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OC Supervisor Andrew Do resigns, to plead guilty to bribery charge

By Joe Taglieri joet@beaconmedianews.com

AndrewDohas agreed to vacate his seat on the Orange County Board of Supervisors and plead guilty to a bribery charge, federal prosecutors announced Tuesday.

Do will plead guilty to one felony count of conspiracy to commit bribery concerning programs receiving federal funds, according to the U.S. Justice Department. He accepted over $550,000 in exchange for directing more than $10 million in COVID-19 relief funding to a charity connected with one of his daughters.

He is expected to make his first court appearance later this month in Santa Ana, prosecutors said. He faces a maximum sentence of five years in federal prison.

"We are thankful for the thorough and careful investi-

gation carried out by federal law enforcement officials," OC Board of Supervisors Chairman Don Wagner said in a statement. "Orange County residents have demanded answers and accountability. So has the board, taking several steps to address contracting and oversight practices. This indictment only speaks to the federal criminal investigation. The county remains committed to continuing its civil lawsuits in order to hold all responsible parties accountable and to recover misused public funds."

As part of his plea agreement, Do admitted that in exchange for more than $550,000 in bribes beginning in 2020, he voted in favor of and directed millions of dollars in COVID-related funds to Viet America Society, a nonprofit organization

affiliated with his daughter Rhiannon Do, according to the Justice Department. The District 1 supervisor directed and worked with other Orange County employees to approve contracts with and payments to VAS.

In the plea agreement the 62-year-old Do admitted that his actions were corrupt and abused his position of trust as a county supervisor, prosecutors said.

“By putting his own interests over those of his constituents, the defendant sold his high office and betrayed the public’s trust,” United States Attorney Martin Estrada said in a statement. “Even worse, the money he misappropriated and accepted as bribe payments was taken from those most in need — older

adults and disabled residents. Our community deserved much better. Corruption has no place in our politics and my office will continue to hold accountable officials who cheat the public.”

OC District Attorney Todd Spitzer called Do "the fox in the hen house personified" for looting COVID funds.

“While millions of Americans were dying from COVID19, Orange County Supervisor Andrew Do was ... raiding millions in federal pandemic relief funds and orchestrating the money intended to feed elderly and ailing residents to instead fill the pockets of insiders, himself and his loved ones all while portraying a public persona of a hometown hero guiding his constituents through the uncertainty and

State board again finds Los Padrinos Juvenile Hall unsuitable

By Joe Taglieri joet@beaconmedianews.com

Astate oversight board on Monday said insufficient staffing at Los Padrinos Juvenile Hall in Downey makes the facility unsuitable to house youth detainees.

The Board of State and CommunityCorrections rejected the Los Angeles County Probation Department's plan to address staffing shortages, and the BSCC threatened to close the detention facility if the county is not in compliance by Dec. 12. That would entail relocating the approximately 300 youth currently at Los Padrinos.

The BSCC rejected the Probation Department's "Corrective Action Plan" to increase staffing "in part, because we determined that the CAP did not adequately outline how the Department plans to correct the issue of noncompliance, nor did it provide reasonable

timeframes for resolution of the staffing deficiencies," according to the board's letter notifying the county of the unsuitability finding. Board members found that “there are an adequate number of personnel sufficient to carry out the overall facility operation and its programming, to provide for safety and security of youth and staff, and meet established standards and regulations.”

The Probation Department issued a prepared statement Tuesday responding to the board's decision:

"We are disappointed with the BSCC’s decision today to find the County’s Los Padrinos Juvenile Hall unsuitable. The County remains fully committed to resolving all the deficiencies identified in its Corrective Action Plan. The Probation Department has, in fact, increased staffing levels at the facility by actively

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| Photo courtesy of Los Padrinos Juvenile Hall/Instagram

Andrew Do speaks at an Orange County Board of Supervisors meeting in 2023. | Photo courtesy of Orange County

Port of LA sees high-record of cargo movement in September

By City News Service

Cargo movement at the Port of Los Angeles reached a record in September with 954,706 twenty-footequivalent units handled by workers, an increase of 27% compared to 2023, and marked the busiest quarter with a total of about 2.8 million containers moved in the last three months, officials announced Friday.

According to the latest figures, loaded imports landed at 497,803 TEUs, an increase of 26%, and loaded exports stood at 114.702 TEUs, which declined by 5%, compared to the same time last year. Workers processed 342,201 empty containers in September, a 45% increase over September 2023.

Data shows that in the first nine months of 2024, the port moved 7,586,395 TEUs, an increase of 18% over 2023.

"In the third quarter, we averaged a record halfmillion imports each month. All these imports led to an efficient, busy month on our docks," Gene Seroka, executive director of the Port of Los Angeles, said during his online monthly briefing.

He noted the port increased shipping lines and added eight extra loaders to assist bringing in the cargo. At the same time rail dwells -- the amount of time a train waits to be loaded -- increased, and

the port is exploring solutions to reduce that wait time.

Seroka acknowledged in the last two months there has been a slight decrease in exports, which is something they are "watching closely."

"October is shaping up to be another strong month here in Los Angeles," Seroka said. "... We expect to see container volume in the mid- 800,000 TEU range, well above levels of the last two years."

As the year winds down, the executive director will be monitoring three key factors -- the impacts of an early Lunar New Year in 2025, the presidential election and the strength of the economy.

Matt Shay, president and CEO of the National Retail Federation, joined Seroka to discuss the impacts of the East and Gulf coasts labor disruption on retailers, as

recruiting new personnel, conducting training academies, reallocating officers from field assignments, and utilizing overtime.

"There will be no immediate impact to families, and we will continue to provide services," the statement continued. "We are committed to transforming our juvenile institution into a safe and nurturing environment for the youth entrusted in our care while we endeavor to demonstrate unequivocally to the BSCC that we are meeting all statutory requirements."

On Aug. 12, the BSCC

issued a notice that the facility did not meet minimum staffing requirements for the majority of July.

"The continued lack of staffing continues to negatively impact delivery of required services and compliance with additional regulations, including education, outdoor recreation, youth being confined in rooms, and youth missing medical appointments," according to the board.

In February the BSCC found Los Padrinos unsuitable, but reversed that finding in April after the board deter-

well as supply chain trends for the fourth quarter. He also touched upon how retailers responded to the hurricanes on the East Coast.

"You can't miss the expertise of retailers when it comes to logistics and operations, and so when it comes to relief efforts after natural tragedies like the things that have happened over the last few weeks, retailers really are at the leading edge of providing those relief efforts," Shay said.

According to Shay, U.S. Acting Secretary of Labor Julie Su and members of the White House played an important part in securing an extension between the shipping union and dock worker unions during the recent work stoppage at East and Gulf coast ports.

He recognized the importance of reaching a fair deal

and avoiding another interruption in service. While Shay said the issue related to wages has been addressed, automation continues to be a piece that is taking additional time to resolve.

"The strike, even for a few days, by some estimates, cost as much as $5 billion a day in economic impact, and that hurts communities across the country," Shay said. "While we don't expect an immediate impact from the limited strike that took place earlier this month, we certainly don't want to see that continue into the next year."

"We expect imports in L.A. and other ports around the world are going to continue at elevated levels this month as everyone process that delay in that backlog, but we don't think there'll be any impact on the holidays."

mined minimum staffing levels and safety checks had been met.

The board's inspection in August revealed that for a cumulative total of 87 shifts, 15 shifts or 17 % overall did not meet minimum staffing requirements.

According to state law, juvenile halls must fulfill these staffing requirements:

"during the hours that youth are awake, one wideawake youth supervision staff member on duty for each 10 youth in detention;

"during the hours that youth are confined to their

room for the purpose of sleeping, one wide-awake youth supervision staff member on duty for each 30 youth in detention;

"at least two wide-awake youth supervision staff members on duty at all times, regardless of the number of youth in detention, unless an arrangement has been made for backup support services which allow for immediate response to emergencies; and,

"at least one youth supervision staff member on duty who is the same gender as youth housed in the facility."

Juvenile Hall

Photo by Edsel Little CC BY-SA 2.0

Unemployment increases in LA County, drops in IE, San Diego

By Staff

Los Angeles County's seasonallyadjusted unemployment rate edged upward to 5.8% in September from a revised 5.6% in August, according to state data released Friday.

The 5.8% rate was higher than the 5.2% that posted in September 2023, according to the California Employment Development Department.

The unemployment rate in Orange County registered 4.1% in September, down from a revised 4.5% in August and rising above the 3.8% figure from the same time last year.

The state's seasonally adjusted unemployment rate was 5.3% in September, unchanged from the prior month.

Nationwide unemployment was 4.1% in September, 4.2% in August and 3.8% in September 2023.

Civilian employment increased by 8,000 to 4.785 million in LA County, while unemployment claims

increased by 8,000 to 293,000, according to the EDD.

The LA County civilian work force increased in September to 5,078,000 in seasonally adjusted figures, the EDD reported.

The unadjusted unemployment rate in September for LA County was 6.0%, and from August to September, total nonfarm employment in increased by 6,100 to 4.577 million.

Private education and health services showed the largest gain in LA County with 12,600 jobs added in September.

Leisure and hospitality saw the biggest month-over loss of jobs with 8,700, the agency reported.

Inland Empire

Job gains in the regional economy lowered Riverside County's unemployment rate last month, according to the EDD figures released Friday.

The county's unadjusted preliminary jobless rate in September was 5.6%,

| Photo by MargJohnson/VA/Envato

compared with 6.2% in August.

The September rate was almost a half-percentage point above the year-ago mark, when Riverside County unemployment was 5.2%.

Mecca had the highest unemployment rate in the county in September with 13.4%, followed by Coachella's 13.1%, Cherry Valley with 10%, Desert Hot Springs with 8.1% and Rancho Mirage's 7.9% jobless rate.

The combined September unemployment rate for Riverside and San Bernardino

counties — the Inland Empire — was 5.4%, reduced from 6% in August, the EDD said.

The September jobless rate was 5.2% in San Bernardino County, down from 5.7% the previous month.

Combined data for both IE counties indicated payrolls grew the most in the public sector, which added 9,100 jobs. This was mostly in the education sector, as teachers, administrators and school support staff returned from summer breaks.

The agricultural, health services, information tech-

nology, professional business services and trade and transportation sectors added an aggregate 6,300 positions.

Payrolls declined by the largest margin in the construction sector, which shed 2,200 positions last month. Meanwhile, the financial services, hospitality and manufacturing industries collectively eliminated 2,300 jobs.

San Diego County

The unemployment rate in San Diego County declined in September to 4.6% from a revised 5.1% in August, and higher than the September 2023 rate of 4.2%, the EDD reported.

Between August and September total nonfarm employment added 4,700 jobs and increased from 1,559,400 to 1,564,100. The agricultural sector shed 400 jobs over the month.

Jobs in the government sector increased the most month-over with 7,400 new positions. The 5,800-job majority of the gains were

in local government, led by government educational services.

The private education and health services sectors gained 1,900 jobs, while trade, transportation and utilities added 700 positions.

Seven sectors posted losses between August and September, totaling 5,300 jobs cut. The largest losses were leisure and hospitality's 4,000 jobs. Other services, information, construction, manufacturing, financial activities, and professional and business services saw a combined loss of 1,300 jobs.

Compared with last year, total nonfarm employment rose by 15,600 jobs. Agricultural jobs reduced by 400 between compared with September 2023.

The sector that added most jobs was private education and health services — 12,700. The health care and social assistance subsector had 86% of those new positions.

Apple Watch 10 redefines health monitoring with sleep apnea detection

By HeyWire AI

The Apple Watch, often touted as the champion of smartwatches, continues to redefine its role in personal health monitoring with the introduction of the Series 10. Its upgraded features promise to enhance the way users engage with their health data. The Series 10 is markedly bigger, brighter, and slimmer than its predecessors. Central to Apple Watch's health monitoring is its capability to measure heart rates, perform ECGs, track steps, monitor sleep, and now, assess risks associated with sleep apnea.

Despite its growing suite of health functionalities, the Apple Watch cannot be marketed as a medical device—due in part to regulatory barriers enforced by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). To be considered a medical device, the Apple Watch would need FDA

approval, usually accompanied by a doctor's prescription.

Still, the Apple Watch Series 10 has not stifled enthusiasm. Users have creatively linked FDAapproved devices such as Dexcom's blood-glucose sensors with their watches,

allowing individuals with Type 1 diabetes to monitor their glucose levels conveniently. It provides a live feed of blood sugar levels, acting as an invaluable tool in chronic illness management.

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Elements

Monrovia

Oct. 10

At 10:03 a.m., officers were dispatched to a business in the 800 block of West Huntington in regard to a disturbing subject. Offices arrived and made contact with the subject. A computer search revealed he had a warrant for his arrest. He was arrested and taken into custody.

At 2:28 p.m., an employee from a business in the 500 block of West Huntington reported a subject leaving the business with a bag full of stolen merchandise. Officers arrived and located the subject a short distance away. The stolen merchandise was returned to the business. The subject was arrested and taken into custody.

At 11:49 p.m., an officer patrolling the area of Palm and Primrose saw a motorist commit a vehicle code violation. The officer conducted a traffic stop and made contact with the driver. The driver displayed symptoms of intoxication. A DUI investigation revealed the driver was under the influence. The driver was arrested and transported to the MPD jail to be held for a sobering period.

Oct. 11

At 1:30 a.m., while patrolling the 1500 block of South Myrtle an officer saw a suspicious person loitering near a gas station. The officer made contact with the subject who refused to comply. The subject was arrested, cited and released at the scene.

At 1:46 a.m., an officer pa-

trolling the area of Cypress and California recognized a subject he knew from prior contacts and made contact with him. A computer check revealed he had several warrants for his arrest. He was arrested and taken into custody.

At 10:30 a.m., an employee from a business in the 3300 block of South Peck reported a vehicle they purchased had been reported stolen prior to purchasing the vehicle. This investigation is continuing.

At 12:01 p.m., a hotel in the 900 block of South Fifth called to report two renters who had been evicted the previous day were outside the property. Officers contacted them and determined that one of the subjects had a federal warrant for his arrest. The subject was arrested and taken into custody.

At 2:34 p.m., employees of a retail store in the 700 block of East Huntington called to report a female subject in the process of stealing items. The female subject was gone prior to officers’ arrival. This investigation is continuing.

At 7:53 p.m., a caller in the 400 block of West Huntington reported that her daughter got in her vehicle, in violation of a court order. Officers arrived and made contact with the daughter. The daughter was arrested and taken into custody.

Oct. 12

At 12:04 a.m., an officer patrolling the area of Lemon and Ivy saw a motorist commit a vehicle code violation. A traffic stop was conducted and the driver was contacted. The

driver displayed symptoms of intoxication. A DUI investigation revealed the driver was under the influence. The driver was arrested and transported to the MPD jail to be held for a sobering period.

At 1:12 a.m., several callers in the 100 block of South Mountain reported a vehicle collided with a residence. Officers arrived and contacted the injured driver. The driver displayed symptoms of intoxication. The residents of the property were uninjured. The driver was transported to a hospital for treatment. This investigation is continuing.

At 3:06 a.m., an officer patrolling the area of Myrtle and Camino Real saw a motorist commit a vehicle code violation. A traffic stop was conducted and the driver was contacted. The driver displayed symptoms of intoxication. A DUI investigator revealed the driver was under the influence. The driver was arrested and transported to the MPD jail to be held for a sobering period.

At 3:54 a.m., a resident in the 800 block of South Canyon reported that he was battered by his ex-girlfriend. Officers arrived and made contact with the victim who stated that his ex-girlfriend battered him and her friend pepper sprayed him. The suspects were gone prior to officers’ arrival. This investigation is continuing.

At 5:02 a.m., a passerby in the area of Magnolia and Evergreen reported a woman walking on the sidewalk that was being followed by a man in a vehicle. Officers arrived and made contact with both subjects. Both subjects were found to be in possession of drug parapher-

nalia. They were arrested, cited and released at the scene.

At 8:23 a.m., an officer patrolling the area of Ivy and Lemon was alerted to a stolen vehicle in the area. The vehicle was located parked and unoccupied. This investigation is continuing.

At 3:06 p.m., a caller reported a single vehicle collision in the 500 block of West foothill. Officers arrived and made contact with the occupants of the vehicle. No injuries were reported. The occupants were found to be in possession of drug paraphernalia. The occupants were arrested, cited, and released at the scene.

At 10:39 p.m., a passerby in the 400 block of West Duarte reported a vehicle that he believed the driver was intoxicated. Officers arrived and contacted the driver who displayed symptoms of intoxication. A DUI investigation revealed the driver was under the influence. The driver was arrested and transported to the MPD jail to be held for a sobering period.

Arcadia

Oct. 13

At approximately 7:22 p.m., officers responded to an Automated License Plate Reader alert of a stolen vehicle in the area of Sunset Boulevard and Huntington Drive. A high risk traffic stop was conducted, and the driver was taken into custody without incident. Two passengers were issued citations for outstanding misdemeanor warrants.

Oct. 14

At approximately 12:28

a.m., officers responded to the Arcadia County Park regarding a report of a stabbing victim. Officers located the victim and determined the stabbing occurred near the Aquatic Center. Officers secured the crime scene, and witnesses until the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department arrived and took over the investigation. The victim (transient) was transported to Arcadia USC hospital, where he was listed in stable condition.

Oct. 15

At approximately 5:36 p.m., officers responded to the 600 block of West Norman Avenue regarding a residential burglary. The investigation revealed that earlier in the day between 3:31 p.m. and 5:04 p.m. unknown suspect(s) made entry into the residence through a bathroom window. Once inside, the suspect(s) ransacked the residence and stole a small safe containing several documents. There were no CCTV cameras or alarms at the location.

Oct. 16

At approximately 11:14 p.m., officers responded to the area of Huntington Drive and Golden West Avenue regarding a male running in the middle of the street and then sitting on top of a bike rack located on a Foothill Transit Bus. Officers approached the male, but he refused to get off the bike rack. An officer was able to detain the male and determined he was a danger to himself, resulting in him being placed on a 72 hour Mental Evaluation Hold.

Oct. 17

At approximately 10 a.m.,

in the 800 block of East Camino Real Avenue, a resident returned home and discovered ransacking throughout the house and $500 in jewelry had been stolen. A window at the rear of the home was found open with the screen removed. A flashlight not belonging to the resident was located and recovered as potential DNA evidence. The residence was tented for fumigation during the time of the break-in.

Oct. 18

At approximately 7:26 a.m. and 10:15 a.m., in the 200 block of West Las Flores suspect(s) entered the location through the unlocked garage door. The suspect(s) then forced open the door that leads into the main house and ransacked several rooms. The loss is currently unknown. The location is equipped with CCTV cameras, but it did not capture the suspect(s).

Oct. 19

At approximately 5:15 p.m., officers responded to the 2000 block of South Second Avenue regarding a female yelling and acting aggressively towards her 100-year-old father. A report was also received that the female was removing her clothes. Upon investigation it was discovered that the father was climbing a ladder attempting to fix something in the front yard and his daughter yelled at him because she was concerned about his safety. The daughter admitted drinking a pint of liquor and ultimately was arrested for being under the influence of alcohol, removing her clothes and walking out into a public street in violation of Penal Code 647f- Drunk in Public.

Los Angeles

LA County

Holiday Ice Rink Pershing Square opens Nov. 21

The Holiday Ice Rink Pershing Square returns to downtown Los Angeles this winter, open from Thursday, Nov. 21, 2024 to Sunday, Jan. 12, 2025. Kick off the season with a celebration featuring on-ice performances, a sneak peek of L.A.'s most beloved musical, "Wicked," followed by the Pershing Square Annual Tree Lighting Ceremony. After the performances, hit the ice for some skating fun with friends and family. Located at 532 S. Olive St., this landmark destination is easily accessible by car, bus, Metro (Pershing Square stop) or Metrolink. General admission to the rink, including skate rental, is $20, locker rental is $5, and skate helpers are $6. Tickets can be purchased in advance at holidayicerinkdowntownla.

com.

Bus shuttles to replace trains between Monrovia and APU/ Citrus for 6 weekends

Shuttle buses are replacing rail service on the A Line between Monrovia and APU/Citrus for six weekends as Metro extends the A Line to Pomona. During the closures, which began Friday, regular rail service will run between Monrovia and Long Beach. During the closure, Metro will be testing critical operating systems that run between the existing A Line and the

future A Line that will boast new stations in Glendora, San Dimas, La Verne and Pomona — where riders can easily transfer between Metro and Metrolink’s San Bernardino Line. While Metro performs this work, a shuttle bus — named Line 851 — will replace rail service between Monrovia, Duarte/City of Hope, Irwindale, Azusa Downtown and APU/Citrus College stations. Shuttles will run every 10 to 20 minutes.

Long Beach

Long Beach Airport achieves 38% reduction in carbon emissions

The Long Beach Airport (LGB) is reporting a 38% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions since 2016 and recently renewed its Level II Airport Carbon Accreditation (ACA) from Airports Council International. LGB’s Carbon Management Plan includes targets to further reduce emissions by 20% by 2025 and 40% by 2030, compared to 2016 levels. City leaders have set a goal for the Airport to eventually become a carbon neutral facility. Visit www.lgb.org/ green for more information about LGB’s sustainability initiatives.

Glendale

Glendale awards $1M grant to FoundersBoost Collaborative, SmartGateVC

To further build its tech startup ecosystem, the City of Glendale announced programs led by FoundersBoost and SmartGateVC

LLC as the recipients of a $1 million grant from the Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development (Go-BIZ), secured by California State Senator Anthony Portantino for tech startup growth programs. This program marked the second occasion on which the city awarded grants to tech accelerators.

Orange County

Orange

County

OC introduces renewal of vow ceremonies for married couples

Following popular requests, married couples now have a special way to celebrate their anniversaries as ClerkRecorder Hugh Nguyen introduces renewal of vow ceremonies, a first in Orange County’s history. Married couples can now reaffirm their vows at the Old Orange County Courthouse, the North County branch office in Anaheim, or the South County branch office in Laguna Hills. For a ceremony fee of just $28, couples can enjoy a memorable celebration and receive a complimentary souvenir certificate as a keepsake of the special day. At no additional cost, couples can also livestream their ceremony via Zoom, allowing friends and family, regardless of distance, to join the celebration. There are no residency restrictions, and couples from anywhere are welcome to participate. To schedule a renewal of vow marriage ceremony, visit OCRecorder.com and click on the “Renewal

of Vow Ceremonies for Married Couples” link on the homepage. Walk-ins are always welcome.

Riverside

Riverside County Indian Canyon Bridge Project causes 3-day road closure in Palm Springs

A stretch of Indian Canyon Drive in Palm Springs will be closed for about three days starting Tuesday evening to accommodate roadway modifications. The road will be shut down from 11:30 p.m. Tuesday until 5 p.m. Friday between Sunrise Parkway and Garnet Avenue as part of the Indian Canyon Bridge Project, according to a statement from city officials. The closure will allow for asphalt grinding, paving and a shift in traffic patterns. City officials had previously announced plans to widen the North Indian Canyon Bridge over the Union Pacific tracks to six lanes. The planned upgrades include raising the road, constructing a landscaped median, new sidewalks and drainage, new concrete and a sewer upgrade, according to the city's website. Officials advised drivers to use alternate routes. Construction is scheduled to continue through December 2025, according to city estimates. Additional information about the project can be found at indiancanyonproject.com.

City of Riverside

Riverside launching General Plan Update

& Climate Action and Adaptation Plan for 2050

The City of Riverside has launched the General Plan Update (GPU) and Climate Action and Adaptation Plan (CAAP) for 2050. The General Plan was last updated in 2007 and is currently guiding the city’s growth to 2025. The CAAP is being developed alongside the GPU because the City of Riverside is not immune to the local and regional environmental challenges that the city faces from climate change, including extreme heat, fewer colder days, prolonged drought, and poorer air quality. Join the City of Riverside for the FutureFest at Riverside Plaza on Oct. 24 from 4-8 p.m. to celebrate the launch of the GPU and CAAP. All community events will have children’s activities, food, and a chance to win free prizes. Everyone is welcome to attend these events and encouraged to get involved. This effort will guide the development and growth of the city through the year 2050 and community participation and input are critical to ensure that the Riverside of tomorrow is reflective of residents' needs and values.

San Bernardino

San Bernardino County

Mojave Narrows Regional Park equestrian building and corrals revitalization project update

The San Bernardino County Board of Supervi-

sors recently awarded an approximately $1.1 million construction contract to KNC Construction for the revitalization of the Mojave Narrows Regional Park equestrian facilities. The Project and Facilities Management Department is leading the project to restore and expand the park’s equestrian amenities, which have been closed due to extensive damage. As part of the project, a prefabricated equestrian barn with four horse stalls and a storage room will be installed. Additionally, two existing horse corrals will be demolished and replaced. The upgrades will also include water and electrical improvements, more water troughs, hitching posts and seating areas.

Kessler Park mural unveiling showcases Bloomington’s culture

A new mural on the snack bar at Kessler Park in Bloomington has been unveiled, highlighting key elements of the community. Created by local artist Rosy Cortez, the mural incorporates images of a train running through Bloomington’s neighborhoods, a Little League player and symbols of the town’s history and culture. During the unveiling event, San Bernardino County Supervisor Joe Baca, Jr. presented Cortez with a plaque in recognition of her work. The mural, which involved collaboration with local youth, is designed to reflect Bloomington’s identity and foster a sense of pride and belonging.

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Why do you think that most job seekers are looking for a new job? Many managers would confidently report that their employees leave because they are looking for more pay. And, to some degree, this theory makes sense. Employees are often not honest with their previous employer about why they're leaving. Employees often take a "it's not you, it's me" approach to breaking up the work relationship. In exit interviews, employees will often avoid sharing the real reason they are moving on to another job.

As you can imagine, the truth about why they are leaving is typically very different. Most employees are uncomfortable with change. Change is one of the last things that they want to sign up for. An employee looks for a new job as a last resort. Many employees won't fully commit to a job search until they are crying in the bathroom stall at work, and are unable to sleep at night. And, those tears have very little to do with pay.

Jessica Hardeman from Indeed.com recently interviewed ibelong CEO Rajkumari Neogy on the topic of how leaders can reclaim diversity, equity, and inclusion during a divisive time. Rajkumari shared a personal story about feeling excluded at work, and the unnecessarily difficult experience it can cause for employees. Exclu-

Career corner: The power of inclusivity

By Angela Copeland angela@copelandcoaching.com

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sion is a tool that can be used to make an employee feel like an outsider, and that they aren't welcome to bring their whole self to work. Neogy shared that after moving on to a new role, it became apparent how much exclusion had made an impact. Neogy also stressed the importance of psychological safety in the workplace. Walking on eggshells each day can be emotionally taxing, and can create a difficult dynamic both for impacted employees and those around them. It's hard to share your ideas when you don't feel they will be accepted or even considered. It's hard to let your guard down enough to share.

When workers feel more accepted and understood, they are able to perform at a higher level. And, ultimately the company benefits from reduced turnover and increased productivity. In other words, companies where employees feel included and

accepted make more money.

In terms of inclusivity and psychological safety, there is one group that stands out as doing a great job. I was initially surprised to see Gen Z employees being so supportive of one another. Gen Z employees seem less competitive with one another, and more supportive of the success of their colleagues. They are not out to try to tear one another down. On the whole, they try to support and build each other up. In addition, Gen Z is far more accepting and inclusive of other people who are different than they are. This creates a more collaborative and effective team.

There is something that we can all learn from Neogy and our Gen Z colleagues. There's an incredibly positive power in inclusivity.

Angela Copeland, a leadership and career expert, can be reached at www.angelacopeland.com.

Union organizers make big push to get out the vote in California

By Suzanne Potter, Producer, Public News Service

Aselectionseasoncomestoa close, unions are out pounding the pavement urging all Californians to vote.

The Golden State is home to about 2.5 million union members, with 14 million nationwide.

Maureen Gallagher, a retired social worker at the Veteran's Administration and volunteer for the American Federation of Government Employees, said she is very concerned about the blow to abortion rights after the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade.

"That's really about taking away democratic rights," Gallagher asserted. "It just seems impossible that we could have slid backwards like this. If men got pregnant, we would never have laws like

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Newsom wages war on Big Oil while the press ignores the markedly lower prices for gasoline in the other 49 states.

"Price spikes have cost Californians billions of dollars over the years and we're not waiting around for the industry to do the right thing," he said. "We're taking action to prevent these price spikes and save consumers money at the pump."

Excessive and oppressive regulations, not corporate greed, have driven the average price of gasoline in California to $4.50 a gallon.

this where the government would tell you what you had to do with your body."

About 16% of wage or salaried workers in California are covered by a union contract. The Biden-Harris administration included prolabor positions in the infrastructure bill. The Heritage Foundation's Project 2025, which lays out a blueprint for the next conservative president, calls for multiple government agencies to be privatized and questions the existence of public sector unions.

Kevin Cooper, political director of the American Federation of Government Employees, noted the importance of the union vote.

"Unions can be the deciding factor in a lot of these places," Cooper contended. "It is vital to get

out in the community, talk to your friends, talk to your family, because it's going to be right down to the wire, but every single conversation and every single vote will make the difference."

A recent study from the University of CaliforniaBerkeley Labor Center found half of union members in California are women, a majority are workers of color and half work in the public sector.

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According to the American Automobile Club website, gas is less than $3.00 a gallon in 18 states. It is less than $3.50 a gallon in 28 states. Drive to Georgia, where gas is $2.91 a gallon.

days after the election, the non-elected California Air Resources Board, with 12 of its 16 members appointed by the governor, meets on Nov. 7 to discuss low-carbon fuel standards that are expected to raise the price of gasoline by 47 cents — 65 cents by January. And you thought that you were being gouged by the oil companies! Les Hammer, Pasadena

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Audit: California higher ed transfer portals too narrow

By Suzanne Potter, Producer, Public News Service

It is not easy for California students to transfer betweencommunity colleges and the California State University and University of California systems and advocates want it fixed.

A recent audit found very low transfer rates for California community college students, especially for students of color. The data show from 2017 through 2019, just 21% of students who intended to transfer to a four-year school did so within four years.

Linda Becker, Bay Area director of regional partner-

ships for the nonprofit Merit America, said it highlights structural barriers within the education system.

"The high cost in California is a real barrier for people to be able to access education," Becker pointed out. "At the same time, we know that with just a high school degree, you really are excluded from a lot of jobs."

The report called for schools to make sure more of their classes count for transfer to a four-year university, and to expand the Associate Degree for Transfer program. It offers a

streamlined transfer pathway to state university campuses.

Merit America offers an alternative pathway, with five online programs in the tech field lasting 14 to 23 weeks with intensive career counseling.

Becker pointed out the program is designed for people stuck in low-wage jobs who want to move to a more rewarding career.

"Thousands of people start our program and about 40% have tried some college and not been able to finish," Becker reported. "It's mostly because of financial reasons.

Medicare open enrollment now through Dec. 7

By Suzanne Potter, Producer, Public News Service

Nearly 6.5 million Californians on Medicare can change their plan during the open enrollment period, which just got underway and runs through Dec. 7.

People can go to Medicare. gov or call 1-800-Medicare.

Stephanie Fajuri, program director at the Center for Health Care Rights in Los Angeles County, said the number one thing she recommends before making a change is to confirm which plans your doctor will accept next year.

"Every year we see people make a change, only to find out in January that their doctor is no longer in network," Fajuri observed. "We like to help people avoid that."

Experts said it is important to compare the plans' copays and deductibles, not just the monthly premiums. People should also ask about mental health benefits, as many plans now offer zero copays for telehealth visits with a counselor.

Dr. Rhonda Randall, chief medical officer and executive vice president of UnitedHealthcare Employer and

Individual, said websites like JustPlainClear.com explain the jargon and lay out the differences between Medicare and Medicare Advantage plans.

"Original Medicare isn't going to cover a lot of things related to dental and vision and hearing," Randall pointed out. "It's very much limited to more serious medical conditions, whereas many Medicare Advantage plans are going to offer more comprehensive specialty benefits for dental, vision and hearing."

Some good news: Starting in January, the Biden administration's new $2,000 out-ofpocket maximum goes into effect, which means everyone using the Medicare Part D prescription drug benefit will

They can't take the time away from working to support going to college."

The program is subsidized and learners can get a 0% loan to cover the rest, to a maximum of $5,700. Students do not have to pay the loan back until they get a new job paying at least $40,000 a year.

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Voting at 16: more than a teen dream

By Mark Richardson, Producer, Public News Service

Anational voting rights group supports a push to lower the voting age in California and other states to 16 for state and local elections.

The Vote16 USA campaign, sponsored by Generation Citizen, is a movement to get young voters involved in the political system and change their world for the better.

have their costs capped at $2,000 per year.

Meanwhile, open enrollment dates vary for other types of health plans. People with employer-sponsored coverage typically select a plan during a two-tothree week period between September and December. And open enrollment for plans on Covered California runs from November first to January 31st. More information is available at www. UHCOpenEnrollment.com.

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LaJuan Allen, Vote16 USA director for the group, said research showed the earlier students get involved, the more likely they will be lifetime voters.

"The earlier we start, the more likely we are to develop lifelong voters in folks that are civically engaged," Allen pointed out. "The data backs this up. The studies back this up. If you vote in one election, you're much more likely to vote in another. And if we start that early, that percentage goes up."

Allen noted California already has an early preregistration system and this November, Alameda County will allow 16- and 17-yearolds to vote in school board elections in Oakland and Berkley. Other states with youth voter programs include

New Jersey, Massachusetts, Missouri, and Maryland.

A study by the YouthTruth Civic Empowerment Project found high school age students want to be politically involved but lack the necessary civics skills.

Allen stressed the Vote16 USA project has found large numbers of youths are already involved is social movements with an eye toward improving their future.

"Young people are leading a lot of the movements that we see across our country today," Allen observed. "We

think about climate justice reform. We think about education policy. We think about common sense gun violence prevention. It is young people that are at the forefront of these issues."

The last time the voting age was changed was a halfcentury ago when the 26th Amendment was ratified in 1971, lowering the national age from 21 to 18. Allen added they are pushing individual states and cities to make the change rather than trying to amend the Constitution.

Responding to California's troubled community college transfer system, Merit America travels to job fairs around the state, offering certificate programs in cyber security, data analytics, IT support, UX design and project management. | Photo courtesy of Merit America

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Nearly 2,400 mental health workers at Kaiser Permanente facilities were on strike Tuesday amid contract talks and allegations of a "broken" system of care, while Kaiser officials say the union has been "slow walking" the negotiation process and planned to strike before labor talks even began.

Mental health professionals, represented by the National Union of Healthcare Workers, picketed from 6 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tuesday at the following locations:

-- Kaiser Permanente Riverside Medical Center, 10800 Magnolia Ave., Riverside

-- Kaiser Permanente Woodland Hills Medical Center, 5601 De Soto, Ave. Woodland Hills

-- Kaiser Permanente Alton/Sand Canyon Medical Offices, 6650 Alton Parkway, Irvine

-- Kaiser Permanente

Baldwin Park Medical Center, 1011 Baldwin Park Blvd., Baldwin Park

There were lunchtime rallies with community and elected officials at all four sites.

"This is about equity for mental health care," Jessica Rentz, a Kaiser therapist in Fontana, said in a statement released by the National Union of Healthcare Workers. "We want to be with our patients, not on a picket line, but we can't keep working in a system that treats mental health care like an assembly line job and denies us the time and resources to provide the care we know our patients need."

According to the union, the impacted workers include psychologists, social workers, psychiatric nurses, addiction medicine counselors, licensed clinical counselors and marriage

Kaiser mental health workers strike across SoCal

By City News Service

and family therapists who "provide behavioral health care for Kaiser's 4.8 million members in hospitals, clinics and medical offices [and] homecare settings from San Diego to Bakersfield."

The union's contract with Kaiser expired Sept. 30.

The labor dispute comes one year after Kaiser reached a $50 million settlement with state regulators who said the health care giant's mental health care system lacked adequate staffing that caused lapses in access to care for patients.

Kaiser officials said the organization has invested more than $1 billion since 2020 to expand its mental health capabilities in California, including hiring more therapists, the addition of resources and reductions in wait times for patients.

The union, however, says shortages are still persistent in Southern California, insisting Kaiser

has about one therapist for every 3,000 Kaiser members, compared to one per 2,000 in Northern California. That ratio has limited the time available to therapists to respond to patient calls and emails, to develop treatment plans and prepare for appointments, leading to burnout and causing newly hired therapists to leave their jobs, the union contends.

The union claims that one-fourth of the 1,508 mental health professionals hired by Kaiser's Southern California region between January 2021 and September 2024 have already left their positions.

Kaiser officials said in a statement that the health care system is committed to continued negotiations "until this deal is done." But it said the union has been focused on a strike since the beginning of talks, and has been "slow-walking the negotiation process, including on the very issues

the union has identified as key to reaching a contract."

"It is apparent that their strategy all along has been to move to a strike," according to a Kaiser statement. "They have been threatening to strike since before we began bargaining in July and have operated without a sense of urgency, declining to accept or counter the strong proposals Kaiser Permanente has put on the table. Most concerning, the union presented a proposal that could result in a fulltime therapist spending 40% or more of their work week not seeing patients."

According to Kaiser, it has presented the union with an offer that includes an 18% wage increase over four years, and also "enhances the comprehensive benefits our mental health professionals enjoy plus provides therapists more non-patient time for planning and preparation."

"Today, some of the employees represented

by the National Union of Healthcare Workers (NUHW) are choosing to walk away from their patients at various Kaiser Permanente facilities in Southern California to take part in an open-ended strike called by union leaders," Kaiser said in a statement released Monday.

"All Kaiser Permanente members will continue to have timely access to individual therapy appointments during the strike.

Patients have the opportunity to be seen by a professional in our extensive network of highly qualified, licensed therapists if their regular provider chooses to take part in the strike. Where necessary, we are contacting patients and offering options that meet their needs."

Kaiser said the strike is "entirely unnecessary and unfortunately not surprising. NUHW leaders have been threatening to strike since before we began

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bargaining in July. The union has been slow-walking negotiations, despite the strong proposals Kaiser Permanente has put on the table. The union's proposals at the table have been overreaching and unreasonable.

"The union isn't calling for more time to care for patients. It is demanding more money for therapists to spend less time seeing patients. A key issue is how much time the union wants to take therapists away from direct patient care. The union is proposing that full-time therapists increase the amount of time they are not seeing patients to nearly half of their time -- at least 19 hours a week. This is unacceptable and would significantly decrease access to appointments for mental health care for our patients."

Union officials said they are seeking an agreement similar to that reached with Kaiser mental health workers in Northern California, who went on strike for 10 weeks two years ago.

The union is asking that Kaiser guarantee full-time therapists seven hours per week for patient care duties such as responding to patient calls and emails, developing treatment plans, communicating with social service agencies and preparing for appointments. Union officials said Kaiser is guaranteeing only four hours per week.

The union also wants raises to put the workers on par with non-mental health care employees, who the union claims earn 40% more. It is also calling for a restoration of pensions that the union says were eliminated for newly hired mental health professionals a decade ago, even though pensions are still in place for other workers ranging from doctors to janitors.

Kaiser Permanente Antelope Valley. | Photo by Ted Eytan CC BY-SA 2.0

PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE – Planning Commission

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Planning Commission will hold a public hearing and forward a recommendation to the City Council on an Amendment to the City’s General Plan to update the Safety Element and include a new Environmental Justice Element.

Arcadia City Notices Starting

General Plan Amendment GPA 24-01 (A Text Amendment to the City’s General Plan to update the Safety Element and add a new Environmental Justice Element) – The original Safety Element was adopted as part of the General Plan in 2010. The City is mandated by State Law to update the Safety Element in conjunction with the Housing Element Update, which was adopted earlier this year in 2024. The Safety Element is being updated to be in compliance with Government Code Section 65302, to contain adequate fire hazard, additional emergency preparedness, and climate adaptation discussion and strategies. The City is also required to adopt an Environmental Justice (EJ) Element per SB 1000 , when two or more Elements are being updated. This will be a new Element added to the General Plan which focuses on protecting underserved communities from potential environmental health risks.

Environmental Determination – Pursuant to the provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), the City prepared an Initial Study/Negative Declaration for the Safety Element Update and adoption of a new Environmental Justice Element as the project will not have a significant effect on the environment, per CEQA Guideline 15070. The 30-day public review period for the environment document is from October 24, 2024 to November 25, 2024. Written comments must be received no later than November 25, 2024.

The Safety Element Update, new Environmental Justice Element, and Environmental Document are available for public review at:

1. www.arcadiaca.gov/GeneralPlan

2. City Hall Development Services Department, 240 W. Huntington Dr., Arcadia

3. Arcadia Library at 20 W. Duarte Road, Arcadia

Applicant: City of Arcadia

Hearing Date and Time: Tuesday, November 26, 2024 at 7:00 p.m.

Place of Hearing: Arcadia

EL Monte City Notices

Xiaohu “Jeff” Meng Business Owner/CEO

Cindy Galvan Social Worker/Activist

公职提名候选人公告联合市政普选 2024 年 11 月 5 日

特此公告：以下人士已获得提名，竞选在艾尔蒙特市 (City of El Monte) 联合市政普选中待填补的指定职位，该选举将于 2024 年 11 月 5 日星期二在艾尔蒙特市举行

市长候选人投票选一人

Jessica Ancona 市长/教育工作者

Marisol Cortez 市议员/学校行政管理人员

EL MONTE EXAMINER

NOTICE OF NOMINEES FOR PUBLIC OFFICE CONSOLIDATED GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN: that the following persons have been nominated for the offices designated to be filled at the City of El Monte Consolidated General Municipal Election to be held in the City of El Monte on Tuesday, November 5, 2024

FOR MAYOR Vote for ONE

Jessica Ancona Mayor/Educator

Marisol Cortez Councilmember/School Administrator

FOR MEMBER OF THE CITY COUNCIL DISTRICT 1 Vote for ONE

Sheila Crippen Thomas El Monte Business/Community Liaison

Jerry Velasco L.A. County Commissioner/Businessman

FOR MEMBER OF THE CITY COUNCIL DISTRICT 4 Vote for ONE

Viviana Longoria City Treasurer/Educator

Rosalina Nava Court Reporter

FOR MEMBER OF THE CITY COUNCIL DISTRICT 5 Vote for ONE

第 1 选区市议员候选人投票选一人

Sheila Crippen Thomas 艾尔蒙特商业/社区联络员

Jerry Velasco 洛杉矶县专员/商人

第 4 选区市议员候选人投票选一人

Viviana Longoria 市财务主管/教育工作者

Rosalina Nava 法庭记录员

第 5 选区市议员候选人投票选一人

Xiaohu “Jeff” Meng 企业主/首席执行官

Cindy Galvan 社会工作者/活动家

公職候補者通知統一地方選挙 2024年11月5日 2024年11月5日（火曜日）にエルモンテ市で実施されるエルモンテ市統一地方選挙において指名される公職に、以下の者が指名されたことをお知らせします。

市長に一票を

Jessica Ancona 市長/教育者

Marisol Cortez 議員/学校管理者

市議会第1区議員に一票を

Sheila Crippen Thomas エルモンテ市の事業/コミュニティの橋渡し役

Jerry Velasco ロサンゼルス郡政委員/実業家

市議会第4区議員に一票を

Viviana Longoria 市の財務担当/教育者

Rosalina Nava

法廷記者

市議会第5区議員に一票を Xiaohu “Jeff” Meng 経営者/CEO

Cindy Galvan ソーシャルワーカー/活動家

សេចក្តីជូនដំណឹងស្តីពីចំនួនបេក្ខជនសម្រាប់តំណែងសាធារណៈ ការបោះឆ្នោតសាលាក្រុងសាកលរួម ថ្ងៃទី 5 ខែវិច្ឆិកា ឆ្នាំ 2024 សូមជូនដំណឹង៖ ថាបុគ្គលដូចខាងក្រោមត្រូវបានតែងតាំងសម្រាប់ តំណែងដែលត្រូវជ្រើសរើសនៅពេលបោះបោះឆ្នោតសាលាក្រុង សាកលរួមនៃទីក្រុង El Monte ដែលនឹងប្រព្រឹត្តធ្វើឡើងនៅទីក្រុង El Monte នៅថ្ងៃអង្គារ ទី 5 ខែវិច្ឆិកា ឆ្នាំ 2024 សម្រាប់មុខតំណែងចៅហ្វាយក្រុង សូមបោះឆ្នោតឲ្យបេក្ខជនម្នាក់

Jessica Ancona

ចៅហ្វាយក្រុង/អ្នកអប់រំ

Marisol Cortez

សមាជិកក្រុមប្រឹក្សា/អ្នកគ្រប់គ្រងសាលា

សម្រាប់មុខតំណែងសមាជិកក្រុមប្រឹក្សាក្រុង មណ្ឌលទី 1 សូមបោះឆ្នោតឲ្យបេក្ខជនម្នាក់

Sheila Crippen Thomas អ្នកទំនាក់ទំនងពាណិជ្ជកម្ម/សហគមន៍ El Monte

Jerry Velasco ស្នងការខោនធី L.A./ពាណិជ្ជករ

សម្រាប់មុខតំណែងសមាជិកក្រុមប្រឹក្សាក្រុង មណ្ឌលទី 4 សូមបោះឆ្នោតឲ្យបេក្ខជនម្នាក់

Viviana Longoria

ហេរញ្ញិកក្រុង/អ្នកអប់រំ

Rosalina Nava

អ្នករាយការណ៍តុលាការ សម្រាប់មុខតំណែងសមាជិកក្រុមប្រឹក្សាក្រុង មណ្ឌលទី 5 សូមបោះឆ្នោតឲ្យបេក្ខជនម្នាក់

Xiaohu “Jeff” Meng ម្ចាស់អាជីវកម្ម/នាយកប្រតិបត្តិ

Cindy Galvan

បុគ្គលិកសង្គមកិច្ច/សកម្មជន 공직 후보자 공지 통합 시 총선거 2024년 11월 5일

공지 내용: 2024년 11월 5일 화요일 실시 예정인 엘 몬테시 통합 시

시장/교육자

Marisol Cortez

시의원/학교 행정관

제1 선거구 시의회 의원 후보 한 명만 투표하세요

Sheila Crippen Thomas 엘 몬테시 사업/지역사회 연락관

Jerry Velasco L.A 카운티 행정관/사업가

제4 선거구 시의회 의원 후보 한 명만 투표하세요

Viviana Longoria 시 재무국장/교육자

Rosalina Nava 법정 속기사

제5 선거구 시의회 의원 후보 한 명만 투표하세요

Xiaohu “Jeff” Meng 기업 경영주/CEO

Cindy Galvan 사회 복지사/운동가

AVISO DE CANDIDATURAS A CARGOS PÚBLICOS ELECCIÓN MUNICIPAL GENERAL CONSOLIDADA 5 DE NOVIEMBRE DE 2024

POR EL PRESENTE ANUNCIO, SE COMUNICA que las personas que se indican a continuación se postulan a los cargos designados para ser cubiertos en la Elección Municipal General Consolidada de la ciudad de El Monte, que se celebrará en la ciudad de El Monte el martes 5 de noviembre de 2024.

PARA EL CARGO DE ALCALDE Vote por UNO

Jessica Ancona Alcaldesa/educadora

Marisol Cortez Concejala/administradora escolar

PARA EL CARGO DE MIEMBRO DEL CONCEJO MUNICIPAL, DISTRITO 1 Vote por UNO

Sheila Crippen Thomas Enlace empresarial/comunitario de El Monte

Jerry Velasco Comisionado/empresario del condado de Los Ángeles

PARA EL CARGO DE MIEMBRO DEL CONCEJO MUNICIPAL, DISTRITO 4 Vote por UNO

Viviana Longoria Tesorera municipal/educadora

Rosalina Nava Taquígrafa judicial

PARA EL CARGO DE MIEMBRO DEL CONCEJO MUNICIPAL, DISTRITO 5 Vote por UNO

Xiaohu “Jeff” Meng Propietario/director ejecutivo de empresa

Cindy Galvan Trabajadora social/activista

PAUNAWA NG MGA NOMINADO PARA SA PAMPUBLIKONG KATUNGKULAN

PINAGSAMANG PANGKALAHATANG MUNISIPAL NA HALALAN NOBYEMBRE 5, 2024

SA PAMAMAGITAN NITO IBINIBIGAY ANG PAUNAWA: na ang mga sumusunod ay nanomina para sa mga katungkulang itinalagang mapunan sa Pinagsamang Pangkalahatang Munisipal na Halalan ng Lungsod ng El Monte na gaganapin sa Lungsod ng El Monte sa Martes, Nobyembre 5, 2024

PARA SA ALKALDE Bumoto ng ISA

Jessica Ancona Alkalde/Edukador

Marisol Cortez

Miyembro ng Konseho/Tagapangasiwa ng Paaralan

PARA SA MIYEMBRO NG KONSEHO NG LUNGSOD SA DISTRITO 1 Bumoto ng ISA

Sheila Crippen Thomas May Negosyo sa El Monte/Liaison ng Komunidad

Jerry Velasco Commissioner/Negosyante ng L.A. County

PARA SA MIYEMBRO NG KONSEHO NG LUNGSOD SA DISTRITO 4 Bumoto ng ISA

Viviana Longoria Ingat-Yaman ng Lungsod/Edukador

Rosalina Nava Tagapag-ulat sa Hukuman

PARA SA MIYEMBRO NG KONSEHO NG LUNGSOD SA DISTRITO 5 Bumoto ng ISA

Xiaohu “Jeff” Meng May-ari ng Negosyo/CEO

Cindy Galvan Social Worker/Aktibista

Jessica Ancona

Jessica Ancona นายกเทศมนตรี/ครู

Marisol Cortez สมาชิกสภา/ผู้บริหารโรงเรียน

Sheila Crippen Thomas ผู้ประสานงานธุรกิจ/ชุมชนเอลมอนเต

1 คน

Jerry Velasco เทศมนตรีประจำาเทศมณฑลลอสแอนเจลิส/นักธุรกิจ ตำาแหน่งสมาชิกสภาเทศบาลนคร เขต 4 เลือกได้ 1 คน

Viviana Longoria เหรัญญิกนคร/ครู

Rosalina Nava เจ้าหน้าที่บันทึกคำาให้การในศาล ตำาแหน่งสมาชิกสภาเทศบาลนคร เขต 5 เลือกได้ 1 คน

Xiaohu “Jeff” Meng เจ้าของธุรกิจ/ประธานกรรมการบริหาร

Cindy Galvan นักสังคมสงเคราะห์/นักกิจกรรม

Sheila Crippen Thomas

Liên Lạc Viên Cộng Đồng/Doanh Nghiệp El Monte

Jerry Velasco

Ủy Viên Quận L.A./Doanh Nhân

CHỨC VỤ ỦY VIÊN HỘI ĐỒNG THÀNH PHỐ KHU VỰC 4 Bầu

chọn MỘT người

Viviana Longoria Thủ Quỹ Thành Phố/Nhà Giáo Dục

Rosalina Nava

Thư Ký Tòa Án

CHỨC VỤ ỦY VIÊN HỘI ĐỒNG THÀNH PHỐ KHU VỰC 5 Bầu chọn MỘT người

Xiaohu “Jeff” Meng Chủ Thương Nghiệp/Tổng Giám Đốc Điều Hành

Cindy Galvan

Nhân Viên Công Tác Xã Hội/Nhà Hoạt Động

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NOTICE OF AMENDED PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF LEONARD JARDON aka L A JARDON, LEONARD A JARDON aka LEONARD R JARDON, LEONARD JARDONC, LEONARD JORDON, JARDON LEONARD

Case No. 24STPB11046

To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of LEONARD JARDON aka L A JARDON, LEONARD A JARDON aka LEONARD R JARDON, LEONARD JARDONC, LEONARD JORDON, JARDON LEONARD

AN AMENDED PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by County of Los Angeles Public Administrator in the Superior Court of California, County of LOS ANGELES.

THE AMENDED PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that County of Los Angeles Public Administrator be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent.

THE AMENDED 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 amended petition will be held on Nov. 13, 2024 at 8:30 AM in Dept. No. 9 located at 111 N. Hill St., Los Angeles, CA 90012.

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

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

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

YOU MAY EXAMINE the file kept by the court. If you are a person

sult with an attorney knowl-edgeable 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: DARRELL G BROOKE ESQ SBN 118071

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To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the WILL or estate, or both of LINGLAN CHIU.

A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by DAVID HSIN-KAE LIN in the Superior Court of California, County of LOS ANGELES.

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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NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF MANUEL A. CARREON

Case No. 22STPB06270

To all heirs, beneficiaries, cred-itors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of MANUEL A. CARREON

A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by Victoria Y. Gonzalez in the Superior Court of California, County of LOS ANGELES.

THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that Victoria Y. Gonzalez be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent.

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

A HEARING on the petition will be held on Nov. 14, 2024 at 8:30 AM in Dept. No. 62 located at 111 N. Hill St., Los Angeles, CA 90012.

IF YOU OBJECT to the granting of the petition, you should appear at the hearing and state your objections or file written objections with the court before the hearing. Your ap-pearance may be in person or by your attorney.

Other California statutes and legal authority may affect your rights as a creditor. You may want to con-

SCHWARTZ in the Superior Court of California, County of LOS ANGELES. THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that KENNETH L. SCHWARTZ be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent.

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

A HEARING on the petition will be held in this court as follows: 11/15/24 at 8:30AM in Dept. 67 located at 111 N. HILL ST., LOS ANGELES, CA 90012

THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that DAVID HSIN-KAE LIN be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent.

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

A HEARING on the petition will be held in this court as follows: 11/08/24 at 8:30AM in Dept. 99 located at 111 N. HILL ST., LOS ANGELES, CA 90012

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To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the WILL or estate, or both of HIROSHI TAKAKI.

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

You have 30 CALENDAR DAYS after this summons and legal papers are served on you to file a written response at this court and have a copy served on the plaintiff. A letter or phone call will not protect you. Your written response must be in proper legal form if you want the court to hear your case. There may be a court form that you can use for your re-sponse. You can find these court forms and more information at the California Courts Online Self-Help Center (www.courtinfo.ca.gov/ selfhelp), your county law library, or the courthouse nearest you. If you cannot pay the filing fee, ask the court clerk for a fee waiver form. If you do not file your response on time, you may lose the case by default, and your wages, money, and property may be taken without further warning from the court.

The name, address and telephone number of plaintiff's attorney, or plaintiff without an attorney is: (El nombre, la direccion y el numero de telefono del abogado del demandante, o del demandante que no tiene abogado, es): Law offices of Jacobson & Associates, 3580 Wilshire Blvd, Suite 1600, Los Angeles, Ca 90010. 213383-0500 Date: (Fecha) 01/26/2023 David W. Slayton, Clerk (Secretario) By: M. Young II, Deputy (Adjunto) You are served October 10, 13, 24, 31, 2024 ARCADIA WEEKLY

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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 af-ford 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 Califor-nia Courts Online Self-Help Center (www.courtinfo.ca.gov/selfhelp), or by con-tacting your local court or county bar associa-tion. 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 días, la corte puede decidir en su contra sin escuchar su versión. Lea la infor-mación a continuación. Tiene 30 DÍAS DE CALENDARIO después de que le entreguen esta citación y papeles legales para presentar una respuesta por escrito en esta corte y hacer que se entregue una copia al de-mandante. Una carta o una llamada telefónica no lo protegen. Su respuesta por escrito tiene que estar en formato legal correcto si desea que procesen su caso en la corte. Es posible que haya un formulario que usted pueda usar para su respuesta. Puede encontrar estos formularios de la corte y más información en el Centro de Ayuda de las Cortes de Califor-nia (www.sucorte.ca.gov), en la biblioteca de leyes de su condado o en la corte que le quede más cerca. Si no puede pagar la cuota de presentación, pida al secretario de la corte que le dé un formulario de exención de pago de cuotas. Si no presenta su respuesta a tiempo, puede perder el caso por incumpli-miento y la corte le podrá quitar su sueldo, dinero y bienes sin más advertencia. Hay otros requisitos legales. Es recomenda-ble que llame a un abogado inmediatamente. Si no conoce a un abogado, puede llamar a un servicio de remisión a abogados. Si no puede pagar a un abogado, es posible que cumpla con los requisitos para obtener servicios le-gales gratuitos de un programa de servicios legales sin fines de lucro. Puede encontrar estos grupos sin fines de lucro en el sitio web de California Legal Services, (www.lawhelpcalifornia. org), en el Centro de Ayuda de las Cortes de California, (www.sucorte.ca.gov) o 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 recuperación de $10,000 ó más de valor recibida mediante un acuerdo o una concesión 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 direccion de la corte es): Supe-rior Court of California, County of Los Ange-les, 1725 Main Street, Santa Monica, Ca 90401

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UCLA sued by students, faculty for alleged free speech violation

By City News Service

Two students and two faculty members at UCLA Tuesday sued the UC regents and university officials, alleging their rights to free speech and expression were violated when proPalestinian protesters were arrested at an encampment on campus last spring.

According to the Los Angeles Superior Court suit, the UCLA Police Department and other agencies, acting at the direction of UCLA and UC leadership, destroyed the encampment on May 2, resulting in the arrest of more than 200 students, staff members and supporters.

"Students decrying the genocide of Palestinians and the university's complicity were brutally shut down by the same administrators who profess to support free expression and thinking," Graeme Blair, a plaintiff in the case and an

associate professor of political science, said in a statement. "As an educator, I am ashamed that the university failed our students."

The plaintiffs allege that when police broke into the encampment, protesters were not engaged in any violence or criminal activity. Nevertheless, the suit states, the university unlawfully declared the protest illegal, forced many protesters to abandon the encampment, then invited police to round up and arrest those who wished to remain.

A statement from UCLA said the university is aware of the legal action and are in the process of reviewing it.

"UCLA fully supports community members expressing their First Amendment rights in ways that do not violate the law or our policies, jeop-

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UCLA students launched the campus "Palestine solidarity encampment" in front of Royce Hall to protest Israel's war in Gaza and what the students contend are the university's financial dealings with Israel. The suit alleges that the students themselves, with the support of university faculty, staff, and administration, comprised a multiracial and multi-ethnic group of Muslims, Jews, Christians, atheists and others.

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"Despite its nonviolent and educational mission, the encampment drew harassment and violence from outsiders almost as soon as students created it," the lawsuit contends. "This intimidation campaign culminated in a nowinfamous mob attack in the late hours of April 30, when a group of more than 100 masked outsiders armed with toxic spray, fireworks, pipes, bottles, and other weapons attacked the nonviolent protesters in the encampment to forcibly dismantle it."

The plaintiffs contend that the attack happened "directly under the watch of university administrators who sat by while the mob injured dozens of people inside the encampment -- all of whom were forced to rely on each other for emergency medical assistance and physical safety for hours."

The lawsuit claims that UCLA, "rather than protect

students, faculty and staff and their right to free expression and association, decided to eradicate the encampment, purportedly to protect the demonstrators themselves from future mob violence. Instead of committing to protecting the university community's rights to express themselves, university officials instead trampled on them."

Blair and the other plaintiffs contend that the university "allowed people who violently disagreed with the political message of the encampment to dictate the terms of the protest, thereby succumbing to a `heckler's veto' and shutting down protected speech and expressive activity," according to the 38-page complaint.

"The encampment captured the ideals of campus life and the promises of an inclusive democracy where students from diverse backgrounds came together to protest,

socialize, study, pray, eat and dance," said Benjamin Kersten, a plaintiff in the case and a graduate student in art history at UCLA.

"Our leaders and university administrators should take a page from their students instead of choosing to repress their students and workers fighting for justice."

Defendants also include UCLA President Michael V. Drake.

The suit seeks a court order declaring the defendants' clearing of the May encampment unlawful; an order to expunge all information about the plaintiffs' involvement in the encampment, including any arrest or discipline records; an injunction preventing UCLA from declaring an unlawful assembly based on suspicion of violations of university policies; and an order finding that the defendants may not subject the plaintiffs to any further form of academic discipline.

400 attend State of the Arts Summit in Los Angeles

By Staff

Around 400 members of the Los Angeles County art community gathered this week to address recurring economic and social barriers that artists currently face.

Arts for LA, which selfdescribes as "the leading voice for arts advocacy in Greater Los Angeles," hosted its annual State of the Arts Summit on Wednesday from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. at The Ebell in Los Angeles' Mid-Wilshire district.

The summit’s theme “Legacy” recognized leaders of arts and culture in the region and challenged participants to reflect on the legacy that each individual wants to leave behind.

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“This year’s State of the Arts Summit honored all the artivists that paved the way for artists to have the careers they have today, but there’s a lot of work that still needs to be done to make LA a more just and thriving creative economy for all artists,” Gustavo Herrera, Arts for LA CEO said in a statement. “This summit banded together LA’s coalition of bold and powerful artists, art organizations, and art advocates, leaving them more equipped to build a more equitable Los Angeles through the arts.”

The summit was a series of panels, discussions and networking opportunities, with LA County Supervisor Lindsey Horvath providing

the day’s keynote address that urged collaborative work "to build a cultural legacy truly reflective of LA," according to an Arts LA statement.

Other summit speakers included Hope Tschopik Schneider, former associate director of the 1984 Olympic Arts Festival; Kristin Sakoda, director of the LA County Department of Arts and Culture; Larry Laboe, co-founder and executive director of NewFilmmakers Los Angeles; and David Valdez, executive engagement manager of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion for NBCUniversal, among many other leaders in the arts.

The event also featured live performances from Versa-Style, a nonprofit dance ensemble, and other artists from the LA area.

In the opening panel, Herrera discussed artists' most pressing needs, which Arts for LA listed in a statement: more unrestricted multiyear funding; streamlined grant applications and timely payouts; increased access to public spaces; more transparency around the implementation Proposition 28, a 2022 voter initiative that funds art and music instruction in schools; "more affordable and accessible credential pathways"; living wages; and protections from artificial intelligence.

Schneider moderated the summit's main panel "Legacy

of LA" that featured a conversation with Nora Halpern, a cultural Olympiad adviser; Kristin Sakoda, director of the LA County Department of Arts and Culture; and Daniel Tarica, general manager, city of LA's Department of Cultural Affairs.

"The panel emphasized how vital it is for the community to participate in these discussions that will impact the future of the creative economy," according to the Arts LA statement. "Halpern added that for the Olympics 2028, they are looking to reach a consensus through grassroots up and top-down approach to inform these important decisions regarding the upcoming Olympic Games."

Panels and breakout segments included “Legacy of AI,” “Legacy of our Youth,” “Legacy of Creative Jobs” and “Legacy of Nonprofit Philanthropy.”

During the panel on youth, Lindsay Tomiko Kunisaki, Arts for LA policy and research fellow, spoke about her newly released report on Prop 28. Her discussion with Samantha Theisen, senior program administrator for the San Gabriel Unified School District, noted the importance of advisory councils, collaboration and more flexibility in Prop 28 restrictions. More information on Arts for LA is available at artforla. org/about-us.

A round of applause at the 2024 State of the Arts Summit. | Photo courtesy of Arts for LA

Lawsuit: Castaic residents allege harmful emissions from landfill

By City News Service

Castaicresidents contend in a lawsuit that they have been sickened by noxious fumes and odors emanating from the Chiquita Canyon Landfill, according to court papers obtained Friday.

The suit, filed this week in Los Angeles federal court, alleges landfill owneroperator Waste Connections negligently and recklessly operated the site, resulting in serious harm to residents.

On Thursday, a Los Angeles County supervisor and the public health director asked for assistance to evaluate claims by Castaic residents that the Chiquita Canyon site has led to a cluster of cancer cases.

A Waste Connections representative did not immediately respond to a request for comment from City News Service.

According to the lawsuit, residents allege the company failed to properly manage the landfill's gas capture,

control systems and leachate systems. Leachate is a polluted liquid that forms from rainwater filtering through solid waste.

The alleged failure caused the emission of elevated and harmful levels of carbon monoxide, hydrogen sulfide and volatile organic gases, creating unsafe living conditions for thousands of residents, the lawsuit says.

This year alone, there have been 13,000 odor complaints about the landfill, according to plaintiffs' attorneys. Residents have reported headaches, nausea, respiratory issues and the inability to enjoy use of their properties due to the offensive smells, the suit states.

"If the landfill operator had taken proper action in maintaining its gas and leachate capture and control systems, community residents would not be suffering the alarming ailments they are now experiencing,"

said in a statement.

On Oct. 17, Supervisor Kathryn Barger and county

Public Health Director Barbara Ferrer sent a joint letter to the Los Angeles County Cancer Surveillance

Program to evaluate the situation.

"Since this crisis began, I have led our county's efforts to provide real-time response and action to the impactedcommunities," Barger said in a statement.

"Residents in Val Verde, Castaic and surrounding neighborhoods deserve real solutions. I will continue to take every concern seriously and remain committed to investigating all concerns raised by the community."

A group of residents held a news conference Oct. 15 saying toxic fumes from the troubled landfill has led to a cluster of cancer cases. Residents have long complained about ailments such as headaches, burning eyes, rashes and nausea due to the landfill.

The South Coast Air QualityManagement District has issued abatement orders at the site, but residents say the issues are persisting.

Assemblywoman Pilar Schiavo, D-Chatsworth, said previously that seven people have been diagnosed on a single street of 14 homes in the area, and one of those people has died.

Landfill officials have said odors from the facility are due to "an abnormal biotic or abiotic process, also known as a landfill reaction, taking place deep within a lined but older and inactive portion of the landfill waste mess."

The Los Angeles County CancerSurveillance Program was created in 1972 and is operated by the Keck School of Medicine at USC.

"The concerns regarding cancer clusters are serious," Barger and Ferrer wrote in the letter to the program. "Identifying increases in cancer cases and ... causes can be challenging. Given your expertise in analyzing cancer trends, we believe your insights will be invaluable."

The Huntington acquires rare American, European, Chinese art

By Staff

The Huntington has expanded its art collections this year with acquisitions of several rare and important sculptures, scrolls and paintings, the library, art museum, and botanical gardens facility in San Marino announced last week.

Enhancing The Huntington's American, Chinese and European art collections are newly added works by Richmond Barthé, AntoineFrançois Callet, Helen Pashgian, Gu Qiao and others.

Six acquisitions were selected in 2024 by The Huntington Art Collectors’ Council, which has supported the permanent collection's growth for the past 30 years, according to a statement from The Huntington.

The newly added art pieces include a scroll by Gu Qiao and a fan by an

anonymous 12th-century Chinese artist, "both of which point to the significance of gardens in literati culture during the Qing and Song dynasties," according to the statement. A painting by Andrew Morton and a decorative vase designed by William De Morgan highlight global cultures' influence on British art in the 19th century, while sculptures by Harlem Renaissance artist Richmond Barthé and Light and Space movement artist Helen Pashgian "pay homage to Pasadena, California, as an important artistic hub for launching and fostering the careers of world-class artists."

A recent donation from The Ahmanson Foundation — a large-scale masterpiece by 18th century French portraitist Antoine-François Callet, who was the official court painter of King Louis

XVI — is an addition to The Huntington's signature portrait collection.

“The generous support of the Art Collectors’ Council and The Ahmanson Foundation has allowed the Art Museum at The Huntington to bring extraordinary works of art into our permanent collection,” Huntington Art Museum Director Christina Nielsen said in a statement.

the future. They add luster to our already world-renowned collection, and they add new dimensions to the stories we can tell.”

“These new additions will delight, educate, and inspire visitors and scholars well into

Some of the new artworks will be on display in the art galleries in the coming

months, and others will be featured in upcoming special exhibitions, museum officials said.

To view and read more about the newly added art pieces, visit huntington.org/ news.

plaintiffs' attorney Todd Becker

A gas well geyser erupts at the Chiquita Canyon Landfill in Nov. 2023. | Photo courtesy of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency

The newly acquired pieces to The Huntington's art collections. | Photo collage courtesy of The Huntington Library, Art Museum, and Botanical Gardens

Mandatory

Glendale City Notices

property line.

ENVIRONMENTAL DETERMINATION: The project is categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) review as a Class 1 Existing Facilities per Section 15301(e) of the CEQA Guidelines, because the project is a negligible expansion to an existing use; specifically, it is an addition to an existing structure provided that the addition will not result in an increase of more than 50 percent of the floor area of the structure before the addition, or 2,500 square feet, whichever is less, and it is a continuation of the same land use type (place of worship). Also, the project is exempt from CEQA review as a Class 3 “New Construction or Conversion of Small Structures” exemption pursuant to Section 15303 of the State CEQA Guidelines because the project involves the construction of a new outdoor open alter. A historic assessment report was submitted by the applicant (prepared Kaplan Chen Kaplan) for the property. The report concluded that the project site at 1015 N. Central Avenue is not listed on the National Register of Historic Places, California Register of Historical Resources, or Glendale Register of Historic Resources, and has not been identified as a historic resource in any survey, and therefore, not eligible for designation at the local, state, or federal levels.

PUBLIC HEARING

The Planning Commission will conduct a public hearing regarding the above project in Room 105 of the Municipal Services Building, 633 E. Broadway, Glendale, CA 91206, on NOVEMBER 6, 2024, at 5:00 pm or as soon thereafter as possible.

The hearing will be open to the public. For public comments and questions during the meeting, the public may call 818-937-8100. City staff will be submitting these questions and comments in real time to the appropriate person during the meeting. You may also testify in person at the hearing if you wish to do so. Written comments may be submitted to the planner above prior to the hearing.

The meeting can be viewed on Charter Cable Channel 6 or by streaming online at: https:// www.glendaleca.gov/government/departments/management-services/gtv6/live-video-stream

If you would like more information on the proposal, please contact the case planner, Milca Toledo, in the Planning Division at mitoledo@glendaleca.gov or Allen Castillo in the Economic Development Division at ACastillo@glendaleca.gov or (818) 937-8181, or (818) 937- 8267.

The staff report and case materials will be available before the hearing date at www. glendaleca.gov/agendas.

Any person having an interest in the project described above may participate in the hearing, by phone as outlined above, or appear in person and may be heard in support of their opinion. Any person protesting may file a duly signed and acknowledged written protest with the Director of Community Development not later than the hour set for public hearing before the Hearing Officer. “Acknowledged” shall mean a declaration of property ownership (or occupant if not owner) under penalty of perjury. If you challenge the decision of this project in court, you may be limited to raising only those issues you or someone else raised at the public hearing described in this notice, or in written correspondence delivered to the City of Glendale, at or prior to the public hearing. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990, please notify the Community Development Department at least 48 hours (or two business days) for requests regarding sign language translation and Braille transcription services.

Dr. Suzie Abajian, The City Clerk of the City of Glendale Publish October 24, 2024 GLENDALE INDEPENDENT

NOTICE INVITING BIDS

NOTICE is hereby given that the City of Glendale (“City”) will receive sealed Bids, before the Bid Deadline established below for the following work of improvement: ON-CALL FIBER OPTIC TESTING, DESIGN, INSTALLATION, AND MAINTENANCE SERVICES SPECIFICATION NO. 3999

Bid Deadline: Submit before 2:00 p.m. on Wednesday, November 6, 2024 (“the Bid Deadline”)

Original Bid to be submitted to:

Office of City Clerk

613 E. Broadway, Room 110 Glendale, CA 91206

Bid Opening: 2:00 p.m. on Wednesday, November 6, 2024

Office of City Clerk

613 E. Broadway, Room 110 Glendale, CA 91206 NO LATE BIDS WILL BE ACCEPTED.

Bidding Documents Available: Bidding documents are available to view and download online at:https://www.glendaleca.gov/government/departments/finance/purchasing/rfp-rfq-bid-page

Additional Bid Documen 1. Bid America (951) 677-4819

Procurement Locations: 2. Construct Connec (877) 422-8665 3. Dodge Construction Network (844) 326-3826

Mandatory Qualifications for Bidder and Designated Subcontractors:

A Bid may be rejected as non-responsive if the Bid fails to document that Bidder meets the essential requirements for qualification. As part of the Bidder’s Statement of Qualifications, each Bid must provide satisfactory evidence that:

Bidder satisfactorily completed at least four (4) prevailing wage public contracts in California; each comparable in scope and scale to this Project, within three (3) years prior to the Bid Deadline and with a dollar value commensurate with the project scope of the awarded project and Bid submitted for this Project. Additionally, Bidder satisfactorily completed at least two similar projects involving similar work and scope with the City of Glendale; has satisfied the specialty contractor qualifications required for this project, and has less than five (5) Department of Industrial Relations violations on file with the DIR in the past 5 years. General Scope of Work:

The contractor shall dispatch and mobilize their resources necessary for fiber optic trunk line repairs on a short notice. The failure to dispatch on a timely manner will result the contract termination by the City per Paragraph 5.2, Termination by the City for Cause, of the General Conditions.

This project is an on-call contract for Fiber Optic Testing, Design, Installation, And Maintenance Services. The Contractor shall dispatch and mobilize their resources including furnishing labor, materials, equipment, services, and specialized skills to perform as needed fiber optic repairs on a short notice. The Work included in the Bid is defined in accordance with Specifications No. 3999. The general fiber optic work includes: Provide traffic control on residential, collector, and arterial streets; excavate and replace fiber optic pipe and cable of various materials and depths; remove and/or repair existing fiber optic line in existing pull boxes; Replace any pull boxes; provide testing services; remove and reconstruct fiber optic hardware in existing pull boxes or controller cabinets; other Fiber Optic infrastructure, or related appurtenances repairs as needed and directed by the Director or his designee as shown on the project plans and specifications, Standard Plans for Public Works Construction (Latest Edition), and the Standard Specifications for Public Works Construction (Latest Edition), CALTRANS Standard Plans, including all supplements thereto issued prior to bid opening date.

Other Bidding Information:

1. Bidding Documents: Bids must be made on the Bidder’s Proposal form contained herein. Bidding Documents may be obtained in the Public Works Engineering Department, 633 E. Broadway, Room 205, Glendale, CA 91206 where they may be examined. Electronic copy of bidding documents can be obtained at no cost from: https:// www.glendaleca.gov/government/departments/finance/purchasing/rfp-rfq-page/-fsiteid-1. Future addendums, if any will be available for download on the same page as the bidding documents. The city will not mail/deliver the addendums to the prospective bidders. It is the bidders’ sole responsibility to check the website to obtain future addendums to this bid documents.

2. Contract Amount: The total contract not-to-exceed amount is $2,500,000

3. Contract Duration: The on-call contract is valid for the duration of five years from thcontract certification date.

4. Acceptance or Rejection of Bids. The City reserves the right to reject any and all Bids, to award all or any individual part/item of the Bid, and to waive any informalities, irregularities or technical defects in such Bids and determine the lowest responsible Bidder, whichever may be in the best interests of the City. No late Bids will be accepted, nor will any oral, facsimile or electronic Bids be accepted by the City.

5. Mandatory Pre-Bid Conference. A mandatory pre-bid conference will be held at 3:00pm on October 25, 2024 located at City Hall (Lobby) at 613 E. Broadway, Glendale, CA 91206.

6. Contractor License. At the time of the Bid Deadline and at all times during performance of the Work, including full completion of all corrective work during the Correction Period, the Contractor must possess a California contractor license or licenses, current and active, of the classification required for the Work, in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 9, Division 3, Section 7000 et seq. of the Business and Professions Code. In compliance with Public Contract Code Section 3300, the City has determined that the Bidder must possess the following license(s): a.Pursuant to Section 3300, of the Public Contract Code, the classification of the bidder’s Contractor’s License shall be “Class A and C-10”. Failure of a bidder to obtain adequate licensing at the time the contract is awarded shall constitute a failure to execute the Contract and shall result in the forfeiture of the Bidder’s Bond.

The successful Bidder will not receive a Contract award if the successful Bidder is unlicensed, does not have all of the required licenses, or one or more of the licenses are not current and active. If the City discovers after the Contract’s award that the Contractor is unlicensed, does not have all of the required licenses, or one or more of the licenses are not current and active, the City may cancel the award, reject the Bid, declare the Bid Bond as forfeited, keep the Bid Bond’s proceeds, and exercise any one or more of the remedies in the Contract Documents.

7. Subcontractors’ Licenses and Listing. At the time of the Bid Deadline and at all times during performance of the Work, each listed Subcontractor must possess a current and active California contractor license or licenses appropriate for the portion of the Work listed for such Subcontractor and shall hold all specialty certifications required for such Work. When the Bidder submits its Bid to the City, the Bidder must list each Subcontractor whom the Bidder must disclose under Public Contract Code Section 4104 (Subcontractor Listing Law), and the Bidder must provide all of the Subcontractor information that Section 4104 requires (name, the location (address) of the Subcontractor’s place of business, California Contractor license number, California Department of Industrial Relations contractor registration number, and portion of the Work). In addition, the City requires that the Bidder list the dollar value of each Subcontractor’s labor or services. The City’s disqualification of a Subcontractor does not disqualify a Bidder. However, prior to and as a condition to award of the Contract, the successful Bidder shall substitute a properly licensed and qualified Subcontractor— without an adjustment of the Bid Amount.

8. Permits, Inspections, Plan Checks, Governmental Approvals, Utility Fees and Similar

Dated this 21, 24 day of October , 2024 City of Glendale, California. Suzie Abajian, P.h.D., City Clerk of the City of Glendale Published October 21, 24 ,2024 GLENDALE INDEPENDENT

NO. 2250

DURING WHICH A BUILDING PERMIT APPLICATION IS VALID.

The City Council for the City of Monterey Park does ordain as follows:

SECTION 1: Section 105.3.2 to the Administrative Provisions of the California Building Standards Code, as codified in MPMC § 16.01.040, is amended in its entirety to read as follows:

“105.3.2 Expiration of Plan Check Applications. Except as provided in this Section, plan check applications expire 12 calendar months after being filed. After a plan check application expires, a new application must be filed. Applications are not complete unless accompanied with full payment of fees established by city council resolution.

Upon the written request of the applicant, and upon good cause shown, the Building Official(s) may grant up to two separate extensions for a plan check application. A request for a time extension must be filed not later than 15 calendar days before the application expires and be accompanied with payment of fees established by city council resolution. For each request, the Building Official(s) may extend the expiration date for a plan check application up to 180 days. Under all circumstances a plan check application expires 24 months after being filed.

The Building Official(s) must issue a building permit within 12 calendar months after a plan check application is filed or within the extended time granted by the Building Official(s) in accordance with this Section. After 24 months, a new application for a building permit must be filed in accordance with this code.”

SECTION 2: Retroactivity. The City Council recognizes that California law, including, without limitation, Melton v. City of San Pablo (1967) 252 Cal.App.2d 794 and In re Cindy B. v. Eugene B. (1987) 192 Cal.App.3d 771, allows ordinances to be retroactively applied when the legislative intent for such retroactivity is clear. The City Council intends that this Ordinance retroactively apply to pending building permit applications as follows:

A. For building permit applications filed before January 1, 2024, a building permit must be obtained not later than December 31, 2024. Notwithstanding the MPMC, as it existed before or after this Ordinance, if a building permit is not obtained by December 31, 2024, the application will expire for all purposes and may not be extended. A

new application must then be filed in accordance with the MPMC.

B. For building permit applications filed after January 1, 2024, Section 105.3.2 as amended by this Ordinance governs the time limitations, i.e., the initial term of 12 months will extend from the date of the application (even if it was filed before the effective date of this Ordinance) and may be extended twice.

SECTION 3: Construction. This Ordinance must be broadly construed to achieve the purposes stated in this Ordinance. It is the City Council’s intent that the provisions of this Ordinance be interpreted or implemented by the City and others in a manner that facilitates the purposes set forth in this Ordinance.

SECTION 4: Electronic Signatures. This Ordinance may be executed with electronic signatures in accordance with Government Code § 16.5. Such electronic signatures will be treated in all respects as having the same effect as an original signature.

SECTION 5: Enforceability. Repeal of any provision of the Monterey Park Municipal Code does not affect any penalty, forfeiture, or liability incurred before, or preclude prosecution and imposition of penalties for any violation occurring before this Ordinance’s effective date. Any such repealed part will remain in full force and effect for sustaining action or prosecuting violations occurring before the effective date of this Ordinance.

SECTION 6: Validity of Previous Code Sections. If this entire Ordinance or its application is deemed invalid by a court of competent jurisdiction, any repeal or amendment of the MPMC or other city ordinance by this Ordinance will be rendered void and cause such previous MPMC provision or other the city ordinance to remain in full force and effect for all purposes.

SECTION 7: Environmental Assessment The City Council finds that adoption of this Ordinance is exempt from review under the California Environmental Quality Act (California Public Resources Code §§ 21000, et seq., “CEQA”) and the regulations promulgated thereunder (14 California Code of Regulations §§ 15000, et seq., the “State CEQA Guidelines”) because it consists only of minor revisions and clarifications to an existing code of construction-related regulations and specification of procedures related thereto and will not have the effect of deleting or substantially changing any regulatory standards or findings required therefor, and therefore does not have the potential to cause significant effects on the environment. In addition, this ordinance is an action being taken for enhanced protection of the environment and is exempt from further review under CEQA Guidelines § 15308.

SECTION 8: Severability. If any part of this Ordinance or its application is deemed invalid by a court of competent jurisdiction, the city council intends that such invalidity will not affect the effectiveness of the remaining provisions or applications and, to this end, the provisions of this Ordinance are severable.

SECTION 9: Publication. The City Clerk is directed to certify the passage and adoption of this Ordinance; cause it to be entered into the City of Monterey Park’s book of original ordinances; make a note of the passage and adoption in the records of this meeting; and, within 15 days after the passage and adoption of this Ordinance, cause it to be published or posted in accordance with California law. SECTION 10: Effective Date. This Ordinance will become effective 30 days after adoption.

SECTION 11: Filing with Building Standards Commission. The City Clerk must file a certified copy of this Ordinance with the California Building Standards Commission.

PASSED AND ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Monterey Park, held on the 16th day of October, 2024.

Thomas Wong, Mayor, ATTEST: Maychelle Yee, City Clerk, APPROVED AS TO FORM: Karl H. Berger, City Attorney State of California )

County of Los Angeles ) §. City Of Monterey Park )

I, Maychelle Yee, City Clerk of the City of Monterey Park, California, do hereby certify that the foregoing Ordinance No. 2250 was introduced, and placed upon its first reading at a meeting of the City Council of the City of Monterey Park, held on the 2nd day of October, 2024. That thereafter on the 16th day of October, 2024, said Ordinance was duly passed, approved and adopted by the following vote:

Ayes: Council Members: Lo, Yiu, Ngo, Wong, Sanchez Noes: Council Members: None

Absent: Council Members: None

Abstain: Council Members: None

Recusal: Council Members: None

Dated this 16th day of October, 2024.

Maychelle Yee, City Clerk, City of Monterey Park, California

Publish October 24, 2024

MONTEREY PARK PRESS

CITY OF MONTEREY PARK

TAKE NOTICE that, on November 6, 2024, the Monterey Park City Council will conduct a public hearing to consider adoption of Zoning Ordinance Text Amendment (ZCA-24-02) amending Monterey Park Municipal Code Chapter 21.14 to amend regulations governing data processing facilities in accordance with Section 3(A) of Ordinance No. 2198 (adopted by voters as Measure JJ on November 3, 2020).

WHEN: November 6, 2024, 6:30 p.m.

WHERE: City Hall Council Chambers – 320 West Newmark Avenue

PURSUANT to the California Environmental Quality Act (Public Resources Code §§ 21000, et seq. “CEQA”) and the regulations promulgated thereunder (14 Cal. Code of Regs. §§ 15000, et seq., the “CEQA Guidelines”), the City reviewed the environmental impacts of the proposed Ordinance. No additional environmental review is required for this Ordinance pursuant to CEQA Guidelines § 15060(c)(2), § 15378(b)(5) § 15301 § 15303 and § 15061(b)(3). The proposed Ordinance is exempt from CEQA because it is a zoning text amendment which regulates data centers in the City’s commercial zones, which will not have a direct or reasonably foreseeable indirect physical change in the environment and does not qualify as a “project” under CEQA because it will not make physical changes to the environment. The proposed Ordinance is also exempt from CEQA under the common sense exemption that it will not affect the environment. All future data center proposals will require their own environmental review as outlined by CEQA guidelines.

DOCUMENTS, including copies of the proposed ordinance, is on file with the City Clerk’s office located at Monterey Park City Hall, 320 West Newmark Avenue. The staff report on this matter will be available in the City Clerk’s office on or about October 31, 2024, and available on the City’s website at http://www.montereypark.ca.gov/ AgendaCenter. Copies may be obtained at cost. For additional information, please call (626) 307-1359 or e-mail mpclerk@montereypark.ca.gov.

PERSONS INTERESTED IN THIS MATTER are invited to attend this hearing to express their opinion on the above matter. If you challenge the proposed action in court, you may be limited to raising only those issues you or someone else raised at the public hearing described in this notice, or in written correspondence delivered to the City Council at, or prior to the public hearing. You may mail or deliver comments to 320 West Newmark Ave, Monterey Park, CA, attention City Clerk’s office.

Maychelle Yee

City Clerk, City of Monterey Park

POSTED: October 24, 2024

PUBLISHED: October 24, 2024 MONTEREY PARK PRESS

Probate Notices

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF JON CHARLES FULLER aka JON C. FULLER

Case No. 24STPB11495

To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of JON CHARLES FULLER aka JON C. FULLER

A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by Christopher Fuller in the Superior Court of California, County of LOS ANGELES.

THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that Christopher Fuller 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 administra-tion authority will be granted unless an interested person files an objec-tion to the petition and shows good cause why the court should not grant the authority.

A HEARING on the petition will be held on Nov. 14, 2024 at 8:30 AM in Dept. No. 62 located at 111 N. Hill St., Los Angeles, CA 90012.

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 issu-ance 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

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: 12/04/24 at 1:30PM in Dept. CM08 located at 3390 HARBOR BLVD, COSTA MESA, CA 92626

NOTICE IN PROBATE CASES

The court is providing the convenience to appear for hearing by video using the court's designated video platform. This is a no cost service to the public. Go to the Court's website at The Superior Court of California - County of Orange (occourts.org) to appear remotely for Probate hearings and for remote hearing instructions. If you have difficulty connecting or are unable to connect to your remote hearing, call 657-622-8278 for assistance. If you prefer to appear in-person, you can appear in the department on the day/ time set for your hearing.

YOU MAY EXAMINE the file kept by the court. If you are a person interested in the estate, you may file with the court a Request for Special Notice (form DE154) of the filing of an inventory and appraisal of estate assets or of any petition or account as provided in Probate Code section 1250. A Request for Special Notice form is available from the court clerk.

legal authority may affect your rights as a creditor. You may want to consult with an attorney knowl-edgeable in California law.

NOTICE OF SUCCESSOR PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: ROBERT VERNON NELSON AKA ROBERT V. NELSON AKA ROBERT NELSON CASE NO. 30-2021-01229049-PR-LACMC

To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the WILL or estate, or both of ROBERT VERNON NELSON AKA ROBERT V. NELSON AKA ROBERT NELSON.

A SUCCESSOR PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by NANCY ANN NELSON in the Superior Court of California, County of ORANGE.

THE SUCCESSOR PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that NANCY ANN NELSON be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent.

THE SUCCESSOR PETITION requests authority to administer the estate under the Independent Administration of Estates Act with limited authority. (This authority will allow the personal representative to take many actions without obtaining court approval. Before taking certain very important actions, however, the personal representative will be required

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.

Attorney for Petitioner

JOEL J. LOQUVAM, ESQ. - SBN 129611 LAW OFFICES OF JOEL J. LOQUVAM & ASSOCIATES

Attorney for Petitioner

THE PROBATE GUY ROBERT L. COHEN, ESQ. - SBN 150913

LAW OFFICES OF ROBERT L. COHEN, INC. 8081 ORANGETHORPE AVE BUENA PARK CA 90621

Telephone (714) 522-8880

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NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: LEE KUEI SIANG

CASE NO. 24STPB11267

To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the WILL or estate, or both of LEE KUEI SIANG.

A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by BERNARD C. WESSON, CLPF #977 in the Superior Court of California, County of LOS ANGELES.

THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that BERNARD C. WESSON, CLPF #977 be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent.

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

A HEARING on the petition will be held in this court as follows: 11/08/24 at 8:30AM in Dept. 5 located at 111 N. HILL ST., LOS ANGELES, CA 90012

IF YOU ARE A CREDITOR or a contingent creditor of the decedent, you must

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: GEORGE EDWARD HARTLEY CASE NO. 24STPB11293

To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the WILL or estate, or both of GEORGE EDWARD HARTLEY. A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by FRANCINA HARTLEYOGBURN in the Superior Court of California, County of LOS ANGELES. THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that FRANCINA HARTLEYOGBURN be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent. THE PETITION requests authority to administer the estate under the Independent Administration of Estates Act. (This authority will allow the personal representative to take many actions without obtaining court approval. Before taking certain very important actions, however, the personal representative will be required to give notice to interested persons unless they have waived notice or consented to the proposed action.) The independent administration authority will be granted unless an interested person files an objection to the petition and shows good cause why the court should not grant the authority.

A HEARING on the petition will be held in this court as follows: 11/04/24 at 8:30AM in Dept. 2D located at 111 N. HILL ST., LOS ANGELES, CA 90012 IF YOU OBJECT to the granting of the petition, you should appear at the hearing and state your objections or file written objections with the court before the hearing. Your appearance may be in person or by your attorney.

Attorney for Petitioner CRISTA

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF:

HOWARD BELZBERG

CASE NO. 24STPB11629

To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the WILL or estate, or both of HOWARD BELZBERG.

A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by LINDA REVER in the Superior Court of California, County of LOS ANGELES.

THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that LINDA REVER be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent.

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

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

A HEARING on the petition will be held in this court as follows: 11/14/24 at 8:30AM in Dept. 62 located at 111 N. HILL ST., LOS ANGELES, CA 90012

HITCHCOCK, BOWMAN & SCHACHTER 21515 HAWTHORNE BLVD #1030 TORRANCE CA 90503

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NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF:

RICHARD BONG KIM AKA

RICHARD B. KIM AKA

RICHARD B. KIM M.D. CASE NO.

30-2024-01430485-PR-LACMC

To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the WILL or estate, or both of RICHARD BONG KIM AKA

RICHARD B. KIM

AKA RICHARD B. KIM M.D..

A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by CHRISTOPHER M. DUMA, M.D.., FACS in the Superior Court of California, County of ORANGE.

THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that CHRISTOPHER M. DUMA, M.D.., FACS be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent.

required to give notice to interested persons unless they have waived notice or consented to the proposed action.) The independent administration authority will be granted unless an interested person files an objection to the petition and shows good cause why the court should not grant the authority.

A HEARING on the petition will be held in this court as follows: 11/20/24 at 1:30PM in Dept. CM08 located at 3390 HARBOR BLVD., COSTA MESA, CA 92626

NOTICE IN PROBATE CASES

Attorney for Petitioner

SCOTT E. RAHN - SBN 222528

CRAIG A. TRISTAO - SBN 256528 RMO LLP 901 BRINGHAM AVENUE LOS ANGELES CA 90049

Telephone (424) 320-9444

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NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF:

PHOEBE G. MARTINEZ CASE NO. PROVA2400897

To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the WILL or estate, or both of PHOEBE G. MARTINEZ. A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by ADRIAN ANDREW MARTINEZ in the Superior Court of California, County of SAN BERNARDINO.

THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that ADRIAN ANDREW MARTINEZ be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent.

THE PETITION requests authority to administer the estate under the Independent Administration of Estates Act.

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

A HEARING on the petition will be held in this court as follows: 11/20/24 at 9:00AM in Dept. F1 located at 17780 ARROW BLVD., FONTANA, CA 92335

IF YOU ARE A CREDITOR or a contingent creditor of the decedent, you must

Attorney for Petitioner

JENNIFER L. FIELD - SBN 236565

LAW OFFICE OF JENNIFER L. FIELD

405 N. INDIAN HILL BOULEVARD

CLAREMONT CA 91711

Telephone (909) 625-0220

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CNS-3863812# ONTARIO NEWS PRESS

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF:

LEE ANDREW LAWSON

CASE NO. 24STPB11650

To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the WILL or estate, or both of LEE ANDREW LAWSON.

A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by TERESA GIPSON in the Superior Court of California, County of LOS ANGELES.

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

A HEARING on the petition will be held in this court as follows: 11/14/24 at 8:30AM in Dept. 44 located at 111 N. HILL ST., LOS ANGELES, CA 90012

Attorney for Petitioner

BRITTANY DUKE - SBN 279489

BARBARO, CHINEN, PITZER & DUKE LLP

301 E. COLORADO BLVD., #700 PASADENA CA 91101

Telephone (626) 793-5196

10/24, 10/28, 10/31/24

CNS-3863978# PASADENA PRESS

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME PETITION OF Yu, King Cheung FOR CHANGE OF NAME CASE NUMBER: 24NNCP00568 Superior Court of California, County of Los Angeles 600 East Broadway, Glendale, Ca 91206, North Central Judicial District TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner Yu, King Cheung filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present name a. OF Yu, King Cheung to Proposed name Yue, Andrew King Cheung b. OF Yue, King Cheung to Proposed name Yue, Andrew King Cheung ; c. OF Yue, Andrew to Proposed name Yue, Andrew King Cheung 2. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter shall appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file a written objection that includes the reason 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 a. Date: 12/11/2024 Time: 8:30AM Dept: D. The address of the court is same as noted above.

3. a. A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the day set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county: Alhambra Press DATED: September 26, 2024 Robin Miller Sloan JUDGE OF THE SUPERIOR COURT Pub. October 3, 10, 17, 24, 2024 ALHAMBRA PRESS

Order To Show Cause For Change of Name Case No. 30-2024-01427729 To All Interested Persons: Alexis Lee Bennett filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: PRESENT NAME Alexis Lee Bennett PROPOSED NAME Alexis Lee Lloyd . The Court Orders that all persons interested in this matter shall appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file a written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. Notice Of Hearing Date: 11/07/2024 Time: 8:30am Dept. D100 REMOTE HEARING The address of the court is Central Justice Center, 700 Civic Center West, Santa Ana, Ca 92701. A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county: Anaheim Press Date: September 26, 2024 Layne H. Melzer, Judge of the Superior Court Pub Dates: October 3, 10, 17, 24, 2024 ANAHEIM PRESS

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME PETITION OF Lien Holly Trinh FOR CHANGE OF NAME CASE NUMBER: 24NNCP00579 Superior Court of California, County of Los Angeles 150 W. Commonwealth, Alhambra, Ca 91801, Northast Judicial District TO ALL INTERESTED

PERSONS: 1. Petitioner Lien Holly Trinh filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present name a. OF Petitioner Lien Holly Trinh to Proposed name Lien Holly Morning 2. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter shall appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file a written objection that includes the reason 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 a. Date: 10/07/2024 Time: 8:30AM Dept: X. The address of the court is same as noted above.

3. a. A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the day set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county: Pasadena Press DATED: October 1, 2024 Robin Miller Sloan JUDGE OF THE SUPERIOR COURT Pub. October 3, 10, 17, 24, 2024 PASADENA PRESS

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME PETITION OF Maggie Yamamoto FOR CHANGE OF NAME CASE NUMBER: 24NNCP00574 Superior Court of California, County of Los Angeles 300 E. Olive, Burbank, Ca 91502, North Central Judicial District TO ALL INTERESTED

PERSONS: 1. Petitioner Maggie Yamamoto filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present name a. OF Maggie Yamamoto to Proposed name Maggie Chiu-Yee Takayesu 2. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter shall appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file a written objection that includes the reason 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

a. Date: 12/06/2024 Time: 9:00AM Dept: A. The address of the court is same as noted above. 3. a. A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the day set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county: Pasadena Press DATED: September 30, 2024 Robin Miller Sloan JUDGE OF THE SUPERIOR COURT Pub. October 10, 17, 24, 31, 2024 PASADENA PRESS

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME PETITION OF Hannah Elise Ciryah Wadler by Michelle Wadler and Scott Wadler FOR CHANGE OF NAME CASE NUMBER: 24NNCP00595 Superior Court of California, County of Los Angeles 150 West Commonwealth Avenue, Alhambra, Ca 91801, Northeast Judicial District TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner Hannah Elise Ciryah Wadler by Michelle Wadler and Scott Wadler filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present name a. OF Hannah Elise Ciryah Wadler to Proposed name Everest Elise Ciryah Wadler 2. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter shall appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file a written objection that includes the reason 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 a. Date: 11/25/2024 Time: 8:30AM Dept: T. The address of the court is same as noted above.

3. a. A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the day set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county: Burbank Independent DATED: October 4, 2024 Robin Miller Sloan JUDGE OF THE SUPERIOR COURT Pub. October 10, 17, 24, 31, 2024 BURBANK INDEPENDENT

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME PETITION OF Joseph Edward Perez FOR CHANGE OF NAME CASE NUMBER:24PSCP00450 Superior Court of California, County of Los Angeles 1427 West Covina Parkway , West Covina Ca 91790, East Judicial District TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner

Joseph Edward Perez filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present name a. OF Joseph Edward Perez to Proposed name Joseph Edward Aguirre 2. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter shall appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file a written objection that includes the reason 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 a. Date: 11/22/2024 Time: 8:30AM Dept: 6. The address of the court is same as noted above. 3. a. A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the day set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county: West Covina Press DATED: September 20, 2024 Lynette Gridiron Winston JUDGE OF THE SUPERIOR COURT Pub. October 10, 17, 24, 31, 2024 WEST COVINA PRESS

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE

OF NAME PETITION OF Danny Chu FOR CHANGE OF NAME CASE NUMBER: 24PSCP00463 Superior Court of California, County of Los Angeles 400 Civic Central Plaza, Pomona, Ca 91766, East Judicial District TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS:

1. Petitioner Danny Chu filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present name a. OF Danny Chu to Proposed name Danny Liwu Chu

2. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter shall appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file a written objection that includes the reason 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 a. Date: 12/06/2024 Time: 8:30AM Dept: G. Room: 302 The address of the court is same as noted above. 3. a. A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the day set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county: West Covina Press DATED: October 3, 2024 Salvatore Sirna JUDGE OF THE SUPERIOR COURT Pub. October 10, 17, 24, 31, 2024 WEST COVINA PRESS

Order To Show Cause For Change of Name Case No. 24FL001002 To All Interested Persons: Heather Crystine McKinnon filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: PRESENT NAME Heather Crystine McKinnon PROPOSED NAME Heather Crystine Maslyn. The Court Orders that all persons interested in this matter shall appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for

change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file a written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. Noticea Of Hearing Date: 01/09/2025 Time: 1:30pm Dept. L74 REMOTE HEARING The address of the court is Lamoreaux Justice Center, 341 The City Drive South, Post Office Box 14170, Orange CA 92863-1570. A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county: Anaheim Press Date: September 9, 2024 Julie

NAME PETITION OF Candelaria Xiomara Hernandez De Maldonado by Jacqueline Xiomara Hernandez FOR CHANGE OF NAME CASE NUMBER: 24CHCP00405 Superior Court of California, County of Los Angeles 9425 Penfield Ave, Chatsworth, Ca 91311,

Public Notices

under federal, state, or common law (see Section 14411 Et Seq., business and professions code). I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the original statement on file in my office. Peter Aldana, County, Clerk File# R202412113 Pub. 10/03/2024, 10/10/2024, 10/17/2024, 10/24/2024 Riverside Independent

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. FBN20240008694

The following persons are doing business as: TARLANI HEALTHCARE, 1421 E Cooley Drive Suite 4, Colton, CA 92324. Mailing Address, 1421 E Cooley Drive Suite 4, Colton, CA 92324. ALLIANCE HEALTH SERVICES, INC. (CA, 1421 E Cooley Drive Suite 4, Colton, CA 92324; ARTHUR TARLANIAN, CEO. County of Principal Place of Business: San Bernardino This business is conducted by: a corporation. Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed herein on January 26, 2016. By signing below, I declare that I have read and understand the reverse side of this form and that all information in this statement is true and correct. A registrant who declares as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of the 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). I am also aware that all information on this statement becomes Public Record upon filing pursuant to the California Public Records Act (Government Code Sections 6250- 6277). /s/ ARTHUR TARLANIAN, CEO. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Bernardino on September 27, 2024 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 (b) 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 the residence address of a registered owner. A new Fictitious Business Name Statement must be filed before the expiration. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law (see Section 14411 et seq., Business and Professions Code) File#: FBN20240008694 Pub: 10/03/2024, 10/10/2024, 10/17/2024, 10/24/2024 San Bernardino Press

The following person(s) is (are) doing business as Messi Loaded Potato 3848 N McKinley St Ste B Corona, CA 92879 Riverside County LC Mortgage Team, LLC (CA, 1222 Lavendar Way, Corona, CA 92882 Riverside County

This business is conducted by: a limited liability company (llc). Registrant has not yet begun to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed herein. I declare that all the information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business and Professions Code, that the registrant knows to be false, is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousands dollars ($1000).)

s. Lekeshia Cunningham, Managing Member Statement filed with the County of Riverside on September 13, 2024 NOTICE: In accordance with subdivision (a) of section 17920, a fictitious name statement generally expires at the end of the five years from the date on which it was filed in the office of the county clerk, except, as provided in subdivision (b) of section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any changes in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a 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 this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law (see Section 14411 Et Seq., business and professions code). I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the original statement on file in my office. Peter Aldana, County, Clerk File# R-202411720 Pub. 10/10/2024, 10/17/2024, 10/24/2024, 10/31/2024 Riverside Independent

The following person(s) is (are) doing business as Bud’s Tire 295 Woodcliff Drive Suite 202 Fairport, NY 14450 Monroe County Mailing Address, PO Box 8000, Monsey, NY 10952.

Monroe County MNRO Holdings, LLC (NY, 295 Woodcliff Drive Suite 202, Fairport, NY 14450

Monroe County

This business is conducted by: a limited liability company (llc). Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed herein on November 4, 2021. I declare that all the information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business and Professions Code, that the registrant knows to be false, is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousands dollars ($1000).) s. Maureen Mulholland, Secretary / Manager Statement filed with the County of Riverside on September 30, 2024 NOTICE: In accordance with subdivision (a) of section 17920, a fictitious name statement generally expires at the end of the five years from the date on which it was filed in the office of the county clerk, except, as provided in subdivision (b) of section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any changes in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a 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 this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law (see Section 14411 Et Seq., business and professions code). I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the original statement on file in my office.

Peter Aldana, County, Clerk File# R-202412347 Pub. 10/10/2024, 10/17/2024, 10/24/2024, 10/31/2024 Riverside Independent

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. FBN20240008682

The following persons are doing business as: Ksm commercial cleaning company LLC, 7053 Tippecanoe Ave, San Bernardino, CA 92404. Mailing Address, 1508 Barton Rd Suite 135, Redlands, CA 92373. Ksm commercial cleaning company LLC (CA, 1508 Barton Rd Suite 135, Redlands, CA 92373; Viridiana B Miguel Donato, CEO. County of Principal Place of Business: San Bernardino This business is conducted by: a limited liability company (llc). Registrant has not yet begun to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed herein. By signing below, I declare that I have read and understand the reverse side of this form and that all information in this statement is true and correct. A registrant who declares as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of the 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). I am also aware that all information on this statement becomes Public Record upon filing pursuant to the California Public Records Act (Government Code Sections 6250- 6277). /s/ Viridiana B Miguel Donato, CEO. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Bernardino on September 27, 2024 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 (b) 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 the residence address of a registered owner. A new Fictitious Business Name Statement must be filed before the expiration. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law (see Section 14411 et seq., Business and Professions Code) File#: FBN20240008682 Pub: 10/10/2024, 10/17/2024, 10/24/2024, 10/31/2024 San Bernardino Press

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. FBN20240009026

The following persons are doing business as: (1). Blue Pressure (2). Protector Cause , 517 N Mountain Ave, Upland, CA 91786. Mailing Address, 522 N. Eldberry Ave, Ontario, Ca 91762. Riel M Adalin. County of Principal Place of Business: San Bernardino

This business is conducted by: a individual. Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed herein on September 16, 2024. By signing below, I declare that I have read and understand the reverse side of this form and that all information in this statement is true and correct. A registrant who declares as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of the 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). I am

also aware that all information on this statement becomes Public Record upon filing pursuant to the California Public Records Act (Government Code Sections 6250- 6277). /s/ Riel M Adalin, CEO. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Bernardino on October 7, 2024 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 (b) 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 the residence address of a registered owner. A new Fictitious Business Name Statement must be filed before the expiration. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law (see Section 14411 et seq., Business and Professions Code) File#: FBN20240009026 Pub: 10/10/2024, 10/17/2024, 10/24/2024, 10/31/2024 San Bernardino Press

The following person(s) is (are) doing business as ARBAB AUTOS 1525 3rd Street Suite J116 Riverside, CA 92507

Riverside County Muhammad Mehrdil Arbab, 1525 3rd Street Suite J116, Riverside, CA 92507

Riverside County

This business is conducted by: a individual. Registrant has not yet begun to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed herein. I declare that all the information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business and Professions Code, that the registrant knows to be false, is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousands dollars ($1000).) s. Muhammad Mehrdil Arbab Statement filed with the County of Riverside on October 10, 2024 NOTICE: In accordance with subdivision (a) of section 17920, a fictitious name statement generally expires at the end of the five years from the date on which it was filed in the office of the county clerk, except, as provided in subdivision (b) of section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any changes in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a 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 this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law (see Section 14411 Et Seq., business and professions code). I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the original statement on file in my office.

Peter Aldana, County, Clerk File# R-202412844 Pub. 10/17/2024, 10/24/2024, 10/31/2024, 11/07/2024

Riverside Independent

The following person(s) is (are) doing business as LPI – DESERT LIFESTYLE PROPERTIES

248 W Vereda Norte Palm Springs, CA 92262

Riverside County Mailing Address, 248 W Vereda Norte Palm Springs, CA 92262

Riverside County LEASKOU PARTNERS INC (CA, 248 W Vereda Norte, Palm Springs, CA 92262

Riverside County

This business is conducted by: a corporation. Registrant has not yet begun to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed herein. I declare that all the information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business and Professions Code, that the registrant knows to be false, is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousands dollars ($1000).)

s. Benjamin J Leaskou, President Statement filed with the County of Riverside on October 9, 2024

NOTICE: In accordance with subdivision (a) of section 17920, a fictitious name statement generally expires at the end of the five years from the date on which it was filed in the office of the county clerk, except, as provided in subdivision (b) of section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any changes in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a 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 this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law (see Section 14411 Et Seq., business and professions code). I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the original statement on file in my office. Peter Aldana, County, Clerk

File# R-202412757

Pub. 10/17/2024, 10/24/2024, 10/31/2024, 11/07/2024

Riverside Independent

The following person(s) is (are) doing business as DESERT LIFESTYLE PROPERTIES

248 W Vereda Norte Palm Springs, CA 92262

Riverside County Mailing Address, 248 W Vereda Norte, Palm Springs, CA 92262. Riverside County LEASKOU HIGGINS CORPORATION (CA, 248 W Vereda Norte, Palm Springs, CA 92262

Riverside County

s. Benjamin J Leaskou, President Statement filed with the County of Riverside on October 9, 2024

Peter Aldana, County, Clerk File# R-202412756

Pub. 10/17/2024, 10/24/2024, 10/31/2024, 11/07/2024

Riverside Independent FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. FBN20240008956

The following persons are doing business as: TECHNOWAY CRIME PREVENTION, 5129 Pomona Rincon Rd, Chino Hills, CA 91709. Mailing Address, 5129 POMONA RINCON RD, CHINO HILLS, CA 91709. RAMINA TAMRAZ PARGHAN. County of Principal Place of Business: San Bernardino This business is conducted by: a individual. Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed herein on September 20, 2024. By signing below, I declare that I have read and understand the reverse side of this form and that all information in this statement is true and correct. A registrant who declares as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of the 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). I am also aware that all information on this statement becomes Public Record upon filing pursuant to the California Public Records Act (Government Code Sections 6250- 6277). /s/ RAMINA TAMRAZ PARGHAN, Date 10/3/2024. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Bernardino on October 3, 2024 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 (b) 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 the residence address of a registered owner. A new Fictitious Business Name Statement must be filed before the expiration. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law (see Section 14411 et seq., Business and Professions Code) File#: FBN20240008956 Pub: 10/17/2024, 10/24/2024, 10/31/2024, 11/07/2024 San Bernardino Press

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS

NAME STATEMENT

File No. FBN20240008734

The following persons are doing business as: (1). PENRITH HOME LOANS (2). SCENIC OAKS FUNDING , 1200 E Orangeburg Avenue Suite 103, Modesto, CA 95350. Mailing Address, 1200 E Orangeburg Avenue Suite 103, Modesto, CA 95350. SCENIC OAKS FUNDING, LLC (CA, 1200 E Orangeburg Avenue Suite 103, Modesto, CA 95350; Paula Zagaris Leffler, Secretary. County of Principal

Place of Business: San Bernardino This business is conducted by: a limited liability company (llc). Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed herein on February 15, 2024. By signing below, I declare that I have read and understand the reverse side of this form and that all information in this statement is true and correct. A registrant who declares as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of the 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). I am also aware that all information on this statement becomes Public Record upon filing pursuant to the California Public Records Act (Government Code Sections 6250- 6277). /s/ Paula Zagaris Leffler, Secretary. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Bernardino on September 30, 2024 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 (b) 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 the residence address of a registered owner. A new Fictitious Business Name Statement must be filed before the expiration. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law (see Section 14411 et seq., Business and Professions Code) File#: FBN20240008734 Pub: 10/14/2024, 10/21/2024, 10/28/2024, 11/04/2024 San Bernardino Press

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. FBN20240009371

The following persons are doing business as: Hi-Desert Ketamine Therapy, 7255 Joshua Lane Unit D, Yucca Valley, CA 92284. Mailing Address, 2999 Kendall Drive Suite 204, Unit #3232, San Bernardino, CA 92407. Rachel Gross, Marriage and Family Therapy, Prof. Corp. (CA, 7255 Joshua Ln Unit D, Yucca Valley, CA 92284; Rachel Gross, President. County of Principal Place of Business: San Bernardino This business is conducted by: a corporation. Registrant has not yet begun to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed herein. By signing below, I declare that I have read and understand the reverse side of this form and that all information in this statement is true and correct. A registrant who declares as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of the 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). I am also aware that all information on this statement becomes Public Record upon filing pursuant to the California Public Records Act (Government Code Sections 62506277). /s/ Rachel Gross, President. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Bernardino on October 15, 2024 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 (b) 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 the residence address of a registered owner. A new Fictitious Business Name Statement must be filed before the expiration. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law (see Section 14411 et seq., Business and Professions Code) File#: FBN20240009371 Pub: 10/17/2024, 10/24/2024, 10/31/2024, 11/07/2024 San Bernardino Press

The following person(s) is (are) doing business as Global Property Firm 31630 Railroad Canyon Rd Suite 15 Canyon Lake, CA 92587

Riverside County First Link Mortgage (CA, 31630 Railroad Canyon Rd Suite 15, Canyon Lake, CA 92587

Riverside County This business is conducted by: a corporation. Registrant has not yet begun to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed herein. I declare that all the information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business and Professions Code, that the registrant knows to be false, is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousands dollars ($1000).) s. Coby Chatwin, CEO Statement filed with the County of Riverside on October 10, 2024 NOTICE: In accordance with subdivision (a) of section 17920, a fictitious name statement generally

expires at the end of the five years from the date on which it was filed in the office of the county clerk, except, as provided in subdivision (b) of section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any changes in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a 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 this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law (see Section 14411 Et Seq., business and professions code). I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the original statement on file in my office. Peter Aldana, County, Clerk File# R-202412830 Pub. 10/24/2024, 10/31/2024, 11/07/2024, 11/14/2024 Riverside Independent

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the end of the five years from the date on which it was filed in the office of the county clerk, except, as provided in subdivision (b) of section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any changes in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a 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 this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law (see Section 14411 Et Seq., business and professions code). I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the original statement on file in my office. Peter Aldana, County, Clerk File# R-202413188 Pub. 10/24/2024, 10/31/2024, 11/07/2024, 11/14/2024 Riverside Independent FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. FBN20240009736 The following persons are doing business as: SNOW PEAK COMMUNICATIONS, 11401 Raywood Flat Road, Morongo Valley, CA 92256. Mailing Address, 133 Seeman Drive, Encinitas, CA 92024. (1). Stephen J Mascaro, (2). Betty D Mascaro, . County of Principal Place of Business: San Bernardino This business is conducted by: a married couple. Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed herein on August 21, 2024. By signing below, I declare that I have read and understand the reverse side of this form and that all information in this statement is true and correct. A registrant who declares as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of the 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). I am also aware that all information on this statement becomes Public Record upon filing pursuant to the California Public Records Act (Government Code Sections 62506277). /s/ Stephen J Mascaro. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Bernardino on October 22, 2024 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

LA County Assessor's Office completes records modernization

By Staff

The Los Angeles County Assessor'sOffice completed a significant technological making property records more easily accessible, officials announced last week

Assessor Jeff Prang and 3rd District Supervisor Lindsey P. Horvath symbolically "flipped the switch" deactivating the county's legacy system and marking the completion of the Assessor's Modernization Project, or AMP.

The old legacy mainframe gives way to a cloud-based technology platform that is set to handle next year's "assessment roll without reliance on outdated legacy technology," according to a statement from the assessor's office.

The AMP replaced a system of over 40 years of "outdated green screen technology," officials said. The county’s 2.4 million

real property assessments previously were maintained in paper files and microfiche and were processed by hand. Each information request the assessor's office received had to be researched manually — a slow and all-consuming process that usually required an in-person visit by a member of the public seeking answers.

Oracle and AMP participants created the software in five phases to replace and digitize 40 years' worth of paper records into a cloudbased filing system.

"AMP will benefit County residents by using this new cutting-edge technology for a public Assessor Portal, where users can easily search for property on their own on the Assessor’s website," according to the assessor's office. "In contrast to the green-screen, the public portal provides a

superior user-friendly search engine for a larger field of data for all property parcels. The user can access the data anywhere at any time on a desktop computer or a mobile device connected to the 2.4 million digital assessments, which would be the equivalent of more than 40 million pieces of paper."

New advanced mapping and visual digital systems allow website users to see the property or parcel in question in more ways than the old legacy system.

"Moreover, and perhaps most important, the public doesn’t have to travel for information anymore as it is now at their fingertips through a desktop or mobile device 24/7," officials said. "There is significantly more data available than with the paper files. The public can conduct

and complete transactions including required forms with electronic signatures from any desktop or mobile device."

Data now can be accessed electronically, and staff members can access information more quickly to process more assessments, officials said. "There are redundancies built into the system ensuring accuracy," and each step requires a supervisor's approval before the system allows a user to move to the next level of completion. The new records system has the highest security level "afforded."

Man sentenced for 1988 murder of woman abducted from mall in Pasadena

By Terri Vermeulen Keith, City News Service

Aman whose conviction and death sentence were overturned for the kidnapping, rape, robbery and murder of a woman who had been shopping at a Pasadena mall just over 36 years ago was sentenced Tuesday to life in prison without the possibility of parole after being convicted again of the crime.

Ronald Anthony Jones, now 54, apologized to the family of Lois Haro shortly before his latest sentence was imposed, saying, "Sincerely I apologize ... I have taken full responsibility for my actions ... I've been waiting to apologize to you guys for decades ... I mean it from the bottom of my heart."

Los Angeles County Superior Court Judge Eleanor J. Hunter said she couldn't imagine a "more

horrific crime" and noted that Jones' eyes were dry when the victim's family members were speaking during the sentencing. The judge said he only showed emotion when he spoke to his family, who was sitting in the courtroom.

"You said, `I never made any excuses.' .... Yes, you did," the judge said. "So to sit here and say, `Well, I have always taken responsibility' - - no, you have not."

She told the defendant that he and his crime partner, George Marvin Trone Jr., "preyed on a woman who was vulnerable" and "could have just robbed her."

Jones was convicted Oct. 7 for a second time of first-degree murder for the Oct. 18, 1988, slaying of the 26-year-old woman, who was found by Pasadena

police in an isolated area near the 134 Freeway with a gunshot wound to her head.

The second jury to hear the case against Jones also found true four special circumstance allegations -- murder during the commission of a rape, forcible oral copulation, kidnapping and robbery -- along with an allegation that someone involved in the crime personally used a handgun.

The jury's foreperson told the judge that the panel had deadlocked 6-6 on whether Jones had personally used a handgun during the crime.

Jones had pleaded guilty just before the trial to one count each of forcible rape while acting in concert, forcible oral copulation, kidnapping to commit robbery and second-degree

robbery.

Trone, also 54, is already serving life in prison without the possibility of parole for the crime.

U.S. District Judge Josephine L. Staton concluded in a September 2021 ruling that Jones' first trial in 1991 was "incurably tainted by race-based discrimination" two decades earlier and found that he was entitled to a new trial. That ruling stemmed from a defense petition alleging that his constitutional rights were violated when the now-retired prosecutor in that trial used four of the prosecution's 12 peremptory challenges to dismiss all four prospective jurors who were or appeared to be Black as Jones is.

Hunter subsequently barred the prosecution from again seeking the death penalty against

Jones under the Racial Justice Act, but denied the defense's request to reduce the murder charge to second-degree or to dismiss the special circumstance allegations.

"There is no celebration here, only relief in the verdict," the victim's husband, Tony Haro, said at Jones' latest sentencing.

He said he wanted to be in the downtown Los Angeles courtroom to see that "justice prevailed" for his wife.

Haro -- who has remarried since the killing and was called as the prosecution's first witness during Jones' retrial -- noted that he has moved on with his life and a family but added that "Lois will always have a special place in my heart the rest of my life."

Tony Haro's second wife, Genie, said the family lights a candle to remember Lois Haro on her birthday and the day she died.

"You will die in prison as it should be," she told the defendant. "Because of men like you, women always have to be on the alert."

One of Tony Haro's daughters with his second wife said in a statement read in court on her behalf that she can't help but think of her father's first wife when she is alone in public, while another of his daughters called her father "a hero who does not deserve to go through this again" and said that Lois Haro's love and spirit remain indestructible.

The judge also heard from Lois Haro's siblings,

Los Angeles County Assessor Jeff Prang and District 3 Supervisor Lindsey P. Horvath symbolically

“flip the switch” turning off the assessor’s old computer system and welcoming in the technology upgrade. | Photo courtesy of the LA County Assessor’s Office

fear of a global pandemic,” Spitzer said in a statement. “No one is above the law in Orange County and these charges should serve as a powerful warning to elected officials everywhere that actions have consequences and justice will be swift and it will be decisive.”

Federal prosecutors noted that shortly after VAS received COVID-related funds from the county government to provide meals for the elderly, the nonprofit from April 2021 to February 2024 paid a business identified in court documents as “Company #1” $100,000 or more each month, totaling about $3.8 million. In September 2021, VAS boosted its payments to Company #1 from $100,000 to $108,000 monthly. Company #1 then started paying Rhiannon Do $8,000 a month, which amounted to roughly $224,000 by February 2024.

Do acknowledged that in addition to the $8,000 monthly payments Company #1 had made to his daughter, in July 2023 Company #1 also moved $381,500 from the funds received from VAS to an escrow company, according to his plea agreement.

That same month Do’s daughter used money from the escrow account to buy a home in Tustin for nearly $1.04 million, prosecutors said. The home purchase involved a mortgage for more than $600,000 obtained by a loan application that contained false information and was accompanied by fabricated documents.

Andrew Do Murder

Do also admitted an additional $100,000 in payments sent to his other daughter — including three $25,000 checks from an air conditioning company that had been paid by VAS — were also bribes.

Some of the bribe money funneled to his daughters were spent for Do's direct benefit, according to prosecutors. In 2022 Do paid property taxes with $14,849 of the illicit for properties in Orange County owned by Do and his wife. About $15,000 was used to pay one of his credit card bills.

Do knew that VAS was not fully meeting its obligation to provide meals for which the county had paid to assist seniors, prosecutors said.

"Instead, much of the funds were used for the benefit of insiders, including to buy real estate in the name of both Do’s daughter and Company #1, bribe payments to both of Do’s daughters, payments to other conspirators, payments to other companies affiliated with VAS’s listed officers, and through hundreds of thousands of dollars in cash withdrawals," according to the Justice Department.

“Elected officials have a responsibility to implement programs and policy that will benefit all the people they serve," Akil Davis, assistant director in charge of the FBI’s Los Angeles Field Office, said in a statement. "Their role is not to squander money, solicit bribes, or to steer funds to

organizations or persons, wherein a coordinated effort allows those funds to make their way to family members or friends."

The plea deal requires Do to relinquish any assets connected to the bribery scheme, including the Tustin property his daughter purchased in 2023, prosecutors said. As part of Rhiannon Do's plea deal, she also agreed to forfeit the Tustin property. Do is now required to fully pay back the bribe money he and his daughters received, which he has agreed to pay in full before he is sentenced.

In August 2022, the authorities seized more than $2.4 million from VAS and Company #1’s bank accounts.

In an agreement with the OC DA's Office, Do has agreed to immediately resign from the Board of Supervisors and forfeit any pension credit for the time period when he participated in the bribery conspiracy.

Orange County's 1st District includes the cities of Cypress, Fountain Valley, Garden Grove, Huntington Beach, La Palma, Los Alamitos, Midway City, Rossmoor, Seal Beach and Westminster. Do was the district's supervisor since February 2015.

Authorities asked anyone with information related to the Do case or any other public corruption matter in Orange County to use the FBI’s email tip line tips.fbi. gov or call the FBI’s LA Field Office at 310-477-6565.

including her sister, Anna Beth, who described the terror and grief she felt as "overwhelming" as a 16-year-old when she first saw her oldest sister's body at the mortuary. She called what happened an "unspeakable crime" against a "sister who was nothing but goodness to me."

Deputy District Attorney Beth Silverman, who was assigned to the case with colleague Seth Carmack after the federal court judge's ruling, told jurors in her opening statement in Jones' retrial that he and his crime partner had gone out "hunting" for a vulnerable woman and that there was "no way they're going to leave her alive" after kidnapping Haro to sexually assault her, rob her and "terrorize her."

The prosecutor noted that the two could have robbed the young woman in the underground parking garage at the now-defunct Plaza Pasadena and left her behind, but made the decision to abduct the woman, who had been on her way back to her car and repeatedly asked to be taken home.

" ... She was the sole witness, the only person

that could identify them," the prosecutor said. "They decided to kill her in order to silence her."

The deputy district attorney told jurors that Jones "could have changed the entire course of events that night," and that he initially denied involvement in the shooting but subsequently told police in a tape-recorded interview that he had shot Haro.

Defense attorney Ilya Alekseyeff countered that Jones had "taken responsibility" for what he did and said there would be "no dispute" that his client is guilty of murder.

But he told jurors that Jones was "not the one who fired that gun."

"... Mr. Jones was never in control," the defense attorney said. "He never wanted any of this to happen."

Jones' lawyer said that "the search for the truth was over" when police got what they needed during one of their interviews with his client, telling jurors that Jones was trying to seek leniency from authorities by "simply telling them what they wanted to hear" and that he didn't correctly describe the way the victim was positioned when she was shot.

"They want him to be the murderer, the killer, except he's not," Alekseyeff said in asking jurors to reject the four special circumstance allegations and both of the gun allegations.

In his rebuttal argument, Carmack told the jury that the two men didn't attempt to conceal their identities "because they were going to kill her." He told jurors that the defense was "trying to throw out the confession," adding that "you heard the defendant himself confess to this murder."

After the jury's verdict, Jones' three sisters hugged and apologized to Haro and other family members outside the courtroom in a gesture that the victim's husband said he "really appreciated."

The defendant's sister, Antoinette, said, "We have always felt we needed to apologize, say, 'We're sorry,' even though we were not involved."

Another of his sisters, Latisha, said her brother "made the worst mistake of his life" and is remorseful.

The victim's widower said Tuesday that he will never forget the moment Jones' family approached his family in the courtroom hallway, adding that he wishes them peace.

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