Pasadena Weekly 07/20/2023

The Promise Of Seneca Falls

There’s more to July than Independence Day

By Ellen Snortland Pasadena Weekly Columnist

When I was 8, my mother took me to a garage sale on a bright summer day. The peonies were popping, robins were hopping and all was well in the little prairie town of Huron, South Dakota in the early 1960s.

Mom gave me a dollar to spend however I wanted. “Why do they call it a garage sale?” I asked. “Because people go through their garages and pull out things they don’t want anymore to sell to neighbors,” she said. We walked around the block to a two-story clapboard house built in the 1890s.

There were tables on the driveway covered in linens with antiques, fancy kerosene lamps, sugar and creamer sets and dressers. The lady, who seemed antique herself said, “I have some things in my attic that you might be interested in. Would you like to go up?” What could have been the opening scene of a horror film turned into a lifelong love of women’s history.

I made three purchases that day: a toy sewing machine that worked, with Little Red Riding Hood decals; a skinny panoramic photograph of thousands of World War I doughboys at an airfield in Belgium; and a delicate, beautifully hand-embroidered white voile dress.

“I wore that to Suffrage parades. Now that I am moving to the Twin Cities to live with my daughter, I don’t need these things,” the woman said.

“I only have a dollar,” I said.

“That’s fine,” she responded.

I still have all three of those items.

My mother was four when women won the vote in 1920. My grandmothers both had families before they were “allowed” to vote. I could kick myself for not asking them what it was like to finally be considered a full citizen.

Now, a quick quiz. 1848 is important because, on July 19 and 20, 1848, 200 people — predominantly women — convened the first American women’s rights convention in Seneca Falls, New York. It was the beginning of the women’s suffrage movement, suffrage being the fancy word for the right to vote.

It wasn’t until August of 1920 that American women won the right to vote, even though many people were still excluded. It’s more accurate to say that American women won the right to vote; white women gained the privilege of voting. Their sisters of color wouldn’t gain access for many more years.

Of the dozens of women who attended the Seneca Falls convention, only one lived long enough to vote. Charlotte Woodward Pierce was a teenager when she hitched a wagon ride to Seneca Falls to witness what for then was radical: a gathering of women debating their social, civil and financial rights.

In 1848, European American women had very few rights, and once a woman married, she was effectively her husband’s property. On the other side of the coin, Haudenosaunee (Iroquois) women were included and consulted in every aspect of life, from the hearth to war and everything in between. They had no interest in becoming U.S. citizens, where they would lose all agency.

How many of us know that founding father Benjamin Franklin was aware of the democratic principles espoused by their so-called “savage” neighbors? The Founding Fathers actively ignored their native brothers’

council after Franklin invited Iroquois leaders to Philadelphia. When the Haudenashonee men walked into Independence Hall, the first thing they asked was, “Where are the women?” They could not fathom a decision-making body excluding women.

Where are the women? It’s a question I always ask and invite you to ask with me. We still do not have equal rights under our constitution, not after Philadelphia and not after Seneca Falls, and not after the ratification of the Equal Rights Amendment since it’s still not been signed into law.

And if the right-wing extremists get their way, women will lose even more rights. There are actually contemporary politicians whose campaigns promise to destroy birth control and women’s vote.

I cherish the purchases I made in that attic but especially the dress. I have shared it worldwide while performing my solo show, “Now That She’s Gone.”

To commemorate Seneca Falls, here are some activities I invite you to explore:

• Find out who in your family was the first to vote

• Subscribe to Ms. Magazine, a publication that continues to provide the most up-to-date news on women’s status in the world

• Go shopping for women’s rights merch at: www.nationalwomenshistoryalliance.org in preparation for Women’s Equality Day, celebrated annually on August 26. And join the NWHA as a member!

• Specifically celebrate the July 1848 convention by attending in-person or online events hosted by the National Park Service. Check their Facebook page and YouTube channel. Enter Women’s Rights National Historical Park for the July 22 and 23 events.

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

News Briefs

Compiled by Pasadena Weekly Staff Rental Board told to establish a fee to add staffing

A consulting firm hired by the Pasadena Rental Housing Board said the city will need to establish rent registration fees to fund additional staff if it wants to enforce Measure H. A charter amendment approved by voters last year, Measure H established the Pasadena Rental Housing Board to mediate conflicts and enforce new rent control standards.

The consulting Firm, BHYV, was brought in to create a recommendation on how the Pasadena Rental Housing Board should operate. In his presentation, Chanée Franklin Minor said there are two models used by similar government bodies: passive enforcement and active enforcement.

Given that Measure H establishes rent

registration, which would allow the board to compile data for enforcement purposes, Franklin-Minor said Pasadena is already committed to an active enforcement model. According to Franklin-Minor, fees are very common for local governments to implement to cover the cost of database management and staffing.

An active enforcement model would also require the Housing Board to “conduct extensive outreach to inform tenants and owners about their rights and obligations under the law and program regulations, maintains full and accurate records through reporting requirements for initial rents and eviction proceedings, provides mediation and dispute resolution services and actively enforces the law and program regulations when it finds violations.”

The Pasadena City Council did not take any action on Franklin-Minor’s presentation, but she recommended the Rental Housing Board set up a staffing structure first so that they can know how much the registration fee will need to be.

“You can’t take up the fee because the fee is to cover your budget. You can’t have your budget without knowing who you are going to hire and how much they are going to cost,” Franklin-Minor said. “So, the first thing you have to do is create your staffing model.”

Gunman fires shots into Pasadena homes

No injuries were reported in a shooting that occurred on July 11 along N. Los Robles Avenue in Pasadena.

Officers were notified that shots were fired at 7:17 p.m. and arrived at the scene approximately two minutes later. PPD was notified by a system called ShotSpotter, which is a gunfire detection system that uses acoustic sensors to alert the police of an incident.

new geothermal energy brings us closer to meeting goals adopted by the city council.”

The addition comes as a 15-year contract approved by the city council with the Southern California Public Power Authority to purchase geothermal energy from Geysers Power Company LLC. The contract with Geysers Power Company will begin on Jan. 1, 2027.

Pasadena Water and Power is updating its Power Integrated Resource Plan, which is the city’s long-term outline for how they intend to supply “reliable and environmentally responsible electricity at competitive rates.” This acquisition of geothermal power advances the city’s goal and could account for a quarter of PWP’s retail energy sales by the end of 2027.

When law enforcement arrived, they confirmed evidence of a shooting, and forensics experts examined the scene. Police say three houses were struck by as many as 21 rounds. The investigation is ongoing.

Pasadena enters a geothermal contract

Pasadena Water and Power is expanding its portfolio of renewable energy to include 25 megawatts of geothermal energy. In a news release, the city stated the decision came as part of Pasadena’s commitment to clean energy.

“Pasadena continues to invest in our renewable future,” said PWP General Manager Sidney Jackson. “The addition of this

Grand marshals named for Pasadena Latino Heritage Parade Angelica Salas, executive director of the Coalition for Human Immigrant Rights, and Yuny Parada were named grand marshal and community grand marshal, respectively, for the Pasadena Latino Heritage Parade.

The announcement was made by parade Co-Chair Robert Monzon at a fundraiser to celebrate the start of preparations for the parade. Hosted by Pasadena Parks, Recreation and Community Services Department at the Carnegie Observatory, the event also served to commemorate the observatory’s programs developed for Spanish-speaking children.

The Pasadena Latino Heritage Parade and Festival will be Sept. 16. The events encourage the Latinx community to come together, with non-Hispanics to learn about their diverse culture.

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‘Speeding Kills’

Politicians, stakeholders rally support for traffic cameras

By Luke Netzley Pasadena Weekly Deputy Editor

Assemblymember Laura Friedman joined Glendale leaders to rally support for the passage of AB 645, which would authorize six cities — Oakland, San Jose, San Francisco, Los Angeles, Long Beach and Glendale — to begin a five-year speed camera pilot program.

Unveiled during a recent news conference at Glendale’s Eleanor J. Toll Middle School, the pilot program would permit Glendale to install traffic cameras in school zones and areas known to have a history of speeding or crashes. The cameras would capture photos of cars traveling over the speed limit and allow the cities to mail speeding tickets to the driver’s home.

“A few years ago, unfortunately and tragically, a child was killed in front of these schools,” Friedman said. “We have far too many deaths happening across the

roads in California, not just a few years ago, but every day. And those deaths have been skyrocketing, believe it or not, in the last few years. … We have seen an increase in pedestrian and cyclist deaths in the state of California. We have seen an increase in street racing, reckless driving and people driving with a wanton disregard for safety and life.

“There’s a very human toll in terms of lives. Now we call these accidents when they happen, but most of them are not accidents. … They’re preventable through road design. They’re preventable through education and preventable through enforcement.”

Despite focusing on enforcement, Friedman explained that the new program was not built to be “punitive.” Drivers must be going at least 11 miles per hour over the speed limit to get a ticket from one of the cameras, and each driver’s first ticket serves as a warning. The second ticket will

cost $50 for drivers going 11 miles per hour over the speed limit with a “small escalator” for every additional 10 miles an hour over the limit. There will also be warning signs displayed before drivers enter a speed camera zone, and the tickets will not penalize drivers with license points.

“These are not meant to be cash cows for cities; they’re not meant to be revenue generators,” Friedman said. “If the cities don’t decrease the amount of tickets they’re issuing from the cameras, they have to either do physical improvements or stop using them all together because our goal is to reduce speeding, not to issue tickets.

“All the money that’s generated goes to implementing the program, and anything that’s left over can only go to physical improvements for those same streets to make them safer. … We have been getting support for this bill from the legislators, but also from grassroots advocates and activists all over the state of California who are simply saying, ‘Enough is enough.’”

Mayor Dan Brotman added that, though he said Glendale is committed to Vision Zero, an initiative created to eliminate traffic-related deaths, federal traffic-control device guidelines have limited the city’s ability to implement engineering changes that make roads safer.

We also know that speeding doesn’t kill equally. It disproportionately kills lower income people, children and seniors. … They are more often the ones who need to walk, bike or take transit to get where they’re going. These are real people, husbands, wives, parents, children, friends, co-workers and neighbors. This is a problem we can and must tackle.”

Following the implementation of 162 new speed cameras in Chicago, a study by the University of Illinois at Chicago found that speed camera violations were more likely to fine drivers in minority communities. Friedman said that Glendale’s program will be different.

“If you don’t take a very careful approach to this kind of legislation, you can certainly have unintended consequences in this bill,” she said. “We have measures to ensure that they are equitably distributed in every different kind of neighborhood in terms of income and ethnicity so that they’re not all put in certain types of neighborhoods. We also have a lengthy community process to use the camera so that the neighborhoods themselves can weigh in and say, ‘Yes, we have a problem in our neighborhood.’”

After passing with approval through the Senate Transportation Committee and the Senate Judiciary Committee, AB 645 will now move on to the Appropriations Committee following the legislative summer recess, which runs from July 14 to Aug. 14.

He explained that while Glendale officials will continue to redesign and re-engineer the city’s roads, the planning and construction processes can take years to complete and cost millions of dollars in infrastructure spending. He called AB 645 a short-term solution.

“Right now, the easiest way to implement technology is speed cameras,” Brotman said. “With AB 645, we will finally be able to test this technology. We don’t know what we don’t know, which is why this very modest pilot is so valuable. It has all the safeguards anyone could reasonably ask for to ensure fairness.

“Speeding kills. We’ve known that for a long time. It’s the primary factor determining whether a pedestrian or bicyclist survives being hit by a moving vehicle. …

“We have addressed every concern that we believe has been brought up about this bill to the point where we think that, when this is signed into law, it will serve as a model for similar legislation around the nation,” Friedman said. “Speed cameras are being used in other states. They’re being used in New York City and many other places, and they have seen a dramatic decrease in speeding in the areas that they’re using the cameras. And they’ve also seen a dramatic decrease in injuries and deaths due to speeding and reckless driving. I’m hoping that we replicate those same results here.”

Pasadena PD releases statistics for May

By Pasadena Police Department

This information provides a greater awareness to the Pasadena community. The critical events detailed below are a snapshot of the calls received to the police communications center daily in May.

• Total calls for service: 9,593 (year to date: 44,303)

• 911 calls: 5,871 (year to date: 27,540)

Total calls received by police dispatch center: 22,165 (year to date: 100,673)

• Calls cleared using de-escalation techniques: 62 (year to date: 1270)

• Collected/seized firearms: 14 (year to date: 82)

• Homicide: zero (year to date: zero)

• Robbery: 14 (year to date: 63)

• Aggravated assaults: 33 (year to date: 186)

• Burglary: 39 (year to date: 221)

• Motor vehicle theft: 30 (year to date: 99)

• Simple assaults: 58 (year to date: 263)

• DUI: 11 (year to date: 57)

Snapshot of calls

Robberies

May 1: Pasadena police officers responded to the 100 block of North Catalina Avenue. The suspect, victim and witness traveled together from Florida to California. The victim brought $9,000 with her on this trip when she discovered the suspect and witness were using her money without her permission. When the victim confronted the suspect, an argu-

By Rafael Musa

ment ensued. During the argument, the victim grabbed the money, which was in her bag, to keep the suspect from taking it. The suspect then grabbed the bag from the victim and removed the money. Fearing for her safety, the victim returned to Florida. She later reported the incident to police.

the victim. A witness heard the argument and called police. The suspect was later arrested for assault with a deadly weapon and an outstanding warrant. The victim was not injured; the knife was recovered at the scene.

May 30: Pasadena police officers responded to the 200 block of South Arroyo Parkway regarding a robbery. Two suspects entered the store, purchased items and left. Seconds later, they returned. Suspect No. 1 went behind the counter, pointed a gun at the victim and took money from the cash register. Both suspects left on foot. The victim was not injured.

Recovered firearms

May 2: Pasadena police officers conducted a traffic stop. The driver admitted he did not have his driver’s license with him. A records check revealed he had a suspected driver’s license. The suspect admitted to having a firearm inside the vehicle. He was arrested and booked at the Pasadena Police Department jail.

Assaults

May 2: Pasadena police officers responded to the 500 block of North Marengo regarding an assault. Victim and suspect argued, during which time the suspect brandished a knife and threatened to harm

May 4: Pasadena police officers responded to the 200 block of East Holly Street regarding an assault with a deadly weapon. The Pasadena Fire Department witnessed the suspect assault the victim with a knife during an altercation and radioed for police. Prior to the officers’ arrival, the suspect and victim fled. Officers located the suspect and detained him without incident. The suspect had a knife and metal knuckles. The victim was not located but it appeared as though the person was not injured.

May 16: Pasadena police officers re-

sponded to a call of a man dragging a woman down the sidewalk. Officers found them nearby. They were together and there didn’t seem to be a problem. The subjects then informed officers that a security guard struck the woman in the head with a baton, causing injury. Officers examined her head and saw a 5-inch cut on the left side of her head. The investigation disproved the allegation and determined the man hit her with a dumbbell bar. The HOPE unit persuaded her to go to the hospital for treatment. The man was arrested for assault with a deadly weapon and booked at the Pasadena Police Department jail.

May 24: Pasadena police officers responded to Washington Boulevard and Fair Oaks Avenue regarding a fight where several subjects were armed with bats. Officers initiated a traffic stop and detained the four suspects inside the vehicle. In the car, officers saw bats, poles and spray paint. Four suspects were arrested for assault and causing a disturbance.

BACK TO SCHOOL

Season of Change

Veronica Villagrana’s passion is students

By Christina Fuoco-Karasinski Pasadena Weekly Executive Editor

Veronica Villagrana is excited to serve students in her new role as principal of Mary W. Jackson STEAM Multilingual Magnet Elementary.

“We embrace their languages and I really love the fact that we have options for our parents,” Villagrana said.

Those include parents who want their children to learn Spanish, or Spanish speakers who yearn to attend a mainstream traditional school.

Villagrana, who served as assistant principal at Willard and Sierra Madre Elementary for two years, replaces Rita Exposito.

she attended Willard, Sierra Madre was very close to where she lived growing up.

For Villagrana, the interaction with students is a longtime passion.

“I just love working with students, particularly the younger kindergarten through fifth grade students,” she said.

“I think it’s about building the foundation, making sure that every child has the opportunity to build a strong foundation and then we build upon that. I value the beginning because we’re forming those global citizens of the world. I’m happy to be a part of the beginning.”

Villagrana’s resume also includes stints as a teacher on special assignment/instructional English language coach for five years. She began her career as a classroom teacher at Altadena Elementary School.

“My philosophy is all students should have an equal opportunity to learn,” she said. “I embrace equity and inclusion. Our jobs as leaders and teachers are to foster children and what they bring to the table. We meet them where they’re at. Teaching and learning are an art. We’re here to make sure to meet them where they’re at.”

Villagrana grew up in Pasadena, a product of the Pasadena Unified School District. She attended Willard Elementary School, where she later taught and became an English learner instructional coach and transitioned to assistant principal. For the past two years, she served as assistant principal of Willard and Sierra Madre elementary schools.

“It was such a pleasure to serve both communities,” she explained. “It was such a joy to get to now, that new community and immerse myself fully.”

A graduate of Cal State LA and Cal Poly Pomona, she recalled fond memories of Sierra Madre. As a child, she played with her best friend who lived there. Although

As a magnet elementary school with a STEAM focus and a Spanish dual-language immersion option, Jackson Magnet offers a blended instructional program. With an emphasis on science, technology, engineering, arts and math (STEAM), Jackson Magnet also prepares students to become biliterate, bilingual and bi-cognitive individuals able to communicate in English and Spanish and interact with people from multiple cultures.

The Spanish dual-language immersion program is based on the 90:10 model, which means the kindergarten curriculum is taught 90% in Spanish and 10% in English. At each subsequent grade level, the amount of instruction in English is increased by 10% so that by fourth grade, students are taught 50% in each language.

Mary W. Jackson STEAM Multilingual Magnet Elementary — at 593 W. Woodbury Road, Altadena — was renamed as such recently, thanks to efforts by the district, the public and Exposito. The school’s namesake is Mary W. Jackson, one of three African American women employed by NASA depicted in “Hidden Figures.”

Students and staff cast ballots coinciding with the midterm elections in November.

“With this name change, we are honoring the barrier-breaking legacy of Mary W. Jackson and we are inspiring generations to come,” Villagrana said.

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Veronica Villagrana is the new principal of Mary W. Jackson STEAM Multilingual Magnet Elementary.

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‘I’m PUSD Proud’

John Maynard to lead Don Benito Fundamental

By Christina Fuoco-Karasinski Pasadena Weekly Executive Editor

John Maynard has served Pasadena Unified School District for 24 years as a teacher, behavioral response to intervention coach and assistant principal.

Now, he has taken over as principal at Don Benito Fundamental. He replaces Dr. Merle Bugarin who is returning to serve English learners at the district level.

“I’m very excited,” Maynard said. “Don Benito has a great history. It’s been known to be a great school in the Pasadena area for a very long time. To be able to work with a veteran staff who cares deeply about students is great. We can see how we can push forward and rise up to new heights.”

During his 24 years with PUSD, Maynard served as assistant principal at Altadena/Eliot Arts Magnets, overseeing dayto-day operations at the elementary site.

Maynard attended Bloomsburg University in Pennsylvania studying chemistry and sign language interpreting. He graduated with a bachelor’s degree and moved to California to work at Cal State Northridge’s National Center on Deafness in 1994. He also earned a Master of Administration from Cal State Los Angeles.

In 1996, Maynard began his multiple subject teaching credential program at National University and also began teaching math and science at a private Armenian school in Montrose.

He joined PUSD in 1998 at Eliot Mid-

dle School, where he taught for 17 years. During his tenure at Eliot, he taught all three grade levels and most subjects across all three grade levels.

Primarily his work was with the sixth grade, teaching math and science, but he also taught English, history, drama, debate, and American Sign Language classes.

When Eliot became an Arts Magnet, Maynard adopted the shift, teaching an introductory guitar/rock band class as well.

Thanks to a partnership with Little Kids Rock (now known as Music Will), Maynard started teaching guitar to his homeroom class before the program expanded.

“When they asked me if I was interested, I thought, ‘This is the greatest thing I’ve ever heard in my life,’” said Maynard, a longtime guitar player.

His students played at Little Kids Rock’s gala in New York City as the back-up band for Elvis Costello and Bonnie Raitt.

“They were so good,” he said. “They played ‘What’s So Funny About Peace, Love and Understanding.’ I got to see my kids play with Elvis Costello and Bonnie Raitt.”

Maynard has since served as assistant principal in the Pasadena Unified School District, working for one year at McKinley K-8 School, and then returning to Eliot as the assistant principal for the past two years.

When the opportunity arose to lead Don Benito Fundamental, he jumped at the chance.

“I’m very PUSD proud,” he said. “I love PUSD. I’ve been in the district since 1998. I didn’t want to leave Pasadena.”

He enjoys the students, especially.

“I know education really moves people,” said Maynard, whose wife, Wendy, is also a teacher. “You can make an impact with students. It’s so great to have an opportunity to work with students and see an impact being made. I love working with the upper-grade students.

Those students remember me and visit me and tell me what an impact I’ve made on them. I frequently run into adults now who used to be my students as far back as sixth grade. They stop me in the middle of the street, in Old Pasadena and tell me how great it is to see me.”

John Maynard students had the chance to play back-up for Elvis Costello and Bonnie Raitt in New York.

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Shopping on a Budget

Advice on looking for sustainable back-to-school supplies

By Family Features

Between navigating store aisles and online sales for everything from clothes and shoes to supplies and sports equipment, back-to-school shopping can be a time-consuming — and expensive — endeavor.

To help stay on budget while still getting everything you need, consider these tips from Vitaly Pecharsky, head of deals for Slickdeals, an online community of shoppers working together to shop smarter and save more.

Take stock of current inventory

Before you hit the stores, take inventory of items you already have at home or in the office to see what you truly need. Knowing what you already have on hand can help you avoid the temptation of stocking up on items you may not even need just because they were on sale. That 50-cent pack of crayons may be a good

deal, but too many of those can add up, especially if you realize later you had the same item sitting unused in a closet or drawer at home.

Check with teachers

Don’t be afraid to email your children’s teachers before classes start to find out what supplies are absolutely necessary. Sometimes a school will put out a list, but the teachers may not require you to have all the items on the list, particularly if students may be sharing and supplies may need to be restocked later in the school year.

Tap into technology

Shopping online is a quick and easy way to compare products, services and prices, but it can be overwhelming trying to determine if you’re really getting the best option. Before making a fi nal decision on everything from laptops to

markers, visiting a site like Slickdeals can help you fi nd the best products at the best prices. With 12 million users who vet and vote on deals from top retailers, you can feel comfortable knowing you’re getting the best value. You can also set deal alerts to be notifi ed via email when a deal that matches your criteria gets posted.

Buy pre-owned

From uniforms and sporting equipment to clothing and more, not everything needs to be new each school year. Visiting online consignment shops can help you find big savings on like new, often brand name clothing, accessories and more.

Avoid buying for extracurricular activities all at once

If your children are trying new sports, clubs or extracurricular activities for the first time, consider waiting to purchase all the necessary equipment. Oftentimes, you may be able to borrow or buy pre-owned items from other parents whose kids have outgrown the equipment or no longer participate. If your children end up deciding a sport or activity isn’t for them, you’re not

stuck with things that may end up collecting dust in the garage or basement.

Shop without your kids

Leaving the kids at home when shopping may help save money, according to a survey commissioned by Slickdeals and conducted by OnePoll. The study of 2,000 parents in the United States found 2 out of 3 respondents believe shopping with their kids tends to be more expensive than shopping by themselves with solo ventures costing an average of $133 compared to $179 when taking children along.

Take advantage of student discounts

If you have children in college, you may be able to use their student ID cards to your advantage to save even more money. Before making purchases on big-ticket items like tablets or laptops, be sure to inquire about discounts available only for students. Some companies even offer student-only memberships for discounted services, such as shipping, video and music.

Find deals on supplies and gear for back-to-school season at slickdeals.com.

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New Year Necessities

Must-have essentials for back-to-school season

By Family Features

With school bells ringing for students of all ages, it’s important to make sure your student has all the necessities to be successful this year.

While that often means running from store to store in search of supplies, stylish clothes and other essentials, these top picks for securing valuables, decorating dorm rooms, planning out schedules, getting necessary nutrition and staying hydrated can help ensure your student is geared up for success in the classroom and beyond.

Find more back-to-school essentials and tips for success in the classroom at elivingtoday.com.

Protect new purchases on campus

A new school year brings plenty of excitement, but it can also be stressful for students moving away from home who

need to safeguard valuables like tablets, smartphones, passports, or an emergency credit card. To help alleviate back-toschool worries, SentrySafe, a leading name in fire-resistant and security storage for more than 90 years, offers solutions to provide peace of mind for parents and students.

An affordable, convenient, and fireproof option, the 1200 fire chest protects items against fires up to 1,500 F for 30 minutes. It also features a built-in key lock and convenient handle for added security and simplified transport. Find more backto-school security solutions at sentrysafe. com.

Quick and easy meals

Keeping weeknight dinners and school lunches simple means more time for family and less stress during the week. Cook up quick and easy weeknight dinners, school lunches or on-the-go snacks with

Minute Rice Cups. Ready in only 1 minute, the BPA-free cups are available in a variety of flavors such as chicken and herb, cilantro and lime and jalapeno. Visit minuterice.com for more information.

Make organization personal

Help your student keep notes, study times and test dates organized with a quality planner that also showcases his or her personality. Available in a myriad of trendy colors and patterns — like polka dots, stripes or chevron — as well as various calendar layouts like daily, weekly or monthly, the right planner can help students of all ages stay on track, achieve goals and preserve memories in one stylish and organized place.

Sleep in style

Where a student sleeps may be one of the last things on his or her mind when

thinking about the excitement that awaits in college but getting plenty of sleep is key to success. Amp the appeal of the dorm-issue mattress with stylish and comfy bedding that reflects your personality. Look for quality threads you can snuggle into, and coordinate with pillows to make your bed a cozy place to sit and study by day.

Take H2O on the go

A durable reusable water bottle can make your back-to-school routine even easier. With a variety of sizes and styles available in a multitude of colors and designs, there’s almost certain to be an option for students of all ages and activity levels. Look for durable, leak-proof stainless steel or hard plastic options that offer different lid styles, including wide-opening or those with retractable straws, to make hydrating on the walk between classes a breeze.

The Next Generation

Blair grads reach world-class milestone

By Pasadena Weekly Staff

Pasadena Unified School District graduates are critical thinkers with a global perspective and, according to staff, they have the credentials to prove it.

In addition to their high school diplomas, 17 PUSD graduates from Blair High School have recently earned the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme or the IB Career-Related Programme certification following examinations.

“I’m incredibly proud of our IB Diploma recipients and IB Career-Related Programme graduates,” said Blair Principal Amy McGinnis.

“These students demonstrate the tenacity, intelligence, curiosity and diplomacy to help make our world a better place. The IB program is a very rigorous educational framework that prepares students for college and beyond. I am excited to see how these Vikings will positively im-

pact the lives of others.”

Those who received IB Diplomas are Ananya Bhargava, Lucine Ekezian, Katherine Higginbotham, Hadrian Huidor,

Samuel Igler, Katlyn Ong, Ellie Sahand, Lillian Sanfilippo, Joseph Sitzman, Rereloluwa Ogunleye, Leah Wallace and Daron Yacoubian.

Kara Griffin, Tabita Herman, Tiffany Jasso, Annabella Nunez and Ariel Phelps earned IB Career-Related Programme.

“The IB program at Blair enabled me to direct my own learning pathway and develop skills and confidence which are essential to thrive and make a lasting difference in this world,” Yacoubian said.

“It has cultivated my scholarly passions and enriched my character. Ultimately earning an IB Diploma with a bilingual distinction is a crowning achievement for me after years of hard work. I look forward to using the skills I have learned as an IB learner during my upcoming years at UCLA and beyond.”

The International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme prepares students for college and beyond by encouraging them to ask challenging questions, and develop the ability to communicate with and understand people from other countries and cultures.

Daron Yacoubian will attend UCLA this fall.

The Power of Words

PUSD language programs in high demand

By Pasadena Weekly Staff

The growth of dual language programs at the Pasadena Unified School District (PUSD) speaks volumes, according to staff.

Due to increased demand, more students will have the option to engage in Armenian language instruction during the school day in the 2023-2024 school year.

“Last year, we served our youngest language learners, but next year, we will offer Armenian language instruction as an option to all students at Webster Elementary,” said Superintendent Brian McDonald.

“This is a one-of-a-kind program, and we are very excited to offer it to more students at all grade levels at Webster.”

The Armenian World Language Program kicked off at Webster Elementary School in the fall 2022 with instruction for transitional kindergarten, kindergarten, and first grades in a 45-minute daily class during the school day.

The older students in second through fifth grades were welcome to participate in an afterschool Armenian language class on Monday afternoons. The intention was to add one grade level per school year to the daily class model, but the overall success of the program has prompted adjustments to the program for this coming school year.

“Within the first two months of the Armenian Academy’s opening at Webster, our students made tremendous progress in speaking and in understanding,” said Webster Princi-

pal Kristin Forrest. “Parents have commented on the amount of vocabulary our students are able to share with them at home. About one fourth of our Armenian Academy students are non-native speakers who are learning this new language in a highly engaging and immersive classroom environment.”

The Armenian World Language program at Webster has led to increased interest and enrollment, especially from families with children in grades three through five — students eager to learn about Armenian language, arts,

and culture during the school day.

The Armenian Relief Society (ARS) has been conducting the after-school classes and will work with Webster educators to support the arts and culture component of the program.

PUSD’s Dual Language Immersion Program began in the 2009-10 school year with a handful of classes. It now includes programs at over a dozen PUSD preschools, elementary, middle and high schools in four languages: Spanish, Mandarin, French and Armenian.

In Dual Language Immersion programs, students master academic subjects in both English and the target language. Students emerge from the programs fluent in both languages, a plus in today’s world. The opt-in language program at Webster Elementary ensures that students are uniquely equipped for world language programs offered at Blair Middle and High schools.

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Webster Elementary School ensures that students are equipped for world lanaguage programs at Blair Middle and High schools.

Essential Electronics

Four top tech devices to enhance education

By Family Features

Gone are the days of paper and pencil being the necessities for learning. Schoolwork has gone digital, meaning it’s time to gear up your students for success with the top tech that keeps them connected in the classroom and beyond.

From kid-friendly smartphones and earbuds to connected wearables and devices that keep learning fun, consider these ontrend solutions as your kids head back to school.

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Power at-home productivity

Students (and parents, too) can accomplish more after school like homework, studying and socializing with the Dell Inspiron 14 laptop powered by the Snapdragon 8cx Gen 2 Compute Platform. Equipped with the Qualcomm AI Engine,

this processor enhances audio and visual experiences. Effortlessly multitask and shift between apps without sacrificing speed or battery life, given the power-efficient processor that helps deliver long battery life even in thin, light and quiet designs that don’t require a loud, hot fan.

Listen and learn

Whether students are listening to prerecorded lessons, immersing themselves in audiobooks or simply enjoying some favorite music while completing schoolwork, high-quality earbuds can help block out noise for maximum productivity. For example, the Moto Buds 600 ANC Wireless Earbuds feature Snapdragon Sound technology that delivers advanced wireless audio quality. A game changer for wireless audio, it eliminates the gap between wireless and wired connections for high-resolution music and synced entertainment.

Opt for kid-friendly wearables

If a smartphone is a bit too advanced for your little learners, an age-appropriate smartwatch that keeps them connected may be a better fit. Empower kids to be kids with an option like the Snapdragon Wear 4100-powered Verizon Gizmo Watch 3 with a range of benefits from 4G LTE cellular connectivity to games and GPS-safe zones. This smartwatch is designed with safety and fun in mind without the distractions of a smartphone so you can have some peace of mind while keeping students focused in the classroom.

Keep in touch during schooldays

Hectic schedules during schooldays and workdays can leave parents feeling out of the loop. When your children are

ready for a ride home or a practice, game or activity gets canceled, ensure you can be the first to know by keeping them connected with the OnePlus 11 5G powered by the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 Mobile Platform. It combines power with effortless elegance and is driven by extreme hardware with Dolby Atmos Speakers, Dolby Vision, 80W SUPERVOOC Charging and 3rd Gen Hasselblad Camera for Mobile.

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Back-to-School Stress

Five savvy tips for a smooth transition

By Family Features

Balancing schedules, supplies shopping, meal planning and more can make the back-to-school season one of the most hectic times of the year. Keeping stress at bay may be a little easier when you put a plan in place the entire family can follow.

Remember, making the transition as smooth as possible requires a team effort. Help make a new academic year easier on your little ones (and yourself) with these hacks.

Start your routines

Getting your kids into their school day routines may be a massive undertaking, but it’s often helpful to start weeks before the first bell rings. Set those alarms and encourage kiddos to treat each morning as if they’re going to class. In the evenings, practice prepping backpacks and outfits just as you would during the school year, and ensure children are going to sleep at

the times they should on school nights.

Simplify school lunches

Prepping lunchboxes to send to school doesn’t need to be a time-consuming affair. In fact, it can be one of the easiest parts of your routine with prepackaged options that help make packing lunches a breeze. Seek out solutions that help simplify the process like Kemps smooth cottage cheese, a firstof-its-kind snack for kids made with 4% whole milk and blended with real fruit to create a smooth and creamy texture without the curds. Available in four-packs of 4-ounce cups in fun flavors like mixed berry, strawberry and strawberry banana, it’s a healthy, convenient and versatile solution with probiotics and no high-fructose corn syrup. Plus, it’s high in protein to keep kids feeling full and focused throughout the school day.

Prep the night before

Stressful mornings can lead to less produc-

tive days. Instead, simplify mornings as much as possible by packing backpacks, prepping lunches and planning outfits in the evenings to save yourself time once that alarm goes off. Plus, you may be less likely to forget essentials like homework assignments or permission slips when you’re not in a rush.

Serve nutritional after-school snacks

Skip the temptation to stock the pantry with sugary grab-and-go treats. Instead, encourage good nutritional choices for your children after a day of learning by offering them healthier snacking solutions. For example, pairing cottage cheese with crackers or fresh fruit provides a protein punch without the added sugar of less healthy snack choices to keep little tummies full until it’s time for a family meal.

Create a family calendar

The school year certainly isn’t the only time that calendars feel like they’re bursting at the seams, but the addition of after-school activities, field trips, parent-teacher conferences and more can be overwhelming if you’re not prepared. Find a scheduling solution that works for your family, whether it’s a dry-erase board in a mudroom or magnetic calendar on the fridge. Stay on top of upcoming events and activities by sitting down together once a week (or more) to write down everyone’s commitments and track important dates.

To learn more and find fun recipes, visit kemps.com.

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Strides Yet to be Made

Tour shows Pasadena’s progress in addressing homelessness

By Leah Schwartz Pasadena Weekly Staff Writer

Over the past 10 years, Pasadena has reduced the rate of homelessness by 50%. In the next five years, Dr. Anthony Manousos of Making Housing and Community Happen would like to see that rate reduced to 100%.

On July 15, MHCH hosted an affordable housing bus tour, during which city officials toured affordable housing communities throughout Pasadena, including Marv’s Place, Salvation Army Hope Center, The Concord Apartments, Westgate Apartments, Homes for Life, Orange Grove Gardens, Summit Grove, Hudson Oaks, Centennial Place, Heritage Square North Fair Oaks, Heritage Square South

and Fair Oaks Court.

The tour featured a wide swath of affordable and supportive housing, serving formerly unhoused people, those with mental illness, and seniors.

In the past, the organization has conducted affordable housing bus tours, with many participants becoming “champions of affordable housing,” Manousos said.

Elected officials from eight cities were represented on this year’s tour. MHCM sent 156 invitations to officials throughout the San Gabriel Valley to see firsthand the benefits of affordable and supportive housing.

Manousos and his wife, Dr. Jill Shook, cofounded MHCH, a faith-based nonprofit tackling the housing crisis through edu-

cation, advocacy, organizing and advisement, working with community members and local government to end homelessness and stabilize the cost of housing.

For over 20 years, Shook has been involved with affordable housing in the Pasadena area, beginning with the Greater Pasadena Affordable Housing Group, a grassroots organization dedicated to increasing access to housing. United by their shared passion for housing equity, the couple began MHCH four years ago. Although they employ four part-time employees, neither Shook nor Manousos take a salary.

The faith-based organization works closely with church leaders interested in building affordable housing on their underutilized campuses. Through a grant from the Chan Zuckerberg Initiative, MHCH’s Congregational Land Committee has provided free feasibility studies to 70 churches.

The Salvation Army Hope Center, a stop on the tour, is one such religious institution using its land for accessible housing, creating a 65-unit permanent supportive housing apartment complex for adults experiencing homelessness.

A new California bill, Senate Bill 4, is undergoing the legislative process and, if passed, would streamline the process for churches to create affordable housing, bypassing current zoning restrictions.

“So many (churches) want to (build housing) because they’re on the verge of closing,” Manousos said. “Some of them are struggling and want to be a benefit to the community, but zoning stands in their way.”

Marv’s Place, the tour’s first stop, is a 20-unit Mediterranean-style building that houses formerly homeless families and provides onsite supportive services to help tenants end the cycle of homelessness and lead stable, productive lives.

“Many families were still struggling to survive when they moved into Marv’s Place,” Manousos noted. “Now that most of them are employed full time, and many of them have completed college degrees. It’s transformed their lives.”

The tour also focused on homeownership and visited Summer Grove, run by Heritage Housing Partners, a nonprofit dedicated to providing long-term affordable homeownership opportunities for moderate and low-income tenants.

Seniors make up the fastest-growing population of unhoused people, with many living on fixed incomes, unable to keep up with spiking housing rates. Another stop on the tour, Heritage Square North Fair Oaks provides housing to low-income seniors.

Nearby, a similar housing complex, Heritage Square South, is under construction and will include 69 units for seniors experiencing homelessness and supportive services. MHCH was a staunch advo-

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Guests aboard the affordable housing bus tour make their first stop at Marv’s place.

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cate for the project and led a nine-month campaign to persuade the Pasadena City Council to build housing on the cityowned property.

Another stop, Westgate Apartments was initially built as luxury apartments. Shook and the MHCH team partnered with the developer to set aside 20% of the units as inclusionary housing, which requires any new development to set aside a percentage of units for affordable housing. Developers who exceed the requirement receive a density bonus, allowing them to add more units. The complex has 89 affordable units.

Manousos wants to educate those who might be “skeptical” or others who may not know the variety of affordable housing available. Attendees will leave the tour informed of the plethora of affordable housing programs to become advocates and policymakers for affordable housing.

“People living on the street are our neighbors,” Manousos said. “They are just like us. They need to be treated with dignity and respect, and they need to be housed.”

“We are very proud of our city and what we’ve accomplished,” Manousos said. While there is still much to be done, Pasa-

dena has done more to champion affordable housing than other cities in the San Gabriel Valley, Manousos explained.

“The reason (Pasadena) has been effective is that we have a wonderful coalition of churches, homeless service providers and advocates in our city council, which has been really open,” Manousos added. “Although,

sometimes, they need to be prodded.”

Nearby in an unincorporated area between La Verne and San Dimas, two affordable housing developers, National

Core and The Affordable Housing Group, sought to build supportive housing for seniors experiencing homelessness.

The project garnered pushback from neighbors and the city council and was an inspiration to do the bus tour, Manousos explained.

“We’re hoping that some of those elected officials will come to Pasadena and see that these projects are not a threat and benefit neighborhoods. Many cities don’t see that yet, and that’s why I see Pasadena as a model.”

There are still 557 unhoused people living in Pasadena and roughly 700 students in the Pasadena Unified School District who are considered homeless. At Pasadena City College, approximately 10 to 20% of its students have or will experience homelessness.

“If we have the political will and can organize enough people to do what it will take, we can end homelessness in Pasadena,” Manousos concluded. “Wouldn’t that be amazing?”

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Matthew Morin has been living at Marv’s Place for seven years with his wife and daughter.

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Every Drop Counts

Water-wise landscaping and design takes creativity

By Morgan Owen Pasadena Weekly Managing Editor

Having an eco-friendly yard doesn’t have to mean replacing a lawn with sand and succulents. Ann-Marie Benz, California Native Plant Society’s horticulture program manager, says creating a drought-resilient landscape has a bad reputation. Creating a native, water-wise yard can be rewarding — and done with a personal flair.

“The reality is California is a stunningly beautiful place, and we are harnessing the beauty of California by being smart about water, maintenance, and having something different than what everyone else has,” Benz said.

“In a really beautiful way, (a water-wise landscape) is so much better than having a standard lawn if you want to have the new version of an attractive landscape.”

The greatest barrier to creating an eco-friendly yard for many people is in-

spiration and creativity. Many believe their only option is a desert scape. She said to look at other yards and attend local garden tours to see what kinds of wa-

tion advocacy group.

In Pasadena, residential and commercial customers are eligible for $2 per square foot for replacing grass with drought-tolerant and native plants, retrofitting to a drip/efficient irrigation system and capturing rainwater through their Turf Transformation Rebate Program. The city of Pasadena also offers a step-by-step guide to water-smart landscaping, design ideas, workshops, and free resources for residents looking to convert their lawns.

“I think the best stories are the ones where somebody has just planted in a new native garden and they start seeing butterflies and birds coming into their yard,” Benz said. “(I love) sitting out and having coffee and watching your landscape be alive.”

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ter-wise landscaping others have created.

“If you don’t want something that’s the rock and plant look, you can have your English garden look,” Benz explained. “You can have a very modernistic look with big grasses. You can have a really comfortable play area or a native plant food garden. There are all kinds of looks you can get, but sometimes it takes looking around to get an idea of how beautiful they can be.”

Second to inspiration, Benz said another challenge many people face is planting at the wrong time of year. Summer is too hot, she says, and redesigning your landscaping in July won’t give plants a chance to grow. “Summer is planning time, and fall is planting time,” Benz said.

Knowing where to find the appropriate plants is also an advantage. Benz said that many native plants aren’t typically available at big box stores, but local nurseries will know what to look for and how to care for a water-wise yard in their area. Often, homeowners can help offset the cost of purchasing plants at nurseries with local rebate programs.

“Learn how to take advantage of the rebates in your area. I can’t stress how important that will be to make it easier. There are some areas that even offer some rebates for design services to assist with that,” said Ashley Williams, press secretary for Save Our Water, a water conserva-

One of the greatest benefits of planting water-wise plants is that they are often native types of flora. Benz said that with climate change creating more acreage of native habitat will be important in the future to preserving biodiversity.

“If every standard lawn in our country was converted, we would get about the space of the national parks. Native plants co-evolved with the animals and pollinators that are there, so some pollinators are only reliant on one or two species,” Benz said. “By putting in these low water, native plant gardens, you are literally saving species and contributing to these bigger factors around biodiversity and habitat.”

Williams agreed, saying that having a water-wise yard can be one of the most significant ways a household can reduce their water intake, with 60% of a household’s water used for landscaping.

“Without action, our climate experts believe that weather could diminish California’s water supply by up to 10% by 2040,” Williams said. “So doing things like replacing your lawn with water-resilient plants can save anywhere between 30 to 100 gallons every time you water. So there are such large implications for our water supply. Over time, doing things like your transformations can have a huge effect and impact on and are important for us to consider in our journey through making water conservation a way of life.”

This photo shows an example of an eco-friendly yard.

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Fresh Take on Summer

Agnes Restaurant & Cheesery unveils new menu

By Frier McCollister Pasadena Weekly Contributing Writer

In two years, the husband-and-wife team of chefs Thomas and Vanessa Ti-

laka Kalb have successfully established their restaurant and cheesery Agnes as a casually elegant and reliably satisfying neighborhood fixture on their lovely tree-shaded stretch of Green Street.

To date, the menu has been anchored by Kalb’s elevated takes on Midwestern comfort food, based on his upbringing in Iowa.

The latest twist at Agnes is the formal launch of a new summer menu, packed like a picnic basket, full of unexpected and delectable surprises. As Vanessa explained, the new menu planning has been in the works for several months and the

launch is timed strategically.

“We thought about it probably in the springtime, as another relaunch of the menu. It’s also right around our anniversary. We celebrated two years on June 1,” she noted.

The menu changes reflect the season, but the process allowed for a needed infusion of creativity in the kitchen.

“We always try to revisualize ourselves and reinvigorate our roles and our desire to be creative,” she said.

“Thomas is very creative. This is a great way to engage the chefs. To ask them, ‘What did you grow up eating? What did your mom or grandma make that is comforting and nostalgic to you?’”

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speaks to the working culture the Kalbs have created at Agnes. A sense of esprit de corps pervades the service at Agnes, as well as the kitchen.

“We wanted to engage (the staff) and allow them ownership and having a say in what’s included,” she said.

“If we want other people to grow, we want them to have a say and a feel (for the menu). It can’t just be the foods that Thomas grew up eating or what his grandma made. We want to know what our staff is excited (about) and interested in.”

Vanessa expanded on her own experience growing up in a Thai family in Montebello, as an example. “I’m Thai. My mom didn’t make anything American, other than Stouffer oven dinners,” she said.

“She made the Stouffer’s mac and cheese. It’s not something my mom made but it was consistently good. Even now if I go home and I need something, I’ll make a box of mac and cheese. It’s funny to admit as a cheesemonger that I’m not grating my own four mixed cheeses.

“Boxed mac and cheese is comforting. That’s why Marcel added the pimento mac and cheese to the menu.”

Agnes’ chef de cuisine Marcel Moore, joined the staff at Agnes initially as an extern while studying at the nearby Institute of Culinary Education (ICE).

His novel and tasty fresh take on mac and cheese, using southern-style housemade pimento cheese appears as a side dish on the “Pachamama Picnic Platter,” a kaleidoscopic tour of pork preparations using pork sourced exclusively from Pachamama Farm in Days Creek, Oregon.

Known for its free-range and organical-

ly fed heritage breeds, Pachamama has partnered with Agnes since the opening of the restaurant.

“We had a rendition of this pork picnic platter last year and we wanted to bring it back as a ‘greatest hits’ of the Pachamama pork products,” Vanessa noted.

Suitable for a tasting party of four, the platter includes grilled and lacquered pork belly strips, jalapeno cheddarwurst and a deep-braised mojo pork shoulder. Served with the bacon-flecked pimento mac and cheese, a refreshing marinated pea salad and mini-cornbread muffins, the platter promises to be a primer on the pure pleasures of pork.

The new menu expands the focus of the Agnes experience, as Thomas mused,

“We’re zooming out from our Midwestern vibe to more Americana comfort food, including a tribute to the New York deli,” he said. The latter source of inspiration is reflected in two new menu items.

Joining the Agnes “Snackadoos” menu section is a sophisticated take on the bagel with lox. “Briar Rose Fromage Blanc” features the titular creamed white cheese served with trout gravlax, capers and dill.

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Husband-and-wife team Thomas and Vanessa Tilaka Kalb own Agnes Restaurant & Cheesery.

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Everything-spiced housemade, grilled flatbread served warm, stands in for the bagel here.

The menu’s pasta section is now supplemented with “Reuben Raviolo.” This novel dish starts with a triple grind of seasoned corned beef and a sauerkraut soubise with Old Witch cheese and caraway seeds. This artisanal mixture is stuffed into generous, housemade ravioli and served with tartly fresh cornichons and mustard cream. It’s a Reuben sandwich transformed into a new pasta dish.

The sleeper hit on the new menu is the “Cheezy Stuffed Pepper.” It’s also the new go-to for Agnes enthusiasts with a vegetarian bent. Engorged with risotto, Essex St. feta cheese, and Carolina “caviar,” the groaning oven-roasted pepper is served in a shallow pool of fresh corn chowder and drizzled with spicy cilantro crema. It’s a seemingly simple dish with surprising depth and complexity.

Dessert? House-swirled soft serve ice cream is back with a range of toppings including: a chocolate shell, raspberry jam, cookie or cornbread crumble and salted caramel.

In addition to these exciting new menu

inspirations at the restaurant, remember Agnes is also a “cheesery” of note. As cheesemonger, Vanessa has been teaching a Cheese 101 class twice a month and recently began adding new classes and tastings as well.

“I’m changing gears personally to do more community outreach and engage more in tastings. So, we’re doing a tasting

every third Saturday of the month, from 2 to 4 p.m. We are featuring a couple of cheeses here and there. Last month we had

some Italian wines, so I featured Italian cheeses. The other class is something fun like: ‘Old World versus New World’ or ‘The Geography of Taste,’ (which) is the next one coming up. During the summertime, it’s just something to do when you’re in Pasadena,” she explained.

“It’s something different, where people can learn other aspects of cheese, but there’s always a 101 for anyone who’s just curious about cheese. We also launched a quarterly cheese club box in May. The next one will come out in August and then again in November,” she noted. Full details on the classes, tastings and cheese club are available on the Agnes website and Instagram.

Now that the weather is finally settling into more reliably consistent summer heat, the expansive, cool and sedate backyard patio at Agnes provides the perfect setting for an elevated and luxurious summertime picnic. There’s fresh summer fun at Agnes.

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ENTERTAINMENT

‘Decades in the Making’

Jodi Miller brings first comedy special to Ice House

By Luke Netzley Pasadena Weekly Deputy Editor

Within the storied walls of beloved Pasadena comedy club

The Ice House, standup performer Jodi Miller will tape her first special, “Decades in the Making.” Held Friday, July 21, the show will stand as a culmination of Miller’s experiences and memories, from her personal life to her career.

Alongside her standup performances, Miller is an on-camera talent and head writer for the game show “Funny You Should Ask” and the host of TV show “The World’s Funniest Weather.” She performed on the ninth season of “America’s Got Talent” and has appeared on Comedy Central, GSN, NBC, Syfy, The Tonight Show and TRU TV. Miller is also a writer on the Cinemax series “Co-Ed Confidential” and author of the “WTF?” book series.

Though she has become a familiar face at venues like The Comedy Store, Laugh Factory and The Ice House, standup comedy was a path that Miller initially resisted.

“I didn’t want to be a comedian,” she said. “I was an actor. I was in New York, because I’m from Jersey originally, and I had done very small, little bit parts on soaps and stuff like that. And I really wanted to further my acting career.

“I was taking classes in New York and one of the schools I was affiliated with had a studio out here in LA, so I came out to LA for a week long of intensives where you do dramatic monologues and comedic monologues.”

Miller was 24 when a producer for whom she auditioned asked if she had performed standup comedy or improv and encouraged her to “see where that takes you.” Her plan marked a return to New York to perform as a comedian and take a comedy class before going back to LA to find work with the producer.

Ahead of her first show at Standup New York, she began to understand why “public speaking is the No. 1 fear in humans; death is No. 2.” She felt an immense pressure to impress the crowd.

“I just remember being in the bathroom,

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like, ‘What did I do?’ I could sing on stage, no problem. I could act, but telling jokes, being yourself, … ‘Oh my god, no.’ But I did it, and I believe the comedy Gods bless you the first time you do it because it was great.

“Afterward somebody came up to me and they were like, ‘I run a show called Don’t Tell Mama in Midtown, I’d love to book you next week.’ I was like, ‘Oh no, I only had to do this once for a guy in LA. I’m not a comic.’ She’s like, ‘OK, I’ll see you Thursday.’ And that was it. That was over 26 years ago, and I’ve been doing it ever since.”

Despite officially changing her title from “an actor who does comedy” to “a comedian who can act,” Miller described herself as

a “performer” above all else. Whether she’s acting, singing, hosting or presenting, she said her love for the stage is renewed every time she can bring a smile to someone’s face or a tear to their eye.

“Your words have power,” she said. “I remember when I was in college, a friend of mine passed away. I was a senior in college and it was a winter vacation. He got into a car accident, and he died. I was working at the paper at the time at my university and I wrote this long story. … It was my own healing process about how we met freshman year and … we stayed really good friends. It was just a really sweet story that had some humor in it.

“I remember walking through campus when it came out the next day and people

were crying. People that maybe didn’t know him because it was a big school, were crying. … It had the power to move them and hopefully get to know him a little bit in the way that I knew him.”

Miller’s career as a performer has since taken her across the country, including four military tours with an overseas trip to visit U.S. soldiers in Afghanistan. She described her experiences in Kandahar and Camp Leatherneck in the Helmand province as eye-opening.

“When you travel around the country and you perform for people, they’re grateful,” Miller said. “When you go to Afghanistan, I quickly learned it wasn’t even about the material. … They wanted a piece of home, but they also needed a laugh and needed that connection. And it was brutal. It was in the summer. It was 125 degrees. … (But) everybody was just so generous and loving and kind.”

Throughout her life, Miller has witnessed and felt the therapeutic abilities of humor. From working part time with an addiction recovery program to teaching standup comedy for 14 years — including classes with veterans and middle school students — she has found everyone has a story and sharing it can open new pathways for healing. Miller said that it’s been some of the most rewarding work she’s done.

“Taking something that’s traumatic, talking about it and adding humor to it removes some of the power,” she said. “That’s why they tell you to talk about your feelings, but a lot of people can’t, especially if they’re so locked in their head and they have so many walls up because they don’t want to lose their (mind).

“The great thing about comedy is that it stems from real life experiences, and that’s why they say comedy is cheaper than therapy. My favorite saying is, ‘You can spend 10 years on the couch or 10 minutes on stage.’ And that is so true.”

Miller said she has talked on stage about some of the most difficult moments of her life, like her mother’s death, to the most fulfilling, like becoming a mother. These experiences are threaded throughout her

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Jodi Miller will tape her first comedy special at The Ice House on Friday, July 21.

A Season of Change

Walden is reimagining its musical direction

By Christina Fuoco-Karasinski Pasadena Weekly Executive Editor

Denver-based indie rockers Walden are in for a change in 2023.

Since its tour with “Bayou Soul” artist Marc Broussard, Walden has re-imagined its sound and the musicians moved from Nashville to Denver.

“Denver appealed to us for various lifestyle reasons,” said vocalist/pianist Eric Hangartner.

“There has been a lot of change. Recently, we’ve been doing a lot of sonic exploration — the sound, look and feel. We’re trying to hone in on what exactly we want to sound and feel like.”

Walden is returning to LA for its first headline show since its 2021 tour. The Saturday, July 22, concert at Makeout Music is hosted by Mad Lettuce Management.

“We, as a band, have been doing a lot of thinking recently about the direction we want to take from here,” Hangartner said.

“We’re starting to reinvent the way we approach the show and the songs and the project in general. People at the show are definitely going to hear new music and just get an overall new experience from the band as we start to take things in a new direction.”

Hangartner said the band is taking more risks musically but isn’t quite sure about the direction past that.

“We’re not afraid to follow whatever excites us,” he added. “I think part of the fun is we don’t know where that is. It’s exciting to follow that path. It’s definitely an exciting time.”

As a sneak peek, Walden released the single “Taking It Slow,” which marks a “new sonic direction” for the band. It started as a collaboration between vocalist/guitarist Richard Becker and drummer/background vocalist Andrew Mendel. (The band also includes bassist Jamie de Lange.)

“We had a fun time exploring a new sonic palate for that song,” he added. “It’s

something that sounds fresh but very much sounds like a Walden song. We’re very excited about the single and getting on the road to share it.”

Part of that trip includes the LA show. Mad Lettuce Management is the company founded by Walden’s manager Matt Ladis.

“Mad Lettuce is the 27-year manifestation of me as a person,” Ladis said.

“I grew up as a musician but learned in my high school days that I was way better at the people side of things and not the artist side of things. Live music is my religion in a lot of way.

It’s the closest thing to a religious experience. I’ve always had a passion for it, and I find ways to engulf myself in it.”

Walden and Friends

WHEN: 7 p.m. Saturday, July 22

WHERE: Makeout Music, 3751 E. Olympic Boulevard, Los Angeles

COST: $15 in advance; all ages

INFO: waldentheband.com, bit.ly/madlettucexmakeout

Walden performs Saturday, July 22, in

SPORTS

Dodgers’ History

Hershiser honors 1988 season anniversary

By Jeff Moeller Pasadena Weekly Contributing Writer

It was a season for the ages. Even if it looks like Orel Hershiser hasn’t aged in 35 years.

As the Dodgers enjoy the anniversary of their 1988 season a campaign 35 years ago in which Hershiser broke records, won awards, and was standing on the mound when the final World Series out was recorded in winning fashion the Bulldog is still a daily fixture at Dodger games as a club broadcaster.

And the lore of the Bulldog still lives on in infamy at his home. Sort of.

“When my wife and I are in a discussion, she says, ‘Don’t bring the Bulldog out.’ And I’m like, ‘Don’t make me take the trash out.’”

Yes, even World Series MVPs have to take out the garbage.

The World Series MVP was just won of the many high-profile trophies accumulated by Hershiser, famously nicknamed Bulldog by manager Tommy Lasorda. He won the Cy Young Award, the NLCS Award and he even earned that year’s Gold Glove Award.

But for Orel Leonard Hershiser IV, it was all about the team.

“It was a great team that never said die. We were a team of misfits. Fred Claire made a great move before the ’88 season. We got Kirk Gibson in second look free agency. We traded Bobby Welch to get Alfredo Griffin. (We) added Jay Howell and it was a feisty team. Add guys like Mickey Hatcher and Rick Dempsey and all Fred, who was getting beat up in the media, wanted to do was bring back guys who were tough and wanted to win.”

Bulldog was the nickname Lasorda bestowed on Hershiser. He told the modest right-hander with boyish looks, glasses and a mild-mannered personality to fight like a bulldog, to attack hitters like a bulldog.

Furthermore, Lasorda told him he didn’t like the name Orel. But the affable skipper loved how the 1988 National League Champions and winner of 94 games completed the regular season, with Hershiser leading the way.

Topping the senior circuit in wins with 23, the New York native made a lot of history for Los Angeles’ team in the process. On Sept. 28 of that season, he broke Don Drysdale’s remarkable record of 59 consecutive innings of not allowing an earned run. The record dated back to 1968, and ironically Drysdale called the streak as the team’s radio announcer.

As Hershiser’s historic regular season came to an end, he carried that momentum and success into the playoffs. In Game 1 of the NCLS, he started and pitched eight more scoreless innings against the mighty New York Mets.

The series went all seven games. Hershiser was the MVP, excelling as a starter AND reliever, even garnering a save, and was on the mound for the final out in his inspirational game seven shutout at Dodger Stadium.

“Hershiser did something that we may never see again in our lifetime,” said Lasorda in a past interview on Spectrum Sportsnet LA. “First of all, to break Don Drysdale’s record, which I always thought was unreachable, (and) then to see what he did from the middle of August through the playoffs, through the World Series where he pitched a total of 109 innings and 105 of them were scoreless.”

As the Dodgers were winning playoff games, their high-profile acquisition from the previous off-season was hobbling. Hershiser of course won league’s top individual award in the pitching category, but Gibson the eventual winner of the league’s MVP that same year was battling a left hamstring injury and a right knee injury.

Down by a run in the ninth inning of Game 1 of the World Series, Gibson was a last second, surprise pinch-hitter.

Oh, the drama at Chavez Ravine.

After Gibson lifted Dennis Eckersley’s infamous 3-2 backdoor slider into the right field pavilion, Lasorda called it the most memorable moment of his life.

“It was one of the great moments in the history of the Dodgers, no question about

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No Laughing

JULY 20

Three rounds; one minute each. Don’t laugh. Don’t smile and win a prize. Hosted by Eddie Furth.

The Ice House, 24 N. Mentor Avenue, Pasadena, tickets start at $15, 8 p.m., icehousecomedy.com

Cultural Thursday: Dance Now

JULY 20

The Dance Now ballroom team, led by Keiko Isshiki, will return to Pasadena Senior Center with a performance featuring a variety of ballroom dances. Dance Now was formed in 2005 by retired but youngat-heart amateur ballroom dancers to promote a healthy, active and fulfilling lifestyle for older adults through ballroom dancing.

Pasadena Senior Center, 85 E. Holly Street, Pasadena, free, 2 p.m., 626-7954331, pasadenaseniorcenter.org

Movie Matinees

JULY 21 AND JULY 28

Each Pasadena Senior Center member who registers may bring one nonmember guest. July 21: “Score: A Film Music Documentary” (2016, NR). This film features the most celebrated composers of music for cinema and how they developed some of the most iconic film scores in history. July 28: “Capt. Phillips” (2013, PG-13) starring Tom Hanks and Barkhad Abdi. This film tells the true story of Capt. Richard Phillips and the 2009 hijacking by Somali pirates of the U.S.-flagged MV Maersk Alabama, the first American cargo ship to be hijacked in 200 years.

Pasadena Senior Center, 85 E. Holly Street, Pasadena, free, 1 p.m., 626-7954331, pasadenaseniorcenter.org

Jodi Miller: Decades in the Making

JULY 21

An “America’s Got Talent” alum, Jodi Miller is the head writer and on-camera talent for “Funny You Should Ask,” and she’s the host of “The World’s Funniest Weather.” Her recent credits include NBC’s “Byron Allen’s Comedy & Music Superfest” and “Iliza’s Locals.”

The Ice House, 24 N. Mentor Avenue, Pasadena, tickets start at $30, 7:30 p.m. and 9:30 p.m., icehousecomedy.com

The Gamer & The Mouth Live!

JULY 22

The Gamer & The Mouth Live is a comedy and gaming experimental competition show co-hosted by Jacksepticeye and Chris Redd, and featuring comedians and online gamers (Moses Storm, Jeremiah Watkins, Ethan Nestor, Jirard the Completionist). This show will have four teams of one gamer and one comedian (the mouths), playing head-to-head and vying for the crown of winner. Gamer & The Mouth will be a live show taped in front of an audience and cut into a 90-minute VOD.

Alex Theatre, 216 N. Brand Boulevard, Glendale, for ticket information, email tickets@sas.la, 5 p.m. and 8 p.m., alextheatre.org

Morrissey Karaoke and Happy Hour

JULY 22

Morrissey karaoke is hosted by Handsome Devil, with happy hour specials like the Morrissey Margarita.

The Mixx, 443 E. Colorado Boulevard, Pasadena, tickets start at free, 6 to 8 p.m., themixxclub.com

Smart Patrol: The Ultimate Devo Tribute

JULY 22

Hear some of Devo’s greatest hits. The Mixx, 443 E. Colorado Boulevard, Pasadena, tickets start at $15, 8:30 p.m., themixxclub.com, eventbrite.com

Movies Under the Stars

JULY 22

Families can enjoy “Hook” on July 22. One Colorado, 41 Hugus Alley, Pasadena, free, reservations required, 8:30 p.m., onecolorado.com

Rose Bowl Stadium Tours

JULY 28

Held the last Friday of every month at 10:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m., the tour features the original 1922 locker room and the iconic field, among other spots.

Rose Bowl Stadium, 1001 Rose Bowl Drive, Pasadena, $20, $17 children ages 5 to 12, $17 seniors 65 and older, 10 a.m. and 12:30 p.m., rosebowlstadium.com

Brick Fest Live

JULY 29 TO JULY 30

This Lego event is a feast for the senses, with life-size models made from bricks; handson activities; visits with the cast of “Lego Mas-

ters” and cosplayers; and shopping. Pasadena Convention Center, 300 E. Green Street, Pasadena, tickets start at $16.99, various times, brickfestlive.com

Devotional: The Depeche Mode Tribute AUG. 5

Devotional, featuring Freddie Morales, returns to The Mixx to perform Depeche Mode’s latest album, “Memento Mori,” in its entirety. The Mixx, 443 E. Colorado Boulevard, Pasadena, tickets start at $10, 8 p.m., themixxclub.com, eventbrite.com

ONGOING EVENTS

Pasadena Walking Tours: Haunted Pasadena FRIDAYS IN JULY

Embark on a journey with Pasadena Walking Tours and delve into the sordid side of the City of Roses. Explore the captivating corner of Pasadena, including castles, courtyards, mortuaries, theaters, darkened alleyways and shuttered shopping malls. Meet at Performer Statue outside of the Stand, 36 S. El Molino Avenue, Pasadena, tickets start at $28, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., playhousevillage.org

“All Consuming: Art and the Essence of Food” TO AUG. 14

This exhibition takes guests on a journey to the past to Europe from the year 1500 and into the 1900s and shows how artists responded to and shaped food cultures. There are 60 paintings, prints, photographs and sculptures from the Norton Simon’s collections. There are three distinct themes — “hunger,” “excess” and “sustenance” — these three dive into a range of relationships with eating and drinking, the pros and cons, displayed in two galleries at the Norton Simon Museum. Norton Simon Museum. 411 W. Colorado Boulevard, Pasadena, various prices and times, nortonsimon.org

Community Stitches: Quilt Designs & Stories TO SEPT. 10

“Community Stitches: Quilt Designs & Stories,” in the History Center Galleries at the Pasadena Museum of History, features more than 60 quilts representing over 180 years of quilt-making in America. Curated by Arlene Stevens and Leah Zieber of the California Heritage Quilt Project, it highlights include treasures from the muse-

um’s extensive textile collection along with select pieces on loan.

Pasadena Museum of History, 470 W. Walnut Street, Pasadena, $9, $7 seniors, free for museum members, students and children younger than 18, noon to 5 p.m. Wednesdays to Sundays, pasadenahistory.org

“Grand Views:

The Immersive World of Panoramas” TO SEPT. 10

Presented by Forest Lawn Museum of Glendale and the Velaslavasay Panorama, “Grand Views: The Immersive World of Panoramas” explores the history of panoramic paintings, an immersive, large-scale artistic format popularized in the 18th and 19th centuries. Presented by two distinguished, decades-old arts institutions and panorama experts, Grand Views will feature an array of artworks and artifacts spanning the late-18th century to present, including never-before-displayed preparatory paintings, 19th century prints and posters, a painted movie backdrop, and more. Organized thematically, the exhibition addresses three major topics: the early history of panoramas, crucifixion panoramas, and panoramas in Hollywood and Los Angeles. In addition, Forest Lawn will launch a new documentary-style audio-visual program on Jan Styka’s “Crucifixion,” during the run of the exhibition. A centerpiece of the exhibition is “Panorama of the Valley of the Smokes” by Sara Velas, founder of the Velaslavasay Panorama, in 2000. Forest Lawn Museum at Forest Lawn-Glendale, 1712 S. Glendale Avenue, Glendale, free, various times, forestlawn.com

Descanso Gardens:

“Living in a Wildlife Corridor” TO OCT. 1

Descanso Gardens’ Boddy House will host “Living in a Wildlife Corridor,” presented by the Arroyos & Foothills Conservancy. The exhibit showcases photography capturing the intricate details of native fauna, accompanied by life-size sculptures that bring these creatures to life. Complementing the photography and sculptures are a curated selection of original paintings, prints and drawings that celebrate the beauty and diversity of the wildlife found within Descanso Gardens’ extensive landscape. Descanso Gardens, 1418 Descanso Drive, La Cañada Flintridge, various times, $5 to $15, 818-949-4200, descansogardens.org

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Psychoanalyst Alan Karbelnig introduces the Lover, Exorcist, and Critic–a metaphorical cast of characters illustrated by three case studies, drawn from his own practice, who enact the drama of psychoanalytic processes.

ACROSS

1 Uses a treadmill

5 Many a personal website

9 Apple player

13 Deceives

19 “Am __ loud?”

20 Spanish tender

21 Purple pet in old cartoons

22 Turn over

23 Excuse for a presidency’s shortcomings? (A+)

26 Antenna

27 Fencing move

28 Distribute

29 Sales agt.

30 Music producer Brian

31 Geopolitical alliance

33 Where Parisians get their newspapers? (A-)

37 Bagel feature

39 Cover story piece?

41 Jet stream heading

42 Bit of sunlight

43 __ au lait

44 Tight end Rob with four Super Bowl rings, familiarly

45 Siddhartha __: the Buddha

47 Wisecracking extraterrestrial of 1980s TV

48 Riot

49 Oscar the Grouch’s backing instrumentalists? (B+)

53 Angry tennis player, perhaps? (B-)

57 Top __

58 Milne character who likes to swing on Tigger’s tail

59 Cook quickly, as vegetables

60 Fraud

61 Parting exchanges

“Shortly after classes began, my employer recognized how the Project Management Certificate Program increased my value within the company and immediately promoted me.”

-Lea Fukutaki

“Blood Bank” By Matthew Stock

63 Subway Series side

64 “I guess that works”

65 Menial worker

66 “Family __”

67 “Tut-tut” evokers

68 Yardstick’s three

69 Brink

70 __ chic

71 Oscar-nominated film about a South Korean family in rural Arkansas

72 34-Down opposite

73 Space-saving bed

74 Barista-inspired dessert? (O+)

76 Warmup stretches at a company retreat? (O-)

80 Button on some scales

81 Above, in odes

82 “Agreed”

83 Moved furtively

85 Short lunch orders?

86 Knee part, for short

88 “Keep this private” docs

89 Handsome, in Honduras

90 Keep afloat

91 Excited cry when the shellfish course finally arrives? (AB+)

94 Give voice to

96 Confer knighthood on

97 Mess up

98 Nonspecific category

100 Window-switching shortcut

104 Used a loom

106 Reason so many classic songs are earworms? (AB-)

109 Put forth

110 Small sled

111 Ardent

112 Aretha Franklin’s

gospel/soul-singing sister

113 Some Ethiopian Christmas celebrants, for short

114 __ so slightly

115 Honor roll stats

116 Overly curious

DOWN

1 Fault

2 Capitol Reef National Park setting

3 Spider-Man __: monochromatic comic book character

4 Like sugar in water

5 Square meal?

6 Schlep

7 Large part of a pod

8 Hold nothing back

9 The bee’s knees and the cat’s meow

10 Old Ford named for a horse

11 Solid yellow ball

12 On the __

13 Infancy, adolescence, etc.

14 Hardly handy

15 Night before

16 One-named Tejano singer

17 Hot now

18 Others, in Oaxaca

24 Key in the sea

25 Not optimistic

29 Said again

32 Legume used in vegan chocolate

34 72-Across opposite

35 Apply messily

36 Many an Emirati

37 Lamb eaten on Eid, e.g.

38 Heard but not seen, maybe

40 Some sacred flowers

43 Those with a driving passion?

44 Post-punk

subculture

45 Long-nosed fish

46 Gents

48 “Consarn it!”

49 Special find

50 Sport that encourages horsing around?

51 Infamy

52 Spycraft files

54 Massage target

55 Selling point?

56 Sun-kissed

61 Taproom offering

62 Crack some jokes

63 Stereo alternative

65 Sedate

66 Extra charge

67 Striped yellow ball

69 Portico pillars

70 Buicks, e.g.

71 Indicator

73 Banned refrigerant, for short

74 __ Lingus

75 Riverside rental

77 “__ in the blanks”

78 ESPNU focus

79 Sailor’s boon

83 Dinner rolls?

84 Infielder’s untimely move

85 “Plot twist ... ”

86 Mamá’s mamá

87 Plot-makers

89 Assemble

90 Acrimony

91 Pitching duel?

92 NASA-approved watch brand

93 Park ranger’s post

95 “Downton Abbey” figures

99 Accept an invite, perhaps

101 Poi base

102 Upper limbs

103 Annual milestone, briefly

105 Pet doc

106 __ Henriksen: skin care brand

107 Hon

108 Noche preceder

14411 et seq., Business and Professions code).

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS

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The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: 1.) BARRITA LOCA, 1557 W CARSON ST APT 5 TORRANCE, CA 90501. COUNTY: Los Angeles. Articles of Incorporation or Organization Number: N/A. REG-

ISTERED OWNER(S)

1.) ANTOJITOS BY VEE

LLC, 1557 W CARSON ST APT 5 TORRANCE, CA 90501. State of Incorporation or LLC: California. THIS BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED BY a

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The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: 1.) YOUR CPR TRAINER, 449 WEST FOOTHILL BOULEVARD SUITE 305 GLENDORA, CA 91741

COUNTY: Los Angeles.

Articles of Incorporation or Organization Number: N/A. REGISTERED

OWNER(S) 1.) THE M GROUP STRATEGY

ration. 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).

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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).

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)).

REGISTRANT /COR -

PORATE/LLC NAME:

VANESSA SANCHEZ

TITLE: CEO, CORP or LLC NAME: ANTOJITOS BY VEE LLC. This statement was filed with the LA County Clerk on: June 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

LLC, 449 WEST FOOTHILL BOULEVARD SUITE 305 GLENDORA, CA 91741. 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: June 23 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: STEPHANIE MARTENZI TITLE: CEO, CORP or LLC NAME: THE M GROUP STRATEGY

LLC. This statement was filed with the LA County Clerk on: June 22 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 expi-

The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: 1.) CAMPUS Q, 38 W. SIERRA MADRE BLVD. STE. L SIERRA MADRE, CA 91024

COUNTY: Los Angeles.

Articles of Incorporation or Organization Number: N/A. REGISTERED

OWNER(S) 1.) COLLEGE TORCH LLC, 38

W. SIERRA MADRE

BLVD. STE. L SIERRA MADRE, CA 91024

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 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 /COR -

PORATE/LLC NAME:

ROBERT POWERS

TITLE: CEO, CORP or LLC NAME: COLLEGE TORCH LLC. 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

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

CONSTRUCTION SER-

VICE, 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 /COR -

PORATE/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).

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The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: 1.) R & B HOME SERVICES, 15501 SAN FERNANDO MISSION

BLVD #309 MISSION HILLS, CA 91345

COUNTY: Los Angeles. Articles of Incorporat ion or Organization

Number: N/A. REGISTERED OWNER(S) 1.)

SAMANTHA’S INVESTMENT, INC., 15501 SAN FERNANDO MISSION BLVD #309 MISSION HILLS, CA 91345. State of Incorporation or LLC: California. THIS BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED

REGISTRANT /CORPORATE/LLC NAME:

RENE BAUTISTA TITLE: CEO, CORP or LLC

NAME: SAMANTHA’S

INVESTMENT, INC..

This statement was filed with the LA County Clerk on: June 15 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).

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The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: 1.) STAR LINK CONSULTING, 4360 GLENCOE AVE. UNIT 4 MARINA DEL REY, CA 90292. COUNTY: Los Angeles. Articles of Incorporation or Organization Number: N/A. REGISTERED OWNER(S)

1.) LEADING LIGHT

BY a Corporation. The date registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: January 01 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)).

VENTURES LLC, 4360

GLENCOE AVE. UNIT

4 MARINA DEL REY, CA 90292. 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: January 01 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 /COR -

PORATE/LLC NAME:

REZAH RAMA ABIRAFEH TITLE: MANAGING MEMBER, CORP or LLC NAME: LEADING LIGHT VENTURES LLC. This statement was filed with the LA County Clerk on: June 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).

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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. REGISTERED 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)).

REGISTRANT /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 PRO-

DUCTIONS 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 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

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

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS

NAMESTATEM ENT

FILE NO. 2023123611

The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: 1.) ALLPRO MAINTENANCE, 540 EL DORADO STREET SUITE 202 PASADENA, CA 91101. 2.) ALLPRO MAINTENANCE, PO BOX 1662 SIERRA MADRE, CA 91025

COUNTY: Los Angeles.

Articles of Incorporation or Organization Number: N/A. REGISTERED

OWNER(S) 1.) PROFILEONE MANAGEMENT, INC., 540 EL DORADO STREET SUITE 202 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: January 01 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/CORPO-

RATE/LLC NAME: TOM

SAFA TITLE: PRESIDENT, CORP or LLC

NAME: PROFILEONE MANAGEMENT, INC.. This statement was filed with the LA County Clerk on: June 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 oth-

er 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 06/29/23, 07/06/23, 07/13/23, 07/20/23

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAMESTATEM ENT

FILE NO. 2023141353

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 CON-

DUCTED 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 expi-

ration. 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. 2023135389

The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: 1.) C & A FOOTWEAR, 2436 LOMA AVE SOUTH EL MONTE, CA 91733. 2.) C & A FOOTWEAR, P.O. BOX 631 TEMPLE CITY, CA 91780. COUNTY: Los Angeles. Articles of Incorporation or Organization Number: C4114244. REGISTERED OWN-

ER(S) 1.) MGCCW, INC., 2436 LOMA AVE SOUTH EL MONTE, CA 91733. 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 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 /CORPORATE/LLC NAME:

GARRET WEI TITLE:

PRESIDENT, CORP or LLC NAME: MGCCW, INC.. This statement was filed with the LA County Clerk on: June 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 07/13/23, 07/20/23, 07/27/23, 08/03/23

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAMESTATEM ENT FILE NO. 2023142086

The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: 1.) PASADENA AESTHETIC SURGERY, 800 FAIRMOUNT AVE SUITE 319 PASADENA, CA 91105. COUNTY: Los Angeles. Articles of Incorporation or Organization Number: N/A. REGISTERED OWN-

ER(S) 1.) ALEX CHEAH MD, PC, 800 FAIRMOUNT AVE SUITE 319 PASADENA, CA 91105 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 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: MICHAEL ALEXANDER

CHEAH TITLE: PRESIDENT, CORP or LLC

NAME: ALEX CHEAH MD, PC. 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 07/13/23, 07/20/23, 07/27/23, 08/03/23

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS

NAMESTATEM ENT

FILE NO. 2023141704

The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: 1.) PACIFIC PRODUCTIONS, 135 E. CHESTNUT AVE UNIT 1B MONROVIA, CA 91016. COUNTY: Los Angeles. Articles of Incorporation or Organization Number: N/A. REGISTERED OWNER(S) 1.) STONE THROW, 135 E. CHESTNUT AVE UNIT 1B MONROVIA, CA 91016. 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 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 /COR -

PORATE/LLC NAME: ANTHONY AVOLA TITLE: CFO, CORP or LLC NAME: STONE THROW. 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 07/13/23, 07/20/23, 07/27/23, 08/03/23

Filed June 20 2023

Dean C. Logan

Clerk - Recorder

Los Angeles County By: Dean C. Logan, Deputy Clerk STATEMENT OF ABANDONMENT OF USE OF FICTITIOUS BUSINESS

NAME Fictitious Business Name:

THE SUN AND LEMON TREE CO, STAR LINK ADVISORS

800 Colorado Ave Apt 213, Santa Monica, Ca 90401

Santa Monica, Ca 90401

The fictitious business name referred to above was filed in Los Angeles County on 06/08/2023

Under file number

2023127225

Rezah Rama Abi Rafeh

800 Colorado Ave Apt 213 Santa Monica, Ca 90401

Santa Monica, Ca 90401

This business was conducted by an individual, State of Incorporation:

/s/ Rezah Rama Abi Rafeh - Owner

The statement was filed with the County Clerk of Los Angeles County on the date indicated by file stamp above.

Published: Pasade-

na Weekly 07/06/23, 07/13/23, 07/20/23, 07/27/23

Filed June 27 2023

Dean C. Logan

Clerk - Recorder

Los Angeles County

By: Dean C. Logan, Deputy Clerk

STATEMENT OF ABANDONMENT OF USE OF FICTITIOUS BUSINESS

NAME

Fictitious Business

Name:

BRIGHT STAR NAILS

2150 E. South St. Ste 102, Long Beach, Ca 90805

Long Beach, Ca 90805

The fictitious business name referred to above was filed in Los Angeles County on 08/22/2022

Under file number 2022185957

Lisa Ly

8719 Faircrest Drive Rosemead, Ca 91770 Rosemead, Ca 91770

This business was conducted by an individual, State of Incorporation: /s/ Lisa Ly - Owner

The statement was filed with the County Clerk of Los Angeles County on the date indicated by file stamp above.

Published: Pasadena Weekly 07/13/23, 07/20/23, 07/27/23, 08/03/23

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS

NAME STATEMENT

FILE NO. 2023134172

The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: 1.) CANOPY HEALING CENTER, 336 S. EUCLID AVE PASADENA, CA 91101 COUNTY:

Los Angeles. REGISTERED OWNER(S) 1.)

MARLEE JACKSON, 2621 KENNINGTON

DR. GLENDALE, CA

91206 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:

MARLEE JACKSON

TITLE: OWNER. This statement was filed with the LA County Clerk on: June 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 06/29/23, 07/06/23, 07/13/23, 07/20/23

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 de-

clare 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. 2023135454

The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: 1.) MASTERPIECE BUILDERS, 11647 TUXFORD ST SUN VALLEY, CA 91352 COUNTY: Los Angeles. REGISTERED OWNER(S) 1.)

AZAT TOROSYAN, 11647 TUXFORD ST SUN VALLEY, CA

91352 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: AZAT TOROSYAN TI-

TLE: OWNER. This statement was filed with the LA County Clerk on: June 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 07/06/23, 07/13/23, 07/20/23, 07/27/23

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

FILE NO. 2023141056

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

STAR NAILS, 2150 E. SOUTH STREET STE 102 LONG BEACH, CA 92805 COUNTY: Los Angeles. REGISTERED

OWNER(S) 1.) HIEN

VAN THI NGUYEN, 1209 N GATES STREET SANTA ANA, CA 92703

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:

HIEN VAN THI NGUYEN

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 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 07/13/23, 07/20/23, 07/27/23, 08/03/23

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS

NAME STATEMENT

FILE NO. 2023136198

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

WESTERN LIGHTS

PRODUCTIONS, 9506

WHITAKER AVENUE NORTHRIDGE, CA 91343 COUNTY: Los Angeles. REGISTERED OWNER(S) 1.)

MIKE VIAPIANO, 9506

WHITAKER AVENUE 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: 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: MIKE VIAPIANO TITLE: OWNER. This statement was filed with the LA County Clerk on: June 21 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 06/29/23, 07/06/23, 07/13/23, 07/20/23

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS

NAME STATEMENT

FILE NO. 2023128387

The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: 1.) AD WINDOW TINTING, 8484 WILSHIRE BLVD #515 BEVERLY HILLS, CA 90211 2.) AD WINDOW TINTING, 1234

WELLESLEY AVE APT 6 LOS ANGELES, CA 90025 COUNTY: Los Angeles. REGISTERED OWNER(S) 1.) ROBERTAS VAINUTIS, 1234

WELLESLEY AVE APT 6 LOS ANGELES, CA 90025 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: ROBERTAS VAINUTIS

TITLE: OWNER. This statement was filed with the LA County Clerk on: June 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 06/29/23, 07/06/23, 07/13/23, 07/20/23

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 OWNER(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. 2023131015

The following person(s) is (are) doing

CHEZ, 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 TI-

TLE: 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. 2023141884

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. 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

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

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 TI-

TLE: 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 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. 2023135937

The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: 1.) TOVILLA’S MAINTENANCE SERVICES AND MORE, 6311 VAN NUYS BLVD #441 VAN NUYS, CA 91401 COUNTY: Los Angeles. REGISTERED

OWNER(S) 1.) JOHNATAN TOVILLA-CISNERO, 6311 VAN NUYS BLVD #441 VAN NUYS, CA 91401 2.) CYNTHIA

JASSMINA TOVILLA, 6311 VAN NUYS BLVD #441 VAN NUYS, CA 91401 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:

CYNTHIA JASSMINA

TOVILLA TITLE: GENERAL PARTNER. This statement was filed with the LA County Clerk on: June 21 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).

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na Weekly 07/06/23, 07/13/23, 07/20/23, 07/27/23

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 CON-

DUCTED 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 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. 2023145296

The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: 1.) CRAZY Q’S, 14545 FRIAR ST, SUITE 400E VAN NUYS, CA 91411 COUNTY: Los Angeles. REGISTERED OWNER(S) 1.) QUENTIN E. HERRING, 14545 FRIAR ST, SUITE 400E VAN NUYS, 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: 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:

QUENTIN E. HERRING

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

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS

NAME STATEMENT

FILE NO. 2023139053

The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: 1.) NORDIC IMPACT ALLIES, 388 S LOS ROBLES AVE #202 PASADENA, CA 91101 COUNTY: Los Angeles. REGISTERED OWNER(S) 1.) DAVID REERMAN HAN-DIZON, 388 S LOS ROBLES AVE #202 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: 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 REERMAN

HAN-DIZON TITLE:

OWNER. 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 07/06/23, 07/13/23, 07/20/23, 07/27/23

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS

NAME STATEMENT

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).

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 TI-

TLE: 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. 2023143601

The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: 1.) EMBRACE LEP, 1150 FOOTHILL BLVD.

SUITE L LA CANADA, CA 91011 2.) EMBRACE LEP, PO BOX 1395 LA CANADA, CA 91012 COUNTY: Los

Angeles. REGISTERED OWNER(S) 1.) CHRISTY SUH, 1150 FOOTHILL BLVD. SUITE L LA CANADA, CA 91011

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:

CHRISTY SUH TITLE: OWNER. 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).

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na Weekly 07/13/23, 07/20/23, 07/27/23, 08/03/23

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).

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

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

FILE NO. 2023126324

The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: 1.) NDA ACCOUNTING, 1936 LAKE AVE ALTADENA, CA 91001

COUNTY: Los Angeles. REGISTERED

OWNER(S) 1.) CESAR GARCIA, 1936 LAKE AVE ALTADENA, 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: 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:

CESAR GARCIA TITLE: OWNER. This statement was filed with the LA County Clerk on: June 08 2023. NOTICE – in accordance with sub-

division (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 06/29/23, 07/06/23, 07/13/23, 07/20/23

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 2023133966

The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: 1.) NYKE PRODUCTIONS, 10815 HESBY ST 213 NORTH HOLLYWOOD, CA 91601

COUNTY: Los Angeles.

REGISTERED OWNER(S) 1.) LORIE ARMS, 10815 HESBY ST 213 NORTH HOLLYWOOD, CA 91601 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:

LORIE ARMS 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 07/06/23, 07/13/23, 07/20/23, 07/27/23

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS

NAME STATEMENT

FILE NO. 2023116237

The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: 1.) HEAL WITHIN CLINICAL SERVICES, 595 E COLORADO

BLVD SUITE 302 PASADENA, CA 91101

COUNTY: Los Angeles.

REGISTERED OWN-

ER(S) 1.) REBEKAH A. VALLE, 1229 N CALERA AVE COVINA, CA 91722 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:

REBEKAH A. VALLE

TITLE: OWNER. This statement was filed with the LA County Clerk on: May 25 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 06/29/23, 07/06/23, 07/13/23, 07/20/23

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

FILE NO. 2023130516

The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: 1.) POP ICE ITALIAN ICE, 1846 BLACKBERRY CT PALMDALE, CA 93551 2.) CHICK LOOS, PO BOX 3981 CHATSWORTH, CA 93551 COUNTY: Los Angeles. REGISTERED OWNER(S) 1.)

JAMES ROBINSON, 1846 BLACKBERRY CT PALMDALE, CA 93551 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:

JAMES A ROBINSON

TITLE: OWNER. This statement was filed with the LA County Clerk on: June 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 07/06/23, 07/13/23, 07/20/23, 07/27/23

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. 2023122808

The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: 1.) WILD CASE TECHNOLOGY, 21005

DONORA AVE. APT 15 TORRANCE, CA 90503 COUNTY: Los Angeles. REGISTERED OWNER(S) 1.) WILSON SALDARRIAGA HERNANDEZ, 21005

DONORA AVE. APT 15 TORRANCE, CA

90503 THIS BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED BY an Individual. The date reg-

istrant 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:

WILSON SALDAR-

RIAGA HERNANDEZ

TITLE: OWNER. This statement was filed with the LA County Clerk on: June 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 07/13/23, 07/20/23, 07/27/23, 08/03/23

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS

NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 2023137828

The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: 1.) LILY TENDER LOVING HOMES, 16748 NORDHOFF ST NORTHRIDGE, CA 91343 COUNTY: Los Angeles. REGISTERED OWNER(S) 1.) RITAH NAKAMYA, 16748 NORDHOFF ST NORTHRIDGE, CA 91343 2.) DERRICK SSENKUSU, 16748 NORDHOFF ST NORTHRIDGE, CA 91343 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:

RITAH HAKAMYA TI-

TLE: GENERAL PARTNER. This statement was filed with the LA County Clerk on: June 22 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 07/06/23, 07/13/23, 07/20/23, 07/27/23

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

FILE NO. 2023137830

The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: 1.) Y&L CLEANING SERVICES, 727 W 167TH ST GARDENA, CA 90247 COUNTY: Los Angeles. REGISTERED OWNER(S) 1.)

YOLANDA JASMIN

LOPEZ, 727 W 167TH ST GARDENA, CA 90247 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:

YOLANDA JASMIN LOPEZ TITLE: OWNER. This statement was filed with the LA County Clerk on: June 22 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 expi-

ration. 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).

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na Weekly 07/06/23, 07/13/23, 07/20/23, 07/27/23

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME

Case No. 23PSCP00268 OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES. Petition of ASHLEY SHIN, for Change of Name. TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS:

1.) Petitioner: ASHLEY SHIN filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: a.) ASHLEY SHIN to ELIZABETH KIM.

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: 08/25/2023.

Time: 09:00 AM. Dept.: O Room: 5TH FLOOR.

The address of the court is 400 CIVIC CENTER PLAZA, POMONA, CA 91766 AND POMONA COURTHOUSE

SOUTH. 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 20 2023. Christian R. Gullon, Judge of the Superior Court.

Published: Pasadena Weekly 07/13/23, 07/20/23, 07/27/23, 08/03/23

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

CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME Case No. 23VECP00375 OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES. Petition of AME GUADALUPE GARAY, for Change of Name. TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1.) Petitioner: AME GUADALUPE GARAY filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: a.) AME GUADALUPE GARAY to AME GUADALUPE JURADO. 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 HEAR-

ING: Date: 08/25/2023.

Time: 08:30 AM. Dept.: A Room: 510. The address of the court is 630 SYLMAR AVE. VAN NUYS, CA 91401 AND NORTH

WEST JUDICIAL DISTRICT - VAN NUYS COURTHOUS EAST.

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 05 2023. Virginia Keeny, Judge of the Superior Court.

Published: Pasadena Weekly 07/13/23, 07/20/23, 07/27/23, 08/03/23

ORDER TO SHOW

CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME

Case No. 23AHCP00265 OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES. Petition of SARAH MEGAN GOSS, for Change of Name.

TO ALL INTERESTED

PERSONS: 1.) Petitioner: SARAH MEGAN

GOSS filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: a.) SARAH MEGAN GOSS to SARAH MEGAN LANE. 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 HEAR-

ING: Date: 10/06/2023. Time: 08:30AM. Dept.: N/A Room: NA. The address of the court is 150 W. Commonwealth Ave Alhambra, CA 91801, Alhambra Branch. 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 23 2023. Robin Miller Sloan, Judge of the Superior Court.

Published: Pasade-

na Weekly 06/29/23, 07/06/23, 07/13/23, 07/20/23, 07/27/23

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME

Case No. 23AHCP00274 OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES. Petition of YUNG RU CHIEN, for Change of Name. TO ALL INTERESTED PER-

SONS: 1.) Petitioner: YUNG RU CHIEN filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: a.) YUNG RU CHIEN to RUTH CHIEN. 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: 08/28/2023.

Time: 08:30 AM. Dept.: P 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 29 2023. Robin Miller Sloan, Judge of the Superior Court. Published: Pasadena Weekly 07/13/23, 07/20/23, 07/27/23, 08/03/23

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME

Case No. 23AHCP00260 OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES. Petition of LINNEA ANN HERREN, for Change of Name. TO ALL INTERESTED PER-

SONS: 1.) Petitioner: LINNEA ANN HERREN filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: a.) LINNEA ANN HERREN to LINNEA ANN HERREN BECHLER.

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: 09/11/2023. Time: 08:30 AM. Dept.: P Room: N/A. The address of the court is 300 EAST 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: June 21 2023. Robin Miller Sloan, Judge of the Superior Court.

Published: Pasadena Weekly 07/13/23, 07/20/23, 07/27/23, 08/03/23

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME

Case No. 23GDCP00124 OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES. Petition of KAIDAN KIM SINATA, for Change of Name. TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1.) Petitioner: KAIDAN KIM SINATA filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: a.) KAIDAN KIM SINATA to KAIDAN JOONKI KIM-SINATA.

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.: D

Room: N/A. The address of the court is 800 EAST BROADWAY GLENDALE, CA 91206 AND GLENDALE SUPERIOR 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 27 2023. Robert Miller Sloan, Judge of the Superior Court. Published: Pasadena Weekly 07/13/23, 07/20/23, 07/27/23, 08/03/23

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME

Case No. 23AHCP00137 OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES. Petition of JAMES PAUL MORAN, for Change of Name.

TO ALL INTERESTED

PERSONS: 1.) Petitioner: JAMES PAUL MORAN filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: a.) JAMES PAUL MORAN to JAMES PAUL ROMERO. 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: 07/28/2023. Time: 08:30 AM. Dept.: N/A Room: N/A. The address of the court is 150

W. COMMONWEALTH AVE 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 02 2023. Robin Miller Sloan, Judge of the Superior Court. Published: Pasadena Weekly 06/29/23, 07/06/23, 07/13/23, 07/20/23

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME

Case No. 23STCP02083 OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES. Petition of UNI BELLA MASSIAH-SKY, for Change of Name. TO ALL INTERESTED

PERSONS: 1.) Petitioner: UNI BELLA MASSIAH-SKY filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: a.) UNI BELLA MASSIAH-SKY to UNI BELLA SKY. 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: 08/21/2023. Time: 09:30AM. Dept.: 26 Room: 316. The address of the court is 111 NORTH HILL STREET LOS ANGELES, CA 90012 AND LOS ANGELES SUPERIOR 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 14 2023. Elaine Lu, Judge of the Superior Court. Published: Pasadena Weekly 07/13/23, 07/20/23, 07/27/23, 08/03/23

NOTICE OF PETITION

TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF JONNIE L. KIMMONS aka JONNIE L. WESS

Case No. 23STPB06935

To all heirs, beneficiar ies, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of JONNIE L. KIMMONS aka JONNIE L. WESS

A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by Jon Freeman, Stonecrest Acquisition in the Superior Court of California, County of LOS ANGELES.

THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that Lorenzo Stoller, Esq. be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent.

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

A HEARING on the petition will be held on August 1, 2023 at 8:30 AM in Dept. No. 29 located at 111 N. Hill St., Los Angeles, CA 90012.

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

IF YOU ARE A CREDITOR or a contingent creditor of the decedent, you must file your claim with the court and mail a copy to the personal representative appointed by the court within the later of either (1) four months from the date of first issuance of letters to a general personal representative, as defined

in section 58(b) of the California Probate Code, or (2) 60 days from the date of mailing or personal delivery to you of a notice under section 9052 of the California Probate Code.

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

YOU MAY EXAMINE the file kept by the court. If you are a person interested in the estate, you may file with the court a Request for Special Notice (form DE-154) of the filing of an inventory and appraisal of estate assets or of any petition or account as provided in Probate Code section 1250. A Request for Special Notice form is available from the court clerk.

Attorney for petitioner:

MEGAN E WAUGH ESQ

SBN 294391

WAUGH LAW

401 WILSHIRE BLVD 12TH FLR NO 813

SANTA MONICA CA 90401

CN997776 KIMMONS

Jul,13,20, 27 2023

Published: Pasadena Weekly 07/13/23, 07/20/23, 07/27/23

NOTICE OF $25,000

REWARD

OFFERED BY THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS

Notice is hereby given that the Board of Supervisors of the County of Los Angeles has extended the $25,000 reward offered in exchange for information leading to the apprehension and conviction of the person or persons responsible for the heinous murder of 27-year-old Ernesto Jimenez, who was fatally shot while walking to Villa Park on the 200 block of Parke Street in the City of Pasadena on November 13, 2020, at approximately 8:00 p.m. Si no entiende esta noticia o necesita mas informacion, favor de llamar al (213) 974-1579. Any person having any information related to this crime is requested to call Detective Jordan Ling at the Pasadena Police Department at (626) 744-4081 or Crime Stoppers at (800) 222-8477 and refer to Report No. 20011995. The terms of the reward provide that: The information given LEGAL NOTICES

that leads to the determination of the identity, the apprehension and conviction of any person or persons must be given no later than December,14 2023. All reward claims must be in writing and shall be received no later than February 12, 2024. The total County payment of any and all rewards shall in no event exceed $25,000 and no claim shall be paid prior to conviction unless the Board of Supervisors makes a finding of impossibility of conviction due to the death or incapacity of the person or persons responsible for the crime or crimes. The County reward may be apportioned between various persons and/or paid for the conviction of various persons as the circumstances fairly dictate. Any claims for the reward funds should be filed no later than February 12, 2024, with the Executive Office of the Board of Supervisors, 500 West Temple Street, Room 383 Kenneth Hahn Hall of Administra tion, Los Angeles, California 90012, Attention: Ernesto Jimenez Reward Fund. For further information, please call (213) 974-1579. CELIA

ZAVALA EXECUTIVE OFFICER BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF THE COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES

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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

TRUSTEE

T.S. No. 111365-CA

APN: 5838-002-003 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE IMPORTANT

NOTICE TO PROPER-

TY OWNER: YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 8/11/2017. UN-

LESS YOU TAKE AC-

TION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANA-

TION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A

LAWYER On 9/6/2023 at 10:30 AM, CLEAR RECON CORP, as duly appointed trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust recorded 8/17/2017 as Instrument No. 20170933102

of Official Records in the office of the County Recorder of Los Angeles County, State of CALIFORNIA executed by: GWENETH L. JACKSON, AN UNMARRIED WOMAN WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH, CASHIER’S CHECK DRAWN ON A STATE OR NATIONAL BANK, A CHECK DRAWN BY A STATE OR FEDERAL CREDIT UNION, OR A CHECK DRAWN BY A STATE OR FEDERAL SAVINGS AND LOAN ASSOCIATION, SAVINGS ASSOCIATION, OR SAVINGS BANK SPECIFIED IN SECTION 5102 OF THE FINANCIAL CODE AND AUTHORIZED TO DO BUSINESS IN THIS STATE; BEHIND THE FOUNTAIN LOCATED IN CIVIC CENTER PLAZA, 400 CIVIC CENTER PLAZA, POMONA, CA 91766 all right, title and interest conveyed to and now held by it under said Deed of Trust in the property situated in said County and State described as:

MORE ACCURATELY DESCRIBED IN SAID DEED OF TRUST. The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 355 E MONTANA STREET, PASADENA, CA 91104

The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. Said sale will be held, but without covenant or warranty, express or implied, regarding title, possession, condition, or encumbrances, including fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust, to pay the remaining principal sums of the note(s) secured 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: $418,766.50 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 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 or its predecessor caused said Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be recorded in the county where the real property is located. 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:

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 (844) 477-7869 or visit this Internet Web site WWW.STOXPO STING.COM, using the file number assigned to this case 111365-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 post-

ponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. NOTICE TO

TENANT: Effective January 1, 2021, 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 (855) 313-3319, or visit this internet website www.clearreconcorp.com, using the file number assigned to this case 111365-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 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. FOR

SALES INFORMATION: (844) 477-7869 CLEAR RECON CORP 8880

Rio San Diego Drive, Suite 725 San Diego, California 92108

Published: Pasadena Weekly 07/13/23, 07/20/23, 07/27/23

T.S. No. 104538-CA

APN: 5731-005-052 NO-

TICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE IMPORTANT NOTICE TO PROPER-

TY OWNER: YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 7/22/2016. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANA-

TION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER On 8/2/2023 at 10:30 AM, CLEAR RECON CORP, as duly appointed trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust recorded 7/26/2016 as Instru-

ment No. 20160871454 of Official Records in the office of the County Recorder of Los Angeles County, State of CALIFORNIA executed by: YUKA YASUDA, A SINGLE WOMAN WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH, CASHIER’S CHECK DRAWN ON A STATE OR NATIONAL BANK, A CHECK DRAWN BY A STATE OR FEDERAL CREDIT UNION, OR A CHECK DRAWN BY A STATE OR FEDERAL SAVINGS AND LOAN ASSOCIATION, SAVINGS ASSOCIATION, OR SAVINGS BANK SPECIFIED IN SECTION 5102 OF THE FINANCIAL CODE AND AUTHORIZED TO DO BUSINESS IN THIS STATE; BEHIND THE FOUNTAIN LOCATED IN CIVIC CENTER PLAZA, 400 CIVIC CENTER PLAZA, POMONA, CA 91766 all right, title and interest conveyed to and now held by it under said Deed of Trust in the property situated in said County and State described as: MORE FULLY DESCRIBED ON SAID DEED OF TRUST The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 599 N MADISON AVE, PASADENA, CA 91101 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. Said sale will be held, but without covenant or warranty, express or implied, regarding title, possession, condition, or encumbrances, including fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust, to pay the remaining principal sums of the note(s) secured 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: $253,959.40 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 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 or its predecessor caused said Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be recorded in the county where the real property is located. 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: 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 (844) 477-7869 or visit this Internet Web site WWW.STOXPO STING.COM, using the file number assigned to this case 104538-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 post-

ponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. NOTICE TO

TENANT: Effective January 1, 2021, 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 (855) 313-3319, or visit this internet website www.clearreconcorp.com, using the file number assigned to this case 104538-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 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. FOR

SALES INFORMATION:

(844) 477-7869 CLEAR RECON CORP 8880

Rio San Diego Drive, Suite 725 San Diego, California 92108

Published: Pasadena Weekly 07/13/23, 07/20/23, 07/27/23

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