Supervisors back protections for renters hurt financially by fires; AG announces more price gouging charges
By Staff and City News Service
The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors
voted 4-0 Tuesday evening to take the initial step to provide limited eviction protections for renters and small business owners financially impacted by the January wildfires.
The vote directs the Office of County Counsel to draft a resolution to be presented at next Tuesday's board meeting.
The amended resolution will cover tenants throughout Los Angeles County who are financially impacted by the January wildfires, who have signed up for relief programs, unemployment insurance or emergency benefits, owing to a loss of at least 10% monthly income.
Landlords will be prohibited from imposing late fees, interest, or other charges on rental debt, but allowed to challenge a tenant's eligibility for free of charge.
If approved, the resolution will remain in effect until July 31. The initial proposal was to remain in effect until Jan. 31, 2026.
Tuesday's motion also directed the CEO and the
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Department of Consumer and Business Affairs to report back to the board in 15 days on developing financial parameters of a fund, at least $10 million to be managed by a third- party sponsor to support impacted tenants and landlords.
The report will also include alternative programs potentially available for those struggling with job loss and economic insecurity, and recommendations for prioritization for rental debt relief
modeled on the COVID- 19 rent relief programs.
Supervisor Lindsey Horvath called the motion a "narrowly targeted eviction protection" and said the impact of wildfires extended beyond those living in the affected area, to businesses and workers.
"Even before the fires, the LA housing market was in crisis," said Horvath, who introduced the motion. "Los Angeles is one of the most unaffordable areas in the
nation, with an unhoused population of more than 75,000 people and more people are falling into homelessness as fast as our system is able to re-house others."
Supervisor Holly Mitchell raised concerns that a prior fund advocated by her, to support workers and businesses impacted by the fire, would overlap with the new initiative.
She further pushed
CBy Joe Taglieri joet@beaconmedianews.com
alifornia Insurance Commissioner Ricardo Lara on Friday asked for a meeting with State Farm for a more detailed explanation of why the company has requested Lara's approval for an emergency 22% rate hike on homeowner policies.
In a letter to California's largest insurer, Lara said state law requires State Farm to detail the reasons for the proposed rate hike.
“Under the strict review laid out by Proposition 103, the burden is on State Farm to show why this is needed now," Lara wrote. "State Farm has not met its burden.”
Lara scheduled a meeting Feb. 26 in Oakland with Insurance Department officials, the case's intervenor Consumer Watchdog and State Farm representatives. According to Lara's office, the meeting will focus on:
• "State Farm’s financial stability: Why has the company’s financial position deteriorated despite previous rate increases, and what other steps—beyond raising rates—has the company taken to restore stability?
• "Justification for the emergency rate increase: What has changed since State Farm’s last rate filings that now requires urgent relief?
• "Consumer impact: How would granting this request affect policyholders, especially those who have already faced premium increases and non-renewals?
• "Transparency in decision-making: Has State Farm provided adequate documentation to justify its claims, and is it considering financial support from its parent company?"
On Feb. 3, the company announced it received more than 8,700 claims and paid out over $1 billion.
"We know we will ultimately pay out significantly more, as these fires will collectively be the costliest in the history of the company," State Farm President/CEO Dan Krause and other company executives wrote in a letter to Lara. "Although reinsurance will assist us in paying what we owe to customers, the costs of these fires will further deplete capital from
The Andrew McNally House in Altadena lays in ruins following the Eaton Fire. | Photo courtesy of Los Angeles County/Wikimedia Commons (CC0)
Army Corps of Engineers launches tracker for fire debris removal
By Joe Taglieri
An online map for fire victims that tracks real-time updates on debris removal in areas devastated in Los Angeles wildfires is now available from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers.
The Corps is doing Phase 2 of the debris removal process — with direction by the Federal Emergency Management Agency in coordination with the state and LA County — and the interactive map is available on the webpage for Corps of Engineers Los Angeles District Wildfire Debris Removal Mission. The online viewer allows property owners to track the progress of cleanup efforts on specific parcels via a color-coded system displaying all assigned parcels, active cleanup and completed work, as well as properties that do not have submitted entry forms.
“Transparency and timely information are critical as we work to safely and quickly remove wildfire debris,” Col. Eric Swenson, commander of the USACE Los Angeles Wildfires Recovery Field Office, said in a statement Monday. “This new viewer gives residents a clear picture of where their property stands in the Phase
A2 process, reinforcing our commitment to keeping the community informed every step of the way.”
The removal work, which began Feb. 11, involves clearing ash and burned structures as well as building foundations at homeowners' request.
Contractors hired by the Corps of Engineers will move secured material directly from destroyed properties to landfills permitted by CalRecycle to accept such debris. The Corps has worked with the California Department of Transportation and fireimpacted municipalities to decide on haul routes with the intention of minimizing potential environmental
impacts "for those who have reoccupied their homes and for unaffected communities," officials said.
The Corps uses "strict procedures" for debris removal from private properties, officials said.
"When removing fire ash and debris, the material is placed in the bed of a dump truck inside a heavy-duty plastic liner," according to a Corps statement. "This liner is tightly wrapped around the ash, after which a tarp is then lowered over the truck to ensure the ash remains contained during transit.
"The Army Corps of Engineers also utilizes the 'wet method' for debris removal, which involves
applying water and mist to keep ash on the ground and prevent it from becoming airborne," the statement continued. "This approach helps mitigate risks to the community, particularly for standing homes that have been reoccupied."
Corps officials expect all eligible properties enrolled into the program by the March 31 deadline will be cleared to rebuild by January 2026, with most work completed well before then.
Wildfire-affected residents may submit right of entry forms to authorize debris removal at their properties via recovery. lacounty.gov or at a Disaster Recovery Center.
Shelter for residents displaced by Eaton Fire opens in Duarte
new shelter for people displaced by the devastating Eaton Fire opened in Duarte, Los Angeles County Supervisor Kathryn Barger said Friday. Fire evacuees living at the Pasadena Civic Auditorium will relocate to the gymnasium at the county's Pamela Park in Duarte.
As of Tuesday night, 149 people were living at the shelter, which at its peak
housed approximately 1,140 evacuees, the Long Beach Press Telegram reported.
When the American Red Cross assumed management of the Pasadena shelter, auditorium officials asked that the facility be returned to the city of Pasadena shortly after the first week in February, according to the Red Cross.
The city granted the shelter an extension until a
new location was secured.
The site was always intended as a temporary shelter, Pasadena spokeswoman Lisa Derderian told the Los Angeles Times. The goal was to transition the shelter to a smaller site as the number of evacuees decreased.
Every household in the shelter has an assigned Red Cross "shelter resident transition specialist" who
provides assistance that includes working with county staff to provide transportation and ensure that each resident has a clear plan, according to published reports.
Red Cross spokesperson Angel Sauceda told the Times that the shelter will operate “until all the residents have a plan in place to get them to their next housing solution.”
By Staff
An online map tracks fire debris removal. | Image courtesy of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
Public lands advocates slam federal review of national monuments
By Suzanne Potter, Producer, Public News Service
Groups that fight to protect public lands are criticizing the Trump administration's new review of all oil, gas and mining on public lands.
National monuments in California protect about 4 million acres of land.
New U.S. Interior Secretary Doug Burgum has ordered a 15-day internal review of these sites, which conservation groups warn could be a first step toward altering their boundaries to allow fossil-fuel and mineral extraction. And yet, Daniel Hart, director of clean-energy and climate-resiliency policy at the National Parks Conservation Association, said this would do little to address the "energy emergency" recently declared by President Donald Trump.
"The timeline from starting a lease sale until oil and gas is pumping, and then refined and into the markets, is a long time," he said. "It would not immediately do anything to lower gas prices."
In the past, Carrizo Plain National Monument on the central coast has been eyed
for oil and gas development.
Other national monuments in California whose boundaries could be re-evaluated include the two newest, Chuckwalla and Sattitla, along with 13 others across the state.
Hart said these public lands are crucial for wildlife habitat and recreation. He pointed out that they pump billions of dollars into the outdoor economy.
"They protect both natural and cultural resources. They are a great place for our shared histories," he said. "But also, there's a public benefit: They support the outdoor recreation economy, especially in rural states."
Across the United States, 24 million acres of public land
are already leased to oil and gas companies for fossil-fuel extraction, with more than 12 million acres under active drilling. The NPCA says key monuments outside of California that risk losing protections include Devils Tower in Wyoming and the Dinosaur and Hovenweep national monuments in Utah.
Disclosure: National Parks Conservation Association contributes to Public News Service’s fund for reporting on Budget Policy & Priorities, Climate Change/Air Quality, Endangered Species & Wildlife, Environment, Public Lands/ Wilderness, Water. If you would like to help support news in the public interest, visit https://www. publicnewsservice.org/dn1.php.
Molly Shannon named honorary chair for Film Independent Spirit Awards
By City News Service
Actress and "Saturday Night Live" alum Molly Shannon was named Tuesday an "honorary chair" of this weekend's Film Independent Spirit Awards, and she will be among those serving as presenters at the event.
The title of honorary chair is given each year "to an individual who exemplifies outstanding artistic achievement and embodies Film Independent's mission," according to the organization.
Shannon's other recent television credits include "Only Murders in the Building," "The Other Two," "White Lotus" and "I Love That for You," and she also appeared in films such as "A Good Person," "Promising Young Woman" and "Other People."
Previous honorary chairs of the Spirit Awards include Javier Bardem, Angela Bassett, Halle Berry, Jessica Chastain, Robert Duvall, Ava DuVernay, Jodie Foster, Lily Gladstone, Sian Heder, Samuel L. Jackson, Nicole Kidman, Ang Lee, Julianne Moore, David Oyelowo, Martin Scorsese, Kerry Washington and Chloé Zhao.
In addition to Shannon, other celebrities set to serve as presenters at the Saturday ceremony in Santa Monica are Tadanobu Asano, Carrie Coon, Danielle Deadwyler, Mark and Jay Duplass, Walton Goggins, Kathryn Hahn, Alana Haim, Marianne Jean-Baptiste, Patti LuPone, Melanie Lynskey, Natasha Lyonne, Sonequa Martin-Green, Natalie Morales, Ruth Negga, Karen Pittman, Questlove, Edgar Ramirez, Hunter Schafer, Randy & Jason Sklar, Julio Torres, Jessica Williams and Michelle Yeoh.
Additional presenters are expected to be announced before the show, which will be held in a tent adjacent to the beach in Santa Monica.
'Anora' continues march toward Oscar with WGA best original screenplay
By City News Service and Staff
" Anora" continued its march toward possible Oscar glory Saturday, earning the best original screenplay prize from the Writers Guild Awards, beating out Oscar-nominated actor Jesse Eisenberg's "A Real Pain," Justin Kuritzkes' "Challengers," Alex Garland's "Civil War" and Megan Park's "My Old Ass."
RaMell Ross and Joslyn Barnes won the best adapted screenplay award for "Nickel Boys," based on the Pulitzer Prize-winning book. They also earned the guild's Paul Selvin Award for the screenplay. The award honors a script that "best embodies the spirit of the constitutional and civil rights and liberties that are indispensable to the survival of free writers everywhere."
During the ceremony, the late David Lynch, who died in January, was named the recipient of the guild's
Laurel Award for Screenwriting Achievement, honoring a career that included films such as "Blue Velvet," "Wild at Heart" and "Mulholland Drive."
Award-winning writer, director and producer Vince Gilligan, best known as the force behind "Breaking
and its spinoff prequel "Better Call Saul," received the WGA's Paddy Chayefsky Laurel Award for Television Writing Achievement. "Anora" took top honors Feb. 8 from the directors and producers guilds. A full list of WGA winers is at awards.wga.org.
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The film poster for "Anora." | Photo courtesy of FilmNation Enteratainment/Wikimedia Commons
In 2023, the Biden administration ordered a Bakersfield oil company to remove old oil rigs from Carrizo Plain National Monument in Central California. | Photo by Bob Wick/BLM
Los Angeles
Duarte
Duarte pool reopens for the community
The City of Duarte's Pool reopened Monday after a brief closure. "We want to extend our sincere gratitude to the community for their patience and support during the closure," city officials said in a statement. "Your understanding has been greatly appreciated as we worked diligently to ensure everything is in top condition for your return." If you have any questions, contact the Duarte Fitness Center at (626)357-6118.
Long Beach
Long Beach launches Love Your Block program
The City of Long Beach, in partnership with Bloomberg Center for Public Innovation at Johns Hopkins University, has launched Love Your Block, a community-driven initiative that empowers residents to take action and enhance their neighborhoods.In its first year, Love Your Block will support the city’s Westside Promise Initiative, a 10-year community investment plan to address current and historic challenges facing West Long Beach. Through a community-led Civic Deliberation Team, residents will come together to address local challenges and drive meaningful change in West Long Beach. The Civic Deliberation Team will identify
a key priority, develop an action plan and create challenge statements to guide residents in submitting grant proposals. Through a series of workshops, team members will ensure that funding is directed toward community-driven projects that align with local needs. As part of this effort, the Love Your Block program will provide minigrants of up to$2,500 for resident-led projects. For more information and to stay updated, visit the Love Your Block webpage at https://publicinnovation. jhu.edu/love-your-block/.
West Covina
West Covina asks for feedback on use of CDBG funds
The City of West Covina is beginning the planning phase for the federally funded Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program. In the coming months, the city will draft a new 5-Year Consolidated Plan (ConPlan), which will cover the 2025 through 2029 program years. The ConPlan will serve as a visioning and strategic document, reflecting community needs and goals that are eligible to be addressed with the federal grant funds. Because “community needs” will be considered in funding allocation decisions, the city is seeking feedback from the public relative to the overall community development and housing needs, including the needs of low- and moderate-income persons. In an effort to provide
an opportunity for broad public participation, an online survey is available at westcovina.org/conplan.
Glendale
Art Talks at Brand return this spring
The Brand Library & Art Center has announced the return of Art Talks at Brand this spring. This series invites contemporary artists to discuss their work and the issues surrounding it. Each talk will be followed by a moderated Q&A session led by Brand staff member, artist, and writer Jennifer Remenchik. The spring series will feature Los Angeles-based artists Roksana Pirouzmand, Shana Hoehn, Miguel Nelson, and Nick Aguayo. Visit BrandLibrary.org/Art-Talks for more information on artists in the Art Talks at Brand as well as links to recordings of past programs.
Orange County
OC Board of Supervisors adopts ordinance regarding investment authority, approves county investment policy
The Board of Supervisors unanimously adopted an ordinance that allows the County Chief Financial Officer (CFO) to exercise the Board of Supervisors’ investment authority and approved a County Investment Policy (Policy) that establishes investment guidelines to govern the Board’s investment authority. California law vests the
authority to invest monies deposited in the county treasury with the Board of Supervisors. County investments must comply with the restrictions on permissible investments outline in the Government Code. By adopting this policy, the Board approved a policy that is more restrictive than state law and governs the investment of the funds of the county and the funds of other depositors in the county treasury.
Anaheim
Anaheim expands ethics training as part of reforms
Anaheim has expanded ethics training for city staff to include more than 830 managers and other employees. The expanded ethics training is part of Anaheim’s reforms. A voluntary expansion at the recommendation of the city’s ethics officer, training now covers more than 830 employees, up from 80. Ethics training is now expanded to include all who are what are known as form 700 filers — those filing yearly, state-required forms detailing income and economic interests. The expanded ethics training goes beyond what’s required by the state of California, which mandates only elected officials and some appointed commission members do ethics training. The expanded ethics training and other reforms come after the challenges of 2022, when Anaheim saw a mayor resign amid serious concerns about undue influence and conflicts of interest. Reforms adopted in the past two years include limits on how much City Council candidates can lend their campaigns, tightened rules for lobbyists, putting meeting calendars online, retaining emails for two years (up from three months) and requiring use of city phones for city business.
Riverside
City of Riverside
City of Riverside asks
vendors to share feedback in survey
The City of Riverside Purchasing Division is inviting past, current, and prospective vendors to participate in a vendor survey through Feb. 26. The city is seeking feedback on what is working well and what could be improved with the purchasing and contracting process to make it easier for all types of organizations to do business with the city. The city wants feedback from local businesses that have worked with, or considered working with, the City of Riverside. The vendor survey is available online at riversideca.gov/finance/ vendor-survey.asp in both English and Spanish.
Corona
Corona Old PD Building demolition project ready to begin
The Corona Old PD Building Demolition Project, Project No. FC-2023-09, is getting ready to start. The existing building at the corner of Buena Vista Avenue and Sixth Street will be demolished, and a new grass area will be put in its place. The project is anticipated to be completed in August 2025. The contractor will mobilize equipment at the site and install privacy fencing around the construction area. There will be a temporary increase in truck traffic and noise in the area as the building is demolished and debris is removed from the site. There will be some work performed in the street on Buena Vista Avenue; traffic control will be in place but please use extra caution to help ensure everyone’s safety.
San Bernardino
San Bernardino County
San Bernardino County Museum honored as ‘Best of the Best’ in the IE
The San Bernardino County Museum has been named the “Best of the Best” museum in the region by Inland Empire Magazine
readers. This prestigious recognition celebrates the museum’s outstanding contributions to cultural enrichment, education and community engagement, solidifying its position as a leading institution in the region. The San Bernardino County Museum is located at 2024 Orange Tree Lane, at the California Street exit from Interstate 10 in Redlands. The museum is open Tuesday through Sunday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. General admission is $10 (adult), $8 (military or senior), $7 (student), and $5 (child ages 6 to 12). Children five and under are admitted free. Museum members receive a 50% admission discount. Parking is free and the museum is accessible to people with disabilities. For more information, visit museum.sbcounty.gov.
ARMC recognized by American Association of Critical Care Nurses
On Jan. 30, 2025, the American Association of Critical-Care Nurses (AACN) awarded Arrowhead Regional Medical Center (ARMC) with its Gold Beacon Award for Excellence. The Beacon Award for Excellence recognizes unit caregivers who successfully improve patient outcomes and align practices with AACN’s Healthy Work Environment Standards. Units that achieve this award with gold, silver or bronze designations meet national criteria consistent with the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) Magnet Recognition Program®, the Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Award and the National Quality Healthcare Award. The Gold Beacon Award for Excellence, earned by ARMC’s 4-North Medical Intensive Care Unit (MICU), signifies an effective and systematic approach to policies, procedures and processes that include engagement of staff and key stakeholders; evaluation strategies for continuous process improvement; and performance measures that meet or exceed relevant benchmarks.
Monrovia
Feb. 5
At 10:34 a.m., a traffic collision between a bicyclist and vehicle was reported in the area of Sixth and Duarte. Officers arrived and made contact with the parties involved. The bicyclist reported minor injuries, but refused medical treatment. This investigation is continuing.
At 10:45 a.m., a victim in the 200 block of West Pomona reported the theft of a SIM card. This investigation is continuing.
At 11:23 a.m., a caller in the 700 block of Eat Huntington reported a hit and run traffic collision that occurred on Feb. 4. This investigation is continuing.
At 2:51 p.m., a resident in the 400 block of West Duarte reported that her daughter was suffering from a mental health condition and was threatening to harm the family and herself. Officers arrived and made contact with the daughter who was deemed to be a threat to herself and others. She was transported to a medical facility for a mental evaluation.
At 4:40 p.m., while patrolling the area of Shamrock and Huntington an officer saw a vehicle in violation of a vehicle code. A traffic stop was conducted and the driver was contacted. An investigation revealed the driver was in possession of a weapon. He was arrested and taken into custody.
Feb. 6
At 5:27 a.m., a caller in the 500 block of Los Angeles reported that the tailgate to his truck was stolen. This investigation is continuing.
At 10:35 a.m., officers were dispatched to a store in the 700 block of West Huntington for an embezzlement investigation. Officers arrived and discovered an employee was selling merchandise and keeping the money. The employee was arrested and taken into custody.
At 1:58 p.m., an employee from a store in the 700 block of East Huntington reported two female subjects stole merchandise and fled the store. Officers arrived and located the suspects attempting to flee the area. They were arrested and taken into custody.
At 11:41 p.m., officers contacted a subject at the band shell in Station Square, 1629 S. Myrtle, after hours. During the contact, officers discovered the subject was in possession of drug paraphernalia. He was arrested for the MMC violation and possession of drug paraphernalia.
Feb. 7
At 2:04 a.m., officers contacted a suspicious vehicle in the parking lot of a hotel in the 900 block of West Huntington. During their investigation, the driver was found to be in possession of a controlled substance. The driver was arrested and taken into custody.
At 11:01 a.m., a victim in a business in the 400 block of West Foothill reported that her ex-boyfriend broke her window. Officers arrived and made contact with the victim who fled from the ex-boyfriend. Officers discovered that the ex-boyfriend was in violation of a court order. This investigation is continuing.
At 6:20 p.m., an employee from a business in the 700 block of East Huntington reported a theft. Officers arrived and made contact with the female subject who stole merchandise. She was arrested and taken into custody.
At 8:06 p.m., officers responded to the 600 block of West Huntington regarding the theft of a tip jar. This investigation is continuing.
At 8:20 p.m., a traffic collision was reported in the 600 block of Montana. Officers arrived and made contact with the parties involved. An investigation revealed one of the drivers was under the influence. No injuries were reported. The driver was arrested and transported to the MPD jail to be held for a sobering period.
Feb. 8
At 1:26 a.m., while patrolling the area of Huntington and Myrtle an officer saw a vehicle in violation of a vehicle code. A traffic stop was conducted and the driver was contacted. The driver was found to be in possession of a controlled substance and a weapon. The
driver was arrested and taken into custody.
At 9:43 a.m., a disturbance was reported in the 500 block of Los Angeles. Officers arrived and determined there was a disturbance between a male and female subject. The male subject was found to be highly intoxicated and argumentative. Due to the level of his intoxication he was arrested and transported to the MPD jail to be held for a sobering period.
At 5:23 p.m., a caller in the 900 block of West Foothill reported that her business had been vandalized with graffiti. This investigation is continuing.
At 11:21 p.m., an employee from a restaurant in the 400 block of South Myrtle reported that an intoxicated customer assaulted another customer and was attempting to flee. Officers arrived and located the suspect. The suspect was arrested and taken into custody.
Arcadia
Feb. 9
At approximately 2:22 p.m., an officer responded to 99 Ranch Market, located at 1300 S. Golden West Ave., regarding a robbery investigation. The victim stated the suspect smashed the front passenger window of her car to steal her purse. The victim tried to hold onto her purse but the suspect was able to break the purse free and flee to an awaiting sedan. The suspect is described as a male in a black hooded sweatshirt with a blue surgical mask.
Feb. 10
At approximately 8:59 p.m., an officer responded to a residence in the 1000 block of West Huntington Drive regarding a battery report. The officer discovered a domestic dispute turned violent when the female suspect hit the male victim. The 34-year-old woman from Arcadia was arrested and transported to the Arcadia City Jail for booking.
Feb. 11
At approximately 1:53 a.m., an officer responded to the area of Second Avenue and Colorado Boulevard regarding an aggravated assault incident. An investigation revealed a known acquaintance assaulted the victim after a brief disagreement. The suspect fled and was not located during an area search. The victim was transported to Huntington Memorial Hospital for treatment.
Feb. 12
At approximately 1:40 p.m., an officer responded to the front counter of the Arcadia Police Department regarding a fraud report. The victim, Elite Auto Connection, located at 805 W. Duarte Road, discovered one of their mailed checks had been altered. The suspect changed the name and amount. The mailbox did not appear damaged, so the victim is not sure how the suspect stole the piece of mail.
Feb. 13
At approximately 1:53 a.m., an officer responded
to 1020 S. Baldwin Ave. regarding a welfare check of a driver asleep behind the wheel of a running vehicle. Upon contacting the driver, the officer detected a strong odor of alcohol emitting from his breath. The driver was unable to perform the field sobriety tests and received a .14% blood alcohol content level during the preliminary alcohol screening test. The 40-yearold male from Ontario was arrested and transported to the Arcadia City Jail for booking.
Feb. 14
At approximately 2:43 a.m., an officer responded to a traffic collision in the 300 block of Chelsea Road. An investigation revealed the suspect’s vehicle collided into a number of trees, a stop sign, a light pole, then a parked vehicle. The parked vehicle then hit a nearby tree. Through a series of tests, the driver was determined to be under the influence of alcohol with a blood alcohol content of .19%. The driver and passenger were transported to USC Arcadia Hospital for evaluation. The 42-year-old driver from Glendora was then arrested and transported to the Arcadia City Jail for booking.
Feb. 15
At approximately 12:48 p.m., an officer responded to the 800 block of Victoria Drive regarding a theft from vehicle report. Sometime between Feb 6 and 10, someone stole the victim’s catalytic converter from their Honda Accord.
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For the past four decades or so, the Florin farmers market has been a source for affordable produce for many living in the small Sacramento, California suburb. According to Sam Greenlee, executive director of the Sacramento-based food justice group Alchemist CDC, the market’s vendors take steps to meet the needs of the community. “They tend to set their prices a little bit lower here than at other markets,” Greenlee tells Sentient.
Of the 196,524 households in Sacramento, around 40 percent rely at least in part on California’s food assistance program.
Helping communities eat more plants has many benefits — health and food justice among them — but it’s also good for the climate. Food production accounts for a third of global greenhouse gas emissions. According to Brent Kim, a researcher at Johns Hopkins Center for a Livable Future, the largest source of these food-related emissions comes from the farm itself, not food miles. “What we eat and how it was produced matter more for the climate than how far it travels.” Eating a plantbased diet, even for just one day a week, can have a greater positive impact on greenhouse gas emissions than eating local food every day, Kim says.
While the largest source of food-related emissions stems from meat made from methane-belching ruminant animals, namely beef and lamb, successful grassroots initiatives, like community gardens and farmers markets, play an important role when they help shift what people eat. Local programs encourage sustainable and healthy food choices, but also offer a path for addressing challenges important to each community.
Elizabeth Bowman,
Farmers markets can be a form of climate action
By Gabriella Sotelo for Sentient.
Broadcast version by Suzanne Potter for California News Service reporting for the Sentient/Just and Climate-Friendly Food System-Public News Service Collaboration
former executive director at Food Access LA, sees these local efforts as part of a broader vision for sustainable food that includes, but also goes beyond, greenhouse gas emissions.
“To me, sustainability is very holistic, bottom up, top down, and allows people to have access to healthy foods without barriers,” Bowman says. Transparency and food sovereignty are two very important goals in the work. And that means, Bowman adds, making food choices from the “soil up” — starting with healthy soil but also thinking about whether farm workers have good working conditions.
Bowman’s work with Avenue 33, a small hillside farm in the Lincoln Heights neighborhood of Los Angeles, illustrates this approach. Avenue 33 partners with Los Angeles Leadership Academy (LALA) to operate LALA Farm, which offers opportunities to zero in on different aspects of food systems. Classes held on the farm include hands-on topics like composting and its climate impacts to science
students learning about photosynthesis. Lessons also include the history of agriculture, the farm labor movement and how farming practices of some Indigenous populations compare to contemporary farming.
Both Avenue 33 and LALA farms provide fresh produce to farmers markets that are EBT-authorized (an electronic system that enables people to use government assistance dollars for food purchases) as well as a free weekly food distribution at a nearby school. Food grown on the LALA farm, like tomatoes and peppers, are added weekly to the high school’s salad bar, sometimes alongside a nutrition lesson.
California supplies nearly half of the fruits and vegetables eaten in the United States. Yet a significant portion of the population, around 8.8 million Californians, face food insecurity. The issue is not only economic — though affordability is a key factor — but also one of access, rooted in land-use policies. These policies have
contributed to a disparity in food access, with larger supermarkets concentrated in wealthier neighborhoods. This is known as “supermarket redlining,” and forces people to rely on convenience stores or fast food outlets as their main source of food. A 2008 study found that individuals without access to supermarkets were 25 to 46 percent less likely to maintain a healthy diet.
Farmers markets, supported by federal, state and private food assistance programs, are helping to bridge the gap by offering a direct distribution model. While there are systemic abuses that stem from a system of “food apartheid,” these programs are at least an effort to get more produce at competitive prices in markets close to food insecure communities, at prices lower than those in chain grocery stores.
A 2021 study highlighted the role farmers markets can play in reducing food insecurity, noting that by 2019, around 50 percent of farmers markets accepted
some form of federal food assistance. Access alone does not address all of the challenges associated with dietary change, programs like California’s Market Match, where EBT value is doubled, can help improve the affordability of fresh, local food. The Florin market has become one of the top 10 EBT markets in the country, with around $300,000 in EBT and Market Match funds spent in 2023.
“Neighborhoods that lack access to fresh produce have an abundance of fast food and heavily processed foods,” Bowman writes, yet “communities are responsive when fresh produce is simply made available and especially when incentivized with programs like Market Match.”
“I think that when people have access to fresh produce, they will buy it,” Bowman told Sentient in an email. There are many reasons they might make a change in what they eat. “In general, fresh produce is less expensive than meat products, so there is evident economic value there,” writes Bowman.
Earlier this year, budget cuts in California threatened the program’s success when California Governor Gavin Newsom proposed a $37.8 billion cut to the state budget. The threat was averted after advocacy groups, including Alchemist CDC, were able to persuade Newsom to preserve the program’s full $35 million budget.
There are other challenges however, says Kim Bowman, who worked on food security for decades in Southern California. “Accessing healthy food in Los Angeles can be really challenging. While grassroots initiatives are making strides, there is a lack of infrastructure to support these efforts comprehensively.”
Bowman stresses the need for policies that not only help younger generations enter agriculture by making land acquisition easier, but also support farmers adopting regenerative practices. Subsidies for such practices could help reduce reliance on synthetic chemicals and build a more sustainable agricultural sector. However, these efforts must be paired with broader systemic changes. This can mean subsidies for farmers like Bowman mentions, or in other cases, could mean changing livestock productivity.
“Ultimately there’s no one silver bullet recipe for a sustainable food system — and we benefit from a diversity of different scales, including local, regional and, sometimes, national or international,” according Johns Hopkins’s Brent Kim. “The important thing is approaching what we grow, how we grow it, and what we eat with an eye toward kindness, conservation and equity.”
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Arcadia City Notices
PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE – CITY COUNCIL
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City Council will hold a public hearing and consider the Planning Commission’s recommendation on the following Text Amendment.
A. Categorical Exemption from CEQA Pursuant to Section 15061(b)(3) of the CEQA Guidelines as it can be seen with certainty that the Text Amendment will have no impact on the environment; and
B. Text Amendment No. TA 24-01 (Ordinance No. 2401)
Project Description: Text Amendment No. 24-01 proposes revisions to several sections of the Arcadia Development Code, focusing on regulations for Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs), the ADU Objective Design Standards, updates to the Residential Flex (RF) Overlay, as well as various minor amendments and changes throughout the Code.
Applicant: City of Arcadia
Hearing Date and Time: Tuesday, March 4, 2025 at 7:00 p.m.
Place of Hearing: Arcadia City Council Chambers, 240 W. Huntington Drive, Arcadia, CA
Publish February 20, 2025 ARCADIA WEEKLY
EL Monte City Notices
INVITATION TO BID
Pursuant to Public Contract Code Sections 1600 and 1601, all bids or proposals shall be submitted through the City’s electronic bid management system (PlanetBids) at https://www.planetbids.com/ portal/portal.cfm?CompanyID=43375 by 2:00 pm Pacific Standard Time on or before March 6, 2025 for the project listed below. A bid submitted after the time set shall not be considered. Bidders are required to submit (upload) all items listed in the section 4(d) of Instructions to Bidders, including a copy of the required Bidder’s Bond and acknowledgement of all addendums. Bids will be received by the City via the electronic submission up to the date and time shown in the Notice of Inviting Bids. The City will be responsible for bid tabulations. Bids will be opened and read out loud by the City Clerk’s Office in Council Chambers at the date and time stated in the Notice of Inviting Bids. Bid results will be made available to the public on the City’s website in the electronic bid management system once the bid tabulation has been completed.
The foregoing notwithstanding, the award of any contract shall be subject to approval by the City Council at a duly noticed City Council meeting and the City Council reserves the right to reject all Bids.
The Bidder, by submitting their electronic proposal, agrees to and certifies under penalty of perjury under the laws of the State of California, that the certification, forms and affidavits submitted as part of this proposal are true and correct. The Bidder, by submitting its electronic bid, acknowledges that doing so carries the same force and full legal effect as a paper submission with a longhand (wet) signature. By submitting an electronic bid, the Bidder certifies that the Bidder has thoroughly examined and understands the entire Contract Documents (which consist of the plans and specifications, drawings, forms, affidavits and the solicitation documents), and that by submitting the electronic bid as its Bid proposal, the Bidder acknowledges, agrees to and is bound by the entire Contract Documents, including any addenda issued thereto, and incorporated by reference in the Contract Documents.
INSTALLATION OF GROUNDWATER MONITORING WELLS AT 4350 TEMPLE CITY BOULEVARD
The proposed work consists of the installation of five (5) groundwater monitoring wells as detailed in Part 4.
The City Engineer’s estimate for the project is approximately three hundred thousand dollars ($300,000).
Completion of Work: All work shall be completed within fifty (50) working days from the date designated on the Notice to Proceed.
Obtaining Contract Documents: Specifications and contract
documents are posted in the City’s electronic bid management system (PlanetBids) at https://www.planetbids.com/portal/portal. cfm?CompanyID=43375. All Bidders must first register as a vendor on the City of El Monte PlanetBids System website to participate in a Bid or to be added to a prospective Bidders list. Only those parties that have registered with the City as a plan holder on a particular project will receive the addendum(a) for that project. The City is not responsible for notifications to those parties who do not directly register as a plan holder on the City’s database. It is the responsibility of all perspective Bidders to register on the City’s database to ensure receipt of any addendum(a) prior to Bid submittals. Additionally, information on any addendum(a) issued for any bid specifications for any project will be available on the City website at: https://www.planetbids.com/portal/portal.cfm?CompanyID=43375. The City reserves the right to reject as nonresponsive any bid that fails to include the information required by any addendum(a) posted on the City website.
Questions: Project-specific questions must be submitted in writing through the City’s electronic bid management system (PlanetBids) at https://www.planetbids.com/portal/portal. cfm?CompanyID=43375 by 4:00 p.m. Pacific Standard Time on or before February 24, 2025. All posted questions will be answered in writing and conveyed via written addenda to all Bidders via posting on PlanetBids.
Submission of Proposals: All Bids or Proposals shall be submitted through the City’s electronic bid management system (PlanetBids) at https://www.planetbids.com/portal/portal. cfm?CompanyID=43375 no later than the date and time prescribed. All Bids must be signed by an authorized representative.
All required sections, including pricing, shall be submitted (uploaded) to PlanetBids via the website. The Bidder shall attach Subcontractor(s) Listing, Experience Form, Copy of Bid Security, and all other documents as listed in the BIDDER’S CHECKLIST to the PlanetBids Attachments Tab. The system will not accept a Bid for which any required information is missing. Prior to the Bid due date and time, all Bidders shall submit the original Bid Security to:
Office of the City Clerk
City of El Monte – City Hall East 11333 Valley Blvd
El Monte CA, 91731
The award of the contract by the City Council is contingent upon the Bidder submitting the required bonds and insurance, as described in the Contract, prior to the Bid due date and time. If the Bidder fails to comply with these requirements, the City may award the contract to the second or third lowest Bidder and the Bid security of the lowest Bidder may be forfeited.
transfer protocol secure (https). Bids submitted prior to the due date and time are not available for review by anyone other than the submitter, who will have until the due date and time to change, rescind or retrieve its bid should they desire to do so. Upon the Bidder’s entry of their bid, the system will ensure that all required fields are entered. The system will not accept a Bid for which any required information is missing. This includes all necessary pricing, subcontractor listing(s) and any other essential documentation and supporting materials and forms requested or contained in these solicitation documents. All Bid submission information must be fully transferred from the Bidder server to the bid system server before bid closing. Bids still transmitting at the time of bid closing will not be accepted. Bidders will receive an e-bid confirmation number with a time stamp from the bid management system indicating their bid was submitted successfully. The City will only receive those bids that were transmitted successfully. DO NOT FAX OR EMAIL.
Bid Security: Each proposal must be accompanied by a Bid Security in the form of a cashier’s check, certified check, or bid bond executed on the prescribed form, in an amount not less than ten percent (10%) of the total bid price payable to the City of El Monte. Bidders are hereby notified that in accordance with the provisions of Public Contract Code section 22300, securities may be substituted for any monies which the City may withhold pursuant to the terms of this Contract to ensure performance.
Prior to the bid due date and time, all Bidders shall submit the original Bid Security to the City Clerk. Proof of delivery that is date/time stamped and signed for by the City Clerk from other couriers other than Certified mail will be accepted. A copy of the proof of delivery shall be submitted with the bid package by the bid due date.
Contractor’s License: Bidder must possess a current Class_”C-57” – Water Well Drilling Contractor license issued by the State of California, at the time the bid is submitted.
Contractor Registration: All Bidders and listed subcontractors must have registered with the California State Department of Industrial Relations pursuant to Labor Code section 1725.5 prior to submitting a Bid. Furthermore, a Contractor and all subcontractors must be registered pursuant to Labor Code section 1725.5 before entering into a contract to work on a public project.
City’s Right to Postpone Opening of Bids. The City reserves the right to postpone the date and time for the opening of Bids at any time prior to the date and time initially announced in this Invitation to Bid in accordance with applicable law.
Opening of Bids. Bids will be received by the City via the electronic submission up to the date and time shown in the Notice of Inviting Bids. The City will be responsible for bid tabulations. Bids will be opened and read out loud by the City Clerk’s Office in Council Chambers at the date and time stated in the Notice of Inviting Bids. Bid results will be made available to the public on the City’s website in the electronic bid management system once the bid tabulation has been completed.
Award: The award shall be made to the lowest responsible Bidder whose proposal complies with the specified requirements. The foregoing notwithstanding, the award of any contract shall be subject to approval by the City Council at a duly noticed City Council meeting. Contractor shall execute the Contract within ten (10) days after it has received the Contract from the City. The City reserves the right to waive any irregularity in the proposals. No bid may be withdrawn for a period of sixty (60) days after the opening of bids.
Rejection of Bids: The City reserves the right to reject any and all Bids. The City further reserves the right to waive immaterial irregularities in any Bid. Any Bid not conforming to the intent and purpose of the Contract Documents may be rejected. The City reserves the right to make all awards in the best interest of the City.
Disqualification of Bidder: If there is a reason to believe that collusion exists among any Bidders, none of the Bids of the participants in such collusion will be considered and the City may likewise elect to reject all bids received.
Wage Rates: Bidders are hereby notified that the California Department of Industrial Relations has determined the general prevailing rate of wages for each craft, classification, or type of worker needed to execute the work. Copies of the current schedules for prevailing wages applicable to this project are on file in the City’s office. It shall be mandatory for the Contractor and any subcontractor under it to pay not less than the said specified rates to laborers and workmen employed by them in the execution of the Contract. The contractor’s duty to pay State prevailing wages can be found under Labor Code, Section 1770 et seq. Labor Code Sections 1775 and 1777.7 outline the penalties for failure to pay prevailing wages and employ apprentices including forfeitures and debarment.
Bonds: The successful Bidder will be required to furnish a payment bond in an amount equal to one hundred percent (100%) of the Contract price, and a faithful performance bond in an amount equal to one hundred percent (100%) of the Contract price.
Publish February 20, 2025 EL MONTE EXAMINER
Rosemead City Notices
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING BEFORE THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD ON MARCH
3, 2025
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Rosemead Planning Commission will conduct a public hearing on Monday, March 3, 2025, at 7:00 PM, at Rosemead City Hall, located at 8838 East Valley Boulevard, Rosemead. Remote public comments will be received by calling (626)569-2100 or via email at publiccomment@cityofrosemead.org by 5:00 p.m. on March 3, 2025. A live phone call option may also be requested by calling the number provided above. All comments are public record and will be recorded in the official record of the City. If you have a request for an accommodation under the ADA, please contact Ericka Hernandez, City Clerk, at (626) 569-2100.
CASE NO.: DESIGN REVIEW (DR) 24-05 – Peter Duong, on behalf of Summerfield Tea Bar, has submitted a Design Review application requesting to modernize the exterior façade of an existing drivethrough facility and to renovate and modify the existing freestanding sign. In addition, the proposed project also consists of various site improvements such as the rehabilitation of the existing parking lot, trash enclosure, and landscape. The project site is located at 9021 Valley Boulevard (APN: 5391-013-052), in the Central Business District with a Design Overlay (CBD/D-O) zone. Approval of a Design Review is required for all improvements requiring a building permit or visible changes in form, texture, color, exterior façade, or landscaping within a Design Overlay zone.
ENVIRONMENTAL DETERMINATION: Section 15303 of the California Environmental Quality Act Guidelines exempts projects consisting of construction and location of limited numbers of new, small facilities or structures; installation of small new equipment and facilities in small structures; and the conversion of existing small structures from one use to another where only minor modifications are made in the exterior of the structure. Accordingly, Design Review 24-05 is classified as a Class 3 Categorical Exemption, pursuant to Section 15303 of California Environmental Quality Act guidelines.
Pursuant to Government Code Section 65009(b), if this matter is subsequently challenged in court, the challenge may be limited to only those issues raised at the public hearing described in this notice or in written correspondence delivered to the City of Rosemead at, or prior to, the public hearing.
For further details on this project, please contact Annie Lao, Acting Planning and Economic Development Manager, at (626) 569-2144 or alao@cityofrosemead.org. In addition, the Planning Commission Agenda and Staff Report will be available on the City’s website under “City Calendar” (www.cityofrosemead.org) at least 72 hours in advance of the public hearing. Any person interested in the above proceedings may appear at the time and place indicated above to testify in support of, or in opposition to, the item(s) indicated in this notice.
Notice and Publication Date: February 20, 2025 ROSEMEAD READER
Monrovia City Notices
NOTICE INVITING BIDS FOR Tsuneishi Park Project
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN to Bidders that the City of Monrovia, California (“City”) invites sealed Bids for the Project. The City will receive such Bids at the City Clerk’s office, City Hall, 415 South Ivy Avenue, Monrovia, California 91016 up to 2:00 p.m. on March 26, 2025, at which time they will be publicly opened and read aloud
All Bids must be made on the form furnished by the City. Each Bid must be submitted in a sealed envelope addressed to the City Clerk with the Project name and identification number typed or clearly printed on the lower left corner of the envelope. Bids must remain valid and shall not be subject to withdrawal for sixty (60) Days after the Bid opening date.
INCORPORATION OF STANDARD SPECIFICATIONS - The 2021 edition of “Standard Specifications for Public Works Construction” (“Standard Specifications”), as amended by the Contract Documents, is incorporated into the Contract Documents by reference SCOPE OF WORK - The Project includes, without limitation, furnishing all necessary labor, materials, equipment, and other incidental and appurtenant Work necessary to satisfactorily complete the Project, as more specifically described in the Contract Documents. This Work will be performed in strict conformance with the Contract Documents, permits from regulatory agencies with jurisdiction, and applicable regulations. The quantity of Work to be performed and materials to be furnished are approximations only, being given as a basis for the comparison of Bids. Actual quantities of Work to be performed may vary at the discretion of the City Engineer.
The Project Includes:
Demolition of saw-cut and removal of existing: clear and grub, exist-
ing tree, concrete curb, saw-cut and removal of existing: AC pavement, cinder block wall and footing, shrubs, storm drain, concrete gutter, irrigation control valve, bollard, and existing signs.
Construction of: AC pavement, concrete pavement, concrete thickened edge, stabilized decomposed granite, antique cobble pavers, ADA picnic table, steel tables, steel benches, serpentine bicycle rack, trash receptacles, tube steel gates, tubular steel fence, split face block wall and footing, concrete mow curb, playground rubber surfacing, drinking fountain, drinking fountain sump, landscape boulders, dog-i-pot pet station, monument sign, information signs, concrete curb, ADA truncated domes, accessible parking sign, concrete curb ramp, ADA accessible parking stalls, concrete wheel stops, pedestrian crosswalk, landscape irrigation, landscape planting, electrical service, park walkway lights and light pole bases, rough and fine grading, storm drain, striping and signage, SWPPP and erosion control implementation, construction staging and traffic control, public notification, protect in place existing structures, mobilization, demobilization, bond, and insurance.
The Engineer’s Estimate for this project is $ 978,608.00
OBTAINING BID DOCUMENTS - Project Bid Documents, will be available on “Box” and can be accessed by invitation only. Interested bidders are to contact James Merrell at james.merrell@merrelljohnson.com and request access to the project documents. The interested bidder must provide the name of the company, the company address, the contractor’s license number, and name of contact person and email address of contact person. The bidder will then be invited and given access to the bid documents. Bid documents may be viewed and downloaded to the bidder’s email site.
MANDATORY PRE-BID MEETING AND SITE VISIT - A mandatory pre-bid meeting will be held on Thursday March 6, 2025, at 11:00 a.m. at City of Monrovia Public Works Building at 600 South Mountain Ave. Every potential Bidder is required to attend the prebid meeting and project site visit. Failure of a Bidder to attend will render that Bidder’s Bid non-responsive. No allowances for cost adjustments will be made if a Bidder fails to adequately examine the Project site before submitting a Bid.
TRENCHES AND OPEN EXCAVATIONS. Pursuant to Labor Code Section 6707, if this Project involves construction of a pipeline, sewer, sewage disposal system, boring and jacking pits, or similar trenches or open excavations, which are five feet or deeper, each bid submitted in response hereto shall contain, as a bid item, adequate sheeting, shoring, and bracing, or equivalent method, for the protection of life or limb, which shall conform to applicable safety orders.
an escrow agent at the Contractor’s expense. No such substitutions shall be accepted until all related documents are approved by the City Attorney.
LIQUIDATED DAMAGES - Liquidated damages shall accrue in the amount of $2,500.00 for each Day that Work remains incomplete beyond the Project completion deadline specified in the Contract Documents.
BIDDING PROCESS - The City reserves the right to reject any Bid or all Bids, and to waive any irregularities or informalities in any Bid or in the bidding, as deemed to be in its best interest.
/s/ Alice D. Atkins, MMC, City Clerk
Publish February 20 & 27, 2025 MONROVIA WEEKLY
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
MONROVIA DEVELOPMENT REVIEW COMMITTEE
This Notice is to inform you of a public hearing to determine whether or not the following project should be granted under Title 16 and/or 17 of the Monrovia Municipal Code:
APPLICATION: Minor Conditional Use Permit (MCUP2025-0002) and Minor Exception (ME2025-0006)
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
MONROVIA DEVELOPMENT REVIEW COMMITTEE
This Notice is to inform you ofa public hearing todetermine whether ornot the following project should granted under Title 16 and/or 17 of the Monrovia Municipal Code:
PROJECT DESCRIPTION: An application for a 62 squarefoot addition to, and remodel of, a ground floor restaurant use and the conversion of a vacant second floor into a residential unit. A Minor Conditional Use Permit is required to establish a residential use on the second floor and a Minor Exception is required to provide less than the required number of parking spaces for the residential unit. The property is located in the HCD (Historic Commercial Downtown) zone.
APPLICATION: Minor ConditionalUse Permit (MCUP2025-0002) andMinorException (ME2025-0006)
REGISTRATION WITH THE DEPARTMENT OF INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS - In accordance with Labor Code Sections 1725.5 and 1771.1, no contractor or subcontractor shall be qualified to bid on, be listed in a bid proposal, subject to the requirements of Section 4104 of the Public Contract Code, or engage in the performance of any contract for public work, unless currently registered and qualified to perform public work pursuant to Section 1725.5 [with limited exceptions for bid purposes only under Labor Code Section 1771.1(a)].
ENVIRONMENTAL Categorical Exemption Class 3 (New DETERMINATION: Construction or Conversion of Small Structures). Class 3 consists of the conversion of existing small structures from one use to another where only minor modifications are made in the exterior of the structure.
PROJECT DESCRIPTION: An application for a 62 square-foot addition to,and remodelof, aground floorrestaurant use and the conversionof a vacant second floorintoa residentialunit. AMinorConditionalUse Permit isrequiredto establish residentialuse onthe secondfloorand a Minor Exceptionisrequiredto providelessthan therequirednumber of parking spacesfor theresidential unit. The propertyis located in theHCD (HistoricCommercialDowntown) zone.
ENVIRONMENTAL DETERMINATION:
APPLICANT: Ricardo Jurado (Merengue Café and Bakery)
PROPERTY ADDRESS: 417 S Myrtle Avenue, Monrovia, CA 91016
CategoricalExemptionClass3 (New Construction or Conversionof Small Structures). Class3 consistsof theconversionof existing smallstructures fromone useto anotherwhere onlyminor modificationsare madein exterior of the structure.
APPLICANT: Ricardo Jurado (Merengue Caféand Bakery)
PREVAILING WAGES - In accordance with Labor Code Section 1770 et seq., the Project is a “public work”. The selected Bidder (Contractor) and any Subcontractors shall pay wages in accordance with the determination of the Director of the Department of Industrial Relations (“DIR”) regarding the prevailing rate of per diem wages. Copies of those rates are on file with the Director of Public Works and are available to any interested party upon request. The Contractor shall post a copy of the DIR’s determination of the prevailing rate of per diem wages at each job site. This Project is subject to compliance monitoring and enforcement by the DIR.
DATE & HOUR OF HEARING: Wednesday, March 5, 2025 at 4:00 p.m.
PROPERTY ADDRESS: 417 S Myrtle Avenue, Monrovia, CA 91016
DATE & HOUR OF HEARING: Wednesday, March 5, 2025 at 4:00p.m.
PLACE OF HEARING: Monrovia City Hall (Council Chambers), 415 South Ivy Avenue, Monrovia, California, 91016
BONDS - Each Bid must be accompanied by a cash deposit, cashier’s check, certified check, or Bidder’s Bond issued by a Surety insurer, made payable to the City and in an amount not less than ten percent (10%) of the total Bid submitted. Personal or company checks are not acceptable. Upon Contract award, the Contractor shall provide faithful performance and payment Bonds, each in a sum equal to the Contract Price. All Bonds must be issued by a California admitted Surety insurer using the forms set forth in the Contract Documents, or in any other form approved by the City Attorney. Failure to enter into the Contract with the City, including the submission of all required Bonds and insurance coverage, within fifteen (15) Days after the date of the mailing of written notice of contract award to the Bidder, shall subject the Bid security to forfeiture to the extent provided by law.
LICENSES - Each Bidder shall possess a valid Class “A” (General Engineering), or “B” Building Contractor, or “C-27 Landscaping Contractor’s license or any combination of licenses stated, issued by the California State Contractors License Board at the time of the Bid submission. The successful Contractor will be required to obtain a current City business license.
PLACE OF HEARING: Monrovia City Hall (Council Chambers), 415 South Ivy Avenue, Monrovia, California, 91016
Location
PUBLIC COMMENTS: Public comments regarding this item may be statedinpersonat hearing, or submittedinwriting. Written commentssubmittedby3:00 on the hearing date willbedistributedto the Development Review Committee
RETENTION SUBSTITUTION - Five percent (5%) of any progress payment will be withheld as retention. In accordance with Public Contract Code Section 22300, and at the request and expense of the Contractor, securities equivalent to the amount withheld may be deposited with the City or with a State or federally chartered bank as escrow agent, which shall then pay such money to the Contractor. Upon satisfactory completion of the Project, the securities shall be returned to the Contractor. Alternatively, the Contractor may request that the City make payments of earned retentions directly to
PUBLIC COMMENTS:Public comments regarding this item may be stated in person at the hearing, or submitted in writing. Written comments submitted by 3:00 p.m. on the hearing date will be distributed to the Development Review Committee.
If youchallengethisapplication incourt, you maybelimitedtoraisingonlythoseissuesyou orsomeone else raisedat thepublichearing describedinthisnotice, or inwrittencorrespondencedeliveredto PlanningDivision at, or prior to,the publichearing. Thisapplicationwillnot alterthe zoningstatusofyour property. For further information regardingthisapplication, please contact thePlan ningDivisionat 932-5565, or by email to planning@monroviaca.gov
If you challenge this application in court, you may be limited to raising only those issues you or someone else raised at the public hearing described in this notice, or in written correspondence delivered to the Planning Division at, or prior to, the public hearing. This application will not alter the zoning status of your property. For further information regarding this application, please contact the Planning
Division at (626) 932-5565, or by email to planning@monroviaca. gov.
Supporting documents pertaining to this item will be available on Thursday February 27, 2025 after 4:00 PM on-line at the following hyperlink: www.monroviaca.gov/projectsunderreview
Este aviso es para informarle sobre una junta pública acerca de la propiedad indicada más arriba. Si necesita información adicional en español, favor de ponerse en contacto con el Departamento de Planificación al número (626) 932-5565.
Jennifer Driver Senior Planner
PLEASE PUBLISH ON FEBRUARY 20, 2025 MONROVIA WEEKLY
Temple City Notices
CITY COUNCIL ORDINANCE
SUMMARY OF ORDINANCE AS REQUIRED BY GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 36933(c)
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT AT ITS REGULARLY SCHEDULED CITY COUNCIL MEETING ON TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 18, 2025, THE CITY COUNCIL ADOPTED: ORDINANCE NO. 25-1080
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TEMPLE CITY, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING SECTION 2-1-0 “COUNCIL MEETINGS” OF CHAPTER 1, TITLE 2 OF THE TEMPLE CITY MUNICIPAL CODE PERTAINING TO CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS
THE FOLLOWING SUMMARIZES ORDINANCE NO. 25-1080
The Ordinance amends Section 2-1-0 (COUNCIL MEETINGS) of Chapter 1 of Title 2 of the Temple City Municipal Code as follows. All other contents of this section will remain unchanged.
Regular meetings of the City Council shall be held in the Council Chamber at the City Hall, at 5938 North Kauffman Avenue, Temple City, California on the first and third Tuesday of each month of the year, at such times as are fixed by resolution of the City Council.
The ordinance will take effect thirty days after adoption. Ordinance No. 25-1080 was introduced for first reading at the City Council Regular Meeting of February 4, 2025, and adopted at the City Council Regular Meeting of February 18, 2025, by the following vote:
AYES: Councilmember- Chen, Man, Sternquist, Yu, Chavez NOES: Councilmember- None
ABSENT: Councilmember- None
RECUSED: Councilmember- None
A certified copy of the full text of the ordinance is available for review on the City’s website, www.templecity.us. Anyone having questions may contact the City Clerk at (626) 285-2171.
Dated: February 19, 2025
Roxana Flores, Deputy City Clerk
Published: February 20, 2025
TEMPLE CITY TRIBUNE
San Gabriel City Notices
City of San Gabriel Summary of Ordinance - Ordinance No. 718
An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of San Gabriel, California, Amending Title XI (Business Regulations) to Add Chapter 127 of the San Gabriel Municipal Code Relating to Sidewalk Vending and Amending Title VII (Traffic Code) To Amend § 72.012 Relating to Parking by Peddlers and Vendors
In 2018 and 2022, the State passed Senate Bills 946 and 972, respectively, legalizing sidewalk vending with limited government regulations. Government Code §§ 51038 and 51039 prohibits cities and counties from adopting regulations that restrict the number of overall vendors, restrict sidewalk vendors from certain consents and approvals, and restrict the location for sidewalk vending. Cities may only adopt restrictions if such activities are found to include health, safety, or welfare concerns. The proposed Code Amendment (CA) would add Chapter 127 of the San Gabriel Municipal Code (SGMC) relating to sidewalk vending and amend SGMC § 72.012 relating to parking by peddlers and vendors.
Ordinance No. 718 was approved for introduction and first reading at the City Council Regular Meeting of February 18, 2025, by a vote of 5-0.
Ayes: Councilmember(s)- Chan, Ding, Herrera Avila, Menchaca, Wu Noes, Abstain, Absent: Councilmember(s)- None
The Ordinance will be considered for adoption by the City Council at its February 18, 2025, regular meeting held at 6:30 p.m. Anyone having questions may contact the City Clerk at (626) 308-2816 or cityclerk@sgch.org.
San Gabriel City Council Julie Nguyen, City Clerk
Publish February 20, 2025
SAN GABRIEL SUN
Probates Notices
NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: PHYLLIS ILENE RENEAU AKA PHYLLIS ILENE (NEE HOAK) RENEAU AKA PHYLLIS I. RENEAU
CASE NO. 25STPB01214
To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the WILL or estate, or both of PHYLLIS ILENE RENEAU AKA PHYLLIS ILENE (NEE HOAK) RENEAU AKA PHYLLIS I. RENEAU.
A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by KAREN JO GARRETT & CAROLYN MARIE OWEN in the Superior Court of California, County of LOS ANGELES. THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that KAREN JO GARRETT & CAROLYN MARIE OWEN be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent.
THE PETITION requests authority to administer the estate under the Independent Administration of Estates Act. (This authority will allow the personal representative to take many actions without obtaining court approval. Before taking certain very important actions, however, the personal representative will be required to give notice to interested persons unless they have waived notice or consented to the proposed action.) The independent administration authority will be granted unless an interested person files an objection to the petition and shows good cause why the court should not grant the authority.
A HEARING on the petition will be held in this court as follows: 03/06/25 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
LOREN J. CASTRO, ESQ. - SBN 168623
CASTRO LAW, A PROFESSIONAL CORPORATION
377 E. CHAPMAN AVE., STE. 220 PLACENTIA CA 92870
Telephone (714) 880-8275
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NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF:
ESTELLA O. SARINANA CASE NO. 25STPB01230
To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the WILL or estate, or both of ESTELLA O. SARINANA.
A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by LUCINDA ORTIZ in the Superior Court of California, County of LOS ANGELES.
THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that LUCINDA ORTIZ be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent.
THE PETITION requests authority to administer the estate under the Independent Administration of Estates Act. (This authority will allow the personal representative to take many actions without obtaining court approval. Before taking certain very important actions, however, the personal representative will be required to give notice to interested persons unless they have waived notice or consented to the proposed action.) The independent administration authority will be granted unless an interested person files an objection to the petition and shows good cause why the court should not grant the authority.
A HEARING on the petition will be held in this court as follows: 03/11/25 at 8:30AM in Dept. 29 located at 111 N. HILL ST., LOS ANGELES, CA 90012
IF YOU OBJECT to the granting of the petition, you should appear at the hearing and state your objections or file written objections with the court before the hearing. Your appearance may be in person or by your attorney. IF YOU ARE A CREDITOR or a contingent creditor of the decedent, you must file your claim with the court and mail a copy to the personal representative appointed by the court within the later of either (1) four months from the date of first issuance of letters to a general personal representative, as defined in section 58(b) of the California Probate Code, or (2) 60 days from the date of mailing or personal delivery to you of a notice under section 9052 of the California Probate 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
SARA POLINSKY - SBN 198637 LAW OFFICE OF SARA POLINSKY 14011 VENTURA BLVD., STE. 212W SHERMAN OAKS CA 91423 Telephone (818) 906-9900 2/13, 2/17, 2/20/25 CNS-3894849# AZUSA BEACON
NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF YENTING YANG
Case No. 23STPB13561
To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of YENTING YANG
A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by Arthur Yang in the Superior Court of California, County of LOS ANGELES. THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that Arthur Yang be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent.
THE PETITION requests authority to administer the estate under the Independent Administration
of Estates Act. (This authority will allow the personal representative to take many actions without obtaining court approval. Before taking certain very important actions, however, the personal representative will be required to give notice to interested persons unless they have waived notice or consented to the proposed action.) The independent administration authority will be granted unless an interested person files an objection to the petition and shows good cause why the court should not grant the authority.
A HEARING on the petition will be held on April 29, 2025 at 8:30 AM in Dept. No. 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 issu-ance of letters to a general personal representative, as defined in section 58(b) of the California Probate Code, or (2) 60 days from the date of mailing or personal delivery to you of a notice under section 9052 of the California Probate Code.
Other California statutes and legal authority may affect your rights as a creditor. You may want to consult with an attorney knowledgeable in California law.
YOU MAY EXAMINE the file kept by the court. If you are a person interested in the estate, you may file with the court a Request for Special Notice (form DE-154) of the filing of an inventory and appraisal of estate assets or of any petition or account as provided in Probate Code section 1250. A Request for Special Notice form is available from the court clerk.
Attorney for petitioner: JOEL F PIPES ESQ SBN 220323
JOEL F PIPES & ASSOCIATES 14751 PLAZA DR STE P TUSTIN CA 92780 CN113664 YANG Feb 13,17,20, 2025 ARCADIA WEEKLY
NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: HON HONG HUYNH CASE NO. 25STPB01536
To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the WILL or estate, or both of HON HONG HUYNH. A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by LOUISA SUONG HONG HUYNH in the Superior Court of California, County of LOS ANGELES.
THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that LOUISA SUONG HONG HUYNH be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent.
THE PETITION requests authority to administer the estate under the Independent Administration of Estates Act with limited authority. (This authority will allow the personal representative to take many actions without obtaining court approval. Before taking certain very important actions, however, the personal representative will be required to give notice to interested persons unless they have waived notice or consented to the proposed action.) The independent administration authority will be granted unless an interested person files an objection to the petition and shows good cause why the court should not grant the authority.
A HEARING on the petition will be held in this court as follows: 03/14/25 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 issu-
ance of letters to a general personal representative, as defined in section 58(b) of the California Probate Code, or (2) 60 days from the date of mailing or personal delivery to you of a notice under section 9052 of the California Probate Code. Other California statutes and legal authority may affect your rights as a creditor. You may want to consult with an attorney knowledgeable in California law. YOU MAY EXAMINE the file kept by the court. If you are a person interested in the estate, you may file with the court a Request for Special Notice (form DE-154) of the filing of an inventory and appraisal of estate assets or of any petition or account as provided in Probate Code section 1250. A Request for Special Notice form is available from the court clerk.
Attorney for Petitioner
KENNETH D. KAN - SBN 217121 LAW OFFICE OF KENNETH D. KAN 1821 SOUTH 3RD STREET ALHAMBRA CA 91803
Telephone (626) 318-8286 2/17, 2/20, 2/24/25 CNS-3896278# EL MONTE EXAMINER
NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF WILLIAM FRANK PERRON Case No. 25STPB01321
To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of WILLIAM FRANK PERRON
A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by Ray LaCroix in the Superior Court of California, County of LOS ANGELES. THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that Ray LaCroix 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 March 10, 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 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:
ALAN L ROSEN
TLA County supervisors support Assembly bill on price-gouging extensions
By City News Service
he Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors
Tuesday threw its support behind an Assembly bill that would extend pricegouging protections on hotels, food, and essential goods and services for the duration of an emergency declaration, an increase from the existing 30-day cap.
Assembly Bill 380, introduced by Assemblyman Mark González, D-Los Angeles, would require that price gouging protections remain in effect for the full duration of an emergency declaration.
A motion introduced by Supervisor Lindsey Horvath notes that the January wildfires displaced thousands of residents, and several anti price- gouging laws have been in effect since, with penalties set to a maximum of $50,000 per violation. The motion states that some
investigations have found short-term rental companies listing units at significantly inflated prices, some increasing by over 50% compared to pre-disaster levels.
The California Department of Justice has issued warnings to more than 200 hotels and landlords for alleged violations, according to the motion.
"Current law imposes a 30-day cap on price gouging protections for hotels, food, and other emergency services, which fails to account for the prolonged recovery periods following large-scale disasters," the motion reads. "The recent wildfires underscore the necessity for robust consumer protection laws that extend price gouging protections for essential goods and services beyond arbitrary time limits."
In a statement, Horvath said, "Because of our housing crisis, we must do everything to keep people in their homes. People who are temporarily without work don't deserve additional punishment, they need our support."
Board Chair Kathryn Barger abstained from voting on the motion, saying she was concerned it could negatively impact homeowners who rely on rental income.
Barger argued that existing laws against price gouging were already helping protect rental rights.
Homeowners who spoke during the board meeting echoed Barger's comments on the bill potentially negatively impacting those who rely on rental properties for a living.
for the report back to be presented as early as possible, criticizing slow action on important projects.
Supervisors Kathryn Barger and Janice Hahn emphasized that the board had already taken measures to protect fire victims, and homeowners and landlords equally needed to be tended to.
Barger abstained.
Public comment offered a mixed bag of housing providers criticizing the move saying debt from coronavirus pandemic was still being carried over, and others urging the board to pass the motion citing necessary rental assistance for low-income families.
Price gouging charges
California Attorney General Rob Bonta on Tuesday announced charges against a Hermosa Beachbased real estate agent and a landlord for allegedly price gouging an Eaton Fire evacuee.
A California Department of Justice investigation found that after the victim rented a home in Hermosa Beach on Jan. 9, two days after Gov. Gavin Newsom’s emergency declaration with anti-gouging protections took effect. The defendants — real estate agent Edward E. Kushins and landlord Willie A. Baronet-Israel — allegedly increased the rental price by 36%, exceeding state law's 10% limit.
“The California Department of Justice remains focused on putting a stop to price gouging,” Attorney
General Bonta said in a statement.
"DOJ will continue relentlessly pursuing those who are trying to capitalize off of the chaos and pain of Southern California’s natural disaster,” Bonta added.
He urged the public to report price gouging to local authorities or to his office via oag.ca.gov/report or 800-952-5225.
"Working alongside our District Attorneys, City Attorneys, and other law enforcement partners, DOJ has opened active investigations into price gouging as it continues to ramp up deployment of resources to Los Angeles County to investigate and prosecute price gouging, fraud, scams, and unsolicited low-ball offers on property during the state of emergency," according to the department. "DOJ has been working diligently to tackle this unlawful and unscrupulous conduct since a state of emergency was declared ... and to further those efforts, the launch of a website dedicated to its response: oag.ca.gov/ LAFires."
50%." Applicable items for sale include food, emergency supplies, medical supplies, building materials and gasoline. Repair and reconstruction services, emergency cleanup work, transportation, freight and storage, hotel accommodations and long- and shortterm rental housing also fall under the law's jurisdiction.
"Exceptions to this prohibition exist if, for example, the price of labor, goods, or materials has increased for the business," according to Bonta's office.
The charge carries a potential penalty of a $10,000 maximum fine and the possibility of 12 months in jail.
California Penal Code section 396 prohibits charging a price over 10% of the cost a seller charged for an item prior to a state or local emergency declaration, according to prosecutors. For items sold after an emergency order, "the law generally prohibits charging a price that exceeds the seller's cost of the item by more than
This was the latest antigouging action following the deadly wildfires that devastated large areas of Altadena, Pasadena, Pacific Palisades and Malibu. To date Bonta's office and Los Angeles City Attorney Hydee Feldstein Soto have charged several individuals and businesses for allegedly price gouging fire victims. And as of Feb. 3, the City Attorney’s Office has issued more than 250 cease and desist letters to owners, landlords and property management companies based on reports of price gouging.
The DOJ has sent more than 700 warning letters to hotels and landlords accused of price gouging, and additional active gouging investigations are underway, according to Bonta's office.
'Cambodian Rock Band' rocks at East West Players
By May S. Ruiz mayrchu56@gmailcom
About 10 years ago, Lauren Yee watched an LA Band called Dengue Fever at an outdoor music festival. That singular event inspired her to write a play called “Cambodian Rock Band” and it debuted in 2018 at South Coast Repertory in Orange County.
“Cambodian Rock Band” has since been staged in various iterations at different venues. The show makes its return to Southern California from February 13 to March 9 in the David Henry Hwang Theatre at East West Players in Los Angeles — not too far from Long Beach, which is home to the largest Cambodian population outside of Cambodia.
This part-play, partrock concert tells the powerful story of a Khmer Rouge survivor returning to Cambodia after three decades. As his daughter prepares to prosecute one of the regime’s most notorious war criminals, they must confront their shared history through the healing power of music.
East West Player’s production marks director Chay Yew’s 13th collaboration with the theater, bringing his signature vision to an extraordinary ensemble. He directed the world premiere of “Cambodian Rock Band” at South Coast Repertory and the offBroadway run at Signature Theatre.
The cast, many of whom were part of the original world-premiere production, includes Kelsey Angel Baehrens as Neary/Sothea, Abraham Kim as Rom/Journalist, Tim Liu as Ted/Leng, Jane Lui as Pou/Guard, Joe Ngo as Chum and Daisuke
Tsuji as Duch.
Speaking by phone, New York-based playwright Lauren Yee talked about the genesis of “Cambodian Rock Band,” what compels her to write and her work process.
“I fell in love with Dengue Fever’s music — it was infectious, and fun, and joyful,” Yee begins. “They play their own take on music inspired by the Cambodian rock scene of the '60s and '70s. So I went on a deep dive into their musical influences and learned about those musicians, a lot of whom were killed or died during the Khmer Rouge’s takeover of Cambodia in the early 70s. It was shocking to me that not only the people but this whole branch of musical history had been under attack. I thought ‘there’s a play somewhere in here and I want to write it.’”
For a long time, Yee just contemplated about what that play might be. Then in 2015 she was commissioned by South Coast Repertory to write a play for them and she started working on what was to become “Cambodian Rock Band.”
Yee relates, “In the development process I brought on an actor named Joe Ngo, who I knew from Seattle, and it just so happened that his parents were survivors of the Khmer Rouge. And he played the electric guitar! He has just been the heart and soul of the show. He premiered the play at South Coast in 2018 and he’s basically been performing the role on and off for the past seven years.
“For a playwright, it’s a dream to have actors who have such a long relationship with a single work,” Yee
enthused. “Usually theatres bring in the actors for a month of rehearsals and a month of performances, and the actor may never touch the play again. But to be able to have these actors come back is a beautiful homecoming and something very rare in theatre.”
A Chinese American playwright, Yee has written several Asian-centric comedies and dramas. One of her earlier plays was a comedy called "Ching Chong Chinaman" that featured the Wongs, a Chinese American family, where she skewered every cliché about Asian American identity. More recently, she wrote a drama titled "The Great Leap" about an American basketball team that travelled to Beijing in 1989, which explored the intersection of identity and politics and the cultural and political risks of speaking out.
Asked if she writes Asian plays because she’s Asian or because she wants to see more Asian representation in theatre, Yee responded, “I think it’s both. First and foremost, I’m a human who loves theatre so my plays represent a wide range of topics and ideas and characters. But the one thing I can offer the theatre world that I’m very proud of, is that I write great roles for Asian American performers.
“Sometimes parts of the plays I write reflect my own lived experience and family history,” Yee continued. “And also, over the years, I find I’ve been really interested in unpacking Communism in Asia in the 20th century and its collision with Western culture.
It sounds very dry, but I find those clashes incredibly interesting.”
While most of Yee’s plays have been universally praised by critics, she’s a little shy when it comes to reviews.
“I can write a play and two different people can have totally different opinions about what they think of it or how the play should have gone,” Yee said. “I’m most invested in listening to the voices that are closest to the creative process.”
As for the audience
takeaway, Yee observed, “I’m really excited for whatever the audience takes away. I think it’s going to vary based on who you are and your experiences with the music and its history. For those new to this history, I want to incite you to dig deeper and learn more; to think about the power of art, and the threat of oppressive regime, and what can happen when things change. And for people who are closer to the material — who know the music or maybe are familiar in a personal way
with the event — I hope you’re able to celebrate that music, and reflect on your own history, and share some of your own experiences with people you love.”
Those who have been fortunate enough to see any of Yee’s plays will tell you that she creates intensely heartbreaking plays that bring the audience to tears and hysterically funny ones that have people laughing their heads off.
“Cambodian Rock Band” is another one of her work that’s bound to elicit an emotional reaction.
| Photo courtesy of East West Players
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Pasadena City Notices
Notice of Public Hearing City Council
Notice of Public Hearing on an Uncodified Ordinance to Suspend/Modify Zoning Development Standards and Processes for Rebuilding Structures Damaged due to the Eaton Fire and Time Extensions for Zoning Entitlements and Building Permits
Subject: The Planning and Community Development Department is bringing forward an uncodified ordinance to suspend and/or modify development standards and processes in the Zoning Code for rebuilding structures damaged by the Eaton Fire, and provide time extensions for certain land use entitlements and permits, granted in compliance with Titles 14 (Building and Construction), 16 (Subdivisions) and 17 (Zoning).
Environmental Determination: The City Council will be asked to consider whether the proposed project is exempt from or subject to environmental review pursuant to the guidelines of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Public Resources Code §21080(b)(3), related to projects to maintain, repair, restore, demolish, or replace property or facilities damaged or destroyed as a result of a disaster in a disaster-stricken area in which a state of emergency has been proclaimed by the Governor pursuant to the California Emergency Services Act, commencing with Section 8550 of the Government Code.
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City Council will hold a public hearing to receive testimony, oral and written, on the above ordinance, as well as the proposed environmental determination. The hearing is scheduled for:
Date: Monday, February 24, 2025
Time: 6:00 p.m.
Place: Council Chambers, 100 North Garfield Avenue, Pasadena, CA. Please refer to the City Council agenda for instructions to view a live stream of the meeting. The meeting agenda will be posted at: http://ww2.cityofpasadena.net/councilagendas/ council_agenda.asp
Public Information: All interested persons may submit correspondence to correspondence@cityofpasadena.net prior to the start of the meeting. During the meeting and prior to the close of the public hearing, members of the public may provide live public comment. Please refer to the agenda when posted for instructions on to how to provide live public comment. If you challenge the matter in Court, you may be limited to raising those issues you or someone else raised at the public hearing, or in written correspondence sent to the Council or the case planner at, or prior to, the public hearing.
For more information about the project or to schedule an appointment:
Contact Person: Luis Rocha Phone: (626) 744-6747
E-mail: lrocha@cityofpasadena.net Website: www.cityofpasadena.net/planning
Mailing Address:
Planning & Community Development Department Planning Division, Current Planning Section 175 North Garfield Avenue, Pasadena, CA 91101
ADA: To request a disability-related modification or accommodation necessary to facilitate meeting participation, please contact the City Clerk’s Office as soon as possible at (626) 744-4124 or cityclerk@ cityofpasadena.net. Providing at least 72 hours advance notice will help ensure availability. Published on February 13, 17, 20, 2025
PUBLIC NOTICE
PROPOSED APPROVAL AND IMPLEMENTATION OF THE CITY OF MONTEREY PARK SMALL BUSINESS ASSISTANCE PROGRAM USING COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG) FUNDS
TAKE NOTICE that, on March 5, 2025, the Monterey Park City Council will conduct a public hearing to consider the proposed approval and implementation of the Monterey Park Small Business Assistance Program. This program uses Community Development
Block Grant (CDBG) funds to provide financial assistance to small businesses within Monterey Park to foster economic stability and growth in the community.
WHEN: Wednesday, March 5, 2025, at 6:30 p.m. or soon thereafter as the matter may be heard
WHERE: City Hall Council Chambers - 320 West Newmark Avenue
DOCUMENTS, including copies of the proposed program, is on file with the City Clerk’s office located at Monterey Park City Hall, 320 West Newmark Avenue. The staff report on this matter will be available in the City Clerk’s office on or about February 27, 2025, and available on the City’s website at http://www.montereypark. ca.gov/AgendaCenter. Copies may be obtained at cost. For additional information, please call (626) 307-1359 or e-mail mpclerk@ montereypark.ca.gov.
PERSONS INTERESTED IN THIS MATTER are invited to attend this hearing to express their opinion on the above matter. If you challenge the proposed action in court, you may be limited to raising only those issues you or someone else raised at the public hearing described in this notice, or in written correspondence delivered to the City Council at, or prior to the public hearing. You may mail or deliver comments to 320 West Newmark Ave, Monterey Park, CA, attention City Clerk’s office.
ADA COMPLIANCE: It is the intention of the City to comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) in all respects. If as an attendee or a participant at this meeting you will need special assistance beyond what is normally provided, the City will attempt to accommodate you in every reasonable manner. Please contact City Hall at (626) 307-1359 at least 24 hours prior to the meeting to inform us of your needs and to determine if accommodation is feasible.
Maychelle Yee City Clerk, City of Monterey Park
Publish February 20, 2025 MONTEREY PARK PRESS
LOCATION: 707 NORTH PACIFIC AVENUE
APPELLANT: Adam Flemming
APPLICANT: Araz Parseghian & Abraham Stepanian
ZONE: C2” - (Community Commercial)
LEGAL DESCRIPTION: A portion of Lot B, Tract 4045, in the City of
ASSESSOR NUMBER: 5636-016-061
PROJECT DESCRIPTION This
Chapter 5.16, through the adaptive reuse of a former retail building, including a 1,469 square-foot mezzanine addition, an outdoor deck, and a drop-off/ pick-up area. The project includes an Administrative Use Permit (AUP) for the onsite sales, service and consumption of alcoholic beverages and an AB-2097 parking exception to allow 50 in lieu of 243 required off-street parking spaces. The 1.16-Acre project site is in the “(C2)” - Community Commercial Zone, and legally described as a portion of Lot B, Glendale Tract 4045 (APN 5636-016-061).
CODE REQUIRES
1) A banquet hall requires a conditional use permit in the C2 Zone (Table 30.12-A, GMC Section 30.12.020).
APPLICANT’S PROPOSAL
1) A conditional use permit to allow establishment and operation of a banquet hall in the C2 Zone (C2 Zone (Table 30-12.A, GMC Section 30.12.020).
ENVIRONMENTAL DETERMINATION
The project is categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) as a Class 1 “Existing Facilities” exemption, per Section 15301(e) of the CEQA Guidelines, because the discretionary permit request is to establish a banquet hall use, including alcoholic beverage sales and service, in an existing commercial space. The project involves a mezzanine addition that will not increase the structure’s floor area by more than 2,500 square feet.
HEARING INFORMATION
The Planning Commission will conduct a public hearing regarding the above project in Room 105 of the Municipal Services Building, located at 633 East Broadway, Glendale, CA 91206 on MARCH 5, 2025, AT 5:00 P.M. or as soon thereafter as possible. The purpose of the hearing is to hear comments from the public with respect to zoning concerns for the project. The hearing will be held in accordance with Glendale Municipal Code, Title 30, Chapter 30.42.
The meeting can be viewed on Charter Cable Channel 6 or streamed online at GlendaleCA. gov/live. For public comments and questions during the meeting call 818-937-8100. City staff will be submitting these questions and comments in real time to the appropriate person during the Planning Commission Hearing. You may also testify in person at the hearing if you wish to do so. If the final decision is challenged in court, testimony may be limited to issues raised before or at the public hearing.
The staff report and case materials will be available prior to the hearing date at GlendaleCA. gov/agendas.
QUESTIONS OR COMMENTS
If you desire more information on the proposal, please contact the case planner, Alan Lamberg, at alamberg@glendaleca.gov or (818) 548-2140 or (818) 937-8158.
PROCEDURES
Any person having an interest in the subject project may participate in the hearing, by phone as outlined above and may be heard in support of his/her opinion. Any person protesting may file a duly signed and acknowledged written protest with the Director of Community Development not later than the hour set for public hearing before the Planning Commission. "Acknowledged" shall mean a declaration of property ownership (or occupant if not owner) under penalty of perjury. If you challenge the decision of this project in court, you may be limited to raising only those issues you or someone else raised
General Scope of Work:
Cal-OSHA standards as described in the project specifications.
Contract:
The City intends to award a Construction Contract to the lowest Responsible and Responsive Bidder, based on the requirements set forth in the Contract Documents.
Other Bidding Information:
1. Bidding Documents: Bids must be made on the Bid Forms contained herein. Bidding Documents will not be available for examination or purchase at the offices of the City. Bidding Documents (including Specifications and Bidding Forms) are only available as a download, free of charge, by request, by emailing the Project Manager, Graciela Zapata, at the email address GZapata@glendaleca.gov , where a download link will then be provided to the requester. Additionally, Bidding Documents are available for download at https://www.bidnetdirect.com website.
2. Engineer’s Estimate: The preliminary cost of construction of this Work has been prepared. The engineer’s estimate is between $75,000 and $80,000.
3. Completion: This Work must be completed within Thirty-Five (35) calendar days from the Date of Commencement as established by the City’s written Notice to Proceed.
4. Liquidated Damages: Liquidated damages are to be $1,000.00 per Calendar Day. See Section 4 of the Contract between City and Contractor for terms and conditions relating to contract time and liquidated damages.
5. Acceptance or Rejection of Bids: The City reserves the right to reject any and all Bids, to award all or any individual part/item of the Bid, and to waive any informalities, irregularities or technical defects in such Bids and determine the lowest responsible Bidder, whichever may be in the best interests of the City. No late Bids will be accepted, nor will any oral, facsimile or electronic Bids be accepted by the City.
6. Mandatory Pre-Bid Conference and Job Walk: A mandatory pre-bid conference and job walk will be held at the date, time and location specified earlier in the earlier section titled “Pre-bid Conference (Mandatory)” in this Notice Inviting Bids.
7. Contractor License: At the time of the Bid Deadline and at all times during performance of the Work, including full completion of all corrective work during the Correction Period, the Contractor must possess a California contractor license or licenses, current and active, of the classification required for the Work, in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 9, Division 3, Section 7000 et seq. of the Business and Professions Code. In compliance with Public Contract Code Section 3300, the City has determined that the Bidder must possess the following license(s): “Class A”. The successful Bidder will not receive a Contract award if the successful Bidder is unlicensed, does not have all of the required licenses, or one or more of the licenses are not current and active. If the
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9. Permits, Inspections, Plan Checks, Governmental Approvals, Utility Fees and Similar Authorizations: The following City permits may be required for this project and are the Contractor’s responsibility to obtain and pay all related fees:
Street Use Permit – for large deliveries or activities that require parking lane closure
The Contractor shall apply for and obtain all permits required by other Federal, State and County agencies as well as the City of Glendale. All permits and licenses shall be obtained by and at the expense of the Contractor and/or subcontractors. The Contractor shall enforce the permit requirements.
amount of the Bid. Alternatively, a satisfactory corporate surety Bid Bond for an amount equal to ten percent (10%) of the
amount of the Bid may accompany the Bid. Said security shall serve as a guarantee that the
cessful Bidder, within fourteen (14) calendar days after the City’s Notice of Award of the Contract, will execute the Contract and furnish the bonds and insurance to the City for said Work in accordance with the Contract Documents.
11. Bid Irrevocability: Bids shall remain open and valid for ninety (90) calendar days after the Bid Deadline.
12. Substitution of Securities: Pursuant to California Public Contract Code Section 22300, substitution of securities for withheld funds is permitted in accordance therewith.
13. Prevailing Wages: This Project is a “public work” subject to the provisions of California Labor Code Section 1720. The Contractor awarded this Contract and all Subcontractors of any tier shall not pay less than the minimum prevailing rate of per diem wages for each craft, classification, or type of worker needed to perform the Work. The Director of Industrial Relations of the State of California, pursuant to the California Labor Code, has determined the general prevailing rates of wages in the locality in which the Work is to be performed. The rates determined by the California Director of Industrial Relations are available online at www.dir.ca.gov/DLSR/PWD/.
14. California Department of Industrial Relations (DIR) – Public Works Contractor Registration: Under the Public Works Contractor Registration Law (California Senate Bill No. 854 - See Labor Code Section 1725.5), contractors must register and meet requirements using the online application https://efiling.dir.ca.gov/PWCR/ before bidding on public works contracts in California. The application also provides agencies that administer public works programs with a searchable database of qualified contractors. Application and renewal are completed online with a non-refundable fee of $400. More information is available at the following links:
http://www.dir.ca.gov/Public-Works/PublicWorksSB854.html http://www.dir.ca.gov/Public-Works/PublicWorks.html
The City must award public works projects only to contractors and subcontractors who comply with the Public Works Registration Law.
Notice to Bidders and Subcontractors:
a. No Contractor or subcontractor may be listed on a Bid proposal for a public works project unless registered with the Department of Industrial Relations pursuant to Labor Code section 1725.5 [with limited exceptions from this requirement for bid purposes only under Labor Code section 1771.1(a)].
b. No contractor or subcontractor may be awarded a contract for public work on a public works project unless registered with the Department of Industrial Relations pursuant to Labor Code section 1725.5.
c. This Project is subject to compliance monitoring and enforcement by the Department of Industrial Relations.
d. The prime contractor must post job site notices prescribed by regulation. (See 8 Calif. Code Reg. Section 16451(d) for the notice that previously was required for projects monitored by the DIR Compliance Monitoring Unit.)
Furnishing of Electronic Certified Payroll Records to Labor Commissioner. Contractors and subcontractors must furnish electronic certified payroll records directly to the Labor
STAPLETON & STAPLETON 401 E ROWLAND ST COVINA CA 91723
CN113995 RUIZ Feb 13,17,20, 2025 WEST COVINA PRESS
NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF:
MARJORIE A. WILKINSON AKA MARJ WILKINSON
CASE NO. PROVA2500103
To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the WILL or estate, or both of MARJORIE A. WILKINSON AKA MARJ WILKINSON.
A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by ANTHONY WILKINSON in the Superior Court of California, County of SAN BERNARDINO.
THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that ANTHONY WILKINSON be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent.
THE PETITION requests authority to administer the estate under the Independent Administration of Estates Act. (This authority will allow the personal representative to take many actions without obtaining court approval. Before taking certain very important actions, however, the personal representative will be required to give notice to interested persons unless they have waived notice or consented to the proposed action.)
The independent administration authority will be granted unless an interested person files an objection to the petition and shows good cause why the court should not grant the authority.
A HEARING on the petition will be held in this court as follows: 03/19/25 at 9:00AM in Dept. F2 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.
authority.
NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF CONNIE RUIZ
Case No. 25STPB00962
To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of CONNIE RUIZ
A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by Sylvia Jackson in the Superior Court of California, County of LOS ANGELES. THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that Sylvia Jackson 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
A HEARING on the petition will be held on March 4, 2025 at 8:30 AM in Dept. No. 29 located at 111 N. Hill St., Los Angeles, CA 90012.
IF YOU OBJECT to the granting of the petition, you should appear at the hearing and state your objections or file written objections with the court before the hearing. Your appearance may be in person or by your attorney.
IF YOU ARE A CREDITOR or a contingent creditor of the decedent, you must file your claim with the court and mail a copy to the personal representative appointed by the court within the later of either (1) four months from the date of first issuance of letters to a general personal representative, as defined in section 58(b) of the California Probate Code, or (2) 60 days from the date of mailing or personal delivery to you of a notice under section 9052 of the California Probate 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: VICTORIA P STAPLETON ESQ SBN 93907
approval. Before taking certain very important actions, however, the personal representative will be required to give notice to interested persons unless they have waived notice or consented to the proposed action.)
The independent administration authority will be granted unless an interested person files an objection to the petition and shows good cause why the court should not grant the authority.
A HEARING on the petition will be held in this court as follows: 03/12/25 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.
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
MICHAEL A. O'CONNOR - SBN 310591 AGUIRRE PLC 2596 MISSION STREET, SUITE 207 SAN MARINO CA 91108
Telephone (626) 441-3300 2/13, 2/17, 2/20/25 CNS-3895868# PASADENA PRESS
NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: RICHARD A. COX CASE NO. 24STPB12308
To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contin-gent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the WILL or estate, or both of RICHARD A. COX.
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
TERESSA L. LIBUTTI, ESQ. - SBN 303025, LIBUTTI LAW 124 26TH STREET
NEWPORT BEACH CA 92663
Telephone (858) 220-2806 2/13, 2/17, 2/20/25 CNS-3895424# ONTARIO NEWS PRESS
NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF:
ROSA A. AVILES
CASE NO. 25STPB01385
To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the WILL or estate, or both of ROSA A. AVILES. A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by MELVIN SUSAN AVILES DIAZ AND ZAIDA CAROLINA AVILES DIAZ in the Superior Court of California, County of LOS ANGELES.
THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that MELVIN SUSAN AVILES DIAZ AND ZAIDA CAROLINA AVILES DIAZ be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent.
THE PETITION requests authority to administer the estate under the Independent Administration of Estates Act. (This authority will allow the personal representative to take many actions without obtaining court
Probate Code. Other California statutes and legal authority may affect your rights as a creditor. You may want to consult with an attorney knowledge-able in California law.
YOU MAY EXAMINE the file kept by the court. If you are a person interested in the estate, you may file with the court a Request for Special Notice (form DE-154) of the filing of an inventory and appraisal of estate assets or of any petition or account as provided in Probate Code section 1250. A Request for Special Notice form is available from the court clerk.
Attorney for Petitioner
MARC JACOBS - SBN 57389
LAW OFFICE OF MARC P. JACOBS 12424 WILSHIRE BLVD., SUITE 900 LOS ANGELES CA 90025
Telephone (310) 346-6905 2/20, 2/24, 2/27/25 CNS-3897282#
GLENDALE INDEPENDENT
NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF DAVID LAURENCE SHAW
Case No. 25STPB01425
To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of DAVID LAURENCE SHAW
A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by Jane Dutton in the Superior Court of California, County of LOS ANGELES. THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that Jane Dutton be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent.
THE PETITION requests authority to administer the estate under the Independent Administration of Estates Act. (This authority will allow the personal representative to take many actions without obtaining court approval. Before taking certain very important actions, however, the personal representative will be required to give notice to interested persons unless they have waived notice or consented to the proposed action.)
The independent administra-tion authority will be granted unless an interested person files an objec-tion to the petition and shows good cause why the court should not grant the authority.
A HEARING on the petition will be held on March 11, 2025 at 8:30 AM in Dept. No. 29 located at 111 N. Hill St., Los Angeles, CA 90012.
IF YOU OBJECT to the granting of the petition, you should appear at the hearing and state your objections or file written objections with the court before the hearing. Your ap-pearance may be in person or by your attorney.
A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by ALICE COX in the Superior Court of California, County of LOS ANGELES. THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that ALICE MCGRATH COX be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent.
THE PETITION requests authority to administer the estate under the Independent Administration of Estates Act. (This authori-ty will allow the personal representative to take many actions without obtaining court approval. Before taking certain very im-portant actions, however, the personal representative will be required to give notice to interested persons unless they have waived notice or consented to the proposed action.)
The independent administration authority will be granted unless an interest-ed person files an objection to the petition and shows good cause why the court should not grant the authority.
A HEARING on the petition will be held in this court as follows: 03/13/25 at 8:30AM in Dept. 67 located at 111 N. HILL ST., LOS ANGELES, CA 90012
IF YOU OBJECT to the granting of the petition, you should appear at the hearing and state your objections or file written objections with the court before the hearing. Your appearance may be in person or by your attorney.
IF YOU ARE A CREDITOR or a contingent creditor of the decedent, you must file your claim with the court and mail a copy to the personal representative appointed by the court within the later of either (1) four months from the date of first issuance of letters to a general personal representative, as defined in section 58(b) of the California Probate Code, or (2) 60 days from the date of mailing or personal delivery to you of a notice under section 9052 of the California
A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by Evelyn Kagan in the Superior Court of California, County of LOS ANGELES.
THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that Evelyn Kagan be appointed as special administrator to administer the estate of the decedent.
A HEARING on the petition will be held on March 10, 2025 at 8:30 AM in Dept. No. 62 located at 111 N. Hill St., Los Angeles, CA 90012.
IF YOU OBJECT to the granting of the petition, you should appear at the hearing and state your objections or file written objections with the court before the hearing. Your ap-pearance may be in person or by your attorney.
IF YOU ARE A CREDITOR or a contingent creditor of the decedent, you must file your claim with the court and mail a copy to the personal representative appointed by the court within the later of either (1) four months from the date of first issuance of letters to a general personal representative, as defined in section 58(b) of the California Probate Code, or (2) 60 days from the date of mailing or personal delivery to you of a notice under section 9052 of the California Probate Code. Other California statutes and legal authority may affect your rights as a creditor. You may want to consult with an attorney knowl-edgeable in California law.
YOU MAY EXAMINE the file kept by the court. If you are a person interested in the estate, you may file with the court a Request for Special Notice (form DE-154) of the filing of an inventory and appraisal of estate assets or of any petition or account as provided in Probate Code section 1250. A Request for Special Notice form is available from the court clerk. Attorney for petitioner: RICHARD T MILLER ESQ SBN 155522 THE LAW OFFICES OF RICHARD T MILLER 7120 HAYVENHURST AVE STE 108 VAN NUYS CA 91406 CN114225 KAGAN
Feb 20,24,27, 2025 GLENDALE INDEPENDENT
IF YOU ARE A CREDITOR or a contingent creditor of the decedent, you must file your claim with the court and mail a copy to the personal representative appointed by the court within the later of either (1) four months from the date of first issuance of letters to a general personal representative, as defined in section 58(b) of the California Probate Code, or (2) 60 days from the date of mailing or personal delivery to you of a notice under section 9052 of the California Probate Code.
Other California statutes and legal authority may affect your rights as a creditor. You may want to consult with an attorney knowl-edgeable in California law.
YOU MAY EXAMINE the file kept by the court. If you are a person interested in the estate, you may file with the court a Request for Special Notice (form DE-154) of the filing of an inventory and appraisal of estate assets or of any petition or account as provided in Probate Code section 1250. A Request for Special Notice form is available from the court clerk. Attorney for petitioner:
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ENSBERG LAW GROUP 1609 W GARVEY AVE N WEST COVINA CA 91790 CN114199 SHAW Feb 20,24,27, 2025 WEST COVINA PRESS
NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF COREY MARTIN KAGAN
Case No. 25STPB01421
To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of COREY MARTIN KAGAN
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Metro, LADOT begin issuing tickets for bus lane enforcement
By City News Service
Drivers should be wary as Metro and the Los Angeles Department of Transportation began issuing tickets Monday for vehicles parking along two of its bus-only lanes.
Last year, the two agencies announced a bus lane enforcement pilot program would be implemented on bus lines 720, serving Wilshire Boulevard, and 212, along La Brea Avenue.
During the initial 60-day period from December to January, motorists who illegally parked in bus lanes on those two lines received notices by mail warning that future violations would result in fines.
Starting Monday, violators can expect a $293 ticket for illegally parking in designated bus lanes. Through this program, the agencies aim to reduce delays for passengers.
"Without enforcement,
a single parked car in a bus lane can delay dozens or even hundreds of riders,"
LA County Supervisor and Metro Board of Directors Chair Janice Hahn said in a statement.
"So, this is not just about issuing tickets, it's about
making sure our Metro buses run on schedule and get our riders to their destinations on time," she added.
A total of 50 cameras were installed behind the windshields of buses serving bus lines 720 and 212. Each bus as part of the program
received two cameras. One camera can detect vehicles on roads and traffic lanes. When the camera detects a parked vehicle, the second camera records the license plate.
A LADOT traffic officer then reviews the video and
verifies its accuracy before issuing a ticket. Citations will detail information about the violation, time, location, and images or video evidence.
Aformer Orange County sheriff's deputy was acquittedTuesday of using excessive force when pouring hot water on the arm of a mentally ill defendant to get him to pull his hands back into his cell in Orange Count Jail.
Jurors began deliberations Thursday afternoon and reached a verdict Tuesday morning when deliberations resumed, acquitting Guadalupe Ortiz of a misdemeanor count of simple battery by an officer.
Ortiz was originally charged with a felony count of assault and battery by a public officer and a felony count of battery with serious bodily injury, but those charges were knocked down to misdemeanors with the battery with serious bodily injury charge dismissed Feb. 3.
Ortiz injured the inmate April 1, 2021. His attorney, John Barnett, argued that his client, who was honored by the department for his out-of-the- box strategies to gain compliance from inmates housed in the wing of the jail for inmates with mental health issues, was engaged in legal force to get Oscar Rodriguez to comply.
Deputy District Attorney David McMurrin began his closing argument Thursday with video of the incident with Rodriguez. "What you just saw was an assault by the defendant, by a public officer," McMurrin said. "He pours hot water, causing first- and second- degree burns. He committed a crime when he was working that day."
McMurrin acknowledged Rodriguez's troubled history in Module L of the jail, which
Laura Rubio-Cornejo, LADOT general manager, said enforcement measures are important to ensure residents can get to their jobs, schools, doctor visits and other destinations.
The two agencies are installing 50 cameras on buses servicing bus lines 910 and 950, as well as line 70 servicing Olive Street/Grand Avenue.
The 60-day warning period for those areas will begin March 3.
"Our bus riders deserve to have a reliable, safe, and on-time ride. That's why we've partnered with LADOT to install bus lanes on Wilshire and La Brea — to give all our riders a better, faster, and more consistent ride — however, since they've been installed, service is delayed due to vehicles blocking the lanes and that's why we're pleased that enforcement is going to begin to prevent misuse of the bus lanes," LA Metro CEO Stephanie Wiggins said in a statement.
OC sheriff's deputy acquitted in burning of jail inmate
By City News Service
houses mentally ill inmates.
"This is not a popularity contest," McMurrin said. "We knew you wouldn't like Mr. Rodriguez. He's an inmate for a reason."
But inmates in that wing of the jail require more patience from deputies, McMurrin said.
"They don't behave like anybody else," he said. "The deputies know that." The de-escalation techniques the deputies in Module L are taught "requires them to have more patience," McMurrin said.
Ortiz "knew that. He was trained," the prosecutor argued. "He knew what he was supposed to do."
After Rodriguez was burned he flinched and pulled his arms back while pointing at Ortiz, McMurrin said.
At issue legally was
whether the use of force was reasonable under the circumstances, McMurrin said.
"He wasn't about to make tea" with the hot water, McMurrin said. "It was a willful action."
McMurrin argued the use of force was unnecessary.
Rodriguez put his hands through a hatch in his cell and refused to pull them back in. He wasn't posing a danger to anyone passing by or holding up jail functions, McMurrin argued.
Rodriguez was "throwing a tantrum like a little child," but he was "not a threat," McMurrin said.
Rodriguez, who has been diagnosed schizophrenic, was "off his meds because he didn't think they work," McMurrin said.
Barnett said prosecutors did not directly rebut his
own expert's testimony that the use of force was "reasonable and necessary."
Barnett argued that Scott DeFoe is a gold standard of experts on use of force and that he concluded that given all the circumstances Ortiz was justified in his actions.
McMurrin never directly asked his own expert -- a sheriff's sergeant -- whether the use of force was OK, Barnett argued.
"Not a single witness said this was unreasonable or unnecessary," Barnett said.
The prosecution's expert was "silent on the only issue you have to decide," Barnett told jurors.
Ortiz mixed hot and cold water and poured it on Rodriguez because he figured eventually the
deputies would have to call in an extraction team, which would use a more aggressive form of force, the lawyer said.
"He doesn't want him to go to the rubber room," Barnett argued. "He's looking after Oscar and no one disputed that."
Ortiz was well acquainted with Rodriguez, Barnett said.
"He knew him better than anybody," Barnett said. "He said Oscar was in his downward spiral ... and he had seen that before."
Deputy Joseph Mayers was not regularly assigned to the Module L section of the Intake Release Center in Santa Ana, but was working there when he escorted a nurse to treat cuts on the hand of Rodriguez through
| Image courtesy of LA Metro
a hatch in his cell, according to McMurrin.
At some point the inmate exposed himself and said something along the lines of "treat this," according to the prosecutor.
When Mayers told him he would be written up for it, Rodriguez refused to pull his arms back into the cell to allow for the hatch to close, McMurrin said.
Multiple attempts to get Rodriguez to comply failed, so Mayers and another deputy turned to the veteran Ortiz, who had 23 years on the job with eight in the Mod L assignment, Barnett said.
On the day of the conflict with Rodriguez, the inmate had smeared his cell with feces, Barnett alleged.
Six weeks prior to the conflict, Ortiz was given a commendation for "being caring ... for helping mentally challenged inmates," Barnett said.
Ortiz was named jail deputy of the year in 2016-17, Barnett added.
There was some urgency to get Rodriguez to pull his hands back into his cell because deputies were
concerned he might grab a nurse or deputy passing by, so it meant none of the other inmates were getting their medications, Barnett said.
Ortiz wasn't aware Rodriguez was burned, Barnett said.
Hilary Velardo, an Orange County Crime Lab forensic specialist, testified that she tested the water from the dispenser at the jail and it was measured about 190 degrees, but under questioning from Barnett she said she did not test to see what the temperature would be with a mix of cold water.
Deputy Chris Roberts, a behavioral health specialist at the jail, said Rodriguez was "a highly erratic individual," who would sometimes "have some OK days, but even his good days weren't great ... He could be highly confrontational."
Roberts was filling in for another guard during lunch when the conflict with Rodriguez occurred. Roberts testified it was important to get the inmate to pull his hands back in because he noted one time a nurse had
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her arm broken by an inmate grabbing her.
Roberts said he had asked Rodriguez to clean up the feces he smeared on the wall that day. He also saw Mayers and another deputy attempt to talk to Rodriguez to get him to pull his hands back in.
"I could see a lot of frantic motions," Roberts testified about his vantage point from a guard tower. "He was just ranting and raving and I couldn't make sense of what he was saying."
Eventually, the three deputies returned to the guard station and told Roberts the "situation was taken care of," Roberts said. "Everything seemed under control ... When the deputies said it was handled I didn't think much more about it."
Roberts testified that the deputies would use saline bottles to squirt at inmates during safety checks to get a reaction to make sure they were OK. They called it "holy water," and that method was preferred because sometimes an inmate might "feign" sleeping and attack a deputy who goes into the cell, Roberts said.
was a mentor who had provided insights into gaining compliance with inmates with tactics not in the training manual, Roberts testified. The goal was to avoid use of force, he added. Mayers, who was with Ortiz when he used the water on Rodriguez, said the inmate "shouted, `Hey,' and he seemed agitated," before he pulled his hands back in and another deputy closed
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The company requested immediate approval of interim rate increases effective May 1 totaling 22% for homeowners, 15% for renters and 38% for rental dwellings.
State Farm announced in May 2023 that it would not issue new policies in California, and last year decided to not renew 72,000 existing policies, including 29,000 homeowner policies. The company recently said it would offer renewals to policyholders affected by the Los Angeles County wildfires.
“The high concentrations of risk covered by (State Farm) in the fire footprint will generate a direct loss many times larger than the company’s pre-event
surplus,” Krause wrote in a Feb. 3 letter to Lara. The company’s “already stressed financial position will be further weakened, even after accounting for billions of dollars in anticipated recoveries from a prudently robust reinsurance program that includes State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Company as the primary reinsurer.”
After multiple approved rate changes, State Farm's moves have raised "serious questions" about its financial condition, according to Lara's office.
"All Californians know from the past 10 years that the risks of wildfire are real and growing," Lara said in a statement. "We have experienced first-hand the ravages of a changing climate. Our
decisions must be guided by transparent data and an honest reckoning with
the challenges we all face together."
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the hatch. Mayers said he did not expect Ortiz to use the tactic and that the defendant did not warn the inmate.
"Based on what I had seen from Deputy Ortiz in the past it seemed unconventional, but plausible," Mayers testified. "He had a lot of experience. He had also been very recently publicly recognized for his unconventional tactics."
Rodriguez did not complain of a burn at the time, Mayers said.
Near the end of his shift, Rodriguez asked for Neosporin, but Mayers knew he was going to get some later for the cuts on his hand and told him the nurse would be along later, he said. The next day Mayers approached a sergeant to get "clarification" on whether the tactic was OK.
advocated for a public, not private hearing process regarding Lara's questions about State Farm's proposed rate increase.
"The commissioner is right to call for more scrutiny of State Farm, which has so far stonewalled information requests," Consumer Watchdog's attorney Pam Pressley said in a statement.
“However, the outstanding issues need to be raised and answered in a formal hearing ... where there is formal discovery and due process rights."
The group claimed that State Farm sought the rate increase "not because it cannot pay wildfire claims, but because it wants to protect its Wall Street credit rating."
In a letter to State
Farm, Consumer Watchdog pointed an S&P Global report that said the insurer and parent company State Farm Mutual have a combined $194 billion in surplus and reserves. They have an AA credit rating, the second-highest possible rating.
"Consumers who are struggling to rebuild their lives after the wildfires should not be forced to pay higher premiums to prop up State Farm's bank accounts," Carmen Balber, executive director at Consumer Watchdog, said in a statement.
The January wildfires in the LA area claimed 29 lives and preliminary estimates indicate the damage could be the costliest disaster in U.S. history.
California Insurance Commissioner Ricardo Lara. | Photo courtesy of the state of California/Wikimedia Commons (CC0)
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