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THE MURAL PROJECT BRIGHTENS DOWNTOWN By Chris Frost chris@tricountysentry.com Oxnard-- The City of Oxnard became a more beautiful place, Sept 18-20, as volunteers gathered across from city hall to add murals to the city’s landscape.

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Measure O sunset plan discussed at Finance & Governance meeting

HE Mural Project is part of the city’s budget, and attendees made the most of the weekend. They collaborated and added modern and classic designs to an otherwise ordinary parking structure and city building. Before long, the project took shape and came to life with brilliant and vivid colors. Recreation Leader 3 Diana Reyes said they had an idea to work on murals in the City of Oxnard, and the opportunity came up to work on the parking structure. “I compiled a bunch of ideas that I thought would be cool, colorful, bright, and happy to cheer up the city and, most of all, the kids that walk by,” n Mural, see page 5

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Elected Officials to Protect California urge Newsome to declare a climate change emergency By Chris Frost chris@tricountysentry.com Oxnard-- Elected officials across the state are taking a stand and calling on Governor Gavin Newsome to declare a climate change emergency in the State of California. Elected Officials to Protect California is a statewide, nonpartisan network of California elected officials across the state committed to protecting our communities, public health, and climate for all we represent.

The press conference brought 314 Elected Officials from 49 counties. A state of emergency for the climate crisis, they hope will stop new fossil fuel projects. The group wants to develop a phase-out of all fossil fuel production and commit the state to 100 percent clean, renewable energy. In California, fossil fuel is scheduled to be eliminated in 2045, but if Newsome declares a climate change state of emergency, that time frame will be accelerated to 2035.

In a press release to the Tri County Sentry, the group said that more than 115 local governments in California passed 175 local policies to protect their communities from fossil fuels. They took action. “It’s time the state addressed the climate emergency,” the group says. In Ventura County, Ramirez said as the fires still devastate our beautiful state, it is urgent that we commit to doing everything n Climate, see page 7

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Oxnard Mayor Pro Tem and Ventura County Supervisor District Five Candidate Carmen Ramirez.

By Chris Frost chris@tricountysentry.com Oxnard-- The Finance & Governance Committee, Sept 22, discussed the sunset of Measure O and how the city will weather the storm as it moves close to the end of its life. Measure O terminates in 2028 and is past its half-way point. Passed in 2008, Mesure O enhances important city services, including police, fire, and emergency response. Measure O improves streets and sidewalks and provides funding to repair potholes and improve traffic. It also expanded youth recreation, afterschool, and anti-gang prevention programs. n Measure, see page 6

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Oxnard-- Let me be honest, I love all the technology advances, but I wish they would have come when I was younger.

UITE frankly, I wish these advances came when I was in grade school. It started with my first record player. My parents bought me a couple of records, “Wipe Out,” by The Surfaris and “Patches,” by Clarence Carter. That’s right; it didn’t take much, but I was hooked. Before long, I wanted more, and well, I would trade chores around the house for allowance. That turned into more 45s, like “Snoopy versus the Red Baron,” by the Royal Guardsman and, of course, every child wanted to have “The Archies” in their collection. Now there was always my parents’ record player, but to be honest, I didn’t enjoy listening to “The Dukes of Dixieland” too much. I wasn’t allowed to pollute my parents’ record player with my evil rock music. This continued for years. I traded labor around the house for money to buy things I wanted. Then I turned 16, I heard my first 8-Track player, and I had to have one. It was my Christmas present that year, and I started spending hundreds of dollars on every

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rock 8-Track imaginable. That was funded via a series of part-time jobs. Fast forward to college, and the next thing I know, I hear my first pioneer stereo, so I emptied my bank account and upgraded. That meant albums, so off I went to the used record store to trade my whole library. By then, I had spent $5.99 per 8-Track and had 450 of them. n Frosted Thoughts, see page 7

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Nguyen says more cuts in city services will come of Measure E doesn’t pass By Chris Frost chris@tricountysentry.com Oxnard-- The story about Oxnard City Manager Alex Nguyen’s reasons for Measure E, which includes a 1.5 percent tax increase for needed revenue, continues with property tax values. The city’s current sales tax rate sits at 7.75 percent.

GUYEN presented his plan to the Oxnard Chamber of Commerce during its “Fiscal Sustainability in the Era of Multiple Emergencies” program on Sept. 10. Without the increase, he said the city would face further service cuts and layoffs that he doesn’t feel comfortable recommending to the city council. Covid-19 made the situation worse and sent the city into an $8.4 million revenue decline. “We simply are not as wealthy,” he said. “Look at what we generate

in property taxes per capita. It is significantly lower than Thousand Oaks and Camarillo. It’s likewise for the sales tax. Even though our sales tax currently, because of Measure O, is 1.5 percent, while there’s is the standard 1 percent, per capita, we get less here. It’s just a reality that we are not a wealthy city, and there are much wealthier cities. They do not need to do what I am proposing here. They have so much cushion in these other areas.” He said that Measure O has not been misspent. “I understand that when Measure O was passed in 2008, it was passed with the intent of enhancing services,” he said. “Everyone remembers what happened in 2008. We entered into the great recession. Those funds couldn’t be used for enhancing services; they needed to be used to provide basic services. Measure O became a life preserver for this community. That’s the bottom line. I don’t know anyone who says the great recession shouldn’t have had any impact on Measure O. It had a genuine impact.” Measure O money was allocated

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in different proportions, he said, but not misspent. “There is nothing extravagant here, and there is no misappropriation here,” he said when talking about the city’s audited Measure O financials from 2019. It went to provide services that we need every day, and it’s still not enough.” Nguyen understands that some of the infrastructures look bad, like the median strips, landscaping,

and brown grass, but that’s because the city doesn’t have enough taxes. “There’s an implied statement here that we are somehow misspending the dollars we get,” he said. “There is a lot of work, service, and programs delivered here every year. Our police department has over 100,000 calls for service, and over 6,000 of those were for the homeless. You have thousands of violent crimes, traffic, family disputes, and citations, as well. The Oxnard Fire Department responds to over 1,500 traffic collisions they respond to, 400 structure fires, close to 15,000 medical emergencies each year, and 8,600 of those are high emergencies. “Those are the critical incidents, such as heart attacks and strokes,” he said. “Overall, there are 545 fire calls and 34 hazmat responses. Public works does a ton of work, but then again, it’s not enough. Our Cultural and Community Services, providing services via the library and after school and senior programs, have endured cuts year after year for the last five years. We’re simply not providing enough

of those services.” The city also has plenty of back-office costs, for the finance department, the city attorney’s office, and Nguyen’s staff, which all supports the services that Oxnard residents receive each year. “The housing department has done tremendous work over the last year,” he said. “This is particular to the housing crisis. When I got here, we were spending all of our funds in not only housing but on police and public works chasing homeless people around town. I tried to put an end to that and redivert our resources to investing in solving homelessness. Obviously, we can’t drop the law enforcement and focus on solving homelessness. We have to continue to do both.” He pointed to two projects that will have a positive impact on the homeless crisis. The homeless solutions center the city is working on will provide a permanent 110bed shelter, 56 housing units, and clinical facilities. “That, in conjunction with Project Hope Key, the state’s recent effort to convert hotels and motels n Nguyen, see page 7

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NEWS Flynn looks for a longer budget vetting window By Chris Frost chris@tricountysentry.com

plus the regular workflow from city departments. “That’s a much more comprehensive picture about how our year and your year is going to look,” she said. “The City Manager Alex Nguyen, Assistant City Manager Ashley Golden and I wanted to describe to you the departments we oversee, in terms of the big picture work volume and themes.” Nguyen said the purpose of the presentation was to give the committee a sense of the volume of work that council members and the public can anticipate. “This has also served as a great exercise for us on staff to plan ahead with a little bit more accuracy,” he said. “There is so much public work that the council must process year in and year out every month. We wanted you to have a sense of volume. Rather than having you go line-by-line, we want to describe for you the themes that come up.” Throughout the year, these items come through to the council. “As you review this calendar, you’ll probably be reminded of some of these items,” he said. “Especially the ones that happen every year. There are things that are like clockwork, and they have to happen on a certain month each year that we can’t move. There are a few things that are a little more flexible, and we can move them a month ahead or later in our efforts to balance the calendar.” With the public safety

Oxnard--The Finance & Governance Committee, Sept 22, voted unanimously to send the council and committee routine calendar to the full city council.

HE committee heard the item, Sept 8, and after considerable debate about timing issues at the council-level, decided it needed further vetting. Committee Chairman Tim Flynn was the most vocal and feels there should be a discussion about whether the council should provide direction about the budget and not just “rubber stamp” the city’s recommendations. Deputy City Manager Shiri Klima presented the item to the committee and said they gave a starting list at the last meeting. “This is the more complete calendar,” she said. “I think we are about 90 percent there. “These are only routine items. The ones that occur quarterly, annually, or every few years. These are not the items that come up unannounced every year.” She added the 60+ significant non-routine items included in committee-member packets that will come before the council during the fiscal year 2020-2021,

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departments, Nguyen said little comes up outside of the budget process. “Most of the items the come up in public safety has to do with grants,” he said. “Then there’s the occasional special issue, such as winding down the gang injunction. In terms of the routine items, it’s pretty light after the budget.” Nguyen called the public works department a different story. “That tends to be our busiest council committee,” he said. “There are so many items there that have to happen annually with regards to various higher authority regulations. We have to get permits, as well as the annual calendars for all of the public works projects that we have to perform. Then, of course, there are the litany of contracts that come though, as they expire and need to be renewed, as we go out to bid in a new cycle.” Golden said for Cultural and Community Services, the Housing Department and Community Development are similar to the police department. Most items are related to agreements and contracts for services, grant applications, and reporting the grant applications. “For the Housing Department, you will see items that are related to HUD funding, which helps them develop their budget cycle,” she said. “This also occurs in June. For Community Development, there are items heavily related to state mandates that come down. Some of those are routine. There are a lot that you will see on the non-routine items that are the newer state mandates that come in that will come through on the agenda. They can take a significant amount

of time.” The housing element and general plan updates are more routine, she said, but they take a hefty amount of time when they go through the city council. “We also report on things like sustainability and the downtown programs that the Community Development Department operates,” she said. “What isn’t noted here, because they aren’t routine, is the sheer amount of work that comes from the planning department. Those items may be appealed up to the city council. This is similar to the 7-11 item that was at the council a month ago or other state-mandated items not noted here. I agree with Shiri’s assessment that this is about 90 percent of what we can get out, and we know will be coming through the city council.” Klima oversees the internal service departments, and much of what they do supports the external service departments the committee heard about. “The Human Resources Department (HR) will come to you annually with insurance updates and every three years with MOUs (Memorandums of Understanding) for labor agreements,” she said. “HR will coordinate behind the scenes on the open enrollment every year in management and manages the employee benefits, runs the yearround recruitments, and manages risk-management, labor relations, training, and the development of our staff.” Committee members know the finance department the best in terms of the annual and midyear budget. Starting this year, they’ll also come to the council with the annual bad debt cleanup and the internal control integrated framework they will refresh every four years. “Finance also handles the

annual single-audit, a semi-annual corrective action plan, and the annual CAFR (the comprehensive annual financial report),” she said. “Behind the scenes, finance is working on purchasing, doing all the general accounting, and this year they’re going to be authorizing some water revenue bonds. The Information Technology (IT) Department, another internal service department, comes forward with the 311 app update and tech contracts that need to be reviewed and renewed every three years. They also acquire and maintain the computer and networking systems for the city, enterprise applications, communication, security systems, and employ GIS for various city functions.” Billing and licensing, the newest department, is coming forward with the annual bad debt cleanup, along with the annual banking and bill printing contracts. They handle utility billing, business taxes, permits, and other funds for the city behind the scenes. “They work with the city treasurer to invest the city’s funds and help him draft the quarterly and annual investment report,” Klima said. “This year, they’ll be passing along the credit card fees to customers. That will be a big item they’ll bring forward.” The city manager’s office will be in charge of the ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) rollout, she said, in conjunction with the finance, HR, and IT departments. “That’s a big project that’s on our plate for the next five years,” she said. “This fiscal year, in the winter, we’re going to be coming to the council so you can revisit your council priorities. We can do that every five years.” Two departments they don’t oversee are the city clerk and attorney’s offices. “They also have significant items on this chart, including running the elections, and the conflict of interest code,” she said. “The city clerk is responsible for the agendas, minutes, and the legislative records and records management, as well. The city attorney’s office will be coming with a procedural manual update every two years. Behind the scenes, they are managing multiple outside special councils and providing general municipal legal services to all departments on all issues and programs, drafting and revising contracts, ordinances, resolutions, coordinating litigation and negotiations.” n Flynn, see page 7

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she said. “Sometimes, they can’t go to cultural places like museums nearby. I wanted something free and open. Hopefully, the people in the community will respect this and not graffiti it all over the place.” For Reyes, it’s a dream come true. “It was disappointing for me to drive to Santa Monica, Ventura, or Los Angeles, to see cool stuff,” she said. “It’s amazing to get the community involved. It’s Oxnard artists doing Oxnard murals.” She presented ideas for the parking structure that needed approval. “The gentleman across the street had to present his idea to the commission, and it took two years to get approved,” she said. “They completely changed his idea. It’s not his original idea. These are different ideas where we said green

light. Let’s do it.” She can’t stay away from art. “I helped clean walls, and I prepped them,” she said. “My birthday was two days ago, I turned 38, and to have this happen around these days; I don’t have words for this. It is amazing.” She had lots of help. “Janice Zaragoza and Julie Estrada, they helped a lot,” Reyes said. Monica Sanchez-Cortez started her art degree at Oxnard College in 2013. She received an artist call to help the community, and she jumped at the opportunity. Since she was a child, she’s been pursuing the arts, took some time off, and then started again in 2010. “I’m an artist and live in Oxnard,” she said. “I have a mural downtown. Piet Mondrian was one

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of the designs, and it spoke to me more because it’s more along the lines that I do.” Mondrian’s art inspired SanchezCortez. “I use a lot of primary colors in my artwork, too,” she said. “There was a list of designs I could choose from, and this is one I liked,” she said. “I figured I could do this on my own. It’s pretty simplistic and has all basic geometric shapes. It looked like fun. There are lots of bold colors.” She loves having her art in a public place. “When I first did the mural a couple of months ago, right across the street from Plaza Park, I had that feeling,” she said. “It’s such a good feeling when it’s completed, and you see people admiring your art.” Erica Sanchez came out to help her sister, bring her family, and perform labor as needed. “I’m supporting the cause and the city I grew in,” she said. “My little one has been painting since she was sitting up, and she always admired her aunt. I love they are replicating another art piece from another artist.” Carlos Barboza was working on a painting of Homer Simpson eating donuts. “The city gave us this project,”

he said. “When I got Homer, the first thing I thought about was Universal Studios. Their parking lot is creative, and that motivated me to paint this.” Raymond Lerma helped Carlos paint Homer while getting footage of everything going on at the event. “I was talking to the person in charge, and they are trying to get people back to their roots,” Lerma said. “I see the connection with Homer Simpson. It reminds people of their childhood.” Albert Acevedo got involved because his cousin works for the city, and she wanted a real Oxnard artist to do the work. “I just started getting people involved,” he said. “Manuel Valenzuela owns a tattoo shop, and he’s doing the Mayan God.” Artist Mauricio Ramirez had the most ambitious project, a giant mural outside where the city holds its council meetings. “This is a huge collaboration process between myself and the City of Oxnard,” he said. “They did a public art call 18 months ago. It was a nationwide call, and I applied.” Mauricio got selected as a finalist, so he presented a concept. “It highlights the diversity of Oxnard,” he said. “Every artist works their own way. Some people grid out their murals, some people use projectors, and I use a little bit of both. I scale out the wall to see

what areas are going to fit. I shoot it at night with a projector; then, I trace the tiny triangles. The next day, I plug in all the colors.” He’s been the creative type since his earliest memories. “I created replicas and emulated Mortal Kombat and Streetfighter art scenes,” he said. “When I got a little older, I was influenced by my older cousins and did a little bit more of the gang graffiti and a little bit more of the graffiti culture.” That was his introduction to color, theory, and design. “When I got older, I started practicing on my own and doing artwork,” he said. “Once I got into college, I realized there was a world outside of this, and I started to understand art not just on the street but in the gallery. With the whole street art wave, I happen to exist in a time where it is acceptable right now. With all the practice I’ve gotten with the graffito art, it’s easy for me to transition to do a wall this size.” Mauricio always has a supply of spray paint. “Once I figure out the finances for the project, I get reimbursed,” he said. Being part of the project, he said, was an honor. “When I’m granted the opportunity to do public art, I always put my best foot forward and execute 1,000 percent and be proud,” he said. “I’ confident in my ability to execute.”

in that industry and to expand exponentially the jobs in renewable energy, which will be the basis for prosperity in our state.” She called the Ventura Clean Energy Storage project, now under construction, is an example of union jobs, community benefits, and energy for the community to replace the Mandalay Generating Station.

“That is powered by natural gas and ordered closed by the California State Water Board,” she said. “Now we must insist on an end to permits for fracking, oil, and gas. Future generations will praise us or condemn us. Please listen, Governor Newsome, and use your powers to save our future.” For more information, visit californiaelectedoffici.

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into permanent housing for the homeless, we’re pursuing that project in partnership with the county,” he said. “That will be at the Vagabond Inn on Oxnard Blvd. If that succeeds, that will yield 70 rooms to permanently house people who are now homeless. Depending on the individual’s situation and circumstances, we can house up to 140 people in that facility. Between the two projects, we can get up to 300 people off the streets.” If the city gets those two projects, which are a few years away, he said it would make a drastic improvement in Oxnard’s homeless situation. “That’s a crisis that impacts everyone,” he said. “We’re on the verge of making true progress. The money we’re leveraging is mostly state and federal money. In the past, we were using general fund dollars to chase the problem around, rather than solving them. We’ve turned the corner, and we’re leveraging state and federal money to get them off the street and spend less of our

general fund dollars chasing them around your businesses, our parks, and the beach.” If Measure E doesn’t pass, Nguyen says the city will make deeper cuts in services and programs. “I’m not trying to paint a doom and gloom picture, but this is the reality,” he said. “Our reserves are anemic, and we can’t allow ourselves to eat into these reserves any further, because there could be any other crisis that comes on top of us.” He told the audience that the city is nowhere near bankruptcy or being insolvent. “We would have to continue to cut and peel away some of the crucial services and programs we provide,” he said. “That’s the bottom line. The most important thing, like public safety, we’d delay. If, at some point, if our revenue picture doesn’t change, we are going to have to eat into our public safety resources as well.”

Many people want to make Measure E a referendum on the past, he said, instead of what Nguyen believes is a choice for the future. “A lot of this work started before I came here,” he said. “I don’t want it to sound like I came here and started fixing things. I came here and continued to fix things. There’s been a lot of good work in the last 5-6 years in this city with this staff.” Because of these changes, Oxnard had its first audit since 2014 without finding a material weakness. He wasn’t boasting because a city shouldn’t have material weaknesses. “We’ve had them since 2014,” he said. “We’ve made progress there, and as a result, Standard & Poors did change our outlook from stable to positive. It made a big impact on us. It allowed us to refinance our bonds, so we are saving $400,000 a year. Those items give me a lot of assurity that we are making serious progress.”

The city also ended its subsidies at the golf course and the Oxnard Performing Arts and Convention Center. “In terms of budget cuts, I made the decision to close the Carnegie Arts Museum temporarily,” he said. “None of these actions were popular, but we did these. We finalized a lot of public policy that was hanging around for a long time, with regards to short-term vacation rentals, cannabis policy, and upping our development impact fees. We’ve been able to get some grants, and we’ve been able to make some major repairs at the wastewater treatment plant.” Nguyen reiterated why Measure E is on the ballot this Nov. “We need to right-size our tax revenue,” he said. “That’s why I asked the council to place this on the ballot. Measure E is not a referendum on the past. It’s a choice about the future. If we don’t get the right amount of revenue, then we can’t continue to provide the level

of programs and services the city needs. It’s not about the money we want. It’s about the money that we need. It’s not money to go into anything extravagant. It’s about money to restore the programs we need to keep this city thriving and allow us to retain businesses here and allow us to continue to attract new investment.” He concluded with good news and said the city got the Sakioka Farms property across the finish line with the regulatory hurdles. “They have a signed and agreed upon development agreement with the city, and the tract map is finalized,” Nguyen said. “Those were the last two major pieces in more than an eight-year effort to allow them to go ahead with development. During the last year, we’ve been working hard with the Sakioka family and developers to bring forth some large projects. A month from now, I think we’ll have some good news to announce.”

In the fiscal year 2020-2021, the city projected $15.4 million from Measure O. “We’re projecting a $2.1 million shortfall from the prior projections,” she said. “There’s at least a $3.5 million revenue shortfall in Measure O. This assumes no revenue impact in future years. Nobody anticipates bouncing back 100 percent in the Fiscal Year 2021-2022.” At the end of each year, the staff unappropriates money for unused Measure O funds for ongoing projects. These are the projects that receive Measure O Funds every year. “These are not the one-time funds that do rollover,” she said. “We do that administratively. This year, in closing the fiscal year 2019-2020, we wanted to unappropriate more because of this $3.5 million revenue shortfall. We also had quite a few programmatic reductions because of Covid-19, so we wanted to share all of these with you, rather than doing it administratively.” Last winter, the council heard about a $35,000 reduction per year at Ormond Beach. “You all approved that,” she said. “But then, in the fiscal year 20192020, the staff only spent just under $8,000. There’s an additional saving. The Spanish language translations, we went to less meetings, so we had less translations. We had some overtime savings in enhanced community policing. In the fire station eight lease debt, there was less interest in the debt. The fire

academy had to end early due to Covid-19.” One project that got completed more efficiently was the roof replacement at fire station five, she said, which is exciting. “Then, there are Covid-19 cuts here, so the alley and roadway repair had to have some cuts do to street work,” she said. “In Rec and the library, we had quite a few cuts to the PAL Operational, and the homework operations center. We anticipated doing all these projects, but we could not do them because of health and safety implications for Covid-19.” The city also found items they can clean up. “Part of this effort is to clean up Measure O,” she said. “The PACC (Performing Arts and Convention Center) you can see, we had some carryover from past years that we are trying to clean up. The total in unappropriations for the fiscal year 2019-2020 is $2.2 million. That way, we can really put a dent in this shortfall and continue this weaning effort with our newer numbers.” The city staff will calculate a new weaning schedule. Committee Member Bert Perello thanked Klima for the report and the explanation of the word weaning. “The public, council, and other staff may not be aware of where we’re going with this,” he said. “Where we’re going with this is trying to tell people exactly where we stand in explaining our costs. This is a

tremendous improvement over the past. I credit the management and staff for putting this out. People need to know what we have and what we don’t have and when we’re obligated to pay. When we have obligations, what happens when we don’t honor those obligations?” Committee Membe Vianeyr Lopez said the information is valuable, and she’ll keep it in mind as the city heads into its mid-year budget review. “With the Measure O Oversight Committee, I know this information was shared with us a few months ago when we first started discussions about weaning off Measure O,” she said. “What does their action in this process look like, moving forward?” Klima said the Measure O Oversight Committee has not been meeting because of Covid-19. “Many of our Citizen Advisory Groups has not been able to meet due to Covid-19,” she said. “We did give them an oversight memo over the summer. We intend to do so in the fall again.” Chairman Tim Flynn asked Klima to go back to the unappropriations and said because of Covid-19 and the reduction of revenue; this is why these fees can’t be pursued. He asked about the Safe Homes, Safe Families initiative. “Initially, we budgeted $411,000 for this, and there partial vacancy savings for a paralegal position,” he said. “What this unappropriation

issue with Safe Homes Safe Families has brought is that one of my primary legislative accomplishments has been the Safe Homes Safe Families program. I’m concerned that we’re not pursuing this as intended. If it’s because of budget cuts, we need to know that. The full council needs to know that. I like it to end up on the Housing and Economic Development agenda, but it’s also relevant to finance because of this paralegal position appropriation.” He reminded the committee that there is an oversight committee, and they can weigh in on a Measure O appropriation after the appropriation is made. “Why have a Measure O Committee if you’re going to do that afterward,” he said. “The Measure O Committee should look at these appropriations before they go to the council, under the understanding they’re making recommendations as a citizen advisory group. They don’t have the authority to tell the council and the city manager that we’re holding that back. It’s a trust, but verify.” Klima said these are administrative unappropriations that requires no council or committee oversight. “They’re unused funds for programs throughout the year,” she said. “We’re bringing it as an informational item to you, but the point is well taken with respect to future appropriations and the use of Measure O.”

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The money has been used to acquire property for parks and open space preservation, upgraded stormwater drains, senior services, more building code compliance, and other City services.” This will be done through savings, general fund reductions, absorptions, and cuts per fiscal year. Deputy City Manager Shiri Klima presented the item to the committee and said the Measure O Citizen Oversight Committee heard a process to wean off Measure O funding on Jan 23, which then went to the city council in Feb. “We told you and told the oversight committee that Measure O is going to terminate in 2028, and the last payment is in 2029,” she said. “It’s time to start weaning off this source of revenue.” She told the council that $801,000 needs to be weaned off Measure O. “This was based on the Jan 2020 figures,” she said. “At the time, we offered 14 savings, reabsorptions, reductions, and cuts for the fiscal year 2021. We received a favorable reaction from the oversight committee and the council.” Then Covid-19 hit, and because of the temporary closure of many businesses, along with the sales tax reduction, in the fiscal year 20192020, the city thought Measure O would bring in $14.9 million. “It actually brought in $13.5 million,” she said. “That’s the current projection. That’s a $1.4 million differential.”

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Finance & Governance reviews a sniff look for an internal auditor By Chris Frost chris@tricountysentry.com Oxnard-- The Finance & Governance Committee, Sept 23, had a robust discussion and update about the internal auditor request for proposals as it moves ahead with limited funds.

HE discussion spawned some interesting facts about how the city would move forward if needed. Deputy City Manager Shiri Klima presented the item to the committee and said in Jan; the staff came to the Finance & Governance Committee to discuss the internal audit program framework. They recommended a thorough performance audit of each city department once every six years. Staff advised that the cost of such an audit will be $200,000 for a large department like public works. A small department like Information Technology or the City Clerk’s office would cost $100,000. “We currently cannot afford it,” she said. “Until we can find a source of funds for this purpose, we’re putting out an RFP (Request for Proposals) for an on-call or as needed internal audit contract for $25,000. This is not including the whistleblower hotline services with Price Paige. We extended that contract through June of 2021. We did not want any interruption with that.” The rest of the services, on-call auditing; if Finance & Governance determines a need, the city wants to have a firm on hand to perform the audit. “This RFP was issued on Sept 8,” she said. “Hopefully, we’ll be coming

back to the Finance & Governance Committee on Oct 27, and we’ll be coming to the council on Nov 17.” “So we can give our recommendation for an auditor and enter into a contract for that purpose,” Klima added. “This is a small contract within the staff’s authority to enter into. We’re coming to the committee and council because this is one of the auditors directly supervised by the committee and the council, not by staff. It’s a small contract.” Committee Member Bert Perello offered to assist the city staff with the effort. “As you recall, the last time, we asked for a council member to assist us,” Klima said. “That’s not typical for procurements, but because this is an auditor that directly answers to you all, we wanted one of the council members to participate.” During public comments, James Aragon said the item piqued his interest. “This is the world I live in,” he said. “I’m currently in the financial services industry.” He read the item and one section, inviting proposals for qualified, certified accounting firms. “I believe in the State of California, as I read the statute, it’s necessary if someone is going to be touching and looking at books,” he said. Three items under the scope of services, including given the overall program goals, examining program outcomes, efficiency and cost-effectiveness of the program, providing recommendations for potential cost savings, and providing recommendations for improvement, caught his eye. “It is my experience that the standard CPA firm, regardless of what they attest to, is not very good at those three items,” he said. “Typically, they’re very good at tax preparation

services, for companies and highvalue individuals, or doing the books, accounting, and auditing of a company’s internal bookkeeping.” When it starts to get into managerial accounting and internal audits, plus looking at efficiencies, how you’re doing business, and is there a way to do better business, he said the standard CPA firm and CPA holder are not good. “It’s a different specificity, he said. “When you’re evaluating what these firms are bringing forward in response to the RFP, it is certifications other than a CPA. These certifications all live in the accounting world, but they’re not focused on the books like a standard CPA would be.” Aragon pointed out that a CMA, Certified Management Accountant, would be better. “Managing operations are what they’re good at,” he said. “Certified Internal Auditors, these are the guys who are really good at evaluating internal controls and effectiveness.” During Committee comments, Bert Perello said he wished that Aragon had more time to talk. “Having gone to the State of California Controller’s Office in Sacramento a few years ago and finding out that when we got awards for past audits, and they were glowing reports, in asking questions, how can our city be in a problem,” he said. “I’m being told, sitting right across the table from the attorneys and auditors from the State Controller’s Office, you realize these awards are worth the price of the paper they’re being printed on. This is a big deal, and it is a very big deal as our staff has pointed out. Some of the things that would be required for us to go forward with this, and we can’t afford it.” Chairman Tim Flynn said the item is another function of the

into the public works committee and the unplanned items that will come through the planning commission.” Klima said they’re not looking for anything specific. “If there’s anything you’d like to see moved or any particular concerns you have, we wanted to solicit your feedback,” she said. Committee Member Bert Perello said when they have a ceremonial calendar, it indicates the number of planned minutes. “If we’re going to have a ceremonial calendar, possibly it would be wiser to have them earlier in the day,” he said. “We’re still going to have our 10 p.m. self-imposed rule. Many times there are tremendous items on this council’s agenda that require a lot of

discussions. There is a feeling or sense that we have to speed things up and not get in as much discussion as we want. There are also special meetings to consider, and does the council need the entire month of Aug off?” Chairman Tim Flynn said the committee is providing direction to the staff, which is an organizational element that is good. He asked Klima to review which month the council will first discuss the budget. “The mid-year budget is in Feb., and the public hearing on the operating budget is in June,” Klima said. “It goes to the committee in May.” Flynn has contended that the council’s most important role is how the city’s scarce resources are

committee system. “This item doesn’t need to go to the city council, and it’s a receive, file, and update,” he said. “This is a functioning item and the workings of the city, at large. This is another valuable function of the committee system.” City Manager Alex Nguyen said he understands what Aragon was getting at, but that is not the contract’s gist. “This is the internal audit contract, and as you can see, it’s a small amount,” he said. “We don’t have the money, and I didn’t want to put a huge contract out there. Any firm that applies for this will intend to spend it. “ He called it a first sniff. “If we have needs, which we do

right now,” he said. “When we have needs and reasons to begin an initial investigation, if it leads down a path where we need a more specialized firm, that’s where we would have to go if we’re forced. I’ve worked with those firms in the past, whether they specialize in public safety, public works, or IT, I’ve worked with them, but this is an initial sniff contract.” The firm will report to the committee, not Nguyen. “If you recall more than a year ago, I also had laid out a protocol for how they would behave and the path they would take if they end up in a position where they are going to investigate me our my office, what path they would take if they have to investigate any of you or the city attorney,” he said.

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Before long, I accumulated 500 albums and decided to make the change to compact discs. Those cost $10 each, and I spent thousands to listen to what I wanted when I wanted to. Now I had thousands of songs in the album and compact disc format. Nowadays, I tell my phone to play a song, and it plays whatever I ask. Of course, there are still problems. For example, the J-Train and I get in the car, and I’ll ask my phone to play Bob Dylan. Her response, “I don’t like Bob Dylan. Why can’t we play Rob Zombie” over and over until I want to start flipping people off in the cars next to me? “Now playing, Rob Zombie,” my phone says. So great, my phone is blowing me off because my wife wants to play something else. My point? This service costs $10 a month. I spent thousands to

have the biggest collection I could afford. There goes that money. It doesn’t get much better with the J-Train. She owns thousands of books that we paid for and lugged across the country. We compromised on budgetary issues, which means I spent hours hanging around the library waiting for her to pick out books. Then Covid-19 hit, and the library closed. I told the J-Train that I was sorry the library closed. She said, no problem, I downloaded a service, and I can get any book I want on my tablet for $10 a month. Here’s the bottom line. If these little advancements came along a generation earlier, well, I would have a huge bank account. Just for fun, I decided to ask my phone to play a song while I wrote this little story. The song? “Low Budget” by the Kinks.

allocated. “The budget is the most important item,” he said. “That would make the Finance & Governance Committee is one of the most important committees. It’s finance that takes the largest responsibility.” He called the committee process a positive step in taking a full-time government and segmenting it into a committee system where it’s vetted better. “Like Committee Member Perello said, it can be done in that narrow timeframe,” he said. He doesn’t advocate doing a full presentation at the committee, then playing the same presentation to the council. “The job at the committee is to be specialists,” he said. “That’s what happens in Congress, and that’s what

happens at the state legislature. The committees are providing the whole council direction. The city council members should be debating the direction provided by the committee. The committee needs to step up.” He suggested longer committee meetings and starting budget discussions in April. “There’s no way in one or two budget meetings that close to a halfbillion-dollar budget can be vetted,” he said. City Manager Alex Nguyen said the city wouldn’t have any budget numbers early, but they can discuss priorities. “There’s a fine line there,” he said. “There is a balance that we can strike to make it work.

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During the last finance & governance committee meeting, the members wanted a more complete calendar with time estimates, so they’ve been added. “These are, of course, estimates,” she said. “We’ve also added committee calendars to your binder this year. They’re uploaded online, so you can see the routine items that will go to the committee.” During committee comments, Vianey Lopez wanted to know how much feedback they want. “Based on the calendar you have provided, is that the direction we want to take to the council,” she said. “Are we looking at shifting some of these items around. It’s helpful to point out the level of work that goes

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SENIORS 805 Is There an Age Limit for Organ Donation? however, this may change as treatments are developed. Here’s what else you should know about becoming a donor.

Dear Savvy Senior, I never thought about becoming an organ donor until my brother died of kidney failure last year. But at age 78, I would like to know if I’m too old to be a donor, or if they would even use my organs if I were to die from COVID-19. What can you tell me? Potential Donor Dear Potential, There’s no cutoff age for being an organ donor. Anyone, regardless of age or medical history, can sign up. In fact, there are many people well up into their 80’s that donate.

The decision to use your organs is based on health of the organ, not age. So, don’t disqualify yourself prematurely. Let the doctors decide at your time of death whether your organs and tissues are suitable for transplantation. Regarding the COVID-19 part of your question, as of right now, the Organ Procurement and Transplantation Network (OPTN) does not recommend transplantation of organs from donors known to have the virus. So, if you were to contract the coronavirus and die, your organs would probably not be used,

Donating Facts In the United States alone, more than 112,000 people are on the waiting list for organ transplants. But because the demand is so much greater than the supply, those on the list routinely wait three to seven years for an organ, and more than 7,000 of them die each year. Organs that can be donated include the kidneys, liver, lungs, heart, pancreas and intestines. Tissue is also needed to replace bone, tendons and ligaments. Corneas are needed to restore sight. Skin grafts help burn patients heal and often mean the difference between life and death. And heart valves repair cardiac defects and damage. By donating your organs after you die, you can save or improve as many as 50 lives. The United Network for Organ Sharing

maintains the OPTN, a national computer registry that matches donors to waiting recipients. Some other things you should know about being an organ donor are that it does not in any way compromise the medical care you would receive in a hospital if you are sick or injured, nor does it interfere with having an open-casket funeral if you want that option. And, most major religions in the United States support organ donation and consider it as the final act of love and generosity toward others. How to Donate If you would like to become a donor, there are several steps you should take to ensure your wishes are carried out, including: Registering: Add your name to your state or regional organ and tissue donor registry. You can do this online at either OrganDonor. gov or DonateLife.net. If you don’t have Internet access, call Donate Life America at 804-377-3580 and

they can sign you up over the phone. Identify yourself: Designate your decision to become an organ donor on your driver’s license, which you can do when you go in to renew it. If, however, you don’t drive anymore or if your renewal isn’t due for a while, consider getting a state ID card – this also lets you indicate you want to be a donor. You can get an ID card for a few dollars at your nearby driver’s license office. Tell your family: Even if you are a registered donor, in many states, family members have the ultimate say whether your organs may be donated after you die. So, clarify your wishes to family. Also tell your doctors and indicate your wishes in your advance directives. These are legal documents that spell out your wishes regarding your end-of-life medical treatment when you can no longer make decisions for yourself. If you don’t have an advance directive, go to MyDirectives.com where you can create one for free.

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SENIORS 805 Victims of deadly California wildfire found in cars, roadway OROVILLE, Calif. (AP)—A 72-year-old man found dead in a vehicle and two other people discovered on a roadway were among the latest victims of the deadliest wildfire in California this year. Fifteen people were killed last week in the North Complex fire burning about 125 miles (200 kilometers) northeast of San Francisco. One person remained missing, the Butte County sheriff ’s office said late Wednesday. DNA testing was used to positively identify 12 of the victims, Sheriff Kory Honea said. They included Jacob Albright, 72, of Feather Falls, whose body was found in a vehicle on a property in the community. The two bodies in the roadway were found in Berry Creek—one about 10 feet from an all-terrain vehicle, the other also near a vehicle, Honea said. One of them was identified as Paul Winer, 68, while the other has not been identified. California Gov. Gavin Newsom said Wednesday that more than 17,000 firefighters were battling some 25 major fires that were ignited in the past month, after an unprecedented lightning siege in mid-August. The death toll stands at 25, with at least 4,200 structures destroyed statewide and more than 38,000 people under evacuation.

Bewsom said environmental stewardship is not a partisan issue in the state that has had governors from both major political parties. “We need to reconcile the fact there are no Democratic thermometers and no Republican thermometers,” he said about global warming. In Butte County, winds thrashed the fire into explosive growth on Sept. 8, driving it through rugged Sierra Nevada foothills and destroying much of the town of Berry Creek. Two people found on a 5-acre property in Berry Creek couldn’t escape fast enough, Honea said. The body of Philip Rubel, 68, was found inside a burned pickup truck, and Millicent Catarancuic, 77, was discovered down an embankment. “They had packed their belongings in preparation to evacuate but later decided not to evacuate based on erroneous information that the fire was 51% contained,” Honea said. The two lived on the compound with Catarancuic’s sister, Suzan Violet Zurz, who remained missing. Others killed in the fire were Randy Harrell, 67, of Feather Falls and Mark De La Gardie, 61, Ken Lee, 64, John Butler, 79, Sandra Butler, 75, Jorge Hernandez-Juarez, 26, Khawar Bhatti, 58, and Josiah Williams, 16, all of Berry Creek.

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By Chris Frost chris@tricountysentry.com Oxnard-- Southwinds Park was the place to be Sept 19, as the Oxnard Police Athletic League (PAL) was on the loose and holding its Annual School Supply and Resource Distribution for kids ages K through fifth grade.

HE event had a different feel this year due to Covid-19, but that didn’t stop anyone as they adapted and had a great time. Kids collected lots of books and supplies, backpacks, and enjoyed the day. The Soutwinds Park Neighborhood Council continues to be an active and vital group committed to all its residents. Recreation/Human Resources Coordinator Janice Zaragoza helped coordinate the school supply and resource distribution event under the pandemic restrictions. “We still wanted to do something nice for the community here,” she said. “This is the best way that we felt we could do so by handing out bags from the Police Activities League. We worked with the Neighborhood

Council here in Southwinds and got two sponsors. Councilwoman Vianey Lopez and the chair of the Neighborhood Council, Carolina Gallardo-Magana.” Neighborhood kids pre-registered for the event, Zaragoza said, and they will accept walkups, as well. “We’re trying to get the kids ready for school, whether on not it’s distance learning or in school,” she said. Zaragoza planned to see lots of kids at the park. “We are anticipating 800+ kids today,” she said. “We’ve already had over 100 kids, and it’s only a little bit past 9 a.m., so we’re just getting started.” The group made sure they followed all the safety guidelines from the county, state, and city. “We’re following all the proper precautions,” she said. “It wasn’t difficult. We’ve been throwing events with the proper care since the pandemic hit. It takes a group of people who care and are committed to the city to put these events together. I want to give a shout out to all the staff and volunteers who put this together.” During the pandemic, she said people need more help than ever before. “We’re happy to provide that to

them in any way possible, “she said. “Seeing all the smiles on the parents, kids, and guardian’s faces makes me and my staff of volunteers happy.” Council Member Vianey Lopez sponsored the distribution, and she came out to support the Rec Staff, the PAL, and the youth who came out to the event. “They’re volunteering their time and giving back to the students in the Southwinds neighborhood,” she said. “I handed out a little bit, but they have a whole system, so I don’t want to get in their way. I’m here to support them and be here for the community.” Lopez said Covid-19 has drastically changed everything. “When you look at this event, a resource fair where people can walk up to a table and gather information, and there would be entertainment,” she said. “Now, we have people walking through at scheduled times and coming in to pick up their bags and supplies. We’re adjusting to how we’re serving people and meeting the needs of the community. We have to be creative about how to do it in a safe manner.” As a student, Vianey loved history. “There is so much to learn,” she said. “When you think about what’s going on right now, what part of our

present-day is going to be in the history books? It’s ongoing and evolving.” Covid-19 has also affected her campaign for re-election to the Oxnard City Council. “We have to be creative about how we are reaching voters,” she said. “We have to be safe for not just us, but the people who are in the community.” Lopez got elected to the City Council, and before she had the chance to get settled, there were many changes. “I feel like we’ve been through just about everything that could have happened,” she said. “In the first year, all the decisions we’ve made, the budget, and cannabis, short term rentals and large development projects plus, how do we deal with Covid-19. It’s been interesting.” Gallardo-Magana is beyond proud to be part of the day. “Thanks to the Police Activity League for organizing this,” she said. “This is the third annual event that we have. This is great because kids can benefit from this, especially during this pandemic. Resource are limited for the families, so having this being given to them, we are more than grateful.” When Covid-19 hit, Gallardo-Magana said many families lost their jobs. “Resources are limited to buy school supplies,” she said. “Haning school supplies provided is a great relief for families. We also supply resources to the kids and the families.” They kept social distancing in mind, she said, so every 30 minutes, a different group was called over. “A lot of our registration for today was done via a phone call,” she said. “We sent messages through social media, and we also sent texts to residents. We had to look for alternative ways to get information to the residents.” When she was a student, Gallardo-Magana loved math. “We use math every single day in

our life,” she said. “Math is my favorite subject. Cultural and Community Services Director Terrel Harrison was grinning from ear to ear and was thrilled to help the kids during the pandemic. “This is awesome,” he said. “Anyway, to get out to the community to see them and get in touch with them. The bonus is putting school supplies in kids’ hands. This is an event we look to do every year, Covid-19 or no Covid-19, and seeing it happen is a good thing.” He applauded Lopez and Gallardo-Magana for donating to the event and showing they care about their community. “Especially the Southwinds area, Harrison said.” You also have all the volunteers. You have the Youth Directors Council, staff that helped put the event together, as well as contributions from our local police officers.” When Harrison was a student, he knew his favorite subject was supposed to be math, English, or history, but it was physical education. “Anything to get involved and active, that was my thing,” he said. Terrel prides himself on being a good mentor for his daughter, Violet. “I’t’s about communication and asking her how her day goes every day,” Terrel said. “It’s about looking over her schoolwork and participating with her in her schoolwork. We let her know that we care; this is important, and we want you to do well, and we want to help you do well.” Jesus Garcia filled bags up with water bottles and got them ready to hand out to the community. “Things are different, and we have to get used to doing things a different way,” he said about the pandemic. “Switching locations isn’t a problem. As long as I can help my community, everything will be good. I came and asked if they needed any help. They said no, but I still helped out.”

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HEALTH Law and order vs. health care as Dems, GOP vie for suburbs By Alan Fram and Jim Salter WASHINGTON (AP)— Scores of suburban districts are back in play in the GOP’s long-shot attempt to win House control in November’s election. Democrats who used health care to capture the majority in 2018 are emphasizing it anew, saying they’ll shield voters from Republicans trying to tear coverage away during a pandemic.

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THIS is as current an issue as can possibly be,” said Leslie Dach, who heads the Democratic-backed Protect Our Care Coalition. In some races, Republicans are talking up lawlessness to try stemming defections of educated, moderate suburban voters from the GOP, spurred by aversion to President Donald Trump. But even where Republican candidates promote themes such as rebuilding the economy, Trump’s blunt-force ads and his tweets on law and order have kept it in the forefront. “If I don’t win, America’s Suburbs will be OVERRUN with Low Income Projects, Anarchists, Agitators, Looters and, of course, `Friendly

Protesters,”’ he tweeted recently. Wagner has voted for bills that would have ended the coverage that former President Barack Obama’s health care law guarantees people with preexisting conditions. She’s introduced bills to protect such coverage, her campaign says. Schupp has said she opposes defunding police, a far-left call to restructure and even cut police agencies that many Democrats reject. She’s been backed by Indivisible, a progressive group that supports the proposal. Each party says their messaging is poll-tested and will work. Public safety and police defunding are “an increasingly significant and powerful issue” in suburbs, said Dan Conston, president of the Congressional Leadership Fund. Conston, whose group is aligned with House GOP leaders, said with health care, Democrats are betting “their tired, dated arguments will work.” “Health care is the number one issue that people care about,” counters Rep. Cheri Bustos, D-Ill., who heads the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee, House Democrats’ campaign arm. She says Democrats are “on the right side” on law and order, supporting peaceful

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Biden to focus on health care in Supreme Court debate By Alexandra Jaffe WILMINGTON, Del. (AP)—Joe Biden is expected to use the sudden Supreme Court vacancy to reinforce his argument that the upcoming election should be a referendum on President Donald Trump’s handling of health care and the coronavirus. The death of Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg jolted the presidential campaign just six weeks before the election and as several states are already voting. Trump has seized on the opportunity to nominate a new justice to motivate his most loyal voters. Biden hopes to keep the focus on health care, which has proven to be a winning issue for Democrats during previous elections and could be even more resonant amid the pandemic. “So I think in that sense, the vacancy will really sharpen the focus on the stakes in this election when it comes to life and death and the health of Americans,” Sen. Tim Kaine, a Virginia Democrat who was Hillary Clinton’s 2016 running mate, said Sunday. The Supreme Court will hear a Republican-led case challenging the Affordable Care Act, which the Trump administration supports, the week after the Nov. 3 election. Biden is expected to charge Trump is seeking to undermine the protections for people with pre-existing conditions under the ACA, as well as its provisions covering preventative care for women.

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MOVIE REVIEW

“Unhinged” “Unhinged”

By Bob Garver

back, but Tom proves a point by neutralizing him. Tom also steals Rachel’s phone, which opens up a world of opportunities for him. He finds out about a lunch date with her divorce lawyer, her bank account information, and the addresses of all her family and friends. Tom proceeds to go on a bloody path of revenge that only he considers “revenge,” the rest of us would just call it petty, petty murdering. Crowe as Tom is a crazy, intimidating presence, and the movie finds some creative ways for him to mess with Rachel, but the non-Crowe dialogue is uninvolving, the characters bounce between smart and stupid depending on what they need to be for the story to continue, and I think it was a mistake to have Tom be a psychotic murderer from minute one. I think he would have been a much more interesting character if he had just been a regular guy who snaps and carries out a “death is too good for you” revenge fantasy. Aside from the Crowe performance, “Unhinged” is a direct-to-On-Demand-quality movie. Except it went to the big screen, where the nerve-racking plot and sensory overload of horns and skids and crashes (compounded by five months of my senses being deprived of big screens and theater-sized sound systems) triggered my chronic anxiety. Don’t get me wrong, I can respect a movie that successfully pushes my buttons, but my immediate reaction was to flop around in my seat and loudly shudder every few minutes. Fortunately there were only two other people in the theater and they didn’t seem bothered by my admittedly-distracting behavior. If the wrong person had been in that theater, they might have demanded an apology…

It seems almost quaint to review this movie now. Three weeks ago, “Unhinged” opened as the first big postpandemic theatrical release. The problem was that the theater closest to my parents’ house didn’t reopen until a week later. I saw “Unhinged” at the first opportunity, but I also saw (and reviewed) “The New Mutants,” which was the bigger movie that weekend. Last weekend saw the release of “Tenet,” which also warranted an immediate review, and in fact still sits atop the box office. This means that the time has come to double back and review “Unhinged,” though its appeal as the First Movie Back has since worn off.

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UNHINGED” stars Caren Pistorius and Russell Crowe (don’t let the advertising trick you into thinking Crowe is the lead) as two people locked in a deadly game of cat-and-mouse on the battleground of our volatile nation’s overcrowded roads. Like many people, Rachel (Pistorius) leads a stressed-out life. She’s going through a divorce from her uncooperative ex, her hairdressing business is hanging by a thread, her brother (Austin P. McKenzie) and his girlfriend are living with her but not contributing to the household, and traffic on the way to drop her son (Gabriel Bateman) off at school is a nightmare. The last thing she needs is a zonedout driver dilly-dallying at a green light. But that’s exactly what she gets, and she honks angrily at him. That driver is Tom Cooper (Crowe), fresh off killing his ex-wife and her new lover. He’s none too happy about the honk, feeling that Rachel breached

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roadway etiquette by jumping straight to a big honk instead of starting off with a “courtesy tap” (little honk). He goes so far as to apologize for his role in the incident, but he expects Rachel to do the same. She refuses,

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and Tom figures that since he’ll probably get caught soon for the murders, and he doesn’t plan to be taken alive, he might as well spend his last day on Earth ruining the life of this woman who wronged him, however briefly.

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Grade: C

Tom follows Rachel around, “Unhinged” is rated R for “Unhinged” The Rental strong violent content, and intimidating her. She’s forced to drive evasively, making several language throughout. Its dangerous maneuvers in the running time is 90 minutes. process. She stops at a gas station and convinces a stranger to walk Contact Bob Garver at rrg251@nyu.edu. her to her car and intimidate Tom

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MICHAEL D. PLANET, Executive Officer / Clerk of Court (Secretario) By: JEANETTE FIMBRES, Deputy (Adjunto) CN971443 137452 Sep 4,11,18,25, 2020 SchId:80650 AdId:26946 CustId:65 -----------File No.: 20200818-10011415-0 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) DOING BUSINESS AS: 1. MAZ PAPEL 675 BOX CANYON ROAD WEST HILLS, CA 91304 Ventura COUNTY Full Name of Registrant: 1. LILIANA RAMIREZ 675 BOX CANYON ROAD WEST HILLS, CA 91304 This Business is conducted by: INDIVIDUAL. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: 05/01/2017. 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/LILIANA RAMIREZ 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 8/18/2020. MARK A. LUNN SchId:80661 AdId:26950 CustId:1404 -----------File No.: 20200820-10011597-0 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) DOING BUSINESS AS: 1. GROWIN GREENS 675 BOX CANYON ROAD WEST HILLS, CA 91304 Ventura COUNTY Full Name of Registrant: 1. RICHARD ROCK 23520 EHLERS DRIVE CHATSWORTH, CA 91311 This Business is conducted by: INDIVIDUAL. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: 08/01/2020. I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares information as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of Business and Professions Code that the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000).) /S/RICHARD ROCK 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 8/20/2020. MARK A. LUNN SchId:80665 AdId:26951 CustId:1405 -----------CASE NUMBER: (Numero del Caso): 56-2020-00540982-CUORVTA SUMMONS (CITACION JUDICIAL) NOTICE TO DEFENDANT: (AVISO AL DEMANDADO): All persons unknown

claiming any legal or equitable right, title, estate, lien, or interest in the property described in the complaint adverse to Plaintiff’s title, or any cloud on Plaintiff’s title thereto, and DOES 1 through 30, Inclusive. The real property located in the County of Ventura, State of California, commonly known as 3431 Highwood Court, #140, Simi Valley, CA 93063; Assessor Parcel Number 611-030-175; The action concerns, inter alia, the title in the real property situated in the County of Ventura, State of California, legally described as follows: The land referred to herein below is situated in the County of Ventura, State of California, and is described as follows: Parcel 1: Lot 140 and Lot 140 P, of Tract No. 22002, in the City of Simi Valley, County of Ventura, State of California, as per Map recorded in Book 60, Pages 63 to 71 inclusive of Maps, in the Office of the County Recorder of said County. Parcel 2: A nonexclusive easement for laundry purposes over that portion of Lot 136 shown and designated as ``laundry area easement`` on Exhibit ``B`` of the Instrument recorded February 25, 1974 as Document No. 10728 in Book 4227, Page 682 of Official Records, and as further defined in an Instrument recorded in Book 3970, Page 560 of Official Records. Parcel 3: A nonexclusive easement over Lots N, O and P (the common areas) of said Tract 2200-2, for ingress, egress and the uses and purposes set forth in the declaration of covenants, conditions and restrictions recorded June 20, 1972 in Book 3970, Page 560 of Offical Records, and Declaration of Annexation recorded February 25, 1974 in Book 4227, Page 682 of Official Records, and in any Amendments and Supplements thereof. Fee title to the real property described as Parcel 3, shall be and is vested in Meadowbrook Homeowners Association, Inc., for the common use and enjoyment of the owners of Lots in said Tract 2200-2 and in any other Tracts which have been or may become annexed thereto as more fully set out in the declaration of covenants, conditions and restrictions hereinafter referred to, any any amendments and supplements thereof. YOU ARE BEING SUED BY PLAINTIFF: (LO ESTA DEMANDANDO EL DEMANDANTE): ROBERT C. LANDEGGER and LUELLA M. LANDEGGER. NOTICE! You have been sued. The court may decide against you without your being heard unless you respond within 30 days. Read the information below. You have 30 CALENDAR DAYS after this summons and legal papers are served on you to file a written response at this court and have a copy served on the plaintiff. A letter or phone call will not protect you. Your written response must be in proper legal form if you want the court to hear your case. There may be a court form that you can use for your response. You can find these court forms and more information at the California Courts Online SelfHelp Center (www.courtinfo.ca.gov/ selfhelp), your county law library, or the courthouse nearest you. If you cannot pay the filing fee, ask the court clerk for a fee waiver form. If you do not file your response on time, you may lose the case by default, and your wages, money, and property may be taken without further warning from the court. There are other legal requirements. You may want to call an attorney right away. If you do not know an attorney, you may want to call an attorney referral service. If you cannot afford an attorney, you may be eligible for free legal services from a nonprofit legal services program. You can locate these nonprofit groups at the California Legal Services Web site (www.lawhelpcalifornia.org), the California Courts Online SelfHelp Center (www. courtinfo.ca.gov/selfhelp), or by contacting your local court or county bar association. NOTE: The court has a statutory lien for waived fees and costs on any settlement or arbitration award of $10,000 or more in a civil case. The court’s lien must be paid before the court will dismiss the case. AVISO! Lo han demandado. Si no responde dentro de 30 dias, la corte puede decidir en su contra sin escuchar su version. Lea la informacion a continuacion. Tiene 30 DIAS DE CALENDARIO despues de que le entreguen esta citacion y papeles legales para presentar una respuesta por escrito en esta corte y hacer que se entregue una copia al demandante. Una carta o una llamada telefonica no lo protegen. Su respuesta por escrito tiene que estar en formato legal correcto si desea que procesen su caso en la corte. Es posible que haya un formulario que usted pueda usar para su respuesta. Puede encontrar estos formularios de la corte y mas informacion en el Centro de Ayuda de las Cortes de California (www.sucorte.ca.gov) en la biblioteca de leyes de su condado o en la corte que le quede mas cerca. Si

no puede pagar la cuota de presentacion, pida al secretario de la corte que le de un formulario de exencion de pago de cuotas. Si no presenta su respuesta a tiempo, puede perder el caso por incumplimiento y la corte le podra quitar su sueldo, dinero y bienes sin mas advertencia. Hay otros requisitos legales. Es recomendable que llame a un abogado inmediatamente. Si no conoce a un abogado, puede llamar a un servicio de remision a abogados. Si no puede pagar a un abogado, es posible que cumpla con los requisitos para obtener servicios legales gratuitos de un programa de servicios legales sin fines de lucro. Puede encontrar estos grupos sin fines de lucro en el sitio web de California Legal Services, (www. lawhelpcalifornia.org), en el Centro de Ayuda de las Cortes de California, (www. sucorte.ca.gov) o poniendose en contacto con la corte o el colegio de abogados locales. AVISO: Por ley, la corte tiene derecho a reclamar las cuotas y los costos exentos por imponer un gravamen sobre cualquier recuperacion de $10,000 o mas de valor recibida mediante un acuerdo o una concesion de arbitraje en un caso de derecho civil. Tiene que pagar el gravamen de la corte antes de que la corte pueda desechar el caso. The name and address of the court is: (El nombre y direccion de la corte es): SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF VENTURA, 800 South Victoria Avenue, Ventura, California 93009 The name, address and telephone number of plaintiff’s attorney, or plaintiff without an attorney is: (El nombre, la direccion y el numero de telefono del abogado del demandante, o del demandante que no tiene abogado, es): RICHARD A. RODGERS, Esq., SHANE, DIGIUSEPPE & RODGERS LLP, 3125 Old Conejo Road, Thousand Oaks, CA 91320 (805) 2302525 Date: (Fecha) 03-10-2020 MICHAEL D. PLANET, Executive Officer / Clerk of Court (Secretario) By: JOAN FOSTER, Deputy (Adjunto) CN970535 LANDEGGER Sep 4,11,18,25, 2020 SchId:80669 AdId:26952 CustId:65 -----------File No.: 20200819-10011459-0 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) DOING BUSINESS AS: 1. E.G.R. Electric Gate Repair 2358 Ralston Street Simi Valley, CA 93063 Ventura COUNTY Full Name of Registrant: 1. Edward Rincon 2358 Ralston 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: 05/01/2020. I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares information as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of Business and Professions Code that the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000).) /S/Edward Rincon 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 8/19/2020. MARK A. LUNN SchId:80696 AdId:26961 CustId:1406 -----------Order To Show Cause For Change of Name Case No. 56-2020-00544546-CU-PT-VTA To All Interested Persons: AMIR ABDUL AZIZ SCHMIDT filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: 1 PRESENT NAME: AMIR ABDUL AZIZ SCHMIDT PROPOSED NAME: SMITTY SCHMIDT 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: 10/7/2020 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: 8/19/2020 MICHAEL D. PLANET Ventura Superior Court

tive, 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.

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Order To Show Cause For Change of Name Case No. 56-2020-00543933-CU-PT-VTA To All Interested Persons: JAMES HOWARD SWANTON filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: 1 PRESENT NAME: JAMES HOWARD SWANTON PROPOSED NAME: JAMES HOWARD DAHL 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: 10/9/2020 Time: 8:30 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: 7/31/2020 MICHAEL D. PLANET Ventura Superior Court

File No.: 20200901-10012066-0 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) DOING BUSINESS AS: 1. The Future Elite Academy 2382 Townsgate Road Westlake Village, CA 91361 Ventura COUNTY Full Name of Registrant: 1. Harcan Enterprises, Inc. 2382 Townsgate Road Westlake Village, CA 91361 This Business is conducted by: CORPORATION. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: 07/06/2020. I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares information as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of Business and Professions Code that the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000).) /S/Brett Harrison, President NOTICE - In accordance with subdivision (a) of Section 17920, a fictitious name statement generally expires at the end of five years from the date on which it was filed in the office of the county clerk, except, as provided in subdivision 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 9/1/2020. MARK A. LUNN

SchId:80707 AdId:26964 CustId:753 -----------NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF SIMON D. FLORES Case No. 56-2020-00543065-PR-PL-OXN To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of SIMON D. FLORES. A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by Alan Morales in the Superior Court of California, County of Ventura. THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that Alan Morales 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 10/8/2020 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 representa-

Rennee R. Dehesa SBN: 249235 Jones, Lester, Schuck, Becker & Dehesa, LLP 915 E. MAIN STREET, NO. A Santa Paula CA 93060 Phone: 805-525-7104 Fax: 805-525-1653

SchId:80723 AdId:26970 CustId:1407 -----------File No.: 20200824100117150 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) DOING BUSINESS AS: 1. 911 Curbs 2. Eriks Ventures 3. DIY Pest Care 4. DIY Yard care 5. Handy Distributors 1714 Hewitt pl. Simi valley, CA 93065 Ventura COUNTY Full Name of Registrant: 1. Ruthzy Eriks 1714 Hewitt pl. 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/Ruthzy Eriks 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

TRI-COUNTY SENTRY, FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 25, 2020 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 8/24/2020. MARK A. LUNN SchId:80727 AdId:26971 CustId:1408 -----------File No.: 20200825100117860 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) DOING BUSINESS AS: 1. Jeff’s Jumpers 1673 alviso st Simi valley, CA Ca Ventura COUNTY Full Name of Registrant: 1. Jeffrey Haugen 1673 alviso st Simi valley, CA Ca 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/Jeffrey Haugen 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 8/25/2020. MARK A. LUNN SchId:80740 AdId:26975 CustId:1409 -----------File No.: 20200831-10012032-0 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) DOING BUSINESS AS: 1. Mahal Unlimited 914 Catamaran St Oxnard, CA 93035 Ventura COUNTY Full Name of Registrant: 1. Athena Arcayan 914 Catamaran St Oxnard, CA Ca This Business is conducted by: INDIVIDUAL. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: 08/31/2020. I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares information as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of Business and Professions Code that the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000).) /S/Athena Arcayan 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 9/6/2020. MARK A. LUNN SchId:80744 AdId:26976 CustId:1410 -----------File No.: 20200824-10011741-0 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) DOING BUSINESS AS: 1. Never Stop Dreaming Fitness 209 Riverdale CT #552 CAMARILLO, CA 93012 Ventura COUNTY Full Name of Registrant: 1. Danielle Monet Yee 209 Riverdale CT #552 CAMARILLO, CA 93012 This Business is conducted by: INDIVID-

UAL. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: 09/14/2020. I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares information as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of Business and Professions Code that the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000).) /S/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 8/24/2020. MARK A. LUNN SchId:80749 AdId:26978 CustId:1411 -----------File No.: 20200902-10012151-0 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) DOING BUSINESS AS: 1. Your Ventura County Lawyer 674 County Square Dr., Ste.304 Ventura, CA 93003-9026 Ventura COUNTY Full Name of Registrant: 1. Christina Vanarelli, Inc. APLC 674 County Square Dr., Ste. 304 Ventura, CA 93003-9026 This Business is conducted by: CORPORATION. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: N/A. I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares information as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of Business and Professions Code that the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000).) /S/Christina Vanarelli 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 9/2/2020. MARK A. LUNN SchId:80752 AdId:26979 CustId:1412 -----------File No.: 20200831-10012036-0 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) DOING BUSINESS AS: 1. Kloverkinis 2470 Stearns St #191 Simi Valley , CA 93063 Ventura COUNTY Full Name of Registrant: 1. Kylie Rice 2470 Stearns St #191 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: 09/24/2020. I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares information as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of Business and Professions Code that the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000).) /S/Kylie Rice 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 reg-

istered 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 9/8/2020. MARK A. LUNN SchId:80757 AdId:26980 CustId:1413 -----------File No.: 20200828-10011982-0 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) DOING BUSINESS AS: 1. Soul Brain Chocolates 2452 Stow St. Simi Valley, CA 93063 Ventura COUNTY Full Name of Registrant: 1. John Francis Shea 2452 Stow St. 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: 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/John Francis Shea 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 8/28/2020. MARK A. LUNN SchId:80761 AdId:26981 CustId:1414 -----------File No.: 20200825100118120 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) DOING BUSINESS AS: 1. Seaboard Kings 2. Polar Bark 3. Nation Ibarra 1409 Kuehner Dr. #236 Sim Valley, CA 93063 Ventura COUNTY Full Name of Registrant: 1. Christopher Cardoza 5956 E Los Angeles Ave #6 Simi Valley, CA 93063 2. Andy Guptar 5956 E Los Angeles Ave #6 Simi Valley, CA 93063 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/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 8/25/2020. MARK A. LUNN SchId:80769 AdId:26983 CustId:1416 -----------NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF JOSEPH J. MAJZEL Case No. 56-2020-00544987-PR-PL-OXN To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of JOSEPH J. MAJZEL.

A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by DEANNA MAJZEL in the Superior Court of California, County of Ventura. THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that DEANNA MAJZEL 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 10/22/2020 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. SUSAN BORQUEZ (SBN 118757) ATTORNEY AT LAW 340 ROSEWOOD AVENUE SUITE L CAMARILLO CA 93010 Phone: 805-482-3738 Fax: 805-484-0720 SchId:80773 AdId:26984 CustId:1056 -----------NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF JOSE LUIS URIBE aka JOSE LUIS URIBE PALACIOS Case No. 56-2020-00545087-PR-LA-OXN To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of JOSE LUIS URIBE aka JOSE LUIS URIBE PALACIOS. A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by NORMA URIBE in the Superior Court of California, County of Ventura. THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that NORMA URIBE 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 10/22/2020 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. Michael M. Israel (SBN 84824) Norman Dowler, LLP 840 County Square Drive 3rd Floor Ventura CA 93003 Phone: 805-654-0911 Fax: 805-654-1902 SchId:80776 AdId:26985 CustId:697 -----------File No.: 20200827100119110 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) DOING BUSINESS AS: 1. Big Sky Plumbing 1760 Morley St. Simi Valley, CA 93065 Ventura COUNTY Full Name of Registrant: 1. John Hucal 1760 Morley St. 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/John Hucal 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 8/27/2020. MARK A. LUNN SchId:80785 AdId:26990 CustId:1418 -----------NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF IRAJ IRANPOUR aka DEAN IRANPOUR Case No. 56-2020-00545037-PRLAOXN To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of IRAJ IRANPOUR aka DEAN IRANPOUR A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by Kavon Iranpour and Jaleh Iranpour in the Superior Court of California, County of VENTURA. THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that Kavon Iranpour and Jaleh Iranpour 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 Oct. 15, 2020 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: CRISTA B HERMANCE ESQ SBN 293291 HERMANCE LAW APC 4476 MARKET ST STE 602 VENTURA CA 93003 CN972042 IRANPOUR Sep 18,25, Oct 2, 2020 SchId:80790 AdId:26992 CustId:65 -----------File No.: 20200806100108380 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) DOING BUSINESS AS: 1. Medrano’s cleaning service 777 halyard st Port Hueneme , CA 93041 Ventura COUNTY Full Name of Registrant: 1. Erendida Ultreras Medrano 777 halyard st Port Hueneme , CA 93041 This Business is conducted by: INDIVIDUAL. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: 03/09/2020. I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares information as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of Business and Professions Code that the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000).) /S/Erendida Ultreras Medrano 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 8/6/2020. MARK A. LUNN SchId:80794 AdId:26994 CustId:1419 -----------File No.: 20200908-10012328-0 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) DOING BUSINESS AS: 1. HOLMES CUSTOM PICTURE FRAMING 2. FROM GRANDPA’S ATTIC 2387 Tapo Street Simi Valley, CA 93063 Ventura COUNTY Full Name of Registrant: 1. LONE ARTIST, L.L.C. 2391 Tapo Street SIMI VALLEY, CA 93063 This Business is conducted by: LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: 08/08/2020. I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares information as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of Business and Professions Code that the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000).) /S/MARIAN GORMAN 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 9/8/2020. MARK A. LUNN SchId:80802 AdId:26996 CustId:1420 -----------NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF IRAJ IRANPOUR aka DEAN IRANPOUR Case No. 56-2020-00545037-PRLAOXN

16 To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of IRAJ IRANPOUR aka DEAN IRANPOUR A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by Kavon Iranpour and Jaleh Iranpour in the Superior Court of California, County of VENTURA. THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that Kavon Iranpour and Jaleh Iranpour 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 Oct. 15, 2020 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: CRISTA B HERMANCE ESQ SBN 293291 HERMANCE LAW APC 4476 MARKET ST STE 602 VENTURA CA 93003 CN972042 IRANPOUR Sep 18,25, Oct 2, 2020 SchId:80809 AdId:26998 CustId:65 -----------NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF DANIEL WILLIAM JANSSEN Case No. 56-2020-00544789-PR-LA-OXN To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of DANIEL WILLIAM JANSSEN. A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by Ventura County Public Administrator in the Superior Court of California, County of Ventura. THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that Ventura County Public Administrator 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 10/22/2020 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 representa-

TRI-COUNTY SENTRY, FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 25, 2020 tive, 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. LEROY SMITH, County Counsel, SBN 107702 MITCHELL B. DAVIS, Asst. County Counsel, SBN 212721 Hall of Administration 800 So. Victoria Avenue Ventura CA 93009 Phone: 805-654-2950 Fax: 805-654-2185 SchId:80819 AdId:27001 CustId:713 -----------NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF DONALD FLOYD WORONOW Case No. 56-2020-00544860-PR-LAOXN (ESTATE OF WORONOW) HRG: 10/22/2020 DEPT: J6 To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of DONALD FLOYD WORONOW. A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by Ventura County Public Administrator in the Superior Court of California, County of Ventura. THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that Ventura County Public Administrator 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 10/22/2020 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. LEROY SMITH, County Counsel, SBN 107702 MITCHELL B. DAVIS, Asst. County Counsel, SBN 212721 Hall of Administration 800 So. Victoria Avenue Ventura CA 93009 Phone: 805-654-2950 Fax: 805-654-2185 SchId:80822 AdId:27002 CustId:713 -----------Order To Show Cause For Change of Name Case No. 56202000545165CUPTVTA To All Interested Persons: Megan Terese Melinkovich filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: 1 PRESENT NAME: Kayden Marcus Grubb PROPOSED NAME: Kayden Marcus Melinkovich 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: 11/4/2020 Time: 8:00 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: 9/9/2020 MICHAEL D. PLANET Ventura Superior Court SchId:80827 AdId:27005 CustId:1422 -----------File No.: 202000828-10011998-0 1/1 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) DOING BUSINESS AS: 1. Duenas Home Improvements 2420 Earhart ct Oxnard , CA 93033 Ventura COUNTY Full Name of Registrant: 1. Leticia Duenas 2420 Earhart ct 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: 09/18/2020. I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares information as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of Business and Professions Code that the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000).) /S/Leticia Duenas 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 9/11/2020. MARK A. LUNN SchId:80831 AdId:27006 CustId:1423 -----------File No.: 20200909100123880 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) DOING BUSINESS AS: 1. Ares Technologies 1074 BANGOR LN VENTURA, CA 93001 Ventura COUNTY Full Name of Registrant: 1. Joseph Bachis 1074 BANGOR LN VENTURA, CA 93001 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/Joseph Bachis 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 9/9/2020. MARK A. LUNN SchId:80835 AdId:27007 CustId:1424

-----------NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF RONALD RICHARD DYER aka RON DYER Case No. 56-2020-00545152-PRPWOXN To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of RONALD RICHARD DYER aka RON DYER A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by Jack Richard Dyer in the Superior Court of California, County of VENTURA. THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that Jack Richard Dyer 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 Oct. 29, 2020 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: CRISTA B HERMANCE ESQ SBN 293291 HERMANCE LAW APC 4476 MARKET ST STE 602 VENTURA CA 93003 CN972057 DYER Sep 18,25, Oct 2, 2020 SchId:80845 AdId:27010 CustId:65 -----------NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF JAMES P. YEZUITA Case No. 56-2019-00536049-PR-LA-OXN To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of JAMES P. YEZUITA. A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by Brandon Gray in the Superior Court of California, County of Ventura. THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that Brandon Gray 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 10/22/2020 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: 805-658-8034 SchId:80848 AdId:27011 CustId:737 -----------File No.: 20200825-10011768-0 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) DOING BUSINESS AS: 1. Golden Rule Associates 709 Paseo Camarillo Unit 193 Camarillo, CA 93010 Ventura COUNTY Full Name of Registrant: 1. Kyle MacKenzie 709 Paseo Camarillo Unit 193 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: 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/Kyle A MacKenzie 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 8/25/2020. MARK A. LUNN SchId:80851 AdId:27012 CustId:1425 -----------Order To Show Cause For Change of Name Case No. 56-2020-00545241-CU-PT-VTA To All Interested Persons: Yvonne Lynn Pearson filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: 1 PRESENT NAME: Yvonne Lynn Pearson PROPOSED NAME: Yvonne Lynn Peskin 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: 11/5/2020 Time: 8:20 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: 9/10/2020 MICHAEL D. PLANET Ventura Superior Court SchId:80855 AdId:27013 CustId:1426

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NOTICE TO DEFENDANT (AVISO AL DEMANDADO): 1. VANESSA CANDELARIA, an individual, and DOES 1 to 5, inclusive YOU ARE BEING SUED BY PLAINTIFF (LO ESTA DEMANDANDO EL DEMANDANTE): 1. LENDMARK FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC, a limited liability company NOTICE! You have been sued. The court may decide against you without your being heard unless you respond within 30 days. Read the information below. You have 30 CALENDAR DAYS after this summons and legal papers are served on you to file a written response at this court and have a copy served on the plaintiff. A letter or phone call will not protect you. Your written response must be in proper legal form if you want the court to hear your case. There may be a court form that you can use for your response. You can find these court forms and more information at the California Courts Online SelfHelp Center (www. courtinfo.ca.gov/ selfhelp), your county law library or the courthouse nearest you. If you cannot pay the filing fee, ask the court clerk for a fee waiver form. If you do not file your response on time, you may lose the case by default, and your wages, money and property may be taken without further warning from the court. There are other legal requirements. You may want to call an attorney right away. If you do not know an attorney, you may want to call an attorney referral service. If you cannot afford an attorney, you may be eligible for free legal services from a nonprofit legal services program. You can locate these nonprofit groups at the California Legal Services Web site (www.lawhelp california.org) the California Courts Online SelfHelp Center (www. courtinfo.ca.gov/ selfhelp), or by contacting your local court or county bar association. NOTE: The court has a statutory lien for waived fees and costs on any settlement or arbitration award of $10,000 or more in a civil case. The court’s lien must be paid before the court will dismiss the case. AVISO: Lo han demandado. Si no responde dentro de 30 dias, la corte puede decidir en su contra sin escuchar su version. Lea la informacion a continuacion. Tiene 30 DIAS DE CALENDARIO despues de que le entreguen esta citacion y papales legales para presentar una respuesta por escrito en esta corte y hacer que se entregue una copia al demandante. Una carta o una llamada telefonica no lo protegen. Su repuesta por escrito tiene que estar en formato legal correcto si desea que procesen su caso en la corte. Es posible que haya un formulario que usted pueda usar para su repuesta. Puede encontrar estos formularios de la corte y mas informacion en el Centro de Ayuda de las Cortes de California (www.sucorte.ca.gov), en la biblioteca de leyes de su condado o en la corte que le quede mas cerca. Si no puede pagar la cuota de presentacion, pida al secretario de la corte que le de un formulario de exencion de pago de cuotas. Si no presenta su respuesta a tiempo, puede perder el caso por incumplimiento y la corte le podra quitar su sueldo, dinero y bienes sin mas advertencia. Hay otros requisitos legales. Es recomendable que llame a un abogado inmediatamente. Si no conoce a un abogado, puede llamar a un servicio de remision a abogados. Si no puede pagar a un abogado, es posible que cumpla con los requisitos para obtener servicios legales gratuitos de un programa de servicios legales sin fines de lucro. Puede encontrar estos grupos sin fines de lucro en el sitio web de California Legal Services, (www. lawhelpcalifornia.org), en el Centro de Ayuda de las Cortes de California, (www. sucorte.ca.gov ) o poniendose en contacto con la corte o el colegio de abogados locales. AVISO: Por ley, la corte tiene derecho a reclamar las cuotas y los costos exentos por imponer un gravamen sobre cualquier recuperacion de $10,000 o mas de valor recibida mediante un acuerdo o una concesion de arbitraje en un caso de derecho civil. Tiene que pagar el gravamen de la corte antes de que la corte pueda desechar el caso. The name, address and telephone number of the court is (El nombre y direccion de la Corte es:) Superior Court of California, County of Ventura, 800 S. Victoria Avenue, Ventura, California 93009. The name, address and telephone number of plaintiff’s attorney or plaintiff without an attorney, is (El nombre, la direccion y el numero de telefono del abogado del demandante, o del demandante que no tiene abogado, es): The Dunning Law Firm APC

TRI-COUNTY SENTRY, FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 25, 2020 Donald T. Dunning (144665) James MacLeod (249145) 4545 Murphy Canyon Road Suite 200 San Diego CA 92123 Phone: 858-974-7600 Date: 2/14/2020 Michael D. Planet, Clerk SchId:80859 AdId:27014 CustId:1101 -----------NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: Virginia Anne Jahn aka Ginny Jahn CASE NUMBER: 56-2020-00543093-PRPWOXN To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of: Virginia Anne Jahn aka Ginny Jahn A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by: Herbert M. Jahn in the Superior Court of California, County of Ventura. THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that Herbert M. Jahn be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent. THE PETITION requests the decedent’s will and codicils, if any, be admitted to probate. The will and any codicils are available for examination in the file kept by the court. THE Petition requests authority to administer the estate under the Independent Administration of Estates Act. (This authority will allow the personal representative to take many actions without obtaining court approval. Before taking certain very important actions, however, the personal representative will be required to give notice to interested persons unless they have waived notice or consented to the proposed action.) The independent administration authority will be granted unless an interested person files an objection to the petition and shows good cause why the court should not grant the authority. A HEARING on the petition will be held in this court as follows: DATE: OCTOBER 29TH 2020 @10:30AM IN SUPERIOR COURT OF VENTURA LOCATED AT 4353 EAST VINEYARD DRIVE OXNARD, CA 93036 IN RM J6. IF YOU OBJECT to the granting of the petition, you should appear at the hearing and state your objections or file written objections with the court before the hearing. Your appearance may be in person or by your attorney. IF YOU ARE A CREDITOR or a contingent creditor of the decedent, you must file your claim with the court and mail a copy to the personal representative appointed by the court within the later of either (1) four months from the date of first issuance of letters to a general personal representative, as defined in section 58(b) of the California Probate Code, or (2) 60 days from the date of mailing or personal delivery to you of a notice under section 9052 of the California Probate Code. Other California statutes and legal authority may affect your rights as a creditor. You may want to consult with an attorney knowledgeable in California law. YOU MAY EXAMINE the file kept by the court. If you are a person interested in the estate, you may file with the court a Request for Special Notice (form DE-154) of the filing of an inventory and appraisal of estate assets or of any petition or account as provided in Probate Code section 1250. A Request for Special Notice form is available from the court clerk. PETITIONER: HERBERT JAHN 910 COUNTY ROAD 256 LOT 16 LIBERTY HILL, TX 78642 PH # 512-937-9307 SchId:80864 AdId:27016 CustId:713 -----------NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF STANLEY FRANK ZURKO Case No. 56-2020-00545299-PR-PWOXN To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of Stanley Frank Zurko. A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by Patricia Lacy in the Superior Court of California, County of Ventura. THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that Patricia Lacy 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 11/5/2020 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. PATRICIA LACY 1333 ASHTON PLACE LANE THOUSAND OAKS, CA 91320 (805) 480-1222 SchId:80867 AdId:27017 CustId:713 -----------NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF NOELLE EDWARDS BRENNAN Case No. 56-2020-00545218-PR-PWOXN To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of NOELLE EDWARDS BRENNAN. A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by JENNIFER POULAKOS in the Superior Court of California, County of Ventura. THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that JENNIFER POULAKOS 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 10/29/2020 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. LAW OFFICES OF LEONARD E. ARON Leonard A. Aron, Esq. (SBN 65072) 107 Venus Street Thousand Oaks, CA 91360-2955 Phone: 805-497-8659 SchId:80870 AdId:27018 CustId:689 -----------T.S. No. 093407-CA APN: 063-0-072-025 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE IMPORTANT NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 9/12/2014.

UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER On 10/15/2020 at 11:00 AM, CLEAR RECON CORP, as duly appointed trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust recorded 9/24/2014 as Instrument No. 2014092400119980-0 of Official Records in the office of the County Recorder of Ventura County, State of CALIFORNIA executed by: HARRY G LOWRY AND KELLY M HEAD, HUSBAND AND WIFE AS JOINT TENANTS WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH, CASHIER’S CHECK DRAWN ON A STATE OR NATIONAL BANK, A CHECK DRAWN BY A STATE OR FEDERAL CREDIT UNION, OR A CHECK DRAWN BY A STATE OR FEDERAL SAVINGS AND LOAN ASSOCIATION, SAVINGS ASSOCIATION, OR SAVINGS BANK SPECIFIED IN SECTION 5102 OF THE FINANCIAL CODE AND AUTHORIZED TO DO BUSINESS IN THIS STATE: AT THE MAIN FRONT ENTRANCE TO THE COUNTY GOVERNMENT CENTER HALL OF JUSTICE LOCATED AT 800 S. VICTORIA AVE., VENTURA, CA 93003 all right, title and interest conveyed to and now held by it under said Deed of Trust in the property situated in said County and State described as: MORE ACCURATELY DESCRIBED IN SAID DEED OF TRUST. The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 5383 LARKSPUR DRIVE VENTURA, CA 93001 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. Said sale will be held, but without covenant or warranty, express or implied, regarding title, possession, condition, or encumbrances, including fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust, to pay the remaining principal sums of the note(s) secured by said Deed of Trust. The total amount of the unpaid balance of the obligation secured by the property to be sold and reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale is: $193,930.55 If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder’s sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee, and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. The beneficiary under said Deed of Trust heretofore executed and delivered to the undersigned a written Declaration of Default and Demand for Sale, and a written Notice of Default and Election to Sell. The undersigned or its predecessor caused said Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be recorded in the county where the real property is located. NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder’s office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call (844) 477-7869 or visit this Internet Web site WWW.STOXPOSTING.COM, using the file number assigned to this case 093407CA. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the Internet Web site. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. FOR SALES INFORMATION: (844) 477-7869 CLEAR RECON CORP 4375 Jutland Drive San Diego, California 92117 SchId:80876 AdId:27023 CustId:670 -----------File No.: 202009031100122310 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) DOING BUSINESS AS: 1. Liberation Yachts 2465 Portola Rd Ventura, CA 93001 Ventura COUNTY Full Name of Registrant: 1. Phillip Pollak 2465 portola rd Ventura, CA 93001 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/phillip pollak 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 9/2/2020. MARK A. LUNN SchId:80879 AdId:27024 CustId:1427 -----------File No.: 20200915100126260 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) DOING BUSINESS AS: 1. Fastbreak Education 3452 San Luis Ventura, CA 93003 Ventura COUNTY Full Name of Registrant: 1. Erin Schenk 3252 San Luis 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/erin schenk 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 9/15/2020. MARK A. LUNN SchId:80886 AdId:27026 CustId:1428 -----------NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF DEBRA REEDER Case No. 56-2020-00545254-PR-LA-OXN To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of DEBRA REEDER. A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by Crystal Perroncel in the Superior Court of California, County of Ventura. THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that Crystal Perroncel 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 10/29/2020 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 93001 Phone: 805-643-4200 Fax: 805-643-4201 SchId:80890 AdId:27027 CustId:770 -----------Order To Show Cause For Change of Name Case No. 56-2020-00545486-CU-PT-VTA To All Interested Persons: Isabella Lissette Sorenson filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: 1 PRESENT NAME: Isabella Lissette Sorenson PROPOSED NAME: Isabella Lissette Sorensdatter-Brienen 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: 11/2/2020 Time: 8:20 AM Dept. 21. 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: 9/21/2020 MICHAEL D. PLANET Ventura Superior Court SchId:80893 AdId:27028 CustId:1429 -----------NOTICE Pursuant To California SelfStorage Facility Act (B & P Code 21700 ET SEQ) the Undersigned Will Sell At Public Auction. On The Below Listed Day, Time, And Location. Notice Of Public Sale Of Personal Property: The Personal Property Including, But Not Limited To Listed Items Stored By The Following Persons Or Businesses On The 22th Day of October 2020 AFTER: 9:00 AM At: STORCAL SELF STORAGE Thousand Oaks - 2501 West Hillcrest Drive, Thousand Oaks, CA 91320 - (805)499-7111: THE FOLLOWING LIST IS A DESCRIPTION OF THE PROPERTY TO BE SOLD: Storage Unit #: 2208 Rodriguez, Jose, boxes, lamps, end table; 2002 Turpel, Pete, golf clubs, boxes, bags; 2420 Cayo, Alena M, boxes, couch, bags; 2104 Palmer, Richard, boxes, tools, dresser; 2722A Senjeck, Russell, speakers, boxes, table; 1107 Nahani, Behzad, TV, stereo, boxes, tubs. Storage Auction Experts, 2930 Geer Road, Suite 194, Turlock, CA 95382 Bond: 5860870 CN972357 10-22-2020 Sep 25, Oct 2, 2020 SchId:80900 AdId:27030 CustId:65 -----------NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF WINIFRED EURETH KATO, AKA WINIFRED KATO, AKA WINIFRED E. KATO, AKA WINIFRED DOYLE Case No. 56-2020-00545526-PR-LA-OXN To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate,

or both, of WINIFRED EURETH KATO, AKA WINIFRED KATO, AKA WINIFRED E. KATO, AKA WINIFRED DOYLE. A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by Kathleen Foster in the Superior Court of California, County of Ventura. THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that Kathleen Foster 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 11/5/2020 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. LAW OFFICES OF ANNETTE DAWSON-DAVIS ANNETTE DAWSON-DAVIS, ESQ. SBN 146696 400 MOBIL AVENUE SUITE D-11 CAMARILLO CA 93010 Phone: 805-498-0909 SchId:80908 AdId:27033 CustId:745 -----------File No.: 20200904-10012268-0 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) DOING BUSINESS AS: 1. COASTAL CLEANING SERVICE 718 FOREST PARK BLVD D210 OXNARD, CA 93036 Ventura County Full Name of Registrant: 1. ALICE HERNANDEZ 718 FOREST PARK BLVD D210 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: 08/22/2020. I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares information as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of Business and Professions Code that the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000).) /S/ALICE HERNANDEZ, CEO NOTICE - In accordance with subdivision (a) of Section 17920, a fictitious name statement generally expires at the end of five years from the date on which it was filed in the office of the county clerk, except, as provided in subdivision 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 9/4/2020. MARK A. LUNN SchId:80917 AdId:27036 CustId:693

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joint investigation by the Oxnard Police Department Violent Crimes Unit (VCU), the Oxnard Police K-9 Unit, and the Ventura County Sheriff’s Department Special Crimes Unit. Oxnard VCU Detectives authored a search warrant for Nunez residence at the 100-block of North I Street. During the service of the warrant, additional rounds of .22 caliber and .38 Special ammunition was located. Officers arrested Nunez for numerous firearms-related offenses. The Oxnard Police

Department’s Special Enforcement Unit is committed to reducing gang crimes and gun violence in the City of Oxnard through the strict enforcement of laws specifically targeting known, active gang members residing in the city. Anyone with information regarding this case or other criminal activity is encouraged to contact the Oxnard Police Department at 805-385-7600, or online via oxnardpd.org, and clicking on Report Suspicious Activity. You can remain anonymous if you choose to do so by calling the Ventura County Crime Stoppers at 800-2228477. You can also visit venturacountycrimestoppers. org to submit a tip via text or email.

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NEWS Arrests made in assault with a deadly weapon Oxnard-- On Sept 21, 2020, at approximately 9:20 A.M., officers from the Oxnard Police Department were dispatched to a roommate dispute at a residence in the 1800 block of La Puerta Avenue.

HE reporting party advised that the suspect, Roy Jimenez, a 59-year-old Oxnard resident currently on CDC parole for bank robbery, was armed with a knife and attempting to stab occupants of the residence. When officers arrived, they heard an argument inside the residence. Officers attempted to make contact with the occupants; however, they were unsuccessful. Due to the danger the occupants were in; officers forced entry into the residence. Upon entry, officers confronted

Jimenez, who was armed with a pipe. Jimenez charged at the officers, who deployed a lesslethal device in an attempt to stop Jimenez. Once deployed, Jimenez stopped charging at the officers and retreated further into the residence. Officers then assisted the occupants of the residence to safety. Based on the circumstances, the Special Weapons and Tactics Team (SWAT) was requested and responded. Investigators from the Violent Crimes Unit also responded to assist and obtained a search warrant for the residence and an arrest warrant for Jimenez. After multiple attempts to speak with Jimenez to have him exit the residence, members of the SWAT Team and the K-9 Unit entered the home and made contact with Jimenez. Jimenez remained uncooperative and was taken into custody with the assistance of PSD Leo. During the arrest, Jimenez assaulted PSD Leo with a metal pipe. Jimenez was transported to

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ENTERTAINMENT Media celebrates Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg’s life, legacy By Leanne Italie NEW YORK (AP)—Across television and streaming services, the life and legacy of Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg was already front and center Saturday, a day after her death at 87. A look at coverage and plans in her honor: ENCORES FOR “RBG” Looking back on the film that spotlighted Ginsburg worldwide, and offered intimate insight for young people, one of the CNN executives who shepherded the 2018 release pointed to the justice’s cultural relevance. “We greenlit the film because of Ruth Bader Ginsburg’s extraordinary legacy in equal rights and her stature within our national culture,” Amy Entelis, executive vice president for talent and content development for CNN Worldwide, told The Associated Press in an email Saturday. “We never expected the film to generate the reaction that it did. Many people were unfamiliar with her pre-judicial career as a

lawyer for the ACLU and how she played such an essential role in securing equal rights, particularly for women, which meant all Americans benefited,” she wrote. “The stories of her personal struggle to become an attorney makes her singular contributions to the law that much more poignant. And her enduring marriage to Martin Ginsburg touched and moved audiences of all genders and generations.” This CNN Films documentary will be broadcast Sunday on CNN at 10 p.m. and 2 a.m. Eastern. The film is also available via CNN on demand with cable and satellite subscriptions beginning Sunday, and for streaming on CNNgo platforms, also beginning Sunday until Sept. 26. The documentary is available for streaming on Hulu, Apple TV and for rent on Amazon Prime Video and in the iTunes store. ___ A NEW MAGAZINE COVER Time magazine will feature Ginsburg on one of multiple special

covers for an October double issue presenting the 2020 Time 100 list of the world’s most influential people. It will include a special tribute to the justice, who was featured on the list in 2015. The issues will be available on newsstands in the U.S. beginning Sept. 25. ___ “ON THE BASIS OF SEX” The 2018 biopic focusing on

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She praised the trailblazer in a statement Saturday. “For so many of us, Justice Ginsburg was a real-life superhero: a beacon of hope, a warrior for justice, a robed crusader who saved the day time and again,” McKinnon said. “Playing her on SNL was a profound joy because I could always feel the overwhelming love and gratitude that the audience had for her. It was one of the great honors of my life to meet Justice Ginsburg, to shake her hand, and to thank her for her lifetime of service to this country.” ___ NEWS & TRIBUTES Tributes and re-broadcasts are trending on streaming services and the apps of major networks, with more to come. Plans for “CBS Sunday Morning,” beginning at 9 a.m. Eastern, include journalist Erin Moriarty looking back on the life and times of the justice. Rita Braver, who covered Ginsburg, will offer an appreciation. John Dickerson of “60 Minutes” will report on the political implications of her death and “60 Minutes” correspondent Bill Whitaker will have a tribute at the end of the Sunday night broadcast.

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Ginsburg’s law school years and early legal career is available for purchase on Amazon Prime Video and in the iTunes store. Felicity Jones, who portrayed the young law student and fighter for justice, told the AP in an email Saturday that Ginsburg was a beacon. “Ruth Bader Ginsburg gave us hope, a public figure who stood for integrity and justice—a responsibility she did not wear lightly,” she wrote. “She will be missed not only as a beacon of light in these difficult times but for her razor sharp wit and extraordinary humanity. She taught us all so much. I will miss her deeply.” Other distribution plans for the movie were pending Saturday. ___ KATE McKINNON AND “SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE” McKinnon, who has played Ginsburg in a series of “Weekend Update” segments on the NBC show stretching back to 2015, appeared on Thursday’s online 2020 National Constitution Event honoring Ginsburg.

RIO RANCHO, N.M. (AP)—A forgotten studio recording of the late jazz trumpeter Woody Shaw has been released as part of the latest effort to preserve jazz history. Vancouver, Canada-based Cellar Music Group’s imprint Reel to Real and New York distributor la reserve records this month made available “49th Parallel”—a 1987 recording led by Canadian bassist Neil Swainson that features Shaw and tenor saxophonist Joe Henderson. The album has been out-of-print for 25 years

and is now available on digital platforms. Swainson told The Associated Press it was an honor to see his project recorded in Toronto make it into the hands of jazz fans after the recordings languished for years. He said his friend Shaw, who had a public struggle with heroin addiction, had left a rehab center in California and came to Toronto for the recording. “He looked healthy. He looked great and he was ready to play,” Swainson said. But Shaw was nearly blind from retinitis pigmentosa during the record and played by ear and memory. “He couldn’t read nor write at the time,” Swainson, 64, said. “He has a great recall, though.” The seven-song album took only two days to record, Swainson said. After the recording, Henderson later saw a big career resurgence stemming from a series of Grammy-winning albums for the Verve label in the early 1990s. He died in 2001. Shaw died two years later. He was 44. Born in Laurinburg, North Carolina, in 1944, and raised in Newark, New Jersey, Shaw was one of jazz music’s most influential trumpeters thanks to his technical and harmonic conventions. He played with the Horace Silver Quintet and worked frequently with drummer Art Blakey before launching into his own solo career.