Noxious landfill in Castaic stops operating
By Joe Taglieri joet@beaconmedianews.com
TheChiquitaCanyon
Landfill ceased waste disposaloperations
Wednesday, following years of nearby residents’ complaints of health problems resulting from foul odors and pollution emanating from the 639-acre site in north Los Angeles County.
The county filed a federal lawsuit against Chiquita Canyon LLC in December over the continued noxious emissions. In October, a group of area residents also sued, alleging the company failed to properly manage gas capture, control systems and leachate systems. Leachate is polluted liquid that results when rainwater filters through piles of solid waste.
Surrounding communities were exposed to the emission of harmfully elevated levels of carbon monoxide, hydrogen sulfide and volatile organic gases, creating unsafe living conditions for thousands of people, the residents’ suit alleges.
In 2023 alone, landfill neighbors filed 13,000 odor complaints, according to the October suit’s court filing.
Residents have reported headaches, nausea, respiratory issues and the inability to enjoy use of their properties due to the offensive smells, plaintiffs contend.
According to landfill officials, odors from the facility are from “an abnormal biotic or abiotic process, also known as a landfill reaction, taking place deep within a lined but older and inactive portion of the landfill waste mess.”
The landfill’s operators announced plans to halt operations in an email sent to area residents that said the facility was “no longer economically viable,” according to the email obtained by the Santa Clarita Valley Signal.
“Chiquita had wished to maintain its crucial role in the community’s solid wastemanagement system, but has made the difficult decision to close its active waste disposal operations,” Steve Cassulo, Chiquita Canyon LLC district manager, wrote in the email.
“Although Chiquita has available airspace, due to the current regulatory environment, maintaining ongoing operations at Chiquita is no longer economically viable.
Chiquita remains committed to working with federal, state, regional and local authorities to protect public health and to continue addressing the (elevated
temperature landfill event), and will also continue working to maintain compliance with its permits, governing orders and agreements,” Cassulo wrote.
A statement on the company’s website announcing the closure said the landfill will no longer accept waste effective Jan. 1 and Chiquita Canyon LLC “will continue to manage the landfill, including addressing the elevated temperature landfill event that is affecting the northwest corner of the landfill, as well as closure and post-closure activities. While active waste disposal operations will close, we remain committed to
working with federal, state and local regulators on the ongoing reaction mitigation efforts.”
In a statement Tuesday, LA County Board of Supervisors Chair Kathryn Barger said the company “will continue to manage the landfill, address the noxious odor incident occurring onsite and oversee closure and post-closure activities.”
Barger, whose 5th District includes the landfill in Castaic, said “the closure of the landfill was expected so I’ve been monitoring this development closely. This
What I learned reporting in cities that take belongings from homeless people
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Series: Swept Away: When Cities Take Belongings From Vulnerable Residents
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On a May afternoon, Teresa Stratton sat on her walker near a freeway in Portland, Oregon, talking about how much she wanted to live inside. She missed sleeping uninterrupted in a bed and having running water.
When you live outside, “the dirt embeds in your skin,” the 61-year-old said. “You have to pick it out, because it just doesn’t come out anymore.”
Living inside would also mean no longer having her belongings repeatedly confiscated by crews the city hires to clear encampments. These encounters, commonly known as “sweeps,” are the “biggest letdown in the world,” she said, noting that she lost the ashes of her late husband to a sweep.
Over the past year, my colleagues Ruth Talbot, Asia Fields, Maya Miller and I have investigated how cities have sometimes ignored their own policies and court orders, which has resulted in them taking homeless people’s belongings during encampment clearings. We also found that some cities have failed to store the property so it could be returned. People told us about local governments taking everything from tents and sleeping bags to journals, pictures and mementos. Even when cities are ordered to stop seizing belongings and to provide storage for the property they take, we found that people are rarely reunited with their possessions.
The losses are traumatizing, can worsen health outcomes, and can make it harder for people like Stratton to find stability and get back inside.
Our reporting is particularly relevant because cities have recently passed new camping bans or started enforcing ones already on the books following a Supreme Court decision in June that allows local officials to punish people for sleeping outside, even if shelter isn’t available.
President-elect Donald Trump has vowed to ban urban camping and “get the homeless off our streets,” by creating “tent cities” and by making it easier to institutionalize people with severe mental illness. “Our once-great cities have become unlivable, unsanitary nightmares, surrendered to the homeless, the drug addicted, and the violent and dangerously deranged. We are making many suffer for the whims of a deeply unwell few, and they are unwell indeed,” he said in a campaign video.
But our reporting shows there are more effective and compassionate ways for cities to deal with these issues.
The U.S. Interagency Council on Homelessness earlier this year released updated strategies for addressing encampments “humanely and effectively,” advising communities to treat encampment responses with the same urgency they would any other crises — such as tornadoes or wildfires. The council recommends providing 30 days’ notice before a removal and giving people two days to pack, unless there’s an urgent public health and safety issue. (Most cities don’t
‘Four Women in Red’ highlights missing murdered Indigenous women in world premiere at The Victory
By Staff
The Victory Theatre Center presents the world premiere of “Four Women in Red,” a provocative new play, written by Laura Shamas (Chickasaw Nation) and directed by Jeanette Harrison (Onondaga), about four resilient women searching for their missing loved ones. Opening night is set for Jan. 17 at The Victory Theatre Center in Burbank, where performances continue through Feb. 23. Three lowpriced previews take place Jan. 10, 11 and 12.
Carolyn Dunn (TunicaChoctaw/Biloxi, Mvskoke), Harriette Feliz (Chumash), Zoey Reyes (Diné and Chicana) and Jehnean Washington(Yuchi, Seminole and Shoshone) star as four First American women desperate to find missing friends and relatives in the face of apathetic sheriffs and dwindling clues. Are their loved ones lost? Were they taken? Are they even alive? This
moving new play celebrates the power of community as the four women seek answers against all odds. Their roller coaster journey involves mystery, grief, prayer and moments of sudden joy.
Indigenous women are currently facing an epidemic of violence, with some of the highest rates of physical and sexual violence in the nation.
“Women and girls are disappearing, and no one will look for them,” says Victory Theatre Center producing artistic director Maria Gobetti. “It’s horrifying.”
“It breaks my heart,” says Shamas. “I wrote this play to raise awareness about this very real crisis. Congressional hearings were held [in November] to try to address some of these issues, but most Americans are unaware of this horrible ongoing emergency, and we must take action.”
“Four Women in Red” was first developed by Native Voices, the only Actors’ Equity theater company in the country dedicated to developing and producing new plays by Native artists. Written during the pandemic for a virtual Native Voices Short Play Festival, an expanded, fulllength version was selected for the 2022 Native Voices Festival of New Plays. The Victory’s world premiere production, championed by Gobetti and board members Zilah Mendoza, Donna Preacher-Hall and Herb Hall, marks the first time a play developed by Native Voices has been produced by another Los Angeles theater. The play is the recipient of a Los Angeles New Play Project (LANPP) grant. In addition, the production is supported in part by a Burbank Community Arts Grant.
“Four Women in Red exposes an issue that touches
nearly every Native family, yet one that most people are completely unaware of,” explains Harrison. “Deb Haaland, currently Secretary of the Interior under Biden— the first Native woman ever appointed to a cabinet position—has started the Missing and Murdered Unit (MMU), so this is a particular moment in history. If we can let people know the true impact of programs like this, it may help.”
“Four Women in Red” opens for press on Jan. 17 and runs Fridays at 8 p.m., Saturdays at 8 p.m., and Sundays at 4 p.m. through Feb. 23. Three preview performances take place Jan. 10 through Jan. 12 on the same schedule. Tickets range from $20 to $41. The Victory Theatre Center is located at 3324 W. Victory Blvd .in Burbank, CA 91505. For information and to purchase tickets, call (818) 841-5421 or go to thevictorytheatrecenter.org.
MADIA Tech report: Software and health care — a perfect match
By Brenda J. Trainor
The health care and medical technology industry is one of the most highly regulated in the world. From instrument manufacturing to pharmaceuticals to patient and product record keeping, several levels of government have instituted requirements to assure documentedprocedures that are designed to protect the public and the integrity of health care practices and manufacturing. With rising health care costs, regulatory compli-
ance and record-keeping can contribute to the expense of developing new products and services. Finding ways to make these procedures more efficient is the goal of Essenvia, Inc.
At the next meet-up presented by MADIA Tech Launch, Essenvia’s founder and CEO, Soumya Mahapatra will discuss “Product Commercialization: from Ideas to the Marketplace.” Essenvia develops SaaS, or software as a solution products on a Regulatory
Information Management platform to assist companies who need to more efficiently navigate the product development cycle and comply with
various governing regulations that impact medtech product design, development, manufacturing, and access to global markets.
An investigation was continuing last week into a near mishap at Los Angeles International Airport that saw a charter plane -- carrying the Gonzaga University men’s basketball team -- nearly encroach on a runway into the path of a departing passenger plane. According to the Federal Aviation Administration, the charter plane operated by Key Lime Air had just landed from Spokane, Washington, and was taxiing toward a gate when it was instructed to stop to allow a Delta Air Lines
The public is invited to learn about MADIA and Essenvia, Inc. and the growing technology community in our region at a dinner meeting on Wednesday, Jan. 8, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., to be held at Tanner Research, located at 1851 Huntington Drive, Duarte. Secure your spot by ordering general tickets through the Eventbrite link at www.MADIAtech.org for $19 by noon on Jan. 7, or for $25 at the door. Students are just $6. Tickets include a delicious and healthy dinner catered by Little Green Forks. To attend remotely at no cost, you must register to receive the Zoom link.
FAA probes close call on LAX airfield
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plane to take off.
The charter plane, however, rolled forward beyond the point where it was directed to hold, prompting an air traffic controller to repeatedly shout “stop” to the pilot, according to video and audio that was posted online by Airline Videos Live
and captured the encounter.
The plane came to a stop, and never actually encroached on the runway.
The Delta flight took off without incident.
The Gonzaza basketball team lost to UCLA 65-52 on Dec. 28 at the Intuit Dome in Inglewood.
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YExcessive screen time leads to more anger, outbursts for preschoolers
oung children spending more than 75 minutes on a tablet were more likely to show increased outbursts of anger and frustration, a new study has found.
A lead researcher on the study said when preschoolers spend time on tablets at 3 ½ years of age, they show increased outbursts of anger by age 4 ½, which then leads to increased time on computer tablets at age 5 ½, The 74 reports.
Researchers described the trend as a “vicious cycle,” where excessive tablet use delays children’s ability to deal with their emotions, leading them to use screen time to soothe themselves when they’re upset.
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and a cycle that could interfere with the development of self-regulation skills.
minutes more per day.
Carrier and her co-investigators to believe parents should delay introducing young children to screen technology. This aligns with recommendations from the World Health Organization, which stress the importance of physical activity, interactive play and quality sleep over sedentary screen time.
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“The preschool years are a very important time for learning how to cope with negative emotions [like frustration and anger],” said Gabrielle Garon-Carrier, an assistant professor of psychoeducation at the University of Sherbrooke in Quebec. “Learning to recognize emotions and adopt behaviors that are acceptable to society cannot be done in front of tablets.”
The study was published this month in JAMA Pediatrics.
Previous research has linked the use of mobile devices to emotional dysregulation in children, GaronCarrier said, but few studies have been able to show a direct link between tablet use
Preschoolers learn to use time in front of a screen to cope with frustration or other challenging emotions, GaronCarrier said, rather than how to manage those feelings.
Student researchers visited the homes of 315 families with preschool-aged children in Nova Scotia, Canada three times—when children were 3 ½ in 2020 and again in 2021 and 2022.
Parents were asked how much time their children spent using a tablet and also about emotional behaviors; along with how the child handled transitions at bath or bedtime.
Researchers found that children whose tablet use increased by 75 minutes when they were 3 ½ were 22% more angry or frustrated at other points of the day by the age of 4 ½, according to the study. A year later, the same children were using the tablet about 17
The study followed the same children over three years, from 2020 to 2022, as part of a bigger research project into other aspects of family life such as sleep and physical activity, GaronCarrier said.
A parent can’t be blamed, she said, for letting a child who has frequent tantrums spend more time in front of a screen.
“It’s probably challenging for parents who have kids with destructive behaviors,” she said. “That could explain the cycle. The child spends time on the tablet and doesn’t learn to regulate his emotions. He has more outbursts and the parent is exhausted.”
She acknowledged that the research took place during the pandemic, when both children and adults spent more time in front of screens. But the findings hold, she said, because children continue to spend time in front of tablets.
The findings led Garon-
While the study did not account for what type of content children were watching, Garon-Carrier said many preschoolers watch videos on YouTube, which allows parents to adjust settings on their accounts so that once one video is over, another doesn’t automatically begin. This approach helps limit screen time to just one video at a time.
It’s especially important to remove screens from important moments in the day, she said, including mealtimes and before bed. Also, parents can model good screen habits for their children. It can be helpful to make a family plan about screen use, which might include a rule that bans phones at the dinner table.
“This can be challenging for adults,” Garon-Carrier said. “Imagine how challenging it is for preschoolers. They need external people to say, ‘That’s enough.’ They can’t say that for themselves.”
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California nonprofit leaders recall President Jimmy Carter’s legacy
By Suzanne Potter, Producer, Public News Service
Former President Jimmy Carter, who passed away on Dec. 29 at 100 years of age, had a huge effect on the Golden State far beyond his presidency, according to California nonprofit leaders.
Carter and his wife Rosalynn volunteered for four decades with Habitat for Humanity, helping to build more than 200 homes in California and more than 4,000 nationwide.
Erin Rank, president and CEO of Habitat for Humanity of Greater Los Angeles, said his selfless example has inspired thousands of people over the years.
“We hear from the homeowners who talk about the impact that had on the trajectory of their life,” Rank
explained. “Both to have a stable place to live but also to have a president who was humble enough to show up and get his hands dirty and really build.”
when he lies in state at the Capitol Rotunda. Carter’s influence is still widely felt, as he fought to desegregate schools and founded the Department of Education.
Rank noted she will join a number of families helped by the Carters to pay homage in Washington, D.C., this week
He also created the cabinetlevel Department of Energy and was the first to put solar panels on the White House.
Jimmy Carter was also a leader in civil rights.
Jorge Reyes Salinas, communications director for Equality California, said Carter was the first chief executive to invite LGBTQ+ people to the White House.
“Even stating that Jesus would be accepting of same-sex marriage, which -- as a Christian at that time -- it was a huge message for the American people to have those conversations,” Salinas recounted.
Carter was also a major opposition figure condemning the failed Briggs initiative in 1978, a proposition on the California ballot that would have banned LGBTQ+ people from teaching in public schools.
Local officials praise Jimmy Carter after former president’s death at 100
By City News Service
Localofficialswere
rememberingformer
President Jimmy Carter as news spread that Carter had died at age 100, after living longer than any other U.S. president.
Carter died Dec. 29 at his home in Plains, Georgia, according to his son Chip.
President Joe Biden scheduled Carter’s funeral in Washington, D.C. for Jan. 9, and is declaring a National Day of Mourning in the U.S., according to The Associated Press.
“Jimmy Carter’s extraordinary public service didn’t end when his presidency did. He has remained an icon of kindness and humility and a champion of peace,” Los Angeles County Supervisor Janice Hahn said on X, accompanied by a photo of her with Carter.
“I had the opportunity to build houses with him for low income families in San Pedro in 2007 when I was on the City Council,” she added. “His legacy will live on for generations to come, not only here but around the world. May he rest in peace.”
Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass also weighed in on the loss Dec. 30 afternoon.
“It’s a sad day as the country mourns the loss of President Jimmy Carter — a leader who exemplified the importance of service and care during his presidency and beyond. While in the White House, President Carter established the idea of human rights as a core tenet of American foreign policy and created a path towards a clean energy future, among other important achievements. After his term, he continued to lead,” Bass said.
“The international legacy he leaves behind lives on in the Carter Center as an active and powerful defense
of freedom and democracy around the globe.
Domestically, his inspiring work through Habitat for Humanity showed generations of Americans that there are no limits to community service and helping others.
“Years ago, I was fortunate to sit and speak with President Carter. I will cherish the conversation we were able to have, and am grateful for his wisdom and guidance. I send my deepest condolences to the entire Carter family and his loved ones on this difficult day.”
Assemblyman Mike Gipson, D-Los Angeles, also remembered Carter’s work for Habitat for Humanity.
“Habitat Humanitarians: The Carters Carter Work Project will always remember President Jimmy Carter for his work with Habitat for Humanity as I served on the Board of Directors in Los Angeles. Rest in peace and rest and power, Mr. President,” Gipson posted on X.
“President Carter was a true public servant, a leader who understood that good works should extend far beyond the walls of elected office,” Long Beach Mayor
Rex Richardson posted.
“During his presidency, he championed equality, human rights, and conscientious government; afterwards, he continued to dedicate his life to helping others succeed and thrive.
“His legacy stands as a powerful testament to the strength of the American virtues of unity, hope, and peace. The City of Long Beach extends our deep condolences to President Carter’s family and loved ones,” Richardson added.
“Former President Jimmy Carter led with a belief that government can & should be a vessel for good. The impact of his leadership in helping to advance equality across our nation & the globe will live on. Thank you for your service to our country,
Mr. Carter. May you rest in peace,” LA County Supervisor Holly Mitchell posted.
Mitchell’s fellow Supervisor, Hilda Solis issued a statement saying, “His time both in the White House and outside left an indelible mark on our country and the lives of Americans.”
Recalling her time working with the former president, she added, “President Carter emphasized human rights and environmental justice throughout his lifetime, demonstrated through his time building affordable housing for those in need, establishing the Department of Education, calling for bilingual education and pursuing solar panel technology well ahead of his time. He also dedicated the Carter Center to combat health issues in Atlanta, Georgia.”
Carter’s death was also mourned by the daughters of the late President Richard Nixon.
“Our family is saddened to learn of the passing of President Jimmy Carter,” Tricia Nixon Cox and Julie Nixon Eisenhower said in a statement issued by the Richard Nixon Foundation in Yorba Linda, home of Nixon’s presidential library.
“Throughout his long and productive life, President Carter’s service to others — both in public office and as a private citizen — earned him the respect and affection of the American people and of people across the globe.
His hands-on humanitarian work, which he and Mrs. Carter tirelessly carried out together, helped to provide decent housing, eradicate disease, and improve the lives of millions in communities both at home and abroad. His quest for peace in troubled regions of the world, which culminated in the signing of the Camp David Accords, will long be remembered as one of the hallmarks of his presidency
and his life.
“Our thoughts and prayers are with the entire Carter family as they honor and reflect on President Carter and his enduring legacy of service to our nation and the world, the statement added.
The public was also invited to pay tribute to Carter at the Nixon Library beginning at 10 a.m. Dec. 30 by signing a book of condolences that will be delivered to the Carter family.
“President Carter was a man of rare character — whose beliefs ran true, deep, and never wavered,” Gov. Gavin Newsom said.
“His candor and compassion, moral leadership, and sense of duty set a standard we all should aspire to. California joins the nation and the world in mourning his passing,” Newsom added.
“President Jimmy Carter leaves a legacy unlike any other,” said Democratic Sen. Adam Schiff, a former Burbank congressman. “Ceaseless in his service, unbending in his dignity, and revered for his commitment to our common humanity. He fought the good fight and kept the faith — and now he has finished his race.
“May his memory be an inspiration.”
Sen. Alex Padilla weighed in Dec. 30 afternoon, praising Carter for his work in office and beyond.
“His legacy of service extends far beyond his time in the Oval Office. His organization’s extensive nonpartisan election observation helped the United States live up to our commitment to promote peace and democracy around the world,” said Padilla. “And long after he
left public office, the fact that you could wander into Sunday School taught by the former president, or find yourself building homes with Habitat for Humanity alongside a 95-year- old Jimmy Carter is a testament to his selflessness and his deep faith.”
The Plains native graduated from the Naval Academy in Annapolis in 1946, and spent seven years as a naval officer before returning to Georgia and entering politics in 1962. He was elected governor in 1970.
When Carter emerged from the pack to claim the Democratic presidential nomination in 1976 he was largely unknown outside his home state. With the nation reeling from the Watergate scandal and the resignation of Nixon in 1974, Carter’s outsider status, humble background as a peanut farmer and perceived honesty proved a winning combination in a close election against incumbent Gerald Ford.
Carter’s presidency began with much hope and featured some high moments, most notably his brokering of the 1978 Camp David peace accord between Israel and Egypt. However, the economy was marked by rising inflation and energy shortages, and as Iranian militants seized 52 American hostages and held them for more than a year, Carter began to be perceived by voters as weak and ineffectual.
His stubborn refusal to nurture cooperative relationships with leaders of his own Democratic Party in Congress didn’t help his fortunes either, leading to a primary challenge from Massachusetts Sen. Ted Kennedy in 1980. Carter held off Kennedy, but was helpless to withstand the nationwide tide of conservatism that swept Ronald Reagan into office in November.
Carter’s reputation among historians and the public at large was at a low ebb when he left the White House, but would undergo a historic transformation in the years that followed.
He established the Carter Center in 1982, a nonprofit institution dedicated to promoting human rights and finding peaceful solutions to conflict. He traveled the world tirelessly, monitoring elections and otherwise advocating for peace and democracy.
Back home in the United States he devoted chunks of his time and energy to Habitat for Humanity, and could often be seen wielding a hammer himself helping to build houses for needy families.
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and good works.
He was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 2002 for “undertaking peace negotiations, campaigning for human rights, and working for social welfare,” according to the Nobel Committee.
Carter’s health gradually weakened in recent years. In February 2023, Carter’s family announced that he would forego further hospital stays and live out his final time receiving hospice care at home. His wife of 77 years, former first lady Rosalynn Carter, died on Nov. 19 of that year at age 96.
“Today, America and the world lost an extraordinary leader, statesman and humanitarian,” President Joe Biden said in a statement issued by the White House. “Over six decades, we had the honor of calling Jimmy Carter a dear friend.
“With his compassion and moral clarity, he worked to eradicate disease, forge peace, advance civil rights and human rights, promote free and fair elections, house the homeless, and always advocate for the least among us. He saved, lifted, and changed the lives of people all across the globe. ... To the entire Carter family, we send our gratitude for sharing them with America and the world,” Biden continued.
“And to all of the young people in this nation and for anyone in search of what it means to live a life of purpose and meaning — the good life — study Jimmy Carter, a man of principle, faith, and humility. He showed that we are great nation because we are a good people — decent and
honorable, courageous and compassionate, humble and strong.”
On the night of Dec. 30, Biden issued a proclamation declaring Carter’s death and calling him “a man of character, courage and compassion, whose lifetime of service defined him as one of the most influential statesmen in our history.”
In the proclamation, he declared that “as an expression of public sorrow,” he was directing that `the flag of the United States be displayed at half-staff at the White House and on all public buildings and grounds, at all military posts and naval stations, and on all naval vessels of the Federal Government in the District of Columbia and throughout the United States and its Territories and possessions for a period of 30 days from the day of his death.
President-elect Donald Trump commended Carter’s service to the nation as well.
“I just heard of the news about the passing of President Jimmy Carter,” Trump said. “Those of us who have been fortunate to have served as President understand this is a very exclusive club, and only we can relate to the enormous responsibility of leading the Greatest Nation in History. The challenges Jimmy faced as president came at a pivotal time for our country and he did everything in his power to improve the lives of all Americans. For that, we all owe him a debt of gratitude.
“Melania and I are thinking warmly of the Carter family and their loved ones during this difficult time. We urge everyone to keep them in their hearts of prayers,” Trump concluded.
Landlords are using AI to raise rents — and cities are starting to push back
By Wendy Fry, The Markup via Stacker
Landlords are using AI to raise rents—and cities are starting to push back
If you’ve hunted for apartments recently and felt like all the rents were equally high, you’re not alone: Many landlords now use a single company’s software—which uses an algorithm based on proprietary lease information—to help set rent prices, The Markup reports.
Federal prosecutors say the practice amounts to “an unlawful informationsharing scheme,” and some lawmakers throughout California are moving to curb it. San Diego’s city council president is the latest to do so, proposing a ban that would prevent local apartment owners from using the pricing service, which he maintains is driving up housing costs.
San Diego’s proposed ordinance, which is currently being drafted, comes after San Francisco enacted a first-in-the-nation ban on “the sale or use of algorithmic devices to set rents or manage occupancy levels” for residences in July. San Jose is considering a similar approach.
Similar bans have passed or are being considered across the country. In September, The Philadelphia City Council passed a ban on algorithmic rental pricefixing with a veto-proof vote. New Jersey has been considering its own ban.
In August, The Department of Justice and the attorney generals of eight states—California, North Carolina, Colorado, Connecticut, Minnesota, Oregon, Tennessee, and Washington—filed an antitrust lawsuit against RealPage, the leading rental pricing platform based in Texas. The complaint alleges that “RealPage is an algorithmic intermediary that collects, combines, and exploits landlords’ competitively sensitive information. And in so doing, it enriches itself and compliant landlords at the expense of renters who pay inflated prices…”
RealPage has been a major impetus for all of the actions. Some officials accused the company of thwarting competition that would otherwise drive rents down, exacerbating the state’s housing shortage and driving up rents in the process.
“We are disappointed that, after multiple years of education and cooperation on the antitrust matters
concerning RealPage, the (Justice Department) has chosen this moment to pursue a lawsuit that seeks to scapegoat pro-competitive technology that has been used responsibly for years,” the company’s statement read in part. “RealPage’s revenue management software is purposely built to be legally compliant, and we have a long history of working constructively with the (department) to show that.”
“Every day, millions of Californians worry about keeping a roof over their head and RealPage has directly made it more difficult to do so,” said California Attorney General Rob Bonta in a written statement.
A RealPage spokesperson, Jennifer Bowcock, told CalMatters that a lack of housing supply, not the company’s technology, is the real problem—and that its technology benefits residents, property managers, and others associated with the rental market. The spokesperson later wrote that a “ misplaced focus on nonpublic information is a distraction… that will only make San Francisco and San Diego’s historical problems worse.”
As for the federal lawsuit, the company called the claims “devoid of merit” and said it plans to “vigorously defend ourselves against these accusations.”
In 2020, a Markup and New York Times investigation found that RealPage, alongside other companies, used faulty computer algorithms to do automated background checks on tenants. As a result, tenants were associated with criminal charges they never faced and denied homes.
Is It Price Fixing—or Coaching Landlords?
According to federal prosecutors, RealPage controls 80% of the market for commercial revenue management software. Its product is called YieldStar, and its successor is AI Revenue Management, which uses much of the same codebase as YieldStar, but has more precise forecasting. RealPage told CalMatters it serves only 10% of the rental markets in both San Francisco and San Diego, across its three revenue management software products. Here’s how it works: In order to use YieldStar and AIRM, landlords have historically provided RealPage with their own private data from their rental
applications, rent prices, executed new leases, renewal offers and acceptances, and estimates of future occupancy, although a recent change allows landlords to choose to share only public data. This information from all participating landlords in an area is then pooled and run through mathematical forecasting to generate pricing recommendations for the landlords and their competitors.
The San Diego council president, Sean Elo-Rivera, explained it like this:
“In the simplest terms, what this platform is doing is providing what we think of as that dark, smoky room for big companies to get together and set prices,” he said. “The technology is being used as a way of keeping an arm’s length from one big company to the other. But that’s an illusion.”
In the company’s own words, from company documents included in the lawsuit, RealPage “ensures that (landlords) are driving every possible opportunity to increase price even in the most downward trending or unexpected conditions.” The company also said in the documents that it “helps curb (landlords’) instincts to respond to down-market conditions by either dramatically lowering price or by holding price.”
Impact on Tenants
Thirty-one-year-old Navy veteran Alan Pickens and his wife move nearly every year “because the rent goes up, it gets unaffordable, so we look for a new place to stay,” he said. The northeastern San Diego apartment complex where they just relocated has two-bedroom apartments advertised for between $2,995 and $3,215.
They live in an area of San Diego where the Justice Department says information-sharing agreements between landlords and RealPage have harmed or are likely to harm renters.
The department in August filed its antitrust lawsuit against RealPage, alleging the company, through its legacy YieldStar software, engaged in an “unlawful scheme to decrease competition among landlords in apartment pricing”. The complaint names specific areas where rents are artificially high. Beyond the part of San Diego where Pickens lives, those areas include South Orange County, Rancho Cucamonga, Temecula, Murrieta, and northeastern San Diego.
In the second quarter of 2020, the average rent
in San Diego County was $1,926, reflecting a 26% increase over three years, according to the San Diego Union-Tribune. Rents have since risen even more in the city of San Diego, to $2,336 per month as of November 2024—up 21% from 2020, according to RentCafe and the Tribune. That’s 50% higher than the national average rent.
The attorneys general of eight states, including California, joined the Justice Department’s antitrust suit, filed in District Court for the Middle District of North Carolina.
The California Justice Department contends RealPage artificially inflated prices to keep them above a certain minimum level, said department spokesperson Elissa Perez. This was particularly harmful given the high cost of housing in the state, she added. “The illegally maintained profits that result from these price alignment schemes come out of the pockets of the people that can least afford it.”
Renters make up a larger share of households in California than in the rest of the country — 44% here compared to 35% nationwide. The Golden State also has a higher percentage of renters than any state other than New York, according to the latest Census data.
San Diego has the fourth-highest percentage of renters of any major city in the nation.
The recent ranks of California legislators, however, have included few renters:
As of 2019, CalMatters could find only one state lawmaker who did not own a home— and found that more than a quarter of legislators at the time were landlords.
Studies show that lowincome residents are more heavily impacted by rising rents. Nationally, between 2000 and 2017, the percentage of income that Americans without a college degree spent on rent ballooned from 30% to 42%. For college graduates, that percentage increased from 26% to 34%.
“In my estimation, the only winners in this situation are the richest companies who are either using this technology or creating this technology,” said EloRivera. “There couldn’t be a more clear example of the rich getting richer while the rest of us are struggling to get by.”
The State Has Invested in RealPage
Private equity giant Thoma Bravo acquired RealPage in January 2021 through two funds that have hundreds of millions of dollars in investments from California public pension funds, including the California Public Employees’ Retirement System, the California State Teachers’ Retirement System, the Regents of the University of California and the Los Angeles police and fire pension funds, according to Private Equity Stakeholder Project.
“They’re invested in things that are directly hurting their pensioners,” said K Agbebiyi, a senior housing campaign coordinator with the Private Equity Stakeholder Project,
a nonprofit private equity watchdog that produced a report about corporate landlords’ impact on rental hikes in San Diego.
RealPage argues that landlords are free to reject the price recommendations generated by its software. But the Justice Department alleges that trying to do so requires a series of steps, including a conversation with a RealPage pricing adviser. The advisers try to “stop property managers from acting on emotions,” according to the department’s lawsuit. If a property manager disagrees with the price the algorithm suggests and wants to decrease rent rather than increase it, a pricing advisor will “escalate the dispute to the manager’s superior,” prosecutors allege in the suit.
In San Diego, the Pickenses, who are expecting their first child, have given up their gym memberships and downsized their cars to remain in the area. They’ve considered moving to Denver.
“All the extras pretty much have to go,” said Pickens. “I mean, we love San Diego, but it’s getting hard to live here.”
“My wife is an attorney and I served in the Navy for 10 years, and now work at Qualcomm,” he said. “Why are we struggling? Why are we struggling?”
This story was produced by The Markup and reviewed and distributed by Stacker. Re-published with CC BY-NC 4.0 License.
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Monrovia City Notices
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING MONROVIA CITY COUNCIL
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT
Notice is hereby given that a Public Hearing will be held at 7:30 PM or as soon thereafter before the City Council of the City of Monrovia on Tuesday, January 21, 2025, in Council Chambers at Monrovia City Hall, 415 South Ivy Avenue, Monrovia, California, 91016. The purpose of the Public Hearing will be to obtain views from citizens on the proposed 51st Year (Fiscal Year 2025-2026) Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Allocation.
Further details regarding the use of CDBG funds you may call (626) 932-5563, email jwoo@monroviaca.gov, or visit the Community Development Department at Monrovia City Hall, 415 South Ivy Avenue, Monrovia, California, 91016, between the hours of 7:00 A.M. and 6:00 P.M., Monday through Thursday.
Este aviso es para informarle sobre una junta pública acerca del asunto indicada mas arriba. Si necesita información adicional en español, favor de ponerse en contacto del Departamento Servicios Comerciales y Vecindarios al número (626) 932-5563.
Jessie Woo Neighborhood Services Program Coordinator PUBLISHED ON JANUARY 6,
Probate Notices
NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: FRANCO SALVATORE IEZZA CASE NO. 24STPB14194
To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contin-gent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the WILL or estate, or both of FRANCO SALVATORE IEZZA.
A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by FLAVIA DOLORES LOCOCO AND TINA THOMAS in the Superior Court of California, County of LOS ANGELES.
THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that FLAVIA DOLORES LOCOCO AND TINA THOMAS be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent.
THE PETITION requests the decedent’s WILL and codicils, if any, be admitted to probate. The WILL and any codicils are available for examination in the file kept by the court.
THE PETITION requests authority to administer the estate under the Independent Administration of Estates Act. (This 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 interested person files an objection to the petition and shows good cause why the court should not grant the authority.a
A HEARING on the petition will be held in this court as follows: 01/21/25 at 8:30AM in Dept. 29 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
at 8:30 AM in Dept. No. 67 located at 111 N. Hill St., Los Angeles, CA 90012.
IF YOU OBJECT to the granting of the petition, you should appear at the hearing and state your objections or file written objections with the court before the hearing. Your ap-pearance may be in person or by your attorney. IF YOU ARE A CREDITOR or a contingent creditor of the decedent, you must file your claim with the court and mail a copy to the personal representative appointed by the court within the later of either (1) four months from the date of first issu-ance of letters to a general personal representative, as defined in section 58(b) of the California Probate Code, or (2) 60 days from the date of mailing or personal delivery to you of a notice under section 9052 of the California Probate Code.
Other California statutes and legal authority may affect your rights as a creditor. You may want to consult with an attorney 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:]
GREGORY R RYAN ESQ SBN 99541
RYAN & ASSOCIATES
1712 W BEVERLY BLVD SUITE 201 MONTEBELLO, CA 90640
CN113035 LOWREY Jan 6,9,13, 2025
ROSEMEAD READER
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 H. JOHN KHOUKAZ, ESQ. - SBN 210847
BEZAIRE, KHOUKAZ & BABAIAN 6928 OWENSMOUTH AVE., STE. 200 WOODLAND HILLS CA 91303
Telephone (818) 264-0604 12/30/24, 1/2, 1/6/25 CNS-3882199# MONROVIA WEEKLY
NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF JOHN C. LOWREY
Case No. 24STPB14224
To all heirs, beneficiaries, cred-itors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of JOHN C. LOWREY A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by Carol Hill and David Rego in the Superior Court of Cali-fornia, County of LOS ANGELES.
THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that Carol Hill and David Rego be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent.
THE PETITION requests the decedent’s will and codicils, if any, be admitted to probate. The will and any codicils are available for examination in the file kept by the court.
THE PETITION requests authority to administer the estate under the Independent Administration of Estates Act. (This authority will allow the personal representative to take many actions without obtaining court approval. Before taking certain very important actions, however, the personal representative will be required to give notice to interested persons unless they have waived notice or consented to the proposed action.) The independent administra-tion authority will be granted unless an interested person files an objec-tion to the petition and shows good cause why the court should not grant the authority.
A HEARING on the petition will be held on January 22, 2025
1100 Town & Country Road, Suite 1111
Orange, CA 92868
Telephone: (714) 867-2200 ext. 269 1/6, 1/9, 1/13/25
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Notice of Petition to Administer the Estate of Roger Blanton [California Probate Code § 8100]
Case No.: 24STPB11748
Superior Court of California County of Los Angeles
Notice is hereby given to all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors and contingent creditors, and other persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate or both of the above-named decedent, that a petition has been filed by Diana Blanton in the Superior Court of California, County of Los Angeles, requesting that Diana Blanton be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of Roger Blanton and for probate of the decedent’s will, which is available for examination in the court file.
The petition requests authority to administer the estate under the Independent Administration of Estates Act. This will avoid the need to obtain court approval for many actions taken in connection with the estate. However, before taking certain actions, the personal representative will be required to give notice to interested persons unless they have waived notice or have consented to the proposed action. The petition will be granted unless good cause is shown why it should not be.
The petition is set for hearing in Dept. No. 11 at 111 N. Hill Street, Los Angeles, CA 90012 on February 19, 2025 at 8:30 am.
NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF LUCIA NUNO
[CALIFORNIA PROBATE CODE § 8100]
CASE NO.: 24STPB14331
SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES
Notice is hereby given to all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors and contingent creditors, and other persons who may otherwise be interested in the estate of the above-named decedent, that a petition has been filed by Danielle Gutierrez Nuno in the Superior Court of California, County of Los Angeles, requesting that Danielle Gutierrez Nuno be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of Lucia Nuno.
The petition requests authority to administer the estate under the Independent Administration of Estates Act. This will avoid the need to obtain court approval for many actions taken in connection with the estate. However, before taking certain actions, the personal representative will be required to give notice to interested persons unless they have waived notice or have consented to the proposed action. The petition will be granted unless good cause is shown why it should not be.
The petition is set for hearing in Dept. No. 5 at 111 N. Hill Street, Los Angeles, CA 90012 on January 30, 2025, at 8:30 AM.
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 deceased, 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 subdivision (b) of Section 58 of the California Probate Code, or (2) 60 days from the date of delivery of the notice to you under Section 9052 of the California Probate Code.
YOU MAY EXAMINE the file kept by the court. If you are interested in the estate, you may request special notice of the filing of an inventory and appraisal of estate assets or of any petition or account as provided in Section 1250 of the California Probate Code.
Attorney for Petitioner: Karen A. Shiffman, Esq. Talley Law Group, LLP
eral in accordance with your rights under Section 9623 of the California Uniform Commercial Code, by tendering the estimated amount of $54,227.60 in payment of the unpaid balance of the obligation, secured by the property to be sold, including expenses reasonably incurred by the undersigned in retaking, holding, and preparing the collateral for disposition, in arranging for the sale, and for reasonable attorney’s fees and for reasonable legal expenses incurred in the foreclosure. It will be necessary to contact the agent for updated figures after the date of this notice. Such tender must be in the form of cash, certified check, or cashier’s check drawn upon a California bank or savings institution, and may be made payable to 21st Mortgage Corporation, and delivered to the undersigned at Steele, LLP, 17272 Red Hill Avenue, Irvine, California 92614, or at the place and time of sale. There is no warranty relating to title, possession, quiet enjoyment, or the like in this disposition. This Firm May Be Collecting A Debt And Any Information We Obtain Will Be Used For That Purpose. The sale date shown on the attached notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to the public as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether the sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call (877) 440-4460 or visit this Internet Website address www.mkconsultantsinc. com, using the file number assigned to this case 0099-6264. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the Internet Website. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale.
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 deceased, 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 subdivision (b) of Section 58 of the California Probate Code, or (2) 60 days from the date of delivery of the notice to you under Section 9052 of the California Probate Code.
YOU MAY EXAMINE the file kept by the court. If you are interested in the estate, you may request special notice of the filing of an inventory and appraisal of estate assets or of any petition or account as provided in Section 1250 of the California Probate Code.
Attorney for Petitioner: Karen A. Shiffman, Esq. Talley Law Group, LLP 1100 Town & Country Road, Suite 1111 Orange, CA 92868 1/6, 1/9, 1/13/25 CNS-3884282# ARCADIA WEEKLY
File No: 0099-6264
Notice Of Sale Of Collateral
TO: Jose Raul Medina and Natalie Linda Medina, Notice Is Hereby Given, pursuant to Section 9610 of the California Uniform Commercial Code, of the public sale of that certain mobile home generally described as follows: 1972 Madison Mobile Home which is located at 1045 N. Azusa Avenue, Space 212, Covina, CA 91722 and registered with the Department of Housing and Community Development under Decal No. LAJ4375 and the following Serial and Label/Insignia Number(s): Serial Number(s) S0498XX S0498XXU Label/Insignia Number(s) 19974 19975 The Undersigned Will Sell Said Collateral On January 14, 2025 AT 11:00 A.M., Behind The Fountain Located In Civic Center Plaza, 400 Civic Center Plaza, Pomona CA 91766. Such sale is being made by reason of your default on August 1, 2024 under that certain Security Agreement dated September 23, 2019, between you, as debtor, and, 21st Mortgage Corporation as secured party, and pursuant to the rights of the undersigned under said Security Agreement and Section 9610 of the California Uniform Commercial Code. At any time before the sale, you may redeem said collat-
Dated: December 16, 2024 21st Mortgage Corporation By: /s/ Raymond Soriano Steele, LLP, as Agent Tel: (949) 222-1161. steelllp0099-6264. 12/23/2024 AZUSA BEACON
ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME PETITION OF Zidney Anne Bermudez FOR CHANGE OF NAME CASE NUMBER: 24NWCP00465 Superior Court of California, County of Los Angeles 12720 Norwalk Blvd, Norwalk, Ca 90650, Southeast Judicial District TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner Zidney Anne Bermudez filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present name a. OF Zidney Anne Bermudez to Proposed name Anne Calimquim Bermudez 2. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter shall appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file a written objection that includes the reason for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing NOTICE OF HEARING a.
Date: 01/31/2025 Time: 9:30AM Dept: C. Room: 312 The address of the court is same as noted above. 3. a. A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the day set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county: Arcadia Weekly DATED: December 3, 2024
Lee W. Tsao JUDGE OF THE SUPERIOR COURT Pub. December 23, 30, 2024, January 6, 13, 2025 ARCADIA WEEKLY
ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME PETITION OF Daughter Eden Rose Banayan by & through her parents Nicole & Shahab Banayan FOR CHANGE OF NAME
CASE NUMBER: 24VECP00613 Superior Court of California, County of Los Angeles 6230 Sylmar Ave, Van Nuys, Ca 91401 Northwest Judicial District TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner (1. Daughter Eden Rose Banayan by & through her parents Nicole & Shahab Banayan, (2. Daughter Eden Rose Banayan by & through her parents Nicole & Shahab Banayan, (3. Daughter Eden Rose Banayan by & through her parents Nicole & Shahab Banayan, (4. Daughter Eden Rose Banayan by & through her parents Nicole & Shahab Banayan filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present name a. OF Eden Rose Banayan to Proposed name Megan Rose Banayan 2. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter shall appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file a written objection that includes the reason for the objection at least two
TO CREDITORS OF BULK SALE (Division 6 of the Commercial Code) Escrow No. 54276 (1) Notice is hereby given to creditors of the within named Seller(s) that a bulk sale is about to be made on personal property hereinafter described (2) The name and business addresses of the seller are: TECHNOLENE INC, 710 S MYRTLE AVE #514, MONROVIA, ID 91016 (3) The location in California of the chief executive office of the Seller is: 710 S MYRTLE AVE #514, MONROVIA, ID 91016 AND 967 E PARKCENTER BLVD #278, BOISE, ID 83706 (4) The names and business address of the Buyer(s) are: TECHNOLENE SOLUTIONS INC., 630 CASA DE LEON REDLANDS, CA 92373 (5) The location and general description of the assets to be sold are: FURNITURE, FIXTURES AND EQUIPMENT of that certain business located at: 710 S MYRTLE AVE #514, MONROVIA, ID 91016 (6) The business name used by the seller(s) at said location is: TECHNOLENE (7) The anticipated date of the bulk sale is JANUARY 29, 2025 at the office of: OAK ESCROW, INC., 301 EAST GLENOAKS BLVD., SUITE 2 GLENDALE, CA 91207, Escrow No. 54276, Escrow Officer: JENNIFER WOODARD (8) Claims may be filed with Same as “7” above (9) The last date for filing claims is: JANUARY 28, 2025. (10) This Bulk Sale is subject to Section 6106.2 of the Uniform Commercial Code. (11) As listed by the Seller, all other business names and addresses used by the Seller within three years before the date such list was sent or delivered to the Buyer are: NONE. DATED: DECEMBER 9, 2024 TRANSFEREES: TECHNOLENE SOLUTIONS INC., A CALIFORNIA CORPORATION ORD-3107529 ARCADIA WEEKLY 1/6/25
ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME PETITION OF Tran, Quang Hien; Tran, Quang Minh by and through Tran Vy Thao FOR CHANGE OF NAME CASE NUMBER: 24NNCP00830 Superior Court of California, County of Los Angeles 300 East Olive, Burbank, Ca 91502, North Central Judicial District TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner Tran, Quang Hien; Tran, Quang Minh by and through Tran Vy Thao filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present name a. OF Tran, Quang Minh to Proposed name Tran, Max Minh ; b. OF Tran, Quang Hien to Proposed name Tran, Harry Hien 2. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter shall appear before this court at the hearing indicated below
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Probate Notices
NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF TIMOTEO CORNEJO
Case No. 24STPB14174
To all heirs, beneficiaries, cred-itors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of TIMOTEO CORNEJO
A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by Earnesto Lauro Cornejo in the Superior Court of California, County of LOS ANGELES.
THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that Earnesto Lauro Cornejo be appointed as personal repre-sentative to administer the estate of the decedent.
THE PETITION requests authority to administer the estate under the Independent Administration of Estates Act. (This authority will allow the personal representative to take many actions without obtaining court approval. Before taking certain very important actions, however, the personal representative will be required to give notice to interested persons unless they have waived notice or consented to the proposed action.) The independent administra-tion authority will be granted unless an interested person files an objec-tion to the petition and shows good cause why the court should not grant the authority.
A HEARING on the petition will be held on January 17, 2025 at 8:30 AM in Dept. No. 99 located at 111 N. Hill St., Los Angeles, CA 90012.
IF YOU OBJECT to the granting of the petition, you should appear at the hearing and state your objections or file written objections with the court before the hearing. Your ap-pearance may be in person or by your attorney.
IF YOU ARE A CREDITOR or a contingent creditor of the decedent, you must file your claim with the court and mail a copy to the personal representative appointed by the court within the later of either (1) four months from the date of first issu-ance of letters to a general personal representative, as defined in section 58(b) of the California Probate Code, or (2) 60 days from the date of mailing or personal delivery to you of a notice under section 9052 of the California Probate Code.
Other California statutes and legal authority may affect your rights as a creditor. You may want to consult with an attorney 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:
CLARK E SELTERS ESQ SBN 306892
SELTERS & SELTERS
399 W MISSION BLVD STE K POMONA CA 91766
CN112986 CORNEJO
Dec 30, 2024, Jan 2,6, 2025
BALDWIN PARK PRESS
NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF:
DORA GUADALUPE GOMEZ
CASE NO. 24STPB14190
To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contin-gent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the WILL or estate, or both of DORA GUADALUPE GOMEZ.
A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by FRANK OLIVAS in the Superior Court of California, County of LOS ANGE-LES.
THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that FRANK OLIVAS be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent.
THE PETITION requests author-
ity 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: 02/13/25 at 8:30AM in Dept. 79 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
DANIEL B. BURBOTT - SBN 279759
GAUDY LAW INC. 267 D STREET UPLAND CA 91786
Telephone (909) 982-3199 12/30/24, 1/2, 1/6/25 CNS-3881812# BALDWIN PARK PRESS
NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: JANET F. VORE CASE NO. 24STPB14284
To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contin-gent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the lost WILL or estate, or both of JANET F. VORE.
A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by BRADLEY WAYNE BROWN in the Superior Court of California, County of LOS ANGELES.
THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that BRADLEY WAYNE BROWN be ap-pointed 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. The lost WILL and any codicils are available for examination in the file kept by the court.
THE PETITION requests authority to administer the estate under the Independent Administration of Estates Act. (This 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:
LEGALS
01/28/25 at 8:30AM in Dept. 62 located at 111 N. HILL ST., LOS ANGELES, CA 90012
IF YOU OBJECT to the granting of the petition, you should appear at the hearing and state your objections or file written objections with the court before the hearing. Your appearance 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
MIN N. THAI - SBN 232770
SPLINTER & THAI, PC 25124 NARBONNE AVE., STE. 106 LOMITA CA 90717
Telephone (310) 539-6334
12/30/24, 1/2, 1/6/25
CNS-3882146# WEST COVINA PRESS
NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF JAMES WILFRED BLAINE
Case No. 24STPB14268
To all heirs, beneficiaries, cred-itors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of JAMES WILFRED BLAINE
A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by Elizabeth Ann Perkovich in the Superior Court of California, County of LOS ANGELES.
THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that Elizabeth Ann Perko-vich be appointed as personal rep-resentative to administer the estate of the decedent.
THE PETITION requests authority to administer the estate under the Independent Administration of Estates Act. (This authority will allow the personal representative to take many actions without obtaining court approval. Before taking certain very important actions, however, the personal representative will be required to give notice to interested persons unless they have waived notice or consented to the proposed action.) The independent administra-tion authority will be granted unless an interested person files an objec-tion to the petition and shows good cause why the court should not grant the authority.
A HEARING on the petition will be held on January 21, 2025 at 8:30 AM in Dept. No. 11 located at 111 N. Hill St., Los Angeles, CA 90012.
IF YOU OBJECT to the granting of the petition, you should appear at the hearing and state your objections or file written objections with the court before the hearing. Your ap-pearance may be in person or by your attorney.
IF YOU ARE A CREDITOR or a contingent creditor of the decedent, you must file your claim with the court and mail a copy to the personal representative appointed by the court within the later of either (1) four months from the date of first issu-ance of letters to a general personal representative, as defined in section 58(b) of the California Probate Code, or (2) 60 days from the date of mailing or personal delivery to you of a notice under section 9052 of the California Probate Code.
Other California statutes and legal authority may affect your rights as a creditor. You may want to consult with an attorney 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: DIANA LAM ESQ SBN 340713 THE BURBANK FIRM L C 2312 WEST VICTORY BLVD STE 100 BURBANK CA 91506
CN113000 BLAINE Jan 2,6,9, 2025 GLENDALE INDEPENDENT
NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF STANLEY THOMAS BURNETT Case No. 24STPB14365
To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of STANLEY THOMAS BURNETT
A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by Melissa Gange in the Superior Court of California, County of LOS ANGELES.
THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that Melissa Gange 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 January 23, 2025 at 8:30 AM in Dept. No. 67 located at 111 N. Hill St., Los Angeles, CA 90012.
IF YOU OBJECT to the granting of the petition, you should appear at the hearing and state your objections or file written objections with the court before the hearing. Your appearance may be in person or by your attorney.
IF YOU ARE A CREDITOR or a contingent creditor of the decedent, you must file your claim with the court and mail a copy to the personal representative appointed by the court within the later of either (1) four months from the date of first issuance of letters to a general personal representative, as defined in section 58(b) of the California Probate Code, or (2) 60 days from the date of mailing or personal delivery to you of a notice under section 9052 of the California Probate Code.
Other California statutes and legal authority may affect your rights as a creditor. You may want to consult with an attorney knowledgeable in California law.
YOU MAY EXAMINE the file kept by the court. If you are a person 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: ALICE A SALVO ESQ SBN 103796
LAW OFFICES OF ALICE A SALVO 20350 VENTURA BLVD STE 110 WOODLAND HILLS CA 913642452 CN113027 BURNETT Jan 6,9,13, 2025 BALDWIN PARK PRESS
changing names as follows: Present name a. OF Alondra Veronica Figueroa to Proposed name Alondra Veronica Armas 2. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter shall appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file a written objection that includes the reason for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing NOTICE OF HEARING a. Date: 01/31/2025 Time: 8:30AM Dept: V. The address of the court is same as noted above. 3. a. A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the day set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county: Alhambra Press DATED: November 27, 2024 Robin Miller Sloan JUDGE OF THE SUPERIOR COURT Pub. December 16, 23, 30, 2024, January 6, 2025 ALHAMBRA PRESS
Order To Show Cause For Change of Name Case No. 24FL001267 To All Interested Persons: Lili Wang and Yicheng Lin on behalf of Ruxi Wang, a minor filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: PRESENT NAME Ruxi Wang PROPOSED NAME Grace Ruxi Lin The Court Orders that all persons interested in this matter shall appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file a written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. Notice Of Hearing Date: 03/06/2025 Time: 1:30pm Dept. L74 REMOTE HEARING The address of the court is Lamoreaux Justice Center, 341 The City Dr S, Orange CA 92863. A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county: Anaheim Press Date: November 18, 2024 Julie A Palafox Judge of the Superior Court Pub Dates: December 16, 23, 30, 2024, January 6, 2025 ANAHEIM PRESS
ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME PETITION OF MariePierre Fortin FOR CHANGE OF NAME CASE NUMBER: 24TRCP00480 Superior Court of California, County of Los Angeles 825 Maple Avenue, Torrance, Ca 90503, Southwest Judicial District TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner MariePierre Fortin filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present name a. OF Marie-Pierre Fortin to Proposed name Marie-Pierre Fortin Danault 2. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter shall appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file a written objection that includes the reason for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing NOTICE OF HEARING a. Date: 01/31/2025 Time: 8:30AM Dept: M. Room: 350. The address of the court is same as noted above. 3. a. A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the day set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county: Burbank Independent DATED: December 9, 2024 Gary Y. Tanaka JUDGE OF THE SUPERIOR COURT Pub. December 16, 23, 30, 2024, January 6, 2025 BURBANK INDEPENDENT
ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME PETITION OF Van Thuc Truong FOR CHANGE OF NAME CASE NUMBER: 24PSCP00540 Superior Court of California, County of Los Angeles 1427 West Covina Parkway, West Covina, Ca 91790, East Judicial District TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner Van Thuc Truong filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present name a. OF Van Thuc Truong to Proposed name Vivian Van Thuc Truong 2. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter shall appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file a written objection that includes the reason for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to
COURT Pub. December 23, 30, 2024, January 6, 13, 2025 ALHAMBRA PRESS
Case No. PB2023-050496| IN
MATTER OF LINDA FAYE-LONG, Deceased. NOTICE OF
NO: 602-506-6086. Do NOT appear in person unless you have been specifically ordered to do so. For more information about Court Connect, please see https://superiorcourt.maricopa.gov/ court-connect Dated this 19th of December, 2024, /s/ C.A. Soderquist, Esq., cs@probatefamily. com, Counsel for Brigette Long-Rhodes. Publish 12/23/2024, 12/30/2024, 1/6/2025 PASADENA PRESS ORDER TO
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. FBN20240009443
The following persons are doing business as: Money Hacking Mama, 7847 Lion Street, Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91730. Mailing Address, 7847 Lion Street, Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91730. # of Employees 1. Prosperous Media Group, LLC (CA, 7847 Lion Street, Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91730; Rachel Jimenez, President. County of Principal Place of Business: San Bernardino This business is conducted by: a limited liability company (llc). Registrant has not yet begun to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed herein. By signing below, I declare that I have read and understand the reverse side of this form and that all information in this statement is true and correct. A registrant who declares as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business and Professions Code that the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000). I am also aware that all information on this statement becomes Public Record upon filing pursuant to
the California Public Records Act (Government Code Sections 6250- 6277). /s/ Rachel Jimenez, President. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Bernardino on October 16, 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#: FBN20240009443 Pub: 11/25/2024, 12/02/2024, 12/09/2024, 12/16/2024, 12/23/2024, 12/30/2024, 1/06/2025, 1/13/2025 San Bernardino Press
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. FBN20240010278
The following persons are doing business as: (1). New Life Transport Parts Center (2). Road Equipment Parts Center , 1805 S Milliken Ave, Ontario, CA 91761. Mailing Address, 400 Gordon Industrial Ct SW, Byron Center, MI 49315. Jomar QSub, Inc. (MI, 400 Gordon Industrial Ct SW, Byron Center, MI 49315; Daniel Woltjer, Treasurer. 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 July 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
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Record upon filing pursuant to the California Public Records Act (Government Code Sections 6250- 6277). /s/ Daniel Woltjer, Treasurer. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Bernardino on November 6, 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#: FBN20240010278 Pub: 12/05/2024, 12/12/2024, 12/19/2024, 12/26/2024, 1/02/2025, 1/09/2025, 1/16/2025, 1/23/2025 San Bernardino Press
The following person(s) is (are) doing business as 19K Security Solutions 7091 Deer Canyon Eastvale, CA 92880 Riverside County Gustavo Jimenez Jr, 7091 Deer Canyon, Eastvale, CA 92880 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. Gustavo Jimenez Jr Statement filed with the County of Riverside on December 11, 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-202415258 Pub. 12/16/2024, 12/23/2024, 12/30/2024, 01/06/2025 Riverside Independent
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. FBN20240011359
The following persons are doing business as: Nice Jump, 2908 S Whispering Lakes Ln Apt 10, Ontario, CA 91761. Mailing Address, 2908 S Whispering Lakes Ln Apt 10, Ontario, CA 91761. Ashley E Pioquinto, 2908 S Whispering Lakes Ln Apt 10, Ontario, CA 91761. 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/ Ashley E Pioquinto. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Bernardino on December 12, 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#: FBN20240011359 Pub: 12/16/2024, 12/23/2024, 12/30/2024, 01/06/2025 San Bernardino Press
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. FBN20240011399
The following persons are doing business as: SIN YUN TRUCK INC, 2248 Wandering Ridge Dr, Chino Hills, CA 91709. Mailing Address, 919 N Unruh Ave, La Puente, CA 91744. xscape one inc (CA, 2248 Wandering Ridge Dr, Chino Hills, CA 91709; MEIGUANG ZHANG, president. County of Principal Place of Business: San Bernardino
This business is conducted by: a corporation. Registrant has not yet begun to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed herein. By signing below, I declare that I have read and understand the reverse side of this form and that all information in this statement is true and correct. A registrant who declares as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business and Professions Code that the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000). I am also aware that all information on this statement becomes Public Record upon filing pursuant to the California Public Records Act (Government Code Sections 62506277). /s/ MEIGUANG ZHANG, president. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Bernardino on December 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#: FBN20240011399 Pub: 12/23/2024, 12/30/2024, 01/06/2025, 01/13/2025 San Bernardino Press
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 20246703817. The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: MISSION VIEJO MHRC, 23228 Madero, Mission Viejo, CA 92691. Full Name of Registrant(s) 23228 Madero Opco, LLC (CA, 23228 Madero, Mission Viejo, CA 92691. This business is conducted by a
Anton Chekhov’s ‘The Seagull’ opens at Odyssey Theatre
“ The Seagull,” one of Chekhov’s most popular plays and a favorite among actors, returns with a new production directed by Chekhov expert and actor Bruce Katzman, author of “Secrets of Chekhov,” and stars Sasha Alexander (“Rizzoli and Isles,” “NCIS,” “Shameless”) as Arkadina, and James Tupper (“Revenge,” “Big Little Lies,” “Grey’s Anatomy,” “Men in Trees,” and more recently appearing on “FBI” and “The Irrational”) as Trigorin, with performances taking place Jan. 18 through Feb. 9, in a visiting production at the Odyssey Theatre, with two preview performances on Jan. 16 and 17.
Written in 1896, “The Seagull” is Chekhov’s first masterpiece play which continues to resonate with modern audiences. Titled by Chekhov as a comedy, its two dominant themes —
the pursuit of love and the pursuit of artistic expression — are as relevant today as they were 125 years ago.
On a country lake, far from the big city, a star-struck girl of 19, becomes entangled with a famous actress, her famous writer-boyfriend, and her troubled son. The girl rejects the romantic pleadings of the son but steals the heart of the famous writer and heads for Moscow to pursue him and pursue a life in the theatre as an actress. Heartbreak and unrequited love are the result, for both the main characters and the minor characters.
“Loaded with colorful and complex characters,
‘The Seagull’ is a favorite of actors and theatergoers alike,” exclaimed Katzman.
“I am thrilled to bring to life Chekhov’s timeless play with an outstanding cast, brilliant young designers and a fresh
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directorial approach.”
Katzman has been an actor, teacher and director in the American theatre for over 50 years. An MFA from Yale School of Drama, he has conducted international workshops on Chekhov’s major plays since 1988. His book for actors, “Secrets of Chekhov,” is due to be
published in 2026. Directing credits in Los Angeles include “Uncle Vanya” and “King Lear” at the MET Theatre and as well as productions of “The Cherry Orchard,” “Wild Honey,” “Cloud Nine” and “A Midsummer Night’s Dream” elsewhere. As an actor, his Broadway credits include
the 1998 Tony Awardwinning revival of “Cabaret” and the premiere season of Tony Randall’s National Actors Theatre.
Performances of “The Seagull” take place from Jan. 18 through Feb. 9 on Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays at 8 p.m. and Sundays at 2 p.m. Two preview perfor-
mances are set for Jan. 16 and 17.
Tickets are $40 ($50 gala opening night); and $20 for students with valid ID. The Odyssey Theatre is located at 2055 S. Sepulveda Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90025. For more information and to purchase tickets, go to theseagull-la.com.
Cedars-Sinai receives $10M gift to advance health care goals
By City News Service
Cedars-SinaiMedical Center Dec. 30 announceda$10 million gift that will establish a presidential chair in support of the hospital’s health care goals in the Los Angeles area.
The gift is from the David and Meredith Kaplan Foundation in support of CedarsSinai President and CEO Peter L. Slavin’s efforts to advance Cedars’ mission as “a model for quality care, research, education, and community service,” according to the hospital.
Slavin, who became the medical center’s chief executive on Oct. 1, is the inaugural holder of the newly established David and Meredith Kaplan Presidential Chair, according to the hospital.
“Meredith and I are so passionate about the cause
of health care, specifically as it relates to Cedars-Sinai, and the David and Meredith Kaplan Foundation fully supports the direction Dr. Slavin is taking to elevate existing healthcare enterprises and brainstorm new ones,” David Kaplan, co-founder of global investment management company Ares Management Corporation and chair of the CedarsSinai Board of Directors, said in a statement.
Meredith Kaplan, who co-leads the family’s philanthropic efforts, added, “What Dr. Slavin has shared about his goals and priorities for Cedars-Sinai, including plans for expansion in crucial areas like the Emergency Department, are touch points for us from a philanthropic standpoint. Our reasons for giving align
with Dr. Slavin’s choices for allocation of resources.”
Before joining CedarsSinai, Slavin served as president of Massachusetts General Hospital, which has more than 900 inpatient beds and the largest hospital-based research program in the United States.
“This continuing partnership with the Kaplans is so meaningful to CedarsSinai and to me personally as the holder of this new leadership chair,” Slavin stated. “Their contributions have fortified our efforts as an academic medical center to bring the best care, training, and scientific research to our patients, our community, and the world.”
“We thank them for the past and present achievements that their transformative gifts and volunteer service have facilitated, and
Horse dies after training at Santa Anita
By City News Service
A2-year-old filly with three career races died Sunday, Dec. 29, after completing a training session at Santa Anita, track officials announced.
“Dreamworkin experienced a suspected cardiac event after training Sunday morning at Santa Anita Park,” Santa Anita reported in a statement. “She was immediately attended to by an expert team of on-site veterinarians, but she was unable to be revived. Her rider was uninjured.”
Dreamworkin was the 14th horse to die from a racing or training injury at Santa Anita in 2024.
The Arcadia track began its 90th anniversary season on Dec. 26.
we also thank them for the impact their philanthropy
this temple of healing.”
give any notice if encampments are deemed hazardous or a threat to public safety.)
The council also recommends that cities store belongings for as long as it typically takes for someone to get permanent housing. We found that the longest any city stores property is 90 days. But the wait for permanent housing can be much longer.
If officials, alongside case managers and health care professionals, worked with unhoused people over weeks, rather than days, before sweeping an encampment to help them get inside, they wouldn’t be separated from their belongings and their possessions wouldn’t need to be stored in warehouses, said Marc Dones, the policy director for the Benioff Homelessness and Housing initiative, a homelessness research group that developed recommendations for addressing encampments.
This approach would place case workers and service providers on the front lines of encampment removals. Instead, sanitation workers usually handle these traumatic
displacements, research shows. And in America’s 100 largest cities, police are usually working alongside sanitation workers to not only conduct encampment closures, but also run warrant checks and cite people for camping or trespassing.
People are usually forced to move without any — or minimal — connections to housing or support. We heard from people that offers of shelter sometimes were just a piece of paper with phone numbers for congregate shelters on it or city workers mentioning a shelter.
In many American cities, this perpetuates a cycle by pushing people into surrounding neighborhoods, which causes housed residents to complain more, which leads to more sweeps.
“We have gone all in on sweeps, and we have not really explored other options,” said Megan Welsh Carroll, co-founder and director of the Project for Sanitation Justice at San Diego State University, who has advocated for spaces where people experiencing
Homeless
homelessness can shower and use the restroom. “And I wonder if we could bring back some compassion and some empathy if our sidewalks felt cleaner and safer to walk down.”
Punitive policies, whether they originate with Trump or local governments, make homeless people more invisible, which will continue to erode public compassion, said Sara Rankin, a law professor at Seattle University who studies the criminalization of homelessness. “All of those approaches are designed to create the illusion that the problems are getting better, when really it’s just sweeping human beings under the rug without regard to their humanity, without regard to what really happens to them,” she said.
Those experiencing homelessness told us they already feel like they’re seen as problems to be solved, not people to be helped. In reporting on the issue, we wanted to help ProPublica’s readers recognize the humanity of the people we had met and talked to, so we gave them notecards and
asked them to describe their experiences with sweeps in their own words.
We wanted our readers to better understand people like Kyra Gonzales, a woman I met in Albuquerque, New Mexico. She told me that city officials had recently taken the only pictures she had of her daughter. While talking, we discovered her daughter and my 4-year-old
Landfill
is a significant change for our community and brings a responsibility to carefully assess its impacts on residents, businesses, and our regional waste management system.”
Barger said she will introduce a motion at the next board meeting directing the Public Works Department “to conduct a comprehensive assessment of the closure’s implications. This review will examine its effect on waste disposal operations, environmental considerations, and community health. I’m committed to ensuring that this transition doesn’t lead to any form of price gouging or unfair practices in waste management services. Protections must be in place to prevent increased financial burdens on our residents and businesses.”
Public Works Director Mark Pestrella said in a statement, “As the agency responsible for regional waste planning in Los Angeles County, we will ensure there are no disruptions to trash collection services in our unincorporated communities and will work closely with the City of Santa Clarita to help prevent any disrup-
tions to their services as well. The health and safety of our residents remains our top priority.”
Barger added that her “top priority ... continues to be bringing relief to the community that continues being afflicted by the landfill’s noxious odors. The landfill’s closure will not stop their suffering since the incident is occurring in a closed, inactive portion. The lawsuit Los Angeles County has filed against Chiquita Canyon Landfill’s owners and operators, pursuing relief for impacted communities, seeks to right that wrong.”
Regulatory agencies have been monitoring the landfill’s operational issues and evaluating potential hazards that may arise following the closure.
“These include changes in waste hauling operations for those who utilized Chiquita Canyon Landfill, as well as longer hauling distances to alternate disposal sites,” according to Barger’s office.
Public Works has been preparing and coordinating with affected waste haulers and regional landfill operators to ensure service consistency for residents in unincorpo-
rated county communities.
The residents group Citizens for the Chiquita Canyon Landfill Closure expressed “surprise and relief” at the closure but said it was just an “initial positive step” requiring continued vigilance of the landfill’s owner and ongoing maintenance operations.
The group also called for the Board of Supervisors to declare a state of emergency “so that the hundreds who are still suffering and critically ill can get the help they need.”
According to the county, the underground reaction in a closed area of the landfill’s northwest corner, has severely affected surrounding neighborhoods such as Val Verde, Halsey Hills, Hasley Canyon and other areas of Castaic.
Residents have said daily exposure to foul odors and symptoms such as migraine headaches, nausea, bloody noses, breathing problems and cardiac issues. The county alleges the frequent foul smells have forced area families to stay inside, run air conditioning and heat all throughout the day and left them unable to enjoy outdoor activities or use their yards
“I was just like you once,” she said, looking me in the eye. “I’m not any different now, I’m just without housing, without a house.”
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share the same birthday. Making that connection helped me understand how emotionally devastating sweeps can be. She told me she knows that her belongings are an “eyesore,” so she tries to keep them out of the way. She also told me that her tent had been taken by the city. Temperatures that month dropped as low as 14 degrees. “I cried because it was cold,” she said. I asked her what the public doesn’t understand about homelessness.
— further impacting mental health and well-being, especially for children.