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12 COVER

The bee’s knees: A flapperesque Don Pasquale opens Concerts in Your Car’s 2021 season by Emily Dodi

OPINION

Power to Speak: The trials of a prosecutor by Matthew A. Nash

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Pacific High School gets organic farm: Sa’Aliyas Ranch construction begins In Brief by Kimberly Rivers

Eye on the Environment: Earth Day events return to Ventura County this month by David Goldstein

New evidence reverses decade-old murder conviction | Laby Harmony Project

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“Reversal of conviction”: New evidence reverses 2010 attempted murder conviction by Kimberly Rivers

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Nancy D. Lackey Shaffer ko has tried and brought to verdict responded with “books.” STAFF WRITER Mr. Nasarenko said his love for over 63 cases of sexual violence, Kimberly Rivers the law, specifically court cases, each one brutal in detail. He has CONTRIBUTORS began in the heavy pages of Scott seen horrors inside the courtroom Michael Cervin, David Michael Courtland, Ivor Davis, Emily Dodi, Turow’s The Burden of Proof, Harp- that have traumatized jurors. by Matthew A. Nash Alicia Doyle, Marina Dunbar, Chuck Graham, Chris Jay, Daphne I asked Mr. Nasarenko, “How er Lee’s To Kill a Mockingbird and Khalida Kilea, Karen Lindell, Paul Moomjean, Mike Nelson, Tim Pompey, Kathy Jean Schultz, Alan Sculley, Kit Stolz, Mark Storer, he Ventura County District floor of the large government cen- Helter Skelter by Vincent Bugliosi. is it that you deal with such brutal Kateri Wozny Attorney’s Office has a slo- ter. Growing up I would frequent From a young age he was fascinated cases, and then come home to your GRAPHIC DESIGNERS gan and an insignia that rep- this building. For the first time in by DNA evidence, prosecuting the two daughters and be alright?” Bret Hooper, Paul Braun, Elaine Cota “It isn’t easy,” he said. “You take resents more than common welfare. my life, however, I kept walking, guilty and, most of all, doing his SALES TEAM LEADER one trial and use its knowledge to through the large wooden doors, duty for the American people. It reads “Let Justice Be Done.” Warren Barrett When asked, “Why did you help you through the next one.” ADVERTISING SALES In a city that is riddled with each one displaying the Ventura Barbara Kroon When I asked about his motivachoose to prosecute over defend?”, crime, from petty theft to human County DA’s Office insignia. 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NEWS NEWS Pacific High School gets organic farm Sa’Aliyas Ranch construction begins

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Artist rendering of Sa’Aliyas Ranch at Pacific High School in Ventura. n March 25, Ventura Unified School District (VUSD) broke ground on the district’s first certified organic farm, named Sa’Aliyas Ranch, on five acres at the back of Pacific High School on College Drive in Ventura. “This farm is a game-changer for us that will allow thousands of students the opportunity to build valuable real-world skills in

one of the largest industries Ventura County offers,” said Roger Rice, superintendent of VUSD. “We are looking forward to seeing the innovation that comes out of this ranch for years to come.” The farm will be the site of agricultural vocational training for high school students as part of the Career and Technical Education pathways program. Students in kindergarten

Eye on the Environment

Earth Day events return to Ventura County this month

by David Goldstein pril 22 is Earth Day, and events scheduled all this month help people celebrate and rededicate to environmental causes. Earthday.org, the largest international coordinating body for Earth Day commemorations, chose “Restore Our Earth” for this year’s theme, focusing on the need to “restore the world’s ecosystems.” Here are upcoming local events:

Countywide

During all of Earth Month, and possibly into next month, the Ventura County Community Foundation will host an “Environmental Listening Tour.” According to Chief Operating Officer Jeff Lambert, “In a recent series of confidential interviews with VCCF donor-clients, approximately 75 percent identified environmental issues as one of their most important giving priorities.” In response, the foundation is scheduling meetings with nonprofit groups involved in environmental work. Through “listening sessions” with groups of approximately five people at a time, VCCF staff will determine “gaps in funding and services that philanthropy can fill,” according to Lambert. The foundation will provide professional advice to the nonprofits and information about the nonprofits to their donor-clients. Lambert noted donors like for the VCCF 6— — April 8, 2021

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to act as their intermediary, providing donor confidentiality and ensuring nonprofits are sustainably managed and making good use of funds. The foundation also helps nonprofits obtain funding from national organizations and from federal and state grants. Environmental organizations interested in participating should contact Executive Assistant Calleen O’Neall at 805-330-6987. Also countywide, the Ventura County Regional Energy Alliance and the Electric Vehicle Advocates of Ventura County are organizing an Earth Day promotion of electric cars. It is likely to be an online contest involving their newly revised Evie McWheelie mascot. More information will be available at VCenergy.org.

Ojai

On Earth Day, April 22, at 10:30 a.m. in Ojai’s Libbey Park, the Ojai Land Conservan-

through eighth grade will have the opportunity for STEM-related projects. The learning area will include an indoor lab, outdoor and indoor classrooms, a berry hoop house and a greenhouse with advanced aquaponics. Various row crops will be grown and 300 avocado trees and 200 citrus trees will be planted. An area will be set aside for a neighborhood community garden.

VUSD reports that the name of the ranch, “Sa’aliyas,” is a Chumash word meaning “on the path.” It was chosen to honor the indigenous people of the area that have lived here for at least 11,000 years. VUSD includes 26 schools with more than 16,000 students.

cy and the Ojai Valley Green Coalition will host a ceremonial tree planting. Representatives from the organizations will promote volunteer opportunities ranging from public outreach to habitat restoration. For more information, contact Assistant Public Works Director Alma Quezada at 805-646-5581 x 209.

parking spaces for $15 and double-booth spaces for $25 through the city’s website for the event. Parking for the event will be available in lot C. For more information contact the city’s Recreation Division at 805-517-6300.

Oxnard

The city of Thousand Oaks invites participation in a Climate and Environmental Action Plan stakeholder meeting via Zoom on April 28. Stakeholders will discuss water, solid waste, recycling, and quality of life issues. Register at www.toaks.org/departments/public-works/sustainability/climate-action-planning. Additionally, the city’s annual Earth Day proclamation this year will focus on the climate action plan.

The city of Oxnard is celebrating Earth Day this month by conducting an outreach campaign promoting the free motor oil recycling kits, free deskside recycling boxes, and free bags of Agromin compost available yearround at the city’s Del Norte Regional Recycling and Transfer Station. The first two items are available to Oxnard residents only, and one compost bag per day is offered to anyone using the buyback center.

Moorpark

The city of Moorpark and several corporate sponsors are coordinating a community yard sale. Yard sales are a great way to promote reuse and avoid waste, and on Saturday, May 1, 9 a.m.-1 p.m., in parking lot D of Arroyo Vista Community Park (4550 Tierra Rejada Road), according to the city’s promotional material, “We’ll celebrate our beautiful Earth with a community yard sale, crafts, demonstrations, giveaways, and more!” The event, to be held in accordance with current health and safety guidelines, will be free to shoppers. Until April 23, sellers may reserve booth space the size of two adjacent

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The city’s Office of Environmental Sustainability will send prizes to city residents who send a photo or video by April 18, showing how they celebrate Earth Day or showcasing sustainable actions. Upload to https://bit.ly/3rNg7C5. Subject to availability, awards include reusable tumblers and reusable utensils. Additional contests will be offered through the office’s Facebook or Instagram pages, @SustainableVentura. David Goldstein is an environmental analyst with Ventura County Public Works and may be reached at 805-658-4312 or david.goldstein@ventura.org.

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“Reversal of conviction” New evidence reverses 2010 attempted murder conviction

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n April 12, 2021, a hearing will take place in Ventura County Superior Court at which the Ventura County District Attorney will support Ignacio Ixta Junior’s request that the court throw out the guilty verdict against him as a result of exculpatory evidence. Ixta had just turned 21 in 2010 when he was found guilty of attempted murder by a jury in Ventura County Superior Court. He was sentenced to 35 years for the Dec. 3, 2009 shooting of Miguel Cortez in Oxnard. Cortez survived and fully recovered from the shooting. Ixta has served 10 years at the maximum security Pelican Bay State Prison in Crescent City, California. A pro bono legal defense team, however, has uncovered new evidence implicating the prosecution in a Brady Violation for withholding evidence from the defense, and persevering through denials of appeals and writs of habeas corpus. The April 12 hearing is the result of an intrepid and dedicated father who never faltered in seeking the truth of his son’s innocence.

Mario’s Story

The formation of Ixta’s pro bono team came about, initially, through the viewing of a film. Ignacio Ixta Senior and his wife, Alma Ixta, knew their son was innocent. But they did not know where to turn. They left their home in Arizona and moved to Fillmore to be able to visit their son and work for his exoneration. After the couple spent their retirement savings on attorneys they say didn’t help much, a family member told Ixta Senior to watch Mario’s Story, a 2007 documentary by Jeff Werner about Mario Rocha, who was wrongfully convicted of murder in Los Angeles County and ultimately exonerated after a nun investigated his case and uncovered new evidence. After watching the film, Ixta Senior said that, “The same thing happened to Junior. I told my wife you need to watch this.” She reluctantly watched the film and said she cried the entire time, knowing her son was experiencing the same things: Rocha was convicted even though he didn’t fit the description given by eyewitnesses of the shooter. The film inspired Ixta Senior and gave him a pathway forward. “I decided I’m going to find every single person that helped this guy get out of prison and you know what? After a few months I found every single one of them.” After becoming connected to people in the Los Angeles area, “ everything started...I learned what to do and how to do it.” “It didn’t make sense to me,” Alma admitted. “My husband really had his mind made up...Thank God for his craziness. In my eyes, all of this has been able to happen... My baby is coming home thanks to him, my husband.”

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Ixta Senior also began his own investigation, eventually making contact with Natalie Cherot, a resident of Ventura and longtime investigative reporter. In September 2015, Cherot skeptically agreed to meet the Ixtas for coffee at Starbucks. She said they seemed like really nice people, and they clearly loved their son, but that didn’t mean he was innocent. Ixta Senior convinced Cherot to take the

Ignacio Ixta Junior (center) with parents Alma and Ignacio Senior at Pelican Bay State Prison. Photo courtesy of the Ixta family

case file home to read, although she made no promises. In the file, Cherot zeroed in on the eyewitnesses to the shooting, all of whom gave the same descriptions. There were three men. One, the shooter, was slender, short and dark with a thin face. The second man was very tall and very overweight. None of the eyewitnesses got a good look at the third man, but all said he had light hair and was short. Cherot asked for photographs of Ixta from different time periods. She wanted to see if he could possibly have matched the description of the shooter. She considered whether narcotics were involved (they often alter someone’s appearance), even though Ixta Junior had no history of drug use. But in viewing the various photos, Cherot said that Ixta Junior “never got tan, he was pale, or he was sunburned.” He was tall but not over 6 feet, and he was not thin; strong looking but “not chubby.” “This is really weird. But I don’t know what I’m going to do about this,” Cherot recalled thinking. “Finally the deacon said ‘Come with me to the house, talk to people there where the shooting occured.’” (Cherot calls Ixta Senior “deacon,” in reference to his being an ordained deacon in the Catholic Church.)

Only one of three witnesses asked to testify

In July 2016, she went with Ixta Senior to the site of the shooting and they spoke to an eyewitness, who was also the victim’s brother-in-law. “I showed him a photo of [Junior], ‘Did this guy do it? Is he the shooter?’ ‘No,’ he said. He said the guy who ‘came in and shot my brother-in-law was short, had a thin face and was dark.’” Ixta is 5’ 11” and weighs about 180 pounds. Cherot described him as having “high cheekbones, a roundish face, is not overweight and is not dark...he’s pale.” And here was a family member of the victim, one of the eyewitnesses, adamant that the shooter could not be Ixta Junior. In addition, the brother-in-law told Cherot that he told the police, after looking at a pack of photos, “The shooter was not in the headshots. He told the police that. ‘Your guy didn’t do it.’ It was a major red flag that something wrong was going on.” Something else bothered Cherot: Only the brother-in-law testified at the trial. (He claimed that he told the jury the same thing — that Ixta Junior could not have been the shooter.) As for the other witnesses, “they disappeared,” or the prosecution didn’t call them at trial. “All the people interviewed, all the witnesses, never made it to the trial,” Cherot explained. “They were never called to be witnesses. Why the heck would the witnesses to an actual attempted murder not be called to the trial? Why are they missing? They should be there. They saw it!” As Cherot dug into the case records, she read that the second

eyewitness “supposedly moved to Mexico. But he was living three blocks away. Seriously, two minutes away. He told me that he never even knew anyone was looking for him. The defense attorney didn’t try to find him. The DA didn’t try to find him.” The third witness was a neighbor who lived 300 yards away from the site of the shooting. “Everybody interviewed her that night,” Cherot said. “I interviewed her three times. She never moved from that house. She never made it to trial, either. She had a very vivid description of what the people looked like. She remembered everything.” “And something funny caught my attention that the victim’s brother-in-law said,” Cherot continued. “He said ‘Ignacio didn’t do this. Miguel [Cortez] needs to come back to Oxnard and straighten this out.’” Cherot did talk with Cortez, who now lives out of state. He said they convicted the right person. But on the night he was shot, he told police he didn’t know who shot him, and a few days later, when shown photographs of Ixta Junior, he said, “I think so,” when asked if he was the shooter. “It took me a while to believe that Ignacio was innocent, to really believe it,” the seasoned reporter admitted. “But when I heard from the first witness and he said this guy did not do the shooting,” and took everything else she had learned into consideration, she became convinced that the wrong man had been convicted.

Blind justice?

On the night of Dec. 3, 2009, Cortez was shot in the front yard of his residence in the Lemonwood neighborhood in Oxnard. Three eyewitnesses described three men to police that night. None of the eyewitness descriptions matched Ignacio Ixta Junior. Cortez told police that night he didn’t know who shot him and that it was too dark to see. A few days later he identified Ixta Junior from a “six pack” of photographs provided by police investigators. Ixta Junior turned himself in to police on Dec. 22, 2009. He pleaded innocent at trial and has maintained his innocence. At trial, Oxnard Police Department Detective Alex Arnett (now a commander) stated that he included Ixta Junior’s photo in the packet shown to Cortez because he “conducted a background check on Erik Ixta,” who lived across the street from where Cortez was shot, and who was believed to have ties to local gangs, “and found some individuals that he associated with. One of them was — and I don’t know how they’re related, whether they’re brothers or cousins — but I found Ignacio Ixta, as well as the other individuals, that I ultimately included in photo lineups...that’s how I ended up putting the defendant in the photo lineup.” (1) On Dec. 15, Detective Edward Baldwin interviewed Cortez

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for a second time. According to an official transcript of the interview, Baldwin indicated that Cortez’s large hospital bills could be reduced through a Victim Restitution Fund, but only if the state felt he was “cooperating” with the investigation. Initially, Cortez told detectives he “couldn’t be sure” Ixta Junior was the shooter. But after Baldwin mentioned the restitution fund, and that the prosecution could explain away Cortez’s initial inability to name the shooter (by saying he was afraid of retaliation to his girlfriend and family), Cortez then provided what the detectives called a “positive ID” of Ixta Junior. Ultimately, Ignacio Ixta Junior ended up in the photo lineup shown to Cortez not because any eyewitness, physical evidence or known motive connected him to the shooting, but because he was associated with or related to a man, Erik Ixta, who had ties to a gang and lived across the street from where the shooting took place...and because a detective chose to include that photo in the packet.

information to our attention,” and goes on to say the evidence Ixta brought forward from “unrelated investigations...could have been used to impeach the credibility of the prosecution’s key witness.”

Retrial or dismissal

Waters confirmed that the “key witness” is “the named victim” in the matter: Miguel Cortez. Dunn points out the prosecution’s case against Ixta Junior relied on testimony from Cortez, in which he said he was not an active gang member and had never been majorly involved in violent gang activities, but that he had been a “tagger” five years before. Waters said the VCDA is “agreeing” with the conviction reversal “based on the existence of potentially exculpatory evidence” that results in Ixta being “entitled legally to a new trial,” and he further clarified that “functionally our agreement has the same consequence” as if the evidence showed someone else committed the crime. In a March 24, 2021 letter to the VCDA, Dunn on Exculpatory evidence Ignacio Ixta Junior with son Andrew. Photo courtesy of the Ixta family Cherot and Ixta Senior moved ahead, conducting more behalf of Ixta Junior states that not only should the 2009 interviews, including some with former gang members conviction be tossed out, but that the new evidence conducted in the interest of justice. By not sharing information regarding Cortez’s gang affiliations “should compel the dismissal of the case” altogether and the active at the time of the shooting. None knew who Junior was, to Ixta Junior’s legal team — evidence that could have helped Ixta VCDA should reach “the conclusion that Ixta Junior is factually but most knew Cortez. Cherot realized that during the trial the prosecution had been Junior’s case — the prosecution committed a Brady Violation. innocent.” (1) trying to tout Cortez “as this innocent former tagger.” Cherot’s Waters emphasized that the VCDA has not yet decided whethinterviews of former gang members confirmed that Cortez was Finding counsel er or not there will be a retrial with the new evidence. When Cherot decided to devote herself to Junior’s case, “we considered “hard” and an active gang member at that time, but The case can take one of two paths on April 12. If the VCDA didn’t have a lawyer. Now we have all these interviews...What seeks a retrial, then the case will be reset for a jury trial with a they still didn’t have firm evidence. “After that point I made this case my life. I would get to the am I supposed to do about it?” She had tape recorded evidence, statutory requirement of 60 days from the date of reversal. “If bottom of this. By October [2016] I had interviewed all the wit- she had the search warrants — now what? the case is processed in that fashion,” on April 12, Waters said Cherot reached out to a former public defender who reminded the court would “address the issue of bail at that time.” But if the nesses. Each time I felt, this is not good.” Then the Ixtas and Cherot uncovered something new and her of a conviction that had been overturned in Santa Barbara. case is not going to be retried, “whenever a case is dismissed the The man wrongfully convicted in that case was also accused of defendant is discharged” from custody. unexpected. Ixta Senior told the Ventura County Reporter that one of the being in a gang called Colonia Chiques, similar to Ixta Junior’s They can “retry him, or...dismiss the action entirely...They people they spoke with asked if he was have to decide whether or not based aware of the evidence that implicates on the new evidence and exculpatory Cortez, the victim, in some other shootevidence that was withheld do they still ings. They hadn’t heard that before. have a case,” said Dunn. “That was the eye opener,” he said. Waters was unable to comment spe“This is it.” cifically on the case and possibility of a He and Cherot pursued that informaretrial because it is now again an active tion, and uncovered new evidence — investigation, but he said “our office including three search warrants signed off by the VCDA. One of case. The attorney on the Santa Barbara case, Philip R. Dunn, takes these claims very seriously,” and the case files, police the warrants related to a Jan. 9, 2008 “Guava Street Shooting,” had written a book about the case titled When Darkness Reigns. reports and all aspects of the case are reviewed with “a clean “I could not put it down, I read it in a day. I didn’t sleep,” set of eyes.” and names a white Chevrolet S-10 pickup truck owned and driven by Cortez as the vehicle used in the shooting. The warrant remembers Cherot. “When I finished I called the deacon, ‘these Once the CIU determined a conviction reversal was approprinames Cortez and calls out his gang affiliation. The truck was guys are still around, they are now in their 60s and still practic- ate, they worked with Dunn to expedite the hearing to occur as ing. We need these guys.’” impounded. soon as possible. Ixta Senior contacted Dunn, who agreed to have his investigator, This evidence contradicted the prosecution’s assertions in Ixta Dunn said if the case is not dismissed it will be set for trial Junior’s case that Cortez was not an active gang member, and it Len Newcomb, meet with them and talk to one of the witnesses. and a pretrial hearing could be set. “If they don’t dismiss it on On St. Patrick’s Day, March 17, 2017, Newcomb and Cherot April 12 my position is that they own it, in other words they are provided evidence that he was likely to be a target of retaliation from rival gangs. It also showed that the prosecution was aware went to Lemonwood. “When we met [the witness], and the keeping an innocent man in custody...they have all this evidence of this evidence, because it was in their possession. None of that minute we walked out [Newcomb] says, ‘Junior didn’t do this.’ that he’s innocent.” information was ever shared with Ixta Junior’s original defense He got his friends Andrew Wolf and Phil [Dunn]” to work on “We can’t be completely happy because we don’t know exactthe case pro bono. team, ultimately violating the Brady Rule. ly what is going to happen,” said Alma Ixta on April 1. “We are Wolf, a longtime criminal appeals attorney, now retired, pre- hoping [the court will] dismiss everything and realize that they A 1963 U.S. Supreme Court case, Brady v. Maryland, found that the prosecution is bound by law to disclose any and all pared the paperwork, appeals, writs of habeas corpus and final have the wrong person.” evidence, even if it would undermine its case. A failure to do so packet submitted to the VCDA Conviction Integrity Unit (CIU) As of April 1, it “remains to be seen what they’re going to violates the guarantee of due process in the U.S. Constitution. in March 2020. do,” said Dunn. “In the highly competitive world of the crimi“This is another case in which law enforcement decided that any nal justice system and jury trials and trying to clear cases with The point of the Brady Rule is to ensure that trials are fair and old kid from the hood would do. We’ll get this one today and we’ll convictions — especially with what was going on in Oxnard at get the other guy next month,” said Dunn, talking to the Ventura the time, there were so many shootings — it often gets forgotten County Reporter on April 1. “That is what really happened here.” that the first consideration of the district attorney’s office, and in “Mr. Ixta brought forth the claim” seeking a conviction rever- the system in general, is to do justice and protect the innocent.” sal,” said Taylor Waters, Senior Deputy District Attorney, talking Ixta Junior was transported to Ventura County Jail on Tueswith the VCReporter on April 2. “Our office has agreed he is legal- day, March 30, so that he can appear in person at his hearing ly entitled to the reversal of conviction.” on April 12 in Ventura County Superior Court. On April 2, the VCDA released a written statement confirming that the office agrees that the reversal of Ixta’s conviction is the 1. 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ed by NWS and its donors. Traditionally, LHP’s primary focus is younger children (grades K-3) from Title 1 schools in Ventura County, but it has grown in scope each year. The 2020 class included four high school seniors who had been with the program Genesis Longines, now a second-grade from the start. student at Sheridan Way Elementary, has Initially, students receive played with the Laby Harmony Project for instruction in playing the three years. Photo submitted recorder, singing and note reading. After a year they can choose so much growth in my students and an instrument, and by middle or high am inspired by their perseverance to school students can pursue different do well in uncertain times. 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At my boyfriend’s recent high school alumni gathering, it came to light that he had bullied a student (holding his head in the toilet, etc.). We’ve been together for almost two years and have discussed marriage. However, I’m truly unsettled that he was capable of committing such awful acts. It makes me feel that I no longer truly know who he is. He claims he’s an entirely different person and could never do such a thing today. How much weight should I give this? —Disturbed Comforting sayings like “The meek will inherit the earth” (as in, “Some-

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day, you’ll be Elon Musk!”) are of little comfort while the meek are being given swirlies in the girls’ bathroom. You’re wondering whom you’re with: the good man you were considering marrying or the aging version of a teenage tyrant who made the little guy his personal kickball. Figuring that out starts with diving into the psychology of a bully. Unfortunately, our current understanding of bullying is based on flawed and incomplete research, which is likely why many bullying interventions fail and sometimes even make things worse for the bullied. Psychologist Dan Olweus’ widely used (but problematically incomplete) definition of bullying is: “aggressive ... intentional ‘harm-doing’” in an interpersonal situation where there’s “an imbalance of power,” meaning a stronger person goes after a weaker one. This definition leaves a vitally important question unasked: what benefit might bullying have for the bully? It seems kind of basic to ask that; unfortunately, most social science research neglects any consideration of our evolved psychology and thus merely describes psychological and behavioral effects. Evolutionary psychology research-

ers, on the other hand, look to figure out a behavior’s function, current and ancestral: Why do people behave this way now? (What’s the benefit?) And why might this behavior have evolved? (How would it have helped ancestral humans survive, mate, and pass on their genes?) Accordingly, evolutionary developmental psychologist Anthony Volk refined Olweus’ definition to reflect that bullying isn’t simply “harm-doing” to the weak. It’s goal-directed harm-doing: harm-doing in pursuit of social and material benefits. Research finds bullies are rewarded for their verbal and physical beatdowns with increased “access to physical, social, and sexual resources”: more perks, greater popularity and social cred, and more chicks (for guys who bully). Bullying is a way to create powerful social alliances (like high school cliques), and there can be an “offense is the best defense” motivation in coming off as a scary bruiser: a keep-away sign to other bullies seeking targets. Bullying is linked with personality traits reflecting a willingness to exploit others for personal gain. However, personality researcher Brent Roberts, in studying individual differences

in personality change, observes that personality traits can be considered “outcomes, not predictors (as they are typically viewed).” Roberts observes that, with age — predominantly from 20 to 40 — people show “increased self-confidence, warmth, self-control, and emotional stability”: changes that can be driven by an investment in “the social roles tied to one’s career, family, and community in young adulthood.” Like Elon Musk, bullied into a hospital bed as a kid (after a gang of boys threw him down a flight of stairs), I was bullied — during the longest stretch of time in the universe: seventh grade. A gaggle of bigger, mostly older girls regularly taunted and physically attacked me. It was humiliating and horrible. Years later, one of my tormentors saw my column and emailed me and apologized. I was surprised by how much it meant to me. It felt like justice, finally delivered — 25 years after the fact. I told her I respected her for coming forward and that I forgave her. And I did — not just for her sake, but so I could finally put it behind me. The teen years are not our most Socratic time, and the fact that it was important to her to take responsibility and apologize gave me some measure of my dignity back.

To figure out who your boyfriend is now, look to his character: Is he kind, generous, and considerate? Or does he have a tendency to exploit people that you’ve maybe tried to ignore? Even a confirmed high school bully probably isn’t holding down co-workers’ heads in the toilet, but if he’s rotten to “the little people,” you should see that as a big “B is for ‘Still a bully!’”-emblazoned red flag. You might discuss this further with him: what he did and why he thinks he engaged in this behavior. Does he express remorse — reflecting a disconnect between who he was then and who he is now? Or does he respond with anger and resentment? You might also suggest he consider apologizing. It takes a special person to do that: one who cares enough about trying to make things right that he’ll lay his ego on the line and admit to doing something terribly wrong to another person. (c)2021, Amy Alkon, all rights reserved. Got a problem? Write Amy Alkon, 171 Pier Ave, #280, Santa Monica, CA 90405, or e-mail AdviceAmy@aol.com. @amyalkon on Twitter. Weekly podcast: blogtalkradio. com/amyalkon Order Amy Alkon’s new book, “Unf*ckology: A Field Guide to Living with Guts and Confidence,” (St. Martin’s Griffin, 2018).

FREE WILL ASTROLOGY ARIES

(March 21-April 19):

Author Susan Sontag defined “mad people” as those who “stand alone and burn.” She said she was drawn to them because they inspired her to do the same. What do you think she meant by the descriptor “stand alone and burn”? I suspect she was referring to strong-willed people devoted to cultivating the most passionate version of themselves, always in alignment with their deepest longings. She meant those who are willing to accept the consequences of such devotion, even if it means being misunderstood or alone. The coming weeks will be an interesting and educational time for you to experiment with being such a person.

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(April 20-May 20):

In the 1930s, Taurus-born Rita Levi-Montalcini was a promising researcher in neurobiology at the University of Turin in Italy. But when fascist dictator Benito Mussolini imposed new laws that forbade Jews from holding university jobs, she was fired. Undaunted, she created a laboratory in her bedroom and continued her work. There she laid the foundations for discoveries that ultimately led to her winning the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine. I foresee you summoning comparable determination and resilience in the coming weeks, Taurus.

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(June 21-July 22):

“It is not easy to be crafty and winsome at the same time, and few accomplish it after the age of six,” wrote Cancerian author John W. Gardner. But I would add that more adult Crabs accomplish this feat than any other sign of the zodiac. I’ll furthermore suggest that during the next six weeks, many of you will do it quite well. My prediction: You will blend lovability and strategic shrewdness to generate unprecedented effectiveness. (How could anyone resist you?)

LEO

(July 23-Aug. 22):

Staring at flames had benefits for our primitive ancestors. As they sat around campfires and focused on the steady burn, they were essentially practicing a kind of meditation. Doing so enhanced their ability to regulate their attention, thereby strengthening their working memory and developing a greater capacity to make long-range plans. What does this have to do with you? As a fire sign, you have a special talent for harnessing the power of fire to serve you. In the coming weeks, that will be even more profoundly true than usual. If you can do so safely, I encourage you to spend quality time gazing into flames. I also hope you will super-nurture the radiant fire that glows within you. (More info: tinyurl.com/GoodFlames)

VIRGO

(Aug. 23-Sept. 22):

Physicist Victor Weisskopf told us, “What’s beautiful in science is the same thing that’s beautiful in Beethoven. There’s a fog of events and suddenly you see a connection. It connects things that were always in you

that were never put together before.” I’m expecting there to be a wealth of these aha! moments for you in the coming weeks, Virgo. Hidden patterns will become visible. Missing links will appear. Secret agendas will emerge. The real stories beneath the superficial stories will materialize. Be receptive and alert!

LIBRA

(Sept. 23-Oct. 22):

Jungian psychoanalyst and folklore expert Clarissa Pinkola Estés celebrates the power of inquiry. She says that “asking the proper question is the central action of transformation,” both in fairy tales and in psychotherapy. To identify what changes will heal you, you must be curious to uncover truths that you don’t know yet. “Questions are the keys that cause the secret doors of the psyche to swing open,” says Estes. I bring this to your attention, Libra, because now is prime time for you to formulate the Fantastically Magically Catalytic Questions.

SCORPIO

(Oct. 23-Nov. 21):

In April 1933, Scorpio-born African American singer Ethel Waters was in a “private hell.” Her career was at an impasse and her marriage was falling apart. In the depths of despondency, she was invited to sing a new song, “Stormy Weather,” at New York City’s famous Cotton Club. It was a turning point. She later wrote, “I was singing the story of my misery and confusion, of the misunderstandings in my life I couldn’t straighten out, the story of the wrongs and outrages done to me by people I had loved and trusted.” The audience was thrilled by her performance, and called her back for 12 encores. Soon thereafter, musical opportunities poured in and her career blossomed. I foresee a parallel event in your life, Scorpio. Maybe not quite so dramatic, but still, quite redemptive.

SAGITTARIUS

(Nov. 22-Dec. 21):

I love to see you enjoy yourself. I get a vicarious thrill as I observe you pursuing pleasures that other people are too inhibited or timid to dare. It’s healing for me to witness you unleash your unapologetic enthusiasm for being alive in an amazing body that’s blessed with the miracle of consciousness. And now I’m going to be a cheerleader for your efforts to wander even further into the frontiers of bliss and joy and gratification. I will urge you to embark on a quest of novel forms of rapture and exultation. I’ll prod you to at least temporarily set aside habitual sources of excitement so you’ll have room to welcome as-yet unfamiliar sources.

CAPRICORN

(Dec. 22-Jan. 19):

Capricorn poet John O’Donahue suggested that a river’s behavior is worthy of our emulation. He said the river’s life is “surrendered to the pilgrimage.” It’s “seldom pushing or straining, keeping itself to itself everywhere all along its flow.” Can you imagine yourself doing that, Capricorn? Now is an excellent time to do so. O’Donahue rhapsodized that the river is “at one with its sinuous mind, an utter rhythm, never awkward,” and that “it continues to swirl through all unlikeness with elegance: a ceaseless traverse of presence soothing on each side, sounding out its journey, raising up a buried music.” Be like that river, dear Capricorn!

AQUARIUS

(Jan. 20-Feb. 18):

“Is life not a thousand times too short for us to bore ourselves?” wrote philosopher Friedrich Nietzsche. In response to that sentiment, I say, “Amen!” and “Hallelujah!” Even if you will live till age 99, that’s still too brief a time to indulge in an excess of dull activities that activate just a small part of your intelli-

gence. To be clear, I don’t think it’s possible to be perfect in avoiding boredom. But for most of us, there’s a lot we can do to minimize numbing tedium and energy-draining apathy. I mention this, Aquarius, because the coming weeks will be a time when you will have extra power to make your life as interesting as possible for the long run.

PISCES

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Probate NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF MARIAN F. PITRE CASE NO. 21CEPR00203 To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both of MARIAN F. PITRE, MARIAN PITRE. A Petition for probate has been filed by W.R. “Bill” Mannlein in the Superior Court of California, County of FRESNO. The petition for probate requests that: W.R. “Bill” Mannlein 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: April 12, 2021, Time: 9:00 AM, Dept.: 303, Location: Superior Court of California, County of Fresno, 1130 O Street Fresno, CA 93724-B.F. Sisk Courthouse. If you object to the granting of the petition, you should appear at the hearing and state your objections or file written objections with the court before the hearing. Your appearance may be in person or by your attorney. If you are a creditor or a contingent creditor of the decedent, you must file your claim with the court and mail a copy to the personal representative appointed by the court within the later of either (1) four months from the date of first issuance of letters to a general personal representative, as defined in section 58(b) of the California Probate Code, or (2) 60 days from the date of mailing or

93724-B.F. Sisk Courthouse. If you object to the granting of the petition, you should appear at the hearing and state your objections or file written objections with the court before the hearing. Your appearance may be in person or by your attorney. If you are a creditor or a contingent creditor of the decedent, you must file your claim with the court and mail a copy to the personal representative appointed by the court within the later of either (1) four months from the date of first issuance of letters to a general personal representative, as defined in section 58(b) of the California Probate Code, or (2) 60 days from the date of mailing or personal delivery to you of a notice under section 9052 of the California Probate Code. Other California statutes and legal authority may affect your rights as a creditor. You may want to consult with an attorney knowledgeable in California law. You may examine the file kept by the court. If you are a person interested in the estate, you may file with the court a Request for Special Notice (form DE-154) of the filing of an inventory and appraisal of estate assets or of any petition or account as provided in Probate Code Section 1250. A Request for Special Notice form is available from the court clerk. Attorney for Petitioner: Lisa M. Horton SBN 268601 5260 N. Palm Avenue, Ste. 400 Fresno, California 93704 (559) 421.7000 Ventura County Reporter 03/25/21, 04/01/21, 04/08/21 NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF WANDA I. LE BLANCCOCHEE Case No: 56-2021-00552241PR-LA-OXN To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of: WANDA I. LE BLANCCOCHEE A Petition for Probate has been filed by: Mitchell C. Morris in the Superior Court of California, County of VENTURA. The Petition for Probate requests that: Mitchell C. Morris 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: May 13, 2021 at 10:30 a.m. in Dept. J-6. Address of court: Superior Court of California, County of Ventura, 4353 E. Vineyard Avenue, Oxnard, CA 93036, Oxnard Juvenile / Probate Courthouse. If you object to the granting of the petition, you should appear at the hearing and state your objections or file written objections with the court before the hearing. Your appearance may be in person or by your attorney. If you are a creditor or a contingent creditor of the decedent, you must file your claim with the court and mail a copy to the personal representative appointed by the court within the later of either (1) four months from the date of first issuance of letters to a general personal representative, as defined in section 58(b) of the California Probate Code, or (2) 60 days from the date of mail-

Courthouse. If you object to the granting of the petition, you should appear at the hearing and state your objections or file written objections with the court before the hearing. Your appearance may be in person or by your attorney. If you are a creditor or a contingent creditor of the decedent, you must file your claim with the court and mail a copy to the personal representative appointed by the court within the later of either (1) four months from the date of first issuance of letters to a general personal representative, as defined in section 58(b) of the California Probate Code, or (2) 60 days from the date of mailing or personal delivery to you of a notice under section 9052 of the California Probate Code. Other California statutes and legal authority may affect your rights as a creditor. You may want to consult with an attorney knowledgeable in California law. You may examine the file kept by the court. If you are a person interested in the estate, you may file with the court a Request for Special Notice (form DE-154) of the filing of an inventory and appraisal of estate assets or of any petition or account as provided in Probate Code section 1250. A Request for Special Notice form is available from the court clerk. Attorney for Petitioner: Brian L. Fox (CSB#:141625), Law Offices of Brian L. Fox , APLC., 290 Maple Court, S u i t e 1 2 6 , V e n t u r a , CA 93003 (805) 658-9204. PUBLISHED: Ventura County Reporter; 04/01/21, 04/08/21, 04/15/21

Oxnard, CA 93036 OxnardJuvenile Court. 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: James Wojkowski SBN 68055 2151 E. Gonzales Road , Suite 250 Oxnard, California 93036 (805) 604-7444 Ventura County Reporter 03/25/21, 04/01/21, 04/08/21

NOTICE OF PETITION TO NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF ADMINISTER ESTATE OF MICHAEL DAVID STEPHEN S. BLOCKSAGE GONZALES, aka MICHAEL CASE NO. 56-2021D. GONZALES 00552179-PR-LA-OXN CASE NO. 56-2021To all heirs, beneficiaries, 00551783-PR-LA-OXN creditors, contingent creditTo all heirs, beneficiaries, ors, and persons who may creditors, contingent creditotherwise be interested in the ors, and persons who may will or estate, or both of otherwise be interested in the STEPHEN S. BLOCKSAGE, will or estate, or both of STEPHEN BLOCKSAGE, MICHAEL DAVID STEPHEN SHACKELTON GONZALES, aka MICHAEL BLOCKSAGE, STEVE D. GONZALES. BLOCKSAGE. A Petition for probate has A Petition for probate has been filed by Gregory M. been filed by Jason Moore in Gonzales in the Superior the Superior Court of CaliforCourt of California, County of nia, County of VENTURA. VENTURA. The petition for probate reThe petition for probate requests that: Jason Moore be quests that: Gregory M. appointed as personal repGonzales be appointed as resentative to administer the personal representative to estate of the decedent. administer the estate of the The petition requests authordecedent. ity to administer the estate The petition requests authorunder the Independent Adity to administer the estate ministration of Estates Act. under the Independent Ad(This authority will allow the ministration of Estates Act. personal representative to (This authority will allow the take many actions without personal representative to obtaining court approval. Betake many actions without fore taking certain very imobtaining court approval. Beportant actions, however, the fore taking certain very impersonal representative will portant actions, however, the be required to give notice to personal representative will interested persons unless be required to give notice to they have waived notice or interested persons unless consented to the proposed they have waived notice or action.) The independent adconsented to the proposed ministration authority will be action.) The independent adgranted unless an interested ministration authority will be person files an objection to granted unless an interested the petition and shows good person files an objection to cause why the court should the petition and shows good not grant the authority. cause why the court should A hearing on the petition will not grant the authority. be held in this court as folA hearing on the petition will lows: Date: May 6, 2021, be held in this court as folTime: 10:30 AM, Dept.: J6, lows: Date: April 22, 2021, Location: Superior Court of Time: 9:00 AM, Dept.: J6, California, County of Ventura, Location: Superior Court of 4353 E. Vineyard Avenue California, County of Ventura, Oxnard, CA 93036 Oxnard4353 E. Vineyard Avenue Juvenile Justice Center. Oxnard, CA 93036 OxnardIf you object to the granting Juvenile Court. of the petition, you should apIf you object to the granting pear at the hearing and state of the petition, you should apyour objections or file written pear at the hearing and state objections with the court beyour objections or file written fore the hearing. Your apobjections with the court bepearance may be in person fore the hearing. Your apor by your attorney. pearance may be in person If you are a creditor or a conor by your attorney. tingent creditor of the deIf you are a creditor or a concedent, you must file your tingent creditor of the declaim with the court and mail cedent, you must file your April a copy to the—personal 8, 2021 — rep23 claim with the court and mail resentative appointed by the a copy to the personal repcourt within the later of either resentative appointed by the (1) four months from the date court within the later of either of first issuance of letters to a (1) four months from the date general personal representatof first issuance of letters to a ive, as defined in section general personal representat58(b) of the California Proive, as defined in section bate Code, or (2) 60 days 58(b) of the California Profrom the date of mailing or bate Code, or (2) 60 days personal delivery to you 4/6/21 of a 3:54 PM

4353 E. Vineyard Avenue Oxnard, CA 93036 OxnardJuvenile Justice Center. If you object to the granting of the petition, you should appear at the hearing and state your objections or file written objections with the court before the hearing. Your appearance may be in person or by your attorney. If you are a creditor or a contingent creditor Probateof 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: Katherine E. Wells, Esq. SBN 252789 Edsall Law, A Professional Law Corporation 400 Camarillo Ranch Road, Suite 102 Camarillo, California 93012 (805) 484-9002 Ventura County Reporter 04/01/21, 04/08/21, 04/15/21

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: Michael Yasenchok, Esq. SBN 224365 600 Hampshire Road, Suite 211 Westlake Village, CA 91361 (805) 201-2552 Ventura County Reporter 04/01/21, 04/08/21, 04/15/21

NOTICE OF PETITION TO NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF ADMINISTER ESTATE OF LAWRENCE MICHEAL DEBRA SUE CZENE REILLEY, aka LARRY M. CASE NO. 56-2021REILLEY 00552379-PR-PL-OXN CASE NO. 56-2021To all heirs, beneficiaries, 00551824-PR-LA-OXN creditors, contingent creditTo all heirs, beneficiaries, ors, and persons who may creditors, contingent creditotherwise be interested in the ors, and persons who may will or estate, or both of otherwise be interested in the DEBRA SUE CZENE. will or estate, or both of A Petition for probate has LAWRENCE MICHEAL REbeen filed by Cindy Lou PaulILLEY, aka LARRY M. REILlin in the Superior Court of LEY. California, County of VENA Petition for probate has TURA. been filed by Kathleen D. ReThe petition for probate reilley in the Superior Court of quests that: Cindy Lou PaulCalifornia, County of VENlin be appointed as personal TURA. representative to administer The petition for probate rethe estate of the decedent. quests that: Kathleen D. ReilThe petition requests the deley be appointed as personal cedent's will and codicils, if representative to administer any, be admitted to probate. the estate of the decedent. The will and any codicils are The petition requests authoravailable for examination in ity to administer the estate the file kept by the court. under the Independent AdThe petition requests authorministration of Estates Act. ity to administer the estate (This authority will allow the under the Independent Adpersonal representative to ministration of Estates Act. take many actions without (This authority will allow the obtaining court approval. Bepersonal representative to fore taking certain very imtake many actions without portant actions, however, the obtaining court approval. Bepersonal representative will fore taking certain very imbe required to give notice to portant actions, however, the interested persons unless personal representative will they have waived notice or be required to give notice to consented to the proposed interested persons unless action.) The independent adthey have waived notice or ministration authority will be consented to the proposed granted unless an interested action.) The independent adperson files an objection to ministration authority will be the petition and shows good granted unless an interested cause why the court should person files an objection to not grant the authority. the petition and shows good A hearing on the petition will cause why the court should be held in this court as folnot grant the authority. lows: Date: April 22, 2021, A hearing on the petition will Time: 10:30 AM, Dept.: J6, be held in this court as folLocation: Superior Court of lows: Date: May 13, 2021, California, County of Ventura, Time: 10:30 AM, Dept.: J6, 4353 E. Vineyard Avenue Location: Superior Court of Oxnard, CA 93036 OxnardCalifornia, County of Ventura, Juvenile Court. 4353 E. Vineyard Avenue If you object to the granting Oxnard, CA 93036. of the petition, you should apIf you object to the granting pear at the hearing and state of the petition, you should apyour objections or file written pear at the hearing and state objections with the court beyour objections or file written fore the hearing. Your apobjections with the court bepearance may be in person fore the hearing. Your apor by your attorney. pearance may be in person or 24by—your attorney. — April 8, 2021 If you are a creditor or a contingent creditor of the deIf you are a creditor or a concedent, you must file your tingent creditor of the declaim with the court and mail cedent, you must file your a copy to the personal repclaim with the court and mail resentative appointed by the a copy to the personal repcourt within the later of either resentative appointed by the (1) four months from the date court within the later of either of first issuance of letters to a (1) four months from the date general personal representatof first issuance of letters to a ive, as defined in section general personal representat0408_VCReporter_CLASSIFIEDS.indd 24

California, County of Ventura, 4353 E. Vineyard Avenue Oxnard, CA 93036 OxnardJuvenile Court. 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: James Wojkowski SBN 68055 2151 E. Gonzales Road, Suite 250 Oxnard, California 93036 (805) 604-7444 Ventura County Reporter 03/25/21, 04/01/21, 04/08/21 NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF ROBERT LAWRENCE WEBB DECEDENT CASE NO. 56-202100552694-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 ROBERT LAWRENCE WEBB. A Petition for probate has been filed by George M. Webb in the Superior Court of California, County of VENTURA. The petition for probate requests that: George M. Webb 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: May 20, 2021, Time: 10:30 AM, Dept.: J6, Location: Superior Court of California, County of Ventura, 4353 E. Vineyard Avenue Oxnard, CA 93036 OxnardJuvenile Courthouse. If you object to the granting of the petition, you should appear at the hearing and state your objections or file written objections with the court before the hearing. Your appearance may be in person or by your attorney. If you are a creditor or a contingent creditor of the decedent, you must file your claim with the court and mail a copy to the personal representative appointed by the court within the later of either (1) four months from the date of first issuance of letters to a general personal representative, as defined in section 58(b) of the California Probate Code, or (2) 60

Oxnard, CA 93036 OxnardJuvenile Courthouse. If you object to the granting of the petition, you should appear at the hearing and state your objections or file written objections with the court before the hearing. Your appearance may be in person or by your attorney. If you are a creditor or a contingent creditor of the decedent, you must file your claim with the court and mail a copy to the personal representative appointed by the court within the later of either (1) four months from the date of first issuance of letters to a general personal representative, as defined in section 58(b) of the California Probate Code, or (2) 60 days from the date of mailing or personal delivery to you of a notice under section 9052 of the California Probate Code. Other California statutes and legal authority may affect your rights as a creditor. You may want to consult with an attorney knowledgeable in California law. You may examine the file kept by the court. If you are a person interested in the estate, you may file with the court a Request for Special Notice (form DE-154) of the filing of an inventory and appraisal of estate assets or of any petition or account as provided in Probate Code Section 1250. A Request for Special Notice form is available from the court clerk. Attorney for Petitioner: Kevin G. Staker SBN 101400 1200 Paseo Camarillo, Suite 280 Camarillo, California 93010 (805) 482-2282 Ventura County Reporter 04/08/21, 04/15/21, 04/22/21 NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: GLORIA JEAN PIECUL CASE NO. 56-202100552211-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 GLORIA JEAN PIECUL. A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by JENNIFER PIECUL in the Superior Court of California, County of VENTURA. THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that JENNIFER PIECUL 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: 05/13/21 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 Pro-

in Dept. J6 located at 4353 E. VINEYARD AVENUE, OXNARD, CA 93036 IF YOU OBJECT to the granting of the petition, you should appear at the hearing and state your objections or file written objections with the court before the hearing. Your appearance may be in person or by your attorney. IF YOU ARE A CREDITOR or a contingent creditor of the decedent, you must file your claim with the court and mail a copy to the personal representative appointed by the court within the later of either (1) four months from the date of first issuance of letters to a general personal representative, as defined in section 58(b) of the California Probate Code, or (2) 60 days from the date of mailing or personal delivery to you of a notice under section 9052 of the California Probate Code. Other California statutes and legal authority may affect your rights as a creditor. You may want to consult with an attorney knowledgeable in California law. YOU MAY EXAMINE the file kept by the court. If you are a person interested in the estate, you may file with the court a Request for Special Notice (form DE-154) of the filing of an inventory and appraisal of estate assets or of any petition or account as provided in Probate Code section 1250. A Request for Special Notice form is available from the court clerk. Attorney for Petitioner STEVE H. MURPHY SBN 174448 1985 YOSEMITE AVE., #125 SIMI VALLEY CA 93063 4/8, 4/15, 4/22/21 CNS-3456983# NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF KENNETH RAYMOND CHETWYND CASE NO. 56-202100551984-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: Kenneth Raymond Chetwynd A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by Andrew Chetwynd in the Superior Court of California, County of VENTURA. THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that Andrew Chetwynd be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent. THE PETITION requests authority to administer the estate under the Independent Administration of Estates Act with full authority . (This authority will allow the personal representative to take many actions without obtaining court approval. Before taking certain very important actions, however, the personal representative will be required to give notice to interested persons unless they have waived notice or consented to the proposed action.) The independent administration authority will be granted unless an interested person files an objection to the petition and shows good cause why the court should not grant the authority. A HEARING on the petition will be held on 04/29/2021 at 10:30 a.m. in Dept. J6 located at 4353 E. VINEYARD AVENUE OXNARD CA 93036 JUVENILE JUSTICE CENTER. IF YOU OBJECT to the granting of the petition, you should appear at the hearing and state your objections or file written objections with the court before the hearing. Your appearance may be in person or by your attorney. IF YOU ARE A CREDITOR or a contingent creditor of the decedent, you must file your claim with the court and mail a copy to the personal representative appointed by the court within the later of either (1) four months from the date of first issuance of letters to a general personal representative, as defined in section 58(b) of the California Probate Code, or (2) 60 days from the date of mailing or personal delivery to you of a notice under section 9052 of the California Probate Code. Other California statutes and

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 (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: Gary M. Gole, Esq. (070991) Law Offices of Gary M. Gole 9454 Wilshire Blvd., Penthouse Beverly Hills, CA 90212 Telephone: 3109805153 3/25, 4/1, 4/8/21 CNS-3453253# NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF MARY JANE MENDEZ CASE NO. 56-202100552219-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 MARY JANE MENDEZ. A Petition for probate has been filed by Alexander J. Mendez in the Superior Court of California, County of VENTURA. The petition for probate requests that: Alexander J. Mendez 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: April 29, 2021, Time: 10:30 AM, Dept.: J6, Location: Superior Court of California, County of Ventura, 4353 E. Vineyard Avenue Oxnard, CA 93036 OxnardProbate Division. 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

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: Laura V. Bartels, Taylor, Scoles & Bartels SBN 188000 540 Sespe Avenue, Suite 4 Fillmore, California 93015 (805) 524-1934 Ventura County Reporter 04/01/21, 04/08/21, 04/15/21 SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA FOR THE COUNTY OF VENTURA Case No. 56-201900535146-PR-OP-OXN ORDER AUTHORIZING CONSERVATOR TO SELL CONSERVA TEE'S RESIDENCE (PROBATE CODE §2540(b)) Hearing Date: Mar 16, 2021 Time: 9:00 AM Dept: J6 Conservatorship of the person and estate of Graciela Villalbazo, a conservatee The petition of GLENDA LOPEZ and ODILIA VILLALBAZO, conservators of the person and estate of GRACIELA VILLALBAZO, the conservatee, for authority to sell the residence of the conservatee was regularly heard on MAR 16 2021. CYNTHIA L. GONZALEZ appeared as attorney for Petitioner, and DANIEL TAYLOR, as attorney for GRACIELA VILLALBAZO appeared in opposition. After examining the petition and hearing the evidence, the Court finds that all notices of hearing have been given as required by law, that the conservator has discussed the sale with the conservatee, that the conservatee does not object to the sale, and that the sale is necessary. Good cause appearing, IT IS ORDERED that: 1.GLENDA LOPEZ and ODILIA VILLALBAZO as conservators of the estate o GRACIELA VILLALBAZO, the conservatee, is authorized to sell the residential real property of the conservatee commonly known as and legally described as 2321 S. J St. Oxnard, CA 93033, more fully described as LOT 13, REF: 024MR 028, APN, 205-0-011- 065, shown as Item 2 on the Inventory and Appraisal dated 06/22/2020, subject to publication of notice of sale and court confirmation of sale. Date: Mar 16, 2021 PUBLISHED: Ventura County Reporter 03/25/21, 04/01/21, 04/08/21

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NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF THOMAS G. PEARSON aka TOM PEARSON CASE NO. 56-202100552214-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 THOMAS G. PEARSON , TOM PEARSON. A Petition for probate has been filed by Kristen Pearson in the Superior Court of California, County of VENTURA. The petition for probate requests that: Kristen Pearson 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: April 29, 2021, Time: 10:30 AM, Dept.: J6, Location: Superior Court of California, County of Ventura, 4353 E. Vineyard Avenue Oxnard, CA 93036 Oxnard Juvenile Justice Center. If you object to the granting of the petition, you should appear at the hearing and state your objections or file written objections with the court before the hearing. Your appearance may be in person or by your attorney. If you are a creditor or a contingent creditor of the decedent, you must file your claim with the court and mail a copy to the personal representative appointed by the court within the later of either (1) four months from the date of first issuance of letters to a general personal representative, as defined in section 58(b) of the California Probate Code, or (2) 60 days from the date of mailing or personal delivery to you of a notice under section 9052 of the California Probate Code. Other California statutes and legal authority may affect your rights as a creditor. You may want to consult with an attorney knowledgeable in California law. You may examine the file kept by the court. If you are a person interested in the estate, you may file with the court a Request for Special Notice (form DE-154) of the filing of an inventory and appraisal of estate assets or of any petition or account as provided in Probate Code Section 1250. A Request for Special Notice form is available from the court clerk. Petitioner: Kristen Pearson 2023 W. Saint Estephe Court Hayden, ID 83835 (208) 682-5870 Ventura County Reporter 04/01/21, 04/08/21, 04/15/21

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME Case No. 56-202100552533-CU-PT-VTA SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF VENTURA. Petition of ROSA MYBARRA YBARRA aka ROSA YBARRA aka ROSA M. YBARRA aka ROSA MARMOLEJO YBARRA aka ROSA M. RAMIREZ aka ROSA RAMIREZ, for Change of Name. TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1.) Petitioner: ROSA MYBARRA YBARRA aka ROSA YBARRA aka ROSA M. YBARRA aka ROSA MARMOLEJO YBARRA aka ROSA M. RAMIREZ aka ROSA RAMIREZ filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: a.) ROSA MYBARRA YBARRA aka ROSA YBARRA aka ROSA M. YBARRA aka ROSA MARMOLEJO YBARRA aka ROSA M. RAMIREZ aka ROSA RAMIREZ to ROSA MARMOLEJO RAMIREZ 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: May 24, 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: March 29, 2021. BY ORDER OF THE COURT, /s/ Michael D. Planet, Ventura Superior Court, Executive Officer and Clerk, By: Jeanette Finbres, Deputy Clerk. PUBLISH: Ventura County Reporter 04/08/21, 04/15/21, 04/22/21, 04/29/21

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ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME Case No. 56-202100551756-CU-PT-VTA SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF VENTURA. Petition of JULIA ANN DIRLING-GALLEGOS aka JULIA ANN GALLEGOS DIRLING, for Change of Name. TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1.) Petitioner: Julia Ann Dirling-Gallegos aka Julia Ann Gallegos Dirling filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: a.) Julia Ann Dirling-Gallegos aka Julia Ann Gallegos Dirling to Julia Ann Gallegos 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: 05/11/2021. Time: 8:30

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: 05/11/2021. 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: March 8, 2021. BY ORDER OF THE COURT, /s/ Michael D. Planet, Ventura Superior Court, Executive Officer and Clerk, By: Joan Foster, Deputy Clerk. PUBLISH: Ventura County Reporter 03/18/21, 03/25/21, 04/01/21, 04/08/21 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME Case No. 56-202100552742-CU-PT-VTA SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF VENTURA. Petition of SEAN GABRIEL HALLORAN, for Change of Name. TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1.) Petitioner: SEAN GABRIEL HALLORAN filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: a.) SEAN GABRIEL HALLORAN to SEAN GABRIEL O'HALLORAN 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: May 17, 2021. Time: 8:20 AM. Dept.: 41. The address of the court is 800 South Victoria Avenue Ventura, CA 93009. A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county: Ventura. Original filed: April 5, 2021. BY ORDER OF THE COURT, /s/ Michael D. Planet, Ventura Superior Court, Executive Officer and Clerk, By: Nina Lemos, Deputy Clerk. PUBLISH: Ventura County Reporter 04/08/21, 04/15/21, 04/22/21, 04/29/21 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME Case No. 56-202100552142-CU-PT-VTA SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF VENTURA. Petition of NO NAME given RABIA, for Change of Name. TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1.) Petitioner: NO NAME given RABIA filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: a.) No Name given Rabia to Rabia Akbari 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

SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF VENTURA. Petition of NO NAME given RABIA, for Change of Name. TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1.) Petitioner: NO NAME given RABIA filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: a.) No Name given Rabia to Rabia Akbari 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: 05/14/2021. Time: 8:30 AM. Dept.: 42. 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: March 19, 2021. 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 03/25/21, 04/01/21, 04/08/21, 04/15/21 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME Case No. 56-202100551850-CU-PT-VTA SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF VENTURA. Petition of A N T H O N Y V A N STRAUHAL, for Change of Name. TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1.) Petitioner: Anthony Van Strauhal filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: a.) Anthony Van Strauhal to Tony Grande 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: 05/7/21. Time: 8:30 AM. Dept.: 41. The address of the court is 800 South Victoria Avenue Ventura, CA 93009. A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county: Ventura. Original filed: March 10, 2021. BY ORDER OF THE COURT, /s/ Michael D. Planet, Ventura Superior Court, Executive Officer and Clerk, By: Rachel Jacobs, Deputy Clerk. PUBLISH: Ventura County Reporter 04/01/21, 04/08/21, 04/15/21, 04/22/21 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME Case No. 56-202100552589-CU-PT-VTA SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF VENTURA. Petition of LAMONT LEE JOHNSON, for Change of Name. TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1.) Petitioner: Lamont Lee Johnson filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: a.) Lamont Lee Johnson to Lamont Lee Patton 2.) THE COURT ORDERS that all

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME Case No. 56-202100552589-CU-PT-VTA SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF VENTURA. Petition of LAMONT LEE JOHNSON, for Change of Name. TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1.) Petitioner: Lamont Lee Johnson filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: a.) Lamont Lee Johnson to Lamont Lee Patton 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: May 25, 2021. Time: 8:30 AM. Dept.: 41. The address of the court is 800 South Victoria Avenue Ventura, CA 93009. A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county: Ventura. Original filed: March 30, 2021. BY ORDER OF THE COURT, /s/ Michael D. Planet, Ventura Superior Court, Executive Officer and Clerk, By: Nina Lemos, Deputy Clerk. PUBLISH: Ventura County Reporter 04/08/21, 04/15/21, 04/22/21, 04/29/21 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME Case No. 56-202100551988-CU-PT-VTA SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF VENTURA. Petition of KIMBERLY ANN ROSSI, for Change of Name. TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1.) Petitioner: Kimberly Ann Rossi filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: a.) Jax Ryan Boyle to Jax Ryan Rossi 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: May 4, 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: March 16, 2021. BY ORDER OF THE COURT, /s/ Michael D. Planet, Ventura Superior Court, Executive Officer and Clerk, By: Mariana Suazo, Deputy Clerk. PUBLISH: Ventura County Reporter 04/01/21, 04/08/21, 04/15/21, 04/22/21

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: March 16, 2021. BY ORDER OF THE COURT, /s/ Michael D. Planet, Ventura Superior Court, Executive Officer and Clerk, By: Mariana Suazo, Deputy Clerk. PUBLISH: Ventura County Reporter 04/01/21, 04/08/21, 04/15/21, 04/22/21

YOU ARE BEING SUED BY PLAINTIFF (LO ESTA DEMANDANDO EL DEMANDANTE): THE BECKER GROUP, INC. NOTICE! You have been sued. The court may decide against you without your being heard unless you respond within 30 days. Read the information below. You have 30 CALENDAR DAYS after this summons and legal papers are served on you to file a written response at this court and have a copy served on the plaintiff. A letter or phone call will not Summons protect you. Your written response must be in proper FIFTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT legal form if you want the COURT court to hear your case. COUNTY OF EDDY There may be a court form STATE OF NEW MEXICO that you can use for your response. You can find these No. D-503-CV-2021-00151 court forms and more information at the California Courts CIMAREX ENERGY CO., Online Self-Help Center a Delaware Corporation, (www.courtinfo.ca.gov/selfhelp), your county law library, Plaintiff, or the courthouse nearest you. If you cannot pay the filv. ing fee, ask the court clerk for a fee waiver form. If you do THE ESTATE OF HELEN not file your response on LANGGUTH; UNKNOWN time, you may lose the case HEIRS OF HELEN LANGby default, and your wages, GUTH, DECEASED; money, and property may be SOUTH BURBANK PETROtaken without further warning LEUM, LP, a Texas Limited from the court.There are othPa r tn e r s h i p ; U N KN OW N er legal requirements. You HEIRS OF R.E. MARESH, may want to call an attorney DECEASED; and UNright away. If you do not KNOWN HEIRS OF know an attorney, you may LAWRENCE G. EDWARDS, want to call an attorney referDECEASED ral service. If you cannot afford an attorney, you may be Defendants. eligible for free legal services from a nonprofit legal NOTICE OF SUIT PENDING services program. You can locate these nonprofit groups TO: THE UNKNOWN HEIRS at the California Legal SerOF THE FOLLOWING DEvices Web site CEASED PERSON, HELEN (www.lawhelpcalifornia.org), LANGGUTH; THE UNthe California Courts Online KNOWN HEIRS OF THE Self-Help Center FOLLOWING DECEASED (www.courtinfo.ca.gov/selfPERSON, R.E. MARESH, help), or by contacting your local court or county bar asYOU ARE HEREBY NOTIsociation. FIED that the above-titled acTiene 30 DÍAS DE CALENtion was filed in the Fifth JuDARIO después de que le dicial District Court, County entreguen esta citación y of Eddy, State of New Mexpapeles legales para ico on March 11, 2021 by presentar una respuesta por Cimarex Energy Co. The lawescrito en esta corte y hacer suit is an interpleader action que se entregue una copia al that involves the right to susdemandante. Una carta o pended oil and gas proceeds una llamada telefónica no lo derived from overriding royprotegen. Su respuesta por alty interests located in Eddy escrito tiene que estar en County, New Mexico, and formato legal correcto si demore particularly described sea que procesen su caso en as: Unit Tract 5, NW/4 of la corte. Es posible que haya Section 26, Township 19 un formulario que usted South, Range 30 East, Eddy pueda usar para su County, New Mexico. respuesta. Puede encontrar estos formularios de la corte Service by this Notice is comy más información en el plete on this 15th day of Centro de Ayuda de las CorApril, 2021 and default judgtes de California ment may be entered against (www.courtinfo.ca.gov/selfyou if a response is not filed help/espanol/), en la bibliwithin (30) days from the last oteca de leyes de su date of this publication. The condado o en la corte que le attorneys for Cimarex Enquede más cerca. Si no ergy Co. are Nathan Davis, puede pagar la cuota de Cody Bourke, and Jeanne presentación, pida al secretSohn, Snell & Wilmer L.L.P., ario de la corte que le dé un 1200 Seventeenth Street, formulario de exención de Su i te 1 9 0 0 , D e n v e r C O pago de cuotas. Si no 80202-5854, (303) 634-2000. presenta su respuesta a tiempo, puede perder el caso PUBLISHED: Ventura por incumplimiento y la corte County Reporter 03/25/21, le podrá quitar su sueldo, 04/01/21, 04/08/21, 04/15/21 dinero y bienes sin más advertencia. Hay otros requisiSUMMONS & COMPLAINT tos legales. Es recomendFOR RENT AND able que llame a un abogado DAMAGES (CITACION JUinmediatamente. Si no DICIAL) conoce a un abogado, puede Case Number (Número del llamar a un servicio de Caso): 56-2021-00550694remisión a abogados. Si no CU-BC-VTA puede pagar a un abogado, NOTICE TO DEFENDANT es posible que cumpla con (AVISO AL DEMANDADO): los requisitos para obtener LATIF GABRIE, an individuservicios legales gratuitos de al, ALEXANDER GABRIE, an un programa de servicios leindividual Soles 101, LLC, A gales sin fines de lucro. CALIFORNIA LIMITED LIABPuede encontrar estos ILITY COMPANY, and DOES grupos sin fines de lucro en 1-10 INCLUSIVE el sitio web de California LegYOU ARE BEING SUED BY al Services, (www.lawhelpPLAINTIFF (LO ESTA DEcalifornia.org), en el Centro MANDANDO EL DEMANDde Ayuda de las Cortes de ANTE): THE BECKER C a l i f o r n i a , GROUP, INC. (www.courtinfo.ca.gov/selfNOTICE! You have been help/espanol/) o poniéndose sued. The court may decide en contacto con la corte o el against you without your becolegio de abogados locales. ing heard unless you reThe name and address of the spond within 30 days. Read court is (El nombre y the information below. dirección de la corte es): You have 30 CALENDAR Superior Court of 8, 2021 —of the State — 25 DAYS after this summons April California, Ventura County and legal papers are served Superior Court, 800 S. Victoron you to file a written reia Avenue Ventura, CA sponse at this court and have 93009. a copy served on the plaintiff. The name, address, and teleA letter or phone call will not phone number of plaintiff's atprotect you. Your written retorney, or plaintiff without an sponse must be in proper attorney, is (El nombre, la legal form if you want the dirección y el número de court to hear your case. teléfono del abogado del4/6/21 de- 3:55 PM There may be a court form

gales sin fines de lucro. Puede encontrar estos grupos sin fines de lucro en el sitio web de California Legal Services, (www.lawhelpcalifornia.org), en el Centro de Ayuda de las Cortes de C a l i f o r n i a , (www.courtinfo.ca.gov/selfhelp/espanol/) o poniéndose en contacto con la corte o el colegio de abogados locales. The nameSummons and address of the court is (El nombre y dirección de la corte es): Superior Court of the State of California, Ventura County Superior Court, 800 S. Victoria Avenue Ventura, CA 93009. The name, address, and telephone number of plaintiff's attorney, or plaintiff without an attorney, is (El nombre, la dirección y el número de teléfono del abogado del demandante, o del demandante que no tiene abogado, es): James B. Cole, Esq., State Bar No. 156131, Slaughter, Reagan & Cole, LLP, 625 E. Santa Clara Street, Suite 101 Ventura, CA 93001; Tel: 805.658.7800, DATE (Fecha): February 10, 2021; Michael D. Planet, Clerk (Secretario), by Mariana Suazo, Deputy (Adjunto) PUBLISHED: Ventura County Reporter 04/08/21, 04/15/21, 04/22/21, 04/29/21

Self-Help Center (www.courtinfo.ca.gov/selfhelp), or by contacting your local court or county bar association. Tiene 30 DÍAS DE CALENDARIO después de que le entreguen esta citación y papeles legales para presentar una respuesta por escrito en esta corte y hacer que se entregue una copia al demandante. Una carta o una llamada telefónica no lo protegen. Su respuesta por escrito tiene que estar en formato legal correcto si desea que procesen su caso en la corte. Es posible que haya un formulario que usted pueda usar para su respuesta. Puede encontrar estos formularios de la corte y más información en el Centro de Ayuda de las Cortes de California (www.courtinfo.ca.gov/selfhelp/espanol/), en la biblioteca de leyes de su condado o en la corte que le quede más cerca. Si no puede pagar la cuota de presentación, pida al secretario de la corte que le dé un formulario de exención de pago de cuotas. Si no presenta su respuesta a tiempo, puede perder el caso por incumplimiento y la corte le podrá quitar su sueldo, dinero y bienes sin más advertencia. Hay otros requisitos legales. Es recomendable que llame a un abogado inmediatamente. Si no conoce a un abogado, puede llamar a un servicio de remisión a abogados. Si no puede pagar a un abogado, es posible que cumpla con los requisitos para obtener servicios legales gratuitos de un programa de servicios legales sin fines de lucro. Puede encontrar estos grupos sin fines de lucro en el sitio web de California Legal Services, (www.lawhelpcalifornia.org), en el Centro de Ayuda de las Cortes de C a l i f o r n i a , (www.courtinfo.ca.gov/selfhelp/espanol/) o poniéndose en contacto con la corte o el colegio de abogados locales. The name and address of the court is (El nombre y dirección de la corte es): Superior Court of the State of California, Ventura County Superior Court, 800 S. Victoria Avenue Ventura, CA 93009. The name, address, and telephone number of plaintiff's attorney, or plaintiff without an attorney, is (El nombre, la dirección y el número de teléfono del abogado del demandante, o del demandante que no tiene abogado, es): James B. Cole, Esq., State Bar No. 156131, Slaughter, Reagan & Cole, LLP, 625 E. Santa Clara Street, Suite 101 Ventura, CA 93001; Tel: 805.658.7800, DATE (Fecha): February 02, 2021; Michael D. Planet, Clerk (Secretario), by Nina Lemos, Deputy (Adjunto) PUBLISHED: Ventura County Reporter 04/08/21, 04/15/21, 04/22/21, 04/29/21

SUMMONS & COMPLAINT FOR RENT AND DAMAGES (CITACION JUDICIAL) Case Number (Número del Caso): 56-2021-00550145CU-BC-VTA NOTICE TO DEFENDANT (AVISO AL DEMANDADO): ASHLEY KISER, INDIVIDUALLY, AND DBA CAMARILLO BRIDAL DOES 110 INCLUSIVE YOU ARE BEING SUED BY PLAINTIFF (LO ESTA DEMANDANDO EL DEMANDANTE): THE BECKER GROUP, INC. NOTICE! You have been sued. The court may decide against you without your being heard unless you respond within 30 days. Read the information below. You have 30 CALENDAR DAYS after this summons and legal papers are served on you to file a written response at this court and have a copy served on the plaintiff. A letter or phone call will not protect you. Your written response must be in proper legal form if you want the court to hear your case. There may be a court form that you can use for your response. You can find these court forms and more information at the California Courts Online Self-Help Center (www.courtinfo.ca.gov/selfhelp), your county law library, or the courthouse nearest you. If you cannot pay the filing fee, ask the court clerk for a fee waiver form. If you do not file your response on time, you may lose the case by default, and your wages, money, and property may be taken without further warning from the court.There are othSUMMONS (CITACION JUer legal requirements. You DICIAL) may want to call an attorney Case Number (Número del right away. If you do not Caso): T000156 know an attorney, you may NOTICE TO DEFENDANT want to call an attorney referAL DEMANDADO): (AVISO ral service. If you cannot afERIC LEE SLOCUM ford an attorney, you may be YOU ARE BEING SUED BY eligible for free legal serPLAINTIFF (LO ESTA DEvices from a nonprofit legal MANDANDO EL DEMANDservices program. You can ANTE): DAVID RAMON locate these nonprofit groups TUBBS at the California Legal SerNOTICE! You have been vices Web site sued. The court may decide (www.lawhelpcalifornia.org), against you without your bethe California Courts Online ing heard unless you reSelf-Help Center spond within 30 days. Read (www.courtinfo.ca.gov/selfthe information below. help), or by contacting your You have 30 CALENDAR local court or county bar asDAYS after this summons sociation. and legal papers are served Tiene 30 DÍAS DE CALENon you to file a written reDARIO después de que le sponse at this court and have entreguen esta citación y a copy served on the plaintiff. papeles legales para A letter or phone call will not presentar una respuesta por protect you. Your written reescrito en esta corte y hacer sponse must be in proper que se entregue una copia al legal form if you want the demandante. o 26 — —Una Aprilcarta 8, 2021 court to hear your case. una llamada telefónica no lo There may be a court form protegen. Su respuesta por that you can use for your reescrito tiene que estar en sponse. You can find these formato legal correcto si decourt forms and more informsea que procesen su caso en ation at the California Courts la corte. Es posible que haya Online Self-Help Center un formulario que usted (www.courtinfo.ca.gov/selfpueda usar para su help), your county law library, respuesta. Puede encontrar or the courthouse nearest estos formularios de la corte 0408_VCReporter_CLASSIFIEDS.indd 26

ing heard unless you respond within 30 days. Read the information below. You have 30 CALENDAR DAYS after this summons and legal papers are served on you to file a written response at this court and have a copy served on the plaintiff. A letter or phone call will not protect you. Your written response must be in proper legal form if you want the court to hear your case. There may be a court form that you can use for your response. You can find these court forms and more information at the California Courts Online Self-Help Center (www.courtinfo.ca.gov/selfhelp), your county law library, or the courthouse nearest you. If you cannot pay the filing fee, ask the court clerk for a fee waiver form. If you do not file your response on time, you may lose the case by default, and your wages, money, and property may be taken without further warning from the court.There are other legal requirements. You may want to call an attorney right away. If you do not know an attorney, you may want to call an attorney referral service. If you cannot afford an attorney, you may be eligible for free legal services from a nonprofit legal services program. You can locate these nonprofit groups at the California Legal Services Web site (www.lawhelpcalifornia.org), the California Courts Online Self-Help Center (www.courtinfo.ca.gov/selfhelp), or by contacting your local court or county bar association. Tiene 30 DÍAS DE CALENDARIO después de que le entreguen esta citación y papeles legales para presentar una respuesta por escrito en esta corte y hacer que se entregue una copia al demandante. Una carta o una llamada telefónica no lo protegen. Su respuesta por escrito tiene que estar en formato legal correcto si desea que procesen su caso en la corte. Es posible que haya un formulario que usted pueda usar para su respuesta. Puede encontrar estos formularios de la corte y más información en el Centro de Ayuda de las Cortes de California (www.courtinfo.ca.gov/selfhelp/espanol/), en la biblioteca de leyes de su condado o en la corte que le quede más cerca. Si no puede pagar la cuota de presentación, pida al secretario de la corte que le dé un formulario de exención de pago de cuotas. Si no presenta su respuesta a tiempo, puede perder el caso por incumplimiento y la corte le podrá quitar su sueldo, dinero y bienes sin más advertencia. Hay otros requisitos legales. Es recomendable que llame a un abogado inmediatamente. Si no conoce a un abogado, puede llamar a un servicio de remisión a abogados. Si no puede pagar a un abogado, es posible que cumpla con los requisitos para obtener servicios legales gratuitos de un programa de servicios legales sin fines de lucro. Puede encontrar estos grupos sin fines de lucro en el sitio web de California Legal Services, (www.lawhelpcalifornia.org), en el Centro de Ayuda de las Cortes de C a l i f o r n i a , (www.courtinfo.ca.gov/selfhelp/espanol/) o poniéndose en contacto con la corte o el colegio de abogados locales. The name and address of the court is (El nombre y dirección de la corte es): Superior Court of the State of California, County of Ventura, 800 South Victoria Ave., Ventura, CA 93009. The name, address, and telephone number of plaintiff's attorney, or plaintiff without an attorney, is (El nombre, la dirección y el número de teléfono del abogado del demandante, o del demandante que no tiene abogado, es): DAVID RAMON TUBBS 108 College Drive Ventura, CA 93003; Tel: 805.258.1293 DATE (Fecha): March 24, 2021; Michael D. Planet, Clerk (Secretario), by Tim

colegio de abogados locales. The name and address of the court is (El nombre y dirección de la corte es): Superior Court of the State of California, County of Ventura, 800 South Victoria Ave., Ventura, CA 93009. The name, address, and telephone number of plaintiff's attorney, or plaintiff without an attorney, is (El nombre, la dirección y el número de teléfono del abogado del demandante, o del demandante que no tiene abogado, es): DAVID RAMON TUBBS 108 College Drive Ventura, CA 93003; Tel: 805.258.1293 DATE (Fecha): March 24, 2021; Michael D. Planet, Clerk (Secretario), by Tim Capritto, Deputy (Adjunto) PUBLISH: Ventura County Reporter 04/08/21, 04/15/21, 04/22/21, 04/29/21

Trustee’s Sales A.P.N.: 667-0-280-235 Trustee Sale No.:2020-1218 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE UNDER A NOTICE OF A NOTICE OF DELINQUENT ASSESSMENT AND CLAIM OF LIEN. YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A NOTICE OF DELINQUENT ASSESSMENT DATED 11/4/2020. 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 4/22/2021 at 11:00 AM, S.B.S. Lien Services As the duly appointed Trustee under and pursuant to Notice of Delinquent Assessment, recorded on 11/9/2020 as Document No. 2020110900188094-0 Book Page of Official Records in the Office of the Recorder of Ventura County, California, The original owner: TODD TITCOMB The purported new owner: TODD TITCOM B 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, VENTURA, CALIFORNIA 93003 All 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: 1621 GLIDER CT, THOUSAND OAKS CA 91320 AKA 1621 GLIDER CT, NEWBURY PARK CA 91320 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, towit: $11,309.89 accrued interest and additional advances, if any, will increase this figure prior to sale. The claimant, RANCHO CONEJO VILLAGE COMMUNITY 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 Elec-

cumbrances, 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, towit: $11,309.89 accrued interest and additional advances, if any, will increase this figure prior to sale. The claimant, RANCHO CONEJO VILLAGE COMMUNITY 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 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) 9869342 or visit this internet web-site www.superiordefault.com, using the file number assigned to this case 2020-1218. 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 20201218 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,

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 20201218 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. THE PROPERTY IS BEING SOLD SUBJECT TO THE NINETY DAY RIGHT OF REDEMPTION CONTAINED IN CIVIL CODE SECTION 5715(b). PLEASE NOTE THAT WE ARE A DEBT COLLECTOR AND ARE ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Date: 3/18/2021 S.B.S LIEN SERVICES, 31194 La Baya Drive, Suite 106, Westlake Village, California, 91362. By: Annissa Young, Trustee Sale Officer (3/25/21, 04/1/21, 04/8/21 TS#2020-1218 SDI20738)

Fic. Business Name FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 20210326-10004259-0 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: THE 900 GRAVES AVENUE PROPERTY, 961 Rice Avenue, Suite #1 Oxnard, CA 9 3 0 3 6 . V e n t u r a C o u n t y, State of Incorporation / Organization, California, Nancy Maulhardt Huff, 2705 Poli Street Ventura, CA 93003, Stephen J. Maulhardt, 635 Via Del Cerro Camarillo, CA 93010, Gary Semolich, 2683 Surfrider Avenue Ventura, CA 93001, Celia Semolich, 2683 Surfrider Avenue Ventura, CA 93001. This business is conducted by: An Unincorporated Assoc. other than a Partnership. 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/ Nancy Maulhardt Huff. 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

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 March 26, 2021. PUBLISHED: Ventura County Reporter; 04/01/21, 04/08/21, 04/15/21, 04/22/21 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 20210331-10004550-0 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: CITRUS INDUSTRIAL, CITRUS INDUSTRIAL, LTD., 1601 Eastman Avenue Suite 100 Ventura, CA 93003. Ventura County, State of Incorporation / Organization, California, William B. Kendall, 3000 Vista Linda Lane Santa Barbara, CA 93108. This business is conducted by: A Limited Partnership. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: 12/23/85. 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/ William B. Kendall, G.P. OF CITRUS INDUSTRIAL, LTD. A CALIFORNIA LIMITED PARTNERSHIP, William B. Kendall, General Partner. 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 March 31, 2021. PUBLISHED: Ventura County Reporter; 04/08/21, 04/15/21, 04/22/21, 04/29/21 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 20210331-10004539-0 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: LAS PALMAS INDUSTRIAL, ISLANDS BUSINESS CONDOS, 1601 Eastman Avenue Suite 100 Ventura, CA 9 3 0 0 3 , V e n t u r a C o u n t y, State of Incorporation / Organization, California, Las Palmas Industrial Partners, LLC, 1601 Eastman Avenue #100 Ventura, CA 93003. 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: 02/02/2007. I declare that all Information In this statement Is true and correct (A registrant who declares information as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of Business and Professions Code that the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1.000).) /s/ Las Palmas4/6/21 In- 3:55 PM dustrial Partners, LLC, Willi-

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Suite 100 Ventura, CA 93003, Ventura County, State of Incorporation / Organization, California, Las Palmas Industrial Partners, LLC, 1601 Eastman Avenue #100 Ventura, CA 93003. This business is conducted by: A Limited Liability Company. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name names listed above Fic.orBusiness Name on: 02/02/2007. I declare that all Information In this statement Is true and correct (A registrant who declares information as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of Business and Professions Code that the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1.000).) /s/ Las Palmas Industrial Partners, LLC, William B. Kendall, 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 March 31, 2021. PUBLISHED: Ventura County Reporter; 04/08/21, 04/15/21, 04/22/21, 04/29/21 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 20210311-10003360-0 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: AB DESIGN, 892 Empire Ave., #20 Ventura, CA 93003. Ventura County. Amanda Boyce, 892 Empire Ave., #20 Ventura, CA 93003. This business is conducted by: An Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: 02/1/2021. 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/ Amanda Boyce. 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 March 11, 2021. PUBLISHED: Ventura County Reporter; 03/25/21, 04/01/21, 04/08/21, 04/15/21

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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 20210331-10004543-0 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: OJAI SELF STORAGE, 1601 Eastman Avenue Suite 100 Ventura, CA 93003. Ventura County, State of Incorporation / Organization, California, William B. Kendall, 3000 Vista Linda Lane Santa Barbara, CA 93108, Richard Ortale, 1981 Jelinda Drive Santa Barbara, CA 93108. This business is conducted by: A General Partnership. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: 03/22/21. 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/ William B. Kendall, General Partner. 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 March 31, 2021. PUBLISHED: Ventura County Reporter; 04/08/21, 04/15/21, 04/22/21, 04/29/21 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 20210225-10002622-0 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: HICKS PENSION SERVICES, 107 N. Reino Road #228 Newbury Park, CA 91320. Ventura County, State of Incorporation / Organization, California, BDH Pension, Inc., 107 N. Reino Road #228 Newbury Park, CA 91320. This business is conducted by: A Corporation. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: 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/ BDH Pension, Inc., Brian Hicks, President. 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

President. 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 February 25, 2021. PUBLISHED: Ventura County Reporter; 03/25/21, 04/01/21, 04/08/21, 04/15/21 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 20210322-10003992-0 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: GRAPHIC ANGELS DESIGN GROUP, GENERATOR AUTOMOTIVE MEDIA, WILD HIGHWAY PRODUCTIONS, 2409 Bayshore Ave., Ventura, CA 9 3 0 0 1 . V e n t u r a C o u n t y. Thomas Scalera, 2409 Bayshore Ave., Ventura, CA 93001. This business is conducted by: An Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: 03/11/21. 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/ Thomas Scalera. 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 March 22, 2021. PUBLISHED: Ventura County Reporter; 04/01/21, 04/08/21, 04/15/21, 04/22/21 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 20210401-10004569-0 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: JUST WRITE COURT REPORTERS AND TRANSCRIPTIONS, JUST WRITE COURT REPORTERS, 5450 Telegraph Road Suite 100 Ventura, CA 93003. Ventura County. Charles Neville, Catherine Neville, 59 Saint Pauls Drive Ventura, CA 93003. This business is conducted by: a Married Couple. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: 07/13/2009. 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/ Charles Neville. NOTICE

Telegraph Road Suite 100 Ventura, CA 93003. Ventura County. Charles Neville, Catherine Neville, 59 Saint Pauls Drive Ventura, CA 93003. This business is conducted by: a Married Couple. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: 07/13/2009. 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/ Charles Neville. 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 April 1, 2021. PUBLISHED: Ventura County Reporter; 04/08/21, 04/15/21, 04/22/21, 04/29/21 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 20210311-10003364-0 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: LEXUS OF OXNARD, 1640 Auto Center Drive Oxnard, CA 93036. Ventura County, State of Incorporation / Organization, Utah, GL Lox, LLC, 111 E. Broadway, Suite 9 0 0 Sa l t L a k e C i ty , UT 84111. 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/ GL Lox, LLC., John K. Garff, President. 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 March 11, 2021. PUBLISHED: Ventura County Reporter; 03/25/21, 04/01/21, 04/08/21, 04/15/21

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 20210302-10002880-0 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: RUBYS WINDOW WASHING, 2674 East Main St., Suite E613 Ventura, CA 9 3 0 0 3 . V e n t u r a C o u n t y. Nicholas Edward Reno, 2674 East Main St., Suite E613 Ventura, CA 93003. This business is conducted by: An Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: 01/01/21. 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/ Nicholas Edward Reno. 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 March 2, 2021. PUBLISHED: Ventura County Reporter; 04/01/21, 04/08/21, 04/15/21, 04/22/21 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 20210311-10003320-0 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: M.Y. RIGGSBEE AND ASSOCIATES, 3570 Finchley Ct., Semi Valley, CA 9 3 0 6 3 . V e n t u r a C o u n t y. Mervell Riggsbee, 3570 Finchley Ct., Semi Valley, CA 93063. This business is conducted by: An Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: N/A. I declare that all Information In this statement Is true and correct (A registrant who declares information as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of Business and Professions Code that the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1.000).) /s/ Mervell Riggsbee. 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 March 11, 2021.

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 March 11, 2021. PUBLISHED: Ventura County Reporter; 03/25/21, 04/01/21, 04/08/21, 04/15/21 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 20210311-10003343-0 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: THE VELVET DROPS, 2181 Pierpont Blvd., Ventura, CA 93001. Ventura County. Staci Lyn Cochran, 2181 Pierpont Blvd., Ventura, CA 93001. This business is conducted by: An Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: 03/01/2021. 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/ Staci Lyn Cochran. 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 March 11, 2021. PUBLISHED: Ventura County Reporter; 03/18/21, 03/25/21, 04/01/21, 04/08/21

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/ Cassie Farnsworth. 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 March 11, 2021. PUBLISHED: Ventura County Reporter; 04/01/21, 04/08/21, 04/15/21, 04/22/21 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 20210325-10004224-0 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: MONIKER PROMO, 321 Highland Drive Oxnard, CA 93035. Ventura County. Tyler Alexander Treves, 321 Highland Drive Oxnard, CA 93035. 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/ Tyler Alexander Treves. 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 March 25, 2021. PUBLISHED: Ventura County Reporter; 04/08/21, 04/15/21, 04/22/21, 04/29/21

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 20210311-10003402-0 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: LIL' CANARY SPEECH THERAPY, 873 Sandberg Lane Ventura, CA 93003. Ventura County. Cassie Farnsworth, 873 Sandberg Lane Ventura, CA 93003. This business is conducted by: An Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or Wanted names listed above on: N/A. I declare that all Information In WANTED this statement Is true and We buy Classic Cars correct (A registrant who deRunning or not clares information as true any We are local. material matter pursuant to Foreign/Domestic Section 17913 of Business and Professions Code that Porsche/Mercedes/ the registrant knows to be Chevy etc... false is guilty of a misdeWe Come to you. meanor punishable by a fine 1(310) 926-9343 not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1.000).) /s/ Cassie Farnsworth. NOTICE - in acMISSED THE DEADLINE? cordance with subdivision (a) of Section 17920, a fictitious Call us to place your ad online! name statement generally expires at the end of five years from the date on which it was filed in the office of the — 27 county clerk, except, as April 8, 2021 — 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 4/6/21 3:55 PM statement must be filed be-

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