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OXNARD AGREEMENT WITH FALCK AMBULANCE PROMISES EQUITABLE SERVICE

By Chris Frost Oxnard-- A potential legal battle is brewing between the City of Oxnard and the County of Ventura, as the two are locking horns over who will provide ambulance service in the city. In November 2020, the Oxnard n Ambulance, see page 6

APRIL 2, 2021

Homeless Solutions Center approved in Oxnard

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SHARON'S SIZZLIN SENIORS MOVE OUTSIDE AND ROCK

By Chris Frost Port Hueneme-The sun was shining, the energy was high, and Sharon’s Sizzlin Seniors took their exercise outside and continued providing positive energy during the Covid-19 restrictions.

HE group’s backbone remains the same-- the seniors enjoyed high energy and motivation during their workout, took a break when needed, and at the end of the session, the enthusiastic bunch were ready to tackle n Seniors, see page 7

Thousand Oaks city council examines racism By Chris Frost Thousand Oaks-- The conversation about diversity within the City of Thousand Oaks continues with Matt Raimi from Raimi and Associates, who discussed environmental justice and equity. Thousand Oaks City Council and staff members engaged the public on environmental justice and equity elements in its general plan and addressed diversity, equity, and inclusion.

Raimi told the council that he’s not looking for any immediate feedback, but he wants to raise the level of understanding of the general plan and process. He quoted the Thousand Oaks City Council’s February 23 proclamation, which read, “We invite all members of our community to renew their commitment to ensuring racial equity, understanding, and justice and to participate in activities n Racism, see page 7

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Do your own research By Chris Frost

Oxnard-- It’s a miracle! We stopped Buddy’s seizures! Do you want to know the miracle part? We did it via research about his ailment, and the veterinarian didn’t get involved.

S you already know, our Buddy has been having epileptic seizures, which usually happens sometime during the middle of the night. We took him to the vet seeking help, and $2,500 and a whole lot of bloodwork later, we got medication to stop his seizures, and it worked okay; well, his seizures slowed way down. One of his medication’s side effects was increased appetite, and true to form, he started eating as we’ve never seen before. Yep, he turned into a regular food Gremlin, and nothing was safe. Needless to say, he started gaining weight, and his seizures began to increase. The J-Train called the vet and asked him if they would increase his dosage to accommodate his weight. They said no and said if we didn’t send him to a specialist to get a whole bunch of extended tests, they would stop giving him medication. The J-Train agreed to the appointment, but they said

ACROSS 1. Type of tide 5. Sin over tan 8. Schooner pole 12. Part of temple floor plan 13. Made a basket 14. *Main artery in the body 15. *____-carotene 16. Swear, not curse 17. Reputation-damaging gossip 18. *Physicist of theory of relativity fame 20. Salty drop 21. Turn upside down 22. Mark on Pinterest 23. *Everything around us 26. Porch in ancient Greece 30. Not St. or Blvd. 31. Percussion instrument 34. “Aim High... Fly-FightWin” org. 35. Walks like Long John Silver 37. “Dog ____ dog” 38. Like TV or phone in 2021 39. Measuring roll 40. Catch in a net 42. Gorilla or orangutan 43. Pull-over parkas

45. *One of B-vitamins 47. Anger 48. Open disrespect 50. Full of excitement 52. *Explanations that can be tested and verified 55. Words to live by 56. Sword handle 57. Large West African republic 59. “Encore!” 60. Unrivaled 61. From a second-hand store 62. Cleopatra’s necklace 63. Second solfa syllable, pl. 64. Makes stitches DOWN 1. Pick up a perpetrator 2. Dueling weapon in “The Three Musketeers” 3. ____ Spumante 4. Treat for Dumbo 5. Witches’ get-together 6. Egg-shaped 7. Made with stitches 8. *Product of mass and velocity of an object 9. *Equals length times width 10. *Alpha Centauri A., e.g.

11. Toni Morrison’s “____ Baby” 13. Like rheumy eyes 14. On the move 19. Four-eyes’ gear 22. Short for “politician” 23. Tiny European republic 24. Type of flu 25. Moderato, e.g. 26. Toupée spot 27. *Scientist Newton 28. *Wrist bones 29. More than occasional 32. Department store department 33. “Pow!” 36. *Mendeleev’s ____ table 38. Bake, as in eggs 40. Make bigger 41. Persnickety 44. *Ar, inert gas 46. Bad blood 48. Use a shoe polish 49. *Smallest units of life 50. Jason’s ship 51. Wheel inside old clock 52. God of thunder 53. Alleviate 54. Boatload 55. Tom of “Tom and Jerry” 58. Dog tags

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she could not be in the examining room while he’s being examined because of Covid-19. I don’t respond well to people who try to use leverage against me, and when you use the health of my dog as a weapon, I’m done. From there, I started reading a pet website and asked the question, if my dog gains weight, will it reduce the effects of his seizure medication? The short answer here is yes. n Frosted, see page 3

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NEWS Camarillo Library working to reopen By Chris Frost Camarillo-- During the Camarillo City Council meeting, March 24, Interim Library Director Patricia Crosby updated the Library Board on the curbside pickup effort at the venue and said the public is still making positive comments about the service.

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WE were still averaging in February roughly 154 pickups a day,” she said. “At the beginning of the month, after our first day being open on Tuesday after the weekend, on February 9, we had the busiest day in February with 193 pickups.” The director search is ongoing, she said, and it will continue. Trustee Kevin Kildee told the board that the county is not out of the woods yet with Covid-19, but the numbers are trending positive. “Do we have any idea when we can consider opening the library,” he asked. John Thomas, Assistant Director of General Services, said the city has been tracking the numbers, and they’re doing well. “As I’ve reported in previous meetings, we are hopeful that we will be within the orange tier, so we might see a library reopening,” he said. “As the county is reporting, we could see that in just a matter of weeks ahead. In anticipation of this, the staff and I are working with LSNS on reopening plans, various aspects of operation, services, and what would be included within a reopening. We are having those discussions. We’re hopeful that when the time comes, we’ll be in place to be able to reopen the library.”

Some libraries have opened in a limited way,” he said. “We’re hopeful that when we have a meaningful reopening, where there’s more library usage and the ability to have access to materials. It’s something that we are looking forward to hopefully sooner than later. Thomas said Camarillo is working with agencies throughout the county, so no one gets ahead of other agencies. “Some libraries have opened in a limited way,” he said. “We’re hopeful that when we have a meaningful reopening, where there’s more library usage and the ability to have access to materials. It’s something that we are looking forward to hopefully sooner than later.” Kildee asked if the Friends of the Library will be part of the equation and will the library keep curbside pickup after it opens? “The Friends of the Library are also eager to have an opening,” Thomas said. “They’ve been working on a covered worksite plan they’ve submitted to the county. It’s been approved, so they’re working on their end to get things ready.” He feels the community will want the curbside delivery to continue after the library reopens. “We are looking at a plan that would have that continuing along and being part of the reopening planning,” he said. Board President Susan Santangelo said the group received a letter from a resident, and Thomas said he received it, and they’ll address any concerns.

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With that said, we changed Buddy’s diet to low-calorie dog food and started taking nightly walks to help him lose weight. Just like that, his seizures stopped, and he was back to his normal cat chasing, challenge every dog he meets during his walk self. Then he had seizures two nights in a row, and we were wondering what happened. One important point here is that while the J-Train wasn’t looking, Buddy went over and stole Daisy’s food, and guess what? He had seizures. Okay, so I refined my search and asked if this food causes seizures and found pages of testimony about how this freaking

food hurt their dog. If you’d like that food, it’s outside in the trash, but I don’t recommend this. That was over a month ago, and he’s had no seizures. As a bonus, it caused these dogs obsessive itching and dermatitis, which both our dogs had. Amazing; that little problem stopped too. Here’s my point. Our vet asked us what we fed Buddy, and we told him. Did he say this dog food could cause seizures? Of course not. Why promote a common-sense answer that costs nothing when you can do thousands of dollars of tests? The J-Train interceded here and made sure that Buddy’s appointment took place when I could not go.

Call me crazy, but people who extort money from my bank account to line their pockets give me a rash, especially when they’re using my dog to line their pockets. Here’s some advice, if you go to the vet, ask him to perform a primary survey and prescribe a commonsense solution first. If your dog is truly sick, let him do what he needs to do, but do your research on the vet and if there is a bunch of people complaining about his care, stay away and keep looking. Do research on your dogfood too. This is important to your dog’s life and your finances. STAY AWAY FROM VETERINARIANS THAT ACT LIKE USED CAR SALESMEN!

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DINING

By Connor Forbes

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Connor Forbes

I talk often about how simple flavors and ingredients when correctly combined make the most extraordinary eating experiences. You don’t need to take a whole day and 100 ingredients to make a dish to blow your mind. Caprese is the ultimate example of this. We only need six ingredients for this extraordinary mouth explosion.

APRESE is fresh, savory, and sure to please a crowd! I am excited to say those words again. But please be responsible and follow CDC guidelines when hosting or attending small gathering. I can’t wait to share some party classics with you! Having fresh gorgeous tomatoes is the number one important thing for this recipe. I recommend Heirlooms. Ingredients • Tomato • Buffalo Mozzarella • Basil • Olive Oil • Balsamic vinegar • Salt To Make Slice your tomatoes into roughly ¼

inch thick slices. Do the same for the buffalo mozzarella. Snap individual basil leafs off the stem. On a plate put down a layer of the tomatoes. Salt to taste. Then place the mozzarella on top

of the tomato. Place a basil leaf or two on to of the mozzarella. Drizzle olive oil and balsamic vinegar over everything. EAT. I hope you enjoyed this recipe! If

you would like to see more recipes and meal ideas follow me on Instagram @ connor.cooks or visit my website www. connorcooksfood.com or shoot me an email connorcooksfood@gmail.com.

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NEWS Ambulance continued from page 1

City Council withdrew from the Joint Powers Agreement with Ventura County it agreed to in 1973 and stated that the action grants local control of the ambulance transport provision. The City of Oxnard cited poor response times when they left the Joint Powers Agreement, and it was reported at the supervisors’ meeting that the city had the worst response times in the state. The city entered into an agreement with Falck Ambulance Service, the world’s largest ambulance company, based in Denmark and operating in nine states. The Ventura County Board of Supervisors, on March 23, authorized the chair to sign a threeyear extension for the ambulance agreements with Ojai Ambulance, American Medical Response, and Gold Coast Ambulance starting July 1. Scott Powers from the county executive office said the EMS Act from 1980 supersedes all the agreements, so Oxnard can’t leave. “We don’t see any legal relevance from the 1973 Joint Powers Agreement,” he said. “We’re adhering to the EMS Act in 1980 and don’t support fragmenting the system.” Oxnard Fire Chief Alexander Hamilton said the two sides have different legal opinions on the matter. “The EMS Act did spell out clearly that cities who have provided or contracted for services prior to 1980 are considered 201 cities, which is the section in the government code,” he said. “They are allowed to keep managing those services as long as they see fit. The county has a difference of opinion, and that’s where our legal folks will get together and figure it out.” As fire chief, Hamilton said he has a sworn duty to protect Oxnard

residents. “That’s primarily when it comes to fire protection services, but the fire service does a lot when it comes to pre-hospital care and emergency medical services,” he said. “We provide a lot of that service. What we’ve found, particularly over the last five years, is a steady decrease in the level of ambulance service to our residents, and we have no ability to change it.” Hamilton said he would never let all his fire resources leave the city to go somewhere else. “We have an obligation to make sure that we can take care of our residents here,” he said. “We have automatic mutual aid agreements with the surrounding fire agencies. If there is a fire in Port Hueneme, the county will send a single-engine that resides in that city and a battalion chief. The Oxnard Fire Department will send three additional engines, two ladder trucks, and a battalion chief to assist in that structure fire. It’s the same way if a brush fire breaks in Simi Valley, the county fire department asks for help, and they need resources; we’ll send two engines immediately. Past that, they know to reach out to us and have a conversation.” With ambulances, Hamilton said they get down to zero in the city routinely. “Without any kind of oversight and without anyone coming out to have a conversation about that,” he said. “We had zero ambulances in the City of Oxnard 1,200 times in 2019.” He said that ambulances that are supposed to be dedicated to 911 response can do non-emergency transfers under the current system. Complaints by the city about poor ambulance service fell on deaf ears. “Under the current agreement,

the ambulance provider is meeting their contractual obligations,” Hamilton said about the meetings. “I cannot disagree with that statement. While they meet their contractual obligations, we’d like to see a change in the way those agreements are structured and managed. We decided that we can no longer wait for that change to occur. According to our legal opinion, we’re perfectly within our legal rights to take back management for Oxnard residents. That’s what we intend to do to provide that service.” Starting July 1, Falck Ambulance will have at least the same number of ambulances they currently have on the road. “The difference is they will be dedicated to 911 response, and they won’t do those transfers,” he said. “The residents who use the ambulance service will be charged a lower fee. We can do this cheaper than what the current provider is charging.” Oxnard is part of Ambulance Service Area 6, including Port Hueneme, Nyland Acres, and stretches of the unincorporated Highway 1. He said that makes redrawing area 6 unnecessary. “We’ve offered to the county on numerous occasions that we can cover that area for them,” he said. “If they want, we can cover them in the short term until they come up with a longer-term plan. It would be a relatively straightforward process and can be done easily to cover those areas for them. It doesn’t have to be as complicated as they are making it sound.” The City of Oxnard has no longterm plan to start its own ambulance service. “The new provider has given us a rate that is really, really competitive,” he said. “With a rate like that, there is

no reason for the city to take that on. That may change over time. One of the things we need to be cognizant of is the costs in terms of us starting our own program.” The city’s long-term goal is to provide a paramedic on-scene within five minutes. When that happens, data shows the clinical outcomes for patients improve dramatically if a paramedic is on-scene creating medical interventions within 5 minutes of a medical emergency. “That’s going to take a mix of ambulance personnel and paramedic squads from the fire department to make that happen,” he said. “That’s where we’d like to end up. The current standard in the system is for an ambulance to be on-scene within 8 minutes, 90 percent of the time. The way we’ve structured our contract is that our ambulances for our new provider need to be on the road within 60 seconds, just like our fire units.” If the response times are inadequate, Hamilton said based on the number of ambulances the city will deploy; they’ll add ambulances to the system and improve the response time. “As managers of the system, we will be focused on response times,” he said. “There’s no reason why you can’t get anywhere in the city, particularly from the center of the city, in 8 minutes.” In the contract, the city will have four 24-hour ambulances and three ambulances that will work between 8 and 12-hour shifts. “We have a deployment model based on when those surges are,” he said. “There will be additional ambulances on standby, and if we have a significant incident, we can bring more ambulances online. At any given time, we’ll have up to 7

ambulances around the city. If we have an anticipated weather event, we’ll augment our staff to make sure we can handle the 911 responses. If we have a wind event where there are winds sustained at over 50 miles per hour, we’ll often add additional fire department resources. If there is a rain event that will add .50 or .75 inches of rain each hour, we’ll add resources because we know that’s going to equate to a significant increase in 911 calls.” Last year, the county ran short on ambulances on July 4 because they didn’t staff additional ambulances for the heat event. “Those are the types of things we will be able to manage a whole lot better for our residents than what currently happens,” he said. The city will be working with Falck daily, and since Oxnard will manage the service, the fire department will be responsible for operating the system smoothly. “They have a medical director that will work closely with our medical director,” he said. “They’ll have ambulance supervisors and operations managers that will work closely with our EMS coordinator and battalion chiefs. We’ll have contact daily, but we will be looking at our deployment model and whatever we can do month-overmonth. Particularly over that first 12 months. We want to make sure we have a deployment model that meets the needs of our residents.” Ultimately, Hamilton said the system in place is unbalanced. “The current system disproportionately impacts our poorest residents,” he said. “The most densely populated and lowest socioeconomic areas are impacted, and we believe we can build a system that is equitable for everybody.”

Dr. Cesar Morales appointed Ventura County Superintendent of Schools Ventura-- Dr. Cesar Morales was appointed March 30, was the new Ventura County Superintendent of Schools. After conducting a nationwide search, the Ventura County Board of Education decided by a unanimous vote. Dr. Morales will fill the vacancy created in February when Stan Mantooth retired from the post. Dr. Morales currently serves as the Deputy Superintendent for the Ventura County Office of Education (VCOE). Since Mr. Mantooth’s departure, Dr. Morales has assumed all County Superintendent of Schools’

duties on an interim basis. He will officially become Ventura County’s next Superintendent of Schools effective April 1 and formally sworn in on April 16. “Dr. Morales is the right person to hit the ground running at this critical time for our schools,” Mike Teasdale, President of the Ventura County Board of Education, said. “His connections to the community, passion for education, and deep understanding of the students and families we serve made him the clear choice for this important role.” Before coming to VCOE in 2019 as Associate Superinten-

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Dr. Cesar Morales

dent of Student Services, Dr. Morales served as the Superintendent of the Oxnard School District for nearly six years. He has held leadership roles

in the Lawndale and Lennox School Districts in Los Angeles County. He also has experience in the classroom as a middle and high school teacher. “As we begin to recover from the pandemic, I’m truly honored to have the opportunity to make a real difference in public education for Ventura County,” Dr. Morales said. “I will dedicate myself to ensuring that our schools come back better than they were before and that all students have the opportunity to achieve their dreams, whatever their background may be.” As Superintendent of Schools, Morales will lead

VCOE, an agency that employs nearly 1,000 people and provides teacher training and administrative support services to all the County’s 20 school districts. VCOE also operates schools for students with special needs and provides career education for students countywide. He received his Doctor of Education degree from UCLA and his master’s and bachelor’s degrees from Loyola Marymount University. Dr. Morales serves on several local nonprofit boards, including the First 5 Ventura County Commission and Assemblymember

Jacqui Irwin’s Education Advisory Committee. He is also a past President of the California Association of Latino Superintendents and Administrators. Morales is a recent recipient of the El Concilio Latino Leadership Award and was named a “Leader to Learn From” by Education Week magazine in 2017. The County Superintendent of Schools is an elected position, but an appointment became necessary when Mr. Mantooth retired in the middle of his last term. Morales intends to run for the position when it is next on the ballot in the June 2022 election.

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NEWS Racism continued from page 1

designed to advance the cause of freedom and equality” from Mayor Claudia Bill-de la Peńa. “I think it is the perfect framing for the session,” he said. “That is what we’re talking about, racial equity and environmental justice.” He said a healthy and equitable community is defined as a physical, social, and psychological environment that provides healthy access for all. “It includes a whole range of topics that essentially mirrors all of the topics of the general plan, including access to healthy foods, transportation, access to parks, public safety and housing,” he said. “It also includes other topics, such as social support and cohesion, access to health services, education, economic and job opportunities.” When thinking about health, environmental justice, and equity, he said an important term is understanding what causes people to be healthy or unhealthy. “There is a term used in the health profession called social determinants of health,” he said. “There are many factors that go into a person’s health and well-being. A lot of times, we think about health as disease and injury. That’s the downstream effects, and of course, mortality and life expectancy are the ultimate downstream effect. He realizes many risk behaviors

feed into whether or not someone is healthy, like whether you smoke, drink, or whether or not you’re active and healthy. “The physicalbuilt environment which we are in has an impact on our person’s health,” Raimi said. “If you live in an area where there is environmental pollution nearby, then you’re more likely not to live as healthy. When we start looking upstream from this, we find that institutions and social inequities impact a person’s health and overall well-being. These are called the upstream factors.” Environmental justice is another important term, he said, and in 2016, the state passed SB 1000, the Planning for Healthy Communities Act, also known as the Environmental Justice element. “This supports jurisdiction to be able to integrate environmental justice into the general plan,” he said. “Environmental Justice elements look at more than just environmental justice and health more broadly.” He said that California defines Environmental Justice as the fair judgment of all people from all races, cultures, and incomes concerning the development, adoption, implementation of environmental laws and regulations and policies. “When Environmental Justice, the term, started, it referred to when there was a polluting source next to a lower-income city or a minority

community,” he said. “With SB 1000, that definition has expanded not only to include environmental pollution but also include health disparities, healthy housing, physical activity and access to healthy foods.” The planning department got started to separate noxious uses from homes. That was prevalent from the 1850s to 1900, where overcrowding in cities led to disease, which led to creating the planning profession and zoning. It continued into the 1960s with the California farmworker movement. In the 1980s, there was a lot of information that came about planning practice and how to locate noxious uses, businesses, and industries in lower-income communities. There were severe disproportionate health impacts about cancer alleys in the south. This is part of the context in which this was occurring.” Currently, Raimi said the focus is on equity, and this past summer, there were demonstrations against police violence across the country, including Thousand Oaks. “Equality is where everyone gets the same amount,” he said. “Equity is when everyone is provided with what they need, so everybody ultimately is at the same level. What we know is that socio-economic and environmental factors have an impact on a person’s health as well as their well-being. Equity is when those

socio-economic and environmental factors can no longer be used to predict life outcomes and outcomes for all groups are improved.” Some of the socio-economic and environmental factors impacting a person’s health and well-being are race, gender, income, where they live, and their educational attainment. “Institutional racism is when essentially when an institution, knowingly or unknowingly, has discriminatory treatment or unfair practices and inequitable opportunities,” he said. “This is when the institution maintains those practices. A lot of times, it’s not known that is what you’re doing.” He said structural racism is when the institutions work together to generate and reinforce racial inequities. “Structural racism normalizes and reinforces these dynamics that exist in this society,” he said. “We know that institutional and structural racism does exist in our societies. Unfortunately, I have to say that racism and race-based decisions have been of the planning profession for a long time.” One common form of racism, he said, was redlining. That put a restriction on lending that targeted the black community. “We then have redevelopment, which is a great tool that California used,” he said. “Those decisions were based on when neighborhoods

were changed, and there was new development happening. It was disproportionately impacting communities of color and lowerincome communities. Then, of course, there is the sighting of waste facilities and other polluting infrastructure in minority and lowincome communities, like cancer alley in the south, where all the factories were placed in the lowerincome areas in the state.” One of the more discussed aspects of dealing with racism is zoning, he said, and that’s based on income. “Income and race ethnicity are so strongly correlated that zoning has become a method of racial segregation,” Raimi said. Many communities and cities across the country, the edge cities, formed after the race riots in the inner cities in the 1960s. “You see, suburban communities formed all across the country, which are in response to those race riots,” he said. “Then, you have the Fiscalization of land-use where a lot of the businesses followed the residents out of the core of the central business district and into the suburban areas. That left concentrations of poverty without any tax revenues for those areas. We ended up with these cycles of poverty and exclusion in certain areas.” This story will continue on April 9.

and said yes, Sharon, you can open your class,” she said. “You have to teach under these certain protocols, which is fine.” That was simple, she said; attendees signed a waiver when they arrived, brought their water, and they couldn’t go down to the floor. “I said okay, I’ll take it,” she said. “I’ll start doing a 45-minute class, and everyone was elated about it. We started on July 6, and it’s now March 26. We’ve gone through four seasons.” Her first challenge was the fact they were all outside. “We were social distancing, six feet apart, and I was in a football field,” she said. “Are they going to hear my music? That was one of the obstacles, and it worked out beautifully.” The other obstacle was working out on the asphalt, and the group wasn’t used to working out on the asphalt. “Then, of course, the weather and being in Port Hueneme, the weather is exceptional,” she said. “I’ve only had to cancel class four times, and that was because twice it was raining, and twice because the wind was blowing 20 miles per hour. My class knows that if it’s sunny and 49 degrees

outside, we’re going to work out.” She called Port Hueneme a progressive city. “My seniors spoke and told the council what they need, what they want, and why,” she said. “They listen to the seniors, so the City of Port Hueneme thrives on providing the senior community with the tools they need to improve their lives, including their safety, well-being, and fitness.” Sharon’s been teaching the class for over 20 years, and she never thought the class would be outside. “It’s awesome,” she said. “We’ve got the blue sky surrounding us. We’ve got the blue sky, the clean air, and it’s a win-win all the way around.” Elaine Shavhaghi loves coming to the class. “It’s the best thing I do for myself three days a week,” she said. “Sharon saved my life. I’ve been coming for over five years, and I wouldn’t miss it for the world. I like outside. I like the fresh air and being out here in the sun.” She struggles with balancing. “I have a bad right leg,” she said. “Anytime I have to stand on my right leg and do my kicks, that’s hard for me.” Dedra True likes both indoors and

outdoors. “They both have advantages and disadvantages,” she said. “The one thing I miss about going inside is getting down on the matt. That was like the only time we could sit down in the class, and it was like a huge relief. You can fake abs easily.” Dedra has been coming to class for 16 years. “Sharon’s the inspiration for this class,” she said. “She’s this ball of energy that nobody can match. She inspires everyone here to come, workout, and stay flexible. She’s the greatest.” Port Hueneme Mayor Pro Tem Rich Rollins said during Covid-19, it’s vital for people to stay active. “It not only improves their physical health, but it also improves their mental health,” he said. “It gives them a chance to get out, exercise, socialize with people, stay fit, and I think it gives you a positive mental attitude. My field before I moved to Port Hueneme was in parks and recreation, so I’m a zealot for the need for physical fitness and stimulating the mind through recreational activities. We’re updating this facility and parks and getting them in shape.”

He too likes Sharon’s outdoor class. “I like the sun and open-air,” he said. Linda Klein loves the outdoor version of the sizzling seniors. “The air is nice and fresh, the sun, we get Vitamin D, and sometimes we get little groundhogs that jump up, or ducks walk by, or birds flew over, and we love it,” she said. “This class is wonderful because we get to see all our friends. We’re wearing masks; we’re happy to see each other, the socialization is so important, and the exercise gives us endorphins, so we’re happy.” Linda sells Mary Kay cosmetics, and she said her class has been highly supportive, and she earned a brand new pink Cadillac. “It will be delivered in April,” she said. “That’s the signature Mark Kay branding, the car, that you earn when you’re a top producer. My customers have stayed with me, and because of Covid-19, we’re doing everything on Zoom.” The Sizzlin Seniors workout at 550 Park Avenue in Port Hueneme on the facility’s patio. Class is held every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, from 9 until 10 a.m., behind Orvene S. Carpenter Community Center,

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everything. Sparkplug and leader Sharon Kloeris can’t believe the great direction the group has taken since the pandemic hit. “I would have never thought that in a million years that we would have been hit by Covid-19,” she said. “I was told March 12, 2020, that all the students should bring their mats. I told everyone that on Friday, we should bring our own mats. Friday came, and we had to close down.” Sharon and her group were devastated, didn’t know where to go, what to do, and which way to turn. “After about two months, I got with my students, some of them through email and texting, and they said we want to come back,” she said. “I said the best way for you to do it is to rally the city council. Write to the city council and city manager and tell them what you want and what you miss. To me, when Covid-19 hit, the most important thing to do is stay active and take care of your health and immune system by exercising.” The challenge was simple, she said, how can we pivot into another arena, still workout, but in a safe way? “The city manager contacted me

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NEWS Meet Oxnard Police Commander Sharon Giles Oxnard-- Commander Giles was born and raised in the small town of Fox Harbour, Newfoundland, Canada.

bit of trivia about Ne w f o u n d l a n d is that an iceberg struck the Titanic off the Grand Banks of Newfoundland. Giles moved to the United States in (1983) and became a United States citizen after being hired by the Oxnard Police Department in 1994. She lives in Oxnard with

her husband and is the mother of three adult children, ages 34, 30, and 29 yrs. She also has six grandchildren. Giles worked as a secretary before becoming a police officer and worked as a Reserve Police Officer in Ferndale, California, before being hired by OPD in 1994. “I’ve always wanted to be a police officer,” Giles said. “I got the idea from reading many mystery books like Nancy Drew and the Hardy Boys as a young girl.” She worked a variety of assignments in her 27-year career at the Oxnard Police De-

partment. Patrol officer, Field Training Officer, Grant Coordinator (Weed & Seed), Bike Officer, Southwinds Community Police Officer, Property Crimes Detective, Sexual Assault Detective, and she served as a Police Explorer Advisor for over 10 years. She was promoted to Senior Officer in 2002, Sergeant in 2010, Acting Commander in March 2017, and promoted to Commander in December 2017. Her favorite assignment was working as a Senior Investigator in the Sexual Assault Unit and then becoming the Sergeant of the Family Protection Unit (FPU), which was created in August 2011. She served in the Sexual Assault Unit for over eight yrs. Before taking over the supervision of the

created a location inside the police department specifically designed for victims of these crimes,” she said. The FPU area consists of a “soft” interview room, a playroom for children, and a waiting area that looks like someone’s living room. The area is much different than the average police interview room that victims were taken to for statements years ago. “These assignments to the FPU were the highlight of my career because I had the opportunity to help women and children affected by the trauma of these horrible crimes,” she said. She is currently the Commander overseeing the Investigative Services Bureau, and her career goals are to continue assisting victims of crime and continue to be a leader to the people in the organization. She looks forward to retiring from the Oxnard Police Department in the near future but is hopeful that she can continue using

the skills and knowledge to assist crime victims. Her favorite things to do on her days off are to spend time with her children, grandchildren, and two adorable fur babies. One of her hobbies outside of law enforcement (Oxnard Police Department photo) is making specialized sugCommander Sharon Giles ar cookies and building on FPU, she spent about 15 years those skills to potentially open working in the area. a business and name it the The FPU was created to Cookie Commander. enhance the Oxnard Police Celebrating Women’s HisDepartment’s investigative retory Month: sponse to domestic violence, “I feel it is very important sexual assaults, crimes against to celebrate Women’s History children, and physical elder Month,” Giles said. “I am forabuse. Missing Person investiever grateful for the opportugations, Sex Offender Registranities the Oxnard Police Detion compliance, and Internet partment has provided to me Crimes Against Children inall these years. In college, I took vestigations are handled by the a class about women in American History. I feel this class unit. She loved the opportunity to create a “safe” and caring provided me the self-confienvironment for victims of dence to become a Commandthese horrible crimes. er with the Oxnard Police “With the assistance of my Department. I learned about the many struggles’ women staff, the support of the police administration, and donations have endured in this county by community members, we and about the many successes they achieved by working hard and being determined to be a success in life. Every day I encourage my adult daughters, granddaughters, and women that work at OPD to be the best they can be in life. But, never forget the women’s struggles before them that paved the Career training, Education paid way for all of our ,Housing provided, 30 days annual rights and opvacation with pay, medical and dental paid, Salary and many more portunity. Never benefits. To get more information call (805)983-3232 or (805)658-7562 forget.”

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NEWS Homeless Solutions Center approved in Oxnard Oxnard-- The Oxnard City Council conducted a public hearing and adopted a resolution authorizing Mayor John Zaragoza to execute a Development and Disposition Agreement between Housing Trust Fund Ventura County, Community Development Partners Developers, LLC, and the City of Oxnard on May 30.

HE action authorizes City Manager Alex Nguyen to execute and consult with City Attorney Stephen Fischer, enter into a Donation Agreement with Housing Trust Fund Ventura County and the City of Oxnard and enter into a loan agreement with CDP Developers, LLC to construct the Homeless Solutions Center at 241 West Second Street. Housing Director Emilio Ramirez said homelessness in California has been growing over the past decade. Though many efforts continue, there is still a need for resources, and the City of Oxnard is not an exception. “In 2020, the official unsheltered point-in-time count of homelessness found that 379 persons were living in unsheltered conditions in Oxnard,” he said. “This represents a decrease from the prior year, which we attribute directly to the opening of the current and temporary navigation center on K

Street. There was not a 2021 point-in-time count due to Covid-19.” Oxnard has addressed homelessness previously with a model the city is working to change. It involved the operation of an incomplete homeless shelter that only ran during the cold weather months. “It was only a nighttime sleep effort without a day- Housing Director Emilio Ramirez. time opportunity and active support services,” he said. needed,” he said. “Housing “Operating such an opera- first does not mean housing tion was expensive consid- only but recognizes that peoering its incomplete scale. ple are better able to move on Oxnard undertook an effort with their lives in a housed which the city manager has environment. Many studies often referred to as “Whack have demonstrated how a a Mole,” meaning that home- housing-first approach can lessness was not housed; in- rapidly end homelessness, stead, they just chased people increase housing stability, around throughout town.” and is cost-effective by reThe new model is a 24- ducing the cost of other pubhour day operation with ac- licly funded systems.” tive case management and The proposed homeless navigation seeking perma- solutions center launches the nent housing solutions. effort, he said, and it is the first “In 2018, Oxnard adopted housing first model in the City a five-year homeless strate- of Oxnard. gy, and that plan specifically “The city intends to follow called out for the production up this first effort with a 2021 and operation of a perma- calendar year-long communinent year-round homeless ty engagement effort to fully shelter,” Ramirez said. “We design and implement a houscontinue to offer compan- ing first production plan,” he ion services such as street said. “The ground floor will outreach and case manage- house the 110-bed navigation ment.” center and shelter with apOxnard’s primary objec- proximately 13,000 square feet tive is to respond to home- of space.” lessness with a housing first The former system, called solution. Housing first is a “Housing Readiness,” had low barrier operation to end people out in the cold while homelessness. the city tried to establish a “It centers on quickly need and then try to place moving people from home- them in a home. lessness into housing and “The Housing First flips then providing addition- that and recognizes that shelal support and services as ter is a key component to

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velopment agreement is the overriding development agreement and conveys the property to the Housing Trust Fund Ventura County. “It requires the subsequent grounding of the same site to Community Development Partners for a 99-year term,” he said. “We propose a deed restriction to ensure the operation of the homeless solutions center. The city will retain the ability to recapture the real property should the homeless solutions center not happen.” The Oxnard Housing staff also proposes a memorandum of understanding with Ventura County to share the build-out cost and the subsequent cost of the shelter. “The first year of operation contribution from entities estimate needs to be about $1.45 million,” he said. “Each entity will contribute just over $2 million to the build-out of the operation, considering an estimated amount of about $4 million of the tenant improvements. The city’s contribution will be an out-of-pocket contribution of just under $500,000, considering that it already contributed the property for the project and the development of the building. That $1.5 million will come from the already set aside and restricted Measure O funds.” City Manager Alex Nguyen said a lot of work went into the item. He thanked many people in the city but called out Emilio Ramirez for all his work. “For his leadership, sheer brainpower, and his ability to n Homeless, see page 12

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LEGALS NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF LEN KOGAN Case No. 56-2020-00546686-PR-PWOXN To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of LEN KOGAN. A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by LILA KOGAN aka LILIA KOGAN in the Superior Court of California, County of Ventura. THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that LILA KOGAN aka LILIA KOGAN 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 on 04/15/2021 at 10:30 AM in Department J6 located at 4353 E. Vineyard Avenue, Oxnard, California 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 DE154) 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. Samuel Israel, Esq. (SBN 104548) Israel, Friedberg & Korbatov, LLP 9440 Santa Monica Blvd. Suite 301 Beverly Hills CA 90210 Phone: 310-553-2200 SchId:82687 AdId:27495 CustId:1511 -----------Order To Show Cause For Change of Name Case No. 56-2021-00551437-cu-pt-vta To All Interested Persons: Alyssa Hendricks filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: 1 PRESENT NAME: Kayden James Coronado PROPOSED NAME: Kayden James Hendricks The Court Orders that all persons interested in this matter shall 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: 4/28/2021 Time: 8:30 AM Dept. 43. The address of the court is Superior Court of Ventura, 800 Victoria Ave., 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: TriCounty Sentry Date: 3/3/2021 MICHAEL D. PLANET Ventura Superior Court SchId:82500 AdId:27555 CustId:1557 -----------File No.: 20210303-10002938-0 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) DOING BUSINESS AS: 1. Better Call Angie Biz 2419 Sweetwood Street Simi Valley, CA 93063 Ventura COUNTY Full Name of Registrant: 1. Angela Kukawski 2419 Sweetwood Street Simi Valley, CA 93063 This Business is conducted by: INDIVIDUAL. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: 01/01/2021. 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/Angela Kukawski 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 section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to section 17913 other than a change in residence address or registered owner. A new fictitious business name statement must be filed before the expiration. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under Federal, State, or Common Law (see section 14411 ET SEQ., Business and Professions Code). THIS STATEMENT WAS FILED WITH THE COUNTY CLERK OF Ventura ON 3/3/2021. MARK A. LUNN SchId:82524 AdId:27564 CustId:1558 -----------File No.: 20210305-10003009-0 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) DOING BUSINESS AS: 1. SUNGLASS HUT 2751, PARK VIEW COURT, OXNARD, CA 93036 VENTURA COUNTY Full Name of Registrant: 1. LUXOTTICA OF AMERICA INC. 4000, LUXOTTICA PLACE, MASON, OH 45040 This Business is conducted by: CORPORATION. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: 02/10/1992. 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/CARA LONDIN 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 section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to section 17913 other than a change in residence address or registered owner. A new fictitious business name statement must be filed before the expiration. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under Federal, State, or Common Law (see section 14411 ET SEQ., Business and Professions Code). THIS STATEMENT WAS FILED WITH THE COUNTY CLERK OF Ventura ON 3/5/2021. MARK A. LUNN SchId:82537 AdId:27568 CustId:693

-----------File No.: 20210304-10002996-0 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) DOING BUSINESS AS: 1. Archer Pool Care and Repair 210 tulane ave ventura, CA 93003 Ventura COUNTY Full Name of Registrant: 1. Jonah Archer 210 tulane ave ventura, CA 93003 This Business is conducted by: 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/Jonah Archer 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 section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to section 17913 other than a change in residence address or registered owner. A new fictitious business name statement must be filed before the expiration. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under Federal, State, or Common Law (see section 14411 ET SEQ., Business and Professions Code). THIS STATEMENT WAS FILED WITH THE COUNTY CLERK OF Ventura ON 3/4/2021. MARK A. LUNN SchId:82541 AdId:27569 CustId:1559 -----------Order To Show Cause For Change of Name Case No. 56-2021-00550987-CU-PTVTA To All Interested Persons: William Lewis filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: 1 PRESENT NAME: William Lewis PROPOSED NAME: Hugh Farrell The Court Orders that all persons interested in this matter shall 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: 4/20/2021 Time: 8:30 AM Dept. 20. The address of the court is Superior Court of Ventura, 800 Victoria Ave., 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: TriCounty Sentry Date: 2/22/2021 MICHAEL D. PLANET Ventura Superior Court SchId:82545 AdId:27570 CustId:1560 -----------File No.: 20210302-10002797-0 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) DOING BUSINESS AS: 1. Clear Closed 2. BA Processing 3. LoanznHomz 4500 Park Granada, 228 Calabasas, CA 91302 Ventura COUNTY Full Name of Registrant: 1. Beraja and Associates, Inc 4500 Park Granada, 228 Calabasas, CA 91302 This Business is conducted by: CORPORATION. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious busi-

ness name or names listed above on: 02/21/2021. 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/nora beraja 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 section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to section 17913 other than a change in residence address or registered owner. A new fictitious business name statement must be filed before the expiration. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under Federal, State, or Common Law (see section 14411 ET SEQ., Business and Professions Code). THIS STATEMENT WAS FILED WITH THE COUNTY CLERK OF Ventura ON 3/2/2021. MARK A. LUNN SchId:82555 AdId:27573 CustId:1561 -----------File No.: 20210303100029490 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) DOING BUSINESS AS: 1. Desserts To Die For 436 S Emma Ave Ventura, CA 93003 Ventura COUNTY Full Name of Registrant: 1. Deborah Dawson 436 S Emma Ave Ventura, CA 93003 This Business is conducted by: INDIVIDUAL. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: 04/2013. 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/Deborah Dawson 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 section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to section 17913 other than a change in residence address or registered owner. A new fictitious business name statement must be filed before the expiration. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under Federal, State, or Common Law (see section 14411 ET SEQ., Business and Professions Code). THIS STATEMENT WAS FILED WITH THE COUNTY CLERK OF Ventura ON 3/10/2021. MARK A. LUNN SchId:82598 AdId:27580 CustId:1562 -----------Order To Show Cause For Change of Name Case No. 56-2021-00551095-CU-PTVTA To All Interested Persons: VELEN RODRIGUEZ MADRIGAL aka BELEN RODRIGUEZ MADRIGAL aka BELEN GONZALEZ filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: 1 PRESENT NAME: VELEN RODRIGUEZ MADRIGAL aka BELEN RODRIGUEZ MADRIGAL aka BELEN GONZALEZ PROPOSED NAME: BELEN GONZALEZ The Court Orders that all persons interested in this matter shall 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: 4/20/2021 Time: 8:30 AM Dept. 40. The address of the court is Superior Court of Ventura, 800 Victoria Ave., 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: TriCounty Sentry Date: 2/24/2021 MICHAEL D. PLANET Ventura Superior Court SchId:82607 AdId:27584 CustId:713 -----------File No.: 20210224100024990 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) DOING BUSINESS AS: 1. Azaria Boutique 150 E. Los Angeles Ave, Unit 404 Moorpark, CA 93021 Ventura COUNTY Full Name of Registrant: 1. Gabriela S. Tasaico Sampan 150 E. Los Angeles Ave, Unit 404 Moorpark, CA 93021 This Business is conducted by: 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/Gabriela S. Tasaico Sampan 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 section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to section 17913 other than a change in residence address or registered owner. A new fictitious business name statement must be filed before the expiration. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under Federal, State, or Common Law (see section 14411 ET SEQ., Business and Professions Code). THIS STATEMENT WAS FILED WITH THE COUNTY CLERK OF Ventura ON 2/24/2021. MARK A. LUNN SchId:82610 AdId:27585 CustId:1563 -----------Order To Show Cause For Change of Name Case No. 21LBCP00055 To All Interested Persons: Chris aju, Marisa Lope filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: 1 PRESENT NAME: Eli Steven Garcia PROPOSED NAME: Eli Steven Aju The Court Orders that all persons interested in this matter shall 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: 4/15/2021 Time: 8:30 AM Dept. Long beach court. The address of the court is Superior Court of Ventura, 800 Victoria Ave., 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: TriCounty Sentry Date: 3/10/2021 MICHAEL D. PLANET Ventura Superior Court SchId:82627 AdId:27587 CustId:1564

-----------File No.: 20210218-10002234-0 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) DOING BUSINESS AS: 1. HANDYMAN WIN WIN 2261 CLOYNE ST. OXNARD, CA 93033 Ventura COUNTY Full Name of Registrant: 1. JESUS A. LOPEZ CASTRO 2261 CLOYNE ST. OXNARD, CA 93033 This Business is conducted by: INDIVIDUAL. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: 02/09/2021. 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/JESUS A. LOPEZ CASTRO 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 section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to section 17913 other than a change in residence address or registered owner. A new fictitious business name statement must be filed before the expiration. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under Federal, State, or Common Law (see section 14411 ET SEQ., Business and Professions Code). THIS STATEMENT WAS FILED WITH THE COUNTY CLERK OF Ventura ON 2/18/2021. MARK A. LUNN SchId:82633 AdId:27589 CustId:693 -----------File No.: 20210216-10002118-0 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) DOING BUSINESS AS: 1. Dust-Away Set Cleaning 2488 Pierce Court Simi Valley, CA 93065 Ventura COUNTY Full Name of Registrant: 1. Dustin Troy Halpern 2488 Pierce Court Simi Valley, CA 93065 This Business is conducted by: 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/Dustin Troy Halpern 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 section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to section 17913 other than a change in residence address or registered owner. A new fictitious business name statement must be filed before the expiration. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under Federal, State, or Common Law (see section 14411 ET SEQ., Business and Professions Code). THIS STATEMENT WAS FILED WITH THE COUNTY CLERK OF Ventura ON 2/16/2021. MARK A. LUNN SchId:82636 AdId:27590 CustId:1565 -----------NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF DONNA JEAN McGUIRE Case No. 56-2021-00549572-PRPLOXN To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of DONNA JEAN McGUIRE

TRI-COUNTY SENTRY, FRIDAY, APRIL 2, 2021 A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by Jeffrey Michael McGuire in the Superior Court of California, County of VENTURA. THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that Jeffrey Michael McGuire 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 on April 8, 2021 at 10:30AM in Dept. No. J6 located at 4353 E. Vineyard, 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 DE154) 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: ALAN L ROSEN ESQ SBN 67328 ROSEN & LOEB 2659 TOWNSGATE RD STE 136 WESTLAKE VILLAGE CA 91361 CN976290 MCGUIRE Mar 19,26, Apr 2, 2021 SchId:82645 AdId:27594 CustId:65 -----------NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF NOVA RADONNA CARROLL aka NOVA R. CARROLL aka NOVA CARROLL Case No. 56-2021-00551503-PRPWOXN To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of NOVA RADONNA CARROLL aka NOVA R. CARROLL aka NOVA CARROLL A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by Gonzalo Alfaro and Daya Cruz in the Superior Court of California, County of VENTURA. THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that Gonzalo Alfaro and Daya Cruz 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 on April 15, 2021 at 10:30 AM in Dept. No. J6 located at 4353 E. Vineyard, 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: JANICE LEE SHEN ESQ SBN 290049 CUNNINGHAM LEGAL 4165 E THOUSAND OAKS BLVD STE 145 WESTLAKE VILLAGE CA 91362 CN976249 CARROLL Mar 19,26, Apr 2, 2021 SchId:82649 AdId:27596 CustId:65 -----------NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF HERBERT G. NEEDMAN Case No. 56-2021-00551820-PR-PWOXN To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of HERBERT G. NEEDMAN. A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by Gary Slates in the Superior Court of California, County of Ventura. THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that Gary Slates 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 on 4/29/2021 at 10:30 AM in Department J6 located at 4353 E. Vineyard Avenue, Oxnard, California 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. Geoffrey S. Sindon SBN 072682 Law Office of Geoffrey S. Sindon 2945, Townsgate Road Suite 200 Westlake Village CA 91361-5866 Phone: 805-492-4044 Fax: 805-7913491

SchId:82657 AdId:27599 CustId:1568 -----------File No.: 20210305100030170 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) DOING BUSINESS AS: 1. OXNARD HOLISTICS 1013-1015 HARBOR BLVD OXNARD, CA 93035 Ventura COUNTY Full Name of Registrant: 1. TD ENTERPRISE LLC 10671 ROSELLE ST #202 SAN DIEGO, CA 92121 This Business is conducted by: 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/TONY HALL 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 section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to section 17913 other than a change in residence address or registered owner. A new fictitious business name statement must be filed before the expiration. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under Federal, State, or Common Law (see section 14411 ET SEQ., Business and Professions Code). THIS STATEMENT WAS FILED WITH THE COUNTY CLERK OF Ventura ON 3/5/2021. MARK A. LUNN SchId:82660 AdId:27600 CustId:1569 -----------File No.: 20210309100031890 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) DOING BUSINESS AS: 1. House Of Polish 2286 Pickwick Dr. Camarillo, CA 93010 Ventura COUNTY Full Name of Registrant: 1. Allen Quoc Tran 2795 Yearling Pl. Oxnard, CA 93036 This Business is conducted by: 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/Allen Quoc Tran 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 section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to section 17913 other than a change in residence address or registered owner. A new fictitious business name statement must be filed before the expiration. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under Federal, State, or Common Law (see section 14411 ET SEQ., Business and Professions Code). THIS STATEMENT WAS FILED WITH THE COUNTY CLERK OF Ventura ON 3/15/2021. MARK A. LUNN SchId:82664 AdId:27601 CustId:1570 -----------NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF BEVERLY NATHAN Case No. 56-2021-00551801-PR-PWOXN To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of BEVERLY NATHAN. A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by Barbara Dean & William Nathan in the Superior Court of California, County of Ventura. THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that Barbara Dean & William Nathan be appointed as personal repre-

sentative 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 on 4/22/2021 at 10:30 AM in Department J6 located at 4353 E. Vineyard Avenue, Oxnard, California 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. AMBER RODRIGUEZ, ESQ. (SBN 220876) LAW OFFICES OF AMBER RODRIGUEZ 468 POLI STREET, STE. 2F P.O. BOX 24295 VENTURA CA 93002 Phone: 805-643-4200 Fax: 805-6434201 SchId:82668 AdId:27602 CustId:770 -----------NOTICE OF INTENTION TO SELL REAL PROPERTY AT PRIVATE SALE [Probate Code §§10300, 10304] In re the Matter of the Conservatorship of the Person and Estate of: ALICE M. MUNOZ, Conservatee (No. 56-2013-00442689-PRCPOXN) NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT, subject to confirmation by this court, on April 5, 2021, at 4:00 p.m., or thereafter within the time allowed by law, Melissa Livingston, Ventura County Public Guardian, as the conservator of the person and estate of Alice M. Munoz, Conservatee, along with Herman D. Vargas (“Mr. Vargas”), as joint tenants, will sell at private sale to the highest and best net bidder, on the terms and conditions set forth below, all right, title, and interest of the joint tenants in the real property located at 4713 South B Street, Oxnard, California 93033, legally described in Exhibit “A” attached hereto and by this reference incorporated herein. The property will be sold subject to current taxes, covenants, conditions, restrictions, reservations, rights, rights of way and easements of record, with any encumbrances of record to be satisfied from the purchase price. LISTING PRICE OF $445,000.00 The property is to be sold on an “as is” basis, except for title. The Public Guardian has given an exclusive listing to Kay WilsonBolton, agent for Century 21 Hometown Realty. Open house are prohibited at this time due to current Covid-19 restrictions. All showings are by appointment only. To schedule an appointment, please contact Kay WilsonBolton at (805) 340-5025. Virtual showings may be available upon request. Bids or offers for this property must be in writing and must be received at the office of Kay WilsonBolton of Century 21 Hometown Realty, at 750 East Main Street, Santa Paula, California 93060 (Tel: (805) 340-5025) prior to the sale. THE SELLER RESERVES THE RIGHT

TO REJECT ANY AND ALL BIDS. A deposit in the form of a cashier’s check and in the amount of at least ten percent (10%) of the bid must accompany all bids. Bids must be sealed and will be opened at the office of the Ventura County Public Guardian, 1001 Partridge Dr., Ste. 220, Ventura, California 93003 (Tel: (805) 654-3141). The terms of the sale are: cash, or part cash and part credit, the terms of such credit to be acceptable to the undersigned and to the court. The balance, after subtracting the bid deposits, to be paid after confirmation of the winning bid by the Ventura County Superior Court. Escrow fees shall be paid onehalf by the seller and onehalf by the purchaser. Real estate commissions, if any, shall be fixed and allowed by the court at the time of confirmation of sale. Taxes, rents, operating and maintenance expenses, and premiums on insurance acceptable to the purchaser shall be prorated as of the date of recording the document of conveyance. Examination of title, recording of conveyance, transfer taxes, and title insurance policies shall be at the expense of the purchaser. The right is reserved to reject any and all bids. MICHAEL G. WALKER County Counsel, County of Ventura BY: MITCHELL B. DAVIS Assistant County Counsel Attorneys for Ventura County Public Guardian DATED: 3/15/21 SchId:82677 AdId:27606 CustId:1571 -----------File No.: 20210309100031870 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) DOING BUSINESS AS: 1. Stellar Beauty Bar 210 Galante Way Oxnard, CA 93036 Ventura COUNTY Full Name of Registrant: 1. Erika M Murillo 210 Galante Way Oxnard, CA 93036 This Business is conducted by: INDIVIDUAL. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: 03/09/2021. 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/Erika M Murillo 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 section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to section 17913 other than a change in residence address or registered owner. A new fictitious business name statement must be filed before the expiration. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under Federal, State, or Common Law (see section 14411 ET SEQ., Business and Professions Code). THIS STATEMENT WAS FILED WITH THE COUNTY CLERK OF Ventura ON 3/9/2021. MARK A. LUNN SchId:82683 AdId:27609 CustId:1572 -----------NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF STACI LYNN INGRAM aka STACI LYNN JOHNSON Case No. 56-2021-00551676-PR-LAOXN To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of STACI LYNN INGRAM aka STACI LYNN JOHNSON. A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by DOUGLAS INGRAM in the Superior Court of California, County of Ventura. THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that DOUGLAS INGRAM 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 on 4/22/2021 at 10:30 AM in Department J6 located at 4353 E. Vineyard Avenue, Oxnard, California 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. Sasha L. Collins (SBN 297122) Myers, Widders, Gibson, Jones & Feingold, L.L.P. 5425 Everglades Street Post Office Box 7209 Ventura CA 93006 Phone: 805-644-7188 Fax: 805-6447390 SchId:82690 AdId:27610 CustId:731 -----------AMENDED NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF ESTELLE HARPER aka ESTELLE ETHEL HARPER aka ESTELLE E. HARPER Case No. 56-2019-00536877-PR-LAOXN To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of ESTELLE HARPER aka ESTELLE ETHEL HARPER aka ESTELLE E. HARPER. A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by WILLIAM FREDERICK HARPER in the Superior Court of California, County of Ventura. THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that WILLIAM FREDERICK HARPER 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. A HEARING on the petition will be held on 4/15/2021 at 10:30 AM in Department J6 located at 4353 E. Vineyard Avenue, Oxnard, California 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. CHRISTOPHER A. FORTUNATI, ESQ. (SBN 191432) LAW OFFICE OF ROBERT M. BASKIN 1849 Knoll Drive VENTURA CA 93003 Phone: 805-658-1000 Fax: 805-6588034

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TRI-COUNTY SENTRY, FRIDAY, APRIL 2, 2021

NEWS Oxnard stands against racism By Chris Frost Oxnard-- The Oxnard City Council, on March 30, adopted a resolution Condemning Racism, Xenophobia, Violence, and Hate Crimes Against Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders (AAPI).

HE resolution came at the request of Councilmembers Bert Perello Perello and Gabriel Tehran. The resolution said, “the City of Oxnard supports inclusion and belonging for people of all races, genders, national origins, and ethnicities; and since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, across the nation, inflammatory and xenophobic rhetoric has put AAPI persons, families, communities, and businesses at risk; and such statements promoted unfounded fears and perpetuated stigma, contributing to increasing rates of bullying, harassment, violence, hate crimes and killings against AAPI persons. Women and elderly AAPI persons have been especially targeted in racially-motivated violent attacks causing great bodily harm or death.” Despite the increasing acts of

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violence, the proclamation said, “Asian American Pacific Islanders provided undeniably crucial contributions to the history of the nation, and numerous individuals of AAPI descent positively contribute to the City of Oxnard’s history. The City of Oxnard should condemn and combat racism, xenophobia, violence, and hate crimes against AAPI persons and ensure that all persons are treated with dignity, equity, and respect - no matter their race, ethnicity, primary language, country of origin, religious beliefs, gender or background,” the proclamation read. After the unfortunate killings in

Council Member Gabriel Tehran

Atlanta, Tehran realized the issue has weighed on him heavily. “It’s all of this violence and senseless death,” he said. “I approached the city manager about doing a resolution or some kind of statement with whatever power this body has. He mentioned that Councilman Perello had asked the same thing. He connected us so we could look at bringing this forward.” Both council members agree the resolution is the right thing to do. Perello said he grew up with Japanese-American friends Tom, Vick, and Ben, and they were the salt of the earth.

“I’m trying to say American of Japanese extract,” he said. “Earlier, when we had the district attorney talk, we were talking about Hispanic attorneys; you’re all Americans. The reason why I bring this up, we have a firefighter whose wife has been injured seriously. That family and all those involved in the care of that person do not care about the origin, the color, or the last name of the person working on them to make them better. I donate blood and plasma to people who have cancer. I don’t care who they are if they can benefit. I do that because I was married to a woman who was involved in transplants. If they got a heart, they didn’t ask where it came from; they’re thankful to God that they got something.” Mayor Pro Tem Bryan MacDonald thanked Perello and Tehran, but at the same time, he was saddened they had to bring the resolution forward. “I looked at a quote by Dr. Martin Luther King many years ago, and he said that he had a dream that his four little kids will one day live in a nation that will not be judged by the color of their skin, but by the content of their character,” he said. “I’m sad to say, Dr. King, I’m sorry, but we are not there yet. We should be there, and we’re not.”

Councilwoman Gabriela Basua said the resolution is extremely important. “It talks about not tolerating hatred,” she said. “As a parent of three children, I can attest that racism does exist.” Council Member Vianey Lopez said if something in front of them that isn’t right bring the courage up to stand with those disenfranchised. In public comments, Daniel Chavez Jr echoed the comments brought forward by the council. “Council Member Perello brought up the history of our cities, communities, and our nation,” he said. “Growing up, it was always told in history books and stories that this was a country for opportunities and a beacon of hope, that so many would travel here and immigrate here to have a better life for themselves and their families. That same history has also told us there have been decades of discrimination against people of color who have contributed numerous times to this country. I’ll echo Mayor Pro Tem MacDonald and say it’s unfortunate that this had to come up. For change to take place, it is not on your computer screen or phone; it is in your actions.” The resolution passed unanimously.

will make people cry, I think.” Tim Helton congratulated Emilio Ramirez and Elsa Brown for bringing the item to the council and helping the homeless. Jessica Petrillo from the city said Ramirez’s presentation provided information on the project, including the overall cost. “It fits within the city’s five-year homeless plan, and it fits within the housing first model,” Petrillo said. “The homeless solutions center provides someone with a place that is warm and safe to sleep each night, and it has permanent supportive housing.” Mayor Pro Tem Bryan MacDonald said he didn’t expect to support the solutions center and said the city could have done a better job keeping the council involved. “It is what it is,” he said. “I’ve heard a lot of comments tonight about the benefits, but I’m still not fully convinced that this is the best location. It is a location and something that needs to get done. It’s not just the City of Oxnard. We need to continue our partnership with Ventura Coun-

ty. When we build a facility for services, the county is the one that gets funded for mental health services. We need to make sure that we maintain a partnership with them.” Council Member Gabriel Tehran asked about the cost and what the city’s actual cost will be. Ramirez said the city would contribute $1.5 million in former redevelopment housing set aside funds. “Those dollars are mission-based and restricted to the development of affordable housing,” he said. “They cannot be used for anything else. They must be used for that purpose.” Council Member Vianey Lopez said many of the public comments have been about the facility itself. “This is not only a place for someone to sleep in, but the wraparound services that will be provided, I think, are the key and will provide assistance to transition for anyone homeless and willing and interested in this assistance,” she said. The project will start construction in the spring of 2022, with occupancy anticipated in fall 2023.

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put together a puzzle of this complexity and how comprehensive it is, as well as his staff member, Elsa Brown, who has an incredible work ethic and brainpower for pulling this together,” Nguyen said. “Many of you who are senior staff members, as well as policymakers, have a much longer history than me in terms of homelessness in Oxnard, in terms of many years. It was only in 2019 that this city, for the first time, opened a year-round shelter. Prior to that, the city only had the temporary winter warming shelter, and that wasn’t every year.” During public comments, Jackson Piper asked the council to approve the staff recommendation and move forward with the shelter. “Bring 56 permanent supportive housing units, 110 shelter beds, and supportive services into the heart of Oxnard in order to serve the homeless population and lift them out of the situation they’re in,” he said. “I’ve been dealing with homelessness as an issue in my day job as a county planner in Los Angeles County for over five years. I’ve seen things that

TRI-COUNTY SENTRY, FRIDAY, APRIL 2, 2021

NEWS Camarillo receives crime data report By Chris Frost Camarillo-- The Camarillo City Council received a report on the city’s 2020 crime statistics and heard good news, March 24.

HE Uniform Crime Statistics are a “reliable of crime data for law enforcement, local government, the public, media, and educators for research and planning purposes. Uniform Crime Report (UCR) data is characterized as violent offenses, such as homicide, rape, robbery, aggravated assault, and property offenses, like burglary, theft, motor vehicle theft, and arson. Police Chief Eric Tennessen updated the council and said over the past 30 years, property and violent crime have been decreasing. “When we’re talking about Uniform Crime Statistics, we always want to be careful when we’re looking to compare our crime statistics to other jurisdictions nearby,” he said. “Before about doing that, because there are a lot of factors that affect crime rates in cities, like social trends and economic conditions. We know these all impact local jurisdictions, but one thing we will see is the effect of impact because of the pandemic.” In 2020, the overall UCR Part 1 crime rate was flat, after a 5 percent decrease in 2019 and a 27 percent decrease in 2018. There were 12.47 crimes per 1,000 residents, compared to 12.52 in 2019. The 2020 data shows that Camarillo is enjoying the lowest rate since it adopted the UCR. “Our violent crimes were down to .75 crimes per thousand, compared to .83 last year,” he said. “We saw a

9 percent decrease in violent crime. Property crime is 11.71 per thousand residents; it was 11.7 last year. We saw a slight uptick, four additional crimes this year.” In 2020, Camarillo responded to 17,874 calls for service, compared with 17,935 calls in 2019, so the numbers were flat. “During the year, we made 3,358 arrests, compared to 3,075 last year,” he said. “We saw a 9 percent increase. A lot of that is Covid-19 related impacts. We reduced our population in the jails to prevent Covid-19 outbreaks in the jails. One of the things we saw is that people who would normally be arrested and brought into the jail were instead issued a misdemeanor citation and released back onto the street. We believe that it had a lot to do with the increase in arrests.” Of the 3,358 arrests, Tennessen said 412 people were arrested 2 or more times, and there were 13 people arrested 10 or more times. “We had one person who was arrested 27 different times last year,” he said. “A lot of our arrests come from repeat offenders.” The five-year average shows 25 robberies, which he said is well below the average. “We did identify a fairly common trend in robberies,” he said. “With the outlet and big box stores, we have a lot of arrests. We have crimes that start as shoplifts that turn into robberies. That happens when somebody who is going to be shoplifting an item is confronted by a loss prevention person, and the thief uses force or fear to get away with the merchandise they’re trying to steal. If a loss prevention person confronts them, and they shove the loss prevention person out of the way or make a verbal threat, then it becomes a robbery. We had

three robbers involved with a drug deal that went bad.” The five-year average for rape is 16, which shows a drop from 22. “Suspects were known to victims in all but one of the cases,” he said. “Four of the cases showed that social media was being used to connect with the victim. That’s not to say the person was lured in through social media; it might have been a consensual meet-up on social media, but that’s where the relationship started.” The aggravated assault five-year average is 40, and the city stands at that total currently. “We’re quite low on our aggravated assault, which is a good thing,” he said. Property crimes were consistent year-over-year in all categories. “We had 15 reports of crew-type wallet thefts in our stores,” he said. “That’s a crime where usually it’s two-to-three people, and it involves making contact with a person who is inside a store, and they see a purse inside a shopping cart. One person will distract the person, and their co-conspirator will come up and steal the purse.” There were 11 package thefts, 15 bicycle thefts, and 10 mail thefts. “On the package theft, we expected that to go up in 2020 because of the pandemic and all the people getting items delivered to their house instead of going out shopping,” Tennessen said. “That didn’t materialize because so many people were home during the day. We’re happy to see that we only had 11 package thefts.” Organized retail thefts at the outlet stores continue being a problem, he said, and they’ve reviewed the issue before. “We know the outlets are a popular shopping destination for people,”

he said. “Not just locals, people from out of town, it’s also a popular feeding destination for would-be criminals. We had 77 organized retail shopping thefts in 2020. One of the new tools we have to combat this, the legislature passed an organized retail theft law that makes it a felony for people to act in conspiracy with one another to steal from multiple stores.” Camarillo saw shoplifts increase in 2020 over the 2018 numbers. “We focused a two-person enforcement unit in the Ventura Boulevard corridor in the area of the outlet mall and big box stores, Home Depot and Target,” he said. “The goal was for our two deputies to build relationships with the loss prevention people at each individual business. That makes the line of communication more rapid and easier. We’ve had a lot of success stories over the last year. In 2020, we had 50 fewer shoplifts compared to 2019.” He contributes that to the pandemic. “The outlets were closed for quite some time,” he said. The next step, he said, is identifying the repeat offenders and target them proactively. “When they’re put on probation because of the crime, we’re going to pay them a visit through probation searches to make sure they’re complying with the terms of their probation or parole, to let them know that Camarillo is not the place they want to come to,” With property offenses, the most significant

Ventura County Science Fair Goes Virtual for 2021 Ventura-- Vaccine hesitancy, biodegradable plastic, and ocean acidification are just some of the timely subjects of entries in the 2021 Ventura County Science Fair. The event, coordinated by the Ventura County Office of Education, was held entirely online this year due to the coronavirus pandemic. While many students could not access the usual resources, tools, and support that schools provide for science fair participants, this year’s event still drew several creative and innovative entries. In a normal year, the Sci-

ence Fair draws hundreds of participants who present their projects to judges at the Gilbert Arena at Cal Lutheran. This year, the entries were all submitted online, and the judges interviewed students via videoconferencing. The judges are local professionals who work in science-related fields and volunteer their time for the event. All of the students who entered this year are eligible to advance to the California Science & Engineering Fair, held April 13-21. The students’ visual displays, written reports, and supporting videos are all available to view online.

About the Ventura County Science Fair With categories from animal sciences to physics, the Ventura County Science Fair is designed to promote and reward students’ achievements in various scientific fields. By developing science, technology, engineering, and mathematics skills, students lay the groundwork for future success. The theme of this year’s science fair is “Imagine a Sustainable Planet.” The Science Fair brings together students, teachers, and scientists from around Ventura County to give students an

awareness of the importance of science in their lives and cultivate their interest in science careers. The Science Fair enhances students’ scientific knowledge, and research skills, reinforces science content standards for California public schools and recognizes outstanding student achievement. It also motivates students to undertake and complete scientific inquiries in their special areas of interest. More information about the Ventura County Science Fair is available on the VCOE website atwww.vcoe.org/ScienceFair.

increase occurred with motor vehicle thefts, 37 percent, which is evident through Ventura County. “It’s not just Camarillo experiencing this,” he said. “It’s all the agencies around the county, and 37 percent of the vehicles stolen in Camarillo were stolen because the owner left the keys in the car or hid the key in the car, and it was discovered.” The Camarillo Police Department reminds people through social media to remove valuables from their car at the end of the night and make sure it’s locked. “These are simple crime prevention techniques that will stop 37 percent of our vehicles from being stolen,” he said. “The overwhelming majority of vehicles being stolen come from unlocked vehicles.” In 2020, the Camarillo Detective Bureau received 2067 cases, including 1,137 felony crimes and 777 misdemeanors. Of those cases, 950 were closed, and 838 of them were closed by arrest. There were 111 search warrants authored and served. “Many of the cases can be directly filed with the District Attorney’s office, so they don’t always require a lot of follow-ups,” Tennessen said. “On a shoplift, our patrol members handle the entire investigation, so our detectives, although we count that as a case, they put together a case packet and file it with the District Attorney’s office.”

14 SchId:82693 AdId:27611 CustId:737 -----------File No.: 20210212-10002052-0 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) DOING BUSINESS AS: 1. FUENTES LEGACY 2519 TIMBER CREEK TRAIL OXNARD, CA 93036 Ventura COUNTY Full Name of Registrant: 1. TERESA FUENTES 2519 TIMBER CREEK TRAIL OXNARD, CA 93036 This Business is conducted by: INDIVIDUAL. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: 01/27/2021. 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/TERESA FUENTES 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 section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to section 17913 other than a change in residence address or registered owner. A new fictitious business name statement must be filed before the expiration. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under Federal, State, or Common Law (see section 14411 ET SEQ., Business and Professions Code). THIS STATEMENT WAS FILED WITH THE COUNTY CLERK OF Ventura ON 3/12/2021. MARK A. LUNN SchId:82696 AdId:27612 CustId:693 -----------File No.: 20210301-10002745-0 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) DOING BUSINESS AS: 1. RX3 RESTORATION & GENERAL CONTRACTORS 1542 AHART STREET SIMI VALLEY, CA 93065 Ventura COUNTY Full Name of Registrant: 1. RUBEN RUBALCAVA 1542 AHART STREET SIMI VALLEY, CA 93065 This Business is conducted by: INDIVIDUAL. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: 01/25/2021. 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/RUBEN RUBALCAVA 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 section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to section 17913 other than a change in residence address or registered owner. A new fictitious business name statement must be filed before the expiration. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under Federal, State, or Common Law (see section 14411 ET SEQ., Business and Professions Code). THIS STATEMENT WAS FILED WITH THE COUNTY CLERK OF Ventura ON 3/1/2021. MARK A. LUNN SchId:82704 AdId:27615 CustId:1573 -----------Order To Show Cause For Change of Name Case No. 56-2021-00552115-CU-PTVTA To All Interested Persons: CLAIRE RATTAN filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: 1 PRESENT NAME: CLAIRE RATTAN PROPOSED NAME: CLAIRE BORN The Court Orders that all persons interested in this matter shall appear before

TRI-COUNTY SENTRY, FRIDAY, APRIL 2, 2021 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: 5/14/2021 Time: 8:30 AM Dept. 20. The address of the court is Superior Court of Ventura, 800 Victoria Ave., 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: TriCounty Sentry Date: 3/19/2021 MICHAEL D. PLANET Ventura Superior Court SchId:82717 AdId:27620 CustId:1575 -----------File No.: 20201231100177180 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) DOING BUSINESS AS: 1. Rain Drain 569 Constitution Ave suite C Camarillo, CA 93012 Ventura COUNTY Full Name of Registrant: 1. Cal 2000 Inc 569 Constitution Ave suite C Camarillo, CA 93012 This Business is conducted by: CORPORATION. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: 12/31/1995. 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/Mark Karch 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 section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to section 17913 other than a change in residence address or registered owner. A new fictitious business name statement must be filed before the expiration. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under Federal, State, or Common Law (see section 14411 ET SEQ., Business and Professions Code). THIS STATEMENT WAS FILED WITH THE COUNTY CLERK OF Ventura ON 12/31/2020. MARK A. LUNN SchId:82721 AdId:27621 CustId:1576 -----------NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF CHRISTIE JENSEN Case No. 56-2021-00552154-PR-LAOXN To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of CHRISTIE JENSEN. A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by PATRICIA ISOM in the Superior Court of California, County of Ventura. THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that PATRICIA ISOM 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 on 5/6/2021 at 10:30 AM in Department J6 located at 4353 E. Vineyard Avenue, Oxnard, California 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. ROBERT M. BASKIN, ESQ. SBN 65149 LAW OFFICE OF ROBERT M. BASKIN 1849 Knoll Drive VENTURA CA 93003 Phone: 805-658-1000 Fax: 805-6588034 SchId:82746 AdId:27635 CustId:737 -----------Order To Show Cause For Change of Name Case No. 56-2021-00552008-CUPTVTA To All Interested Persons: SHELLEY ANNE ZAVALA filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: 1 PRESENT NAME: SHELLEY ANNE ZAVALA PROPOSED NAME: SHELLY ANNE NAVARRO The Court Orders that all persons interested in this matter shall 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: 6/1/2021 Time: 8:30 AM Dept. 20. The address of the court is Superior Court of Ventura, 800 Victoria Ave., 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: TriCounty Sentry Date: 3/16/2021 MICHAEL D. PLANET Ventura Superior Court SchId:82749 AdId:27636 CustId:1577 -----------Order To Show Cause For Change of Name Case No. 56-2021-0552141-CU-PT-VTA To All Interested Persons: Charmaine Beverly Annelle Parris,aka Charmaine Beverly Annell Parris, aka Charmaine B. A. Parris filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: 1 PRESENT NAME: Charmaine Beverly Annelle Parris,aka Charmaine Beverly Annell Parris, aka Charmaine B. A. Parris PROPOSED NAME: Charmaine Butterfly Annelle Shea The Court Orders that all persons interested in this matter shall 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: 5/14/2021 Time: 8:30 AM Dept. 41. The address of the court is Superior Court of Ventura, 800 Victoria Ave., 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: TriCounty Sentry

Date: 3/19/2021 MICHAEL D. PLANET Ventura Superior Court SchId:82758 AdId:27639 CustId:1578 -----------Order To Show Cause For Change of Name Case No. 56-2021-0552288-CU-PT-VTA To All Interested Persons: Danielle Lorraine Boisvert filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: 1 PRESENT NAME: Danielle Lorraine Boisvert PROPOSED NAME: Danielle Lorraine Greenwood 2 PRESENT NAME: Santos Jonathan Rodriguez PROPOSED NAME: Jonathan Doc Greenwood 3 PRESENT NAME: Nicolas Stephen Rodriguez PROPOSED NAME: Nicolas Stephen Greenwood The Court Orders that all persons interested in this matter shall 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: 5/6/2021 Time: 8:20 AM Dept. 42. The address of the court is Superior Court of Ventura, 800 Victoria Ave., 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: TriCounty Sentry Date: 3/24/2021 MICHAEL D. PLANET Ventura Superior Court SchId:82763 AdId:27641 CustId:1579 -----------File No.: 2021030910003177 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) DOING BUSINESS AS: 1. Olive Branch Provisions 2713 Los Nogales Ave. Camarillo, CA 93010 Ventura COUNTY Full Name of Registrant: 1. Alicia Villegas 2713 Los Nogales Ave. Camarillo, CA 93010 This Business is conducted by: INDIVIDUAL. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: 02/14/2021. 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/Mark A. Lunn 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 section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to section 17913 other than a change in residence address or registered owner. A new fictitious business name statement must be filed before the expiration. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under Federal, State, or Common Law (see section 14411 ET SEQ., Business and Professions Code). THIS STATEMENT WAS FILED WITH THE COUNTY CLERK OF Ventura ON 3/9/2021. MARK A. LUNN SchId:82776 AdId:27646 CustId:1581 -----------Order To Show Cause For Change of Name Case No. 56-2021-00552439-CU-PTVTA To All Interested Persons: Patricia L. Jeffers filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: 1 PRESENT NAME: Patricia Lazelle Jeffers PROPOSED NAME: Emily Lazelle Jeffers The Court Orders that all persons inter-

ested in this matter shall 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: 6/4/2021 Time: 8:30 AM Dept. 43. The address of the court is Superior Court of Ventura, 800 Victoria Ave., 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: TriCounty Sentry Date: 3/25/2021 MICHAEL D. PLANET Ventura Superior Court SchId:82780 AdId:27647 CustId:1582 -----------NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF JUDITH LYNN WALKER MORAN aka JUDITH L. MORAN Case No. 56-2021-00552395-PRPWOXN To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of JUDITH LYNN WALKER MORAN aka JUDITH L. MORAN A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by Jennifer Lynn Moran Agarwal in the Superior Court of California, County of VENTURA. THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that Jennifer Lynn Moran Agarwal 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 on May 13, 2021 at 10:30 AM in Dept. No. J6 located at 4353 E. Vineyard, 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 DE154) 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: CRISTA B HERMANCE ESQ SBN 293291 HERMANCE LAW APC 4476 MARKET ST STE 602 VENTURA CA 93003 CN976575 MORAN Apr 2,9,16, 2021 SchId:82792 AdId:27652 CustId:65 -----------NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF STEPHEN A. BOWERS Case No. 56-2021-00550768-PRLAOXN To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may

otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of STEPHEN A. BOWERS. A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by Jami Bowers in the Superior Court of California, County of Ventura. THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that Jami Bowers 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 on 4/29/2021 at 10:30 AM in Department J6 located at 4353 E. Vineyard Avenue, Oxnard, California 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 DE154) 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. LAW OFFICES OF VIVIAN K. CHRISTIANSEN, APC VIVIAN K. CHRISTIANSEN, 297449 199 FIGUEROA STREET 3RD FLOOR VENTURA CA 93001 Phone: 805-653-6145 SchId:82795 AdId:27653 CustId:746 -----------File No.: 2021031910003915 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) DOING BUSINESS AS: 1. Let’s Go! Entertainment 1346 Feather Ave Thousand Oaks, CA 91360 Ventura COUNTY Full Name of Registrant: 1. Jenna Bandy 1346 Feather Ave Thousand Oaks, CA 91360 This Business is conducted by: INDIVIDUAL. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: 03/16/2021. 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/Jenna Bandy 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 section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to section 17913 other than a change in residence address or registered owner. A new fictitious business name statement must be filed before the expiration. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under Federal, State, or Common Law (see section 14411 ET SEQ., Business and Professions Code). THIS STATEMENT WAS FILED WITH THE COUNTY CLERK OF Ventura ON 3/19/2021. MARK A. LUNN SchId:82801 AdId:27655 CustId:1583

TRI-COUNTY SENTRY, FRIDAY, APRIL 2, 2021

NEWS Ventura County is poised to move to the Orange Tier next week Ventura-- Declining Cases and Hospitalizations are a Hopeful Sign; Progress on Vaccinations Continues Despite Supply Challenges.

ENTURA-– The State of California announced on March 30 that the County of Ventura met requirements for the state’s Orange Tier for the first week of the two-week required time frame. If the county meets the Orange Tier requirements at the next review on April 6, it will be able to move to Orange on April 7 at 12:01 am. As with the shift to the Red Tier, the County will continue to align with the state’s framework for Orange Tier activities. “This brings hope that we are headed in a better direction,” County Executive Officer Michael Powers said. “We appreciate how

our community has helped to make this happen. The Orange Tier allows many of our businesses to expand operations and even allow outdoor live events. This is exciting for our community members and our recovery efforts.” The Orange Tier allows for many of our businesses to expand operations. This is exciting for our community members and our recovery efforts,” Powers. Should the State of California reach the goal of 4 million vaccine doses administered in the most impacted communities in the state, the County could move to Orange within 48 hours of that milestone. “We all must continue to follow the guidelines so that we can keep moving forward,” Public Health Director Rigoberto Vargas said. “In some places, cases have spiked once more reopening occurred. We must stay vigilant in wearing masks, social distancing, and limiting gath-

erings so that the case rate does not go back up.” All activities authorized under the State’s Orange Tier can resume under State capacity limits and safety protocols, including: Amusement parks: smaller parks can open outdoors with 25 percent max occupancy or 500 people, whichever is fewer; there must be reservations or advanced ticket sales, and only local attendees are allowed from the same county as the park’s location. Bars, where no meal is served, can open outdoors with modifications. Cardrooms and satellite wagering can open indoors with 25 percent max occupancy. Family entertainment centers can open indoors for naturally distanced activities like bowling alleys and escape rooms; kart racing, mini-golf, and batting cages are outdoors only with modifications. Fitness centers and gyms can open indoors with 25 percent max

occupancy. Indoor pools open at 25 percent occupancy. Hotels and lodging fitness centers can now open indoors with 25 percent max occupancy, and indoor pools can open at 25% occupancy. Movie theaters can open indoors with 50 percent max occupancy or 200 people, whichever is fewer. Museums, zoos, and aquariums: open indoors with 50 percent max occupancy. Offices can open indoors with modifications, though telework is still encouraged. Outdoor live events can open at 20 percent capacity with reservations required with assigned seating only; regional attendees only (a 120-mile radius of venue). Retail, including standalone grocers, open indoors at full capacity with modifications. Restaurants can open indoors with 50 percent max occupancy or 200 people, whichever is fewer; only members of the same household may share a table.

Shopping centers, including swap meets and indoor malls, can open indoors at full capacity with modifications; common areas must remain closed, and food courts are at reduced capacity. Wineries, breweries, and distilleries: open indoors with 25 percent max occupancy or 100 people, whichever is fewer; only members of the same household may share a table Youth sports: competitions between two teams are allowed in certain sports according to the State’s Youth Sports Guidance. The state has also issued new guidance for the following activities, outdoor live audience events, including ballparks and stadiums, and guidance for commencement and graduation ceremonies. After reaching the Orange Tier, the county would need to remain in the Orange Tier for 3-consecutive weeks to progress to the less restrictive Yellow Tier.

Alwin Sauers Jr. named 2021 VCCC Classified Employee of the Year Camarillo—With his trademark “Ask Me” button showcasing his helpful attitude, Ventura College’s Alwin Sauers Jr. has been named the 2021 Ventura County Community College District (VCCCD) Classified Employee of the Year. The VCCCD bestows the honor under the California Community Colleges (CCC) Board of Governors, who will now consider Sauers for the CCC statewide award. The award recognizes classified professionals who positively influence countless lives by showing the utmost commitment to community colleges by upholding professional ethics and standards while serving the community with purpose and passion. They embody the best of California’s community colleges. Fellow VCCCD Classified Employee of the Year nominees included Thomas “Tommy” Arellano of Moorpark College and Gabriela Rodriguez of Oxnard College. “Our classified employees often work behind the scenes, yet they play a critical role in helping VCCCD students achieve their academic and professional goals,” Board Chair Joshua Chancer said. “All three candidates are outstanding employees who reflect the District’s focus on serving students, and we are thrilled to have Alwin represent the District at the state level.”

“These nominees have been vital in maintaining the District’s outstanding educational opportunities for our approximately 31,000 students, despite the COVID-19 pandemic,” Chancellor Greg Gillespie said. “The District is honored to employ these three leaders as their commitment allows us to maintain a firm foundation for academic and career fulfillment at Moorpark, Oxnard, and Ventura colleges.” Arellano is the athletic equipment manager at Moorpark College. He is known for his unlimited skills and contributions to the athletic department during his 39 years at the District. Arellano is an expert at repairing essentially any equipment breakage, is highly skilled in technology, and has a knack for growing relationships with students, alumni, and staff. “Throughout his nearly four decades as MC’s equipment manager, Tommy has provided exemplary service to student-athletes, faculty, coaches, classified staff, and athletic directors. No single person has imprinted him/herself onto the MC athletic program even close to the extent Tommy has,” wrote Dr. Howard Davis, dean of student learning, in Arellano’s nomination. Rodriguez is the student activities specialist for Oxnard College. For the past five years, she has served students and staff with a pas-

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sion that is imperative to maintaining OC’s high-quality enrichment and academic offerings. As a powerful advocate for student success, Rodriguez serves in myriad roles on college and District committees and community organizations. She chairs the Graduation Committee, tri-chairs the college’s Guided Pathways Committee, and is an active

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member of the Student Equity and Success Committee. Rodriguez also initiated the OC Food Pantry program for students in need. “Gaby focuses on students with every breath she takes,” noted Dr. Oscar Cobain, vice president of student development, in the nomination. “In all her interactions at the college, Gaby is conscientious,

strives for success, and is fired up to participate. She does all of this with her characteristic boundless energy and drives to make OC a special place to study and work for everyone,” Sauers is a custodian at Ventura College and Ventura College East Campus, where his focus for over seven years has been on serving students. Sauers is an ever-present fixture on the campuses, making him a VC and VCEC ambassador available to help students. Every student feels comfortable asking him for assistance. As an essential worker, Sauers takes special care in guaranteeing the cleanliness of the campuses during the pandemic and always. “Alwin Sauers Jr. is special,” wrote Susan Royer, college services supervisor, in Sauers’ nomination. He is a mensch, a good man, who does his job and then some with a true commitment to all the students we serve. When his name comes up in a discussion or meeting, everyone’s response is always the same: we smile and sing his praises. Alwin is truly deserving of this honor.” Up to six recipients will be honored as California Community Colleges Classified Employee of the Year at the May 2021 Board of Governors meeting. They will receive a $750 cash award and a plaque.

TRI-COUNTY SENTRY, FRIDAY, APRIL 2, 2021

HEALTH CALIFORNIANS AGED 50-64 RUSH TO GET VACCINE BEFORE EXPANSION LOS ANGELES (AP)—Before California throws open its coronavirus vaccine program to all adults on April 15, there will be a two-week window when millions of people between the ages of 50 and 64 can get their shot.

HE rollout for this age group, who become eligible on Thursday, has prompted an uptick in appointment requests and has raised concerns about whether two weeks is enough to get to everybody when there is uncertainty about supply levels as well as lingering questions about accessibility. The California Department of Finance, which monitors population data, projects that there are 7.2 million people in the state between the ages of 50 and 64. Currently, only about 23% of Californians in that age group have received at least one dose of a vaccine, according to the state, compared to 37% of people 18 to 49, likely due to their occupation or because they have qualifying health conditions. “The two-week period is concerning given the challenges that

remain with supply and access to technology,” Rafi Nazarians, associate state director at AARP, told the Los Angeles Times. “We’re going to continue to urge the prioritization of those 50-plus Californians . just to ensure that those who are highest risk are able to obtain vaccines.” Dr. Paul Simon, chief science officer for the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health, estimated that somewhere between 800,000 and 1 million additional people in the county would become eligible as of April 1. “There will likely be a rush. I want to make sure the public recognizes that there may be challenges to getting an appointment immediately,” he said during a briefing on Friday. “It just, again, reflects the limited supply of vaccine.” California, which was initially slow to roll out the vaccines but has ramped up inoculations in recent weeks, expects to receive 2.5 million doses a week in the first half of the month and more than 3 million a week in the second, a big jump from the roughly 1.8 million doses a week currently. The surge of supply will help accommodate the huge swell of people, but Simon said it will take time for the county to work through its

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There will likely be a rush. I want to make sure the public recognizes that there may be challenges to getting an appointment immediately already lengthy vaccination queue and accommodate those who will soon become eligible. “Even with an increased supply of vaccine, we certainly can’t handle close to a million people over that first week, given all the other groups that are also currently being vaccinated,” he said. “But I would expect, over the following several weeks, the demand will diminish a bit and things will open up, particularly as this vaccine supply continues to increase. And so I urge people to just be patient.” Nazarians said many people over 50 face issues with mobility, language barriers and technology that may keep them from getting an appointment and getting to a vaccination clinic. He said he will urge state officials to make sure they reach older adults, particularly people who aren’t online or are homebound.

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Meanwhile, access to obtain an appointment has been an ongoing challenge as more people compete for available slots. “I do think it will be several weeks before I can find an appointment,” said Jeanette Ziolkowski, 63, of Los Angeles, adding that she

doesn’t believe there will be enough time for her cohort to get vaccinated before everyone becomes eligible in April. “Sixty-five and over has been open since January, and I believe that it is still a struggle for many in that group,” she said.

Osbourne off ‘The Talk’ after inquiry into racism discussion

LOS ANGELES (AP)—CBS says Sharon Osbourne will no longer appear on its daytime show “The Talk” after a heated on-air discussion about racism earlier this month. The network said Friday Osbourne had decided to leave the show after a review that found in part that “Sharon’s behavior toward her co-hosts during the March 10 episode did not align with our values for a respectful workplace.” The network said its internal inquiry said the show’s co-hosts, including Osbourne and Sheryl Underwood, were not properly prepared by the show’s team for a discussion on race. But it said there was no evidence found to support Osbourne’s claim CBS ordered she be confronted about her support of British TV personality Piers Morgan. Morgan, who is a friend of Osbourne’s, left “Good Morning Britain” after saying he didn’t believe Meghan, the Duchess of Sussex, when she said in an interview that she had considered suicide when unhappy with

her life in Britain’s royal family. “The Talk” has been on hiatus while the March 10 discussion was investigated. CBS said it had conducted workshops and training this week “about equity, inclusion and cultural awareness for the hosts, producers and crew.” There was no immediate comment from Osbourne’s publicist. No replacement has been announced. CBS said the show will not return until April 12. During the discussion of Morgan, Underwood asked Osbourne, “what would you say to people who may feel that, while you’re standing by your friend, it appears that you gave validation or safe haven to something that he has uttered that is racist, even if you don’t agree?” Osbourne replied angrily, using words that were bleeped out, and said she felt like she was being placed on “the electric chair” for having a friend that some people think is racist. After a commercial break, the discussion continued with Osbourne telling Underwood at one point: “Don’t try to cry. If anyone should be crying, it should be me.” Osbourne gained TV fame with the 2002-2005 reality show “The Osbournes,” which she produced and starred in alongside her heavy-metal rock star husband, Ozzy Osbourne, and two of their three children. Sharon Osbourne, a manager for her husband and other musicians, was a judge on the British talent show “The X Factor” and on “America’s Got Talent.”