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10 COVER

Ventura County’s Measure O: Will voters allow greenhouse cannabis cultivation? by Kimberly Rivers

OPINION

DEPARTMENTS Volume 44, Issue 42

Power to Speak: Support the PUBLIC Lands Act by Alison Huyett Letters Online

Advice Goddess____________________ 22

Arts Listings_______________________ 14

After Dark________________________ 18

NEWS

Indigenous Day disruption: Ventura gathering ends in “ugliness” Unofficial ballot drop boxes reported: VC registrar criticizes “concerted effort to deceive voters” In Brief by Kimberly Rivers

Eye on the Environment: Mosquito control ahead of rainy season by David Goldstein

Kindness Corner Support for families facing cancer during pandemic by Nancy D. Lackey Shaffer “Shift the frequency of the planet”: A masked snowman for smiles by Kimberly Rivers

Free Will Astrology_________________ 22 Happenings___________________ ONLINE Surf Report_______________________ 17

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Growing Concern Voters to decide on commercial cannabis

11 FEATURE

Distinct visions among supervisor candidates: Election could shake up county board by Kimberly Rivers

Cover: Commercial cannabis in a greenhouse. Voters will decide if commercial cannabis can be grown in unincorporated Ventura County.

13 ART+CULTURE

Go with the flow: Wild and Scenic Film Festival finds a new stream by Tim Pompey

19 MUSIC

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ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT EDITOR mies. According to the Outdoor Industry AssoNancy D. Lackey Shaffer ciation, in 2019 the outdoor recreation industry STAFF WRITER produced 691,000 jobs and $92 billion in conKimberly Rivers sumer spending in California. Local communiCONTRIBUTORS ties benefit from public lands protection, too. Michael Cervin, David Michael Courtland, Ivor Davis, Emily Dodi, Alicia Doyle, Chuck Graham, Chris Jay, Daphne Khalida Kilea, Karen Visitors spend $25 million annually on trips to by Alison Huyett Lindell, Paul Moomjean, Mike Nelson, Tim Pompey, Emily Savage, Los Padres National Forest alone. Kathy Jean Schultz, Alan Sculley, Kit Stolz, Mark Storer, Alex Wilson, Protections for Central Coast public lands s an avid runner and mountain biker, I ers, teeming with salmon and steelhead, from Leslie A. Westbrook, Kateri Wozny can’t believe how lucky I am to live in new dams. And on our own Central Coast, the are particularly important right now, as Los GRAPHIC DESIGNERS Ventura. In less than 30 minutes, I can PUBLIC Lands Act includes protections for Padres National Forest is currently facing logBret Hooper, Paul Braun, Elaine Cota drive from my house to Los Padres National Los Padres National Forest, which is home to ging threats. The U.S. Forest Service has proSALES TEAM LEADER Forest and the Topa Topa Mountains and access over 450 different wildlife species, including posed a new project that would allow clearing Warren Barrett of rare, old-growth chaparral and logging of beautiful trails and breathtaking views. On the endangered California condor. ADVERTISING SALES my morning runs I’ve spotted many different Congress can expand recreation opportunities large trees (some of which are hundreds of years Barbara Kroon CLASSIFIEDS kinds of wildlife (including a bobcat!), and I’m on public lands in our own backyard. Right now, old). The proposed logging site spans 755 acres Ann Turrietta grateful we can all experience wilderness and locals and visitors can experience Los Padres and and includes popular recreation areas like Pine protected wildlife habitat so close to town. the Carrizo Plain National Monument by hiking, Mountain. The PUBLIC Lands Act would ensure Advertising information, call 805.648.2244 The coronavirus pandemic and the ongo- camping, bird watching, horseback riding, kaya- these public lands remain protected and accessiClassified Ads | Display Ads ing wildfire crisis here in the Los Padres and king, hunting, fishing and mountain biking. The ble into the future. EDITORIAL AND ADVERTISING OFFICE We are lucky to have many champions for throughout the state remind me, and so many PUBLIC Lands Act adds to this incredible array 805.648.2244 of us, of how much we rely on our public lands of activities by designating the approximately public lands representing our state in Washington, warren@vcreporter.com (Advertising) and rivers — and the importance of protecting 400-mile long Condor Trail as a National Scenic D.C. I appreciate the work of Senators Harris nancy@vcreporter.com (Editorial) them into the future. Trail, which connects the northern and southern and Feinstein and Representatives Carbajal, Chu, aturrietta@timespublications.com (Classifieds) Huffman and Schiff to protect public lands up and That’s why I support the PUBLIC Lands Act areas of Los Padres with a single hiking route. (S.3288) — a Senate bill that, if passed, would Residents in Northwest and Southern Califor- down the state. Yet there is still more work to do. The Ventura County Reporter is distributed every Thursday in Ventura, Oxnard, Port Hueneme, Camarillo, Ojai, Thousand Oaks, Westlake Village and Agoura Hills. The California voters value our public lands, and protect more than 1 million acres of public nia will also see increased opportunities to recReporter is available free of charge, limited to one copy per reader. The Reporter may lands and well over 500 miles of rivers from reate outside under this legislation. In Northwest we urge our leaders to continue prioritizing probe distributed only by Reporter authorized distributors. No person may, without prior written permission of the Reporter, take more than one copy of each Reporter issue. Southern to Northwestern California, including California the bill will preserve local trail access tections for these special places. The Reporter is copyright ©2020 by Times Media Group, Inc. All rights reserved. No part This year, Congress can pass legislation to on the Central Coast. This legislation, which and expand areas for wilderness hiking, fishing, of this publication may be reproduced in whole or in part in any form or by any means without permission in writing by the publisher. An adjudicated Newspaper of General has already passed the House, will safeguard mountain biking and whitewater boating. And in ensure that locals and visitors can continue to Circulation (SP50329). Submissions of all kinds are welcomed. However, the publisher vital wildlife habitat, increase recreation oppor- Southern California, where park access is limited experience California’s special public lands, AD PROOF assumes no responsibility for unsolicited material. A stamped, self-addressed envelope tunities and benefit California’s economy. compared to the rest of the state, the PUBLIC rivers and wildlife. Join me in asking our elected must accompany all submissions expected to be returned. places close to home The PUBLIC Lands Act will support essenLands Act will designate over 30,000 acres as pro- officials to protect beautiful Client: Mustang Marketing - Census Ad Executive: Warren Barrett (805) 648-2244 tial habitat for wildlife up and down the state. tected wilderness, and 45 miles of wild and scenic for generations to come. Please check this proof over carefully and indicate all corrections clearly. You will have a “1st Proof”, “2nd Proof”, and “Final Proof”. If we receive no proof after the 1st or 2nd Proofs, AD WILL In Southern California, for example, the bill rivers throughout the San Gabriel Mountains. RUN AS IS. If this proof meets your approval on the 1st proof, check off “FINAL PROOF (APPROVED)” box, date and sign at the bottom will protect a wildlife corridor for mountain By expanding protections for California’s pub- Alison Huyett is Patagonia’s Environmental NOTICE: PROOF (805) 648-2245 PRESIDENT SteveISSUE: Strickbine 10/15/20 lions, bobcatsPLEASE and goldenFAX eagles.THIS The bill will licTO lands and rivers, CongressASAP can also make a Campaigns and Engagement manager and VICE PRESIDENT Michael Hiatt safeguard Northwest California’s precious riv- smart investment in our state and local econo- lives in Ventura.

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NEWS Unofficial ballot drop boxes reported Kindness Corner VC registrar criticizes “concerted effort to deceive voters” by Kimberly Rivers kimberly@vcreporter.com

Official indoor ballot box.

n a statement released at 8 p.m. on Monday, Oct. 11, the Ventura County Clerk-Recorder and Registrar of Voters stated they have received reports of groups in the county promoting unofficial ballot drop boxes. “My office works hard to conduct fair and impartial elections and to provide safe and secure options for voters to return their ballot, to say I’m disappointed that people would make a concerted effort to deceive voters would be an understatement,” said Mark Lunn, Ventura County Clerk-Recorder and Registrar of Voters. The two unofficial ballot boxes were in Simi Valley at the Republican Values Center and Saint Rose Church. “The church was aware of

Official outdoor ballot box.

the issues the box created and said it will no longer be placed there. A rep at the Republican Center said there was a box in the back and Elections staff told them not to use it,” said Miranda Nobriga, Public Information Officer with the Ventura County Registrar of Voters. According to the statement, the placement, use and promotion of “unauthorized, non-official ballot drop boxes is prohibited by state law.” The public should understand that only the locked white drop boxes at the stated locations with the official logo and signs of the Ventura County Elections Division are official and secure. “Elections are all about trust and unofficial drop boxes are not safe. There is no way for the voter to

know if their ballot reaches our office as cast and this certainly undermines public trust,” said Lunn. “My message to those that are putting out these boxes is ‘cease and desist this activity, you’re not being helpful and you’re undermining the process.’ ” There are two versions of the correct and official ballot drop boxes. One design is for outdoor locations and the other, also white, is narrower and designed for indoor locations. See photos. Locations of official Ventura County Elections ballot drop boxes can be found at VenturaVote.org or by calling 805-654-2664. Unofficial drop boxes should be reported to Ventura County Elections immediately at 805-654-2664 or after business hours elections@ventura.org.

Support for families facing cancer during pandemic

There are numerous challenges a family faces when a child is diagnosed with cancer. For some, the pandemic has introduced additional factors: job loss or insecurity, financial hardship and yet more health concerns and added stress. Since March, the Teddy Bear Cancer Foundation (TBCF) has ramped up its services to provide additional financial, educational and emotional support in the face of COVID-19. Rent and mortgage assistance, grocery gift cards and meal and package delivery have helped meet food and shelter needs, while tutoring has helped ensure school-age children can make the most of their education. Direct financial assistance and therapy have also been provided. And because kids and their families need fun, too, TBCF has Andy Casas of Moorpark. organized a variety of virtual events Photo submitted for safe entertainment. “We have had so much support from Teddy Bear Cancer Foundation that I cannot even imagine what it would have been like not to have them by our side,” said Teresa Casas of Moorpark, whose son, Andy, nearly lost his leg to high grade osteosarcoma, an aggressive form of bone cancer. The foundation serves families throughout San Luis Obisbop, Santa Barbara and Ventura counties and has helped 31 local families affected by both cancer and the economic impacts of COVID-19. For more information and to donate, visit www.teddybearcancerfoundation.org. — Nancy D. Lackey Shaffer

Tips for voters from County Registrar of Voters • RETURN YOUR SIGNED BALLOT: Vote By Mail Ballots can be returned using the prepaid postage return envelope or by bringing it to any official drop box, voting location, or the Ventura County Elections Division. Make sure to sign the envelope. • HELP RETURNING YOUR BALLOT: If you choose someone to return your ballot, only choose someone you trust. You and the other person must sign the back of the return envelope. Never give your ballot to someone else unless you have completed, signed and sealed the return envelope. • SIGN UP FOR BALLOT TRACKING: You can sign-up at wheresmyballot.sos.ca.gov to get automatic notifications by text message, email, or voice message about the status of your Vote By Mail ballot. You’ll be notified once your county has received your ballot, once it has been counted, and if there are any issues with the ballot. • TRUSTED INFORMATION: Get information on voting from trusted, official sources—the Ventura County Elections Division and the Secretary of State. Resources for Ventura County voters are available at: VenturaVote.org. The Secretary of State has resources for California voters at vote.ca.gov.

Eye on the Environment

Mosquito control ahead of rainy season by David Goldstein

ccording to weatherspark.com, the rainy season in Ventura County usually starts this week and lasts 6.6 months, peaking in February. Although Ventura County has been hot and dry recently, now is a good time to start preventing mosquito breeding, a problem usually coming in tandem with our wet season. According to Cary Svoboda, Vector Control Program Lead with the Ventura County Environmental Health Division, small, day-biting, invasive Aedes mosquitoes were recently found in several cities in Ventura County. The problem will get much worse if we do not take precautions before the rains start. 6—

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One precaution is to be sure proper screens are attached to rain barrels that capture rainwater. A 1/16 inch mesh is necessary to keep out all mosquitoes, according to Svoboda. Tire swings, tire sandboxes, tire obstacle courses and other reuses of tires can also pose mosquito breeding dangers. No matter how a stored tire is angled, if it is uncovered, it will collect water. Worse, when the rain is over, the tire’s curve shades collected water, preventing rapid evaporation, and the tire’s black rubber heats the water, making it even more attractive to mosquitoes. Puncturing tire walls for drainage is difficult, and because cutting tools bounce off tires, it can be

dangerous, so covering tires to prevent water collection is essential, if not always practical. Also, keep an eye on potted plants to avoid a problem my parents faced last month. Plagued by mosquitos, they called a vector control specialist who examined their backyard and found pools of water in their overgrown, root-bound, potted orchids. Roots were preventing drainage out of the bottom of the pots, so water was pooling under leaves at the top of the soil, and mosquitoes were breeding. Re-pot to avoid problems. A similar problem with potted plants relates to over-watering. If you over-water, you can create puddles in the drainage plate under the pot. The Vector Control Program for Ventura County, managed by the Ventura County Environmental Health Division, has a website on the topic, at www.vcrma.org/vector-control-program, which mentions other tips. For example, fill a hollow tree stump or tree hole with sand to avoid water accumulation; store wheelbarrows, small boats, chil-

dren’s toys, wading pools, and empty pots upside down; and avoid accumulation of lawn cuttings or raked leaves in gutters and storm drains to ensure water flows rather than pools. You should also stock ornamental ponds with mosquito fish, which are available free by calling 805-662-6582. Bacterial larvicide, such as MosquitoDunks, is another control measure targeting mosquito larvae. If you see a danger on someone else’s property, the best option is to politely inform them. Another option is to contact the Ventura County Vector Control hotline at 805-658-4310. You can leave an anonymous report, including only the address of the danger, but if you also leave your name and phone number, staff can follow up with you in case they are unable to find the danger you noticed. David Goldstein, with the Ventura County Public Works Agency, can be reached at 805-658-4312 or david.goldstein@ventura.org.

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Indigenous Day disruption

In Brief

Ventura gathering ends in “ugliness” by Kimberly Rivers kimberly@vcreporter.com

n Sunday, Oct. 11, a gathering of Indigenous people from the region gathered at noon in front of Ventura City Hall to commemorate Indigenous People’s Day. Near the end of the gathering a large group of trucks drove past on Poli St. and then began doing loops around the triangle area in front of city hall at Poli and California streets. The drivers honked the horns and they and the passengers yelled at the group that had assembled. “We Indigenous people never needed a holiday, we always knew the truth of this day,” said KC Rodriguez, a member of the Barbareño-Ventureño Band of Mission Indians. Last year the Ventura County Board of Supervisors passed a resolution to name the second Monday in October, previously called Columbus Day, Indigenous People’s Day. “It’s nice to know more and more cities are finally acknowledging the truth, but it’s just a small step in the right direction of reconciliation.” Witnessing the trucks passing

Kymberly Arellanes (left) and Julie Tumamait-Stenslie of the Barbareño-Ventureño Band of Mission Indians in front of Ventura City Hall on Sunday, Oct. 11. Photo by Barry Harrington

the group repeatedly and taunting the people who had gathered, Rodriguez said it was obvious that someone had told the people in the trucks about their gathering. She said that as they were ending their gathering and “trying to do our final speaking . . . they were obviously trying to stir up a conflict.” She said that people in the trucks were yelling “we support the statue” and “It’s Columbus Day,” and that the trucks had “Trump flags and U.S. flags.” “They had nothing better to do than to bother us,” Rodriguez continued. “We were peacefully gathering there . . . there was not any sort of negativity, they brought hate and ugliness . . . it was disrespectful and ugly.” According to Rodriguez, a few

people attending the gathering were hit by the trucks. “I saw vehicles hit two people, [the drivers] didn’t care,” she said, adding that the people she saw who got hit walked away and that she didn’t know if they were injured or not. The group Rodriguez was with walked to their cars and as they drove away, they saw a police officer there. “He was just talking to the white people. He didn’t talk or try to get any information from an Indigenous person.” “The most sad thing is that they actually had kids in the truck, I saw them. You guys really think that is OK showing your kid this hatred? . . . They have them thinking their parents are doing the right thing by trying to run people over in the crosswalk.”

Kindness Corner

“Shift the frequency of the planet” A masked snowman for smiles

On Sept. 29, a small troop gathered at the snowman on Burnham Road in Oak View. A fairly famous character locally, the Burnham

Road concrete snowman is now masked and costumed for the pandemic following a moment of inspiration.

Lucy McDaniel, known to many in her previous role as children’s hair stylist Lucy in the Sky, was inspired by a teary-eyed question from her 10-year-old grandson, Tucker Wheatley. “He was worried about Santa Claus,” said McDaniel, adding that Tucker asked “Will he have to wear a COVID mask when he comes down the chimney?” She responded that she didn’t know, but she did have a way to lighten the air a bit now. McDaniel thought this small gesture of fun might “Shift the frequency of the planet . . . lighten up the planet and keep [us] smiling, even if it’s under your mask.” — Kimberly Rivers

WEV gives Trailblazer award Women’s Economic Ventures is awarding the Trailblazer Award to Brenda Allison in recognition of her work founding two local insurance agencies and serving as CEO of Coast General Insurance Brokers. The award is given each year to a local businesswoman that has demonstrated passion, commitment, vision and grit. This year, the award will be given at WEV’s annual fundraising event, Empowerment is Priceless, to be held virtually on Oct. 15. Allison is being recognized as a community member whose philanthropy demonstrates an uplighting example through her work with Rotary Club of Ventura, as a board member for Casa Pacifica and on the supervisory committee of the Ventura County Credit Union. She is the founder and former chairperson of Latinos in Business at the Camarillo Chamber of Commerce and founder of the Cuban Culture Club of Ventura County. “This year more than ever, women and minority business owners need our support to press on through these extraordinarily difficult times,” said Kathy Odell, CEO of WEV. “Women’s Economic Ventures is delighted to recognize Brenda Allison . . . She has been a strong advocate for women in business and we invite the community to join us to see Brenda accept her award virtually.” The online event will feature several WEV clients including Elizabeth Gray Bayne, Gray Bayne Film and Media, LLC; Erica Morris, The ECO Store; Juliana Ramirez, JR Bookkeeping; Jennifer Walsh, Mesa Produce & Chuy Berry Farm. Details and event registration is online at www.wevonline.org/eip. Ventura Police Officer’s scholarship awarded The three recipients of the 17th Annual Dee Dowell Memorial Scholarship, awarded by the Ventura Police Officers Association are Bailey Welch, Tara Martin and Kali Garibay. Welch is receiving the first place award of $2,000 and will be attending Ventura College to pursue nursing. Martin will receive $1,500 and attend University of Arizona studying early child education. The third place $1,000 award is being given to Garibay, currently attending the University of Southern California studying law history and culture. The scholarships are awarded in memory of Sergeant Darlon “Dee” Dowell, the only officer in Ventura’s history to die in the line

of duty. He was shot and killed on Aug. 7, 1978. Recipients are selected each year based on display of remarkable academic achievement, community service and financial need. Applicants must reside in Ventura or have graduated from a Ventura high school in the past three years and have future plans in public service. NAMI launches new wellness program The National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) in Ventura County is launching a new pilot program called Community Cares aimed at counteracting some of the exacerbated mental health issues related to the pandemic. The free online program includes resources and information on mental wellness, stigma, diagnoses, treatment, suicide prevention, self care and communication. Those who participate in the program receive a workbook with awareness building exercises that help build and practice skills, and provide information on recognizing the signs of mental illness. The two hour webinar is led by trained volunteer presenters who are either family members or peers of those living in recovery. Their experiences can provide valuable insight into mental health. The program is free and available to anyone living in Ventura County. Online information and registration are online at: www.namiventura.org/ community-cares. State grant available for boating safety education Noon on Oct. 30 is the deadline for applications for grants of $40,000 up to a total of $1.6 million available to public agencies, colleges, universities and organizations that offer on-the-water boater safety training and education to the public. The Aquatic Center Education Program is funded through the U.S. Coast Guard Sport Fish Restoration and Boating Trust Fund through the Division of Boating and Waterways. Grants are available for student scholarships for boating courses and related equipment. Funding can cover instructor training and boating safety related events. Details and information is online at: dbw.parks. ca.gov/?page_id=28817. Guidelines for safe boating during the pandemic are online at: dbw.parks.ca.gov/ COVIDBoatingTips. — Kimberly Rivers

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COUNTY of VENTURA

COVID-19 TESTING

The County of Ventura has expanded free COVID-19 testing throughout the county for residents who have the slightest suspicion of having COVID-19 or have been exposed to someone with it. Symptoms of COVID-19 can be: • Cough or shortness of breath • OR other symptoms: fever greater than 100.4°F, chills, muscle pain, headache, sore throat, new loss of taste or smell

Close contact means: • Sharing a home • Being closer than 6 feet for more than 10 minutes without wearing a mask • Having contact with the bodily fluids (spit, blood) of the sick person through coughing, sneezing, sharing utensils

OPTUMSERVE STATE LOCATION

COVID-19 testing for all community members. Please schedule an appointment by calling or registering online. Online: www.lhi.care/covidtesting • Phone: 1-888-634-1123 • Hours of Operation: Monday–Friday 8am – 8pm

Thousand Oaks Library – Newbury Park Branch

Oxnard Performing Arts Center

2331 Borchard Road, Newbury Park, CA 91320

800 Hobson Way, Oxnard, CA 93030

DRIVE-UP TESTING SITES (Beginning October 16)

Moorpark College

7075 Campus Rd., Moorpark, CA 93021

Monday-Friday 10am – 7pm

No appointment necessary

(Weekend Hours)

(Closing at 4 pm beginning November 1)

Santa Paula

Oxnard College

Fillmore Family Medical Group

Friday–Tuesday 10am – 7pm

Tuesday 9am – 5pm

City parking lot located at corner of E. Main Street and N. Ojai Street

4000 S. Rose Ave., Oxnard, CA 93033

828 W. Ventura St., Fillmore, 93015

WALK-UP TESTING SITE

No appointment necessary • Hours of Operation: Monday–Friday 9am – 6pm Ventura County Fairgrounds – 10 W. Harbor Blvd in Ventura - Enter at Gate 2

VENTURA COUNTY URGENT CARE LOCATIONS

For pre-screening and appointment, call the hotline at 805-652-7660. Beginning November 1 all sites will close at 4 pm. OXNARD Las Islas Family Medical Group South

VENTURA Academic Family Medicine Center

Magnolia Family Medical Center

West Ventura Medical Clinic

325 West Channel Islands Blvd., Oxnard, 93033 Open 7 days/week from 9am - 5pm 2240 E. Gonzales Rd., Oxnard, 93036 Monday–Friday 8:30am - 5pm

300 Hillmont Ave., Bldg. 340, Ventura, 93003 Monday–Saturday 9am - 4pm 133 W. Santa Clara St., Ventura, 93001 Open 7 days/week from 9am – 5pm

SANTA CLARA RIVER VALLEY Fillmore Family Medical Group

EAST COUNTY Conejo Valley Family Medical Group 125 W. Thousand Oaks Blvd., Suite 200 Thousand Oaks, 91360 Open 7 days/week from 9:15am - 4:30pm

Sierra Vista Family Medical Clinic

1227 East Los Angeles Ave., Simi Valley, 93065 Monday–Friday 9am - 5pm and Saturday and Sunday 9am – 2pm

828 W. Ventura St., Fillmore, 93015 Monday-Friday 9am - 5pm

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IT'S TIME TO VOTE! Ballots have been mailed to all registered voters in Ventura County. Track your ballot now at wheresmyballot.sos.ca.gov For a list of voting and ballot drop box locations, go to VenturaVote.org Voting from home is encouraged, but in person voting is available! #VoteSafeVenturaCounty

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VC 2020 ELECTION

Ventura County’s Measure O Will voters allow greenhouse cannabis cultivation? by Kimberly Rivers kimberly@vcreporter.com

easure O is on the ballot, finally putting the question of whether or not cannabis can be commercially grown in the county before the voters. “Although we would have wanted this ballot measure to include outdoor cultivation and retail sales, for conservative unincorporated Ventura County this is a long overdue first step towards allowing commercial cannabis activity,” states Sespe Creek Collective, a dispensary in Ojai, on its website. “We welcome the opportunity to source products grown locally in our region and hope this will provide new options for small farmers.” The county already allows industrial hemp to be grown and has issued permits for 4,000 acres of hemp growing in the county. But cannabis is the plant that is used for activities that up until recent years were illegal. California has so far left the decision up to counties and cities to decide whether to allow commercial cannabis growing in their jurisdictions. Last month the Ventura County Board of Supervisors received a report on Measure O and the proposition’s potential impacts in the county, commissioned from HdL Consulting (HdL), an Orange County-based firm with expertise in cannabis policy, regulation and compliance.

What would Measure O allow?

The measure, if passed by a simple majority of voters, would allow up to 500 cumulative acres countywide of cannabis to be grown for commercial purposes in already existing greenhouses or other indoor facilities, in the unincorporated areas of Ventura County. The plant could only be grown in areas zoned exclusively for agricultural purposes and industrial activities (AE, M1 and M2 zones). An additional 100 acres of nurseries could be permitted to house plants for sale and some ancillary and processing activities would be allowed as needed with cultivation activities. All growers would have to comply with state laws, and receive a county-issued license. The measure approves a 4 percent tax on gross receipts from proceeds related to cultivation and a 1 percent tax on gross receipts related to nurseries. Those levels match taxes already in effect in Santa Barbara County. Proceeds would be part of the county’s general fund and could be used for any expense. Applications for commercial cultivation could be submitted starting Jan. 1, 2021, approved on a first-come, first-served basis. Permission to grow would be ministerial, meaning the county must grant permission if the applicant meets all conditions and the permit would not result in acreage maximums

CITY CANNABIS MEASURES: Ojai’s Measure G: Would place a 3 percent tax on cannabis sales in the city of Ojai, with potential for generating $465,000 to $1.5 million annually for the city’s general fund. Authorizes up to 10 percent tax. Local dispensaries generally oppose the measure, saying the cost will get passed on to consumers already paying high state and federal taxes on cannabis products. Ventura’s Measure I: Annual tax on both cannabis

and hemp cultivation that would not exceed $10 on each “canopy” square foot, 8 percent of gross receipts (retail) and 4 percent for other cannabis businesses if the city legalizes retail sales in the future.

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being exceeded. Licenses would be renewed each year. Measure O would require perimeter security systems that include 24-hour video monitoring and lighting, exceeding state standards. In addition, the law would require the use of “best available control technology” for controlling odors from the greenhouses, but that may not eliminate all odor, which has been a major issue for residents who currently live near areas where industrial hemp is being grown.

What does Measure O not allow?

Measure O would not allow manufacturing activities associated with cannabis, nor would it allow retail sales — something the county does not currently allow. Some cities in the county do allow retail sales. The application of conventional pesticides and herbicides to cannabis is generally prohibited in California. The measure sets a 1,200-foot buffer zone around certain sensitive uses including schools, youth centers and residential neighborhoods. Measure O does not create any additional tax on processing or distribution of cannabis products.

If Measure O passes…

Based on HdL’s assessment, there are only 220 acres of existing greenhouse in the county that meet the requirements of Measure O. The report highlighted that there are currently only 347.5 acres of greenhouse cultivation of cannabis in the entire state, with 62 acres in Santa Barbara County. The law would not lead to new greenhouse construction, but could result in about 72 new jobs (annual payroll of about $3 million) and four new farmworker housing areas. Based on the report’s assessment, it is expected that four growers would be active in the county, each with about 60,000 square feet of growing area, or under two acres of greenhouse space used for growing cannabis. But the initiative would not limit the number of growers, just the total acreage, cumulatively, of all growers. The measure is unlikely, however, to deter illegal cultivation in the nearby national forests, reports HdL, because it does not allow licensed retail sales in the unincorporated county, continuing an incentive for black market, unlicensed

sellers. All licensed growers have to sell to licensed retailers. So the measure doesn’t create a solution to the black market sale of cannabis products. HdL notes that licensing growers and sellers can reduce the scope of the illegal black market in cannabis, but also pointed out that their opinion differs from that of the Ventura County Sheriff’s Office, which in some cases thinks that legal, licensed growers can be “linked to criminal black market operations,” and may be a target of crime including armed robbery. It is estimated that $2.92 million from cultivation and nurseries would be generated annually in tax revenue. HdL’s report and other documents are online at: bosagenda.countyofventura.org/sirepub/agdocs.aspx?doctype=agenda&itemid=110375

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wo new supervisors will take the oath of office early next year for the Ventura County Board of Supervisors. One of them, Matt LaVere, the current mayor of Ventura, was elected to the District 1 seat in the March primary. The second will be the candidate who wins the most votes from District 5 voters — either Tim Flynn or Carmen Ramirez, both currently serving on the Oxnard City Council as Mayor and Mayor Pro Tem respectively. [Supervisor Kelly Long (Dist. 3) was re-elected to her second term.] The District 5 race has the opportunity to create the first female majority on the board, or foster a new power dynamic. Screen shot of Carmen Ramirez (left) and Tim Flynn from the Oct. 6, 2020 online forum hosted by the Ventura The supervisors have come to consensus on many decisions to help the county weather County League of Women Voters. the pandemic crisis. But other policy concerns related to climate change, housing, racial and social equality may lead to split votes, with supervisors voting along political party lines. A clear example of this is in the recent adoption of the Ventura County General Plan, which includes a Climate Action Plan with several strong restrictions and prohibitions for the local oil and gas industry. The plan had the support of Steve Bennett (Dist. 1), Linda Parks (Dist. 2) and John Zaragoza (Dist. 5), while Long and Bob Huber (Dist. 4) were the two opposing votes. In the current District 5 race, voters will choose between two very distinctive voices. On one hand is Carmen Ramirez, a Democrat, who has taken a strong stance in favor of environmental protection and social equity. Tim Flynn, a Republican, has demonstrated a focus on jobs, rebuilding and “the American Dream.”

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On Oct. 6, Flynn and Ramirez participated in a forum moderated by David Maron and hosted by the Ventura County League of Women Voters. The questions were submitted in advance by community members and screened by the league. Questions concerned plans for Channel Islands Harbor and Fisherman’s Wharf, the future of the local fossil fuel industry, area airports and economic recovery from the pandemic. “Prior to the pandemic, Oxnard and Ventura County had experienced five years of negative or zero economic growth,” said Flynn, saying he will focus on “rebuilding” the local economy. “Jobs, it’s all about jobs, all about upward social mobility.” He said a place to start is Fisherman’s Wharf. Ramirez said a strong economy will be a key focus for her if elected, and getting “jobs back, help[ing] businesses” recover from the pandemic. She pointed to her long history as a local attorney working with people helping with “their basic needs, housing, civil rights, benefits when disabled . . . I have the pulse of our community, I know what people need.”

Airports

When asked about the local airports and a potential joint use agreement, Flynn said he’d provide leadership to bring commercial service to the county. His “number one goal” is “attracting high-paying jobs to the county,” and he said access to commercial air services is key to that goal. He suggested one route could be to partner with the U.S. military to get commercial air service at the base. Ramirez countered that while she’d be open to hearing about plans for commercial service, she has heard concerns from residents about noise, traffic and other issues related to the existing airports, particularly in Camarillo.

Pandemic recovery

Regarding the impact of COVID-19 on local businesses, Ramirez pointed to her role in oversight with the Ventura County Community Foundation, saying that she “made it my business . . . to ensure Oxnard businesses would not be left out” of the rapid response grant program for small businesses. She said additional stimulus money from the federal government is key and that she would work with the county to push for that funding as well as work to obtain private funding for local businesses. Flynn pointed to what he is “doing now,” namely rapid testing, and said that “rapid response management” based on “credible data” is needed to help the county “more effectively manage this crisis.”

Climate change and the fossil fuels industry

Both candidates stated that climate change is real and Flynn said the county does have an important role in carrying out the state’s “aggressive” goals and rules to become carbon neutral. “Ventura County is the number three producer of oil and gas” in the state. He said the transition away from fossil fuels is happening, but that it’s a question of “how to transition” from dependence on fossil fuels. “We can’t throw people out of work.” He said a clear plan is required. When asked whether the oil and gas industry should be shut down in light of the perception that clean energy jobs pay less, Flynn didn’t directly answer the question, focusing instead on being responsible and training. “When someone has invested capital…[there] needs to be an amortization of that investment; they expect a return on that money,” explained Flynn. “What is most responsible? Making sure that every single man and woman that works in an oil [and natural gas] field [gets] the proper job training.” “I don’t accept the premise” that clean energy jobs pay less, responded Ramriez. She referred to a report that clean energy jobs pay 13 percent more than fossil fuel-based jobs. “You have to think about what is [going to happen] when the oil industry fades . . . let’s get ahead of it, let’s retrain people.” She added that the industry needs to be held responsible for those workers who “can’t transition.” Ramirez referred to many oil companies going bankrupt and leaving billions of dollars of debt and “liabilities to clean up,” saying that there will also be jobs in cleaning up those sites. She said she won’t “give [oil companies] a pass, they have to take care of their workers.”

Job creation

Both candidates said they will push for strong education for local youth to provide a work force for high-tech jobs, and that local networking infrastructure such as fiber optics needs to be expanded across the county. “Healthcare” will also be a “huge issue coming forward,” said Ramirez, predicting the arrival of a “silver tsunami” as the Ventura County population ages. She said that jobs associated with the healthcare needs of seniors will be part of boosting the local economy. “I led the effort to attract Amazon,” said Flynn. After noting that negotiations begun in 2017 weren’t successful at the time, he hinted at an announcement that would be made in the coming week that would “bring higher paying jobs with benefits,” and that he’d “take that accomplishment to county government.” He was referring to the city’s announcement on Oct. 8 that a new Amazon fulfillment center is to be built in Oxnard by the end of 2021, providing 1,500 jobs.

Fisherman’s Wharf

Flynn reported that when first elected mayor, he met with the harbor director and county counsel to say that it was “time that Oxnard has a seat at the table,” and as a result of that meeting an unpopular proposal was turned down by the city. “Bottom line is, this is on the right path [now],” he said, pointing toward the formation of a resident’s committee. Ramirez stated that “nothing has happened in the past 10 years” at Fisherman’s Wharf and that the area is the “gateway to the Channel Islands” and should be developed into something “everyone can agree on.” She emphasized that she would not allow it to be turned into “Marina del Rey.”

Housing

Flynn said that while the open space agricultural protection law (SOAR) “restricts [the] supply of houses,” he said the demand for housing remains constant and that “is going to raise prices.” He said finding a way to build more housing infill, in city areas like River Park at the Collection, is ideal: “Smart growth,” putting housing close to commercial “so people can walk.” “I support housing of all types,” Ramirez responded, and said there will need to be effective education provided to the public on the need for denser housing. We may “have to build up” instead of out. “People are living in overcrowded situations. A whole family in a room in a suburban tract house, it’s a horrible way to live; children can’t study.” Summarizing their goals if they are elected to the supervisor seat, the candidates expressed two very clear — and very different — approaches. “I got my start [ politically] stopping a liquified natural gas terminal” in Oxnard, recounted Ramirez, and said her goal as supervisor would be to “represent the people who live here . . . to thrive and survive into a cleaner future.” “If we are going to sustain our lifestyle, if we are going to preserve the quality of life right here . . . [it] cannot come if we don’t have higher paying jobs, it’s about the American Dream. I will take the reins of the board of supervisors and work with [them to bring] the best and highest paying jobs.” Ventura County voters will determine which vision prevails on Nov. 3. Videos of forums hosted by Ventura County League of Women Voters are online at: https://my.lwv.org/california/ ventura-county/candidate-forums October 15, 2020 —

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he ability to create “something delicious” isn’t exactly new to Tony Ybarra, who for nearly 20 years has concocted an abundance of delectable classical, flamenco and jazz music on his guitar, performed throughout the U.S., Europe and Hong Kong. But when COVID-19 stifled his ability to play live concerts, the Santa Barbara-based guitarist took his creative powers into the kitchen, preparing culinary delights much as he prepares an enticing menu of music. “I can’t say everything I cook comes out the way I want it to,” chuckles Ybarra. “But cooking exercises a different part of the creative spirit, and I appreciate being able to do that.” Ybarra’s creative spirit is evident in his music, performed on six albums, at numerous local venues and in concert with (among others) Michael McDonald, Josh Groban, jazz composer Maria Schneider and flamenco guitar virtuoso Adam Del Monte. Currently, Ybarra serves as director of jazz improvisation and guitar studies at Santa Barbara City College. He has also taught at Westmont College and USC, after earning bachelor’s and master’s degrees in guitar performance from USC’s Thornton School of Music. “I feel very fortunate to make a living as a full-time guitarist,” he says. “It’s allowed me to travel the world and play with some amazing artists. And I’m blessed to be able to teach and to share knowledge with students in a way that others have shared with me.”

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Artisanal chocolate is the name of the game at Ex Voto, and mother-daughter owners Jennifer Smith and Sophia SmithGrunder have always embraced Halloween with style. “We always bring back our frogs,” Jennifer Smith says, noting that customers can choose from artful amphibians in vegan, salted caramel and caramel with marshmallow cream options. Ex Voto will also have creepy confections like eyeballs, owls and skulls in a variety of flavors, plus fall favorites such as apple cider caramel bonbons, pumpkin seed nut butter cups, GIVE A HOOT: Ex Voto’s eerie edibles pumpkin spice pecan turtles and chai bonbons. include eyeball bonbons, chocolate frogs New this year is a special blend made with genmaicha and owls and witch fingers made from a (green tea mixed with roasted brown rice) and white chocospecial genmaicha chocolate. late. Ex Voto adds candied rice puffs and black sesame seeds to make a delectable, sophisticated, Japanese-inspired treat very loosely based on the Nestle Crunch bar. “Genmaicha isn’t really a Halloween flavor, but it’s green!” Smith says with a laugh. She’s shaped it into witch fingers that are equal parts gruesome and toothsome, and blended it into a special October ice cream, too. Be sure to check out the spicy pumpkin seed toffee as well. The spice blend includes habanero and ancho chiles and cinnamon, so it definitely brings the heat — perfect for cool autumn evenings.

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Agoura Hills, Camarillo, Thousand Oaks, Westlake Village tifachocolateandgelato.com With several locations under the Tifa banner, Ventura County locals can easily take advantage of the chocolates, pastries, coffee and gelato offered by this purveyor of all things delicious. When chilly October mornings and marine layer give way to sunshine, cool off with a cup of Tifa’s much-beloved gelato. In the case right now are pumpkin almond swirl, almond mascarpone biscotti, cinnamon panna cotta and even a whiskey gelato (which despite the name has no alcohol in it). Gourmet truffles and bonbons come in numerous flavors, which are great any time of year. But in the fall, you might consider hazelnut, fig balsamic with black pepper and Bordeaux. Newly added to the chocolate CHOCOLATE AND MORE: Gourmet chocolates, handmade gelato and a Harry menu is Mexican hot chocolate, offering the perfect blend of sweet and Potter-themed Halloween weekend make spicy. More autumn-inspired flavors will be coming soon. Tifa extra sweet this month. Towards the end of the month, however, Tifa’s Thousand Oaks shop (1730 E. Avenida de Los Arboles, Suite D) will have something a little more special to offer. “We’re doing a Harry Potter-themed event during the weekend of Halloween,” says Lexi Hartsuyker. “We’re going to decorate the store . . . We’ll have banners and candles and the staff will be dressed up in Hogwarts-themed clothing.” In addition, on Oct. 31, kids under 12 that come in costume to the Agoura, Thousand Oaks and Westlake Village locations will receive a free gelato. The Camarillo location will not be giving away gelato on Halloween, but it is throwing a costume party and contest on Oct. 31. All locations are hoping to provide a fun and exciting opportunity for families to enjoy the holiday in a safe, socially distanced manner. Remember that while Halloween masks are optional, COVID-19-compliant face coverings are a must.

Missy’s Cupcake Creations

2950 Johnson Drive, #119, Ventura 805-382-4852 www.facebook.com/Missys-CupcakeCreations-117323548289337 @missys_cupcakes Missy Drayton is still working on her October menu for Missy’s Cupcake Creations, but there’s one thing she knows she’ll have for sure at her Ventura bakery. “We’re doing the do-it-yourself donut kits,” she says. “It will be Halloween themed.” She came up with these collections of plain donuts, frosting and decorations during the pandemic as a fun and easy activity kids could do at home. The concept has become so popular that she’s SPOOKY SPRINKLES: Donuts in festive kept it, switching out the colors and decorations with the seasons. Halloween decorations are just a few of In addition, Drayton is offering a “sack of donut holes in Hal- the treats available from Missy’s Cupcake loween treat bags,” a variety of sugar cookies (ghosts, bats, skulls Creations. and more) and her donuts topped with black, green, orange and purple sprinkles. For cake lovers, “we have pumpkin pie cupcakes,” she adds. “It’s a pumpkin cake with a pumpkin mousse filling and maple cream cheese icing.” She’ll get more of her cupcake case season-ready in the coming days, so be sure to check out the shop (or her drool-worthy Instagram page) to see what else is fresh from the oven.

Top This Chocolate

1559 Spinnaker Drive, #109, Ventura Harbor 805-535-4167 topthischocolate.com The county’s only customizable chocolate creator celebrates its one-year anniversary this month, and is going all out for the haunted holiday. “We have all kinds of crazy Halloween-themed toppings,” says owner Shana Elson. Top your choice of milk, dark or white chocolate bar with frightfully fun candies like gummy eyeballs, skulls, Ghoul’s Mix M&Ms, candy corn and more. In addition, the shop (located in scenic Ventura Harbor) will also have chocolate mummy pops, witches on TRICKED-OUT TOTE: There’s a lot of treat pretzel sticks, chocolate pumpkin heads and marsh- in the Halloween Experience Tote, with a customized Top This chocolate bar, mallow witches. New this year is a special Halloween Chocolate mummy pop, chocolate squares and more. Experience Tote. A reusable black and orange bag Photo by Leilani Polacek comes filled with a selection of treats, including a mummy pop, 12 chocolate squares, chocolate covered Oreos, a bag of candy and a full-sized chocolate bar with your name on it. The package is $35 — a very reasonable price to pay for the quantity and quality of handmade chocolate. “We have things that are so unique; you can’t get them anywhere else,” Elson says. “We make all the products here in front of your eyes. It’s a fun alternative to trick or treating . . . to make your own creation.” October 15, 2020 —

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ADVICE GODDESS

Coddle Herder

My boyfriend’s enabling of his failure-to-launch 26-year-old son is seeming like a deal breaker. Though his son’s very likable, he’s been fired from every job he’s had, including a well-paying delivery job I recently got him, after they perceived liability from his reckless, race-driving ways. His dad lent him a truck, pays the insurance, pays his cellphone bill, and keeps rescuing him on his rent. He spends his days video gaming, getting stoned, and online dating. I was looking forward to getting married, but I don’t want my house at risk when his son calls for a bailout. I’m also not sure I want a man who doesn’t advance his kids to independence. — Distressed

by amy alkon

Childhood goes so fast. It’s only a matter of time before Cody is 85 and expected to post his own bail. Your boyfriend is acting out of empathy for his son. Empathy is taken for granted as a beautiful thing, but it has a dark side. It comes from the German word, “einfuhlung,” meaning “in-feeling” or “feeling into.” Obviously, we can’t actually tap into another person’s feelings, but psychologist Lynn O’Connor explains that when we witness another person’s suffering, our “empathy system is alerted, almost as if we were suffering ourselves.” Our initial flare of empathy, this “feeling into” another’s suffering, happens automatically. Once we experience it, explain neuroscientists Olga Klimecki and Tania Singer, our empathy can go one of two ways: into unhealthy “empathic distress” or healthy “empathic concern.” Empathic distress is empathy that quickly turns “me-focused.” We start feeling really bad about how bad we feel in the wake of our friend’s empathy-triggering suffering — to the point that we’re prone to duck our uncomfortable feelings by avoiding our suffering

friend. (Nice, huh?) Empathic concern, on the other hand, motivates us to channel our empathy into action. We ask ourselves, “What can I do to alleviate this person’s suffering?” and then get to it. However, even healthy empathic concern has a dark side. You can alleviate somebody’s immediate suffering but ultimately hurt them long-term, like when you show them that Daddy’s always there to mop up after their irresponsible behavior with a big wad of dollars. Possibly saving your relationship

reckless, lazeballs son’s tab has tanked your boyfriend’s own finances. Of course, actual helping is judicious helping, like a tough-love refusal to make the consequences of Slacker Boy’s actions magically disappear. Forcing this 20-something brat to get socked with the costs is probably the only way he’ll get on the path to becoming an independent, fully functioning adult. You get this, and you told me you’ve brought it up to your boyfriend “like once a month,” framing it in “constructive terms.” That isn’t working, in large part because Dad has a habit that seems to serve him (at least on the immediate level): Son crashes and burns; Dad swoops in to sweep up the wreckage, and he gets that quick hit of “feel better.” So, though your boyfriend appears to be listening when you talk, he isn’t really hearing you; that is, really taking it in and then opening his mind to the possibility that you’re right. Only if he really hears you will you see whether he can look critically at his enabling and accept the immediate emotional pain it takes to do what’s best for his son and your relationship long-term.

Empathy is taken for granted as a beautiful thing, but it has a dark side. starts with understanding the complicated mix here. Though Dad is taking action on his son’s behalf (as per empathic concern), he’s probably driven by empathic distress: a longing to immediately alleviate the pain he feels from his son being in trouble. This is pathological empathy: empathy that ultimately harms both the person it’s intended to help and the person doing the helping. For example, in addition to the negative effect on your relationship, you noted (in an email replying to questions I’d asked you) that endlessly picking up his

Since you’ve been unable to get through to him, you might seek out a mediator. A mediator specializes in helping parties truly hear and understand each other. (Find one with a relationship focus at mediate.com, or Google to find free or sliding-scale services locally.) There’s also a DIY option from psychotherapist Nathaniel Branden. Spend 12 hours together in a hotel room: no books, TV, smartphones, naps, or walks outside. Except for bathroom breaks, you remain together at all times. Branden told me that when all “avenues of escape are closed off,” couples experience real breakthroughs in communication. If you try either or both of these techniques, and your boyfriend still won’t come around, you’ll at least know you’ve done all you could to try to save your relationship. Ideally, the “bonds” of marriage aren’t the sort that involve you risking your house if Slacky Sluffoffsky is too stoned to show up for his court hearing. ©2020, Amy Alkon, all rights reserved. Got a problem? Write Amy Alkon, 171 Pier Ave, #280, Santa Monica, CA 90405, or e-mail AdviceAmy@aol.com. @amyalkon on Twitter. Weekly podcast: blogtalkradio.com/amyalkon Order Amy Alkon’s new book, “Unf*ckology: A Field Guide to Living with Guts and Confidence,” (St. Martin’s Griffin, 2018).

FREE WILL ASTROLOGY ARIES

(March 21-April 19):

Would you be willing to meditate on how you might become more skilled in the arts of intimacy? Would you consider reading books and websites that offer guidance about strategies for being the best partner and ally you can be? Are you receptive to becoming more devoted to practicing empathy and deep listening? I’m not saying you’re deficient in these matters, nor am I implying that you need to improve your mastery of them any more than the rest of us. I simply want you to know that now is an especially favorable time for you to make progress.

TAURUS

(April 20-May 20):

Entre chien et loup is a French idiom that literally means “between dog and wolf.” It’s used to describe twilight or dusk, when the light is faint and it’s tough to distinguish between a dog and a wolf. But it may also suggest a situation that is a blend of the familiar and the unknown, or even a moment when what’s ordinary and routine is becoming unruly or wild. Entre chien et loup suggests an intermediary state that’s unpredictable or beyond our ability to define. In accordance with astrological omens, I propose you regard it as one of your main themes for now. Don’t fight it; enjoy it! Thrive on it!

GEMINI

(May 21-June 20):

For 34 years, the beloved American TV personality Mr. Rogers did a show for children. He’s now widely acknowledged as having been a powerful teacher of goodness and morality. Here’s a fun fact: His actual middle name was “McFeely.” I propose that you use that as a nickname for yourself. If McFeely doesn’t quite appeal to you, maybe try “Feel Maestro” or “Emotion

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— October 15, 2020

by rob brezsny

Adept” or “Sensitivity Genius.” Doing so might help inspire you to fulfill your astrological assignment in the coming weeks, which is to allow yourself to experience more deep feelings than usual — and thereby enhance your heart intelligence. That’s crucial! In the coming weeks, your head intelligence needs your heart intelligence to be working at peak capacity.

CANCER

(June 21-July 22):

A blogger named Dr.LoveLlama writes, “You may think I am walking around the house with a blanket around my shoulders because I am cold, but in fact the ‘blanket’ is my cloak and I am on a fantasy adventure.” I approve of such behavior during our ongoing struggles with COVID-19, and I especially recommend it to you in the coming days. You’ll be wise to supercharge your imagination, giving it permission to dream up heroic adventures and epic exploits that you may or may not actually undertake someday. It’s time to become braver and more playful in the inner realms.

LEO

(July 23-Aug. 22):

According to author Rev. Dr. Marilyn Sewell, “The body has its own way of knowing, a knowing that has little to do with logic, and much to do with truth.” I recommend that you meditate on that perspective. Make it your keynote. Your physical organism always has wisdom to impart, and you can always benefit from tuning in to it — and that’s especially important for you right now. So let me ask you: How much skill do you have in listening to what your body tells you? How receptive are you to its unique and sometimes subtle forms of expression? I hope you’ll enhance your ability to commune with it during the next four weeks.

VIRGO

(Aug. 23-Sept. 22):

In his fictional memoir Running in the Family, Virgo author Michael Ondaatje returns to Sri Lanka, the land where he spent his childhood, after many years away. At one point he enthuses that he would sometimes wake up in the morning and “just smell things for the whole day.” I’d love for you to try a similar experiment, Virgo: Treat yourself to a festival of aromas. Give yourself freely to consorting with the sensual joy of the world’s many scents. Does that sound frivolous? I don’t think it is. I believe it would have a deeply calming and grounding effect on you. It would anchor you more thoroughly in the here and now of your actual life, and inspire you to shed any fantasies that you should be different from who you are.

LIBRA

(Sept. 23-Oct. 22):

“The hardest thing you will ever do is trust yourself,” says Libran journalist Barbara Walters. Really? I don’t think so. In my experience, the hardest thing to do is to consistently treat ourselves with the loving care we need to be mentally and physically healthy. But I do acknowledge that trusting ourselves is also an iffy task for many of us. And yet that’s often because we don’t habitually give ourselves the loving care we need to be healthy. How can we trust ourselves if we don’t put in the work necessary to ensure our vitality? But here’s the good news, Libra: In the coming weeks, you’re likely to be extra motivated and intuitively astute whenever you improve the way you nurture yourself.

SCORPIO

(Oct. 23-Nov. 21):

“You can’t learn anything when you’re trying to look like the smartest person in the room,” writes author Barbara Kingsolver. That’s a

useful message for you right now. Why? Because you will soon be exposed to teachings that could change your life for the better. And if you hope to be fully available for those teachings, you must be extra receptive and curious and open-minded — which means you shouldn’t try to seem like you already know everything you need to know.

SAGITTARIUS

(Nov. 22-Dec. 21):

I’ve decided not to use quotes by famous writers who’ve endorsed bigoted ideas. In the future, my horoscopes won’t mention the work of T. S. Eliot, Roald Dahl, V. S. Naipaul, Edith Wharton, Kingsley Amis, H. P. Lovecraft, Flannery O’Connor, Rudyard Kipling, and Louis-Ferdinand Celine. I’m sorry to see them go, because I’ve learned a lot from some of them. And I understand that many were reflecting attitudes that were widespread in their era and milieu. But as I’ve deepened my commitment to fighting prejudice, I’ve come to the conclusion that I personally don’t want to engage with past perpetrators. Now, in accordance with current astrological omens, I invite you to take an inventory of your own relationship with bigoted influences — and consider making some shifts in your behavior. (More info: tinyurl.com/BigotedAuthors1 and tinyurl.com/BigotedAuthors2)

CAPRICORN

(Dec. 22-Jan. 19):

Capricorn chemist Tu YouYou doesn’t have a medical degree or PhD. Yet she discovered a treatment for malaria that has saved millions of lives. The drug was derived from an ancient herbal medicine that she spent years tracking down. In part because of her lack of credentials, she remained virtually unsung from the time she helped come up with the cure in 1977 until she won a Nobel Prize in 2015. What’s most unsung about

your accomplishments, Capricorn? There’s a much better chance than usual that it will finally be appreciated in the coming months.

AQUARIUS

(Jan. 20-Feb. 18):

“Luck is what happens to you when fate gets tired of waiting,” says author Gregory David Roberts. If that’s true, I expect that a surge of luck will flow your way soon. According to my astrological analysis, fate has grown impatient waiting for you to take the actions that would launch your life story’s next chapter. Hopefully, a series of propitious flukes will precipitate the postponed but necessary transformations. My advice? Don’t question the unexpected perks. Don’t get in their way. Allow them to work their magic.

PISCES

(Feb. 19-March 20):

Have you formulated wily plans and crafty maneuvers to help you navigate through the labyrinthine tests and trials up ahead? I hope so. If you hope to solve the dicey riddles and elude the deceptive temptations, you’ll need to use one of your best old tricks—and come up with a new trick, as well. But please keep this important caveat in mind: To succeed, you won’t necessarily have to break the rules. It may be sufficient merely to make the rules more supple and flexible. Homework: What belief would you be willing to change your mind about if offered convincing counter-evidence? FreeWillAstrology.com

Go to RealAstrology.com to check out Rob Brezsny’s expanded weekly audio horoscopes and daily text message horoscopes. The audio horoscopes are also available by phone at 1-877-873-4888 or 1-900-950-7700.

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vehicle parts, speakers, furniture, bikes The auction will be listed and advertised on www.storagetreasures.com. Purchases must be made with cash only and paid at the above referenced facility in order to complete the transaction. Extra Space Storage may refuse any bid and may rescind any purchase up until the winning bidder takes possession of the personal property. PUBLISHED: Ventura County Reporter 10/8/20, 10/15/20 NOTICE OF PUBLIC AUCTION Extra Space Storage will hold a public auction to sell personal property described below belonging to those individuals listed below at the location indicated: 2650 Stearns Street Simi Valley, CA 93063 October 28, 2020 at 10:30am Robert Jacobs-Books Leroy Bankowski-Household items and furniture Isabel Soto-Household items Candace Nahigian-Lounge chairs, boxes, mattress, table, antiques The auction will be listed and advertised on www.storagetreasures.com. Purchases must be made with cash only and paid at the above referenced facility in order to complete the transaction. Extra Space Storage may refuse any bid and may rescind any purchase up until the winning bidder takes possession of the personal property. PUBLISHED: Ventura County Reporter 10/8/20, 10/15/20 NOTICE OF PUBLIC AUCTION Extra Space Storage will hold a public auction to sell personal property described below belonging to those individuals listed below at the location indicated: 3101 Grande Vista Dr, Newbury Park CA 91320 October 27th, 2020 at 1:30 PM David Busby - Household Benjamin Safavi Household Bianca Loioco - boxes, household items The auction will be listed and advertised on www.storagetreasures.com. Purchases must be made with cash only and paid at the above referenced facility in order to complete the transaction. Extra Space Storage may refuse any bid and may rescind any purchase up until the winning bidder takes possession of the personal property. PUBLISHED: Ventura County Reporter 10/8/20, 10/15/20 NOTICE OF PUBLIC AUCTION Extra Space Storage will hold a public auction to sell personal property described below belonging to those individuals listed below at the location indicated: 161 Duesenberg Dr, Thousand Oaks, CA 91362 October 27th, 2020 at 3:30 PM Linda Belle Boyd- Bed, file cabinets, bookcases, clothes, file boxes and outdoor ornaments The auction will be listed and advertised on www.storagetreasures.com. Purchases must be made with cash only and paid at the above referenced facility in order to complete the transaction. Extra Space Storage may refuse any bid and may rescind any purchase up until the winning bidder takes possession of the personal property. PUBLISHED: Ventura County Reporter 10/8/20, 10/15/20

may refuse any bid and may rescind any purchase up until the winning bidder takes possession of the personal property. PUBLISHED: Ventura County Reporter 10/8/20, 10/15/20 NOTICE OF PUBLIC AUCTION Extra Space Storage will hold a public auction to sell personal property described below belonging to those individuals listed below at the location indicated: 1285 E Thousand Oaks Blvd, Thousand Oaks, CA 91362 October 27, 2020 at 2:30 PM Antonio Ward- Household items Andrea Gros- Boxes The auction will be listed and advertised on www.storagetreasures.com. Purchases must be made with cash only and paid at the above referenced facility in order to complete the transaction. Extra Space Storage may refuse any bid and may rescind any purchase up until the winning bidder takes possession of the personal property. PUBLISHED: Ventura County Reporter 10/8/20, 10/15/20

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or, parental rights may be terminated. You are entitled to be present at the hearing with your attorney. If you cannot afford an attorney, you are entitled to have the Court appoint counsel for you. A thirty-day continuance may be granted if necessary for counsel to prepare the case. At all termination proceedings, the Court shall consider the wishes of the child and shall act in the best interest of the child. Any order of the Court permanently terminating parental rights under this section shall be conclusive and binding upon the minor person, upon the parent or parents, and upon all other persons who have been served with citation by publication or otherwise. After making such an order, the Court shall have no power to set aside, change, or modify it, but this shall not be construed to limit the rights to appeal the order. If the Court, by order or judgment, declares the child free from the custody and control of both parents, or one parent if the other no longer has custody and control, the Court shall, at the same time, order the child referred to the licensed County adoption agency for adoptive placement by that agency. The rights and procedures described above are set forth in detail in the California Welfare and Institutions Code Section 366.26. You are referred to that section for further particulars. Michael J. Planet, Executive Officer and Clerk, County of Ventura, State of California. Dated: 09/17/2020 by: Veronica Perez Deputy Clerk, Children and Family Services Social Worker. 9/24, 10/1, 10/8, 10/15/20 CNS-3400097#

SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA COUNTY OF VENTURA. NOTICE OF HEARING BY PUBLICATION WELFARE & INSTITUTIONS CODE §366.26 J 072545 HEARING DATE: 12/09/2020 TIME: 08:30 am COURTROOM: J1 In the matter of the Petition of the County of Ventura Human Services Agency regarding freedom from parental custody and control on beProbate half of Anasticia K. Calzada, a child. To: Diana Calzada, NOTICE OF PETITION TO Alexandro R. Pando, and to ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: all persons claiming to be the DIVINA LABORERA AKA parents of the above-named DIVINA G. LABORERA AKA person who is described as LABORERA DIVIINA, VIVfollows: name Anasticia K. INA LABRORES, VIVINA C a l z a d a , D a t e o f B i r t h: DAVINA LABORERA, DAV05/28/2020, Place of Birth: INA LABORERS, DVINA G. Ventura, CA, Father's name: LABORERS, DIVINA LABO, Alexandro R. Pando, DIVIINA LABORERA Mother’s name: Diana CASE NO. 20STPB08064 Calzada. Pursuant to WelTo all heirs, beneficiaries, fare and Institutions Code creditors, contingent creditSection 366.26, a hearing ors, and persons who may has been scheduled for your otherwise be interested in the child. You are hereby notiWILL or estate, or both of fied that you may appear on DIVINA LABORERA AKA 12/09/2020, at 8:30 a.m., or DIVINA G. LABORERA AKA as soon as counsel can be LABORERA DIVIINA, VIVheard in Courtroom J1 of this INA LABRORES, VIVINA Court at Juvenile Justice DAVINA LABORERA, DAVCenter 4353 Vineyard Ave. INA LABORERS, DVINA G. Oxnard, CA 93036. YOU LABORERS, DIVINA LABO, ARE FURTHER ADVISED as DIVIINA LABORERA. follows: At the hearing the A PETITION FOR PRO Court must choose and imBATE has been filed by plement one of the following COUNTY OF LOS permanent plans for the ANGELES PUBLIC ADMINchild: adoption, guardianship, ISTRATOR in the Superior or long term foster care. ParCourt of California, County of ental rights may be terminLOS ANGELES. ated at this hearing. On THE PETITION FOR PRO12/09/2020, the Human SerBATE requests that vices Agency will recomCOUNTY OF LOS mend termination of parental ANGELES PUBLIC ADMINrights. The child may be ISTRATOR be appointed as ordered placed in long term personal representative to foster care, subject to the administer the estate of the regular review of the Juvendecedent. ile Court; or, a legal guardian THE PETITION requests aumay be appointed for the thority to administer the eschild and letters of guardiantate under the Independent ship be issued; or, adoption Administration of Estates Act may be identified as the perwith limited authority. (This manent placement goal and authority will allow the perthe Court may order that efsonal representative to take forts be made to locate an many actions without obtainappropriate adoptive family ing court approval. Before for the child for a period not taking certain very important to exceed 180 days and set actions, however, the personthe matter for further review; al representative will be reor, parental rights may be terquired to give notice to interminated. You are entitled to ested persons unless they be present at the hearing have waived notice or conwith your attorney. If you cansented to the proposed acnot afford an attorney, you tion.) The independent adare entitled to have the Court ministration authority will be October 15, 2020 —an interested — 23 appoint counsel for you. A granted unless thirty-day continuance may person files an objection to

ing court approval. Before taking certain very important actions, however, the personal representative will be required to give notice to interested persons unless they Probate have waived notice or consented to the proposed action.) The independent administration authority will be granted unless an interested person files an objection to the petition and shows good cause why the court should not grant the authority. A HEARING on the petition will be held in this court as follows: 02/19/21 at 8:30AM in Dept. 29 located at 111 N. HILL ST., LOS ANGELES, CA 90012 IF YOU OBJECT to the granting of the petition, you should appear at the hearing and state your objections or file written objections with the court before the hearing. Your appearance may be in person or by your attorney. IF YOU ARE A CREDITOR or a contingent creditor of the decedent, you must file your claim with the court and mail a copy to the personal representative appointed by the court within the later of either (1) four months from the date of first issuance of letters to a general personal representative, as defined in section 58(b) of the California Probate Code, or (2) 60 days from the date of mailing or personal delivery to you of a notice under section 9052 of the California Probate Code. Other California statutes and legal authority may affect your rights as a creditor. You may want to consult with an attorney knowledgeable in California law. YOU MAY EXAMINE the file kept by the court. If you are a person interested in the estate, you may file with the court a Request for Special Notice (form DE-154) of the filing of an inventory and appraisal of estate assets or of any petition or account as provided in Probate Code section 1250. A Request for Special Notice form is available from the court clerk. Attorney for Petitioner SYNA N. DENNIS, PRINCIPAL DEPUTY COUNTY COUNSEL - SBN 134511, OFFICE OF THE COUNTY COUNSEL, PROBATE DIVISION 350 S. FIGUEROA ST., #602 LOS ANGELES CA 90071 10/8, 10/15, 10/22/20 CNS-3404103#

the court. THE PETITION requests authority to administer the estate under the Independent Administration of Estates Act. (This authority will allow the personal representative to take many actions without obtaining court approval. Before taking certain very important actions, however, the personal representative will be required to give notice to interested persons unless they have waived notice or consented to the proposed action.) The independent administration authority will be granted unless an interested person files an objection to the petition and shows good cause why the court should not grant the authority. A HEARING on the petition will be held in this court as follows: 11/12/20 at 10:30AM in Dept. J6 located at 4353 E. VINEYARD AVENUE, OXNARD, CA 93036 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 MELINDA M. ELLIS - SBN 232988, LAW OFFICE OF MELINDA ELLIS 3780 KILROY AIRPORT WAY #200 LONG BEACH CA 90806 BSC 218861 10/8, 10/15, 10/22/20 CNS-3403871#

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: WAYNE D. STRICKLAND AKA WAYNE DICKSON STRICKLAND CASE NO. 56-202000545724-PR-PW-OXN NOTICE OF PETITION TO To all heirs, beneficiaries, ADMINISTER ESTATE OF creditors, contingent creditROBERT R. CHANDLER, ors, and persons who may aka ROBERT RUSH otherwise be interested in the CHANDLER WILL or estate, or both of CASE NO. 56-2020WAYNE D. STRICKLAND 00545642-PR-PL-OXN AKA WAYNE DICKSON To all heirs, beneficiaries, STRICKLAND. creditors, contingent creditA PETITION FOR PROors, and persons who may BATE has been filed by SUZotherwise be interested in the ANNE SICKNER AKA SUZwill or estate, or both of ANNE MARIE SICKNER in ROBERT R. CHANDLER, the Superior Court of Califoraka ROBERT RUSH nia, County of VENTURA. CHANDLER THE PETITION FOR PROA Petition for probate has BATE requests that SUZbeen filed by Denise K. ANNE SICKNER AKA SUZChandler in the Superior ANNE MARIE SICKNER be Court of California, County of appointed as personal repVENTURA. resentative to administer the The petition for probate reestate of the decedent. quests that: Denise K. THE PETITION requests the Chandler be appointed as decedent's WILL and codipersonal representative to cils, if any, be admitted to administer the estate of the probate. The WILL and any decedent. codicils are available for exTHE PETITION requests the amination in the file kept by decedent's will and codicils, if the court. any, be admitted to probate. THE PETITION requests auThe will and any codicils are thority to administer the esavailable for examination in tate under the Independent the file kept by the court. Administration of Estates Act. The petition requests author(This authority will allow the 24 â&#x20AC;&#x201D; â&#x20AC;&#x201D; October 15, ity to administer the estate personal representative to 2020 under the Independent Adtake many actions without ministration of Estates Act.

decedent's will and codicils, if any, be admitted to probate. The will and any codicils are available for examination in the file kept by the court. The petition requests authority to administer the estate under the Independent Administration of Estates Act. (This authority will allow the personal representative to take many actions without obtaining court approval. Before taking certain very important actions, however, the personal representative will be required to give notice to interested persons unless they have waived notice or consented to the proposed action.) The independent administration authority will be granted unless an interested person files an objection to the petition and shows good cause why the court should not grant the authority. A hearing on the petition will be held in this court as follows: Date: November 19, 2020, Time: 10:30 AM, Dept.: J6, Location: Superior Court of California, County of Ventura, 4353 E. Vineyard Avenue Oxnard, CA 93036-Juvenile Justice Complex. 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: Jesse E. Cahill SBN 227154 Ferguson Case Orr Paterson LLP 1050 S. Kimball Rd. Ventura, California 93004 (805) 659-6800 Ventura County Reporter 10/8/20, 10/15/20, 10/22/20 NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF CAROLINE ELAINE TREVENA MALLINSONSPOKNY CASE NO. 56-202000545721 PR-LA-OXN To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both of CAROLINE ELAINE TREVENA MALLINSON-SPOKNY, CAROLINA ELAINE TREVENA SPOKNY. A Petition for probate has been filed by Michael Spokny in the Superior Court of California, County of VENTURA. The petition for probate requests that: Michael Spokny be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent. The petition requests the decedent's will and codicils, if any, be admitted to probate. The will and any codicils are

The petition for probate requests that: Michael Spokny be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent. The petition requests the decedent's will and codicils, if any, be admitted to probate. The will and any codicils are available for examination in the file kept by the court. The petition requests authority to administer the estate under the Independent Administration of Estates Act. (This authority will allow the personal representative to take many actions without obtaining court approval. Before taking certain very important actions, however, the personal representative will be required to give notice to interested persons unless they have waived notice or consented to the proposed action.) The independent administration authority will be granted unless an interested person files an objection to the petition and shows good cause why the court should not grant the authority. A hearing on the petition will be held in this court as follows: Date: November 19, 2020, Time: 9:00 AM, Dept.: J6, Location: Superior Court of California, County of Ventura, 4353 E. Vineyard Avenue Oxnard, CA 93036 Oxnard- Probate. 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: Barbara G. Knox SBN 153049 73200 El Paseo, Suite 1B Palm Desert, California 92260 (760) 340-0034 Ventura County Reporter 10/15/20, 10/22/20, 10/29/20 NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: WILLIAM JAMES FOTI CASE NO. 56-202000545540-PR-PW-OXN To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the WILL or estate, or both of WILLIAM JAMES FOTI. A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by ANTHONY JAMES FOTI in the Superior Court of California, County of VENTURA. THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that ANTHONY JAMES FOTI be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent. THE PETITION requests the decedent's WILL and codi-

County of VENTURA. THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that ANTHONY JAMES FOTI be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent. THE PETITION requests the decedent's WILL and codicils, if any, be admitted to probate. The WILL and any codicils are available for examination in the file kept by the court. THE PETITION requests authority to administer the estate under the Independent Administration of Estates Act. (This authority will allow the personal representative to take many actions without obtaining court approval. Before taking certain very important actions, however, the personal representative will be required to give notice to interested persons unless they have waived notice or consented to the proposed action.) The independent administration authority will be granted unless an interested person files an objection to the petition and shows good cause why the court should not grant the authority. A HEARING on the petition will be held in this court as follows: 11/05/20 at 10:30AM in Dept. J6 located at 4353 E. VINEYARD AVENUE, OXNARD, CA 93036 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 STEPHEN M. FELDMAN SBN 65773, LAW OFFICES OF STEPHEN M. FELDMAN, INC. 78790 TAMARISK FLOWER DRIVE PALM DESERT CA 922112108 10/1, 10/8, 10/15/20 CNS-3402647# NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF DONALD ANTHONY SKINNER ( a.k.a. TONY SKINNER) CASE NO. 56-202000545758-PR-LA-OXN To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both of DONALD ANTHONY SKINNER, TONY SKINNER A Petition for probate has been filed by Matthew Skinner in the Superior Court of California, County of VENTURA. The petition for probate requests that: Matthew Skin-

NER, TONY SKINNER A Petition for probate has been filed by Matthew Skinner in the Superior Court of California, County of VENTURA. The petition for probate requests that: Matthew Skinner be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent. The petition requests authority to administer the estate under the Independent Administration of Estates Act. (This authority will allow the personal representative to take many actions without obtaining court approval. Before taking certain very important actions, however, the personal representative will be required to give notice to interested persons unless they have waived notice or consented to the proposed action.) The independent administration authority will be granted unless an interested person files an objection to the petition and shows good cause why the court should not grant the authority. A hearing on the petition will be held in this court as follows: Date: November 19, 2020, Time: 10:30 AM, Dept.: J6, Location: Superior Court of California, County of Ventura, 4353 E. Vineyard Avenue Oxnard, CA 93036 Oxnard- Juvenile Justice Center. 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: David E. Edsall, Esq. SBN 86217 Edsall Law, A Professional Law Corporation 400 Camarillo Ranch Road, Suite 102 Camarillo, California 93012 (805) 484-9002 Ventura County Reporter 10/8/20, 10/15/20, 10/22/20 NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF HAROLD WAYNE ROGERS CASE NO. 56-202000545765-PR-PW-OXN To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both of HAROLD WAYNE ROGERS A Petition for probate has been filed by Fred Rosenmund in the Superior Court of California, County of VENTURA. The petition for probate requests that: Fred Rosenmund be appointed as per-

A Petition for probate has been filed by Fred Rosenmund in the Superior Court of California, County of VENTURA. The petition for probate requests that: Fred Rosenmund be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent. THE PETITION requests the decedent's will and codicils, if any, be admitted to probate. The will and any codicils are available for examination in the file kept by the court. The petition requests authority to administer the estate under the Independent Administration of Estates Act. (This authority will allow the personal representative to take many actions without obtaining court approval. Before taking certain very important actions, however, the personal representative will be required to give notice to interested persons unless they have waived notice or consented to the proposed action.) The independent administration authority will be granted unless an interested person files an objection to the petition and shows good cause why the court should not grant the authority. A hearing on the petition will be held in this court as follows: Date: November 12, 2020, Time: 10:30 AM, Dept.: J6, Location: Superior Court of California, County of Ventura, 4353 E. Vineyard Avenue Oxnard, CA 93036. 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: Fred Rosenmund SBN 90033 2816 Rice Avenue Oxnard, California 93033 (805) 486-2500 Ventura County Reporter 10/8/20, 10/15/20, 10/22/20 NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF CRAIG SHERRILL WOOD CASE NO. 56-202000545537-PR-LA-OXN To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both of CRAIG SHERRILL WOOD A Petition for probate has been filed by Mignonette Garcia Wood in the Superior Court of California, County of VENTURA. The petition for probate requests that: Mignonette Gar-

creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both of CRAIG SHERRILL WOOD A PetitionProbate for probate has been filed by Mignonette Garcia Wood in the Superior Court of California, County of VENTURA. The petition for probate requests that: Mignonette Garcia Wood be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent. The petition requests authority to administer the estate under the Independent Administration of Estates Act. (This authority will allow the personal representative to take many actions without obtaining court approval. Before taking certain very important actions, however, the personal representative will be required to give notice to interested persons unless they have waived notice or consented to the proposed action.) The independent administration authority will be granted unless an interested person files an objection to the petition and shows good cause why the court should not grant the authority. A hearing on the petition will be held in this court as follows: Date: November 5, 2020, Time: 10:30 AM, Dept.: J6, Location: Superior Court of California, County of Ventura, 4353 E. Vineyard Avenue Oxnard, CA 93036 Oxnard- Juvenile Courthouse. 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: Linette Jimenez, Esq. SBN 329969 31355 Oak Crest Drive #125 Westlake Village, California 91361 (818) 597-8800 Ventura County Reporter 10/8/20, 10/15/20, 10/22/20

ors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the WILL or estate, or both of EUGENE C. GALLICK, SR.. A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by EUGENE C. GALLICK, JR. in the Superior Court of California, County of VENTURA. THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that EUGENE C. GALLICK, JR. be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent. THE PETITION requests the decedent's WILL and codicils, if any, be admitted to probate. The WILL and any codicils are available for examination in the file kept by the court. THE PETITION requests authority to administer the estate under the Independent Administration of Estates Act. (This authority will allow the personal representative to take many actions without obtaining court approval. Before taking certain very important actions, however, the personal representative will be required to give notice to interested persons unless they have waived notice or consented to the proposed action.) The independent administration authority will be granted unless an interested person files an objection to the petition and shows good cause why the court should not grant the authority. A HEARING on the petition will be held in this court as follows: 10/29/20 at 10:30AM in Dept. J6 located at 4353 E. VINEYARD AVENUE, OXNARD, CA 93036 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 STEVE H. MURPHY SBN 174448 1985 YOSEMITE AVE., #125 SIMI VALLEY CA 93063 10/1, 10/8, 10/15/20 CNS-3402461#

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: EUGENE C. GALLICK, SR. CASE NO. 56-202000545158-PR-PW-OXN To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the WILL or estate, or both of EUGENE C. GALLICK, SR.. A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by EUGENE C. GALLICK, JR. in the Superior Court of California, County of VENTURA.

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF STEVE CAMBELL III CASE NO. 56-202000545458-PR-LA-OXN To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both of STEVE CAMBELL III. A Petition for probate has been filed by Tiffany A. Campbell in the Superior Court of California, County of VENTURA. The petition for probate requests that: Tiffany A. Camp-

will or estate, or both of STEVE CAMBELL III. A Petition for probate has been filed by Tiffany A. Campbell in the Superior Court of California, County of VENTURA. The petition for probate requests that: Tiffany A. Campbell be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent. The petition requests authority to administer the estate under the Independent Administration of Estates Act. (This authority will allow the personal representative to take many actions without obtaining court approval. Before taking certain very important actions, however, the personal representative will be required to give notice to interested persons unless they have waived notice or consented to the proposed action.) The independent administration authority will be granted unless an interested person files an objection to the petition and shows good cause why the court should not grant the authority. A hearing on the petition will be held in this court as follows: Date: November 5, 2020, Time: 10:30 AM, Dept.: J6, Location: Superior Court of California, County of Ventura, 4353 E. Vineyard Avenue Oxnard, CA 93036 Oxnard. 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. Petitioner: Tiffany A. Campbell 881 Bayview Ave. Pacific Grove, California 93950 (831) 917-7167 Ventura County Reporter 10/1/20, 10/8/20, 10/15/20 NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: LESLIE J. TAYLOR CASE NO. 56-201800506581-PR-LA-OXN To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the WILL or estate, or both of LESLIE J. TAYLOR. A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by DAKOTA VOLBY in the Superior Court of California, County of VENTURA. THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that DAKOTA VOLBY be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent. THE PETITION requests au-

perior Court of California, County of VENTURA. THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that DAKOTA VOLBY be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent. THE PETITION requests authority to administer the estate under the Independent Administration of Estates Act. (This authority will allow the personal representative to take many actions without obtaining court approval. Before taking certain very important actions, however, the personal representative will be required to give notice to interested persons unless they have waived notice or consented to the proposed action.) The independent administration authority will be granted unless an interested person files an objection to the petition and shows good cause why the court should not grant the authority. A HEARING on the petition will be held in this court as follows: 11/12/20 at 10:30AM in Dept. J6 located at 4353 E. VINEYARD AVENUE, OXNARD, CA 93036 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 TULANE M. PETERSON, ESQ. SBN 193085, LAW OFFICE OF TULANE M. PETERSON 2615 MAYFLOWER AVENUE ARCADIA CA 91006 10/8, 10/15, 10/22/20 CNS-3404813#

Name Change ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME Case No. 56-202000545467-CU-PT-VTA SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF VENTURA. Petition of HILLARY N. BROOKS and RYAN P. KROSCHINSKY, for Change of Name. TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1.) Petitioner: HILLARY N. BROOKS and RYAN P. KROSCHINSKY filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: a.) Charlotte Noelle Kroschinsky to Charlotte Noelle Brooks Kroschinsky 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

Kroschinsky to Charlotte Noelle Brooks Kroschinsky 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: 11/10/2020. Time: 8:20 AM. Dept.: 42. The address of the court is 800 South Victoria Avenue Ventura, CA 93009. 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: Ventura. Original filed: September 21, 2020. BY ORDER OF THE COURT, /s/ Michael D. Planet, Ventura Superior Court, Executive Officer and Clerk, By: Nina Lemos, Deputy Clerk. PUBLISH: Ventura County Reporter 10/1/20, 10/8/20, 10/15/20, 10/22/20 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME Case No. 56-202000545243-CU-PT-VTA SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF VENTURA. Petition of NALAKA DAMBAGALLA, for Change of Name. TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1.) Petitioner: NALAKA DAMBAGALLA filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: a.) Nalaka Dambagalla to Indarathana Deliwa 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: 11/05/2020. Time: 8:30 AM. Dept.: 41. The address of the court is 800 South Victoria Avenue Ventura, CA 93009. 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: Ventura. Original filed: September 21, 2020. BY ORDER OF THE COURT, /s/ Michael D. Planet, Ventura Superior Court, Executive Officer and Clerk, By: Cristal V. Alvarez, Deputy Clerk. PUBLISH: Ventura County Reporter 10/1/20, 10/8/20, 10/15/20, 10/22/20 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME Case No. 56-202000545584-CU-PT-VTA SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF VENTURA. Petition of MARC ANGELL, for Change of Name. TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1.) Petitioner: Marc Angell filed a petition with this court for a de-

00545584-CU-PT-VTA SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF VENTURA. Petition of MARC ANGELL, for Change of Name. TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1.) Petitioner: Marc Angell filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: a.) Julian Anthony Angell to Anthony Marc Angell 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: 11/17/2020. Time: 8:20 AM. Dept.: 41. The address of the court is 800 South Victoria Avenue Ventura, CA 93009- Hall of Justice. 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: Ventura. Original filed: September 24, 2020. BY ORDER OF THE COURT, /s/ Michael D. Planet, Ventura Superior Court, Executive Officer and Clerk, By: Vanessa Orozco, Deputy Clerk. PUBLISH: Ventura County Reporter 10/8/20, 10/15/20, 10/22/20, 10/29/20

Bulk Sales

SIERRA WALK-IN COLLERS, INC., 2345 Statham Blvd., Oxnard, CA 93033 The location in California of the chief executive office of the seller is: Same as above As listed by the seller, all other business names and addresses used by the seller within three years before the date such list was sent or delivered to the buyer are: None The names and business addresses of the buyer are: Bally Refirgerated Boxes, Inc., 135 Little Nine Drive, Moorehead City, NC 28557 The assets to be sold are described in general as: the machinery, equipment, and fixtures owned by the Seller and used to produce walk-in refrigerators and are located at: 2345 Statham Blvd., Oxnard, CA 93033 The business name used by the seller at that location is: SIERRA WALK-IN COLLERS, INC.. The anticipated date of the bulk sale is October 31, 2020 at the office of Robert R. Atkins, Jr. Leonard, Sciolla, Leonard & Tinari, Two Penn Center, Suite 1910 1500 JFK Blvd, Philadelphia, PA 19102. This bulk sale is subject to California Uniform Commercial Code Section 6106.2. If so subject, the name and address of the person with whom claims may be filed is Robert R. Atkins, Jr. Leonard, Sciolla, Leonard & Tinari, Two Penn Center, Suite 1910 1500 John F. Kennedy Blvd, Philadelphia, PA 19102, and the last date for filing claims shall be October 30, 2020, which is the business day before the sale date specified above. Dated: October 9, 2020 S/ Mike Coyle, President, Buyer 10/15/20 CNS-3406727#

NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF BULK SALE (Secs. 6104, 6105 U.C.C.) Escrow No. 122011263 Notice is hereby given to creditors of the within named seller that a bulk sale is about to be made of the assets described below. The names and business addresses of the seller are: Ramon Corona, 2292 E. Main Street, Suite C, Ventura, CA 93001 The location in California of the chief executive office of the seller is: Same as above As listed by the seller, all other business names and addresses used by the seller within three years before the date such list was sent or delivered to the buyer are: None The names and business addresses of the buyer are: Lluvia Arroyo, 218 E. Hemlock Street, Oxnard, CA 93033 The assets to be sold are described in general as: all furniture, fixtures, equipment, goodwill, and tradename of a restaurant business and are located at: 2292 E. Main Street, Suite C, Ventura, CA 93001 The business name used by the seller at that location is: Tacos Jalisco. The anticipated date of the bulk sale is November 2, NOTICE TO CREDITORS 2020 at the office of Chicago OF BULK SALE Title, 500 N. Brand Blvd., (Secs. 6104, 6105 U.C.C.) Suite 200, Glendale, CA Notice is hereby given to 91203. creditors of the within named This bulk sale is subject to seller that a bulk sale is California Uniform Commerabout to be made of the ascial Code Section 6106.2. sets described below. If so subject, the name and The names and business adaddress of the person with dresses of the seller are: whom claims may be filed is SIERRA WALK-IN Susie George, 500 N. Brand COLLERS, INC., 2345 StathBlvd., Suite 200, Glendale, am Blvd., Oxnard, CA 93033 CA 91203, and the last date The location in California of for filing claims shall be Octothe chief executive office of ber 30, 2020, which is the the seller is: Same as above business day â&#x20AC;&#x201D; before the As listed by the seller, all October oth15, 2020 â&#x20AC;&#x201D;sale 25 date specified above. er business names and adIN WITNESS WHEREOF, dresses used by the seller NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF BULK SALE BY AUCTION (SECS. 6105, 6108 U.C.C.) Notice is hereby given to creditors of the within named seller that a bulk sale by auction is about to be made of the assets described below. The names and business addresses of the seller are: SCARBOROUGH FARMS, INC. 731 PACIFIC AVENUE OXNARD, CA 93030 As listed by the seller, all other business names and addresses used by the seller within three years before the date such list was delivered or sent to the auctioneer are: NONE The assets to be sold are described in general as: MACHINERY & EQUIPMENT and are located at: 731 PACIFIC AVENUE, OXNARD, CA 93030 The name of the auctioneer is: TAUBER-ARONS, INC./ ANTHONY P. ARONS The auction will be held on NOVEMBER 12, 2020 at 11 o'clock A.M., at 731 PACIFIC AVENUE, OXNARD, CA 93030. Dated: OCTOBER 5, 2020 S/ Anthony P. Arons 10/22/20 CNS-3407476#

cial Code Section 6106.2. If so subject, the name and address of the person with whom claims may be filed is Susie George, 500 N. Brand Blvd., Suite Bulk200, SalesGlendale, CA 91203, and the last date for filing claims shall be October 30, 2020, which is the business day before the sale date specified above. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the undersigned have executed this document on the date(s) set forth below. S/ Lluvia Arroyo Date: 10-7-20 10/15/20 CNS-3406214# NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF BULK SALE (Division 6 of the Commercial Code) Escrow No. 008320-AG (1) Notice is hereby given to creditors of the within named Seller(s) that a bulk sale is about to be made on personal property hereinafter described. (2) The name and business addresses of the seller are: Laura Rucker, 8444 Laurel Canyon Blvd, Sun Valley, CA 91352 (3) The location in California of the chief executive office of the Seller is: 8444 Laurel Canyon Blvd, Sun Valley, CA 91352 (4) The names and business address of the Buyer(s) are: Angel Morales, 15026 Vose Street, Van Nuys, CA 91405. (5) The location and general description of the assets to be sold are Furniture, Fixtures and Equipment of that certain business located at: 8444 Laurel Canyon Blvd, Sun Valley, CA 91352. (6) The business name used by the seller(s) at that location is: J & R Barbershop (7) The anticipated date of the bulk sale is 11/2/2020 at the office of Precision Escrow, Inc., 20855 Ventura Blvd., Suite 16 Woodland Hills, CA 91364, Escrow No. 008320-AG, Escrow Officer: Arce Gonzalez. (8) Claims may be filed with Same as "7" above. (9) The last date for filing claims is 10/30/2020. (10) This Bulk Sale is subject to Section 6106.2 of the Uniform Commercial Code. (11) As listed by the Seller, all other business names and addresses used by the Seller within three years before the date such list was sent or delivered to the Buyer are: None Dated: August 7, 2020 Transferees: S/ Angel Morales 10/15/20 CNS-3406181#

Summons SUMMONS (CITACION JUDICIAL) Case Number (Número del Caso): 56-2020-00543708CU-BC-VTA NOTICE TO DEFENDANT (AVISO AL DEMANDADO): VARSITY SPORTS TRAINING FACILITY, LLC, a CALIFORNIA LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY, JOSE EDUARDO RAMOS, MARIA ANGELICA CONTRERAS and DOES 1-10 inclusive YOU ARE BEING SUED BY PLAINTIFF (LO ESTA DEMANDANDO EL DEMANDANTE): THE BECKER GROUP, INC. NOTICE! You have been sued. The court may decide against you without your being heard unless you respond within 30 days. Read the information below. You have 30 CALENDAR DAYS after this summons and legal papers are served on you to file a written response at this court and have a copy served on the plaintiff. A letter or phone call will not 26 — you. Your — October 15, protect written response must be in proper

DAYS after this summons and legal papers are served on you to file a written response at this court and have a copy served on the plaintiff. A letter or phone call will not protect you. Your written response must be in proper legal form if you want the court to hear your case. There may be a court form that you can use for your response. You can find these court forms and more information at the California Courts Online Self-Help Center (www.courtinfo.ca.gov/selfhelp), your county law library, or the courthouse nearest you. If you cannot pay the filing fee, ask the court clerk for a fee waiver form. If you do not file your response on time, you may lose the case by default, and your wages, money, and property may be taken without further warning from the court.There are other legal requirements. You may want to call an attorney right away. If you do not know an attorney, you may want to call an attorney referral service. If you cannot afford an attorney, you may be eligible for free legal services from a nonprofit legal services program. You can locate these nonprofit groups at the California Legal Services Web site (www.lawhelpcalifornia.org), the California Courts Online Center Self-Help (www.courtinfo.ca.gov/selfhelp), or by contacting your local court or county bar association. Tiene 30 DÍAS DE CALENDARIO después de que le entreguen esta citación y papeles legales para presentar una respuesta por escrito en esta corte y hacer que se entregue una copia al demandante. Una carta o una llamada telefónica no lo protegen. Su respuesta por escrito tiene que estar en formato legal correcto si desea que procesen su caso en la corte. Es posible que haya un formulario que usted pueda usar para su respuesta. Puede encontrar estos formularios de la corte y más información en el Centro de Ayuda de las Cortes de California (www.courtinfo.ca.gov/selfhelp/espanol/), en la biblioteca de leyes de su condado o en la corte que le quede más cerca. Si no puede pagar la cuota de presentación, pida al secretario de la corte que le dé un formulario de exención de pago de cuotas. Si no presenta su respuesta a tiempo, puede perder el caso por incumplimiento y la corte le podrá quitar su sueldo, dinero y bienes sin más advertencia. Hay otros requisitos legales. Es recomendable que llame a un abogado inmediatamente. Si no conoce a un abogado, puede llamar a un servicio de remisión a abogados. Si no puede pagar a un abogado, es posible que cumpla con los requisitos para obtener servicios legales gratuitos de un programa de servicios legales sin fines de lucro. Puede encontrar estos grupos sin fines de lucro en el sitio web de California Legal Services, (www.lawhelpcalifornia.org), en el Centro de Ayuda de las Cortes de C a l i f o r n i a , (www.courtinfo.ca.gov/selfhelp/espanol/) o poniéndose en contacto con la corte o el colegio de abogados locales. The name and address of the court is (El nombre y dirección de la corte es): Superior Court of the State of California, Ventura County Superior Court, 800 S. Victoria Avenue Ventura, CA 93009. The name, address, and tele2020 phone number of plaintiff's attorney, or plaintiff without an attorney, is (El nombre, la

Superior Court of the State of California, Ventura County Superior Court, 800 S. Victoria Avenue Ventura, CA 93009. The name, address, and telephone number of plaintiff's attorney, or plaintiff without an attorney, is (El nombre, la dirección y el número de teléfono del abogado del demandante, o del demandante que no tiene abogado, es): James B. Cole, E Esq. State Bar No. 156131, Slaughter, Reagan & Cole, LLP., 625 E. Santa Clara Street, Suite 101 Ventura, CA 93001; Tel: 805.658.7800 DATE (Fecha):July 27, 2020; Michael D Planet, Clerk (Secretario), by Cristal V. Alvarez, Deputy (Adjunto) PUBLISH: Ventura County Reporter 9/24/20, 10/1/20 10/8/20, 10/15/20 AMENDED Plaintiff's Claim and ORDER to Go to Small Claims Court Case Number: 19CV05755; Case Name; RICHARD, et al V Miranda Notice to Defendant: James J. Miranda. You are being sued by Plaintiff: Gabriel Richard Et. Al. Second Plaintiff: Paul Hughes • You and the plaintiff must go to court on the trial date listed below. If you do not go to court, you may lose the case. • If you lose, the court can order that your wages, money, or property be taken to pay this claim. • Bring witnesses, receipts, and any evidence you need to prove your case. Aviso al Demandado: • Usted y el Demandante tienen que presentarse en la carte en la fecha del juicio indicada a continuación. Si no se presenta, puede perder el caso. Si pierde el caso la corte podría ordenar que le quiten de su sueldo, dinero u otros bienes para pagar este reclamo. • Lleve testigos, recibos y cualquier otra prueba que necesite para probar su caso. Order to Go to Court on 12/07/2020 at 9:00 am in Dept. 3, by video conference. Both cases to be heard concurrently. Superior Court of California, County of Santa Barbara 1100 Anacapa Street Santa Barbara, CA 93101; Filed Mar 03, 2020; Tina Contreras, Deputy Clerk. Judicial Officer: Pauline Maxwell. For information on how to participate in this court hearing and how to obtain a copy of the Plaintiff’s Amended Claim and Order to Go to Small Claims Court, contact the Santa Barbara Superior Court at (805) 882-4520, option #7 Published: Ventura County Reporter Oct 8, 15, 22, 29 2020. SUMMONS (CITACION JUDICIAL) Case Number (Número del Caso): 56-2019-00531983CL-BC-VTA NOTICE TO DEFENDANT (AVISO AL DEMANDADO): INCOME TAXES MADE SIMPLE LLC; PATRICIA LOCKETT YOU ARE BEING SUED BY PLAINTIFF (LO ESTA DEMANDANDO EL DEMANDANTE): NAVY FEDERAL CREDIT UNION NOTICE! You have been sued. The court may decide against you without your being heard unless you respond within 30 days. Read the information below. You have 30 CALENDAR DAYS after this summons and legal papers are served on you to file a written response at this court and have a copy served on the plaintiff. A letter or phone call will not protect you. Your written response must be in proper legal form if you want the

DAYS after this summons and legal papers are served on you to file a written response at this court and have a copy served on the plaintiff. A letter or phone call will not protect you. Your written response must be in proper legal form if you want the court to hear your case. There may be a court form that you can use for your response. You can find these court forms and more information at the California Courts Online Self-Help Center (www.courtinfo.ca.gov/selfhelp), your county law library, or the courthouse nearest you. If you cannot pay the filing fee, ask the court clerk for a fee waiver form. If you do not file your response on time, you may lose the case by default, and your wages, money, and property may be taken without further warning from the court.There are other legal requirements. You may want to call an attorney right away. If you do not know an attorney, you may want to call an attorney referral service. If you cannot afford an attorney, you may be eligible for free legal services from a nonprofit legal services program. You can locate these nonprofit groups at the California Legal Services Web site (www.lawhelpcalifornia.org), the California Courts Online Self-Help Center (www.courtinfo.ca.gov/selfhelp), or by contacting your local court or county bar association. Tiene 30 DÍAS DE CALENDARIO después de que le entreguen esta citación y papeles legales para presentar una respuesta por escrito en esta corte y hacer que se entregue una copia al demandante. Una carta o una llamada telefónica no lo protegen. Su respuesta por escrito tiene que estar en formato legal correcto si desea que procesen su caso en la corte. Es posible que haya un formulario que usted pueda usar para su respuesta. Puede encontrar estos formularios de la corte y más información en el Centro de Ayuda de las Cortes de California (www.courtinfo.ca.gov/selfhelp/espanol/), en la biblioteca de leyes de su condado o en la corte que le quede más cerca. Si no puede pagar la cuota de presentación, pida al secretario de la corte que le dé un formulario de exención de pago de cuotas. Si no presenta su respuesta a tiempo, puede perder el caso por incumplimiento y la corte le podrá quitar su sueldo, dinero y bienes sin más advertencia. Hay otros requisitos legales. Es recomendable que llame a un abogado inmediatamente. Si no conoce a un abogado, puede llamar a un servicio de remisión a abogados. Si no puede pagar a un abogado, es posible que cumpla con los requisitos para obtener servicios legales gratuitos de un programa de servicios legales sin fines de lucro. Puede encontrar estos grupos sin fines de lucro en el sitio web de California Legal Services, (www.lawhelpcalifornia.org), en el Centro de Ayuda de las Cortes de C a l i f o r n i a , (www.courtinfo.ca.gov/selfhelp/espanol/) o poniéndose en contacto con la corte o el colegio de abogados locales. The name and address of the court is (El nombre y dirección de la corte es): Superior Court of the State of California, County of Ventura, 800 South Victoria Ave. Ventura, CA 93009, Ventura- Hall of Justice. The name, address, and telephone number of plaintiff's attorney, or plaintiff without an attorney, is (El nombre, la

Superior Court of the State of California, County of Ventura, 800 South Victoria Ave. Ventura, CA 93009, Ventura- Hall of Justice. The name, address, and telephone number of plaintiff's attorney, or plaintiff without an attorney, is (El nombre, la dirección y el número de teléfono del abogado del demandante, o del demandante que no tiene abogado, es): MORANI STELMACH, ESQ, State Bar No. 296670, 11630 Chayote St., Suite 3 Los Angeles, CA 90049; Tel: 213.226.6922 DATE (Fecha): August 2, 2019; Michael D Planet, Clerk (Secretario), by Rachel Jacobs, Deputy (Adjunto) PUBLISH: Ventura County Reporter 10/1/20, 10/8/20, 10/15/20, 10/22/20 SUMMONS (CITACION JUDICIAL) Case Number (Número del Caso): 56-2019-00533194CL-CL-VTA NOTICE TO DEFENDANT (AVISO AL DEMANDADO): ARTAK SAAKYAN YOU ARE BEING SUED BY PLAINTIFF (LO ESTA DEMANDANDO EL DEMANDANTE): NAVY FEDERAL CREDIT UNION NOTICE! You have been sued. The court may decide against you without your being heard unless you respond within 30 days. Read the information below. You have 30 CALENDAR DAYS after this summons and legal papers are served on you to file a written response at this court and have a copy served on the plaintiff. A letter or phone call will not protect you. Your written response must be in proper legal form if you want the court to hear your case. There may be a court form that you can use for your response. You can find these court forms and more information at the California Courts Online Self-Help Center (www.courtinfo.ca.gov/selfhelp), your county law library, or the courthouse nearest you. If you cannot pay the filing fee, ask the court clerk for a fee waiver form. If you do not file your response on time, you may lose the case by default, and your wages, money, and property may be taken without further warning from the court.There are other legal requirements. You may want to call an attorney right away. If you do not know an attorney, you may want to call an attorney referral service. If you cannot afford an attorney, you may be eligible for free legal services from a nonprofit legal services program. You can locate these nonprofit groups at the California Legal Services Web site (www.lawhelpcalifornia.org), the California Courts Online Self-Help Center (www.courtinfo.ca.gov/selfhelp), or by contacting your local court or county bar association. Tiene 30 DÍAS DE CALENDARIO después de que le entreguen esta citación y papeles legales para presentar una respuesta por escrito en esta corte y hacer que se entregue una copia al demandante. Una carta o una llamada telefónica no lo protegen. Su respuesta por escrito tiene que estar en formato legal correcto si desea que procesen su caso en la corte. Es posible que haya un formulario que usted pueda usar para su respuesta. Puede encontrar estos formularios de la corte y más información en el Centro de Ayuda de las Cortes de California (www.courtinfo.ca.gov/selfhelp/espanol/), en la biblioteca de leyes de su condado o en la corte que le

respuesta. Puede encontrar estos formularios de la corte y más información en el Centro de Ayuda de las Cortes de California (www.courtinfo.ca.gov/selfhelp/espanol/), en la biblioteca de leyes de su condado o en la corte que le quede más cerca. Si no puede pagar la cuota de presentación, pida al secretario de la corte que le dé un formulario de exención de pago de cuotas. Si no presenta su respuesta a tiempo, puede perder el caso por incumplimiento y la corte le podrá quitar su sueldo, dinero y bienes sin más advertencia. Hay otros requisitos legales. Es recomendable que llame a un abogado inmediatamente. Si no conoce a un abogado, puede llamar a un servicio de remisión a abogados. Si no puede pagar a un abogado, es posible que cumpla con los requisitos para obtener servicios legales gratuitos de un programa de servicios legales sin fines de lucro. Puede encontrar estos grupos sin fines de lucro en el sitio web de California Legal Services, (www.lawhelpcalifornia.org), en el Centro de Ayuda de las Cortes de C a l i f o r n i a , (www.courtinfo.ca.gov/selfhelp/espanol/) o poniéndose en contacto con la corte o el colegio de abogados locales. The name and address of the court is (El nombre y dirección de la corte es): Superior Court of the State of California, County of Ventura, 800 South Victoria Ave. Ventura, CA 93009, Ventura- Hall of Justice. The name, address, and telephone number of plaintiff's attorney, or plaintiff without an attorney, is (El nombre, la dirección y el número de teléfono del abogado del demandante, o del demandante que no tiene abogado, es): MORANI STELMACH, ESQ, State Bar No. 296670, 11630 Chayote St., Suite 3 Los Angeles, CA 90049; Tel: 213.226.6922 DATE (Fecha): August 23, 2019; Michael D Planet, Clerk (Secretario), by Rachel Jacobs, Deputy (Adjunto) PUBLISH: Ventura County Reporter 10/1/20, 10/8/20, 10/15/20, 10/22/20

Trustee’s Sales TSG No.: 8765400 TS No.: CA2000286506 APN: 074-0125-200 Property Address: 377 N. DOS CAMINOS AVENUE VENTURA, CA 93003 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 08/15/2007. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. On 12/31/2020 at 11:00 A.M., First American Title Insurance Company, as duly appointed Trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust recorded 08/21/2007, as Instrument No. 2007082100163153-0, in book , page , , of Official Records in the office of the County Recorder of VENTURA County, State of California. Executed by: CHESTER V. ROSSA, A WIDOWER, WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH, CASHIER'S CHECK/CASH EQUIVALENT or other form of payment authorized by 2924h(b), (Payable at time of sale in lawful money of the United States) To the right of the main entrance, near the exit doors, of the Government

CASH, CASHIER'S CHECK/CASH EQUIVALENT or other form of payment authorized by 2924h(b), (Payable at time of sale in lawful money of the United States) To the right of the main entrance, near the exit doors, of the Government Center Hall of Justice, 800 South Victoria Avenue, Ventura, CA 93009 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 Sta te d e s c r i b e d a s : AS MORE FULLY DESCRIBED IN THE ABOVE MENTIONED DEED OF TRUST APN# 074-0-125-200 The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 377 N. DOS CAMINOS AVENUE, VENTURA, CA 93003 The undersigne d Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. Said sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by said Deed of Trust, with interest thereon, as provided in said note(s), advances, under the terms of said Deed of Trust, fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust. The total amount of the unpaid balance of the obligation secured by the property to be sold and reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale is $ 725,839.11. The beneficiary under said Deed of Trust has deposited all documents evidencing the obligations secured by the Deed of Trust and has declared all sums secured thereby immediately due and payable, and has caused a written Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be executed. The undersigned caused said Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be recorded in the County where the real property is located. NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder’s office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, 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.

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 2924gSales of the CaliTrustee’s fornia Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call (916)9390772 or visit this Internet Web http://search.nationwideposting.com/propertySearchTerms.aspx, using the file number assigned to this case CA2000286506 Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the Internet Web site. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee or the Mortgagee’s attorney. Date: First American Title Insurance Company 4795 Regent Blvd, Mail Code 1011-F Irving, TX 75063 First American Title Insurance Company MAY BE ACTING AS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED MAY BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE FOR TRUSTEES SALE INFORMATION PLEASE CALL (916)939-0772 NPP0371619 To: VENTURA COUNTY REPORTER 10/08/2020, 10/15/2020, 10/22/2020

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SOCAL DISTRICT PIPELINE, LOVE CHURCH, NUEVA VIDA LA, HIGH STREET CHURCH, RENEWLIFE FELLOWSHIP, SWEETWATER CHURCH, UNIQUE LIFE CHURCH, 592 Poli Street Ventura, CA 9 3 0 0 1 . Ve n tu r a C o u n ty, State of Incorporation / Organization, California, International Church of the Foursquare Gospel, 1910 W. Sunset Blvd., Suite 200 Los Angeles, CA 90026. This business is conducted by: A Corporation. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: 1) 12/12/2012 2) N/A. I declare that all Information In this statement Is true and correct (A registrant who declares information as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of Business and Professions Code that the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1.000).) /s/ International Church of the Foursquare Gospel, Adam Davidson, Corporate Secretary. 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 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 residence address or 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 & Professions Code). This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Ventura on September 17, 2020. PUBLISHED: Ventura County Reporter; 10/8/20, 10/15/20, 10/22/20, 10/29/20

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 20200904-10012262-0 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: SIDESHOW COLLECTIBLES, 2630 Conejo Spectrum Street Thousand Oaks, CA 91320. Ventura County, State of Incorporation / Organization , Sideshow Inc., 2630 Conejo Spectrum Street Thousand Oaks, CA 91320. This business is conducted by: A Corporation. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: 6/2002. I declare that all Information In this statement Is true and correct (A registrant who declares information as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of Business and Professions Code that the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1.000).) /s/ Sideshow Inc., Greg Anzalone., President/CEO. 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 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 residence address or 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 & Professions Code). This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Ventura on September 4, 2020. PUBLISHED: Ventura County Reporter; 9/24/20, 10/1/20, 10/8/20, 10/15/20

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 20200917-10012778-0 The following person(s) is FICTITIOUS BUSINESS (are) doing business as: NAME STATEMENT FILE SOCAL DISTRICT NO. 20200908-10012378-0 PIPELINE, LOVE CHURCH, The following person(s) is FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NUEVA VIDA LA, HIGH (are) doing business as: NAME STATEMENT FILE STREET CHURCH, REPARADISE PANTRY, 222 E. NO. 20200904-10012262-0 NEWLIFE FELLOWSHIP, Main Street Ventura, CA The following person(s) is SWEETWATER CHURCH, 9 3 0 0 1 . Ve n tu r a C o u n ty , (are) doing business as: Caregiver Services UNIQUE LIFE CHURCH, State of Incorporation / OrSIDESHOW 592 Poli Street Ventura, CA ganization, Lebar & Briglio, COLLECTIBLES, 2630 Con9 3 0 0 1 . Ve n tu r a C o u n ty , LLC, 222 E. Main Street Venejo Spectrum Street ThouState of Incorporation / Ortura, CA 93001. This busisand Oaks, CA 91320. Venganization, California, Interness is conducted by: A Limtura County, State of Incornational Church of the ited Liability Company. The poration / Organization, Foursquare Gospel, 1910 W. registrant commenced to Sideshow Inc., 2630 Conejo Sunset Blvd., Suite 200 Los transact business under the Spectrum Street Thousand Angeles, CA 90026. This fictitious business name or Oaks, CA 91320. This busi6507 Winnetka Canoga Park, CA 91306 business is conducted by:Ave., A n a m e s l i s te d a b o v e o n : ness is conducted by: A CorCorporation. The registrant (818) 888-0700 (24-Hr Tel.) The registrant com- 4/18/2007. I declare that all poration. commenced to transact busiInformation In this statement menced to transact business ness under the fictitious busiIs true and correct (A regisunder the fictitious business ness name or names listed Providers of Quality & Affordable trant whoCare declares informaname or names listed above Home above on: 1) 12/12/2012 2) tion ashome true any material maton: 6/2002. I declare that all that the elderly to remain at N/A. I declare that permits all Informter pursuant to Section 17913 Information In this statement ation In this statement Is true of Business and Professions Is true and correct (A regisand correct (A registrant who Code that the registrant Fully screenedtrant caregivers 24 hours, who declaresavailable informadeclares information as true knows to be false is guilty of tion as true any material mat7 days bonded and insured, any material matter pursuanta week, a misdemeanor punishable ter pursuant to Section 17913 to Section 17913 of Busiby a fine not to exceed one of Business and Professions worker’s compensation. ness and Professions Code thousand dollars ($1.000).) Code that the registrant that the registrant knows to /s/ Lebar & Briglio, LLC., knows to be false is guilty of be false is guilty of a misdeChristina Thayer, Managing a misdemeanor punishable meanor punishable by a fine Member. NOTICE - in acby a fine not to exceed one not to exceed one thousand cordance with subdivision (a) thousand dollars ($1.000).) dollars ($1.000).) /s/ Internaof Section 17920, a fictitious /s/ Sideshow Inc., Greg Antional Church of t he name statement generally zalone., President/CEO. NOFoursquare Gospel, Adam expires at the end of five TICE - in accordance with Davidson, Corporaten Secretyears from the date on which subdivision of Section RNs, LVNs,(a) CNAs ary. NOTICE - in accordit was filed in the office of the 17920, a fictitious name ance with subdivision n (a) ofCAREGIVER SERVICES county clerk, except, as statement generally expires Section 17920, a fictitious provided in subdivision of at the end of five years from n HOUSEKEEPING MORE name statement generally section 17920, where it exthe date on which it was& filed expires at the end of five pires 40 days after any in the office of the county years from the date on which change in the facts set forth clerk, except, as provided in Website: www.calmedcare.com it was filed in the office of the in the statement pursuant to subdivision of section 17920, county clerk, except, as Email: where info@calmedcare.com section 17913 other than a it expires 40 days after provided in subdivision of change in residence address any change in the facts set section 17920, where it exor registered owner. A new forth in the statement pursupires 40 days after any fictitious business name ant to section 17913 other change in the facts set forth statement must be filed bethan a change in residence in the statement pursuant to fore the expiration. The filing address or registered owner. section 17913 other than a of this statement does not of A new fictitious business change in residence address

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NO. 20200908-10012378-0 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: PARADISE PANTRY, 222 E. Main Street Ventura, CA 9 3 0 0 1 . Ve n tu r a C o u n ty, State of Incorporation / Organization, Lebar & Briglio, LLC, 222 E. Main Street Ventura, CA 93001. This business is conducted by: A Limited Liability Company. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or n a m e s l i s te d a b o v e o n : 4/18/2007. I declare that all Information In this statement Is true and correct (A registrant who declares information as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of Business and Professions Code that the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1.000).) /s/ Lebar & Briglio, LLC., Christina Thayer, Managing Member. 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 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 residence address or 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 & Professions Code). This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Ventura on September 8, 2020. PUBLISHED: Ventura County Reporter; 10/1/20, 10/8/20, 10/15/20, 10/22/20 STATEMENT OF ABANDONMENT OF USE OF FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME FILE NO. 2020092910013473-0 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: S1L. Street Address of Principal Place of Business: 3131 Camino Del Rio N., Suite 150 San Diego, CA 92108. The date on which the Fictitious Business Name being Abandoned was filed: 05/11/2020. The file number to the Fictitious Business Name being Abandoned: 2020051110006720-0. The County where the Fictitious Business Name was filed: Ventura County. Synergy One Lending, Inc., 3131 Camino Del Rio N., Suite 150 San Diego, CA 92108. This business is conducted by: A Corporation. I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares information as true which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.) I am also aware that all information on this statement becomes public record upon filing pursuant to California Public Records Act (G.C. 6250-6277). Name of Registrant: Synergy One Lending, Inc, Name of Signer, Jovan Obando, Title, Secretary. PUBLISHED: Ventura County Reporter; 10/8/20, 10/15/20, 10/22/20, 10/29/20 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 20200911-10012555-0 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: SAND & SLOPES, SAND & SLOPES VACATION RENTALS, 9905 Big Horn St., Ventura, CA 93004. Ventura

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 20200911-10012555-0 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: SAND & SLOPES, SAND & SLOPES VACATION RENTALS, 9905 Big Horn St., Ventura, CA 93004. Ventura County, Jason Schepers, Lisa Schepers, 9905 Big Horn St., Ventura, CA 93004. This business is conducted by: Married Couple. The 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 information as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of Business and Professions Code that the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1.000).) /s/ Jason Schepers. 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 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 residence address or 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 & Professions Code). This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Ventura on September 11, 2020. PUBLISHED: Ventura County Reporter; 10/1/20, 10/8/20, 10/15/20, 10/22/20 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 20200914-10012606-0 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: AWISH.DESIGNBOOM, 4454 Lubbock Dr., Unit B Simi Valley, CA 93063. Ventura County, Tatiana Ukhvatkina, 4454 Lubbock Dr., Unit B Simi Valley, CA 93063. This business is conducted by: An Individual. The 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 information as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of Business and Professions Code that the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1.000).) /s/ Tatiana Ukhvatkina. 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 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 residence address or 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.,

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 & Professions Code). This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Ventura on September 14, 2020. PUBLISHED: Ventura County Reporter; 10/1/20, 10/8/20, 10/15/20, 10/22/20 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 20200915-10012662-0 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: CASSONDRA FINE ART, 1021 Scandia Ave., Apt. #108 Ventura, CA 93004. Ventura County, Cassondra Louise Phillips, 1021 Scandia Ave., Apt. #108 Ventura, CA 93004. This business is conducted by: An Individual. The 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 information as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of Business and Professions Code that the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1.000).) /s/ Cassondra Louise Phillips. 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 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 residence address or 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 & Professions Code). This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Ventura on September 15, 2020. PUBLISHED: Ventura County Reporter; 9/24/20, 10/1/20, 10/8/20, 10/15/20

thousand dollars ($1.000).) /s/ Harley Jacob Contreras Rodriguez. 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 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 residence address or registered owner. A new fictitiou s 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 & Professions Code). This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Ventura on September 11, 2020. PUBLISHED: Ventura County Reporter; 10/8/20, 10/15/20, 10/22/20, 10/29/20 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 20200915-10012618-0 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: TOP SHELF CONFECTIONS, 7001 Flicker Ct. Ventura, CA 93003, Ventura County. Norma Jeanne Rominger, 7001 Flicker Ct. Ventura, CA 93003. This business is conducted by: An Individual. The 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 information as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of Business and Professions Code that the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1.000).) /s/ Norma Jeanne Rominger. 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 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 residence address or 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 & Professions Code). This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Ventura on September 15, 2020. PUBLISHED: Ventura County Reporter; 10/8/20, 10/15/20, 10/22/20, 10/29/20

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 20200911-10012506-0 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: SOLAR H POWER, 3129 Galena Ave. Simi Valley, CA 93065, Ventura County. Harley Jacob Contreras Rodriguez, 3129 Galena Ave. Simi Valley, CA 93065. This business is conducted by: An InEmployment - FT dividual. The registrant commenced to transact business Project Manager (Oxnard, under the fictitious business CA): Coord dsgn & dvlpmt of name or names listed above Stellar prgm features for inon: N/A. I declare that all Integration w/ Voyager Investformation In this statement Is ment Mgmt module between true and correct (A registrant Indian & U.S. offices. Train who declares information as U.S. team on Stellar dvlpmts true any material matter pur& customizations. Using suant to Section 17913 of ASP.NET, VB.Net & SQL, Business and Professions provide Stellar prgmg fixes Code that the registrant for Investment Mgmt module knows to be false is guilty of integration. Master's in Comp a misdemeanor punishable Sci or related + 2 yrs' exp in by a fine not to exceed one the job or related reqd. Rethousand dollars ($1.000).) sumes: Yardi Systems, Inc. /s/ Harley Jacob Contreras Attn: Rebecca Pendergraft, Rodriguez. NOTICE - in ac430 S. Fairview Ave, Goleta, cordance with subdivision (a) CA 93117 of Section 17920, a fictitious name statement generally expires at the end of five years from the date on which October 15, 2020 — — 27 it was filed in the office of the county clerk, except, as

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