Newsom: Despite Trump policies, California is ‘open for business’
Trump said cuts wouldn’t affect public safety. Then he fired hundreds of workers who help fight wildfires.
OC settles with T-Mobile for damages from Silverado Fire
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CaliforniaGov.Gavin
Newsom on Wednesday
echoed an announcement he made last week touting the state’s economic prowess in response to President Donald Trump’s policies.
The state’s economy is the world’s fifth-largest and will continue as a leader in global trade and investment, while the Trump economic agenda “disrupts the national economy, sends markets spiraling and creates trade wars with trusted partners,” according to the governor’s office.
“California knows the importance of trust and dependability, and unlike some folks in Washington, D.C., we don’t change the rules with every presidential mood swing,” Newsom said in a statement. “California
is a trusted, reliable partner for international trade and investments. We urge countries around the globe to continue to work with us — we’re open for business.”
Trump has vowed to reverse free-trade policies.
“For decades, the United States slashed our trade barriers on other countries, while those nations placed massive tariffs on our products and created outrageous nonmonetary barriers to decimate our industries,” the president told reporters Monday at the White House.
“They manipulated their currencies, subsidized their exports, stole our intellectual property, imposed exorbitant VAT taxes to disadvantage our products, adopted unfair rules and technical standards, and created filthy pollution
havens. This all happened with no response from the United States of America, but those days are over.”
Just after midnight Wednesday, dozens of countries started facing steeper “reciprocal” tariffs from the U.S., but by Wednesday afternoon, the Trump administration said it would suspend these higher rates for 90 days, and instead maintain a recent 10% levy on nearly all imported goods.
China, however, was an exception. Trump said on social media that he would increase import taxes on Chinese goods to 125% “effective immediately” — escalating retaliatory levies that have mounted between the two global economic giants.
California is a power-
house in international trade in its own right to the tune of over $675 billion annually, which is more than 16% of the state’s total economic output, officials reported. The nation’s top exporter, California sends agricultural products for sale in markets worldwide. Manufactured goods also dominate the state’s exports, including computers, over $16 billion; aerospace parts and products, more than $8.3 billion; and semiconductor chips and equipment, nearly $6.5 billion.
California is also consistently has the most U.S. jobs supported by foreign direct investment, according to Newsom’s office. The United Kingdom and Japan, respec-
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TheOrangeCounty Board of Supervisors Tuesday approved a $4.5 million settlement with T-Mobile for its part in the setting of the 2020 Silverado Fire.
The supervisors voted 4-0 for the settlement with Supervisor Janet Nguyen absent.
The settlement comes after the board reached agreements in February with Southern California Edison totaling $18.125 million to pay for damages caused by the 2020 Silverado Fire and the 2022 Coastal Fire.
The Silverado Fire broke out about 6:45 a.m. Oct. 26, 2020, near Santiago and Silverado canyon roads and blackened about 12,466 acres. It led to evacuation orders for about 70,000 people in Irvine and about 9,500 in Lake Forest. Two firefighters were seriously burned while battling the blaze.
The California Public Utilities Commission fined the utility $2.4 million after regulators found evidence that conductors installed by SCE were not in accordance with clearance requirements.
Edison filed a preliminary report with the commission saying “it appears that a lashing wire that was attached to an underbuilt telecommunication line may have contacted (Edison’s) overhead primary conduct, which may have resulted in
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the ignition of the fire.”
The county’s lawsuit alleged that the “broken lashing wire” belonged to T-Mobile, which was also a defendant.
The Coastal Fire broke out about 2:40 p.m. May 11, 2022, around Aliso and Wood Canyons Wilderness Park in Laguna Niguel, about a quarter-mile from the South Orange County Wastewater Authority Coastal Treatment Plant at 28303 Alicia Parkway, according to the county’s lawsuit.
The blaze was fueled by wind and thick brush as it ascended a hillside into an upscale neighborhood of ocean-view homes worth millions of dollars.
The Coastal Fire scorched about 200 acres and consumed at least 20 homes and damaged another 11.
The Orange County Fire Authority and Cal Fire later cited an “unspecified electrical event involving an Edison power line” as the cause of that fire.
The lawsuit alleges “an electrical failure occurred on (an Edison pole) that supported a 12KV distribution line; causing an arc that ignited susceptible ground vegetation and resulting in the Coastal Fire.”
The lawsuit alleges Edison failed to maintain its “aging” electrical infrastructure and clear away brush.
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County supervisors criticize Men’s Central Jail closure team
The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors and members of the public heard an update from the team tasked with closing the Men’s Central Jail Tuesday, and it’s safe to say few were pleased with what they heard.
Supervisor Lindsey Horvath questioned the speed of the closure progress, as officials with the Jail Closure Implementation Team -- recently re-branded the Community Safety Implementation Team -- said it would take between six and nine months to create a plan.
Supervisor Janice Hahn too expressed dismay at that timeline.
“We’ve been given excuses, we’ve been given non-existent timelines and there’s been no accountability and I think this board of all women have made this a priority,” Hahn said.
Officials also took issue with the name change. The process of closing the facility had been entrusted to the Jail Closure Implementation Team under the Chief Executive Office. That unit was re-branded to a name that “better reflects your board’s multi-pronged objective -- to close MCJ
and expand the communitybased continuum of care,” team officials said.
“It also allows us to engage the partners who initially did not see jail closure as part of their mission but whose collaboration will help achieve this goal in the shortest timeframe,” they added.
But the supervisors questioned whether the name change was necessary, with Hahn saying she was “not a fan.”
CSIT Executive Director Wilford Pinkney said a lot of thought was put into re-branding the team, and community service was its goal as opposed to jails.
“Jail is the last resort,” Pinkney said.
“A big part of our job is to bring together all the partners, as many people as we can to effectuate the closure of the jail ... some people didn’t see a role for themselves in `jail closure’ and for me that’s important,” he added.
Pinkney said his team was taking a strategic approach encompassing a three-lever framework -- to reduce inflow, reduce inmates’ length of stay and increase outflow.
Hahn, who stressed the
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board was “fed up with this process,” also questioned the impact of Proposition 36 on the closure. The ballot measure approved in November 2024 reclassifies certain drug and theft crimes as felony charges, with increased sentences.
Pinkney responded that the facility was already accepting between 35 and 38 new inmates every week, and Prop 36 could potentially add to that number, but he stressed it was still too early to judge that impact.
“A significant reason for me on why I want this jail closed is its absolutely deplorable conditions for anyone who’s in there, who works there, who is incarcerated there -- and that’s why the jail has to close,” Horvath said.
Members of the community who spoke Tuesday expressed vocal opposition to the team and to the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department.
A coalition of members from JusticeLA, a community organization including attorneys from the ACLU, impacted families and other advocates, rallied outside the boardroom before the meeting began Tuesday.
“2025 officially has the
highest rate of in-custody deaths in the last 20 years, averaging one death every 6 days,” according to a group statement. “Three people died last Sunday alone, on March 30th, the four year anniversary of the County’s Close Men’s Central Jail report which outlined how to close the jail in 18-24 months,” the statement added.
Sonali Malik, a researcher at the UCLA BioCritical Studies Lab, said she “spent
the past two years reading autopsy reports that come out of the MCJ and I can confidently say that the vast majority of cases classify the cause of death as `natural’ when there’s nothing natural about the death.”
Berklee Donovan, a jail conditions advocate from the ACLU’s Southern California branch, alleged that inmates were being killed by the conditions of their imprisonment. Donovan said the team’s goal was to
move forward with closing the facility, but ensuring livable conditions within the facility was the responsibility of the sheriff’s department.
Other members of the community demanded the board take stricter measures to hold the LASD accountable, including defunding the department and redirecting the money toward youth development, mental health and community programs.
LA 2028 Olympic Games to boost women’s sports, award more medals
By City News Service
The Los Angeles 2028 Olympic and Paralympic Games will have more events than ever before, and all team sports will have at least the same number of women’s competitions as men’s, officials announced Wednesday.
The International Olympic Committee Executive Board confirmed the medal events program and athlete quota for LA28 Wednesday, with a total of 351 medal events, 22 more than at the Paris Olympics of 2024.
The IOC also approved an updated venue master plan, which LA28 said would be shared at a future date.
Additionally, the IOC set an athlete quota with 10,500 athletes, consisting of 5,333 women and 5,167 men. New sports making a comeback such as baseball/ softball, cricket, flag football, lacrosse and squash will add an additional 698 athletes
for a total quota of 11,198, making LA28 the thirdlargest games behind Tokyo 2020 (11,476) and Rio 2016 (11,238).
Out of 351 events, there will be 161 women’s events, 165 men’s events and 25 mixed-team events.
“Today marks a monumental step forward in LA28’s pursuit to welcome the greatest collection of athletes ever assembled on the world’s biggest stage in sport,” LA28 Chief Athlete Officer Janet Evans said in a statement.
“We are opening the door for more athletes to compete, win, and live out their Olympic dream at the LA28 Games where athletes have always been, and always will be, the heart of the Games. We are proud to champion an athlete- centric vision that celebrates excellence and the unifying spirit of the Olympic Movement,” Evans added.
According to LA28, the organizing committee in the city of Los Angeles, for the first time in Olympic history there will be more women’s teams (16) than men’s (12) teams competing in soccer.
There will be an additional weight category for women in boxing to ensure full gender parity, similar to the 2024 Paris Games. Boxing was formally a maleonly sport as recently as the
Beijing Olympics of 2008, but over the years has introduced more events for women.
Two additional women’s teams will also be added for water polo.
Archery, athletics (4x100m mixed relay), golf, gymnastics, rowing, coastal beach spring and table tennis will offer new mixedteam events.
Officials said the 2028 games will provide more opportunities for athletes to earn medals in swimming, which will be hosted at Inglewood’s SoFi Stadium, with the addition of 50m distance swim for both men’s and women’s competition in the backstroke, breaststroke and butterfly along with the 50m freestyle.
Rowing will be split into women’s solo and men’s solo and mixed double sculls, making its debut in coastal beach spring. Bolder and lead events in sport climbing will be split into separate
medal events.
Basketball 3x3, first showcased at the Tokyo 2020 Olympics with eight teams for men and women, will be expanded to include 12 teams each.
The full event program is available at olympics. com/ioc/news/la28- eventprogramme-marks-strongcommitment-towards-innovation-and-gender-equality.
IOC officials noted that 24 out of 31 Olympic International Federations requested a change in their respective sports from the Paris games. In total, 46 new events were requested, six of which were to potentially replace existing events, for a net total of more than 40 events requested.
The addition of five sporting competitions -softball, cricket, flag football, lacrosse and squash -- will bring the total number of sports to 36, the most for any Olympics, officials said.
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Trump said cuts wouldn’t affect public safety. Then he fired hundreds of workers who help fight wildfires.
By Mark Olalde, ProPublica
President Donald Trump’s executive orders shrinking the federal workforce make a notable exception for public safety staff, including those who fight wildland fires. But ongoing cuts, funding freezes and hiring pauses have weakened the nation’s already strained firefighting force by hitting support staff who play crucial roles in preventing and battling blazes.
Most notably, about 700 Forest Service employees terminated in mid-February’s “Valentine’s Day massacre” are red-card-carrying staffers, an agency spokesperson confirmed to ProPublica. These workers hold other full-time jobs in the agency, but they’ve been trained to aid firefighting crews, such as by providing logistical support during blazes. They also assist with prescribed burns, which reduce flammable vegetation and prevent bigger fires, but the burns can only move forward if there’s a certain number of staff available to contain them. (Non-firefighting employees without a red card cannot perform such tasks.)
employees to get new workers up to speed and people are confused about which job titles can be hired. Other cuts have led to the cancellation of some training programs and prescribed burns.
“It’s all really muddled in chaos, which is sort of the point,” one Forest Service employee told ProPublica.
“This agency is no longer serving its mission,” another added.
tration. To address a massive budget shortfall, the Forest Service under President Joe Biden last year paused the hiring of seasonal workers, except those working on wildfires. (Firefighters did see a permanent pay increase codified by Congress in its recently approved spending bill.)
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Red-card-carrying employees are the “backbone” of the firefighting force, and their loss will have “a significant impact,” said Frank Beum, a board member of the National Association of Forest Service Retirees who spent more than four decades with the agency and ran the Rocky Mountain Region. “There are not enough primary firefighters to do the full job that needs to be done when we have a high fire season.”
ProPublica spoke to employees across the Forest Service — which manages an area of land nearly twice the size of California — including staff working in firefighting, facilities, timber sales and other roles, to learn how sweeping personnel changes are affecting the agency’s ability to function. The employees said cuts, which have hit the agency’s recreation, wildlife, IT and other divisions, show the Trump administration is shifting the agency’s focus away from environmental stewardship and toward industry and firefighting.
But notwithstanding Trump’s stated guardrails, the cuts have affected the Forest Service’s more than 10,000-person-strong firefighting force. Hiring has slowed as there are fewer
The employees asked not to be named for fear of retribution.
The Forest Service did not respond to questions about the impact of cuts other than to clarify the number of terminated employees. The Forest Service spokesperson said about 2,000 probationary employees — typically new staff and those who were recently promoted, groups that have fewer workplace protections — were fired in February. Others with knowledge of the terminations, including a representative of a federal union and a Senate staffer, said the original number of terminated employees was 3,400 but that decreased, likely as workers were brought back in divisions such as timber sales.
The White House and a representative from the Department of Government Efficiency did not respond to requests for comment.
In early March, an independent federal board that reviews employees’ complaints compelled the Department of Agriculture, the Forest Service’s parent department, to reinstate more than 5,700 terminated probationary employees for 45 days. During their first weeks back on the payroll, many, including Forest Service personnel, were put on paid administrative leave and given no work.
The administration and DOGE continue working toward layoffs amid court challenges to their moves. Word circulated throughout the Forest Service in March that departmental leadership had compiled lists containing the names of thousands of additional Forest Service employees who could be soon laid off, according to some workers.
Additionally, understaffing in the agency’s information technology unit is threatening firefighting operations, according to an agency employee. In December, the branch chief overseeing IT for the agency’s fire and aviation division left the job. The Department of Agriculture posted the job opening, describing the division as providing “support to the interagency wildland fire community’s technical needs.” This includes overseeing software that firefighting crews use to request equipment — everything from fire-resistant clothing to hoses — from the agency’s warehouses so first responders have uninterrupted access to lifesaving equipment.
The day after Trump’s inauguration, the Department of Agriculture removed the IT job posting. The position remains unfilled, according to an employee with knowledge of the situation.
The hiring of new firefighters has also bogged down amid the deluge of sometimes-conflicting orders from the administration and DOGE, Forest Service staffers said.
“We are really, really behind onboarding our employees right now,” a Forest Service firefighter told ProPublica.
The staffing issues exacerbate challenges that predate the second Trump adminis-
Still, many permanent employees, including many firefighters, work on a seasonal basis and are placed on an unpaid status for several months each year when there is less work. Uncertainty within the federal government has led many of these employees to give up on government work and look elsewhere.
“Some of our people have taken other jobs,” one Forest Service employee told ProPublica. “People aren’t going to wait around.”
Cuts to the agency’s legal department will also curb its ability to care for the nation’s forests and fight wildfires, an employee told ProPublica. Large prescribed burns and other vegetation-removal projects require environmental review, a process that is often targeted with lawsuits, including by green groups concerned that the efforts go too far in removing trees.
A smaller legal staff could lead to fewer prescribed burns, increasing the risk of catastrophic fires, according to a lawyer for the Department of Agriculture who worked on Forest Service projects. The lawyer was fired in the midFebruary purge of probationary employees.
“Every time we lose a case out West, it means the Forest Service can’t do a project, at least temporarily,” the lawyer said.
“They’re going to get sued more, and they’re going to lose more,” said the lawyer, who was reinstated in March following the board ruling that the Department of Agriculture’s mass firings were illegal.
The employee received back pay but was immediately put on administrative leave. Because of the cuts to support staff, it was several weeks before many of the returning employees were reissued government laptops and badges and allowed to do any work.
“Government efficiency at its finest,” the lawyer said.
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Alleged gang leader, rap entrepreneur ‘Big U’ pleads not guilty
Alleged Los Angeles gang leader and so-called rap “godfather” Eugene Henley Jr., known as “Big U,” pleaded not guilty Tuesday to charges contained in a 43-count federal indictment accusing him of racketeering, fraud, extortion and embezzlement.
Henley, 58, surrendered to authorities last month in connection with a federal complaint that also linked him to the 2021 killing of an aspiring rapper in Las Vegas.
The indictment charges Henley with a single count of conspiracy to violate the Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act, along with multiple counts of robbery, extortion, wire fraud and embezzlement, among other charges.
A trial date of May 20 was scheduled, but that is expected to change. A detention hearing is set for Thursday.
Before he surrendered to authorities, the self-described anti-gang activist from the South LA community of Hyde Park posted videos on Instagram denying any wrongdoing.
“I’m looking at all these charges in the news,” he said. “I’m heading back to LA Ain’t going to be no real evidence. Ain’t going to be no real nothing ... Now, they’re saying all that stuff to assassinate my character.”
According to federal prosecutors, Henley is a leader of the Rollin’ 60s Neighborhood Crips and runs a vast, “mafialike” organization that has committed crimes including murder, trafficking and COVID fraud.
Six others allegedly linked to the case were also arrested.
“As the indictment alleges, Mr. Henley led a criminal enterprise whose conduct ranged from murder to sophisticated fraud that included
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stealing from taxpayers and a charity,” Acting U.S. Attorney Joseph McNally said in a statement last month. “Eradicating gangs and organized crime is the Department of Justice’s top priority. Today’s charges against the leadership of this criminal outfit will make our neighborhoods in Los Angeles safer.”
Prosecutors contend that Henley killed Las Vegas rapper Rayshawn Williams in January 2021, saying the victim — who had been signed by Henley’s Uneek Music record label — had recorded a defamatory song about Henley. Henley allegedly killed him “then dragged the victim’s body off Interstate 15 in Las Vegas and left it in a ditch,” according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office.
Henley is also accused of defrauding famous athletes, including Basketball Hall of Famer and former Lakers center Shaquille O’Neal and Golden State Warriors four-time all-star forward Draymond Green, by persuading them to donate money to charity — cash that he allegedly pocketed himself.
In addition, Henley is accused of fraudulently obtaining funding from the Gang Reduction and Youth Development program supervised by the LA Mayor’s Office.
Authorities also allege
Henley submitted a fraudulent application for a COVID-19 pandemic relief loan in which he claimed that Uneek Music was operating at a $200,000 profit in 2019 despite operating at a $5,000 loss that year, which should have disqualified it from loan eligibility.
According to an affidavit filed with the criminal complaint, from 2010 to the present, Henley’s Big U Enterprise “operated as a mafia-like organization that utilized Henley’s stature and longstanding association with the Rollin’ 60s and other street gangs to intimidate businesses and individuals in Los Angeles. Henley is widely regarded as a leader within the Rollin’ 60s and rose to prominence in the street gang during the 1980s.” Henley was instrumental in launching the career of the late Los Angeles rapper Nipsey Hussle, who was shot to death in South Los Angeles in 2019. He served 13 years in prison for trying to steal cocaine from an undercover sheriff’s deputy in 1991. His son Daiyan Henley is a linebacker entering his second season with the Los Angeles Chargers.
If convicted, Henley could face a sentence of hundreds of years in prison, prosecutors noted.
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Advocates promote CA bill to raise school funding targets 50% over 10 years
By Suzanne Potter, Producer, Public News Service
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to would
ly raise K-12 school funding targets by 50% over ten years. Assembly Bill 477 is intended to help districts raise educators’ pay, to attract more people to the profession and keep them there.
Grace Consentino is a middle-school science teacher in Novato.
“My commute every day is a total of one hour and 30 minutes. I would love to be able to live in the town that I work in, but I live in a separate county because the cost of living is so high,” she said. “This is why teachers leave.”
A recent study on the state of education in Cali-
educators is seriously thinking about leaving, mostly because of low pay. The bill would hike the local control funding formula. Opponents say they are concerned about cost. The Assembly Appropriations Committee has not yet completed a fiscal analysis.
Dannel Montesano is a longtime attendance clerk in the Galt Joint Union School District.
“Starting paraprofessional pay in my district is $18.63 an hour, while down the street at McDonald’s, the starting pay is over $20 an hour. So, our schools are suffering from constant turnover and staffing issues,” Montesano said.
Economy
California is bracing for a big hit to the state budget, as tax receipts are expected to be lower. In addition, Congress has proposed billions in cuts to Medi-Cal. And the administration has threatened to pull federal funding from schools that promote diversity, equity and inclusion.
Assemblymember Al Muratsuchi, D-Torrance, sponsored the bill, which went before the Assembly Education Committee on Wednesday.
“The Trump administration is attempting to dismantle public education and defund our schools. California must fight back to defend public education,” he said.
tively the state’s No. 1 and No. 2 sources of investment, combined support over 257,000 jobs. International investors also provide significant institutional investments that support jobs, such as the eight largest pension funds’ $100 billion stake in California.
In recent years California has established agreements on clean energy, technology and climate with the European Union, China and Canada that have created jobs.
The state has trade partnerships with Armenia, China, Japan, Norway, New Zealand, Netherlands, Australia, Sweden, Republic of Korea, Brazil, Mexico, and Norway.
“Many other climate-focused partnerships include expanding commercial ties with strategic allies, recognizing the importance of private sector action,” according to Newsom’s office.
State officials also continue to establish industry partnerships and develop long-term economic strategies in an effort to establish “the infrastructure to give businesses confidence and consistency.”
Earlier this year, the state’s Economic Blueprint, a plan built with input from 13 regional plans aimed at driving sustainable economic growth, innovation and access to good-paying jobs through the next decade.
“California has rebounded from economic downturns faster than most, with diverse industries driving growth, from agriculture to AI,” according to the governor’s office.
Officials said the state’s economy isn’t showing signs of slowing, based on the estimated growth of the 2,400 companies in the Bloomberg World Large & Mid Cap Index. The index’s 101 California-based companies are poised to see revenue increasing 27% on average in 2024, while the 42 German companies will see 4.6% growth and the 156 Japanese firms 7%.
“While Washington, D.C. keeps changing the rules, the international community should know California will continue standing strong as a steady and reliable international economic partner for decades to come,” according to Newsom’s office.
Information on tariffs is available on the White House website. Also online is Newsom’s Economic Blueprint.
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Tariff whiplash, HUD cuts could cripple affordable housing development
By Robert Davis, Next City via Stacker
PresidentDonald Trump'ssweeping tariffs on foreign goods have affordable housing developers staring down the barrel of a gun. Not only have existing tariffs on steel, aluminum, lumber, home appliances and other construction materials prompted fears of a recession, but new tariff threats have made an already-hurting housing market much more uncertain to navigate.
For the past decade, Monica Martinez has led the Fax Partnership in Denver, a community development nonprofit that builds affordable housing along the rapidly gentrifying East Colfax corridor.
The Fax currently owns 40 motel units that have been converted into shelter options for people experiencing homelessness. The nonprofit plans to redevelop the property into affordable housing once a billboard lease expires in 2028. Martinez says the organization is also working on a proforma for a 110-unit workforce housing development in the neighborhood.
But finalizing those plans has become increasingly difficult because of the uncertainty caused by Trump's tariffs and extreme cuts to the Department of Housing and Urban Development.
"The challenges to make these deals economically viable are already numerous, including construction and labor costs, in addition to permitting and the escalating cost of insurance," Martinez told Next City. "As a result, many units will not be built despite the acute need for units."
For instance, nonprofit developers like The Fax need to apply for state and federal tax credits to financially support building affordable housing. Those tax credits have become more important as the cost of labor and materials have increased in recent years. However, the amount of uncertainty created by the tariffs and HUD cuts has jeopardized
many affordable housing deals.
"There are very little margins to make these deals pencil, despite the great demand for affordable units," Martinez says. "Increased costs to wood could result in deals not being viable, resulting in reduced affordable housing development."
The Fax Partnership's struggles illustrate how the uncertainty created by Trump's whiplash over tariffs and the cuts to HUD are impacting affordable housing.
While almost no part of the U.S. economy has been spared from the uncertainty, experts like Martinez are concerned that Trump's actions could upend the progress made to address America's affordable housing crisis.
The federal government has played an important part in developing affordable housing for decades. Not only does it provide grants and loans for subsidized affordable housing, the government also has multiple programs to preserve and maintain affordable units.
Depending on who you ask, the U.S. faces a shortage of between 4 million and 7 million affordable homes.
Addressing this gap was one of the key policy concerns for former president Joe Biden's administration. Under Biden,
HUD invested $5.5 billion in 1,200 communities to build more affordable housing, preserved more than 30,000 affordable units through the Green and Resilient Retrofit Program, and allocated more than $100 billion in rental assistance to 2,100 public housing agencies.
However, the Trump administration is reversing course. The administration has proposed gutting HUD's staff by 50% with deep cuts to the offices that oversee the Housing Choice Voucher program and enforce fair housing laws. Trump has also threatened to impose tariffs on trading partners like Canada and Mexico, which supply important homebuilding materials like steel, wood and aluminum.
Tariff damages
Trump imposed a 25% tariff on imports from Canada and Mexico and an additional 10% tariff on raw materials from China on March 3. He delayed those tariffs until April 2 after the markets soured. A week later, Trump raised tariffs on steel and aluminum imports from Canada and Europe to 25%, a move that caused both countries to place reciprocal tariffs on goods exported from America.
Already, the National Association of Home Builders
says some of its members have estimated that the tariffs on building materials could raise the average price of a new home by $7,500 to $10,000.
While the financial impact of the tariffs has yet to be felt by American consumers, they have created a lot of uncertainty among investors.
Metropolitan State University economist Alexandre Padilla tells Next City that uncertainty is the most damaging aspect of the tariff whiplash.
"In essence, these trade agreements are not being supported, and the investors are just going to pull their money away," Padilla said. "And that's what we observed in the market."
Trump has consistently defended the tariffs as a way to protect American industries. But Padilla said the way Trump has described the tariffs is not accurate.
Padilla said it is a good thing that countries can import goods like lumber, aluminum and steel into the U.S. at a lower cost than they can be produced domestically. Those lower costs benefit both businesses and consumers, he added.
"We should embrace the fact that some countries subsidize the production of sales and sell us lumber and all those things necessary
to build housing at a lower price," Padilla said.
Outside of the cost of materials, Trump's tariff agenda has also created uncertainty among U.S. trade partners.
The U.S. imports roughly 30% of the wood used in residential and commercial construction from Canada. Mexico supplies about 71% of all gypsum imports, a material that is used to make drywall. Placing additional tariffs on these materials could increase construction costs for new homes by between $17,000 and $22,000 over the next year, according to a report from property analytics firm CoreLogic.
Affordable housing crunch
"These haphazard executive actions will cause serious economic impacts and injuries that will undermine our already fragile housing market," Nikitra Bailey, executive vice president of the National Fair Housing Alliance, told the House Financial Services Committee during a hearing on March 4.
The cuts to HUD also threaten the amount of financing available for affordable housing developments. For instance, HUD has paused more than $1 billion in grants under the Green and Resilient Retrofit Program and
canceled nonprofit capacitybuilding grants — also known as Section 4 grants — for several prominent housing developers, including Enterprise Community Partners and Local Initiatives Support Corp.
GRRP grants were designed to help affordable housing providers upgrade their properties with green energy technology. Section 4 grants support the building of affordable homes in rural and Tribal communities as well as senior housing and child care centers. Approximately $60 million in Section 4 funding was taken off the table because of the move.
Over the past decade, Enterprise has deployed Section 4 grants in about 700 communities, resulting in the construction or preservation of 45,000 affordable homes.
In California alone, cutting Section 4 and other funding sources could disrupt 44,000 planned housing units that are waiting on final approvals, according to Enterprise.
Enterprise CEO Shaun Donovan said in a statement that the decision will "raise costs for families, hobble the creation of affordable homes, sacrifice local jobs, and sap opportunity from thousands of communities in all 50 states."
Several housing organizations sent a letter to Congressional leaders describing the devastating impact the HUD staff cuts will have on affordable housing.
"Rather than improving efficiency, such drastic staffing cuts at HUD will cause significant, harmful, and costly delays and will worsen America's affordable housing and homelessness crisis, as well as its significant disaster recovery needs," the letter reads in part.
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Our emails, ourselves: What the history of email reveals about us
By Chris Compendio , Spokeo via Stacker
Save_the_drama_for_your_ mama@hotmail.com magically_delicious_ vic@hotmail.com gigglybear4u@hotmail. com
Gen Xers and millennials, in particular, have many embarrassing email addresses hidden in their digital closets. Still, it seemed like a good idea at the time. In the 1990s and early 2000s, the emergence of webmail services like Hotmail, Yahoo Mail, and AOL Mail fostered the unfettered creativity of a young generation that had yet to understand how technology would play into the rest of their lives.
Email today permeates every aspect of our digitally driven society, from silly chain messages and professional correspondence to shopping promotions and malicious junk. To trace email’s ascension to mainstream use, Spokeo explored news coverage and cultural milestones to chart the evolution of email addresses and how they both shape and reflect our personalities.
Email technology began in the very practical halls of the United States government. It was part of a system established by the Department of Defense in the late 1960s. The Advanced Research Projects Agency Network connected computer users through a shared network rather than through dedicated and exclusive lines.
Government agencies and universities nationwide utilized ARPANET, and in 1971, computer engineer Ray Tomlinson sent the first test network email through ARPANET, using the underused @ symbol to separate the user’s and host’s names. Tomlinson did not remember his first messages or precisely which dates he sent them, saying that the content was “insignificant and [forgettable].”
ARPANET provided the foundations for what we now know as the internet, where significant and insignificant messages are exchanged every minute of every day. In the years following the birth of email, the technology further developed and eventually became more accessible. Simple Mail Transfer Protocol, the networking standard for emails still used today, was built on concepts from ARPANET introduced in 1982. By 1988, Microsoft had released the first commercially available email client, Microsoft Mail.
Email in the wild: Beyond government and academia
In the 1990s, email use grew beyond universities and government agencies and into the public as the internet became widely available, and an increasing number of email clients (like Hotmail, Yahoo, and AOL
became a cost-effective method for business functions like scheduling and validating shipments and transactions. Checking inboxes and composing and sending emails became a major component of the workday, and businesses soon developed practices for professional communica-
ing became prevalent in the late 1990s and early 2000s, with marketers tracking user data, governments began to regulate email and define several guidelines for using the medium. Enacted in 2003, the CAN-SPAM Act in the U.S. required companies to reduce unsolicited email
random numbers, characters, and pop culture references.
Society became accustomed to email and the internet as an informal means of everyday communication for work or frivolities, something to be taken for granted. However, as the 21st century progressed,
mentioned above) emerged. By 1997, there were already 10 million users worldwide that had a free email account. Internet service providers gave households access to the World Wide Web through dial-up connections, requiring phone lines to work. Who of a certain age could ever forget the high-pitched, off-putting, chaotic melody that signaled the start of a successful connection?
The internet became addicting, with family members regularly checking their emails, shopping, or talking in chat rooms, which could lead to household disputes over online usage and connection speeds. With these new types of personal online interactions, users became a lot more creative with how they identified themselves online, crafting pseudonyms and screen names instead of using their legal names as you would for a business email address.
As internet use became widespread, email caught on as a tool for communication, not just for personal use but also for business purposes. Email quickly
tion — from how to structure messages to when to divide time between work and personal messages.
An onslaught of messages in living color
The advent of HTML, or Hypertext Markup Language, helped spur the advancement of the internet and email as tools. HTML, the basic language of web content, helped add some color (quite literally) to emails, especially as businesses began using the technology for marketing purposes. Graphics, custom fonts, video and other elements kept messages engaging for readers.
But some groups and individuals eventually found email technology troublesome — and quite annoying. As early as 1978, a marketing manager named Gary Thuerk sent a promotional message to about 400 users in ARPANET to promote a new computer product. While considered the first unsolicited “spam” message in history, it reportedly led to over $13 million in sales for his computer company.
As digital advertising and email market-
efforts from companies, with measures demanding businesses give members clear ways to unsubscribe.
Before the rise of viral content and memes, information — usually dubious content and outright scams — would spread en masse to users through chain letters, encouraging readers to forward it to as many people as possible. Instant messaging services like AOL Instant Messenger, Internet Relay Chat, and Yahoo Messenger predated social media in connecting people globally, leading to new types of online interactions.
With all these new communication formats came new ways to identify oneself, usually with a pseudonym as a username—especially with the need to keep one’s real name private. Some screen names could be based on childhood interests, such as poptardis@gmail.com for one Pop-Tarts lover and (faux) “Doctor Who” fan. Many internet users came up with silly and sometimes regrettable pseudonyms for their email addresses, chat room names, or online gaming monikers, full of
like news and other niche topics for audiences to digest, continued to evolve.
Another way emails have become more compact for consumers is by fitting email services onto mobile devices such as smartphones. Since BlackBerry disrupted the phone industry with devices that could be used to make phone calls, receive text messages, and check emails, a “mobile work era” commenced, and smartphones became essential for businesses. This trend only continued after the iPhone came onto the scene in 2007. Email formats soon evolved to suit smaller handheld screens.
the impact of technology on civilization became more evident.
Email on call, available 24/7
In 2004, Google launched its email client, appropriately titled Gmail. With a desire to provide a better web interface for email, help users sort through spam and promotions, and give them more storage space, Gmail eventually became one of the most popular email services, with about a third of the market share by 2024.
With signature features like its social and promotions folders for inboxes, which automatically categorize the sometimes overwhelming number of emails received, Gmail ranks with other services like Apple Mail and Yahoo Mail as the most used email service today.
As of 2023, there are 4.37 billion email users worldwide, a figure expected to grow to 4.89 billion by 2027. In 2023, about 347 billion emails were sent and received every day globally. Formats like the email newsletter, which collects and aggregates information
Texting on phones has become one of the dominant forms of electronic communication, and direct messaging applications like the businessfocused Slack and the personal service Facebook Messenger have grown in popularity. Even though these applications have similar functions, email has remained a prominent form of communication for businesses and personal use. It is a great leveler for digital communication. Not everyone may have a Slack account or habitually check Messenger, but they would more likely have an email address.
The use of emails for work, leisure, and marketing continues in the age of social media, artificial intelligence, and an influx of applications. Emails are becoming automated, with personalized marketing content based on customer actions such as signing up for a service or purchasing a product. Customer data tied to email addresses, too, are becoming a commodity, sliced, diced, and scrutinized to gain ground on a corporate target. Even as companies seek data from consumers, users are becoming more wary of sharing their email addresses with organizations, keeping their inboxes clean of clutter in a time where information comes at us from every direction.
Story editing by Carren Jao. Copy editing by Paris Close. Photo selection by Lacy Kerrick.
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Probate Notices
NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF:
KARL FREUND AKA KARL
HEINTZ FREUND
CASE NO. 25STPB02379
To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the WILL or estate, or both of KARL FREUND AKA KARL HEINTZ FREUND.
A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by VIRGINIA D. PRADO in the Superior Court of California, County of LOS ANGELES.
THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that VIRGINIA D. PRADO be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent.
THE PETITION requests the decedent's WILL and codicils, if any, be admitted to probate. The WILL and any codicils are available for examination in the file kept by the court.
THE PETITION requests authority to administer the estate under the Independent Administration of Estates Act. (This authority will allow the personal representative to take many actions without obtaining court approval. Before taking certain very important actions, however, the personal representative will be required to give notice to interested persons unless they have waived notice or consented to the proposed action.)
The independent administration authority will be granted unless an interested person files an objection to the petition and shows good cause why the court should not grant the authority.
A HEARING on the petition will be held in this court as follows: 07/15/25 at 8:30AM in Dept. 79 located at 111 N. HILL ST., LOS ANGELES, CA 90012
IF YOU OBJECT to the granting of the petition, you should appear at the hearing and state your objections or file written objections with the court before the hearing. Your appearance may be in person or by your attorney.
IF YOU ARE A CREDITOR or a contingent creditor of the decedent, you must file your claim with the court and mail a copy to the personal representative appointed by the court within the later of either (1) four months from the date of first issuance of letters to a general personal representative, as defined in section 58(b) of the California Probate Code, or (2) 60 days from the date of mailing or personal delivery to you of a notice under section 9052 of the California Probate Code.
Other California statutes and legal authority may affect your rights as a creditor. You may want to consult with an attorney 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
MARTHA EAGER, ESQ. - SBN 234089
MONTELEONE & MCCRORY
725 SOUTH FIGUEROA ST. STE 3200 LOS ANGELES CA 90017
Telephone (213) 612-9900 4/10, 4/14, 4/17/25 CNS-3913701# ARCADIA WEEKLY
NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF JAMES PATRICK GARCIA
Case No. 21STPB04737
To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of JAMES PATRICK GARCIA
A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by Christie Young in the Superior Court of California, County of LOS ANGELES.
THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that Christie Young 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 May 7, 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 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:
DARRELL G BROOKE ESQ SBN 118071 THE BROOKE LAW GROUP PC 525 S MYRTLE AVE STE 204 MONROVIA CA 91016 CN115743 GARCIA Apr 14,17,21, 2025 AZUSA BEACON
NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: VERONICA VAWA SO CASE NO. 25STPB03644
To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the WILL or estate, or both of VERONICA VAWA SO.
A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by FRANCIS KWOK CHUEN SO in the Superior Court of California, County of LOS ANGELES. THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that FRANCIS KWOK CHUEN SO be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent.
THE PETITION requests authority to administer the estate under the Independent Administration of Estates Act. (This authority will allow the personal representative to take many actions without obtaining court approval. Before taking certain very important actions, however, the personal representative will be required to give notice to interested persons unless they have waived notice or consented to the proposed action.) The independent administration authority will be granted unless an interested person files an objection to the petition and shows good cause why the court should not grant the authority.
A HEARING on the petition will be held in this court as follows: 05/02/25 at 8:30AM in Dept. 2D located at 111 N. HILL ST., LOS ANGELES, CA 90012
IF YOU OBJECT to the granting of the petition, you should appear at the hearing and state your objections or file written objections with the court before the hearing. Your appearance may be in person or by your attorney.
IF YOU ARE A CREDITOR or a contingent creditor of the decedent, you must file your claim with the court and mail a copy to the personal representative appointed by the court within the later of either (1) four months from the date of first issuance of letters to a general personal representative, as defined in section 58(b) of the California Probate Code, or (2) 60 days from the date of mailing or personal delivery to you of a notice under section 9052 of the
California Probate Code. Other California statutes and legal authority may affect your rights as a creditor. You may want to consult with an attorney knowledgeable in California law.
YOU MAY EXAMINE the file kept by the court. If you are a person interested in the estate, you may file with the court a Request for Special Notice (form DE-154) of the filing of an inventory and appraisal of estate assets or of any petition or account as provided in Probate Code section 1250. A Request for Special Notice form is available from the court clerk. Attorney for Petitioner AMIR ABDIZADEH, ESQ. - SBN
298114
AMIR LAW GROUP P.C. 18231 HIGHWAY 18, STE 4 APPLE VALLEY CA 92307
Telephone (760) 242-6527 4/14, 4/17, 4/21/25 CNS-3914859# SAN GABRIEL SUN
NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF:
DENNIS MARTIN CRUZ
AKA DENNIS M. CRUZ AKA DENNIS CRUZ
CASE NO. 25STPB03950
To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the WILL or estate, or both of DENNIS MARTIN CRUZ AKA DENNIS M. CRUZ AKA DENNIS CRUZ.
A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by BEN YAMAGATA in the Superior Court of California, County of LOS ANGELES.
THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that BEN YAMAGATA be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent.
THE PETITION requests authority to administer the estate under the Independent Administration of Estates Act. (This authority will allow the personal representative to take many actions without obtaining court approval. Before taking certain very important actions, however, the personal representative will be required to give notice to interested persons unless they have waived notice or consented to the proposed action.) The independent administration authority will be granted unless an interested person files an objection to the petition and shows good cause why the court should not grant the authority.
A HEARING on the petition will be held in this court as follows: 05/09/25 at 8:30AM in Dept. 9 located at 111 N. HILL ST., LOS ANGELES, CA 90012
IF YOU OBJECT to the granting of the petition, you should appear at the hearing and state your objections or file written objections with the court before the hearing. Your appearance may be in person or by your attorney.
IF YOU ARE A CREDITOR or a contingent creditor of the decedent, you must file your claim with the court and mail a copy to the personal representative appointed by the court within the later of either (1) four months from the date of first issuance of letters to a general personal representative, as defined in section 58(b) of the California Probate Code, or (2) 60 days from the date of mailing or personal delivery to you of a notice under section 9052 of the California Probate Code.
Other California statutes and legal authority may affect your rights as a creditor. You may want to consult with an attorney knowledgeable in California law.
YOU MAY EXAMINE the file kept by the court. If you are a person interested in the estate, you may file with the court a Request for Special Notice (form DE-154) of the filing of an inventory and appraisal of estate assets or of any petition or account as provided in Probate Code section 1250. A Request for Special Notice form is available from the court clerk. Attorney for Petitioner
JENNA GLASSOCK, ESQ. - SBN 274379
LAUREL TRUST LAW LLP
12750 VENTURA BLVD., SUITE 201 STUDIO CITY CA 91604 Telephone (818) 651-7593 4/14, 4/17, 4/21/25 CNS-3915106# SAN GABRIEL SUN
NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: JOHN GAMBLE LEWIS
CASE NO. 25STPB00215
To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the WILL or estate, or both of JOHN GAMBLE LEWIS.
A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by MARK W. LEWIS in the Superior Court of California, County of LOS ANGELES.
THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that MARK W. LEWIS be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent.
THE PETITION requests the decedent’s WILL and codicils, if any, be admitted to probate. The WILL and any codicils are available for examination in the file kept by the court.
THE PETITION requests authority to administer the estate under the Independent Administration of Estates Act. (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: 05/12/25 at 8:30AM in Dept. 11 located at 111 N. HILL ST., LOS ANGELES, CA
90012
IF YOU OBJECT to the granting of the petition, you should appear at the hearing and state your objections or file written objections with the court before the hearing. Your appearance may be in person or by your attorney.
IF YOU ARE A CREDITOR or a contingent creditor of the decedent, you must file your claim with the court and mail a copy to the personal representative appointed by the court within the later of either (1) four months from the date of first issuance of letters to a general personal representative, as defined in section 58(b) of the California Probate Code, or (2) 60 days from the date of mailing or personal delivery to you of a notice under section 9052 of the California Probate Code. Other California statutes and legal authority may affect your rights as a creditor. You may want to consult with an attorney knowledgeable in California law.
YOU MAY EXAMINE the file kept by the court. If you are a person interested in the estate, you may file with the court a Request for Special Notice (form DE-154) of the filing of an inventory and appraisal of estate assets or of any petition or account as provided in Probate Code section 1250. A Request for Special Notice form is available from the court clerk. Attorney for Petitioner CLAYTON D. WILSON - SBN 40339
WILSON & WILSON 414 S. FIRST AVENUE ARCADIA CA 91006
Telephone (626) 574-1890 4/14, 4/17, 4/21/25 CNS-3915108# ARCADIA WEEKLY
NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: JAMIE LOU GARIS AKA JAMIE L. GARIS
CASE NO. 25STPB03804
To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the WILL or estate, or both of JAMIE LOU GARIS AKA JAMIE L. GARIS.
A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by TJ GARIS in the Superior Court of California, County of LOS ANGELES.
THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that TJ GARIS be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent.
THE PETITION requests authority to administer the estate under the Independent Administration of Estates Act. (This authority will allow the personal representative to take many actions without obtaining court approval. Before taking certain very important actions, however, the personal representative will be required to give notice to interested persons unless they have waived notice or consented to the proposed action.)
The independent administration authority will be granted unless an interested person files an objection to the petition and shows good cause why the court should not grant the
authority.
A HEARING on the petition will be held in this court as follows: 05/05/25 at 8:30AM in Dept. 62 located at 111 N. HILL ST., LOS ANGELES, CA 90012
IF YOU OBJECT to the granting of the petition, you should appear at the hearing and state your objections or file written objections with the court before the hearing. Your appearance may be in person or by your attorney.
IF YOU ARE A CREDITOR or a contingent creditor of the decedent, you must file your claim with the court and mail a copy to the personal representative appointed by the court within the later of either (1) four months from the date of first issuance of letters to a general personal representative, as defined in section 58(b) of the California Probate Code, or (2) 60 days from the date of mailing or personal delivery to you of a notice under section 9052 of the California Probate Code.
Other California statutes and legal authority may affect your rights as a creditor. You may want to consult with an attorney 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
ARIELLE BASICH - SBN 358096 HAHN & HAHN LLP
301 E. COLORADO BLVD., 9TH FLOOR PASADENA CA 91101
Telephone (626) 796-9123
4/14, 4/17, 4/21/25
CNS-3914880#
TEMPLE CITY TRIBUNE
Public Notices
ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME PETITION OF Jasmine Gonzalez FOR CHANGE OF NAME CASE NUMBER: 25NNCP00221 Superior Court of California, County of Los Angeles 300 E. Olive Ave, Burbank, Ca 91502, North Central Judicial District TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner Jasmine Gonzalez filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present name a. OF Jasmine Gonzalez to Proposed name Jasmine Montiel 2. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter shall appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file a written objection that includes the reason for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing NOTICE OF HEARING a. Date: 05/09/2025 Time: 8:30AM Dept: B. The address of the court is same as noted above. 3. a. A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the day set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county: Monrovia Weekly DATED: March 19, 2025 Roberto Longoria JUDGE OF THE SUPERIOR COURT Pub. March 24, 31, April 7, 14, 2025 MONROVIA WEEKLY
ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME PETITION OF Kezlynn Irie Waldon by Tiffany Crouch Greene FOR CHANGE OF NAME CASE NUMBER: 25PSCP00131 Superior Court of California, County of Los Angeles 400 Civic Center Plaza , Pomona Ca 91366, East Judicial District TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner Kezlynn Irie Waldon by Tiffany Crouch Greene filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present name a. OF Kezlynn Irie Waldon to Proposed name Kezlynn Irie Greene 2. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter shall appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file a written objection that includes the reason for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing NOTICE OF HEARING a. Date: 05/30/2025 Time: 9:00AM Dept: O. Room 5th Floor The address of
NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF BULK
ANGELES. Mailing address if different: N/A. The full name(s) of registrant(s) is/are: CARLOS CEDILLO, 19330 SATICOY ST UNIT #303, RESEDA, CA 91335. This business is conducted by: INDIVIDUAL. I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.) Signed: CARLOS CEDILLO, OWNER. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name listed above on (date): 01/2014. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Los Angeles County on (Date) 03/27/2025. NOTICE: This fictitious name statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the office of the county clerk. A new fictitious business name statement must be filed before that time. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law (see Section 14411 et seq. Business and Professions Code). Publish: 03/31/2025, 04/07/2025, 04/14/2025, 04/21/2025. ARCADIA WEEKLY. AAA1352951.
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2025063001
The following person(s) is/ are doing business as: BEST POMONA REAL ESTATE AGENT, 693 E ALVARADO ST, POMONA, CA 91767 LOS ANGELES. Mailing address if different: N/A. The full name(s) of registrant(s) is/ are: MITCHELL T. STEIN, 693 E ALVARADO ST, POMONA, CA 91767. This business is conducted by: INDIVIDUAL. I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.) Signed: MITCHELL T. STEIN, OWNER. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name listed above on (date): 03/2025. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Los Angeles County on (Date) 03/27/2025. NOTICE: This fictitious name statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the office of the county clerk. A new fictitious business name statement must be filed before that time. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law (see Section 14411 et seq. Business and Professions Code). Publish: 03/31/2025, 04/07/2025, 04/14/2025, 04/21/2025. ARCADIA WEEKLY. AAA1352952. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2025063223 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: ALL PARTY RENTAL FACTORY, 10929 FIRESTONE BLVD #132, NORWALK, CA 90650 LOS ANGELES. Mailing address if different: N/A. Articles of Incorporation or Organization Number: 5280308. The full name(s) of registrant(s) is/are: ALL PARTY RENTAL FACTORY INC., 451 W. LAMBERT RD SUITE 214, BREA, CA 92821 (State of Incorporation/ Organization: CALIFORNIA). This business is conducted by: CORPORATION. I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.) Signed:
FELICITO REYES, PRESIDENT. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name listed above on (date): 03/2025. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Los Angeles County on (Date) 03/27/2025. NOTICE: This fictitious name statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the office of the county clerk. A new fictitious business name statement must be filed before that time. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law (see Section 14411 et seq. Business and Professions Code). Publish: 03/31/2025, 04/07/2025, 04/14/2025, 04/21/2025. ARCADIA WEEKLY. AAA1353192.a
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 2025062484 NEW FILING. The following person(s) is (are) doing business as Clean4uclean, 5834 Coldwater canyon avenue, Valley village, CA 91607. This business is conducted by a general partnership. Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed herein on March 2025. Signed: (1). Sarkis Adamyan, 5834 Coldwater canyon avenue, Valley village, CA 91607 (2). Larisa Hovhannesyan, 6843 Hings Avenue Apt 2, North Hollywood, Ca 91605 (General Partner). The statement was filed with the County Clerk of
Los Angeles on March 27, 2025. NOTICE: This fictitious business name statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the office of the County Clerk. A new fictitious business name statement must be filed prior to that date. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state or common law (See Section 14400 et seq., Business and Professional Code). Pub. Monrovia Weekly 03/31/2025, 04/07/2025, 04/14/2025, 04/21/2025
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 2025058251 NEW FILING. The following person(s) is (are) doing business as Monolith Hypnotherapy, 215 North Kenwood St Apt 308 , Glendale, CA 912064203. This business is conducted by a individual. Registrant has not yet begun to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed herein. Signed: Arnag Baboyan, 215 North Kenwood St Apt 308 , Glendale, CA 91206-4203 (Owner). The statement was filed with the County Clerk of Los Angeles on March 21, 2025. NOTICE: This fictitious business name statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the office of the County Clerk. A new fictitious business name statement must be filed prior to that date. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state or common law (See Section 14400 et seq., Business and Professional Code).
Pub. Monrovia Weekly 03/31/2025, 04/07/2025, 04/14/2025, 04/21/2025
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 2025061620 NEW FILING.
The following person(s) is (are) doing business as Engineering Services & Design of Socal, 19827 Reedview Dr, Rowland Heights, CA 91748. This business is conducted by a corporation. Registrant has not yet begun to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed herein. Signed: Naranjo Engineering Inc. (CA6090148, 19827 Reedview Dr, Rowland Heights, CA 91748; Pablo Cesar Naranjo Fregoso, President. The statement was filed with the County Clerk of Los Angeles on March 26, 2025. NOTICE: This fictitious business name statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the office of the County Clerk. A new fictitious business name statement must be filed prior to that date. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state or common law (See Section 14400 et seq., Business and Professional Code). Pub. Monrovia Weekly 03/31/2025, 04/07/2025, 04/14/2025, 04/21/2025
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 2025061951 NEW FILING. The following person(s) is (are) doing business as GT Auto, 500 N Nicholson Ave A, Monterey Park, CA 91755. This business is conducted by a corporation. Registrant has not yet begun to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed herein. Signed: Global Trading Auto (CA-6571961, 500 N Nicholson Ave A, Monterey Park, CA 91755; Xiaoxue Luo, CEO. The statement was filed with the County Clerk of Los Angeles on March 26, 2025. NOTICE: This fictitious business name statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the office of the County Clerk. A new fictitious business name statement must be filed prior to that date. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state or common law (See Section 14400 et seq., Business and Professional Code). Pub. Monrovia Weekly 03/31/2025, 04/07/2025, 04/14/2025, 04/21/2025
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 2025044673 NEW FILING. The following person(s) is (are) doing business as GLOBAL MANUFACTURERS ASSOCIATION, 745 E GARVEY AVE Ste 201, MONTEREY PARK, CA 91755. This business is conducted by a corporation. Registrant has not yet begun to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed herein. Signed: VISTAGLOW, INC. (CA-6221662, 9339 Charles Smith Ave 200, Rancho Cucamonga, Ca 91630; Peter Chengjian Pan, PRESIDENT. The statement was filed with the County Clerk of Los Angeles on March 4, 2025. NOTICE: This fictitious business name statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the office of the County Clerk. A new fictitious business name statement must be
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filed prior to that date. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state or common law (See Section 14400 et seq., Business and Professional Code). Pub. Monrovia Weekly 03/31/2025, 04/07/2025, 04/14/2025, 04/21/2025
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 2025054968 NEW FILING. The following person(s) is (are) doing business as (1). FIXPRO GARAGE DOOR SERVICES (2). FIX PRO GARAGE DOOR SERVICES , 10215 Scoville Ave, Sunland, CA 91040. This business is conducted by a individual. Registrant has not yet begun to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed herein. Signed: ASHOT ARUTYUNYAN, 10215 Scoville Ave, Sunland, CA 91040 (Owner). The statement was filed with the County Clerk of Los Angeles on March 18, 2025.
NOTICE: This fictitious business name statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the office of the County Clerk. A new fictitious business name statement must be filed prior to that date. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state or common law (See Section 14400 et seq., Business and Professional Code).
Pub. Monrovia Weekly 03/31/2025, 04/07/2025, 04/14/2025, 04/21/2025
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 2025048551
NEW FILING.
The following person(s) is (are) doing business as V’s Timeless Thrifting and Boutique, 9516 Linden St, Bellflower, CA 90706. This business is conducted by a individual. Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed herein on March 2025. Signed: Vanessa Vilches, 9516 Linden St, Bellflower, CA 90706 (Owner). The statement was filed with the County Clerk of Los Angeles on March 10, 2025.
NOTICE: This fictitious business name statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the office of the County Clerk. A new fictitious business name statement must be filed prior to that date. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state or common law (See Section 14400 et seq., Business and Professional Code).
Pub. Monrovia Weekly 03/31/2025, 04/07/2025, 04/14/2025, 04/21/2025
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 2025056846
NEW FILING.
The following person(s) is (are) doing business as Aluminum Speed, 524 S Belmont St, Glendale, CA 91205. This business is conducted by a individual. Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed herein on March 2025. Signed: Pedro Torres, 524 S Belmont St, Glendale, CA 91205 (Owner). The statement was filed with the County Clerk of Los Angeles on March 20, 2025. NOTICE: This fictitious business name statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the office of the County Clerk. A new fictitious business name statement must be filed prior to that date. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state or common law (See Section 14400 et seq., Business and Professional Code).
Pub. Monrovia Weekly 03/31/2025, 04/07/2025, 04/14/2025, 04/21/2025
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 2025059686 NEW FILING.
The following person(s) is (are) doing business as VCruz Hair Salon, 4149 Maine Ave, Baldwin Park, CA 91706. This business is conducted by a individual. Registrant has not yet begun to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed herein. Signed: Virginia Galvan Cruz, 4149 Maine Ave, Baldwin Park, CA 91706 (Owner). The statement was filed with the County Clerk of Los Angeles on March 24, 2025. NOTICE: This fictitious business name statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the office of the County Clerk. A new fictitious business name statement must be filed prior to that date. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state or common law (See Section 14400 et seq., Business and Professional Code). Pub. Monrovia Weekly 03/31/2025, 04/07/2025, 04/14/2025, 04/21/2025
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 2025057672 NEW FILING.
The following person(s) is (are) doing business as The Therapist Near Me, 22700 Beaverhead Drive, Diamond Bar, CA 91765. This business is conducted by a corporation. Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed herein on March 2025. Signed: Desiree De Pace a Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist, PC (CA-6582238, 22700 Beaverhead Drive, Diamond Bar, CA 91765; Desiree De Pace, President. The statement was filed with the County Clerk of Los Angeles on March 20, 2025. NOTICE: This fictitious business name statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the office of the County Clerk. A new fictitious business name statement must be filed prior to that date. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state or common law (See Section 14400 et seq., Business and Professional Code).
Pub. Monrovia Weekly 03/31/2025, 04/07/2025, 04/14/2025, 04/21/2025
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 2025061100 NEW FILING.
The following person(s) is (are) doing business as (1). MLA Investments (2). Olive Tree Escrow (3). Olive Tree Lending Escrow Division a non independent broker escrow , 1370 Valley Vista Dr Suite 200, Diamond Bar, CA 91765. This business is conducted by a corporation. Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed herein on December 2004. Signed: Olive Tree Lending Inc (CA-2714880, 1370 Valley Vista Dr Suite 200, Diamond Bar, CA 91765; Adelina Rodriguez, Vice President. The statement was filed with the County Clerk of Los Angeles on March 25, 2025. NOTICE: This fictitious business name statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the office of the County Clerk. A new fictitious business name statement must be filed prior to that date. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state or common law (See Section 14400 et seq., Business and Professional Code).
Pub. Monrovia Weekly 03/31/2025, 04/07/2025, 04/14/2025, 04/21/2025
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 2025060573 NEW FILING.
The following person(s) is (are) doing business as A-bridges, 5644 N Earle St, San Gabriel, CA 91776. This business is conducted by a individual. Registrant has not yet begun to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed herein. Signed: AKINA HANAZUKA, 5644 N Earle St, San Gabriel, CA 91776 (Owner). The statement was filed with the County Clerk of Los Angeles on March 25, 2025. NOTICE: This fictitious business name statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the office of the County Clerk. A new fictitious business name statement must be filed prior to that date. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state or common law (See Section 14400 et seq., Business and Professional Code).
Pub. Monrovia Weekly 03/31/2025, 04/07/2025, 04/14/2025, 04/21/2025
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 2025054556 NEW FILING.
The following person(s) is (are) doing business as Davidian Services, 1030 Winchester Ave. Apartment 107, GLENDALE, CA 91201. This business is conducted by a individual. Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed herein on March 2025. Signed: SHANT MICHAEL DAVIDIAN, 1030 Winchester Ave. Apartment 107, GLENDALE, CA 91201 (Owner). The statement was filed with the County Clerk of Los Angeles on March 18, 2025. NOTICE: This fictitious business name statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the office of the County Clerk. A new fictitious business name statement must be filed prior to that date. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state or common law (See Section 14400 et seq., Business and Professional Code).
Pub. Monrovia Weekly 03/31/2025, 04/07/2025, 04/14/2025, 04/21/2025
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 2025060168
NEW FILING. The following person(s) is (are) doing business as Casa Pasilla, 27674 Newhall Ranch Rd Unit 30, Valencia, CA 91355. 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 March 2025. Signed: Adept Endeavors LLC (CA-202102110075, 29129 N West Hills Dr, Valencia, Ca 91354; Brenda Torres, Present. The statement was filed with the County Clerk of Los Angeles on March 24, 2025. NOTICE: This fictitious business name statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the office of the County Clerk. A new fictitious business name statement must be filed prior to that date. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state or common law (See Section 14400 et seq., Business and Professional Code). Pub. Monrovia Weekly 03/31/2025, 04/07/2025, 04/14/2025, 04/21/2025
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 2025058243
NEW FILING.
The following person(s) is (are) doing business as (1). NEI (2).
N.E.I. , 2500 E Foothill Blvd STE 503 Nutrition and Education International, Pasadena, CA 91107. This business is conducted by a corporation. Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed herein on March 2025. Signed: Nutrition and Education International (CAC2560230, 2500 E Foothill Blvd Suite 503, Pasadena, CA 91107; Steven Kwon, CEO. The statement was filed with the County Clerk of Los Angeles on March 21, 2025.
NOTICE: This fictitious business name statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the office of the County Clerk. A new fictitious business name statement must be filed prior to that date. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state or common law (See Section 14400 et seq., Business and Professional Code).
Pub. Monrovia Weekly 03/31/2025, 04/07/2025, 04/14/2025, 04/21/2025
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 2025060669 NEW FILING.
The following person(s) is (are) doing business as Oscar’s ACE Tutoring Academy, 1001 E Armstead St, Azusa, CA 91702. This business is conducted by a individual. Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed herein on March 2025. Signed: Oscar Guillermo Castillo, 1001 E Armstead St, Azusa, CA 91702 (Owner). The statement was filed with the County Clerk of Los Angeles on March 25, 2025. NOTICE: This fictitious business name statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the office of the County Clerk. A new fictitious business name statement must be filed prior to that date. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state or common law (See Section 14400 et seq., Business and Professional Code). Pub. Monrovia Weekly 03/31/2025, 04/07/2025, 04/14/2025, 04/21/2025
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2025038033
The following person(s) is/are doing business as: LA CASA HOLISTICA DE BIBI’S, 1429 VALINDA AVE., LA PUENTE, CA 91744 LOS ANGELES. Mailing address if different: N/A. The full name(s) of registrant(s) is/are: BIBIANA SOTO GONZALEZ, 1429 VALINDA AVE., LA PUENTE, CA 91744. This business is conducted by: INDIVIDUAL. I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.) Signed: BIBIANA SOTO GONZALEZ, OWNER. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name listed above on (date): N/A. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Los Angeles County on (Date) 02/24/2025. NOTICE: This fictitious name statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the office of the county clerk. A new fictitious business name statement must be filed before that time. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law (see Section 14411 et seq. Business and Professions Code). Publish: 04/07/2025, 04/14/2025,
04/21/2025, 04/28/2025. ARCADIA WEEKLY. AAA1340215. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2025039444
The following person(s) is/are doing business as: 1. POOCHES GRACIAS, 2. SOCIAL PAINT, 103 SOUTH ARDEN BLVD, LOS ANGELES, CA 90004 LOS ANGELES. Mailing address if different: N/A. The full name(s) of registrant(s) is/are: SOCIAL PAINT LLC, 103 SOUTH ARDEN BLVD, LOS ANGELES, CA 90004 (State of Incorporation/Organization: CA). This business is conducted by: LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY. I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.) Signed: KRISTEN WALLACE TOSTADO, MANAGER. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business names listed above on (date): 01/2025. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Los Angeles County on (Date) 02/26/2025. NOTICE: This fictitious name statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the office of the county clerk. A new fictitious business name statement must be filed before that time. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law (see Section 14411 et seq. Business and Professions Code). Publish: 04/07/2025, 04/14/2025, 04/21/2025, 04/28/2025. ARCADIA WEEKLY. AAA1340633. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2025040778 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: ML AUTO, 7905 VAN NUYS BLVD UNIT J, VAN NUYS, CA 91402 LOS ANGELES. Mailing address if different: N/A. The full name(s) of registrant(s) is/are: ML AUTO LLC, 7905 VAN NUYS BLVD UNIT J, VAN NUYS, CA 91402 (State of Incorporation/ Organization: CALIFORNIA). This business is conducted by: LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY. I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.) Signed: LILIANA A MOLINA ORTIZ, CEO. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name listed above on (date): 01/2025. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Los Angeles County on (Date) 02/27/2025. NOTICE: This fictitious name statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the office of the county clerk. A new fictitious business name statement must be filed before that time. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law (see Section 14411 et seq. Business and Professions Code). Publish: 04/07/2025, 04/14/2025, 04/21/2025, 04/28/2025. ARCADIA WEEKLY. AAA1341007. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2025047490 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: 1. 100 WITH CHARO, 2. 100 W/CHARO, 3. 100 WITH CHARO GOOD VIBES ONLY, 4. 100 W/CHARO GOOD VIBES ONLY, 5482 WILSHIRE BLVD. #161, LOS ANGELES, CA 90036 LOS ANGELES. Mailing address if different: N/A. The full name(s) of registrant(s) is/are: CHARO CANTRELL, 5482 WILSHIRE BLVD. #161, LOS ANGELES, CA 90036. This business is conducted by: INDIVIDUAL. I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.) Signed: CHARO CANTRELL, OWNER. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business names listed above on (date): 08/2023. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Los Angeles County on (Date) 03/07/2025. NOTICE: This fictitious name statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the office of the county clerk. A new fictitious business name statement must be filed before that time. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law (see Section 14411 et seq. Business and Professions Code). Publish: 04/07/2025, 04/14/2025, 04/21/2025, 04/28/2025. ARCADIA WEEKLY. AAA1348749.
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2025051753
The following person(s) is/are doing business as: SHANGHAI DIAMOND GARDEN RESTAURANT, 9401 W. PICO BLVD, LOS ANGELES, CA 90035 LOS ANGELES. Mailing
12001 FOOTHILL BLVD SPC 45, SYLMAR, CA 91342. This business is conducted by: INDIVIDUAL. I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.) Signed: NICOLAS RAMIREZ CASTANEDA, OWNER. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name listed above on (date): 01/2015. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Los Angeles County on (Date) 04/02/2025. NOTICE: This fictitious name statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the office of the county clerk. A new fictitious business name statement must be filed before that time. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law (see Section 14411 et seq. Business and Professions Code). Publish: 04/07/2025, 04/14/2025, 04/21/2025, 04/28/2025. ARCADIA WEEKLY. AAA1354283.
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2025066400
The following person(s) is/are doing business as: REPLI CABINET MILLWORK FINISH CARPENTRY, 13227 TRUMBALL ST., WHITTIER, CA 90605 LA COUNTY. Mailing address if different: N/A. Articles of Incorporation or Organization Number: 6587898. The full name(s) of registrant(s) is/are: ONE MAN & COMPANY, INC., 13227 TRUMBALL ST, WHITTIER, CA 90605 (State of Incorporation/Organization: CA). This business is conducted by: CORPORATION. I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.) Signed: ANTONIO MELLADO-CARREON, PRESIDENT. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name listed above on (date): N/A. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Los Angeles County on (Date) 04/02/2025. NOTICE: This fictitious name statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the office of the county clerk. A new fictitious business name statement must be filed before that time. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law (see Section 14411 et seq. Business and Professions Code). Publish: 04/07/2025, 04/14/2025, 04/21/2025, 04/28/2025. ARCADIA WEEKLY. AAA1355670. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2025066418
The following person(s) is/are doing business as: HUH DAEGAM RESTAURANT, 16511 PIONEER BLVD #104, NORWALK, CA 90650 LOS ANGELES. Mailing address if different: N/A. The full name(s) of registrant(s) is/are: DANIEL HEO, 16511 PIONEER BLVD #104, NORWALK, CA 90650. This business is conducted by: INDIVIDUAL. I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.) Signed: DANIEL HEO, OWNER. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name listed above on (date): 03/2003. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Los Angeles County on (Date) 04/02/2025. NOTICE: This fictitious name statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the office of the county clerk. A new fictitious business name statement must be filed before that time. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law (see Section 14411 et seq. Business and Professions Code). Publish: 04/07/2025, 04/14/2025, 04/21/2025, 04/28/2025. ARCADIA WEEKLY. AAA1355671.
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2025066621
The following person(s) is/ are doing business as: STONE COUNTRY, 449 SOUTH BEVERLY DRIVE #214, BEVERLY HILLS, CA 90212 LOS ANGELES. Mailing address if different: N/A. Articles of Incorporation or Organization Number: 2980309. The full name(s) of registrant(s) is/are: BROWN BAG DIRECT, 449 SOUTH BEVERLY DRIVE #214, BEVERLY HILLS, CA 90212 (State of Incorporation/ Organization: CA). This business is conducted by: CORPORATION. I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.) Signed: JONATHAN AKIVA ELIEZRIE, CEO. The registrant
commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name listed above on (date): 03/2025. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Los Angeles County on (Date) 04/03/2025.
NOTICE: This fictitious name statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the office of the county clerk. A new fictitious business name statement must be filed before that time. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law (see Section 14411 et seq. Business and Professions Code). Publish: 04/07/2025, 04/14/2025, 04/21/2025, 04/28/2025. ARCADIA WEEKLY. AAA1355674.
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2025066450
The following person(s) is/are doing business as: ELITE EPOXY, 13654 VICTORY BLVD. #395, VAN NUYS, CA 91401 LOS ANGELES. Mailing address if different: N/A. The full name(s) of registrant(s) is/are: JOSHEP STEVE GARCIA, 15051 POLK ST., SYLMAR, CA 91342. This business is conducted by: INDIVIDUAL. I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.) Signed: JOSHEP STEVE GARCIA, OWNER. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name listed above on (date): 03/2025. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Los Angeles County on (Date) 04/03/2025. NOTICE: This fictitious name statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the office of the county clerk. A new fictitious business name statement must be filed before that time. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law (see Section 14411 et seq. Business and Professions Code). Publish: 04/07/2025, 04/14/2025, 04/21/2025, 04/28/2025. ARCADIA WEEKLY. AAA1355675.
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2025067011
The following person(s) is/are doing business as: CLOVERLY RECORDS, 104 ELECTRIC AVE, ALHAMBRA, CA 91801 LOS ANGELES. Mailing address if different: N/A. The full name(s) of registrant(s) is/are: TEAH MACK, 104 ELECTRIC AVE, ALHAMBRA, CA 91801. This business is conducted by: INDIVIDUAL. I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.) Signed: TEAH MACK, OWNER. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name listed above on (date): 09/2020. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Los Angeles County on (Date) 04/03/2025. NOTICE: This fictitious name statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the office of the county clerk. A new fictitious business name statement must be filed before that time. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law (see Section 14411 et seq. Business and Professions Code). Publish: 04/07/2025, 04/14/2025, 04/21/2025, 04/28/2025. ARCADIA WEEKLY. AAA1355676.
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The following person(s) is/are doing business as: SUNYO SPA, 16453 WHITTIER BLVD, WHITTIER, CA 90603 LOS ANGELES. Mailing address if different: N/A. The full name(s) of registrant(s) is/are: YUEXI ZHOU, 16453 WHITTIER BIVD, WHITTIER, CA 90603. This business is conducted by: INDIVIDUAL. I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.) Signed: YUEXI ZHOU, OWNER. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name listed above on (date): N/A. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Los Angeles County on (Date) 04/03/2025. NOTICE: This fictitious name statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the office of the county clerk. A new fictitious business name statement must be filed before that time. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law (see Section 14411 et seq. Business and Professions Code). Publish: 04/07/2025,
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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME
STATEMENT FILE NO. 2025 059622
NEW FILING.
The following person(s) is (are) doing business as AK Industries, 3115 E Las Hermanas Street, Rancho Dominguez, CA 90221. This business is conducted by a corporation. Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed herein on November 2015. Signed: AK Interconnect, Inc (CA-4776693, 3115 E Las Hermanas St, Rancho Dominguez, CA 90221; Allan Lee Kidd, President. The statement was filed with the County Clerk of Los Angeles on March 24, 2025. NOTICE: This fictitious business name statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the office of the County Clerk. A new fictitious business name statement must be filed prior to that date. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state or common law (See Section 14400 et seq., Business and Professional Code).
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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME
STATEMENT FILE NO. 2025 059608
NEW FILING.
The following person(s) is (are) doing business as Alec Julien Construction, 3225 Hermanos St, Pasadena, CA 91107. This business is conducted by a individual. Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed herein on September 2020. Signed: Alec Julien Garabedian, 3225 Hermanos St, Pasadena, CA 91107 (Owner). The statement was filed with the County Clerk of Los Angeles on March 24, 2025.
NOTICE: This fictitious business name statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the office of the County Clerk. A new fictitious business name statement must be filed prior to that date. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state or common law (See Section 14400 et seq., Business and Professional Code).
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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 2025 059620
NEW FILING.
The following person(s) is (are) doing business as Allied Roofing & Building Materials, 13351 Riverside Dr #320, Sherman Oaks, CA 91423. This business is conducted by a individual. Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed herein on April 2016.
Signed: Andrew Giladi, 13351 Riverside Dr #320, Sherman Oaks, CA 91423 (Owner). The statement was filed with the County Clerk of Los Angeles on March 24, 2025.
NOTICE: This fictitious business name statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the office of the County Clerk. A new fictitious business name statement must be filed prior to that date. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state or common law (See Section 14400 et seq., Business and Professional Code).
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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 2025 059618 NEW FILING.
The following person(s) is (are) doing business as ARF WUF, 959 E Mariposa Street, Altadena, CA 91001. This business is conducted by a individual. Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed herein on September 2020. Signed: Susanna Louise Vertal, Po Box 53, Burbank, Ca 91503 (Owner). The statement was filed with the County Clerk of Los Angeles on March 24, 2025. NOTICE: This fictitious business name statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the office of the County Clerk. A new fictitious business name statement must be filed prior to that date. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state or common law (See Section 14400 et seq., Business and Professional Code). Pub. Monrovia Weekly 04/07/2025, 04/14/2025, 04/21/2025, 04/28/2025
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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 2025 059612 NEW FILING.
The following person(s) is (are) doing business as Marroquin Janitorial Services, 2104 N Locust Ave, Compton, CA 90221. This business is conducted by a individual. Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed herein on December 2018. Signed: Victoria Marroquin, 2104 N Locust Ave, Compton, CA 90221 (Owner). The statement was filed with the County Clerk of Los Angeles on March 24, 2025.
NOTICE: This fictitious business name statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the office of the County Clerk. A new fictitious business name statement must be filed prior to that date. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state or common law (See Section 14400 et seq., Business and Professional Code).
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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 2025 059614 NEW FILING.
The following person(s) is (are) doing business as Photowest, 256 S Robertson Blvd, Beverly Hills, CA 90211. This business is conducted by a individual. Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed herein on August 2010. Signed: Katinka C Misik, 3960 W Point Loma Blvd #H440, San Diego, Ca 92110 (Owner). The statement was filed with the County Clerk of Los Angeles on March 24, 2025.
NOTICE: This fictitious business name statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the office of the County Clerk. A new fictitious business name statement must be filed prior to that date. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state or common law (See Section 14400 et seq., Business and Professional Code).
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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 2025 059616 NEW FILING.
The following person(s) is (are) doing business as Service at its Best, 18601 Hatteras Ste #104, Tarzana, CA 91356. This business is conducted by a individual. Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed herein on September 2010. Signed: Rosa Linda Perez, Po Box 18032, Encino, Ca 91416 (Owner). The statement was filed with the County Clerk of Los Angeles on March 24, 2025. NOTICE: This fictitious business name statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the office of the County Clerk. A new fictitious business name statement must be filed prior to that date. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state or common law (See Section 14400 et seq., Business and Professional Code).
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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 2025066850 NEW FILING.
The following person(s) is (are) doing business as Edwin A. Lopez LLC, 3960 Denker Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90062. 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 March 2025. Signed: Edwin A. Lopez LLC (CA-202565816660, 3960 Denker Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90062; Edwin Lopez, CEO. The statement was filed with the County Clerk of Los Angeles on April 3, 2025.
NOTICE: This fictitious business name statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the office of the County Clerk. A new fictitious business name statement must be filed prior to that date. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state or common law (See Section 14400 et seq., Business and Professional Code).
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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 2025065798 NEW FILING. The following person(s) is (are) doing business as Providence Mental Wellness, 1050 Lakes Dr, Suite 225, West Covina, CA 91790. This business is conducted by a individual. Registrant commenced to transact business under the
fictitious business name or names listed herein on April 2025. Signed: KATE DE LA ROSA, 1050 Lakes Dr, Suite 225, West Covina, CA 91790 (Owner). The statement was filed with the County Clerk of Los Angeles on April 2, 2025. NOTICE: This fictitious business name statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the office of the County Clerk. A new fictitious business name statement must be filed prior to that date. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state or common law (See Section 14400 et seq., Business and Professional Code). Pub. Monrovia Weekly 04/07/2025, 04/14/2025, 04/21/2025, 04/28/2025
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 2025064528 NEW FILING.
The following person(s) is (are) doing business as Reel One Movers, 2643 Pierpont Blvd, Ventura, CA 93001. 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. Signed: East End Enterprises LLC (CAB20250041400, 2643 Pierpont Blvd, Ventura, CA 93001; Jason Dylan Drury, Managing Member. The statement was filed with the County Clerk of Los Angeles on April 1, 2025. NOTICE: This fictitious business name statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the office of the County Clerk. A new fictitious business name statement must be filed prior to that date. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state or common law (See Section 14400 et seq., Business and Professional Code).
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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 2025065255 NEW FILING.
The following person(s) is (are) doing business as Lockwood Therapeutics, 5026 Cord Ave, Pico Rivera, CA 90660. This business is conducted by a corporation. Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed herein on March 2025. Signed: Lockwood Therapeutics Inc. (CA-B20250034321, 5026 Cord Ave, Pico Rivera, CA 90660; Dan Dawn Dinh Lockwood, President. The statement was filed with the County Clerk of Los Angeles on April 1, 2025. NOTICE: This fictitious business name statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the office of the County Clerk. A new fictitious business name statement must be filed prior to that date. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state or common law (See Section 14400 et seq., Business and Professional Code).
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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 2025056124 NEW FILING. The following person(s) is (are) doing business as GEMINI SOLUTIONS, 536 E Hurst Street GEMINI SOLUTIONS, Covina, CA 91723. This business is conducted by a individual. Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed herein on March 2025. Signed: MARIA VICTORIA CANTOS, 536 E Hurst Strret Apt 4, Covina, CA 91723 (Owner). The statement was filed with the County Clerk of Los Angeles on March 19, 2025. NOTICE: This fictitious business name statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the office of the County Clerk. A new fictitious business name statement must be filed prior to that date. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state or common law (See Section 14400 et seq., Business and Professional Code). Pub. Monrovia Weekly 04/07/2025, 04/14/2025, 04/21/2025, 04/28/2025
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 63243 NEW FILING.
The following person(s) is (are) doing business as DEMEI ACUPUNCTURE CLINIC, 65 N First Ave 105 , Arcadia, CA 91006. Mailing Address, 3123 Seaman Ave, South El Monte, CA 91733. This business is conducted by a individual. Registrant has not yet begun to transact business under the
fictitious business name or names listed herein. Signed: Yanjun Sun, 65 N First Ave 105 , Arcadia, CA 91006 (Owner). The statement was filed with the County Clerk of Los Angeles on April 3, 2025. NOTICE: This fictitious business name statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the office of the County Clerk. A new fictitious business name statement must be filed prior to that date. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state or common law (See Section 14400 et seq., Business and Professional Code). Pub. Monrovia Weekly 04/07/2025, 04/14/2025, 04/21/2025, 04/28/2025
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 2025050132 NEW FILING. The following person(s) is (are) doing business as LIKEMYDECO, 19964 Rhona Pl, Santa Clarita, CA 91350. This business is conducted by a individual. Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed herein on January 2025. Signed: Hema Latha Chalumuri, 19964 Rhona Pl, Santa Clarita, CA 91350 (Owner). The statement was filed with the County Clerk of Los Angeles on March 12, 2025. NOTICE: This fictitious business name statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the office of the County Clerk. A new fictitious business name statement must be filed prior to that date. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state or common law (See Section 14400 et seq., Business and Professional Code). Pub. Monrovia Weekly 04/07/2025, 04/14/2025, 04/21/2025, 04/28/2025
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 2025044230 NEW FILING. The following person(s) is (are) doing business as OCE Pedals, 210 N Lima St, Burbank, CA 91505. This business is conducted by a individual. Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed herein on January 2022. Signed: Christian Evans, 210 N Lima St, Burbank, CA 91505 (Owner). The statement was filed with the County Clerk of Los Angeles on March 4, 2025. NOTICE: This fictitious business name statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the office of the County Clerk. A new fictitious business name statement must be filed prior to that date. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state or common law (See Section 14400 et seq., Business and Professional Code). Pub. Monrovia Weekly 04/07/2025, 04/14/2025, 04/21/2025, 04/28/2025
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 2025066103 NEW FILING. The following person(s) is (are) doing business as Sweet Spot Fitness, 201 E Magnolia Blvd #370 Suite 501, Burbank, CA 91502. This business is conducted by a individual. Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed herein on March 2025. Signed: Latoya Timber, Po Box 82, Burbank, Ca 91503 (Owner). The statement was filed with the County Clerk of Los Angeles on April 2, 2025. NOTICE: This fictitious business name statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the office of the County Clerk. A new fictitious business name statement must be filed prior to that date. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state or common law (See Section 14400 et seq., Business and Professional Code). Pub. Monrovia Weekly 04/07/2025, 04/14/2025, 04/21/2025, 04/28/2025
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 2025065249 NEW FILING. The following person(s) is (are) doing business as (1). GRAN RESERVA LOUNGE (2). GRAN RESERVA , 103 W California Ave, Glendale, CA 91203. 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. Signed: HERFING GROUP, LLC (CA-202252516289, 80 S. Lake Ave Ste 640, Pasadena, Ca 91101; CHRISTOPHER FRANKIAN, MEMBER. The statement was filed with the County Clerk of Los Angeles on April 1, 2025. NOTICE:
which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.) Signed: KOSH
THAPALIYA, PRESIDENT. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name listed above on (date): 04/2025. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Los Angeles County on (Date) 04/10/2025. NOTICE: This fictitious name statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the office of the county clerk. A new fictitious business name statement must be filed before that time. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law (see Section 14411 et seq. Business and Professions Code). Publish: 04/14/2025, 04/21/2025, 04/28/2025, 05/05/2025. ARCADIA WEEKLY. AAA1357932.a
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 2025053851 NEW FILING. The following person(s) is (are) doing business as (1). WORKING CAPITAL ADVISERS LLC (2). WORKINGCAPITALADVISERS. COM (3). WORKINGCAPITALADVISORS. COM (4). WORKINGCAPITALEXPERTS. COM , 8033 W. Sunset Blvd. #5036, Los Angeles, CA 90046. 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 March 2025. Signed:
WORKING CAPITAL ADVISERS LLC (DE-B20250022675, 8033 W. Sunset Blvd. #5036, Los Angeles, CA 90046; Jacob Alvarez Del Castillo, President. The statement was filed with the County Clerk of Los Angeles on March 17, 2025.
NOTICE: This fictitious business name statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the office of the County Clerk. A new fictitious business name statement must be filed prior to that date. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state or common law (See Section 14400 et seq., Business and Professional Code). Pub. Monrovia Weekly 04/14/2025, 04/21/2025, 04/28/2025, 05/05/2025
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 2025072302 NEW FILING.
The following person(s) is (are) doing business as D & D Handyman, 9354 Burnet Ave Apt 103, North Hills, CA 91343. This business is conducted by a
individual. Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed herein on April 2025. Signed: Davit Avetisyan, 9354 Burnet Ave Apt 103, North Hills, CA 91343 (Owner). The statement was filed with the County Clerk of Los Angeles on April 9, 2025. NOTICE: This fictitious business name statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the office of the County Clerk. A new fictitious business name statement must be filed prior to that date. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state or common law (See Section 14400 et seq., Business and Professional Code). Pub. Monrovia Weekly 04/14/2025, 04/21/2025, 04/28/2025, 05/05/2025
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 2025072220 NEW FILING. The following person(s) is (are) doing business as (1). YOUnited Options Real Estate & Loans (2). YOUnited Options Real Estate (3). YOUnited Options Loans (4). YOUnited Options (5). YOUnited Options Real Estate Development (6). YOUnited Options Property Management , 190 Sierra Ct Suite C-4, Palmdale, CA 93550. This business is conducted by a corporation. Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed herein on November 2024. Signed: YOUnited Options Real Estate & Loans (CA-6452762, 190 Sierra Ct Suite C-4, Palmdale, CA 93550; Angela Scurry-Herrera, CEO. The statement was filed with the County Clerk of Los Angeles on April 9, 2025. NOTICE: This fictitious business name statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the office of the County Clerk. A new fictitious business name statement must be filed prior to that date. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state or common law (See Section 14400 et seq., Business and Professional Code).
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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 2025048677 NEW FILING.
The following person(s) is (are) doing business as Precision Restoration Sales & Service, 23890 Copperhill Drive Unit #178, Valencia, CA 91354. This business is conducted by a individual. Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious
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business name or names listed herein on March 2025. Signed: joseph woodings, 23890 Copperhill Drive Unit #178, Valencia, CA 91354 (Owner). The statement was filed with the County Clerk of Los Angeles on March 10, 2025.
NOTICE: This fictitious business name statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the office of the County Clerk. A new fictitious business name statement must be filed prior to that date. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state or common law (See Section 14400 et seq., Business and Professional Code).
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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 2025071930 NEW FILING.
The following person(s) is (are) doing business as LUARA EVENTS, 726 E Santa Anita Ave unit 102, Burbank, CA 91501. This business is conducted by a corporation. Registrant has not yet begun to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed herein. Signed: ONE MARKETING LA INC (CA-5421132, 726 E Santa Anita Ave unit 102, Burbank, CA 91501; LUARA
AYRAPETYAN, CEO. The statement was filed with the County Clerk of Los Angeles on April 9, 2025.
NOTICE: This fictitious business name statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the office of the County Clerk. A new fictitious business name statement must be filed prior to that date. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state or common law (See Section 14400 et seq., Business and Professional Code).
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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 2025070973 NEW FILING.
The following person(s) is (are) doing business as Travelodge Pasadena, 2131 E Colorado Bl, Pasadena, CA 91107. This business is conducted by a corporation. Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed herein on April 2025. Signed: Chaoyang Tianma Enterprise (Group) Crop. (CA-3616300, 2131 E Colorado Bl, Pasadena, CA 91107; Jing Li, CEO. The statement was filed with the County Clerk of Los Angeles on April 8, 2025. NOTICE: This fictitious business name statement expires five years from
the date it was filed in the office of the County Clerk. A new fictitious business name statement must be filed prior to that date. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state or common law (See Section 14400 et seq., Business and Professional Code).
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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 2025071005
NEW FILING.
The following person(s) is (are) doing business as (1). Soledad Associates (2). SMG Executives (3). Soledad Management Partners , 3625 Del amo Blvd ste 103, Torrance, CA 90503. This business is conducted by a corporation. Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed herein on April 2025. Signed: Soledad Management Group, Inc (CA-6355397, 3625 Del amo Blvd ste 103, Torrance, CA 90503; Ramiro Ruiz, President. The statement was filed with the County Clerk of Los Angeles on April 8, 2025.
NOTICE: This fictitious business name statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the office of the County Clerk. A new fictitious business name statement must be filed prior to that date. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state or common law (See Section 14400 et seq., Business and Professional Code).
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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 2025071379
NEW FILING.
The following person(s) is (are) doing business as Ding’s Noodles, 2212 Sawtelle Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90064. 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 April 2025. Signed: Toro Toro Torrance LLC (CA-201927410230, 2212 Sawtelle Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90064; Ka Wai Kwan, Managing Member. The statement was filed with the County Clerk of Los Angeles on April 8, 2025. NOTICE: This fictitious business name statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the office of the County Clerk. A new fictitious business name statement must be filed prior to that date. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state
of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state or common law (See Section 14400 et seq., Business and Professional Code).
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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 2025071683 NEW FILING. The following person(s) is (are) doing business as coastal Peak Insurance Solutions, 19849 Nordhoff St, Northridge, CA 91324. 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. Signed: My Pet Fitness, LLC (CA-202120110960, 9001 Owensmouth Ave 15, Canoga Park, Ca 91304; Juan Carlos Lopez, President. The statement was filed with the County Clerk of Los Angeles on April 9, 2025.
NOTICE: This fictitious business name statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the office of the County Clerk. A new fictitious business name statement must be filed prior to that date. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state or common law (See Section 14400 et seq., Business and Professional Code).
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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 2025067721 NEW FILING.
The following person(s) is (are) doing business as Tier 7 Plumbing & Rooter Inc, 12534 Menlo Ave Apartment, E, Hawthorne, CA 90250. This business is conducted by a corporation. Registrant has not yet begun to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed herein. Signed: Quin’s Plumbing Inc. (CA-6301839, 12534 Menlo Ave Apartment, E, Hawthorne, CA 90250; Kevin Quintero, CEO. The statement was filed with the County Clerk of Los Angeles on April 4, 2025. NOTICE: This fictitious business name statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the office of the County Clerk. A new fictitious business name statement must be filed prior to that date. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state or common law (See Section 14400 et seq., Business and Professional Code).
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NOTICE OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR DECISION ADMINISTRATIVE USE PERMIT CASE NO. PAUP-004407-2025
LOCATION: 515-523 NORTH CENTRAL AVENUE (Hotel Indigo)
APPLICANT: Khan Consulting Inc. (Rodney Khan)
ZONE: “DSP/TD” – Downtown Specific Plan/Transitional District
LEGAL DESCRIPTION: Portions of Lots 7, 8, and 9 of Tract No. 253
APN: 5637-003-051 and 5637-003-053
PROJECT DESCRIPTION
An application for an Administrative Use Permit (AUP) to allow the on-site sale, service, and consumption of beer, wine, and distilled spirits in the restaurant, bar, pool service, and in-room mini bar areas at a new hotel (Hotel Indigo) located in the “DSP/ TD” (Downtown Specific Plan/Transitional District) Zone.
CODE REQUIRES
1) The on-site sale, service, and consumption of alcoholic beverages requires an Admin istrative Use Permit in the DSP/TD (Downtown Specific Plan/Transitional District) Zone.
APPLICANT’S PROPOSAL
1) To allow the on-site sale, service, and consumption of beer, wine, and distilled spirits at a new hotel.
ENVIRONMENTAL DETERMINATION
The project is exempt from CEQA review as a Class 32 “Infill Development Projects” exemption, pursuant to Section 15332 of the State CEQA Guidelines. The project meets all the findings required by Section 15332 to qualify for this categorical exemption.
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 Wyatt Berger at (818) 937-8171 or WBerger@glendaleca.gov.
DECISION
On or after April 23, 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 Publishd on April 14, 2025
GLENDALE INDEPENDENT
Probate Notices
NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF:
ERNESTINA CONTRERAS CASE NO.
30-2025-01458183-PR-LACMC
To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the WILL or estate, or both of ERNESTINA CONTRERAS.
A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by MARISELA ABOYTES in the Superior Court of California, County of ORANGE.
THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that MARISELA ABOYTES be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent.
THE PETITION requests authority to administer the estate under the Independent Administration of Estates Act. (This authority will allow the personal representative to take many actions without obtaining court approval. Before taking certain very important actions, however, the personal representative will be required to give notice to interested persons unless they have waived notice or consented to the proposed action.) The independent administration authority will be granted unless an interested person files an objection to the petition and shows good cause why the court should not grant the authority.
A HEARING on the petition will be held in this court as follows: 05/28/25 at 1:30PM in Dept. CM08 located at 3390 HARBOR BLVD., COSTA MESA, CA 92626
NOTICE IN PROBATE CASES
The court is providing the convenience to appear for hearing by video using the court’s designated video platform. This is a no cost service to the public. Go to the Court’s website at The Superior Court of California - County of Orange (occourts.org) to appear remotely for Probate hearings and for remote hearing instructions. If you have difficulty connecting or are unable to connect to your remote hearing, call 657-622-8278 for assistance. If you prefer to appear in-person, you can appear in the department on the day/time set for your hearing.
IF YOU OBJECT to the granting of the petition, you should appear at the hearing and state your objec-
estate of the decedent.
THE PETITION requests the decedent’s WILL and codicils, if any, be admitted to probate. The WILL and any codicils are available for examination in the file kept by the court. THE PETITION requests authority to administer the estate under the Independent Administration of Estates Act. (This authority will allow the personal representative to take many actions without obtaining court approval. Before taking certain very important actions, however, the personal representative will be required to give notice to interested persons unless they have waived notice or consented to the proposed action.) The independent administration authority will be granted unless an interested person files an objection to the petition and shows good cause why the court should not grant the authority.
A HEARING on the petition will be held in this court as follows: 05/16/25 at 8:30AM in Dept. 5 located at 111 N. HILL ST., LOS ANGELES, CA 90012
IF YOU OBJECT to the granting of the petition, you should appear at the hearing and state your objections or file written objections with the court before the hearing. Your appearance may be in person or by your attorney.
IF YOU ARE A CREDITOR or a contingent creditor of the decedent, you must file your claim with the court and mail a copy to the personal representative appointed by the court within the later of either (1) four months from the date of first issuance of letters to a general personal representative, as defined in section 58(b) of the California Probate Code, or (2) 60 days from the date of mailing or personal delivery to you of a notice under section 9052 of the California Probate Code. Other California statutes and legal authority may affect your rights as a creditor. You may want to consult with an attorney knowledgeable in California law.
tions or file written objections with the court before the hearing. Your appearance may be in person or by your attorney.
IF YOU ARE A CREDITOR or a contingent creditor of the decedent, you must file your claim with the court and mail a copy to the personal representative appointed by the court within the later of either (1) four months from the date of first issuance of letters to a general personal representative, as defined in section 58(b) of the California Probate Code, or (2) 60 days from the date of mailing or personal delivery to you of a notice under section 9052 of the California Probate Code.
Other California statutes and legal authority may affect your rights as a creditor. You may want to consult with an attorney knowledgeable in California law.
YOU MAY EXAMINE the file kept by the court. If you are a person interested in the estate, you may file with the court a Request for Special Notice (form DE-154) of the filing of an inventory and appraisal of estate assets or of any petition or account as provided in Probate Code section 1250. A Request for Special Notice form is available from the court clerk.
Attorney for Petitioner
AARON CHARLES GREGG - SBN 76612
AARON CHARLES GREGG, APLC 110 E. WILSHIRE AVE. FULLERTON CA 92832
Telephone (714) 871-4200 4/7, 4/10, 4/14/25 CNS-3894828# ANAHEIM PRESS
NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF:
MICHAEL D. HAIGWOOD CASE NO. 25STPB03670
To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the WILL or estate, or both of MICHAEL D. HAIGWOOD.
A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by GREGORY M. HAIGWOOD AND WAYNE M. HAIGWOOD in the Superior Court of California, County of LOS ANGELES. THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that GREGORY M. HAIGWOOD AND WAYNE M. HAIGWOOD be appointed as personal representative to administer the
A HEARING on the petition will be held in this court as follows: 05/06/25 at 8:30AM in Dept. 11 located at 111 N. HILL ST., LOS ANGELES, CA 90012
IF YOU OBJECT to the granting of the petition, you should appear at the hearing and state your objections or file written objections with the court before the hearing. Your appearance may be in person or by your attorney.
IF YOU ARE A CREDITOR or a contingent creditor of the decedent, you must file your claim with the court and mail a copy to the personal representative appointed by the court within the later of either (1) four months from the date of first issuance of letters to a general personal representative, as defined in section 58(b) of the California Probate Code, or (2) 60 days from the date of mailing or personal delivery to you of a notice under section 9052 of the California Probate Code. Other California statutes and legal authority may affect your rights as a creditor. You may want to consult with an attorney knowledgeable in California law.
YOU MAY EXAMINE the file kept by the court. If you are a person interested in the estate, you may file with the court a Request for Special Notice (form DE-154) of the filing of an inventory and appraisal of estate assets or of any petition or account as provided in Probate Code section 1250. A Request for Special Notice form is available from the court clerk.
Attorney for Petitioner
RONALD T. VERA, ESQ. - SBN 60138 THE VERA LAW GROUP 300 W. FOOTHILL BLVD., SUITE 100 CLAREMONT CA 91711
Telephone (909) 624-1600 4/10, 4/14, 4/17/25 CNS-3914409# PASADENA PRESS
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
MATTHEW D. KANIN - SBN 251720
MATTHEW D. KANIN, PROFESSIONAL LAW CORPORATION
1875 CENTURY PARK EAST, SUITE 1900
LOS ANGELES CA 90067-2519
Telephone (424) 388-1041 4/10, 4/14, 4/17/25
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NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: THOMAS WILLIAM VOGIE AKA THOMAS W. VOGIE AKA TOM VOGIE
CASE NO. 25STPB03707
To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the WILL or estate, or both of THOMAS WILLIAM VOGIE AKA THOMAS W. VOGIE AKA TOM VOGIE.
A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by NATALIA AGUILAR VOGIE in the Superior Court of California, County of LOS ANGELES. THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that NATALIA AGUILAR VOGIE 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.
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: JASMIN ARYA ESQ SBN 347469
THE BURBANK FIRM L C 2312 WEST VICTORY BLVD STE 100 BURBANK CA 91506
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GLENDALE INDEPENDENT
NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF:
VICTOR MANUEL OSORIO
ROJAS
CASE NO. PROVA2500289
To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the WILL or estate, or both of VICTOR MANUEL OSORIO ROJAS.
A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by VICTOR OSORIO, JR. in the Superior Court of California, County of SAN BERNARDINO. THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that VICTOR OSORIO, JR. be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent.
Elicena Blanco in the Superior Court of California, County of San Bernar-dino. THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that Marcelino Martin & Elicena Blanco be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent. THE PETITION requests the decedent’s will and codicils, if any, be admitted to probate. The will and any codicils are available for examination in the file kept by the court. THE PETITION requests authority to administer the estate under the Independent Administration of Es-tates Act. (This authority will allow the personal representative to take many actions without obtaining court approval. Before taking certain very important actions, however, the personal representative will be required to give notice to interested persons unless they have waived notice or consented to the proposed action.) The independent administration authority will be granted unless an interested person files an objection to the petition and shows good cause why the court should not grant the authority.
A HEARING on the petition will be held on May 22, 2025 at 9:00 AM in Dept. F2. located at 17780 Arrow Boulevard, Fontana, California 92335.
NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF JAMES F. SWEENEY, JR. Case No. 25STPB03890
To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of JAMES F. SWEENEY, JR.
A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by Jennifer Bowman in the Superior Court of California, County of LOS ANGELES.
THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that Jennifer Bowman 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 May 7, 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 issu-ance of letters to a general personal representative, as defined in section 58(b) of the California Probate Code, or (2) 60 days from the date of mailing or personal delivery to you of a notice under section 9052 of the California Probate Code.
Other California statutes and legal authority may affect your rights as a creditor. You may want to consult with an attorney knowledgeable in California law.
YOU MAY EXAMINE the file kept by the court. If you are a person interested in the estate, you
THE PETITION requests authority to administer the estate under the Independent Administration of Estates Act. (This authority will allow the personal representative to take many actions without obtaining court approval. Before taking certain very important actions, however, the personal representative will be required to give notice to interested persons unless they have waived notice or consented to the proposed action.) The independent administration authority will be granted unless an interested person files an objection to the petition and shows good cause why the court should not grant the authority.
A HEARING on the petition will be held in this court as follows: 05/20/25 at 9:00AM in Dept. F1 located at 17780 ARROW BLVD., FONTANA, CA 92335
IF YOU OBJECT to the granting of the petition, you should appear at the hearing and state your objections or file written objections with the court before the hearing. Your appearance may be in person or by your attorney.
IF YOU ARE A CREDITOR or a contingent creditor of the decedent, you must file your claim with the court and mail a copy to the personal representative appointed by the court within the later of either (1) four months from the date of first issuance of letters to a general personal representative, as defined in section 58(b) of the California Probate Code, or (2) 60 days from the date of mailing or personal delivery to you of a notice under section 9052 of the California Probate Code.
Other California statutes and legal authority may affect your rights as a creditor. You may want to consult with an attorney knowledgeable in California law.
YOU MAY EXAMINE the file kept by the court. If you are a person interested in the estate, you may file with the court a Request for Special Notice (form DE-154) of the filing of an inventory and appraisal of estate assets or of any petition or account as provided in Probate Code section 1250. A Request for Special Notice form is available from the court clerk.
Attorney for Petitioner
ARIANA A. BURRIS - SBN 267371
SARAH BREWSAUGH - SBN 267359
BURRIS LAW APC 488 SOUTH GLASSELL STREET ORANGE CA 92866
Telephone (714) 941-8122
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NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF Joseph Martin
Case No. PROVA2500292
To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, Joseph Martin
A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by Marcelino Martin &
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 con-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 issu-ance of letters to a general personal representative, as defined in section 58(b) of the California Probate Code, or (2) 60 days from the date of mail-ing 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:
EVAN C. PAGE, ESQ SBN 279669 SHOUP LEGAL, A PROFESSIONAL LAW CORPORATION 39755 DATE STREET SUITE 203 MURRIETA, CALIFORNIA 92563 (915) 445-4114 APRIL 10, 14, 17, 2025 ONTARIO NEWS PRESS
NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF JESSE RENE ACEBAL Case No. 25STPB02159 To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of JESSE RENE ACEBAL A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by Clifford S. Acebal and Jesse Rene Acebal, Jr. in the Superior Court of California, County of LOS ANGELES. THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that Clifford S. Acebal and Jesse Rene Acebal, Jr. be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent.
THE PETITION requests authority to administer the estate under the Independent Administration of Estates Act. (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
‘Little Women Ballet’ returns to Heritage Square Museum
“ Little Women Ballet” returns to Heritage Square Museum this spring with its popular immersive site-specific experiences through dance and storytelling with Meg, Jo, Beth, and Amy, as they recount their story of sisterhood, love, loss, and family with five unique performances, between May 23-25. After rebounding from the tragedy of the Eaton Fire where Little Women Ballet props, merchandise, painted signage, decorations, and many of the costumes were destroyed, “Little Women Ballet” thanks its many supporters for assisting in its rebuilding.
Pioneering more ballets about women and their stories, “Little Women,” is an original ballet, manifesting the coming of age of sisters Meg, Jo, Beth, and Amy as they navigate an ever-changing world as they learn to embrace their artistic gifts and share them with the world as a source of comfort. A tale of family, friends, finding yourself, and growing up, “Little Women” will warm the hearts of
audiences.
Each of the site-specific performances at Heritage Square feature a new seasonal theme, music, décor, desserts and refreshments, and different components of the “Little Women” novel told through vignettes of the “Little Women” story presented in ballet form. Audiences will venture into this classic tale for an immersive ballet experience. Meet all the characters up close, go on an immersive walking tour of the Heritage Square Museum, enjoy spring-themed desserts and refreshments, and join the cast in Victorian dancing at the end of each performance.
When attendees arrive, each guest receives a goodie bag with items to be used throughout the experience, including a colored ribbon — pink for Meg, burgundy for Jo, green for Beth, and baby blue for Amy — which match the dresses of each of the sisters and lets the guests know the route and narrator they will follow. Complementary spring beverages and desserts are
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provided, and the finale invites guests to join in on Victorian folk dancing with the cast. Guests are also invited to a meet and greet, including complementary photos with the cast following each performance.
Heritage Square is the living history and open-air architecture museum which includes eight historic structures located beside the Arroyo Seco Parkway in the Montecito Heights neighborhood in the southern Arroyo Seco area. Be part of the story as “Little Women Ballet” dancers perform in the historic mansions and private grounds of this landmark. A combination of over 20 professional ballet dancers ranging in age from 10 to 75, donned in 19th century costumes make up the cast. Several of the musical compositions used for the production are composed by Daniel Robbins, combined with classic Victorian pieces.
The spring “Little Women Ballet” site-specific immersive experience takes place with five performances on Friday, May 23, at 6:30 p.m.; Saturday, May 24, for two performances at 3 p.m. and 6:30 p.m.; and Sunday, May 25, for two performances at 3 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. Tickets are $62 per person and include a springthemed goodie bag with items to be used throughout the performance; complementary spring beverages and desserts, and a tour of Heritage Square Museum through dance. Heritage Square Museum is located at 3800 Homer St., Los Angeles, CA 90031. For more information and to purchase tickets for the experience at Heritage Square Museum and the June full-length ballet at the Pasadena Playhouse, visit littlewomenballet.com.
Bass, Caurso and LA Strong Sports to rebuild Palisades Recreation Center
By City News Service
AfterthePalisades Recreation Center was severely damaged in January’s wildfires, a publicprivate partnership will rebuild the community center and restore activities for residents on the Westside, it was announced Thursday.
During a morning news conference in the Palisades, Mayor Karen Bass joined Steadfast LA and LA Strong Sports, two private organizations, to announce their partnership and plans to restore the recreation center.
“The city’s number-one pledge has been to eliminate any and every obstacle in the way of rebuilding, and we are forging new partnerships with all sectors as we continue to move Los Angeles forward,” Bass said in a statement.
According to Bass, the Palisades Recreation Center, library and playground served as vital pieces of the community. The city pushed for the Army Corps of Engi-
neers to clear fire debris from these areas -- which has been done.
Led by billionaire Rick Caruso, who ran against Bass in the mayoral election in 2022, Steadfast LA launched in February. The coalition of business leaders from Gensler, CBRE, Parsons, Esri, Latham & Watkins LLP, among others, are using their expertise and private connections to rebuild Pacific Palisades.
“This public-private partnership to rebuild the Rec Center with the City and in collaboration with civic leaders, local groups, and industry experts demonstrates the vision of Steadfast LA in action,” Caruso said in a statement.
Caruso noted Steadfast LA will take a similar approach with assisting Altadena and Malibu as well, other areas in L.A. County impacted by fires.
JJ and Chelsea Rednick, Charles and Jenna Jackson and Kylee Kilgore formed LA
Strong Sports in late March to build top-tier sports and recreation facilities in Los Angeles following the fire emergencies.
“We visited the Pali Rec Center the same day we decided to move to the Palisades,” JJ and Chelsea Rednick said in a statement. “That visit showed us not only how important the park was as a physical space, but how the people and families who took advantage of it made up the beating heart of the community.”
Charles and Jenna Jackson added that rebuilding the rec center will reclaim the space for community members, who suffered immense loss.
The coalition has held meetings with residents and organizations with close ties to the park. They are forming design plans for the construction of the new center.
They expect to host further discussions, refine their design plan and release details in the near future.
According to the mayor’s
| Photo courtesy of the Heritage Square Museum
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LA unveils newly restored Korean artifacts at Convention Center for LA28
By City News Service
Mayor Karen Bass and other city officials
Tuesday unveiled the newly restored Turtle Ship, a Korean artifact gifted to Los Angeles in 1982, which will be on display at the Convention Center where thousands of visitors are expected to view it during the 2028 Summer Olympics.
“The Turtle Ship is a powerful symbol of our enduring friendship with Busan and the Korean community,” Bass said in a statement. “I’m honored to celebrate this moment with our Korean American community, whose contributions enrich our city every day.
“We look forward to visitors from all around the world seeing this artifact while attending events at the Convention Center, especially as a venue for the 2028 Olympic and Paralympic Games,” Bass added.
The mayor led the unveiling of the artifact alongside City Council members John Lee and Heather Hutt, as well as members of the Korean-American commu-
nity. The celebration also featured a traditional Korean drum performance by the Hwarang Youth Foundation Lee, who represents the 12th District, encompassing the northwest communities of the San Fernando Valley, and is only Korean American City Council member, described the Turtle Ship as a “generous gift” and a “powerful symbol” of friendship and cultural exchange between L.A. and its sister city, Busan, South Korea.
Last summer, after Bass and the City Council approved a plan to move decades-old artifacts out of City Hall to make way for Olympic flags and other exhibits that highlighted the 1932 and 1984 Games, two groups of predominantly Japanese-American and Korean-American activists criticized that decision and urged elected officials to return them.
The two previous Summer Olympic host cities, Paris and Tokyo, also displayed the official Olympic flag at their main municipal building.
City officials relocated the Turtle Ship and a portable shrine called a Mikoshi from Nagoya to the Convention Center. The Department of Cultural Affairs assembled a professional team of conservators and art handlers to conduct restoration and reinstall the gifts.
According to the Department of Cultural Affairs, the Turtle Ship last underwent restoration and conservation treatment nearly 20 years ago.
The Mayor’s Office did not immediately respond to an inquiry regarding the status of the Mikoshi.
Additionally, other artifacts such as the Kasuisa Float, and the Karakuri Wall Clock, a bust of Mexican President Benito Juarez and another bust of Juarez’s wife, Margarita Maza, were also removed outside the hallway near the Mayor’s Office. The busts are headed to El Pueblo de Los Angeles Historical Monument, according to signage posted at City Hall.
At the time, Scott Suh, former president of the Los
Downey parish priest charged with child molestation
The Los Angeles County Sheriff’sDepartment
Wednesdayasked members of the public to come forward if they have any information regarding a Downey parish priest who is facing child molestation charges.
Father Jaime Arriaga, 41, pleaded not guilty April 7 to six felony counts, including assault with intent to commit a felony and five counts of lewd act on a child of 14 or 15 by a person at least 10 years older, according to court records.
Arriaga, who was assigned to Our Lady of Perpetual Help in Downey, was arrested April 3 by sheriff’s deputies and remains in the Los Angeles County Men’s Central Jail on no bail, according to court records.
According to the LASD, he was also assigned to Saint Louis of France Catholic Church in La Puente prior to his time in Downey.
“The Archdiocese has a long-standing commitment to the protection of minors and reporting the prevention of
abuse,” an Archdiocese representative said in a statement that also noted that officials reported the priest to authorities and removed him from ministry.
On April 3, detectives from the sheriff’s Special Victims Bureau investigated a report that a female minor had allegedly been sexually abused by the priest on March 22, according to a statement from the LASD.
Court records show other offenses allegedly occurred on Feb. 8 and Feb. 9. Based on the nature of the alleged offenses, detectives believe there may be additional victims, the statement said. Anyone with information
Center Koreatown Neighborhood Council and spokesman for the Turtle Ship and Mikoshi Shrine Restoration Demand Committee, said the city’s action was “terribly disrespectful.”
Suh did not immediately respond to a request for comment Tuesday afternoon.
The city allocated $500,000 for restoration and conservation, and some of that funding also addressed the marble flooring and walls behind displays at City
Hall, which showed cracking and signs of wear.
According to Bass’ office, while the city relocated the gifts to the Convention Center, the mayor held community meetings to share updates on the effort. Starting in September 2024, the Mayor’s Office of International Affairs worked with Korean leaders and collaborated on the unveiling ceremony.
Meanwhile, Robert Ahn, president of the Korean American Federation of Los Angeles, supported the
city’s decision to move the artifacts.
“(It) ensures that the gift from Busan will be more accessible and enjoyed by a much wider audience,” Ahn said in a statement. “This cultural artifact has been carefully restored and can be displayed in a manner that respects the sentiments of the Korean American community.”
Kim Weedmark, general manager of the Convention Center, added that he was thrilled to house such a “precious gift.”
Ballet dancer released in prisoner exchange with Russia
Aballet dancer from Los Angeles who has been in prison in Russia for donating to a charity providing aid to Ukraine, has been freed in a prisoner swap between the United States and Russia, Secretary of State Marco Rubio confirmed Thursday on a social media post.
regarding the case or who believes they may have been a victim is urged to contact SVB detectives.
Arriaga is due back in court in downtown Los Angeles on June 5, when a date will be set for a preliminary hearing.
“Allegations of misconduct against anyone serving in the Archdiocese are reported to law enforcement, fully investigated and, under the Zero- Tolerance Policy, anyone who is found to have harmed a minor is permanently removed from any capacity in the Archdiocese,” according to the Archdiocese spokesperson. “We offer our prayers for everyone impacted by this matter.”
Ksenia Karelina, who was found guilty last year in a Russian court for treason for donating $51.80 to a U.S.-based charity providing humanitarian aid to Ukraine, told Reuters she was on her back to the United States on Thursday.
“American Ksenia Karelina is on a plane back home to the United States. She was wrongfully detained by Russia for over a year and President Trump secured her release. @ POTUS will continue to work for the release of ALL Americans,” Rubio wrote on social media.
Karelina was released in exchange for a RussianGerman national jailed in the United States, according to reports in the Wall Street
Journal.
“Today, President Trump brought home another wrongfully detained American from Russia,” CIA Director John Ratcliffe said in a statement to the Journal. “I’m proud of the CIA officers who worked tirelessly to support this effort, and we appreciate the Government of U.A.E. for
enabling the exchange.”
The Wall Street Journal reported that Karelina was released in exchange for the release of Arthur Petrov, a dual GermanRussian citizen who was arrested in 2023 in Cyprus at the request of the U.S. on charges of exporting sensitive microelectronics.
By City News Service
By City News Service
Angeles Wilshire
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Jaime Arriaga, a Catholic priest based in Downey, is facing sexual misconduct charges. | Photo courtesy of the Archdiocese of Los Angeles
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