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Ocean hunters: Transient orca pod makes rare appearance near Channel Islands by Chuck Graham

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Purple is the New Party: New year. Old problems. by Paul Moomjean Letters Online

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County in the midst of surge: Testing site closures, supply issues, vaccine roll out “Concerned because of the unknowns”: Order likely extended, federal relief funds, watching new strain Oxnard company contributed to new COVID treatment: Human antibodies produced by genetically modified mice In Brief Online by Kimberly Rivers

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Cover: Bigg’s killer whales of the CA51 pod near the Channel Islands.

Eye on the Environment: How much wood would you chuck at $500 per ton? by David Goldstein

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County in the midst of surge Testing site closures, supply issues, vaccine roll out by Kimberly Rivers

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ell over 100 people were lined up on Monday morning, Dec. 21, at Sarzotti Park in Ojai for coronavirus testing, but county testing officials said they only had 80 testing kits available that day. Later that same day, the county reported zero percent capacity in intensive care units across the county. “There’s an adjustment factor that the state applies to the count based on percent of COVID patients that makeup the ICU bed capacity, so we actually had 13 ICU beds open and available today,” said Dr. Robert Levin, health officer with Ventura County Public Health. Rigoberto Vargas, director of Ventura County Public Health, further clarified that the percentage reported on a given day is “referencing data reported by hospitals yesterday, not today. Actual available adult ICU beds was 12 yesterday, which equals 8.82 percent,” of total ICU beds regularly available. He said the county “got a downward adjustment of 11.54” because the rate of COVID-positive cases in the adult ICU was over 50 percent. On Monday afternoon there were 68 people with COVID-19 in ICUs across the county and 303 people being treated in area hospitals for the virus. The county reported 2,049 new cases over Friday, Saturday and Sunday. No additional deaths were reported.

delays in results being reported. “The supply chain issue has resulted in variable shipments and has caused problems in keeping all the test sites supplied with the necessary test kits,” said Barry Zimmerman, chief deputy director with the Ventura County Health Care Agency, responding by email to the Ventura County Reporter. “Currently, the volume of testing is at a high level. As a result, the quantity of kits that we can secure with our current laboratory is limited and we are exceeding that limit.” Zimmerman explained that different testing supplies are delayed from the manufacturers. “We have had shipments delayed in customs, there are a number of international manufacturers (Ireland, Mexico, etc.), as well as the demand has just made it harder to get a quantity of tests that is required to keep up with the demand for testing.” In response, the county has “contracted with another lab and are starting to convert some of our current sites to get more capacity with our supply chain and lab capacity.” Results have also been delayed recently due to an outbreak at the lab that led to some staff shortages. The county is bringing a new local lab online in Camarillo. “We hope with the new lab we will improve upon those turnaround times,” said Zimmerman.

“Exceeding that limit”

Vaccination rolls out across county hospitals

County officials cite supply chain issues and large testing demand for test site closures and report that an outbreak at a testing lab led to

Since Dec. 16, the county has been administering the first doses of the Pfizer-BioNTech

Residents waiting at Sarzotti Park in Ojai for coronavirus testing on Monday, Dec. 21, 2020. Photo by Kimberly Rivers. vaccine throughout all hospitals in the county. Healthcare workers and other staff in targeted units such as emergency rooms and ICUs are the first to be able to volunteer to get the vaccine. Karen Beatty, RN, CEN, MICN, senior hospital systems coordinator with Ventura County Public Health and the Emergency Medical Services Agency, said about 2,000 people in the hospitals have volunteered to receive the vaccine, and about 40 percent of those have received their first dose as of Dec. 21. The remaining hospital staff in qualifying departments who have volunteered should be administered by the end of this week. County officials previously reported that they expected to receive a total of 6,800 of the Pfizer vaccine. Each person requires two doses, 21 days apart. Beatty said that the county received 9,400 doses of the Moderna vaccine, which the FDA issued an emergency use authorization for on Dec. 18. “We are contacting the long-term care facilities today that were not covered by the Federal Pharmacy Participation Program, to begin vaccinating their staff and residents over the next few weeks.” Two doses are also required for the Moderna vaccine, 28 days apart. The Federal Pharmacy Participation Program receives vaccine doses directly through the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and

Prevention. The other vaccines coming to the county for the hospital workers are through the state’s procurement efforts working directly with the vaccine manufacturer or, in the case of the Moderna vaccine, with the intermediary-distributor McKesson. Beatty said more vaccines are expected to arrive the week of Dec. 28, “however we do not know the allocation of doses at this time. We are usually told on Wednesday for the following week.” County health officials have emphasized that it will still be several months until vaccinations are available to the general public. Twenty thousand doses total are expected in the county by the end of the year, meaning 10,000 people can be vaccinated. “I urge all residents to abide by the current regional stay-at-home order to help flatten the current surge curve. It is stressing our hospital system and staff that are working around the clock to treat COVID patients,” said Vargas. In his Dec. 21 press conference, Gov. Gavin Newsom said two state advisory committees that are developing the prioritization lists for who gets the vaccines are meeting on Wednesday, Dec. 23, 2-4 p.m. The meeting is open to the public and can be viewed online through the state’s COVID information website at www. COVID19.ca.gov.

“Concerned because of the unknowns” Order likely extended, federal relief funds, watching new strain by Kimberly Rivers

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t a press conference on Dec. 21, Gov. Gavin Newsom said “record breaking ICU” numbers are a leading cause of the likely extension of the current three-week regional stay-at-home order that is in effect for Southern California. “This disease remains deadly,” Newsom said, citing 2,741 deaths in the past 14 days in the state: an average of 233 every day.

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For small businesses, Newsom reported $2 billion in assistance coming to the state. $8.5 billion to California for K-14 education and $1 billion for childcare. $1.3 billion is coming to the state to cover costs associated with testing, teaching and vaccines.

New strain? “Concerned but not alarmed”

Newsom used the phrase “concerned but not alarmed” to describe the stance the state’s top doctor has toward the announcement of a new strain of the virus that is being seen in the United Kingdom and Africa. He said the state is engaged in genomic sequencing at a Northern California lab where 5,000 to 10,000 samples are being tested for mutations. “We haven’t seen anything related to a new strain yet.” The Newsom administration is talking with

the airlines about limiting travel from the UK and discussing possible quarantines and other restrictions which will be announced when finalized. Dr. Mark Ghaly, secretary of California Health and Human Services, on Monday said that virus- Eva Reeder, RN, administers the COVID-19 vaccine to Dr. Raj Bhatia in Oxnard on Dec. es are “always prone to mutation,” when the “genetic code changes a little bit.” He explained 16, 2020. Photo by Barry Harrington. the new virus has an “increased virulence,” meanthat sometimes such changes have no impact ing that people are not expected to get sicker. on the virus or how it acts in humans, and other The state is checking thousands of specimens times it does have an impact. He said the new mutation being seen makes the coronavirus more daily to “see if the genetic code is changing at all . . . watching for a specific mutation.” “sticky” than the original virus. “For COVID to But Ghaly did say that he is “concerned enter a human cell, it needs to bind to a human cell.” The new strain “seems to bind a little tight- because of the unknowns.” He said his office er,” and enters the cell more easily. is already having discussions about mitigating Ghaly explained that this means a person measures for a new strain, including monitoring exposed to the new strain is more likely to get people who travel in. infected than if exposed to the current strain. But “The last thing we want to do is have a new he emphasized that scientists are not seeing that strain come and spread across the state.”

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Oxnard company contributed to new COVID treatment Human antibodies produced by genetically modified mice by Kimberly Rivers kimberly@vcreporter.com

OMAT Medical Research in Oxnard participated in the clinical trial that has garnered an emergency use authorization from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for a treatment protocol to treat individuals who have been exposed to the coronavirus but are not yet exhibiting serious symptoms. According to the website of Regeneron Pharmaceuticals Inc. of New York, the company conducting the trial, the treatment protocol uses two components derived from “fully human antibodies produced by the company’s VelocImmune® mice, which have been genetically modified to have a human immune system, as well as antibodies identified from humans who have recovered from COVID-19.” The two monoclonal antibodies are called casirivimab and imdevimab and are administered together in a single intravenous infusion. The treatment is only authorized for adults and children ages 12 and up who

have tested positive for the coronavirus and do not yet have serious symptoms and who are at high risk of developing a serious infection and are likely to be hospitalized as a result. The treatment is not authorized for those who already have serious symptoms or are receiving oxygen therapy. According to company statements, the clinical trial found that the treatment designed to block infection after exposure is most effective when administered promptly after exposure and before a major viral load is allowed to be established in the body. Ideally, for optimal effect, the body would not have started it’s own immune response when treatment is administered. The FDA authorization statement, issued Nov. 21, describes the two antibody cocktail ingredients as recombinant human IgG1 monoclonal antibodies “that target the receptor binding domain of the spike protein of SARS-CoV-2. They are investigational drugs and are not approved for any indication.”

“The casirivimab and imdevimab antibody cocktail is designed to mimic what a well-functioning immune system does by using very potent antibodies to neutralize the virus,” said George D. Yancopoulos, M.D., Ph.D., president and chief scientific officer of Regeneron. The emergency use authorization considered the emergency of the moment, and states, “the known and potential benefits of casirivimab and imdevimab, administered together, outweigh the known and potential risks of such product.” This authorization, and those issued for the two vaccines currently being administered, is not the same as a full FDA approval and is generally used when there are no treatment alternatives. According to Regeneron’s website, this is the “first treatment of any kind to have prospectively confirmed and statistically significant antiviral activity against SARS-CoV-2 authorized for recently diagnosed, mild to moderate COVID-19 in high-risk patients.” The company says that the first 300,000 doses will be made available at no out-ofpocket costs under a U.S. government allocation program by the end of January 2021. That agreement was reached by Regeneron and the U.S. government in July 2020 as

part of Operation Warp Speed, the name for the federal response to finding an effective vaccine and treatment of the coronavirus. Distribution will be coordinated between the states and the federal government. Regeneron reports the company was able to ramp up production of the treatment components due to support from the Biomedical Advanced Research and Development Authority (BARDA), part of the Office of the Assistant Secretary for Preparedness and Response at the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. The Phase 2/3 trial of the treatment protocol is still underway. The FDA authorization letter is online at www.fda.gov/media/143891/download.

Eye On The Environment

How much wood would you chuck at $500 per ton?

by David Goldstein

n just one week, disposal of treated wood will become much more difficult. If you want to purge your landscaping of railroad ties or telephone poles, or if you need to discard demolition debris including fence posts, sill plates, landscape timbers, pilings, guardrails or decking, you will no longer be able to put these items in your garbage can, rent a bin to discard them or take them to a local landfill. Starting in January, discarded treated wood will be regarded as hazardous waste. According to Rizgar Ghazi, acting deputy director of the California Department of Toxic Substances Control’s Hazardous Management Program, new regulations are coming which will once again legalize disposal of treated wood in regular landfills with new restrictions. But until that change is made, disposal will be difficult. As the department’s website states, treated wood “contains hazardous chemicals that pose a risk to human health and the environment.” These chemicals protect the wood from insect attack and fungal decay, but “harmful exposure to these chemicals may result from touching, inhaling or ingesting.” Inhaling and ingesting particles of treated wood most commonly occur through exposure to sawdust or smoke.

Last year, the department issued a report, detailing findings regarding compliance with “alternative management standards” enacted to allow the safe handling, storage, transport and disposal of treated wood without requiring treated wood waste to be handled as hazardous waste. As stated in the report, titled “Treated Wood Waste: Implementation of Senate Bill 162,” the department found “a high noncompliance rate” with the alternative standards, endangering human health and the environment. The most frequent violations were lack of personnel training . . . inadequate accumulation area labeling; failure to submit generator notifications; providing incomplete or incorrect information in semiannual reports;” and improper storage. The department’s “compliance summary” at the end of the report stated, “Approximately 60 percent of the inspections conducted resulted in citations of one or more violations.” Following the report, regulators and legislators tried to come up with new ways to keep people safe from the dangers of treated wood waste, but nothing has yet been enacted, so the regulations allowing treated wood waste to be handled with alternative management standards expire on Decem-

ber 31, 2020, and starting the next day, as the red font on the department’s website makes clear, “All hazardous treated wood waste managed in California will have to be stored and manifested as hazardous waste and transported to class I hazardous waste landfills.” Last month, the California Product Stewardship Council, a non-profit group advocating for manufacturers and retailers to take responsibility for the costs of their products’ lifecycle impact, emailed a warning to their listserv. Doug Kobold, the council’s executive director, warned, “At this point, I am hearing costs of $500/ ton for transportation and disposal [of treated wood] in a Class I landfill, so a remedy needs to be found quickly.” For just the next week, the Simi Valley Landfill and Recycling Center will accept treated wood from Ventura County customers for $80 per ton, requiring advanced reservations for burial in a specially prepared area of the landfill. Toland Road, the only other landfill in Ventura County, does not accept treated wood. Starting in January, until emergency regulations, an urgency legislative bill or some other solution emerges, local household hazardous waste collection events

may be the only convenient way to discard treated wood. But these appointment-based events allow residents to bring only up to 125 pounds per load. Jennifer Wagner, an account manager for Clean Earth, which contracts with many cities and counties to handle materials from their household hazardous waste collection events, noted in an email that treated lumber will likely have to be hauled all the way to Beatty or Fernley, both in Nevada. Stockpiling of treated lumber will likely become more common as options for disposal become less convenient and more expensive, and storage of up to 90 days is legal, according to Ghazi. The deputy director said, “I expect there will be some solution for most people before those 90 days are over.” On the web: dtsc.ca.gov/toxics-in-products/treated-woodwaste/dtsc.ca.gov/wp-content/uploads/ sites/31/2019/04/2019-treated-wood-wastereport.pdf David Goldstein is an Environmental Analyst with the Ventura County Public Works Agency and can be reached at david.goldstein@ventura.org or (805) 658-4312. December 24, 2020 —

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Ocean Hunters

Transient orca pod makes rare appearance near Channel Islands

by Chuck Graham

here was no denying the black, six-foot-tall, steeple-like dorsal fin slicing a frothy swath through choppy seas in the Santa Barbara Channel. Like a periscope rising above a submarine, the triangular-shaped dorsal circled back time and again, the remnants of a California sea lion too much to resist. His name was Liner, a 32-foot-long transient male orca, an alpha dog who gets his name from the line found within his white eye patch. He was spending time with the Bigg’s killer whale transient pod known as CA140. This group of apex predators had just finished off the unlucky pinniped. Transients pods prefer marine mammals over all other food sources off the California coast. Comet and Star, two Bigg’s killer whales of the transient CA51 pod in the Santa Barbara Channel, September 2018. Photo by Chuck Graham

Spouting Off

We had just left Santa Cruz Island, bound for the Ventura Harbor, on the evening before Thanksgiving when Captain Luke of Island Packers made a hard left turn about six miles off the largest, most biodiverse isle off the coast. He was going way out of his way, so I knew it was something significant. Multiple spouts of golden ocean spray wafted skyward into a setting sun. Circling back and forth over the remain-

sea lion, a large pod of common dolphins had detected these apex predators nearby. Common dolphins are fast swimmers, but when this pod knew orcas were present, they fled westward at what seemed like warp speed, porpoising into the northwest winds and uneven seas: prey distancing themselves from predators. The matriarch of the CA140 pod was Emma, and it appeared she was mothering a new calf that remained close to her side, barely a whitecap apart from each other. Emma was named for the noticeably shaped “E” etched on the backside of her dorsal fin. How she came by that indelible “E” is anyone’s guess. Emma possesses a fierce reputation. Typically, it takes a transient orca two hours to kill a gray whale calf. Emma has been observed performing the task in a mere 20 minutes!

Orca on the brain

Every time I cross the Santa Barbara Channel, whether it be via Island Packers or in my kayak, spotting orcas is always at the top of the list — as it is, I think, for many folks. Continued on Page 10 Sightings are rare, however, and do not happen every day, or every month, maybe only a couple times a year. It had been just over two years since the last time I saw a transient orca pod, and that was the CA51 pod in September 2018. On that day, the CA51 pod was moving fast, faster than the Island Packers ferry. Sighted just 8 miles east of Prisoners Harbor on the north side of Santa Cruz Island, by the end of the day there was a report that the whales had parked themselves at the “smorgasbord” of pinniped rookeries off San Miguel Island. Constantly moving up and down the California coast Bigg’s killer whale Emma, matriarch of the CA140 pod, with in search of their next meal, transient pods have been her calf, near an Island Packers vessel, November 2020. documented off every California Channel Island. San Photo by Chuck Graham Miguel Island, in particular, possesses one of the largDecember 24, 2020 — —9

Liner, a male Bigg’s killer whale, traveling with the CA140 pod in the Santa Barbara Channel, November 2020. Photo by Chuck Graham ing sea lion carcass were western and Heermann’s gulls, which hovered above the opportunistic orcas in anticipation of any remaining scraps reaching the surface of the cobalt blue water. “Transients specialize in marine mammal prey,” said Alisa Schulman-Janiger, a long-time Southern California whale researcher and co-founder of the California Killer Whale Project, “such as California and Steller sea lions, harbor and elephant seals, northern fur seals, Dall’s and harbor porpoise, common dolphin, Pacific white-sided dolphin, bottlenose dolphin, Risso’s dolphin, gray whales and occasionally minkes, humpbacks, blues, fins and others — as well as seabirds (which are likely used for hunting training sessions with their juveniles and calves).” While Liner and the CA140 pod finished up with their

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I typically avoid conflict to keep from having ugly conversations. I’m in an unhappy relationship, and it’s clearly not fixable. I always rely on the other person to end a relationship, even when it’s making me really miserable. Why do I do this, and how do I change? — Stuck Girl Note that fighter planes have an “ejection seat” and not a “go down in a flaming wreck” seat. Fighter plane seat design is a helpful model for relationships that have run their course. Facts don’t change because you refuse to acknowledge

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their existence. Your approach — which I’ll call “nonfrontational” — is particularly counterproductive. Clinical psychologist Randy Paterson calls this a “passive” style of responding to conflict, driven by a goal of avoiding conflict “at all costs.” In fact, what you end up avoiding is not conflict but temporary emotional turbulence — the queasyfraidyanxiousness — that would come with taking steps to resolve it. So, by avoiding conflict, you end up having much more conflict for a much longer stretch of time! But say you braved up this afternoon and told your boyfriend it’s over. It would feel miserable in the moment, and that misery would have plenty of company as you did all those fun breakup things like sawing the couch in half. But then you’d be out — instead of neck-deep in still miserable for another three months, or as long as it takes for your boyfriend to notice he’s had enough. Healthy assertiveness starts with telling yourself that you have a right to try to get your needs met. Feeling worthy might take some emotional renovation. If so, do get on that, either on your own or with a therapist.

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HARBOR VILLAGE GALLERY AND GIFTS Through Jan. 11, 2021: Members Choice Seaside, with works by several BAA artists depicting local sights and sentiments. 1559 Spinnaker Drive #106, Ventura Harbor Village, 805-644-2750, www.facebook.com/HarborVillageGalleryGifts. KWAN FONG GALLERY Ongoing. Virtual exhibits: Thinh Nguyen: Reorient, Thingamajig VI: A Printmaking Exploration and Documenting History Through Art: The Work of David Labkovski. California Lutheran University, 120 Memorial Parkway, Thousand Oaks, 805-493-3697, blogs.callutheran.edu/kwanfong/. MULLIN AUTOMOTIVE MUSEUM Ongoing. Boasting one of the best collections of French automobiles in the world, as well as vehicles, artwork, sculpture and furniture from renowned designer Bugatti. 1421 Emerson Ave., Oxnard, 805-385-5400, mullinautomotivemuseum.com. MUSEUM OF VENTURA COUNTY Available online now: The MVC Gallery Marketplace has been created to help regional artists sell their works. Through Dec. 31 online: Amendment 19: Votes for Women, stories of Ventura County suffragists and the suffrage movement, commemorating the 100th anniversary of the 19th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution. Ongoing: Several virtual exhibits, George Stuart Historical Figures® and more. 100 E. Main St., Ventura, 805653-0323 or venturamuseum.org. OJAI VALLEY MUSEUM Ongoing. While the museum remains closed, it offers a virtual video featuring talented guests such as Perla Batalla, MAD Magazine cartoonist Sergio Aragones, a talk by Bill Weirick and more. Virtual exhibits are also viewable online at www.ojaivalleymuseum.org. POPPIES ARTS AND GIFTS Through Dec. 31. Silver jewelry made by Penny Ann Keller Herring from jewelry molds inspired by works from Afghanistan, Pakistan and India. Five percent of sales will be donated to Pennies for Peace, which supports educational projects by the Central Asia Institute. 323 E. Matilija St., Ojai, 805-798-0033, www. poppiesartandgifts.com. realART Opened Nov. 8. Annual Winter Juried Show with over 50 artists from across the country will be on exhibit in the gallery’s new space. The original gallery will also host artwork by artists such as Lynne Deutch, Diane Williams and John White. Whizin Market Square,

However, there’s a secret to asserting yourself, even as a person who’s long avoided it. You don’t have to feel worthy or even comfortable in order to do it. Admit that it’ll feel scary, totally foreign, and generally like a big pile of suck to assert yourself — and then do it anyway. You might also apply this to other areas of your life, from friendships to work. When a situation you’re in becomes irreparably toxic and awful, there’s a reasonable thing to do, and it isn’t staying in it and having the cat join you once a week in a small private funeral for your enthusiasm.

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I’m a woman in my early 30s. I grew up on a steady diet of romance novels, and I keep longing for the true “soul mate” love from my fictional world. No guy ever seems right, so I never feel that yearning, intense desire, and connectivity I’ve been searching for. I feel more of those emotions reading romance novels than I ever did with any boyfriend. Do you believe each person has a “true love”? Am I too much of a romantic? — Lonely Dreamer

vcreporter.com 28873 Agoura Road, Agoura Hills, 310-452-4000, whatisrealart.com. SANTA PAULA ART MUSEUM Ongoing virtual exhibits. The First Decade: Celebrating Ten Years of Acquisitions, an exhibition of works from the museum’s permanent collection in celebration of its 10-year anniversary. 117 N. 10th St., Santa Paula, 805-525-5554 or www.santapaulaartmuseum.org. SIMI VALLEY VIRTUAL ARTS CENTER Ongoing. 25th Anniversary Photography Collection, photography by Jon Neftali and Worth Living For, a suicide prevention art campaign organized by the Simi Valley Youth Council. The Simi Valley Cultural Arts Centers has created an online presence to showcase work from both local and regional artists, theater and performing arts events and more. www.svvac.org. SPICETOPIA Through Jan. 3, 2021. The Buenaventura Art Association debuts its newest exhibit space — on the walls of the gourmet spice and tea shop in Downtown Ventura — with a small image show, featuring modestly sized works that are perfect for gift giving. 576 E. Main St., Ventura. www.spice-topia.com. STUDIO CHANNEL ISLANDS Through Jan. 16 online: Elemental Dreams, jewelry and sculpture crafted in ceramic, glass, metal and wood. Ongoing: Virtual art exhibits include Gallery Virgins, Richard Barnett Portraits, Magical Realism, The Illusionists and Illuminated, as well as artist video talks, online art classes and children’s educational resources. 2222 E. Ventura Blvd., Camarillo, 805-383-1368, studiochannelislands.org. VITA ART CENTER Through Jan. 14, 2021: Viewing Ventura: A Group Exhibit and First Responders by Ray Harris. Through Dec. 23: Ceramics by Martha Picciotti and Holiday Artisan Market. Opened Nov. 14: Pulp Gallery (drawing and other works on paper). 28 W. Main St., Ventura, 805-644-9214, www.vitaartcenter.com. WILLIAM ROLLAND GALLERY Ongoing. Virtual exhibits: Thinh Nguyen: Reorient, challenging the viewer’s assumptions about race, gender and sexuality; Meleko Mokgosi: Acts of Resistance, examining formal and informal forms of resistance through figurative paintings that confront the politics and histories of representation; Documenting History Through Art: The Work of David Labkovski, autobiographical paintings and drawings from the artist’s experiences of World War II, the Holocaust and their aftermath; Passionate Perspectives senior art exhibit; and Thingamajig VI: A Printmaking Exploration. California Lutheran University, 160 Overton Court, Thousand Oaks, 805♦ 493-3697, rollandgallery.callutheran.edu.

So, going by the romance novel standard, you’re just looking for that handsome, rapey, billionaire sociopath who follows you around like a puppy. Unfortunately, a belief in “soul mates” is about as realistic. Each of us supposedly has our one and only perfect romantic match. Naturally, this person is conveniently located and culturally in lockstep and is never, say, a nomadic desert goatherd who thinks his life will finally be perfect if only he turns you into wife number eight. A person who believes in soul mates has a “destiny theory” of love, explains social psychologist C. Raymond Knee. They think two people are either fated to be together or they’re not; whether a relationship is good or bad is beyond their control. They can be quick to give the boot to “less-than-perfect candidates” and to see any conflict as a sign a relationship should be abandoned as “just another distraction in the search for perfection.” (I think he left out the word “endless.”) Back here in reality, all humans are fallible, and being two different people (who are not dead) often means wanting conflicting things. People who understand this have a

“growth” or “work-it-out” theory of love. They believe a happy, satisfying relationship doesn’t just happen. It takes work. It’s something two people create through what Knee describes as a paired process of “conquering obstacles and growing closer.” Probably the best anyone can do in seeking a partner is figure out their personal must-haves (physically, emotionally, ethically, and any other essential “ly”s) and then find somebody with enough of them to make it worth working to build something together. Realistically, maybe your soulmate is that Mr. Wonderful who finds you beautiful while you’re drooling into your pillow — who you can sometimes hear from the next room chewing like something that eats hay out of a bucket. (All you need is not love but a pillow to smother him with and the wisdom to instead use it to stifle your screams.) (c)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).

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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: 3700 Market St. Ventura, CA 93003 January 12th, 2021 at 11:30 AM.

A List of Plan Holders is LIEN-SALE AUCTION AT available on the Website MEATHEAD MINI shown above. STORAGE An abstract of bids received James Addis bikes, furwill be available at the same niture, cabinets, houseNOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN web site under Bids & Subs. hold goods, car parts that the undersigned intends When projects are awarded, Joy Parker household to sell the personal property the award notification to the Contact Ann Turrietta | 805-648-2244 aturrietta@timespublications.com | Deadline is Monday, 11 a.m. g o ofor d sThursday publication described below to enforce a State will be posted under Lisa Jetton Household lien imposed on said propAwarded Contracts. items, washer, dryer, book erty pursuant to the CaliforBids must be submitted by cases, tubs and totes and nia Self-Storage Facilities Act mail onlyon the proposal form boxes (California Business & Profurnished with said docuJames Gavette Household fessions Code Section 21700 ments. Subcontractor list items et seq.). must include a valid ConErin Moser moms arts and tractor's License Number. Bid Notices crafts, furniture, bike The undersigned will sell at Contractor and any subcontractors must be registered public auction by competitive COUNTY OF VENTURA The auction will be listed and with the Department of Indusbidding on Friday, January NOTICE INVITING advertised on www.stortrial Relations prior to bid 15th, 2021 at 11:00 AM. on FORMAL BIDS agetreasures.com. Purtime and shall be verified durthe premises where the propSealed bids will be received chases must be made with ing bid verification processes. erty has been stored and at the County Surveyor's cash only and paid at the Each bid must be accompanwhich are located at MeatPublic Counter, 3rd Floor, above referenced facility in ied by a bid guarantee in the head Mini Storage, 1401 Administration Building, 800 order to complete the transamount of not less than 10% Maulhardt Avenue, Oxnard, South Victoria Avenue, Venaction. Extra Space Storage of the amount bid, PAYABLE California, the following: tura, California 93009-1670, may refuse any bid and may TO THE COUNTY OF VENuntil 2:00 p.m. on JANUARY rescind any purchase up unTURA and guaranteeing that Eva Medina 12TH, 2021, and afterwards til the winning bidder takes the bidder will enter into a Unit No. 227 opened, for ROSE AVENUE possession of the personal contract in accordance with Miscellaneous personal BIKE LANES – PHASE I, for property. the terms of the bidding docand/or commercial property Specification No. RD21-01, uments if award is made. The which consists of pavement PUBLISHED: Ventura bid guarantee shall be in one Trevor Izard widening of Rose Avenue County Reporter 12/24/20, of the following forms: a bid Unit No. 106 from Simon Way to Central 12/31/20 bond written by an admitted Miscellaneous personal Avenue to accommodate surety insurer on the form inand/or commercial property Type II bike lanes including cluded with the Proposal public access & notice, traffic form, a cashier's check Michele Losey control & construction signLegal Notices Unit No. 813 drawn by a National bank, a ing, PCC curb & gutter, 48" x Miscellaneous personal check certified by a National 48"x 36" drop inlet with 18" SUPERIOR COURT OF and/or commercial property bank or cash. An electronicPVC drain pipe, 4.75' depth CALIFORNIA ally transmitted copy of the percolation trench with 12" COUNTY OF VENTURA. Lorenzo Booker bid bond form, included in the PVC perforated pipe, 7" thick NOTICE OF HEARING BY Unit No. 936 Proposal form, may be used AC pavement widening, AC PUBLICATION WELFARE & Miscellaneous personal but the form must have the leveling course, Type II emulINSTITUTIONS CODE and/or commercial property original signatures of the sion-aggregate slurry with §366.26 principal and surety. Copies fiber reinforcement, PMB J072219, J072220, J072480 Margaret Lopez of the completed bond will shoulder backing, pavement HEARING DATE: Unit No. 246 not be accepted. delineation, striping & signs, 03/03/2021 Miscellaneous personal Bidders must have a Class A and appurtenant work. TIME: 08:30 am and/or commercial property California Contractors liCOURTROOM: J1 cense, and will be required to The estimated cost of conIn the matter of the Petition of Purchases must be paid for furnish a Performance Bond struction is $1,350.00. the County of Ventura Huat the time of purchase in and a Payment Bond, each in The plans, specifications and man Services Agency recash only. All purchased the amount of 100% of the proposal forms for this garding freedom from parentitems will be sold AS IS, contract price. project are filed in the office al custody and control on beWHERE IS and must be reIn accordance with Section of the Ventura County Surhalf of David A. Gonzales Jr., moved at the time of sale. 22300 of the Public Contract veyor and are, by reference, Drue K. Gonzales, & Zayla R. Sale is subject to cancellaCode, securities may be submade a part of this Notice. Gonzales, a child. To: Briana stituted for funds withheld. tion in the event of settleConstruction bidding docuDailey, David A. Gonzales, Bidders, contractors, and othment between the owner and ments, including plans, speand to all persons claiming to er interested parties can obthe obligated party. cifications, addenda and any be the parents of the abovetain wage rates pertaining to supplementary documents named person's who are deVentura County projects at Dated: 12/3/2020 are now available on the scribed as follows: name's the link provided below. Ventura County Web Site at: David A. Gonzales Jr., Drue California general prevailing Auctioneer: Kenneth D. Erhttps://www.vcpublicworks.or K. Gonzales, Zayla R. wage rates for construction penbach dba Hitchin’ Post g/es/contracting/ Gonzales, Date of Birth's: can be obtained from the folAuction Barn then 08/30/2017, 10/01/2018, & lowing Web site: Bond No. MS879-23-57 click on “Contract Bidding 01/22/2020, Place of Birth: http://www.dir.ca.gov/DLSR/ (805) 434-1770 Opportunities” and then Ventura, CA, Father's name: PWD/index.htm. PUBLISHED: Ventura “eBidBoard Website” where David A. Gonzales, Mother’s The awarded contractor must County Reporter 12/24/20, the documents may be name: Briana Dailey. Pursupost copies of the prevailing 12/31/20 viewed, downloaded and ant to Welfare and Instituwage determinations at each printed. tions Code Section 366.26, a Notice is here given pursujob site. Printed copies of the docuhearing has been scheduled ant to Sections 3071 and 12/24/20 ment can be purchased at for your child. You are hereby 3072 of the Civil Code of CNS-3425070# most commercial printing notified that you may appear California, the undersigned, companies that have internet on 03/03/2021, at 8:30 a.m., Ventura Automotive & Towaccess. or as soon as counsel can be Lien Sales ing 2509 N Ventura Ave Venheard in Courtroom J1 of this tura Ca 93001, will sell at A List of Plan Holders is Court at Juvenile Justice LIEN-SALE AUCTION AT public sale on: 12/29/2020 at available on the Website Center 4353 Vineyard Ave. MEATHEAD MINI 10:00 AM the following propshown above. Oxnard, CA 93036. YOU STORAGE erty: 2012 Toyota Tundra An abstract of bids received ARE FURTHER ADVISED as Vin#5TFEY5F16CX122045 will be available at the same follows: At the hearing the NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN L i c e n s e P l a t e # 1 6 8 0 4 W2 web site under Bids & Subs. Court must choose and imthat the undersigned intends Style: Pickup. The LienholdWhen projects are awarded, one of the following plement to sell the personal property er has the right to bid at the the award notification to the permanent plans for the described below to enforce a sale. State will be posted under child: adoption, guardianship, lien imposed on said prop12/24/20 Awarded Contracts. or long term foster care. Parerty pursuant to the CaliforCNS-3425323# Bids must be submitted by ental rights may be terminnia Self-Storage Facilities Act mail onlyon the proposal form ated at this hearing. On NOTICE OF PUBLIC (California Business & Profurnished with said docu03/03/2021, the Human SerAUCTION fessions Code Section 21700 ments. Subcontractor list vices Agency will recomExtra Space Storage will hold et seq.). must include a valid Conmend termination of parental a public auction to sell pertractor's License Number. The child may be rights. sonal property described beThe undersigned will sell at Contractor and any subconordered placed in long term low belonging to those indipublic auction by competitive tractors must be registered YOUR NEXT foster care, subject to the viduals listed below at the bidding on Friday, January with the Department of Indusregular review of the Juvenlocation indicated: 3700 Mar15th, 2021HIRE at 11:00 AM. on trial Relations prior to bid ile Court; or, a legal guardian St. Ventura, CA 93003 the premises where the proptime and shall be verified durCOULD BE and ket may be appointed for the January 12th, 2021 at 11:30 erty has been stored ing bid verification processes. child and letters of guardianAM. which READING are located at MeatEach bid must be accompanship be issued; or, adoption head Mini Storage, 1401 ied by a bid guarantee in the may be identified as the perJames Addis bikes, furMaulhardtTHIS! Avenue, Oxnard, amount of not less than 10% manent placement goal and niture, cabinets, houseCalifornia, the following: of the amount bid, PAYABLE the Court may order that efhold goods, car parts TO THE COUNTY OF VENforts be made to locate an Joy Parker household Eva Medina TURA and guaranteeing that appropriate adoptive family goods Unit No. 227 the bidder will enter into a for the child for a period not Lisa Jetton Household Miscellaneous personal contract in accordance with to exceed 180 days and set items, washer, dryer, book and/or commercial property the terms of the bidding docthe matter for further review; cases, tubs and totes and AD TODAY! is made.YOUR The uments if awardPLACE or, parental rights may be terboxes Trevor Izard bid guarantee shall be in one minated. You are entitled to James Gavette Household Unit No. 106 of the following forms: a bid aturrietta@vcreporter.com be present at the hearing items M i s c| e(805) l l a n e o648-2244 us personal bond written by an admitted with your attorney. If you canErin Moser moms arts and surety onDecember the form in- 24,and/or 16 —insurer— 2020 commercial property crafts, furniture, bike not afford an attorney, you cluded with the Proposal are entitled to have the Court Michele Losey form, a cashier's check appoint counsel for you. A The auction will be listed and Unit No. 813 drawn by a National bank, a thirty-day continuance may advertised on www.storM i s c e l l a n e o u s p e r s o n a l check certified by a National be granted if necessary for agetreasures.com. Purand/or commercial property bank or cash. 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03/03/2021, the Human Services Agency will recommend termination of parental rights. The child may be ordered placed in long term foster care, subject to the regular review of the Juvenile Court; or, a legal guardian may be appointed for the child and letters of guardianship be issued; or, adoption may be identified as the permanent placement goal and the Court may order that efforts be made to locate an appropriate adoptive family for the child for a period not to exceed 180 days and set the matter for further review; 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: 12/09/2020 by: Janet Peralta Deputy Clerk, Children and Family Services Social Worker. 12/17, 12/24, 12/31/20, 1/7/21 CNS-3423483#

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SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA COUNTY OF VENTURA. NOTICE OF HEARING BY PUBLICATION WELFARE & INSTITUTIONS CODE §366.26 J072652 HEARING DATE: 02/24/2021 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 behalf of Hendrixx Bustos, a child. To: Madison Griego, Andrew Bustos, and to all persons claiming to be the parent of the above-named person who is described as follows: name Hendrixx Bustos, Date of Birth: 09/07/2020, Place of Birth: Ventura, CA, Father's name: Andrew Bustos, Mother’s name: Madison Griego. Pursuant to Welfare and Institutions Code Section 366.26, a hearing has been scheduled for your child. You are hereby notified that you may appear on 02/24/2021, at 8:30 a.m., or as soon as counsel can be heard in Courtroom J1 of this Court at Juvenile Justice Center 4353 Vineyard Ave. Oxnard, CA 93036. YOU ARE FURTHER ADVISED as follows: At the hearing the Court must choose and implement one of the following permanent plans for the child: adoption, guardianship, or long term foster care. Parental rights may be terminated at this hearing. On 02/24/2021, the Human Services Agency will recommend termination of parental rights. The child may be ordered placed in long term foster care, subject to the regular review of the Juven-

person who is described as follows: name Hendrixx Bustos, Date of Birth: 09/07/2020, Place of Birth: Ventura, CA, Father's name: Andrew Bustos, Mother’s name: Madison Griego. Pursuant to Welfare and Institutions Code Section 366.26, a hearing has been scheduled for your child. You are hereby notified that you may appear on 02/24/2021, at 8:30 a.m., or as soon as counsel can be heard in Courtroom J1 of this Court at Juvenile Justice Center 4353 Vineyard Ave. Oxnard, CA 93036. YOU ARE FURTHER ADVISED as follows: At the hearing the Court must choose and implement one of the following permanent plans for the child: adoption, guardianship, or long term foster care. Parental rights may be terminated at this hearing. On 02/24/2021, the Human Services Agency will recommend termination of parental rights. The child may be ordered placed in long term foster care, subject to the regular review of the Juvenile Court; or, a legal guardian may be appointed for the child and letters of guardianship be issued; or, adoption may be identified as the permanent placement goal and the Court may order that efforts be made to locate an appropriate adoptive family for the child for a period not to exceed 180 days and set the matter for further review; 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: 12/03/2020 by: Kristin Landis Deputy Clerk, Children and Family Services Social Worker. 12/10, 12/17, 12/24, 12/31/20 CNS-3421866#

Probate NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF LYDIA MORENO OCAMPO aka LYDIA O'CAMPO ROGERS CASE NO. 56-202000546997-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 LYDIA MORENO OCAMPO aka LYDIA O'CAMPO ROGERS A Petition for probate has been filed by Richard Santillan in the Superior Court of California, County of VENTURA. The petition for probate requests that: Richard Santillan 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.

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF LYDIA MORENO OCAMPO aka LYDIA O'CAMPO ROGERS CASE NO. 56-202000546997-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 LYDIA MORENO OCAMPO aka LYDIA O'CAMPO ROGERS A Petition for probate has been filed by Richard Santillan in the Superior Court of California, County of VENTURA. The petition for probate requests that: Richard Santillan 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: January 07, 2021, 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 12/24/20, 12/31/20, 01/07/21

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Probate NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF HERMINIO P. MARTINEZ CASE NO. 56-202000545952-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 HERMINIO P. MARTINEZ A Petition for probate has been filed by Lourdes Esquivel Lopez in the Superior Court of California, County of VENTURA. The petition for probate requests that: Lourdes Esquivel Lopez 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: January 14, 2021, 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 12/10/20, 12/17/20, 12/24/20

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NOTICE OF SALE OF REAL PROPERTY AT PRIVATE SALE CASE NO. 56-202000541834 Superior Court of the State of California for the County of Ventura In the Matter of the estate of FRANCIS A. HALSALL. Notice is hereby given that the undersigned will sell at private sale, on or after January 8th, 2021, at the office of HINOJOSA & FORER, Lynard C. Hinojosa, 2215 COLBY AVENUE, LOS ANGELES, CA 90064; (310/473-7000, to the highest and best bidder, and subject to confirmation by said Superior Court, all right, title and interest of said deceased at time of death, and all right, title and interest in the estate has additionally acquired, in and to all the certain real property situated in the County of VENTURA, State of California, described as follows: PARCEL 1: An undivided 1/50th interest in and to Lots 1 through 52 inclusive, in the City of Camarillo, County of Ventura, State of California, as shown on map of Tract 3314 filed in Book 93, Pages 56 and 57 of Maps, in the office of the County recorder of said County. Except therefrom those portions shown and defined as Units 1 through 50 on the Condominium Plan for Tract 3314 recorded September 29, 1982, Instrument No. 090176 of Official Records of said County. Excepting therefrom all oil, gas and other hydrocarbon substances in and under said land but without the right of entry upon the surface of said land or the subsurface thereof to a depth of 500 feet below the surface for the purpose of exploring for, drilling, boring, marketing or removing such substances, as reserved by Metzler and Company of California in Book 1745, Page 96 of Official Records, said mineral rights as currently vested to Hean Helen Metzler as contained in Book 1456, Page 174 of Official Records, all rights of surface entry were quitclaim in Book 2162, Page 320, of Official Records. Parcel 2: Unit 17 is composed of Elements C1, C2 and G as shown and defined on said Condominium Plan. Assessor's Parcel No. 153-0180-175 Commonly known as: 3444 Huerta Court, Camarillo, CA 93010 Terms of sale are: sold "as is" with no contingencies, cash in lawful money of the United States on confirmation of sale, or part cash and balance upon such terms and conditions as are agreeable to the personal representative. Ten percent of amount bid to be deposited with bid, or amount as agreeable to the personal representative. Bids or offers to be in writing and will be received at the aforesaid office at any time after the first publication hereof and before date of sale. Dated: December 16, 2020 BRENDA DEPEW Personal Representative of said deceased HINOJOSA & FORER LLP Lynard C. Hinojosa, Esq. 2215 COLBY AVENUE LOS ANGELES, CA 90064 310/473-7000 12/24, 12/31/20, 1/7/21 CNS-3425829#

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: EDWARD TRUETT HEARN CASE NO. 56-202000547435-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 EDWARD TRUETT HEARN. A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by JULIA A. PATCHETT in the Superior Court of California, County of VENTURA. THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that JULIA A. PATCHETT 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: 01/14/21 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. In Pro Per Petitioner JULIA A. PATCHETT 5196 WEST PINEHURST DRIVE BANNING CA 92220 12/17, 12/24, 12/31/20 CNS-3424285#

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: DEBORAH RAE DEBAT CASE NO. 56-202000547416-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 DEBORAH RAE DEBAT. A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by JENNIFER MCBRIDE in the Superior Court of California, County of VENTURA. THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that JENNIFER MCBRIDE 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: 01/07/21 at 10:30AM in Dept. J6 located at 4353 E. VINEYARD AVENUE, OXNARD, CA 93036 IF YOU OBJECT to th e 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 YACOBA A. FELDMAN SBN 100817, LAW OFFICES OF YACOBA ANN FELDMAN, APC 5850 CANOGA AVE., SUITE 400 WOODLAND HILLS CA 91367 12/10, 12/17, 12/24/20 CNS-3421897# NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: LYNDA WRIGHT SMITH AKA LYNDA ANN WRIGHT SMITH CASE NO. 56-202000547494-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 LYNDA WRIGHT SMITH AKA LYNDA ANN WRIGHT SMITH. A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: LYNDA WRIGHT SMITH AKA LYNDA ANN WRIGHT SMITH CASE NO. 56-202000547494-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 LYNDA WRIGHT SMITH AKA LYNDA ANN WRIGHT SMITH. A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by BURTON DALE SMITH in the Superior Court of California, County of VENTURA. THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that BURTON DALE SMITH 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: 01/28/21 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 LESLIE E. RILEY - SBN 265987 VARNER & BRANDT LLP 3237 E. GUASTI RD., SUITE 220 ONTARIO CA 91761 12/17, 12/24, 12/31/20 CNS-3423489#

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 LESLIE E. RILEY - SBN 265987 VARNER & BRANDT LLP 3237 E. GUASTI RD., SUITE 220 ONTARIO CA 91761 12/17, 12/24, 12/31/20 CNS-3423489#

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: January 28 , 2021, 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. Attorney for Petitioner: Samuel M. Huestis, Esq. SBN 113557 Law Office of Samuel M . Huestis, A Professional Corporation 674 County Square Drive, Suite 203 Ventura, California 93003 (805) 642-3559 Ventura County Reporter 12/24/20, 12/31/20, 01/07/21

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF DENNIS LEE STEPHENS CASE NO. 56-202000547762-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 DENNIS LEE STEPHENS. A Petition for probate has been filed by Betty Stephens in the Superior Court of California, County of VENTURA. The petition for probate requests that: Betty Stephens 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 NOTICE OF PETITION TO be required to give notice to ADMINISTER ESTATE OF interested persons unless TIMOTHY SHEDD they have waived notice or CASE NO. 56-2020consented to the proposed 005435908-PR-LX-OXN action.) The independent adTo all heirs, beneficiaries, ministration authority will be creditors, contingent creditgranted unless an interested ors, and persons who may person files an objection to otherwise be interested in the the petition and shows good will or estate, or both of cause why the court should TIMOTHY SHEDD, TIM not grant the authority. SHEDD. A hearing on the petition will A Petition for probate has be held in this court as folbeen filed by Kathryn Shedd lows: Date: January 28, in the Superior Court of Cali2021, Time: 10:30 AM, Dept.: fornia, County of VENTURA. J6, Location: Superior Court The petition for probate reof California, County of Venquests that: Kathryn Shedd tura, 4353 E. Vineyard Avenbe appointed as personal ue Oxnard, CA 93036 representative to administer Oxnard. the estate of the decedent. If you object to the granting The petition requests authorof the petition, you should apity to administer the estate pear at the hearing and state under the Independent Adyour objections or file written ministration of Estates Act. objections with the court be(This authority will allow the fore the hearing. Your appersonal representative to pearance may be in person take many actions without or by your attorney. obtaining court approval. BeIf you are a creditor or a confore taking certain very imtingent creditor of the deportant actions, however, the cedent, you must file your personal representative will claim with the court and mail be required to give notice to a copy to the personal repinterested persons unless resentative appointed by the they have waived notice or court within the later of either consented to the proposed (1) four months from the date action.) The independent adof first issuance of letters to a ministration authority will be general personal representatgranted unless an interested ive, as defined in section person files an objection to 58(b) of the California Prothe petition and shows good bate Code, or (2) 60 days cause why the court should from the date of mailing or not grant theâ&#x20AC;&#x201D; authority. personal delivery to you of a December 24, 2020 â&#x20AC;&#x201D; 17 A hearing on the petition will notice under section 9052 of be held in this court as folthe California Probate Code. lows: Date: January 21, Other California statutes and 2021, Time: 10:30 AM, Dept.: legal authority may affect J6, Location: Superior Court your rights as a creditor. You of California, County of Venmay want to consult with an tura, 4353 E. Vineyard Avenattorney knowledgeable in ue Rm 122 Oxnard, CA California law. 93036. You may examine the file If you object to the granting kept by the court. If you are a 12/22/20 3:39 PM

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NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF TIMOTHY SHEDD CASE NO. 56-2020005435908-PR-LX-OXN To all heirs, beneficiaries, Probate creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both of TIMOTHY SHEDD, TIM SHEDD. A Petition for probate has been filed by Kathryn Shedd in the Superior Court of California, County of VENTURA. The petition for probate requests that: Kathryn Shedd 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: January 21, 2021, Time: 10:30 AM, Dept.: J6, Location: Superior Court of California, County of Ventura, 4353 E. Vineyard Avenue Rm 122 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. Petitioner: Kathryn Shedd 15319 Stanley Ct. Moorpark, CA 93021 (805) 796-5284 Ventura County Reporter 12/17/20, 12/24/20, 12/31/20

fore 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: January 21, 2021, Time: 10:30 AM, Dept.: J6, Location: Superior Court of California, County of Ventura, 4353 E. Vineyard Avenue Rm 122 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. Petitioner: Kathryn Shedd 15319 Stanley Ct. Moorpark, CA 93021 (805) 796-5284 Ventura County Reporter 12/17/20, 12/24/20, 12/31/20

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resentative 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: Kathryn Shedd 15319 Stanley Ct. Moorpark, CA 93021 (805) 796-5284 Ventura County Reporter 12/17/20, 12/24/20, 12/31/20

Name Change ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME Case No. 56-202000547914-CU-PT-VTA SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF VENTURA. Petition of KATRINA MARIE MAKSIMUK, for Change of Name. TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1.) Petitioner: Katrina Marie Maksimuk filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: a.) Katrina Marie Maksimuk to Katrina Marie Titus 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: 01/29/2021. 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: December 18, 2020. BY ORDER OF THE COURT, /s/ Michael D. Planet, Ventura Superior Court, Executive Officer and C l e r k , B y : N i n a L e m o s, Deputy Clerk. PUBLISH: Ventura County Reporter 12/24/20, 12/31/20, 01/7/21, 01/14/21 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME Case No. 56-202000547179-CU-PT-VTA SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF VENTURA. Petition of DONALD K. DAWSON, for Change of Name. TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1.) Petitioner: Donald K. Dawson filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: a.) Jerrykim Felix Velasquez Dawson to Jerry Kim Felix Dawson 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

Change of Name. TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1.) Petitioner: Donald K. Dawson filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: a.) Jerrykim Felix Velasquez Dawson to Jerry Kim Felix Dawson 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: 01/04/2021. Time: 8:30 AM. Dept.: 40. 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: November 23, 2020. BY ORDER OF THE COURT, /s/ Michael D. Planet, Ventura Superior Court, Executive Officer and Clerk, By: Jeanette Fimbres, Deputy Clerk. PUBLISH: Ventura County Reporter 12/3/20, 12/10/20, 12/17/20, 12/24/20 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME Case No. 56-202000547261-CU-PT-VTA SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF VENTURA. Petition of VIVIANA LOMAS, for Change of Name. TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1.) Petitioner: Viviana Lomas filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: a.) Averie Misty Blue Medina Lomas to Averie Misty Blue Lomas 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: 01/12/2021. Time: 8:30 AM. Dept.: 21. 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: November 24, 2020. BY ORDER OF THE COURT, /s/ Michael D. Planet, Ventura Superior Court, Executive Officer and Clerk, By: Jeanette Fimbres, Deputy Clerk. PUBLISH: Ventura County Reporter 12/10/20, 12/17/20, 12/24/20, 12/31/20

Bulk Sales NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF BULK SALE (UCC SEC. 6105) Escrow No. 813168-KM NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a bulk sale is about to be made. The name(s), business address(es) of the Seller(s), are: Ocean Cities, Inc. 1811 Knoll Drive, Ventura, CA 93003 Doing Business as: Domino's Pizza, Store #8388 All other business name(s) and address(es) used by the Seller(s) within the past three

NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF BULK SALE (UCC SEC. 6105) Escrow No. 813168-KM NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a bulk sale is about to be made. The name(s), business address(es) of the Seller(s), are: Ocean Cities, Inc. 1811 Knoll Drive, Ventura, CA 93003 Doing Business as: Domino's Pizza, Store #8388 All other business name(s) and address(es) used by the Seller(s) within the past three years, as stated by the Seller(s), is/are: Central Cities Pizza, Inc., Hishmeh Enterprises, Inc., Home County Pizza, Inc., & Team So-Cal Inc. all located at: 1811 Knoll Drive, Ventura, CA 93003 The location in California of the Chief Executive Officer of the Seller(s) is: 1811 Knoll Drive, Ventura, CA 93003 The name(s) and address of the Buyer(s) is/are: MR Foods Inc. dba Domino's Pizza 691 Grand Teton Drive, Tracy, CA 95377 The assets being sold are described in general as: Furniture, Fixtures & Equipment, Leasehold Improvements, and Goodwill and are located at: Domino's Pizza Store #8388 3300 E. Castro Valley Blvd., Ste. G, Castro Valley, CA 94552 The bulk sale is intended to be consummated at the office of: Contact Escrow, Inc., 2301 S. Victoria Avenue, #B, Ventura, California 93003 and the anticipated sale date is January 13, 2021 The bulk sale is subject to California Uniform Commercial Code Section 6106.2 YES/NO NO The name and address of the person with whom claims may be filed is: Contact Escrow Inc., 2301 S. Victoria Avenue, #B, Ventura, CA 93003 and the last date for filing claims by any creditor shall be January 12, 2021, which is the business day before the sale date specified above. Dated: December 9, 2020 MR Foods Inc., S/ Ali Iqbal, President 12/24/20 CNS-3425617# NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF BULK SALE (UCC SEC. 6105) Escrow No. 813168-KM NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a bulk sale is about to be made. The name(s), business address(es) of the Seller(s), are: Ocean Cities, Inc. 1811 Knoll Drive, Ventura, CA 93003 Doing Business as: Domino's Pizza, Store #7901 All other business name(s) and address(es) used by the Seller(s) within the past three years, as stated by the Seller(s), is/are: Central Cities Pizza, Inc., Hishmeh Enterprises, Inc., Home County Pizza, Inc., & Team So-Cal Inc. all located at: 1811 Knoll Drive, Ventura, CA 93003 The location in California of the Chief Executive Officer of the Seller(s) is: 1811 Knoll Drive, Ventura, CA 93003 The name(s) and address of the Buyer(s) is/are: MR Foods Inc. dba Domino's Pizza 691 Grand Teton Drive, Tracy, CA 95377 The assets being sold are described in general as: Furniture, Fixtures & Equipment, Leasehold Improvements, and Goodwill and are located at: Domino's Pizza Store #7901 3264 Adeline Street, Berkeley, CA 94703 The bulk sale is intended to be consummated at the office of: Contact Escrow, Inc., 2301 S. Victoria Avenue, #B, Ventura, California 93003 and the anticipated sale date is January 13, 2021 The bulk sale is subject to California Uniform Commercial Code Section 6106.2 YES/NO NO The name and address of the person with whom claims may be filed is: Contact Escrow Inc., 2301 S. Victoria Avenue, #B, Ventura, CA 93003 and the last date for filing claims by any creditor

Leasehold Improvements, and Goodwill and are located at: Domino's Pizza Store #7901 3264 Adeline Street, Berkeley, CA 94703 The bulk sale is intended to be consummated at the office of: Contact Escrow, Inc., 2301 S. Victoria Avenue, #B, Ventura, California 93003 and the anticipated sale date is January 13, 2021 The bulk sale is subject to California Uniform Commercial Code Section 6106.2 YES/NO NO The name and address of the person with whom claims may be filed is: Contact Escrow Inc., 2301 S. Victoria Avenue, #B, Ventura, CA 93003 and the last date for filing claims by any creditor shall be January 12, 2021, which is the business day before the sale date specified above. Dated: December 9, 2020 MR Foods Inc., S/ Ali Iqbal, President 12/24/20 CNS-3425636#

Trustee’s Sales TSG No.: 8765400 TS No.: CA2000286506 APN: 074-0-125-200 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 TH E NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. On 01/28/2021 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 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 S t a t e 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 undersigned 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 $ 733,476.09. 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 ex-

AVENUE, VENTURA, CA 93003 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. Said sale will be 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 $ 733,476.09. 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. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call (916) 939-0772 or visit this I n t e r n e t W e b http://search.nationwideposting.com/propertySea rchTerms.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. NOTICE TO TENANT: You may have a right to purchase this property after the trustee auction if conducted after January 1, 2021, pursuant to Section 2924m of the California Civil Code. If you are an “eligible tenant buyer,” you can purchase the property if you match the last and highest bid placed at the trustee auction. If you are an “eligible bidder,” you may be able to purchase the property if you exceed the last and highest bid placed at the trustee auc12/22/20 tion. There are three steps to 3:39 PM

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courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call (916) 939-0772 or visit this I n t e r n e t W e b http://search.nationwideposting.com/propertySea rchTerms.aspx, using the file number assignedSales to this case Trustee’s 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. NOTICE TO TENANT: You may have a right to purchase this property after the trustee auction if conducted after January 1, 2021, pursuant to Section 2924m of the California Civil Code. If you are an “eligible tenant buyer,” you can purchase the property if you match the last and highest bid placed at the trustee auction. If you are an “eligible bidder,” you may be able to purchase the property if you exceed the last and highest bid placed at the trustee auction. There are three steps to exercising this right of purchase. First, 48 hours after the date of the trustee sale, you can call (916)939-0772, or visit this internet website http://search.nationwideposti n g . c o m / p r o p e r tySearchTerms.aspx, using the file number assigned to this case CA2000286506 to find the date on which the trustee’s sale was held, the amount of the last and highest bid, and the address of the trustee. Second, you must send a written notice of intent to place a bid so that the trustee receives it no more than 15 days after the trustee’s sale. Third, you must submit a bid, by remitting the funds and affidavit described in Section 2924m(c) of the Civil Code, so that the trustee receives it no more than 45 days after the trustee’s sale. If you think you may qualify as an “eligible tenant buyer” or “eligible bidder,” you should consider contacting an attorney or appropriate real estate professional immediately for advice regarding this potential right to purchase. 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 NPP0372406 To: VENTURA COUNTY REPORTER 12/17/2020, 12/24/2020, 12/31/2020 TS No. 2020-1568 A.P.N. 506-0-094-035 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE UNDER A NOTICE OF A NOTICE OF D E L I N Q U E N T A S S E S SMENT AND CLAIM OF LIEN. YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A NOTICE OF DELINQUENT ASSESSMENT DATED 6/2/2020. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. Notice is hereby given that on 1/14/2021 at 11:00 AM, S.B.S. Lien Services As the duly appointed Trustee under and pursuant to Notice of Delinquent Assessment, recorded on 6/12/2020 as Document No. 2020061200082624-0 Book Page of Official Records in the Office of the Recorder of Ventura County, California, The original owner: HAROLD ED1224_VCReporter_CLASSIFIEDS.indd 19

DATED 6/2/2020. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. Notice is hereby given that on 1/14/2021 at 11:00 AM, S.B.S. Lien Services As the duly appointed Trustee under and pursuant to Notice of Delinquent Assessment, recorded on 6/12/2020 as Document No. 2020061200082624-0 Book Page of Official Records in the Office of the Recorder of Ventura County, California, The original owner: HAROLD EDBERG The purported new owner: HAROLD EDBERG WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO THE HIGHEST BIDDER payable at time of sale in lawful money of the United States, by a cashier's check drawn by a State or national bank, a check drawn by a state of federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, savings association, or savings bank specified in section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state.: AT THE MAIN ENTRANCE TO THE GOVERNMENT CENTER HALL OF JUSTICE, 800 SOUTH VICTORIA A VENUE, VENT U R A , C A L I F O R N I A A ll right, title and interest under said Notice of Delinquent Assessment in the property situated in said County, as more fully described on the above referenced assessment lien. The street address and other common designation, if any of the real property described above is purported to be: 12572 WESTMONT DR MOORPARK CA 93021 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. Said sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum due under said Notice of Delinquent Assessment, with interest thereon, as provided in said notice, advances, if any, estimated fees, charges, and expenses of the Trustee, to-wit: $7,053.70 accrued interest and additional advances, if any, will increase this figure prior to sale. The claimant, BUTTERCREEK II HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION under said Notice of Delinquent Assessment heretofore executed and delivered to the undersigned a written Declaration of Default and Demand for Sale, and a written Notice of Default and Election to Sell. The undersigned caused said Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be recorded in the county where the real property is located and more than three months have elapsed since such recordation. NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder's office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWN-

tioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder's office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call FOR SALES INFORMATION, PLEASE CALL (855) 986-9342 or visit this Internet Web site www.superiordefault.com, using the file number assigned to this case 2020-1568. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the Internet Web site. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. NOTICE TO TENANT: You may have a right to purchase this property after the trustee auction if conducted after January 1, 2021, pursuant to Section 2924m of the California Civil Code. If you are an "eligible tenant buyer," you can purchase the property if you match the last and highest bid placed at the trustee auction. If you are an "eligible bidder," you may be able to purchase the property if you exceed the last and highest bid placed at the trustee auction. There are three steps to exercising this right of purchase. First, 48 hours after the date of the trustee sale, you can call FOR SALES INFORMATION, PLEASE CALL (855) 986-9342, or visit this internet website www.superiordefault.com, using the file number assigned to this case 20201568 to find the date on which the trustee's sale was held, the amount of the last and highest bid, and the address of the trustee. Second, you must send a written notice of intent to place a bid so that the trustee receives it no more than 15 days after the trustee's sale. Third, you must submit a bid so that the trustee receives it no more than 45 days after the trustee's sale. If you think you may qualify as an "eligible tenant buyer" or "eligible bidder," you should consider contacting an attorney or appropriate real estate professional immediately for advice regarding this potential right to purchase. THE PROPERTY IS BEING SOLD SUBJECT TO THE NINETY DAY RIGHT OF REDEMPTION CONTAINED IN CIVIL CODE SECTION 5715(b). Date: 12/7/2020. S.B.S LIEN SERVICES, 31194 La Baya Drive, Suite 106, Westlake Village, California, 91362. By: Annissa Young, Trustee Sale Officer (12/17/2020, 12/24/2020, 12/31/2020| TS#2020-1568 SDI-19929) PUBLISHED: Ventura County Reporter 12/17/20, 12/24/20, 12/31/20

SECTION 5715(b). Date: 12/7/2020. S.B.S LIEN SERVICES, 31194 La Baya Drive, Suite 106, Westlake Village, California, 91362. By: Annissa Young, Trustee Sale Officer (12/17/2020, 12/24/2020, 12/31/2020| TS#2020-1568 SDI-19929) PUBLISHED: Ventura County Reporter 12/17/20, 12/24/20, 12/31/20

Fic. Business Name FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 20201120-10015986-0 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: BANK OF ITALY COCKTAIL TRUST, 394 E. Main St., Ventura, CA 93001. Ventura County, State of Incorporation / Organization, California, Vault Cocktails, LLC, 1212 State St., Santa Barbara, Ca 93101. This business is conducted by: A Limited Liability Company. 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/ Vault Cocktails, LLC, Brandon Ristaino, 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., Bu s i n e s s & Pr o fe s s i o ns Code). This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Ventura on November 20, 2020. PUBLISHED: Ventura County Reporter; 12/10/20, 12/17/20, 12/24/20, 12/31/20 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 20201216-10017073-0 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: HEADWINDS BAKE CLUB, DAN'S BREAD, 235 Cedar St., Ventura, CA 93001. Ventura County, State of Incorporation / Organization, California, Ottenhart bread LLC, 235 Cedar St., Ventura, CA 93001. This business is conducted by: A Limited Liability Company. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: 12/01/2020. 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/ Ottenhart bread LLC, Daniel Swihart, Manager. 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

the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1.000).) /s/ Ottenhart bread LLC, Daniel Swihart, Manager. 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., Bu s i n e s s & Pr o fe s s i o n s Code). This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Ventura on December 16, 2020. PUBLISHED: Ventura County Reporter; 12/24/20, 12/31/20, 01/07/21, 01/14/21 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 20201208-10016703-0 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: TRAMONTO, 4004 Caribbean St., Oxnard, CA 93035. Ventura County. State of Incorporation / Organization, California, Geraldine, LLC, 4004 Caribbean St., Oxnard, CA 93035. This business is conducted by: A Limited Liability Company. 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/ Geraldine, LLC, Adam Nadel, 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., Bu s i n e s s & Pr o fe s s i o n s Code). This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Ventura on December 8, 2020. PUBLISHED: Ventura County Reporter; 12/17/20, 12/24/20, 12/31/20, 01/07/21 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 20201116-10015592-0 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: MILLENNIUM SALES AND SERVICES, 2236 Athens Ave. Simi Valley, CA 93065. Ventura County. Jason Paul Anderson, 2236 Athens Ave. Simi Valley, CA 93065. This business is conducted by: An Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: 10/15/2020. 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

(are) doing business as: MILLENNIUM SALES AND SERVICES, 2236 Athens Ave. Simi Valley, CA 93065. Ventura County. Jason Paul Anderson, 2236 Athens Ave. Simi Valley, CA 93065. This business is conducted by: An Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: 10/15/2020. 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 Paul Anderson. 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., Bu s i n e s s & Pr o fe s s i o n s Code). This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Ventura on November 15, 2020. PUBLISHED: Ventura County Reporter; 12/10/20, 12/17/20, 12/24/20, 12/31/20 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 20201112-10015401-0 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: JACKALBERRY STUDIO, 826 North Valley Drive Westlake Village, CA 91362. Ventura County. Kimberly Erin Koettel, 826 North Valley Drive Westlake Village, CA 91362. 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/ Kimberly Erin Koettel. 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., Bu s i n e s s & Pr o fe s s i o ns Code). This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Ventura on November 12, 2020. PUBLISHED: Ventura County Reporter; 12/10/20, 12/17/20, 12/24/20, 12/31/20

state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under Federal, State, or Common Law (see Section 14411 ET SEQ., Bu s i n e s s & Pr o fe s s i o n s Code). This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Ventura on November 12, 2020. PUBLISHED: Ventura County Reporter; 12/10/20, 12/17/20, 12/24/20, 12/31/20 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 20201117-10015731-0 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: FUREVER HOME, 6325 Corte Lucinda Camarillo, CA 9 3 0 1 2 . V e n t u r a C o u n t y. Nicole Burchell, 6325 Corte Lucinda Camarillo, CA 93012. This business is conducted by: An Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: 11/15/2020. 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/ Nicole Burchell. 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., Bu s i n e s s & Pr o fe s s i o ns Code). This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Ventura on November 17, 2020. PUBLISHED: Ventura County Reporter; 12/10/20, 12/17/20, 12/24/20, 12/31/20

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