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Southern California politicians react to Trump inauguration

By Joe Taglieri joet@beaconmedianews.com

FollowingDonald Trump'spresidential inauguration Monday, reactions in Southern California were, as expected, reflective of the nation's starkly drawn party lines.

Republicans extolled the 47th president's return to the White House as a "Golden Age of America," with Democrats launching harsh criticisms about wildfire relief, immigration policy and LGBTQ+ issues.

"On this glorious day we pray that God continues to watch over President @ realDonaldTrump, Vice President@JDVance, and the entire United States of America," the Republican Party of Los Angeles County posted on X. "The Golden Age of America has begun."

Orange County Republican Party Chairman Will O'Neill shared similar sentiments on social media.

transfer of power, we are reminded of the enduring principles that underpin our democracy: finding common ground and striving toward shared goals.

“In the face of one of the worst natural disasters in America’s history, this moment underscores the critical need for partnership, a shared commitment to facts, and mutual respect — values that enable civil discourse, effective governance, and meaningful action," Newsom said of the recent wildfires in LA County. "I look forward to President Trump’s visit to Los Angeles and his mobilization of the full weight of the federal government to help our fellow Americans recover and rebuild.

Los Angeles County Democratic Party Chair Mark Ramos' point of view was markedly different.

"Inaugurations are meant to inspire hope and

"President Trump declared that 'The Golden Age of America begins now," O'Neill said. "Today starts a new day. After four dark years, it is morning again in America."

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More residents in the Altadena area returned to their homes as firefighters neared full containment Wednesday of the Eaton Fire that has destroyed thousands of homes and killed at least 17 people.

County officials announced

remind us of the shared values that bind us as a nation," Ramos said, according to published reports.

"But we heard something entirely different today (in Trump's inaugural address).

"His message was clear,"

Monday that all residents evacuated from the Altadena area may now return, but noted that some areas are still under an evacuation order featuring "soft closures" — meaning those areas will be open only to residents with valid proof of residence.

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Ramos said. "If you don't see the world as he does, you're not just wrong — you're an enemy. And enemies, he promises, will face retribution. This is not leadership. It's fearmongering. ... We as Democrats believe in a country of opportunity, justice, and respect, and we will continue to fight for that, no matter what."

Gov. Gavin Newsom, a Democrat, said in a statement, “As our nation observes the peaceful

“Where our shared principles are aligned, my administration stands ready to work with the TrumpVance administration to deliver solutions and serve the nearly 40 million Cali-

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Fire 91% contained as all areas opened for residents to return

By City News Service and Staff

deadly and destructive blaze climbed to 91% Wednesday. Firefighters managed to further surround the blaze despite another round of threatening Santa Ana winds that prompted red flag warnings that will be in effect until 8 p.m. Thursday.

Pasadena activated red

flag parking restrictions Monday to allow for improved fire department access and resident evacuation on narrow and/or winding roads, city officials said. Parking will be restricted "on posted narrow and/ or winding roads within Pasadena's urban-wildland

interface areas," a city statement said. "Vehicles on restricted roads will be cited and towed. Additional information, including the complete list of streets with restricted parking, is available at CityOfPasadena. net/Fire/Red-Flag-ParkingRestrictions."

Officials also urged residents to review their evacuation plans and make sure emergency kits are stocked with needed items should they have to evacuate.

Officials have completed inspections of 98% of the

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Palisades Fire at 65% containment; red flag warning in effect

President Donald Trump delivers his inaugural address Monday in the District of Columbia. | Photo courtesy of the White House

Lineup announced for concert to benefit LA County fire victims

Organizerson Tuesday announced the performers for a concert to raise funds to help victims of the Los Angeles County wildfires.

Performances at the Intuit Dome and the Kia Forum during the Jan. 30 FireAid concert in Inglewood to support impacted communities.

Organizers previously announced an all-star lineup for the event and on Tuesday added additional performers as well as detailing which acts will perform at each venue.

Performers at the Intuit Dome will be Billie Eilish, Earth, Wind & Fire, Gracie Abrams, Jelly Roll, Katy Perry, Lady Gaga, Lil Baby, Olivia Rodrigo, Peso Pluma, Rod

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Stewart, Stevie Wonder, Sting, and Tate McRae.

At the Kia Forum will be Alanis Morissette, Anderson .Paak, Dave Matthews and John Mayer, Dawes, Graham Nash, Green Day, John Fogerty, Joni Mitchell, No Doubt, Pink, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Stephen Stills, Stevie Nicks, and the Black Crowes.

The concert at the Kia Forum is scheduled for a 6 p.m. start on Jan. 30, while the show at the Intuit Dome is expected to begin at 7:30 p.m.

Tickets go on sale Wednesday via Ticketmaster.

The benefit concerts will be broadcast and streamed live on Apple Music and the Apple TV app, Max, iHeartRadio, KTLA+, Netflix/ Tudom, Paramount+, Prime

Video and the Amazon Music Channel on Twitch, SiriusXM, Spotify, SoundCloud, Veeps and YouTube. The FireAid concerts will also be broadcast at AMC Theatres in select locations in 70 U.S. markets.

The charity event is timed just days prior to the Grammy Awards on Feb. 2, which

means many musicians will be in the LA area.

FireAid is sponsored by Live Nation and AEG and is produced in part by the Eagles manager Irving Azoff. To make a donation or receive updates on ticket information, sign up at intuitdome.com/fireaidrelief.

Pasadena cancels parade for Black History Festival

Owing to fire-related destructionin Pasadena, city officials have canceled the parade portion of the annual Black History Festival.

This year's festival will focus on recovery within the community, following large-scale destruction from the Eaton Fire, that burned across Altadena, Pasadena and Glendale.

"Bringing together various resources to support our community in this unprecedented time of need, as well as providing a bit of joy is what the committee hopes to provide," said Pixie Boyden, Co-chair of the Black History Parade & Festival Planning Committee.

"The Altadena/Pasadena community is stronger than the current circumstances it finds itself and while it will take time to heal from this unbelievable tragedy, the Black History Planning Committee hopes to support its progress

towards healing."

The festival will be hosted on Feb. 15, between 10 a.m. and 3 p.m. at Robinson Park, 1081 N. Fair Oaks Ave.

The first portion of the festival, up to 11:30 a.m.

will be allotted to performers previously registered to participate in the parade, and festival activities will follow until 3 p.m.

The annual car show has also been postponed, as many members have suffered damage to their classic cars.

Vendors were encouraged to apply to offer public assistance or other services free of charge, but the sale of items will not be permitted this year.

By City News Service

| Image courtesy of FireAid

Robinson Park, 1081 N. Fair Oaks Ave., is the site for this year's Black History Festival in Pasadena. | Photo courtesy of the city of Pasadena

Former police chief among Jan. 6 defendants released

By City News Service

Former La Habra Police Department Chief Alan Hostetter, a prominent COVID-19 restrictions critic and activist, was released Tuesday from federal prison along with hundreds of other defendants convicted in the Jan. 6, 2021, riot at the U.S. Capitol following President Donald Trump's pardons.

Hostetter, who has ties to San Clemente and last resided in Poolville, Texas, was released between midnight and 12:30 a.m. and picked up from the federal prison in Oakdale, Louisiana, his attorney Karren Kenney said.

According to Kenney, Hostetter said it was not the last time the public would hear from him and that he added, "We are just getting started."

Hostetter was convicted in July 2023 in a nonjury bench trial before U.S. District Judge Royce C. Lamberth, who ruled he was guilty of conspiracy to obstruct an official proceeding, obstruction of an official proceeding, entering and remaining in a restricted building or grounds with a deadly or dangerous weapon and disorderly and disruptive conduct in a restricted building or grounds with a deadly or dangerous weapon, according to court records.

Lamberth sentenced Hostetter to 135 months in federal prison and 36 months of supervised release.

"I think he's trying to figure it out — he didn't say

for sure what his plans are," Kenney said.

"I'm just glad Trump did what he did," Kenney said.

"The people who didn't commit any violence didn't deserve to be charged."

Hostetter, who refused to enter plea negotiations and insisted on his innocence, represented himself in his trial with Kenney appointed to help him.

In January 2024, Kenney got a state case related to a protest in San Clemente about pandemic-related restrictions against Hostetter dismissed.

Co-defendant Russell Taylor, who pleaded guilty in April 2023 and testified against Hostetter, also received a pardon, his attorney, Dyke Huish said. Taylor was sentenced to six months of home confinement and three years of probation in June 2024 but he has already completed that, Huish said.

"My client always had faith and confidence President Trump would issue a pardon on the first day of his presidency, and that promise has been fulfilled," Huish said.

"And in the vein of (former President) Gerald Ford it is my hope and expectation that this will bring an end to our long national nightmare."

Huish said federal prosecutors should have focused more on the 80 to 100 defendants who were accused of violent acts. Huish added that Trump shouldn't have just wiped away everyone's convic-

tions and charges in one fell swoop and should have more carefully reviewed the more culpable defendants.

"Mr. Taylor hopes to move forward now," Huish said.

Prosecutors pointed out that Hostetter drove across country to attend Trump's rally on Jan. 6, 2021, with a car packed with weapons that would be prohibited in carry-on plane baggage. They also said Hostetter wanted to be prepared for a potential armed revolution in the nation's capital.

"Hostetter talked repeatedly in advance of Jan. 6 in the language of 'war' and 'revolution,' " prosecutors said. "He discussed the 'tyrants and traitors' and the need for 'executions' of his political enemies. His delusions of grandeur — to see himself as the main player in a grand conspiracy centered on Jan. 6, 2021 — further demonstrate the danger Hostetter poses to the community in the future."

The prosecutors said Hostetter, who represented himself in the trial with a back-up attorney, was dishonest in testimony.

"Hostetter likes to wrap himself in the American flag and take on the role of freedom fighter, but there is nothing patriotic or American about calling for violence — or threatening violence, to achieve your political aims," the prosecutors said. "That is not patriotism. That is terrorism."

The prosecutors also

faulted him for "self-indulgent court filings, in which he ignored the issues relevant to the case and talked about the assassination of President John F. Kennedy; Fox News Channel's firing of talk show host Tucker Carlson; the collapse of 7 World Trade Center on Sept. 11, 2001; occult symbols in the `Wizard of Oz'; the secret society Skull and Bones; and the censoring of Facebook, Instagram and Twitter accounts."

The prosecutors acknowledged that Hostetter's "history and characteristics" have their pros and cons.

"For years, Hostetter was a

yoga and meditation teacher," the prosecutors said. "But he collected weapons for Jan. 6 and called for executions of politicians he disagreed with. He is a gifted and charismatic public speaker.

"But he used those gifts to stoke the fires of rebellion and to call for war. He has decades of service to his community as a member of law enforcement and in service in the United States Army. But he advanced past police lines, when he knew better, and joined a riotous mob set on disrupting the peaceful transfer of power."

The prosecutors argued

that a lengthy prison sentence would serve as a deterrent.

"Hostetter's crime was an attack on not just the Capitol, but the United States and its system of government," the prosecutors. said. "He joined a mob and struck a blow to a central feature of the American system: the peaceful transfer of power.

"This is a defendant who rallied others to the cause of war, revolution and threats of violence against political leaders. ... A lengthy term of incarceration is necessary to reflect the seriousness of his crime and to promote respect for the law."

Alan Hostetter waves an American flag during the 2021 riot at the U.S. Capitol following Donald Trump's defeat to Joe Biden. | Photo courtesy of the American Phoenix Project/Instagram

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Blvd., Burbank, CA 91504. The Burbank Adaptive Sports Expo is a fun-filled day of sporting activities for participants of all ages and abilities. Activities include wheelchair rugby, adaptive tennis, adaptive pickleball, power wheelchair soccer, chair yoga, adaptive martial arts, para fencing, and more. In addition, a resource fair with informational booths will be available throughout the Expo. Participants of all abilities are welcome to register for this free event. The first 250 participants will receive giveaway bags and a t-shirt in their preferred size. Volunteer opportunities are also available to individuals 14 years and older to support this event through assisting participants and helping run various sports. For participant, volunteer, and sponsorship registration, visit Burbankca.gov/BASE or call 818-238-5300.

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Former Stanton city councilmember charged with multiple felonies

Hong Alyce Van, a former Stanton councilmember, has been charged with multiple felonies for forging nomination paperwork to run for re-election for a city council seat in a district in which she did not live and illegally voting in the Nov. 5, 2024, general election. Van, 40, of Anaheim, has been charged with one felony count of perjury, one felony count of offering a false or forged document to be filed, registered, or recorded, one felony count of filing false nomination papers, and one felony account of not being entitled to vote at an election. Van is scheduled to be arraigned on Jan. 29, 2025, at the Stephen K. Tamura Justice Center in Westminster in Department W12. She faces a maximum sentence of six years in state

prison if convicted on all counts.

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Oscar Mancillas named building official in City of Riverside

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Victor Valley Museum opens ‘Stolen Identities: River Routes to Freedom’

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“Stolen Identities: River Routes to Freedom,” on display now through June 29, 2025. This immersive exhibit features three-dimensional, mixed-media sculptures that illuminate the untold stories of enslaved peoples in the American South who used waterways as crucial paths to freedom. “Stolen Identities” sheds light on the lesser known, but equally vital network of rivers, streams and lakes that provided quicker, less detectable routes for escaping slavery. The exhibit explores how these waterways played a pivotal role in evading bounty hunters. The exhibit also highlights the deep spiritual connection between waterways and African cosmology.

City of San Bernardino San Bernardino conducts encampment cleanup at Meadowbrook Park

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fornians we jointly represent," the governor said.

Rep. Sydney KamlagerDove, D-Los Angeles, also noted the LA area's need for federal assistance because of the wildfires and was skeptical about political partisanship playing a role in the Trump administration's disaster response.

"Trump's second term will define his legacy, and history will ultimately remember him by the leadership — or lack thereof — that he demonstrates in helping California respond, recover, and rebuild from these fires," KamlagerDove said in a statement. "I urge Donald Trump to direct Congressional Republicans to put the pitchforks down and deliver the disaster relief that California urgently needs. 'America First' means federal aid without conditions."

Sen. Adam Schiff, D-California, was the House of Representatives' lead impeachment manager during the first impeachment trial during Trump's first term and is a frequent target of rhetorical attacks by the newly inaugurated commander in chief.

"Today marks the start of a new Presidential Administration," Schiff said in a statement Monday. "I congratulate President Trump and hope that we can all work together on behalf of the American people.

"There are many challenges facing our country, and we must find a way to tackle them," Schiff said. "I am ready to partner with my Republican colleagues on any issue where we can find common ground. To bring down costs, to build housing, and to create more jobs.

"To address the crime that is affecting so many and to fix an economy that seems to work best for those at the very top and big corporations," the statement continued. "To protect our freedoms, increase opportunity for our families, and shore up our standing around the globe. And to secure necessary aid to help California recover and rebuild from this month's tragic wildfires."

Schiff, whose former House district included Burbank and other foothill

cities, added, "I am clear-eyed about the challenges we may face. Our differences can feel extreme at times. And California, I will never back down when our rights are threatened, our values are under attack, or our communities are demonized."

On Monday, Trump pardoned many of the protesters who stormed the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021, as Trump's loss to Joe Biden was about to be certified. Schiff called the pardons "a sick betrayal of the rule of law."

In a statement, he said "Four years ago, officers of the law stood their ground to protect members of Congress and staff as violent insurrectionists stormed the Capitol. These brave officers were beaten, crushed, bear sprayed, maced, and left to defend democracy with their bare hands.

"The halls they protected were desecrated by hate and chaos. Offices ransacked. The electoral count delayed," the senator said. "Today, in a grim irony, Donald Trump took the oath of office under the protection of those same officers, standing in those same hallowed halls he incited violence against just four years earlier.

"And in one of his first acts, he pardoned the perpetrators and planners of that violence and sedition.

"Trump's action today is a sick betrayal of the rule of law and adds grievous insult to injury to law enforcement officers. These men and women fought to uphold the rule of law, only to see it mocked by a man who swore just a few hours ago, to God and country, to defend it.

"It's a desecration of memory and the idea of a peaceful transfer of power, and a brazen attempt to rewrite history.

"But history will not be rewritten. Not by a thousand lies or a thousand pardons," Schiff continued. "Instead, we may be witnessing something worse: the newest milestone along the road to autocracy, in which a president pardons those who do violence on his behalf and encourages others to do the more of the same."

Regarding immigration issues — and the new

president's promise of mass deportations — a demonstration that organizers called a "Protest Rally Against Trump Agenda: No Deportations" took place Monday at Mariachi Plaza in Boyle Heights. The rally also included calls for reproductive rights and U.S. solidarity with Palestine.

Rep. Norma Torres, D-Pomona, vice chair of communications for the Congressional Hispanic Caucus, affirmed the caucus' dedication to protecting Latino families and marginalized communities.

"Hispanic Americans are shaping the future of this nation, and the CHC is ready to work with President Trump to uplift Latino communities across every sector," Torres said in a statement. "We look forward to working with this administration to deliver for Latino families."

"But let me be clear: If harmful rhetoric or policies persist, the CHC will not hesitate to set the record straight and advocate for the growth and success of our community," Torres said.

Angelica Salas, executive director of the Coalition for Humane Immigrant Rights, said in a statement, "The inauguration of a new president in the United States augurs new beginnings, opening of doors and the united search for possibilities for all.

"Not this time," Salas said.

Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander communities."

Among Trump's slew of executive orders Monday was a dismantling of federal diversity, equity and inclusion reforms. Trump said during his inaugural address the United States would recognize only the male and female genders.

The Los Angeles LGBT Center called those moves threats to the LGBTQ+ and trans communities.

"On the day we honor the life and legacy of the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. ... it is clear that President Trump's second presidency will be an affront to everything Dr. King stood for," Los Angeles LGBT Center CEO Joe Hollendoner said in a statement

"A Donald Trump administration threatens to be a stark contrast for immigrant communities everywhere and for a nation that just a few years ago was lauding the contributions of immigrants as essential and key to keeping our nation afloat during the dark days of the COVID-19 pandemic.

"Let us be clear: Mr. Trump's promise to change America is dangerous doublespeak," Salas continued. "His policies scapegoat and target immigrants without basis on the truth. This approach is cruel, racially biased, and un-American and we will oppose it by remaining united, resilient, and supportive of immigrants everywhere."

Another civil rights organization, Asian Americans Advancing Justice, is the nation's largest network of Asian American and Pacific Islander civil rights groups. That group also pledged to continue efforts protecting immigrants' rights.

"The divisive rhetoric and policies of his campaign, coupled with the lingering effects of his previous administration, underscore the urgency of our mission," according to an AAAJ statement. "We will continue our relentless efforts to protect immigrant rights, combat voter suppression, and confront hate and discrimination in all its forms and remain resolute in our commitment to supporting Asian American,

for the communities I represent," but he decided to attend the swearing-in ceremony "to show love of country and how I will always defend its ideals and values."

Rep. Darrell Issa, a Republican whose district includes a portion of southwest Riverside County and a large area of northern San Diego County, quoted Trump on his X account, "The impossible — in America, it is what we do best.

"America's comeback team is here," Issa said. "Congratulations, Mr. President."

Rep. Mark Takano, D-Riverside, did not comment on the inauguration, but in recent days voiced concerns and condemnations.

"The next four years will be consequential for the LGBTQ+ community, particularly those already facing the compounded impacts of racism, transphobia, xenophobia, and economic injustice," Hollendoner said.

"We know that our work is being targeted by the Trump administration and Republican-controlled Congress, but we remain unwavering in our commitment to providing the life-saving services that are essential to our community.

"The center will fight to protect federal funding for Medicaid, the Affordable Care Act, HIV services, and LGBTspecific intimate partner violence programs, despite scare tactics by members of the Trump administration to cut these services."

Inland Empire lawmakers also offered a range of views on the incoming Trump administration.

"Over the past four years, Americans have seen and felt the negative impacts of an affordability crisis, a tidal wave of illegal immigration and emboldened aggression by our adversaries," Rep. Ken Calvert, R-Corona, said in a statement responding to Trump's inauguration. "Today, that era ends because voters across the nation chose President Donald Trump to take us in a different direction."

Rep. Raul Ruiz, D-Palm Desert, said he was "disappointed in the outcome of the presidential election and am alarmed at what it might mean

"Over the next several years, we will see a constant barrage of attacks on the rights of the queer community," he said in one posting.

In another post Takano said, "House Republicans are bending the knee to the real president, and the biggest name at Mar-a-Lago: Elon Musk ... He calls the shots for the Republican party. He is unelected and just as out of touch as the rest of the GOP." It would be a mistake for "partisan" politics to get in the way of "positive outcomes for all Californians," Calvert said.

"Our objectives are clear: we must help bring down the day-to-day cost of living for working families and seniors," he added. "We must re-establish our borders and enforce the rule-of-law. We must secure the peace of our country and allies, not through more conflict, but through strength and deterrence."

Calvert appealed to "all Americans to join us in working together to create a more prosperous, safer and peaceful future for this country."

Republican Rep. Young Kim, who represents areas of San Bernardino, Riverside and Orange counties, said on X, "The president’s success is our nation’s success. I look forward to working with President Trump and his administration to get our country back on the right track."

Trump served as the nation's 45th president from 2017 to 2021.

California Gov. Gavin Newsom. | Photo courtesy of Daniel Nesbitt/ Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 2.0)

Santa Ana winds still blowing, but attention shifts to forecast rain

By City News Service

Even as Santa Ana winds continued to blast parts of the Southland, threatening to spark new fires or re-ignite old ones, local authorities turned their attention Wednesday to the possibility of rain hitting the area this weekend and potentially triggering mud or debris flows in recent burn areas.

Red flag warnings of high fire danger will be in place until 8 p.m. Thursday for a large swath of Los Angeles County, including the Santa Monica Mountains Recreational Area, the San Gabriel Mountains, the 5 and 14 Freeway corridors, the Santa Clarita and San Fernando valleys, the Malibu Coast, Calabasas and Agoura Hills.

"Winds will strengthen and expand once again Wednesday afternoon through Thursday morning, then lower and shrink in coverage again Thursday night into Friday," according to the National Weather Service. "Meanwhile, extremely low humidities will persist with minimums under 10 percent over much of the area and poor overnight recoveries."

Forecasters said the red flag warning might be extended into Friday for some of the region's most windprone areas.

But in the wake of the recent devastating fires, local authorities on Wednesday urged residents to be prepared for weekend rain that could send debris coursing into streets or down mountain slopes.

According to the NWS, a "significant change in the weather" is anticipated by the weekend, with temperatures likely struggling to get out of the 50s, along with a "high to likely chance of rain," including a chance of thunderstorms in the LA area, most likely between Sunday afternoon and evening.

"At this point, there is a 10-20 percent chance of thunderstorms sometime between Saturday evening and Sunday evening, but there is not enough confidence in the

timing to place it in any given forecast period," forecasters said Wednesday.

The exact amount of rain expected to fall remained uncertain, with forecasters saying the area could receive anywhere from a quarter- to half-inch, but "local amounts up to 1 inch are possible across south-facing slopes of the San Gabriel Mountains."

Snow amounts could range from 2 to 5 inches at elevations above 5,000 feet, "with local amounts up to 10 inches at the resort level."

Mark Pestrella, director of the Los Angeles County Department of Public Works, said crews are preparing for the potential rain, deploying K-rails, sandbags and other devices "to manage sediment and debris." In the Eaton Fire area, crews were using Santa Anita racetrack as a staging area for supplies, and on the

basins, deploying sandbags and other systems to keep runoff with ash and other burn debris from entering the storm drain system," he said. "Public Works is also working with the state to coordinate

west side near the Palisades Fire, Santa Monica Airport was being used as a base of operations.

"Currently, our crews are clearing debris from streets, cleaning and preparing debris

the deployment of K-rail in burn areas."

He said residents in the recent burn areas will see a flurry of activity by crews from the county, the California National Guard and the

state Department of Water Resources, along with city crews.

Pestrella urged burn-area residents who have returned to their homes to plan to stay indoors during the storm event, saying that while officials do not expect the rain to cause damaging flows that would mandate evacuations, sediment and debris will still likely flow into streets.

"This is not expected to be a tremendous amount of debris, but enough to actually cause transportation problems for our first responders that may be trying to travel," he said. "I'd like to reserve those streets for our first responders."

He said people who live in homes that back up to recently burned hillside areas can have county crews come to their homes and inspect their properties to see if any mitigation efforts are needed to protect against possible landslides. But he warned: "If ... there is a slope behind your home that is burned and it's maybe 20 feet or more in height, and it is adjacent to the property in any direction, your best bet is not to be in that home when it rains."

The county Department of Public Works is the lead agency coordinating fire-debris-removal efforts following the Palisades and Eaton blazes, in conjunction with the U.S. Environmental

Protection Agency — which is handling the first-phase removal of hazardous wastes — and the Army Corps of Engineers, which will oversee physical debris removal.

Officials with those agencies noted that preliminary work on removal has begun, but mainly with assessments and establishing temporary storage areas for debris being removed.

Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass issued an executive order Tuesday to expedite fire debris removal and install reinforcement barriers and sandbags with rain in the forecast for burn areas as early as this weekend. Gov. Gavin Newsom said Tuesday that state has dispatched "highly trained teams and specialized equipment" to the Southland to ensure protection from possible rain-sparked debris flows.

As that work begins, fire crews were continuing efforts to extend containment lines about both the Eaton and Palisades fires.

As of Wednesday morning, the 14,021-acre Eaton Fire was 91% contained, and the 23,448-acre Palisades Fire 68%, according to Cal Fire.

The fires have thus far claimed 28 lives — 11 in the Palisades Fire area and 17 in the Eaton area, according to the county medical examiner.

LA County Sheriff Robert Luna said his agency still

has 22 active missing-person reports involving adults in the fire areas — 17 in the Eaton area and five in the Palisades area. It was unclear how many missing person reports were being investigated by the Los Angeles Police Department.

With critical fire danger conditions persisting, red-flag parking restrictions went into effect at 8 a.m. Monday in the city of LA and will remain in effect until further notice, aimed at keeping streets clear in high fire danger areas to accommodate people trying to evacuate and fire crews trying to respond to blazes. The city of Pasadena enacted similar restrictions.

Evacuation orders have been lifted for dozens of areas in both fires, though some homes were still without electricity and/or gas service due to safety shutoffs. A curfew remains in effect nightly from 6 p.m. to 6 a.m. in the mandatory evacuation areas, with only firefighters, law enforcement and utility workers allowed in those zones.

FEMA Disaster Recovery Centers are open at UCLA Research Park West, 10850 W. Pico Blvd., and Pasadena City College Community Education Center, 3035 E. Foothill Blvd., to assist homeowners with applying for aid.

President Donald Trump said Saturday he will "probably" travel to California on Friday to view the devastating wildfires in Los Angeles County, but no details have been released.

The causes of the Eaton and Palisades fires remain under investigation. They erupted on Jan. 7 as the area was under a red flag warning for critical fire danger due to a historic wind event that saw gusts of 80 mph.

More than 16,000 structures were destroyed in the two fires, according to Cal Fire.

By the time all the damage is assessed, the fires are expected to constitute the costliest natural disaster in U.S. history.

A firefighter does mop-up work at a property destroyed in the Eaton Fire. | Photo courtesy of Cal Fire_Official/Flickr (CC BY-NC 2.0)

Charred hillsides like this that resulted from the Palisades Fire prompted concerns about landslides following forecast rain this weekend. | Photo courtesy of Cal Fire_Official/Flickr (CC BY-NC 2.0)

GoMonrovia √ GoFundMe

By Shawn Spencer shawn@girlfridaysolutions.net

Well, 2025 came in with a bang, didn’t it? I haven’t done any of my normal January tasks. Christmas is still in a pile on my dining room table. My desk still looks like it’s December. The gym? Lol What’s that? I’m calling for a do-over. Feb. 1 will be my new New Year.

I am so thankful that no homes in Monrovia or surrounding cities were damaged. Along with all of you, my heart hurts for the many who lost their homes or even their lives in the Pacific Palisades or Eaton Canyon fires. The devastation is completely incomprehensible. It’s just shocking to see parts of California look like war zones.

It has been truly uplifting and heartwarming to see so much generosity pour out of

the hearts of so many people. From donating to setting up donation sites, the community has really come together in such a dynamic and endearing way. I am so proud of my fellow humans!

I’m proud of most humans, but certainly not all. Please be cautious! There is so much fraud, price gouging on rentals, GoFundMe’s and other bullsh*tery. It is nauseating and downright shameful!

The Monrovia Daily News, a local community Facebook group has let in almost 2,000 new members. The page is rife with highpriced rentals, generators for sale, chimney sweeps for hire, real estate scams, insurance scams, GoFundMe’s and more. Luckily, the group members and administrators are pretty savvy and will

weed through the people that do not belong. We really need to pull together and protect our neighbors that might not be so savvy, or perhaps the elderly, who are known to fall victim to con artists and scams.

Coming soon: the Monrovia City Council's annual State of the City will

be on Feb. 11 at 6 p.m. at LOOK Theatre. The address will recap events and accomplishments of 2024 and give a preview of things to come in 2025. There will also be a discussion of the Eaton Fire and ways to support your community.

Changes are coming to our GoMonrovia program.

Beginning Feb. 10. New Service Hours: SundayThursday 7 a.m. to 10 p.m.; Friday-Saturday 7 a.m. to 1 a.m. It will continue to operate 365 days per year including holidays.

Discounts will not be applied to trips taken outside the new service hours.

Increased trip fare: Lyft trips within Monrovia and to approved medical locations in Arcadia and Duarte will increase from $3 to $6 per trip. Monrovia Transit, reserved for seniors 62+ and individuals with disabilities, will continue to provide $0.50 trips to registered riders.

Service area: The GoMonrovia Lyft Pass will continue to cover trips within Monrovia and to approved medical facilities in Arcadia and Duarte. Visit the GoMonrovia website for the full

list of approved locations. The city approved these changes at the Dec. 17 City Council meeting to balance the community’s needs with fiscal responsibility. It is still a benefit to the community and a fantastic, responsible and affordable option for people that like to drink and definitely should not be driving. Thank you, City Council! With so much going on in, not only the world or in politics, but in our very own community, please try to be patient and kind. We might not all agree completely on everything, but that doesn’t mean we can’t treat each other with compassion. It’s so much easier to be kind and it is so much better for you! It’s hard sometimes but choose kindness. We have no idea what other people are going through.

LA deputy, a Corona resident, pleads guilty in assault on transgender man NEWS

By City News Service

ALos Angeles County Sheriff's Department deputy who is a resident of Corona pleaded guilty Friday to a federal civil rights charge for assaulting a transgender man who was exercising his First Amendment rights by "flipping off" the lawman.

Joseph Benza III, 36, who was assigned to the Norwalk Station at the time of the February 2023 incident, was charged last month with one felony count of deprivation of rights under color of law.

Benza entered his plea in LA federal court to the civil rights offense, which carries a penalty of up to 10 years behind bars, according to the U.S. Department of Justice.

A sentencing date of July 25 was scheduled.

Benza has been relieved of duty, LA County Sheriff Robert Luna said when the deputy was charged.

The victim of the assault, a 23-year-old man identified in court documents as E.B., who weighed about half as much as Benza, suffered a concussion, contusions and abrasions, according to court papers.

In his plea agreement, Benza admitted that he was responding to a domestic violence call in Whittier when he saw E.B. drive by and extend his middle finger — an expression that is protected by the First Amendment of the U.S. Constitution.

After seeing that he had been "flipped off," Benza abandoned the domestic violence call and closely followed E.B.'s vehicle for 1.8 miles, intending to retaliate against E.B. with force, according to the plea agreement.

After calling 911 to report that he was being followed, the victim eventually pulled

into a parking lot. Benza then parked behind E.B.'s vehicle and activated his overhead lights for the first time, court papers show.

The plea agreement states that Benza approached E.B., who was exiting his vehicle. Without giving any commands, Benza grabbed the victim, who pulled away and said, "Don't touch me."

Benza admitted in his plea

agreement that he "violently body slammed" E.B. onto the ground, then punched his head and face multiple times, and pressed E.B.'s "face into the pavement."

Later that day, as he began preparing an incident report, Benza consulted with other deputies about whether he should include that he began pursuing E.B. because he had been flipped off. Three LASD

sergeants counseled Benza to omit that fact from his report, the plea agreement states.

The DOJ says that, to cover up his civil rights violations, Benza prepared a false incident report that omitted any reference to the flip-off and instead misleadingly stated that E.B. was stopped for having an air freshener hanging from his rearview mirror.

Benza also falsely claimed that E.B. had bitten Benza's hand with enough force to puncture the skin and cited E.B. with criminal mayhem, prosecutors said.

According to the plea agreement, Benza engaged in other obstructionist conduct by discussing with other deputies how they would delete text messages about the incident from their phones, as well as discussing making false statements to

federal authorities who were investigating the incident. During an interview with federal authorities in January 2024, Benza allegedly made false statements, including denying that he had seen E.B. flip him off and that he had not substantively discussed the incident report with others while he was writing it, federal prosecutors said, adding that Benza admitted that a sergeant drafted substantive portions of the report.

"It is deeply troubling that a member of our department, who has since been relieved of duty, violated the trust placed in them to uphold the law by abusing their authority," Luna said when Benza was charged. "These actions undermine the integrity of our department, the trust of our community, and the safety of those we are sworn to protect."

Surveillance camera footage shows an LA County Sheriff's Deputy Joseph Benza III tackling a transgender man. | Photo courtesy of the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department

| Photo courtesy of Old Town Monrovia, CA/Facebook

Arcadia

Jan. 5

At approximately 2:31 a.m., an officer responded to 400 S. Baldwin Ave. regarding the report of a stolen vehicle. The driver explained his car had been stolen and he had recently lost his keys. However, utilizing department resources, the officer discovered the vehicle had been involved in a hit and run incident just 30 minutes prior and was left unoccupied. An investigation revealed the driver filed a false police report as an alibi for the hit and run collision.

Jan. 6

At approximately 1:44 a.m., an officer responded to the area of First Avenue and Huntington Drive regarding a trash can on fire. A review of the surveillance footage showed an unidentified suspect set fire to the contents in the trash can. The suspect walked away and returned later to reignite the fire. The suspect is described as a white or Hispanic male wearing a black hooded sweatshirt with decals on the back resembling Lilo and Stitch movie characters.

Jan. 7

At approximately 7:10 a.m., an officer responded to Duke Bakery, located at 713 W. Duarte Road, regarding a commercial burglary. Surveillance cameras captured a lone male suspect smashing a front window and ransacking the register. The loss is unknown.

Jan. 8

At approximately 6:12 p.m., officers responded to a residence in the 200 block of East Haven Avenue regarding two suspicious people seen via surveillance cameras in the backyard. The homeowner observed the suspects at the back door through their security cameras and activated the audible alarm.

The suspects fled to their vehicle. The homeowner called their neighbor to alert them of the burglary and the neighbor was able to capture a photograph of the suspects’ vehicle. The investigation is ongoing. No entry was made to the home and no loss was reported.

Jan. 9

At approximately 11:34 p.m., officers responded to 986 Pharmacy, located at 846 W. Duarte Road, regarding an alarm activation. A review of the surveillance footage revealed two suspects forcibly entered the business, attempted to steal the safes but failed and fled emptyhanded. They fled in an awaiting white Honda HRV.

Jan. 10

At approximately 12 a.m., an officer responded to Chicha San Chen, located at 629 W. Duarte Road, regarding a commercial burglary. An investigation revealed the suspects responsible for the 986 Pharmacy incident likely burglarized a second business.

Jan. 11

At approximately 10:46 p.m., an officer responded to Knockouts, located at 1580 Clark St., regarding a battery investigation. The officer determined the suspect punched the victim in the face for no apparent reason. The suspect was identified as a 33-year-old male.

Monrovia

Jan. 9

At 1:39 a.m., an officer patrolling the area of Mayflower and Duarte saw a motorist fail to stop. A traffic stop was attempted and the driver refused to stop. A pursuit ensued and was quickly terminated. As the officer continued to patrol the area, they were flagged down by a witness that saw the driver flee and hide. The driver was

located and a DUI investigation revealed the driver was under the influence. She was arrested and transported to the MPD jail to be held for a sobering period.

At 10:09 a.m., an employee from a business in the 3300 block of South Peck reported a vehicle transported to their facility had been previously reported stolen. Officers responded and recovered the vehicle. This investigation is continuing.

At 8:54 p.m., officers were alerted to a stolen vehicle in the area of Huntington and Mountain. Officers were made aware that the vehicle was stolen by a juvenile who had been reported missing. Officers located the missing juvenile and the vehicle. The victim did not desire prosecution. The vehicle and juvenile were removed from the system.

Jan. 11

At 2:45 a.m., while patrolling the 1100 block of South Mountain an officer saw smoke rising from the rear of a business. Additional officers and MFD responded, evacuated a neighboring building and extinguished the fire. This investigation is continuing.

At 7:37 a.m., a victim in the 800 block of West Walnut reported the catalytic converter to their vehicle was stolen. This investigation is continuing.

At 9:56 a.m., a caller in the 600 block of East Colorado reported a burglary at their residence. This investigation is continuing.

At 9:27 p.m., a juvenile was reported missing from the 100 block of North Ivy. Officers arrived and located the juvenile, when officers attempted to contact the juvenile she ran from the officers. Officers were able to detain her after she kicked and spat on them. Officers determined she

was a danger to herself and others. She was transported to a medical facility for an evaluation.

Jan. 12

At 1:36 a.m., an officer patrolling the area of Huntington and California saw a motorist commit a vehicle code violation. A traffic stop was conducted and the driver was contacted. The driver displayed symptoms of being under the influence. A DUI investigation revealed the driver was under the influence. He was arrested and transported to the MPD jail to be held for a sobering period.

At 4:10 p.m., a resident on South Fifth reported that her adult son made comments about harming her. Officers arrived and made contact with the son. It was determined that he was a danger to his mother. An emergency protective order was granted against the son. The son was transported to a medical facility for a mental evaluation.

At 7:31 p.m., officers were alerted to a stolen vehicle in the area of Foothill and Madison. The vehicle was located, but the driver fled, and a pursuit ensued. The pursuit was terminated shortly after. The vehicle was later located by Pasadena PD and another pursuit ensued. The driver fled on foot and a foot pursuit ensued, the suspect was apprehended a short distance away. An investigation revealed he was also in possession of a firearm. He was arrested and taken into custody.

At 8:26 p.m., a caller in the 300 block of West Huntington reported a male adult standing near a small trashcan containing lit debris. An officer arrived and observed a man walking in the middle of the street, nearly being struck by traffic. The individual was detained, and the trashcan was found smoldering. MFD responded and fully extinguished the smoldering debris. The subject was exhibiting severe mental

health issues, and it was determined that he posed a danger to himself and others. He was transported to a medical facility for a mental evaluation.

Jan. 13

At 3:35 a.m., an officer patrolling the area of Huntington and 210 Freeway saw a vehicle stranded on the center median. Upon approaching the vehicle, the officer noticed the driver, a female adult, passed out behind the wheel. The officer made contact with the driver, who immediately exhibited signs of intoxication. A DUI investigation revealed she was under the influence. She was arrested and transported to the MPD jail to be held for a sobering period.

At 10:12 a.m., a victim parked his vehicle near a business in the 1600 block of South Mountain and walked back to his vehicle he realized the cover to the bed of his vehicle was stolen. This investigation is continuing. Stolen License Plate January 13

At 3:29 p.m., an officer patrolling the 300 block of West Colorado noticed a vehicle with stolen license plates. The stolen plate was recovered and booked. The stolen plate was reported stolen. This investigation is continuing.

At 6:31 p.m., a caller in a business in the 1600 block of South Mountain reported an adult male suspect stole merchandise and fled on foot. Officers responded but were unable to locate the subject. This investigation is continuing.

At 11:58 p.m., a tree fire was reported in the 1800 block of South Myrtle. Officers arrived and discovered a fallen palm tree that had been set on fire. Two officers attempted to extinguish the flames using fire extinguishers; however, the fire intensified. The fire was ultimately extinguished by the

MFD. This investigation is continuing.

Jan. 14

At 4:41 p.m., an employee from a business in the 1600 block of South Mountain reported a male subject concealing merchandise. As he was leaving, an employee attempted to stop him and he pulled a knife and threatened the employee. Officers arrived and located the subject in a nearby business. He was arrested and taken into custody.

At 5:08 p.m., officers were dispatched to the area of Magnolia and Huntington regarding an injury traffic collision. Officers arrived and discovered a vehicle had failed to yield and struck another vehicle. Both parties were transported to local hospitals for treatment.

Jan. 15

At 10:01 a.m., officers responded to the 100 block of Greystone regarding a subject that had been sleeping in his vehicle and causing disturbances in the area. Officers arrived and made contact with him. Officers discovered he was under the influence of a narcotic. He was arrested and taken into custody.

At 1:03 p.m., a traffic collision was reported in the area of Huntington and Mayflower. Officers arrived and an investigation revealed one of the drivers failed to yield and collided with another vehicle. No injuries were reported.

At 2:50 p.m., a caller in the 200 block of West Huntington reported a male subject walked into the business and walked out with merchandise. This investigation is continuing.

At 3:37 p.m., an employee from a business in the 600 block of West Huntington reported a subject took merchandise and left without paying. This investigation is continuing.

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Arcadia City Notices

PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE – CITY COUNCIL

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City Council will hold a public hearing for the Project described below.

Contact Information:

Alejandra Smith Business License Officer asmith@arcadiaca.gov (626) 574-5437

City of Arcadia Business License Services 240 W. Huntington Drive P.O. Box 60021 Arcadia, CA 91066

Project Description: Update the City’s Business Fee Schedule to reflect the change in the Consumer Price Index (CPI) reflected from October 2024. The Fee Update is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) under Section 15061(b)(3) that action does not constitute a project and it can be seen with certainty that this would not have a significant effect on the environment.

Applicant: City of Arcadia – Business License Division

Hearing Date and Time: Tuesday, February 4, 2025, at 7:00 PM

Place of Hearing: Arcadia City Council Chambers 240 W. Huntington Drive, Arcadia, CA 91006

Persons wishing to comment on the project and/or environmental documents may do so at the public hearing or by submitting wri tten statements to Business License Services prior to the February 4, 2025 hearing. This notice was published in the Arcadia Weekly on Thursday, January 23, 2025 and posted on the City’s website and Council Chambers . The staff report for this project will be available on the City’s website at www.ArcadiaCA.gov after 4:30 PM on Friday January 31 2025

Per Government Code Section 65009 – If you challenge this project in court or in administrative hearing, you may be limited to raising only those issues you or someone

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NOTICE THAT UNCLAIMED FUNDS WILL BECOME THE PROPERTY OF THE CITY OF MONROVIA

Monrovia City Notices

FRANK MAXWELL

JUAREZ, FRANK MAXWELL

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT the following sums of money, which the Treasurer of the City of Monrovia, County of Los Angeles, State of California, has attempted to pay out to the following individuals or entities, have remained unclaimed in the treasury of the City for a period of over three (3) years. Any remaining unclaimed property will become the property of the City of Monrovia on March 3, 2025, a date not less than forty-five days nor more than sixty days after the first date of publication of this notice in accordance with California Government Code Sections 50051-50055.

NOTICE THAT UNCLAIMED FUNDS WILL BECOME THE PROPERTY OF THE CITY OF MONROVIA

If you are the individual or entity named below, in order to make a claim for these funds, please contact the Administrative Services Department at 626-932-5515, or you may file a written claim with the City of Monrovia, Administrative Services Department, 415 S. Ivy Avenue, Monrovia, CA, 91016, which includes the claimant’s name, address, and telephone number, check number, and amount of claim, with supporting documentation as described on the form. The written claim form is available on the City’s website at https://monroviaca.gov/unclaimedproperty.

/s/ Alice D. Atkins, MMC, City Clerk Publish Thursday January 16 and January 23, 2025

VENDOR NAME

A1 JANITORIAL SUPPLY 216616 $ 575.73

Safety

ATLAS WEST, INC 206523 $ 300.00 4/27/2017 Business Imp.

BAKKER, DEANNA C 223945 $ 26.00 12/12/2019 General

BEAR STATE ELECTRIC 217493 $ 502.54 12/6/2018

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

MONROVIA CITY COUNCIL

415 SOUTH IVY AVENUE

MONROVIA, CA 91016

ORDINANCE

NO. 2025-01

A public hearing will be held by the City Council of the City of Monrovia at 7:30 p.m. or as soon thereafter as possible on Tuesday, February 4, 2025 to consider Ordinance No. 2025-01, an amendment to Title 17 (Zoning Code) of the Monrovia Municipal Code, amending regulations pertaining to Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) and Junior Accessory Dwelling Units (JADUs) in compliance with California State law.

Pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”) and the City’s local CEQA Guidelines, City Staff determined that there is no possible significant effect directly related to the adoption of Ordinance No. 2025-01. This zoning ordinance implements the provisions of California Government Code commencing with Section 66310 (provisions for both ADUs and JADUs as well as provisions for the sale of ADUs). Pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), the adoption of an ordinance implementing those provisions to allow ADUs and JADUs is statutorily exempt. This exemption is contained in Public Resources Code Section 21080.17. Therefore, no further action is required under CEQA.

The Monrovia Planning Commission reviewed the proposed ordinance at a public hearing held on December 11, 2024. At the close of the hearing, the Planning Commission adopted Planning Commission Resolution No. 2024-0008 recommending approval of Ordinance No. 2025-01 to the City Council. On January 21, 2025, the Monrovia City Council conducted an Advisory Review to introduce, read by title only, and waive further reading of Ordinance No. 2025-01 related to the amendments to Title 17 (Zoning Code) of the Monrovia Municipal Code and set the Public Hearing for February 4, 2025.

The Staff Report pertaining to this item will be available on Thursday, January 30, 2025 after 4:00 p.m. on the City’s website at https:// www.monroviaca.gov/your-government/city-council/agendas-minutes

Public comments regarding this item may be stated in person at the meeting, or submitted in writing. Written comments submitted by 5:00 p.m. on the meeting date will be distributed to all members of the City Council.

The purpose of this public hearing is to allow the public to be heard concerning the proposed Ordinance. If you challenge the ordinance 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. If you need additional information on this matter or have questions, please contact the Planning Division at (626) 932-5565 or e-mail at planning@monroviaca.gov.

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

Jennifer Driver Senior Planner

PUBLISHED ON JANUARY 23, 2025 MONROVIA WEEKLY

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CASE NO.: TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP 84642 – Chaplon Mu has submitted a Tentative Parcel Map application to subdivide one (1) existing parcel into two (2) parcels. The applicant is proposing to demolish two existing single-family dwellings onsite for future residential purposes. The project site is located at 3045 Sullivan Avenue (APN:8595-010-009) in the Single Family Residential (R-1) zone.

ENVIRONMENTAL DETERMINATION: Section 15315 of the California Environmental Quality Act guidelines exempt projects consisting of the division of property in urbanized areas zoned for residential, commercial, or industrial use into four or fewer parcels when the division is in conformance with the General Plan and zoning, no variances or exceptions are required, all services and access to the proposed parcels to local standards are available, the parcel was not involved in a division of a larger parcel within the previous 2 years, and the parcel does not have an average slope greater than 20 percent. Accordingly, Tentative Parcel Map 84642 is classified as a Class 15 Categorical Exemption, pursuant to Section 15315 of the California Environmental Quality Act guidelines.

Pursuant to Government Code Section 65009(b), if this matter is subsequently challenged in court, the challenge may be limited to only those issues raised at the public hearing described in this notice or in written correspondence delivered to the City of Rosemead at, or prior to, the public hearing.

For further details on this project, please contact Annie Lao, Acting Planning and Economic Development Manager, at (626) 569-2144 or alao@cityofrosemead.org. In addition, the Planning Commission Agenda and Staff Report will be available on the City’s website under “City Calendar” (www.cityofrosemead.org) at least 72 hours in advance of the public hearing. Any person interested in the above proceedings may appear at the time and place indicated above to testify in support of, or in opposition to, the item(s) indicated in this notice.

Notice and Publication Date: January 23, 2025 ROSEMEAD READER

Probates Notices

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF CARMELLA PISCITELLI

Case No. 25STPB00205

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

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

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

THE PETITION requests the decedent's lost will and codicils, if any, be admitted to probate. Copies of the lost 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 Feb. 20, 2025 at 8:30 AM in Dept. No. 5 located at 111 N. Hill St., Los Angeles, CA 90012.

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

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

YOU MAY EXAMINE the file kept by the court. If you are a person interested in the estate, you may file with the court a Request for Special Notice (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: Clayton D. Wilson, SB#40339 414 S. First Ave., Arcadia, CA 91006 Telephone: 626-574-1890 1/16, 1/20, 1/23/25 CNS-3886822# ARCADIA WEEKLY

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:

JOHN S MORRIS ESQ SBN 173014

MORRIS & MORRIS

ATTORNEYS AT LAW 150 N SANTA ANITA AVE STE 300 ARCADIA CA 91006

CN113260 PISCITELLI Jan 16,20,23, 2025 ARCADIA WEEKLY

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF JOHN GAMBLE LEWIS CASE NO. 25STPB00215

To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of: JOHN GAMBLE LEWIS

A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by MARK W. LEWIS in the Superior Court of California, County of Los Angeles.

THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that MARK W. LEWIS 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 with full 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 on 2/11/2025 at 8:30 AM in Dept. 11 located at 111 N. HILL ST. LOS ANGELES, CA 90012, STANLEY MOSK COURTHOUSE.

IF YOU ARE A CREDITOR or a con-

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: WILLIAM ALFRED PHILLIPS CASE NO. 24STPB10807 To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the WILL or estate, or both of WILLIAM ALFRED PHILLIPS. A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by YURIY KOGAN in the Superior Court of California, County of LOS ANGELES. THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that YURIY KOGAN 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: 03/05/25 at 8:30AM in Dept. 5 located at 111 N. HILL ST., LOS ANGELES, CA 90012 IF YOU OBJECT to the granting of the petition, you should appear at the hearing and state your objections or file written objections with the court before the hearing. Your appearance may be in person or by your attorney. IF YOU ARE A CREDITOR or a contingent creditor of the decedent, you must file your claim with the court and mail a copy to the personal representative appointed by the court within the later of either (1) four months from the date of first issuance of letters to a general personal representative, as defined in section 58(b) of the California Probate Code, or (2) 60 days from the date of mailing or personal delivery to you of a notice under section 9052 of the California Probate Code. Other California statutes and legal authority may affect your rights as a creditor. You may want to consult with an attorney knowledgeable in California law.

Newsom issues order to help protect fire-affected areas during rain

By City News Service

Gov. Gavin Newsom

issued an executive order Monday to expedite debris removal and prevent debris flows in wildfire-affected areas ahead of expected rainfall.

The firestorms have left debris and burn scars across Los Angeles' landscape, posing a safety concern in light of rainfall that forecasts show is on the way. As burn scars do not absorb water at normal rates, they create a risk for mudslides, landslides, flash floods and debris flows.

The order will help mitigate the risk and protect communities by hastening efforts to remove debris, bolster flood defenses and

stabilize hillsides in affected areas, Newsom said.

"As work continues to fight fires across Los Angeles County, the state is already working to prepare for the damage that can happen when winter rainstorms hit burn scars, causing landslides and flooding," the governor said in a statement.

"This order helps keep our emergency response focused on protecting communities, not permits and paperwork."

Among other items, the executive order will streamline emergency response work, such as shoring up hillsides and clearing debris out of waterways quickly, by suspending certain

environmental rules and approval procedures for 90 days, through the end of the normal rainy season, Newsom said.

Work in streams and rivers will need to follow specified conditions to protect those important waterways, he said.

"I appreciate the governor's swift action to remove all regulatory barriers so that our county can quickly provide critical flood and debris flow protection to all areas impacted by these devastating fires," Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors Chair Kathryn Barger said.

"The work ahead of us is significant and will be a

Altadena, Palisades residents establish community wildfire relief funds

By City News Service

In response to the devastating impact of the Los Angeles County wildfires, residents of Altadena and the Pacific Palisades have established community fund-raising efforts to assist in local recovery, officials announced Wednesday. The Altadena Community Fund and The Palisades Community Fund aim to support immediate relief efforts and long-term recovery initiatives, said Tracy Lawrence, founder and CEO of The Lawrence Advisory and former executive-in-residence at USC's Marshall School of Business.

Lawrence will chair a

committee to oversee the selection of the boards to ensure equitable distribution of resources, driven by the voices and regional leadership of Altadena and the Pacific Palisades.

The community funds were founded by a group of local residents who saw an opportunity to empower Altadena and Pacific Palisades residents to have control over their own fund-raising and rebuilding efforts, officials said.

"Our role is to ensure these funds serve their communities effectively and transparently," Lawrence, who will help establish the governance framework, said in a statement.

"We're committed to selecting board members who represent and under-

mine where we either have existing community stakeholders that can benefit

stand their communities' needs, and we will deter-

from the dollars we raise in this moment of need or

where we need to create new community stakeholders and organizations."

Officials will host a joint fundraising event in March with details to be announced in the coming days.

The funds will operate as fiscally sponsored projects of the Edward Charles Foundation, a public charity, ensuring tax-deductible status for all contributions. Community members, businesses and organizations interested in contributing can visit altadenacommunityfund. org and palisadescommunityfund.org.

Among the funds' founding members, Bill

Fishel, an executive vice chairman with the real estate company Newmark and current chairman of the board for Make-A-Wish Greater Los Angeles, said the founders are using their collective prior experiences in the nonprofit area to quickly benefit the communities in need.

"We have all been overwhelmed by the earnest, immediate offers of support we have received from friends and family across the globe," Fishel said. "Our goal is to convert that goodwill into tangible resources that we can reinvest at the direction of these communities today and on into the future."

Alhambra police fatally wound alleged knife-wielding man

By City News Service

Alhambra police fatally shot a man who allegedly advanced on them with a knife Saturday.

The shooting was reported at 11:47 a.m. Saturday in

the 1200 block of South Almansor Street, just north of Valley Boulevard, after officers had responded to a call about a suicidal male, according to the Los Angeles

County Sheriff's Department, which was assisting Alhambra police with the investigation through its Homicide unit.

The armed man kept

walking toward the officers "in an aggressive manner" and did not comply with their demands to drop the knife, prompting the shooting, the sheriff's

department stated.

The suspect suffered several gunshot wounds, according to the LASD. The officers rendered medical aid to him and paramedics took him to a hospital, where he was pronounced dead.

A large kitchen knife was recovered at the scene, sheriff's officials said.

big lift. However, with this executive order, Los Angeles County Public Works can get

to work immediately, well ahead of future rainstorms.

Public safety comes first and

all levels of government are banding together to deliver on that promise."

A crew removes debris from structures destroyed in the Palisades fire on Pacific Coast Highway in Malibu. | Photo courtesy of Cal Fire_Official/Flickr (CC BY-NC 2.0)

| Images courtesy of the Community Funds

Kamala Harris praises firefighters during visit to Altadena station

By City News Service

Former Vice President Kamala Harris praised firefighters during a visit to a Los Angeles County Fire Department station Monday in Altadena shortly after returning to Southern California from the presidential inauguration in Washington.

"As I said to these courageous and extraordinary firefighters, moments of crisis really do reveal the heroes among us," Harris said.

"We went and visited World Central Kitchen. The volunteers who were there, some of them who lost their own homes, are there doing the work of taking care of perfect strangers. Who in the face of that stranger, they see a neighbor."

Harris also said firefighters and volunteers understand the importance and validity of communal assistance.

"We're all in this together," Harris said. "Los Angeles is going to continue to be what Los Angeles is — a place that is strong and knows how to rebuild. I have, over the last two weeks, been a part of a lot of the work that has been about ensuring that Los Angeles will receive the federal support that it so rightly deserves."

CITY OF EL MONTE

Eaton Fire

structures in the fire area, and so far 9,418 have been confirmed destroyed, with another 1,073 damaged.

Evacuation orders were lifted for several areas of Altadena over the weekend, and on Monday, ahead of the county's afternoon allclear announcement, evacuation warnings were also lifted for two more areas:

-- south of West Harriet Street, east of North Lincoln Avenue, north of West Woodbury Road, and west of North Fair Oaks Avenue; and

-- south of East Harriet Street and East Mendocino Street, east of North Fair Oaks Avenue, north of East Woodbury Road, and west of North Lake Avenue.

In addition, evacuation orders were lowered to evacuation warnings in four other Altadena communities:

-- east of North Fair Oaks Avenue, north of East Harriet Street and East Mendocino Street, west of North Lake Avenue, and south of East Altadena Drive;

-- east of Sunny Oaks Circle, north of East Altadena Drive, west of Eaton Canyon (Open Space), and south of Rubio Canyon;

-- east of North Lake Avenue, north of East Mendocino Street, west of North Allen Avenue, and south of East Altadena

Drive; and -- east of Lincoln Avenue, north of West Harriet Street, west of North Fair Oaks Avenue, and south of West Altadena Drive.

An evacuation center remained open at the Pasadena Convention Center at 300 E. Green St.

Small animals were being taken at the Pasadena Humane Society at 361 S. Raymond Ave., and large animals were being taken at Industry Hills Expo, 16200 Temple Ave., and Pico Rivera Sports Arena, 11003 Sports Arena Drive.

The fire has burned 14,021 acres in Altadena and Pasadena since Jan. 7, leaving at least at least 17 people dead. Eight firefighters have been injured battling the blaze.

SoCalGas officials temporarily shut off natural gas service to thousands of customers in the Pasadena, Altadena and Sierra Madre communities as a safety measure. As of Monday, the utility had restored service to 4,027 of those.

The Southern California Gas Co. has established an information booth for residents at the FEMA Disaster Recovery Center at Pasadena City College's Community Education Center, 3035 E. Foothill Blvd. It will be open from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m.

Meanwhile, the Pasadena Unified School District, which includes Altadena, announced that the following 10 schools and programs will reopen on Thursday: -- Hamilton Elementary; -- Willard Elementary & Children's Center; -- Blair Middle and High School; -- San Rafael Elementary; -- McKinley School; -- Rose City High School; -- Center for Independent Study; -- Pasadena Adult Living Skills; -- Twilight Adult School; -- Aveson Global Leadership Academy. The entire Angeles National Forest has been closed for public safety and the protection of natural resources through at least midnight Wednesday. There were 2,104 personnel assigned to the firefighting effort as of Wednesday, Cal Fire reported.

The Eaton Fire was reported about 6:20 p.m. Jan. 7 in the area of Altadena Drive and Midwick Drive in the hills above Altadena amid hurricane force Santa Ana winds, according to Cal Fire. The cause of the fire has not been determined.

Former Vice President Kamala Harris meets people Monday at a wildfire relief site in Altadena. |

Photo courtesy of the World Central Kitchen/X

County officials urged the use of protective gear by residents returning to fire-impacted areas.

| Photos courtesy of the Los Angeles County Fire Department/X

One community, together.

Like many of you, our employees and physicians have been directly impacted by the devastating wildfires. We are tremendously grateful for them and their unwavering commitment to our patients’ and community’s health and well-being as we continue to provide care to all who need it, even during this difficult time.

For up-to-date resources, helpful tips, information on how to get help after a disaster, and where to find care, visit: huntingtonhealth.org/wildfires

Monterey Park City Notices

Newmark Avenue Monterey Park, CA 91754

Take Notice that the City of Monterey Park is holding funds as set forth below. If funds are not claimed by February 3rd, 2025 these funds will become the property of the City of Monterey Park in accordance with Government Code § 50052. Funds may be released to the depositor, their heir, beneficiary, or duly appointed representative provided a claim form is completed with the necessary information. The required information is as follows:

 Name, address, telephone number and social security number (or FEIN).

 Amount of claim.

 Proof of identity, such as a copy of driver’s license, social security card or birth certificate.

 Grounds on which claim is founded.

The Unclaimed Money Claim Form is available at the City of Monterey Park Finance Department located at 320 West Newmark Avenue, on the 1st floor. Funds on deposit for over three (3) years are:

Published Jamuary 16, 23, 2025 MONTEREY PARK PRESS

ORDINANCE NO. 2258

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

SECTION 1: The City Council finds as follow:

A. On November 5, 2024, voters adopted Measure BE which updated the structure of the City’s business license tax (“BLT”) to be based on a business’s gross receipts. The measure was adopted based upon a 70.46% voter approval;

B. Section 9 of Measure BE authorizes the City Council to implement the BLT via regulations adopted by ordinance. This Ordinance exercises that authority in accordance with the voter’s intent;

C. The City Council is implementing a scaled BLT schedule for businesses earning over $25,000,000 annually; and

D. The City Council recognizes that California law in-

the voter’s intent;

C. The City Council is implementing a scaled BLT schedule for businesses earning over $25,000,000 annually; and

D. The City Council recognizes that California law including, without limitation, Melton v. City of San Pablo (1967) 252 Cal.App.2d 794 and In re Cindy B. v. Eugene B. (1987) 192 Cal.App.3d 771, allows legislation to be retroactively applied when the legislative intent for such retroactivity is clear.

cluding, without limitation, Melton v. City of San Pablo (1967) 252 Cal.App.2d 794 and In re Cindy B. v. Eugene B. (1987) 192 Cal.App.3d 771, allows legislation to be retroactively applied when the legislative intent for such retroactivity is clear.

SECTION 1: The City Council finds as follows:

AS FOLLOWS:

A. Vehicle Code § 22352 establishes prima facie speed limits throughout the City;

SECTION 1: The City Council finds as follows:

SECTION 2: Pursuant to Section 9 of Measure BE, the City Council adopts the Business License Tax Schedule as follows:

$65,000,000.01

SECTION 3: Unless otherwise revised, the Schedule established by this Ordinance will be automatically adjusted on an annual basis on January 1 of each year by applying the percent change of the Los Angeles Area of Consumer Price Index (CPI) for All Urban Consumers for the prior 12-month period ending on October 31 to the scaled business license tax (BLT) schedule for businesses earning over $25,000,000 annually. The first fee adjustment cannot be made before a minimum of nine months after the effective date of this Ordinance.

SECTION 4: This Ordinance is exempt from review under the California Environmental Quality Act (Cal. Pub. Res. Code §§ 21000, et seq.; “CEQA”) and CEQA Guidelines (14 Cal. Code Regs. §§ 15000, et seq.) because it establishes, modifies, structures, restructures, and approves rates and charges for meeting operating expenses; purchasing supplies, equipment, and materials; meeting financial requirements; and obtaining funds for capital projects needed to maintain service within existing service areas. This Ordinance, therefore, is categorically exempt from further CEQA review under CEQA Guidelines § 15273.

SECTION 5: Electronic Signatures. This Ordinance may be executed with electronic signatures in accordance with Government Code §16.5. Such electronic signatures will be treated in all respects as having the same effect as an original signature.

SECTION 6: Recordation. The Mayor, or presiding officer, is authorized to sign this Ordinance signifying its adoption by the City Council of the City of Monterey Park and the City Clerk, or her duly appointed deputy, may attest thereto.

SECTION 7: Effective Date. This Ordinance will become retroactively effective to January 1, 2025 and will remain effective unless repealed or superseded.

PASSED AND ADOPTED this 15th day of January 2025. Vinh Ngo, Mayor

ATTEST:

Maychelle Yee, City Clerk

APPROVED AS TO FORM: Karl H. Berger, City Attorney State of California) County of Los Angeles) §. City Of Monterey Park)

I, Maychelle Yee, City Clerk of the City of Monterey Park, California, do hereby certify that the foregoing Ordinance No. 2258 was introduced, and placed upon its first reading at a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Monterey Park, held on the 18th day of December, 2024. That thereafter on the 15th day of January, 2025, said Ordinance was duly passed, approved and adopted by the following vote:

Ayes: Council Members: Wong, Sanchez, Lo, Yang, Ngo

Noes: Council Members: None

Absent: Council Members: None

Abstain: Council Members: None

Recusal: Council Members: None

Dated this 15th day of January, 2025.

Maychelle Yee, City Clerk City of Monterey Park, California

Published on January 23, 2025

MONTEREY PARK

ORDINANCE NO. 2259

AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING SPEED LIMITS FOR CERTAIN LOCATIONS AS PROVIDED BY MONTEREY PARK MUNICIPAL CODE § 10.32.010(B) IN ACCORDANCE WITH VEHICLE CODE § 22357 BASED UPON AN ENGINEERING AND TRAFFIC SURVEY AS DEFINED BY VEHICLE CODE § 627.

THE CITY COUNCIL DOES ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:

A. Vehicle Code § 22352 establishes prima facie speed limits throughout the City;

B. Vehicle Code § 22357 authorizes the City to establish certain speed limits based upon an engineering and traffic survey as defined by Vehicle Code § 627

C. In accordance with Vehicle Code § 40802, the speed limits authorized by Vehicle Code § 22357 must be justified by engineering and traffic surveys conducted every five to 10 years;

D. The City adopted its last Engineering and Traffic Survey August 2, 2017. On October 11, 2024 Transtech Engineers, Inc. certified the 2017 Engineering and Traffic Survey to be accurate for an additional 14 years (“2017 Certification Report”). The 2017 Certification Report determined no significant changes on 45 out of 73 segments, thereby certifying the posted speed limits effective October 2017 through October 2031. Additionally, a supplemental 2024 Engineering and Traffic Survey of 26 Locations was completed October 11, 2024 (meeting the requirements of Vehicle Code § 627) for the remaining 26 segments (“2024 Engineering and Traffic Survey”). The 2024 Engineering and Traffic Survey recommended a speed limit change on 14 of the 26 segments analyzed. The 2024 Engineering and Traffic Survey also confirms the certification of 12 segments, maintaining the current posted speed limits. The 2017 Certification Report and 2024 Engineering and Traffic Survey, collectively the “Survey”, are attached as Exhibit “A” and incorporated by reference; and

E. This Ordinance, and the speed limits established below, rely upon the Survey for purposes of Vehicle Code § 22357 and is adopted in accordance with Monterey Park Municipal Code § 10.32.010(B) as an uncodified ordinance.

SECTION 2: The City Council adopts the 2017 Certification Report. Based upon the Report, and in accordance with Vehicle Code §§ 22352 and 22357, the City Council amends Exhibit A to Ordinance No. 2144, adopted November 1, 2017, for speed limits effective until October 2031 as follows:

Table 1: City of Monterey Park 14-Year Certification of the 2017 Engineering and Traffic Survey Speed Limits

SECTION 3: The City Council adopts the 2024 Engineering and Traffic Survey. Based upon the Survey, and in accordance with Vehicle Code §§ 22352 and 22357, the City Council amends Exhibit A to Ordinance No. 2144, adopted November 1, 2017, for speed limits effective until October 2038 as follows:

SECTION 4: The City Manager, or designee, is authorized and directed to (a) install signs providing notification of the speed limits established in Sections 2 and 3 of this Ordinance; and (b) take any additional action required to implement this Ordinance.

SECTION 5: California Environmental Quality Act Exemption. The City Council determines that this ordinance is exempt from review under the California Environmental Quality Act (California Public Resources Code §§ 21000, et seq., “CEQA”) and the regulations promulgated thereunder (14 California Code of Regulations §§ 15000, et seq., the “CEQA Guidelines”) because it consists only of minor revisions and clarifications to an existing code of speed control regulations established in accordance with California law and will not have the effect of deleting or substantially changing any regulatory standards or findings. This Ordinance, therefore, is an action being taken for enhanced protection of the environment and that does not have the potential to cause significant effects on the environment. Consequently, it is categorically exempt in accordance with CEQA Guidelines §§ 15301 as a minor alteration of existing public or private structures involving no expansion of use; 15305 as a minor alteration in land use limitations which do not result in any changes in land use or density; and 15308 as an action taken by a regulatory agency as authorized by California law to assure maintenance or protection of the environment.

SECTION 6: Repeal or amendment of any provision of the MPMC or any other ordinance will not affect any penalty, forfeiture, or liability incurred before, or preclude prosecution and imposition of penalties for any violation occurring before this Ordinance’s effective date. Any such repealed part will remain in full force and effect for sustaining action or prosecuting violations occurring before the effective date of this Ordinance.

SECTION 7: If this the entire Ordinance or its application is deemed invalid by a court of competent jurisdiction, any repeal of the MPMC or other the city ordinance by this Ordinance will be rendered void and cause such MPMC provision or other the city ordinance to remain in full force and effect for all purposes.

SECTION 8: The City Clerk is directed to certify the passage and adoption of this Ordinance; cause it to be entered into the City of Monterey Park’s book of original ordinances; make a note of the passage and adoption in the records of this meeting; and, within fifteen (15) days after the passage and adoption of this Ordinance, cause it to be published or posted in accordance with California law.

SECTION 9: This Ordinance will become effective on the 30th day following its passage and adoption.

PASSED AND ADOPTED this 15th day of January, 2025. Vinh Ngo, Mayor

ATTEST: Maychelle Yee, City Clerk

APPROVED AS TO FORM: Karl H. Berger, City Attorney State of California)

County of Los Angeles)§. City Of Monterey Park

I, Maychelle Yee, City Clerk of the City of Monterey Park, California, do hereby certify that the foregoing Ordinance No. 2259 was introduced, and placed upon its first reading at a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Monterey Park, held on the 18th day of December, 2024. That thereafter on the 15th day of January, 2025, said Ordinance was duly passed, approved and adopted by the following vote:

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

Absent: Council Members: None

Abstain: Council Members: None

Recusal: Council Members: None

Dated this 15th day of January, 2025.

Maychelle Yee, City Clerk City of Monterey Park, California

To obtain a copy of Exhibit “A”- To Draft Ordinance, you may contact the City Clerk’s office at mpclerk@montereypark.ca.gov or via phone at (626) 307-1359. Thank you.

Published on January 20,2025 MONTEREY PARK

ORDINANCE NO. 2260

AN ORDINANCE AMENDING MONTEREY PARK MUNICIPAL CODE CHAPTER 2.32 IN ITS ENTIRETY GOVERNING EMPLOYER-EMPLOYEE RELATIONSHIPS AND BARGAINING UNITS.

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

SECTION 1. Monterey Park Municipal Code (“MPMC”) Chapter 2.32 is amended in its entirety as set forth in attached Exhibit “A,” which is incorporated by reference.

SECTION 2. Environmental Assessment. Adoption of this Ordinance is exempt from further environmental review under the California Environmental Quality Act (California Public Resources Code §§ 21000, et seq., “CEQA”) and CEQA Guidelines (14 California Code of Regulations §§ 15000, et seq.) pursuant to CEQA Guidelines § 15061(b)(3) because the Ordinance is for general policies and procedure-making.

SECTION 3. Preservation. Repeal of any provision of the MPMC will not affect any penalty, forfeiture, or liability incurred before, or preclude prosecution and imposition of penalties for any violation occurring before, this Ordinance’s effective date. Any such repealed part will remain in full force and effect for sustaining action or prosecuting violations occurring before the effective date of this Ordinance.

SECTION 4. Conflicts. In the event of a conflict between the provisions of this Ordinance and the provisions the MPMC, any other ordinance, or any resolution, the provisions of this Ordinance and the Program govern. The Director is authorized to resolve any ambiguities in the manner set forth in the MPMC. Any such determination must be forwarded to the City Council as an informational item when practicable.

SECTION 5. Electronic Signatures. This Ordinance may be executed with electronic signatures in accordance with Government Code §16.5. Such electronic signatures will be treated in all respects as having the same effect as an original signature.

SECTION 6. Construction. This Ordinance must be broadly construed in order to achieve the purposes stated in this Ordinance. It is the City Council’s intent that the provisions of this Ordinance be interpreted or implemented by the City and others in a manner that facilitates the purposes set forth in this Ordinance.

SECTION 7. Severability. If any part of this Ordinance or its application is deemed invalid by a court of competent jurisdiction, the City Council intends that such invalidity will not affect the effectiveness of the remaining provisions or applications and, to this end, the provisions of this Ordinance are severable.

SECTION 8. Recordation. The City Clerk, or his duly appointed deputy, is directed to certify the passage and adoption of this Ordinance; cause it to be entered into the City of Monterey Park’s book of original ordinances; make a note of the passage and adoption in the records of this meeting; and, within 15 days after the passage and adoption of this Ordinance, and cause it to be published or posted in accordance with California law.

SECTION 9. Effective Date. This Ordinance will take effect on the 30th day following its final passage and adoption.

PASSED AND ADOPTED this 15th day of January, 2025

Vinh Ngo, Mayor

ATTEST:

Maychelle Yee, City Clerk

APPROVED AS TO FORM

Karl H. Berger, City Attorney State of California)

County of Los AngeleS) §.

City Of Monterey Park)

I, Maychelle Yee, City Clerk of the City of Monterey Park, California, do hereby certify that the foregoing Ordinance No. 2260 was introduced, and placed upon its first reading at a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Monterey Park, held on the 18th day of December, 2024. That thereafter on the 15th day of January, 2025, said Ordinance was duly passed, approved and adopted by the following vote:

Ayes: Council Members: Wong, Sanchez, Lo, Yang, Ngo

Noes: Council Members: None

Absent: Council Members: None

Abstain: Council Members: None

Recusal: Council Members: None

Dated this 15th day of January, 2025.

Maychelle Yee, City Clerk

City of Monterey Park, California

To obtain a copy of Exhibit “A”- Employee Relations you may contact the City Clerk’s office at mpclerk@montereypark.ca.gov or via phone at (626) 307-1359. Thank you.

Published January 20,2025 MONTEREY PARK

Pasadena City Notices

Notice

Public Hearing City Council

Master Plan Amendment and Termination of Development Agreement for Fuller Theological Seminary Master Plan

PROJECT DESCRIPTION: The applicant, Fuller Theological Seminary, has submitted a Master Plan Amendment application to amend their Master Plan, which was adopted in 2006. The Amendment would revise the Master Plan’s boundaries to include only 29 Fullerowned properties (15 “core” properties and 14 “non-core” properties); subdivide 261 N. Madison Avenue into two lots and change the General Plan land use designation from Institutional to Medium Mixed Use and the Zoning from Public-Semi Public (PS) to Central District Residential Multi-Family (CD-RM-87) for one of the newly created lots; and terminate the Development Agreement. In addition, the Amendment provides that the 14 “non-core” properties owned by Fuller would be subject to the Master Plan until sold or leased for non-Fuller purposes. No development is proposed as part of the Amendment.

PROJECT LOCATION: Fuller Theological Seminary Master Plan area, bounded by Corson Street and the 210 Freeway to the north, Union Street to the south, Madison Avenue to the east and Los Robles Avenue to the west, in Pasadena CA.

ENVIRONMENTAL DETERMINATION: An Addendum to the 2015 Pasadena General Plan Environmental Impact Report (GP EIR) (State Clearinghouse No. 2013091009) was prepared in accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) (Cal. Public Resources Code Section 21000, et. seq., as amended) and its implementing guidelines (Cal. Code Regs., Title 14, Section 15000 et. seq.). This Addendum found that the proposed Amendment will not result in any potentially significant impacts that were not already analyzed, and no conditions described in State CEQA Guidelines Section 15162 calling for preparation of a subsequent EIR or negative declaration have occurred.

PLANNING COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION: On October 9, 2024, the Planning Commission recommended that the City Council approve the staff recommendation with an additional recommended condition of approval that allows Fuller to provide shared parking with neighboring commercial and residential uses.

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City Council will conduct a public hearing and consider the proposed Zoning Code Amendments and proposed environmental determination. The hearing is scheduled for:

Date: Monday, February 3, 2025

Time: 6:00 p.m.

Place: Council Chambers, 100 North Garfield Avenue, Pasadena, CA.. The meeting agenda will be posted by Friday, January 31, 2025, at https://ww2.cityofpasadena.net/councilagendas/council_agenda.asp.

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

For more information about the project:

Contact Person: Martin Potter, Principal Planner Phone: (626) 744-6710

E-mail: mpotter@cityofpasadena.net

Website: www.cityofpasadena.net/planning

Mailing Address:

Planning & Community Development Department

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

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

Publish January 16, 23, 30, 2025 PASADENA PRESS

Glendale City Notices

NOTICE OF CITY COUNCIL PUBLIC HEARING APPEAL CASE NO. PAPP-004151-2024

The purpose of the hearing is to hear comments from the public with respect to the application.

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

The meeting can be viewed on Charter Cable Channel 6 or by streaming online at: https:// www.glendaleca.gov/government/departments/management-services/gtv6/live-video-stream Anyone interested in the above case may participate in the meeting as outlined above or contact the case planner. If the final decision is challenged in court, testimony may be limited to issues raised before or at the public hearing. QUESTIONS OR COMMENTS: If you desire more information on the proposal, please contact Erik Krause in the Planning Division at (818) 548-2140 or (818) 937- 8156 (email: EKrause@glendaleca.gov). The staff report and case materials will be available before the hearing date at www.glendaleca.gov/agendas.

Any person having an interest in the 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 City Council. "Acknowledged" shall mean a declaration of property ownership (or occupant if not owner) under penalty of perjury. If you challenge the decision of this project in court, you may be limited to raising only those issues you or someone else raised at the public hearing described in this notice, or in written correspondence delivered to the City of Glendale, at or prior to the public hearing. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990, please notify the Community Development Department at least 48 hours (or two business days) for requests regarding sign language translation and Braille transcription services.

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

PUBLISHED JANUARY 23,2025 GLENDALE INDEPENDENT

Probate Notices

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: JOHN RUDE

CASE NO. 25STPB00223

To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contin-gent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the WILL or estate, or both of JOHN RUDE.

A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by KYM BENNETT in the Superior Court of California, County of LOS ANGE-LES.

THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that KYM BENNETT 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 interest-ed person files an objection to the petition and shows good cause why the court should not grant the authority.

A HEARING on the petition will be held in this court as follows: 02/10/25 at 8:30AM in Dept. 4 located at 111 N. HILL ST., LOS ANGELES, CA 90012

IF YOU OBJECT to the granting of the petition, you should appear at the hearing and state your objections or file written objections with the court before the hearing. Your 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 knowledge-able 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

ROZSA GYENE, ESQ. - SBN 208356

LAW OFFICES OF ROZSA GYENE

450 N. BRAND BLVD., SUITE 600 GLENDALE CA 91203

Telephone (818) 291-6217

1/16, 1/20, 1/23/25 CNS-3886231#

GLENDALE INDEPENDENT

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF DENIS LEE BASTIAN CASE NO. 25STPB00282

To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of: DENIS LEE BASTIAN

A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by CLEMENT A. BASTIAN JR. in the Superior Court of California, County of Los Angeles.

THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that CLEMENT A. BASTIAN JR. be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent.

THE PETITION requests authority to administer the estate under the Independent Administration of Estates Act with full authority . (This authority will allow the personal representative 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 02/11/2025 at 8:30AM in Dept. 44 located at 111 N. HILL ST. LOS ANGELES CA 90012 STAN -

LEY MOSK COURTHOUSE.

YOU MAY EXAMINE the file kept by the court. If you are a person interested in the estate, you may file with the court a Request for Special Notice (DE-154) of the filing of an inventory and appraisal of estate assets or of any petition or account as provided in Probate Code section 1250. A Request for Special Notice form is available from the court clerk. Attorney for Petitioner: BRITTANY BRITTON (SBN:303084) 2312 W. OLIVE AVENUE, SUITE D, BURBANK, CA 91506 (626)3905953, Telephone: 6263905953 1/16, 1/20, 1/27/25 CNS-3886811# BURBANK INDEPENDENT*10080

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF LUPE VERGARA, JR.

CASE NO. 25STPB00114

To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of LUPE VERGARA, JR.

A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by RICHARD VERGARA in the Superior Court of California, County of LOS ANGELES. THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that RICHARD VERGARA 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 on FEBRUARY 5, 2025 at 8:30

A.M. in Dept.: “2D” located at: 111 N. Hill Street, Los Angeles, CA 90012, Stanley Mosk Courthouse

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.

MARC S. ROTHENBERG, SB# 72448

THE LAW FIRM OF MARC S. ROTHENBERG

4326 Atlantic Avenue Long Beach, CA 92807

PNSB# 107443

Published in: Belmont Beacon

Dates Pub: January 16, 20, 23, 2025

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: COLLIN CHOE CASE NO. 24STPB14554

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

A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by LISA CHOE DABROWSKI in the Superior Court of California, County of LOS ANGELES.

THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that LISA CHOE DABROWSKI 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: 02/07/25 at 8:30AM in Dept. 44 located at 111 N. HILL ST., LOS ANGELES, CA 90012

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 JOHN P. POXON, JR. - SBN 106200 GORTON, JANOSIK & POXON LLP

909 EAST GREEN STREET PASADENA CA 91106

Telephone (626) 795-2933 1/16, 1/20, 1/23/25

CNS-3886790# GLENDALE INDEPENDENT

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF Jennie Martin Stewart aka Jennie Ann Martin-Stewart Case No. PROV2500034

To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of Jennie Martin Stewart aka Jennie Ann Martin-Stewart A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by Lucrezia Underwood in the Superior Court of California, County of SAN BERNARDINO.

THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that Lucrezia Underwood 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 02/24/2025 at 9:00 AM in Dept. F2. located at 17780 Arrow Boulevard, Fontana, Ca 92335.

Attorney for petitioner:

Kristine M. Borgia

SB#276777

Kristine M. Borgia Law Corporation 3963 11th Street Suite 202 Riverside, Ca 92501

951.823.5138 January 20, 23, 27, 2025 SAN BERNARDINO PRESS

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: JOHN RUDE CASE NO. 25STPB00223

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

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

THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that KYM BENNETT 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: 02/10/25 at 8:30AM in Dept. 4 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 ROZSA GYENE, ESQ. - SBN 208356 LAW OFFICES OF ROZSA GYENE

450 N. BRAND BLVD., SUITE 600 GLENDALE CA 91203

Telephone (818) 291-6217 1/16, 1/20, 1/23/25 CNS-3886231# GLENDALE INDEPENDENT

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: SARAH ANN MATTHEWS CASE NO. 25STPB00406

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

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

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

unless they have waived notice or consented to the proposed action.)

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

A HEARING on the petition will be held in this court as follows: 02/14/25 at 8:30AM in Dept. 2D 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 JOHN L SHAW - SBN 58283 LAW OFFICE OF JOHN L SHAW 5816 TEMPLE CITY BLVD. TEMPLE CITY CA 91780

Telephone (626) 286-3710

1/20, 1/23, 1/27/25 CNS-3887463# PASADENA PRESS

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF GEORGE T. KELLY CASE NO. 25STPB00224

To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of GEORGE T. KELLY A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by CAROLINE KELLY HARRIS & MARISA KELLY LUSSIER in the Superior Court of California, County of LOS ANGELES.

THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that CAROLINE KELLY HARRIS & MARISA KELLY LUSSIER 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 on FEBRUARY 11, 2025 at 8:30

A.M. in Dept.: “11” located at: 111 N. Hill Street, Los Angeles, CA 90012, Stanley Mosk Courthouse

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

sult 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.

ALISHA J. WALKER, SB# 283350 THE LAW OFFICE OF ALISHA J. WALKER 4326 Atlantic Avenue Long Beach, CA 92807

PNSB# 107444

Published in: Belmont Beacon Dates Pub: January 20, 23, 27, 2025

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: ARPI MATOSSIAN CASE NO. 25STPB00310 To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contin-gent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the WILL or estate, or both of ARPI MATOSSIAN.

A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by GREG GARABEDIAN in the Supe-rior Court of California, County of LOS ANGELES. THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that GREG GARABEDIAN 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 authori-ty will allow the personal representative to take many actions without obtaining court approval. Before taking certain very im-portant 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 interest-ed person files an objection to the petition and shows good cause why the court should not grant the authority.

A HEARING on the petition will be held in this court as follows: 02/10/25 at 8:30AM in Dept. 4 located at 111 N. HILL ST., LOS ANGELES, CA 90012

KALLE MIKKOLA - SBN 307203 GAVRILOV & BROOKS 2315 CAPITOL AVE SACRAMENTO CA 95816 Telephone (916) 504-0529 1/20, 1/23, 1/27/25 CNS-3887723# BURBANK INDEPENDENT

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF RUSSELL LUTMAN CASE NO. 30-2025-01453015-PR-LACMC To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of: RUSSELL LUTMAN A Petition for Probate has been

time within which to deliver the remainder of the payment. All extensions will be for 15-day increments for a fee of: $500.00, paid in advance. The extension fee shall be in the form of a certified or cashier’s check made payable to the Secretary. If the high bidder closes the sale prior to the expiration of any extension period, the unused portion of the extension fee shall be applied toward the amount due. If the high bidder is unable to close the sale within the required period, or within any extensions of time granted by the Secretary, the high bidder may be required to forfeit the cash deposit or, at the election of the Foreclosure Commissioner after consultation with the HUD representative, will be liable to HUD for any costs incurred as a result of such failure. The Commissioner may, at the direction of the HUD representative, offer the property to the second highest bidder for an amount equal to the highest price offered by that bidder. There is no right of redemption, or right of possession based upon a right of redemption, in the mortgagor or others subsequent to a foreclosure completed pursuant to the Act. Therefore, the Foreclosure Commissioner will issue a Deed to the purchaser(s) upon receipt of the entire purchase price in accordance with the terms of the sale as provided herein. HUD does not guarantee that the property will be vacant. The scheduled foreclosure sale shall be cancelled or adjourned if it is established, by documented written application or otherwise, that the default or defaults upon which the foreclosure is based did not exist at the time of service of this Notice of Default and Foreclosure Sale, or all amounts due under the mortgage agreement are tendered to the Foreclosure Commissioner, in the form of a certified or cashier’s check payable to the Secretary, before public auction of the property is completed. The amount that must be paid if the Mortgage Deed of Trust is to be reinstated prior to the scheduled sale is based on the nature of the breach, this loan is not subject to reinstatement. A total payoff is required to cancel the foreclosure sale, or the breach must otherwise be cured, if applicable. A description of the nature of the breach is as follows: A BORROWER DIES AND THE PROPERTY IS NOT THE PRINCIPAL RESIDENCE OF AT LEAST ONE SURVIVING BORROWER. Tender of payment by certified or cashier’s check or application for cancellation of the foreclosure sale shall be submitted to the address of the Foreclosure Commissioner provided below. The sale date shown on this Notice of Default and Foreclosure Sale may be postponed one or more times by the Secretary, the Foreclosure Commissioner or a court. For Sales Information please call (916) 9390772 or visit the website www.nationwideposting.com using the file number assigned to this case FC# 24-60376-CAREV. Your ability to obtain sales information by Internet Website or phone is provided as a courtesy to those not present at the sale and neither Nemovi Law Group, APC nor the website host makes any representations or warranties as to the accuracy or correctness of the information provided thereby. Nemovi Law Group, APC and its agents do not assume any responsibility for reliance on any information received by telephone or website. THIS INFORMATION IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT ANY TIME. It will be necessary for you to attend all sales in order to obtain the most current information. Neither Nemovi Law Group, APC nor its agents will be liable for any loss you may sustain in using or receiving any information obtained on-

line or by phone.

Date:1/8/2025 NEMOVI LAW GROUP, APC Foreclosure Commissioner 2173 Salk Ave., Suite 250 Carlsbad, CA 92008-6583 Phone: (866) 454-7742

Sale Info: (916) 939-0772 By: Genail M. Nemovi, Attorney NPP0470140 To: SAN BERNARDINO PRESS 01/23/2025,

Fictitious Business Name Filings

The following person(s) is (are) doing business as Vista Donuts 24793 Washington Avenue Murrieta, CA 92562

Riverside County Mailing Address 2749 Yellowwood Way Murrieta, Ca 92562

Riverside County Stephanie Chea, 27490 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 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. FBN20240008238

The following persons are doing business as: CEGAA TAX SERVICES, 2553 S EUCLID AVE, ONTARIO, CA 91762. Mailing Address, 2553 S EUCLID AVE, ONTARIO, CA 91762. CLARA E GUTIERREZ, 2553 S EUCLID AVE, ONTARIO, CA 91762. County of Principal Place of Business: San Bernardino This business is conducted by: a individual. Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed herein on September 1, 2019. 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/ CLARA E GUTIERREZ, Owner. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Bernardino on September 13, 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#: FBN20240008238 Pub: 10/17/2024, 10/24/2024, 11/07/2024, 11/14/2024, 11/21/2024, 11/28/2024, 12/05/2024, 12/12/2024 San Bernardino Press

The following person(s) is (are) doing business as (1). RT Olson Plumbing, Heating and Air Conditioning (2). RT Olson Plumbing LLC (3). RT Olson Plumbing 9064 Pulsar Ct Suite I Corona, CA 92883

Riverside County Robert Thomas Olson, 9064 Pulsar Ct Suite I, 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. Robert Thomas Olson Statement filed with the County of Riverside on December 19, 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-202415596 Pub. 01/02/2025, 01/09/2025, 01/16/2025, 01/23/2025 Riverside Independent

The following person(s) is (are) doing business as Natvec Health Insurance Agency 18310 John F Kennedy Dr Riverside, CA 92508

Riverside County Natvec LLC (CA, 18310 John F Kennedy Dr, Riverside, CA 92508

Riverside County

This business is conducted by: a limited liability company (llc). Registrant has not yet begun to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed herein. I declare that all the information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business and Professions Code, that the registrant knows to be false, is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousands dollars ($1000).) s. Daisy Cevallos, Member/ Manager Statement filed with the County of Riverside on January 13, 2025 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-202500530 Pub. 01/16/2025, 01/23/2025, 01/30/2025, 02/06/2025 Riverside Independent

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS

NAME STATEMENT File No. FBN20240011682

The following persons are doing business as: M & G Embroidery, 14109 Casablanca CT, FONTANA, CA 92336. Mailing Address, 14109 Casablanca CT, FONTANA, CA 92336. Mario Garcia, 14109 Casablanca CT, FONTANA, CA 92336. County of Principal Place of Business: San Bernardino

This business is conducted by: a individual. Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed herein on December 1, 2024. By signing below, I declare that I have read and understand the reverse side of this form and that all information in this statement is true and correct. A registrant who declares as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business and Professions Code that the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000). I am also aware that all information on this statement becomes Public Record upon filing pursuant to the California Public Records Act (Government Code Sections 6250- 6277). /s/ Mario Garcia. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Bernardino on December 19, 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#: FBN20240011682 Pub: 01/16/2025, 01/23/2025, 01/30/2025, 02/06/2025 San Bernardino Press

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. FBN20250000062

The following persons are doing business as: Pari Threading, 4663 Riverside Dr, Chino, CA 91710. Mailing Address, 4663 Riverside Dr, Chino, CA 91710. Amrit Pokharel, 4663 Riverside Dr, Chino, CA 91710. County of Principal Place of Business: San Bernardino

This business is conducted by: a individual. 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/ Amrit Pokharel, Owner. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Bernardino on January 3, 2025 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#: FBN20250000062 Pub: 01/16/2025, 01/23/2025, 01/30/2025, 02/06/2025 San Bernardino Press

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. FBN20250000072

The following persons are doing business as: Tio’s Mexican Restaurant, 16953 sierra lakes pkwy 114, Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91739. Mailing Address, 16953 sierra lakes pkwy 114, Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91739. Loera Restaurants Inc (CA-3080778, 16953 sierra lakes pkwy 114, Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91739; Mario Loera, President. 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 March 15, 2009. 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/ Mario Loera, President. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Bernardino on January 3, 2025 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#: FBN20250000072

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/ Samuel Milam, President. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Bernardino on January 2, 2025 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#: FBN20250000025 Pub: 01/16/2025, 01/23/2025, 01/30/2025, 02/06/2025 San Bernardino Press

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Palisades Fire at 65% containment; red flag warning in effect

By City News Service

Containment of the deadly Palisades Fire rose to 65%, while the death toll rose to 11, as fire crews again braved gusting Santa Ana winds as they worked to fully surround the burn area Wednesday and authorities lifted more evacuation orders.

A "particularly dangerous situation" red flag warning of critical fire danger had been in place for much of the region until 10 a.m. Tuesday, but standard red flag warnings will remain in place for a large swath of the county until 8 p.m. Thursday, thanks to continued gusty winds and extremely low humidity.

Firefighters were making steady progress building containment lines, Cal Fire reported Tuesday. Crews were working with utility providers to repair infrastructure and address hazards like fallen trees and downed power lines.

The Palisades Fire has scorched 23,448 acres and killed at least 11 people since erupting Jan. 7. The county medical examiner confirmed the 11th death on Tuesday. Authorities have said they anticipate the number of fatalities to rise as crews continue sifting through the ash and rubble.

More evacuation orders were lifted Tuesday, with residents only being permitted back into the areas, which include an unincorporated area on the far western flank of the fire, a

pair of zones within the city of Malibu and an area in the city of Los Angeles roughly west of Palisades Drive and north of Pacific Coast Highway.

County public health officials are distributing personal protective equipment to residents returning to their homes.

A curfew continues to be in effect nightly from 6 p.m. to 6 a.m. in the mandatory evacuation areas in the Palisades and Eaton fire zones. Only firefighters, utility workers and law enforcement personnel are allowed in those areas.

A man and a woman from Oregon were arrested Saturday for impersonating firefighters and entering an evacuation zone, according to the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department.

Authorities said the pair claimed to be from the Roaring River Fire Department in Oregon, which deputies found was not a legitimate agency. Dustin Nehl, 31, and Jennifer Nehl, 44, were found wearing Cal Fire T-shirts under turnout gear, helmet and radios in a fire truck purchased at an auction, sheriff's officials said. The relationship of the two was not disclosed.

The sheriff's department and other law enforcement agencies have reported dozens of arrests for alleged looting, burglaries and curfew violations since the fires in Palisades and Altadena broke out on Jan. 7.

The Mountains Recreation and Conservation Authority said it would reopen most of its parks outside of the Santa Monica Mountains. MRCA-managed parks and trails in the Santa Monica Mountains and in the fire evacuation zone, including Upper Las Virgenes Canyon Open Space Preserve, are still closed until the fire emergency is over.

The closures include Temescal Gateway Park, King Gillette Ranch, all Topanga Canyon Parks, parking lots and beach accessways in and directly adjacent to Malibu including Escondido Canyon Park, Fryman Canyon Park, Wilacre Park, Franklin Canyon Park and Upper Las Virgenes Canyon Open Space Preserve.

As of Sunday, Los Angeles Department of Water and Power crews had restored electric service to customers in the Brentwood, Encino and Bel-Air areas that were previously without power to protect public safety.

The LADWP had approximately 8,000 customers remaining without power in the Pacific Palisades and Santa Monica Canyon areas, where workers cannot safely access homes or in areas where it is unsafe to re-energize power lines. Customers with questions about the status of their service can call 800-342- 5397.

Southern California Gas

Co. had shut off service to about 13,600 customers in the Palisades Fire area for safety reasons, but the utility reported Tuesday that it has restored service for 3,492 of those customers, and was continuing restoration efforts in the northwest areas of Malibu beyond Pepperdine University.

The Gas Co. has established an information booth for residents that will be open from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Pavilions store at 29211 Heathercliff Road in Malibu, and from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. at the FEMA Disaster Recovery Center at UCLA Research Park West, 10850 W Pico Blvd., to provide information for customers.

Los Angeles County

officials said its damage assessments can be viewed at recocery.lacounty.gov/ palisades-fire. They will be updated daily in real time.

Malibu campuses in the Santa Monica-Malibu Unified School District were scheduled to reopen Tuesday, but a lack of electricity forced the continued closure of Malibu Elementary, Middle and High schools. Webster Elementary School reopened as scheduled.

President Donald Trump, who spoke about the Los Angeles fires during his inauguration address Monday, is expected to visit the area later this week, likely Friday, although specific details have not yet been released.

At least 6,380 structures

have been destroyed in the blaze, according to Cal Fire, and another 857 have been damaged. Those numbers may rise as property assessments continue.

Some 5,300 personnel were committed to the firefighting effort.

The cause of the fire remains under investigation.

The Palisades Fire erupted around 10:30 a.m. Jan. 7 in the area of Piedra Morada and Monte Hermoso drives as the area was under a red flag warning for critical fire danger due to a historic wind event that saw gusts of 80 mph. It continued to grow exponentially Jan. 7 and Jan. 8, driven by heavy fuel loads and powerful Santa Ana winds.

2025 Greater LA Homeless Count rescheduled for February following wildfires

By City News Service

The 2025 Greater Los Angeles Homeless Count, postponed due to recent fire emergencies that displaced thousands of residents, has been rescheduled to February, officials announced Tuesday.

The Los Angeles

Homeless Services Authority, originally set to conduct the count from Jan. 21-23, rescheduled the annual event to take place over three nights next month:

-- Tuesday, Feb. 18: San Fernando and Santa Clarita valleys, and Metro Los

Angeles;

-- Wednesday, Feb. 19: San Gabriel Valley and East Los Angeles; and

-- Thursday, Feb. 20: Antelope Valley, West Los Angeles, South Los Angeles and South Bay/Harbor areas.

"The safety of our

volunteers and unsheltered neighbors is vital," LAHSA

CEO Va Lecia Adams Kellum said in a statement. "We are grateful for the flexibility and understanding of our partners and volunteers as we strive for a safe count."

The annual count

provides critical data that informs the county's understanding of the homelessness crisis.

LAHSA is still seeking volunteers to participate in the count. Information is available at theycountwillyou.org.

"We're facing unprecedented challenges this year, so the success of the homeless count depends now more than ever on community involvement. We urge everyone who can join us as a volunteer," Kellum said in a statement.

Destruction resulting from the Palisades Fire is rampant in Pacific Palisades, Malibu and nearby areas. | Photo courtesy of Cal Fire_Official/Flickr (CC BY-NC 2.)

Authorities urge health precautions as residents return to fire areas

By Joe Taglieri joet@beaconmedianews.com

Los Angeles County residents returning to communities devastated by recent wildfires should take safety precautions including protective apparel, authorities warned this week.

Gloves, eye goggles and masks were in order when entering properties in fire zones, according to county officials. Many of the properties "have been damaged beyond belief," Public Works Director Mark Pestrella said at a media briefing Thursday. "They are full of sediment, debris, silt and hazardous materials."

District 5 Supervisor and Board Chair Kathryn Barger said officials want to provide tools to returning residents in debris-cleaning kits that will be made available.

LA County Public Health Officer Muntu Davis said homes in the fire area could have lingering dangers such as asbestos and heavy metals.

"Fire debris, ash, and dirt from residential and structural fires may contain asbestos, heavy metals, and other hazardous substances," according to Davis' order. "Exposure to these toxic substances can occur through the inhalation of ash and fire dust particles, contact with skin, or contamination of drinking water supplies. Improper handling or disposal of fire debris can increase these risks, spreading hazardous

substances throughout the community and endangering workers, residents, and the environment."

Davis said people returning to fire areas should wear an N-95 mask, gloves and closed-toed shoes.

Sheriff's department officials advised avoidance of any direct contact with ash, which could contain toxic substances. People who have respiratory conditions should try to limit exposure to ash and wear N-95 masks.

Authorities also suggested that residents monitor utilities because electricity, water and natural gas services may not yet be restored in many locations. Residents should not attempt to restore utility service on their own and should immediately report damage to utility equipment or an odor of natural gas.

Sheriff's officials also said residents should photograph and document damage to their properties and houses before starting cleanup tasks.

Most evacuation orders in the fire areas are still in effect, but recently locals who live in areas that were less severely damaged have been allowed to return.

Officials said it could be more than a week before many other residents are allowed to return to their communities because of ongoing search-and-rescue operations and the start of

removing hazardous materials from burned areas.

Tara Fitzgerald, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's incident commander for the fires, said agency personnel are doing assessments in the Eaton Fire and Palisades Fire burn areas.

"We're working closely with state and local agencies to conduct this work," Fitzgerald said Thursday. "The initial phase of household hazardous materials includes removal of the most immediate risk to public health and workers returning to work within the burn footprints — that includes things like pesticides, batteries, including the risk of damaged lithium ion batteries, fuel and other things that would normally go to the household hazardous waste management landfill."

Pestrella said that while the EPA is removing toxic items a large amount of debris also has to be removed from the the fire zone.

"We are working on that process of debris removal in conjunction with the city of Los Angeles," the county Public Works director said. "We are also working with utilities to restore power, water and sewer to locations, all of which have been damaged to the point that they cannot be delivered safely currently in most of the areas."

Pestrella said efforts

were underway to prepare for the danger of flooding and debris flows in burned areas during future rainstorms.

"We are also assessing the impact to the flood control system that serves the entire region, including both ... burn areas," he said. "Both areas suffered watershed damage, burned to such significance that we expect massive debrisladen flows when it rains. Our system of flood control is designed to handle that debris, along with the streets. However, in an event that we have major rain, we do expect all of the street areas in all of the communities will be

impacted by debris flows that could be hazardous to human health.

"We are developing plans for both areas to capture and hold this debris back as much as we can during a rain event," Pestrella continued. "We do expect the window to open for rain in the later part of this month, so we are already pre-deploying labor forces into the area to make sure that the flood control system is ready, as well as our street system is ready, as much as possible."

On Friday, LA County Public Health issued an ocean water warning from Surfrider Beach in Malibu to Dockweiler State Beach

at World Way in Playa Del Rey because of possibly toxic runoff resulting from the fires.

Davis declared a public health emergency in LA County on Jan. 10 as a result of the fires.

The Eaton Fire in Pasadena and Altadena has burned more than 14,000 acres and was 73% contained Saturday, according to Cal Fire. The fire in Pacific Palisades has scorched nearly 28,000 acres and was 43% contained.

Twenty-seven people have died as a result of both wildfires, which have destroyed and damaged thousands of structures.

N-95 masks were among the protective items health officials recommended for residents returning to fire areas. | Photo courtesy of Banej/Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 3.0)