Pasadena Weekly 08/10/2023

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Laura Latzko, Kristine Pascual, Aidan Schonbrun, Leah Schwartz CONTRIBUTORS

Siran Babayna, Frier McCollister, Ellen Snortland, Alison

We’re Still Waiting

The 100th anniversary of the Equal Rights Amendment

By Ellen Snortland Pasadena Weekly Columnist

My late friend Dawn once asked me, “Why are you so concerned about the Equal Rights Amendment?”

“Because women are not part of the U.S. Constitution,” I said.

“Didn’t that get taken care of in the ’80s?” she asked. “I thought it was a done deal.”

“No. Not at all.”

“Wow. How could I have missed that?”

“Easy,” I said. “You may not realize this, but news about women’s so-called ‘liberation’ is not easy to find and even more difficult to disseminate. We, my friend, live in a patriarchy.”

Let me give you more context. Dawn was an accomplished appellate attorney with an ardent love for the U.S. Constitution. However, she had also bought into this country’s all-pervasive anti-feminist propaganda that, for decades, has told American women, “You have everything you want… What are you bellyaching about… You have it so good… Stop complaining… Feminists are ugly, man-hating harridans.”

Now that we’ve seen our reproductive rights obliterated due to the steady erosion of democracy and Supreme Court stacking of ultraright-wing misogynists, we can expect even more destruction of women’s rights.

It took seven decades for women to finally win the vote, although we were told then — and still are today — we were “granted” the vote. We weren’t granted anything, and we wouldn’t stop, thanks mainly to the Act III efforts of Alice Paul, a Quaker who personified grace and commitment to nonviolent social change.

Gandhi and Martin Luther King stood on her shoulders, whether they knew it or not. She excelled at what would become the nonviolent “bag of subversive acts”: hunger strikes, mass parades and picketing. She and her courageous colleagues picketed the White House and embarrassed Woodrow Wilson at his inauguration by upstaging him.

I’m proud to say the most critical revolution on the planet did not fire one shot. If you study war, you’ll get lessons in force-based strategies. A better idea is to study nonviolent social transformation, especially Alice Paul and the U.S. suffragists.

After women finally succeeded with the 19th amendment on Aug. 26, 1920, Paul realized the vote was only the start of true citizenship. She immediately set out to obtain two law degrees at the University of Pennsylvania and worked with lawyer Crystal Eastman to write what was to be known as “the Lucretia Mott Amendment.”

It is now called the Equal Rights Amendment (ERA), which reads: “Equality of rights under the law shall not be denied or abridged by the United States or by any State on account of sex.” Sounds easy, right? Not so much.

Paul brought the original draft of the ERA to Seneca Falls, New York, the site of the first women’s rights convention. She recited it at the same podium where, 75 years earlier, Elizabeth Cady Stanton presented the Declaration of Human Sentiments. Paul proclaimed that the only right women had gained since then was the right to vote. Voting was one milestone, yet there were so many others to achieve.

With Stanton’s spirit upon her, Paul then took the ERA draft to the

grave of Susan B. Anthony and received more energy from the spirit of Anthony. The ERA was first introduced to Congress on July 21, 1923. Finally, on March 22, 1973, the Equal Rights Amendment was passed by the U.S. Senate and sent out to the states for ratification.

Even though the required 38 states have ratified the amendment, it is currently being held hostage at the National Archivist’s office, waiting to be registered. What’s the holdup? I’m angry and dismayed to learn women’s rights are once again relegated to a back-burner.

This brings me to an event I heartily invite you to attend, and encourage the men in your life to attend, too. We need allies to finish this constitutional landmark decisively. Hosted by the National Women’s History Alliance, “The ERA: The Time is Now!” is a webinar at 11 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 19, moderated by Christine Pelosi, lawyer, author, political strategist and daughter of Rep. Nancy Pelosi.

The panelists are all ERA veterans: Ting Ting Cheng, director of Columbia Law School’s ERA Project; the honorable Carolyn Maloney, former U.S. Rep from New York; Eleanor Smeal, president and co-founder of the Feminist Majority; and Zakiya Thomas, president and CEO of the ERA Coalition & Fund for Women’s Equality. Webinar registration is $20 at nationalwomenshistoryalliance.org/events/era.

What could be better than finally using the 100th anniversary of the ERA being introduced in Congress to register it? The ratified amendment is just sitting there, gathering the dust of broken hearts. We need to be equal, now more than ever.

2023 marks the 30th year that Ellen Snortland has written this column and was one of three winners of the LA Press Club’s Journalist of the Year. She also teaches creative writing online and can be reached at ellen@beautybitesbeast.com. Her award-winning film “Beauty Bites Beast” is available for download or streaming at vimeo.com/ondemand/beautybitesbeast.

Ellen Snortland

The Dodger Stadium Gondola

LA ART project reaches new milestone

By Luke Netzley Pasadena Weekly Deputy Editor

The Los Angeles Aerial Rapid Transit’s (LA ART) proposal for the Dodger Stadium Gondola project has reached a new milestone following the release of a Draft Environmental Impact Report by the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority.

The report, which evaluated the environmental benefits and impacts of an aerial gondola connection between Union Station and Dodger Stadium, found the project would reduce congestion and reduce emissions by over 150,000 metric tons of greenhouse gasses in its lifetime.

“Since Dodger Stadium opened, there’s not been permanent transit. This project is really all about creating that permanent transit link, but most importantly tying into the region’s transit hub at Union Station,” said David Grannis, executive director of Zero Emissions Transit, the nonprofit leading the project.

The Dodger Stadium Gondola was announced in 2018 as a zero-emission transit option that would take 3,000 cars off the roads on game days, according to LA ART. The gondola would be free to ride for anyone attending a game at Dodger Stadium and cost the same price as a Metro fare for anyone who lives or works in the area. It would operate year-round and

take riders seven minutes to travel from Union Station to Dodger Stadium.

Grannis explained gondola systems have proliferated globally, providing a green alternative to automotive travel LA could learn from. He noted successful examples in places like London and Mexico City. The gondola network is proposed to run above roads and transit lines, inspired by the cable car lines of La Paz, Bolivia, which were built above the city streets and have reportedly carried 100 million riders since their construction.

“They’re climate resilient and friendly; they’re quiet, they’re inexpensive to operate and they’re much less expensive to build,” he said. “When you have topography, rivers (and) mountainous terrain, it’s a perfect solution. … We can carry 10,000 people to every game. If you look at the average game, we’re carrying 20% of the attendance, which makes a huge difference in the traffic around and in the neighborhoods.”

The system, which cycles a cabin through each station every 23 seconds, would consist of three cables — two used to support the weight of the gondolas and one to pull them along. Each cabin could hold 35 to 40 people and would have a reconfigurable layout to accommodate wheelchair access.

The project would also create three new

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stations in Downtown: Dodger Stadium Station; Chinatown/State Park Station at the southwest corner of the LA State Historic Park; and Alameda Station, which would stand adjacent to Union Station on Alameda Street. The system would serve the communities of El Pueblo, Chinatown, Mission Junction, Solano Canyon and William Meade Homes while providing simple access to the area for cities of the San Gabriel Valley.

“Chinatown/State Park Station is an A Line connection,” Grannis said. “We are 500 feet away from that station in Chinatown, so you can connect back and forth right here. Twenty percent of Dodger attendees come from the San Gabriel Valley, so San Gabriel Valley residents have a great way of getting here on public transit for little to no cost. … If you have a Dodger ticket, you will ride the gondola for free.”

While some residents and business owners in neighborhoods like Chinatown have applauded the project for encouraging visitors to return and engage with businesses impacted by the pandemic, others have criticized the proposal and argued it would shift traffic congestion from Dodger Stadium into the communities surrounding the gondola stations.

“Attendees will still need to reach Union Station to take the gondola, creating another traffic issue in that area and can also lead to an increase in traffic in the Boyle Heights area,” the Wall Las Memorias Executive Director Richard Zaldivar said in a statement in 2022. “It not only will create havoc on the streets, but it is also an invasion of our community space, affecting one of the few green areas that the residents have to enjoy by going over the Los Angeles State Historic Park. We believe we can find a better solution to this problem and that we should work with the community to find one that works for all.”

To include community voices in the development of the gondola proposal, the project team spoke with local households, businesses, community organizations and environmental advocacy groups. This process caused the team to change the initial location plan for the Chinatown/State Park Station.

Grannis explained that during the notice of preparation process in October 2020, ahead of their Environmental Impact Report (EIR) submission, the Chinatown community raised its voice.

“They said, ‘We really don’t think this station is appropriate for Chinatown because … we want something much closer to Chinatown’s core,’” Grannis recalled. “We took

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David Grannis and nonprofit Zero Emissions Transit were awarded the Dodger Stadium Gondola as the organization’s inaugural project.

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that to heart, and by the time we did our Draft EIR a year and a half later, we had moved this station and did a junction here so that it was directly serving Chinatown.

“We’re also doing a bridge connecting to North Broadway (from the LA State Historic Park). The park is 30 feet lower than Broadway, and the A Line runs through here, so there’s no way that this community can access the State Historic Park. We are actually clearing a pedestrian bridge here, which … the whole community can use to access the park.”

To date, nearly 6,000 people and over 340 businesses in Chinatown, El Pueblo and Lincoln Heights have signed up to support the project.

“There is no question this project will benefit the local community,” said Martin Farfan, president of Cathedral High School, located along the proposed gondola route. “The LA ART project could make it easier for Cathedral High School students to access public transit and improve traffic around the school and community on game days.”

The aerial gondola would provide the first permanent transit connection to Dodger Stadium since its construction 60

With the aim of reducing game day traffic, the Dodger Stadium Gondola would be able to carry an estimated 10,000 people to every game with cabins cycling through each station every 23 seconds.

years ago, and would be the first three-cable gondola lift built for public transit in the United States, Grannis said.

“Now, more than ever, we need thoughtful solutions that take cars off the road and lead to a more connected Los Angeles,” said Jonathan Parfrey, executive director of Climate Resolve. “The aerial gondola project will be the first of many more

emission-free innovations that will help reduce air pollution and improve quality of life for all Angelenos.”

Grannis added, “I want this to be a catalyst for LA to get to zero emission in the transportation sector.”

The Draft EIR will have a 60-day public review period during which the public can provide comments. Grannis said he hopes

the EIR will be certified by the fall. After certification, he estimated the construction and testing phase would be completed by the first quarter of 2028.

At Dodger Stadium, a full-size gondola cabin exhibit will remain on display for the rest of the season, allowing visitors to experience what it would be like to ride inside it and to learn more about the project.

FEATURES

Boosting Biodiversity

The Wallis Annenberg Wildlife Crossing seeks to ensure natural feel

By Kristine Pascual Pasadena Weekly Staff Writer

As construction of the Wallis Annenberg Wildlife Crossing continues, the local nursery has collected millions of seeds and plants to cover the structure and aid the animals in the open area.

Living Habitats LLC leads the project and has collaborated with expert staff from the Santa Monica Mountains Fund, the National Park Service, Caltrans and the Mountain Recreation Conservation Authority to collect millions of native seeds to boost biodiversity.

The crossing is meant for wildlife, specifically mountain lions, to be able to safely cross through the busiest highway in the

nation, the 101 Freeway. The local collection of various seeds helps support biodiversity. The team of architects will use over a million seeds, including coast live oak, toyon, ceanothus, sages, buckwheat and penstemon, to add on the crossing. Their planting is intended to connect and show the value of architecture based on science.

“By collecting seed in that immediate vicinity and growing these plants like genetic seed stock, we’re helping to extend that footprint forward and bolster the biodiversity there locally,” said Robert Rock, who leads the design team.

The monumental crossing will span over 10 freeway lanes in the Agoura Hills area in Los Angeles. A restoration plan is in the works with nearly one acre of new

native wildlife habitat, which creates an environment for the animals to thrive.

“When we think about how we move through these spaces, we have the things that are disruptive to us, whether it’s the traffic or it’s the construction. But if you take a moment to reflect on how you know an animal that comes up against that freeway edge, you’ve got the sound, the light, that vigorous movement corridor — it’s this crazy level of boundary that we as humans don’t quite understand the same way that the animals do.”

that came in and started to take over the site that we’re kind of constantly having to eat away at.”

The nursery has also provided a sense of community and has encouraged engagement. There are regular events for those interested in volunteering, as well as university students doing ecological research.

Though there have been years of planning, the nursery officially began back in 2022. The project is expected to be completed by the end of 2025.

The recent work at the nursery will also ensure the animals are surrounded by and thrive in the natural environment. Today, local California mountain lions are threatened due to a lack of shelter, food, water and wildlife spaces to thrive. The crossing will primarily be home to mountain lions, bobcats, California bats, desert cottontails and other animals.

“As long as people are willing to set aside their ego at the door and realize that, you know, we can do this as long as we’re all heading in the right direction and we’re all genuinely wanting to work together and collaborate.”

Stage two of the endeavor requires nearly 50,000 individual plants to span over 12 acres of open space to the north and south of the freeway. These areas are still in recovery after the 2018 Woosley Fire. The ecological restoration will restore about 13 acres of wildlife habitat in the Santa Monica Mountains.

“The project is also this opportunity to allow the site to rebound from that fire, and it was intense. It burned out a lot of things, and there’s a lot of invasive mustards

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Robert Rock is the principal and COO of Living Habitats LLC.

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The Wallis Annenberg Wildlife Crossing is comprised of millions of seeds

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ENTERTAINMENT

All the Hits

Chicago encourages fans to ‘stay the night’

By Laura Latzko Pasadena Weekly Staff Writer

Legendary rock group Chicago has been on the road annually for the last 56 years, taking a break for 15 months due to the pandemic. Trumpet and flugelhorn player Lee Loughnane said the band members sacrifice their personal life to entertain the masses.

“It is problematic not to be able to spend the time that most people get to spend with their families at home. To do what we do for a living, we have to take our music to the audiences,” Loughnane said.

In five decades, Chicago has sold more than 100 million copies of its 38 albums. Blending jazz, R&B, classical and pop. The hits include “You’re the Inspiration,” “If You

Leave Me Now,” “Hard to Say I’m Sorry,” “Saturday in the Park” and “25 or 6 to 4.”

Loughnane said Chicago fans can expect to hear songs from various decades, starting with “Introduction” from their first album.

“It’s a pretty well-rounded show,” he said. “It covers everything we have done and are doing.”

Loughnane is one of the three original members; he joins vocalist Robert Lamm and trombonist James Pankow. More than 50 years ago, they were the first nonclassical group to perform at Carnegie Hall six nights in a row.

The group was inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame in 2014 and awarded a Lifetime Achievement Award from the Grammys in 2020. They were inducted into the Rock &

Roll Hall of Fame in 2016.

Loughnane said the group’s sound has evolved over the years as players change.

“The guys who have left for whatever reason, when they were replaced, it’s always been with somebody who is a good musician,” he said.

“They’ve grown up with the music as we did when we were playing it and writing it. They grew up listening to it. They have always fit in very nicely as members of the band by bringing their own personality to the same music they grew up with.”

When it started, the group had no idea it would be around 50 years later.

Chicago will film its Nov. 17 and Nov. 18 shows at the Ocean Casino Resort in Atlantic City for a special called “Chicago & Friends.” It will be available for global distribution airing in late December.

“It never happens. This is an anomaly. This is something that is pretty much impossible to do. We’re just living it,” Loughnane said.

On Nov. 17 and Nov. 18, Chicago will film shows at the Ocean Casino Resort in Atlantic City for a special called “Chicago & Friends.” It will be available for global distribution airing in late December.

Chicago will perform their biggest hits with guitar virtuoso Steve Vai, Robin Thicke and Chris Daughtry.

In celebration of the 55th anniversary of their double-platinum album, “Chicago Transit Authority,” they will play songs from the album both nights, along with other greatest hits.

To have longevity like Chicago, it takes luck, consistency, dedication and hard work, he said.

“You have to keep yourself ready to play shows and be excited about playing the shows,” Loughnane said.

“For us, that’s the reason that we are out there, the 22 or so hours that we are traveling, staying in a hotel or getting ready for the next venue. You have a lot of alone time, even if you sit down and eat with the other guys. Most of the time you are by yourself. You have to enjoy life and figure out how to spend quality time with yourself.”

He fills his days working out at hotels and

playing music.

“I have my horn with me all the time,” he said.

“So, I always wake up in the morning or afternoon and start practicing, getting ready for the show. And get some food, a walk around the area, reacquaint yourself where you are because the night before, we were 400 or 500 miles away in a different city. Then, we traveled overnight to get to the next place, and by the time we get there, you wake up from the bus ride, check in to the hotel, go to sleep again and sleep as many hours as you can to keep yourself together. Then, you get up and start practicing and preparing for the next show.”

Although he mainly performs on flugelhorn and trumpet, he has played other instruments for performances and albums.

“I play a little guitar, background vocals mainly, a couple of lead vocals,” he added.

“I play a little bit of keyboard, mainly to write songs on guitar and keyboard. I’ve played guitar onstage with the band a few times. And I was playing the Moog synthesizer for a number of years during the ‘Chicago 17’ and ‘Chicago 18’ tours. I was playing a lot of bass parts during that time. … We don’t hire other people to come in and do background vocals for us. We do everything in-house, the horns, the vocals, the playing, everything.”

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Enhanced Sonic Experience

Mount Wilson Observatory marries science, nature and music

By Siran Babayan Pasadena Weekly Contributing Writer

Los Angeles has some of the most well-known concert venues in the country, from intimate clubs to theaters and stadiums. The best concert venues, however, also have beautiful scenery — and a storied history — that enhance the sonic experience. The Sunday Afternoon Concerts in the Dome inside Mount Wilson Observatory, located on the 5,710-foot-tall peak above Pasadena in the San Gabriel Mountains, marry science, nature and art with a live music series that attracts both would-be astronomers and music lovers.

“You see LA from above and it’s magical,” said series artistic director Cécilia Tsan of Culver City.

“Yes, it’s a bit harder to breathe up there. But the views on the grounds are so stunning and inspiring. It’s a good introduction to what you’re going to experience when you are in the dome and feeling the connection of music and the universe.”

Astrophysicist George Ellery Hale founded Mount Wilson Observatory in 1904 as a research facility. It houses two famous tele-

scopes, the 60-inch telescope (completed in 1908) and 100-inch Hooker telescope (completed in 1917), both of which were the largest telescopes in the world for decades.

Astronomer Edwin Hubble used the 100inch from 1923 to 1929 to make the discovery that not only was the universe home to millions of other galaxies, but the universe itself was expanding. Only the 60-inch is currently being used for solar research.

Today, the observatory hosts lectures, tours, art installations and “art parties.” Past the winding roads, hiking trails, pine trees and amazing panoramic view, Mount Wilson is also home to several TV and radio antennas.

In 2017, Mount Wilson Institute board of trustee Dan Kohne and executive director Thomas Meneghini contacted Tsan in the hopes of adding concerts to the observatory’s events. Tsan, who’s originally from Paris, was familiar with many musicians in town, having been the principal cellist with the Long Beach Symphony, as well as with the LA Master Chorale and Pasadena Symphony Orchestra.

Tsan posted a video of herself testing the observatory’s acoustics with her cello on Facebook, which she said went viral with more than 12,000 views in a week.

“They were curious to know if the acoustics would be good for such a concert, so it was kind of a challenge,” Tsan recalled.

“But you know, astronomy has always been about exploring the biggest question of the universe by looking at distant stars, and in a similar way, music has always been about exploring new worlds, but from the sound. So, we decided to see what we could create. We thought that music and art are a tribute to the human brain and creativity.”

During the performance, the audience and musicians are seated under the 100-inch, and when weather permits, the dome opens and rotates at the beginning of the program. Each season includes six concerts — two performances per show — and runs from May until October. Tsan also curates one or two jazz performances throughout the year, which in the past has included appearances by Peter Erskine, legendary drummer of famed jazz-fusion band Weather Report.

This month’s concert spotlights the LAbased Zelter String Quartet, which formed in 2018 and includes violinists Kyle Gilner and Gallia Kastner, violist Carson Rick and cellist Allan Hon. The program offers Puccini’s Crisantemi, Mendelssohn’s String

Quartet No. 2 in A Minor and LA composer Todd Mason’s String Quartet No. 3. The season’s remaining dates will feature the Long Beach Symphony and Los Angeles Reed Quintet.

“I want the audience to walk away with basically a message of unity,” Tsan said.

“To me, when I see how people can connect through music, it makes me happy. You hear about the chaos in the world and all the tragedies, and I feel like people have this privileged moment during the music in a place where the universe was rediscovered, and it gives them hope for humanity. From what I’m hearing with the people I talk to after the concerts, their minds and hearts are very uplifted by that.”

Sunday Afternoon Concerts in the Dome w/ Zelter String Quartet

WHEN: 3 p.m. and 5 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 13

WHERE: Mount Wilson Observatory, Los Angeles (directions on the website)

COST: Tickets start at $55

INFO: mtwilson.edu

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Cellist Cécilia Tsan serves as the artistic director for the Mount Wilson Observatory’s sunday afternoon concert series. Cécilia Tsan/Submitted

Judging a Book by its Cover

New exhibit examines literature through Kitaj’s eyes

By Leah Schwartz Pasadena Weekly Staff Writer

American artist R.B. Kitaj’s bibliophilia and reverence for the written word are woven throughout his larger-than-life screen prints on display in The Huntington’s newest exhibit, “In Our Time: Prints by R.B. Kitaj.”

The exhibit features newly acquired works, depicting hyper realistic replicas of well-worn book covers — stained and torn — and explores the intersection between literary and visual arts, the art of screen printing and the social and political issues that Kitaj examined. The exhibition is ongoing at the Huntington Art Gallery through Monday, March 4. Kitaj died Oct. 21, 2007.

“In the context of The Huntington and its renowned collection of books and rare books, the portfolio In Our Time has a unique resonance,” said Sabina Zonno,

The Huntington’s curatorial research associate of European art and curator of the exhibition.

“Many of the books pictured can be found in the library’s stacks.”

The artwork featured in the exhibition is drawn from Kitaj’s portfolio titled “In Our Time: Covers for a Small Library After the Life for the Most Part” (1969-70), which The Huntington acquired in 2020. The title can be dissected into two parts: “In Our Time” is presumably a reference to Ernest Hemingway’s 1925 short story collection of the same name, and “After the Life,” which was added at the behest of art critic Robert Melville, refers to drawing from a life model, as Kitaj does in using books as models for his screen prints.

The exhibition will consist of two installation rotations, each highlighting 22 screen prints, with 44 total works. Kitaj’s prints of imperfect and sometimes reimagined cov-

ers highlight the texture and fragility materiality of books, reflecting his aesthetic, political and cultural ideals. The covers he chose to print reflect his experiences and artistic identity and explore his Jewish Heritage and American upbringing.

For example, his prints “La Lucha del Pueblo Español por su Libertad,” the cover of a photo book of leftist propaganda from the Spanish Civil War, and “Wir haben es nicht vergessen,” referring to Nazi atrocities in Poland during World War II, disclose Kitaj’s interest examining social and political ideologies, global conflicts and civil wars.

Other prints are more subtle, depicting covers of books that delve into the lives of the poor and disadvantaged in society, like “Articles,” “Pamphlets” and “Workers in the Dawn.” Some book covers in the exhibit depict highly moralistic topics concerning capital punishment in England or

human trafficking. In addition to thematic elements, the exhibition will also reveal the process Kitaj and Prater used to produce their collaborative screen prints.

Although originally from Ohio, Kitaj spent most of his life in London, where he moved following the devastation of World War II. Kitaj was a well-known figure in the “School of London,” a term he coined referring to a loose group of painters, including David Hockney, Francis Bacon and Lucian Freud, who pursued figurative painting in a world dominated by abstraction.

After primarily working as a painter, Kitaj began printmaking in 1962 under the tutelage of master screenprinter Chris Prater at London’s Kelpra Studio. The art form became a significant focus for Kitaj in the late 1960s, and the exhibit features prints from this time born of a trans-Atlantic collaboration between, Kitaj, who designed the prints during a stint in Califor-

nia, and Prater and Marlborough Fine Art in London.

All the book covers displayed in the exhibit were published during Kitaj’s time living in Los Angeles and teaching at UCLA and reflect important tomes in Kitaj’s collections. One print, “Final, City of Burbank, California, Annual Budget,” in-

cludes details like a ripped edge where the cover might have been separated from the binding, reimagining the highly recognizable image as a cultural icon.

“As a set, these screen prints can be interpreted as an intellectual self-portrait of an artist who was also a passionate reader and book collector,” Zonno said.

“In Our Time: Prints by R.B. Kitaj” is on display at the Huntington Library, Art Museum, and Botanical Gardens.

In Our Time: Prints by R.B. Kitaj

WHEN: 10 a.m to 5 p.m. Wednesday to Monday, through Monday, March 4

WHERE: The Huntington, 1151 Oxford Road, San Marino

COST: See website for details

INFO: huntington.org

Artist R.B. Kitaj’s piece “Final, City of Burbank, California, Annual Budget” is on display at The Huntington Library, Art Museum, and Botanical Gardens.

CatCon

CatCon is comparable to comic con, but it celebrates cats and pop culture with over 150 exhibitors, experiences galore, giveaways and the biggest adoption lounge at the Pasadena Convention Center. Staff photographer Chris Mortenson was there to capture the event.

Allison Flores, Kristi Chong, Chrissy Lafave and Debbie Jones pose with Meryl the Feral.

Taylor Valdez, Alex Montes and Serene Clowndreams pose for a portrait.

Hailey Ward and her celebrity cat, Merlin.

John MaHoney works on a cat-inspired sculpture.

Nichole Montopoli poses with her newly adopted kitten, Sherlock.

Olivia Nguyen and her celebrity cat, Sponge Cake, pose with a fan.

Diana and Jim Oliver introduce their newly adopted cat, Silver.

Anel Nyaomikyu shows off her booth of cat-inspired art.

• DINING

Eating Through Old Town

Tour takes visitors through culinary and historical delights

By Leah Schwartz Pasadena Weekly Staff Writer

Since the late 19th century, Pasadena has attracted people from all walks of life. Drawn by California sunshine and ample opportunity, newcomers came in tow with their cultures, recipes and suitcases. “Old Pasadena Food Tasting Walking Tour,” presented by Melting Pot Tours, charts Old Town’s past to its current culinary legacy, capturing the full-bodied spirit of the city.

Tourists and locals alike frequent the 3.5-hour tour, which takes visitors through colorful alleys and historical streets, stopping at family-owned restaurants for curated tastings of traditional British teas, gourmet chocolates and regional Indian fare, to name a few.

“We can’t fit everything (into the tour),” Melting Pot Tours owner Jody Flowers noted. Maybe not everything, but the tour is jam-packed with 10 stops and historical and cultural sights on each block, including the original Pasadena City Hall, a stately brick building that now houses a Patagonia store, and St. Andrews Catholic Church, the oldest Catholic Parish in Pasadena.

The tour commences at Amara Cafe, a renowned Old Town establishment known for its Venezuelan cuisine, featuring delicacies like hot sipping chocolate and empanadas. The route then takes visitors through the heart of Old Town, focusing on shops in and around Colorado Boulevard.

“Everyone’s a small business,” Flowers said. “What we share on the food tour is their time-honored family recipes. You’re tasting the recipes they brought home from their home country.”

The comprehensive dining tour includes visits to Chado Tea Room for a British tea tasting; Tortas Mexico, which has been a Pasadena staple for over 25 years, for steaming tortas and ice-cold agua frescas; Father Nature Lavish Bistro for a taste of the Middle East with falafel, tahini and tabbouleh; and Dots Cupcakes for signature cupcakes.

The stories behind the food are just as

much of the tour as the cuisine itself. Flowers and the team have maintained “great relationships with the merchants,” learning the histories that have shaped their food.

For example, Mignon Chocolate, a gourmet chocolatery, began as a bakery in 1910 by owner Anoush Ter Poghossian’s grandfather in Ukraine before being banished to Siberia by the Soviet Union’s Communist regime. After, he escaped to Tehran, where the family business expanded to chocolate in the 1960s and was frequented by the Shah and his family.

The tour will also make tasting stops at All India Cafe, which offers regional fare from across India and was awarded “Best Indian Food in Pasadena” by Pasadena Weekly in 2016, and We Olive, a gourmet olive oil store and wine bar with California olive oil and balsamic vinegar tastings.

Between tastings, visitors will explore the “Big Bang Theory” Alley, named after the TV series set at Pasadena’s California Institute of Technology. They will also visit Memorial Park to see commemorative statues of fallen Pasadena soldiers and Castle Green, a nationally registered historical monument that was originally a hotel.

Melting Pot Tours began in 2008 by sisters and LA natives Diane and Lisa Scalia. Flowers purchased the company in early 2022 after a long career in hospitality. The business hosts similar tasting tours in East LA, East Village Long Beach and the Original Farmers Market. “It was easy,” Flowers said of taking over the business. “It’s all about it’s all about hospitality and service.”

It would not be an Old Town tour without mentioning the efforts in the late 20th century to preserve and revitalize the district. From the late 1800s to the 1930s, saloons, church steeples and blacksmiths lined Colorado Boulevard. Developers aimed to create a “little Athens of the West,” Flowers said.

But after the Wall Street Crash of 1929, the area declined, facing urban decay and neglect. In the 1970s, a group of preservationists began a concerted effort to pre-

serve the district’s architectural heritage.

The plan gained momentum in the 1980s when city officials, business owners and community members collaborated to devise a comprehensive revitalization plan. The goal was to restore the area’s historic charm while creating a thriving commercial and cultural hub.

“Saving old Pasadena is one of the greatest preservation stories in American history,” Flowers said. “It had its day, it lost everything, and then through grass-

roots efforts and community members, they saved it from the wrecking ball. … Everyone’s a beneficiary because of those efforts.”

Tours are 10:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays and can accommodate two to 40 or 50 people, but the average tour typically consists of 10 participants. Private tours are also available for parties and businesses. Vegetarians, vegans and gluten-free individuals are welcome, with each stop offering suitable alternatives.

Old Pasadena Food Tasting Walking Tour

WHEN: 10:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays

WHERE: See website for details

COST: $99, plus gratuity

INFO: meltingpottours.com

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Creating Memories

Semolina Artisanal Pasta recalls owner’s Long Island years

By Frier McCollister Pasadena Weekly Contributing Writer

Blue is a flavor.

Leah Ferrazzani, the owner and operator of Semolina — the artisanal pasta operation on Lincoln Avenue — is quick to recall it as her favorite flavor of Italian ice as a child growing up on the East Coast.

“I’m a Long Island kid,” Ferrazzani said. “I grew up in New York. Italian ices and fireflies are basically summertime in my brain. My favorite flavor growing up was ‘blue,’ which I think is ‘blue raspberry,’ but we just called it ‘blue.’”

Italian ice happens to be Ferrazzani’s most recent culinary obsession. It’s the latest addition to her front-of-house offerings that now also include a menu of made-toorder Italian sandwich preps as well.

The snug lobby with a side window view of Semolina’s fresh pasta lab has previously served as an ancillary market of imported Italian delicacies. Over the past year or so, the space has further transformed to accommodate a modest deli counter with a small freezer case housing cherry, lemon, chocolate and, of course, blue Italian ice.

“On Long Island, you could get (Italian ice) everywhere,” she said. “They were at every Italian deli, at your favorite pizzeria. From the ice cream man, you could get the Marino’s Italian ices with the wooden stick. They were so refreshing and so different than anything else you could really get.”

Despite its name, Italian ice is a regional American invention. A former food writer, Ferrazzani speculated on the provenance of her favorite frozen confection.

“I don’t even know if there’s actually an analogue from Italy. It’s like sorbetto and granita had a baby. Granita is an ‘ice.’ It’s grated, but it’s a much coarser texture than Italian ice is,” she said.

“Or as someone from Philly might call ‘water ice.’ It’s a very distinctive tri-state area, Philly kind of thing and maybe a little Chicago. But once you leave those Italian American communities, they disappear into the ether. There are a couple of brands that sell them in the freezer section, but they just don’t quite taste the same.”

Semolina was already established as a fresh, dried pasta purveyor by the time Ferrazzani rediscovered Italian ice and the artisanal maker from whom her ices are sourced. She recalled the first encounter.

“So a few years ago — I can’t remember

exactly when, I have the COVID blur — I saw that an Italian ice place had opened in Thousand Oaks called Leone’s Italian Ices, actually the ‘Italian Ice King of California,’ which I think is a little joke on the ‘Italian Ice King of Corona’ Corona, Queens. Gregory Leone,” she said.

“His family has been making ices out in Brooklyn since the ’20s. So, he’s out here and just decided it was time to bring ices out to California. So I went with my kids and it was like I was at a block party with my neighbors and there were fireflies dancing in my head, and I said to him, ‘I want to sell these at my store.’”

Semolina’s offering of Leone’s ices just launched on July 5, after a prolonged process of permitting that included the accommodation of the sandwich service counter. Why would Ferrazzani, the pasta artisan, not attempt the ices herself?

“I don’t even fathom understanding the ins and outs of starting an Italian ice business. He makes ones that are phenomenal,” she said.

“They are as good or better than what I remember as a kid.”

She also noted the ices are completely nondairy and suitable for vegan palates.

That said, the colorful ices seem a tease to draw attention to Ferrazzani’s small menu of impressive hand-crafted sandwiches, a project that has been in development at Semolina even longer than the Italian ice idea.

“The sandwiches are not like old-school Italian deli sandwiches,” she said.

“They are not stacked so high you can’t wrap your mouth around them. We really focus on the highest-quality meats and cheeses and spreads.”

The inspiration for the sandwiches came

on a research trip to Oregon.

“I met with Elias Cairo at Olympia Provisions to talk mostly about being a producer, and I had his mortadella, and I became obsessed with his mortadella,” she said.

“That was the first sandwich I started imagining.”

Mortadella? A sophisticated precursor to bologna, Ferrazzani elaborated.

“It’s a traditional Italian forcemeat,” she said.

“It’s velvety and spiced and porky and yummy and usually has big hand-cut pieces of fat in it. A lot of versions from Italy — including the one from Olympia — have pistachios.”

Ferrazzani worked with the initial sandwich composition with Sam Schiffer, her former lead pasta maker, and landed on a pistachio aillade — a French nut spread — from chef Suzanne Goin. “And then stracciatella (cheese), which is the creamy inside of burrata. That was the first one that fully formed out of some conversations and then it was off to the races from there,” she recounted.

“The last two sandwiches are a salami calabrese, which uses Fra’ Mani’s salami from Paul Bertolli, who used to work long ago at Chez Panisse. … Calabrese with a Calabrian chili butter, and arugula and robiola, which is a triple creme Italian cheese that’s got a little bit of funk. It’s got goat and sheep’s milk, in addition to the cow’s milk.

“The last sandwich is the newest. That’s a Ceci sandwich and it has a really simple, garlic chickpea spread on it and then pickled fennel

and Castelvetrano olives, oregano and pepperoncini. That one is sweet and tangy and fennelly and crunchy and salty and vegetarian.”

It uses pecorino cheese but can be ordered without for vegans.

“When it comes to a vegetarian or vegan sandwich, I want it to be interesting and stand up on its own so that even if you’re a meat eater, it’s craveable. There are amazing vegetarian sandwiches in this city, but a lot of them are similar,” Ferrazzani posited.

The five sandwiches are served on fresh baguettes from Bub & Grandma’s in Glassell Park and are all priced at $15. The four flavors of Italian ice are served in generous paper cups at $6. Behind the deli counter and the freezer case, Ferrazzani is assisted by Deanna Maher.

Ferrazzani opened Semolina in 2014, after several years of experimenting at her home kitchen in Mount Washington, with methods of drying fresh pasta for retail sale. She manufactures and distributes a variety of fresh and dried pastas and the success of the pastas has allowed her to expand the scope of her interests and offerings.

“The pasta business is going full bore,” she said. “Currently, we’re in about 200 stores across the country and we make pasta for 12 to 15 restaurants, both fresh and dried.”

Her wholesale restaurant clients form an impressive local list.

“We sometimes make pasta for (Chris Bianco’s) Pizzeria Bianco. Locally we make pasta for Perle, Marina, Henry Parsons Project, Yang’s Kitchen, Matt Molina at Hippo, Wife and the Som in Glassell Park, and a number of places on the Westside,” Ferrazzani noted.

Her pastas are also available for sale via the new online iteration of the original Altadena Farmers Market (afm-subscription.com).

“We did it out of community spirit. It was a way to help the other vendors,” Ferrazzani added.

She assessed the evolution of her pasta operation and market shop, as she approached the freezer case.

“I want it to be the marriage of the Italian deli of my childhood with the California girl that I’ve become. We’re getting there,” Ferrazzani mused, while dropping a scoop of Italian ice into a paper cup.

Semolina Artisanal Pasta

Open 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday and Tuesday; noon to 7 p.m.

Wednesday to Sunday

1976-1978 Lincoln Avenue, Pasadena 626-714-7005

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Leah Ferrazzani is the owner and operator of Pasadena’s Semolina Artisanal Pasta.

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‘Knowledge is Power’

Walnut Hill Pasadena offers ‘full-scope’ optometry

By Alison Stanton Pasadena Weekly Contributing Writer

Dr. Wendy Shem loves going to work every day at Walnut Hill Pasadena Optometrics. As the head of clinical care, Shem compares her staff and patients to family.

She carries that positivity, energy and passion into her daily work at Walnut Hill Pasadena Optometrics, where she is joined by associate doctors of optometry, Dr. Kristen Phifer and Dr. Jonathan Kiriboon.

Together, they provide eye and vision care, emphasizing family practice, contact lenses, medical eye care and surgical co-management for toddlers on up.

Because time is of the essence for urgent eye issues, Dr. Shem said patients who have an eye infection, red eye or a sudden change in vision can be seen the same day. It’s what she called “full-scope” optometry.

“We also offer either behavioral or developmental vision therapy, which is the practice of treating persons with crossed eyes, lazy eyes or learning-related vision problems.”

The practice also uses FDA-approved treatments to help manage dry eyes. That goes beyond typical eye drops.

“I have seen amazing and dramatic results treating my patients suffering from dry eyes with the Optilight IPL device as well as TearCare heat treatment system,” she said.

“My patients report feeling and looking, better almost immediately.”

Dr. Shem and her staff can also assist patients who struggle with contact lenses that fit correctly.

“We can fit specialty contact lenses to treat keratoconus or similar eye diseases, or for other hard to see vision issues,” she said.

They also treat people who are having issues with eyesight and/or headaches from using a computer. She offers Neurolens and Workspace technology to help patients struggling with headaches, fatigue and/or dizziness from working on the computer or other digital devices.

“We also have an amazing optical shop

on site,” Dr. Shem said.

“My opticians, Maureen and Savannah, love fitting our patient with the latest eyewear.”

Dr. Shem’s passion is preventing myopia, or nearsightedness, by using special contact lenses and medication.

“Coming from a very large family with really poor eyesight and high myopia, I don’t ever want to see a child grow up with poor vision,” she said. “There are so many things we can do to detect myopia risk and development early in a child’s life.”

Regardless of her patients’ eye problems, the Monrovia resident said she takes the time to thoroughly explain the issue and answer any questions.

“I believe that knowledge is power,” she said. “So, I take the time to educate my patients on their eye conditions and treatment so they are able to make knowl-

edgeable and informed decisions regarding their vision and eye health.

“Besides being an optometrist, I am also a mom. So, I really care about the kids, and I care about my grown-ups too. I love caring.”

Dr. Shem has been practicing optometry for more than 25 years, having earned her Bachelor of Arts in physical sciences from University of California at Berkeley in 1991. In 1996, she obtained her Doctor of Optometry degree from the University of Houston College of Optometry.

She has worked in the San Francisco Bay area and Honolulu before moving to Southern California in 2000. She is a clinical faculty member of Western Universi-

ty College of Optometry, a trustee board member of the San Gabriel Valley Optometric Association and has served multiple terms as president and director of continuing education.

Dr. Shem has volunteered with the Lions Club International and the Southern California Special Olympics to provide vision screenings and eye care to the underserved and special populations.

Dr. Shem is also proud to carry on the work of the practice’s founders, Drs. Robert Eastland and John Tassinari, whom she said were on the forefront of vision therapy.

“Dr. Eastland treated so many children with reading and learning disabilities, specialized in behavioral optometry and was a pioneer in visual training techniques,” she said.

“I am really, truly honored and proud to continue on with the legacy of treating children with reading and learning disabilities with vision therapy.”

For example, Dr. Shem has fond memories of working with a sixth-grade student who could not read.

“Kids made fun of her and called her dumb,” she said. “I diagnosed her quickly with learning-related vision problems called convergence insufficiency and eye tracking dysfunction.

“By early seventh grade and after intense vision therapy, she was an incredibly different person. She was talkative and had friends.”

Regardless of exam or treatment, Dr. Shem said she truly enjoys getting to know her patients.

“I love helping my patients lead better lives, if just for this one thing. And vision is a big thing,” she said. “I become invested in all of my patients’ lives.

“All of my staff and I care deeply for our patients, and we take the time to get to know everyone and care about every single one.”

Walnut Hill Pasadena Optometrics

1368 E. Walnut Street, Pasadena

626-796-3105

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Dr. Wendy Shem, head of clinical care at Walnut Hill Pasadena Optometrics, has been practicing optometry for over 25 years.

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Supporting Students’ Success

Sylvan Learning director shares advice for upcoming school year

By Luke Netzley Pasadena Weekly Deputy Editor

With the school year on the horizon, Sylvan Learning executive director Todd Crabtree has shared his advice for parents of elementary, middle and high school students. Crabtree has worked in learning centers for the past three decades and says his mission has been to help children and young adults achieve their full academic potential.

At the start of the school year, Crabtree encourages parents to keep their students organized with not only their supplies but with their schedules.

“It’s really important, especially when you’re dealing with kids in the younger grades, to meet with the teacher,” Crabtree said. “For the older kids, it’s about getting the syllabus. … You need to understand what the school or the teacher is trying to accomplish that year.”

Crabtree said parents should review the syllabuses with their child and find out each teacher’s expectations in terms of grading and the weight of homework and tests.

“Most of us know, as adults, that when we were going through school, one teacher graded more on the test and didn’t care about the homework, then another teacher might say, ‘50% of your grade is just doing the homework,’” Crabtree explained. “It’s really important to understand those nuances … because a lot of kids don’t have the executive function to process all of that.”

For students moving from second to third grade, this preparation is essential when reading and writing expectations begin to change. Crabtree said from kindergarten through second grade, students are learning to read, but in third grade and beyond, they’re reading to learn.

“What that implies is if you are not a fluent reader going into third grade, you are behind, and you are at great risk of falling behind even further quickly because a third grade teacher’s job primarily is not to teach your child how to read;

they are teaching comprehension skills,” he explained.

Crabtree’s second piece of advice for parents, especially those whose students are entering an academic transition, such as the promotion from second to third grade, is to assess their child’s skills from an outside perspective using tutors or learning centers such as Sylvan Learning of Pasadena.

“We do a number of assessments that are academic, but also assessments that measure a child’s confidence and how they’re feeling just by asking them questions about how they feel about school,” he said. “Getting that validation as a parent and knowing where your child stands, and then being able to compare that if you’ve done your pre-work for the school year and knowing what the school is going to expect of you … it helps you kind of have this 360-degree view of what you’re in for that school year.”

Crabtree also emphasized the importance of positive feedback, explaining that confident students’ learning is accelerated because they are more motivated and eager to wrestle with new material and overcome obstacles.

“There’s a direct correlation between

them feeling better about a subject and wanting to do more of it,” he said. “Recognize your child’s attitude toward learning. If a child doesn’t like to play softball or soccer, it’s very easy just to say, ‘This sport is not for you.’ And most of the time, the reason why kids don’t develop a liking for a sport hinges on how much success they have with it initially. … If you start to get a lot of positive reinforcement, like if your coaches say, ‘Hey, you’re good at this,’ and you feel good at it, you want to do it.”

Crabtree recalled when he started his career, he felt so obligated to help the students academically he almost didn’t notice their attitudes and habits around learning. He was focused on teaching subjects like math but found “the skill of learning” was just as important.

“When you start to see your child get discouraged or they start avoiding things and start making these all-or-nothing statements like ‘I’m no good at math,’ those are huge red flags,” he said. “One of the things that we do at Sylvan is, by doing an assessment, we set up a personalized learning plan so that we are working at the child’s true ability level and so that they can experience some success.

“What happens with a lot of kids is they fall behind, they go into that next school year and they feel overwhelmed. … The parents delay getting them help. ‘Well, let’s just wait for the first report card.’ … Meanwhile, the child is not experiencing success at school, literally acting as negative reinforcement. The student gets sour, and they feel more defeated.”

Since many teachers do not often have the time in their work schedule to personally tutor students falling behind, Crabtree said tutoring can be essential for instilling healthy learning habits and improving academic performance and personal confidence. His third piece of advice is for parents to consider consulting with a Sylvan director or other professional to cater to each individual’s needs and help them excel through difficult periods.

“The pandemic was a wrecking ball, so more kids experience what some kids were before,” Crabtree said. “There are always kids who fall behind because of any disruption to a child’s learning. That could be a child losing a parent — I lost a parent in fifth grade. I was massively disruptive to my fifth grade school year. I had no idea at the time, but when I look back now as an adult who spent a career in education, I know that, had I not had a great teacher and some extra support, I could have fallen behind.”

Heading into the school year, Crabtree stressed that parents should be proactive, as grades are lagging indicators of a student’s experience. He said parents should trust their instincts because they are often aware of issues before a bad test score is released.

“Getting that assessment done in July and August before the school year starts, getting organized, figuring out what those expectations are going to be, knowing where your kid is at by getting an outside opinion, and then being proactive instead of reactive … it’s important,” he said. “And come to Sylvan.”

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Todd Crabtree is the executive director of Sylvan Learning’s nine locations in Los Angeles, including San Marino, Pasadena and Glendale.

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‘Water is Life’

Pasadena Water and Power unveils 2023 art contest winners

By Leah Schwartz Pasadena Weekly Staff Writer

Heading into National Water Quality Month in August, Pasadena Water and Power (PWP) revealed the winners of the 2023 “Water is Life” art contest. Every year, PWP, in partnership with the Metropolitan Water District, issues a call for K-12 student artwork that explores the importance of water and conservation.

“As a community-owned utility, PWP takes pride in empowering local youth about water conservation and sustainability through educational programs like the ‘Water is Life’ art contest,” said PWP General Manager Sidney Jackson. “We thank Pasadena’s talented student artists for their great entries, which help support PWP’s commitment to environmental stewardship.”

Over 20 students from within PWP’s service territory submitted hand-drawn and painted art pieces, with messaging encouraging the community to conserve and use water wisely. The six student winners were chosen from Hamilton Elementary School, Madison

Elementary School, Sierra Madre Middle School, CIS Academy, Westridge School and La Salle College Preparatory School.

“It’s important to inform kids as early as they’re able to understand where their water comes from, where their power comes from and how important it is, especially living in Southern California, basically in a desert, to save water in this environment,” said PWP Public Information Specialist Janine Hou.

Among the winners, ninth grader Olivia Hur secured first place with her piece, depicting a faucet flowing from a branch with recycling imagery and slogans: “Conserve now” and “Let’s save water together.” Sixth grader Nathan Luhur nabbed third place for his cartoon rendering of a fisherman fishing for trash and cleaning up the ocean, empha-

sizing the need

to

keep water clean and pollutant-free.

Second grader Avery Yuen received second place with her circle of life-inspired artwork, depicting scenes of various animals connected by water with a rendering of Yuen’s hands in the middle containing a small pool of water. “Everything needs to water,” Yuen explained about her piece, which she completed over the course of two weekends. After finding a flyer about the contest, Yuen’s mother, Vivian, encouraged her to enter the contest since “Avery likes to draw little animals and cute things,” Vivian said.

Hou revealed many of her colleagues were surprised to learn how young Yuen was when presented with the second grader’s complex artwork. “They thought (her piece) was very eye-catching before they even learned Yuen’s age and grade,” Hou said.

Other finalists included kindergart-

ener Elena Montano, whose piece reminded viewers to save rainwater; seventh grader Tiffany Swarovski, who depicted Earth as a container for water and life; and 10th grader Audrey Montano, whose watercolor artwork conveyed the significance of using reusable water bottles.

PWP staff selected the winners through an online voting session. PWP Public Information Specialist Janine Hou shortlisted the top entries and had PWP staff rank their favorites based on creativity, visual appeal and how the artist conveyed the theme, considering the artists’ ages.

“We get quite a variety of different kinds of art, artistic talent, colors and interpretation of the theme,” said Jennifer Guess, PWP’s cus-

tomer relations program manager.

All six winning artworks were forwarded to MWD, which holds its own contest, inviting entries from 26 member agencies across Southern California. Winners will be included in the MWD annual calendar and showcased at the MWD’s annual ceremony at the end of the year.

The competition is a hopeful steppingstone for kids to learn about the importance of water in their communities and foster a sense of responsibility toward water conservation from an early age.

“It’s important to have these kinds of contests that are fun but also have a purpose in informing and engaging kids. The contest helps them learn more about their utility, where their resources come from and the fact that water is a finite resource,” Hou said. “Water-wise habits that they learn when they’re young builds the foundation for the kind of water-wise adults that they’ll be and then pass that on to their kids.”

Second grader Avery Yuen won second place in Pasadena Water and Power’s “Water is Life” art contest.

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Tenth grader Audrey Montano was selected as a finalist for Pasadena Water and Power’s “Water is Life” art contest.

Seventh grader Tiffany Swarovski was selected as a finalist for Pasadena Water and Power’s “Water is Life” art contest.

Pasadena Water and Power/Submitted

Ninth grader Olivia Hur won first place in Pasadena Water and Power’s “Water is Life” art contest.

Pasadena Water and Power/Submitted

Pasadena Water and Power/Submitted

SPORTS

‘My Experience Was Very Cool’ Student-athletes compete in Junior Olympics

By Aidan Schonbrun Pasadena Weekly Staff Writer

Student-athletes from three Pasadena Unified School District high schools competed in the National Junior Olympic Track and Field Championships

July 25 to July 30 at the University of Oregon’s Hayward Field in Eugene.

The four students competed in the long jump, 400-meter, 4x100 and 4x400 relays, triple jump and 110-meter hurdles competitions.

The student-athletes are part of the Elite of Southern California, guided by Mike Knowles, who coached track and field at John Muir High School Early College Magnet for 26 years.

tion to be able to get to the National Junior Olympics,” Guerriero said.

“The nerves before going on the track, everyone watching you, (wanting to) make everyone proud of you, all comes with this experience.”

Joshua Ezieme from Marshall Foundation competed in the 400 meter and the 4x400 relays in the 17 to 18 age division. After the 400-meter semifinals, Ezieme was in 21st place. He also took part in the 4x400 relay finals earning a top 10 finish in seventh place.

“This team has given me immense amounts of joy and memories that I will cherish for a long time,” Ezieme said. “I believe we lived up to our name as the Elite of Southern California.”

From Blair High School, Destiny Rayburn and Justin Guerriero competed in the 17 to 18 and 15 to 16 age groups, respectively. Rayburn competed in the long jump, earning 43rd place and competing in the 4x100, landing in 26th place.

Guerriero ended in 21st place in the triple jump and competed in the 4x100 and 4x400 relays earning 17th and 18th place, respectively.

“My experience was very cool,” Rayburn said. “It was like being in the actual Olympics. It was a very good one that I hope to experience next year.”

Guerriero said he was nervous.

“It takes a lot of hard work and dedica-

John Muir High School Early College Magnet’s Mekhi Corner competed in the 17 to 18 age group. He took 48th in the 110-meter hurdles and 17th in the triple jump.

“I learned valuable lessons that showed me that hard work always pays off,” Corner said.

Knowles is proud of his athletes.

“It’s been a triumph for the kids to get here and for me as the coach it’s been eye-raising somewhat because you get kids from different backgrounds and they come together as a team,” Knowles said. “I believe this will be an experience that they will carry throughout their lives.”

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Joshua Ezieme from Marshall Foundation competed in the 400 meter and the 4x400 relays in the 17 to 18 age division.

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Mekhi Corner practices hurdles.

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Live Music in the Chinese Garden

WEDNESDAYS

Stroll through the Huntington’s iconic Chinese Garden on Wednesdays and listen to live music.

The Huntington, 1151 Oxford Road, San Marino, free with general admission, 1 to 3 p.m., huntington.org

Pasadena Comedy Show

WEDNESDAYS

Patrick Tunny hosts the Pasadena Humpday Comedy Improv happy hour.

The Mixx, 443 E. Colorado Boulevard, Pasadena, free, 7 to 10 p.m., themixxclub.com

Movie Matinees

FRIDAYS IN AUGUST

Each Pasadena Senior Center member who registers may bring one nonmember guest. “Where the Crawdads Sing” on Aug. 11, “A Man Called Otto” on Aug. 18 and “Sin La Habana” on Aug. 25.

Pasadena Senior Center, 85 E. Holly

Street, Pasadena, free, 1 p.m., 626-7954331, pasadenaseniorcenter.org

Mark Shrager discusses “The First Kentucky Derby: Thirteen Black Jockeys, One Shady Owner, and the Little Red Horse That Wasn’t Supposed to Win”

AUG. 11

In 1875, the year of the fi rst Derby, the majority of jockeys in the race were Black, in stark contrast to the present-day event, where participation by African American jockeys is rare. In “The First Kentucky Derby,” racing historian Mark Shrager examines the events leading up to the fi rst “Run for the Roses,” the unsuccessful effort the winning owner might have made to rig the race for his preferred horse and the prominent role played by African Americans in Gilded Age racing culture — a holdover from preemancipation days, when slaves were trained from birth to ride for their wealthy owners and grew up sur-

rounded by the horses that would be their life’s work.

Vroman’s, 695 E. Colorado Boulevard, Pasadena, free, 7 p.m., vromansbookstore.com

Mullet Time

AUG. 11

Come see the crazy firsthand: Bear Badeaux, Stoner Rob, Frank Castillo, Adam Ferrarra, Nicole Becannon, Chris Kidder and Elyssa Philips.

The Ice House, 24 N. Mentor Avenue, Pasadena, tickets start at $20, 10 p.m., icehousecomedy.com

Cat Ce and Friends

AUG. 12

Evening features Cat Ce, Samson Cruppen, Eugenia Kuzmina, CJ Franco, Christine Peake, Matt Dann, Sandy Velasco, D’Angelo Himes and Morgan Jay.

The Ice House, 24 N. Mentor Avenue, Pasadena, tickets start at $20, 7:30 p.m., icehousecomedy.com

Summer Concert Series

MONDAYS AUG. 14 TO SEPT. 4

The Pasadena Senior Center will be transformed into a live music venue: Dad’s Band Plus One (New Orleans jazz) on Aug. 14; JazzZone (jazz, funk and R&B) on Aug. 21; Susie Hansen Latin Band on Aug. 28; and The Great American Swing Band on Sept. 4.

Pasadena Senior Center, 85 E. Holly Street, Pasadena, free, 5 to 7 p.m., 626795-4331, pasadenaseniorcenter.org

Thomas Vozzo discusses “The Homeboy Way: A Radical Approach to Business and Life”

AUG. 15

The CEO of Homeboy Industries, Thomas Vozzo discusses his journey that led to his recognition that a radical approach is needed in business and in life: “What Homeboy has taught me is that we

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PASADENA | ALHAMBRA | ALTADENA | ARCADIA | EAGLE ROCK | GLENDALE | LA CAÑADA | MONTROSE | SAN MARINO | SIERRA MADRE | SOUTH PASADENA

need to do business differently. … We need to bust up the system, swim upstream, avoid herd mentality.” Blending personal stories of his day-to-day with the founder and the Homies along with counterintuitive business ideas that are changing lives for the better, Vozzo shows you how you can live, lead and shake things up with toughness, determination, compassion and grit.

Vroman’s, 695 E. Colorado Boulevard, Pasadena, free, 7 p.m., vromansbookstore.com

Alex Brown, in conversation with Justine Pucella Winans, discusses “Damned If You Do”

AUG. 16

Queer Buffy the Vampire Slayer meets Filipino folklore in this horror comedy about a high school stage manager who accidentally sells her soul to a demon. Seven years ago, Cordelia Scott’s abusive father left without a word, and life has been normal ever since. The 17-year-old spends her days stage managing the school play pining over her best friend, Veronica, and failing

one too many pop quizzes. She’s never been sad that father left, but she knows something is … missing. When her school guidance counselor, Fred, reveals during a session that he’s actually a demon, she learns something is indeed missing: a piece of her actual soul.

Vroman’s, 695 E. Colorado Boulevard, Pasadena, free, 7 p.m., vromansbookstore.com

Brando Skyhorse, in conversation with Jaime Paglia, discusses “My Name is Iris”

AUG. 17

Iris Prince is starting over. After years of drifting apart, she and her husband are going through a surprisingly drama-free divorce. She’s moved to a new house in a new neighborhood and has plans for gardening, coffee clubs and spending more time with her 9-year-old daughter, Melanie. It feels like her life is finally exactly what she wants it to be. Then, one morning, she looks outside her kitchen window — and sees a wall has appeared in her front yard overnight. Where did it come from? What does it mean? And why does it seem to keep growing?

WHEN DEEP CALLS TO DEEP JOURNEYS OF THE SOUL FOR A CULTURE IN CRISIS

Friday,

The challenges of our times are demanding more than just political reforms. They are compelling us towards journeys of the soul that will ask not only for great courage, but new understandings of power and inclusive leadership, new mythologies of collective heroism, more diverse communities and organizational models that are more sustainable ecosystems than hierarchical power pyramids. We invite you to engage with contemporary issues and the latest in depth psychological thinking and practices, join interactive learning sessions on the cutting edge of practice and theory, and explore all that Pacifica Graduate Institute has to offer for your personal and professional journey. 801

Group Event Celebrating the Release of the “Caltech Anthology, Inner Space and Other Thoughts: Speculative Fiction” from Caltech and JPL Authors AUG. 22

Participants include: Ann Bernath, S.B. Divya, Richard Doyle, Ashish Mahabal, Christine Corbett Mora, and Rachael Kuintzle. Fact ignites fi ction in this fi rst-of-its-kind anthology of speculative tales by Caltech and NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL) scientists, engineers, technologists and students. Experts at the frontiers of their fi elds, along with renowned Caltech alumni such as David Brin, S. B. Divya and Larry Niven, present stories about alien astrobiologists, AI parenthood, a quest to preserve our histories beyond the heat death of the universe, a heist to steal engineering secrets from an ancient monk-scientist, the recovery of a longlost phase of the human life cycle, the demise of Earth’s fi rst intelligent species — billions of years before the rise of humanity.

Vroman’s, 695 E. Colorado Boulevard, Pasadena, free, 6 p.m., vromansbookstore.com CALENDAR

Vroman’s, 695 E. Colorado Boulevard, Pasadena, free, 7 p.m., vromansbookstore.com

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“Do the Math” By Jill Rafaloff & Michelle Sontarp

Second __”

DOWN

1 Video counterpart

2 Curmudgeon

3 Act unceremoniously?

4 Birds

5 Ship owner who described Ahab as “ungodly, god-like”

6 “Both Hands” singer DiFranco

7 Road groove

8 Dim sum drink

9 Liam of One Direction

10 Uses steel wool, maybe

11 Increases, with “up”

12 “Fore!” site

13 Friend on “Friends”

14 Foamy hot beverages

15 From the Philippines, e.g.

16 Stir up

17 Sharpened

19 Insomnia option

Michigan

103 Hydrox rival

104 Lend a hand

105 Poseidon’s realm

106 Fails to complete a subtraction problem?

111 Toque, e.g.

112 Cara of “Fame” fame

113 Learning by repetition

114 In tatters

115 Time for lastminute gift wrapping

116 Pennies

117 Title for a fictional fox

118 Rose

119 Simone de Beauvoir’s “The

24 Rips off

25 Oldest bridge spanning Venice’s Grand Canal

31 Duma veto

32 Campari cocktail

33 Goaded

34 Farm sound

35 Flips (through)

39 Reasons

40 Arthur in the International Tennis

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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAMESTATEM ENT

FILE NO. 2023141353

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS

NAMESTATEM ENT

FILE NO. 2023157883

The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: 1.) ORION AUTO, 12029 VOSE ST #17 NORTH HOLLYWOOD, CA 91605. 2.) ORION AUTO BODY, 12029

VOSE ST #17 NORTH HOLLYWOOD, CA 91605. COUNTY: Los Angeles. Articles of Incorporation or Organization Number: C3458268. REGISTERED OWNER(S) 1.) PAL ENTERPRISES, INC, 12029 VOSE ST #17 NORTH HOLLYWOOD, CA 91605. State of Incorporation or LLC: California. THIS BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED BY a Corporation. The date registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: 03/2012. I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business and Professions Code that the registrant know to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000)). REGISTRANT/CORPORATE/ LLC NAME: ARAM

TERZYAN TITLE: CEO, CORP or LLC NAME: PAL ENTERPRISES, INC. This statement was filed with the LA County Clerk on: July 20 2023. NOTICE – in accordance with subdivision (a) of Section 17920, a Fictitious Name statement generally expires at the end of five years from the date on which it was filed in the office of the county clerk, except, as provided in subdivision (b) of Section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to Section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered owner. A new Fictitious Business Name statement must be filed before the expiration. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law (see Section 14411 et seq., Business and Professions code).

Published: Pasadena Weekly 08/03/23, 08/10/23, 08/17/23, 08/24/23

The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: 1.) ARTELICE PATISSERIE BURBANK, 117 SAN FERNANDO BLVD BURBANK, CA 91502. COUNTY: Los Angeles. Articles of Incorporation or Organization Number: N/A. REGISTERED OWNER(S)

1.) BURBANK FRENCH PASTRY INC., 117 N SAN FERNANDO BLVD BURBANK, CA 91502

State of Incorporation or LLC: California. THIS BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED BY a Corporation. The date registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: July 11 2023. I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business and Professions Code that the registrant know to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000)).

REGISTRANT /CORPORATE/LLC NAME: KAMBIZ SOHEIL TITLE: PRESIDENT, CORP or LLC NAME: BURBANK FRENCH PASTRY INC..

This statement was filed with the LA County Clerk on: June 27 2023. NOTICE – in accordance with subdivision (a) of Section 17920, a Fictitious Name statement generally expires at the end of five years from the date on which it was filed in the office of the county clerk, except, as provided in subdivision (b) of Section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to Section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered owner. A new Fictitious Business Name statement must be filed before the expiration. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law (see Section 14411 et seq., Business and Professions code).

Published: Pasadena Weekly 07/20/23, 07/27/23, 08/03/23, 08/10/23

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS

NAMESTATEM ENT FILE NO. 2023154896

The following person(s)

is (are) doing business as: 1.) HYDRO BITES, 1325 PALMETTO ST LOS ANGELES, CA 90013. 2.) HYDRO BITES, 1534 N. MOORPARK #140 THOUSAND OAKS, CA 91360

COUNTY: Los Angeles. Articles of Incorporation or Organization Number: N/A. REGISTERED OWNER(S) 1.) RIPPLEWELL, INC., 1325 PALMETTO ST LOS ANGELES, CA 90013

State of Incorporation or LLC: Delaware. THIS BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED BY a Corporation. The date registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: July 25 2023. I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business and Professions Code that the registrant know to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000)). REGISTRANT/CORPORATE/

LLC NAME: LANIE

YEUNG TITLE: PRESIDENT, CORP or LLC

NAME: RIPPLEWELL,

INC.. This statement was filed with the LA County Clerk on: July 18 2023. NOTICE – in accordance with subdivision (a) of Section 17920, a Fictitious Name statement generally expires at the end of five years from the date on which it was filed in the office of the county clerk, except, as provided in subdivision (b) of Section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to Section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered owner. A new Fictitious Business Name statement must be filed before the expiration. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law (see Section 14411 et seq., Business and Professions code).

Published: Pasadena Weekly 08/03/23, 08/10/23, 08/17/23, 08/24/23

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS

NAMESTATEM ENT

FILE NO. 2023155813

The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: 1.) HAHAMONGNA

NATIVE PLANT NURS-

ERY, 4550 OAK GROVE DRIVE PASADENA, CA 91011. 2.)HAHAMON

GNA NATIVE PLANT NURSERY, PO BOX 91622 PASADENA, CA 91109. COUNTY:

Los Angeles. Articles of Incorporation or Organization Number: N/A. REGISTERED OWNER(S) 1.) ARROYO SECO FOUNDATION, 420 S. MADISON AVE NO.217 PASADENA, CA 91101. State of Incorporation or LLC: California. THIS BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED BY a Corporation. The date registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on:N/A. I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business and Professions Code that the registrant know to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000)). REG-

ISTRANT/CORPORATE/ LLC NAME: MATTHEW

E KARANIAN TITLE:

TREASURER, CORP or LLC NAME: ARROYO SECO FOUNDATION.

This statement was filed with the LA County Clerk on: July 18 2023. NOTICE – in accordance with subdivision (a) of Section 17920, a Fictitious Name statement generally expires at the end of five years from the date on which it was filed in the office of the county clerk, except, as provided in subdivision (b) of Section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to Section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered owner. A new Fictitious Business Name statement must be filed before the expiration. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law (see Section 14411 et seq., Business and Professions code). Published: Pasade-

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS

NO. 2023157886

The following person(s) is (are) doing business as:

BANK BLVD SUITE 211

TARZANA, CA 91356

COUNTY: Los Angeles.

Articles of Incorporation or Organization Number: 5544252. REGISTERED

OWNER(S) 1.) DNA

MOTORS, 18520 BURBANK BLVD SUITE 211 TARZANA, CA 91356

State of Incorporation or LLC: California. THIS

BUSINESS IS CON-

DUCTED BY a Corporation. The date registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: 06/2021. I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business and Professions Code that the registrant know to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000)). REGISTRANT/CORPORATE/

LLC NAME: SAMIN

GRAY TITLE: PRES-

IDENT, CORP or LLC

NAME: DNA MOTORS.

This statement was filed with the LA County Clerk on: July 20 2023. NO-

TICE – in accordance with subdivision (a) of Section 17920, a Fictitious Name statement generally expires at the end of five years from the date on which it was filed in the office of the county clerk, except, as provided in subdivision (b) of Section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to Section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered owner. A new Fictitious Business Name statement must be filed before the expiration. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law (see Section 14411 et seq., Business and Professions code).

Published: Pasadena Weekly 08/03/23, 08/10/23, 08/17/23, 08/24/23

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS

NAMESTATEM ENT

FILE NO. 2023147353

The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: 1.) INCA HEALERS SHAMANS, 29342

TRAILWAY LN AGOURA HILLS, CA 91301

COUNTY: Los Angeles.

Articles of Incorporat ion or Organization Number: N/A. REGISTERED OWNER(S) 1.)

JENNY OBRIEN PRODUCTIONS LLC, 29342 TRAILWAY LN AGOURA HILLS, CA 91301

State of Incorporation

or LLC: California. THIS BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED BY a Limited Liability Company. The date registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: 03/2023. I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business and Professions Code that the registrant know to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000)). REGISTRANT

/CORPORATE/LLC

NAME: JENNY SANDRA

QUISPE NCAYAURI

OBRIEN TITLE: CEO, CORP or LLC NAME:

JENNY OBRIEN PRODUCTIONS LLC. This statement was filed with the LA County Clerk on: July 06 2023. NOTICE – in accordance with subdivision (a) of Section 17920, a Fictitious Name statement generally expires at the end of five years from the date on which it was filed in the office of the county clerk, except, as provided in subdivision (b) of Section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to Section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered owner. A new Fictitious Business Name statement must be filed before the expiration.

The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law (see Section 14411 et seq., Business and Professions code).

Published: Pasade-

na Weekly 07/20/23, 07/27/23, 08/03/23, 08/10/23

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAMESTATEM ENT FILE NO. 2023100009

921

The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: 1.) THE FIXX JUICE BAR, 1760 S VICTORIA AVE VENTURA, CA 93003. COUNTY: Los Angeles. Articles of Incorporation or Organization Number: N/A. REG-

ISTERED OWNER(S) 1.)

THE FIXX JUICE BAR, 10441 GRAHAM CT. VENTURA, CA 93004

State of Incorporation or LLC: California. THIS BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED BY a Corporation. The date registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on:

FEBRUARY 01 2022.

I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A

registrant who declares as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business and Professions Code that the registrant know to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000)). REG-

ISTRANT/CORPORATE/ LLC NAME: LOURDES ANDERS TITLE: CEO, CORP or LLC NAME:

THE FIXX JUICE BAR. This statement was filed with the LA County Clerk on: June 26 2023. NOTICE – in accordance with subdivision (a) of Section 17920, a Fictitious Name statement generally expires at the end of five years from the date on which it was filed in the office of the county clerk, except, as provided in subdivision (b) of Section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to Section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered owner. A new Fictitious Business Name statement must be filed before the expiration. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law (see Section 14411 et seq., Business and Professions code).

Published: Pasadena Weekly 07/20/23, 07/27/23, 08/03/23, 08/10/23

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAMESTATEM ENT

FILE NO. 2023147294

The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: 1.) LITTLE SEDONA, 29342 TRAILWAY LN AGOURA HILLS, CA 91301. COUNTY: Los Angeles. Articles of Incorporation or Organization Number: N/A. REGISTERED OWNER(S)

1.) JENNY OBRIEN PRODUCTIONS LLC, 29342 TRAILWAY LN AGOURA HILLS, CA 91301. State of Incorporation or LLC: California. THIS BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED BY a Limited Liability Company. The date registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: N/A. I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business and Professions Code that the registrant know to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000)). REGISTRANT

/CORPORATE/LLC

NAME: JENNY SANDRA QUISPE NCAYAURI

OBRIEN TITLE: CEO, CORP or LLC NAME: JENNY OBRIEN PRODUCTIONS LLC. This statement was filed with the LA County Clerk on: July 06 2023. NOTICE – in accordance with subdivision (a) of Section 17920, a Fictitious Name statement generally expires at the end of five years from the date on which it was filed in the office of the county clerk, except, as provided in subdivision (b) of Section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to Section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered owner. A new Fictitious Business Name statement must be filed before the expiration. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law (see Section 14411 et seq., Business and Professions code). Published: Pasadena Weekly 07/20/23, 07/27/23, 08/03/23, 08/10/23

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAMESTATEM ENT FILE NO. 2023138520

The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: 1.) KNOWLAND CONSTRUCTION SERVICE, 33 NARCISSA DR RANCHO PALOS VERDES, CA 90275

COUNTY: Los Angeles. Articles of Incorporation or Organization Number: 2779361. REGISTERED OWNER(S) 1.) KNOWLAND, INC., 33 NARCISSA DR RANCHO PALOS VERDES, CA 90275 State of Incorporation or LLC: California. THIS BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED BY a Corporation. The date registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: January 01 2018. I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business and Professions Code that the registrant know to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000)).

REGISTRANT /CORPORATE/LLC NAME: DIANE KNOWLAND

TITLE: PRESIDENT, CORP or LLC NAME: KNOWLAND, INC.. This statement was filed with the LA County Clerk on: June 23 2023. NOTICE – in accordance with subdivision (a) of Section 17920, a Fictitious Name statement generally expires at the end of five years from the date on

which it was filed in the office of the county clerk, except, as provided in subdivision (b) of Section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to Section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered owner. A new Fictitious Business Name statement must be filed before the expiration. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law (see Section 14411 et seq., Business and Professions code).

Published: Pasadena Weekly 07/20/23, 07/27/23, 08/03/23, 08/10/23

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAMESTATEM ENT FILE NO. 2023156077

The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: 1.) JETTY MARKETING, 625 ESPLANADE AVE UNIT 38 REDONDO BEACH, CA 90277 COUNTY: Los Angeles. Articles of Incorporation or Organization Number: N/A. REGISTERED OWNER(S) 1.) ESPLANADE HEALTHCARE VENTURES, 625 ESPLANADE AVE UNIT 38 REDONDO BEACH, CA 90277. State of Incorporation or LLC: California. THIS BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED BY a Corporation. The date registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: 07/2023. I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business and Professions Code that the registrant know to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000)). REGISTRANT/CORPORATE/

LLC NAME: MEGAN CROSSLAND TITLE: CFO, CORP or LLC

NAME: EXPLANADE HEALTHCARE VENTURES. This statement was filed with the LA County Clerk on: July 19 2023. NOTICE – in accordance with subdivision (a) of Section 17920, a Fictitious Name statement generally expires at the end of five years from the date on which it was filed in the office of the county clerk, except, as provided in subdivision (b) of Section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to Section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered owner. A new

Fictitious Business Name statement must be filed before the expiration.

The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law (see Section 14411 et seq., Business and Professions code).

Published: Pasadena Weekly 08/10/23, 08/17/23, 08/24/23, 08/31/23

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

FILE NO. 20231521119

The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: 1.) CALDUR PRODUCTIONS, 4220 BRIGHTON AVE LOS ANGELES, CA 90062

COUNTY: Los Angeles. REGISTERED OWNER(S) 1.) CALEB DURANT, 4220 BRIGHTON AVE LOS ANGELES, CA 90062 THIS BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED BY an Individual. The date registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: 07/2023. I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business and Professions Code that the registrant know to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000)).

REGISTRANT NAME: CALEB DURANT TITLE: OWNER. This statement was filed with the LA County Clerk on: July 13 2023. NOTICE – in accordance with subdivision (a) of Section 17920, a Fictitious Name statement generally expires at the end of five years from the date on which it was filed in the office of the county clerk, except, as provided in subdivision (b) of Section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to Section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered owner. A new Fictitious Business Name statement must be filed before the expiration. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law (see Section 14411 et seq., Business and Professions code).

Published: Pasadena Weekly 08/10/23, 08/17/23, 08/24/23, 08/31/23

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 2023159988

The following person(s) is (are) doing business as:

1.) ISOSCELES MEDIA, 4260 VIA ARBOLADA

UNIT 118 LOS ANGELES, CA 90042 COUNTY: Los Angeles. REGISTERED OWNER(S) 1.)

GERARDO ALFREDO

MARAVILLA, 4260 VIA ARBOLADA UNIT 118

LOS ANGELES, CA 90042 THIS BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED BY an Individual. The date registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: 07/2023. I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business and Professions Code that the registrant know to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000)).

REGISTRANT NAME:

GERARDO ALFREDO

MARAVILLA TITLE: OWNER. This statement was filed with the LA County Clerk on: July 24 2023. NOTICE – in accordance with subdivision (a) of Section 17920, a Fictitious Name statement generally expires at the end of five years from the date on which it was filed in the office of the county clerk, except, as provided in subdivision (b) of Section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to Section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered owner. A new Fictitious Business Name statement must be filed before the expiration.

The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law (see Section 14411 et seq., Business and Professions code).

Published: Pasadena Weekly 08/10/23, 08/17/23, 08/24/23, 08/31/23

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS

in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business and Professions Code that the registrant know to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000)).

REGISTRANT NAME:

QUENTIN E. HERRING

TITLE: OWNER. This statement was filed with the LA County Clerk on: July 03 2023. NOTICE – in accordance with subdivision (a) of Section 17920, a Fictitious Name statement generally expires at the end of five years from the date on which it was filed in the office of the county clerk, except, as provided in subdivision (b) of Section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to Section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered owner. A new Fictitious Business Name statement must be filed before the expiration. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law (see Section 14411 et seq., Business and Professions code).

Published: Pasadena Weekly 07/20/23, 07/27/23, 08/03/23, 08/10/23

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

FILE NO. 2023153159

The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: 1.) VAUGHN MENTAL HEALTH & WELLNESS, 1308 E. COLORADO BLVD #2033 PASADENA, CA 91106

COUNTY: Los Angeles. REGISTERED OWNER(S) 1.) JENNIFER MEDINA VAUGHN, 9127 LONGDEN AVENUE TEMPLE CITY, CA 91780 THIS BUSINESS

IS CONDUCTED BY an Individual. The date registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: 07/2023. I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business and Professions Code that the registrant know to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000)).

REGISTRANT NAME:

BY an Individual. The date registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: 01/2018. I declare that all information

JENNIFER MEDINA VAUGHN TITLE: OWNER. This statement was filed with the LA County Clerk on: July 14 2023. NOTICE – in accordance with subdivision (a) of

Section 17920, a Fictitious Name statement generally expires at the end of five years from the date on which it was filed in the office of the county clerk, except, as provided in subdivision (b) of Section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to Section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered owner. A new Fictitious Business Name statement must be filed before the expiration. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law (see Section 14411 et seq., Business and Professions code).

Published: Pasadena Weekly 07/27/23, 08/03/23, 08/10/23, 08/17/23

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

FILE NO. 2023148395

The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: 1.) LA’S BEST TECH, 5822 WOODMAN AVE. #5 VAN NUYS, CA 91401 COUNTY: Los Angeles. REGISTERED OWNER(S) 1.) MESROP TERZYAN, 5822 WOODMAN AVE. #5 VAN NUYS, CA 91401

THIS BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED BY an Individual. The date registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: 07/2020. I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business and Professions Code that the registrant know to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000)).

REGISTRANT NAME:

MESROP TERZYAN TI-

TLE: OWNER. This statement was filed with the LA County Clerk on: July 07 2023. NOTICE – in accordance with subdivision (a) of Section 17920, a Fictitious Name statement generally expires at the end of five years from the date on which it was filed in the office of the county clerk, except, as provided in subdivision (b) of Section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to Section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered owner. A new Fictitious Business Name statement must be filed before the expiration. The filing of this statement

does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law (see Section 14411 et seq., Business and Professions code).

Published: Pasadena Weekly 07/27/23, 08/03/23, 08/10/23, 08/17/23

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

FILE NO. 2023154522

The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: 1.) POOL REMODELING, 13634 DOTY AVE #5 HAWTHORNE, CA 90250 COUNTY: Los Angeles. REGISTERED OWNER(S) 1.) DARVIN CORADO ALCAJA, 13634 DOTY AVE #5 HAWTHORNE, CA 90250 THIS BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED BY an Individual. The date registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: 07/2023. I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business and Professions Code that the registrant know to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000)).

REGISTRANT NAME:

DARVIN CORADO ALCAJA TITLE: OWNER. This statement was filed with the LA County Clerk on: July 17 2023. NOTICE – in accordance with subdivision (a) of Section 17920, a Fictitious Name statement generally expires at the end of five years from the date on which it was filed in the office of the county clerk, except, as provided in subdivision (b) of Section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to Section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered owner. A new Fictitious Business Name statement must be filed before the expiration. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law (see Section 14411 et seq., Business and Professions code).

Published: Pasadena Weekly 07/27/23, 08/03/23, 08/10/23, 08/17/23

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

FILE NO. 2023148393

The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: 1.) OPEN BOOK HARDWOOD FLOORS, 19123 LANARK ST RESEDA,

CA 91335 COUNTY: Los Angeles. REGISTERED OWNER(S) 1.) SANTOS A HERNANDEZ RODRIGUEZ, 19123 LANARK ST RESEDA, CA

91335 THIS BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED BY an Individual. The date registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: 01/2018. I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business and Professions Code that the registrant know to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000)).

REGISTRANT NAME:

SANTOS A HERNANDEZ RODRIGUEZ

TITLE: OWNER. This statement was filed with the LA County Clerk on: July 07 2023. NOTICE – in accordance with subdivision (a) of Section 17920, a Fictitious Name statement generally expires at the end of five years from the date on which it was filed in the office of the county clerk, except, as provided in subdivision (b) of Section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to Section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered owner. A new Fictitious Business Name statement must be filed before the expiration.

The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law (see Section 14411 et seq., Business and Professions code).

Published: Pasadena Weekly 07/27/23, 08/03/23, 08/10/23, 08/17/23

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

FILE NO. 2023152437

The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: 1.) VASCULAR SPECIALISTS INTEGRATED, 21133 ALAMINOS DRIVE SANTA CLARITA, CA 91350

COUNTY: Los Angeles.

REGISTERED OWNER(S) 1.) EDBAJAR VALDIVIESO, 21133 ALAMINOS DRIVE SANTA CLARITA, CA 91350 2.) JOE HENEGHAN, 2983 FERDIG TUSTIN, CA 92782 THIS BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED BY a General Partnership. The date registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: N/A. I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant

who declares as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business and Professions Code that the registrant know to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000)).

REGISTRANT NAME:

EDBAJAR VALDIVIESO

TITLE: GENERAL PARTNER. This statement was filed with the LA County Clerk on: July 13 2023. NOTICE – in accordance with subdivision (a) of Section 17920, a Fictitious Name statement generally expires at the end of five years from the date on which it was filed in the office of the county clerk, except, as provided in subdivision (b) of Section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to Section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered owner. A new Fictitious Business Name statement must be filed before the expiration. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law (see Section 14411 et seq., Business and Professions code).

Published: Pasadena Weekly 07/27/23, 08/03/23, 08/10/23, 08/17/23

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS

NAME STATEMENT

FILE NO. 2023145230

The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: 1.) SAVVY JEWELRY, 137 N LARCHMONT BLVD #689 LOS ANGELES, CA 90004 COUNTY: Los Angeles. REGISTERED OWNER(S) 1.) VIKTORIIA KUDRIASHOVA, 137 N LARCHMONT BLVD #689 LOS ANGELES, CA 90004 2.) ARMAN AGEKYAN, 3940 LAUREL CANYON BOULEVARD #211 STUDIO CITY, CA 91604 THIS BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED BY a General Partnership. The date registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: 07/2023. I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business and Professions Code that the registrant know to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000)).

REGISTRANT NAME: VIKTORIIA KUDRIASHOVA TITLE: GENERAL PARTNER. This statement was filed with the LA County Clerk on: July

03 2023. NOTICE – in accordance with subdivision (a) of Section 17920, a Fictitious Name statement generally expires at the end of five years from the date on which it was filed in the office of the county clerk, except, as provided in subdivision (b) of Section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to Section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered owner. A new Fictitious Business Name statement must be filed before the expiration. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law (see Section 14411 et seq., Business and Professions code).

Published: Pasadena Weekly 07/20/23, 07/27/23, 08/03/23, 08/10/23

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

FILE NO. 2023161711

The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: 1.) HORIZONTES HORIZONS, 530 S. LAKE AVE #1040 PASADENA, CA 91101 COUNTY: Los Angeles. REGISTERED OWNER(S)

1.) MARLENE CABRERA, 530 S. LAKE AVE #1040 PASADENA, CA 91101 THIS BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED BY an Individual. The date registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: 07/2023. I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business and Professions Code that the registrant know to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000)).

REGISTRANT NAME:

MARLENE CABRERA TI-

TLE: OWNER. This statement was filed with the LA County Clerk on: July 26 2023. NOTICE – in accordance with subdivision (a) of Section 17920, a Fictitious Name statement generally expires at the end of five years from the date on which it was filed in the office of the county clerk, except, as provided in subdivision (b) of Section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to Section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered owner. A new Fictitious Business Name statement must be filed before the expiration. The filing of this statement

does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law (see Section 14411 et seq., Business and Professions code). Published: Pasadena Weekly 08/10/23, 08/17/23, 08/24/23, 08/31/23

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 2023148534

The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: 1.) UNSCRIPTED PRESS, 135 CLUB RD. PASADENA, CA 91105 COUNTY: Los Angeles. REGISTERED OWNER(S) 1.) DAVID CHRISTOPHER ARMILLEI, 135 CLUB RD. PASADENA, CA 91105 THIS BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED BY an Individual. The date registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: N/A. I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business and Professions Code that the registrant know to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000)).

REGISTRANT NAME:

DAVID CHRISTOPHER ARMILLEI TITLE: OWNER. This statement was filed with the LA County Clerk on: July 07 2023. NOTICE – in accordance with subdivision (a) of Section 17920, a Fictitious Name statement generally expires at the end of five years from the date on which it was filed in the office of the county clerk, except, as provided in subdivision (b) of Section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to Section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered owner. A new Fictitious Business Name statement must be filed before the expiration. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law (see Section 14411 et seq., Business and Professions code).

Published: Pasadena Weekly 07/20/23, 07/27/23, 08/03/23, 08/10/23

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

FILE NO. 2023149922

The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: 1.) SMITH’S SALES, 777 E. CALIFORNIA BLVD. PASADENA,

CA 91106 2.) SMITH’S SALES 2, 530 S. LAKE AVE., #191 PASADENA, CA 91101 COUNTY: Los Angeles. REGISTERED OWNER(S) 1.) GYORGY KOROSLADANYI, 777 E. CALIFORNIA BLVD. PASADENA, CA 91106 THIS BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED BY an Individual. The date registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: 07/2023. I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business and Professions Code that the registrant know to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000)).

REGISTRANT NAME:

GYORGY KOROSLADANYI TITLE: OWNER. This statement was filed with the LA County Clerk on: July 11 2023. NOTICE – in accordance with subdivision (a) of Section 17920, a Fictitious Name statement generally expires at the end of five years from the date on which it was filed in the office of the county clerk, except, as provided in subdivision (b) of Section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to Section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered owner. A new Fictitious Business Name statement must be filed before the expiration. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law (see Section 14411 et seq., Business and Professions code).

Published: Pasadena Weekly 07/27/23, 08/03/23, 08/10/23, 08/17/23

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 2023149827

The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: 1.) A1 PROGRAMMING, 15349 VANOWEN ST APT 2 VAN NUYS, CA 91406 COUNTY: Los Angeles. REGISTERED OWNER(S) 1.) MARCO ANTONIO FLORES, 15349 VANOWEN ST APT 2 VAN NUYS, CA 91406 THIS BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED BY an Individual. The date registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: 02/2021. I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true any material matter pursuant

to Section 17913 of the Business and Professions Code that the registrant know to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000)).

REGISTRANT NAME:

MARCO ANTONIO

FLORES TITLE: OWN-

ER. This statement was filed with the LA County Clerk on: July 10 2023.

NOTICE – in accordance with subdivision (a) of Section 17920, a Fictitious Name statement generally expires at the end of five years from the date on which it was filed in the office of the county clerk, except, as provided in subdivision (b) of Section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to Section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered owner. A new Fictitious Business Name statement must be filed before the expiration. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law (see Section 14411 et seq., Business and Professions code).

Published: Pasadena Weekly 07/27/23, 08/03/23, 08/10/23, 08/17/23

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS

NAME STATEMENT

FILE NO. 2023141356

The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: 1.) SAM’S CARE HOME CARE, 22307 MEYLER STREET TORRANCE, CA 90502 COUNTY: Los Angeles. REGISTERED OWNER(S) 1.) ELSA S CANILAO, 22307

MEYLER STREET TORRANCE, CA 90502

THIS BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED BY an Individual. The date registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: 06/2023. I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business and Professions Code that the registrant know to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000)).

REGISTRANT NAME:

ELSA S CANILAO TITLE: OWNER. This statement was filed with the LA County Clerk on: June 27 2023. NOTICE – in accordance with subdivision (a) of Section 17920, a Fictitious Name statement generally expires at the end of five years from the date on which it was filed in the office of the county clerk, except, as provid-

ed in subdivision (b) of Section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to Section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered owner. A new Fictitious Business Name statement must be filed before the expiration. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law (see Section 14411 et seq., Business and Professions code).

Published: Pasadena Weekly 07/20/23, 07/27/23, 08/03/23, 08/10/23

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS

NAME STATEMENT

FILE NO. 2023151269

The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: 1.) MONTYDUP PARTNERS, 301 E COLORADO BLVD STE 500 PASADENA, CA 91101 2.) MONTYDUP

PARTNERS, 1037 PARK VIEW DR COVINA, CA 91724 COUNTY: Los Angeles. REGISTERED

OWNER(S) 1.) MONTGOMERY FINANCIAL, INC., 1037 PARK VIEW DR COVINA, CA 91724 2.) DUPON FINANCIAL

GROUP, INC., 301 E COLORADO BLVD STE 500 PASADENA, CA 91101 THIS BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED BY a General Partnership.

The date registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: 07/2023.

I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business and Professions Code that the registrant know to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000)).

REGISTRANT NAME:

SEAN MONTGOMERY

TITLE: GENERAL PART-

NER. This statement was filed with the LA County Clerk on: July 12 2023. NOTICE – in accordance with subdivision (a) of Section 17920, a Fictitious Name statement generally expires at the end of five years from the date on which it was filed in the office of the county clerk, except, as provided in subdivision (b) of Section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to Section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered owner. A new Fictitious Business Name state-

ment must be filed before the expiration. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law (see Section 14411 et seq., Business and Professions code).

Published: Pasadena Weekly 07/27/23, 08/03/23, 08/10/23, 08/17/23

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

FILE NO. 2023155960

The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: 1.) DERMIX MEDICAL SPA, 15230 BURBANK BLVD SUITE 109 SHERMAN OAKS, CA 91411 COUNTY: Los Angeles. REGISTERED OWNER(S) 1.) ANGEL H GOMEZ-GARCIA, 15230 BURBANK BLVD SUITE 109 SHERMAN OAKS, CA 91411 THIS BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED BY an Individual. The date registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: N/A. I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business and Professions Code that the registrant know to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000)).

REGISTRANT NAME:

ANGEL H GOMEZ-GARCIA TITLE: OWNER. This statement was filed with the LA County Clerk on: July 18 2023. NOTICE – in accordance with subdivision (a) of Section 17920, a Fictitious Name statement generally expires at the end of five years from the date on which it was filed in the office of the county clerk, except, as provided in subdivision (b) of Section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to Section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered owner. A new Fictitious Business Name statement must be filed before the expiration. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law (see Section 14411 et seq., Business and Professions code).

Published: Pasadena Weekly 08/03/23, 08/10/23, 08/17/23, 08/24/23

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS

NAME STATEMENT

FILE NO. 2023154617

The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: 1.) CORA’S PLAYGROUND DOG DAYCARE, 2900 N FREDERIC ST BURBANK, CA 91504 COUNTY: Los Angeles. REGISTERED OWNER(S) 1.) NOHEMI

PEREZ, 2900 N FREDERIC ST BURBANK, CA

91504 THIS BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED BY an Individual. The date registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: N/A. I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business and Professions Code that the registrant know to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000)).

REGISTRANT NAME:

NOHEMI PEREZ TITLE:

OWNER. This statement was filed with the LA County Clerk on: July 17 2023. NOTICE – in accordance with subdivision (a) of Section 17920, a Fictitious Name statement generally expires at the end of five years from the date on which it was filed in the office of the county clerk, except, as provided in subdivision (b) of Section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to Section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered owner. A new Fictitious Business Name statement must be filed before the expiration.

The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law (see Section 14411 et seq., Business and Professions code).

Published: Pasadena Weekly 07/27/23, 08/03/23, 08/10/23, 08/17/23

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS

NAME STATEMENT

FILE NO. 2023145294

The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: 1.) LOCKSMITH 24/7

NEARME, 19048 BESSEMER ST TARZANA, CA 91335 COUNTY: Los Angeles. REGISTERED OWNER(S) 1.)

BEN SHLOMY PERETS, 19048 BESSEMER ST TARZANA, CA 91335

THIS BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED BY an Individual. The date registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: 06/2023. I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant

who declares as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business and Professions Code that the registrant know to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000)).

REGISTRANT NAME:

BEN SHLOMY PERETS

TITLE: OWNER. This statement was filed with the LA County Clerk on: July 03 2023. NOTICE – in accordance with subdivision (a) of Section 17920, a Fictitious Name statement generally expires at the end of five years from the date on which it was filed in the office of the county clerk, except, as provided in subdivision (b) of Section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to Section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered owner. A new Fictitious Business Name statement must be filed before the expiration. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law (see Section 14411 et seq., Business and Professions code).

Published: Pasadena Weekly 07/20/23, 07/27/23, 08/03/23, 08/10/23

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS

NAME STATEMENT

FILE NO. 2023148783

The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: 1.) DALE’S WAFFLE, 3845 ROSEMEAD BLVD #17 ROSEMEAD, CA 91770 COUNTY: Los Angeles. REGISTERED OWNER(S) 1.) LIWAYWAY DE PEDRO, 3845 ROSEMEAD BLVD #17 ROSEMEAD, CA 91770

2.) DANIEL STEVE DE PEDRO, 3845 ROSEMEAD BLVD #17 ROSEMEAD, CA 91770 THIS BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED BY a Married Couple. The date registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: N/A. I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business and Professions Code that the registrant know to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000)).

REGISTRANT NAME: DANIEL STEVE DE PEDRO TITLE: OWNER. This statement was filed with the LA County Clerk on: July 10 2023. NOTICE – in accordance with subdivision (a) of

Section 17920, a Fictitious Name statement generally expires at the end of five years from the date on which it was filed in the office of the county clerk, except, as provided in subdivision (b) of Section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to Section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered owner. A new Fictitious Business Name statement must be filed before the expiration. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law (see Section 14411 et seq., Business and Professions code).

Published: Pasadena Weekly 08/03/23, 08/10/23, 08/17/23, 08/24/23

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

FILE NO. 2023162928

The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: 1.) JENDIA GAMMON, 3016 E. COLORADO BLVD. #70794 PASADENA, CA 91107

COUNTY: Los Angeles.

REGISTERED OWNER(S) 1.) JENNIFER DIANNE DOTSON, 112 S. ROOSEVELT AVE. UNIT 103 PASADENA, CA 91107 THIS BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED BY an Individual. The date registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: 07/2023. I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business and Professions Code that the registrant know to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000)).

REGISTRANT NAME: JENNIFER DIANNE

DOTSON TITLE: OWNER. This statement was filed with the LA County Clerk on: July 27 2023. NOTICE – in accordance with subdivision (a) of Section 17920, a Fictitious Name statement generally expires at the end of five years from the date on which it was filed in the office of the county clerk, except, as provided in subdivision (b) of Section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to Section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered owner. A new Fictitious Business Name statement must be filed before the expiration. The filing of this statement does

not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law (see Section 14411 et seq., Business and Professions code). Published: Pasadena Weekly 08/03/23, 08/10/23, 08/17/23, 08/24/23

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 2023144063

The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: 1.) SMGRAY ENTERPRISES, 206 EUCLID AVENUE APT. 405 LONG BEACH, CA 90803 COUNTY: Los Angeles. REGISTERED OWNER(S) 1.)

STEPHANIE GRAY, 206 EUCLID AVENUE APT. 405 LONG BEACH, CA 90803 2.) JAMES GRAY, 206 EUCLID AVENUE APT. 405 LONG BEACH, CA 90803 THIS BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED BY a General Partnership. The date registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: 06/2023. I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business and Professions Code that the registrant know to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000)).

REGISTRANT NAME:

STEPHANIE GRAY TITLE: GENERAL PARTNER. This statement was filed with the LA County Clerk on: June 30 2023. NOTICE – in accordance with subdivision (a) of Section 17920, a Fictitious Name statement generally expires at the end of five years from the date on which it was filed in the office of the county clerk, except, as provided in subdivision (b) of Section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to Section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered owner. A new Fictitious Business Name statement must be filed before the expiration. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law (see Section 14411 et seq., Business and Professions code). Published: Pasadena Weekly 07/20/23, 07/27/23, 08/03/23, 08/10/23

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS

NAME STATEMENT

FILE NO. 2023149836

The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: 1.) GOODIO FILMS, 931 E. WALNUT ST

UNIT 506 PASADENA, CA 91106 COUNTY: Los Angeles. REGISTERED OWNER(S) 1.)

PEI CHI CHEN, 931 E. WALNUT ST UNIT 506 PASADENA, CA 91106

THIS BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED BY an Individual. The date registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: 07/2023. I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business and Professions Code that the registrant know to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000)).

REGISTRANT NAME:

PEI CHI CHEN TITLE:

OWNER. This statement was filed with the LA County Clerk on: July 10 2023. NOTICE – in accordance with subdivision (a) of Section 17920, a Fictitious Name statement generally expires at the end of five years from the date on which it was filed in the office of the county clerk, except, as provided in subdivision (b) of Section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to Section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered owner. A new Fictitious Business Name statement must be filed before the expiration. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law (see Section 14411 et seq., Business and Professions code).

Published: Pasadena Weekly 07/27/23, 08/03/23, 08/10/23, 08/17/23

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 2023141884

The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: 1.) CULVER SMOG, 5776 W. WASHINGTON

BOULEVARD CULVER CITY, CA 90232 2.)

CULVER SMOG, 1311

BECKENHAM PKWY BAKERSFIELD, CA 93311 COUNTY: Los Angeles. REGISTERED

OWNER(S) 1.) HAZQIAL HADDAD, 1311 BECKENHAM PKWY BAKERSFIELD, CA 93311

THIS BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED BY an Individual. The date registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed

above on: N/A. I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business and Professions Code that the registrant know to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000)).

REGISTRANT NAME:

HAZQIAL HADDAD TITLE: OWNER. This statement was filed with the LA County Clerk on: June 28 2023. NOTICE – in accordance with subdivision (a) of Section 17920, a Fictitious Name statement generally expires at the end of five years from the date on which it was filed in the office of the county clerk, except, as provided in subdivision (b) of Section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to Section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered owner. A new Fictitious Business Name statement must be filed before the expiration. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law (see Section 14411 et seq., Business and Professions code).

Published: Pasadena Weekly 07/20/23, 07/27/23, 08/03/23, 08/10/23

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

FILE NO. 2023146950

The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: 1.) ROAD WARRIORS TRANSPORTA

TION, 16857 RAYEN ST NORTHRIDGE, CA 91343 COUNTY: Los Angeles. REGISTERED OWNER(S) 1.)

GEVORAK KALEMKERYAN, 16857 RAYEN ST NORTHRIDGE, CA 91343 THIS BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED BY an Individual. The date registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: 07/2023. I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business and Professions Code that the registrant know to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000)).

REGISTRANT NAME:

GEVORK KALEMKERYAN TITLE: OWNER. This statement was filed with the LA County Clerk on: July 06 2023. NOTICE – in accordance with

subdivision (a) of Section 17920, a Fictitious Name statement generally expires at the end of five years from the date on which it was filed in the office of the county clerk, except, as provided in subdivision (b) of Section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to Section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered owner. A new Fictitious Business Name statement must be filed before the expiration.

The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law (see Section 14411 et seq., Business and Professions code).

Published: Pasadena Weekly 07/27/23, 08/03/23, 08/10/23, 08/17/23

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

FILE NO. 2023152467

The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: 1.) GOLD COAST

LOCKSMITH, 5711 OWENSMOUTH AVE #133

WOODLAND HILLS, CA 91367 COUNTY: Los Angeles. REGISTERED

OWNER(S) 1.) LAUREN GOLAN, 5711 OWENSMOUTH AVE #133

WOODLAND HILLS, CA

91367 THIS BUSINESS

IS CONDUCTED BY an Individual. The date registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: 02/2020. I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business and Professions Code that the registrant know to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000)).

REGISTRANT NAME:

LAUREN GOLAN TITLE:

OWNER. This statement was filed with the LA County Clerk on: July 13 2023. NOTICE – in accordance with subdivision (a) of Section 17920, a Fictitious Name statement generally expires at the end of five years from the date on which it was filed in the office of the county clerk, except, as provided in subdivision (b) of Section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to Section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered owner. A new Fictitious Business Name

statement must be filed before the expiration. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law (see Section 14411 et seq., Business and Professions code).

Published: Pasadena Weekly 08/03/23, 08/10/23, 08/17/23, 08/24/23

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

FILE NO. 2023148227

The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: 1.) RUE DE MIMO, 1514 MISSION STREET SOUTH PASADENA, CA 91030 COUNTY: Los Angeles. REGISTERED OWNER(S) 1.) CYNTHIA SOLER, 2305 CHELSEA ROAD PALOS VERDES EST, CA 90274 THIS BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED BY an Individual. The date registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: 07/2023. I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business and Professions Code that the registrant know to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000)).

REGISTRANT NAME:

CYNTHIA SOLER TITLE: OWNER. This statement was filed with the LA County Clerk on: July 07 2023. NOTICE – in accordance with subdivision (a) of Section 17920, a Fictitious Name statement generally expires at the end of five years from the date on which it was filed in the office of the county clerk, except, as provided in subdivision (b) of Section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to Section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered owner. A new Fictitious Business Name statement must be filed before the expiration. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law (see Section 14411 et seq., Business and Professions code).

Published: Pasadena Weekly 08/03/23, 08/10/23, 08/17/23, 08/24/23

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

FILE NO. 2023148391

The following person(s)

is (are) doing business as: 1.) J AND G SERVICES, 19400 VANOWEN ST RESEDA, CA 91335 COUNTY: Los Angeles. REGISTERED OWNER(S) 1.) JOSE GUTIERREZ, 19400 VANOWEN ST RESEDA, CA 91335 THIS BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED BY an Individual. The date registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: 07/2022.

I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business and Professions Code that the registrant know to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000)).

REGISTRANT NAME: JOSE GUTIERREZ

TITLE: OWNER. This statement was filed with the LA County Clerk on: July 07 2023. NOTICE – in accordance with subdivision (a) of Section 17920, a Fictitious Name statement generally expires at the end of five years from the date on which it was filed in the office of the county clerk, except, as provided in subdivision (b) of Section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to Section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered owner. A new Fictitious Business Name statement must be filed before the expiration. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law (see Section 14411 et seq., Business and Professions code).

Published: Pasadena Weekly 07/27/23, 08/03/23, 08/10/23, 08/17/23

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

FILE NO. 2023152535

The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: 1.) NEON MINDS

MUSIC, 346 S LOS

ROBLES AVE APT 2

PASADENA, CA 91101

COUNTY: Los Angeles. REGISTERED OWNER(S) 1.) DARREN SELL, 346 S LOS

ROBLES AVE APT 2

PASADENA, CA 91101

THIS BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED BY an Individual. The date registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: 07/2023. I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant

who declares as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business and Professions Code that the registrant know to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000)).

REGISTRANT NAME:

DARREN SELL TITLE:

OWNER. This statement was filed with the LA County Clerk on: July 13 2023. NOTICE – in accordance with subdivision (a) of Section 17920, a Fictitious Name statement generally expires at the end of five years from the date on which it was filed in the office of the county clerk, except, as provided in subdivision (b) of Section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to Section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered owner. A new Fictitious Business Name statement must be filed before the expiration. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law (see Section 14411 et seq., Business and Professions code).

Published: Pasadena Weekly 07/27/23, 08/03/23, 08/10/23, 08/17/23

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

FILE NO. 2023131015

The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: 1.) ATLAS COUNSELING, 290 N. HUDSON AVE 416E PASADENA, CA 91101 COUNTY: Los Angeles. REGISTERED OWNER(S) 1.) KERRY ROGERS, 290 N. HUDSON AVE 416E PASADENA, CA 91101 2.) ELIZABETH SANCHEZ, 290 N. HUDSON AVE 416E PASADENA, CA 91101 THIS BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED BY a General Partnership.

The date registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: 05/2023.

I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business and Professions Code that the registrant know to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000)).

REGISTRANT NAME: KERRY ROGERS TITLE: GENERAL PARTNER. This statement was filed with the LA County Clerk on: June 14 2023. NOTICE – in accordance with subdivision (a) of

Section 17920, a Fictitious Name statement generally expires at the end of five years from the date on which it was filed in the office of the county clerk, except, as provided in subdivision (b) of Section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to Section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered owner. A new Fictitious Business Name statement must be filed before the expiration. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law (see Section 14411 et seq., Business and Professions code).

Published: Pasadena Weekly 07/20/23, 07/27/23, 08/03/23, 08/10/23

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS

NAME STATEMENT

FILE NO. 2023147977

The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: 1.) ALTA ARTS COLLECTIVE, 5209

REMSTOY DRIVE LOS ANGELES, CA 90032

COUNTY: Los Angeles.

REGISTERED OWN-

ER(S) 1.) N SUSANA MENDOZA, 5209

REMSTOY DRIVE LOS ANGELES, CA 90032

THIS BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED BY an Individual. The date registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: 07/2023. I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business and Professions Code that the registrant know to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000)).

REGISTRANT NAME: N SUSANA MENDOZA

TITLE: OWNER. This statement was filed with the LA County Clerk on: July 07 2023. NOTICE – in accordance with subdivision (a) of Section 17920, a Fictitious Name statement generally expires at the end of five years from the date on which it was filed in the office of the county clerk, except, as provided in subdivision (b) of Section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to Section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered owner. A new Fictitious Business Name statement must be filed before the expiration. The filing of this statement does not of itself

authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law (see Section 14411 et seq., Business and Professions code).

Published: Pasadena Weekly 08/10/23, 08/17/23, 08/24/23, 08/31/23

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 2023133655

The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: 1.) LA TONIR, 3348 BURRITT WAY LA CRESCENTA, CA 91214 COUNTY: Los Angeles. REGISTERED OWNER(S) 1.) ANDRANIK ABRAHAMYAN, 3348 BURRITT WAY LA CRESCENTA, CA 91214 THIS BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED BY an Individual. The date registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: 05/2023. I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business and Professions Code that the registrant know to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000)).

REGISTRANT NAME:

ANDRANIK ABRAHAMYAN TITLE: OWNER. This statement was filed with the LA County Clerk on: June 16 2023. NOTICE – in accordance with subdivision (a) of Section 17920, a Fictitious Name statement generally expires at the end of five years from the date on which it was filed in the office of the county clerk, except, as provided in subdivision (b) of Section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to Section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered owner. A new Fictitious Business Name statement must be filed before the expiration. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law (see Section 14411 et seq., Business and Professions code).

Published: Pasadena Weekly 07/20/23, 07/27/23, 08/03/23, 08/10/23

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

FILE NO. 2023145298

The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: 1.) AT SERVICES, 9724 PALI AVE TUJUNGA, CA 91042

COUNTY: Los Angeles.

REGISTERED OWN-

ER(S) 1.) ABRAHAM

TOLOYAN, 9724 PALI AVE TUJUNGA, CA

91042 THIS BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED BY an Individual. The date registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: 05/2013. I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business and Professions Code that the registrant know to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000)).

REGISTRANT NAME:

ABRAHAM TOLOYAN

TITLE: OWNER. This statement was filed with the LA County Clerk on: July 03 2023. NOTICE – in accordance with subdivision (a) of Section 17920, a Fictitious Name statement generally expires at the end of five years from the date on which it was filed in the office of the county clerk, except, as provided in subdivision (b) of Section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to Section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered owner. A new Fictitious Business Name statement must be filed before the expiration. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law (see Section 14411 et seq., Business and Professions code).

Published: Pasadena Weekly 07/20/23, 07/27/23, 08/03/23, 08/10/23

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

FILE NO. 2023145848

The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: 1.) JANE PAUL ESSENTIALS, 5637 HA-

ZELTINE AVE 203 VAN NUYS, CA 91401 COUNTY: Los Angeles. REGISTERED OWNER(S) 1.)

NIKOLO CHUA, 5637

HAZELTINE AVE 203

VAN NUYS, CA 91401

2.) JANE LIM, 5637

HAZELTINE AVE 203

VAN NUYS, CA 91401

THIS BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED BY Copartners. The date registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: 06/2023. I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of the

Business and Professions Code that the registrant know to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000)).

REGISTRANT NAME:

JANE LIM TITLE: GENERAL PARTNER. This statement was filed with the LA County Clerk on: July 05 2023. NOTICE – in accordance with subdivision (a) of Section 17920, a Fictitious Name statement generally expires at the end of five years from the date on which it was filed in the office of the county clerk, except, as provided in subdivision (b) of Section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to Section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered owner. A new Fictitious Business Name statement must be filed before the expiration.

The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law (see Section 14411 et seq., Business and Professions code).

Published: Pasadena Weekly 07/27/23, 08/03/23, 08/10/23, 08/17/23

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 2023150957

The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: 1.) THE BRIDGEWAY GROUP, 301 E COLORADO BLVD STE 500 PASADENA, CA 91101 2.) THE BRIDGEWAY GROUP, 1037 PARK VIEW DR COVINA, CA 91724 COUNTY: Los Angeles. REGISTERED OWNER(S) 1.) SEAN MONTGOMERY, 1037 PARK VIEW DRIVE COVINA, CA 91724 2.)

MATTHEW DUPON, 301 E COLORADO BLVD STE 500 PASADENA, CA 91101 THIS BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED BY a General Partnership. The date registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: 12/2014. I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business and Professions Code that the registrant know to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000)).

REGISTRANT NAME: SEAN MONTGOMERY

TITLE: GENERAL PARTNER. This statement was filed with the LA County Clerk on: July 12 2023. NOTICE – in accordance

with subdivision (a) of Section 17920, a Fictitious Name statement generally expires at the end of five years from the date on which it was filed in the office of the county clerk, except, as provided in subdivision (b) of Section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to Section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered owner. A new Fictitious Business Name statement must be filed before the expiration. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law (see Section 14411 et seq., Business and Professions code).

Published: Pasadena Weekly 07/27/23, 08/03/23, 08/10/23, 08/17/23

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

FILE NO. 2023154865

The following person(s) is (are) doing business

as: 1.) A LITTLE BLESSING CO., 848 MORADA PL ATLADENA, CA 91001 COUNTY: Los Angeles. REGISTERED

OWNER(S) 1.) LINDA

EBY, 848 MORADA PL ATLADENA, CA 91001

THIS BUSINESS IS

CONDUCTED BY an Individual. The date registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: N/A. I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business and Professions Code that the registrant know to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000)).

REGISTRANT NAME:

LINDA EBY TITLE:

OWNER. This statement was filed with the LA County Clerk on: July 18 2023. NOTICE – in accordance with subdivision (a) of Section 17920, a Fictitious Name statement generally expires at the end of five years from the date on which it was filed in the office of the county clerk, except, as provided in subdivision (b) of Section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to Section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered owner. A new Fictitious Business Name statement must be filed before the expiration.

The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law (see Section 14411 et seq., Business and Professions code).

Published: Pasadena Weekly 08/03/23, 08/10/23, 08/17/23, 08/24/23

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

FILE NO. 2023159798

The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: 1.) TIMELESS MOTORS, 160 JAMESON COURT SIERRA MADRE, CA 91024 COUNTY: Los Angeles.

REGISTERED OWNER(S) 1.) KEVIN WALTER BRENNAN, 160 JAMESON COURT SIERRA MADRE, CA 91024 THIS BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED BY an Individual. The date registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: N/A. I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business and Professions Code that the registrant know to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000)).

REGISTRANT NAME:

KEVIN WALTER BRENNAN TITLE: OWNER. This statement was filed with the LA County Clerk on: July 24 2023. NOTICE – in accordance with subdivision (a) of Section 17920, a Fictitious Name statement generally expires at the end of five years from the date on which it was filed in the office of the county clerk, except, as provided in subdivision (b) of Section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to Section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered owner. A new Fictitious Business Name statement must be filed before the expiration. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law (see Section 14411 et seq., Business and Professions code).

Published: Pasadena Weekly 08/03/23, 08/10/23, 08/17/23, 08/24/23

MATION & QUALIFICAT

IONS (RFIQ) - Los Ange-

les Union Station - Pro-

grammatic Environmen

tal Impact Report Project - MORLIN ASSET MANAGEMENT, LP, a Delaware Limited Partnership as Agent for the JOINT MANAGEMENT

COUNCIL, an unincorpor ated association, will receive qualifications packages from Environmen tal Consultants wishing to become pre-qualified for an available bidding opportunity at Los Angeles Union Station. It is the intent of this Joint Management Council to select a firm that will provide environmental services at Los Angeles Union Station at the best overall value. In order to be fully considered for prequalification and subsequent bidding opportunities, please proceed to the RFIQ questionnaire at: https:// fo rms.gle/4p5RLmsvozDiPPXF9 . Completed forms are due on or before close of business by August 31, 2023. Submissions received after 5:00 pm on August 31, 2023 will be rejected.

Published: Pasadena Weekly 07/27/23, 08/03/23, 08/10/23, 08/17/23

ALHAMBRA COURTHOUSE. A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county: Los Angeles. Original filed: August 04 2023. Robin Miller Sloan, Judge of the Superior Court.

Published: Pasadena Weekly 08/10/23, 08/17/23, 08/24/23, 08/31/23

ORDER TO SHOW

CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME

TO ALL INTERESTED

REQUEST FOR INFOR-

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME

Case No. 23AHCP00211 OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES. Petition of ASHLEY CHRISTINA FARNAN, for Change of Name. TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS:

1.) Petitioner: ASHLEY CHRISTINA FARNAN filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: a.) ASHLEY CHRISTINA FARNAN to ASH FARNAN. 2.) THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted.

Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file a written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. NOTICE OF HEARING: Date: 09/08/2023. Time: 08:30 AM. Dept.: X Room: N/A. The address of the court is 150 W. COMMONWEALTH AVE ALHAMBRA, CA 91801 AND

Case No. 2023STCP02 605 OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES. Petition of EMILY AYERS ARBUCKLE, for Change of Name. TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1.) Petitioner: EMILY AYERS ARBUCKLE filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: a.) EMILY AYERS ARBUCKLE to EMILY ARBUCKLE MCILWRAITH. 2.) THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file a written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. NOTICE OF HEARING: Date: 09/29/2023. Time: 10:00 AM. Dept.: 82 Room: 833. The address of the court is 111 NORTH HILL STREET LOS ANGELES, CA 90012 AND STANLEY MOSK. A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county: Los Angeles. Original filed: July 27 2023. Curtis A. Kin, Judge of the Superior Court.

Published: Pasadena Weekly 08/03/23, 08/10/23, 08/17/23, 08/24/23

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME Case No. 2023PSCP00 287 OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES. Petition of GERALDINE MARIA ZUNIGA, for Change of Name.

PERSONS: 1.) Petitioner: GERALDINE MARIA ZUNIGA filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: a.) GERALDINE MARIA ZUNIGA to GERI ZUNIGA. 2.) THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file a written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. NOTICE OF HEARING: Date: 09/15/2023. Time: 09:00AM. Dept.: O Room: 5TH FLOOR. The address of the court is 400 CIVIC CENTER PLAZA POMONA, CA 91766 AND CIVIL COURT. A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county: Los Angeles. Original filed: June 28 2023. Christian R. Gullon, Judge of the Superior Court.

Published: Pasadena Weekly 07/27/23, 08/03/23, 08/10/23, 08/17/23

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME

Case No. 23GDCP00123 OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES. Petition of ARMIK ABDALIAN CHIGANI, for Change of Name. TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1.)

Petitioner: ARMIK ABDALIAN CHIGANI filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: a.) ARMIK ABDALIAN CHIGANI to ARPI ABDALIAN. 2.) THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file a written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may

grant the petition without a hearing. NOTICE OF HEARING: Date: 08/24/2023. Time: 08:30 AM. Dept.: E Room: N/A. The address of the court is 600 EAST BROADWAY GLENDALE, CA 91206 AND GLENDALE COURTHOUSE. A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county: Los Angeles. Original filed: June 21 2023. Robin Miller Sloan, Judge of the Superior Court. Published: Pasadena Weekly 07/20/23, 07/27/23, 08/03/23, 08/10/23

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME

Case No. 23AHCP00249 OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES. Petition of CHELSEA TRUONG, for Change of Name. TO ALL INTERESTED

PERSONS: 1.) Petitioner: CHELSEA TRUONG filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: a.) CHELSEA TRUONG to CHELSEA DUONG.

2.) THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file a written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. NOTICE OF HEARING: Date: 08/30/2023. Time: 08:30 AM. Dept.: 3 Room: N/A. The address of the court is 150 WEST COMMONWEALTH ALHAMBRA, CA 91801 AND ALHAMBRA COURTHOUSE.

A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county: Los Angeles. Original filed: June 14 2023. Robin Miller Sloan, Judge of the Superior Court. Published: Pasadena Weekly 07/27/23, 08/03/23, 08/10/23, 08/17/23

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME

Case No. 23AHCP00320 OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES. Petition of FREDERICK EARL NORTH, for Change of Name. TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1.) Petitioner: FREDERICK EARL NORTH filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: a.) FREDERICK EARL NORTH to CHIOKE NAYO. 2.) THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file a written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. NOTICE OF HEARING: Date: 10/16/2023. Time: 08:30 AM. Dept.: P Room: N/A. The address of the court is 300 E WALNUT ST PASADENA, CA 91101 AND PASADENA COURTHOUSE. A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county: Los Angeles. Original filed: July 31 2023. Robin Miller Sloan, Judge of the Superior Court.

Published: Pasadena Weekly 08/10/23, 08/17/23, 08/24/23, 08/31/23

ORDER TO SHOW

CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME

Case No. 23LBCP00284 OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES. Petition of RAYMUNDO GURROLA, for Change of Name. TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1.) Petitioner: RAYMUNDO GURROLA filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: a.) RAYMUNDO GURROLA to RAYMOND GURROLA. 2.) THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file a written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled

to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing.

NOTICE OF HEARING: Date: 09/12/2023.

Time: 08:30 AM. Dept.: 26 Room: N/A. The address of the court is 275 MAGNOLIA AVE LONG BEACH, CA 90802 AND LONGBEACH COURTHOUSE. A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county: Los Angeles. Original filed: July 18 2023. Michael P. Vincencia, Judge of the Superior Court.

Published: Pasadena Weekly 08/10/23, 08/17/23, 08/24/23, 08/31/23

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME

Case No. N/A OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES. Petition of JACOB HAGHNAZADEH, for Change of Name. TO ALL INTERESTED

PERSONS: 1.) Petitioner: JACOB HAGHNAZADEH filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: a.) JACOB HAGHNAZADEH to JACOB H. ZADEH. 2.) THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file a written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. NOTICE OF HEARING: Date: 09/15/2023.

Time: 08:30 AM. Dept.: K

Room: 203. The address of the court is 1725 MAIN STREET SANTA MONICA, CA 90401 AND SANTA MONICA COURTHOUSE. A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county: Los Angeles. Original filed: July 18 2023. Lawrence Cho, Judge of the Superior Court.

Published: Pasade-

NAME CHANGE

Los Angeles, California 90012, Attention: Ernesto Jimenez Reward Fund.

For further information, please call (213) 9741579. CELIA ZAVALA

EXECUTIVE OFFICER

BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF THE COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES

CN997786 04062 Jun

29, Jul 6,13,20,27, Aug

3,10,17,24,31, 2023

Published: Pasadena Weekly 06/29/23, 07/06/23, 07/13/23, 07/20/23, 07/27/23, 08/03/23, 08/10/23, 08/17/23, 08/24/23, 08/31/23

LEGAL NOTICE

Application has been made with the Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission for a [Wine and Malt Beverage Retailer’s On-Premise permit (BG)] by [Texas Rose Culinary Services] dba [A Taste of Paradise], to be located at [3609 Preston Ave], [Pasadena], [Harris County], Texas. Officers of said corporation [Elissa Kelly] is [Member, Manager and Owner].

Published: Pasadena Weekly 08/03/23, 08/10/23

TRUSTEE LEGAL NOTICES

John Forest Hilbert, Esq. (SBN 105827)

Joseph A. LeVota, Esq. (SBN 262760)

HILBERT & SATTERLY

LLP 409 Camino del Rio S. #104 San Diego, California 92108

Telephone: (619) 795-0300

Facsimile: (619) 501-6855

Attorneys for WFG National Title Insurance Company

SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA

COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES - CIVIL DIVISION

WFG NATIONAL TITLE INSURANCE COMPANY, a South Carolina corporation, Plaintiff, v. BRIAN RUSSELL SHUMAKE, individually and as Successor Trustee of The Kathryn E. Breidenthal Revocable Trust, and DOES 1 through 20, inclusive, Defendant.

Case No. 23AHCV00147

Judge: Hon. Joel L. Lofton

Department: X

PLAINTIFF WFG NATIONAL TITLE INSURANCE COMPANY’S

APPLICATION FOR AN ORDER TO SERVE

DEFENDANT BRIAN RUSSELL SHUMAKE BY

PUBLICATION OF SUMMONS

Complaint Filed: January 23, 2023

Trial Date: TBD

Plaintiff WFG National Title Insurance Company , by and through its attorney of record, hereby applies for an order, pursuant to California Code of Civil Procedure § 415.50, directing service of the Summons in this matter by publication on Defendant Brian Russell Shumake, individually and as Successor Trustee of The Kathryn E. Breidenthal Revocable Trust (“Mr. Shumake”) .

Plaintiff requests an order directing publication of the Summons in this case as to Mr. Shumake in a newspaper of general circulation in California most likely to give actual notice to him. The Pasadena Weekly and The Desert Sun are the newspapers of general circulation most likely to give notice to Mr. Shumake because the property that is the subject of this action is in Pasadena, California, Mr. Shumake owns real property located in Pasadena, and Mr. Shumake owns residences in Pasadena, California and Palm Desert, California. The Pasadena Weekly and The Desert Sun have the ability to publish said notice pursuant to California Government Code § 6064. A declaration under penalty of perjury pursuant to the laws of the State of California, based on personal knowledge or other admissible evidence, is filed herewith and contains all of the following:

1. Facts outlining the efforts undertaken to identify the dwelling house, normal place of abode or the usual place of business of Mr. Shumake, and

2. Facts showing that copies of the Summons and Complaint could not be served by personal service, substituted service, service by mail, or any other manner set out in the California Code of Civil Procedure despite Plaintiff’s reasonable diligence and inquiries of appropriate public databases, relatives, and/ or associates who might know the whereabouts of Mr. Shumake, and

3. Facts showing the existence of each element of each cause of action Plaintiff alleged against Mr. Shumake herein or showing that Mr. Shumake is a necessary or proper party to this action. This application is based on this Application for Publication of Summons, the accompanying Declaration of Joseph A. LeVota, the [Proposed] Order, and the complete files and records in this action.

HILBERT & SATTERLY LLP

Dated: July 29, 2023

By:

John Forest Hilbert, Esq.

Joseph A. LeVota, Esq.

Attorneys for Plaintiff

WFG National Title Insurance Company

Published: Pasadena Weekly 08/03/23, 08/10/23, 08/17/23, 08/24/23

Trustee’s Sale No. 23100149 Attention recorder: The following reference to an attached summary is only applicable to notice(s) mailed to the trustor Note: There is a summary of the information in this document attached Notice of Trustee’s Sale You are in default under a deed of trust dated October 24, 2022. Unless you take action to protect your property, it may be sold at a public sale. If you need an explanation of the nature of the proceedings against you, you should contact a lawyer. On September 1, 2023 at 11:00 AM., C&H Trust Deed Service, as duly appointed or substituted Trustee, under the certain Deed of Trust executed by Gina Lynn Philips, a single woman as Trustor, to secure obligations in favor of The Reo Group, Inc., a California corporation, as to an undivided 100.000% interest as the original Beneficiary, recorded on 10/27/2022 as Instrument No.2022-1023991, in Book xx, Page xx of Official Records in the office of the County Recorder of Los Angeles County, California. Will sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, or cashier’s check, (payable at the time of sale in lawful money of the United States by cash, a cashier’s check drawn by a state or national bank, a state or federal credit union, or a state or federal savings and loan association, or savings bank specified in section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to business in this state) (Cashier’s checks must be directly payable to “C&H Trust Deed Service”- No endorsed third party checks) At behind the fountain located in Civic Center Plaza located at 400 Civic Center Plaza, Pomona, California all right, title and interest conveyed to and now held by it under said Deed of Trust in and to the following described real property situated in the aforesaid County and State, to wit: As more fully described in said deed of trust The street address or other common designation of the above-desc ribed property is purported to be 675 W. Mendocino Street Altadena, California 91001 A.P.N. No. 5829-031-019 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and/or other com-

mon designation, if any, shown hereinabove. Said sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, express or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by said Deed of Trust, with interest thereon, as provided in said note(s), advances, if any, under the terms of the Deed of Trust, estimated fees, charges and expenses of the trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust, to wit: Said property is being sold for the express purpose of paying the obligations secured by said Deed of Trust, including fees and expenses of sale. The total amount of the unpaid principal balance, interest thereon, together with reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Trustee’s Sale is estimated to be $241,877.04. The beneficiary under said Deed of Trust heretofore executed and delivered to the undersigned a written Declaration of Default and Demand for Sale, and a written Notice of Default and Election to Sell. The undersigned Trustee, or predecessor Trustee, has caused said Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be recorded in the county where the real property is located and more than three months have elapsed since such recordation. Notice to potential bidders: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder’s office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property. Notice to property owner: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursu-

ant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call (949)860-9155 for information regarding the trustee’s sale or visit this internet website, www. chtrustdeed.com for information regarding the sale of this property, using the file number assigned to this case 23-100149. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the Internet Web site. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. Notice to tenant: You may have a right to purchase this property after the trustee auction pursuant to Section 2924m of the California Civil Code. If you are an “eligible tenant buyer,” you can purchase the property if you match the last and highest bid placed at the trustee auction. If you are an “eligible bidder,” you may be able to purchase the property if you exceed the last and highest bid placed at the trustee auction. There are three steps to exercising this right of purchase.

First, 48 hours after the date of the trustee sale, you can call (949) 3058901, or visit this internet website, www.chtrus tdeed.com, using the file number assigned to this case 23-100149 to find the date on which the trustee’s sale was held, the amount of the last and highest bid, and the address of the trustee. Second, you must send a written notice of intent to place a bid so that the trustee receives it no more than 15 days after the trustee’s sale. Third, you must submit a bid so that the trustee receives it no more than 45 days after the trustee’s sale. If you think you may qualify as an “eligible tenant buyer” or “eligible bidder,” you should consider contacting an attorney or appropriate real estate professional immediately for advice regarding this potential right to purchase. Please take notice that if the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder’s sole and exclusive remedy shall be return of monies paid to the Trustee, and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. Further, if the foreclosure sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale

shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid and shall have no further recourse or remedy against the Mortgagor, Mortgagee, or Trustee herein. If you have previously been discharged in bankruptcy, you may have been released of personal liability for this loan in which case this notice is intended to exercise the note holders rights against the real property only. As required by law, you are notified that a negative credit reporting may be submitted to a credit report agency if you fail to fulfill the terms of your credit obligation.

For Trustee’s sale dates, bids and postponement information, please call (949) 860-9155 or visit www.chtrus tdeed.com.

For any other inquiries, including litigation or bankruptcy matters, please call (949) 3058901 or fax (949) 3058406. C&H Trust Deed Service, as successor Trustee Dated: August 3, 2023 Coby Halavais Trustee’s Sale Officer (IFS# 31764 08/10/23, 08/17/23, 08/24/23)

Published: Pasadena Weekly 08/10/23, 08/17/23, 08/24/23

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE UNDER A NOTICE OF DELINQUENT ASSESSMENT AND CLAIM OF LIEN Order No: 05947828 TS No: W22-12005 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A NOTICE OF DELINQUENT ASSESSMENT AND CLAIM OF LIEN, DATED 02/16/2023. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER.

NOTICE is hereby given that Witkin & Neal, Inc., as duly appointed trustee pursuant to that certain Notice of Delinquent Assessment and Claim of Lien (hereinafter referred to as “Lien”), recorded on 02/22/2023 as instrument number 20230111933 in the office of the County Recorder of LOS ANGELES County, California, and further pursuant to the Notice of Default and Election to Sell thereunder recorded on 4/20/2023 as instrument number 20230253859 in said county and further pursuant to California Civil Code Section 5675 et seq. and those certain Covenants, Conditions and Restrictions recorded on 12/20/2001 as instrument number 02-2434578, WILL SELL on 09/07/2023, 10:00 AM, Behind the fountain located in Civic Center Plaza, 400 Civic Center Plaza, Pomona CA 91766 at public auction to the

highest bidder for lawful money of the United States payable at the time of sale, all right, title and interest in the property situated in said county as more fully described in the above-referenced Lien. The purported owner(s) of said property is (are): ROGELIO VEGA BECERRA AND FIBY MELENDEZ BECERRA, HUSBAND AND WIFE AS COMMUNITY PROPERTY WITH RIGHT OF SURVIVORSHIP, AND ROGELIO MELENDEZ BECERRA, A SINGLE MAN, ALL AS JOINT TENANTS. The property address and other common designation, if any, of the real property is purported to be: 73 N. CATALINA AVE., PASADENA, CA 91106, APN 5738-003-067. The undersigned trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the property address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. The total amount of the unpaid balance of the obligation secured by the property to be sold and reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of this Notice of Sale is: $9,165.43. The opening bid at the foreclosure sale may be more or less than this estimate. In addition to cash, trustee will accept a cashier’s check drawn on a state or national bank, a check drawn on a state or federal credit union or a check drawn on a state or federal savings and loan association, savings association or savings bank specified in Section 5102 of the California Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state. If tender other than cash is accepted, the trustee may withhold issuance of the Trustee’s Deed Upon Sale until funds become available to the payee or endorsee as a matter of right. In its sole discretion, the seller (foreclosing party) reserves the right to withdraw the property from sale after the opening credit bid is announced but before the sale is completed. The opening bid is placed on behalf of the seller. Said sale shall be made, but without covenant or warranty, express or implied regarding title, possession or encumbrances, to satisfy the indebtedness secured by said Lien, advances thereunder, with interest as provided in the Declaration or by law plus the fees, charges and expenses of the trustee.

THIS PROPERTY IS BEING SOLD IN AN “AS-IS”

CONDITION. If you have previously received a discharge in bankruptcy, you may have been released from personal liability for this debt in which case this notice is intended to exercise the secured party’s rights against the real property only. NO-

TICE TO POTENTIAL

BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder’s office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property.

NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER AND ALL OTHER INTERESTED PARTIES: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether this sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call 916-939-0772 or visit this internet website www.nation wideposting. com using the file number assigned to this case: W22-12005. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the internet website. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. NOTICE

TO TENANT: You may have a right to purchase this property after the trustee auction pursuant to Section 2924m of the California Civil Code. If you are an “eligible tenant buyer,” you can purchase the property if you match the last and highest bid placed at the trustee auction. If you are an “eligible bidder,” you may be able to purchase the property if you exceed the last and highest bid placed at the trustee auction. There are three steps to exercising this right of purchase. First, 48 hours after the date of the trustee sale,

TRUSTEE

you can call 916-939-07

72, or visit this internet website www.nationwideposting.com, using the file number assigned to this case W22-12005 to find the date on which the trustee’s sale was held, the amount of the last and highest bid, and the address of the trustee.

Second, you must send a written notice of intent to place a bid so that the trustee receives it no more than 15 days after the trustee’s sale. Third, you must submit a bid so that the trustee receives it no more than 45 days after the trustee’s sale. If you think you may qualify as an “eligible tenant buyer” or “eligible bidder,” you should consider contacting an attorney or appropriate real estate professional immediately for advice regarding this potential right to purchase.

IMPORTANT NOTICE:

Notwithstanding anything to the contrary contained herein, the sale shall be subject to the following as provided in California Civil Code Section 5715: “A non judicial foreclosure sale by an association to collect upon a debt for delinquent assessments shall be subject to a right of redemption. The redemption period within which the separate interest may be redeemed from a foreclosure sale under this paragraph ends 90 days after the sale.”

Witkin & Neal, Inc. as said Trustee 5805 SEPULVEDA BLVD., SUITE 670, SHERMAN OAKS, CA 91411 - Tele.: (818)

845-8808 By: SUSAN PAQUETTE, TRUSTEE SALES OFFICER

Dated: 07/20/2023 THIS NOTICE IS SENT FOR THE PURPOSE OF COLLECTING A DEBT. THIS FIRM IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT ON BEHALF OF THE HOLDER AND OWNER OF THE NOTE. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED BY OR PROVIDED TO THIS FIRM OR THE CREDITOR WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. NPP0438185 To:

PASADENA WEEKLY 08/03/2023, 08/10/2023, 08/17/2023

Published: Pasadena Weekly 08/03/23, 08/10/23, 08/17/23

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S

SALE TS No. CA-23955544-NJ Order No.: 8783048 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 1/12/2006. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC

SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. A

public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash, cashier’s check drawn on a state or national bank, check drawn by state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, or savings association, or savings bank specified in Section 5102 to the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state, will be held by duly appointed trustee. The sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by the Deed of Trust, with interest and late charges thereon, as provided in the note(s), advances, under the terms of the Deed of Trust, interest thereon, fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee for the total amount (at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale) reasonably estimated to be set forth below. The amount may be greater on the day of sale. BENEFICIARY MAY ELECT TO BID LESS THAN THE TOTAL AMOUNT DUE. Trustor(s): THOMAS W JUSTICE AND MIRIAM E JUSTICE CO-TRUSTEES UNDER TRUST AGREEMENT DATED NOV 7, 1990 FOR THE BENEFIT OF THOMAS W JUSTICE AND MIRIAM E JUSTICE. Recorded: 1/23/2006 as Instrument No. 06 0151084 and modified as per Modification Agreement recorded 9/2/2010 as Instrument No. 20101233371 of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of LOS ANGELES County, California; Date of Sale: 8/31/2023 at 10:00 AM

Place of Sale: Behind the fountain located in Civic Center Plaza, located at 400 Civic Center Plaza, Pomona CA 91766

Amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $84,252.45 The purported property address is: 3860 SKYCREST DR, PASADENA, CA 91107

Assessor’s Parcel No.: 5760-029-028 NOTICE

TO POTENTIAL BID-

DERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence,

priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder’s office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property.

NOTICE TO PROPERTY

OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call 916-939-0772 for information regarding the trustee’s sale or visit this internet website http:// www.qualityloan.com , using the file number assigned to this foreclosure by the Trustee: CA-23955544-NJ. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the internet website. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. NOTICE

TO TENANT: You may have a right to purchase this property after the trustee auction pursuant to Section 2924m of the California Civil Code. If you are an “eligible tenant buyer,” you can purchase the property if you match the last and highest bid placed at the trustee auction. If you are an “eligible bidder,” you may be able to purchase the property if you exceed the last and highest bid placed at the trustee auction. There are three steps to exercising this right of purchase.

First, 48 hours after the date of the trustee sale, you can call 916-9390772, or visit this internet website http://www.qualityloan.com, using the file number assigned to this foreclosure by the Trustee: CA-23-955544-NJ to find the date on which the trustee’s sale was held, the amount of the last and highest bid, and the address of the trustee. Second, you must send a written notice of intent to place a bid so that the trustee receives it no more than 15 days after the trustee’s sale. Third, you must submit a bid so that the trustee receives it no more than 45 days after the trustee’s sale. If you think you may qualify as an “eligible tenant buyer” or “el-

igible bidder,” you should consider contacting an attorney or appropriate real estate professional immediately for advice regarding this potential right to purchase. NOTICE TO PROSPECTIVE OWNER-OCCUPANT: Any prospective owner-occu pant as defined in Section 2924m of the California Civil Code who is the last and highest bidder at the trustee’s sale shall provide the required affidavit or declaration of eligibility to the auctioneer at the trustee’s sale or shall have it delivered to QUALITY LOAN SERVICE CORPORATION by 5 p.m. on the next business day following the trustee’s sale at the address set forth in the below signature block. The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the property address or other common designation, if any, shown herein. If no street address or other common designation is shown, directions to the location of the property may be obtained by sending a written request to the beneficiary within 10 days of the date of first publication of this Notice of Sale. If the sale is set aside for any reason, including if the Trustee is unable to convey title, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the monies paid to the Trustee. This shall be the Purchaser’s sole and exclusive remedy. The purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Trustor, the Trustee, the Beneficiary, the Beneficiary’s Agent, or the Beneficiary’s Attorney. If you have previously been discharged through bankruptcy, you may have been released of personal liability for this loan in which case this letter is intended to exercise the note holders right’s against the real property only. Date: QUALITY LOAN SERVICE COR-

PORATION 2763 Camino Del Rio S San Diego, CA 92108 619-645-7711 For NON SALE information only Sale Line: 916-9390772 Or Login to: http:// www .qualityloan.com

Reinstatement Line: (866) 645-7711 Ext 5318

QUALITY LOAN SER-

VICE CORPORATION . TS No.: CA-23-9555 44-NJ IDSPub #0187295 8/10/2023 8/17/2023

8/24/2023

Published: Pasade-

na Weekly 08/10/23, 08/17/23, 08/24/23

T.S. No.: 2017-00367-

CA A.P.N.:5836-020-028

Property Address: 1944

El Sereno Avenue, Pasadena, CA 91103

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE

PURSUANT TO CIVIL

CODE § 2923.3(a) and (d), THE SUMMARY

OF INFORMATION REFERRED TO BELOW IS NOT ATTACHED TO THE RECORDED COPY OF THIS DOCUMENT BUT ONLY TO THE COPIES PROVIDED TO THE TRUSTOR.

NOTE: THERE IS A SUMMARY OF THE INFORMATION IN THIS DOCUMENT ATTACHED 注：本文件包含一个信 息摘要 참고사항: 본 첨부 문서에 정보 요약서가 있습니다

NOTA: SE ADJUNTA UN RESUMEN DE LA INFORMACIÓN DE ESTE DOCUMENTO TALA: MAYROONG BUOD NG IMPORMASYON SA DOKUMENTONG ITO NA NAKALAKIP LƯU Ý: KÈM THEO ĐÂY LÀ BẢN TRÌNH BÀY TÓM LƯỢC VỀ THÔNG TIN TRONG TÀI LIỆU NÀY

IMPORTANT NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER:

YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 12/13/2005. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER.

Trustor: Alejandro M. Palacio, A Married Man as his sole and separate property

Duly Appointed Trustee: Western Progressive, LLC

Deed of Trust Recorded 12/30/2005 as Instrument No. 05 3231205 in book , page--- and of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of Los Angeles County, California,

Date of Sale: 09/13/2023 at 11:00 AM

Place of Sale: BEHIND

THE FOUNTAIN LOCATED IN CIVIC CENTER PLAZA, 400 CIVIC CENTER PLAZA, POMONA, CA 91766

Estimated amount of unpaid balance, reasonably estimated costs and other charges: $ 905,228.33

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE

THE TRUSTEE WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION

SECTION 5102 OF THE FINANCIAL CODE AND AUTHORIZED TO DO BUSINESS IN THIS STATE:

All right, title, and interest conveyed to and now held by the trustee in the hereinafter described property under and pursuant to a Deed of Trust described as:

More fully described in said Deed of Trust.

Street Address or other common designation of real property: 1944 El Sereno Avenue, Pasadena, CA 91103

A.P.N.: 5836-020-028

The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address or other common designation, if any, shown above.

The sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by the Deed of Trust with interest thereon, as provided in said note(s), advances, under the terms of said Deed of Trust, fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust. The total amount of the unpaid balance of the obligation secured by the property to be sold and reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale is:

$ 905,228.33

Note: Because the Beneficiary reserves the right to bid less than the total debt owed, it is possible that at the time of the sale the opening bid may be less than the total debt.

If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder’s sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee, and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse.

The beneficiary of the Deed of Trust has executed and delivered to the undersigned a written request to commence foreclosure, and the undersigned caused a Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be recorded in the county where the real property is located.

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE

NOTICE TO POTENTIAL

BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you

should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder’s office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on this property.

NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call (866)-960-8299 or visit this Internet Web site https://www.altisource. com/loginpage.aspx using the file number assigned to this case 2017-00367-CA

Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the Internet Web site. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale.

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE

NOTICE TO TENANT:

You may have a right to purchase this property after the trustee auction, if conducted after January 1, 2021, pursuant to Section 2924m of the California Civil Code. If you are an “eligible tenant buyer,” you can purchase the property if you match the last and highest bid placed at the trustee auction. If you are an “eligible bidder,” you may be able to purchase the property if you exceed the last and highest bid placed at the trustee auction. There are three steps to exercising this right of purchase. First, 48 hours after the date of the trustee sale, you can call (866)-960-8299, or visit this internet website https://www.altisource. com/loginpage.aspx , using the file number assigned to this case

2017-00367-CA to find the date on which the trustee’s sale was held, the amount of the last and highest bid, and the address of the trustee.

Second, you must send a written notice of intent to place a bid so that the trustee receives it no more than 15 days after the trustee’s sale. Third, you must submit a bid, by remitting the funds and affidavit described in Section 2924m(c) of the Civil Code, so that the trustee receives it no more than 45 days after the trustee’s sale. If you think you may qualify as an “eligible tenant buyer” or “eligible bidder,” you should consider contacting an attorney or appropriate real estate professional immediately for advice regarding this potential right to purchase.

Date: July 26, 2023

Western Progressive, LLC, as Trustee for beneficiary C/o 1500 Palma Drive, Suite 238 Ventura, CA 93003

Sale Information Line: (866) 960-8299 https:// www.altisource.com/ loginpage.aspx

Trustee Sale Assistant

WESTERN