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'I

would never quit on my city,' says mayor amid recall effort over Palisades Fire

By City News Service

Facing mounting criticism and a recall effort Wednesday over her handling to the Palisades Fire, Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass declared, "I would never quit on my city."

The recall campaign is led by Nicole Shanahan, the former running mate of Robert F. Kennedy Jr. According to the recall website, the effort is also supported by some Palisades residents.

On Tuesday, during an interview with KNX News, the mayor reaffirmed she is "here now, and I'm running."

"I would never quit on my city. This is where I was born and raised," Bass told the radio station. "Did I know that it was a difficult job? Absolutely. Am I ready for the job? Most definitely."

The mayor, who is up for reelection in 2026, has already launched her campaign.

"I mean, anybody that runs for office — if you're not emotionally ready to accept that — then you're in the wrong business," Bass told KNX.

The recall effort will require 330,000 ballot signatures to progress, which will need to be obtained within a span of four months.

Douglas Herman, a political strategist for Bass'

campaign, told City News Service on March 4, that the recall committee's filing was "nothing more than another extreme right-wing political stunt designed to divide Los Angeles when we need to move forward."

He added that spending millions of dollars on a recall election should be better spent on rebuilding. Since the wildfires in January, Bass has faced growing criticism over her response and leadership.

The Palisades fire broke out on Jan. 7, and residents have faulted her for being out of the country in its early days.

Concerns have also mounted over fire hydrant issues, low

water pressure in the Palisades and limited resources within the Fire Department.

Former Fire Chief Kristin Crowley, the United Firefighters of Los Angeles City, which is the union representing LA firefighters, and LA City Controller Kenneth Mejia highlighted that the fire department's operational budget was reduced by $17 million in the fiscal year 2024-25 adopted budget.

Bass and City Council members have refuted that figure, noting the LAFD received an increase in $50 million due to a new contract with the firefighters union.

The Los Angeles Times has also reported on tensions

between Bass, her recovery czar Steve Soboroff and county leaders.

According to a survey from the UC Berkeley Institute of Governmental Studies, co-sponsored by The LA Times, slightly over 40% of registered voters in the city thought Bass did a "poor or very poor job in responding to the fires," while another 19% of respondents thought her response was "excellent or good."

A little more than 1 in 5 city residents, or about 22%, thought she was doing a fair job, and the remainder had no opinion.

"The mayor is focused on recovery, which right now is months ahead of expectations, and she is going to continue pushing it forward," Zach Seidl, spokesman for Bass, said in response to the poll.

Bass entered office in 2022 after defeating her opponent, billionaire Rick Caruso. She's the first woman and second Black mayor of Los Angeles.

In recent weeks, Caruso has made headlines with the launch of Steadfast LA, a private-sector-led recovery effort, sparking speculation about a possible mayoral run. He has yet to make an official announcement.

Crews remove 50% of hazardous materials from fire areas

By Joe Taglieri joet@beaconmedianews.com

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has removed hazardous waste from half of the 4,499 properties deferred to it by the Environmental Protection Agency during Phase 1 of the household hazardous materials removal operation from the deadly January wildfires, officials said Monday.

The 50% benchmark comes seven days after the U.S. EPA's deadline for completing Phase 1 work in wildfireaffected parts of Altadena, Pasadena, Pacific Palisades and Malibu.

The EPA initially conducted HHM removal on approximately 9,000 properties damaged in the Eaton and Palisades fires, but some sites posed safety risks such as structurally compromised buildings, unstable terrain or limited access. EPA officials deferred those properties to the Corps of Engineers to implement safety measures before removal could start.

As of Saturday, the corps had finished removing hazardous materials from 2,269 properties.

"We know how much these families and communities have already been through, and we are working with a sense

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A crew removes hazardous materials from the Eaton Fire Zone. | Photo courtesy of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers

Karen Bass speaks at her mayoral campaign kickoff event in 2021.

| Photo courtesy of Karen Bass for Mayor/Flickr (PDM 1.0)

Newsom extends housing protections for wildfire victims

Gov. Gavin Newsom on Friday issued an executive order to continue protections for renters and homeowners recovering from the Los Angeles wildfires.

The order extends state price gouging restrictions for rental housing, hotels and short-term accommodations, extends support for survivors sheltering in hotels and short-term housing and gives priority to fire survivors experiencing homelessness for statefunded housing.

"As the Los Angeles community continues to recover and rebuild, the state remains steadfast in its commitment to providing targeted relief and assistance," Newsom said in a statement. "Today I am issuing an executive order to further ensure that survivors are protected from exploitation and can access housing they need."

By Joe Taglieri joet@beaconmedianews.com

housing as tenants after 30 days of residency. Officials said this gives people more time to find alternative housing.

Friday's action extends several executive orders that were about to expire. The order's aim is to encourage immediate access to housing and protect tenants from exploitation, officials said.

The anti-price gouging order extends to July 1 and applies to rental rates for residences, hotels and motels. It also prohibits evictions of tenants so that the landlord can relist the unit at a higher rate, "while retaining exemptions for large homes in zip codes with high fair market values which have not recently been on the rental market to help ensure they are available for rental during recovery efforts," according to the governor's office. The order exempts newly built housing in an effort to increase the housing supply with pricing flexibility for new buildings subject to higher financing costs.

Newsom's order also suspends state laws that classify guests at hotels, motels and temporary

Fire survivors experiencing homelessness will receive priority placement on waiting lists for statefunded housing, and the order supports restoring two Altadena commercial corridors to their pre-fire character.

"Two thriving commercial corridors in Altadena were destroyed by the fires, and to ensure these culturally significant corridors can be rebuilt to their pre-fire character and contribute to a walkable, resource-rich community, state laws that might otherwise limit the ability to maintain the same pedestrian character and ground floor commercial space should be suspended in these areas," according to the executive order.

LA County Board of Supervisors Chair Kathryn Barger, whose 5th District includes areas devastated in the Eaton Fire, welcomed the extended protections and noted the order's "key provision affecting future development in Altadena’s commercial corridors" on Lake and Fair Oaks avenues.

“I commend Governor

Newsom for taking decisive action to preserve commercial space along these two critical corridors," Barger said in a statement. "Altadena’s local economy may be small, but it is powered by resilient, hardworking small businesses. As these businesses continue to recover and rebuild — or, for those that remain open, strive to survive despite the challenges of a displaced customer base — this executive order will serve as an important safeguard to preserve commercial space and the local economy.

"By preventing the permanent loss of commercial sites in our business corridors, the governor’s action ensures that our small businesses can continue to serve the community without the looming threat of redevelopment pressures pushing them out," Barger said. "Recovery isn’t just about residents returning to their homes — it’s about ensuring that the restaurants, coffee shops, dry cleaners, and other essential services they rely on remain in place to help them rebuild their daily lives."

Barger added that the order "also ensures that future development

enhances — rather than undermines — the community’s pedestrian-friendly design and vibrant business environment. This balanced approach is key to preserving Altadena’s unique character while also expanding much-needed housing opportunities.

"I encourage our local stakeholders to seize this opportunity to collaborate on smart, sustainable development solutions that serve our residents. Together, we can shape a future for Altadena that protects its charm while thoughtfully addressing its housing needs,” she said.

The Eaton Fire claimed 17 lives and destroyed or damaged over 10,000 structures in Altadena and Pasadena. It's cause was still under investigation, but numerous lawsuits have been filed against Southern California Edison alleging the utility's equipment sparked the firestorm.

The Palisades Fire caused 12 deaths and destroyed or damaged nearly 8,000 buildings in Pacific Palisades and Malibu. Both blazes erupted Jan. 7 amid fierce Santa Ana winds.

The executive order is available for viewing online at gov.ca.gov.

Firefighters enter a business destroyed in the Eaton Fire. | Photo courtesy of Cal Fire_Official/ Flickr (CC BY-NC 2.0)

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Choosing the Perfect Summer Camp: Day or Overnight?

Summer camp season is upon us, and parents are faced with the choice of whether to send their children to day camps or overnight camps. According to experts and camp directors, the decision largely depends on the child's personality, age, and comfort with independence. Day camps function much like school, operating during the day and allowing children to return home at night. These camps are often more affordable, providing structured activities such as sports and arts without the stress of overnight stays, which makes them ideal for younger children or first-time campers. Additionally, the flexible options of enrolling daily or weekly can cater to busy family schedules.

Overnight camps, on the other hand, offer a more immersive experience. They allow children to develop independence, make deep friendships, and participate in adventurous activities like campfires and overnight trips. This full immersion can be both a pro and a con; while it fosters self-

reliance, it can also lead to homesickness, particularly in younger children. However, the experience can be invaluable for older children ready to embrace self-sufficiency and responsibility. Choosing the right camp involves considering factors such as the child's age, maturity, and personality. It’s crucial to match the camp's focus with the child’s interests, whether they lean towards STEM, sports, or nature exploration. Yet, the cost factor plays a significant role, with overnight camps generally being more expensive than day camps due to accommodations and extended activities. "Camp selection is fundamentally about fit," says camp consultant Kim Smith. "Finding a camp that resonates with your child’s interests and comfort zones can make all the difference in their summer experience." Whether opting for the comfort of day camps or the adventure of overnight camps, both options promise an enriching and beneficial experience for children, aiding their growth in various life skills.

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ENational Cancer Institute employees can’t publish information on these topics without special approval

By Annie Waldman and Lisa Song, ProPublica

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National Cancer Institute, which is part of the National Institutes of Health, received internal guidance last week to flag manuscripts, presentations or other communications for scrutiny if they addressed “controversial, high profile, or sensitive” topics. Among the 23 hot-button issues, according to internal records reviewed by ProPublica: vaccines, fluoride, peanut allergies, autism.

While it’s not uncommon for the cancer institute to outline a couple of administration priorities, the scope and scale of the list is unprecedented and highly unusual, said six employees who spoke on the condition of anonymity because they were not authorized to comment publicly. All materials must be reviewed by an institute “clearance team,” according to the records, and could be examined by officials at the NIH or its umbrella agency, the U.S. Department

of Health and Human Services.

Staffers and experts worried that the directive would delay or halt the publication of research.

“This is micromanagement at the highest level,” said Dr. Georges C. Benjamin, executive director of the American Public Health Association.

The list touches on the personal priorities of HHS

Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., a longtime anti-vaccine activist who has repeatedly promoted medical conspiracy theories and false claims. He has advanced the idea that rising rates of autism are linked to vaccines, a claim that has been debunked by hundreds of scientific studies.

He has also suggested that aluminum in vaccines is responsible for childhood allergies (his son reportedly is severely allergic to peanuts).

And he has claimed that water fluoridation — which the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has called “one of the 10 greatest public

Layoffs and scary headlines are all over the news right now. From the looks of things, you might think there's no hope. And, if you were recently impacted by a layoff, things may feel pretty bleak. But, don't give up hope.

When you are impacted by a layoff, it can legitimately feel worse than you had even imagined. It can be hard for friends or family to relate to what you're going through unless they've been through it.

These days, it's not

health achievements of the 20th century” — is an “industrial waste.”

In confirmation hearings in January, Kennedy said that he was not “anti-vaccine,” and that as secretary, he would not discourage people from getting immunized

intended for the program to cut the nation’s cancer death rate by at least half and prevent more than 4 million deaths.

The list is “an unusual mix of words that are tied to activities that this administration has been at war with — like

for measles or polio, but he dodged questions about the link between autism and vaccines.

Another term on the list, “cancer moonshot,” refers to a programlaunched by President Barack Obama in 2016. It was a priority of the Biden administration, which

equity, but also words that they purport to be in favor of doing something about, like ultraprocessed food,” Tracey Woodruff, director of the Program on Reproductive Health and the Environment at the University of California, San Francisco, said in an email.

OPINION

The guidance states that staffers “do not need to share content describing the routine conduct of science if it will not get major media attention, is not controversial or sensitive, and does not touch on an administration priority.”

A longtime senior employee at the institute said that the directive was circulated by the institute’s communications team, and the content was not discussed at the leadership level. It is not clear in which exact office the directive originated. The NCI, NIH and HHS did not respond to ProPublica’s emailed questions. (The existence of the list was first revealed in social media posts on Friday.)

Health and research experts told ProPublica they feared the chilling effect of the new guidance. Not only might it lead to a lengthier and more complex clearance process, it may also cause researchers to censor their work out of fear or deference to the administration’s priorities.

“This is real interference in the scientific process,” said Linda Birnbaum, a former director of the National

Career corner: Just keep going

uncommon for an employer to lay off workers with no notice and no severance. It's like a breakup, except there may also be an immediate loss of income, healthcare, and other benefits. On top of the financial loss, there is often a loss of identity. Until it happens, many people don't think about how much of their identity is tied up in work. But, if you've worked at your company for fifteen years, for example, you may be used to introducing yourself with your job title. It's who you

By Angela Copeland angela@copelandcoaching.com

are, and what you do every day. It's where your friends are.

A sudden lack of purpose and structure can get anyone down. Even those who are the most resilient may find themselves in a slump. And, it's an easy thing to have happen. When applying for jobs, it may feel like there are countless applicants for very few jobs openings.

In an effort to be supportive, a friend or family member will often offer advice. Sometimes, that advice is that you should consider becoming

self-employed. You could make your own hours, and earn way more money. And, it would be easier than finding a job, right? Think again. Being self-employed is a tremendous amount of work. This is especially true early on in your entrepreneurial journey. Sure, other business owners make it look easy. This is because they don't want to be perceived as a failure. They want their business to appear to be on solid ground. The reality is that being an entrepreneur is hard work. Rarely can you get by with just one

Institute of Environmental Health Sciences who served as a federal scientist for four decades. The list, she said, “just seems like Big Brother intimidation.”

During the first two months of Donald Trump’s second presidency, his administration has slashed funding for research institutions and stalled the NIH’s grant application process.

Kennedy has suggested that hundreds of NIH staffers should be fired and said that the institute should deprioritize infectious diseases like COVID-19 and shift its focus to chronic diseases, such as diabetes and obesity.

Obesity is on the NCI’s new list, as are infectious diseases including COVID-19, bird flu and measles.

The “focus on bird flu and covid is concerning,” Woodruff wrote, because “not being transparent with the public about infectious diseases will not stop them or make them go away and could make them worse.”

Story republished with Creative Commons License (CC BY-NC-ND 3.0).

client. Typically, you need at least five clients at any given time.

Imagine how hard it is to find one job. Then, multiply that times five. And, subtract out things like business expenses. Plus, there will also be times that you may make no money at all, such as over holidays.

Don't get me wrong. For some people, entrepreneurship is in their bones. If that's you, you probably already know it.

For everyone else, keep applying to job openings.

Keep revising your resume. Keep updating your LinkedIn profile. Keep scheduling networking meetings. I know it's hard. But, eventually you will find one job. And, that one job will likely provide more stability and more money in the long run than being self-employed. I know it's hard. Starting over always is. But, the only way is to go through it. Keep going.

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

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Katie Porter announces she is running for governor

By City News Service

Katie Porter, the former Democratic congresswoman from Irvine who ran for U.S. Senate and lost in the primary in 2024, is running for governor of California, she announced in a video Tuesday.

Porter joins an already crowded field for the 2026 election to succeed the termed-out Gavin Newsom.

"What California needs now is a little bit of hope and a whole lot of grit, fresh blood and new ideas, leaders with the backbone to fight for what's right," Porter said in a video announcing her campaign. "That's why I am running for governor."

She also said she wants to protect California from policies set by President Donald Trump, who has threatened to withhold disaster relief and, Porter said, imperiled "working families to benefit himself and his cronies."

Porter is the latest prominent candidate to join the race.

Other hopefuls include Lt. Gov. Eleni Kounalakis; former Los Angeles Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa; state Controller Betty Yee; state Superintendent of Public Instruction Tony Thurmond; former state Senate President Pro Tem Toni Atkins; and businessman Stephen Cloobeck — all Democrats — as well as Republican Chad Bianco, the Riverside County sheriff.

One potential candidate who has not yet entered the race is former Democratic Vice President Kamala Harris. She has said she would make her decision at the end of the summer. Her name recognition and fundraising success could make her a favorite.

"If Vice President Harris were to choose to run, I am certain that that would have a near field-clearing effect on the Democratic side," Porter said.

Porter, 51, served three terms in the House but did not seek reelection in 2024. Instead, she ran for the U.S. Senate seat eventually won by Adam Schiff, finishing third in the primary. Porter then returned to teaching at UC Irvine's law school.

Bianco released a statement Tuesday attacking Porter shortly after she announced her candidacy.

"Katie Porter is a failed progressive Democrat with a history of supporting policies that increased inflation, grocery, gas and energy prices," Bianco said in a statement released by his campaign.

"She is cut from the same

Porter said in December, at a post-election conference at UC Irvine, that if Harris joined the race, it would prompt some Democrats to drop out.

cloth of the failed career politicians who created California's cost-of-living crisis. We cannot expect the same people who created this mess to get us out of it. Californians deserve so much better."

Will O'Neill, chairman of the Republican Party of Orange County, also criticized Porter, posting on X, "We finally get to turn the page on Governor Newsom's disastrous run as Governor, but former Representative Katie Porter looks like she's using the same tired playbook. I debated her on real policy solutions at U.C. Irvine in December and was surprised by how dismissive she was of concrete successes for certain cities' homelessness reductions here in Orange County. Porter is simply not the right candidate at a time when Californians want real solutions to real problems."

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Monrovia

Feb. 27

At 10:35 a.m., officers were dispatched to a hit and run call in the 300 block of Wildrose. A vehicle had rearended another vehicle and fled the scene. Officers were able to locate the suspect and the suspect vehicle a short distance away. The victim of the hit and run desired prosecution.

At 10:42 a.m., a victim reported he was at a store in the 100 block of West Foothill when someone took his debit card from him. He realized he didn't have it when he went to check out. He looked at his bank account and noticed someone had already taken $650 from his checking and $1,000 from his savings account. This investigation is continuing.

At 12:43 p.m., officers responded to the area in the 1100 block of East Huntington regarding some subjects possibly stealing wire and cable. The officers arrived and detained three subjects matching the description. They had not stolen any wire but one of them had a warrant for his arrest. He was arrested and taken into custody.

At 3:17 p.m., officers responded to a call in the 100 block of West Huntington, an employee at the location called to report a male walking around the parking lot area acting suspicious. Officers arrived and located the subject. He could not give them a reason why he was there and was vague with all his answers. A computer

check revealed a warrant for his arrest. He was arrested and taken into custody.

At 3:40 p.m., officers responded to an accident in the area of Huntington and Monterey. A vehicle driving east on Huntington realized the light was red and stopped partially in the intersection. A vehicle driving east, directly behind that vehicle, rear ended the other vehicle. The driver of that vehicle was unlicensed and following too closely. He was cited for unsafe speed and being unlicensed.

At 3:42 p.m., a vehicle in the area of Myrtle and Pomona, sideswiped another vehicle and continued to drive. The victim followed the suspect vehicle to a liquor store and watched the driver exit. Officers arrived and detained the driver when he came out. He displayed signs of being intoxicated but refused any Field Sobriety Tests. He was arrested and taken into custody.

At 4:15 p.m., a resident in the 400 block of Los Angeles, came into the station to report his truck had been stolen. He received a call that morning from the Sheriff's Department in El Monte who discovered his vehicle partially stripped. He did not know that his Chevrolet Silverado had been stolen until he received the phone call that morning. This investigation is continuing.

Feb. 28

At 12:24 a.m., an officer patrolling the 500 block of West Duarte conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle for a vehicle code violation. After

an investigation, it was determined the driver was under the influence of alcohol. The driver was arrested and taken into custody.

At 2:20 a.m., an officer was patrolling the 700 block of West Huntington when he noticed a vehicle parked in a red zone. The officer contacted the driver and an investigation revealed the driver was found to be in possession of a controlled substance and drug paraphernalia. He was arrested.

At 2:57 a.m., an officer contacted a subject in Station Square Park, which was closed for the night, and during the contact the subject was found to be in possession of drug paraphernalia. He was arrested and released on a citation.

At 1:07 p.m., a suspect came to the Monrovia Police Department Lobby to turn himself in. A computer check revealed the suspect had a warrant for his arrest for driving under the influence. The suspect was arrested and booked in the Monrovia Jail.

At 1:27 p.m., a wanted person came to the Monrovia Police Department Lobby to turn himself in. A computer check revealed the suspect was wanted for domestic violence. The suspect was arrested and booked in the Monrovia Jail.

At 6:13 p.m., officers responded to a traffic collision at the intersection of Evergreen and Mayflower. No injuries were reported. During the investigation, one driver displayed signs of intoxication. The investigation determined the driver was impaired. She was

arrested for Driving Under the Influence.

At 10:59 p.m., an officer conducted a traffic stop at the intersection of Royal Oaks and Mountain for a vehicle code violation. During the investigation, the driver was found in possession of drug paraphernalia and was arrested. The passenger had an outstanding $60,000 traffic warrant out of San Bernardino County and was also taken into custody.

March 1

At 12:04 a.m., a victim discovered her black 2022 BMW 430i had been stolen from the parking garage of her apartment complex in the 1000 block of South Fifth. The victim tracked the vehicle using a mobile app, showing it traveling west on the 210 Freeway. The vehicle was later found parked in a lot in North Hollywood, where it was recovered. This investigation is continuing.

At 2:05 a.m., officers located a vehicle in the 300 block of Genoa that was wanted in connection with a threatening and domestic violence investigation out of Monrovia from the previous week. The vehicle was unoccupied but it led officers to the suspect's residence. Officers contacted the suspect outside of the residence and arrested him for the outstanding warrant.

At 10:33 a.m. a female adult with an outstanding Monrovia robbery warrant was arrested by West Covina Police. An officer responded and took custody of her, per the authority of the warrant. She was taken to the Monrovia Police Department where she was booked and housed pending her court date.

At 6:22 p.m., a victim reported her black 2018 Hyundai Sonata had been stolen from the carport of her residence in the 400 block of East Foothill. She saw the vehicle the previous day. This investigation is continuing.

At 7:28 p.m., a caller reported he witnessed a subject on the stairs of a church in the 100 block of West Palm, injecting narcotics. Officers arrived and detained the individual after determining she was in

possession of drug paraphernalia. She was arrested.

At 8:29 p.m., officers responded to a suspicious call reported in the 300 block of North Madison. Three subjects in a blue Hyundai parked in the area and two exited the vehicle. They attempted to open several parked cars but found them locked. The subjects walked around the property of a vacant residence, a witness reported seeing them in the backyard. No signs of burglary or forced entry were found. The subjects fled south on Madison in the suspect vehicle before officers arrived. This investigation is continuing.

At 11:50 p.m., an officer conducted a bicycle stop for a vehicle code violation at the intersection of Brisbane and Myrtle. During the investigation, the subject was found to be in possession of a controlled substance. He was arrested and taken into custody.

Arcadia

Feb. 23

At approximately 1:15 p.m., an officer responded to Outcha, located at 400 S. Baldwin Ave., regarding a grand theft report. A store employee witnessed four suspects steal more than $2,600 worth of merchandise. The suspects are described as Hispanic male juveniles. The incident was captured by surveillance cameras.

Feb. 24

At approximately 10:46 a.m., an officer responded to USC Arcadia Hospital, located at 300 W. Huntington Drive, regarding a battery investigation. A patient was found smoking in a bathroom by hospital security. When confronted, the suspect punched the security guard in the chest. The 54-year-old male from Monrovia was also found to have an outstanding misdemeanor warrant. He was issued a citation.

Feb. 25

At approximately 3:50 p.m., an officer responded to

Chase Bank, located at 60 E. Huntington Drive, regarding a battery report. The victim, the bank security guard, asked a local transient to leave the area and instead the suspect punched the guard in the chest. The 54-year-old male from Diamond Bar was arrested and transported to the Arcadia City Jail for booking.

Feb. 26

At approximately 5:53 a.m., an officer responded to a residence under construction in the 1500 block of South Santa Anita Avenue regarding a burglary investigation. Surveillance cameras captured two male suspects climbing through a window and fleeing with a stolen spray paint machine.

Feb. 27

At approximately 9:22 a.m., an officer responded to Alco Building Solutions, located at 11636 Goldring Road, regarding a fraud investigation. The reporting party for the business discovered a payment was sent to a fraudulent entity impersonating the intended recipient. The suspects created a nearly identical email address to defraud the company.

Feb. 28

At approximately 4:34 p.m., an officer responded to Chase Bank, located at 700 W. Huntington Drive, regarding a vehicle burglary report. The officer discovered an unidentified suspect shattered the victim’s window and stole a backpack. The suspect fled in a black SUV with unreadable plates.

March 1

At approximately 10:59 a.m., an officer responded to Nordstrom, located at 400 S. Baldwin Ave,, regarding a petty theft incident. Loss prevention witnessed the suspect steal various items before attempting to leave the store. The 46-year-old female from El Monte was contacted and a records check revealed she had an outstanding misdemeanor warrant. She was issued a citation.

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Pasadena

Butterfly Season emerges at Kidspace Children’s Museum

Kidspace Museum is bringing back its annual Butterfly Season, beginning Thursday. A kaleidoscope of butterflies will fill Roberts Pavilion showcasing a new interpretation of artist Christopher Lutter’s handmade Monarch butterflies, crafted from upcycled waste-stream materials. These butterflies are a reminder of the impact of human behavior on wild creatures and they symbolize the power of transformation and hope. Butterfly Season also brings back the beloved Los Trompos, an interactive art installation designed by Héctor Esrawe and Ignacio Cadena. These brightly colored structures, inspired by vintage Mexican toy tops, invite guests to hop on and spin together, embodying the cultural and geographical connections between California and Mexico—connections that are deeply tied to the Monarch butterfly’s migratory journey. Visit kidspacemuseum.org to reserve tickets for Butterfly Season, included with general admission and free for members through May 18.

South Pasadena

Job Fair to be held March 21 in South Pasadena

The South Pasadena Chamber of Commerce and Foothill WorkforceDevelopment

Board will be hosting a Job Fair on March 21 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at War Memorial Building, located at 435 Fair Oaks Ave. in South Pasadena. Attendees will be able to meet employers from multiple industries such as medical, hospitality, retail, transportation, construction and many more. For more information, visit https:// southpasadena.net/event/ south-pasadena-jobfair-3-21/.

Long Beach

Long Beach to celebrate grand opening of Junipero Beach Sports Court

The City of Long Beach invitescommunity members to the grand opening celebration of the new Junipero Beach Sports Court, taking place at 4 p.m. Saturday at Junipero Beach (2630 E. Ocean Blvd.). An Elevate ’28 project, the Junipero Beach Sports Court project development includes a dedicated roller-skating area, a full basketball court and integrated seating, complementing the existing half and full basketball courts. The grand opening of the Junipero Beach Sports Court was originally slated for September 2024, but construction was delayed due to unforeseen factors such as complexities of the custom shade structure and vendor onboarding. More information about the Junipero Sports Court Project is available at longbeach.gov/juniperosportsproject.

West Covina

Texas Roadhouse coming to West Covina

Texas Roadhouse is set to come to the heart of West Covina. The restaurant is set to be located at the northeast corner of Plaza West Covina, along South California Avenue, just west of the Plaza’s current Jamba Juice location. It will be located where the former California Pizza Kitchen and Chevy’s were situated. The proposed 8,800 square foot restaurant will serve customer favorites like hand-cut steaks and ribs.

Orange County

OC to host an additional Special Passport Day

Orange County ClerkRecorder Hugh Nguyen will hold an additional Special Passport Day on Saturday, March 29, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Old Orange County Courthouse, located at 211 W. Santa Ana Blvd., Santa Ana, CA 92701. This event is being organized in response to the overwhelming demand for passport services. Scheduled on a weekend, it is designed to accommodate those with weekday commitments at school or work, which is particularly beneficial for parents. Note that both parents are required to be present for passport applications for children under the age of 16, while only one parent needs to accompany applicants aged 16 and 17. The day

offers opportunities for taking passport photos and applying for new passports. Due to the high volume of interest, securing an appointment is highly recommended; however, walk-ins will be accepted on a first-come, firstserved basis. For additional information on passport renewal eligibility and to schedule your appointment, visit OCCLERKRECORDER.GOV.

Anaheim

Work starts on first Platinum Triangle fire station in Anaheim

Construction started last week on Anaheim’s newest fire station and the city’s first in the fast-growing area around Angel Stadium of Anaheim. Fire Station 12 is going up in a cityowned parking lot near the stadium and is set to open in mid-2026. The Anaheim Fire & Rescue station is being built on 1.4 acres at 1822 S. State College Boulevard, south of Katella Avenue and next to the 1818 Platinum Triangle apartments. It will be made up of a main 10,400-squarefoot building and a second 2,195-square-foot building for ambulances and other equipment. The station is set to cost $13 million to $15 million to build with work being done by AWI Builders Inc. of Pico Rivera. The nearest stations today are at State College Boulevard and Ball Road, about 2 miles away, and in The Anaheim Resort, also about 2 miles away.

Riverside

City of Riverside

Celebrate the Year of Arts & Culture in Riverside’s new Arts and Culture District

Downtown Riverside is alive with creativity as the city kicks off the Year of Arts & Culture in The Arts and Culture District (The ACD). This year-long celebration highlights Riverside’s artistic scene through a lineup of events, exhibitions, and performances. Nestled in the heart of downtown, The ACD spans from 3rd to 10th Streets and Fairmount Boulevard to Lime Street, offering a diverse array of galleries, theaters, studios, murals, monuments, architectural masterpieces, and cultural spaces. For the latest event schedule and more information, visit VisitRiverside.com/ACD.

Corona

Corona seeking volunteers for Arbor Day tree planting

Join the City of Corona, Tree City USA in its celebration of Arbor Day by planting trees in the areas surrounding Promenade Park. This is a volunteer opportunity for all ages. Participants will be planting over 50 new trees and improving the landscape in the Promenade Park area. Volunteers must wear closedtoed, comfortable shoes, clothing they do not mind getting dirty, and jeans are highly recommended. Work gloves and safety vests will be provided. Volunteers will check-in at the City of Corona

booth; look for flags. Volunteer parking locations will be shared the week of the event. All ages are welcome, teens must be at least 14 years old to volunteer without a parent present. Any participants under the age of 18 will need a parent to sign their waiver of liability. Water will be provided. An email confirmation will be sent out on Wednesday, March 19.

San Bernardino

San Bernardino County San Bernardino County Veterans Affairs offers services in Barstow, Morongo Basin

The San Bernardino County Departments of Veterans Affairs and Aging and Adult Services-Public Guardian have partnered to bring vital veteran services to Barstow. Veterans in Barstow and surrounding communities now have an opportunity to meet with a Veteran Service Officer for assistance with veterans benefits and disability claims the third Thursday of every month from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Aging and Adult Services Barstow site. In addition to Barstow, County VA provides assistance to Morongo Basin veterans on the second Wednesday of every month at the Joshua Tree Courthouse from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. For additional locations and information on benefits and services available to San Bernardino County veterans and their families, visit the Veterans Affairs website at va.sbcounty.gov.

Survey: Almost 60% of California Black women report discrimination at work

By Suzanne Potter, Producer, Public News Service

New research finds Black working women still face rampant discrimination in the Golden State. The California Black Women's Collective Empowerment Institute commissioned a survey of 452 Black women. Almost 60% reported

experiencing workplace racism or gender discrimination in the past year.

Shakari Byerly, managing partner of EVITARUS Research, conducted the survey.

"Nearly half feel marginalized, excluded from or passed over for work oppor-

tunities," Byerly reported. "Only 16% strongly agree that opportunities for leadership and or advancement in their workplace are available to them."

Among respondents, 59% reported being somewhat satisfied in their job but 38% said they are

unsatisfied, with company leadership and work culture to blame. They also cited microaggressions, wage disparities and lack of mentoring or access to leadership roles.

Byerly noted one-third of those surveyed said they do not feel supported by

their supervisor at work.

"They were subjected to stereotypes, were talked down to, or subjected to disrespectful communication at work," Byerly explained. "And 38% say they were accused or thought of as an angry Black woman."

The report called on the state to enforce pay equity, expand antidiscrimination protections and ensure workplace accountability. They called on companies to invest in Black women's leadership development and eliminate bias in workplace culture.

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Monrovia City Notices

REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS

GOMONROVIA ON-DEMAND AND ADAACCESSIBLE TRANSPORTATION SERVICES

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City of Monrovia is seeking proposals for the operation and management of specified services offered through GoMonrovia, the City’s transportation program. Parties interested in responding must submit one (1) signed original and four (4) hard copies in three-ring binders, and one PDF copy on a flash drive of the proposal to be received by the City no later than 5:30 p.m. on Monday March 31, 2025, addressed to:

Monrovia City Hall

Attn: Alice Atkins, City Clerk 415 S. Ivy Ave Monrovia, CA 91016

The full request for proposal is listed on the City of Monrovia website at:

•www.monroviaca.gov/your-government/city-clerk-s-office/bids-rfps

Background

The City of Monrovia transportation program, GoMonrovia, consists of two main services: Monrovia Transit and the “GoMonrovia” Lyft Pass. Monrovia Transit is the City’s transportation option for seniors and individuals with disabilities. The “GoMonrovia” Lyft Pass provides local Lyft trips at a discounted rate. Both options provide ondemand transportation services.

The City receives federal funding through the Federal Transit Administration’s (FTA) Section 5310 program, administered by the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (Metro), to operate Monrovia Transit. All proposals must comply with the FTA procurement guidelines outlined in the request.

Project Description

The City of Monrovia is soliciting proposals from qualified vendors to provide the following services:

1)Turnkey management and operation services for the City’s transportation program for seniors and individuals with disabilities, Monrovia Transit; and

2)Dispatch/concierge services for the City’s on-demand ridesharing program with Lyft, Inc. (Lyft).

The RFP document outlines the scope of work, selection process, and required proposal content. Proposals will be evaluated based on qualifications, experience, implementation plan, cost, and other criteria set forth in the RFP. There will be an optional, online preproposal conference on Wednesday, March 12, 2025. The Zoom link for the pre-proposal conference is listed in the RFP document. Regardless of your attendance to the pre-proposal conference, questions regarding this RFP are due by 6:00 p.m. on March 12, 2025. Interviews/presentations will take place during the week of April 14, 2025.

Questions

Inquiries regarding this proposal should be directed to Sophia Sousa, Management Analyst, by email at ssousa@monroviaca.gov.

/s/ Alice D. Atkins, City Clerk, MMC

Publish Thursday, March 6 and March 13, 2025 MONROVIA WEEKLY

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING CITY OF EL MONTE CITY COUNCIL

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that the City Council of the City of El Monte will hold a public hearing for the consideration and first reading of an ordinance to adopt a military use equipment policy (“Policy”) as required by Assembly Bill 481 (“AB 481”).

DATE OF HEARING: March 26, 2025

TIME OF HEARING: 6:00 P.M., or as soon thereafter as the matter may be taken up by the City Council that evening.

PROPOSAL: The City Council will consider adopting a Policy as required by AB 481. AB 481 was signed into law on September 30, 2021, and requires law enforcement agencies, including the El Monte Police Department, to adopt a Policy in order to take actions relating to the funding, acquisition, or use of military equipment as that term is defined by state law. The City’s proposed Policy is available for review at https://www.ci.el-monte.ca.us/672/Assembly-Bill481-Military-Equipment-Use. In order to approve the Policy, the City Council must find that the military equipment identified in the Policy is necessary; will safeguard the public’s welfare, safety, civil rights

and civil liberties; and that any purchases of military equipment is reasonably cost effective. If adopted, the Policy will be reviewed annually by the City Council, and an annual Military Equipment Report will be prepared for and reviewed by the City Council.

INVITATION TO BE HEARD: The Public Hearing will be held before the City Council of the City of El Monte on March 26, 2025, at 6:00 p.m. or as soon thereafter as the matter may be heard that evening. Members of the public wishing to observe the meeting may do so in any of the following ways: (1) Turn your TV to Channel 3; or (2) City’s website at http://www.elmonteca.gov/378/Council-MeetingVideos; or (3) In person. Persons wishing to offer public comment for this meeting may do so by directly addressing the City Council in person at the time(s) allotted on the agenda for such comment. Persons wishing to address the City Council in person are asked to fill-out a blue speaker card providing their name and indicating whether they wish to address the Council on an item(s) of business appearing under: (i) the Closed Session portion of the agenda; (ii) the Public Hearing portion of the agenda; (iii) any item of business appearing under any other portion of the agenda; and/or (iv) a nonagendized matter that is within the subject matter jurisdiction of the City Council. Speaker cards should be submitted to the City Clerk or the Sergeant at Arms (a uniformed El Monte Police Officer) before the City Council’s approval of the agenda, if possible; or by submitting comments in writing before the conclusion of the portion of the agenda set aside for General Public Comment or in the case of a matter set for Public Hearing before the conclusion of the public comment portion of the Public Hearing. If written comments should identify which agenda item(s) they pertain to a non-agendized matter that is within the subject matter jurisdiction of the City Council.

The City Council staff report and other information will be available no later than March 23, 2025, and will be posted on the City’s website at https://www.ci.el-monte.ca.us/.

Gabriel Ramirez, City Clerk

Published March 13, 2025 EL MONTE EXAMINER

Probates Notices

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF JAY R. KAWATO

Case No. 25STPB02233

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

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

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

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

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

A HEARING on the petition will be held on April 11, 2025 at 8:30 AM in Dept. No. 9 located at 111 N. Hill St., Los Angeles, CA 90012.

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

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

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

YOU MAY EXAMINE the file

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

YOU MAY EXAMINE the file kept by the court. If you are a person interested in the estate, you may file with the court a Request for Special Notice (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. In Pro Per Petitioner

THOMAS EDWARD VENEMANN 26234 LAKE FOREST DR. #1342 TWIN PEAKS CA 92391

3/6, 3/10, 3/13/25

CNS-3902468# SAN GABRIEL SUN

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF:

JASMINE OUYANG LUM AKA

JASMINE O. LUM CASE NO. 25STPB02328

To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contin-gent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the WILL or estate, or both of JASMINE OUYANG LUM AKA JASMINE O. LUM.

kept by the court. If you are a person interested in the estate, you may file with the court a Request for Special Notice (form DE-154) of the filing of an inventory and appraisal of estate assets or of any petition or account as provided in Probate Code section 1250. A Request for Special Notice form is available from the court clerk. Attorney for petitioner: JEFFREY C LEE ESQ SBN 102783 LAW OFFICES OF JEFFREY C LEE 490 S FAIR OAKS AVE PASADENA CA 91105 CN114743 KAWATO Mar 6,10,13, 2025 ROSEMEAD READER

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: WYNNE MILDRED THURSBY AKA WINNE MILDRED THURSBY CASE NO. 25STPB02103

To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the WILL or estate, or both of WYNNE MILDRED THURSBY AKA WINNE MILDRED THURSBY.

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

THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that THOMAS EDWARD VENEMANN be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent.

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

A HEARING on the petition will be held in this court as follows: 03/27/25 at 8:30AM in Dept. 79 located at 111 N. HILL ST., LOS ANGELES, CA 90012

IF YOU ARE A CREDITOR or a con-

3/10, 3/13, 3/17/25

CNS-3902201# ARCADIA WEEKLY

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF GARY PAUL NEUENSCHWANDER

Case No. 25STPB02232

To all heirs, beneficiaries, cred-itors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of GARY PAUL NEUENSCHWANDER

A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by Jeanne Partridge in the Superior Court of California, County of LOS ANGELES. THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that Jeanne Partridge be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent.

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

A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by MELANIE OUYANG LUM in the Superior Court of California, County of LOS ANGELES. THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that MELANIE OUYANG LUM be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent. THE PETITION requests authority to administer the estate under the Independent Administration of Estates Act. (This authori-ty will allow the personal representative to take many actions without obtaining court approval. Before taking certain very im-portant actions, however, the personal representative will be required to give notice to interested persons unless they have waived notice or consented to the proposed action.) The independent administration authority will be granted unless an interest-ed person files an objection to the petition and shows good cause why the court should not grant the authority.

A HEARING on the petition will be held in this court as follows: 04/01/25 at 8:30AM in Dept. 62 located at 111 N. HILL ST., LOS ANGELES, CA 90012

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

Attorney for Petitioner

WILLIAM F. KRUSE - SBN 90231

EDWARD W. GOODSON - SBN 181250 LAGERLOF, LLP

155 N. LAKE AVENUE, FLOOR 11 PASADENA CA 91101 Telephone (626) 793-9400 BSC 226496

A HEARING on the petition will be held on March 28, 2025 at 8:30 AM in Dept. No. 62 located at 111 N. Hill St., Los Angeles, CA 90012. IF YOU OBJECT to the granting of the petition, you should appear at the hearing and state your objections or file written objections with the court before the hearing. Your ap-pearance may be in person or by your attorney.

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: JOSE DIAZ CASE

To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contin-gent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the WILL or estate, or both of JOSE DIAZ. A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by GUADALUPE DIAZ in the Superior Court of California, County of LOS ANGE-LES. THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that GUADALUPE DIAZ be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent. THE PETITION requests authority to administer the estate under the Independent Administration of Estates Act. (This authori-ty will allow the personal representative to take many actions without obtaining court approval. Before taking certain very im-portant actions, however, the personal representative will be

EL Monte City Notices

Book 'Los Angeles Before the Freeways' captures images of lost architectural gems

By May S. Ruiz mayrchu56@gmailcom

In Los Angeles County, freeways are a ubiquitous part of our surroundings. It’s hard to imagine a time when we traveled the expanse of the region on city streets. As population increased and more cars traversed the roads, freeways were constructed to make driving safer for people and areas more accessible.

Several hundred buildings were demolished to make way for the construction of these freeways. The book “Los Angeles Before the Freeways: Images of An Era 1850-1950” gives a lush, visual tour of a Los Angeles that no longer exists — one of elegant office buildings and stately mansions that were razed in the name of “progress.” Originally published by Dawson’s Book Shop in 1981, it has become a cult classic among LA’s architectural historians.

Gorgeous black-and-white photos from Arnold Hylen that capture a forgotten era are showcased in the book. It has an original essay by the photographer that provides historical background and context for the time period. This new edition from Angel City Press, to be released on March 25, contains additional, never-before-seen photographs from Hylen and newly unearthed information from historian Nathan Marsak on these lost architectural treasures.

Marsak discussed via email how he became an LA historian — despite not being

a native Angeleno — and the upcoming book “Los Angeles Before the Freeways” and why it’s important to get it republished.

“I was born and raised in Santa Barbara, and Los Angeles was like a weird, distant backyard,” he began.

“Our television stations were all out of LA so I became obsessed with, for example, commercials for Zachary All and Cal Worthington. Then we’d go to LA and it was so different from the pictureperfect neighborhoods of Santa Barbara; in the 1970s Los Angeles was pretty treeless, covered in billboards, blanketed in smog. Like a dying civilization, but with so many insane neon signs, so much bizarre architecture.”

The career choice, however, was preordained. Marsak explained, “My father was a historian and I follow in his footsteps. While other parents took their kids to baseball games, I was being led through Florentine museums or the cathedrals of France. I would have been destined to become a historian no matter where I landed, but I’m very glad my home became Los Angeles.”

Taking up roots in LA, though, was happenstance.

“In the early 1990s, I was out in Wisconsin, going to graduate school and doing architectural history," Marsak disclosed. "But the lure of Southern California pulled me back, especially after I saw

the ’92 riots on TV. I packed my things, and read Raymond Chandler and James Ellroy to acquaint myself with my new home, and moved to East Hollywood and began looking for ‘Old LA.’

“Sometime in the mid-90s, I was in a downtown bar talking up the old timers about lost Los Angeles and one of them referred to Hylen and two books he published that contained the photos he took around here back in the fifties, and I immediately began combing the bookstores until I found Hylen’s 1976 ‘Bunker Hill’ book, and his 1981 ‘Los Angeles Before the Freeways.’”

And reading them became the impetus to discover the architectural history of his adopted home.

“I loved Hylen’s Freeways book, and used to drive around with it on my lap like a Thomas Guide of phantom Los Angeles,” said Marsak. “And because so few copies existed — Dawson’s Book Shop only printed 600 of them in 1981 — I made it my mission to reprint it.

“But for all of Hylen’s groundbreaking research, as included in his indispensable essay, there were unanswered questions,” Marsak continued. “I wanted to flesh out the buildings with the addition of their architects and construction dates. Naturally, as well, I wanted the images to be

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William is an 8-year-old black Labrador mix with a heart as big as his love for water! This handsome boy is looking for a forever home where he can be the center of attention. He’s a loyal, affectionate companion who thrives on human interaction and will happily spend his days by your side, whether you're relaxing at home or out exploring the great outdoors. William is fully housetrained and has great manners, making him an easy addition to the right home. While he adores people, he prefers to be the only pet in the household—he’s not a fan of other dogs and would do best as the sole canine king of his castle. If you’re looking for a devoted friend who will greet you with a wagging tail every day, William is your guy! One of William’s absolute favorite activities is playing in the water. Whether it’s a lake, a kiddie pool, or even a hose in the backyard, he’s happiest when splashing around. If you enjoy spending time near the water, William will be the perfect adventure buddy! If you think you could give William the loving, dog-free home he deserves, come meet him—he’s ready to be your best friend for life!

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

Wildfire victims get extension to apply for FEMA, unemployment aid

By Staff

Los Angeles County wildfire victims now have until March 31 to apply for assistance through the Federal Emergency Management Agency, Gov. Gavin Newsom announced Friday.

Monday was the previous deadline.

"Thank you to FEMA and the Trump administration for granting California's request to extend the individual assistance program as our communities in Los Angeles continue to rebuild and recover," Newsom said in a statement. "I urge Angelenos impacted by the Eaton and Palisades to apply for federal assistance to help get back on their feet."

FEMA aid can go toward rent, temporary housing, home repairs, replacing lost personal property and other disaster-related needs not covered by insurance, according to the governor's office. FEMA grants do not have to

be repaid, are nontaxable and will not affect eligibility for Social Security, Medicaid or other federal benefits.

To apply, go to disasterassistance.gov, call 800-6213362 or visit a Disaster Recovery Center in Altadena at 540 W. Woodbury Road or in West LA at UCLA Research Park West, 10850 West Pico Blvd.

"Survivors who have insurance are encouraged to file a claim for disaster-caused damage with your insurance company before they apply for FEMA assistance," according to the governor's office.

"Survivors do not need to wait for an insurance settlement to apply for FEMA assistance. FEMA may provide financial assistance to eligible survivors who are uninsured or underinsured."

A new March 31 application deadline is also now in place for disaster unemployment assistance, which assists workers ineligible for regular unemployment benefits who lost jobs or had hours cut as a result of the wildfires. The California Employment Development Department is accepting applications.

larger, and clearer, and that would require being in possession of the original negatives, which I finally managed to purchase in 2016.

“This is not a book about buildings that were only lost to freeways,” Marsak clarified. “It also includes some structures that were demolished when the Hollywood Freeway made its easterly path through Fort Moore hill, and of course there are some images of the Harbor Freeway as it was constructed west of Bunker Hill. But most of the structures contained herein were lost to parking lots, or the expansion of the Civic Center. An accurate number for how many structures were razed because of freeway construction would be difficult to gauge, but a safe bet is about 1,000.”

Marsak added, “I hope readers take away that there were first-rate domestic and commercial structures by top-flight architects in the 19th century. Naturally, the fact that the majority of the structures featured have been wiped away, I also hope causes

readers to become active with preservation in their communities.”

Through this book, Marsak would also like us to have a better appreciation for the city.

“There’s more to Victorian LA than just the Queen Anne houses on Carroll Avenue or at Heritage Square, but we once had an incredible collection of Romanesque Revival, Italianate, and other styles blanketing the city in general, downtown in particular,” Marsak emphasized.

Unfortunately, these magnificent edifices didn’t survive the wrecking ball and

— but for the images in the book — no trace of their past existence remains.

“Very few people in postwar America were interested in architectural salvage from Victorian buildings,” Marsak lamented. “The Magic Castle, though, utilized parts of structures for its fanciful interior. And of course, most famously, two houses from Bunker Hill were moved to Montecito Heights as the first structures in the Heritage Square project. But they were sadly burned to the ground not long after their relocation.”

It’s a disgrace that the inspired works of eminent architects had to be sacrificed in the service of building something as pedestrian as a parking lot. Fortunately, we’re now repurposing the ruins of significant structures. Many home decorators and designers are sourcing demolished materials to integrate into new construction to imbue character and a distinctive look. It’s one way to ensure that torn down buildings are given a second life.

Disaster Recovery Centers were established in LA County following the January 2025 wildfires. | Photo courtesy of Los Angeles County

| Photo courtesy of Angel City Press

Glendale City Notices

NOTICE OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR DECISION

ADMINISTRATIVE USE PERMIT CASE NO. PAUP-001590-2023

LOCATION: 205 NORTH CENTRAL AVENUE

Glendale, CA 91203 (Natalie Peruvian Seafood Restaurant)

APPLICANT: Maria Rodriguez & Banks Consulting

ZONE: DSP/TD (Downtown Specific Plan / Transitional District) Zone

LEGAL DESCRIPTION: Portions of Lots 10,11,12, Block 9, Glendale Blvd Tract, in the City of Glendale, County of Los Angeles.

APN: 5637-008-096

PROJECT DESCRIPTION

An application for an Administrative Use Permit (AUP) to allow the on-site sales, service, and consumption of beer and wine (ABC License Type 41) at an existing full-service restaurant (Natalie Peruvian Seafood Restaurant) located in the DSP/TD (Downtown Specific Plan/ Transitional District) Zone.

CODE REQUIRES

1) The on-site sales, service and on-site consumption of alcoholic beverages requires an Administrative Use Permit in the DSP/TD (Downtown Specific Plan/ Transitional District) Zone.

APPLICANT’S PROPOSAL

1) To allow the on-site sales, service, and consumption of beer and wine (ABC License Type 41) at an existing full-service restaurant.

ENVIRONMENTAL DETERMINATION

The project is exempt from CEQA review as a Class 1 “Existing Facilities” exemption, pursuant to State CEQA Guidelines Section 15301(e), because the discretionary permit request is to allow the on-site sales, service, and consumption of beer and wine at an existing full-service restaurant within an existing commercial space and there is no additional floor area proposed.

PENDING DECISION AND COMMENTS

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

If you would like to review plans, submit comments, or be notified of the decision, please contact case planner Columba Diaz at (818) 937-8188 or codiaz@glendaleca.gov.

DECISION

On or after March 26, 2025, the Community Development Director will make a written decision regarding this request.

APPEAL

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

Dr. Suzie Abajian, The City Clerk of the City of Glendale Publish March 13, 2025

GLENDALE INDEPENDENT

PUBLIC NOTICE

VACATION OF THE FIRST ALLEY EASTERLY OF BRAND BOULEVARD, NORTHERLY OF FAIRVIEW AVENUE IN GLENDALE, CA ALLEY VACATION CASE NO. 188V

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN:

The Glendale City Council will hold a Public Hearing on April 1, 2025 at or soon after 6 P.M. in the Council Chamber of the Glendale City Hall located at 613 East Broadway to consider the vacation of the First Alley Easterly of Brand Boulevard, Northerly of Fairview Avenues (Alley 130), for Glendale Alley Vacation Case No. 188V, pursuant to the provisions of Chapter 12.24 of the Glendale Municipal Code, 1995, and the California Streets and Highways Code Sections 8300 et seq. and as subsequently amended:

The proposed vacation of said Public Alley is more fully described in the following Legal Description. Plan No. 12-246 that shows the proposed alley vacation area is on file in the office of Public Works Department Engineering Division, City of Glendale, 633 E. Broadway, Room 205, Glendale, CA 91206.

Persons having any interest in and to any property that may be affected by the proposed Alley Vacation may appear at the above Hearing either in person or by counsel or both and may be heard in support of their opinion. And the Hearing can also be viewed on Charter Cable Channel 6 or streamed online at: https://www.glendaleca.gov/government/departments/office-of-the-city-manager/glendale-tv/ live-video-stream

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

You may contact City of Glendale, Public Works Department Engineering Division, at 818548-3945 if you have any questions.

Legal Description for Alley Vacation Case No. 188V

All that certain real property situated in the City of Glendale, County of Los Angeles, State of California, described as follows:

THAT CERTAIN ALLEY, 15 FEET WIDE, AS SHOWN ON THE MAP OF FAIRVIEW TRACT, IN THE CITY OF GLENDALE, COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES, STATE OF CALIFORNIA, AS PER MAP RECORDED IN BOOK 11, PAGE 15, OF MAPS, IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY RECORDER OF SAID COUNTY, ADJACENT TO LOTS 41, 43, 45 AND 47 OF SAID TRACT, BOUNDED ON THE NORTH BY THE WESTERLY PROLONGATION OF THE NORTHERLY LINE OF SAID LOT 41 AND BOUNDED ON THE SOUTH BY THE WESTERLY PROLONGATION OF THE SOUTHERLY LINE OF SAID LOT 41.

Containing 2,550 square feet±

Published on March 13,17, 2025

GLENDALE INDEPENDENT

Baldwin Park City Notices

CITY OF BALDWIN PARK NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT a public hearing to consider the following case will be held at 7:00 p.m. by the City Council of the City of Baldwin Park on Wednesday, April 2, 2025. The Council Chamber will be open to the public in accordance with health official’s recommendations. Live audio of the hearing will be available via YouTube by clicking on the YouTube icon located on the upper right-hand corner of the City of Baldwin Park

Webpage www.BaldwinPark.com.

If you wish to comment on this agenda item, please provide a comment no later than 6:30 PM on April 2, 2025. Comments sent via email can be directed to comments@baldwinpark.com. You will be contacted by a staff member and will be granted 3 (three) minutes to speak live during the meeting.

CASE NUMBER: Amendment to the Zoning Code (AZC 25-01)

ADDRESS: Citywide

REQUEST: A request to the City Council for an Ordinance that Amends Sections 153.040.070, 153.070.020,153.120.350, 153.120.360 and 153.120.370 of the Baldwin Park Municipal Code Relating to Accessory Dwelling Units and Junior Accessory Dwelling Units (Citywide; Applicant: City of Baldwin Park; Case Number AZC25-01).

CEQA: It has been determined AZC 25-01 is statutorily exempt from CEQA under section 21080.17 of the Public Resources Code.

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

If further information is desired on the above case, please contact Acting Community Development Director/City Planner Nick Baldwin of the Planning Division at (626) 960-4011 Ext.475 or nbaldwin@ baldwinpark.com and refer to the case number. If you are aware of someone who would be interested in becoming informed of the contemplated action, please pass this notice along as a community service. Para información en Español referente a este caso, favor de llamar al (626) 960-4011 Ext. 489.

Nick Baldwin

Acting Community Development Director/City Planner

Published on March 13,2025

BALDWIN PARK PRESS

CITY OF BALDWIN PARK NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

CASE NUMBER: Amendment to the Zoning Code (AZC 25-02)

ADDRESS: Citywide

REQUEST: A request to City Council approval for a Zoning Text Amendment to incorporate Los Angeles County’s Emblem program into Chapter 127 and amend Chapter 127 and 128 to include a reference which states that the County’s Title 11 of the County Health Code and portions of Title 8 of the County Consumer Protections Code have already been incorporated in BPMC section 94.01, all of which will enable the County to perform cannabis inspections and enforcement actions within the City’s jurisdiction (Location: Citywide; Applicant: City of Baldwin Park; Case Number: AZC 2025-02).

CEQA: The proposed ordinance is exempt from environmental review under the California Environmental Quality Act (Pub. Resources Code, §§ 21000 et seq.) (“CEQA”) and the State CEQA Guidelines (Cal. Code Regs, tit. 14, §§ 15000 et seq.). Specifically, the ordinance is categorically exempt from CEQA under Guidelines Section 15061(b)(3) (Common Sense Exception) since the ordinance is not a “project” and can be seen with certainty that there is no possibility that the ordinance may have a significant effect on the environment, either directly or indirectly, and that therefore no environmental review under CEQA is required.

If further information is desired on the above case, please contact Acting Community Development Director/City Planner Nick Baldwin of the Planning Division at (626) 960-4011 Ext.475 or nbaldwin@baldwinpark.com and refer to the case number. If you are aware of someone who would be interested in becoming informed of the contemplated action, please pass this notice along as a community service. Para información en Español referente a este caso, favor de llamar al (626) 960-4011 Ext. 489.

Nick Baldwin City Planner

Published on March 13,2025 BALDWIN PARK PRESS

CITY OF BALDWIN PARK NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

If you wish to comment on this agenda item and are unable to physically appear in person, please email your name, City of residence, and a phone number where you will be available between the hours of 7:00 PM during the City Council meeting to comments@baldwinpark.com. You will be contacted by a staff member and will be granted 3 (three) minutes to speak live during the meeting.

CASE NUMBER: AZC 24-03

LOCATION: Citywide

REQUEST: A request to the City Council approval of an amendment to the City of Baldwin Park Municipal Code, Title XV, Land Usage, Chapter, 153, Zoning Code, Sections 153.220.240 related to Definitions for Warehouses and Wholesale Sales, and Title XV, Land Usage, Chapter, 153, Zoning Code, Sections 153.050.020 related to permitted and conditionally permitted uses in the Industrial “I” and Industrial Commercial “I-C” zones.

It has been determined that the code amendment will not have a significant impact upon the environment and is Exempt from further review under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Section 15061 (b)(3) of the California State CEQA Guidelines.

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

Published on March 13,2025 BALDWIN PARK PRESS

CITY OF BALDWIN PARK NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT a public hearing to consider the following case will be held at 7:00 p.m. by the Planning Commission of the City of Baldwin Park on Wednesday, March 26, 2025. The Council Chamber will be open to the public in accordance with health official’s recommendations. Live audio of the hearing will be available via YouTube by clicking on the YouTube icon located on the upper right-hand corner of the City of Baldwin Park Webpage www.BaldwinPark.com.

If you wish to comment on this agenda item, please provide a comment no later than 6:30 PM on March 26, 2025. Comments sent via email can be directed to pc-comments@baldwinpark.com. Comments made by phone can be given to the case planner whose contact information is provided at the end of the notice.

CASE NUMBER: Conditional Use Permit No. CP 23-05 and Design Review No. PR 23-21

ADDRESS: 14412 & 14424 Joanbridge Street (Assessor’s Parcel Numbers 8414-023-010 & -011).

REQUEST: A request for approval of a Conditional Use

Permit to allow a recreational facility (indoor/ outdoor soccer facility) use and a Design Review to review the building architecture and site design (Location: 14412 & 14424 Joan bridge Street; Applicant: Trinidad Campbell; Case Number: CP 23-05 and PR 23-21).

CEQA: Pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) of 1970, a Class 32 (Infill development) categorial exemption has been prepared for this project. This project qualifies for a Class 32 exemption meets the required conditions for this exemption type, which are: a) consistency with the applicable general plan designation and all applicable general plan polices as well as with applicable zoning designation and regulations, b) occurrence of the development within the city limits and is on a project site of no more than five acres substantially surrounded by urban uses, c) the site having no value as habitat for endangered, rare, or threatened species, d) approval of the project would not result in any significant effects relating to traffic, noise, air quality, or water quality, and e) the site can be served by all required utilities and public services.

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

If further information is desired on the above case, please contact Nick Baldwin, Acting Community Development Department Director/City Planner of the Planning Division at (626) 960-4011 Ext.475 or nbaldwin@baldwinparkca.gov and refer to the case number. If you are aware of someone who would be interested in becoming informed of the contemplated action, please pass this notice along as a community service. Para información en Español referente a este caso, favor de llamar Associate Planner Jesus Astorga-Rios al (626) 960-4011 Ext. 489.

Published on March 13,2025 BALDWIN PARK PRESS

Probate Notices

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF:

TYRONE RAOUL TORO AKA

TYRONE R. TORO AKA TYRONE TORO AKA TY TORO CASE NO. 25STPB02286

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

RONE RAOUL TORO AKA TYRONE R. TORO AKA TYRONE TORO AKA TY TORO.

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

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

A HEARING on the petition will be held in this court as follows: 04/02/25 at 8:30AM in Dept. 67 located at 111 N. HILL ST., LOS ANGELES, CA 90012

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.

SBN 298805

KEYSTONE LAW GROUP P C 11300 W OLYMPIC BLVD STE 910

LOS ANGELES CA 90064

CN114724 AMMARI Mar 6,10,13, 2025

GLENDALE INDEPENDENT

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF RICHARD RUSSELL WENGER aka RICHARD R. WENGER and RICHARD WENGER

Case No. 23STPB10544

T o all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of RICHARD RUSSELL WENGER aka RICHARD R. WENGER and RICHARD WENGER

JOHN J. STANTON - SBN 162432

ATTORNEY AT LAW 1370 N. BREA BOULEVARD, SUITE 220 FULLERTON CA 92835

Telephone (714) 974-8941

3/6, 3/10, 3/13/25

CNS-3901613# GLENDALE INDEPENDENT

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF RAZAN FARAH AMMARI

Case No. 24STPB12040

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

A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by Zena Sawaged in the Superior Court of California, County of LOS ANGELES. THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that Zena Sawaged and Suhail Sawaged be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent.

A HEARING on the petition will be held on March 28, 2025 at 8:30 AM in Dept. No. 5 located at 111 N. Hill St., Los Angeles, CA 90012.

IF YOU ARE A CREDITOR or a contingent creditor of the decedent, you must file your claim with the court and mail a copy to the personal

Mar 6,10,13, 2025

BURBANK INDEPENDENT

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF FRED COOPERMAN aka F.COOPERMAN, FRED I. COOPERMAN aka FRED E. COOPERMAN, F. COOPER aka FRED COOPER, FREDERICK I. COOPERMAN Case No. 21STPB11144

T o all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of FRED COOPERMAN aka F. COOPERMAN, FRED I. COOPERMAN aka FRED E. COOPERMAN, F.COOPER aka FRED COOPER, FREDERICK I. COOPERMAN

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

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

A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by Lisa Marie Brisley in the Superior Court of California, County of LOS ANGELES.

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

A HEARING on the petition will be held on March 26, 2025 at 8:30 AM in Dept. No. 29 located at 111 N. Hill St., Los Angeles, CA 90012.

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

Attorney for petitioner: THOMAS C AIKIN ESQ

requests that Linda L. Jones be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent.

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

A HEARING on the petition will be held on March 28, 2025 at 8:30 AM in Dept. No. 44 located at 111 N. Hill St., Los Angeles, CA 90012.

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

A HEARING on the petition will be held on April 4, 2025 at 8:30 AM in Dept. No. 11 located at 111 N. Hill St., Los Angeles, CA 90012.

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

DEBORAH P MOGIL

PRIN DEP COUNTY COUNSEL SBN 199609

DAWYN HARRISON OFFICE OF COUNTY COUNSEL

500 WEST TEMPLE ST STE 648

LOS ANGELES CA 90012

CN114766 COOPERMAN Mar 6,10,13, 2025

BURBANK INDEPENDENT

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF CHRISTOPHER TODD RAMSEY aka CHRIS T. RAMSEY

Case No. 25STPB02120

To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of CHRISTOPHER TODD RAMSEY aka CHRIS T. RAMSEY

A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by Linda L. Jones in the Superior Court of California, County of LOS ANGELES.

THE PETITION FOR PROBATE

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: DIANA LAM ESQ

Attorney for petitioner:

JASMIN ARYA ESQ SBN 347469

THE BURBANK FIRM L C 2312 WEST VICTORY BLVD STE 100 BURBANK CA 91506

CN114731 RAMSEY Mar 6,10,13, 2025 BURBANK INDEPENDENT

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF SABINA LAYLA SARAKALO aka LAYLA SARAKALO

Case No. 25STPB02122

To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of SABINA LAYLA SARAKALO aka LAYLA SARAKALO

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

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

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

A HEARING on the petition will be held on March 28, 2025 at 8:30 AM in Dept. No. 44 located at 111 N. Hill St., Los Angeles, CA 90012.

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF FRED COOPERMAN aka F.COOPERMAN, FRED I. COOPERMAN aka FRED E. COOPERMAN, F. COOPER aka FRED COOPER, FREDERICK I. COOPERMAN Case No. 21STPB11144

To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of FRED COOPERMAN aka F. COOPERMAN, FRED I. COOPERMAN aka FRED E. COOPERMAN, F.COOPER aka FRED COOPER, FREDERICK I. COOPERMAN

A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by County of Los Angeles Public Administrator in the Superior Court of California, County of LOS ANGELES. THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that County of Los Angeles Public Administrator 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 April 4, 2025 at 8:30 AM in Dept. No. 11 located at 111 N. Hill St., Los Angeles, CA 90012.

Other California statutes and legal authority may affect your rights as a creditor. You may want to consult with an attorney knowledgeable in California law. 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: DEBORAH P MOGIL PRIN DEP COUNTY COUNSEL

SBN 199609

DAWYN HARRISON OFFICE OF COUNTY COUNSEL

500 WEST TEMPLE ST STE 648

LOS ANGELES CA 90012

CN114766 COOPERMAN

Mar 6,10,13, 2025

BURBANK INDEPENDENT

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF:

JERRY GORNEY HESS

CASE NO. 24STPB12368

To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the LOST WILL or estate, or both of JERRY GORNEY HESS.

A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by CATHLEEN F. KIBALA in the Superior Court of California, County of LOS ANGELES.

THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that CATHLEEN F. KIBALA be appointed as administrator with will annexed.

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 with limited authority. (no authority, without court supervision, to (1) sell or exchange real property or (2) grant an option to purchase real property or (3) borrow money with the loan secured by an encumbrance upon real property). The independent administration authority with limited authority will be granted unless an interested person files an objection to the petition and shows good cause why the court should not grant the authority.

A HEARING on the petition will be held in this court as follows: 04/11/25 at 8:30AM in Dept. 4 located at 111 N. HILL ST., LOS ANGELES, CA 90012

JUSTIN A. MILLER, ESQ. - SBN 302136 AND RICHARD A. MILLER - SBN 57818

THE BARRISTER BUILDING

7956 PAINTER AVENUE WHITTIER CA 90602

Telephone (562) 698-9941

3/10, 3/13, 3/17/25 CNS-3902473# WEST COVINA PRESS

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF LIZA KWONG TANG

Case No. 25STPB01947

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

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

THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that Cynthia A. Hom 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.

A HEARING on the petition will be held on March 28, 2025 at 8:30 AM in Dept. No. 99 located at 111 N. Hill St., Los Angeles, CA 90012.

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

Attorney for petitioner:

EDMUND V YAN ESQ SBN 280291

TREE OF LIFE LAW FIRM

328 S ATLANTIC BLVD STE 218 MONTEREY PARK CA 91754

CN114424 TANG Mar 10,13,17, 2025 ALHAMBRA PRESS

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF JOSEPH WILLIAM KRUEGER aka J KRUEGER, JOSEPH W. KRUEGER, JOSEPH KRUGER

Case No. 25STPB02355

To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of JOSEPH WILLIAM KRUEGER aka J KRUEGER, JOSEPH W. KRUEGER, JOSEPH KRUGER

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

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

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

A HEARING on the petition will be held on April 2, 2025 at 8:30 AM in Dept. No. 9 located at 111 N. Hill St., Los Angeles, CA 90012.

IF YOU ARE A CREDITOR or a contingent creditor of the decedent, you must file your claim with the

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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.

VALERIE WILES

PRIN DEP COUNTY COUNSEL SBN 143303

DAWYN HARRISON

OFFICE OF COUNTY COUNSEL 500 WEST TEMPLE ST STE 648

LOS ANGELES CA 90012

CN114783 KRUEGER Mar 13,17,20, 2025

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NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: REBECCA BALES

CASE NO. 25STPB02508

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

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

THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that RICHARD BROWN be appointed as personal repre-sentative to administer the estate of the decedent. THE PETITION requests the decedent's WILL and codicils, if any, be admitted to probate. The WILL and any codicils are available for examination in the file kept by the court.

The independent administration authority will be granted unless an interested person files an objection to the peti-tion 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: 04/04/25 at 8:30AM in Dept. 62 located at 111 N. HILL ST., LOS ANGELES, CA 90012

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

BARBARO, CHINEN, PITZER & DUKE LLP

301 E COLORADO BLVD., STE. 700 PASADENA CA 91101-1911

Telephone (626) 793-5196 3/13, 3/17, 3/20/25 CNS-3903735# PASADENA PRESS

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: MATTHEW TRACY ELLIOTT CASE NO. 25STPB02042

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

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

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

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

A HEARING on the petition will be held in this court as follows: 03/28/25 at 8:30AM in Dept. 99 located at 111 N. HILL ST., LOS ANGELES, CA 90012

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

SHANNON N. WIEZOREK - SBN 233601

WIEZOREK & GEYE, APC 3450 E. SPRING ST STE #212 LONG BEACH CA 90806

Telephone (562) 396-5529 3/13, 3/17, 3/20/25 CNS-3903774# BELMONT BEACON

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF:

DAVID NICHOLAS LYON AKA

DAVID NICHOLAS LYONBUCHANAN AKA DAVID NICHOLAS DELEO

CASE NO. 25STPB02573

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

VID NICHOLAS LYON AKA DAVID

NICHOLAS LYON-BUCHANAN AKA

DAVID NICHOLAS DELEO.

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

THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that JOSEPH DELEO 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 Es-

tates Act. (This authority will allow the personal representative to take many actions without obtaining court approval. Before taking certain very important actions, however, the personal representative will be required to give notice to interested persons unless they have waived notice or consented to the proposed action.)

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

A HEARING on the petition will be held in this court as follows: 04/07/25 at 8:30AM in Dept. 2D located at 111 N. HILL ST., LOS ANGELES, CA 90012

DANIEL B. BURBOTT SBN 279759 GAUDY LAW INC. 267 D STREET UPLAND CA 91786

Telephone (909) 982-3199 3/13, 3/17, 3/20/25

CNS-3904065# PASADENA PRESS

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: MATTHEW BALANO CASE NO. 24STPB09417

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

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

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

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

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

A HEARING on the petition will be held in this court as follows: 04/07/25 at 8:30AM in Dept. 62 located at 111 N. HILL ST., LOS ANGELES, CA 90012

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Telephone (415) 518-8836 3/13, 3/17, 3/20/25 CNS-3904817# BURBANK INDEPENDENT

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: GALINA SOLODUKHA CASE NO. 25STPB02161 To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the WILL or estate, or both of GALINA SOLODUKHA.

A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by INNA SOLODUKHA in the Superior Court of California, County of LOS ANGELES. THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that INNA SOLODUKHA be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent.

A HEARING on the petition will be held in this court as follows: 03/28/25 at 8:30AM in Dept. 44 located at 111 N. HILL ST., LOS ANGELES, CA 90012

under federal, state, or common law (see Section 14411 et seq., Business and Professions Code) File#: FBN20250001633 Pub: 02/20/2025, 02/27/2025, 03/06/2025, 03/13/2025 San Bernardino Press

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS

NAME STATEMENT

File No. FBN20250001320

The following persons are doing business as: Hope Apartments, 1541 N Hope Street,ONTARIO,CA 91764. Mailing Address, PO Box 1919, Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91729. VMA Apartments 1, LLC (CA 201629210207, 3595 Inland Empire Blvd Bldg 2, #2100, Ontario, CA 91764; Victor M Martinez, Managing Member. County of Principal Place of Business: San Bernardino This business is conducted by: a limited liability company (llc). Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed herein on February 3, 2025. 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 andcorrect.A registrant who declares as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business and Professions Code that the registrant knows tobe 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/ Victor M Martinez, Managing Member. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Bernardino on February 7, 2025 Notice- In accordance with subdivision (a) of Section 17920. A Fictitious Name Statement generally expires at the end of five years from the date onwhichit was filedinthe 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 filingof 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#: FBN20250001320 Pub: 02/20/2025, 02/27/2025, 03/06/2025, 03/13/2025 San Bernardino Press

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS

NAME STATEMENT

File No. FBN20250001475

The following persons are doing business as: LIMITLESS TRUCKING, 9431 HavenAve STE 100,Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91730. Mailing Address, 9431 HAVEN AVE STE 100, Fontana, CA 92336. TERRENCE K BRANCH, 9431 HAVEN AVE STE 100, Fontana, CA 92336. County of Principal Place of Business: San Bernardino

This business is conducted by: a individual. Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed herein on March 31, 2024. By signing below, I declare that I have read and understand the reverse side of this form and that all information in this statement is true andcorrect.A registrant who declares as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business and Professions Code that the registrant knows tobe 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/ TERRENCE K BRANCH. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Bernardino on February 11, 2025 Notice- In accordance with subdivision (a) of Section 17920. A Fictitious Name Statement generally expires at the end of five years from the date onwhichit was filedinthe 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 filingof 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#: FBN20250001475 Pub: 02/20/2025, 02/27/2025,

Indio, CA 92201 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. Ideclare that allthe 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 tobe false,is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousands dollars ($1000).)

s. Leobardo Ramirez Navor Statement filed with the County of Riverside on February 25, 2025 NOTICE: In accordance with subdivision (a) of section 17920, a fictitious name statement generally expires at the end of the five years from the date onwhichit was filedinthe 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 filingof 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-202502512 Pub. 02/27/2025, 03/06/2025, 03/13/2025, 03/20/2025 Riverside Independent

The following person(s) is (are) doing business as Rock Creek Insurance Services 11801 Pierce Street Suite 200 Riverside, CA 92505 Riverside County Romeo Sebastian Muresan, 11801 Pierce St Suite 200, Riverside, CA 92505 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. Ideclare that allthe 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 tobe false,is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousands dollars ($1000).)

s. Romeo Sebastian Muresan Statement filed with the County of Riverside on February 20, 2025 NOTICE: In accordance with subdivision (a) of section 17920, a fictitious name statement generally expires at the end of the five years from the date onwhichit was filedinthe 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 filingof 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-202502395 Pub. 02/27/2025, 03/06/2025, 03/13/2025, 03/20/2025 Riverside Independent

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. FBN20250001763

The following persons are doing business as: MB Collision Redlands, 335 Iowa St,Redlands,CA 92373. Mailing Address, 335 Iowa St, Redlands, CA 92373. I10 Collision Center 2 (CA, 335 Iowa St, Redlands, CA 92373; Michael Oh, CFO. County of PrincipalPlace 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 February 21, 2025. 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 andcorrect.A registrant who declares as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business and Professions Code that the registrant knows tobe 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/ Michael Oh, CFO. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Bernardino on February 21, 2025 Notice- In accordance with

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subdivision (a) of Section 17920. A Fictitious Name Statement generally expires at the end of five years from the date onwhichit was filedinthe 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 violationof the rights of another under federal, state, or common law (see Section 14411 et seq., Business and Professions Code) File#: fbn20250001763 Pub: 02/27/2025, 03/06/2025, 03/13/2025, 03/20/2025 San Bernardino Press

The following person(s) is (are) doing business as Ramirez Finish Carpentry 3695 Elliotta Drive Riverside, CA 92501

Riverside County (1). Jose De Jesus Ramirez, 3695 Elliotta Dr, Riverside, CA 92501 (2). Yessenia C Ramirez, 3695 Elliotta Dr, Riverside, CA 92501

Riverside County

This business is conducted by: a married couple. 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 tobe false,is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousands dollars ($1000).)

s. Jose De Jesus Ramirez

Statement filed with the County of Riverside on January 30, 2025 NOTICE: In accordance with subdivision (a) of section 17920, a fictitious name statement generally expires at the end of the five years from the date onwhichit was filedinthe 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 filingof 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-202501515 Pub. 03/06/2025, 03/13/2025, 03/20/2025, 03/27/2025 Riverside Independent

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS

NAME STATEMENT

File No. FBN20250000714

The following persons are doing business as: The X Nail, 940 N Haven Ave Suite 190, Ontario, CA 91764. Mailing Address, 940 N Haven Ave Suite 190, Ontario, CA 91764. The X NailLLC (CA-202354714953,12680 Hoover St, Garden Grove, CA 92841; Man Trinh, Manager. 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/ Man Trinh, Manager. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Bernardino on January 27, 2025 Notice- In accordance with subdivision (a) of Section 17920. A Fictitious Name Statement generally expires at the end of five years from the date onwhichit was filedinthe 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 filingof 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#:

FBN20250000714 Pub: 03/06/2025, 03/13/2025, 03/20/2025, 03/27/2025

San Bernardino Press

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS

NAME STATEMENT

File No. FBN20250000406

The following persons are doing business as: Carnitas Y Chicharrones Don Armando, 401 E 81 St, Los Angeles, CA 90003. Mailing Address, 401 E 81 St, Los Angeles, CA 90003. Eliseo Ortiz Calderon, 401 E 81 St, Los Angeles, CA 90003. County of Principal Place of Business: San Bernardino

This business is conducted by: a individual. Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed herein on April 11, 2023. 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 andcorrect.A registrant who declares as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business and Professions Code that the registrant knows tobe 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/ Eliseo Ortiz Calderon. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Bernardino on January 15, 2025 Notice- In accordance with subdivision (a) of Section 17920. A Fictitious Name Statement generally expires at the end of five years from the date onwhichit was filedinthe 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 filingof 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#: FBN20250000406 Pub: 03/06/2025, 03/13/2025, 03/20/2025, 03/27/2025 San Bernardino Press

ICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. FBN20250002032

The following persons are doing business as: OSVS Services, 16185 Orange St, Hesperia, CA 92345. Mailing Address, 16185 Orange St, Hesperia, CA 92345. Octavio Media Ruiz, 16185 Orange St, Hesperia, CA 92345. County of Principal Place of Business: San Bernardino This business is conducted by: a individual. Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed herein on March 2, 2015. By signing below, I declare that I have read and understand the reverse side of this form and that all information in this statement is true andcorrect.A registrant who declares as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business and Professions Code that the registrant knows tobe 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/ OctavioMedia Ruiz.This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Bernardino on February 28, 2025 Notice- In accordance with subdivision (a) of Section 17920. A Fictitious Name Statement generally expires at the end of five years from the date onwhichit was filedinthe 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 filingof 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#: FBN20250002032 Pub: 03/06/2025, 03/13/2025, 03/20/2025, 03/27/2025 San Bernardino Press

The following person(s) is (are) doing business as May’s 3D Prints 681 Laguna Dr Corona, CA 92879 Riverside County Karina Michelle May, 681 Laguna Dr, Corona, CA 92879 Riverside County

This business is conducted by: a individual. Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed herein on January 22, 2025. 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 tobe false,is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousands dollars ($1000).)

s. Karina May Statement filed with the County of Riverside on March 6, 2025 NOTICE: In accordance with subdivision (a) of section 17920, a fictitious name statement generally expires at the end of the five years from the date onwhichit was filedinthe 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 filingof 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-202503101 Pub. 03/13/2025, 03/20/2025, 03/27/2025, 04/03/2025 Riverside Independent

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. FBN20250002261

The following persons are doing business as: 4thwayart, 14872 Rockridge Lane, Fontana, CA 92337. Mailing Address, 14872 Rockridge Lane, Fontana, CA 92337. # of Employees 0. DV Designs LLC (CA 202253010238, 14872 Rockridge Lane, Fontana, CA 92337; Virginia Martinez, Manager.County of PrincipalPlace of Business: San Bernardino This business is conducted by: a limited liability company (llc). Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed herein on October 19, 2022. 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 andcorrect.A registrant who declares as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business and Professions Code that the registrant knows tobe 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/ Virginia Martinez, Manager. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Bernardino on March 5, 2025 Notice- In accordance with subdivision (a) of Section 17920. A Fictitious Name Statement generally expires at the end of five years from the date onwhichit was filedinthe 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 filingof 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#: FBN20250002261 Pub: 03/13/2025, 03/20/2025, 03/27/2025, 04/03/2025 San Bernardino Press

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. FBN20250002452

The following persons are doing business as: United roofing California SB, 2130 N Arrowhead Ave Suite 205 D, San Bernardino, CA 92405. Mailing Address, 2130 N Arrowhead Ave Suite 205 D, San Bernardino, CA 92405. # of Employees 1.Unitedroofing California Inc (CA,15300 Ventura Blvd, Sherman Oaks, CA 91403; Lior Hamo, President. County of Principal Place of Business: San Bernardino

This business is conducted by: a corporation. Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed herein on March 5, 2025. 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 andcorrect.A registrant who declares as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business and Professions Code that the registrant knows tobe 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/ Lior Hamo, President. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Bernardino on March 10, 2025 Notice- In accordance with

subdivision (a) of Section 17920. A Fictitious Name Statement generally expires at the end of five years from the date onwhichit was filedinthe 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 filingof 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#: FBN20250002452 Pub: 03/13/2025, 03/20/2025, 03/27/2025, 04/03/2025 San Bernardino Press

The following person(s) is (are) doing business as Storyland Studios 7345 Piute Creek Drive Corona, CA 92881 Riverside County Storyland Studios, LLC (DE, 7345 Piute Creek Drive, Corona, CA 92881 Riverside County This business is conducted by: a limited liability company (llc). Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed herein on January 10, 2025. 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 tobe false,is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousands dollars ($1000).)

s. Hollyce Weber, Secretary Statement filed with the County of Riverside on March 7, 2025 NOTICE: In accordance with subdivision (a) of section 17920, a fictitious name statement generally expires at the end of the five years from the date onwhichit was filedinthe 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 filingof 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-202503118 Pub. 03/13/2025, 03/20/2025, 03/27/2025, 04/03/2025 Riverside Independent

Supervisor Barger seeks health update on Chiquita Canyon Landfill

By Joe Taglieri joet@beaconmedianews.com

Los Angeles County SupervisorKathryn Bargerisseeking answers from local researchers on possible cancer risk and other adverse impacts from by the Chiquita Canyon Landfill.

In a letter sent Friday addressed to Dr. Amy Hwang, epidemiologist with the USC Cancer Surveillance Program, Barger repeated an October request for a cancer-cluster analysis in neighborhoods near the landfill.

The supervisor also asked researchers provide an update at the next meeting of the landfill's Community Advisory Committee scheduled for 6 p.m. Tuesday. Cancer surveillance program researchers agreed to present a briefing at the CAC's April 8 meeting, Barger spokeswoman Helen Chavez said.

The California Department of Public Health oversees the cancer monitoring program, which researches cancer trends in LA County.

“My constituents in the impacted communities have shared their frustration, anxiety, and uncertainty — I hear them loud and clear,” Barger said in a statement Monday. “They deserve straightforward answers, and I am committed to ensuring they get them. My priority is to push for transparency and

clear information.”

County officials commissioned an independent health study that found elevated levels of benzene and carbon tetrachloride, which pose health risks such as cancer and reproductive harm under prolonged exposure. The county is conducting an internetbased health survey for area residents, and officials have also been assessing resident claims the landfill has led to a cluster of cancer cases in the area.

As of Feb. 5, roughly half of respondents reported smelling offensive or highly offensive odors, and about 70% said they notice the odor daily.

"Residents of the Santa Clarita Valley continue to express significant concerns regarding the health impacts of the landfill, and the perceived increase in cancer cases," Barger wrote in her letter.

She acknowledged "that conducting a thorough analysis of cancer clusters can be a complex and timeconsuming process," but also noted "the health and well-being of our constituents is paramount, and the community deserves clarity on this important matter."

In January, the landfill's owners ceased operations but agreed to work to control

noxious odors that have been emanating from the facility, which they have attributed to an underground chemical reaction.

The Board of Supervisors instructed the Public Works Department to assess the closure's implications.

At the time, a group of residents from surrounding areas such as Val Verde and Castaic voiced the effect of the frequent odors. They called a local emergency declaration, which could provide immediate resources such as relocation assistance.

The county filed a federal lawsuit in December against Chiquita Canyon LLC over the continued noxious emissions.

A group of local residents sued the landfill's owners in October, alleging the company failed to properly manage the facility's gas capture, control systems and leachate systems. Leachate is a polluted liquid that materializes when rainwater filters through solid waste.

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

In 2024, residents filed 13,000 odor complaints

regarding the landfill, according to the lawsuit.

Area residents have suffered headaches, nausea, respiratory issues and the inability to enjoy use of their properties because of the landfill's noxious odors, the suit states.

Landfill representatives said bad smells are from "an

Hazardous materials

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 county contends that residents have been forced to stay indoors, run air conditioning and heat during all times of the day

and have been unable to enjoy outdoor activities or even use their yards, further impacting mental health and well-being, especially for children.

The Chiquita Canyon Landfill's parent company is Waste Connections Inc. based in The Woodlands, Texas.

of urgency to help them move forward," Col. Eric Swenson, commander of the Corps of Engineers Los Angeles Wildfires Recovery Field Office, said in a statement. "Safely removing household hazardous materials is a critical first step, and we are pushing forward to complete Phase 1 as quickly as possible.

"At the same time, we are making steady progress in Phase 2 debris removal, with more than 125 properties completed and returned to the County, and over 400

parcels in various stages of hydromulch application, erosion control, and final sign-off," Swenson said.

"Every cleared property is a step closer to rebuilding, and we remain committed to working as safely and quickly as possible."

Before removing hazardous materials, the corps takes steps to stabilize conditions for safe access that include removing structurally unstable debris to prevent collapse risks, clearing hazardous materials that obstruct safe entry

and stabilizing terrain to protect workers, officials said.

"The Corps of Engineers is authorized to use heavy equipment and demolition if needed to safely complete these operations," according to the agency. "Once a property is secured, hazardous materials are removed following the same process used by the EPA."

On Feb. 22 in Malibu, officials marked the first wildfire-damaged property cleared by the Corps of

Engineers after Phase 2 of the debris removal process began. The agency expects all eligible properties enrolled in the government's debris removal program by the March 31 deadline will be cleared for rebuilding work by January. Residents affected by the wildfires were urged to submit the Right of Entry forms that authorize debris removal from their properties. Forms are available at recovery.lacounty.gov or in person at a Disaster Recovery Center.

The Chiquita Canyon Landfill and surrounding areas. | Photo courtesy of LA County Development Authority

Debris removal work involves earth moving equipment. | Photo courtesy of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers

Altadena park damaged in Eaton Fire to reopen in May

By Staff

Altadena's Loma Alta Park, which was damaged in the Eaton Fire, will reopen in May, the Los Angeles County Department of Parks and Recreation announced Friday.

In addition to rebuilding what was lost, plans are to enhance and expand current facilities and install new amenities.

“Under normal circumstances, for LA County Parks to build a new park, it takes roughly 18 months, but due to the expedient measures taken by both the state of California, County of Los Angeles, and the tireless efforts of countless LA County staff, our partners, and volunteers, that timeline has shrunk to merely 2 months,” Parks and Recreation Director Norma E.García-González, said in a statement. “The people devastated by the Eaton Fire need their community back, and LA County will heed the call. I am heartened to see how much support we’ve already received.”

Officials said financial support for the park repairs and upgrades came from:

-Fire Aid, the Jan. 30 benefit concerts in Los Angeles, announced a $2.4 million grant to rebuild the park's fire-damaged playgrounds and also expand playground features and accessibility.

-"With neighborhoods devastated by the fire, and families displaced, Altadena residents needed a place to congregate with their

community," according to LA County Parks. "Identifying this need for social connections, Los Angeles County Supervisor Kathryn Barger announced she would fund Alta Chat — a new meeting place and ‘hub’ for the community to relax and connect." This new space at the park will feature comfortable Adirondack chairs and other amenities intended "to inspire a much needed lost neighborhood connection."

-Dodgers Foundation CEO Nichol Whiteman announced funding for two Dodgers Dream Fields as well as baseball and softball programming, to help ensure that the Central Altadena Little League will play their last games at home in Loma Alta Park.

"All profits from the Dodgers opening day and World Series Ring Ceremony games

will go toward funding these projects and will be heavily advertised for those games," officials said.

- The Los Angeles Clippers' Community Clippers Court program will fund a makeover of the gymnasium and its sports courts and will offer the Junior Clippers Basketball Program for Altadena youth.

Loma Alta will be the first of Altadena’s county parks to reopen following the devastating wildfire that caused 17 deaths and destroyed or damaged over 10,000 structures. It will be a “super park” with these additional new services:

-After Altadena’s senior center burned in the fire, the parks department will work with the LA County Department of Aging and Disabilities to create a satellite senior center at Loma Alta.

-In another partnership with the county health

department's Office for Advancement of Early Care and Education, parks officials will provide 100 afterschool slots for children ages 5 to 12, and in the summer the program will run all day. The OAECE will also provide the 25-slot Tiny Tots program for children ages 3 to 4. The Eaton Fire caused the loss of 2,802 early childhood education licensed spaces, 34 early childhood education licensed facilities and four facilities that were damaged. "Supporting families and children after the Eaton Fire with child care continues to be a priority for LA County Parks after the department ran its Care Camps," officials said.

-In collaboration with county Department of Economic Opportunity, parks officials will provide 25 Altadena youth with jobs

through the Youth@Work program.

-The Altadena Library District will host a satellite library at the park with an variety of programming for children, families and seniors.

-The Altadena Rotary Club is moving their concert series to Loma Alta Park. The club previously held its annual summer concert series at Farnsworth Park which was damaged extensively — especially the Davies Building, a structure on the National Register of Historic Places.

García-González also said that the community has the opportunity to play a key role in reopening the park by volunteering every Saturday in April to replant, clean and repaint the park.

Tree People and the Los Angeles Conservation Corps will help organize the effort.

"Instead of 'Earth Day' April will be 'Earth Month' to focus on the rejuvenation of Loma Alta Park, and rebuilding of the Altadena Community Garden," according to the Parks and Recreation Department.

To sign up for volunteer work, go to bit.ly/3QIsyxK.

Officials said Metabolic Studio will provide new, clean soil for the community garden following the removal of 6 inches of topsoil. Rotary Clubs from throughout Southern California have pledged $10,000 for volunteer meals during the Saturday repair and rehabilitation work in April.

The park's rebirth will also feature local artists and muralists. The county has commissioned works by Victor Ving and Eric Junker to "commemorate the resilience of Altadena and its people," officials said.

“Reopening by May 10 is ambitious, but to effectively serve the community in its time of need, LA County Parks and its partners realize the need to be bold”, García-González said.

“Local leaders, philanthropic and community partners, and LA County Parks are inspired by the residents of the greater Altadena area to do more and go big. Reopening Loma Alta Park can help strengthen the community as it also seeks to rebuild."

The park is located at 3330 N. Lincoln Ave. The senior center lost in the Eaton Fire was located at 560 E. Mariposa St.

The community center at Loma Alta Park in Altadena. | Photo courtesy of LA County Parks