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US reps say regulators should delay vote on price-rising fuel rules

By Joe Taglieri joet@beaconmedianews.com

HouseRepublicans called for California air-qualityregulators to postpone an upcoming vote on more stringent emissions standards that could significantly increase fuel prices, U.S. Rep. Michelle Steel announced Friday.

Steel, whose district is in northeastern Orange County, and Rep. Rand David Valadao, R-Visalia, co-wrote a letter signed by all House Republicans from California asking the Air Resources Board to delay a vote set for Nov. 8 on changes to the state's Low Carbon Fuel Standard.

"Once the proposed amendments are implemented in 2024, they are projected to potentially increase the price of gasoline by an average of

$0.37 per gallon, potentially increase the price of diesel by an average of $0.47 per gallon, and fossil jet fuel

$0.35 per gallon based on the average change in estimated annual LCFS credit price and annual deficits ...

through 2030," according to a California Air Resources Board analysis released in September 2023.

The same analysis, which the reps' letter references, also provided a table showing 2025 pump prices

could rise by $0.47 per gallon for gasoline, $0.59 for diesel and $0.44 for jet fuel.

The congressional members' letter to the board also included an estimate from the state's Independent Emissions Market

Advisory Committee that the "current policy trajectory could singlehandedly raise gas prices by 85 cents by 2030."

The lawmakers urged board members to immediately assess costs to

consumers before making policy changes that will raise gas prices, adding that high gas prices "disproportionately affect working class Californians, who’ve already weathered significant cost of living increases in recent years."

Co-signers of the letter were Reps. Ken Calvert, John Duarte, Vince Fong, Mike Garcia, Darrell Issa, Kevin Kiley, Young Kim, Doug LaMalfa, Tom McClintock and Jay Obernolte.

“Governor Newsom’s bureaucracy in Sacramento continues to make life unaffordable for Californians without considering input from affected citizens. State agencies should not be enacting new regulations

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Man sentenced for killing former schoolmate, whose body has not been found Court clerk admits mishandling confidential docs

Aman who killed a 16-year-old Moreno Valley girl because she got him expelled from school, hiding her body somewhere in the San Bernardino Mountains, was sentenced Friday to life in prison without the possibility of parole.

A Riverside jury in August deliberated barely a day before convicting 23-year-old Owen Skyler Shover of Hesperia of first-degree murder and a special-circumstance alle-

gation of lying in wait for the death of Aranda Briones in 2019.

During a hearing at the Riverside Hall of Justice Friday, Riverside County Superior Court Judge Timothy Hollenhorst imposed the sentence required by law.

"The victim didn't deserve this. She was just a kid," District Attorney Mike Hestrin told City News Service. "She had her whole life ahead of her. This was a tremendous loss — all because of one person's

choice. It's truly heartbreaking."

Hestrin chose to handle the prosecution himself not because the case posed particularly unique challenges, but because "it's good for the elected D.A. to do a trial once in a while."

"It keeps me connected to the work that we do in the courts, and it's a good reminder to me of how difficult the work is, day in and day out," he said.

One of two former RiversideCounty Superior Court clerks indicted for mishandling privileged information connected to a criminal case pleaded guilty Monday to conspiracy to commit a crime.

Michelle Valdez, 59, of Thousand Palms admitted the felony count in a plea agreement with the Riverside County District Attorney's Office. No charges were dismissed.

The admission was made during a pretrial hearing

Monday before Superior Court Judge Joshlyn Pulliam at the Riverside Hall of Justice. Valdez's plea comes just over a week after her co-defendant and ex-colleague, 48-year-old Angela Franz of Thousand Palms, admitted the same charge before Pulliam.

The judge scheduled a sentencing hearing for Franz on Dec. 2, while Valdez is slated for sentencing on Jan. 22.

Both women are expected to receive proba-

tion. Each is free on bond. According to the District Attorney's Office, the two were assigned to the Larson Justice Center in Indio when the offense occurred in January 2020.

Prosecutors said that a law enforcement officer submitted a search warrant request and asked that the documents remain under seal due to confidentiality concerns and to prevent the investigation from being

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PPalm Springs Airport receives $6M FAA grant

alm Springs International Airport was awarded $6 million by the Federal Aviation Administration this week for terminal improvements, part of roughly $970 million in funds awarded to airfields across the nation.

"Investing in America's airport infrastructure isn't just about upgrading runways and terminals — it's about growing local economies, creating jobs, and ensuring the safety and efficiency of travel," U.S. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg said in a statement. "With the grants we're announcing today — nearly $1 billion in total — we're helping modernize 125 airports across the country in order to make their operations safer, more accessible, and more convenient for travelers."

A total of 125 airportrelated projects nationwide received funds.

The money awarded to Palm Springs International Airport was designated for

By City News Service

"the demolition of existing foundations and exterior building walls, as well as the construction of a new foundation for the expansion of the existing terminal."

Several other Southern California airports also received funds.

Los Angeles International Airport received $30 million that will be used for the Terminal Roadways Project, which includes "construction of roadways, ramps, bridges, pedestrian bridges, intersection improvements, traffic signals/controls, traffic monitoring/management equipment, street lighting, signage and striping, sidewalks."

John Wayne Airport in Santa Ana received $10.6 million for the installation of six replacement escalators that are earthquakesafe, more reliable and will "generate up to 20% energy savings," according to the FAA.

Hollywood Burbank Airport received $9.3 million for "exterior glass, roofing

and drywall for a replacement passenger terminal, consisting of 14 gates."

San Diego International Airport received nearly $12.1 million for new terminal construction, including "the installation of two passenger boarding bridges, pilings, foundation concrete, flooring, roofing and structural steel."

"We're working to ensure passengers' safety, comfort, and convenience throughout their airport journey," FAA Associate Administrator for Airports Shannetta R. Griffin said in a statement. "Today's investment also builds communities by providing good-paying jobs and infusing dollars in local economies."

Palm Canyon Theatre premieres 'La Cage Aux Folles'

By City News Service

ThePalmCanyon

Theatrepremiered its production of "La Cage Aux Folles" Friday evening.

Ron Coronado and Luke Rainey star in the Harvey Fierstein musical based off a 1973 French play as Albin/ Zaza and Georges, a married couple consisting of a drag performer and owner at a glitzy nightclub. When Georges' son from a brief heterosexual fling comes home with his fiancée and her homophobic father, a conservative politician, the household dynamics result in farcical adventures.

Palm Canyon Theatre's production also features an Ferris as Jean-Michel, Taylor Graham as Anne, Donald Kelley as Edouard Dindon,

Erin Shull as Marie Dindon and at least 15 other actors playing named characters, as well as an ensemble cast. The musical is directed by Se Layne, featuring choreography by Nathan Wilson and music direction by Steven Smith.

In 1984, the original Broadway production won six Tony awards, including best musical and best score. A statement from the Palm Canyon Theatre praised the original run for breaking barriers, "becoming the first hit Broadway musical centered on a homosexual relationship." A pair of revivals in the 2000s each won best revival of a musical as well.

A 1996 Mike Nicholsdirected film adaptation, "The

Nathan Lane, Gene Hackman and Dianne

and achieved an Academy Award nomination in the category now known as "Best Production

The production is scheduled to run until Nov. 10, with curtains opening at 7 p.m. on Thursdays, 8 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays and 2 p.m. on Sundays.

Travelers walk to and from the Sonny Bono Concourse at PSP.

| Photo courtesy of Palm Springs International Airport/Facebook

Birdcage," starred Robin Williams,

Wiest,

Design."

| Image courtesy of the Palm Canyon Theatre

Port of LA to spend $648M for zero-emission transformation

By Staff

The Port of Los Angeles has been awarded anunprecedented $412 million grant from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency to support the zero-emission transition at the nation’s busiest global trade hub, port officials announced Tuesday.

The port and several private-sector companies with port operations will add $236 million, bringing the total for zero-emission programs to $648 million.

The funding is from the EPA's Clean Ports Program.

“With this funding, the nation's busiest port will be able to continue to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and improve air quality," LA Mayor Karen Bass said in a statement. "Together, in partnership with the federal government, industry, labor, and environmental justice groups, we are building a greener and healthier Los Angeles."

The new zero-emissions funding is for nearly 425 pieces of battery electric, human-operated cargohandling equipment, installing 300 new charging stations and other electricvehicle infrastructure and 250 drayage trucks, according to a statement from the port.

The grant will also provide for $50 million for a community grant program, workforce development and engagement activities, officials said.

“The San Pedro Bay ports move the goods that power our economy. This historic investment of over $400 million in the Port of Los Angeles is a monumental step forward in accelerating the zeroemission infrastructure transition,” U.S. Sen. Alex

Padilla, D-California, said in a statement. “Thanks to the Inflation Reduction Act, we’re decarbonizing our supply chain to produce cleaner air and protect public health in Southern California communities while building toward our essential zero-emission goals.”

EPA and port officials also lauded the funding infusion for emission-free energy and transportation in a prepared statement.

“We at the EPA are proud to be supporting the Port of Los Angeles' zero-emission transition with such significant federal funding – this $411.7 million represents the single largest Clean Ports investment of the 55 being announced today,” said EPA Pacific Southwest Regional Administrator Martha Guzman. “Replacing diesel-powered port and freight equipment with clean, zero-emission technologies will reduce

pollution, improve health outcomes in communities that have suffered for too long, and help advance the campaign to address climate change.”

Port Executive Director Gene Seroka said, “This transformative investment will be a tremendous boost to our efforts to meet our ambitious zero emission goals, improve regional air quality, and combat climate change, while accelerating the port industry’s transition to zero emissions across the country. This successful application is the culmination of a deep partnership with environmental justice groups, labor, the private sector, and stakeholders at all levels of government, and we’ll continue to work with our local communities to ensure this investment delivers benefits in their neighborhoods."

The companies that joined the port and union

officials in the grant application submitted in May were Yusen Terminals LLC, Everport Terminal Services, TraPac Inc., Fenix Marine Services, APM Terminals and the Harbor Community Benefit Foundation. Port officials said the grant application drew the support of over 100 elected officials, public agencies, business groups, environmental justice, community and labor organizations.

“The San Pedro Bay communities have struggled with the impacts of cargo-goods-related emissions for far too long, so we congratulate the Port of Los Angeles on its substantive EPA Clean Ports Grant award to make meaningful progress towards the stated zero-emissions goal,” Ed Avol, board chair of the Harbor Community Benefit Foundation, said in a statement. “The Harbor Community Benefit Foundation looks forward to

working with the Port to achieve that goal without delay.”

Gary Herrera, president of the International Longshore and Warehouse Union, Local13, said in a statement. “Human operated, zero-emission cargo-handling equipment is the gold standard for maritime port operations not only because it protects good jobs while cleaning the air, but is also the most efficient and cost-effective in terms of port operations, while additionally providing the necessary safeguards against cyber threats to our national security.”

New zero-emission, battery-electric equipment for handling cargo will include 337 yard tractors, 56 top handlers, 24 heavy duty forklifts, 10 battery electric storage systems, two solar arrays, over 300 chargers, 250 drayage trucks and an AMP connection for connecting vessels to shore-

based electric power.

Officials estimated annual reductions of nitrogen oxide, or NOx gasses by 55 tons, fine particulate matter known as PM 2.5 by 1.5 tons and greenhouse gasses by 41,500 tons. The new equipment will eliminate an estimated 3.5 million gallons annually of diesel fuel consumption.

“These important funds put an exclamation mark on the progress that has already been made by the maritime industry in our long-term partnership with the Port of Los Angeles, resulting in diesel particulate matter reductions of -91% and sulfur oxides by -98% since 2005 in Southern California," Mike Jacob, president of the Pacific Merchant Shipping Association, said in a statement.

Port officials also noted that the EPA funding will establish a new standard for environmental stewardship in the maritime industry via the direct funding of a community-led $50 million grant program in partnership with the Harbor Community Benefit Foundation. The program prioritizes grant awards for "frontline, disadvantaged areas."

The Port of LA is North America’s busiest global trade gateway and has ranked as the No. 1 container port in the nation for 24 straight years, officials said. Last year the port generated $292 billion in trade and handled 8.6 million container units. San Pedro Bay port complex operations and commerce facilitate 1 in 9 jobs in LA, Orange, Riverside, San Bernardino and Ventura counties.

The EPA grant will fund zero-emission trucks and zero-emission cargo-handling equipment. | Photo courtesy of the Port of Los Angeles

Monrovia

Oct. 17

At 2:04 a.m., an officer patrolling the area of Lime and Mayflower saw a vehicle swerving in and out of the lanes and making unsafe turning movements. A traffic stop was conducted and the driver was contacted. The driver displayed signs and symptoms of being under the influence. A DUI investigation determined the driver was under the influence. She was arrested and transported to the MPD jail to be held for a sobering period.

At 7:55 p.m., a resident in the 700 block Mayflower called to report that her ex-boyfriend had just battered her. Officers arrived and contacted the victim, suspect, and a witness. The suspect was arrested and taken into custody.

At 9:23 p.m., while patrolling the area of Myrtle and Colorado an officer was alerted to a stolen vehicle in the area. The stolen vehicle was located with two subjects standing near the vehicle. The vehicle was removed from the stolen vehicle system and returned to the registered owner. This investigation is continuing.

Oct. 18

At 2:16 a.m., an officer patrolling the 1600 block of South Myrtle saw a subject in a park in violation of a municipal code. The officer made contact with the subject and discovered that the subject was in possession of multiple illegal weapons. The subject was arrested and taken into custody.

At 2:26 a.m., while patrol-

ling the area of Huntington and Fifth an officer saw a motorist commit a vehicle code violation. The officer conducted a traffic stop and made contact with the occupants. The driver displayed symptoms of intoxication and a computer check of a passenger revealed the passenger had a warrant for his arrest. A DUI investigation revealed the driver was under the influence. They were both arrested and transported to the MPD jail.

At 3:02 p.m., officers were dispatched to a store in the 500 block of West Huntington regarding a shoplifting incident. An unknown male subject loaded a shopping cart with items and left the store without paying. Officers arrived and located the subject nearby. He was arrested, cited, and released at the scene.

At 7:16 p.m., a caller in the area of Foothill and Mountain reported an erratic driver. Officers arrived, located the vehicle, conducted a traffic stop and made contact with the occupants. A child was also located in the vehicle. The driver displayed symptoms of being under the influence. A DUI investigation revealed the driver was under the influence. The suspect was arrested and transported to the MPD jail to be held for a sobering period. The child was returned to the other parent.

Oct. 19

At 2:17 a.m., a resident in the 100 block of South Ivy reported that her ex-husband was knocking on her door and appeared to be intoxicated. Officers arrived and contacted the suspect who displayed symptoms of intoxication. A com-

puter search revealed he had a warrant for his arrest. He was arrested and taken into custody.

At 8:43 a.m., a victim in the 700 block of South Myrtle reported his storage unit was broken into and property was taken. This investigation is continuing.

At 2:54 p.m., an employee from a store in the 700 block of East Huntington reported a theft in progress. Officers arrived and located the suspects several blocks away. When the suspects saw the officers they fled in separate vehicles and a pursuit ensued. One suspect vehicle collided with a parked vehicle, the suspect was arrested and taken into custody. One suspect was arrested and taken into custody. This investigation is continuing.

Oct. 20

At 1:03 a.m., officers were patrolling a park in the 1600 block of South Myrtle when they located a person in the park after hours. The suspect was arrested, cited and released at the scene.

At 1:36 a.m., a resident in the 1400 block of Encino reported that two male subjects were arguing loudly in the street. Officers arrived and made contact with several subjects. One of the subjects displayed symptoms of being intoxicated. He was arrested and transported to the MPD jail to be held for a sobering period.

At 9:36 a.m., an officer patrolling the 100 block of West Pomona saw a suspicious subject on a bicycle circling a commercial area. The businesses were all closed. The officer made consensual contact

with the subject. A computer search revealed the subject was on probation. A search revealed he was in possession of a controlled substance and drug paraphernalia. He was arrested, cited, and released at the scene.

At 10:25 a.m., an injury traffic collision was reported in the area of Grand and Sierra Vista. One of the parties involved complained of pain, but refused to be transported to a hospital.

At 1:26 p.m., an employee from a business in the 900 block of West Huntington reported a subject trespassing. Officers arrived and made contact with the subject. The subject was arrested and taken into custody.

At 4:18 p.m., a juvenile was reported as a runaway in the 800 block of West Colorado. This investigation is continuing.

At 11:17 p.m., a caller in the 800 block of West Walnut reported her boyfriend assaulted her. The boyfriend left the scene prior to officers’ arrival. The victim suffered injuries and was transported to the hospital. This investigation is continuing.

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

Long

Beach

Long Beach to host Halloween carnival on Thursday

The City of Long Beach Department of Parks, Recreation and Marine, in partnership with the Office of Climate Action and Sustainability, is hosting the Neighborhood Halloween Carnival on Thursday from 4 to 7 p.m. at Silverado Park (1545 W. 31st St.). This free, familyfriendly Halloween community event is part of the city’s Neighbor-to-Neighbor Program. The Neighborhood Halloween Carnival will feature carnival games and play stations, including haunted hoop games, ring tosses, balloon animals and other family recreational games. Attendees will enjoy arts and craft stations, where they can create straw bats, Halloween masks, coloring pages and glitter tattoos. The event will also feature a cake walk contest, cookie decorating and candy and goody contests.

Glendale

Glendale PD to launch Real Time Intelligence Center

The Glendale Police Department is launching its new Real Time Intelligence Center (R.T.I.C.), located at 131 N. Isabel St., on Wednesday, Nov. 13, at 10 a.m. Glendale Police crime analysts and dispatchers in the R.T.I.C. will become an around-the-clock resource to patrol officers responding to crimes in Glendale. The R.T.I.C. will provide realtime information to officers

in hopes of improving their emergency response, enhance detectives’ capabilities in solving criminal investigations, and maximizing emergency preparedness and management.

Burbank

Burbank launches online residential parking permit portal

The City of Burbank has launched an online residential parking permit portal where residents can make renewals and apply for new parking permits. Additionally, the city will transition to a virtual license platebased permit system, also known as Permit-By-Plate, for all residential parking permits. This transition to a fully digital permit system will eliminate decals, hangtags, and permit cycles. All annual residential and annual visitor parking permits with the “September 30, 2024” expiration date have been extended to Tuesday, Dec. 31, 2024. Starting Jan. 1, 2025, all permits will rely on vehicle license plates instead of physical parking permits. Residents may access the online Parking Portal by visiting: https://www.tocite. net/burbankca/portal.

Rosemead

Rosemead to host trunk or treat Thursday

On Thursday, Oct. 31, from 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m., Rosemead is hosting a festive night of fun, food, and spooky activities for the whole family. This year’s Trunk or Treat event has

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a new location: the Jess Gonzalez Sports Complex (8471 Klingerman St.). Children can walk from car to car and receive treats from the trunks of festively decorated cars. The Trunk or Treat event will feature food trucks, games, arts and crafts for all ages, and a costume contest with prizes for the most creative costumes.

Orange County

OC Health Care Agency launches mental health crisis public education campaign

The OC Health Care Agency (HCA) has launched a public education campaign to transform how Orange County residents respond to mental health crises for themselves or for someone in their lives. Outdoor boards, digital ads, and in-language radio and newspapers will inform residents to call the HCA’s crisis line, (855) OC Links or (855) 625-4657, for urgent specialized mental health services, rather than defaulting to calling 9-1-1. The “First Responders for Mental Health Campaign” aims to promote dedicated resources for mental health emergencies including the crisis line, mobile crisis unit, and warm line support. The campaign will share essential information on recognizing mental health crises and accessing appropriate services.

Anaheim

Vote centers open across Anaheim along with ballot drop boxes

A presidential election, statewide propositions and three Anaheim City Council seats are among the items on the Nov. 5 general election ballot. There are nearly 30 vote centers and ballot drop boxes across Anaheim for voting in person or dropping off completed, signed ballots. You can also still mail your ballot now through Election Day with a postmark by Nov. 5. There is also one Anaheim measure on the ballot: Measure K, an Anaheim Union High School District facilities bond proposal.

Riverside

City of Riverside

City of Riverside now accepting applications for arts & culture grant

The City of Riverside is now accepting applications for the Arts & Culture Grant for eligible arts and cultural non-profit organizations within the community. The Arts & Culture Grant Program has allocated $500,000 for the 2024-2025 Fiscal Year and $505,000 for the 2025-2026 Fiscal Year. Eligible non-profits may apply for funding from 10 percent to 20 percent of their annual income levels according to the guidelines for the 2024-2026 funding cycle. Guidelines and Applications are available at https://www. riversideca.gov/park_rec/ arts-cultural-affairs/art/artsculture-grant.

Corona

Corona Mayor Tom Richins introduces 2024-

2025 Youth Council

Corona Mayor Tom Richins introduced the 2024-2025 Mayor’s Youth Council at the Oct. 16 City Council Meeting. The new members include: Adarsh Gupta, Riteesh Settypalli, Minnah Shaikh, Zoeya Mansoor, Quianna Estrada, Camila Mitchell, Berlin Rivera, Miguel Teofilo, Angelica Luna, Ava Mathews, Jazlyn Magtajas, Ariya Nawabi, Jenny Paek, and Hunter Trinh.

San Bernardino

San Bernardino County

San Bernardino Public Health promotes awareness of childhood lead poisoning

San Bernardino County Department of Public Health commemorated Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention Week with a week-long information campaign about childhood lead poisoning issues. Lead poisoning can seriously affect a child’s brain and nervous system. It can cause learning and behavioral problems. A blood test is the only way to identify lead poisoning in children. In California, children can be exposed to lead by ingesting lead-contaminated dust, paint chips from deteriorating leadbased paint and lead-contaminated soil. Other sources of lead poisoning include lead dust brought home on parents’ work clothes, certain imported ceramic pottery, painted objects, traditional home remedies, traditional cosmetics and imported spices, candies and other food products.

San Bernardino County to illuminate buildings green in support of veterans

On Oct. 8, the San Bernardino County Board of Supervisors approved a resolution declaring Nov. 4-11 as Green Light for Veterans. Operation Green Light for Veterans highlights the issues veterans face, and advocates for access to resources at the county, state and federal levels that veterans need to thrive. The Commitment to Veteran Support and Outreach Act was recently reintroduced to Congress and if passed, would provide county Veterans Affairs with funding to expand, strengthen and support county Veteran Service Officers (VSOs) in meeting high caseloads for vital services to veterans, prioritizing areas with high rates of veteran suicide, Veteran Crisis Line referrals and critical VSO shortages.

City of San Bernardino

San Bernardino to host Día de los Muertos Experience

Get ready for San Bernardino Parks and Recreation's three-day Día de los Muertos Experience Nov. 1-3 at Court Street Square Park, located at 349 N. E St. The Community Ofrenda will be on display during Nov. 1 and Nov. 3, from noon to 6 p.m. The main event will take place on Saturday, Nov. 2 from 4 to 9 p.m. Attendees can enjoy the community ofrenda display, live performances, a Catrina/ Catrin contest, art and food vendors, music, art displays and more.

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Career corner: Scary interviews aren't just for dreams

By Angela Copeland angela@copelandcoaching.com

Happy Halloween! In celebration, I want to share one of my frightening job interview stories.

Years ago, I interviewed for a job in Pittsburgh. I flew in late at night, with the interview scheduled first thing the next morning. As I unpacked, I realized I had forgotten the pants to my suit. My mind was racing as I went through the options of what to do.

Could I wear the pants I’d flown there in? No, they were sweatpants. Could I call a cab to take me to a mall? No, it was late and everything was closed. Could I have a pair of pants shipped to me from home? No, all the shippers were closed for the day.

This brainstorming went on for an hour. I wracked my brain as I tried to think of a creative solution to this big problem.

It turned out, packages could be dropped off directly at the airport until around midnight for FedEx, and could be delivered by six the next morning. The only catch was getting the

pants to the airport.

My apartment manager was the only one with a key to my apartment, but I didn’t have her phone number. So, I called a neighbor who was friends with another neighbor who had a dog that the building manager walked every day. I knew he would have the building manager’s phone, and I knew my other neighbor had the dog owner’s phone number.

After a few calls, I found the building manager’s phone number. I called and asked her to give my key to a friend who was willing to drive the pants to the airport. My friend entered my apartment and called to locate the correct pair of pants. Then, he drove them to FedEx, and mailed them.

Afterward, I alerted the hotel desk to contact me the moment the pants arrived—which they did. The interview went smoothly and nobody noticed anything unusual.

One of the questions they asked was, “Tell us about a time you encountered a problem and were able to find a creative

Old Town Monrovia report: Why do vampires turn into bats?

By Shawn Spencer shawn@girlfridaysolutions.net

Sway to solve it.” It was the perfect opportunity to share my story. The interviewers were both surprised and impressed. What started as a nightmare turned out to be a big win!

I don’t remember if I got that job, but I do remember that the interview went well.

The lesson: When it comes to job interviews, don’t expect everything to go perfectly. There’s often something that will go wrong. If you can plan on that thing, it’s much easier to roll with the punches and have a positive experience.

Interviewing is not about answering every question correctly. The hiring manager is more likely to remember how they felt about you than how you answered each question. It’s like going to a live comedy show. You don’t remember each joke, but you remember whether you had a good time.

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

o, they can play baseball. I’m not even sure why I even bothered to write a report this week. If it isn’t Dodgerrelated, I don’t think anyone is even interested. It makes you wonder where all our neighbors are getting their celebratory fireworks from. I have no idea where to buy them. Not that I would. Is there a website? An illegal fireworks store? I guess some people “just know.” Just wait until they win the whole kit and caboodle. The LA area is going to erupt. If I’m not mistaken, the last time our boys in blue won, it was 2020 and no one could openly celebrate due to the pandemic. All that bottled up energy is about to come out. In Monrovia, that means fireworks.

If you’re anywhere near Old Town on Thursday afternoon, hopefully you are either trick or treating or not in any sort of hurry. The streets will be crammed with princesses, goblins, superheroes and more! The Spooktacular event begins at 3 and ends at 6 p.m. If you happen to be a merchant in the trick or treating zone, I sure hope you purchased a ton of candy. Expect parking to be scarce, especially in the Foothill Park Plaza lot. Expect to see thousands of people, not only in Old

Town but all throughout Monrovia. There will be a lot of kids out trick or treating. A lot of them will be super excited. Some will be on an early sugar high. Some will be on their own for the first time; parentless. Please be on guard for people of all ages that are darting across the streets to get to the house that has full size candy bars. Or to see the haunted happenings at another house. Chances are black will be the color du jour and people will be hard to see. Go extra slow through the danger zones!

Coming to Look Theatre on Nov. 13 at 5:30 p.m. is "The Power of Change," brought to you by the Monrovia Changemakers Champions of Justice. Celebrate some of Monrovia’s most legendary women: Pat Ostrye, Betty Sanford, Mimi Mency and Joannie Gholar Yuille. This is an amazing event to take your children, grandchildren, nieces and nephews to. What a wonderful way to create a new generation of changemakers! To RSVP, please call 626-16-1981 or 626-827-2732.

If you’re a member of Bethel AME Church, in Old Town, please be aware that beginning on Nov. 3, Sunday morning worship will begin at 10 a.m. God is forgiving

and won’t mind if you’re late, but Reverend Bell wants you to be on time! If you’re late and you see that bow tie twitch, yes ... it’s because of you. Actually, as a self-proclaimed “hope dealer,” I should say that the good Rev hopes you’ll be on time, because God certainly won’t be late. And make sure you dress to impress because you know he will.

Last week, you might have noticed the blue and white balloon arch in the 300 block of Myrtle. That’s because what felt like a fiveyear build-out finally ended, culminating in the grand opening of Paris Baguette. I think a lot of us wondered if it would ever really happen. Their croissants are lovely. That’s all I have tried, thus far, but believe me, there I have a mental list that is quite impressive. They have cakes, pastries, breads, donuts, savory items such as curry or crab meat croquettes and quiche. They have way too much to list here, so visit their website to see it all. Better yet, pop in and support this new business that we have been waiting for oh so patiently. They even have mini garlic croissants, which is intriguing.

Have a boo-tiful week ... a safe Halloween and go Dodgers!

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Former 'Bob's Burgers' actor sentenced to prison for role in Capitol breach

By City News Service

An actor and comedian who voiced a character on "Bob's Burgers" and had roles on "Arrested Development" and "Better Call Saul" was sentenced Monday to one year in federal prison for his role in the attack on the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021.

Jay Johnston, 56, of Los Angeles, pleaded guilty in July to one felony count of civil disorder, according to documents filed in federal court in the District of Columbia.

According to prosecutors, Johnston was near the front of the mob illegally amassed in the West Plaza of the Capitol building during the siege.

Newsom urges faster approval for ethanol gas blend

By Joe Taglieri joet@beaconmedianews.com

GWhile inside the tunnel, Johnston was handed a stolen U.S. Capitol police riot shield by other rioters. He then participated with other rioters in a group push effort against the police in the tunnel, evidence showed.

Federal prosecutors said Johnston then walked back toward the entrance of the tunnel before turning around and again participating in another group push effort, during which the crowd called, "HEAVE! HO!" as it pushed against the police. Johnston left the tunnel at 3:13 p.m. carrying another stolen U.S. Capitol Police riot shield, which he handed to another rioter as he exited the tunnel, according to prosecutors.

Johnston had voiced the character of pizzeria owner Jimmy Pesto Sr. in episodes of "Bob's Burgers" during

After police officers in the area were forced to retreat, Johnston, along with others, pursued the police to the Lower West Terrace and into a tunnel that leads into the Capitol. At about 3:05 p.m., he entered the tunnel, documents state.

the Fox cartoon's first 11 seasons. He was let go from the show in 2021 after it came to light that he'd participated in the Capitol riot, according to published reports.

Like all Capitol breach arrests, the case was handled in the District of Columbia.

During the Capitol siege, more than 140 police officers were assaulted, including more than 80 from the U.S. Capitol Police and over 60 from the Washington, D.C. Metropolitan Police Department. The Capitol building itself suffered damage, and government property was destroyed or stolen during the attack.

Current estimates are that losses arising from the Capitol siege exceed $2.8 million. In total, approximately 1,532 individuals have been charged criminally in federal court as of Oct. 6, according to federal prosecutors.

ov. Gavin Newsom on Friday directed the California Air Resources Board to speed up the process of adding more ethanol to gasoline that aims to lower pump prices withoutcompromising environmental protections.

The move builds on legislation passed this year and in 2023 that aim to prevent price spikes and increase the oil industry's public transparency and instructs the board to develop methods for increasing the ethanol blend known as E15 in California gasoline, according to Newsom's office. Studies have shown E15 in the fuel mix can reduce prices while maintaining environmental standards.

“There’s massive potential for this to be a win-win for Californians: lowering gas prices by up to twenty cents per gallon while keeping our air clean," Newsom said in a statement. "It builds on our efforts to keep gas prices low by holding Big Oil accountable and helping prevent price spikes at the pump.”

Citing a study by the University of California,

Berkeley, and the United States Naval Academy, state officials estimated the ethanol upgrade could reduce per-gallon gas prices by up to $0.20 and save state residents as much as $2.7 billion each year.

The governor's board directive cited another study from the University of California, Riverside, which found that increasing gasoline's ethanol blend would not impact nitrogen oxide emissions and would reduce particulate emissions.

Newsom's office acknowledged it "would require strategic considerations regarding market structure and infrastructure modifications."

Changes to California’s gasoline blend must have a "multimedia evaluation" and the Environmental Policy Council's approval. In his letter to board Chair Liane Randolph, the governor called this "an intensive process unique to California, which the federal government and the many other states that have already allowed use of E15 fuel have not been required to undertake."

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ethanol, has been adopted in 31 states and last year was sold at more than 3,000 stations, according to the U.S. Department of Energy.

Newsom added that he welcomes "partnership with the Legislature next year to consider necessary statutory changes and funding that would further expedite CARB’s consideration of authorizing E15."

Newsom signed legislation earlier this month that allows the state to require oil refiners to maintain a minimum inventory of fuel to avoid supply shortages. The new law also authorizes the California Energy Commission to require refiners to plan for resupply during maintenance outages.

"It will help prevent price spikes that cost Californians upwards of $2 billion last year," according to the governor's office.

The price of a gallon of regular gas in Los Angeles County was $4.55 Saturday, according to the Oil Price Information Service and AAA. It hit an all-time high of $6.494 on Oct. 5, 2022.

The national average price Saturday was $3.136.

| Photo by Daria-Nipot/Envato Elements

Police body camera video shows actor Jay Johnston in the crowd that assembled at and eventually breached the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021. | Photo courtesy of the U.S. Justice Department/ Associated Press/Wikimedia Commons (CC0 1.0)

Arcadia City Notices

PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE – PLANNING COMMISSION

Project Location:

181 Colorado Place, 175 Colorado Place, and 125 W. Huntington Drive

APNs:

5775-015-011, 5775-015-024, 5775-015-027, 5775-015-028, and 5775-015-029

Contact Information:

Project Planner

Gary Yesayan

Associate Planner planning@ArcadiaCA.gov (626) 574-5423

City of Arcadia

Planning Services

240 W. Huntington Drive

P.O. Box 60021 Arcadia, CA 91066

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Planning Commission will hold a public hearing for the following Project, as described below.

A. CEQA – Adopt an Addendum to the adopted Mitigated Negative Declaration (MND) for a Hotel and Annex; and

B. Lot Line Adjustment No. LLA 23-01, Conditional Use Permit No. CUP 2409, Architectural Design Review No. ADR 23-08, Administrative Modification No. PC AM 24-02, Protected Healthy Tree Removal Permit No. TRH 24-06, and Protected Tree Encroachment Permit No. TRE 24-16

Project Description: The Applicant is requesting a Lot Line Adjustment to join together with the adjacent parcel as one lot (181 Colorado Place, 175 Colorado Place, and 125 W. Huntington Drive) to comply with the Floor Area Ratio for the Project site , which includes the Hilton hotel that is currently under construction, the USC Keck Medical Buildings, a parking structure, and a new four story Hilton Tempo hotel with 93 guestrooms, a basement level, and an outdoor patio at the vacant portion of the site (formerly occupied by Pepper’s restaurant). The proposal includes a parking modification, the removal of one Sycamore tree, and to allow the development to encroach with other protected trees.

Applicant: VG Property Investments, LLC and 181 Colorado LLC

Hearing Date and Time: Tuesday, November 12, 2024 at 7:00 PM

Place of Hearing: Arcadia City Council Chambers, 240 W. Huntington Drive, Arcadia, CA

Persons wishing to comment on the project and/or environmental documents may do so at the public hearing or by submitting written statements to Planning

Services prior to the November 12, 2024, hearing. This notice was mailed and posted on the City’s website, the City Council Chambers, and in the Arcadia Weekly on October 31, 2024. The staff report for this project will be available on the City’s website at www.ArcadiaCA.gov after 4:30 PM on Friday, November 8, 2024. For more information you may also visit the City’s website at www.ArcadiaCA.gov/noticesanddecisions. City Hall will be closed on Friday, November 1, 2024 and on Monday, November 11, 2024 in observance of Veteran’s Day.

Per Government Code Section 65009 – If you challenge this project in court or in administrative hearing, 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 Arcadia, or prior to the public hearing. In compliance with the American with Disabilities Act, if you need special assistance to participate in this meeting, please contact Planning Services at (626) 5745423. Notification of three business days prior to the meeting will enable the City to make reasonable arrangements to assure accessibility to this meeting.

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EL Monte City Notices

CITY OF EL MONTE ZONING REVIEW COMMITTEE NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

Hablamos Español favor de hablar con Jeni Colon (626) 258-8626

TO: All Interested Parties

FROM: City of El Monte Planning Division

PROJECT LOCATION: 3141 Maxson Road / APN No. 8565-020024

APPLICATION: Minor Use Permit (MUP) No. 01-2023

REQUEST: The applicant is requesting approval to allow the operation of a Commercial Manufacturing business within an existing 25,512± SF structure. The property is located in the C-3 (General Commercial) zone within the Valley Entryway Overlay District (VEOD). This request is made pursuant to the requirements of Chapters 17.123 (Minor Use Permit) of the El Monte Municipal Code (EMMC).

PROPERTY OWNER: JU FAT LLC

APPLICANT: Robert Wang

ENVIRONMENTAL DOCUMENTATION: Article 19. Categorical Exemptions – Class 1, Section 15301 (Existing Facilities) in accordance with the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) of 1970 and the CEQA Guidelines, as amended.

PLACE OF HEARING: Pursuant to State Law, the Zoning Review Committee will hold a public hearing to receive testimony, orally and in writing, on the proposed project. The public hearing is scheduled for:

Date: Tuesday, November 12, 2024

Time: 6:00 p.m.

Place: El Monte City Hall

City Hall East – Council Chambers 11333 Valley Boulevard

Sandra Elias at (626) 258-8621. Monday through Thursday, except legal holidays, between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 5:30 p.m.

PUBLISHED DATE: Thursday, October 31, 2024, by Sandra Elias, Zoning Review Committee Secretary

EL MONTE EXAMINER

Starting

a new business?

El Monte, CA 91731

Members of the public wishing to observe the meeting may do so in one of the following ways:

(1) Attend the meeting in person at the City’s Council Chambers.

(2) Call-in Conference Line at (669) 444-9171; Meeting ID 819 5313 8958, then press #, press # again when prompted for participant ID.

Members of the public wishing to make public comment may do so in one of the following ways:

(1) Call-in Conference Line at (669) 444-9171; Meeting: ID 819 5313 8958, then press #, press # again when prompted for participant ID. Once admitted into the meeting, press *9 to request to speak.

(2) E-mail – All interested parties can submit questions/comments in advance to the Planning Division’s general e-mail address: planning@elmonteca.gov. All questions/comments must be received by the Planning Division no later than 3:00 pm on November 12, 2024.

The staff report on this matter will be available on or about November 7, 2024, on the City of El Monte website, which may be accessed at https://www.ci.el-monte.ca.us/276/Zoning-Review-Comimittee or by e-mailing selias@elmonteca.gov.

Americans With Disabilities Act : In compliance with Section 202 of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (42 U.S.C. Sec. 12132) and the federal rules and regulations adopted in implementation thereof, the Agenda will be made available in appropriate alternative formats to persons with a disability. Should you need special assistance to participate in this meeting, please contact the City Clerk’s Office by calling (626) 580-2016. Notification 48 hours prior to the meeting will enable the City to make reasonable arrangements to ensure accessibility to this meeting.

Persons wishing to comment on the environmental documentation or proposed application may do so in in writing prior to the meeting date and must be received by 3:00 p.m., the day of the meeting. Public Comments of no more than 3-minutes shall be read into the record. Written comments shall be sent to Sandra Elias; El Monte City Hall West; 11333 Valley Boulevard; El Monte, CA 91731 or at selias@elmonteca.gov. If you challenge the decision of the City Zoning Review Committee, 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 Zoning Review Committee at, or prior to, the public hearing.

For further information regarding this application please contact

CITY OF EL MONTE ZONING REVIEW COMMITTEE

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

Hablamos Español favor de hablar con Jeni Colon (626) 258-8626

TO: All Interested Parties

FROM: City of El Monte Planning Division

PROJECT LOCATION: 12114 Garvey Avenue / APN No. 8565-020014 APPLICATION: Minor Use Permit (MUP) No. 04-2023

REQUEST: The applicant is requesting approval to allow the operation of a Commercial Manufacturing business within an existing 14,581± SF structure. The property is located in the C-3 (General Commercial) zone within the Valley Entryway Overlay District (VEOD). This request is made pursuant to the requirements of Chapters 17.123 (Minor Use Permit) of the El Monte Municipal Code (EMMC).

PROPERTY OWNER: JU FAT LLC

APPLICANT: Robert Wang

Date: Tuesday, November 12, 2024

Time: 6:00 p.m.

Place: El Monte City Hall City Hall East – Council Chambers 11333 Valley Boulevard El Monte, CA 91731

Members of the public wishing to observe the meeting may do so in one of the following ways:

(1) Attend the meeting in person at the City’s Council Chambers. (2) Call-in Conference Line at (669) 444-9171; Meeting ID 819 5313 8958, then press #, press # again when prompted for participant ID. Members of the public wishing to make public comment may do so in one of the following ways: (1) Call-in Conference Line at (669) 444-9171; Meeting: ID 819 5313 8958, then press #, press # again when prompted for participant ID. Once admitted into the meeting, press *9 to request to speak. (2) E-mail – All interested parties can submit questions/comments in advance to the Planning Division’s general e-mail address: planning@elmonteca.gov. All questions/comments must be received by the Planning Division no later than 3:00 pm on November 12, 2024.

For further information regarding this application please contact Sandra Elias at (626) 258-8621. Monday through Thursday, except legal holidays, between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 5:30 p.m.

PUBLISHED DATE: Thursday, October 31, 2024, by Sandra Elias, Zoning Review Committee Secretary

EL MONTE EXAMINER

Monrovia City Notices

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING MONROVIA PLANNING COMMISSION

This Notice is to inform you of a public hearing to determine whether or not the following project should be granted under Title 16 and/or 17 of the Monrovia Municipal Code:

APPLICATION: Conditional Use Permit CUP2024-0007

REQUEST: Applicant is requesting a Conditional Use Permit CUP2024-0007 for a State Alcohol Beverage Control (ABC) license (Type 41) for the incidental sale and service of beer and wine for a new restaurant, Fillet, located at 618 South Myrtle Avenue. The subject property is located in the HCD (Historic Commercial Downtown) zone.

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING MONROVIA PLANNING COMMISSION

Probates Notices

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF ROY

GENE BALENTINE aka ROY BALENTINE

Case No. 24STPB11627

To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of ROY GENE BALENTINE aka ROY BALENTINE

A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by Sonja Leigh Ellisor in the Superior Court of California, County of LOS ANGELES.

THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that Sonja Leigh Ellisor be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent.

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

A HEARING on the petition will be held on 12/06/2024 at 8:30AM in Dept. 4 located at 111 N. HILL ST. LOS ANGELES CA 90012 STANLEY MOSK COURTHOUSE.

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

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

Attorney for Petitioner

ERIN M. ANDERSON - SBN 225803

LAW OFFICE OF ERIN M. ANDERSON 5152 KATELLA AVENUE #104 LOS ALAMITOS CA 90720 Telephone (562) 546-2128 BSC 225974 10/31, 11/4, 11/7/24

CNS-3866000# AZUSA BEACON

CASE NO. 24STPB12020

Additional information regarding this request may be found on the City’s website at https://www.monroviaca. gov/projectsunderreview

This Notice is to inform you of a public hearing to determine whether or not the following project should be granted under Title 16 and/or 17 of the Monrovia Municipal Code:

APPLICATION: Conditional Use Permit CUP2024-0007

ENVIRONMENTAL DETERMINATION:

ENVIRONMENTAL This project has been determined to DETERMINATION: be Categorically Exempt from environmental review pursuant to the guidelines of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) §15303, under Class 1 – Existing Facilities, which consists of the operation, repair, maintenance, permitting, leasing, licensing, or minor alteration of existing public or private structures, facilities, mechanical equipment, or topographical features, involving negligible or no expansion of existing or former use.

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.

Additional information regarding this request may be found on the City’s website at https://www.monroviaca.gov/projectsunderreview

A HEARING on the petition will be held on Nov. 13, 2024 at 8:30 AM in Dept. No. 2D located at 111 N. Hill St., Los Angeles, CA 90012.

This project has been determined to be Categorically Exempt from environmental review pursuant to the guidelines of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) §15303, under Class 1 – Existing Facilities, which consists of the operation, repair, maintenance, permitting, leasing, licensing, or minor alteration of existing public or private structures, facilities, mechanical equipment, or topographical features, involving negligible or no expansion of existing or former use.

APPLICANT: Luckyspoon, LLC (Peerapat Pornkittiwattanakul)

PROJECT ADDRESS: 618 South Myrtle Avenue

HEARING DATE AND TIME: Wednesday, November 13, 2024 at 7:30 PM

HEARING LOCATION: Monrovia City Hall (Council Chambers), 415 South Ivy Avenue, Monrovia, California 91016

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.

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

HEARING LOCATION: Monrovia City Hall (Council Chambers), 415 South Ivy Avenue, Monrovia, California 91016

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

YOU MAY EXAMINE the file kept by the court. If you are a person interested in the estate, you may file with the court a Request for Special Notice (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: Andrew Vo, SBN: 342598 8748 E. Valley Blvd, Suite M Rosemead, CA 91770 Telephone: (626) 288-1496 10/28, 10/31, 11/4/24 CNS-3865228# EL MONTE EXAMINER

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: CYNTHIA MAE THOMPSON CASE NO. 24STPB12081

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

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF LYDIA PORRAS Case No. 24STPB11939

To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of LYDIA PORRAS A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by Stephani L. Bouvet in the Superior Court of California, County of LOS ANGELES.

THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that Stephani L. Bouvet be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent.

A HEARING on the petition will be held on Nov. 21, 2024 at 8:30 AM in Dept. No. 67 located at 111 N. Hill St., Los Angeles, CA 90012.

To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the WILL or estate, or both of VALENTIN RODRIGUEZ, JR. AKA VALENTIN RODRIGUEZ AKA VAL RODRIGUEZ. A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by VALARIE MICHELLE RODRIGUEZ in the Superior Court of California, County of LOS ANGELES. THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that VALARIE MICHELLE RODRIGUEZ 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: 12/02/24 at 8:30AM in Dept. 99 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.

Attorney for Petitioner JAY OBERHOLTZER - SBN 72127 JAY OBERHOLTZER, APLC 15111 E. WHITTIER BLVD., #445 WHITTIER CA 90603

PUBLIC COMMENTS: Public comments regarding this item may be stated in person at the meeting, or submitted in writing. Written comments submitted by 5:00 p.m. on the meeting date will be distributed to the Planning Commissioners.

If you challenge this application 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 Planning Division at, or prior to, the public hearing. This application will not alter the zoning status of your property. For further information regarding this application, please contact the Planning Division at (626) 932-5565, or by email at planning@monroviaca.gov.

The Staff Report pertaining to this item will be available on Thursday, November 7, 2024 after 4:00 PM. on-line at the following hyperlink: https://www.monroviaca.gov/your-government/boards-andcommissions/planning-commission/agendas-minutes

Este aviso es para informarle sobre una junta pública acerca de la propiedad indicada más arriba. Si necesita información adicional en español, favor de ponerse en contacto con el Departamento de Planificación al número (626) 932-5565.

THE WERNER LAW FIRM 27433 TOURNEY RD STE 200 SANTA CLARITA CA 91355 CN111309 BALENTINE Oct 28,31, Nov 4, 2024 SAN GABRIEL SUN

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF Brian Hung Tsui aka Hung Quoc Tu CASE NO. 24STPB10885

To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of: Brian Hung Tsui aka Hung Quoc Tu

A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by Kevin Khoanh Tu in the Superior Court of California, County of Los Angeles.

THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that Kevin Khoanh Tu 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 full authority (This authority will allow the personal representative

A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by PATRIZIA RENATE THOMPSON in the Superior Court of California, County of LOS ANGELES. THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that PATRIZIA RENATE THOMPSON 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: 12/05/24 at 8:30AM in Dept. 44 located at 111 N. HILL ST., LOS ANGELES, CA 90012

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

Attorney for petitioner: MOLLY B PITRUZZELLI ESQ SBN 271279

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NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: VALENTIN RODRIGUEZ, JR. AKA VALENTIN RODRIGUEZ AKA VAL RODRIGUEZ

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Vote centers open in Riverside County for general election

By City News Service

Early voting will be available at locations throughout Riverside County Saturday when 20 vote centers open, offering residents the opportunity to fill out paper ballots or use electronic voting machines, in lieu of mail-in ballots.

Another 130 centers are slated to become available on Nov. 2, according to the Office of the Registrar of Voters.

"Voters are not assigned to a specific location and may cast their ballot at any available vote center," the agency said. "Eligible residents can also register to vote or update their registration at a vote center."

Volunteers and registrar's staff will be on hand to assist at each location.

There are roughly 1.4 million residents currently on county voter rolls. To date, 249,999 mail-in ballots have been received for the Nov. 5 general election, officials said on Friday.

"For voters who wish to return their vote-by-mail ballots at a drop box location, the registrar has 106 official ballot drop-off locations throughout the county," the agency stated.

A complete list of vote centers, their locations and hours of operation, as well as where to find ballot drop boxes, is available at voteinfo.net.

Court

compromised.

A judge signed the warrant the same day and ordered it sealed, according to the DA's office.

"Franz pulled the warrant from the court system, printed it, and then provided it to Valdez," according to an agency statement released

after the indictment was unsealed. "Both defendants had been court clerks for several years and would know that reviewing, printing and sharing a sealed court document in this manner would be against the law."

A possible motive was not disclosed.

Touchdown (A516963)

Touchdown is a beautiful, playful and outgoing tortie. She’s three years old and cannot wait to watch football games with you! This sweet girl plays like a linebacker- not a lot of finesse, but a ton of enthusiasm! She happily kicks and bats her toys around, chasing after them to pounce on like she’s tackling the quarterback. Touchdown is an independent big personality. She's not particularly cuddly or a lap cat. She prefers initiating contact and will tell you when she’s had enough. She’s happy enough to climb into your lap when she wants a nap, but only when it’s convenient for her. She loves treats, and that is one of the best ways to win her over. She loves crunchy treats and will show off all her football skills to get one! If an athletic, smart, and food motivated girl will help complete your family’s roster, come meet Touchdown today!

Lobster (A516424)

Lobster is a lively 1-year-old shepherd mix with a playful spirit and a ton of fun! Lobster thrives on activity and loves to get his energy out with zoomies and chasing toys in the yard. He chases tennis balls like a champ and will relentlessly try to catch them, although his skill level at that needs a little improvement. But his enthusiasm more than makes up for any lack of coordination and catching ability. He's also quite easy to train. He adores treats and has quickly learned commands like "sit” and “shake”, making him a fun and motivated learner. Lobster is also up for exploring everything he can- he loves taking walks around the neighborhood and greeting everyone he meets with a happily wagging tail. He takes time to smell the roses or whatever else he comes across. If you’re looking for a spirited, affectionate, and fun-loving companion, Lobster might be the perfect match for you! Come meet Lobster today and see how quickly this charming boy can win your heart!

The case was taken before the 19-member county grand jury in June 2022, resulting in the indictment against both women, neither of whom had prior misdemeanor or felony convictions. They are no longer employed by the Superior Court.

The adoption fee for cats is $100. All cat adoptions include spay or neuter, microchip, and age-appropriate vaccines. The adoption fee for dogs is $150. All dog adoptions include spay or neuter, microchip, and age-appropriate vaccines. Walk-in adoptions are available every day from 2:00 – 5:00. For those who prefer, adoption appointments are available daily from 10:30 – 1:30 and can be scheduled online. View photos of adoptable pets at pasadenahumane.org. New adopters will receive a complimentary health-and-wellness exam from VCA Animal Hospitals, as well as a goody bag filled with information about how to care for your pet. Pets may not be available for adoption and cannot be held for potential adopters by phone calls or email.

A voting center in Riverside County. | Photo courtesy of the Riverside County voter registrar's office

The Larson Justice Center in Indio. | Photo courtesy of Vincent John Tucci/Facebook

Palm Springs taps Ontario official as new parks and recreation director

Palm Springs officials Monday announced the selection of Nicholas Gonzalez as the city's next parks and recreation director.

Gonzalez, who has 13 years of experience in Ontario municipal roles and served as its recreation and community services director since 2020, will begin his new role on Dec. 9, City Manager Scott Stiles said.

"Gonzalez's experience in capital projects, master planning and overseeing special events will serve the city extremely well," Stiles said in a statement. "I am confident his training and qualifications will help him make a positive impact at Palm Springs Parks and Recreation."

Having managed a $17.5 million budget and more than 300 full- and parttime employees, Gonzalez's resume includes overseeing six community centers, a senior center, a golf course and programming in over 30

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parks, according to a statement from Palm Springs officials.

After starting as an EconomicDevelopment Agency intern in 2012, Gonzalez worked as administrative analyst under Ontario's city manager and was promoted to community life and culture officer in 2018, according to the statement. He is also a member of the California Park & Recreation

"I'm looking forward to meeting the staff and connecting with the community," Gonzalez said. "Palm Spring prides itself as being one of the most welcoming and inclusive communities in the nation, and I am beyond excited to come work for a city that shares my values and vision."

Riverside police K-9 collars armed robbery suspect

By City News Service

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An armed robbery suspect tried to hide after stealing cash from a Riverside convenience store Saturday but a police K-9 quickly located him and took him into custody.

The robbery at knifepoint occurred Saturday afternoon at the 7-Eleven store at Van Buren Boule-

vard and Lincoln Avenue, according to a Riverside Police Department statement.

A responding sergeant spotted the suspect near Harrison Street and railroad tracks and as he tried to hide in vegetation, police said.

K-9 "Kobe" located the person in thick brush and

helped officers take him into custody, police said. A knife and the allegedly stolen cash were recovered.

Officers took the male suspect, whose age was not provided, to a hospital to be treated for dog bites before he was booked into the Robert Presley Detention Center in Riverside.

Society and the National Recreation and Park Association.

Nicholas Gonzalez. | Photo courtesy of the city of Palm Springs/Facebook

| Photos courtesy of the Riverside Police Department/Facebook

CHP operation aims reduce violent crime, theft in San Bernardino

By Staff

The California Highway Patrol is providing extra officers and investigation resources to the San Bernardino Police Department to crack down on violent crime, gang activity and theft, officials announced Monday.

The CHP’s operation will add special ground and air units that target sideshow activities and stolen vehicles, according to the governor's office. The CHP is also providing San Bernardino police with investigative support aimed at disrupting organized crime and violent street gangs with a focus on getting illegal guns off the streets.

“We are sending additional CHP support to help local law enforcement aggressively suppress criminal activity and provide this community with a new level of safety and

accountability," Gov. Gavin Newsom said in a statement.

"Whether in the Bay Area, the Central Valley, or Southern California — we are monitoring and stand ready to step in and support local law enforcement to protect communities and keep Californians safe.”

Recent data shows that San Bernardino’s violent crime rate is nearly double the statewide average, with a homicide rate more than triple the statewide average, according to Newsom's office. The city's vehicle theft rate is one of California's highest, and San Bernardino police have reported increased traffic and street violations such as "sideshows" that put public safety at risk.

"We are grateful to Governor Newsom for providing additional support from

the California Highway Patrol to the City of San Bernardino," San Bernardino Mayor Helen Tran said in a statement.

"This year, our City Police Department’s efforts have led to a 13% reduction in violent crime, and the extra support will strengthen public safety in our community. With this new state and local collaboration in San Bernardino, we can continue to impact criminal enterprises targeting our neighborhoods and busi-

nesses.”

The San Bernardino PD reported Monday that the city has seen a significant drop in violent crime, with overall aggravated assaults down 17%, robberies down 15% and murders down by 33% from the same period in 2023. The city also saw a 50% reduction in homicides between 2022 and 2023, "marking a historic downward trend."

Police said much the crime reduction was the result of

A"a proactive approach to law enforcement, intelligence-led policing, and collaborative partnerships." The additional CHP support will enable San Bernardino police to enhance patrols in high-traffic areas, improve emergency response times and conduct targeted crime-prevention operations.

"Our community deserves to feel safe and secure, and we are committed to sustaining this positive momentum," San Bernardino Police Chief Darren Goodman said in a statement. "This collaboration with CHP will amplify our ongoing efforts to keep violent crime down, and we are confident that by working together, we can make a lasting impact."

California has spent over $1.1 billion on crime fighting since 2019, according to the governor's office.

Recently enacted legislation has stiffened penalties for repeat offenders, provided additional legal tools for felony prosecutions and targeted serial shoplifters, retail thieves and vehicle burglars, officials said. New laws also aim to crack down on property crime as well as sideshows, "drifting," street racing and blocking intersections.

CHP Commissioner Sean Duryee said in a statement, “Our partnership with the city of San Bernardino strengthens our efforts to enhance public safety. This collaboration allows us to share resources, intelligence, and expertise, enhancing our ability to reduce crime and create a safer environment for all members of the community.”

16-year-old boy suspected in fatal Coachella shooting arrested

16-year-oldboy suspected in the fatal shooting of an 18-year-old man in Coachella was taken into custody Tuesday in Ontario.

Investigators from the Riverside County Sheriff's Department Central Homicide Unit, with the assistance of the Riverside County District Attorney's Office Gang Impact Team personnel,

arrested the juvenile suspect as an additional person of interest connected to the killing of Coachella resident Isaac Gonzalez, according to the Riverside County Sheriff's Department.

Authorities withheld the juvenile suspect's name due to his age.

Two other suspects were taken into custody on Friday: 18-year-old Fabian Diaz and a

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17-year-old boy, whose name was withheld due to his age.

Both suspects are Coachella residents and were booked on suspicion of murder, robbery and conspiracy — the 17-year-old suspect into juvenile hall and Diaz into the John Benoit Detention Center.

Deputies were sent to the 84900 block of Calle Rojo in Coachella on Aug. 28 around

10:35 p.m. regarding multiple shots fired, where Gonzalez was found suffering from gunshot wounds.

Gonzalez was immediately rendered medical assistance but was pronounced dead at the scene.

Anyone with information regarding the fatal shooting was urged to call Investigators D. Robertson or J. Newby at 951-955-2777.

Riverside County board adopts higher development fees in Coachella Valley

By City News Service

RiversideCounty supervisors Tuesday adopted a bevy of fee increases, based on inflationary pressures, imposed on developers in the Coachella Valley as a means to collect revenue that can be applied to future infrastructure improvements.

In a 5-0 vote without comment, the Board of

Supervisors signed off on the transportation uniform mitigation fee (TUMF) hikes sought by the Coachella Valley Association of Governments.

The increases amount to about 3.5% in additional costs for developments in CVAG's territory, which encompasses most of eastern Riverside County, including

the Interstate 10 cities of Coachella, Indio and Palm Desert.

"The TUMF program is intended to ensure that future development will contribute toward addressing the impacts of new growth on regional transportation infrastructure," according to a statement posted to the board's agenda.

"Funding collected through the program is used to construct transportation improvements that will be needed to accommodate future travel demand in the Coachella Valley."

The CVAG Executive Committee proposed the hikes in April, after a review of the previous year's rise in the consumer price index for

the Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario metropolitan area, which is used as a yardstick for the entire Inland Empire.

The hikes will mean a revised TUMF fee of $2,840 applied to each new single-family dwelling unit built, compared to $2,740 currently, while the present retail outlet development fee will go from $7,130 per 1,000 square feet to $7,385 per

Fabian Diaz. | Photo courtesy of the Riverside County Sheriff's Department

| Image courtesy of the city of San Bernardino

Pasadena City Notices

NOTICE OF ESCHEAT TO THE CITY OF PASADENA OF UNCLAIMED FUNDSCONSTRUCTION AND DEMOLITION WASTE MANAGEMENT DEPOSIT

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT the Treasurer of the City of Pasadena, County of Los Angeles, State of California, declares that the following monetary sums have been held by the Finance Director in the C&D Deposits Payable Fund and have remained unclaimed for a period of over three (3) years and will become the property of the City of Pasadena on December 31, 2024, a date not less than forty-five days nor more than sixty days after the first date of publication of this notice in accordance with California Government Code Sections 50051-50057. These funds were collected as a performance security in accordance with PMC Chapter 8.62 in connection with a construction and demolition project. Claimants must be in compliance with Chapter 8.62 to be entitled to receive unclaimed funds.

In order to make a claim for these funds, the payee shall provide sufficient valid documentation including, but not limited to payee identification, compliance reports, recycling receipts from a certified facility, and other necessary required documents.

Please forward any claims or questions regarding these unclaimed funds to the City of Pasadena Construction & Demolition Program at canddrecycling@cityofpasadena.net. Include in your email the permit number and “Unclaimed Funds” in the subject line. We may also be reached by telephone at 626-7447175. Incomplete packages will not be accepted.

8.62 in

with a construction and demolition project. Claimants are entitled to receive unclaimed funds and must send an email to the City of Pasadena Construction & Demolition Program at CandDRecycling@cityofpasadena.net for further instructions on how to submit a request for a refund. Include in your email the permit number and “Unclaimed Funds” in the subject line. We may also be reached by telephone at 626 -744-7175.

FURTHER NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT the funds listed below were collected as performance security in accordance with PMC Chapter 8.62 in connection with a construction and demolition project. Claimants are entitled to receive unclaimed funds and must send an email to the City of Pasadena Construction & Demolition Program at CandDRecycling@cityofpasadena.net for further instructions on how to submit a request for a refund. Include in your email the permit number and “Unclaimed Funds” in the subject line. We may also be reached by telephone at 626-744-7175.

Notice of Public Hearing City Council

Lamanda Park Specific Plan

PROJECT DESCRIPTION: The Planning & Community Development Department has prepared a new Specific Plan for the Lamanda Park area. The recommended Lamanda Park Specific Plan (LPSP) covers areas in the 2003 East Colorado and the 2000 East Pasadena Specific Plans. The recommended LPSP will result in a unique plan vision for Lamanda Park, with goals, policies, permitted uses, and design, development, and public realm standards that will shape the built environment for the plan area and implement General Plan Land Use policies. The recommended LPSP will require the following approvals: General Plan Map Amendment, Specific Plan Adoption, and Zoning Map Amendment and Zoning Text Amendment. You may find documents related to the proposed LPSP at https://www.ourpasadena.org/LPSP-CC-HR-111824.

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PROJECT LOCATION: The recommended LPSP area generally encompasses the area between the 210 freeway to the north, Roosevelt and Vista Avenues to the west, Colorado Boulevard to the south, and Kinneloa Avenue to the east (Map 1).

ENVIRONMENTAL DETERMINATION: An addendum to the 2015 Pasadena General Plan Environmental Impact Report (GP EIR) (State Clearinghouse No. 2013091009) to address the potential sitespecific environmental impacts associated with the proposed LPSP has been prepared in accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act of 1970 (CEQA) (Cal. Public Resources Code Section 21000, et. seq., as amended) and its implementing guidelines (Cal. Code Regs., Title 14, Section 15000 et. seq., 2016). This Addendum has been prepared and will be processed consistent with CEQA Guidelines (Cal. Code Regs., Title 14, Section 15162 and Section 15164). The addendum found that the proposed LPSP will not result in any potentially significant impacts that were not already analyzed.

PLANNING COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION: On August 28, 2024, the Planning Commission recommended that the City

Council approve the proposed LPSP, including the General Plan Map Amendment, Specific Plan Adoption, Zoning Map Amendment, Zoning Text Amendment, and EIR Addendum as presented by staff, with five recommendations as outlined below:

1) Insert specific language to protect existing street trees throughout Lamanda Park.

2) Require new and improved projects to include pedestrian walkways from arterial streets to main building entrances.

3) Initiate pilot investments to be implemented and funded by the City within the first year of the Specific Plan’s adoption with a minimum budget allocation of $50,000.

4) Incorporate additional pedestrian crosswalks along Colorado Boulevard.

5) Incorporate a potential linear park along the former railroad right-of-way.

The Commission also requested staff review options for providing pedestrian access from Walnut Street to the Home Depot entrance.

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City Council will hold a public hearing and consider the recommended General Plan Map Amendment, Specific Plan Adoption, Zoning Map Amendment, Zoning Text Amendment, and proposed environmental determination. The hearing is scheduled for:

Date: Monday, November 18, 2024

Time: 6:00 p.m.

Place: Council Chambers, Pasadena City Hall 100 North Garfield Avenue, Room S249. Please refer to the City Council agenda for instructions to view a live stream of the meeting. The meeting agenda will be posted at:http://ww2.cityofpasadena.net/ councilagendas/council_agenda.asp

PUBLIC INFORMATION: All interested persons may submit correspondence to correspondence@cityofpasadena.net prior to the start of the meeting. During the meeting and prior to the close of the public hearing, members of the public may provide live public comment. Please refer to the agenda when posted for instructions on how to provide live public comment. If you challenge the matter in Court, you may be limited to raising those issues you or someone else raised at the public hearing, or in written correspondence sent to the City Council or the case planner at, or prior to, the public hearing.

Contact Person: Ani Garibyan, Planner Phone: (626) 744-6743

E-mail: agaribyan@cityofpasadena.net

Website: www.cityofpasadena.net/planning

Mailing Address:

Planning & Community Development Department

Contact Person: Ani Garibyan, Planner Mailing Address: Phone: (626) 744-6743 Planning & Community Development Department E-mail: agaribyan@cityofpasadena.net Planning Division, Community Planning Section Website: www.cityofpasadena.net/planning 175 North Garfield Avenue, Pasadena, CA 91101

Planning Division, Community Planning Section 175 North Garfield Avenue, Pasadena, CA 91101

Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA): To request a disability-related modification or accommodation necessary to facilitate meeting participation, please contact the City Clerk’s Office as soon as possible at (626) 744-4124 or cityclerk@cityofpasadena.net Providing at least 72 hours advance notice will help ensure availability.

Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA): To request a disabilityrelated modification or accommodation necessary to facilitate meeting participation, please contact the City Clerk’s Office as soon as possible at (626) 744-4124 or cityclerk@cityofpasadena. net. Providing at least 72 hours advance notice will help ensure availability.

Map 1: Recommended Lamanda Park Specific Plan Area

Published on October 31, November 7, 14, 2024 PASADENA PRESS

Introduced by: Councilmember Hampton ORDINANCE NO. 7435

AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PASADENA AMENDING VARIOUS SECTIONS OF TITLE 17 (ZONING CODE) OF THE PASADENA MUNICIPAL CODE TO 1) ALLOW WALK-UP WINDOWS AT RESTAURANTS BY-RIGHT; 2) CREATE AN ADMINISTRATIVE CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT PROCESS FOR THE ON-SITE SALE OF ALCOHOL AT RESTAURANTS; 3) ESTABLISH REGULATIONS FOR OUTDOOR DINING ON PRIVATE PROPERTY AT RESTAURANTS; 4) CHANGE TIME LIMITS AND EXTENSIONS; 5) MAKE CLARIFICATIONS AND CORRECTIONS; AND 6) CODIFY ZONING CODE INTERPRETATIONS

west along said centerline of Colorado Boulevard to the centerline of Hudson Avenue; thence south along said centerline of Hudson Avenue to the easterly prolongation of the southern property line of APN 5734-025-029; thence west along said southern property line of APN 5734-025-029 and its prolongation to the eastern property line of APN 5734-025-003; thence north along said eastern property line of APN 5734-025-003 to the southern property line of APN 5734-025-027; thence west along said southern property line of APN 5734-025-027 and its prolongation to the centerline of Oak Knoll Street; thence north along said centerline of Oak Knoll Street to the southern property line prolongation of APN 5734-024012 said parcel lying at the southwest corner of Green Street and Oak Knoll Avenue; thence westerly along the south property line of each parcel location on the south side of Green Street between Oak Knoll Avenue and Madison Avenue, APNs 5734-024-012, 067, 021, 020 and APN 5734-014-806 to the center line of Madison Avenue; thence south along said centerline of Madison Avenue to the centerline of El Dorado Street; thence west along said centerline of El Dorado Street to the point of beginning (POB).

The width of the various city streets, boulevard, avenues and places as described hereinbefore are such as they were established in said city of Pasadena on October 21, 2024.

B. Except as provided otherwise by this chapter, an escalating parking meter rate will be in effect and the Director of Transportation shall adjust the base parking meter rate at no less than $1.00 per hour and no greater than $5.00 per hour as permitted by posted parking regulations.

1. The rates shall be based on parking demand, with the goal of reaching occupancy by vehicles at the rate of 70 to 90 percent for parking meter spaces on each block at such times and hours that payment is required;

2. Rate changes will not occur more than once every six months;

3. The Director of Transportation shall set the escalated parking rate to be up to two times the base meter rate for any parking beyond an initial base parking period; and

4. Beginning on July 1, 2025, and on each July 1, thereafter, the maximum rates shall be raised by an amount equal to the change in the consumer price index and rounded down to the nearest quarter of a dollar.

C. The parking meter rate shall be $0.00 for vehicles lawfully displaying a no-fee placard, in a manner consistent with any limitations imposed upon the use of such placard, issued pursuant to Section 10.45.027 of this chapter.

SECTION 2. The City Clerk shall certify the adoption of this ordinance and shall cause this ordinance to be published in full text.

SECTION 3. This ordinance shall take effect 30 days from its publication.

Signed and approved this 28th day of October, 2024.

Victor Gordo Mayor of the City of Pasadena

I HEREBY CERTIFY that the foregoing ordinance was adopted by the City Council of the City of Pasadena at its meeting held this 28th day of October 2024, by the following vote:

AYES: Councilmembers Hampton, Jones, Lyon, Masuda, Rivas, Williams, Vice Mayor Madison, Mayor Gordo

NOES: None

ABSENT: None

ABSTAIN: None

Date Published: October 31, 2024

Mark Jomsky City Clerk Approved as to form: Amanda M. Cusick

Glendale City Notices

LEGALS

No. PGPA-003908-2024 and Zoning Code

Environmental Determination

Pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), staff has determined, and will recommend that the City Council find that the Resolution and the proposed amendments contained in the subject Ordinance are exempt from further review pursuant to Public Resources Code Section 21080.17 and California Code of Regulations, Title 14, Chapter 3, Section 15282(h) because the subject Ordinance and Resolution implement the provisions of former Government Code Sections 65852.2 and 65852.22 (now codified in Article 2 [commencing with Section 66314] and Article 3 [commencing with Section 66333] of Chapter 13 of Division 1 of Title 7 of, the Government Code), second units in a single-family or multifamily residential zone. Moreover, the subject Resolution/Ordinance is exempt from further environmental review under CEQA pursuant to Title 14 of the California Code of Regulations Section 15060(c)(1), as it implements provisions of former Government Code Sections 65852.2 and 65852.22 (now codified in Article 2 [commencing with Section 66314] and Article 3 [commencing with Section 66333] of Chapter 13 of Division 1 of Title 7 of, the Government Code), which require ministerial review and approval of accessory dwelling units and junior accessory dwelling units and therefore, does not involve the exercise of discretionary powers by the City.

Public Hearing

Said matter concerning the proposed amendments will be the subject of a public hearing by the City Council at 633 East Broadway (Municipal Services Building), Room 105, Glendale, CA 91206, on the 12TH DAY OF NOVEMBER 2024, at or after the hour of 6:00 p.m.

The Planning Commission recommended that the City Council adopt all of the amendments, other than amendment related to Unit Mixture and JADUs and Zoning (for which the Planning Commission recommended that the City Council re-adopt the language in Ordinance No. 5997 with findings of compliance) included in this item following a Planning Commission public hearing that was held on October 16, 2024.

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

For public comments and questions during the meeting call 818-937-8100. City staff will be submitting these questions and comments in real time to the appropriate person during the Planning Commission meeting.

If you desire more information on the proposal, please contact Vista Ezzati, Principal Planner, in the Community Development Department at (818) 937-8180 or email: VEzzati@ glendaleca.gov.

Any person having an interest in the subject project may participate in the hearing, in person or by phone as outlined above, and may be heard in support of his/her opinion.

Contract Time: 40 Working Days; Liquidated Damages: $1,000 per working day.

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

The project consists of the installation of 26 HVAC units at the City’s Bruggemeyer Library and all related work on file with the City’s Public Works Department. Prevailing wages required. A 10% Bidder’s Bond is required with bid. Successful contractor will be required to provide: (1) Liability insurance with City of Monterey Park as addition insured endorsement; (2) Proof of workers’ compensation insurance coverage; (3) 100% Faithful Performance, (4) 100% Labor and Material Bond, and (5) DIR Registration.

Plans are available to download for a fee from QuestCDN; link on the City’s website www.montereypark.ca.gov/444/Bids-Proposals. Bid Package Cost: $22.00.

Bid Due Date and Time: Bids will be received via the online electronic bid service, Quest Construction Data Network (QuestCDN), www.questcdn.com, until 10:00 AM, Thursday, November 21, 2024. Questions? Please call: Anthony Bendezu, Civil Engineering Associate at (626) 307-1320.

Publish October 31, 2024 & November 7, 2024 MONTEREY PARK PRESS

NOTICE OF INTENT TO ADOPT A MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION

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 Planning Commission. "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.

NOTICE OF INTENT TO ADOPT A MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION

DATE: October 31, 2024

DATE: October 31 2024

TO: Responsible Agencies, Trustee Agencies, Interested Parties

Staff reports are accessible prior to the meeting through hyperlinks in the ‘Agendas and Minutes’ section. Website Internet Address: www.glendaleca.gov/agendas Dr. Suzie Abajian, The City Clerk of the City of Glendale

Publish October 31, 2024 GLENDALE INDEPENDENT

LEAD AGENCY: City of Monterey Park Planning Division 320 West Newmark Avenue Monterey Park, California 91754

SUBJECT: Notice of Intent to Adopt a Mitigated Negative Declaration for the 1977 Saturn Data Center Project

NOTICE OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR DECISION

ADMINISTRATIVE USE PERMIT CASE NO. PAUP-003636-2024

LOCATION: 425 EAST COLORADO STREET UNIT NOS. 100, 110 AND 400

APPLICANT: Permit Processing and Consulting, LLC Armik Shahnazarians

ZONE: (DSP)=Downtown Specific Plan, (EB)=East Broadway District

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City of Monterey Park (City) has prepared an Initial Study and Mitigated Negative Declaration (IS/MND), which is being distributed for public review pursuant to the California Public Resources Code Section 21092 and California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines Section 15072 for the following project:

Project Title: 1977 Saturn Data Center Project

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City of Monterey Park (City) has prepared an Initial and Mitigated Negative Declaration (IS/MND), which is being distributed for public review pursuant to the California Public Resources Code Section 21092 and California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines Section 15072 for the following project:

LEGAL DESCRIPTION: Glendale (EX of Streets) Lots 17 - 21 and Lots 13, 15 and 17, Block 50

APN: 5642-010-046

PROJECT DESCRIPTION

Project Title: 1977 Saturn Data Center Project

Project Location: The Project Site is comprised of a 15.8-acre property (Assessor’s Parcel Number [APN] 5265-026-054), located at 1977 Saturn Street in the City of Monterey Park.

An application for an administrative use permit to allow the operation of an adult day care facility (Vista Community Clinic) within existing 22,618 square-foot tenant spaces on the first and fourth floors of an existing building, located at 425 East Colorado Street in the Downtown Specific Plan (DSP) Zone – East Broadway District.

CODE REQUIRES

Project Location: The Project Site is comprised of a 15.8-acre property (Assessor’s Parcel Number [APN] 5265-026-054), located at 1977 Saturn Street in the City of Monterey Park. The Project Site is currently developed with a two-story commercial office building, an associated one-story utility building with a diesel-powered emergency backup generator, and surface parking lot.

Project Site is currently developed with a two-story commercial office building, an associated story utility building with a diesel-powered emergency backup generator, and surface parking

1) Day care facilities require approval of an Administrative Use Permit in the DSP/EB Zone.

APPLICANT’S PROPOSAL

1) To allow an adult day care facility in the DSP/EB Zone.

ENVIRONMENTAL DETERMINATION

The project is exempt from CEQA review as Class 1 “Existing Facilities,” exemption pursuant to State CEQA Guidelines Section 15301 because the project consists of operation of an adult day care facility without expansion of the existing building.

PENDING DECISION AND COMMENTS

Copies of plans, staff analysis, and the proposed decision letter are available at http://www. glendaleca.gov/planning/pending-decisions.

Project Description: The Project would demolish the existing site improvements and construct a new 218,400-square-foot data center with an ancillary equipment yard, substation, parking, and landscaping. The proposed data center building would be one story and 36 feet in height (46.5 feet to top of mechanical equipment platform screening). An approximately 75,000-square-foot ancillary equipment yard would be located adjacent to the north side of the data center. The Project would include several back-up diesel generators to provide power in the event of an emergency. The Project would also include a 24,000-square-foot electrical substation, appurtenant to the function of the data center. Project construction is anticipated to occur over one phase, lasting approximately 24 months, beginning as early as September 2025 and ending as early as August 2027.

Project Description: The Project would demolish the existing site improvements and construct a new 218,400-square-foot data center with an ancillary equipment yard, substation, parking, landscaping. The proposed data center building would be one story and 36 feet in height feet to top of mechanical equipment platform screening). An approximately 75,000-squareancillary equipment yard would be located adjacent to the north side of the data center. Project would include several back-up diesel generators to provide power in the event emergency. The Project would also include a 24,000-square-foot electrical substation, appurtenant to the function of the data center. Project construction is anticipated to occur one phase, lasting approximately 24 months, beginning as early as September 2025 a nd ending as early as August 2027.

If you would like to review plans, submit comments, or be notified of the decision, please contact case planner Roger Kiesel at (818) 937-8152 or RKiesel@glendaleca.gov.

DECISION

On or after November 12, 2024, the Community Development Director will make a written decision regarding this request.

APPEAL

After the Director has made a decision, any person may file an appeal within 15 days of the written decision. Appeal forms are available at https://www.glendaleca.gov/home/ showdocument?id=11926.

Dr. Suzie Abajian, The City Clerk of the City of Glendale

Published on October 31 ,2024

GLENDALE INDEPENDENT

Monterery Park City Notices

City of Monterey Park

Engineering Division

320 West Newmark Avenue

Monterey Park, CA 91754

Tel. No:

Environmental Determination: Based on the findings of the Initial Study, the City determined that this Project would not result in significant environmental impacts. Mitigation measures for cultural resources, paleontological resources, hazards and hazardous materials,

Environmental Determination: Based on the findings of the Initial Study, the City has determined that this Project would not result in significant environmental impacts. Mitigation measures for cultural resources, paleontological resources, hazards and hazardous materials, and tribal cultural resources will be required to reduce impacts to less than significant. Accordingly, the City intends to adopt a Mitigated Negative Declaration, pursuant to Public Resources Code Section 21080(c).

Hazardous Waste Sites: The Project Site is not included on the list of hazardous materials facilities, hazardous waste properties, or hazardous waste disposal sites enumerated under Section 65962.5 of the California Government Code (Cortese List).

Public Review/Public Comment Period: The IS/MND will be available for public review and comment for a period of 30 days beginning Thursday October 31, 2024 and ending Monday December 2, 2024. Any person may submit written comments to the Planning Division before the end of the review period. Copies of the IS/MND, Project plans, and supporting documents are available for public review at the City of Monterey Park, Planning Division, 320 West Newmark Avenue, Monterey Park, California 91754. These materials are also available for review on the City’s website at: http://www. montereypark.ca.gov/1535/Public-Notices. Comments should be submitted in writing no later than 5:00 p.m. on December 2, 2024, 2024, to the City of Monterey Park Planning Division. If you would like to comment, please send written comments to: Beth Chow, AICP, Planning Manager

City of Monterey Park Planning Division 320 West Newmark Avenue

Monterey Park, California 91754

Phone: (626) 307-1315

Email: BChow@MontereyPark.ca.gov

Publish October 31, 2024

MONTEREY PARK PRESS

Baldwin Park City Notices

CITY

OF BALDWIN PARK

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT a public hearing to consider the following case will be held at 7:00 p.m. by the Planning Commission of the City of Baldwin Park on Wednesday, November 13, 2024. The Council Chamber will be open to the public in accordance with health official’s recommendations. Live audio of the hearing will be available via YouTube by clicking on the YouTube icon located on the upper right-hand corner of the City of Baldwin Park Webpage www.BaldwinPark.com.

If you wish to comment on this agenda item, please provide a comment no later than 6:30 PM on November 13, 2024. Comments sent via email can be directed to pc-comments@baldwinpark.com. Comments made by phone can be given to the case planner whose contact information is provided at the end of the notice.

CASE NUMBER: Conditional Use Permit No. CP 24-07

ADDRESS: 5124 Heintz Street

REQUEST: A request for approval of a Conditional Use Permit to allow the installation of a new monoeucalyptus wireless facility on a property locat ed in the I – Industrial zone pursuant to Table 153.180.050 of the Baldwin Park Municipal Code (Location: 5124 Heintz Street; Applicant: Butler America Telecom for Verizon Wireless; Case Number: CP 24-07).

CEQA: It has been determined that CP 24-07 will not have a significant impact upon the environment and is Categorically Exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Section 15303 Class 3 (New Construction or Conversion of Small Structures) in that it is limited the installation of a new wireless facility and supporting equipment enclosed within a small structure that complies with all applicable development standards. Therefore, no further environmental analysis is required, and a Notice of Exemption will be filed for this project.

If in the future anyone wishes to challenge a decision of the Planning Commission in court, you may be limited to raising only those issues you or someone else raise at the public hearing described above or in written correspondence delivered to the Planning Commission at, or prior to, the Public Hearing. Decisions on this matter will be final unless appealed within 10 days of the decision by any interested party.

If further information is desired on the above case, please contact Associate Planner Jesus Astorga-Rios of the Planning Division at (626) 960-4011 Ext.489 or jarios@baldwinparkca.gov and refer to the case number. If you are aware of someone who would be interested in becoming informed of the contemplated action, please pass this notice along as a community service. Para información en Español referente a este caso, favor de llamar al (626) 9604011 Ext. 489.

Jesus Astorga-Rios

Associate Planner

Published October 31, 2024

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Probate Notices

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

LEGALS

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.

Attorney for Petitioner

ROBERT SCHACHTER, ESQ.SBN 72528

HITCHCOCK, BOWMAN & SCHACHTER

21515 HAWTHORNE BLVD #1030

TORRANCE CA 90503

Telephone (310) 540-2202 10/24, 10/28, 10/31/24 CNS-3863503# PASADENA PRESS

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.

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: 11/20/24 at 1:30PM in Dept. CM08 located at 3390 HARBOR BLVD., COSTA MESA, CA 92626

NOTICE IN PROBATE CASES

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.

SCOTT E. RAHN - SBN 222528

CRAIG A. TRISTAO - SBN 256528 RMO LLP 901 BRINGHAM AVENUE

LOS ANGELES CA 90049

Telephone (424) 320-9444 10/24, 10/28, 10/31/24 CNS-3863636# ANAHEIM PRESS

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 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.

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

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.

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

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF DAVID G. SCHULENBERG

Case No. 24STPB11595

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

WENDY E HARTMANN ESQ SBN204587 LAW OFFICES OF WENDY HARTMANN 400 N HOLLYWOOD WAY STE 206 BURBANK CA 91505 CN111318 SCHULENBERG Oct 28,31, Nov 4, 2024 GLENDALE INDEPENDENT

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF ANGEL MARIA VALDES Case No. 24STPB11596

To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of ANGEL MARIA VALDES A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by Angela De La Caridad Valdes in the Superior Court of California, County of LOS ANGELES. THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that Angela De La Caridad Valdes be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent.

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

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

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 CaliforniaCounty 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.

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

JENNIFER L. FIELD - SBN 236565

LAW OFFICE OF JENNIFER L. FIELD

405 N. INDIAN HILL BOULEVARD

CLAREMONT CA 91711

Telephone (909) 625-0220

BSC 225944

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

CNS-3863812#

ONTARIO NEWS PRESS

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: LEE ANDREW LAWSON CASE NO. 24STPB11650

To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors,

To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of DAVID G. SCHULENBERG

A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by Christopher G. Schu-lenberg and Gretchen Schulenberg in the Superior Court of California, County of LOS ANGELES.

THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that Christopher G. Schulenberg and Gretchen Schulenberg 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. 13, 2024 at 8:30 AM in Dept. No. 9 located at 111 N. Hill St., Los Angeles, CA 90012.

A HEARING on the petition will be held on Nov. 14, 2024 at 8:30 AM in Dept. No. 4 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.

SBN204587

LAW OFFICES OF WENDY HARTMANN

400 N HOLLYWOOD WAY STE 206 BURBANK CA 91505

CN111319 VALDES

Oct 28,31, Nov 4, 2024

GLENDALE INDEPENDENT

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF:

CYNTHIA TURNER

CASE NO. 24STPB11951

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

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

THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that JOHN TURNER 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: 11/22/24 at 8:30AM in Dept. 2D 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 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.

SONE A. TATIYANTS - SBN 239581 SVETLANA KALGANOVA - SBN 239590 LYNK LAW, INC.

1025 N. BRAND BLVD., SUITE 225 GLENDALE CA 91202

Telephone (818) 956-9200 10/28, 10/31, 11/4/24 CNS-3865178# BURBANK INDEPENDENT

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: ANTONIO HINOJOS CASE NO. 24STPB11816

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

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

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

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: 12/03/24 at 8:30AM in Dept. 44 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 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

EMILY EBINER, ESQ. - SBN 348101

EBINER LAW OFFICE

100 N. CITRUS STREET, #520 WEST COVINA CA 91791

Telephone (626) 918-9000

10/28, 10/31, 11/4/24

CNS-3865294# WEST COVINA PRESS

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: JULIE GRIFFITH SELDERS CASE NO. 24STPB10805

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

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

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

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

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

A HEARING on the petition will be held in this court as follows: 01/13/25 at 8:30AM in Dept. 67 located at 111 N. HILL ST., LOS ANGELES, CA 90012

LEGALS

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

CHRISTOPHER JAMES MURTAGH - SBN 296908 K & M LAW GROUP

155 N. LAKE AVENUE, STE. 800 PASADENA CA 91101

Telephone (323) 531-8505

BSC 225968 10/31, 11/4, 11/7/24 CNS-3865688# PASADENA PRESS

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: CLAY JAMES LANDENBERGER, JR. AKA CLAY JAMES LANDENBERGER CASE NO. 30-2024-01434847-PR-LACMC

To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the WILL or estate, or both of CLAY JAMES LANDENBERGER, JR. AKA CLAY JAMES LANDENBERGER.

A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by NIKKI LYNN LANDENBERGER in the Superior Court of California, County of ORANGE. THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that NIKKI LYNN LANDENBERGER 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: 12/19/24 at 1:30PM in Dept. CM07 located at 3390 HARBOR BLVD., COSTA MESA, CA 92626 NOTICE IN PROBATE CASES

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

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

YOU MAY EXAMINE the file kept by the court. If you are a person interested in the estate, you may file with the court a Request for Special Notice (form DE-154) of the filing of

an inventory and appraisal of estate assets or of any petition or account as provided in Probate Code section 1250. A Request for Special Notice form is available from the court clerk. Attorney for Petitioner ROBERT L. COHEN, ESQ. - SBN 150913

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

Telephone (714) 522-8880 10/31, 11/4, 11/7/24 CNS-3866119# ANAHEIM PRESS

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: HENRY J. SUAREZ AKA HENRY JOSEPH SUAREZ AKA HENRY SUAREZ CASE NO. 24STPB11933

To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the WILL or estate, or both of HENRY J. SUAREZ AKA HENRY JOSEPH SUAREZ AKA HENRY SUAREZ.

A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by VIVIAN SUAREZ AKA VIVIAN VALDES SUAREZ in the Superior Court of California, County of LOS ANGELES. THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that VIVIAN SUAREZ AKA VIVIAN VALDES SUAREZ 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: 12/06/24 at 8:30AM in Dept. 44 located at 111 N. HILL ST., LOS ANGELES, CA 90012

Attorney for Petitioner

RITA M. DIAZ, ESQ. - SBN 205538 HAHN & HAHN LLP 301 E COLORADO BLVD., 9TH FLR PASADENA CA 91101-1977

Telephone (626) 796-9123 10/31, 11/4, 11/7/24 CNS-3866783# PASADENA PRESS

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF Harold R Solis

Case No. PRR12402729

To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of Harold R Solis

A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by Manuel Octavio Barrios in the Superior Court of California, County of RIVERSIDE.

THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that Manuel Octavio Barrios be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent.

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

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

A HEARING on the petition will be held on December 2, 2024 at 8:30 AM in Dept. 12. located at 4050 Main Street, Riverside, Ca 92501.

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.

Attorney for Petitioner:

Maryann Briseno

The Briseno Law Firm 32395 Clinton Keith Rd Ste A-206 Wildomar, California 92525 951-384-0976

October 31, November 4, 7, 2024 RIVERSIDE INDEPENDENT

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

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

Public Notices

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

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

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-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

LEGALS

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/ 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

The following person(s) is (are) doing business as GeeMH Services 990 Central Ave Apt 100 Riverside, CA 92507

Riverside County Gina Aguirre, 990 Central Ave Apt 100, 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. Gina Aguirre, Owner

Statement filed with the County of Riverside on October 21, 2024

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 6250- 6277). /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 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#: FBN20240009736 Pub: 10/24/2024, 10/31/2024, 11/07/2024, 11/14/2024 San Bernardino Press

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 20246699585. The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: (1). Hybrid plumbing heating and air (2). Hybrid plumbing (3). Hybrid heating and air (4). Hybrid plumbing and HVAC , 3511 w greendtree circle, Anaheim, CA 82804. Full Name of Registrant(s) Usbaldo Munoz, 21607 Menlo Ave, Torrance, CA 90502. This business is conducted by a individual. Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed herein on January 1, 2015. /S/ Usbaldo Munoz. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Orange County on September 24, 2024. Publish: Anaheim Press 10/31/2024, 11/07/2024, 11/14/2024, 11/21/2024

The following person(s) is (are) doing business as iManageit 19015 Spalding Avenue Riverside, CA 92508

Riverside County Christine Andrea White, 19015 Spalding Avenue, Riverside, CA 92508

Riverside County

This business is conducted by: a individual. Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed herein on March 2015. 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. Christine White Statement filed with the County of Riverside on October 17, 2024

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-202413137 Pub. 10/31/2024, 11/07/2024, 11/14/2024, 11/21/2024 Riverside Independent

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. FBN20240009842

The following persons are doing business as: Busog Belly, 3045 S Archibald Avenue #H-106, Ontario, CA 91761. Mailing Address, 3045 S Archibald Avenue #H-106, Ontario, CA 91761. anncorrell llc (CA, 2811 E Kendall Ln, Ontario, CA 91761; Ellerie Ramos, Manager. 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 July 1, 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/ Ellerie Ramos, Manager. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Bernardino on October 24, 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#: FBN20240009842 Pub: 10/31/2024, 11/07/2024, 11/14/2024, 11/21/2024 San Bernardino Press

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. FBN20240009867

The following persons are doing business as: Landscape Pro, 10070 Arrow Route, Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91730. Mailing Address, 4845 Live Oak Canyon Rd, La Verne, CA 91750. Multi-Family Property Services, Inc. (CA, 10070 Arrow Route, Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91730; Cris Loun, Secretary. 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 1, 2014. 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/ Cris Loun, Secretary. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Bernardino on October 24, 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#: FBN20240009867 Pub: 10/31/2024, 11/07/2024, 11/14/2024, 11/21/2024 San Bernardino Press

Starting a new business?

Pair charged with perpetrating dozens of thefts across region, state 4 Coachella Valley organizations to

share $4.5M in donations

Amanandwoman accused of perpetrating a series of thefts at Inland Empire stores and other locations throughout the state, netting more than $120,000 in stolen goods, were each charged Monday with a half dozen counts of organized retail theft.

Giovanni Munoz Leon, 51, and Nury Alejandra Herrera Palacio, 32, both of Ontario, were arrested Thursday following a months-long Riverside County Sheriff's Department investigation.

Leon and Palacio were slated to make a joint initial court appearance Monday afternoon at the Southwest Justice Center in Murrieta. Both are being held in lieu of $500,000 bail — Leon at the Byrd Detention Center in Murrieta, and Palacio at the Smith Correctional Facility in Banning. According to sheriff's Sgt. Robert Thomas, the defendants allegedly snatched a number of beauty products from the shelves of a Lake Elsinore outlet in late August, then proceeded to flee the location without paying. The estimated loss to the business was $3,000.

By City News Service

Thomas said the ensuing investigation did not turn up sufficient evidence to reveal the perpetrators' identities, but Leon and Palacio returned to the same store on Sept. 28 and allegedly grabbed $2,000 in merchandise before fleeing again. This time, investigators were able to procure enough information to ultimately identify the alleged thieves, he said.

"They determined that from June to October of this year, Leon and Palacio were responsible for over 50 thefts within Califor-

nia, totaling $123,000 in (stolen) merchandise," the sergeant said.

Detectives obtained a search warrant for the pair's shared residence in the 2500 block of East Riverside Drive, "where evidence connecting them to the thefts was recovered," Thomas said.

"During the search, stolen clothing was located from multiple retail establishments," he said.

Neither defendant has documented prior felony convictions in Riverside County.

TheInlandEmpire Community Foundation announced a $4.5 million donation Tuesday, which will be transferred to four organizations in the Coachella Valley.

The funds come from the estate of Jane Lykken Hoff, a Palm Springs horsewoman, philanthropist and namesake of an eponymous endowment fund who died in December at age 103.

It's the largest gift the IECF has received, according to a spokesperson.

"We are deeply honored to receive this remarkable gift from Jane Lykken Hoff's estate," IECF President Michelle Decker said in a statement. "Jane's commitment to philanthropy has made a lasting impact in our region, and this donation will enable us to further her vision by funding organizations that she loved and that uplift our communities in Coachella Valley."

The donation will be split among the College of the Desert Foundation, Palm Springs Historical Society, Palm Springs Public Library Foundation and PBS Socal, according to the IECF.

Emissions

raising our cost of living by dramatically increasing already-high gas prices,” Steel said in a statement. “CARB must delay their November 8 vote and study the impact their regulations will have on all Californians.”

The letter, which is addressed to CARB Board Chairman Liane Randolph, noted that "(the board's) new and opaque approach comes as Californians continue to weather gas prices $1.50 above national averages, as well as a July hike in the gas excise tax to 59.6 cents per gallon.

Allowing these amendments to move forward will

result in an added economic burden on Californians when they are already struggling with elevated energy, food, and housing costs.”

CARB spokesman Dave Clegern said the board's scheduled vote on the Low Carbon Fuel Standard "is part of a statutory timeline to complete the regulation by the end of this year.

"And just to be clear, CARB does not predict or set fuel prices," Clegern said in a statement Monday to the Anaheim Press. "No state agency sets fuel prices or can vote on a price increase, that is entirely a business decision made by

oil companies."

Clegern said the 2023 analysis cited in the reps' letter "is assembled before an actual regulation is developed (and) the numbers in it are essentially hypothetical responses, based on possible policy scenarios. The model involved does not calculate compliance or pump prices. We have some information on what is required for producers to comply with the regulation, but have no way of knowing what future changes or shocks will affect the petroleum market."

The California Transportation Supply, or CATS model aims "to help estimate fuel

By City News Service

The money will be used to fund veterans and nursing students scholarships at College of the Desert and support programming costs at the other organizations.

"Jane believed in the power of community," Katherine and Greg Hough,

executors of Hoff's estate, said in a statement. "This gift ensures that her passion for giving back will continue to inspire future generations."

More information about the IECF can be found at iegives.org.

supply that may be delivered to California under different policy scenarios," Clegern said. "The focus of the model is how the fuel mix may change under different policy scenarios. The model was not designed to predict the future, nor was it designed to simulate the complexities of the broader California transportation fuel market, which includes a wide diversity of transportation fuel producers, marketers, and retailers. ...

"To CARB’s knowledge, no model currently available can accurately predict future credit prices for the LCFS, future transportation fuel prices, or passthrough

cost for retail gasoline or diesel costs."

Clegern said the proposed fuel regulations bring significant environmental benefits, including by 2046 reductions in greenhouse gas of 558 million metric tons, more than 25,000 tons of nitrogen oxides and over 4,200 tons of fine particulate matter known as PM 2.5.

The proposed LCFS update "will also save $200 million in healthcare costs statewide by 2046" and boosts support for light- and heavy-duty infrastructure through the mid-2030s, Clegern said.

He added that the

proposed fuel standards update also supports alternatives to fossil fuel during the state's transition to zero-emission vehicles, increases support for local transit agencies and the development of zero-emissions technology and provides "hundreds of millions of dollars for utilities to invest in equity projects."

The Nov. 7-8 meeting is at the board's Southern California Headquarters Haagen-Smit Auditorium, 4001 Iowa Ave. in Riverside. Additional information on the meeting is online at ww2.arb.ca.gov/ma110824.

| Photo by joebelanger/Envato Elements

Jane Lykken Hoff. | Photo courtesy of the Inland Empire Community Foundation/Facebook

Court commissioner, prosecutor contend for judicial seat

By City News Service

ARiversideCounty SuperiorCourt commissioner and a local prosecutor are seeking an open judicial seat in the Nov. 5 election, each spotlighting experience and community involvement as reasons for voters' support.

Commissioner Elizabeth Tucker and Deputy District Attorney Gerald Pfohl finished with the highest number of votes in a three-way race during the March primary election, placing the two opponents in a runoff for the Superior Court judgeship.

"I already preside over criminal, civil, juvenile, probate and traffic courts in my capacity as a commissioner," Tucker said in campaign literature. "I have the identical training, education and experience as

a judge."

The 54-year-old Palm Desert resident was appointed to her commissioner post six years ago and prior to that served as a county prosecutor.

"I am a decadeslong resident of Riverside County and raised two children here," she said. "I believe in service above self and have dedicated myself to improving the county by volunteering."

County Presiding Judge Judith Clark has endorsed Tucker.

Pfohl, 42, of Temecula has been a county prosecutor for almost 17 years and garnered national attention last year by winning a conviction in the state's first fentanyl murder trial.

A Murrieta jury found Vicente Romero guilty of

second-degree murder for the 2020 death of Kelsey King of Temecula, whom the defendant supplied a deadly dose of the synthetic opioid. Last November, Romero received a sentence of 15 years to life in state prison.

"My tenure at the District Attorney's Office (has involved) prosecuting every kind of criminal offense, including child molestation and murder," Pfohl said. "I am a product of Riverside County, serving the community I grew up in. As a judge, my pledge is clear: conduct a fair, respectful and diligent judiciary service for every individual stepping into the courtroom."

Pfohl received endorsements from District Attorney Mike Hestrin and the Deputy District Attorneys' Association.

Shover's brother, 27-yearold Gary Anthony Shover of Hesperia, admitted last March to being an accessory after the fact under a plea agreement with the District Attorney's Office. He was sentenced to 12 months' probation.

According to Hestrin's trial brief, Aranda and Shover attended Moreno Valley High School in the fall of 2017. The victim was a "troubled" youth whose parents were absent, and she had been adopted by her grandfather, Carl Horskotte, and resided with him from age 3 at his home on Via Vargas Drive.

Hestrin said that on the morning of Nov. 7, 2017, Aranda decided to join her friends, including Shover, in Community Park, rather than attend classes. A sheriff's school resource officer looking for truants spotted the teenagers and went to speak with them, prompting the youths to flee.

Shover had a small-caliber handgun in his possession and tossed it at Aranda, yelling for her to hide it. The victim became frightened and immediately threw it into a drainage canal. However, the deputy spotted her in the act and later detained and questioned her, along with school administrators, at which point she disclosed that Shover had been the one with the gun, Hestrin said.

The matter came before the local school board in February 2018, and members voted to expel Aranda and Shover. She enrolled in a nearby continuation school, while Shover moved out of his mother's Moreno Valley home and relocated to his father's place and enrolled in a continuation school in Hesperia. But he was incensed over being expelled and what he evidently perceived as Aranda's betrayal.

"He's a stone-cold killer," Hestrin told CNS. "On the day of his conviction, he spoke to his grandfather from jail, wondering whether he should 'get a trophy' for being a convicted murderer. He has shown no remorse."

Sheriff's Central Homicide Unit detectives later discovered a series of Snapchat, Facebook and other conversa-

tions initiated by the defendant from November 2018 to January 2019, during which he attempted to purchase a firearm, the brief said.

He eventually got one.

On Jan. 12, 2019, Shover contacted Aranda via text, inviting her to join him the following day while he made drug deliveries and "robs drug dealers," the brief said. She agreed to meet him at Bayside Park, and the two connected shortly before 5 p.m. on Jan. 13, 2019. Hestrin said that with two of her friends watching, Aranda got into the defendant's Nissan Versa, and he and she headed north toward Box Springs Mountain.

She posted several pictures to social media within an hour, showing her and Shover in his car, expressing elation to be with her "homie," who was letting her do some of the driving.

Through mobile phone tower "pings," Moreno Valley's Citywide Camera System and security cameras mounted outside area homes, the occupants of the Nissan were tracked around Box Springs Mountain. Court papers said the vehicle turned north toward San Bernardino shortly before 6 p.m., in the direction of a mobile home park.

While en route, Shover contacted his brother via Facebook, stating, "Be ready for tonight. Get shovels and lighter fluid ready," according to the brief.

The narrative said the defendant retrieved Gary

and

via state Routes 138 and 18. Between 8:33 and 10:14 p.m., the defendant shut off his cell phone, making its signal unreadable. It reactivated after he reached his father's home at 16210 Grevillea St. "There are sheer cliffs out in those mountains, 1,000foot drops," Hestrin said.

In the ensuing weeks, Aranda's family and friends filed reports with the sheriff's department, believing she had met with foul play. The investigation turned up "extensive and compelling evidence that the defendant meticulously planned and carried out the murder of Aranda," the brief stated.

One of the salient points included a search of the Nissan, during which the blood detector Luminol was sprayed in the trunk, showing the "presence of a significant amount of blood that had pooled toward the bottom of the trunk, underneath the carpeting," according to Hestrin.

DNA was procured from the vehicle, and he said it was ultimately determined to be a match to Aranda. Neither Owen or Gary Shover had prior convictions.

Law enforcement personnel and volunteer groups have searched the mountains where they believe Aranda's remains may have been disposed, but no trace of her has ever been found.

| Photos courtesy of pfohlforjudge/Instagram and Elizabeth Tucker for Judge 2024/Facebook

Shover from the park,

the two headed north into the San Bernardino Mountains

Aranda Briones was murdered in 2019, and her recently sentenced killer hid her still unfound remains in the local mountains. | Photo courtesy of the city of Moreno Valley