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Arcadia council hosts public meeting on $50M Elara housing project

By Joe Taglieri joet@beaconmedianews.com

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Council hosted a public meeting Tuesday on a proposed six-story, 95-unit affordable housing complex located in an unincorporated area of Los Angeles County that borders the city's southern section.

The roughly two-hour hearing preceded the regularly scheduled council session and featured a presentation by representatives from the Elara project's developer Affirmed Housing and a number of community members who at times hotly expressed concerns about public safety, possible property value decline and a range of other issues.

The proposed site for the $50 million project is 4217 Live Oak Ave., the former location of an Alta Dena Dairy.

"This project is a win-lose project, we all know that," one unidentified resident said during the public comment portion of the hearing. "Who wins? The contractor wins because they get to build 100 units for a hefty $50 million of taxpayers' money. The county officials win because they get to squander our money while making themselves look good. Who loses? All of us."

Monthly rents at Elara will cost from $728 to $1,872 based on household income and unit size, according to Affirmed Housing. Tenants will pay approximately 30% of their income for rent and utilities, and nearly half of the apartments will be for very-low-income families who have experienced home-

In an Oct. 3 letter to LA County Supervisor Kathryn Barger and Development Authority Director Emilio Salas, Mayor Michael Cao noted concerns about the proposed project.

"In recent weeks, many Arcadians have reached out to me and the City Council, expressing surprise and concern over the 95-unit affordable housing project slated for unincorporated land, adjacent to the southern border of our City," Cao wrote.

"In Arcadia, residents are treated as important stakeholders in the local development process, receiving a certain level of outreach on major projects. We received no contact from County Staff, the Applicant, or anyone else involved with the property, prior to the recent community meeting, which was only held to meet a funding requirement," the letter

continued. "It is very disappointing to have a project of this magnitude approved without advanced notice of any kind to the adjoining cities, and absent of any input from the neighbors."

Cao added that "misinformation also appears to be circulating about this project, with residents believing these units will serve as an emergency shelter for the unhoused, inciting fear over property values and public safety."

He also relayed residents' "concerns over the project’s density, height, and lack of sufficient parking, all of which need to be addressed" and noted that while the city has "no jurisdiction over this project, and there is no required entitlement process, the Project was billed as 'Elara Arcadia' and marketed as 'part of the Arcadia Commu-

nity.' Our residents have valid concerns over the proposed housing project that should be addressed beyond a flyer and a community meeting. Please take the necessary steps to better communicate, outreach, and solicit input from those you will be impacting with this project, our residents."

Barger responded in a letter to Cao and Councilman Paul Cheng on Tuesday afternoon.

In a statement to Arcadia Weekly, Barger said: “As noted in my response to Mayor Cao’s letter, the Elara Project is a by-right affordable housing project in unincorporated County areas. A project of this size is considered 'by-right' because the developer of the project is accessing provisions of State Law that allow greater density than would other-

Sheriff's deputy pleads no contest in fatal shooting in East LA

By City News Service

ALos Angeles County sheriff'sdeputy pleaded no contest Tuesday to two felony assault charges stemming from the shooting death of a 34-yearold man in East Los Angeles in full view of his relatives, with the man's family objecting to the plea deal.

Los Angeles County Superior Court Judge Mark Arnold said he "agonized over whether it was the right thing to do," but said he believed the plea agreement reached between the Los Angeles County District Attorney's Office and the defense in the case of Remin Pineda "does comport with justice."

Pineda, 40, was immediately sentenced to two years' probation, ordered to perform 250 hours of community service and undergo one year of psychological counseling, give up his certification as a peace officer and write an apology to the family of David Ordaz Jr. as a result of his plea to one count each of assault with a semiautomatic firearm and assault by a public officer.

The judge suspended a 180-day jail sentence that Pineda could face if he violates the terms of his probation.

The case stemmed from the March 14, 2021, shooting death of Ordaz, whose relatives said he was in the midst of a mental health crisis at the time.

Ordaz's family members pleaded with the judge not to move forward with the

plea agreement.

"We do not agree with it," the victim's sister Hilda Pedroza, said, pleading with the judge to "give him something more."

"We're not asking for him to rot in jail," she said, telling the judge that she was imploring him to give Pineda "what he deserves."

"I don't want an apology from him," Pedroza said. "It's not going to mean anything to me."

The victim's father David Ordaz Sr. said through a Spanish interpreter that he didn't think the plea deal was fair.

"I would like him to spend some time in jail," he said, noting that his son had left "three children without a dad" behind.

"I ask that you do justice," he added.

One of the victim's daughters, Emily, urged the judge to deliver justice "to the man who killed my father."

The judge called what happened a "tragedy," but said "this incident unfolded in the blink of an eye."

"He made this decision to fire that last shot in less than a second," the judge said of Pineda, whom he said is "not the typical felon that comes in here."

Two other potential plea deals since the case was filed had been scuttled.

Sheriff's deputies went to the family's home in response to a call from Ordaz's relatives, who reported he was suicidal and had a knife, authorities said.

Two deputies initially

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lessness.

The proposed Elara affordable housing complex on Live Oak Avenue. | Rendering courtesy of the city of Arcadia

Newsom delays decision on Menendez brothers clemency bid

Gov. Gavin Newsom will put off making a decision on the Menendez brothers' bid for clemency until incoming Los Angeles Cofdunty District Attorney Nathan Hochman reviews the nearly 35-yearold case, the Governor's Office said Tuesday.

"The governor respects the role of the district attorney in ensuring justice is served and recognizes that voters have entrusted District Attorney- elect Hochman to carry out this responsibility," the statement reads. "The governor will defer to the DA-elect's review and analysis of the Menendez case prior to making any clemency decisions."

Last month, current District Attorney George Gascón requested that a judge re-sentence the brothers, who are serving life without parole for the 1989 shotgun murders of their parents in their Beverly Hills mansion, to 50 years to life in prison, with the possibility of parole.

Given the brothers' ages at the time of the crime, such a ruling would make them potentially immediately eligible for parole as youthful offenders, even though they have only served about 35 years behind bars.

Gascón was handily defeated in his re-election bid by Hochman, a former federal prosecutor who campaigned on a tougher stance against crime.

The Menendez brothers' defense team has submitted papers to Newsom requesting clemency, and Gascón said he would support that request.

"I strongly support clemency for Erik and Lyle Menendez, who are currently serving sentences of life without possibility of parole," Gascón said in a statement. "They have respectively served 34 years and have continued their educations and worked to create new programs to support the rehabilitation of fellow inmates."

During their two highly publicized trials, the brothers did not dispute that they killed their parents but claimed self-defense, citing decades of alleged physical and sexual abuse by their father.

In court papers filed

last year, attorneys for the brothers pointed to two new pieces of evidence they contend corroborate the brothers' allegations of long-term sexual abuse at the hands of their father -- a letter written by Erik Menendez to one of his cousins in early 1989, eight months before the August 1989 killings, and recent allegations by Roy Rosselló, a former member of the Puerto Rican boy band Menudo, that he was sexually abused by Jose Menendez as a teenager.

Interest in the case again surged following the release of a recent Netflix documentary and dramatic series.

Court hearings are scheduled in Van Nuys for Nov. 25 and Dec. 11 to consider various proposals that could potentially lead to the brothers' release.

During a recent interview, Newsom explained

his reasons for delaying a clemency decision.

"The Menendez file is now a little thicker because we did deeper research in the last 10 days," the governor said. "That's all on my desk, but let me just say a couple things. You do have a new district attorney -- the current DA was not re-elected and he was the one who recommended the re- sentencing of the Menendez brothers."

He continued, "I think it's the right thing to do, to hear from the new DA before I make any decisions. I'll be deferring to his review, analysis, and recommendation. That's something I have (until now) not said publicly, but I think it is important under the circumstance, out of respect, not just for the new DA but those that elected him, rather overwhelmingly in Los Angeles."

LA council passes ‘sanctuary city' ordinance

The City Council Tuesday formallyestablished LosAngeles,the second-largestmunicipality in the nation, as a "sanctuary" for migrants, prohibiting city resources or personnel from being used to help federal enforcement of immigration laws.

The council voted 13-0 to approve the Sanctuary City Ordinance, which codifies protections for migrants in the country illegally and closes a gap in past policies by prohibiting the direct or indirect sharing of data with federal immigration authorities.

Council members Traci Park and John Lee were absent during the vote.

The ordinance now heads to Mayor Karen Bass for her signature, and once approved will go into effect within 10 days as a result of an urgency clause attached to it. The city's action comes two weeks after Donald Trump's victory in the presidential election following a campaign in which he stressed border security and promised to deport people who are in

City News Service

By Jose Herrera, City News Service

Hochman is set to take office in December.

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Los Angeles grand jury indicts 14 in over $3M mortgage fraud

By Joe Taglieri joet@beaconmedianews.com

Agrand jury in Los Angeles has indicted 14 people accused of perpetrating a more than $3 million mortgage fraud scheme in five Southern California counties and the Sacramento area, state Attorney General Rob Bonta announced Friday.

The unsealed grand jury indictment is against the owners of three mortgage brokerage firms and 11 affiliates allegedly involved in using fraudulent applications and financial documentation to obtain eight loans totaling $3.69 million. Unsuspecting borrowers then used fraudulent loans to buy properties in Los Angeles, Orange, Riverside, San Bernardino, San Diego and Sacramento counties.

Thirteen of the 14 defendants appeared in LA County Superior Court, and 10 pleaded not guilty to charges

that include mortgage fraud, receiving proceeds of mortgage fraud and grand theft, according to the AG's office. The remaining defendants will be arraigned on an unspecified date.

“Those who try to scam, defraud, or cheat Californians will be brought to justice,” Bonta said in a statement.

“Due to the hard work of our legal team and federal partners we're holding these scammers accountable for their crimes. Those who cheat the system and exploit the dream of homeownership to line their own pockets will be held responsible.”

State prosecutors allege the brokers submitted loan applications that contained inaccurate information about their clients' income, employment details and in some cases divorce documentation. The firms

provided lenders with falsified documents, including pay stubs, W-2 forms, alimony checks and child support payments, "in an effort to mislead lending institutions into approving and issuing mortgage loans," according to Bonta's office.

Some of the defendants allegedly profited from loan origination fees and other commissions from the fraudulent real estate loans,

Fidelity Home Loans and Coastline Properties Inc. of allowing their associates to misuse their mortgage broker licenses to fraudulently secure home loans.

which would have been denied approval if accurate information was shared.

"Clients placed their trust in the defendants to secure a home loan, only to find themselves burdened with unexpectedly high mortgage payments and inaccurate documentation," according to the AG's office.

The indictment accuses the owners of owners of First Republic Mortgage Inc., 1st

One of the defendants allegedly originated fraudulent loans by using the licenses of owners for Sacramento-based First Republic Mortgage and Upland-based Coastline Properties, while managing the operation from an office in Riverside, according to Bonta's office. Additionally, an escrow agent for 1st Fidelity Escrow allegedly used the license of 1st Fidelity Home Loans’ owner to set up fraudulent loans.

The indictment also includes charges against associates of the companies and several real estate agents.

“Criminal acts of mail fraud, like those committed by First Republic Mortgage, not only taint the landscape

of financial lending but it also put families at risk by potentially leaving them with unmanageable debt or financial hardship,” Matt Shields, the state Department of Justice's LA Division inspector in charge, said in a statement. “The US Postal Inspection Service, along with our state and federal law enforcement partners, will continue to protect consumers from these deceptive schemes used by those involved to profit from these mail fraud related crimes.”

The Attorney General’s Office was joined by the Federal Housing Finance Agency-Office of the Inspector General, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development's OIG and the U.S. Postal Inspection Service to investigate a large number of mortgages originated by First Republic, 1st Fidelity and Coastline.

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Monrovia

Nov. 7

At 2:48 p.m., officers were dispatched to a store in the 1600 block of South Mountain regarding a male subject who stole merchandise and fled. Officers arrived and located the subject nearby still in possession of the stolen property. He was arrested and taken into custody.

At 4:33 p.m., an employee at a store in the 700 block of East Huntington reported two subjects that fled the store with stolen merchandise. Officers arrived and located the subjects who fled in different directions after seeing the officers. One of the subjects was located nearby. She was arrested and taken into custody. This investigation is continuing.

At 7:57 p.m., a business in the 300 block of West Huntington reported that a customer was refusing to leave and arguing with security. Officers arrived and made contact with the subject. A computer search revealed the subject had a warrant for her arrest. She was arrested and taken into custody.

Nov. 8

At 10:34 a.m., a retail business in the 1600 block of South Mountain called to report a shoplifter had just left the store with items. Officers responded and located him nearby. The property was returned to the store and the suspect was arrested for shoplifting.

At 11:22 p.m., an officer was patrolling the area of Ivy and Colorado when he witnessed a motorist commit a vehicle code violation. The officer initiated a traffic stop and contacted the driver who displayed symptoms of intoxication. The investigation revealed the driver was intoxicated. He was arrested and taken into custody.

Nov. 9

At 2:08 a.m., a resident in the 400 block of Genoa reported that as he pulled up to his residence he saw three masked teenagers running away from a vehicle parked in the street and the vehicle's alarm was sounding. Officers arrived and found a vehicle with its window shattered and the steering column tampered with. The suspects were not located. The investigation is continuing.

At 8:22 a.m., a resident in the 500 block of South Madison called to report that someone had attempted to steal her vehicle overnight. The rear window was shattered and the steering column tampered with. Security camera footage is being sought. This investigation is continuing.

At 10:18 a.m., a resident in the 1400 block of South Magnolia called to report there was an attempt to steal his vehicle sometime after 8 p.m. the prior evening. The driver's window was shattered and the steering column tampered with.

At 10:51 a.m., an officer was conducting extra patrol

at a residence in the 300 block of Terrace View after numerous calls for service there over the last few weeks. He saw a suspicious vehicle in the driveway and a computer check showed it was a stolen vehicle. An extensive investigation was conducted but no suspects were located. The vehicle was stored and the registered owner notified.

At 12:16 a.m., a Monrovia PD desk officer reviewed a report submitted online by a resident in the 400 block of West Colorado. The report’s circumstances were similar to the other calls reported throughout the day. This investigation is continuing.

At 1:06 p.m., a resident in the 100 block of North Sunset called to report that his vehicle's windows had been broken and the steering column damaged during an attempt to steal the vehicle some time overnight. This investigation is ongoing.

At 2:06 p.m., officers were dispatched to a report of a suspicious person trespassing on a property in the 400 block of Genoa. When they located the subject they learned he was on PRCS release from prison just four days earlier. He was found to be in possession of brass knuckles. He was arrested and taken into custody.

At 2:56 p.m., officers were dispatched to a call of a vehicle recovery in the 3000 block of South Peck. A sheriff deputy located the stolen vehicle in East Los Angeles the day before and called the registered owner to come get it, but the deputy left before

the owner arrived. By the time the owner got there, the vehicle was stolen again. The next day, an officer on patrol had his vehicle mounted ALPR locate the vehicle at the junkyard. Officers were able to locate the subjects, a male and a female, who brought the vehicle to the junkyard. Their investigation showed that the female subject arranged with the victim to meet and sell the vehicle. At the meeting her accomplice, the male subject, took possession of the vehicle after handing over movie prop money to the victim. When the victim realized he'd been given fake money he reported the vehicle stolen. Both subjects were arrested. The female was later cited out. The male was placed on a parole hold and held for a fresh court order violation charge.

At 8:08 p.m., a resident in the 500 block of Sombrero reported that her residence had been broken into within the last three hours. Officers arrived and saw that the home was ransacked and the suspects were gone. The victim said that jewelry was stolen. This investigation is continuing.

Arcadia

Nov. 10

At approximately 2:23 p.m., officers were alerted to a stolen vehicle in the area of Colorado Boulevard and Michillinda Avenue. Officers located the vehicle which was occupied by two males near First Avenue and Colorado Boulevard. Both occupants were arrested without incident.

Nov. 11

At approximately 12:24 p.m., an officer was dispatched to the 900 block of Coronado Drive regarding a report of a stolen vehicle. The victim reported that they parked their vehicle on the street in front of their residence around 8:45 a.m. The victim exited their residence at 12 p.m. and discovered that their vehicle had been stolen. No suspect information was available.

Nov. 12

At approximately 8:24 a.m., officers responded to a residence in the 60 block of West Wistaria Avenue regarding a residence check. The reporting party informed the officers that he was checking on the residence of a family member that was out of town when he discovered that the rear glass door had been shattered. The caretaker explained that he has visited the residence daily since Nov. 3, 2024, and his last visit was on the previous day in the early morning. Officers entered the residence and discovered that several rooms were ransacked. The residence has an alarm system but was determined to be disconnected according to the alarm company.

Nov. 13

At approximately 5:50 p.m., the victim was away from their residence located in the 200 block of South Second Avenue when they received a RING camera notification and saw two suspects exiting their residence through the front door. The victim arrived home to find the location ransacked and a

ladder from their neighbor’s patio had been used to make entry into the victim’s second story bedroom window. The total loss was unknown at the time of this report. The suspects are described as two males wearing hooded sweaters, masks and gloves.

Nov. 14

At approximately 8:41 p.m., at The Shops at Santa Anita, Macy’s (400 S. Baldwin Ave.) a loss prevention officer attempted to detain a male juvenile for petty theft and was struck in the face by the suspect. The juvenile was able to avoid detention and stole $276 worth of merchandise.

Nov. 15

At approximately 2 a.m., officers responded to the Station Bar (1218 S. Baldwin Ave.) regarding a battery report and possession of a loaded firearm. An investigation revealed that an argument ensued over a female outside of the bar, which led to an intoxicated male being struck in the face by another bar patron. As the victim fell backwards, he struck the ground and sustained injuries. The victim's friend retrieved a loaded handgun from his vehicle in an attempt to “deescalate” the situation, but he returned the weapon to his vehicle before officers arrived. Upon the officers arrival the loaded handgun was recovered, and the suspect was taken into custody without incident. The suspect involved in the battery was not located. The surveillance camera outside of the bar captured the incident and an investigation is pending.

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Pasadena Chorale brings the joy of the season with 3 holiday performances

Pasadena Chorale, fresh from its recent national recognition as winner of the American Prize in Choral Performance, will perform three festive concerts this December. The holiday celebration begins on Dec. 4 with The Light of Hope Returning, a stirring American oratorio by composer Shawn Kirchner. Performed at First United Methodist Church in Pasadena, this concert will feature 90 singers accompanied by Kirchner himself at the piano. The performance begins at 7:30 p.m. and is free to attend (reservations are required). On Dec. 14 and 15, the Chorale will present Twilight of the Year, an intimate concert featuring contemplative and heartwarming music of the season, at Altadena Community Church. The Saturday evening performance on Dec. 14 at 7:30 p.m. will be free of charge, (although reservations are required), while the Sunday matinee on Dec. 15 at 4 p.m. will be a benefit concert with tickets available for $25. For more information about Pasadena Chorale, visit pasadenachorale.org.

Long Beach

Long Beach Health Department awarded $8M for services for nonviolent offenders

The Long Beach Department of Health and Human Services has been awarded an $8 million grant from the Board of State and Community Corrections to implement a new Long Beach Reentry Service and Diversion Program. The new program, which is funded

through 2028, will work in collaboration with local community-based organizations to assist individuals arrested, charged or convicted of nonviolent offenses, especially those with mental health or substance use challenges. Major services will include individual and group therapy, as well as psychiatric medication management to support mental health, substance use treatment, and pre-arrest diversion programs for youth and adults. Additionally, the program will offer a range of supportive services including case management, education and employment assistance, connection to housing, legal support and tattoo removal.

Glendale

Glendale police investigate non-fatal stabbing of 3 men

Glendale Police Officers responded to the area of San Rafael Avenue and Dryden Street at approximately 7:45 p.m. on Nov. 17 regarding a report of a fight in the street. When they arrived on the scene, they discovered a total of three men in their 20s who were suffering from non-life-threatening stab wounds. The Glendale Police Department immediately dispatched its homicide investigators to the scene. That same evening, at approximately 8:15 p.m., Glendale police officers also responded to a separate, completely unrelated, stabbing of an adult man. The male suspect in this incident was asked to leave an establishment in the 100 block of West Windsor Road. When two other men inside confronted the suspect about leaving, the suspect brandished a knife and stabbed one of them. The victim suffered nonlife-threatening injuries. All parties were located at the scene and the suspect was arrested for charges related

to the attack.

Orange County

Newport Beach man sentenced to life for 2018 hate crime murder

Samuel Lincoln Woodward, 26, of Newport Beach has been sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole for the hate-motivated murder of his gay former high school classmate to death in a Lake Forest park after reconnecting with 19-year-old pre-med college student Blaze Bernstein on a dating app for men seeking men. After a nearly three-month trial, a jury convicted Woodward on July 3, 2024, of first-degree murder along with a hate crime enhancement and personal use of a knife for stabbing the University of Pennsylvania student to death on Jan. 2, 2018, while Bernstein was home from winter break visiting his parents. After having killed Bernstein, buried his body, and cleaned up, Woodward sent a text to a friend, “hey man, life is good.” Bernstein’s parents reported him missing the next day after he missed a dentist appointment. His body was discovered a week later buried in Borrego Park after heavy rains had washed away some of the dirt covering his makeshift grave. Bernstein’s blood was found on a knife belonging to Sam Woodward that had his father’s name engraved on it and blood droplets were found on a skull mask that prosecutors argued Woodward wore to represent his allegiance to Atomwaffen, a Neo-Nazi and homophobic group that he traveled to Texas to train with after studying their teachings. Woodward continued to draw pictures

related to Atomwaffen and their beliefs following his arrest for Bernstein’s murder. Investigators also discovered what prosecutors called a “hate diary,” which detailed Woodward’s online activities to lure gay men and boys into believing he was “bi curious,” and then unfriending them. The diary contained numerous slurs referring to gay men.

Riverside

County

Riverside County animal control assist in spider monkey rescue

A Riverside County animal control officer responded to a call from the Indio Police Department to assist with a monkey Friday. Indio Police officers served a search warrant on a property in the 40000 block of Amador Drive and, once inside, officers discovered a spider monkey. The animal control officer placed the monkey in a carrier and transported it to the Coachella Valley Animal Campus in Thousand Palms. An animal services officer contacted a warden with the California Department of Fish & Wildlife and the warden arranged to have a specialized rescue organization pick up the monkey.

Corona

Corona library to host free immigration workshop

TODEC Lega Services, in partnership with the Corona Public Library, will host a free immigration workshop covering citizenship, DACA and offering legal consultation at the library's Frances Aldana Martinez Community Room, on Saturday from 2 to 4 p.m. The library is located at 650 S. Main St., Corona. The workshop is open to the public and

no registration is required. However, an appointment is highly recommended if there is a need for application assistance on that day. For appointments to help with the immigration forms and petitions on the workshop's day, call 951-943-1955.

San Bernardino

San Bernardino County

Public Health selected as judge for Esri’s ArcGIS StoryMaps Competition

The San Bernardino County Department of Public Health has been selected as the official judge for the “Health and Safety” category in Esri’s annual GIS StoryMaps competition. This esteemed opportunity comes as the department has consistently published impactful StoryMaps for its presentations at the Esri User Conference, the world’s largest gathering of geographic information systems (GIS) professionals. The conference provides a platform for sharing innovative ideas, best practices and advancements in GIS, fostering collaboration and inspiration among attendees. The Public Health team will evaluate submissions that creatively and effectively address key issues in health and safety, including community health, environmental health and social equity.

City of San Bernardino

San Bernardino cleans up Perris Hill Park

After weeks of outreach, the City of San Bernardino began a two-day encampment cleanup of Perris Hill Park last Thursday. This marked the first encampment cleanup in San Bernardino since a judge recently lifted an injunction prevent-

ing cleanups in the city. At approximately 7:30 a.m. on Thursday, San Bernardino staff began systematically reminding unhoused individuals that the 64.4-acre park on Highland Avenue was to be cleaned up for health and safety reasons and they would need to leave. San Bernardino Housing Department staff, Public Works crews, Police officers, Animal Services staff, city homeless outreach workers, and park rangers, along with Burrtec worked with the campers to identify items that could be disposed, items that they would take with them, and items that the city would temporarily store for up to 90 days. In the weeks leading up to the cleanup, the city, along with its partners from the County of San Bernardino and area non-profits, held multiple outreach events at the park to connect individuals with local service providers. City homeless outreach staff were at the park daily for more than a month.

Ontario Ontario Holiday Light Parade & Tree Lighting slated for Dec. 7

Celebrate the start of the holiday season at Ontario’s annual Holiday Light Parade & Tree Lighting. Travel down to Euclid Avenue on Saturday, Dec. 7, at 6:30 p.m. The parade starts off at Fourth Street and travels down to B Street along Euclid Avenue. Following the parade, walk over to Ontario Town Square (224 N. Euclid Avenue) for a Holiday Drone Show that will countdown to the annual Tree Lighting Ceremony. Don’t forget to write your letters to Santa and participate in cookie decorating at Ontario Town Square. Guests can also enjoy a free meet-andgreet photo opportunity with Santa.

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Southern California unemployment rates slightly increase

The seasonally adjusted unemployment rate for Los Angeles County rose to 5.9% last month, up from a revised 5.8% in September, the California Employment Development Department reported Friday.

The rate was 5.3% at this time a year ago.

Orange County's rate also was static in September and October at 4.1%, but higher than the 3.9% recorded in October 2023.

Statewide, the seasonally adjusted unemployment rate registered 5.4% in October, an increase from September's 5.3% and above the 5.1% rate from a year ago.

Nationwide unemployment was 4.1% in October, the same as September and higher than the 3.8% rate

from October 2023.

Nonfarm employment in LA County increased 37,600 jobs between September and October to 4.6 million.

Private education and health services added the most jobs with 11,100.

Manufacturing jobs lost in the LA area totaled 1,900, and the information sector lost 1,400.

Orange County nonfarm employment increased by 11,400 jobs.

Inland Empire

The unemployment rate in the Inland Empire was 5.5% in October 2024, higher than a revised 5.4% in September, and above the year-ago estimate of 5.3%, according to the preliminary estimates by the EDD. Modest job growth

Emmy Award-winning television host, writer, producer and comedian Conan O’Brien will host the 97th Oscars, Academy CEO Bill Kramer and Academy President Janet Yang announced Friday. It will be O’Brien’s first time hosting the broadcast. The Oscars will air live on ABC and broadcast outlets worldwide on Sunday, March 2, 2025, at 7 p.m. ET/4 p.m. PT, with the official live red carpet show airing at 6:30 p.m. ET/3:30 p.m. PT.

“We are thrilled and honored to have the incomparable Conan O’Brien host the Oscars this year,” said Kramer and Yang. “He is

Police have arrested a Hemet man in the shooting death of a homeless man in Long Beach last month.

| Photo by MPPLLC45/Envato Elements

throughout the RiversideSan Bernardino-Ontario metropolitan area's regional economy were not enough to lower the October unemployment rate in Riverside County which remained at the same level. The county's nonseasonally adjusted rate in October was 5.6% as it was in September. A year ago

By Staff By Staff

Riverside County unemployment was 5.4%.

San Bernardino County's nonseasonally adjusted rate in October was 5.3 percent, compared with 5.2% in September.

Data from both counties showed jobs increased most significantly over the month in the trade and transporta-

tion sector, with 5,500 new positions.

Job losses totaling about 1,000 occurred in the manufacturing sector.

San Diego San Diego County's unemployment rate edged upward in October to 4.7% from a seasonal adjusted 4.5% in September, and above the year-ago rate of 4.3%, according to the EDD.

Between September 2024 and October 2024, total nonfarm employment increased from 1,563,300 to 1,575,500, a gain of 12,200 jobs. Agricultural employment lost 100 jobs.

Conan O’Brien to host 97th Oscars

the perfect person to help lead our global celebration of film with his brilliant humor, his love of movies, and his live TV expertise. His remarkable ability to connect with audiences will bring viewers together to do what the Oscars do best--honor the spectacular films and filmmakers of this year.”

“America demanded it and now it’s happening: Taco Bell’s new Cheesy Chalupa Supreme. In other news, I’m hosting the Oscars,” said O’Brien.

“Conan is a preeminent comedic voice, whose decades-long success is marked by his distinctive humor and perspective,” said Craig Erwich, Disney Television Group president. “He joins an iconic roster

of comedy greats who have served in this role, and we are so lucky to have him center stage for the Oscars.”

“Conan has all the qualities of a great Oscars host--he is incredibly witty, charismatic and funny and has proven himself to be a master of live event television,” said Oscars executive producers Raj Kapoor and Katy Mullan. “We are so looking forward to working with him to deliver a fresh, exciting and celebratory show for Hollywood’s biggest night.”

O’Brien is best known for hosting the late-night talk shows “Late Night with Conan O’Brien,” “The

In October, the only industry that lost jobs was manufacturing with 1,000. Compared with last year's totals, nonfarm employment rose by 11,200 positions, while agricultural employment lost 400 jobs.

Private education and health services added the most job gains with 12,000, 84% of which in health care and social assistance.

Three industry sectors lost employment compared with a year ago — manufacturing's 4,500, while professional and business services and the information sectors combined for 2,800 eliminated positions.

The government sector posted the largest monthover job gains for the second straight month with 3,800 new positions. The majority totaling 2,300 were in local government, with many of those jobs in educational services.

Tonight Show with Conan O’Brien” and “Conan.” Before his more than twodecade hosting career, he served as a writer for “Saturday Night Live” and “The Simpsons.” O’Brien currently hosts the podcast “Conan O’Brien Needs a Friend” and recently starred in the 2024 travel show “Conan O’Brien Must Go.” He has won five Primetime Emmys and earned 31 nominations for his work.

The 97th Oscars will be held on Sunday, March 2, 2025, at the Dolby Theatre at Ovation Hollywood and will be televised live on ABC and in more than 200 territories worldwide.

Hemet man arrested in shooting death of homeless man in Long Beach

By City News Service

Officers responding to a shooting call at about 7:10 p.m. on Oct. 22 found Kendell Williams, 36, suffering from gunshot wounds to the upper body, the Long Beach Police Department reported.

Arriving paramedics pronounced Williams, who had been experiencing homelessness, dead at the scene.

Detectives later identified Al Gene Fisher, 55, of Hemet, as a possible suspect and arrested Fisher in Long Beach on Friday. Police said he was in possession of a firearm, and was booked on suspicion of murder and being an ex-felon in possession of a firearm. His bail was set at $2 million.

investigation, but detectives believe that the victim and Fisher were acquaintances who were involved in a dispute," according to a police statement.

"The motive is under

Anyone with information regarding the homicide was urged to call the LBPD at 562-570-7244. Callers who wish to remain anonymous may call Crime Stoppers at 800-222-8477 or visit lacrimestoppers.org.

Conan O'Brien. | Photo courtesy of Team Coco

Parents in the Southland know the dangers of recalled and counterfeit toys for children as the holiday season fast approaches, but gift items shipped from overseas can be equally hazardous, a consumer advocate group warned Tuesday.

That's because when a toy or other product is purchased online from another country and shipped directly to a consumer in the United States, it generally does not get inspected before it's delivered, according to the California Public Interest Research Group.

"Once the products arrive at your home or in the warehouse of an online seller, if regulators find out about any dangers -- from consumers, retailers or their own investigators -- they often are powerless to stop the online sales or take the sellers to court to pursue recalls," CALPIRG's annual Trouble in Toyland report says.

The 2024 survey, issued Tuesday, concludes that the growing problem of unregulated overseas shipments

Consumer group: Unsafe toys from overseas flood market in holiday season

of toys and other items are made possible by aggressive marketing from international sellers, incomplete domestic laws and the popularity of online shopping that surged during the coronavirus pandemic.

Officials often have no idea what's coming into the country because of legal loopholes and the sheer volume of shipments, according to CALPIRG legislative advocate Fiona Hines. The consumer group said that direct-to-consumer items from another country -- while inexpensive and easy to find -- can put families at risk. Online retailers, which don't have to follow the same laws as brick-andmortar stores, and lower-tier physical stores that may not vet sellers as well as larger chains, may also market items that can be hazards, CALPIRG said.

Among toys that were the subject of violation notices by U.S. authorities are games, infant busy boards, educational toys, children's jewelry, blocks,

AsPresident-elect

DonaldTrump announced immigration hard-liners as his deputy chief of staff and border czar last week, groups supporting undocumented college students in California vowed to stand up for people's rights. Golden State colleges serve 83,000 undocumented students, according to the Higher Ed Immigration Portal.

Jessie Ryan, executive director of the Campaign for College Opportunity, part of the California Undocumented Higher Education

By Fred Shuster, City News Service

plastic ride-on toys, baby teethers and stuffed animals, consumer advocates said.

The proliferation of toys from overseas manufacturers that are often sold under the radar online is a recent phenomenon, CALPIRG's report stated.

The Trouble in Toyland survey also focused on concerns about water beads, smart toys that invade children's privacy, high-powered magnets, button cell batteries and the ease with which consumers can still buy recalled toys, even though it's illegal to sell them.

The group warned that because water beads -- tiny, squishy balls that look like candy and are marketed as a "sensory toy" -- can expand many times their original size when exposed to water, they present special dangers to children.

"If it's swallowed or inserted into an ear canal, the water beads absorb bodily fluids and expand," CALPIRG said in the report. "This can and has led to a blocked airway, intestinal or

bowel blockage, lung or ear damage and other life-altering injuries."

The report said that about 7,800 children were treated in emergency rooms from 2016 through 2022 for injuries or illnesses caused by water beads, according to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.

As for so-called "smart" toys, the group advised parents to find out whether

the item is collecting information about the child, or transferring such information to another company besides the manufacturer.

"Best to find manufacturers and toys that don't share any data at all," according to the report.

Dr. Helen Arbogast, manager of the Injury Prevention Program at Children's Hospital Los Angeles, said choke hazards for

California undocumented student groups worry about incoming Trump administration

By Suzanne Potter, Producer, Public News Service

Coalition, expressed the mounting concerns.

"We got a glimpse into some of what might be done in Project 2025 statements," Ryan explained. "Looking at things like mass deportation, including ending pathways to citizenship."

There is also concern the Trump administration might pull DACA work authorization from the so-called Dreamers, people brought to the U.S. as children. People can find a map of resources broken down by campus on the website of the California Undocumented Coalition for Higher Education.

Ryan hopes California's sanctuary state law will deter any immigration raids on college campuses but there is no guarantee.

"The mood is very somber, both with the coalition and with our students and families," Ryan observed. "Many of our students and families are feeling fearful and uncertain of what their futures will be and whether or not college remains accessible to them, or if they're even valued as part of the campus communities."

Gov. Gavin Newsom just called a special session of the Legislature and established

children are an ever- present danger when buying toys. She called out button batteries -- those flat cell batteries that look like air tags -- as being of particular concern this season, especially for children under 5 years old.

Arbogast suggested a sure test of an item to determine its danger of causing choking. If an item falls through a toilet paper roll, "it is a choke hazard," she said.

Photo by Robo Wunderkind on Unsplash

was provided by Lumina Foundation.

The California Undocumented Coalition for Higher Education took part in an advocacy day in Sacramento in January 2020. | Photo courtesy California Campaign for College Opportunity

Derek Tran increased his lead Tuesday over Rep. Michelle Steel to 314 votes in the race for the 45th Congressional District seat in Orange and Los Angeles counties, according to the latest vote totals.

Tran, a Democrat, narrowly overtook the lead following vote counting over the weekend. He trailed by as many as 11,363 until Saturday, when the California Secretary of State's Office reported Tran was 36 votes ahead of Steel, R-Cypress. Steel is seeking a third term.

Tran trailed by 7,590 votes on Nov. 8; 6,901 on Nov. 9; 6,128 Nov. 10 when only LA County ballots were processed; 3,908 Nov. 11; 2,227 Nov. 12; 349 Nov. 13; 236 Thursday; and 58 Friday.

Tran, a consumer rights attorney who co-owns True Care Pharmacy in Anaheim with his wife Michelle, leads 155,090-154,776 votes, or 50.05% to 49.94%, according to the Secretary of State's Office.

Tran first lead in the race following Saturday's tally was 152,981-152,945 votes. His lead was 102 votes when vote counting ended Monday evening.

In the Orange County portion of the district, Tran trailed 140,007-136,120, or 50.7%-49.3%, when vote counting concluded Tuesday night. He leads in the LA County portion that includes Artesia, Cerritos, Hawaiian Gardens and a section of Lakewood 18,97014,769, or 56.23%-43.77%.

Counting only took place in Orange County on Saturday, and no vote counting occurred Sunday.

Steel's lead dwindled to 58 votes entering Saturday's vote counting. Tran trailed by 11,363 votes a day after the election on Nov. 6, then by about 7,590 Nov. 8, 6,901 on Nov. 9; and 6,128 Nov. 10 when only ballots from the LA County areas of the district were processed. On Nov. 11, Steel's lead shrunk

Democrat Tran's lead grows slightly over GOP incumbent Steel in House race

By Joe Taglieri joet@beaconmedianews.com

to 3,908, 2,227 Nov. 12 and it plummeted to 349 Nov. 13 and 236 Thursday.

"California's elections are a testament to the strength of our democracy," Gowri Buddiga, Tran's campaign manager, said in a statement. "Every legally cast ballot must be counted, and our campaign is encouraged by the results we've seen so far. Voters in Orange and Los Angeles County deserve to have their voices heard, and we are confident that as the remaining vote-by-mail, provisional, and conditional ballots are tallied, Derek Tran will emerge victorious.

"Democracy requires a commitment to making sure every lawful vote is counted, and it is critical that elections officials are able to continue their work without interruption so every voter's voice is heard. Derek Tran is honored to be part of this process and remains optimistic that he will have the privilege of representing the people of California's 45th District in Congress. We would like to thank the election and county workers who continue to do their essential work in the face of lies, hostility, and bomb threats."

Steel or her campaign have not commented

publicly about the race since Nov. 4.

In campaign literature, Steel highlighted her record in Congress of fighting "each and every attempt to raise taxes" and resisting "reckless spending policies that are driving nationwide inflation from Washington." She also noted her commitment "to standing up to Communist China and standing with our democratic allies abroad."

Steel described herself as "a true conservative that believes the best way to grow our economy is by supporting small businesses and working people, and I’ll never back down from that belief."

The number of ballots still to be counted was unavailable. Tran said Monday on social media that over 100,000 ballots have not been processed.

In the 49th Congressional District in Orange and San Diego counties, Republican challenger Matt Gunderson conceded the race Nov. 13 to now fourthterm Rep. Mike Levin, D-Dana Point.

Levin was ahead 192,719-175,967 votes, or 52%-48%, according to the latest election results.

The Associated Press, ABC and NBC projected Levin as the winner on Nov.

12 after the latest vote totals were released.

Gunderson, an automobile dealership owner, issued a statement the morning of Nov. 13 in which he thanked supporters, congratulated Levin and added:

"This campaign was never about politics, partisanship, or personal agendas. It was about a commitment to serving the people of our community and fighting for a better, more sustainable future for the next generation," Gunderson said. "The rising costs of living, taxes, and inflation are taking opportunities away from our children and from Californians who want to thrive in this great state, and I am concerned about the impacts of unchecked government decisions on their future.

"I challenge Congressman Levin to set aside his partisan blinders and remember that the people of this district deserve leaders who are candid and transparent, who will fight for them, protect their opportunities, and help create an affordable California where they can prosper," Gunderson said.

"I challenge Congressman Levin to stick to his word and be a true bipartisan leader in Washington that walks the same walk and talk at home that he does in DC.

Nov. 11.

"I'm going to be honest, losing sucks, especially after campaigning back to back for nearly three years, but I will never regret running," Rollins said in a video posted on social media.

Calvert defeated Rollins 52.3%-47.7% in the 2022 race to represent the Riverside County district.

Californians deserve advocates, not politicians."

Levin issued a statement late Nov. 12:

"Among the top reasons for this win is my record of passing 30 bipartisan laws and bringing back more than $1 billion in funding for projects that are improving our quality of life," he said. "I stand by my record and look forward to building on that progress.

"We still have work to do to lower costs, secure our borders, protect Social Security and Medicare, remove the nuclear waste at San Onofre, put more sand on our beaches, and much more.

I am committed to working with my colleagues from both parties on commonsense bipartisan solutions to our pressing challenges," Levin said. "We must come together to deliver for all American families. Let's get to work."

Democrat Will Rollins conceded to Rep. Ken Calvert, R-Corona, Nov. 13 after the the now 17-term House member's lead increased to 8,123 votes in the 41st District. Calvert's lead was 161,202-153,079, or 51.3%-48.7% of the vote.

Decision Desk HQ, an independent tracker of election results, declared Calvert as the winner on

"Way too many of us sit on the couch and complain about politics or the way campaigns are run, without ever getting off the sidelines and actually stepping into the arena ourselves," Rollins said. "And I get it, that was me until I was 37 years old. That's why I am so proud to have been in the fight with you, the people who supported this campaign, because win or lose, you know that the work is never really done in America."

Calvert issued a statement Nov. 11 saying, "I'm honored that Riverside County voters have once again placed their trust in me to continue delivering results for them in Washington."

House Speaker Mike Johnson, R-Louisiana, congratulated Calvert on social media. The National Republican Congressional Committee, which is House Republicans' election entity, also congratulated Calvert, saying in a statement that he "will continue delivering proven results for families in Riverside County, from working to lower inflation to keeping their neighborhoods safe and secure."

In the U.S. Senate, Republicans won a 53-47 majority, according to the AP. Republicans gained four Senate seats and Democrats lost four.

House Republicans on Thursday attained the 218 seats needed for a majority. Democrats have 213 seats. Four seats remained to be called Wednesday.

Republicans also won 27 of the this year's 50 gubernatorial races, compared with Democrats' 23.

Derek Tran, left, and Rep. Michelle Steel. | Photos courtesy of Derek Tran for Congress and Michelle Steel/X

Project Location: 5-19 W. Huntington Drive and 25-75 N. Santa Anita Avenue APN: 5775-025-032, -033, -034, -037, and -038 Contact Information:

Planner Edwin Arreola, Senior Planner earreola@ArcadiaCA.gov (626) 821-4334

City of Arcadia

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Planning Commission will hold a public hearing for the project described below. The project includes the following:

A. California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) – Notice of Intent to Adopt a Mitigated Negative Declaration (MND). The MND is being circulated for public review for 30 days from November 21, 2024, through December 20, 2024. Written comments on the MND must be received by December 20, 2024; and B. Architectural Design Review No. ADR 19-09, Minor Use Permit No. MUP 19-11, Tentative Tract Map No. TTM 21-02 (83325), and Certificate of Demolition No. COD 22-25

Project Description: The request is to consolidate five legal lots into a single 2.19-acre lot (after public right-of-way dedications) on the northwest corner of Santa Anita Avenue and Huntington Drive and demolish nine (9) buildings that have no historical significance to accommodate a new mixed-use development known as “Arcadia Town Center.” Arcadia Town Center will comprise of 13,130 square feet of ground-floor commercial space, 181 market-rate residential condominium units on the upper floors, and one level of subterranean parking.

The Arcadia Town Center plans and the Draft Mitigated Negative Declaration are available for public review at:

1. http://www.arcadiaca.gov/significantprojects

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

3. Arcadia Library, 20 W. Duarte Rd., Arcadia

Applicant: New World International, LLC

Hearing Date and Time: Tuesday, January 14, 2025 at 7:00 PM

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

Rosemead City Notices

CITY OF ROSEMEAD

NOTICE

INVITING BIDS NIB No. 2024-31

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the CITY OF ROSEMEAD, California, will receive electronic bids through PlanetBids at: https:// pbsystem.planetbids.com/portal/54150/portal-home OR sealed bids at the City Clerk’s office, City Hall, 8838 Valley Blvd, Rosemead, CA 91770 up to 10:30 o’clock a.m. on December 4th, 2024, and bids will be publicly posted on PlanetBids 30 minutes after bid deadline for

FY 24-25 CONCRETE REPLACEMENT PROJECT PROJECT No. 24009

The project consists of removal and replacement of concrete sidewalk, curb and gutter, curb ramps, alley cross gutters, and driveway approaches Citywide as indicated on the construction plans, including tree removals, tree replanting, misc. asphalt concrete roadway repairs, portland cement concrete roadway repairs, and other incidental and other related work as described in the Plans, Specifications, and Contract Documents, by this reference, made a part hereof.

The engineer’s estimate for this project is in the range of $400,000. The successful bidder shall have THIRTY (30) working days to complete the work. Liquidated damages shall be $500.00 per calendar day.

Copies of the Bidding and Contract Documents, Plans and Specifications can be obtained from the City’s PlanetBid portal. Contractors can register as a vendor and download the documents by visiting the PlanetBid Portal (https://pbsystem.planetbids.com/portal/54150/ portal-home). Hard copy of the bid package will not be mailed.

SB 854 Requirements:

This project is subject to the requirements of SB 854. No prime contractor or subcontractor may be listed on a bid proposal for a public works project unless registered and qualified with the Department of Industrial Relations pursuant to Labor Code section 1725.5. No prime contractor or subcontractor may be awarded a contract for public work on a public works project unless registered and qualified with the Department of Industrial Relations pursuant to Labor Code section 1725.5. This project is subject to compliance monitoring and enforcement by the Department of Industrial Relations. The bid proposal must include a print out from the DIR registration website showing that the prime contractor and each subcontractor is currently registered and qualified. No bid proposals will be accepted

nor any contract entered into with a prime contractor without proof of registration as required above. [Unless within the limited exceptions from this requirement for bid proposals only under Labor Code Section 1771.1(a)]

Each bid must be accompanied by a bidder’s security in an amount not less than 10% of the amount of the bid, as a guarantee that the bidder will, if awarded the Contract, enter into a satisfactory agreement and provide a Performance Bond and a Payment Bond, each not less than 100% of the total amount of the bid price.

No bidder may withdraw his bid for a period of sixty-one (61) days after the above bid opening date.

The CITY OF ROSEMEAD will affirmatively ensure the disadvantaged business enterprises will be afforded full opportunity to submit bids in response to this invitation and will not be discriminated against on the grounds of race, color, disability, sex or national origin in the consideration for an award.

Any contract entered into pursuant to this notice will incorporate the provisions of the State Labor Code. Compliance with the prevailing rates of wage and apprenticeship employment standards established by the State Director of Industrial Relations will be required.

Bidders shall be licensed in accordance with the provision of Chapter 9, Division 111 of the Business and Professions Code of the State of California. Bidder shall have a Class “A” license in good standing at the time Bids are received.

The Council reserves the right to reject any and all bids and to waive any informality, technical defect, or minor irregularity in any bid submitted.

An award of service shall not be final until the bids have been reviewed and a Contract Agreement with the City has been signed by the lowest responsible bidder and by the City.

Award of Contract Agreement is proposed for January 14th, 2025.

All questions regarding this bid shall be uploaded City’s portal on PlanetBids, no later than 10 calendar days prior to bid due date and time.

Dated this November 12th, 2024

Ericka Hernandez City Clerk

Publish: November 14th and November 21st, 2024. ROSEMEAD READER

CITY OF ROSEMEAD

NOTICE INVITING BIDS NIB No. 2024-33

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the CITY OF ROSEMEAD, California, will receive electronic bids through PlanetBids at: https:// pbsystem.planetbids.com/portal/54150/portal-home OR sealed bids at the City Clerk’s office, City Hall, 8838 Valley Blvd, Rosemead, CA 91770 up to 10:30 a.m. on December 4th, 2024. Electronic and hardcopy bids will be publicly posted on PlanetBids and City’s website after bid deadline.

STRATHMORE AVENUE AND VIRGINIA STREET – ROADWAY REHABILITATION PROJECT NO. 21851

The project consists of trench repairs as detailed in Appendix A: Geotechnical Report. Project also includes cold-mill and overlay scope along Strathmore Avenue and Virginia Street, as detailed in Appendix B: Project Plans, as well as miscellaneous work as indicated on the construction plans, including other incidental and appurtenant work necessary for the proper completion of the project.

The engineer’s estimate for this project is in the range of $250,000. The successful bidder shall have FIFTEEN (15) working days including material procurement to complete the work. Liquidated damages shall be $500.00 per calendar day.

Copies of the Bidding and Contract Documents, Plans and Specifications can be obtained from the City’s PlanetBids portal. Contractors can register as a vendor and download the documents by visiting the PlanetBids Portal (https://pbsystem.planetbids.com/portal/54150/portal-home). Hard copy of the bid package will not be mailed.

SB 854 Requirements:

No bidder may withdraw his bid for a period of sixty-one (61) days after the above bid opening date.

The Council reserves the right to reject any and all bids and to waive any informality, technical defect, or minor irregularity in any bid submitted.

An award of service shall not be final until the bids have been reviewed and a Contract Agreement with the City has been signed by the lowest responsible bidder and by the City.

Award of Contract Agreement is proposed for December 10th, 2024.

All questions regarding this bid shall be uploaded City’s portal on PlanetBids, no later than 10 calendar days prior to bid due date and time.

Dated this November 19, 2024.

Ericka Hernandez City Clerk

Publish: November 21st & November 28th, 2024. ROSEMEAD READER

CITY OF ROSEMEAD

NOTICE INVITING BIDS NIB No. 2024-10

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the CITY OF ROSEMEAD, California, will receive electronic bids through PlanetBids at: https:// pbsystem.planetbids.com/portal/54150/portal-home OR sealed bids at the City Clerk’s office, City Hall, 8838 Valley Blvd, Rosemead, CA 91770 up to 10:30 o’clock a.m. on December 18th, 2024, and bids will be publicly posted on PlanetBids and City’s website after bid deadline.

ROOF REPLACEMENT AT PUBLIC WORKS OFFICE & WAREHOUSE BUILDINGPROJECT No. 31031

Bidders shall attend a mandatory pre-bid meeting, which is scheduled at the Public Works Office & Warehouse Building (2714 River Avenue, Rosemead, CA 91770) in the City of Rosemead on Thursday, December 5th, 2024, at 10 am. The City will only consider Bids submitted by those Bidders who attend the Mandatory Pre-Bid Meeting. All other bids will be considered non-responsive and subject to rejection.

The project consists of pre-demolition Hazmat abatement and installation of a Zip-Rib structural metal roof panel system at the City of Rosemead Public Works Office & Warehouse Building (Address: 2714 River Avenue, Rosemead) and other related work as described in the Plans, Specifications, and Contract Documents, including other incidental and appurtenant work necessary for the proper completion of the project as indicated in the appendix and other related work as described in the Plans, Specifications, and Contract Documents, by this reference, made a part hereof.

The engineer’s estimate for this project is in the range of $340,000. The successful bidder shall have FORTY-FIVE (45) working days to complete the work. Liquidated damages shall be $500.00 per calendar day.

All questions regarding this bid shall be uploaded City’s portal on PlanetBids, no later than 10 calendar days prior to bid due date and time.

Dated this November 20th, 2024

Ericka Hernandez City Clerk

Published November 21st and November 28th, 2024. ROSEMEAD READER

Monrovia City Notices

City of Monrovia Department of Community Development Planning Division planning@ci.monrovia.ca.us (626) 932-5565

City of Monrovia

Department of Community Development Planning Division planning@ci.monrovia.ca.us (626) 932-5565

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

The City of Monrovia hereby gives notice that pursuant to the authority and criteria contained in the California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”) and the CEQA Guidelines, the Monrovia City Council will hold a public hearing to receive written and oral comments from interested persons and public agencies regarding the proposed project described below.

ronmental effects. The reasons to support such a finding are documented by the Initial Study prepared by the City. A 20-day public review period was provided between October 11, 2024 and October 31, 2024. The City received one comment which was addressed in the Planning Commission Staff Report dated November 13, 2024. AVAILABILITY: Copies of the IS/ND, Planning Commission Staff Report, and all relevant materials are available for public review and comment at the City of Monrovia Planning Division, 415 South Ivy Avenue, Monrovia, California 91016 and online at: https://www. cityofmonrovia.org/projectsunderreview

PLANNING COMMISSION REVIEW: On November 13, 2024, the Planning Commission made a recommendation to the City Council to approve the Project, including the following application components: the IS/ND, General Plan Amendment GPA 2024-0001/Resolution No. 2024-57, Zoning Amendment ZA2024-0002/Ordinance No. 2024-10.

PUBLIC HEARING SCEHDULED: A public hearing will be held by the City Council of the City of Monrovia on Tuesday, December 3, 2024 at 7:30 p.m. or as soon thereafter as possible to consider the Project. The hearing will be held within the Council Chambers of Monrovia City Hall located at 415 South Ivy Avenue, Monrovia, California.

The purpose of the public hearing is to afford the public an opportunity to be heard concerning the proposed project application. 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.

The staff report pertaining to this item will be available on November 27, 2024, after 5:00 PM online at the following hyperlink: https:// www.cityofmonrovia.org/your-government/meeting-agendas-minutes

SB 854 Requirements:

PROJECT TITLE: Monrovia LAFCO#2023-02 Reorganization (Tenth Avenue Annexation) Project (General Plan Amendment GPA 2024-0001/Resolution No. 2024-57, Zoning Amendment ZA20240002/Ordinance No. 2024-10).

PROJECT TITLE: Monrovia LAFCO#2023-02 Reorganization (Tenth Avenue Annexation) Project (General Plan Amendment GPA 2024-0001/Resolution No. 2024-57, Zoning Amendment ZA20240002/Ordinance No. 2024-10)

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.

PROJECT LOCATION: The proposed project (Project) is located on 923 South 10th Avenue, Arcadia, California (Anticipated Address after reorganization: 1853 Tenth Avenue, Monrovia, California), Assessor’s Parcel Number APN#5780-019-011.

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

Sheri Bermejo Director of Community Development

PLEASE PUBLISH THURSDAY NOVEMBER 21, 2024 MONROVIA WEEKLY

Probates Notices

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF KAI S. LEM

Case No. 24STPB12526

APPLICANT: James Troyer 2213 Glendon Avenue Los Angeles, CA 90064

No bidder may withdraw his bid for a period of sixty-one (61) days after the above bid opening date.

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

A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by Elizabeth D. Lem in the Superior Court of California, County of LOS ANGELES.

THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that Elizabeth D. Lem be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent.

PROJECT DESCRIPTION: The 0.46-acre Project site is located at 923 South 10th Avenue in the City of Arcadia. The Project would result in the detachment of the subject parcel from the City of Arcadia and Arcadia Sphere of Influence and related annexation into the City of Monrovia and Monrovia Sphere of Influence, including actions to pre-designate an appropriate General Plan Land Use (Residential Medium Density and Public/Quasi-Public) and appropriate pre-zoning (RM4000 and P/QP) to allow future construction of up to six total dwelling units on the subject parcel (5780-019-011) and two adjacent parcels (5780-019-008 and -010) if consolidated wholly within the City of Monrovia (Parcels 5780-019008 and -010 are presently within the jurisdiction of the City of Monrovia). It should be emphasized that no construction is proposed as part of this Project application.

Bidders shall be licensed in accordance with the provision of Chapter 9, Division 111 of the Business and Professions Code of the State of California. Bidder shall have a Class “C-39” and/or “C-43” license in good standing at the time Bids are received.

PROJECT DESCRIPTION: The 0.46-acre Project site is located at 923 South 10th Avenue in the City of Arcadia. The Project would result in the detachment of the subject parcel from the City of Arcadia and Arcadia Sphere of Influence and related annexation into the City of Monrovia and Monrovia Sphere of Influence, including actions to pre-designate an appropriate General Plan Land Use (Residential Medium Density and Public/Quasi-Public) and appropriate pre-zoning (RM4000 and P/QP) to allow future construction of up to six total dwelling units on the subject parcel (5780-019-011) and two adjacent parcels (5780-019-008 and -010) if consolidated wholly within the City of Monrovia (Parcels 5780-019-008 and -010 are presently within the jurisdiction of the City of Monrovia). It should be emphasized that no construction is proposed as part of this Project application.

The Project site is currently occupied by a single family dwelling. The Los Angeles County Flood Control District holds an easement over the rear 130’ of the subject property and is improved with a concrete flood control channel (Santa Anita Wash), which is part of the County stormwater management system. The Project anticipates no change to the use of that portion of the property and is proposed to be

The Council reserves the right to reject any and all bids and to waive any informality, technical defect, or minor irregularity in any bid submitted.

An award of service shall not be final until the bids have been reviewed and a Contract Agreement with the City has been signed by the lowest responsible bidder and by the City.

Award of Contract Agreement is proposed for January 14th, 2025.

SUMMARY OF POTENTIAL ENVIRONMENTAL EFFECTS: The City has determined that the proposed project would require an Initial Study/Negative Declaration (IS/ND). The IS/ND is based on the finding that the project will not cause any potentially significant envi-

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

A HEARING on the petition will be held on Dec. 10, 2024 at 8:30 AM in Dept. No. 62 located at 111 N. Hill St., Los Angeles, CA 90012.

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

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

the United States illegally.

"We have been a proimmigrant city for a number of years, we know that there is a target on our back from this president-elect, and what we are doing here is we are hardening our defenses," Councilman Bob Blumenfield said. "We are codifying our good policies on protecting immigrants."

Representatives for the president-elect did not immediately respond to a request for comment, but the Los Angeles County Republican Party issued the following statement:

"A country without secure borders isn't a country at all. So-called `sanctuary' cities and states sound warm and fuzzy, but the protections they offer aren't for abuelas getting ice cream, they're for people who've entered the country illegally and committed additional crimes. Whether drunk driving, robbery, sexual violence, assault or murder, none of those should go unpunished. Perpetrators should definitely not be protected by the largesse taken from hard-working taxpayers.

"If the city of Los Angeles would like to have thriving, safe, clean streets and businesses in time for the Olympics, maybe they could accept the will of the people who recently tossed George Gascón out on his ear and focus on public safety for everyone."

While Los Angeles has prohibited the use of its resources from assisting federal immigration authorities in past years, the sanctuary ordinance formally codifies such a policy.

In part, the ordinance enshrines protections issued by former Mayor Eric Garcetti during the first Trump administration. Additionally, the council adopted changes to the language so it aligned with California's "sanctuary state" law, known as SB 54 or the California Values Act of 2017.

The Los Angeles Police Department also complies with its Special Order 40, established in 1979, which mandates that its officers not inquire about immigration status or make arrests related to a migrant's legal status.

Sanctuary city

Councilwoman Nithya Raman, who championed the ordinance alongside colleagues Hugo Soto-Martinez and Eunisses Hernandez, noted that Garcetti's executive directive are binding on the city, and can be rescinded by the mayor at any time. She added the ordinance "goes beyond" the directive.

"This new ordinance would codify the approach that L.A. has prioritized since 1979: Angelenos must be able to call for help when they need it without fear, regardless of their immigration status," Raman said.

"With mass deportations on the federal agenda, codifying our city's sanctuary city executive directive into law is how we can keep all Angelenos safer," she added.

The ordinance does make an exception for the LAPD to assist enforcement of federal immigration law only for serious offenses -- an amendment introduced by Council President Marqueece HarrisDawson.

He said this addition closes a loophole that "would leave the city vulnerable."

Harris-Dawson said it allows police to communicate with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement for a migrant convicted of a violent felony, deported and returned to the United States. The amendment is similar to the department's current policy, which has only been invoked two times since 2018, he added.

Last week, City Attorney Hydee Feldstein Soto, in partnership with Mayor Karen Bass, released the draft ordinance, making it public for the first time after it was called for more than a year ago.

Soto-Martinez and Councilwoman Monica Rodriguez, who chair the council's Civil Rights and Public Safety

committees, respectively, waived the matter from their jurisdictions, expediting a vote on the issue by the full council.

Newly appointed LAPD Chief Jim McDonnell has said that the department would not engage in immigration enforcement.

At McDonnell's recent swearing-in ceremony, the new chief said, "We're not in that business. We will not be doing any of the things that people are worried about recently. And we'll work forward with an open dialogue with ... concerns. We want to hear them and we want to address them quickly so the rumors don't get started, we don't see panic in some of our communities. That's the last thing we want and need."

Last week, Tom Homan, tapped to be Trump's new "border czar," said during an appearance on "Fox & Friends" that "Nothing will stop us from deporting migrant criminals."

Homan addressed sanctuary jurisdictions, using New York City as an example and noting that, "If we can't get assistance from New York City, we may have to double the number of agents we send to New York City. Because we're going to do the job with you or without you."

He also suggested that the president withhold federal funding to sanctuary jurisdictions.

In related action Tuesday, the Los Angeles Unified School District Board of Education unanimously adopted a resolution reaffirming its previous declaration as a "sanctuary district." The district's policy was enacted in 2017 and called for training of teachers and staff about how they should respond if approached by federal immigration authorities.

Graham (A518056)

Meet Graham, the 6-year-old red tabby with a heart as warm as his beautiful orange coat! Like most senior cats, Graham is a laid-back gentleman who enjoys the simple pleasures in life: tasty treats, cozy naps, and plenty of love from his favorite humans. This calm and affectionate kitty thrives on attention and will happily curl up next to you for some quality cuddle time. His food motivation makes him an eager learner—he’d love to show off his best “sit” in exchange for a snack. If you’re looking for a sweet, easygoing companion to brighten your days, Graham is ready to purr his way into your heart. Could you be his forever family? Graham and all other cats and dogs over 5 years old can be adopted at no charge during the month of November- Adopt A Senior Pet Month!

Apple Pie (A517560)

Apple Pie is a 7-year-old lab mix who’s the epitome of a “professional family dog.” Apple Pie is a sweet, polite boy who’s thriving in a foster home. The foster family reports that he’s completely house-trained, walks beautifully on a leash, and has impeccable manners! He loves accompanying kids on their walk to school, then settling down for naps on rugs in their rooms to keep them company. In the backyard, Apple Pie has a blast burying toys, sunbathing, and playing with a senior chihuahua buddy. His favorite treats include hot dogs, and after putting on some much-needed weight, he’s looking extra handsome with his shiny coat after a recent bath. Apple Pie is the perfect companion and is ready to bring love, loyalty, and laughter to a new forever family. Come meet him this handsome boy-you’ll instantly fall in love! Apple Pie and all other pets over five years old have their adoption fees waived throughout November in celebration of Adopt-A-Senior-Pet Month!

The normal adoption fee for dogs is $150. All dog adoptions include spay or neuter, microchip, and age-appropriate vaccines. The normal adoption fee for cats is $100. All cat 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.

LA City Hall. | Photo by Edward Weston CC BY-NC-ND 2.0

fired bean-bag rounds at Ordaz when he walked toward them while holding the knife, according to a statement released by the District Attorney's Office shortly after the case was filed against Pineda in 2022.

Ordaz allegedly continued to advance on deputies with the knife, drawing gunfire from multiple deputies, authorities said.

Prosecutors said Pineda was accused of continuing to fire his weapon after Ordaz had fallen to the ground and dropped the knife.

Video of the shooting was posted on YouTube. The sheriff's department also later released body-worn camera footage from the shooting scene.

The family's federal lawsuit against the sheriff's department contends that deputies used excessive force.

"In fact, the coroners report shows that all of the bullets except two, struck him on the back and on the side and the final bullet

Longtime Alhambra employee, stroke sufferer sues for discrimination

By City News Service

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as visualized in the video shows a helpless David Ordaz Jr. looking up from the pavement without any weapon, and the killing shot was fired into his chest," the lawsuit alleges.

Body-worn camera footage indicates at least 10 rounds were fired, including a single shot fired immediately after the flurry of gunfire had stopped and Ordaz was lying face up on the sidewalk, holding his shoulder.

Then-Sheriff Alex

Villanueva said in 2021 that he had "grave concerns" about the circumstances of the shooting.

In a statement released after the case was filed, the sheriff's department said it submitted the results of its investigation to the District Attorney's Office Justice System Integrity Division for review and relieved Pineda of his peace officer powers.

His current status with the sheriff's department was not immediately available.

A65-year-old former city of Alhambra employee is suing the city for allegedly refusing to accommodate him for various health injuries, including suffering two strokes, and pushing him to retire in 2022 before he had full benefits.

Plaintiff John Gomez contends in his Los Angeles Superior Court lawsuit that he was ultimately forced to retire earlier than he planned. His causes of action are for disability discrimination, failure to accommodate and engage in the interactive process, retaliation and failure to prevent discrimination and retaliation.

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Gomez seeks unspecified damages and attorneys' fees. In their court papers, Alhambra attorneys deny Gomez's allegations and say the city indeed engaged in the interactive process with the plaintiff, but found no reasonable accommodation available in light of his work restrictions and qualifications.

On Nov. 14, Judge Rupert A. Byrdsong scheduled a trial-setting conference for March 4, 2025.

Gomez was hired in 2001 as a field service representative and his duties included reading and installing water meters and doing tests to

find out why abnormal uses of water were taking place.

"He was praised regularly by his superior for being a great worker," the suit states.

Gomez had a minor stroke in 2017 that impacted his vision, was put on medical leave and had bypass heart surgery after he was diagnosed with clogged arteries, the suit states. He returned to work later that year and worked with modified duties as a cashier, according to the suit.

While in his cashier role, the director of his department one day walked into the office and shared Gomez's medical history with other workers, violating the plaintiff's privacy, the suit alleges.

Gomez complained to human resources, according to the suit, which further states he suffered another stroke in 2021 that affected his speech and walking.

The next year, the city told Gomez he could no longer work as a field representative and that the position could not be modified to accommodate his health problems, so they told him about many open employment possibilities, including firefighter and police officer, the suit states.

But the city told Gomez he was not suitable for any of the vacant jobs due to his restrictions or lack of qualifications, the suit states. The city did not tell the plaintiff about any open cashier jobs until later, when another person in the position went on medical leave, the suit further states.

Gomez was eager to return to work and hoped to work a few more years so he could get full benefits, but the job was instead given to someone outside the department given that the regular worker's leave was going to be lengthy, the suit states.

Although Gomez asked human resources to give him the job he believed he was promised, the request was denied and the plaintiff was not offered any other jobs he could fill given his health, the suit states.

After an interactive meeting in January 2022, the city urged Gomez to take a disability retirement, the suit states. He initially refused, but in May of that year he was forced to retire because of a lack of money and employment benefits, the suit states.

Gomez has suffered lost income and emotional distress since losing his job, the suit states.

The Alhambra Utilities Department. | Photo courtesy of the city of Alhambra

A body-worn camera recorded Deputy Remin Pineda fatally shooting 34-year-old David Ordaz Jr. in 2021. | Photo courtesy of the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department/YouTube

‘New Wave’ talks about the music that saved the lost generation of Vietnamese youth

By May S. Ruiz mayrchu56@gmailcom

In the final days leading up to the Fall of Saigon on April 30, 1975, U.S. diplomats organized the massive evacuation of American and South Vietnamese citizens in an operation called Operation Frequent Wind. The capture of Saigon by North Vietnam and the Viet Cong, which marked the end of the Vietnam War, was a humiliating failure of American foreign policy in Southeast Asia.

Elizabeth Ai, a ChineseVietnamese-American writer, filmmaker and producer who was born and raised in Alhambra, in the western San Gabriel Valley, documents the aftermath of one of the largest refugee evacuation missions in U.S. history.

Ai’s film documentary "New Wave" and companion book "New Wave: Rebellion and Reinvention in the Vietnamese Diaspora" shine a light on the music that saved the 1.5 generation — refugees who were born in Vietnam but were raised in the United States. Many of these young people in Southern California found a new life and a new identity in New Wave music, a type of Euro Disco that became enormously popular in this community.

The idea for the film was conceived in Ai’s head in 2018 when she was pregnant with her daughter. She revealed that it started out

as a documentary focused on the Vietnamese as a way to leave something for her daughter. She was trying to save the memories of this community before they disappeared but, in time, it all blurred into her own family history. As people shared their stories, she discovered how much they mirrored her own.

Speaking by phone, Ai discussed the film and the book, and people’s reaction to the documentary.

“Beyond the Asian American community, I really wanted to touch on the theme of parent and child relationship,” Ai explained.

“I don’t know if everyone wants to be a parent but each one of us is someone’s child and we understand the friction and tension. And the barriers, challenges, and obstacles become greater as a refugee or an immigrant — as somebody who is of two different worlds and cultures.”

Ai added, “A lot of people thought I would be going into Vietnam war stories. But for me it was more important to talk about that time when my uncle and aunties — the people who raised me — were the ones navigating this space with so much complexity and struggle. We always look at the adults who are learning English at night and working three different jobs. At the same time, it’s very chal-

lenging to be a young person in this world trying to figure out who you are.”

The pandemic that happened in the middle of Ai’s project halted the filming but prompted a start to their Instagram page to crowdsource archival material. And it was how the companion book came about.

“I got so many archives from the community with our social media, on Instagram, and our crowd sourcing that I felt it was necessary to share some of

the documents that didn’t go into the film in this different medium,” Ai said. “So that if people didn’t see the film, they could find the material in a different way. At the same time, it’s something that I felt was necessary because we don’t see these archives of us being saved by White American media. They don’t preserve our history.”

The authors who contributed essays in the book wrote about belonging.

“The sense of wanting to belong and having their own

world that they can build," Ai explained. "Between all the other essays and my contributions, it really was to show that for so long we have been kept out of the narrative that we see on TV, or in film or in books.”

While Ai’s family — her maternal grandparents, parents and her mom’s siblings — were refugees, she was not. And she thinks it’s because of it, not in spite of it, that she’s more involved in her ethnic community much more than immigrants are.

“Our whole life, we had the obligation to assimilate,” Ai reasoned. “When we become adults we ask ourselves why have we not been more immersed in this world. It’s beautiful to see this reclamation happening among Asian Americans in the global diaspora. Even though we were displaced, we could still reclaim our heritage. I think we all still want to be very much connected to our ancestry, this is our cultural inheritance.”

Those who’ve seen the film are not only asking questions but are also sharing their family dynamics and the challenges they have to overcome.

“That’s what the problem is with this model minority myth,” Ai said. “We’re all perceived as crazy rich Asians who do great in school, but that’s not true

across all our diasporas. Everybody struggles and it’s very harmful to have these stereotypes because that’s the expectation. Then people believe that you don’t need help or that you don’t have problems.”

“It’s important to have these conversations — with each other, with our parents, with our children. And as artists, to tell the stories about how we worked hard and how we struggled; to say there’s pain in the community when we appear to be successful. I think that to have humanity is to see the full scope of what it is for each one of us,” Ai emphasized.

"New Wave" had its world premiere in New York at the Tribeca Film Festival in June, where it won a Special Jury Award for Best New Documentary Director.

It will have played in over 20 film festivals before the end of the year. Since Tribeca, the film has been shown in California and all over the United States. The film has likewise been screened in Germany, Poland and other countries.

It’s heartening that the Vietnamese community and, by extension, Southeast Asians are having this opportunity to be seen and heard as “New Wave” tours the country and the globe. It’s one more step taken on the long road toward belonging and inclusion.

wise be allowed. Neither the County's Regional Planning Commission nor the Board of Supervisors have authority to require modifications or to prevent it from moving forward."

Barger added that the state, "through a multitude of housing legislation, has effectively created mechanisms to exempt local control, in their attempt to address the

housing crisis that is gripping California.

"The community’s concerns, though, are understandable and must be transparently addressed by Affirmed Housing. That’s a big part of responsible development — listening to the community and meaningfully addressing feedback and concerns, keeping them informed, and dispelling

rumors and misinformation," the 5th District supervisor said. "Residents in surrounding neighborhoods should be afforded every opportunity possible to learn more so they can understand how this permanent supportive housing project can be integrated into the community and help provide affordable housing options.”

Development Authority spokeswoman Elisa Vásquez said agency Director Salas supports permanent supportive housing in general, "and specifically, the proposed Elara Affordable Housing Development."

with another opportunity to express their concerns and recommendations regarding the proposed development."

Vásquez confirmed that Salas did not respond to Cao's letter, but he "did request that the developer conduct a second meeting to provide members of the community

Councilwoman April Verlato said she supports more housing, "but it needs to be properly located and smartly designed. Permanent supportive housing can enhance a neighborhood increasing property values when a blighted area is redeveloped."

City officials said they've received over 100 emails and other forms of communication from residents about the project.

The meeting may be viewed online via arcadiaca. gov.

More information on the project is also available from the city's website and Affirmed Housing's elaraarcadia.com.

The back cover of "New Wave." | Photo courtesy of Angel City Press/Elizabeth Ai

Elara housing project

LEGALS

Monterey Park City Notices

CITY OF MONTEREY PARK

ZONE CHANGE (ZC-24-03) TO REZONE CERTAIN PROPERTIES WITHIN THE CITY TO BE CONSISTENT WITH THE GENERAL PLAN LAND USE AND URBAN DESIGN ELEMENT

TAKE NOTICE that, on December 4, 2024, the Monterey Park City Council will conduct a public hearing will to consider a City-Initiated effort to rezone properties city-wide to make them consistent with the General Plan Land Use Figure LU-3.

WHEN: Wednesday, December 4, 2024, at 6:30 p.m. or soon thereafter as the matter may be heard

WHERE: City Hall Council Chambers - 320 West Newmark Avenue

PURSUANT to the California Environmental Quality Act (Public Resources Code §§ 21000, et seq. “CEQA”) and the regulations promulgated thereunder (14 Cal. Code of Regs. §§ 15000, et seq., the “CEQA Guidelines”), the City reviewed the environmental impacts of the proposed Ordinance. CEQA Guideline § 15168 provides that a Program EIR may be prepared to consider the environmental impacts of a series of actions that can be characterized as one large project that are related as logical parts in a chain of contemplated actions. The proposed Ordinance is within the scope of the City’s Focused General Plan Update to the Land Use and Urban Design Element which was evaluated under a Final Environmental Impact Report (“FEIR”) (SCH No. 2001-01-1074). The FEIR adequately describes and considers the proposed Ordinance for CEQA purposes. Accordingly, the Ordinance is not subject to further environmental review.

DOCUMENTS, including copies of the proposed ordinance, is on file with the City Clerk’s office located at Monterey Park City Hall, 320 West Newmark Avenue. The staff report on this matter will be available in the City Clerk’s office on or about November 27, 2024, and available on the City’s website at http://www.montereypark.ca.gov/AgendaCenter. Copies may be obtained at cost. For additional information, please call (626) 307-1359 or e-mail mpclerk@montereypark.ca.gov.

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

Maychelle

Yee City Clerk, City of Monterey Park

POSTED: November 21, 2024

PUBLISHED: November 21, 2024 MONTEREY PARK PRESS

Glendale City Notices

area, and an Administrative Use Permit (AUP) for the on-site sales, service and consumption of alcoholic beverages in the Community Commercial – C2 zone. The project includes an AB-2097 parking exception to allow 50 in lieu of 312 required off-street parking spaces.

CODE REQUIRES

1) A banquet hall requires a conditional use permit in the C2 Zone (Table 30.12-A, GMC Section 30.12.020).

2) The sales, service and consumption of alcoholic beverages requires an administrative use permit in the C2 Zone (Table 30-12.A, GMC Section 30.12.020).

APPLICANT’S PROPOSAL

1) A conditional use permit to allow establishment and operation of a banquet hall in the C2 Zone (C2 Zone (Table 30-12.A, GMC Section 30.12.020).

2) An administrative use permit to allow sales, service and consumption of alcoholic beverages in the C2 Zone (Table 30-12.A, GMC Section 30.12.020).

ENVIRONMENTAL DETERMINATION

The project is categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) as a Class 1 “Existing Facilities” exemption, per Section 15301(e) of the CEQA Guidelines, because the discretionary permit request is to establish a banquet hall use, including alcoholic beverage sales and service, in an existing commercial space. The project involves a mezzanine addition that will not increase the structure’s floor area by more than 2,500 square feet.

HEARING INFORMATION

The Planning Hearing Officer will conduct a public hearing regarding the above project in Room 105 of the Municipal Services Building, located at 633 East Broadway, Glendale, CA 91206 on DECEMBER 4, 2024, AT 9:30 AM or as soon thereafter as possible. The purpose of the hearing is to hear comments from the public with respect to zoning concerns for the project. The hearing will be held in accordance with Glendale Municipal Code, Title 30, Chapter 30.42.

The meeting can be viewed on Charter Cable Channel 6 or streamed online at GlendaleCA. gov/live. 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 Hearing Officer Hearing. You may also testify in person at the hearing if you wish to do so. If the final decision is challenged in court, testimony may be limited to issues raised before or at the public hearing. The staff report and case materials will be available prior to the hearing date at GlendaleCA.

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QUESTIONS OR COMMENTS

If you desire more information on the proposal, please contact the case planner, Alan Lamberg, at alamberg@glendaleca.gov or (818) 548-2140 or (818) 937-8158.

PROCEDURES

Any person having an interest in the subject project may participate in the hearing, by phone as outlined above and may be heard in support of his/her opinion. Any person protesting may file a duly signed and acknowledged written protest with the Director of Community Development not later than the hour set for public hearing before the Hearing Officer. "Acknowledged" shall mean a declaration of property ownership (or occupant if not owner) under penalty of perjury. If you challenge the decision of this project in court, you may be limited to raising only those issues you or someone else raised at the public hearing described in this notice, or in written correspondence delivered to the City of Glendale, at or prior to the public hearing. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990, please notify the Community Development Department at least 48 hours (or two business days) for requests regarding sign language translation and Braille transcription services. When a final decision is rendered, a decision letter will be posted online at GlendaleCA. gov/planning/decisions. An appeal may be filed within 15 days of the final decision date appearing on the decision letter. All appeals must be filed using the City’s online permit portal: GlendaleCA.gov/permits

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

Publish November 21, 2024

GLENDALE INDEPENDENT

2023-24 CONSOLIDATED ANNUAL PERFORMANCE AND EVALUATION REPORT

The City of Glendale announces the availability of its draft Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER) to the Federal Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). The CAPER describes the City’s progress in carrying out Community Development Block Grant, Emergency Solutions Grant, and HOME program activities under the City’s Consolidated Plan during the period July 1, 2023 to June 30, 2024. Glendale residents are invited to review and comment on the CAPER. Copies of the CAPER and information regarding its contents may be obtained by contacting the Community Services & Parks Department/CDBG Section at (818) 548-2000 or on the City’s web site at www.glendaleca. gov/cdbg . The comment period expires on Friday, December 6, 2024. Written or verbal comments may be submitted to: City of Glendale Community Services & Parks Department/CDBG Section 201 East Colorado Street Glendale, CA 91205 (818) 548-3715 or mkavarian@glendaleca.gov

In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990, auxiliary hearing aids, sign language translation, and Braille transcripts are available upon request.

Para más información en español, llame al (818) 548-2000

Published on November 21, 2024 GLENDALE INDEPENDENT

Probate Notices

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF DAVID D. O'DONNELL aka DAVID DEE O'DONNELL Case No. 24STPB09749

To all heirs, beneficiaries, cred-itors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of DAVID D. O'DONNELL aka DAVID DEE O'DONNELL A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by Brenda Depew in the Superior Court of California, County of LOS ANGELES.

THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that Brenda Depew 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 Dec. 20, 2024 at 8:30 AM in Dept. No. 44 located at 111 N. Hill St., Los Angeles, CA 90012.

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:

JEFFREY FORER ESQ SBN 108310

HINOJOSA & FORER 2215 COLBY AVE LOS ANGELES CA 90064-1504

CN111657 O'DONNELL Nov 14,18,21, 2024

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NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: VIRGINIA ANN NEUBERT CASE NO. 30-2024-01437213-PR-PWCMC

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

A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by JASON HANS NEUBERT AND ERICH SCOTT NEUBERT in the Superior Court of California, County of ORANGE.

THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that JASON HANS NEUBERT AND ERICH SCOTT NEUBERT 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 Es-

tates 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: 12/12/24 at 1:30PM in Dept. CM07 located at 3390 HARBOR BLVD., COSTA MESA, CA 92626 NOTICE IN PROBATE CASES

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

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

IF YOU ARE A CREDITOR or a contingent creditor of the decedent, you must file your claim with the court and mail a copy to the personal representative appointed by the court within the later of either (1) four months from the date of first issuance of letters to a general personal representative, as defined in section 58(b) of the California Probate Code, or (2) 60 days from the date of mailing or personal delivery to you of a notice under section 9052 of the California Probate Code. Other California statutes and legal authority may affect your rights as a creditor. You may want to consult with an attorney knowledgeable in California law. YOU MAY EXAMINE the file kept by the court. If you are a person interested in the estate, you may file with the court a Request for Special Notice (form DE-154) of the filing of an inventory and appraisal of estate assets or of any petition or account as provided in Probate Code section 1250. A Request for Special Notice form is available from the court clerk. Attorney for Petitioner

JAN A. MEYER, ESQ. - SBN 272101 MEYER ESTATE LAW, PC 32776 SAIL WAY DANA POINT CA 92629 Telephone (949) 607-9412 11/14, 11/18, 11/21/24 CNS-3869333# ANAHEIM PRESS

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: DAVID F. SAENZ CASE NO. 24STPB12668

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

A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by LYNDA CARRILLOSAENZ in the Superior Court of California, County of LOS ANGELES. THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that LYNDA CARRILLOSAENZ 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: 12/09/24 at 8:30AM

MICHAEL G. EBINER, ESQ. - SBN 183499, EBINER LAW OFFICE

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

Telephone (626) 918-9000

11/14, 11/18, 11/21/24 CNS-3870622# BALDWIN PARK PRESS

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF ELIZA ROSS THORNE

Case No. 24STPB00854

To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of ELIZA ROSS THORNE

A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by Catlan T. Brinsley in the Superior Court of California, County of LOS ANGELES.

THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that Catlan T. Brinsley be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent.

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

A HEARING on the petition will be held on Dec. 10, 2024 at 8:30 AM in Dept. No. 29 located at 111 N. Hill St., Los Angeles, CA 90012.

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KEYSTONE LAW GROUP 11300 W OLYMPIC BLVD STE 910

LOS ANGELES CA 90064

CN111677 THORNE Nov 14,18,21, 2024

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NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF URSULA W. SCHUMACHER aka URSULA WALTRAUDT WALLER-SCHUMACHER

Case No. 24STPB12610

To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of URSULA W. SCHUMACHER aka URSULA WALTRAUDT WALLERSCHUMACHER

A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by Bryant Lamont Schumacher in the Superior Court of California, County of LOS ANGELES.

THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that Bryant Lamont Schumacher 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 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 Dec. 13, 2024 at 8:30 AM in Dept. No. 5 located at 111 N. Hill St., Los Angeles, CA 90012.

STAPLETON & STAPLETON 401 E ROWLAND AVE COVINA CA 91723

CN111932 SCHUMACHER Nov 14,18,21, 2024 WEST COVINA PRESS

NOTICE OF AMENDED PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF LARRY LeDUC aka LARRY D. LeDUC aka LARRY DONALD LeDUC

Case No. 24STPB03178

To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of LARRY LeDUC aka LARRY D. LeDUC aka LARRY DONALD LeDUC AN AMENDED PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by Andrew Leduc in the Superior Court of Cali-

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fornia, County of LOS ANGELES. THE AMENDED PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that Andrew Leduc be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent.

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

A HEARING on the amended petition will be held on Dec. 4, 2024 at 8:30 AM in Dept. No. 9 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 knowledgeable in California law.

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NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF ANGEL MARIA VALDES

Case No. 24STPB11596

To all heirs, beneficiaries, cred-itors, 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 Maria Cruz and Paula Cruz in the Superior Court of Cali-fornia, County of LOS ANGELES.

THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that Maria Cruz and Paula Cruz be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent.

A HEARING on the petition will be held on Dec. 9, 2024 at 8:30 AM in Dept. No. 4 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.

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NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF:

ALICE E. NATALIZIO

CASE NO. 24STPB12803

To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the WILL or estate, or both of ALICE E. NATALIZIO. A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by JOANIE KAY NATALIZIO ZIELINSKI in the Superior Court of California, County of LOS ANGELES.

THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that JOANIE KAY NATALIZIO ZIELINSKI be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent.

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

A HEARING on the petition will be held in this court as follows: 12/31/24 at 8:30AM in Dept. 79 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 knowledgeable in California law.

Attorney for Petitioner

PETER A. KEON - SBN 224452

KAVESH, MINOR & OTIS, INC. 990 WEST 190TH STREET, SUITE 500 TORRANCE CA 90502

Telephone (310) 324-9403

11/18, 11/21, 11/25/24 CNS-3871637# PASADENA PRESS

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: CHARLES BRUCE MILLER AKA CHARLES B. MILLER CASE NO. PROVA2400954

To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the WILL or estate, or both of CHARLES BRUCE MILLER AKA CHARLES B. MILLER.

A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by DONALD B. MILLER in the Superior Court of California, County of SAN BERNARDINO.

THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that DONALD B. MILLER 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 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: 12/23/24 at 9:00AM in Dept. F2 located at 17780 ARROW BLVD., FONTANA, CA 92335

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.

PACIFIC ESTATE PLANNING P.C. 29970 TECHNOLOGY DRIVE, SUITE 109 MURRIETA CA 92563

Telephone (951) 973-0313 BSC 226056 11/18, 11/21, 11/25/24 CNS-3871691# ONTARIO NEWS PRESS

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF MARIO S. BALIWAG CASE NO. 24STPB12743

To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of MARIO S. BALIWAG A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by LILIA P. BALIWAG, AKA LILY BALIWAG in the Superior Court of California, County of LOS ANGELES.

THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that LILIA P. BALIWAG, AKA LILY BALIWAG 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 13, 2024 at 8:30 A.M. in Dept.: “5” located at: 111 N. Hill Street, Los Angeles, CA Stanley Mosk Courthouse

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 formal 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.

PAUL D. VELASCO, SB# 192421

Attorney for Petitioner VELASCO LAW GROUP, APC 333 W. Broadway, Suite #100 Long Beach, CA 90802

PNSB# 107439

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NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: CLOVER THOMAS CASE NO. 24STPB12904

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

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

THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that DANA THOMAS 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: 12/16/24 at 8:30AM in Dept. 9 located at 111 N. HILL ST., LOS ANGELES, CA 90012

IF YOU OBJECT to the granting of the petition, you should appear at the hearing and state your objections or file written objections with the court

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#: FBN20240010153 Pub: 11/07/2024, 11/14/2024, 11/21/2024, 11/28/2024 San Bernardino Press

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. FBN20240010005

upon filing pursuant to the California Public Records Act (Government Code Sections 6250- 6277). /s/ Vafa Von Raees, Manager. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Bernardino on October 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#: FBN20240010005 Pub: 11/07/2024, 11/14/2024, 11/21/2024, 11/28/2024 San Bernardino Press

The following person(s) is (are) doing business as DNA VENTURE INVESTMENTS 9163 Desert Acacia Ln. Corona, CA 92883

Riverside County Mailing Address 9163 Desert Acacia Ln. Corona, CA 92883

Riverside County Dennis Yamamoto, 9163 Desert Acacia Ln., Corona, CA 92883

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. Dennis Yamamoto Statement filed with the County of Riverside on November 7, 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-202413964 Pub. 11/14/2024, 11/21/2024, 11/28/2024, 12/05/2024 Riverside Independent

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. FBN20240009769

The following persons are doing business as: Cafe Eden, 201 W B Street A, Ontario, CA 91762. Mailing Address, Po Box 3593, ontario, CA 91762. Shelja Incorparated (CA, 201 W

B Street A, Ontario, CA 91762; Armando Sandoval, CEO. County of Principal Place of Business: San Bernardino

This business is conducted by: a corporation. Registrant has not yet begun to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed herein. By signing below, I declare that I have read and understand the reverse side of this form and that all information in this statement is true and correct. A registrant who declares as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business and Professions Code that the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000). I am also aware that all information on this statement becomes Public Record upon filing pursuant to the California Public Records Act (Government Code Sections 62506277). /s/ Armando Sandoval, CEO. 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#: FBN20240009769 Pub: 11/14/2024, 11/21/2024, 11/28/2024, 12/05/2024 San Bernardino Press

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 20246702407. The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: Postalannex#14001, 18377 Beach Blvd, Ste 222, Huntington Beach, CA 92648. Full Name of Registrant(s) Emad Shaheen,(CA-(202134310452, 23986 Aliso Creek Rd, Laguna Niguel, CA 92677. This business is conducted by a corporation. Registrant has not yet begun to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed herein. Postalannex#14001. /S/ Shipco, llc, Emad Shaheen, President. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Orange County on November 4, 2024. Publish: Anaheim Press 11/14/2024, 11/21/2024, 11/28/2024, 12/05/2024

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 20246702627.

The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: SUNSHINE PSYCHOLOGICAL COUNSELING, INC., 8161 E Kaiser Blvd #27907, Anaheim, CA 92809. Full Name of Registrant(s) NOGALES PSYCHOLOGICAL COUNSELING, INC. (CA, 1650 E 4th St #101, Santa Ana, CA 92701. This business is conducted by a corporation. Registrant has not yet begun to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed herein. SUNSHINE PSYCHOLOGICAL COUNSELING, INC.. /S/ Natalie McFee, Chief operating officer. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Orange County on November 7, 2024. Publish: Anaheim Press 11/21/2024, 11/28/2024, 12/05/2024, 12/12/2024

The following person(s) is (are) doing business as Donut Star

40525 California Oaks Road Suite E7

Murrieta, CA 92562

Riverside County Mailing Address

27490 Yellowwood Way, Murrieta, CA 92562

Riverside County (1). Huong Lim Chea, 27490 Yellowwood Way, Murrieta, CA 92562 (2). Stephen Siv Chea, 27490 Yellowwood Way, Murrieta, CA 92562

Riverside County

This business is conducted by: a married couple. Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed herein on 2002. 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. Huong Lim Chea Statement filed with the County of Riverside on October 23, 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-202413311

Pub. 11/21/2024, 11/28/2024, 12/05/2024, 12/12/2024

Riverside Independent

The following person(s) is (are) doing business as Vista Donuts 27493 Washington Avenue Murrieta, CA 92562

Riverside County Mailing Address 274900 Yellowwood Way, Murrieta, CA 92562

Riverside County Stephanie Chea, 274900 Yellowwood Way, Murrieta, CA 92562 Riverside County

This business is conducted by: a individual. Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed herein on October 1, 2023. 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. Stephanie Lim Chea Statement filed with the County of Riverside on October 23, 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-202413312 Pub. 11/21/2024, 11/28/2024, 12/05/2024, 12/12/2024 Riverside Independent

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. FBN20240010002

The following persons are doing business as: Santa fe dental group, 228 W Baseline Rd, Rialto, CA 92376. Mailing Address, 228 W Baseline Rd, Rialto, CA 92376. A.M. ARTEAGA, DDS, INC. (CA 3842998, 228 W Baseline Rd, Rialto, CA 92376; ELOISA GONZALEZ SOTELO, 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, 2015. 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/ ELOISA GONZALEZ SOTELO, SECRETARY. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Bernardino on October 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#: FBN20240010002 Pub: 11/21/2024, 11/28/2024, 12/05/2024, 12/12/2024 San Bernardino Press

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. FBN20240010335

The following persons are doing business as: Keyard Modular, 15800 El Pardo Rd. Suite A3, Chino, CA 91708. Mailing Address, 15800 El Pardo Rd. Suite A3, Chino, CA 91708. Key Yard Inc. (CA 4109510, 15800 El Pardo Rd. Suite A3, Chino, CA 91708; Deuk kwon Kim, CFO. 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

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E.coli outbreak: 1 LA County resident dies, at least 1 other sickened by organic carrots

By Staff

OneLosAngeles County resident has died and at least one other became ill in an 18-state E.coli outbreak involving organic carrots, health officials said Monday.

The LA County Department of Public Health along with state and federal agencies are investigating two local cases of E. coli linked to two kinds of organic carrots from Grimmway Farms.

"One local case ... resulted in the death of an adult over 65 with medical conditions," according to a health department statement.

Officials said the organic bagged carrots and baby carrots were

possibly contaminated by the bacteria E. coli, which produces Shiga toxin.

"Residents should check to see if they have recalled carrots at home. These products should be returned or thrown away," the statement said.

Grimmway Farms issued a recall over the weekend for:

-- baby organic carrots with "best-if-used-by" dates from Sept. 11 to Nov. 12, with the brand names 365, Bunny Luv, Cal-Organic, Compliments, Full Circle, Good & Gather, GreenWise, Grimmway Farms, Marketside, Nature's Promise, O-Organic, President's Choice, Raley's, Simple Truth, Sprouts, Trader Joe's,

Wegmans and Wholesome Pantry; and

-- whole organic carrots that were sold in stores from approximately Aug. 14 through Oct. 23 for the brands 365, Bunny Luv, Cal-Organic, Compliments, Full Circle, Good & Gather, GreenWise, Marketside, Nature's Promise, O-Organic, President's Choice, Simple Truth, Trader Joe's, Wegmans and Wholesome Pantry.

According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 39 cases of E.coli and one death have been linked to the outbreak in 18 states. Three of the reported cases were in California.

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Judge rejects challenge to Huntington Beach voter ID law

By City News Service

CaliforniaAttorney

General Rob Bonta criticized a judge's ruling against the state's challenge to Huntington Beach's voter ID law approved by residents earlier this year and his office is working on an amended petition Monday.

In Friday's ruling, Orange County Superior Court Judge Nico Dourbetas held that the city's Measure A is not prohibited by state law.

"The Court finds that this matter is not ripe for adjudication, as & 705, subd. (a)(2) of the City's Charter is permissive and discretionary in character, and thus currently presents no conflict with state elections law," Dourbetas wrote.

Bonta disagreed.

"Under both existing law and Senate Bill 1174, all local governments — including charter cities like Huntington Beach — are prohibited from disenfranchising voters at the polls by implementing voter ID requirements," Bonta said Sunday. "Let me be clear: that has not changed. We disagree

with the court's decision that it is too early to bring our lawsuit, and remain confident in the strength of our case."

Bonta and Secretary of State Shirley Weber have 20 days to file an amended petition.

A narrow majority of Huntington Beach voters passed the measure in the March election. It amended the City Charter to authorize the city to implement a requirement for voters to show identification when casting in-person ballots for municipal elections. The law goes into effect in 2026, according to the measure.

Huntington Beach City Attorney Michael Gates defended the measure after Bonta filed the challenge last

about the product recall is available on the U.S. Food and Drug Administration website fda.gov/safety.

Most people infected with Shiga toxin from E. coli experience severe stomach cramps, diarrhea that is often bloody and vomiting, health officials said. Symptoms usually begin three or four days after ingesting the bacteria. Most people recover without treatment after five to seven days, but severe symptoms require medical treatment.

The best way to prevent E.coli infection is to keep hands clean, prepare food safely in clean spaces and drink safe water, officials said.

Baldwin Park school district settles with woman who alleged abuse as student

By City News Service

Asettlement has been reached in a woman's lawsuit against the Baldwin Park Unified School District in which the plaintiff alleged she was sexually assaulted and threatened with violence by another student in 1992.

April.

"The city of Huntington Beach's Voter ID and other elections measures approved by the voters on March 5 to increase voter participation by mandating at least 20 more in-person polling locations and monitoring of ballot drop boxes are not only permissible, the city's authority is provided for them in the California Constitution, Article XI, Section 5(b), for local elections," Gates said. "The people of Huntington Beach have made their voices clear on this issue and the people's decision on the March 5th ballot measures for election integrity is final. To that end, the city will vigorously uphold and defend the will of the people."

The plaintiff is identified only as Jane Doe in her Pomona Superior Court lawsuit. The former Vineland Elementary School student maintained that the district knew of her assailant's behavior, but did not remove him from school or take other appropriate measures.

During a post-mediation status conference on Monday, a BPUSD attorney informed Judge Salvatore Sirna that the case was resolved, but no terms were divulged.

The suit brought in December 2022 stated that Doe was a "painfully shy" student who one day was sexually assaulted by a boy she remembers only as "Omar." After the boy groped and inappropriately touched her private parts, she pushed

him away and began crying, the suit states.

"Omar told plaintiff that if she told anyone he would kill her and her entire family," the suit stated.

Doe later that day confided in her father, who complained to the principal, the suit stated. Although Omar was removed from the plaintiff's class, he remained at the school and continued to harass her and often called her a "slut" in front of other

students, the suit alleged. Due to Omar's behavior, Doe later in life has struggled with alcohol and addiction issues, which have led to problems with the law, according to the suit, which further states she never married and has been mistrustful of men. In their court papers, lawyers for the district denied liability on their client's part as well as the extent and nature of the girl's allegations.

These are some of the recalled organic carrots that may be contaminated with E. Coli. | Photo courtesy of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration

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Housing complex with units for homeless veterans opens in Norwalk

By Joe Taglieri joet@beaconmedianews.com

A60-unitaffordable housingcomplex, about a third of which are for homeless veterans, opened Friday in Norwalk, city officials announced.

A ribbon-cutting ceremony featuring state and local officials officially opened Veterans Villas at San Antonio Drive.

The housing complex, located at San Antonio Drive and Foster Road, will be managed by Mercy Housing Management Group, which will provide long-term supportive services to all residents, according to the nonprofit affordable housing developer. The VA will provide case management residents living in the 18 Veterans Affairs Supportive Housing units at the property.

Speakers at the ribboncutting event included state Sen. Bob Archul-

D-Norwalk, who chairs the Senate Committee on Military and Veterans Affairs, Assemblywoman Blanca Pacheco, D-Downey, and representatives from the U.S. military, Mercy Housing California, Norwalk Vice Mayor Tony Ayala and veterans organizations.

This year Norwalk rankled Gov. Gavin Newsom and state housing officials after the City Council passed a ban on homeless shelters and housing. State officials said that was in violation of affordable housing laws and have filed a lawsuit against the city.

“The Norwalk City Council’s failure to reverse this ban, despite knowing it is unlawful, is inexcusable,” Gov. Gavin Newsom said in a statement Nov. 4 announcing the lawsuit's filing. “No community should turn its

back on its residents in need.”

Norwalk Mayor Margarita Rios issued a statement in response to the state's legal action: “The City is disappointed with the state’s approach as it was hopeful that it could reach a resolution without litigation. The City will nevertheless continue to reach out to state stakeholders in its approach to forge partnerships in line with Attorney General Bonta’s statement supporting collaborative solutions to these important issues.”

The total cost of the Veterans Villas project, which included funding from the city and a $5.8 million state grant, was estimated at $42.8 million, according to a report by Urbanize Los Angeles in March.

More information about Veterans Villas in on the city's website, Norwalk.org/veteran.

LAUSD reaffirms status as 'sanctuary district' for immigrants

By City News Service

The Los Angeles Unified School District Board of Education unanimously adopted a resolution Tuesday reaffirming its previous declaration as a "sanctuary district" that will stand against an anticipated ramping up of federal deportation efforts.

The board, acting on the same day the Los Angeles City Council approved an ordinance formally declaring Los Angeles as a sanctuary city, adopted a resolution restating an LAUSD sanctuary policy originally enacted in 2017 and calling for training of teachers and staff about how they should respond if approached by federal immigration authorities.

Under the resolution, Superintendent Alberto Carvalho was instructed to develop a plan within 60 days outlining the district's support for immigrant students and staff. The plan will "include training for all teachers, administrators, and other staff on how to respond to federal agencies and any immigration personnel who request information about students, families, and staff, and/or are attempting to enter school property, as well as a thorough effort to communicate the district's sanctuary policy and plan

to all district families in the language that they speak.

The resolution also states that the district will "aggressively oppose any effort to create federal laws, policies, or practices that require school districts to cooperate with federal agencies and immigration personnel in any way related to immigration enforcement action."

LAUSD board member Jackie Goldberg, who brought the resolution before the board on one of her final meetings before retiring, said she wanted to reaffirm the district's sanctuary position, which was first adopted in 2017, during the first Donald Trump presidential administration.

"That was 2016-17, and the guy's back," Goldberg said of Trump. "And he's going to try even harder to disrupt families, disrupt communities."

She added, "We know what's coming. They said what's coming. We want to tell our students, families and all our personnel that you are welcome here and we will do everything in our power to protect your ability to go to school or work here."

Former LAUSD board member Monica Garcia, who authored the original sanctuary resolution in

2017, spoke to the board Tuesday in support of the new resolution.

"Thank you for rising up and sharing with our children and families that they belong here and that this district will follow our nation's law, welcoming every child to come to school," Garcia said. "... There are families who are separated and traumatized because of the fear of what is to come. We will continue to ask them to come to school and give us their very best."

Board member Kelly Gonez said it is important for the district to send a message to students and staff that "we will do everything in our legal power to protect them no matter what," and to assure students that "there are 60,000 staff members who stand united to protect them."

Superintendent Alberto Carvalho said the district has a "professional and moral responsibility" to stand strong in support of all of its students and staff, regardless of immigration status. He noted that he was once an "undocumented immigrant," and said the district cannot allow the "politics of fear" to keep students out of classrooms and staffers away from work.

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State Sen. Bob Archuleta, Assemblywoman Blanca Pacheco, Norwalk City Council members and other attendees officially open Norwalk Veterans Villas at San Antonio Drive. | Photo courtesy of the city of Norwalk

Carlos Santana Arts Academy. | Photo courtesy of William Garrett CC BY 2.0