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OPINION

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A tale of tolerance of two school districts W

ith the resignation of Ventura Unified School District Superintendent Dave Creswell comes time for reflection. As he makes his exit plan, the board of trustees will soon begin recruiting a new superintendent, but the landscape that any potential candidate will have to accept is one in which the thought police are active.

Creswell resigned Nov. 30 over controversy after a 2016 sermon was made public, in which he made comments that some considered hurtful to the LGBTI+ community. The sermon took place at the Redeemer Baptist Church in Riverside, where Creswell is an elder. In the sermon, he talked about how a yearbook showed signs of changing times. In reference to the fact that the “best couple” were two girls, Creswell said, “Oh, boy. Here we go. Here’s our world.” The “most changed” student showed a picture of a female holding a picture of pre-transition as a male, eliciting this response: “This is the definition of most changed? This is the definition?

There’s a growing sector of our culture, of our society, that says that’s good and that’s normal, and not only do they embrace it, we’re now celebrating it.”

When the audio came to light in the last month, Creswell began reaching out to the LGBTI+ community to bridge the divide and make up for his lack of understanding. He publicly apologized for comments that he said caused others pain. But that wasn’t enough. Former Ventura Unified Superintendent Trudy Arriaga and Trustee Mary Haffner took the opportunity to publicly chastise him for his comments, for his beliefs.

Unfortunately, while the LGBTI+ community has endured a great deal of intolerance for their sexuality and identity collectively over the span of many generations, so have religious people, which is why in this country, both groups are considered protected classes. The notion that there could have been potential for discrimination does not speak to any actual discriminatory practices. Creswell was forced out for his beliefs, not his actions.

The fact that Arriaga, Haffner and advocates for the LGBTI+ community could not see this situation as a great teaching

Letters Community Action sends thanks It is with a grateful heart that I write today to thank our donors, the city of Oxnard, BikeVentura and supporters throughout our community for their assistance in helping Community

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moment for the students and staff of the district, forging new relationships built on understanding where it was lacking, they instead took the path often traveled, one based on fear as anger boiled over to the point that the advocates against bullying became the bullies. They demanded respect for the persecuted minority while failing to see they are persecuting the minority. Being rebuked in such a way speaks to the lengths local leaders will go to ensure that only those who demonstrate that their beliefs align just as they see fit for the students puts the district in a serious quandary. The question is, what kind of intense scrutiny will the next potential superintendent need to endure to make sure that he or she has proven to have no bias that would cause any student discomfort?

On the other end of the county, in the Conejo Valley Unified School District, in 2017 into 2018, the majority of the trustees on the school board began asserting their religious views upon students via censorship — first the attempt to exclude LGBTI+ historical contributions in curriculum, then a subtle book ban. This caused such a tremendous response from the community that two of the trustees leading the religious charge, Sandee Everett and Mike Dunn, were voted out in November, while John Anderson did not run again. This was democracy in action with the community taking back what they felt was being taken from their children.

The difference: actions mattered in Conejo Valley while it was the potential for actions in Ventura — that could and would have been checked by the trustees anyhow — that took over the community’s response. Lesson learned in Ventura: Religious beliefs are not as important as other minority issues.

At this point, when it comes to Ventura Unified, we can only hope that tolerance and respect is a two-way street for all and that seeking to understand is at the forefront of differing viewpoints for all involved. In this country, religious beliefs are just as fundamental to a person’s existence as sexuality and gender identity and meeting in the middle is a sign of great leadership.

Action serve our clients with excellence and compassion. The city of Oxnard is providing significant funding to refurbish our showers after three months of shut down due to deterioration and mold. Six thousand showers are taken annually by our clients, thereby improving their lives and our community’s health and well-being.

We are partnering with BikeVentura to provide bike repairs for our homeless clients and

other bike enthusiasts in our community. This is proving to be an important service.

Our donors and supporters make our valuable services to the most vulnerable possible.

Community Action’s work, directly or indirectly, touches so many lives in our county. I am proud to serve as the Chair of Community Action’s Board of Directors and I humbly thank everyone who makes it possible for us to have such a positive impact on the lives of the most vulnerable and on our entire community This holiday season I invite everyone to take a tour of our facility, donate individual toiletries for our homeless center, contribute financial donations, or bring us your used bikes or bike parts. We appreciate every gesture of generosity, and so do our clients.

Dr. Ramon Flores Chair of the CAVC Board of Directors

Thoughtful and reasoned My congratulations to Paul Moomjean and his Right Persuasion A Nation of Immigrants (Nov. 29). It is thoughtful, reasoned and lacking in the xenophobia that is usually seen on the right. What we need are for more on the right who are of goodwill to join in some degree of immigration law restructuring to reflect the modernizing world. I do not say solve or reform, since they imply some form of solution to a process that does not have a solution, a process that can only be managed and must change and adapt as the world changes.

I don’t know what is an optimal change today, but clearly the Dreamers are one group for whom a path to permanent residency and ultimately citizenship must be provided. We also need a path for permanent legal residency for those who have established families including U.S. citizens. We also need some form of temporary worker process for agricultural jobs. We also need much more severe punishments for employers who choose to exploit the undocumented as a source of cheap labor. With those of goodwill on both the left and right, these objectives are within reach, so thanks again Mr. Moomjean.

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Because this happened gradually, however, dirt-poor rednecks have not noticed how they ended up with more poverty and more mental illness. This creates more inequality and more illness, galloping on, ad infinitum. For that extra lunacy, Big Pharma steers millions of opioid pills to economically depressed Red states and turns doctors into drug-pushers. Suicides in America have increased by 25 percent since 2000. Many are drug-related.

For that final head-bonking lunacy, Republicans have been conditioned like Pavlov’s dogs to hate Obamacare. Many Red-state governors refused to implement it, even though the concept came from the conservative Heritage Foundation. The GOP tried to kill Obamacare in 2017, knowing perfectly well that thousands would die as a result, including dirt-poor Republicans.

Mercifully, the bill failed in the Senate thanks to the late John McCain (R-Arizona). McCain stood up to the madness that has taken over the GOP. Take heart, my friends. Americans turned out in droves and reclaimed the House. This will stop the madness getting any worse, at least after January 2019. But cross your fingers until then because all sorts of madness could break out.

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social mobility, trust and community life, vioies have very different levels of mental illness. lence, teenage pregnancies, and child well-being.

In some countries, only 5 percent of the adult Outcomes are significantly worse in the more population was found to suffer from illness in the ave you ever watched goons with previous year. But in the U.S., it was more than torches at neo-Nazi rallies and won- unequal countries. The Spirit Level shows a close correlation between income inequality and men25 percent. dered, “Are these people mad?” tal illness in 12 developed countries. The same is America’s high inequality and high poverty Note: This concerns mental illness. rates produce high mental illness rates. MoreNo disrespect is intended to its victims, only true for the American states. This is not hard to figure out. More inequality produces more povover, our high rates of gun ownership produce heartfelt sympathy. If you cannot face this topic, erty. More poverty produces more mental illness. far more mass murders. From the numbers, stop right here.

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America is the most unequal, the most mentally I was once a social worker with mental health With more equality, however, fewer people get ill and the most violent of the 12 major developed cases. They were heart-rending. One is accordmental problems. Fewer people get depressed countries. Within America, Republican states are ingly pleased that mental health is getting more the worst. attention. Britain’s Prince Harry makes no secret from comparing themselves with their more successful peers. Unfortunately the chart showing Again, this is not hard to figure out. After 35 of the depression that once plagued him. He is this correlation cannot be reproduced here. It can years, nothing has “trickled down” from Reaganlifting the stigma surrounding the issue. however be seen at: www.equalitytrust.org.uk/ omics. Red states are the poorest in the nation.

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Feeling robbed Multiple armed robberies, burglaries hit Ventura, several arrests made

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he city of Ventura has been the epicenter of a string of armed robberies and burglaries in 2018, and police are working to solve them, with several arrests made thus far.

In July, robberies involved advanced burgling techniques, including cutting power to surveillance and alarm systems, at two jewelry stores located on Main Street in downtown Ventura. The first on July 13 took place at Ormachea Jewelry, where police say burglars cut power to the building before taking an estimated $8,000 in jewelry. The second, on July 22 at Carlson Jewelers, was similar in that the power was cut to the building, though no estimate of how much was taken was given to authorities.

Also in July, the Ben & Jerry’s ice cream parlor in downtown Ventura was robbed by a man with a handgun. Scott Russel, 35, is alleged to have demanded money ESTEBAN OSEGUERA from the clerk was arrested shortly after the event.

Later in the same month, a robbery at the SPARC Second Hand Store in downtown Ventura resulted in stolen jewelry and cash.

An armed robbery occurred in October at the H&H Liquor on the 1800 block of E. Main Street. The suspects were armed with guns, EARNESTO SOLIS said police, and demanded cash from the clerk.

Most recently, two armed robberies occurred within days of each other in November. On Sunday, Nov. 25, an armed robbery occurred at the Thomas 99 Cent Store at 1700 E. Thompson Boulevard. During this incident, a customer attempted to stop the robbers as they fled, but was pepper-sprayed by one of the suspects, who escaped with an undisclosed amount of cash.

On Tuesday, Nov. 27, an armed robbery occurred at the AutoZone at 2610 E. Main St., wherein a suspect, wearing a mask and brandishing a rifle, escaped with an undisclosed amount of cash.

On Nov. 30, an arrest was made in connection with an alleged attempted robbery and battery of a person on Sheridan Way in Ventura, which also occurred on Nov. 27. The suspect in this incident was arrested and identified as 23-year-old Isaac Lopez, who was on parole for assault.

Finally, on Nov. 30, Doc’s Market on Ramona Street in west Ventura was robbed by a man wearing a mask and brandishing a handgun. Ventura police say that the man demanded money from the register, after which the suspect fled on foot with an undisclosed amount of cash.

Ventura Police Department Cmdr. Tom Higgins says that typically, robberies tend to pick up around the holidays.

“In that aspect, that’s not uncommon for them to be happening,” said Higgins. As far as the burglaries that appear as though they required some planning — such as the jewelry store events in July — Higgins says that they “come in waves.”

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coming up from other areas, such as L.A.,” said Higgins.

“We’ve seen this going on for a while but haven’t had that in several months. We could tell those were kind of related because we would get hit here and then Camarillo and Thousand Oaks would get hit back toward L.A.” As for as a reason why, Higgins says that some of the changing state laws could play a role in any increase.

“Since some of the laws changed in California we’re seeing some of the crimes happening more frequently,” said Higgins, specifically pointing to Realignment, AB 109. “A lot of these people are known offenders and are out and about, I think that’s part of the issue.”

Gov. Jerry Brown signed AB 109 into law in April of 2011 with the aim of meeting the court-ordered mandate to reduce the number of state prison inmates, realign state responsibilities to local governments and curtail state spending.

Ventura Police Department Sargent Matt Cain echoed the same sentiment.

“You have people who would otherwise be in custody,” said Cain.

Cain cited as examples two suspects arrested and currently in custody, one in Ventura County jail and the other in Santa Barbara, in connection to at several liquor and smoke shop robberies in Ventura. Earnesto Solis and Esteban Oseguera allegedly were the perpetrators behind the armed robbery at Sam’s Smoke Shop on Nov. 2, as well as at H&H Liquor, both on Main Street in Ventura.

Cain says that a third individual is currently being sought in connection with the crimes, and that the arrests came through a joint effort with the Santa Barbara Police Department.

“Solis, he’s a prose offender. He was released early on basically what they’re calling post release offender status, what used to be parole and is now prose,” said Cain. “He was released because it was mostly narcotics and he’s out doing robberies.”

Both Cain and Higgins said that they believe there has been an increase in these types of crimes over 2017, but numbers won’t be available until early 2019.

“We’re doing what we can,” said Cain. “If you live in an area where you think there’s an increase in robberies, keep your doors locked. We encourage surveillance systems — functioning systems, a lot of people have them but they don’t work. Just be aware that we’re working around the clock as detectives to solve these cases. It’s just a matter of putting evidence together.”

Anyone with information on criminal activities should call the Ventura Police Department at 805-3394488. ✦

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In Brief PATAGONIA DONATES $10 MILLION TAX BREAK TO ECO CAUSES

Businesses across the country received a reprieve in their tax burden after the Trump Administration signed a bill into law that changed the corporate tax rate. Now, Ventura-headquartered outdoor clothing company Patagonia says that it will donate its savings to environmental groups.

The corporate tax rate was substantially lowered when the House and Senate passed the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017, which was signed by President Donald Trump. The bill lowered the corporate tax rate from 35 percent to 21 percent in 2018.

In a statement, Patagonia CEO Rose Marcario criticized the Trump Administration, calling the tax cuts “irresponsible.”

“Taxes protect the most vulnerable in our society, our public lands and other life-giving resources,” said Marcario. “In spite of this, the Trump Administration initiated a corporate tax cut, threatening these services at the expense of our planet.”

The $10 million will be donated to groups “committed to protecting air, land and water and finding solutions to the climate crisis” and is on top of Patagonia’s ongoing donation of 1 percent of its sales, which the company has adhered to since 1985.

VENTURA UNIFIED SUPERINTENDENT RESIGNS AMID CONTROVERSY

Ventura Unified School District Superintendent David Creswell announced on Friday, Nov. 30, that he would resign following controversy over remarks he made prior to taking the position.

In an email to staff sent on Friday afternoon, Creswell said that he would be working with the school board on his exit plan.

Controversy arose over Creswell’s remarks regarding gay and transgender students delivered during a sermon he presented as an elder at Redeemer Baptist Church in Riverside. Remarking on a picture of a gay couple embracing in a school yearbook, Creswell remarked, “oh boy. Here we go. Here’s our world.”

The yearbook selected “Most Changed” to a transgender teen, accompanied by a picture of the student in makeup, holding a picture of herself as a male.

“There’s a growing sector of our culture, of our society, that says that’s good and that’s normal, and not only do they embrace it, we’re now celebrating it.”

Creswell replaced Michael Babb in 2017 and had been Superintendent for 16 months.

FEMA OPENS DISASTER RECOVERY CENTER IN THOUSAND OAKS

The Federal Emergency Management Agency in partnership with the State of California has launched the Ventura County Disaster Recovery Center to provide services to those impacted by the Woolsey and Hill fires and to connect residents with local, state and federal assistance programs.

Representatives from several agencies including FEMA and the U.S. Small Business Administration are among those that will provide information on available services, explain assistance programs and help survivors complete or check the status of their applications.

Survivors with losses are encouraged to register for assistance before visiting the Command Center by registering online at www.

DisasterAssistance.gov. Businesses and residents can visit www.sba.gov/ disaster or call SBA’s Disaster Assistance Customer Service Center at 800659-2955.

The Center will operate Monday through Friday, 9 a.m.-7 p.m., and 9 a.m.-5 p.m. weekends, at 173 North Moorpark Road, Suite A, Thousand Oaks.

LAWSUIT FILED AGAINST SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA EDISON OVER WOOLSEY FIRE

Three Los Angeles-based law firms have filed a joint lawsuit on behalf of renters and property owners in Los Angeles and Ventura counties alleging Southern California Edison played a role in the start of the Woolsey Fire.

The suit alleges that Edison negligently operated and failed to repair and maintain electrical equipment, as well as failing to adhere to electrical and fire safety practices, which ultimately resulted in the start of the fire.

“Had Southern California Edison Company followed the standard of care in inspecting, maintaining and repairing its overhead lines, properly maintaining its electrical equipment, and trimming away vegetation from its wires as is required by law and industry standards, the catastrophic Woolsey Fire could have been avoided,” said Patrick McNicholas, partner at McNicholas & McNicholas, LLP. The suit was filed on behalf of Wendell Philips, Mary Dee Rickards, as an individual and as the trustee for the Trust of Dale O. and Carrie L. Rickards, and Spunky’s Rescue Ranch.

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Eighth grader Elijah Hall works diligently on a LEGO EV3. The finished project will be carried to space, where it will board the International Space Station to measure heat conductivity in microgravity.

VENTURA STUDENTS PARTNER WITH QUEST INSTITUTE FOR 2019 SPACE MISSION

One Ventura middle school is setting its sights on Mars and the moon come next year thanks to an educational partnership with tech giant Quest Institute.

The Ventura Missionary School eighth graders ranging in age from 12 to 14 have joined in a mission to build a machine capable of measuring whether or not heat builds while in microgravity. The project, once completed, will travel to space via a mission launched by

Quest Institute.

The partnership came to be when the dean of the school met with representatives from Quest at a conference, sparking the idea to get the students involved.

“They wanted to get science into the hands of kids to make it interesting for them to learn about science,” said Alane Woods, teacher.

The students get a hands-on opportunity to engage in problem solving activities through electrical engineering and programming via the LEGO EV3 system, which is an educational tool used by classrooms to promote science,

bread with quality ingredients that include fresh vegetables, premium meats, and cheeses sliced on the spot. The grand opening fundraiser (Nov.28-Dec.2) will benefit Valley View Middle School. … 24 Hour Fitness will open at 3350 Telegraph Road in Ventura. The facility will host its grand opening on Dec. 22, 9 a.m.-1 p.m.; the event will include club tours, prize drawings, group training demonstrations, innovative GX24 studio classes and more. The 39,704-square-foot facility features include dedicated zones for TRX resistance training, core work, stretching, functional and sportsspecific workouts, spacious locker rooms with private showers, Kids’ Club for children up to age 12, multi-functional Olympic training rig, indoor lap pool for swim workouts and aqua classes, and more. … Findings Market was established at 27 S. Oak St. in Ventura. The pop-up market experience supports and features local creatives and highlights a curated collection of emerging artisans and inspiring brands from Ojai, Santa Barbara, Ventura and beyond. … Pacific by NoRu will open this month at 394 E. Main St. in Ventura. Pacific offers New American cuisine as a fresh, balanced, coastal-inspired culinary experience that explores local flavor in an Upscale/Casual atmosphere. It is open for dinner Wednesday through Sunday and also offers a full bar for great pairings with the array of gastronomic selections. … Purrmission Lingerie and Swim opened at 1980 Main St. in Ventura. The

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technology, engineering and math, or STEM, activities. The same tool is used in robotics competitions as well.

Around 50 students are currently working on the project, with four EV3 systems in four different classrooms. Woods says that she encourages the students to use their problem solving skills rather than give them answers to challenging issues.

“It’s a lot of problem solving skills that they’re not used to, and at times they can get frustrated, but then when it actually works there is an electrical charge in the room that’s contagious,” said Woods.

The students’ project will be flown to the International Space Station in February, where the class will be able to download real-time data from their sensors. The data, says Woods, could help NASA better prepare astronauts for dealing with heat issues in the future.

“They feel really comfortable and get a lot of satisfaction out of the programming process,” said Woods, adding that the project will vary from year to year as the partnership with Quest continues. “They’re totally excited.”

The Cabrillo Middle School team Riptide Robotics competed in a tournament held in Thousand Oaks on Sunday, Nov. 18, and won top honors with their project named Vegisphere, which tackles the problem of growing food in space.

Both teams will now compete at the Los Angeles Championship at La Canada High School on Friday, Dec. 7. Last year, the Rusty Sailors competed in the same tournament and were invited to compete in the Razorback Invitation held in Arkansas.

VENTURA MIDDLE SCHOOL STUDENTS ADVANCE IN LEGO COMPETITION

Two teams from Cabrillo Middle School have advanced to the FIRST® LEGO® League Los Angeles Championship following good showings at robotics tournaments in Ventura in November.

The Cabrillo Middle School Rusty Sailors won accolades at a qualifying tournament held in Camarillo on Saturday, Nov. 17, for their project that sought to find a solution to astronauts exercising in space. The project, dubbed Space X-erciser, is a compact exercise device which can be used in small spaces.

MOVING ON

Charles Johnson retired from the Museum of Ventura County where he holds the title for the longest serving staff member. Johnson began at the Museum as a librarian nearly 30 years ago.

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The Star Lounge at 343 E. Main St., Downtown Ventura, has reopened after being close for a couple of months for renovations, the interior updated with wood décor, guitars and long picnic high top tables outside.

CLOSING

Van Gundy Jewelers in Downtown Ventura at 588 E Main St. is closing and is offering storewide liquidation with discounts of up to 70 percent off. … Vagabond Coffee Shop at 760 E. Thompson Blvd. will be closing on Jan. 1, 2018. Vagabond first opened in 1966.

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ST. JOHN’S RECEIVES TOP-OF-THELINE HEART MAPPING SYSTEM Oxnard’s St. John’s Regional Medical Center has received a new toy that should provide clarity never before seen in heart mapping technology.

The RHYTHMIA mapping system allows for faster data collection than standard mapping and allows cardiologists to perform complex procedures while improving outcomes and long-term success rates, such as in a catheter ablation, which was performed by Medical Director of Cardiac Electrophysiology Services, Ali Sovari, MD. “By providing higher resolution, RHYTHMIA is certainly opening new possibilities to map complex arrhythmias that we would not consider for mapping before,” said Dr. Sovari.

“The clarity provided by RHYTHMIA allows us to locate the source of arrhythmia in the heart with the highest accuracy.”

St. John’s is the only hospital between Los Angeles and Santa Barbara with the RHYTHMIA system. For more information, visit www.

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Her dogs are involved in the R.U.F.F. Road program at Todd There has to be a reason why adopting an animal is so popuAnimals have a healing effect on peoRoad Jail, which stands for Rehabilitation Utilizing Furry lar in our culture, Cooper added. ple’s lives in many ways, including lowerFriends. The program involves shelter dogs from Ventura “There has to be something more than just hav[ing] a coming stress, easing anxiety and increasing an County Animal Services that are paired with carefully selected panion in our home,” he said. “I have to believe that the longoverall sense of well-being. inmates who are taught how to train the canines to become term health benefits for the humans, and the improvement in In fact, studies show that the act of petquality of life for the animal, have a transformative healing ting a dog or cat lowers blood pressure and therapy dogs.

“In our jail therapy training program, we hear testimony power for all.” stress levels, and simply being around anifrom inmates stating they have never had anyone love them mals can increase levels of oxytocin, also unconditionally,” Mitchell said. “A dog doesn’t judge, he doesn’t known as the “love hormone,” in humans.

“The healing power of animals is real,” care what you have done in the past. He loves you in the It has become more widely accepted that pet ownership and moment. He can heal emotional wounds that others may not said Adri Howe of Oxnard, executive direcanimal assistance in therapy and education may have a multitor of California Coastal Horse tude of positive effects on humans, accordRescue, a nonprofit in the Ojai ing to a study published by the U.S. National Valley that rescues abandoned, Library of Medicine entitled “Psychosocial abused, neglected and slaughand Psychophysiological Effects of Humanter-bound horses.

Animal Interactions: The Possible Role of The healing animals offer Oxytocin.” is “truly homeopathic,” she said, and that “you The study indicated the following benalmost don’t notice the healing.” efits that animals can have on humans: “That is the most amazing part — animals can Effects on social interaction help to guide and transform us by us just being Interacting with animals influences with them,” Howe said. “The horses are innate social interaction between humans and healers . . . who increase well-being and peace in all related factors important in this respect, who come into contact with them.” such as trust, empathy, aggression and a She recalled the time when group of boys from positive mood. a local assistance agency came and visit the horses Increased positive social attention as part of the rescue’s Learn, Care & Share profrom others and stimulation of social gram. As the boys were exiting the van, one of the behavior adult chaperones told Howe that they were having Based on the presented evidence, it was issues with the boys not paying attention and being concluded that contact with companion anidisruptive during outings. mals holds the potential to promote social At first, the boys jostled with each other and interaction and functioning in children and weren’t paying too much attention. adults with or without mental health prob“When it came time for the hands-on experience lems. with grooming our horses, the boys were suddenly Reduction of aggression focused and were so caught up in the experience,” In two studies, effects of the presence of Howe recalled. “Their adult chaperones could not friendly dogs on aggressive behavior in a believe the incredible calming influence that the classroom of first-graders were investigated horses had on the boys. The boys kept commenting via behavior observation and reports of the on how much they liked the horses they had been classroom teacher. In the presence of the with. The boys that left that day were very different dog, in comparison to its absence, aggressive than the boys who had arrived at the ranch.” behavior was decreased.

In another case, one of the rescue’s volunteers Effects on blood pressure, heart rate lost her brother to cancer after her son died the and heart rate variability year before. When she returned to the rescue after Overall, most of these studies show that a couple months of being gone, she started spendthe presence of friendly animals, both familing time with Bridge, a horse that was rescued iar or unfamiliar, can effectively reduce from “horrific abuse.” heart rate and blood pressure or buffer “He is now a horse who loves people and is a increases in these parameters in anticipahorse that has such sensitivity to feelings and emotion of a stressor. These effects may even be tions,” Howe said. stronger with one’s own pet.

As the volunteer was talking with Howe on the Reduction of fear and anxiety and ranch, Bridge walked over and nestled his head promotion of calmness LEFT: Brady, a therapy dog, visits a patient in the hospital. Brady is part of the against her.

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ABOVE: Deputy Trisha Thomas at Todd Road Jail with dogs “Tears came to her eyes and she remained there to a positive effect of interactions with and Robbie and Collin. The dogs are involved with R.U.F.F. Road (Rehabilitation Utilizing with Bridge for a long while. She was so touched by observation of animals on self-reported his gesture, especially at a time when she was going Furry Friends) sponsored by VIP Dog Teams, a nonprofit that provides therapy dogs to anxiety and calmness, in particular under through the grieving process,” Howe remembered. perform Goal Oriented Therapy for people in the community who need assistance. stress-prone conditions.

“That is what healing is . . . Bridge knew exactly Effects on perception of pain what to do in a way that a lot of humans would not Unfortunately, none of the few existhave known.” ing studies on effects of animal contact on

Dogs detect medical conditions

Studies have shows that dogs can be trained to detect seizures disorders, certain types of cancer and diabetes with 80 to 100 percent accuracy, said Nancy Mitchell of Camarillo, a registered nurse whose been working in the healthcare field for 24 years and has been training dogs for the last four years.

She is also the founder of VIP Dog Teams – Very Important Dogs Assisting Very Important People – a nonprofit that trains therapy dogs to provide assistance to those in need.

“When I take my therapy dog Brady to do goal-oriented therapy at the rehab unit of the hospital, he helps heal patients both inside and out,” Mitchell said. “He can make a patient smile by inciting a memory of their pet. He can encourage a patient to walk by staying at the side of their walker, he can strengthen a stroke patient’s weak arm by having them pet him or throwing a ball for him to retrieve — and the list goes on and on.”

Dogs can quite literally “smell fear” in the form of the surging hormones our bodies release in response to stressful situations, including adrenalin and cortisol, Mitchell noted.

“Scientists know that animals lower levels of cortisol (the stress hormone) and increase levels of oxytocin (the love hormone) in humans,” she said. “Therefore, chemically, a pet can do things for us naturally that fellow humans may not.”

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even know exist. A dog will forgive you, which allows you to forgive yourself and move on and become a better person.”

Puppy Therapy

As the director of community outreach for the Humane Society of Ventura County, Greg Cooper knows first-hand that working at an animal shelter can be very stressful, even for seasoned professionals.

He often sits with the shelter dogs and cats in what he calls “puppy therapy.”

“A lot of us here do the same to help alleviate our stress,” Cooper said.

The benefit extends to the animals as well, he said, because the more human socialization the animals engage in, the better chance they’ll be adopted.

The Humane Society of Ventura County also offers a Pet Assisted Therapy program, which arranges for volunteers to take their own pets or animals from the shelter to visit patients in the area’s assisted living facilities and hospitals.

“It is an incredibly valuable service that is greatly appreciated by the residents and animals alike,” Cooper said. “To see the residents of these facilities react when they are greeted by a wagging tail is a pretty amazing sight.”

human pain management met the inclusion criteria. Reports point at a possible positive effect, however, indicating a reduced use of pain medication, especially in nursing homes and homes for the elderly.

Effects on learning Currently, there is no direct evidence that animals can promote learning in humans, but the presence of a dog in an educational setting seems to support concentration, attention, motivation and relaxation reflecting reduction of high stress levels, which inhibit effective learning and performance. Also, the presence of a dog creates a pleasant social atmosphere, which is known to be an essential component for optimal executive functioning, representing a precondition for learning.

Effects on human health and restoration Their findings generally suggest that companion animal owners have better health than non-animal owners, as indicated by medical markers such as cholesterol levels, or indirectly, via the frequency of doctor visits. These correlative studies, however, do not allow making a causal connection between pet ownership and health.

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Into the ring Wrestling stars throw it down in Port Hueneme at Championship Wrestling from Hollywood

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ince McMahon and his World Wrestling Entertainment empire may be the most legendary pro wrestling operation in America, having created iconic stars such as The Rock and Hulk Hogan over the past several decades.

But Ventura County has been home to another thriving operation for the last 20 years, as Championship Wrestling from Hollywood (CWFH) has been presenting live monthly showdowns that are syndicated to 120 TV stations nationwide.

They’re bringing another action-packed year to a close this Sunday, when the annual Milestone event closes out the season with a stacked card of matches at the Oceanview Pavilion in Port Hueneme. The bill features numerous brawls between colorfully competitive archrivals with wild backstories, yet a Wild Card Battle Royal will also be offered to the first 10 men who sign up — with the winning wrestler earning a spot competing for the CWFH championship in the spring’s Percy Pringle III Memorial Cup Tournament.

“I’ve been in wrestling for 29 years, and worked for everybody who’s out there in pro wrestling,” says CWFH owner David Marquez. “There’s not too many wrestling promoters who produce their own show, let alone nationally. What sets us apart from others is we take a more traditional approach to producing pro wrestling for television: Don’t over-sensationalize or do shock television.”

“We try to make each match mean something, whether it’s the championship or a cash prize these guys are competing for,” adds Marquez. “The WWE is 1,000 percent entertainment and have a completely different demographic, audience and mission. We’re more back to the sport’s roots.”

Marquez’s main partner in CWFH is veteran wrestler Peter Avalon, who is one of the league’s top stars and was the longestreigning Hollywood Heritage Champion at 672 days. Avalon will be prominently featured at Sunday’s event, since he is facing off against his prime rival, Tim Storm, the former world heavyweight champion of the National Wrestling Alliance (NWA) who presently wrestles nationwide for Marquez.

“At Milestone, we’ll have stories culminating, stars aligning

TJ Black catches some air as he jumps off the ropes toward National Wrestling Alliance World Champion Nick Aldis during an April 2018 CWFH match at Oceanview Pavilion. and big time main event matches and championships on the line,” says Avalon. “It’s all in the creative process. We look at pluses and minuses and find who might excel in a situation or allow the other person to excel. The characters are based in the individuals’ true personalities, just turned up.”

Sunday’s matches will feature the league’s women’s division championship between Heather Monroe and Ayoka Muharah, and fresh talent from the New Japan Pro-Wrestling league’s recently established Los Angeles dojo will square off against CWFH’s “young lions.” Avalon himself will face off against Storm after losing a “humiliating” Kiss My Foot Match to wrestler “The Perfect

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Marquez notes that it’s common for many WWE stars to develop their character and style in smaller leagues like the CWFH, estimating that 40 percent of the stars in McMahon’s behemoth enterprise started in smaller West Coast promotions he dealt with.

Marquez recalls watching John Cena in Santa Ana alongside the likes of Karl Anderson, Nakamura, Finn Bálor and Samoa Joe. And many former WWE stars have passed through his matches as special guests, including the legendary Rowdy Roddy Piper and Jake “The Snake” Roberts.

One might wonder how a league that brands itself as being from Hollywood wound up staging its matches in Port Hueneme. Avalon notes that the CWFH originally shot from a facility on La Brea Avenue in Hollywood before Oceanview Pavilion sought them out with “an offer we couldn’t refuse,” making the move five years ago.

“We create 52 hours a year of TV wrestling, and that’s something to be proud of,” notes Marquez. “What gets this for me is that after close to 30 years of doing this, I’m allowed to create and nurture young talent and get them to the next step of international wrestling or the WWE.” “Not too many people understand pro wrestling and television operations and we have that,” he adds. “To put all these talents into a big bowl and come out on television each week is really the magic, giving a very loyal fan base some quality to watch. There are not too many things that are Americana, and pro wrestling is definitely ✦ one of them.”

Championship Wrestling from Hollywood presents Milestone on Sunday, Dec. 9, 3-6 p.m. at Oceanview Pavilion, 575 E. Surfside Drive, Port Hueneme. Admission is free, but seats are first-come, first-served. For more information, visit @CWFHollywood or www. hollywoodwrestling.com.

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Cover art for Human Host’s album Special Moments with Muckle Flugga and The Cronk, designed by M. R. F. Apichella.

Experimental pop outfit Human Host goes off the beaten path in Ventura and Ojai

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o understand the somewhat indefinable musical entity Human Host, let frontman and cofounder Mike Apichella explain the group’s name. It comes from an obscure 1967 U.K. psychedelic rock album by Hapshash and the Coloured Coat, Featuring the Human Host and the Heavy Metal Kids, on which it’s not clear who or what the “Human Host” is.

One of Human Host’s founders was a fan of that album.

But Apichella likes the name for a different reason.

“It reminded me of the little wafer people get in church for Communion,” he said. “You’re ingesting the body of Christ, and Christ represents everlasting life, so you’re cannibalizing someone who’s never dying. Every Sunday superreligious Christians take part in that ritual, that mysticism, and don’t see the pagan element right in front of them.”

What does this musing about Communion have to do with music? For Apichella, it’s everything — and has nothing to do with religion. He likes questioning and deconstructing what we think we know and becoming a “human host” for any ideas that flow in, including musical inspiration.

“It’s this idea of letting art come into you, as opposed to you controlling it, letting it do whatever it wants, letting all the ideas come from everywhere,” he said.

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Human Host — which performs in Ventura at Sandbox Coffeehouse on Dec. 9 and in Ojai at Greater Goods on Dec. 13 — far more than most groups that are difficult to slot into one genre, really does come from everywhere.

It’s not a band but rather a “collective, entity or group,” Apichella said. And it has many musical influences: noise, heavy thrash punk, crunch, ’60s distorted guitar, country, classic rock, jazz, folk, outsider garage rock, atonal.

“I try to mix as many influences as I can all at once, because I’m thinking about a lot of things at one time,” he said.

The best way to describe Human Host’s sound, Apichella said, is “instrumental electronic music, or experimental pop. But put an asterisk next to all that, because unlike 21st-century electronic music, what I play is live, not working with loops like a rap producer. I also call it ambient folk music. It mainly addresses feelings and emotions that can’t be easily described.”

Apichella formed Human Host in 2002 with a few other musicians from his 1990s teenage days playing in a similar avant-garde creative crowd called Towson-Glen, named after areas north of Baltimore where the members lived. Along with music, the group engaged in performance art, poetry and activism, both serious and silly.

Human Host’s website says the group includes Apichella, who now lives in a rural area east of New York City, and “a rotating ensemble of diverse collaborators and figments of your imagination.” The touring version of Human Host fea-

tures just Apichella on keyboards and harmonica.

Human Host, Apichella said, “is not avoiding genres to be different. We just feel different, and there aren’t preexisting types of music that address those feelings.”

Human Host’s music, he believes, builds bridges in this fog of unaddressed emotion.

“Having a lack of understanding leads to creating more understanding, on a very emotional level,” he said. “I’m not out to teach a lesson. My goal is to make a connection to other people and feelings, and the world around me, through a connection to the unknown.”

Apichella said his performances include “a lot of improvisation — melodic improvisation similar to jazz rock or blues, but I also do things with rhythms, texture, ambient stuff.”

Don’t expect an atonal mish-mash of sounds.

“It’s all woven together,” Apichella said. “I won’t have just one weird droning section; you also get more normal keys and chords and pitches. I don’t enjoy trying to force weirdness down people’s throats. I like normal music.”

Apichella loves the Beatles and Sun Ra. The first record he bought was by the Beach Boys. He is, however, attracted to “the unusual.”

“I don’t feel too comfortable on any beaten path,” he said.

“But there are plenty of imaginary paths I’m willing to walk on.”

F Human Host performs on Sunday, Dec. 9, noon-3 p.m. at Sandbox Coffeehouse, 204 E. Thompson Blvd., Ventura, 805-641-1025 or www.sandboxcoffeehouse.com; and on Thursday, Dec. 13, 6:308:30 p.m. at Greater Goods, 145 W. El Roblar Drive, Ojai, www. greatergoodsojai.org. For more information, visit humanhost. bandcamp.com.

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Bogie’s: Greg Adams and East Bay Soul, 7:30 p.m.

Café Fiore: Rick Whitfield The Canyon: Nancy Wilson with Bleu

Stroud and Tyce (Meatloaf tribute), 7 p.m. ✰

Copper Blues: Norteno y Banda, 9 p.m.

Grapes and Hops: The Session, 7-10 p.m.

Greater Goods: Kingtone, Feisty Heart and

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Café Fiore: The Collectives The Canyon: Y&T with Bull y Los Buffalos

and Rexroller, 7 p.m.

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Copa Cubana: Brandon Ragan Project, 7-10 p.m.

Deer Lodge: The Deltaz, Tommy Hilton and the Vagueabonds, 8-11 p.m.

El Rey (Ventura): Xocoyotzin Moraza and

friends, 6-8 p.m.

Four Brix: Mid Life Crisis, 5:30 p.m.

The Garage: Tung and The Lungs, 8 p.m. ✰ Grapes and Hops: Shawn Jones,

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Greater Goods: Smitty and Julija and friends holiday concert: 6:30-9 p.m.

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Keynote: Wax Off Leashless Brewing: BeJammington, 8 p.m.

The Manhattan of Camarillo: Jeanne

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Vintura: Tommy Quayle, 8-11 p.m.

Waterside: Cocobilli, 6:30 p.m.

Winchester’s: James Broz, 8:30 p.m.

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Ventura Harbor Comedy Club: Ahmed Bharoocha and Jackie Fabulous, 8 p.m. ✰ DJS Bogie’s: Club Night, 9 p.m.

Bombay: DJ Erok and DJ Cam, 10 p.m.-2 a.m.

El Rey (Ventura): DJ Rogue, 9 p.m.

Pirates: DJ J Scratch, 9 p.m.

KARAOKE GiGi’s: 9 p.m. with Steve Luke

Golden China: 9 p.m.

La Dolce Vita: 9 p.m.

Lookout Bar: 9 p.m. with Captain Kirk

Saturday, 12/8

LIVE MUSIC 805 Bar: Kenny Devoe, 12-6 p.m.

Azar’s Sports Bar: Studebaker Hawk, 9 p.m.

Boatyard: Karen Eden and Bill MacPherson, 6-9 p.m.

Bombay: The Vonettes, 7 p.m.

Café Fiore: David Prince and the Party Crashers

California Museum of Art Thousand Oaks: The Spirit and Music of John Denver,

7:30 p.m.

The Canyon: Berlin with Seven40Seven and Amber and Smoke, 7 p.m. ✰

Tatum, 6:30-9:30 p.m.

Deer Lodge: Maty Noyes, 9 p.m. ✰ Four Friends Gallery: Freebo and Alice

Oak and Main: Harpdog Brown, 8 p.m. ✰ Ojai Underground Exchange: Freebo

The Garage: Redd Cross and Dale Crover,

Rock City Studios: Friday After Next Local

Grapes and Hops: Barrelhouse Wailers,

and Alice Howe, 7:30 p.m. ✰

Hip Hop Show with Cheyenne Pena, Yoshie the Gemini and others, 7 p.m. ✰

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Hajj, Off the Wall, 10 p.m. ✰

Star Lounge: Action Down

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Animal-assisted therapy has been considered in the treatment of depression in institutionalized individuals in a number of studies, according to a study published by the U.S. National Library of Medicine entitled, “The Benefit of Pets and Animal-Assisted Therapy to the Health of Older Individuals.”

In one investigation, 28 residents of an Italian nursing home had three-hour treatment sessions once a week for a month and a half with a cat.

A nurse supervised individuals in a therapy room, who could pick up or play with the cat. The individuals who interacted with a cat did not have any significant difference in Geriatric Depression Screen score, but did have 16-point lower systolic blood pressure and five-point lower diastolic blood pressure than subjects who were not exposed to the cat.

In another trial of 68 nursing home residents in Australia, individuals who visited a dog reported less fatigue, tension, confusion and depression. Cancer patients undergoing chemotherapy were divided into two groups, one of which had a weekly hour-long session of therapy with a dog and one of which did not. Those patients at sessions at which a dog was present rated their symptoms of depression and anxiety half as severe as those who did not.

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Pirates: Caliente and DJ Pleasure, 9 p.m.

Star Lounge: The Bomb The Tavern: Chopper Fest Pre-Party with

Jan Michael and the Vincents and Jackass, 8 p.m. ✰

El Rey (Ventura): 9:30 p.m.

KARAOKE GiGi’s: 9 p.m. with Steve Luke Golden China: 9 p.m.

Lookout Bar: 9 p.m. with Blue Jay The Shores: 8:30 p.m.

Sunday, 12/9

LIVE MUSIC 805 Bar: Kenny Devoe, 12-3 p.m.

Bogie’s: John York, 7 p.m.

Camarillo Community Center: Camarillo Community Band, 4 p.m.

Copper Blues: Aguilas de Oxnard

Mariachi, 12:30 p.m.

Deer Lodge: Milton Kelley Band, 1-4 p.m.

Grapes and Hops: Brandon Ragan

Project, 4-7 p.m.

Harbor Cove Café: Yacht Rock Sunday La Fonda del Rey: Live music brunch,

11 a.m.

MadeWest Brewing: Austin Quattlebaum, 3-5 p.m.

Ventura Theater: Iration, Hirie, Cydeways,

The Manhattan of Camarillo: Ernie

Vintura: Déjà Vu Too, 8-11 p.m.

Waterside: Goleta Band, 6:30 p.m.

Winchester’s: Ian McFadyen, 8:30 p.m.

Old Creek Ranch: Alas Latinas, 2-5 p.m.

Plan B Wine Cellars: Mark Mason and

One Two Tree, 8 p.m. ✰

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Comedy on the Hill with Monique Marvez and Brandon Vestal, 8 p.m. ✰

Ventura Harbor Comedy Club: Ahmed

Towler, 5-8 p.m.

Guil Juliano, 3-5 p.m.

Red Cove: Bruja, Rust and others, 10 p.m.

Sandbox Coffeehouse: Human Host,

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Topa Mountain Winery: Karen Eden and Bill MacPherson, 2-4 p.m.

Bharoocha and Jackie Fabulous, 7 and 9 p.m. ✰ DJS Bogie’s: Sweet Saturday Club Night, 9 p.m.

Ventura County Fairgrounds: David

Bombay: DJ Erok and DJ Cam, 10 p.m.-

Ventura Harbor Comedy Club: Tom Scott and the L.A. Express, 7 p.m.

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Chinaland: Jimmy Reyes and DJ Wicked,

9 p.m.

Mann Chopper Fest with Bob Carrillo’s Awesome Blue Band, The So-Cal Metal Co., Midnight Rider Band and DJ PJ, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. ✰

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HAPPENINGS perform a selection of both modern and historical spirituals during their 2018 winter concert. St. Columba’s Episcopal Church, 1251 Las Posas Road, Camarillo, www. cicachoir.org/csuci-choir-2/.

VENTURA AUDUBON SOCIETY FILED TRIP TO LAKE CASITAS 8:30 a.m. Join the Society and look for hummingbirds, grosbeaks, gnatcatchers as well as ducks, geese and waterfowl, and perhaps a bald eagle. For more information, call 805-415-4304.

MONDAY

JIM HENSON’S HOLIDAY SPECIAL 4 p.m. and 7 p.m. Celebrate the holidays with two beloved remastered Henson originals, Emmet Otter’s Jug-Band Christmas and The Bells of Fraggle Rock. $10.50-12.50. Century River Park 16, Oxnard and AMC Thousand Oaks 14, www.fathomevents.com.

TUESDAY

53RD ANNUAL HOLIDAY PARADE OF LIGHTS AND HOLIDAY FAIR Saturday, Dec. 8, 10 a.m.-9 p.m. Play in the snow, meet Santa and partake in children’s activities throughout the day, and stick around for the annual Parade of Lights featuring vessels decorated in holiday bling. Beginning at noon, families can play in real snow falling at the north end of Harbor View Park. Santa will be present and will take pictures with families free of charge. This year’s parade theme is “Fairy Tales Afloat,” so expect your favorite storybooks to come alive on the water beginning at 7 p.m., all culminating in a flyover by Santa Claus himself. Channel Islands Harbor, 3600 Harbor Blvd., Oxnard, www.channelislandsharbor.org.

THURSDAY

FIRST THURSDAY GOURMET FOOD TRUCKS AT PLAZA PARK 5:30-9:30 p.m. Each event brings 8 to 12 of the hottest trucks in the southland, with a live DJ and more. Plaza Park, 519 S. C St., Oxnard, www.downtownoxnard.org/activities/food-trucks.

MARIACHI ENSEMBLE CONCERT 7:30 p.m.

The new Cal Lutheran Mariachi Ensemble, under the direction of Rocio Marrón, will perform classic songs from the mariachi repertoire in its first performance on campus. California Lutheran University, Overton Hall, 60 W. Olsen Road, Thousand Oaks, www.callutheran.edu.

FRIDAY

AUTHOR LEWIS GOLDSTEIN BOOK SIGNING 5-7 p.m. Goldstein will discuss and sign copies of his books at this event. Bank of Books, 748 E. Main St., Ventura, 805-643-3154.

CALIFORNIA SLEIGH RIDES ON THE WATER 5:45 p.m. or 7:30 p.m. (through Dec. 13).

Take a California Sleigh Ride through the Ventura Harbor and Ventura Keys witnessing twinkling holiday lights reflect upon the water from boats. Ventura Harbor Village, 1583 Spinnaker Drive, Ventura, 805-642-7753.

CAMARILLO OLD TOWN WINTER WINE WALK & TREE LIGHTING 5-9 p.m. Grab a glass of vino and witness the majesty that is a holiday tree lighting. Dizdar Park, old town Camarillo, www.facebook.com/camarillooldtown.

DOWN HOME BLUEGRASS CHRISTMAS 8 p.m. (and Saturday, Dec. 8, 2 p.m.).

YEEEEHAWWW. Tap your feet and dance in the aisles at this bluegrass beat through holiday favorites. $5-18. St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, 3290 Loma Vista Road, Ventura, www.goldcoastchorus.org.

DUDLEY HOUSE VICTORIAN HOLIDAY BOUTIQUE 10 a.m.-6 p.m. (through Sunday, Dec. 9). Peruse holiday gifts and handmade items on the historic Dudley House grounds.

Dudley House, 197 N. Ashwood Ave., Ventura, www.dudleyhouse.webs.com.

REFLECTIONS: THE GALA HONORING DR. PAUL FINKEL 6 p.m. This gala, honoring Dr. Paul Finkel, will celebrate the transformative power of music as we reflect upon the resiliency of our community. $250. Hyatt Regency Westlake, 880 S. Westlake Blvd., Westlake Village, www.newwestsymphony.org.

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REVISITED” 7 p.m. (through Sunday, Dec. 9, 2 p.m.). A recreated “radio broadcast” of two legendary comedies from the golden age of radio. $12-15. Hillcrest Performing Arts Center, 405 W. Hillcrest Drive, Thousand Oaks, www.hillcrestarts.com.

SATURDAY

AROMA THERAPY AND ESSENTIAL OILS COURSE 10 a.m.-noon. Learn about essential oils, what they are and why you should incorporate them into your life by making holiday gifts and other items. $50.

Mockingbird Moon, 5976 Telegraph Road, Ventura, www.mockingbirdmoonshop.com.

AUTHOR LINDA FREENY 1-3 p.m. Freeny will discuss and sign her novel The Dogs of Lenin. Barnes and Noble, 4820 Telephone Road, Ventura, 805-290-3982.

BREASTFEST 8:30 a.m. Celebrate yourself with this get together featuring a bake off.

Mimi’s Café, 3375 E. Main St., Ventura, rol@ ribbonsventura.com.

BUTTONS: A NEW MUSICAL FILM 12:55 p.m. Buttons, a new musical fairy tale film from creator director Tim Janis takes you on a journey to discover that sometimes believing can be the greatest adventure of all. $10.5012.50. Century River Park 16, 2766 Seaglass Way, Oxnard, www.fathomevents.com.

CHANNEL ISLANDS MARITIME MUSEUM LIGHTING OF THE MAST 6-7 p.m. Join in the annual tradition of the lighting of the mast to kick off the holiday season. Channel Islands Maritime Museum, 3900 Bluefin Circle, Oxnard, www.cimmvc.org.

CHRISTMAS PARADE & SANTA’S VILLAGE 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Watch hundreds of exciting parade entries including bands, floats, autos, horses and watch Santa in his sleigh followed by holiday shopping in the village.

Parade starts at Temple Ave. and Las Posas Road, Camarillo, www.pvrpd.org.

FLOOD/MUD PREPAREDNESS EVENT 9 a.m.-noon. Flood and Mud Preparedness Event and Expo hosted by the Ventura County Office of Emergency Services. Oak Park High School’s Pavilion, 899 Kanan Road, Oak Park, www.VenturaCountyRecovers.org.

FOOTWORKS YOUTH BALLET’S ANNUAL PERFORMANCE OF ‘THE NUTCRACKER’ 2 p.m. (and Sunday, Dec. 9). A traditional holiday party and a very typical sibling rivalry set the stage for an entertaining fantasy journey to the Land of Sweets. $19-29. Oxnard

Performing Arts Center, 800 Hobson Way, Oxnard, www.footworksyouthballet.org.

HERITAGE SQUARE HOLIDAY TOURS Various times, weekends through Dec. 30.

Costumed docents lead tours of the historic houses exteriors and select interiors. Heritage Square in Downtown Oxnard, for more information visit www.visitoxnard.com.

HOLIDAY CAROLING CRUISES 6:30-7:30 p.m. (through Sunday, Dec. 23). Enjoy an evening viewing decorated homes along the water with a one hour Island Packers Caroling Cruise aboard a 64’ catamaran.

Island Packers, Ventura Harbor Village, 1583 Spinnaker Drive, Ventura, www.islandpackers.com/harbor-cruises/.

ROCKY MOUNTAIN HIGH EXPERIENCE: A JOHN DENVER TRIBUTE 7:30 p.m. The spirit of John Denver and his music will come alive with singer-songwriter Rick Schuler performing the legendary singer’s greatest hits. $25-45. California Museum of Art Thousand Oaks at The Oaks, 350 W. Hillcrest Drive, Thousand Oaks, bit.ly/2DyhE9G. TREES ON THE FARM & VISITS ON THE LOT WITH SANTA 11 a.m.-4 p.m. (and Sunday, Dec. 9). Visit with Santa Claus among the Christmas trees and then take one home at this two day event. Underwood Family Farms, 3370 Sunset Valley Road, Moorpark, www. underwoodfamilyfarms.com.

VENTURA COUNTY BALLET’S 20TH ANNUAL PERFORMANCE OF THE NUTCRACKER 7 p.m. (and Saturday, Dec. 8, 2 p.m. and 7 p.m.; Sunday, Dec. 9, 2 p.m.). Celebrate the anniversary of this performance with a new look at this annual show. $20. Ventura College Performing Arts Center, 4700 Loma Vista Road (at Seton Hall), Ventura, www.venturacountyballet.com.

1605 Burnley St., Camarillo, www. camarillocommunityband.com.

CHAMPIONSHIP WRESTLING FROM HOLLYWOOD 3 p.m. Witness the glory that is professional wrestling up close and personal at this live taping event. Oceanview Pavilion, 575 E. Surfside Drive, Port Hueneme, www. hollywoodwrestling.com/events/.

JEWISH GENEALOGICAL SOCIETY: WHAT’S NEW AT ANCESTRY.COM 1:30-3:30 p.m. Join Crista Cowan for a look at some of the new tools Ancestry has rolled out in recent months to help you discover more about your family history. Temple Adat Elohim, 2420 E. Hillcrest Drive, Thousand Oaks, www.JGSCV.org.

MENORAH LIGHTING 2-5 p.m. Hosted by Chabad of Oxnard, the lighting will include a live band, entertainment and traditional Hanukkah treats. Collection Park, The Collection at River Park, 2751 Park View Court, Oxnard, www.thecollectionrp.com.

“TRACE HISTORY—AFRICAN AMERICAN JOURNEYS THROUGH SONG” 2 p.m. The CSU Channel Islands (CSUCI) Choir will

EVENING GATHERING WITH SOUND, SILENCE AND SPOKEN WORD 7 p.m. The name says it all at this event. Universalist Unitarian Church of Santa Paula, 740 E. Main St., Santa Paula, 805-525-4647.

PASAJERA: AN EVENING OF FLAMENCO 8 p.m. Seattle-based Flamenco dancer, Savannah Fuentes, brings her latest show to Ventura with two exceptional Spanish Flamenco artists. $8-35. Working Artists Ventura, WAV, 175 S. Ventura Ave., Ventura, www.brownpapertickets.com/event/3895599.

“SEA OF GRASS, SEA OF ICE” 7:30 p.m.

Explore the natural history and conservation status of the emperor goose and spectacled eider, two birds that live year-round in Alaska and Siberia, with wildlife biologist Karen Laing. Poinsettia Pavilion, 3451 Foothill Road, Ventura, 805-377-5859.

WEDNESDAY

CHRISTMAS AT THE RANCH WITH SANTA 4:30-7:30 p.m. Tour Adolfo Camarillo’s 1892 Queen Anne Victorian Mansion featuring festivities inside the 1905 Red Barn, transformed into Santa’s Workshop, where you can receive a souvenir photo. Festive treats and drinks will be available. $6.

Camarillo Ranch, 201 Camarillo Ranch Road, Camarillo, www.camarilloranchfoundation.org/christmas-with-santa/.

THURSDAY

AN IRISH CHRISTMAS 7:30 p.m. (and Friday, Dec. 14). Delight in all of the high steppin’ holiday fun at this performance by the world-class Irish dance troupe. $4750. Scherr Forum, Thousand Oaks Civic Arts Plaza, 2100 Thousand Oaks Blvd., Thousand Oaks, www.civicartsplaza.com.

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15TH ANNUAL DAVID MANN CHOPPERFEST 8 a.m.-4 p.m. The event features the “If You Build It They Will Come” all brand antique and custom motorcycle show, custom bike builder displays, the “David Mann & Friends” motorcycle art and culture exhibit, vendors and more. $10-15.

Ventura County Fairgrounds, 10 W. Harbor Blvd., Ventura, www.chopperfestival.com.

CAMARILLO COMMUNITY BAND CHRISTMAS CONCERT 4 p.m. The Camarillo Community Band will perform holiday favorites with a special appearance

by Santa. Community Center Auditorium,

HOLIDAYS AT THE PLAZA Friday, Dec. 7 through Jan. 2, various times. Come in your pajamas to watch How the Grinch Stole Christmas followed by Polar Express with food trucks, popcorn and hot chocolate on Friday, Dec. 7; peruse the holiday gifts and trinkets at the holiday boutique on Saturday, Dec. 8; get in the festive spirit with a Rock ‘n Roll breakfast with Santa on Saturday, Dec. 15; and much more as part of the Holidays at the Plaza event, amid 100 decorated Christmas trees lit up in Candy Cane Lane. Plaza Park, 651 E. Thompson Blvd., Ventura. For more information and a full schedule of events, visit www.holidaysattheplaza.com.

VCREPORTER.COM 7:30 p.m. The Academy Award®-winning director of Spirited Away, Princess Mononoke, and My Neighbor Totoro goes on a new adventure in this documentary. $10.50-12.50.

Century River Park 16, Oxnard and AMC Thousand Oaks 14, www.fathomevents.com.

SOMIS THURSDAY CLUB MEETING 11:15 a.m. Local women’s club meeting offers a catered lunch and program, this month featuring Off Beats Jazz Band. $15. 5380 Bell St., Somis, 805-388-1275.

UGLY SWEATER PARTY 5-9 p.m. Don your ugliest sweater and get ready to party at this holiday event. $10-25. Topa Mountain Winery, 821 W. Ojai Ave., Ojai, www.topamountainwinery.com.

VENTURA COUNTY PROFESSIONAL WOMEN’S NETWORK HOLIDAY MIXER 5:30 p.m.

Delicious food, entertainment and a no host bar welcome guests at this celebration and membership drive. The Greek at the Harbor, 1583 Spinnaker Drive, Ventura, www.vcpwn.org.

OPENING THEATER A CHRISTMAS CAROL Dec. 6-9. The Charles Dickens classic about the miserly Scrooge and the ghostly visitations that lead to his redemption is presented by the Thousand Oaks Repertory Corp. $30. Thousand Oaks Civic Arts Plaza, 2100 E. Thousand Oaks Blvd., 805449-2787 or www.civicartsplaza.com.

THE BICKERSONS AND BABY SNOOKS REVISITED Dec. 7-9. A recreated live radio broadcast of two legendary productions, one featuring a squabbling couple and the other centering on a rambunctious child. $12-15. Hillcrest Center for the Arts, 403 W. Hillcrest Drive, Thousand Oaks, 805-3812747 or hillcrestarts.com.

CHRISTMAS MAGIC 2018 Dec. 7-16. Cast members from the previous season’s productions return to sing songs, tell tales and share stories. $23-25. High Street Arts Center, 45 E. High St., Moorpark, 805-5298700 or highstreetartscenter.com.

ONGOING THEATER CINDERELLA: A HOLIDAY PANTO Through Dec. 16. An off-the-wall, music-hall remake of the classic fairy tale in the style of an English panto with a smidgen of topical humor for adults and delightful music and dance the whole family will love. $10-20.

Ojai ACT, 113 S. Montgomery St., Ojai, 805640-8797 or www.ojaiact.org/.

GUYS AND DOLLS Through Dec. 9. Two gamblers, a mission worker and a nightclub singer find romance in New York City.

Presented by the Actors’ Repertory Theater of Simi. $18-25. Simi Valley Cultural Arts Center, 3050 Los Angeles Ave., Simi, 805583-7900 or simi-arts.org.

GUYS AND DOLLS Through Dec. 16. Two gamblers, a mission worker and a nightclub singer find romance in New York City. $18-20. Conejo Players Theatre, 351 S. Moorpark Road, Thousand Oaks, 805-4953715 or www.conejoplayers.org.

ORIGINAL STUDENT ONE ACTS Through Dec. 8. Original one-act plays, written, directed and performed by students in the Moorpark College Theatre Arts program. $12-16. Moorpark College Performing Arts Center, 7075 Campus Road, Moorpark, 805-378-1485 or www.moorparkcollege. edu/departments/academic/theatre-arts/ performing-arts-center.

SOUTH PACIFIC Through Dec. 23. The Rubicon Theatre Company concludes its 20th anniversary season with this sunkissed Rodgers and Hammerstein musical set on a Polynesian island during World War II and centering on a Navy nurse from Arkansas who falls in love with a French plantation owner. Previews Dec. 5-8; opening night gala on Saturday, Dec. 8, 7 p.m. $25-150. 1006 E. Main St., Ventura, 805667-2900 or www.rubicontheatre.org.

OPENING ART 643 PROJECT SPACE Dec. 7-31. Variability of Knowing, the relationship between

human, nature and bee as explored by artist Terry Arena through unusual bee-centric renderings and displays. Opening reception on Friday, Dec. 7, 6-9 p.m. 643 Ventura Ave., Ventura, www.643projectspace.com.

AGRICULTURE MUSEUM Dec. 8-Feb. 3: Wrapped With Care, quilts made by the Ventura Modern Quilt Guild for the Thomas Fire Quilt Relief Project. Opening reception on Saturday, Dec. 8, 1-3 p.m. Ongoing: antique farming equipment and various displays relating to the history of agriculture in Ventura County. 926 Railroad Ave., Santa Paula, 805525-3100 or www.venturamuseum.org.

CARNEGIE ART MUSEUM Dec. 9-Feb. 17.

Catalysts of Change: Luther Gerlach, destruction and regeneration following the Thomas Fire, and Pastoral Crude, landscape paintings by Karen Kitchel. Opening reception on Saturday, Dec. 8, 4-6 p.m. 424 S. C St., Oxnard, 805-385-8158 or www.carnegieam.org.

H GALLERY Dec. 8-Feb. 16: Eggiwegs, abstract works with an emphasis on color fields. Opening reception on Saturday, Dec. 8, 6 p.m.; resident artist studio tours offered 6-9 p.m. Through Feb. 28: Petit a Petit by Lisa Caren. 1793 E. Main St., Ventura, 805626-8876 or www.dabart.me.

ONGOING ART ATRIUM GALLERY Through Jan. 8.

Annual Ventura County Employee/Retiree show. Reception and awards ceremony on Friday, Dec, 14, 5:30-7 p.m. Closed weekends; free; 8 a.m.-6 p.m. weekdays at the Ventura County Hall of Administration, 800 S. Victoria Ave., Ventura. More information at www.VCArtscouncil.org.

BEATRICE WOOD CENTER FOR THE ARTS Through Dec. 30. Intersection: Art & Life, works by artists featured in Kevin Wallace’s latest book; and On the Wall, works by the Ventura County Potters’ Guild (Logan Gallery).

8585 Ojai-Santa Paula Road, Upper Ojai, 805646-3381 or www.beatricewood.com.

BLACKBOARD GALLERY Through Dec. 15.

Elements, paintings and video installations by Roxie Ray, Susan Petty and W. Scott Miles. Studio Channel Islands, 2222 E. Ventura Blvd., Camarillo, 805-383-1368 or studiochannelislands.org.

BUENAVENTURA GALLERY Through Dec. 24: Annual Small Image Show. Through Dec. 16: Holiday Boutique. Bell Arts Factory, 432 N. Ventura Ave., Ventura, 805-6481235 or www.buenaventuragallery.org.

CALIFORNIA MUSEUM OF ART THOUSAND OAKS Through Feb. 17. A Collection of Rarities, rare and endangered animals by surrealist painter Kevin Sloan. Curated walk-throughs, poetry readings and other

MCNISH GALLERY Through Dec. 13. Luke Matjas: Trail Work: Notes, Sketches and Signs, detailing how natural and unnatural histories become entwined. Oxnard College, 4000 S. Rose Ave., Oxnard, 805-678-5046 or www.oxnardcollege.edu/departments/ academic/art/mcnish-gallery. programming offered throughout the exhibit’s run. 350 W. Hillcrest Drive, Thousand Oaks, 805-405-5240 or cmato.org.

CALIFORNIA OIL MUSEUM Through Feb. 17: Insectology, an up-close look at bees, butterflies and bugs. Ongoing: Permanent petroleum exhibits as well as rotating exhibits of science, transportation and history. 1001 E. Main St., Santa Paula, 805933-0076 or www.caoilmuseum.org.

CHANNEL ISLANDS MARITIME MUSEUM Through Dec. 30: Tattooed and Tenacious: Inked Women in California’s History. Ongoing: Port of Hueneme and Dutch Skies: Four Centuries of Seascape Paintings. 3900 Bluefin Circle in the Channel Islands Harbor, Oxnard, 805-984-6260 or www.cimmvc.org.

COMMUNITY MEMORIAL HOSPITAL Through Jan. 20: Shades of Autumn, the glorious colors of fall. 147 N. Brent St., Ventura, www.buenaventuragallery.org.

FIRST FRIDAYS VENTURA The first Friday of every month, several local galleries

open their doors to celebrate and promote Ventura’s art scene. Locations and more information at www.firstfridaysventura.com.

FIRST SATURDAYS STUDIO CHANNEL ISLANDS The first Saturday of every month, artists at Studio Channel Islands welcome visitors into their studios to watch them create art. 2222 E. Ventura Blvd., Camarillo, 805-383-1368 or studiochannelislands.org.

FOUR FRIENDS GALLERY Opened June 1.

Faces of Humanity by Michael Patrick Amato.

1414 Thousand Oaks Blvd., Thousand Oaks, 805-601-7530 or www.fourfriendsgallery.com.

FOX FINE JEWELRY Through Jan. 11.

Black and White with Susan Colla and Siyooj Maroly. 560 E. Main St., Ventura, 805-652-1800 or www.foxfinejewelry.com.

HILLCREST CENTER FOR THE ARTS Through Jan. 7. From the Field to the Table, art inspired by food and agriculture.

403 W. Hillcrest Drive, Thousand Oaks, 805381-2747 or hillcrestarts.com.

JOHN SPOORE BROOME LIBRARY GALLERY

AGATHA CHRISTIE’S THE HOLLOW Through Dec. 16. In this classic whodunit, tragedy visits a country estate when a guest at a weekend gathering is murdered. $18-24. Santa Paula Theater Center, 125 S. Seventh St., Santa Paula, 805-525-4645 or www.santapaulatheatercenter.org. Photo by Brian Stetham

Through Feb. 9. Brian Paumier solo exhibition. CSU, Channel Islands, 1 University Drive, Camarillo, 805-437-2772 or art.csuci.edu.

KWAN FONG GALLERY Through Jan. 10. Pyrometric: Earth and Ash in the Anthropocene, investigating fire through art, ecology and the environment. California Lutheran University, 120 Memorial Parkway, Thousand Oaks, 805-493-3697 or blogs.callutheran.edu/kwanfong.

LATITUDES FINE ART GALLERY Ongoing.

The photographic collections of Steve Munch and Stephanie Hogue, including color and black and white images of local landmarks, beautiful scenery and coastal wildlife. Hours: 11 a.m.-8 p.m. daily. 401 E. Main St., Ventura, 805-279-1221, www.latitudesfineart.com.

MULLIN AUTOMOTIVE MUSEUM Through Spring 2019: L’époque des Carrossiers: The Art and Times of the French Coachbuilders.

Ongoing: The museum pays homage specifically to the art deco and machine-age design eras (1918-1941). All tickets must be purchased in advance, online. 1421 Emerson Ave., Oxnard, 805-385-5400 or www.mullinautomotivemuseum.com.

MURPHY AUTO MUSEUM Through Dec. 30: Classic Chevrolets. Ongoing: More than 75 vintage cars and trucks from every period, in a 30,000-square-foot facility.

2230 Statham Blvd., Oxnard, 805-487-4333 or www.murphyautomuseum.org.

MUSEUM OF VENTURA COUNTY Ongoing.

Fine art, historical artifacts, an interactive Chumash Gallery and the George Stuart Historical Figures Collection®. 100 E. Main St., Ventura, 805-653-0323 or venturamuseum.org.

OJAI ART CENTER Through Dec. 31. Feast for the Eyes, work inspired by food. 113 S. Montgomery St., Ojai, 805-646-0117 or www.ojaiartcenter.org.

OJAI VALLEY MUSEUM Through Jan. 27: Trial By Fire, art inspired by the Thomas Fire.

Ongoing: A collection of art, artifacts, photographs and paper ephemera relating to Ojai, housed in former St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church. 130 W. Ojai Ave., 805-640-1390 or www.ojaivalleymuseum.org.

OVA ARTS Ongoing. Fine art and contemporary crafts by 39 artists, including Merilee Eaton, Gayel Childress and Peggie Williamson. Ceramic arts, sculpture and textiles by local artisans. 238 Ojai Ave., Ojai, 805-646-5682 or ojaivalleyartists.com.

PACIFIC VIEW MALL Ongoing. The Ventura County Arts Council Arts Collective is now open on the second level near Sears. Various works by local artists. See artists as they work.

Workshops and classes for kids and adults offered periodically. 3301 E. Main St., Ventura, 805-676-1540 or www.shoppacificview.com.

PORCH GALLERY Through Dec. 16. Russell Crotty: Remote and Curious Worlds, works inspired by astronomy, coastal studies, mapping, surfing and landscapes. 310 E. Matilija Ave., Ojai, 805-620-7589 or porchgalleryojai.com.

SANTA PAULA ART MUSEUM Through Feb. 24: 11th Annual Art About Agriculture. Through Dec. 30: From the Ashes: Thomas Fire Photography by Luther Gerlach. Through Jan. 27: The Wall: Boundaries Between and Within Us. Lecture on Thursday, Jan. 10, 2 p.m. 117 N. 10th St., Santa Paula, 805-525-5554 or www.santapaulaartmuseum.org.

SESPE CREEK COLLECTIVE Ongoing. The newly opened Pot Lifer Museum presents letters, stories, photographs and more showcasing a dozen people serving life sentences for non-violent cannabis crimes.

Must be 21+ with a valid ID or 18+ with a valid recommendation. 408 Bryant Circle, Suite C, Ojai, 855-722-9333 or sespe.org.

THIRD FRIDAYS IN OJAI The third Friday of every month, local galleries and shops open their doors to celebrate and promote Ojai’s art scene. Locations and more information at www.facebook.com/OjaiVillageExperience/.

WILLIAM ROLLAND GALLERY Through Feb. 21. Traces: Revealing Secrets in Art and History, a behind-the-scenes look at the procedures and techniques art “detectives” use to investigate what secrets artworks hold.

California Lutheran University, 160 Overton Court, Thousand Oaks, 805-493-3697 or rol♦ landgallery.callutheran.edu.

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ADVICE GODDESS

For whom the sleigh bells toll

I

get very lonely around the holidays. My family is just my parents, and they’re far away. I don’t have a boyfriend right now. I have many friends and good people in my life, but instead of hanging out with them, I find myself isolating.

So ... it seems my treatment for loneliness is loneliness and then feeling sorry for myself that I’m home alone.

Help!

—Pity Party Animal Each of us gets into the holiday spirit in our own special way. Some of us build gingerbread houses; some of us build gingerbread psychiatric

by amy alkon hospitals.

To understand how you can long for human connection and (ugh!) long to avoid it at the very same time, it helps to understand the mechanics of loneliness — the pain we feel when we’re disconnected from others. Like other emotions, loneliness is “adaptive,” meaning it has a function. It most likely evolved to motivate ancestral humans to behave in ways that would help them survive and mate. (Survival in the harsh ancestral environment would have been strongly connected with social bonds, and mating without a partner tends to be a bust for those of us who are not aphids or slime mold.)

The problem is, our psychology is complex, and work orders laid out for us by different emotional adaptations — different functional feelings — sometimes conflict. For example, the sadness that comes with loneliness is also motivating — only it can motivate you to lie facedown on the couch.

This probably seems anything but useful, but psychiatrist and evolutionary psychologist Randolph Nesse explains that the slowing down in energy that’s a partner to sadness gives us time to examine our behavior, figure out whether we might do

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better with different tactics, and, if so, change our MO. It is important to take stock like this — to a point. But if you remind yourself of the evolved job of emotions, you’ll see that it’s sometimes in your interest to override them. In short, you can do your sadness homework without making your loneliness worse by spending your entire holiday mumbling into the throw pillows.

Tell your besties that you could use some cheering up, and give yourself an emotional work assignment: going to a minimum of three parties over the holidays where groups of your friends will be in attendance.

Crushin’ Roulette I’m a 32-year-old guy with a really great female friend. We talk on the phone, grab food, etc. She even kept me company in the hospital after I got into a motorcycle accident. I’ve started falling for her, and I want to ask her out, but I’m afraid of losing her friendship.

—Conflicted It’s just a bit of a twist on the friendship ring. You’d like to give her a friendship penis.

Risk researchers find that decision-making in the face of uncertainty — when we can’t be sure of what the outcome will be — is really hard for us. However, by plugging in all the information we have, positive and negative, we can make an educated prediction about how things are likely to turn out — and whether we can afford the loss if our effort is a bust.

For example, if you have only one friend and if you’re pretty sure you could never make another — say, because you live on one of those tiny desert islands in a New Yorker cartoon — you might decide it’d be too

The sadness that comes with loneliness is also motivating — only it can motivate you to lie facedown on the couch.

Keep in mind — while you’re lifting what feels like your 3,000-pound arm to apply mascara before going to some shindig — that we’re bad at predicting what will make us happy or unhappy. Chances are, once you’re at the party, you’ll catch a buzz from the eggnog, get laughing with your friends, and accidentally slack off on your fashionable nihilism — your muttering that it’s all nothingness and you’re alone in the universe except for your unpaid debts.

costly for you to risk saying something. And if, on a scale from 1 to 10, your friend is a 9.2 and you’re more on the bridge troll end of the spectrum (in both looks and career prospects), your chances of romance with her might be pretty slim. (Shrek is not a documentary.)

If, after weighing the pros and cons, you decide to ask this woman out, you could simply say, “I’d like to take you on a date. Would you be interested in that?” Yes, it’s possible that doing this would tank your friendship, but chances are, you’d just act a little weird around her for a while. Then again, if you said nothing and constantly agonized over wanting her, you might also end up acting all weird — in ways that would make continuing your friendship impossible. (OK, so she’s not into you, but maybe if you send her yet another love poem written in your own blood ...) ♦ (c)2018, Amy Alkon, all rights reserved. Got a problem? Write Amy Alkon, 171 Pier Ave, #280, Santa Monica, CA 90405, or e-mail AdviceAmy@aol.com. @amyalkon on Twitter. Weekly podcast: blogtalkradio.com/amyalkon Order Amy Alkon’s new book, “Unf*ckology: A Field Guide to Living with Guts and Confidence,” (St. Martin’s Griffin, 2018).

FREE WILL ASTROLOGY ARIES

(March 21-April 19):

When I write a horoscope for you, I focus on one or two questions because I don’t have room to cover every single aspect of your life. The theme I’ve chosen this time may seem a bit impractical, but if you take it to heart, I guarantee you it will have practical benefits. It comes from Italian author Umberto Eco. He wrote, “Perhaps the mission of those who love humanity is to make people laugh at the truth, to make truth laugh, because the only truth lies in learning to free ourselves from insane passion for the truth.” I swear to you, Aries, that if you laugh at the truth and make the truth laugh in the coming days, you will be guided to do all the right and necessary things.

TAURUS

(April 20-May 20):

You have a cosmic mandate and a poetic license to stir up far more erotic fantasies than usual. It’ll be healthy for you to unleash many new thoughts about sexual experiments that would be fun to try and novel feelings you’d like to explore and people whose naked flesh you’d be interested to experience sliding and gliding against yours. But please note that the cosmic mandate and poetic license do not necessarily extend to you acting out your fantasies. The important thing is to let your imagination run wild. That will catalyze a psychic healing you didn’t even realize you needed.

GEMINI

(May 21-June 20):

In my continuing efforts to help you want what you need and need what you want, I’ve collected four wise quotes that address your looming opportunities. 1. “What are you willing to give up, in order to become who you really need to be?” — author Elizabeth Gilbert 2. “Leave the door open for the unknown, the door into the dark. That’s where the

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most important things come from.” — Rebecca Solnit 3. “You enter the extraordinary by way of the ordinary.”– Frederick Buechner 4. “Happiness is like a butterfly which, when pursued, is always beyond our grasp, but, if you will sit down quietly, may alight upon you.” – Nathaniel Hawthorne

life that you fear is used up or defunct. I’m guessing it still has a lot to offer you, although you will have to shift your thinking in order to make its reserves fully available.

CANCER

Libran rapper Eminem is renowned for his verbal skill. It may be best exemplified in his song “Rap God,” in which he delivers 1,560 words in six minutes and four seconds, or 4.28 words per second.

In one stretch, he crams in 97 words in 15 seconds, achieving a pace of 6.5 words per second. I suspect that in the coming weeks, you will also be unusually adept at using words, although your forte will be potent profundity rather than sheer speed. I encourage you to prepare by making a list of the situations where your enhanced powers of persuasion will be most useful.

(June 21-July 22):

I’ve called on author Robert Heinlein to provide your horoscope. According to my astrological analysis, his insights are exactly what you need to focus on right now. “Do not confuse ‘duty’ with what other people expect of you,” he wrote. “They are utterly different. Duty is a debt you owe to yourself to fulfill obligations you have assumed voluntarily. Paying that debt can entail anything from years of patient work to instant willingness to die. Difficult it may be, but the reward is self-respect. But there is no reward at all for doing what other people expect of you, and to do so is not merely difficult, but impossible.”

LEO

(July 23-Aug. 22):

What does “beauty” mean to you? What sights, sounds, images, qualities, thoughts and behavior do you regard as beautiful? Whatever your answers might be to those questions right now, I suggest you expand and deepen your definitions in the coming weeks. You’re at a perfect pivot point to invite more gorgeous, lyrical grace into your life; to seek out more elegance and charm and artistry; to cultivate more alluring, delightful magic.

VIRGO

(Aug. 23-Sept. 22):

You know the expiration dates that appear on the labels of the prescription drugs you buy? They don’t mean that the drugs lose their potency after that date. In fact, most drugs are still quite effective for at least another ten years. Let’s use this fact as a metaphor for a certain resource or influence in your

LIBRA

SCORPIO

(Sept. 23-Oct. 22):

(Oct. 23-Nov. 21):

In May of 1883, the newly built Brooklyn Bridge opened for traffic. Spanning the East River to link Manhattan and Brooklyn, it was the longest suspension bridge in the world. But almost immediately people spread rumors that it was unstable. There was a growing fear that it might even crumble and fall. That’s when charismatic showman P. T. Barnum stepped in. He arranged to march 21 elephants across the bridge. There was no collapse, and so the rumors quickly died. I regard the coming weeks as a time when you should take inspiration from Barnum.

Provide proof that will dispel gossipy doubt. Drive away superstitious fear with dramatic gestures.

Demonstrate how strong and viable your improvements really are.

SAGITTARIUS

(Nov. 22-Dec. 21):

Robert Louis Stevenson published his gothic novel Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde in 1886. It

was a bestseller, and quickly got turned into a theatrical production. In the ensuing 132 years, there have been well over a hundred further adaptations of the story into film and stage productions. Here’s the funny thing about this influential work: Stevenson wrote it fast. It took him three feverish days to get the gist of it, and just another six weeks to revise.

Some biographers say he was high on drugs during the initial burst, perhaps cocaine. I suspect you could also produce some robust and interesting creation in the coming weeks, Sagittarius—and you won’t even need cocaine to fuel you.

CAPRICORN

(Dec. 22-Jan. 19):

A blogger on Tumblr named Ffsshh composed a set of guidelines that I think will be apt and useful for you to draw on in the coming weeks. Please study these suggestions and adapt them for your healing process. “Draw stick figures. Sing off-key. Write bad poems. Sew ugly clothes. Run slowly. Flirt clumsily.

Play video games on ‘easy.’ OK? You do not need to be good at something to enjoy it. Sometimes talent is overrated. Do things you like doing just because you like doing them. It’s OK to suck.”

AQUARIUS

you did that was motivated by misguided or irrelevant ideas may yield positive results.

PISCES

(Feb. 19-March 20):

The Bible does not say that Mary Magdalene was a prostitute or even a “sinner.” There’s no mention of her sexual proclivities at all. Delusional ideas about her arose in the Middle Ages, instigated by priests who confused her with other women in the Bible.

The truth is that the Bible names her as a key ally to Christ, and the crucial witness to his resurrection. Fortunately, a number of scholars and church leaders have in recent years been working to correct her reputation. I invite you to be motivated and inspired by this transformation as you take steps to adjust and polish your own image during the coming weeks. It’s time to get your public and private selves into closer alignment.

Homework: Imagine that one of your heroes comes to you and says, “Teach me the most important things you know.” What do you say? FreeWillAstrology.com.

(Jan. 20-Feb. 18):

Aquarian athlete Michael Jordan is the greatest basketball player who ever lived. He was also the first to become a billionaire. But when he was growing up, he didn’t foresee the glory that awaited him.

For example, in high school he took a home economics class so as to acquire cooking abilities. Why? He imagined that as an adult he might have to prepare all of his own meals. His ears were so huge and ungainly, he reasoned, that no woman would want to be his wife. So the bad news was that he suffered from a delusion. The good news was that because of his delusion, he learned a useful skill. I foresee a similar progression for you, Aquarius. Something

Go to RealAstrology.com to check out Rob Brezsny’s expanded weekly audio horoscopes and daily text message horoscopes. The audio horoscopes are also available by phone at 1-877-873-4888 or 1-900-950-7700.

LEGAL Obituary ♦ Death Notices

■ William Charles Manger 71, of Ventura, Food Services Supervisor, died 11/14/2018.

Arrangements by Charles Carroll Funeral Home, Ventura.

■ Bonnie Jean Minear 66, of Santa Barbara, Quality Assurance Technician 2, died 11/15/2018.

Arrangements by Charles Carroll Funeral Home, Ventura.

■ Helen Castro Baca 95, of Ventura, Homemaker, died 11/16/2018.

Arrangements by Ted Mayr Funeral Home, Ventura.

■ Marilyn Ward Decamp 90, of Ventura, Homemaker, died 11/17/2018.

Arrangements by Ted Mayr Funeral Home and Crematory, Ventura.

■ George Erin Hurley JR 70, of Newbury Park, Teacher, died 11/19/2018.

Arrangements by Ted Mayr Funeral Home Crematory, Ventura.

■ Edra Adaline Melnar 88, of Ventura, Bookkeeper, died 12/21/2018.

Arrangements by Ted Mayr Funeral Home, Ventura.

■ Mary Ellen Stockton 88, of Ventura, Homemaker, died 11/21/2018.

Arrangements by Ted Mayr Funeral Home, Ventura.

■ Hattie America Wiggins 98, of Oxnard, Owner, died 11/22/2018.

Arrangements by Ted Mayr Funeral Home, Ventura.

■ Alex Golbuff 94, of Camarillo, Pharmacist, died 11/23/2018.

Arrangements by Ted Mayr Funeral Home, Ventura.

■ Douglas John Hoxmeier 60, of Ventura, Telecommunications Technician, died 11/24/2018.

Arrangements by Ted Mayr Funeral Home and Crematory, Ventura.

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In Memoriam Legal Notices

SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA FOR THE COUNTY OF VENTURA PETITION FOR EXCLUSION AND DECLARATORY RELIEF (Gov. Code §66499.21 et. seq., CCP §1060) CASE NO. 56-2018-00519378CU-PT-VTA Superior Court of the State of California, County of Ventura.

In Re: Parcel Map filed at Book 17, Page 72 of Parcel Maps in the Ventura County Recorder’s Office.

Petitioner: The Steven Decea 2005 Family Trust, U.T.D. December 30, 2005.

Among the various allegations and requests stated in the full text of the petition, which petition is available from the clerk of the court, petitioner alleges as follows: Petitioner petitions the court under California Government Code §66499.21 - §66499.29 to exclude all the property from that certain subdivision as evidenced by a parcel map filed at Book 17,

Page 72 of Parcel Maps in the Ventura County Recorder’s Office (“Parcel Map”).

Petitioner seeks to exclude Parcel A and Parcel B as shown on the Parcel Map, which is all the property within the boundaries of the Parcel Map. Petitioner owns Parcel A, which comprises approximately 1.04 acres. Parcel B is owned by an unrelated party and comprises approximately 0.38 acres.

On or about May 29, 1923, Thistlebery Hill Tract is recorded in Book 8 of Miscellaneous Records, Page 81 (8 MR 81), which created Lots 63 through 68 (among other lots). In or about September or October 1974 a land surveyor is hired to prepare a Record of Survey, but instead erroneously prepared a parcel map, which is the Parcel Map at issue. Without the signatures or the consent of any of the owners of any of the property at issue, the Parcel Map is approved by the County Surveyor’s Office and submitted by the County Surveyor’s Office to the County Recorder’s Office for recordation on or about December 13, 1974. None of the four owners of property within the bounds of the Parcel Map consented to or approved the Parcel Map. The Parcel Map allegedly results in the creation of two parcels (Parcel A and Parcel B) out of a total of six separate and distinct lots (Lots 63 through 68). The Parcel Map allegedly subdivides Lot 63 and allegedly effectuates various mergers of the lots.

Under the Subdivision Map Act in effect at the time of the recording of the Parcel Map, there was no authority for a parcel map to effectuate a merger of separate and distinct lots, nor was the Parcel Map an effective subdivision of Lot 63.

Petitioner primarily seeks relief from the court as follows: - The Parcel Map recorded in 1974 is void.

- That each of Lots 63, 64, 65, 66, 67 and a certain portion of lot 68 are separate and distinct lots.

- That Lot 63 was not subdivided.

- That Parcels A and B are excluded from the Parcel Map subdivision.

Any person may file a written objection to this petition at any time before the expiration of the time of publication or posting.

PUBLISHED: Ventura County Reporter; 11/15/18, 11/21/18, 11/29/18, 12/6/18 and 12/13/18.

SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA COUNTY OF VENTURA ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME Case No. 56-2018-00519761CU-PT-VTA This statement was filed NOV 08, 2018, with the Superior Court of California, County of Ventura, 800 S. Victoria Avenue, Ventura, CA 93009.

PETITION OF: JENNIE VAN SYCKLE FOR CHANGE OF NAME. TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: Petitioner: CLARISSA J. ESTALA filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: JENNIE ROSE VAN SYCKLE to JENNIE ROSE JACINTO. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described

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

NOTICE OF HEARING: Date: 12/27/2018. Time: 8:30 AM. Dept.: 43. The address of the court is Superior Court of California, County of Ventura, 800 S. Victoria Avenue, Ventura, CA 93009.

A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published at least once a week each week for four consecutive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county: VENTURA COUNTY REPORTER. Date: NOV 08, 2018. BY ORDER OF THE PRESIDING JUDGE, /s/ MICHAEL D. PLANET, Ventura Superior Court, Executive Officer and Clerk, By: ELIZABETH MULLER, Deputy Clerk.

PUBLISHED: Ventura County Reporter; 11/15/18, 11/21/18, 11/29/18 and 12/6/18.

SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA COUNTY OF VENTURA ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME Case No. 56-2018-00519885CU-PT-VTA This statement was filed NOV 13, 2018, with the Superior Court of California, County of Ventura, 800 S. Victoria Avenue, Ventura, CA 93009, Hall of Justice.

PETITION OF: VERONICA NDUKU MAKAU FOR CHANGE OF NAME. TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: Petitioner: VERONICA NDUKU MAKAU filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: VERONICA NDUKU MAKAU to KRISTIN VERONICA BLOOM. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file a written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing.

NOTICE OF HEARING: Date: 0104-2019. Time: 8:30 AM. Dept.: 40. The address of the court is Superior Court of California, County of Ventura, 800 S. Victoria Avenue, Ventura, CA 93009, Hall of Justice.

A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published at least once a week each week for four consecutive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county: VENTURA COUNTY REPORTER. Date: NOV 13, 2018. BY ORDER OF THE PRESIDING JUDGE, /s/ MICHAEL D. PLANET, Ventura Superior Court, Executive Officer and Clerk, By: ELIZABETH MULLER, Deputy Clerk.

PUBLISHED: Ventura County Reporter; 11/21/18, 11/29/18, 12/6/18 and 12/13/18.

SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA COUNTY OF VENTURA ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME Case No. 56-2018-00519821CU-PT-VTA This statement was filed NOV 09, 2018, with the Superior Court of California, County of Ventura, 800 S. Victoria Avenue, Ventura, CA 93009, Hall of Justice.

PETITION OF: TAMMY NGUYEN & THANH TAM LUONG FOR CHANGE OF NAME. TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: Petitioner: TAMMY NGUYEN & THANH TAM LUONG filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: THANH TU LUONG to TRONIE LUONG. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file a written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing.

NOTICE OF HEARING: Date: 1-8-19. Time: 8:30 AM. Dept.: 40. The address of the court is Superior Court of California, County of Ventura, 800 S. Victoria Avenue, Ventura, CA 93009, Hall of Justice.

A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published at least once a week each week for four consecutive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county: VENTURA COUNTY REPORTER. Date: NOV 09, 2018. BY ORDER OF THE COURT, /s/ MICHAEL D. PLANET, Ventura Superior Court, Executive Officer and Clerk, By: JOAN FOSTER, Deputy Clerk.

PUBLISHED: Ventura County Reporter; 11/21/18, 11/29/18, 12/6/18 and 12/13/18.

SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA COUNTY OF VENTURA FIRST AMENDED ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME Case No. 56-2018-00518755CU-PT-VTA This statement was filed NOV 16, 2018, with the Superior Court of California, County of Ventura, 800 S. Victoria Avenue, Ventura, CA 93009, Hall of Justice.

PETITION OF: CHRISTOPHER MICHAEL SALEM FOR CHANGE OF NAME. TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: Petitioner: CHRISTOPHER MICHAEL SALEM filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: CHRISTOPHER MICHAEL SALEM to CHRISTOPHER SALEM OZUNA. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file a written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is sched-

uled 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: 0111-2019. Time: 8:30 AM. Dept.: 21. The address of the court is Superior Court of California, County of Ventura, 800 S. Victoria Avenue, Ventura, CA 93009, Hall of Justice.

A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published at least once a week each week for four consecutive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county: VENTURA COUNTY REPORTER. Date: NOV 16, 2018. BY ORDER OF THE PRESIDING JUDGE, /s/ MICHAEL D. PLANET, Ventura Superior Court, Executive Officer and Clerk, By: ELIZABETH MULLER, Deputy Clerk.

PUBLISHED: Ventura County Reporter; 11/21/18, 11/29/18, 12/6/18 and 12/13/18.

TSG No.: 18-204207 TS No.: CA1800283969 FHA/VA/PMI No.: 1697262198 APN: 204-0083-090 Property Address: 205 EAST FIR AVENUE OXNARD, CA 93033-3629 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 10/04/2004. 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. On 12/20/2018 at 11:00 A.M., First American Title Insurance Company, as duly appointed Trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust recorded 10/11/2004, as Instrument No. 20041011-0273924, in book, page, of Official Records in the office of the County Recorder of VENTURA County, State of California. Executed by: RUTILIO FLORES AND MANUELA FLORES, 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) To the right of the main entrance, near the exit doors, of the Government Center Hall of Justice, 800 South Victoria Avenue, Ventura, CA 93009 All right, title and interest conveyed to and now held by it under said Deed of Trust in the property situated in said County and State described as: AS MORE FULLY DESCRIBED IN THE ABOVE MENTIONED DEED OF TRUST APN# 204-0-083-090 The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 205 EAST FIR AVENUE, OXNARD, CA 93033-3629 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 $73,721.90. 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 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 or visit this Internet Web http://search. nationwideposting.com/propertySearchTerms.aspx, using the file number assigned to this case CA1800283969 Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the Internet Web site. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee or the Mortgagee’s attorney. Date: First American Title Insurance Company 4795 Regent Blvd, Mail Code 1011-F Irving, TX 75063 First American Title Insurance Company MAY BE ACTING AS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED MAY BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE FOR TRUSTEES SALE INFORMATION PLEASE CALL (916)939-0772NPP0343977 To: VENTURA COUNTY REPORTER 11/29/2018, 12/06/2018, 12/13/2018

T.S. No.: 180807232 Notice Of Trustee’s Sale Loan No.: CPL-1623 Order No. 95520338 APN: 202-0-094-035 You Are In Default Under A Deed Of Trust Dated 9/4/2015. 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, cashier’s check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a cashier’s 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: Lucila C. Lopez, Trustee of the Lopez Surviving Spouse’s Trust Dated August 14, 2009 Duly Appointed Trustee: Del Toro Loan Servicing, Inc. Recorded 9/22/2015 as Instrument No. 20150922-00141825-0 in book, page of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of Ventura County, California, Date of Sale: 12/20/2018 at 11:00 AM Place of Sale: main entrance to Government Center Hall of Justice, 800 South Victoria Avenue, Ventura, CA Amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $957,688.56 Street Address or other common designation of real property: 325 South A Street Oxnard, CA 93030 A.P.N.: 2020-094-035 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

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LEGAL 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 (877) 440-4460 or visit this Internet Web site www. mkconsultantsinc.com, using the file number assigned to this case 180807232. 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: 11/16/2018 Del Toro Loan Servicing Inc. by Total Lender Solutions, Inc. its authorized agent 10951 Sorrento Valley Road, Suite 2F San Diego, CA 92121 Phone: 866-535-3736 Sale Line: (877) 440-4460 By: /s/ Chelcey Romeril, Trustee Sale Officer PUBLISHED: Ventura County Reporter; 11/29/18, 12/6/18 and 12/13/18.

NOTICE OF PUBLIC AUCTION Notice is hereby given that the Undersigned intends to sell the personal property described below to enforce a lien imposed on said property pursuant to Lien Sale per California Self Storage Act Chapter 10.

Undersigned will sell items at www.storagetreasures.com sale by competitive bidding ending on December 14, 2018 at 12:00 PM. Where said property has been stored and which are located at Golden State Storage, 161 East Gonzales Road, Oxnard, California 93036 County of Ventura, State of California, are the following units: David Mora - Exhaust Part, 12+ Tires & Rims, Auto 4600 Watt Amp, Home Dècor, Lamp, Bench Seat, Miscellaneous Items Jessica S Roupe - Hamper, Clothing, Artwork, 8+ Boxes of Unknown, Miscellaneous Items Adriana Ortiz - Big Screen TV, 3 Luggage, Clothing, Linens, Miscellaneous Items Purchases must be paid at the time of sale with Cash only. All purchases are sold as is and must be removed within 72 hours of the time of sale. Sale subject to cancellation up to the time of sale. Company reserves the right to refuse any online bids. Dated November 29 & December 6, 2018. Auction by www.storagetreasures.com Phone: 855-722-8853.

PUBLISHED: Ventura County Reporter; 11/29/18 and 12/6/18.

NOTICE OF PUBLIC AUCTION Notice is hereby given that the Undersigned intends to sell the personal property described below to enforce a lien imposed on said property pursu-

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ant to Lien Sale per California Self Storage Act Chapter 10.

Undersigned will sell items at www.Storagetreasures.com sale by competitive bidding ending on December 13th 2018 at 12:00PM. Where said property has been stored and which are located at Golden State Storage, 300 W Ventura Blvd Camarillo CA 93010, County of Ventura, State of California.

The following units will be sold: Andrea Stevens: 10+ storage totes, steamer trunk, xmas tree stand, leather messenger bag, vinyl records, xmas decorations, 10+file boxes, sewing machine, 100+ cassette tapes.

Jeffery Williams: super pretzel maker, three 4x4x5 foam cubes, 75+ metal foam seat chairs, commercial metal picnic table, commercial metal bench, pizza trays, dvr, stainless steel kitchen sink, 2 commercial metal kitchen tables, churro warmer, hot dog roller, hot dog bun heater, small steam table, rope net.

Christina West: luggage, lamp, vintage silk room divider, floor heater/fan, framed lithograph, 3 totes, small ironing board.

Teresita Strozier: wheeled samsonite luggage, metal file cabinet, 15+boxes of unknown, vintage luggage, scissors, household items.

Dana Gruskin: hand truck, 4 ft level, 25+ totes of unknown, husky tool bag with tools, 3 stepping stool, household furniture, 25+ boxes of unknown, golf clubs, skis in bag, end tables, wood chest of drawers, office chair, twin mattress and box spring, love seat, luggage, lamps, long board skate board.

April Chandler: Tall dressing mirror, tennis gear (babolat), studio lighting, high quality camera tri pod, various furniture, two backpacks, house hold items, photo equipment.

Purchases must be paid at the time of sale with Cash only. All purchases are sold as is and must be removed within 24 hours of the time of sale. Sale subject to cancellation any time up to the time of the auction.

Company reserves the right to refuse any online bids. Auction by www.storagetreasures.com.

Phone: 855-722-8853 PUBLISHED: Ventura County Reporter; 11/29/18 and 12/6/18.

NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE OF PERSONAL PROPERTY Pursuant to the California Self Service Storage Facility Act (B & P Code 21700 et seq.), the undersigned will sell at public auction at December 14th 9:00AM at 900 East Port Hueneme Road, Port Hueneme, California 93041 of the following tenants: Ray Allen: Fridge, Two file cabinets, Five metal cabinets, Approx 150 boxes, 8+ luggage and shelving.

Patricia Cosio: Backpack, Umbrella, Toys, Clothing, and stroller.

Ismael Gomez: Two tool boxes, Two hydraulic jacks, Pressure washer, Various tools and household items Camilo Jasso Gutirrez: DVD player, Clothing, Luggage, Cabinet and Statue.

Juan Vigil Garcia: Flatscreen T.V., Luggage, Clothing, Household goods, 20+ bags and cooking utensils.

Homero Alvarado: BBQ, Fridge, Household goods, Toys, Amp and speaker, Totes and furniture.

Rebecca Rundquist: Fishing pole, Two bikes, Toys, Household goods and luggage.

Matthew Bailey: Exercise

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equipment, Gas can, Dumbells, Bowflex and dog crate.

Christian Martinez: Sports memorabilia, Xmas decorations, Camping chair, Glass armoir, 4 bats, OJ Simpson jersey and trunk.

Miguel Bolan: 3 bikes, Monitors, 2 boxes, Suitcase, Wicker basket, 3 totes and 3 bags.

Mercedes Jackson: Drums, Mini fridge, Ottoman, Clothes, Couch, Household items, Receiver and luggage.

Owners reserve the right to bid at the sale. Purchases may only be made in cash. All goods are sold “as is” and are subject to prior cancellation in the event of settlement between owner and obligated party. Dated this November 20th 2018. Channel Islands Self Storage, Phone# (805) 488-3886, Fax# (805) 488-0733, Auctioneer: James O’Brien Bond# R519468 PUBLISHED: Ventura County Reporter; 11/29/18 and 12/6/18.

SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA COUNTY OF VENTURA ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME Case No. 56-2018-00520496CU-PT-VTA This statement was filed NOV 26, 2018, with the Superior Court of California, County of Ventura, 800 S. Victoria Avenue, Ventura, CA 93009, Hall of Justice.

PETITION OF: SUSAN ZAMON GHAEMMAGHAMI FOR CHANGE OF NAME. TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: Petitioner: SUSAN ZAMON GHAEMMAGHAMI filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: SUSAN ZAMON GHAEMMAGHAMI to SUESAN ZAMON GHAEMMAGHAMI. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file a written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing.

NOTICE OF HEARING: Date: 1-09-2019. Time: 8:30 AM. Dept.: 42. The address of the court is Superior Court of California, County of Ventura, 800 S. Victoria Avenue, Ventura, CA 93009, Hall of Justice.

A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published at least once a week each week for four consecutive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county: VENTURA COUNTY REPORTER. Date: NOV 26, 2018. BY ORDER OF THE PRESIDING JUDGE, /s/ MICHAEL D. PLANET, Ventura Superior Court, Executive Officer and Clerk, By: ELIZABETH MULLER, Deputy Clerk.

PUBLISHED: Ventura County Reporter; 11/29/18, 12/6/18, 12/13/18 and 12/20/18.

NOTICE OF PUBLIC ONSITE AUCTION NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the undersigned intends to sell

the personal property described below to enforce a lien imposed on said property pursuant to sections 21700 - 21716 of the CA Business and Professions Code, CA Commercial Code Section 2328, Section 1812.600 1812.609 and Section 1988 of CA Civil Code, 353 of the Penal Code. The undersigned will sell at public sale by competitive bidding on the 18th day of December, 2018 at 10:30 A.M., on StorageTreasures.com: household goods, tools, electronics, and personal effects that have been stored and which are located at Trojan Storage of Oxnard, 1801 Eastman Avenue, Oxnard, County of Ventura, State of California, the following: Unit # Customer Name Becky Ayala 686 Filiberto Chavarin 111 Beverly Footman 656 Matthew Garcia 644 Shyla Hargrove 216A Jesus Herrera 523 Ernesto Sanchez 233 Bridget Vargas 303 Miguel Zamudio C15 Maria Zaragoza 688 Purchases must be paid for at the time of purchase in cash only.

All purchased items sold as is, where is and must be removed at the time of sale. Sale subject to cancellation in the event of settlement between owner and obligated party. Dated these for the 29th day of November and 6th day of December, 2018. Andasol Management, Inc. Bond#: 79183C. (888) 564-7782.

PUBLISHED: Ventura County Reporter; 11/29/18 and 12/6/18.

NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE To satisfy the owner’s storage lien, PS Orange Co. Inc. will sell at public lien sale on December 19, 2018, the personal property in the below-listed units, which may include but are not limited to: household and personal items, office and other equipment. The public sale of these items will begin at 09:30 AM and continue until all units are sold.

PUBLIC STORAGE # 23411, 740 Arcturus Ave, Oxnard, CA 93033, (805) 248-7083 A018 - Montes de oca, Jose; B033 - Marotta, Crystal; B042 Garcia, Maria; B065 - Ramos, Robert; B078 - Taylor, Mikel; B079 - Taylor, Mikel; C019 Briden, Lynette “Lyny”; C028 Lee, Stephanie; F019 - Doria, Yvonne; F029 - Brown, Fred; F033 - garcia, Thomasina; F102 - Briden, Lynette “Lyny”; F107 Mendez, Pete; F138 - Mendoza, Ricardo; F150 - Shafer, William; F151 - Dunning, Alan; F177 Smith, Rebecca; F227 - Stewart, Annjeaette; F236 - Ortega, Daisy; F268 - Hicks, Jason; F313 Villarreal, Joe; F356 - Vasquez, Hector; F438 - AHMED, MOIZUDDIN; F529 - Rodriguez, Jo; F548 - lee, elan PUBLIC STORAGE # 23050, 4400 McGrath St, Ventura, CA 93003, (805) 324-6011 A009 - Lopez, Frances; C205 Perez, Fernando Jesus; C260 Chackel, Michelle; C270 Sinclair, Charlotte; H039 Garibaldi, Stacey; H070 DeSario, Calvin; H242 - Bennet Mayer, Trisha; H290 MCGARRY, THOMAS; L003 Mausavi, Morvarid PUBLIC STORAGE # 26812, 6435 Ventura Blvd, Ventura, CA 93003, (805) 329-5384 C081 - Agola, Tsering; C118 Yerena, Marcos; C127 - Lucas JR., Anthony; C207 - Bueno, Niurka; C233 - Arbizu, Daniella;

C280 - Linman, Brandon; C281 Mccubbin, Jeremy; D023 Thomas, Donald; D089 - Smith, Charles; D121 - Kineg’s Remodeling Kineg, Douglas; D228 - Campbell, James; D285 - McKinney, Vanessa; D340 Napier, Rochele PUBLIC STORAGE # 24110, 5515 Walker Street, Ventura, CA 93003, (805) 312-9304 B118 - Balolong, Trish; B128 Gonzales, Lydia; B142 - Heady, Darin; B190 - Kaaihue, Tiffany; C211 - Davis, Jack; D297 Welch, Danielle; D304 - villa, ralph; D335 - Altamirano, Anna; D340 - Dowdy, Jeanine; E477 Garcia, Charlene; E534 - Barker, Sarah PUBLIC STORAGE # 25779, 161 E Ventura Blvd, Oxnard, CA 93036, (805) 456-6430 B501 - Lewis, Melanie; B678 Morales, Oscar; B690 - Mora, David; R255 - Matthews, Gregory; R265 - Nobel, William; R277 - Hernandez, Patricia; R358 - Mccoy, Wanda; R429 Jones, Timothy; W178 - Ross, Daniel; W202 - Ramirez, Sandra PUBLIC STORAGE # 24529, 30921 Agoura Rd, Westlake Village, CA 91361, (818) 3323029 2073 - Moss, Marjorie; 3019 Butorac, Richard; 3274 - Cagney, Katheryn PUBLIC STORAGE # 20154, 23811 Ventura Blvd, Calabasas, CA 91302, (818) 226-2864 F079 - Rubinshtein, Sharit; F206 - Marshall, Melissa; G040 - Holt, Anthony; G149 - Ocampo, Jacob; G150 - Huggins, Marella; G194 Agent, april; G341 - Great American Ink Vozovoy, Michael; G357 - King, Daphne Public sale terms, rules, and regulations will be made available prior to the sale. All sales are subject to cancellation. We reserve the right to refuse any bid. Payment must be in cash or credit card-no checks. Buyers must secure the units with their own personal locks. To claim tax-exempt status, original RESALE certificates for each space purchased is required. By PS Orangeco, Inc., 701 Western Avenue, Glendale, CA 91201.

(818) 244-8080. Bond No. ALL SALES ARE SUBJECT TO PRIOR CANCELLATION. TERMS, rules and regulations available at sale. Dated this 29th of November & 6th of December 2018 by PS Orangeco, Inc., 701 Western Ave., Glendale, CA 91201, (818) 244-8080, Bond No. 6052683 11/29, 12/6/18

CNS-3197924# NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE To satisfy the owner’s storage lien, PS Orange Co. Inc. will sell at public lien sale on December 14, 2018, the personal property in the below-listed units, which may include but are not limited to: household and personal items, office and other equipment. The public sale of these items will begin at 09:30 AM and continue until all units are sold.

PUBLIC STORAGE # 20627, 4568 E Los Angeles Ave, Simi Valley, CA 93063, (805) 2857018 C048 - Wingrove III, Lewis; D121 - Parent, Danielle; D178 - Cardenas, Michael; D190 - guibor, chris; D258 - Roberts, Zachary PUBLIC STORAGE # 24322, 2167 First Street, Simi Valley, CA 93065, (805) 285-7073 C003 - Murphy, Thomas; C034 - Greenway, Tamera; C060 - Gilmore, John; C062 -

Kasper, Anjela; D019 - Barry, Jerome; D076 - IANI, ANTHONY; E011 - Douglas, Ronald; F040 - Brough, Dewella PUBLIC STORAGE # 26607, 120 West Easy Street, Simi Valley, CA 93065, (805) 285-7067 015 - Niles, Emily; 052 - Maddox, Tony; 251 - Hart, Trevor; 269 - Constante, Beverly; 422 - SPITZNOGLE, KORTNIE; 433 - Korey, Hope PUBLIC STORAGE # 25753, 875 W Los Angeles Ave, Moorpark, CA 93021, (805) 298-1384 107 - Burke, Eugene; 393 - alsop, cynthia; 483 - Brandt, Matthew; 541 - Gutierrez, Vincent; 569 Meza, Brian; 614 - Obrien, Cory Public sale terms, rules, and regulations will be made available prior to the sale. All sales are subject to cancellation. We reserve the right to refuse any bid. Payment must be in cash or credit card-no checks. Buyers must secure the units with their own personal locks. To claim tax-exempt status, original RESALE certificates for each space purchased is required. Dated this 29th of November and this 6th of December 2018 by PS Orangeco, Inc., 701 Western Avenue, Glendale, CA 91201. (818) 244-8080. Bond No. 5908365.

11/29, 12/6/18

CNS-3196868# NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF BULK SALE AND THE INTENTION TO TRANSFER ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE LICENSE (U.C.C. 6101 et seq. and B & P 24073 et seq.)

Escrow Order No. 131830627 Notice is hereby given that a bulk sale of assets and a transfer of alcoholic beverage license is about to be made. The names and addresses of the Sellers/ Licensee are: Corrigan’s Inc., 556 E. Thousand Oaks Blvd., Thousand Oaks, CA 91360 The business is known as: Corrigan’s Steak House The names and addresses of the Buyer/Transferee are: Corrigan’s Cottage LLC, 1890 Rush Circle, Thousand Oaks, CA 91362 As listed by the Seller/Licensee, all other business names and addresses used by the Sellers/ Licensee within three years before the date such list was sent or delivered to the Buyer/Transferee are: None The assets to be sold are described in general as: furniture, fixtures and equipment and liquor license and are located at: 556 E. Thousand Oaks Blvd., Thousand Oaks, CA 91360 The kind of license to be transferred is: On Sale General Eating Place now issued for the premises located at: 556 E. Thousand Oaks Blvd., Thousand Oaks, CA 91360 The anticipated date of the sale/ transfer is 12/24/2018 at the office of Chicago Title Company, 475 W. Channel Islands Blvd., Suite 108, Port Hueneme, CA 93041 The amount of the purchase price or consideration in connection with the transfer of the license and business, including the estimated inventory, is the sum of Forty-Four Thousand Nine Hundred And No/100 Dollars ($44,900.00), which consists of the following: Description, Amount Furniture, fixtures and equipment $9,900.00 Liquor License $35,000.00

It has been agreed between the Seller/Licensee and the intended Buyer/Transferee, as required by Sec. 24073 of the Business and Professions Code, that the consideration for the transfer of the business and license is to be paid only after the transfer has been approved by the Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the undersigned have executed this document on the date(s) set forth below.

Corrigan’s Cottage LLC By: /s/ Lion Chrikjian Manager/Member By: Arseen Chrikjian Manager/Member By: Garbis Chrikjian Manager/Member By: Albert Chrikjian Member/Manager Corrigan’s Inc. By: /s/ Tricia Ann Schmidt President/Secretary Date: 11/21/18 Corrigan’s Cottage LLC By: /s/ Lion Chrikjian Member/Manager Date: 11/20/18 By: /s/ Arseen Chrikjian Manager/Member Date: 11/20/18 By: /s/ Garbis Chrikjian Manager/Member Date: 11/20/18 Corrigan’s Inc. By: Tricia Ann Schmidt President/Secretary 12/6/18

CNS-3198672# SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA COUNTY OF VENTURA. NOTICE OF HEARING BY PUBLICATION WELFARE & INSTITUTIONS CODE §366.26 J 071909 HEARING DATE: 02/13/2019 TIME: 08:30 AM COURTROOM: J1 In the matter of the Petition of the County of Ventura Human Services Agency regarding freedom from parental custody and control on behalf of Dylan Joseph Flores, a child. To: Angel M. Flores, Angel Ramirez, and to all persons claiming to be the parents of the above-named person who is described as follows: name Dylan Joseph Flores, Date of Birth: 09/13/2018, Place of Birth: Ventura, CA, Father’s name: Angel Ramirez, Mother’s name: Angel M. Flores. Pursuant to Welfare and Institutions Code Section 366.26, a hearing has been scheduled for your child.

You are hereby notified that you may appear on 02/13/2019, at 8:30 a.m., or as soon as counsel can be heard in Courtroom J1 of this Court at Juvenile Justice Center 4353 Vineyard Ave. Oxnard, CA 93036. YOU ARE FURTHER ADVISED as follows: At the hearing the Court must choose and implement one of the following permanent plans for the child: adoption, guardianship, or long term foster care. Parental rights may be terminated at this hearing. On 02/13/2019, the Human Services Agency will recommend termination of parental rights. The child may be ordered placed in long term foster care, subject to the regular review of the Juvenile Court; or, a legal guardian may be appointed for the child and letters of guardianship be issued; or, adoption may be identified as the permanent placement goal and the Court may order that efforts be made to locate an appropriate adoptive family for the

LEGAL child for a period not to exceed 180 days and set the matter for further review; or, parental rights may be terminated. You are entitled to be present at the hearing with your attorney. If you cannot afford an attorney, you are entitled to have the Court appoint counsel for you.

A thirty-day continuance may be granted if necessary for counsel to prepare the case. At all termination proceedings, the Court shall consider the wishes of the child and shall act in the best interest of the child. Any order of the Court permanently terminating parental rights under this section shall be conclusive and binding upon the minor person, upon the parent or parents, and upon all other persons who have been served with citation by publication or otherwise. After making such an order, the Court shall have no power to set aside, change, or modify it, but this shall not be construed to limit the rights to appeal the order.

If the Court, by order or judgment, declares the child free from the custody and control of both parents, or one parent if the other no longer has custody and control, the Court shall, at the same time, order the child referred to the licensed County adoption agency for adoptive placement by that agency. The rights and procedures described above are set forth in detail in the California Welfare and Institutions Code Section 366.26.

You are referred to that section for further particulars. Michael J. Planet, Executive Officer and Clerk, County of Ventura, State of California. Dated: 11/27/2018 by: Lidia Jara Deputy Clerk, Children and Family Services Social Worker.

12/6, 12/13, 12/20, 12/27/18

CNS-3198583# A.P.N.:693-0-020-215 Trustee Sale No.:2018-1112 Title Order No: 180038390 Reference No: 6801 HAACK NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE UNDER A NOTICE OF A NOTICE OF DELINQUENT ASSESSMENT AND CLAIM OF LIEN. YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A NOTICE OF DELINQUENT ASSESSMENT DATED 5/24/2018. 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. Notice is hereby given that on 12/27/2018 at 11:00 AM, S.B.S. Lien Services, As the duly appointed Trustee under and pursuant to Notice of Delinquent Assessment, recorded on 5/29/2018, as Document No. 20180529-00060525, Book , Page of Official Records in the Office of the Recorder of Ventura County, California, The original owner: JOHN M HAACK AND ROBERT D HAACK AND THE HEIRS OR DEVISEES OF GENEVIEVE M HAACK DECEASED THEIR INTERESTS BEING SUBJECT TO THE ADMINISTRATION OF THE ESTATE OF SAID DECEDENT IN VENTURA COUNTY PROBATE CASE NO. P70689 WHEREIN JOHN M HAACK AND ROBERT D HAACK ARE THE APPOINTED ADMINISTRATORS OF SAID ESTATE The purported new owner: JOHN M HAACK AND ROBERT D HAACK AND THE HEIRS OR DEVISEES OF GENEVIEVE M HAACK DECEASED THEIR INTERESTS BEING SUBJECT TO THE ADMINISTRATION OF THE ESTATE OF SAID DECEDENT IN VEN-

TURA COUNTY PROBATE CASE NO. P70689 WHEREIN JOHN M HAACK AND ROBERT D HAACK ARE THE APPOINTED ADMINISTRATORS OF SAID ESTATE WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO THE HIGHEST BIDDER payable at time of sale in lawful money of the United States, by a cashier’s check drawn by a State or national bank, a check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by state or federal savings and loan association, savings association, or a savings bank specified in section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state.: AT THE MAIN ENTRANCE TO THE GOVERNMENT CENTER HALL OF JUSTICE, 800 SOUTH VICTORIA AVENUE, VENTURA, CALIFORNIA All right, title and interest under said Notice of Delinquent Assessment in the property situated in said County, as more fully described on the above referenced assessment lien. The street address and other common designation, if any of the real property described above is purported to be: 2627 HARTLAND CIRCLE, WESTLAKE VILLAGE, 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 made, but without covenant or warranty, express or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum due under said Notice of Delinquent Assessment, with interest thereon, as provided in said notice, advances, if any, estimated fees, charges, and expenses of the Trustee, to wit: $12,952.33 accrued interest and additional advances, if any, will increase this figure prior to sale. The claimant: VILLAGE GLEN PROPERTY OWNERS ASSOCIATION under said Notice of Delinquent Assessment 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 FOR SALE INFORMATION, PLEASE CALL (855)9869342, or visit this Internet Web site www.superiordefault.com using the file number assigned to this case 2018-1112. 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 PROPERTY IS BEING SOLD SUBJECT TO THE NINETY DAY RIGHT OF REDEMPTION CONTAINED IN CIVIL CODE SECTION 5715(b). PLEASE NOTE THAT WE ARE A DEBT COLLECTOR AND ARE ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Date:11/26/2018. S.B.S LIEN SERVICES, 31194 La Baya Drive, Suite 106, Westlake Village, California, 91362. By: Annissa Young, Trustee Sale Officer (12/06/18, 12/13/18, 12/20/18) TS#2018-1112 SDI12958) NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to California Civil Code Section 798.78 and California Commercial Code Section 7209 and 7210 that the following described property will be sold

by Lamplighter Camarillo (Warehouseman) at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, in lawful money of the United States, or a cashier’s check payable to Lamplighter Camarillo, payable at time of sale, on Thursday, December 27, 2018, at 10:00 AM at the following location: 3905 Via Rosal, Camarillo, CA 93012 (At the Park’s Clubhouse).

Said sale is to be held without covenant or warranty as to possession, financing, encumbrances, or otherwise on an “as is”, “where is” basis. The property which will be sold is described as follows: MANUFACTURER: FUQUA TRADENAME: FUQUA YEAR: 1971 H.C.D. DECAL NO.: LBF3188 SERIAL NO.: S5415X, S5415U. The current location of the subject property is: 1 Via Rosal, Camarillo, CA 93012 The public auction will be made to satisfy the lien for storage of the above-described property that was deposited by The Estate of Robert Hlad / Robert Hlad and Susan Mitock-Hlad with Lamplighter Camarillo. The total amount due on this property, including estimated costs, expenses and advances as of the date of the public sale, is $9,955.67. The auction will be made for the purpose of satisfying the lien on the property, together with the cost of the sale.

Dated: December 6, 2018 HART, KING By: Stephen J. Guichard, Esq.. Authorized Agent for Lamplighter Camarillo Contact: Julie Veliz (714) 4328700 (12/06/18, 12/13/18 IFS# 11181)

LIEN SALE Dave’s Towing Service, 890 West Los Angeles Ave. Simi Valley, CA. To be sold at 10:00 am, on 12/21/2018: 16-VOLK License: 7PQY866 / CA Vin: 3VWD67AJ6GM261900.

PUBLISHED: Ventura County Reporter; 12/6/18.

NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF BULK SALE (UCC Sec. 6105) Escrow No. 810323-KM NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a bulk sale is about to be made. The name(s), business address(es) of the Seller(s), are: Gonzales Market Inc., 1335 W Gonzales Rd, Oxnard, CA 93036 Doing Business as: Gonzales Market All other business name(s) and address(es) used by the Seller(s) within the past three years, as stated by the Seller(s), is/are: None The location in California of the Chief Executive Officer of the Seller(s) is: 1335 W Gonzales Rd, Oxnard, CA 93036 The name(s) and address of the Buyer(s) is/are: Jandi Inc dba Gonzales Market, 3115 Moss Landing Dr., Oxnard, CA 93036 The assets being sold are described in general as: A grocery meat market with all its Furniture, Fixtures, & Fittings and are located at: 1335 W Gonzales Rd, Oxnard, CA 93036 The bulk sale is intended to be consummated at the office of: Contact Escrow Inc., 2301 S. Victoria Avenue, #B, Ventura, California 93003 and the anticipated sale date is December 31, 2018 The bulk sale is subject to California Uniform Commercial Code Section 6106.2 NO The name and address of the person with whom claims may be filed is: N/A and the last date for filing claims by any creditor shall be December 28, 2018, which is the business day before the sale date specified above.

Dated: 11/27/18 Buyer(s) Jandi Inc. By: /s/ Jaswinder Chhina 12/6/18

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Fict. Business Names FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 20181030-10019929-0 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: COUNTY FIRE PROTECTION, 1884 Eastman Ave., #104, Ventura, CA 93003, Ventura County, State of Incorporation / Organization: CA, COUNTY FIRST FIRE, LLC, 1884 Eastman Ave., #104, Ventura, CA 93003. This business is conducted by: A Limited Liability Company. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: 03/16/1999. 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/ COUNTY FIRST FIRE, LLC, Dan W. Swim, Dan W. Swim, Managing Member. NOTICE - in accordance with subdivision (a) of

Section 17920, a fictitious name statement generally expires at the end of five years from the date on which it was filed in the office of the county clerk, except, as provided in subdivision of section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to section 17913 other than a change in residence address or registered owner. A new fictitious business name statement must be filed before the expiration. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under Federal, State, or Common Law (see Section 14411 ET SEQ., Business & Professions Code). This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Ventura on: October 30, 2018.

PUBLISHED: Ventura County Reporter; 11/15/18, 11/21/18, 11/29/18 and 12/6/18.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 20181106-10020357-0 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: NIGHT OWL WOOD WORKINGS, 2101 Anthony Dr., Ventura, CA 93003, Ventura County, Joshua D. Thayer, 2101 Anthony Dr., Ventura, CA 93003. This business is conducted by: An Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: N/A. I declare that all Information In this statement Is true and correct (A registrant who declares information as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of Business and Professions Code that the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1.000).) /s/ Joshua D. Thayer, Joshua D. Thayer. NOTICE - in accordance with subdivision (a) of Section 17920, a fictitious name statement generally expires at the end of five years from the date on which it was filed in the office of the county clerk, except, as provided in subdivision of section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to section 17913 other than a change in residence address or registered owner. A new fictitious business name statement must be filed before the expiration. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under Federal, State, or Common Law (see Section 14411 ET SEQ., Business & Professions Code). This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Ventura on: November 6, 2018.

PUBLISHED: Ventura County Reporter; 11/15/18, 11/21/18, 11/29/18 and 12/6/18.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 20181107-10020524-0 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: EDDIE’S TOWING, 2456 Teller Rd., Newbury Park, CA 91320, Ventura County, Eddie Pfatenhauer, 151 Hiram Ave., Newbury Park, CA 91320, Tammy Pfatenhauer, 151 Hiram Ave., Newbury Park, CA 91320. This business is conducted by: An Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious

business name or names listed above on: 11/1/1985. 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/ Eddie Pfatenhauer, Eddie Pfatenhauer, Eddie Pfatenhauer, owner. NOTICE - in accordance with subdivision (a) of Section 17920, a fictitious name statement generally expires at the end of five years from the date on which it was filed in the office of the county clerk, except, as provided in subdivision of section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to section 17913 other than a change in residence address or registered owner. A new fictitious business name statement must be filed before the expiration. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under Federal, State, or Common Law (see Section 14411 ET SEQ., Business & Professions Code). This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Ventura on: November 7, 2018.

PUBLISHED: Ventura County Reporter; 11/15/18, 11/21/18, 11/29/18 and 12/6/18.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 20181109-10020759-0 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: MILPAS MOTORS AUTO GALLERY, 1858 E. Thompson Blvd., Ste. D, Ventura, CA 93001, Ventura County, State of Incorporation / Organization: CA, MILPAS MOTORS AUTO GALLERY, INC, 725 N. Milpas St., Santa Barbara, CA 93103. This business is conducted by: A Corporation. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: N/A. I declare that all Information In this statement Is true and correct (A registrant who declares information as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of Business and Professions Code that the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1.000).) /s/ MILPAS MOTORS AUTO GALLERY, INC, Leonard Hartmann, Leonard Hartmann, CEO. NOTICE - in accordance with subdivision (a) of Section 17920, a fictitious name statement generally expires at the end of five years from the date on which it was filed in the office of the county clerk, except, as provided in subdivision of section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to section 17913 other than a change in residence address or registered owner. A new fictitious business name statement must be filed before the expiration. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under Federal, State, or Common Law (see Section 14411 ET SEQ., Business & Professions Code). This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Ventura on: November 9, 2018.

PUBLISHED: Ventura County Reporter; 11/15/18, 11/21/18, 11/29/18 and 12/6/18.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 20181114-10020840-0 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: 1) LEG UP PUBLISHING, 2) LEGUPPUBLISHING.COM, 4356 Tradewinds Dr., Oxnard, CA 93035, Ventura County, James Read, 4356 Tradewinds Dr., Oxnard, CA 93035. This business is conducted by: An Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: 11-14-18. 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/ James Read, James Read.

NOTICE - in accordance with subdivision (a) of Section 17920, a fictitious name statement generally expires at the end of five years from the date on which it was filed in the office of the county clerk, except, as provided in subdivision of section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to section 17913 other than a change in residence address or registered owner. A new fictitious business name statement must be filed before the expiration. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under Federal, State, or Common Law (see Section 14411 ET SEQ., Business & Professions Code). This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Ventura on: November 14, 2018.

PUBLISHED: Ventura County Reporter; 11/21/18, 11/29/18, 12/6/18 and 12/13/18.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 20181024-10019621-0 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: LAUNDERLAND, 713 W. Channel Islands Blvd., Port Hueneme, CA 93041, Ventura County, State of Incorporation / Organization: CA, COASTAL KING ENTERPRISES, INC., 601 Calle Rinconada, Santa Barbara, CA 93105. This business is conducted by: A Corporation. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: 9/17/2018. 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/ COASTAL KING ENTERPRISES, INC., John W. King, John W. King, Treasurer. NOTICE - in accordance with subdivision (a) of Section 17920, a fictitious name statement generally expires at the end of five years from the date on which it was filed in the office of the county clerk, except, as provided in subdivision of section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change

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LEGAL in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to section 17913 other than a change in residence address or registered owner. A new fictitious business name statement must be filed before the expiration. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under Federal, State, or Common Law (see Section 14411 ET SEQ., Business & Professions Code). This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Ventura on: October 24, 2018.

PUBLISHED: Ventura County Reporter; 11/21/18, 11/29/18, 12/6/18 and 12/13/18.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 20181113-10020789-0 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: THE ELECTRICAL FINDER LLC, 3051 Luff Ct., Oxnard, CA 93035, Ventura County, State of Incorporation / Organization: CA, THE ELECTRICAL FINDER LLC, 3051 Luff Ct., Oxnard, CA 93035. This business is conducted by: A Limited Liability Company. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: 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/ THE ELECTRICAL FINDER LLC, Miguel L. Chavez, Miguel L. Chavez, Manager. NOTICE - in accordance with subdivision (a) of Section 17920, a fictitious name statement generally expires at the end of five years from the date on which it was filed in the office of the county clerk, except, as provided in subdivision of section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to section 17913 other than a change in residence address or registered owner. A new fictitious business name statement must be filed before the expiration. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under Federal, State, or Common Law (see Section 14411 ET SEQ., Business & Professions Code). This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Ventura on: November 13, 2018.

PUBLISHED: Ventura County Reporter; 11/21/18, 11/29/18, 12/6/18 and 12/13/18.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 20181119-10021137-0 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: 1) CERRITOS NURSERY, 2) LOS CERRITOS NURSERY, 935-1083 E Telegraph RD, Fillmore, CA 93015, Ventura County, Fernando Tirado Lizarraga, 219 Olive St., Fillmore, CA 93015. This business is conducted by: An Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: 11/19/2018. I declare that all Information In this statement Is true and correct (A registrant who declares information as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of Busi-

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ness 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/ Fernando Tirado Lizarraga, Fernando Tirado. NOTICE - in accordance with subdivision (a) of Section 17920, a fictitious name statement generally expires at the end of five years from the date on which it was filed in the office of the county clerk, except, as provided in subdivision of section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to section 17913 other than a change in residence address or registered owner. A new fictitious business name statement must be filed before the expiration. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under Federal, State, or Common Law (see Section 14411 ET SEQ., Business & Professions Code). This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Ventura on: November 19, 2018.

PUBLISHED: Ventura County Reporter; 11/21/18, 11/29/18, 12/6/18 and 12/13/18.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 20181116-10021012-0 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: WEST COAST PROPERTY SOLUTIONS, 2611 New Haven Place, Oxnard, CA 93035, Ventura County, Ramon Solorio, 2611 New Haven Place, Oxnard, CA 93035. This business is conducted by: An Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: N/A. I declare that all Information In this statement Is true and correct (A registrant who declares information as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of Business and Professions Code that the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1.000).) /s/ Ramon Solorio, Ramon Solorio.

NOTICE - in accordance with subdivision (a) of Section 17920, a fictitious name statement generally expires at the end of five years from the date on which it was filed in the office of the county clerk, except, as provided in subdivision of section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to section 17913 other than a change in residence address or registered owner. A new fictitious business name statement must be filed before the expiration. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under Federal, State, or Common Law (see Section 14411 ET SEQ., Business & Professions Code). This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Ventura on: November 16, 2018.

PUBLISHED: Ventura County Reporter; 11/21/18, 11/29/18, 12/6/18 and 12/13/18.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 20181116-10021121-0 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: 1) VENTURA TIMES MAGAZINE, 2) VENTURA TIMES, 201 Redwood Ave., Ven-

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tura, CA 93003, Ventura County, Robert Steven Escobedo, 201 Redwood Ave., Ventura, CA 93003. This business is conducted by: An Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: N/A. I declare that all Information In 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/ Robert Steven Escobedo, Robert Steven Escobedo. NOTICE - in accordance with subdivision (a) of Section 17920, a fictitious name statement generally expires at the end of five years from the date on which it was filed in the office of the county clerk, except, as provided in subdivision of section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to section 17913 other than a change in residence address or registered owner. A new fictitious business name statement must be filed before the expiration. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under Federal, State, or Common Law (see Section 14411 ET SEQ., Business & Professions Code). This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Ventura on: November 16, 2018.

PUBLISHED: Ventura County Reporter; 11/21/18, 11/29/18, 12/6/18 and 12/13/18.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 20181119-10021177-0 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: ALL STAR DECOR, 334 McFarlane, Ventura, CA 93001, Ventura County, Elia Correa, 334 McFarlane, Ventura, CA 93001. This business is conducted by: An Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: 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/ Elia Correa, Elia Correa. NOTICE - in accordance with subdivision (a) of Section 17920, a fictitious name statement generally expires at the end of five years from the date on which it was filed in the office of the county clerk, except, as provided in subdivision of section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to section 17913 other than a change in residence address or registered owner. A new fictitious business name statement must be filed before the expiration. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under Federal, State, or Common Law (see Section 14411 ET SEQ., Business & Professions Code). This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Ventura on: November 19, 2018.

PUBLISHED: Ventura County Reporter; 11/21/18, 11/29/18, 12/6/18 and 12/13/18.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 20181113-10020836-0 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: MEINEKE OXNARD #4052, 2011 North Oxnard Boulevard, Oxnard, CA 93036, Ventura County, State of Incorporation / Organization: California, RTMS 4052, INC., 2436 Silverstrand Avenue, Hermosa Beach, CA 90254. This business is conducted by: A Corporation. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: N/A. I declare that all Information In this statement Is true and correct (A registrant who declares information as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of Business and Professions Code that the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1.000).) /s/ RTMS 4052, INC., Richard L. Taw, III, Richard L. Taw, III, President.

NOTICE - in accordance with subdivision (a) of Section 17920, a fictitious name statement generally expires at the end of five years from the date on which it was filed in the office of the county clerk, except, as provided in subdivision of section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to section 17913 other than a change in residence address or registered owner. A new fictitious business name statement must be filed before the expiration. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under Federal, State, or Common Law (see Section 14411 ET SEQ., Business & Professions Code). This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Ventura on: November 13, 2018.

PUBLISHED: Ventura County Reporter; 11/29/18, 12/6/18, 12/13/18 and 12/20/18.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 20181113-10020822-0 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: FELIPE’S GRILL MEXICAN FOOD, 707 W. Channel Islands Blvd., Port Hueneme, CA, Ventura County, Felipe Severiano, 11190 Citrus Dr. #83, Ventura, CA. 93004. This business is conducted by: An Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: N/A. I declare that all Information In this statement Is true and correct (A registrant who declares information as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of Business and Professions Code that the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1.000).) /s/ Felipe Severiano, Felipe Severiano. NOTICE - in accordance with subdivision (a) of Section 17920, a fictitious name statement generally expires at the end of five years from the date on which it was filed in the office of the county clerk, except, as provided in subdivision of section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the state-

ment pursuant to section 17913 other than a change in residence address or registered owner. A new fictitious business name statement must be filed before the expiration. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under Federal, State, or Common Law (see Section 14411 ET SEQ., Business & Professions Code). This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Ventura on: November 13, 2018.

PUBLISHED: Ventura County Reporter; 11/29/18, 12/6/18, 12/13/18 and 12/20/18.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 20181116-10021128-0 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: CALCH INSURANCE COMPANY, 1350 Del Verde Ct., Thousand Oaks, CA 91320, Ventura County, Hong Zhou, 1350 Del Verde Ct., Thousand Oaks, CA 91320. This business is conducted by: An Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: N/A. I declare that all Information In this statement Is true and correct (A registrant who declares information as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of Business and Professions Code that the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1.000).) /s/ Hong Zhou, Hong Zhou. NOTICE - in accordance with subdivision (a) of Section 17920, a fictitious name statement generally expires at the end of five years from the date on which it was filed in the office of the county clerk, except, as provided in subdivision of section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to section 17913 other than a change in residence address or registered owner. A new fictitious business name statement must be filed before the expiration. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under Federal, State, or Common Law (see Section 14411 ET SEQ., Business & Professions Code). This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Ventura on: November 16, 2018.

PUBLISHED: Ventura County Reporter; 11/29/18, 12/6/18, 12/13/18 and 12/20/18.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 20181121-10021365-0 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: EPIK GRAFIKS, 1121 Jamaica Ln., Oxnard, CA 93030, Ventura County, Rodolfo Otero Jr., 1121 Jamaica Ln., Oxnard, CA 93030. This business is conducted by: An Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: N/A. I declare that all Information In this statement Is true and correct (A registrant who declares information as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of Business and Professions Code that the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1.000).) /s/ Rodolfo Otero Jr., Rodolfo Otero

Jr.. NOTICE - in accordance with subdivision (a) of Section 17920, a fictitious name statement generally expires at the end of five years from the date on which it was filed in the office of the county clerk, except, as provided in subdivision of section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to section 17913 other than a change in residence address or registered owner. A new fictitious business name statement must be filed before the expiration. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under Federal, State, or Common Law (see Section 14411 ET SEQ., Business & Professions Code). This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Ventura on: November 21, 2018.

PUBLISHED: Ventura County Reporter; 11/29/18, 12/6/18, 12/13/18 and 12/20/18.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 20181126-10021506-0 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: FRESH SUSHI, 2115 Pickwick Drive, Camarillo, CA 93010, Ventura County, Mia Miyang. Kim, 13 Debussy Lane, Venturta, CA 93003. This business is conducted by: An Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: N/A. I declare that all Information In this statement Is true and correct (A registrant who declares information as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of Business and Professions Code that the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1.000).) /s/ Mia Miyang. Kim, Mia Miyang. Kim. NOTICE - in accordance with subdivision (a) of Section 17920, a fictitious name statement generally expires at the end of five years from the date on which it was filed in the office of the county clerk, except, as provided in subdivision of section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to section 17913 other than a change in residence address or registered owner. A new fictitious business name statement must be filed before the expiration. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under Federal, State, or Common Law (see Section 14411 ET SEQ., Business & Professions Code). This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Ventura on: November 26, 2018.

PUBLISHED: Ventura County Reporter; 11/29/18, 12/6/18, 12/13/18 and 12/20/18.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 20181120-10021278-0 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: TOUCHED BY THE HAND OF GOD MINISTRIES, 2733 Harbor Blvd., Ventura, CA 93001, Ventura County, Mark Thomas Ventura, 2733 Harbor Blvd., Ventura, CA 93001. This business is conducted by: An Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name

or names listed above on: 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/ Mark Thomas Ventura, Mark Thomas Ventura. NOTICE - in accordance with subdivision (a) of Section 17920, a fictitious name statement generally expires at the end of five years from the date on which it was filed in the office of the county clerk, except, as provided in subdivision of section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to section 17913 other than a change in residence address or registered owner. A new fictitious business name statement must be filed before the expiration. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under Federal, State, or Common Law (see Section 14411 ET SEQ., Business & Professions Code). This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Ventura on: November 20, 2018.

PUBLISHED: Ventura County Reporter; 11/29/18, 12/6/18, 12/13/18 and 12/20/18.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 20181126-10021546-0 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: WORLD TRAVELZ PUBLISHING, 2143 Pierpont Blvd., Ventura, CA 93001, Ventura County, State of Incorporation / Organization: CALIFORNIA, PATTERSON & TINTORRI, INC., 2143 Pierpont Blvd., Ventura, CA 93001. This business is conducted by: A Corporation. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: N/A. I declare that all Information In this statement Is true and correct (A registrant who declares information as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of Business and Professions Code that the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1.000).) /s/ PATTERSON & TINTORRI, INC., J.R.Patterson, J.R. PATTERSON, President. NOTICE - in accordance with subdivision (a) of Section 17920, a fictitious name statement generally expires at the end of five years from the date on which it was filed in the office of the county clerk, except, as provided in subdivision of section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to section 17913 other than a change in residence address or registered owner. A new fictitious business name statement must be filed before the expiration. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under Federal, State, or Common Law (see Section 14411 ET SEQ., Business & Professions Code). This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Ventura on: November 26, 2018.

PUBLISHED: Ventura County Reporter; 11/29/18, 12/6/18, 12/13/18 and 12/20/18.

LEGAL FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 20181127-10021573-0 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: 1) VINE COUNTRY KUSH, 2) VC KUSH, 521 W. Channel Islands Blvd., Suite 11, Port Hueneme, CA 93041, Ventura County, Michael Erickson, 5329 Via Quinto, Newbury Park, CA 91320. This business is conducted by: An Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: N/A. I declare that all Information In this statement Is true and correct (A registrant who declares information as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of Business and Professions Code that the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1.000).) /s/ Michael Erickson, Michael Erickson.

NOTICE - in accordance with subdivision (a) of Section 17920, a fictitious name statement generally expires at the end of five years from the date on which it was filed in the office of the county clerk, except, as provided in subdivision of section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to section 17913 other than a change in residence address or registered owner. A new fictitious business name statement must be filed before the expiration. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under Federal, State, or Common Law (see Section 14411 ET SEQ., Business & Professions Code). This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Ventura on: November 27, 2018.

PUBLISHED: Ventura County Reporter; 12/6/18, 12/13/18, 12/20/18 and 12/27/18.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 20181119-10021160-0 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: 1) JEMSTARZ & CO., 2) SEVENZ ADVOCATE, 3) LOVELY BLUE MOON, 3700 Dean Drive Unit 108, Ventura, CA 93003, Ventura County, Christine Reyes Eusebio, 3700 Dean Drive Unit 108, Ventura, CA 93003. This business is conducted by: An Individual.

The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: 1. 11/19/18; 2.

11/19/18; 3. 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/ Christine Reyes Eusebio, Christine R. Eusebio. NOTICE - in accordance with subdivision (a) of Section 17920, a fictitious name statement generally expires at the end of five years from the date on which it was filed in the office of the county clerk, except, as provided in subdivision of section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to section 17913 other than a change in residence address or registered owner. A

new fictitious business name statement must be filed before the expiration. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under Federal, State, or Common Law (see Section 14411 ET SEQ., Business & Professions Code). This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Ventura on: November 19, 2018.

PUBLISHED: Ventura County Reporter; 11/29/18, 12/6/18, 12/13/18 and 12/20/18.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 20181129-10021712-0 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: CAMARILLO FUNCTIONAL HEALTH, 333 N. Lantana Street, Ste 132, Camarillo, CA 93010, Ventura County, State of Incorporation / Organization: C3080348 / California, VESELAK CHIROPRACTIC CORPORATION, 333 N. Lantana Street, Ste 132, Camarillo, CA 93010. This business is conducted by: A Corporation. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: 10/2013. 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/ VESELAK CHIROPRACTIC CORPORATION, Michael Veselak, Michael Veselak, President. NOTICE - in accordance with subdivision (a) of Section 17920, a fictitious name statement generally expires at the end of five years from the date on which it was filed in the office of the county clerk, except, as provided in subdivision of section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to section 17913 other than a change in residence address or registered owner. A new fictitious business name statement must be filed before the expiration. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under Federal, State, or Common Law (see Section 14411 ET SEQ., Business & Professions Code). This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Ventura on: November 29, 2018.

PUBLISHED: Ventura County Reporter; 12/6/18, 12/13/18, 12/20/18 and 12/27/18.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 20181127-10021605-0 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: FRESH COAT, 2375 Channel Dr., Ventura, CA 93003, Ventura County, State of Incorporation / Organization: CA, CA SIMPLE, LLC, 2375 Channel Dr., Ventura, CA 93003. This business is conducted by: A Limited Liability Company. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: 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/ CA SIMPLE, LLC, Jonathan Morrison, Jonathan Morrison, President. NOTICE - in accordance with subdivision (a) of Section 17920, a fictitious name statement generally expires at the end of five years from the date on which it was filed in the office of the county clerk, except, as provided in subdivision of section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to section 17913 other than a change in residence address or registered owner. A new fictitious business name statement must be filed before the expiration. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under Federal, State, or Common Law (see Section 14411 ET SEQ., Business & Professions Code). This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Ventura on: November 27, 2018.

PUBLISHED: Ventura County Reporter; 12/6/18, 12/13/18, 12/20/18 and 12/27/18.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 20181127-10021608-0 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: LEARN WITH LESLIE EDUCATIONAL SERVICES, 5654 Ralston St., Ventura, CA 93003, Ventura County, Faith Rose, 1935 Majorca Dr., Oxnard, CA 93035. This business is conducted by: An Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: N/A. I declare that all Information In this statement Is true and correct (A registrant who declares information as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of Business and Professions Code that the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1.000).) /s/ Faith Rose, Faith Rose. NOTICE - in accordance with subdivision (a) of Section 17920, a fictitious name statement generally expires at the end of five years from the date on which it was filed in the office of the county clerk, except, as provided in subdivision of section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to section 17913 other than a change in residence address or registered owner. A new fictitious business name statement must be filed before the expiration. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under Federal, State, or Common Law (see Section 14411 ET SEQ., Business & Professions Code). This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Ventura on: November 27, 2018.

PUBLISHED: Ventura County Reporter; 12/6/18, 12/13/18, 12/20/18 and 12/27/18.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 20181203-10021862-0 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: 1) HAULINASSBIZ, 2) HAULINASS, 831 N. Olive St., Ventura, CA

93001, Ventura County, State of Incorporation / Organization: CA, STRATA LURING LIGHTS LLC, 5450 Telegraph Road, Ste. 200, Ventura, CA 93003. This business is conducted by: A Limited Liability Company. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: 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/ STRATA LURING LIGHTS LLC, Michael McLenaghan, Michael McLenaghan, Managing Member. NOTICE - in accordance with subdivision (a) of Section 17920, a fictitious name statement generally expires at the end of five years from the date on which it was filed in the office of the county clerk, except, as provided in subdivision of section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to section 17913 other than a change in residence address or registered owner. A new fictitious business name statement must be filed before the expiration. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under Federal, State, or Common Law (see Section 14411 ET SEQ., Business & Professions Code). This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Ventura on: December 3, 2018.

PUBLISHED: Ventura County Reporter; 12/6/18, 12/13/18, 12/20/18 and 12/27/18.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 20181128-10021649-0 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: PRECIOUS BODIES STUDIO, 2833 A East Main Street, Ventura, CA 93003, Ventura County, Precious Nicole Bibb, 3700 Dean Dr #702, Ventura, CA 93003. This business is conducted by: An Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: N/A. I declare that all Information In this statement Is true and correct (A registrant who declares information as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of Business and Professions Code that the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1.000).) /s/ Precious Nicole Bibb, Precious Nicole Bibb. NOTICE - in accordance with subdivision (a) of Section 17920, a fictitious name statement generally expires at the end of five years from the date on which it was filed in the office of the county clerk, except, as provided in subdivision of section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to section 17913 other than a change in residence address or registered owner. A new fictitious business name statement must be filed before the expiration. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under Federal, State, or Com-

mon Law (see Section 14411 ET SEQ., Business & Professions Code). This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Ventura on: November 28, 2018.

PUBLISHED: Ventura County Reporter; 12/6/18, 12/13/18, 12/20/18 and 12/27/18.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 20181129-10021745-0 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: R&R PUMPING UNIT REPAIR & SERVICE, 2493 N. Ventura Ave., Ventura, CA 93001, Ventura County, Richard Yarbrough, 170 Marner Ave., Camarillo, CA 93010. This business is conducted by: An Individual.

The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: 02/03/2014. I declare that all Information In this statement Is true and correct (A registrant who declares information as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of Business and Professions Code that the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1.000).) /s/ Richard Yarbrough, Richard Yarbrough.

NOTICE - in accordance with subdivision (a) of Section 17920, a fictitious name statement generally expires at the end of five years from the date on which it was filed in the office of the county clerk, except, as provided in subdivision of section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to section 17913 other than a change in residence address or registered owner. A new fictitious business name statement must be filed before the expiration. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under Federal, State, or Common Law (see Section 14411 ET SEQ., Business & Professions Code). This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Ventura on: November 29, 2018.

PUBLISHED: Ventura County Reporter; 12/6/18, 12/13/18, 12/20/18 and 12/27/18.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 20181203-10021943-0 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: CONICO MANAGEMENT, 4520 E. Thousand Oaks Blvd., Ste. 200, Westlake Village, CA 91362, Ventura County, State of Incorporation / Organization: 200304210089 / CA, HONG HOLDINGS, LLC, 4520 E. Thousand Oaks Blvd., Ste. 200, Westlake Village, CA 91362. This business is conducted by: A Limited Liability Company. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: 1/5/2003. 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/ HONG HOLDINGS, LLC, John Yu, John Yu, CLO. NOTICE - in accordance with subdivision (a) of Section 17920, a fictitious name state-

ment generally expires at the end of five years from the date on which it was filed in the office of the county clerk, except, as provided in subdivision of section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to section 17913 other than a change in residence address or registered owner. A new fictitious business name statement must be filed before the expiration. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under Federal, State, or Common Law (see Section 14411 ET SEQ., Business & Professions Code). This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Ventura on: December 3, 2018.

PUBLISHED: Ventura County Reporter; 12/6/18, 12/13/18, 12/20/18 and 12/27/18.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 20181203-10021949-0 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: CONICO OIL, 4520 E. Thousand Oaks Blvd., Ste. 200, Westlake Village, CA 91362, Ventura County, State of Incorporation / Organization: 200932210121 / CA, CONICO WHOLESALE, LLC, 4520 E. Thousand Oaks Blvd., Ste. 200, Westlake Village, CA 91362. This business is conducted by: A Limited Liability Company. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: 11/20/2009. I declare that all Information In this statement Is true and correct (A registrant who declares information as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of Business and Professions Code that the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1.000).) /s/ CONICO WHOLESALE, LLC, John Yu, John Yu, CLO. NOTICE - in accordance with subdivision (a) of Section 17920, a fictitious name statement generally expires at the end of five years from the date on which it was filed in the office of the county clerk, except, as provided in subdivision of section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to section 17913 other than a change in residence address or registered owner. A new fictitious business name statement must be filed before the expiration. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under Federal, State, or Common Law (see Section 14411 ET SEQ., Business & Professions Code). This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Ventura on: December 3, 2018.

PUBLISHED: Ventura County Reporter; 12/6/18, 12/13/18, 12/20/18 and 12/27/18.

Summons SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA COUNTY OF VENTURA CITATION REGARDING PETITION TO DECLARE CHILD FREE FROM PARENTAL CUSTODY AND CONTROL

CASE NUMBER: T000069 (Family Code 7880, 7881) PETITION OF: Adoption of Angel M. Hernandez TO: Vincent Velasco (parent of minor child) and to all persons claiming to be the parent of the minor child whose name is: Angel M. Hernandez.

By order of this Court you are cited and you may/shall appear before a judge of the Ventura County Superior Court in courtroom J-1, located at 4353 E. Vineyard Avenue, Oxnard, CA 93036 on the date of January 04, 2019, at 8:30 a.m., to show cause, if you have any reason why the minor child should not be declared free from the custody and control of her/his parent(s), according to the petition filed under Family Code section 7800 et seq.

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

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

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

The court may continue the proceeding for not to exceed 30 days as necessary to appoint counsel and to enable counsel to become acquainted with the case. ATTORNEY OR PARTY WITHOUT ATTORNEY: Carla L. Hartley SBN 249362, Frances M. Gutierrez SBN 283112, HARTLEY, MAXWELL, & CASTELLANO, 5700 Ralston Street Suite 210, Ventura, CA 93003, 805..639.0600.

ATTORNEY FOR (Name): Richard and Clara Seigler DATE: NOV 14 2018 /s/ MICHAEL D. PLANET, Beatriz Mendez.

PUBLISHED: Ventura County Reporter; 11/21/18, 11/29/18, 12/6/18 and 12/13/18.

SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA COUNTY OF VENTURA SUMMONS (CITACION JUDICIAL) Case No. (Numero del Caso): 56-2017-00504040CU-PA-VTA NOTICE TO DEFENDANT (AVISO AL DEMANDADO): COLLEEN ELIZABETH WEHRLY, an individual; THE TRAVELERS INDEMNITY COMPANY, a Connecticut corporation; and DOES 1 through 50, inclusive, YOU ARE BEING SUED BY PLAINTIFF: (LO ESTA DEMANDANDO EL DEMANDANTE): HAGAR COHEN, AN INDIVIDUAL; PNINA COHEN, AN INDIVIDUAL. 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

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

There are other legal requirements. You may want to call an attorney right away. If you do not know an attorney, you may want to call an attorney referral service. If you cannot afford an attorney, you may be eligible for free legal services from a nonprofit legal services program. You can locate these nonprofit groups at the California Legal Services Web site (www. lawhelpcalifornia.org), the California Courts Online Self-Help Center (www.courtinfo.ca.gov/ selfhelp), or by contacting your local court or county bar association. 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 después de que le entreguen esta citácion y papeles legales para presentar una respuesta por escrito en esta corte y hacer que se entregue una copia al demandante. Una carta o una llamada telefonica no lo protegen.

Su respuesta por escrito tiene que estar en formato legal correcto si desea que procesen su caso en la corte. Es posible que haya un formulario que usted pueda usar para su respuesta.

Puede encontrar estos formularios de la corte y mas informacion en el Centro de Ayuda de las Cortes de California (www. courtinfo.ca.gov/selfhelp/espanol/), en la biblioteca de leyes de su condado o en la corte que le quede 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.courtinfo.ca.gov/selfhelp/espanol/) o poniéndose 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

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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 and address of the court is: (El nombre y dirección de la corte es): SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF VENTURA, 800 South Victoria Avenue, Ventura, CA 93009.

The name, address and telephone number of plaintiff’s attorney, or plaintiff without an attorney, is: (El nombre, la dirección y el número de teléfono del abogado del demandante, o del demandante que no tiene abogado, es): Hagar Cohen (SBN 272195), Dicker & Dicker, LLP, 4580 E. Thousand Oaks Blvd., Suite #350, Westlake Village, CA 91362, Ph.: 805373-1000, Fax: 805-373-1005.

Date (Fecha): NOV 13 2017. /s/: Michael D. Planet, Clerk (Secretario), By Albert Villegas Jr., Deputy (Adjunto).

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PUBLISHED: Ventura County Reporter; 11/21/18, 11/29/18, 12/6/18 and 12/13/18.

Probate NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF YUN JAI BOLSTER, aka YUN J. BOLSTER, aka YUN BOLSTER, DECEDENT Case No: 56-2018-00520363 PR-LA-OXN To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of: YUN JAI BOLSTER, aka YUN J. BOLSTER, aka YUN BOLSTER. A Petition for Probate has been filed by: BARBARA J. MIKELS in the Superior Court of California, County of VENTURA. The Petition for Probate requests that: BARBARA J. MIKELS be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent.

The petition requests authority to administer the estate under the Independent Administration of Estates Act. (This authority will allow the personal representative to take many actions without obtaining court approval. Before taking certain very important actions, however, the personal representative will be required to give notice to interested persons unless they have waived notice or consented to the proposed action.)

The independent administration authority will be granted unless an interested person files an objection to the petition and shows good cause why the court should not grant the authority.

A hearing on the petition will be held in this court as follows: 1/3/2019 at 9:00 a.m. in Dept. J6. Address of court: Superior Court of California, County of Ventura, 4353 E. Vineyard Avenue, Oxnard, CA 93036, Juvenile / Probate Branch.

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 con-

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

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

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

Attorney for Petitioner: Robert Lamont Coit, Esq., 770 County Square Drive, Suite 200, Ventura, CA 93003, (805) 650-1197.

PUBLISHED: Ventura County Reporter; 11/29/18, 12/6/18 and 12/13/18.

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: FATME VICTORIA PIVARAL AKA FATME V. PIVARAL AKA FATME PIVARAL CASE NO. 56-201800520069-PR-LA-OXN To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the WILL or estate, or both of FATME VICTORIA PIVARAL AKA FATME V. PIVARAL AKA FATME PIVARAL. A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by OMAR ROSS in the Superior Court of California, County of VENTURA. THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that OMAR ROSS be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent.

THE PETITION requests authority to administer the estate under the Independent Administration of Estates Act . (This authority will allow the personal representative to take many actions without obtaining court approval. Before taking certain very important actions, however, the personal representative will be required to give notice to interested persons unless they have waived notice or consented to the proposed action.)

The independent administration authority will be granted unless an interested person files an objection to the petition and shows good cause why the court should not grant the authority.

A HEARING on the petition will be held in this court as follows: 01/03/19 at 9:00AM in Dept. J6 located at 4353 E. VINEYARD AVENUE, OXNARD, CA 93036 IF YOU OBJECT to the granting of the petition, you should appear at the hearing and state your objections or file written objections with the court before the hearing. Your appearance may be in person or by your attorney.

IF YOU ARE A CREDITOR or

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

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

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

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CNS-3196475# NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF LUIS C. RAMOS also known as LUIS CAMBEROS RAMOS, DECEDENT Case No: 56-2018-00520295PR-PW-OXN To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of: LUIS C. RAMOS also known as LUIS CAMBEROS RAMOS. A Petition for Probate has been filed by: GEMMA P. RAMOS in the Superior Court of California, County of VENTURA. The Petition for Probate requests that: GEMMA P. RAMOS 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: January 10, 2019 at 9:00 a.m. in Dept. J6. Address of court: Superior Court of California, County of Ventura, 4353 E. Vineyard Avenue, Oxnard, CA 93036, Juvenile Courthouse.

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

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

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

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

Attorney for Petitioner: Brandon P. Johnson, Esq., 210958, 1200 Paseo Camarillo, Ste. 280, Camarillo, CA 93010, (805) 4822282.

PUBLISHED: Ventura County Reporter; 12/6/18, 12/13/18 and 12/20/18.

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF CRAIG ALAN GOODMAN, DECEDENT Case No: 56-2018-00520219PR-PW-OXN To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of: CRAIG ALAN GOODMAN. A Petition for Probate has been filed by: RICHARD R. BREDLAU in the Superior Court of California, County of VENTURA. The Petition for Probate requests that: RICHARD R. BREDLAU 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: 01/17/19 at 9:00 a.m. in Dept. J6. Address of court: Superior Court of California, County of Ventura, 4353 E. Vineyard Avenue, Oxnard, CA 93036, Probate Branch.

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

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

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

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

Petitioner: RICHARD R. BREDLAU, LAW OFFICES OF RICHARD R. BREDLAU, 770 County Square Drive, Suite 212, Ventura, CA 93003, 805-650-3100.

PUBLISHED: Ventura County Reporter; 12/6/18, 12/13/18 and 12/20/18.

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF JEROME W. BLESENER, DECEDENT Case No: 56-2018-00520714PR-LA-OXN To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of: JEROME W. BLESENER. A Petition for Probate has been filed by: MAUREEN M. BLESENER in the Superior Court of California, County of VENTURA. The Petition for Probate re-

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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: JAN 10 2019 at 9:00 a.m. in Dept. J6. Address of court: Superior Court of California, County of Ventura, 4353 E. Vineyard Avenue, Oxnard, CA 93036, Probate Branch.

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: Stanley J. Yates, 260 Maple Court, Suite 230, Ventura, CA 93003, 805658-1525.

PUBLISHED: Ventura County Reporter; 12/6/18, 12/13/18 and 12/20/18.

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