIN ENTRANCE TO THE GOVERNMENT CENTER HALL OF JUSTICE, 800 SOUTH VICTORIA AVENUE, VENTURA, CA 93003.

STREET ADDRESS and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 2805 EAST WASATCH COURT, THOUSAND OAKS, CALIFORNIA 91362 APN#: 6800-102-105 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. Said sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by said Deed of Trust, with interest thereon, as provided in said note(s), advances, under the terms of said Deed of Trust, fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust. The total amount of the unpaid balance of the obligation secured by the property to be sold and reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale is $516,667.31. 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 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 714-730-2727 for information regarding the trustee's sale or visit this Internet Web site www.servicelinkASAP. com for information regarding the sale of this property, using the file number assigned to this case 00000008192494.

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 TRUSTEE SALE INFORMATION PLEASE CALL: AGENCY SALES and POSTING 714730-2727 www.servicelinkASAP.com BARRETT DAFFIN FRAPPIER TREDER and WEISS, LLP as Trustee 3990 E. Concours Street, Suite 350 Ontario, CA 91764 (866) 795-1852 Dated: 01/27/2020 BARRETT DAFFIN FRAPPIER TREDER and WEISS, LLP IS ACTING AS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. A-4716792 01/31/2020, 02/07/2020, 02/14/2020 SchId:78989 AdId:26362 CustId:64 -----------File No.: 20200127-10001614 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) DOING BUSINESS AS: 1. Blue Ocean Productions 3897 Market Street Suite 103 Ventura, CA 93003 VENTURA COUNTY Full Name of Registrant: 1. Jim Knowlton 1501 Cardigan Ave 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: 1/6/2004.

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/Jim Knowlton 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 1/27/2020.

MARK A. LUNN SchId:78992 AdId:26363 CustId:1270 -----------File No.: 20200122-10001377-0 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) DOING BUSINESS AS: 1. Cervical Collar Covers 1217 Cypress Point Lane 107 USA, CA 93003 VENTURA COUNTY Full Name of Registrant: 1. DANIELLE KNOX 1217 Cypress Point Lane 107 VENTURA, CA 93003 This Business is conducted by: COPARTNERS. 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/KRISTYL LINDBERY 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 1/28/2020.

MARK A. LUNN SchId:79011 AdId:26369 CustId:1271 -----------File No.: 20200123100015000 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) DOING BUSINESS AS: 1. FOOTPRINTS IN THE SAND 1283 Bayside Circle Oxnard, CA 93035 VENTURA COUNTY Full Name of Registrant: 1. MYLYNE ALBURN 1283 Bayside Circle 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: 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/Mylyne Alburn 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 1/23/2020.

MARK A. LUNN SchId:79015 AdId:26370 CustId:1272 -----------NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF ELLI H. SCHUBERT Case No. 56-2020-00539137-PRPWOXN To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of ELLI H. SCHUBERT A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by Nicole J. Schubert in the Superior Court of California, County of VENTURA. THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that Nicole J. Schubert 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 March 4, 2020 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: THOMAS M DUROSS ESQ SBN 278656 DUROSS & DUROSS LLP 505 N SEPULVEDA BLVD STE 12 MANHATTAN BEACH CA 90266-3241 CN967599 SCHUBERT Jan 31, Feb 7,14, 2020 SchId:79019 AdId:26371 CustId:65 -----------T.S. No. 19-58222 APN: 512-0-220-355 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 4/8/2017. 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: FRANCISCO J SALVAT, A SINGLE MAN Duly Appointed Trustee: ZBS Law, LLP Deed of Trust recorded 4/12/2017, as Instrument No. 20170412-000485490, of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of Ventura County, California, Date of Sale:3/5/2020 at 9:00 AM Place of Sale: Auction.com Room, Four Points by Sheraton Ventura Harbor Resort, 1050 Schooner Drive, Ventura, CA 93001 Estimated amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $577,368.93 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: 6 7 1 LUCILLE CIR MOORPARK, California 93021 Described as follows: As more fully described on said Deed of Trust A.P.N #.: 512-0-220-355 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 (800) 280-2832 or visit this Internet Web site www.auction. com, using the file number assigned to this case 19-58222. 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: 1/28/2020 ZBS Law, LLP , as Trustee 30 Corporate Park, Suite 450 Irvine, CA 92606 For NonAutomated Sale Information, call: (714) 848-7920 For Sale Information: (800) 280-2832 www.auction.com _________________________________ Michael Busby, Trustee Sale Officer This office is enforcing a security interest of your creditor. To the extent that your obligation has been discharged by a bankruptcy court or is subject to an automatic stay of bankruptcy, this notice is for informational purposes only and does not constitute a demand for payment or any attempt to collect such obligation. EPP 31035 Pub Dates 01/31, 02/07, 02/14/2020 SchId:79022 AdId:26372 CustId:108 -----------NOTICE OF ADOPTION At the regular meeting of December 16, 2019, the City Council of the City of Port Hueneme held a public hearing and introduced for first reading the following Ordinance: AN ORDINANCE APPROVING AND ADOPTING A DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT UNDER GOVERNMENT CODE SECTIONS 65864 TO 65869.5 AND ORDINANCE NO. 727 AND ORDINANCE NO. 734 OF THE PORT HUENEME MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO THE OPERATION OF A CANNABIS FACILITY [TECH DELIVERY SOLUTIONS, LLC] Summary Following a second reading on January 21, 2020 at 6:30 p.m., in the City Hall Council Chamber, located at 250 North Ventura Road, Port Hueneme, CA 93041, the City Council of the City of Port Hueneme adopted Ordinance No. 760 and approved an application by Maria Valadez and Lenea Gutierrez on behalf of Tech Delivery Solutions, LLC, located at 501 W. Channel Islands Blvd, #204, Port Hueneme, CA, 93041. The Development Agreement will regulate the operation of a cannabis microbusiness by the applicant, and will set forth certain rights and obligations of both parties relating thereto, including the right of the City to receive certain revenues. The Development Agreement requires that the facility be operated in accordance with all applicable laws of the State of California and all applicable ordinances of the City. The Development Agreement requires the applicant’s compliance with the Development Agreement, including payment of the City’s revenues, be reviewed on an annual basis. If the applicant is found by the City not to be in compliance with the Development Agreement, a variety of remedies are available to the City, up to and including revoking the applicant’s right to operate the cannabis facility.

At the January 21, 2020, meeting the City Council adopted the above listed Ordinance by the following vote: Ayes: Rollins, Muñoz-Schnopp, Gama, Hernandez Noes: None Absent: Berg A copy of the adopted ordinance is available for viewing in the City Clerk’s office, 250 North Ventura Road, Port Hueneme, California, (805) 986-6503. _______________________________ Kristy Buxkemper City Clerk Date: January 29, 2020

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TRI-COUNTY SENTRY, FRIDAY, JANUARY 31, 2020

NEWS Ramirez stands for economic growth, the environment and the people

By Chris Frost chris@tricountysentry.com Oxnard-- The Tri County Sentry's examination of the Ventura County District Five Supervisor's Race kicks off with Oxnard Mayor Pro Tem Carmen Ramirez.

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HE is a lawyer and ran a legal services office for 16 years. Ramirez has plenty of experience managing people and budgets, and some people she laid off still support her campaign for County Supervisor.

She understands that the county must live within its own means, and she knows how vital more revenue is to the county.

Behavioral Health Ramirez acknowledges that Ventura County needs more behavioral health services, and pointed out that cities do not provide that service.

She feels the big issue is equitable services in the greater Oxnard area.

"I know this first-hand because I am an active lawyer, and I have clients who are seeking disability benefits from social security," she said. "If a component of your illness is mental health, whether it is depression, schizophrenia, psychosis, or whatever your ailment, you have to prove that you have a doctor, an M.D., or Ph.D. documenting your symptoms, and your treatment. Without that, you can't win."

That is part of the social security rules.

"I have clients whose only recourse is county healthcare, or county mental health," Ramirez said. "They have MediCal, Affordable Care Act, or they go to Gold Coast, or they go to Clinicas.

They don't have access to enough Ph.Ds or M.D.s for their treatment.

These are people who need help with their behavioral health. I have clients

who are so depressed; they are suicidal.

They're Spanish speakers, and they need a Spanish-speaking therapist and a doctor to review their case. Spanish speaking therapists are in demand."

Ramirez has one client with severe mental and physical problems who also suffers from depression.

"It's debilitating," she said. "It has taken her about six months to get a therapist. I talked to the therapist, who is going to help my client, but she told me there is no medical doctor or Ph.D. who can review my work or sign off on it. Whatever she does for her client and writes up, it's not going to be adequate."

This is a county problem, and it's always our tax dollars, she said, and the money goes to the state, and they divide it up by population.

"Not necessarily by need, but by population," she said. "The question is our community, the Spanish-speaking community, who do pay taxes, like everybody else, are they getting their fair share? I don't want to take it away from anybody else, but I want to make sure that our people, in this area, get their fair share to help everything the county is responsible for funding.

The county has been working on it, but there is a gap, and we need to go further."

With all that said, Ramirez is a fiscal conservative who doesn't advocate spending money they don't have.

"I believe in living within our means," she said. "We have to be equitable with how we are distributing our resources."

The Homeless Ramirez understands that Governor Gavin Newsome doesn't like the look of cities like Los Angeles that has a large homeless population. The proposed state budget has a large amount of money set aside to help the homeless.

Still, according to Oxnard City Manager Alex Nguyen, that money will be divided up amongst the top 12 cities in the state. Oxnard is number 20.

"The goal of any legislative body is to get their fair share of taxes," Ramirez said. "People don't always think of that returning money as taxes. They believe

that money is a grant, or sometimes a government handout, but it's our taxes.

We should get a proportionate share of it.

Los Angeles passed a measure to fund the homeless, which meant housing, she said, but that was two years ago.

"They haven't been able to get much on the ground because of permitting and neighborhood objections to housing," she said. "I think it's the role of elected officials to go to Sacramento and request that the governor come here to speak to our legislators."

That doesn't just involve the legislators, she said, but it also requires action from the residents.

"They have to say that we want our government to fund these services," she said. "That's where groups like CAUSE get involved. The faith community needs to get involved and not just pray for a miracle. It needs funding, and that's leadership getting funding for that."

She related her experiences with the City of Oxnard, which is where her expertise comes from, and pointed out that as a county supervisor, the effort will be on a grander scale.

"You're one vote on a city council or a county board," she said. "You have to be able to work with people, who you may not always agree with, to move your project forward. When we were at the meeting (town hall) on homelessness, it's like I hope we don't have to keep learning this lesson.

I've always advocated talking to the community first."

Housing Looking ahead, Ramirez said that other cities in Ventura County could emulate what Oxnard is going to do to provide housing.

"We're going to build housing," she said. "We're going to build it in the infill; we're going to build it in the corridor, and we're going to see housing come upon these empty spots soon."

She wants to see all kinds of different housing.

"I want to see three or four stories,"

she said. "The top, the penthouse, you can see the islands, and you can see the mountains. The bottom can be retail and mixed-use, like restaurants. I think the middle can be all kinds of housing for individuals and families, so there is a good mix."

Building a coalition to get things done To build a consensus, Ramirez advocates listening to everyone's point of view and find points of agreement.

"For example, climate change, some people say that humans didn't cause it," she said. "Okay, let's assume that is correct. But it's happening by a force of nature. We see the evidence.

Why would someone object to doing something? A person may not believe in cause and effect, but they see what is happening. What can we do to mitigate it? We have to get to the facts of what's happening, and get beyond ideology and talk about the facts."

Another example she cited is the concept that everyone needs to speak English.

"Let's look at the facts," she said.

"Who is working in our fields? They're immigrants, and up to 85 percent are undocumented. Sometimes, they don't speak Spanish; they speak Mixtec. Our growers need them, but we have other people saying that we want to get rid of all the undocumented people. They should go back to where they came from?"

If that happened, Ramirez wants to know what happens next?

"There will be nobody working, and farmers' crops will rot," she said. "They'll go belly-up, and nobody has any fruits and vegetables. When I'm sitting next to a person at a meeting in the last few years, that person started complaining about these undocumented people.

I said, better not eat that salad. That was most certainly picked by an immigrant, who was most likely an undocumented person. Get to the facts. I have little patience for people who have these views. Whether it's the homeless, minorities, or people in these marginalized communities, that

is one of the most terrible things you see nationally."

Tax Incentives to grow business Ramirez is well-prepared to attract new business, as she recently finished chairing the Economic Development Collaborative of Ventura County, which is a collaboration between publicly elected officials and large companies.

The group's mission is to keep employers in Ventura County, retain employees and attract new businesses.

"The people who are in business here, they want to stay here because of the great quality of life," she said. "Why is there a great quality of life? We have open space; we're not jammed up like San Fernando Valley." When you fly over Ventura County and see Burbank and San Fernando, she said you can tell where Ventura County starts.

"It's green and has fields," she said.

"You see houses, the ocean, the harbor, the mountains, the Channel Islands; it's gorgeous. People move here because they want the quality of life and the environment. The kids can't stay because of the housing costs, so they have to live with mom and dad forever."

Ramirez said having a better supply of housing will bring in business.

"I support SOAR (Save Open Space and Agricultural Resources), and I was responsible for getting it extended until 2050 on the ballot," she said.

"Otherwise, it was going to be 2030.

We would have been the only city with a 2030 limit. We would have been overdeveloped and out of sync with what the rest of the county was doing."

She pointed out that some people want SOAR because they don't want anyone else to live in Ventura County.

"That is unrealistic, economically," Ramirez said. "You have to have people coming, and you have to take care of the people who were born here.

Just because you don't want sprawl, doesn't mean you can't have housing.

We have infills; we have higher density and auxiliary units. You're going to see some good stuff here, and I'd like to see that in the rest of the county."

This story will continue on Feb. 7.

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city is working towards. When you talk about disclosing submitted bids, what you’re bidding for is already out there. Professional services, which are generally chosen based on qualifications and not price, if you're putting all the bids out there, it can lead to some confusion. You're not buying a widget; you're buying a professional service. You want the best person, group, or firm, whoever that is. Sometimes, that might cost a little more."

The initiative requires the director of finance, the city treasurer, shall provide performance measurements about the department's core functions with no fewer one performance measurement based on cost, one based on quality, and one based on timeliness. "This initiative isn't what you want an elected member of the city to do," Branson said. "The city manager has responsibility for this, but the city manager will depend on input from the staff. You do have performance measures right now in your department by department."

Measure O Initiative This initiative ties the half-cent sales tax collected by the city to the streets and alleys.

The initiative is tied to the pavement condition index (PCI), and if the city doesn't achieve an 80 percent PCI. Measure O will terminate.

The PCI measures the condition of streets and alleys. Higher numbers mean better streets.

Currently, the city has 61 PCI. In 2018, the city scored 63 PCI. The number places the roads in fair condition.

"This is a problem that every city, not just Oxnard, faces," he said.

"Tying it to Measure O is an issue."

Measure O passed by 65 percent

of the voters, he said, which makes it a general tax. If it was a special tax that requires two-thirds approval, it missed that level. If it got two-thirds approval, it would still be a general tax.

"This was the purpose, to protect, maintain and enhance vital services, including police, fire, emergency response, increasing street paving pothole repair, traffic flow, and expanding youth services, and so on," he said.

The city could try and meet the PCI levels, and it would need to dedicate 100 percent of the Measure O money to the roads.

"Plus, you'd have to divert about $204 million from the general fund and the gas tax fund, if you can get that, to the roads, as well," Branson said. "It's everything that Measure O gives you, plus another $204 million to make that work. That makes Measure O a special tax for streets and alleys."

The second option the city can choose is to say it can't meet the requirement and let Measure O terminate. That makes Measure O end six years early.

"I would say this undermines the original intent of the voters and makes it a de facto special tax," Branson said.

Measure O funds "53.5 staff positions, he said, as well as a variety of programs" that reach different areas in the city.

If the city does nothing and Measure O ends, it would have to layoff $79 million of staff salary to make that happen.

During public comments, Christopher Wiliams said the Measure O initiative would have catastrophic effects on the city.

He understands the frustration that some residents have about road conditions.

"This initiative is not the solution, in my opinion," he said. "If you take the time to read what the initiative would do, you would realize that two things are going to happen. All the Measure O money would have to be deferred to fix our roads, or the city wouldn't be able to meet the requirements, and Measure O would no longer exist. What does that mean to public safety if Measure O is gone?

To my understanding, Measure O funds 16 peace officer positions and helps support the police department computer-aided dispatch center. It pays down the cost of building Fire Station 8 and funds several firefighter positions."

Philip Molina said we know that a certain mayor was elected and took trips on a private jet from a private developer doing business in Oxnard. He said the mayor visited the developer's private resort at no cost.

"You remember him," he asked.

"It's also possible for the council to hire a city manager and city attorney to flaunt the laws by approving a supplemental post-retirement that required council approval. Both of them claim that you gave him approval, and you didn't. While this report states, the staff was interviewed in putting the report together, the elected city treasurer was never interviewed or even asked by the consultant a single question.

But in that report, I heard him say, I believe, I believe, I believe, that's not fact. That's personal opinion, that shouldn't be in the report."

Ray Blattel said when you don't like something, you will spin it any way you can to make it smell.

"Rather than un unbiased report, the theme of this report, to me, seems leading and influencing," he said.

"Relative to the treasurer expansion initiative, regarding the statements

on page 7, from the findings and declarations from the initiatives, there is no one elected official explicitly accountable for the city finances. The response was that the six council members and the mayor do that now. The argument is if the city treasurer is elected and performs that function, we are stuck with that person for the election term. Isn't that the same situation we have now with the seven elected council members?

These people aren't infallible either."

Oxnard Chamber of Commerce Cheif Executive Officer Nancy Lindholm wishes that all the voters could have heard Mr. Branson's report.

"It hits you in the face when you see the fiscal impact and some of the what if this happens," she said. " I find it absolutely amazing that one or two people can put this city between a rock and a hard place. One of those people has already been rejected by the voters twice. To be honest with you, the word extortion comes to mind."

Permit Simplicity Community Development Director Jeff Lambert reported on the Permit Simplicity Initiative and reminded the council that he has 20 years of experience as a community development director.

Lambert said his staff put the work into the research of the city's process and also looked at other cities, and how they processed these types of initiatives.

"The focus of this report was less about how it would impact our world, and more about how this would impact our customers," he said. "We tried to focus on administrative impacts, and that includes safety impacts."

According to the initiative, every project in the city would be eligible for

permit simplicity. Lambert called that an "unusually broad list" compared to other cities.

Architects, civil engineers, landscape architects, soil engineers, fire professionals, and other licensed professionals who attend the class and testing from the city and pass would receive certification to self-certify.

The City of Oxnard would need to put together the self-certification program.

"It also has a structural peer review," Lambert said."Other cities have other kinds of peer reviews, and this one only has a structural peer review. Any application that requires a structural engineer, we would have the ability to review that portion of the application."

Approximately 35 percent of the plans that go through a plan check has a structural engineering requirement.

"It does require us to create a building board of appeals," he said.

"The job of the board of appeals would be to appeal the decision of a building official."

The city can revoke permits if it feels the permit got issued in error.

"It also allows for field revisions based on voluntary changes by the contractor, or mandatory changes by the inspections we would do during the construction."

Lambert said few cities use permit simplicity to compare with.

The most well-known city is Phoenix, Arizona.

Elk Grove and Sacramento County California are the next two examples, he said, but those programs had more limitations than proposed for Oxnard.

"Both of those cities no longer use this system," he said. "They put it in place and found it was not productive."

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ENTERTAIMENT Family affair: Billie Eilish, Finneas win big at Grammys

By Mesfin Fekadu LOS ANGELES (AP)—The edgy, avant-pop album that siblings Billie Eilish and Finneas created in a small bedroom made a big splash at the 2020 Grammy Awards, winning 11 honors for the musical family. “When We All Fall Asleep, Where Do We Go?”—created in the musicians’ Los Angeles home—helped Eilish win the top four honors, including album, song and record of the year, along with best new artist.

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HE 18-year-old is the youngest artist to achieve the feat and the first to do so since Christopher Cross did in 1981. Finneas—who co-wrote, produced and engineered the album, walked away as Sunday’s top winner with six. Eilish won five honors.

Billie Eilish.

“We didn’t write a speech for this because we didn’t make this album to win a Grammy. We didn’t think it would win anything ever. We wrote an album about depression and suicidal thoughts and climate change and being the bad guy—whatever that means—and we stand up here confused and grateful,” Finneas said onstage. Together, they also won best pop vocal album, while Finneas’ individual honors included producer of the year (non-classical) and best engineered album (non-classical).

“This is my first Grammys. I never thought this would happen in my whole life,” Eilish said. “I genuinely wanna say I am so grateful and I only wanna say that I am so grateful.” “This is to all the kids who are making music in the bedroom today—you’re going to get one of these,” Finneas added. The bedroom where they created magic was brought to life when they hit the stage and performed “When the Party’s Over,” which featured Finneas on keys and Eilish singing in a soft, pitch perfect tone.

Nipsey Hussle and Kobe Bryant honored Los Angeles, where the show was

held, had a central theme at the show Sunday: hometown heroes Nipsey Hussle and Kobe Bryant, a global icon, were honored and celebrated at the show. The Grammys kicked off with a performance in honor of Bryant, who died hours before the awards along with his daughter and seven others. And later in the show Hussle’s collaborators and friends, including DJ Khaled, John Legend, Meek Mill, Kirk Franklin, Roddy Ricch and YG, gave an allstar tribute to the man who died last year. Hussle also posthumously won his first pair of Grammys on Sunday. Filmmaker Ava DuVernay introduced the performance, which featured band players, background dancers and Legend wearing traditional Ethiopian and Eritrean clothing in honor of Hussle’s African roots. Mill performed a new song called “Letter to Nipsey” while others joined together for “Higher,” which won best rap/sung performance.

“This is for Nipsey Hussle. This is for hip-hop,” said DJ Khaled, who collaborated on the song with Legend and Hussle, whose family stood onstage. “We all love him. We all miss him. It’s terrible that we had to lose him so early,” Legend said.

“We’ve seen some tragedy today and last year ... let’s hold each other tight.” The show—which took place at the Staples Center, Bryant’s old stomping ground—began with a touching, emotional and a cappella performance of “It’s So Hard to Say Goodbye to Yesterday” by host Alicia Keys and Boyz II Men. “Los Angeles, America and the world-wide world lost a hero,” Keys said, adding that the audience was “heartbroken in the house that Kobe Bryant built.”

“Right now Kobe and his daughter Gianna ... are in our spirits, they’re in our hearts, they’re in prayers, they’re in this building,” she said.

“Take a moment and hold them inside of you and share our strength and our support with their families.”

Before the show officially honored Bryant, Lizzo performed the songs “Truth Hurts” and “Cuz I Love You,” saying at the top of the show: “Tonight is for Kobe.” Lizzo won three honors, including best pop solo performance for “Truth Hurts” and two R&B awards. “Hold on one second,” she said, catching her

breath. “Thank you to the academy.

This is really (expletive) sick.” Lizzo was among the mix of newcomers and well-known acts who reached their goals of winning their firstever Grammy Awards on Sunday, which also included Tanya Tucker, J. Cole, DJ Khaled, Eilish, Lil Nas X, Billy Ray Cyrus, Michelle Obama, Sara Bareilles, Rosalía, 21 Savage and Tyler, the Creator. “To my mother, you did a great job raising this guy,” Tyler, who won best rap album, said to his mom, who was onstage and crying by side. More crying took place Sunday. Demi Lovato, who has mostly taken a break from the public since focusing on her recovery after reportedly overdosing in July 2018, gave a stirring, vocally

top-notch performance that earned her a standing ovation. She was so emotional that she had to restart the song as a teardrop ran down her cheek. Camila Cabello’s performance of “First Man”—a song dedicated to her father—also induced tears.

Cabello walked off the stage to her dad’s seat to finish singing the song in front of him, while he teared up. Audience members were emotional, too, including Gwen Stefani. Ariana Grande had a lengthy performance—probably to make up for the drama that surrounded her axed performance last year. Run DMC joined forces with Aerosmith to rock the Grammys stage, while Usher, Sheila E. and FKA twigs paid tribute to Prince. Lil Nas X brought

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the story of “Old Town Road” to life by performing alongside the artists who helped the song stay at No. 1 for 19 weeks through various remixes, including BTS, Mason Ramsey, Diplo and the track’s main co-star, Billy Ray Cyrus. Veteran rapper Nas then joined Lil Nas X for a new song, shouting out Bryant at the end: “Kobe, we love you.” A dark cloud loomed over ceremony since the Recording Academy announced it had put its recently hired CEO, Deborah Dugan, on administrative leave for misconduct. Dugan and her lawyers fired back at the academy, claiming that the awards show is rigged. But no mention of Dugan was directly made during the threeplus-hour show.