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ENTRY ENTRY VOL. XXVIII NO. 1

JANUARY 3, 2020

DJ Don Imus, made and betrayed by his mouth, dead at 79 n See page 12

CHANUKAH FESTIVAL

S P R E ADS THE L I GHT ACROSS THE WO R L D

By Chris Frost chris@tricountysentry.com

Oxnard-- Collection Park enjoyed a tremendous celebration, Dec. 29, as the 17th annual Chanukah Festival filled the park with a joyous celebration of Judaism.

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TTENDEES enjoyed live musical entertainment, hot latkes, holiday crafts, children's activities, and adult wine tasting courtesy of the Herzog Wine Club.

Fantastic Patrick's juggling and comedy show entertained the crowd and kept the group laughing.

The group also built the first-ever CanOrah that benefitted the Food Share of Ventura County.

The festival fell on the eighth night of Chanukah, the final night, that meant prayers,

dancing, and people left the park feeling renewed and inspired.

Rabbi Dov Muchnik from Chabad of Oxnard pointed to the large boards with signatures. He said the kids at Lamplighters Jewish Academy decided the Chanukah shouldn't be about lighting the Menorah at home. They want to spread the message of sharing the light with everyone.

"At each community event, they bring the boards, stickers, and menus, with differents deeds of goodness and kindness, that people can expect upon themself to do in honor of the holiday," he said, "They can continue the flame and make the world a brighter place."

Muchnik said, "Project Flame" has been going on for the past six years, and every year, they collect more signatures and good deeds.

"Today is going to be exciting because they are almost up to 1,000 just over the past week," he said. "That's over 1,000 good deeds over the holidays."

The Can-Orah, he said, means that the n Chanukah Festival, see page 6

GOOD Club opens new headquarters

By Chris Frost chris@tricountysentry.com Oxnard-- The GOOD (Greater Oxnard Organization of Democrats) is entrenched on A Street at its new headquarters with enhanced capability and continues to focus on being the center of progressive candidates and supporters moving forward.

The group is ready to take on the election in 2020 and will do so at 555 South A Street, Suite 130, in the heart of downtown.

GOOD Club President Steven Auclair said the group had great success in 2018, defeating the recall vote and had an election office for the first time.

"Our members are excited to do it again, and this will be our headquarters in 2020," he said. "We opened in Nov., and we'll be active through the primary and general

election. We have great activities taking place, and we have things for people to become engaged, whether it is at home or here at the center."

The group kept its central downtown location and is next door to its former site in 2018.

"We're now friends and neighbors with the Mexican Consulate, which is right next door," Auclair said. "Some businesses are opening in downtown Oxnard, and we wanted to be part of that."

The new location features greater flexibility and functionality, he said, and the GOOD Club will hold its meetings at the site.

"Our candidate forums will take place here, as well as our phone banking and those types of operations," he said. n GOOD Club, see page 3

Residents express frustration about the proposed Oxnard Navigation Center

By Chris Frost chris@tricountysentry.com Oxnard-- The conversation about the community outreach for the planned Oxnard Navigation Center continues with Ricardo Bravo, who owns a barbershop in the area.

The Oxnard Navigation Center will have 110 beds and serve as a yearround 24-hour shelter with shower and laundry facilities. Additionally, the navigation center will have meal and pet services, housing navigation, and case management services for

Oxnard's homeless population at 1258 Saviers Road.

Bravo wants to have a real meeting and notice all the people around the neighborhood.

"I have hundreds of people coming in every day," he said. "The homeless have slept in front of my door; they pee and poop at my back door, and I have to clean it up, personally. I don't want my clients coming in and dealing with that stuff. My clients are the ones paying my bills."

He is losing business and clients.

"I have so many other things to say,

(Photo by Chris Frost)

Mercy House Executive Director Larry Haynes responds to questions from the crowd at the town hall meeting.

but I wasn't prepared for this right now," he said. "The next time, I am going to make sure I have signatures.

I have hundreds of clients who live around the area. I'll be ready, and I think it's not the right area for a homeless shelter."

Bravo asked Housing Director Emilio Ramirez if he lived in the area, and Ramirez said he lives at First and D Street.

"I drive, live, and work in that area, Bravo said.

He wants to help the homeless, but he wants to do it properly.

"Get a bigger building with a bigger lot, so they can do some exercise," he said. "You have two liquor stores in front of you guys.

Come on; we've got a school. My kid, personally told me, dad, what does that guy do? I think about what I am going to tell him because that affects my kid. Nobody wants to work. I work because that's how I live. If I tell my kid that the homeless do not pay rent, he does not pay any bills, he's poor, and he asks us for money. It's n Frustration, see page 2

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TRI-COUNTY SENTRY, FRIDAY, JANUARY 3, 2020

Mail theft suspect arrested Oxnard-- On Dec. 26, at around 3:15 p.m., an officer conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle for a Vehicle Code infraction. The officer noticed the driver was acting suspiciously. There was a passenger in the vehicle who was on searchable probation. During a search of the vehicle, the officer located a bag containing mail associated with various addresses. The officer contacted the owner of one package associated with a Deckside Drive address. The owner reported he was missing a package that was due to arrive a couple of days ago. He also noticed his mailbox was open and empty, a couple of days ago, which he said was unusual. Through an investigation, the officer determined suspect Peter Christensen, age 22, was responsible for taking the package from the mailbox on Deckside Drive. Christensen was arrested for a misdemeanor charge of mail theft, 530.5(e) P.C. Some crime prevention tips to reduce the likelihood of becoming a victim of mail theft include 1) having a secure mailbox or mail slot (one that locks and made of metal) 2) well-lit surroundings and 3) a visible home surveillance system to deter criminals.

Anyone with information regarding criminal activity is encouraged to contact the Oxnard Police Department at 805385-7600, or online via the Oxnard Police Department’s website: www.oxnardpd. org and clicking on Report Suspicious Activity. You can remain anonymous if you choose to do so. You can also stay anonymous by calling the Ventura County Crime Stoppers at 800-222-8477. You can also visit venturacountycrimestoppers. org to submit a tip via text or email.

NEWS Oxnard Police arrest two at DUI checkpoint Oxnard-- The Oxnard Police Department Traffic Unit arrested two impaired drivers while conducting a DUI/ Driver’s license checkpoint on Dec. 20, 2019.

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HE checkpoint was conducted on Rose Avenue north of Wooley Road between the hours of 8 p.m. and 3 a.m., resulting in

the following: • 976 vehicles screened • Two DUI-alcohol suspects arrested • 21 drivers cited for operating a vehicle unlicensed or while suspended/revoked • 32 citations issued • Four vehicles towed DUI checkpoints are placed in locations based on collision statistics and frequency of DUI arrests. Last year, the Oxnard

Police Department investigated 253 DUI collisions that killed six people and injured 142 others.

Drivers caught driving impaired and charged with DUI can expect the impact of a DUI arrest to be approximately $13,500. This includes fines, fees, DUI classes, license suspension, and other expenses, not to mention possible jail time.

The Oxnard Police Department reminds drivers that “DUI Doesn’t

Just Mean Booze.” Prescription drugs, particularly those with a driving or operating machinery warning on the label, can impair and result in a DUI. Marijuana can also be impairing, especially in combination with alcohol or other drugs.

Funding for this checkpoint was provided by a grant from the California Office of Traffic Safety through the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

Suarez and Medina arrested by OPD Oxnard-- On Dec. 21, 2019, at approximately 11:00 A.M., officers attempted to stop a vehicle for a traffic violation, one passenger fled from the car on foot and the vehicle sped off in an attempt to evade police.

Officers went in pursuit of the vehicle, though quickly canceled the pursuit and lost sight of the vehicle. The passenger, Jose Suarez, a 31-year-old Oxnard resident, was quickly located, and police determined him to be on active parole. He was detained pending the investigation.

The vehicle was located unoccupied a short distance away. Juan Medina, a 31-yearold Oxnard resident, was located nearby, walking away in the area of the vehicle. Medina possessed the fleeing vehicle’s

key and is also on active parole.

During the investigation, officers determined that Medina also discarded a loaded firearm from the vehicle and damaged an unoccupied, parked vehicle.

Medina was subsequently arrested for various felony weapons charges, felony evading, and a parole violation.

Suarez was also taken into custody for a parole violation.

Anyone with information regarding this case or other criminal activity is encouraged to contact the Oxnard Police Department at 805-3857600, or online via www. oxnardpd.org, and clicking on Report Suspicious Activity.

You can remain anonymous if you choose to do so. You can also stay anonymous by

Jose Suarez

(Courtesy photo)

calling the Ventura County Crime Stoppers at 800-2228477. You can also visit: www.

Juan Medina

(Courtesy photo)

venturacountycrimestoppers. org to submit a tip via text or email.

Frustration continued from page 1

the easiest route."

He pointed out that it affects the kids, and there are schools near the navigation center.

"It doesn't matter about my business," he said. "What I care about is my kid and the people around the area."

Mercy House Executive Director Larry Haynes said he didn't want to get defensive, and he told the crowd that he is not involved with site selection.

"I am involved with operating the facility wherever it is located," he said. "I am not blowing you off. I just want to stay in my lane. I believe I am respectful and thoughtful and gave thoughtful answers to every person who's come up here."

Haynes told Bravo that his words are "far more impactful"

than he realizes.

"I appreciate them, and I am sure that everyone in this room feels that way, as well," he said. "I want to tell you how sorry I am that you had that experience. That experience is traumatizing for you, and your customers. You're working your butt off trying to make ends meet for your family. Of course, I get that."

He reiterated that he wants to help people who are impacted by the homeless situation in Oxnard.

"You've proven the point that I was going to make," he said. "This stuff is already going on in this neighborhood.

That's why we designed the management plan the way we have; to address those things.

Will it be 100 percent perfect?

No."

He repeated himself and said that conversations have a way of spreading.

"I could not agree with you more on your work ethic," he said. "I work my butt off like nobody's business, like my father before me all the way down the line. I have a huge blue-collar work ethic. I get it."

From a social justice perspective, Haynes said nobody has the right to take from society if you have the ability to work.

"I am with you on that," he said. "If a person has the ability to work and wants to do a job, they should. They should be paid a decent wage, treated with respect; they should be able to provide for their families. Everybody who can work should work."

He reflected upon a personal story and said his brother is developmentally disabled.

"He has cerebral palsy, is near deafness, and he is developmentally disabled on top of all that," he said. "His prospect of being independent and earning a living is not the same as mine. For me to place the same expectation on him is not fair."

Bravo called it a bait and hook situation.

"Once all homeless feel they can get home, they're going to come in," he said. "Are they going to stick around? No. they are going to leave the homeless shelter, and they are going to be outside the homeless shelter. Maybe not outside the homeless shelter. They are going to be in liquor stores, businesses, and I am going to have the same problem again."

He invited Haynes to take the homeless to his area and

have them live by him.

"Why wouldn't you do that for the homeless," he asked.

"Pick a good area. She (Peggy Rivera) said you need two shelters."

Housing Director Emilio Ramirez said Oxnard does not have the funding to run two different shelters.

"Why are we building another 110-bed shelter, that's the capacity we have," he said.

"We wouldn't be moving if we did not have to move.

We would not be expanding beyond the 110-bed capacity we have at the current site."

He repeated that the shelter needs to move because the Oxnard Airport runway protection zone impedes their ability to get funding.

Carlos owns a Panaderia Vanessa in the area, across the street from the proposed shelter, and said he's made numerous calls to the Oxnard Police Department to report issues.

"You guys don't come around," he said. "My kids don't want to work for me.

They've been working for me since they were six, and now they're 18 and no longer want to work for me because they've seen too much. They've seen these guys masturbating, they've seen them stick needles up their arms. It's frustrating that officers don't come around, and it is only going to get worse."

His son's dream was to one day take over Panaderia Vanessa, and he doesn't want to do it any longer.

"He wants to take it to another city," he said. "I'm not against the shelter, but it's not the right area.

He is an Oxnard native and would like to stay and have his sons master his skill.

"He no longer wants to do it, and that's sad," he said.

More outreach meetings are planned in February.

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TRI-COUNTY SENTRY, FRIDAY, JANUARY 3, 2020

NEWS Residents reflect on the holidays and look forward to 2020

By Chris Frost chris@tricountysentry.com Oxnard-- As the 2019 holiday season draws to a close, the Tri County Sentry took to the streets of Oxnard to hear about people's favorite gifts, along with their goals for 2020.

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OBERT O'Reily said he got an Ewok Village as a child, and that was his favorite Christmas present of all time.

"I was reminded of it the other day when we were watching Star Wars," he said. "My favorite present this year was having alone time on the beach with my dog because it was Christmas."

In 2020, he plans to move.

"I am looking forward to living in a new place," he said.

Mayor Pro Tem Carmen Ramirez said her husband gave her a gift certificate to Powell's Bookstore online.

"It's in Portland and one of the best bookstores on the planet," she said. "I have a couple of books I want to get, and it was a great gift for me."

Her goal in 2020 is to save the cultural resources in Oxnard.

"I want to get more funding from businesses for the Carnegie Art Museum, the PACC (Performing Arts and Convention Center), and the Colonia Library," she said. "We have untapped resources, and that's what I want to see for the city."

Rick Sanchez said he and his wife gave donations to different charities

Carmen Ramirez

(Photo by Chris Frost)

Robert O'Riley

Rick Sanchez

(Photo by Chris Frost)

Jean Hooper

(Photo by Chris Frost)

I'm eligible for Social Security and retirement this year, so I want to do that.

Jon Huycke

(Photo by Chris Frost)

Espy Durazo

(Photo by Chris Frost)

during the holiday and said his best gift was a donation to the Habitat for Humanity.

"In 2020, I want to help flip the Senate, I want a new president and to stay healthy," he said.

Steven Auclair said his best gift was spending the day with his family.

"The election season can get intense, so getting everyone together for Christmas was fun," he said. "In the evening, everyone came back to our headquarters and got back to work."

GOOD Club continued from page 1

The GOOD Club already endorsed its candidates and is behind Matt LaVere in District One, Kim Marra Stephenson in District Three, and Carmen Ramirez in District Five.

"We've been able to focus our attention on electing progressive candidates," he said.

The new location took weeks of hard work to prepare, as the former tenant, Aggressive Soccer, relocated.

"These walls were black enamel, and we had to transition it into a place that would be friendly and welcoming to people," he said. "We did some painting and removed some paneling. It was a good way to get community members engaged and plugged in."

Moving forward, Auclair said Democrats are becoming engaged on a multi-generational level, and Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi has helped with that sentiment.

"Even people who had second thoughts about her," he said. "With the absence of the main candidate yet, Pelosi is the highest-ranking Democrat, essentially."

In speaking about the impeachment of Trump, Auclair said the process galvanized public interest.

"The opinion polls haven't shifted that much, but hopefully it will get people engaged politically,

(Photo by Chris Frost)

so they see what's at risk," he said.

"We're here to engage them at the grassroots."

Looking at the 2020 election, he said Bernie Sanders and Elizabeth Warren get the most attention, which is reflected in the national polls.

"We do debate watch parties here every month," Auclair said.

"We started that with the first debate, and we will continue that for the next couple of months. In Feb., we have three Presidential debates taking place."

As GOOD Club president, his goal and mission is to keep people engaged.

"It's not only the top of the ballot that will get all the media attention," he said. "We don't have senators up this year, so it's really about the down-ballot. We need to have a good agenda in Washington D. C., but we need to have a good agenda in the government centers at city hall in Port Hueneme and Oxnard."

This Nov. city council members in Oxnard and Port Hueneme are both facing an election, along with members of the school board in Oxnard.

"The Democratic philosophy in the county right now is that we need to evaluate every seat," he said. "Do those representatives n GOOD Club, see page 6

Steven Auclair

(Photo by Chris Frost)

In 2020, he looks forward to a new career.

"It's a new decade, so I want to start getting in line with some of my other interests," he said. "I am starting a new career in politics in January. I am going to be a coordinator at the county level."

Jon Huycke got a composter, but he loved having his family over for Christmas.

"I put in kitchen scraps and all kinds of other stuff for growing things," he said. "I'm eligible for Social Security and retirement this

year, so I want to do that."

Jean Hooper from Hoop'n with Hooper got Koeze Cashews from her parents.

"I ate the whole jar already because it's the holidays," she said.

"I'll Hula Hoop that off."

In 2020, she plans to have a pizza party with her Hopper Heroes.

"We're going to do a talent show, hosted by Leaping Londyn and Jammin’ Jaxen," she said. "They didn't get a chance to perform at the celebration award event because we gave out the awards. That is the most important thing to build up our foundation. Now, the Hooper Heroes are going to put on a talent show where they can do their dance and all the things, they are good at."

Espy Durazo loved spending Christmas Day with all her sisters, which was her favorite gift.

"In 2020, I want to accomplish a lot of healing," she said. "I want to get into really good shape. I have an excellent teacher."

Letter to the editor Dear Editor: In an attempt to circumvent public disclosure requirements under the Public Records Act, Oxnard city management is claiming that the results of a taxpayer-funded public opinion poll are a “trade secret,” and are refusing to disclose that information to the public.

As we were petitioning over the summer to qualify our five ballot measures for the November 2020 election, some petition signers told us they had received a telephone survey about the same subjects as our petitions. We weren’t conducting any such survey, so obviously we were curious.

We thought perhaps the city was behind it, as they’ve clearly said they oppose our measures, but state law doesn’t permit them to spend taxpayer funds on political

campaigns.

Sadly, our suspicions were wellfounded.

When the October 15 agenda of the Oxnard City Council meeting was posted, it disclosed that the city had conducted the survey and used it to craft their “Government Accountability and Ethics Act” (designated as Measure B) which they have placed on the March 2020 primary ballot.

The city didn’t just independently develop an interest in good governance and self-reform. It was, of course, a calculated reaction to undermine our proposed ballot measures.

Since the survey was funded by taxpayer dollars, the public is entitled to see the records that were produced from it. We submitted Public Records Act requests for copies of the supporting documents

(requests for proposals, submitted proposals, contracts, etc.) along with the survey results.

Though the city provided us with copies of the contracts, they denied us the actual survey questionnaire and the data. The city claims that the questionnaire itself, as well as the results of the survey are “trade secrets,” so they are therefore exempt from disclosure.

We all know what trade secrets are. The formula for Coca Cola is a trade secret, and that company has legitimate business reasons for not sharing that formula with the world.

When the city’s pollster phoned 600 Oxnard voters and read a questionnaire to them over the phone, it's rather absurd to argue that's it became a trade secret that can’t be disclosed to person number 601.

Oxnard city management wishes to portray itself as being transparent, but their actions say otherwise.

Unfortunately, the city won’t release the information to the public unless ordered by a judge, so we filed a lawsuit to make them comply with the law.

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TRI-COUNTY SENTRY, FRIDAY, JANUARY 3, 2020

OPED Fair and reciprocal trade will be President Trump’s legacy as economy continues to boom

By Rick Manning As we embark upon 2020, with the third year of Donald Trump’s presidency in the can, the American economy is as good as it has been in at least 70 years, and after what many economists predicted would be a mid-year downturn, 2019 has turned into a boon year for all Americans.

Three economic drivers over the past year will be examined, the labor market, American consumer spending power and the state of international trade as the first two directly reflect the economic situation over the year and the latter sets the stage for the economic environment which our nation will compete in for the future.

The Labor Front by the numbers The unemployment is at a 50-year low of 3.5 percent. The January, 2019 unemployment rate was 4.0 percent, meaning the unemployment rate has continued dropping even as some economists claimed that the country was at full employment.

7.3 million jobs were available in Oct. 2019 according to the Dec. 20 released report by the Bureau of Labor Statistics.

5.8 million unemployed Americans are in the workforce seeking job.

In January, 2019, there were 6.535 million unemployed, meaning that there are approximately 720,000 fewer Americans unemployed at the end of 2019, than there were at the beginning of the year.

Note that there are 1.5 million more jobs available then people looking for jobs, and while the skills required and location of the available jobs and workers don’t match evenly, the 1.5 million 1.4 million more Americans are employed in Nov. 2019, than were employed in January 2019.

1.2 million more Americans entered the labor force between Jan. 2019 and Nov. 2019. This means that more people got jobs in 2019 than entered the workforce.

Why these matter?

Many economic doomsayers were predicting that demand for workers would diminish as the economy inevitably slowed, yet over the course of 2019, we have seen the unemployment rate dive to the lowest rates since the Vietnam War was raging and Neil Armstrong walked

on the moon.

Fewer Americans are unemployed than at any time since Dec. 2000, when there were 21 million fewer people in the workforce.

In practical terms, the number and percentage of people who are unemployed reflects the economic anxiety in the country.

When neighbors and family members are unemployed and struggling to find work, those who have jobs worry that they too may be in jeopardy of financial hardship. Conversely, when everyone you know has a job and there are help wanted signs up all over town, you feel secure not only in your job but in the idea that you can risk quitting your job to get a better one if you want.

This is the liberating effect of the current economic situation, and the fact that the number of unemployed Americans dropped by 720,000 since Jan. 2019 tells a story of historic levels of job security as we 2020 gets underway.

What happened to wages and spending power in 2019?

The Commerce Department’s Bureau of Economic Analysis released personal disposable income information for the third quarter of 2019 which ended on Sept. 30.

Since Sept. 30, 2018, Americans’ disposable, after tax, income has gone up by $1,811 to $50,184.

The Labor Department’s Bureau of Labor Statistics reports that average hourly earnings continues to grow at 3.1 percent with real earnings, which account for the bite that inflation takes out of a paycheck, continue at 1.1 percent in November. The net effect is that wage increases are outpacing inflation allowing American workers to have more real disposable income at the end of November than they had in Jan. 2019.

The old adage that the harder I work, the further I get behind was driven by high inflation rates combined with minimal wage growth, so the only way to even keep even was to work longer hours to offset the hidden tax bite of higher prices at the grocery store, gas pump and elsewhere. This was turned on its head in 2019 as on average, people earned more money in November than they did in January, and the increased earnings were only partially offset by a stable, low inflation rate.

While the real raises are not astronomical, they are a welcome respite from the hamster wheel feeling that has afflicted Americans for a generation, where no matter how hard you run, at best, you end up in the same place.

2019 has been dominated by trade talk, has Trump’s focus on trade mattered?

President Donald Trump’s legacy

will be determined by his trade agenda. The President has not been shy rhetorically on trade, but 2019 marked major progress in not just undoing 75 years of outdated policy, but in creating 21st century trade deals which put America’s interests first.

Negotiating a trade deal with Japan has been at the top of many administrations’ agenda, President Trump announced the first phase of an agreement with the Japanese had been agreed to in October, which includes increased U.S. farm sales to Japan at low to no tariff levels, and a digital section which should increase U.S. exports of digital products to Japan.

The U.S. Trade Representative office notes that the digital section of the first stage Japanese agreement, “meets the gold standard on digital trade rules set by the USMCA.” And while the House of Representatives was playing smoke and mirror games on impeachment, they finally passed the U.S.-MexicoCanada (USMCA) trade agreement replacing the North America Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA). USMCA not only has digital protections in it, but creates both an intellectual property barrier and transparency rules against currency manipulation which has the effect of driving the costs of U.S. produced goods higher

vis-à-vis foreign made goods.

The intellectual property protection provisions of USMCA are one of the foundational changes that is the benchmark of the Trump trade agenda, and can be expected to be replicated and even strengthened in future negotiations with Japan, South Korea, Australia, Chile, the United Kingdom, EU, India and Brazil.

The goal is simple. Recognizing intellectual property rights is a fundamental aspect of capitalism, after all, if a person doesn’t own the product of his/her own mind than any other case for private property ownership pales. By creating a IP trade wall around China, President Trump will force the Chinese to choose whether to accept private property rights in their country, and abandon communism, or return to living in economic isolation behind their “Great” wall while the rest of the world’s economies thrive.

The much talked about China trade deal is an initial foray into this decision, but the tariff increases of 2019 merely set the stage for future discussions as the Chinese government is unlikely to follow the agreement to any great degree.

However, as Brexit and other world events unfold, the Trump trade plan will take center stage and the finely honed globalist trade system will be replaced by a mutually agreeable one between countries determined to meet their citizen’s interests. However, the President must win a second term to finish this job and create a capitalist trade wall which resets the global trading partnerships for the next fifty years.

A great American jobs economy makes reconfiguring the world’s trade economy a possibility as the Trump team negotiates from a position of strength, and 2019 will be marked as the year when the Trump promises became the world’s reality.

Only a non-politician who builds structures where no one else dreamed they might be could tackle and remake the global economy to benefit American citizens. President Trump’s entire presidency will be judged for generations on whether he succeeds or fails in making this vision of fair and reciprocal trade a reality.

Rick Manning is the President of Americans for Limited Government.

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TRI-COUNTY SENTRY, FRIDAY, JANUARY 3, 2020

OPED The Democrats’ scarlet letter strategy

By Mel Gurtov House Speaker Nancy Pelosi has evidently decided not to turn over the articles of impeachment to the Senate until Congress resumes its work January 7. Some observers think that’s a mistake that will cost Democrats on Election Day. Senate majority leader Mitch McConnell seems to think so too, believing the longer the Democrats hold out, the more vindictive, uncooperative, even “unconstitutional” they will appear to voters. McConnell says he’s “fine” about Pelosi’s strategy, since it gives him a pass on having to make difficult decisions on the rules of trial procedure and which, if any, witnesses may appear at trial.

But I think Pelosi has the better strategy. She understands Trump’s psychology, and she’s targeting his ego. The thought of not being quickly cleared by the Senate—of not being “exonerated”—and having to wear the scarlet letter “I” for an indefinite time is probably driving Trump crazy. “He’s mad as hell” that he’s not getting his acquittal, says Lindsey Graham. Trump isn’t used to being on the defensive and forced to give ground, least of all to a woman. He will rant and rave daily, but nothing he says or does can erase that “I.” So Pelosi may be counting on McConnell, Trump’s Senate fixer, to give something to the Democrats, such as calling witnesses, to get a trial underway—and out of the way.

Trump knows that so long as he wears that letter, the chances increase of Republican defections—by those up for election and by traditional conservative groups. Guilt by association can produce interesting reactions. Let’s see who wins this test of wills and leverage.

The Senate should just proceed to the impeachment trial whether House Speaker Nancy Pelosi is ready or not

By Robert Romano Does House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.) have a heretofore unnoticed, unconstitutional power to hold up an impeachment that has already been voted on?

That appears to be what she wants the American people to believe.

That, articles of impeachment passed by the House, including H. Res. 755 that impeached President Donald Trump, are not actually “passed” unless and until she transmits it to the Senate.

The Speaker of House of Representatives—a constitutional office in Article I of the Constitution—cannot unilaterally defy the will of the House, and prevent legislation from being submitted to the Senate after it has been duly passed by the House.

This is a work of fiction.

Nothing in either the Constitution or House or Senate rules grants such power to the Speaker to “sit” on impeachment, thereby would prevent Senate action on such. It exists in the imaginations of liberal law professors.

In fact, House rules are very clear that the Clerk of the House must certify passage of legislation by the House, under Rule II(2) (d)(1): “The Clerk shall… certify the passage of all bills and joint resolutions.”

Similarly, the Clerk under Rule II(2)(d)2) “shall examine all bills, amendments, and joint resolutions after passage by the House… to see that they are correctly enrolled…”

However, the Articles of Impeachment were neither a bill nor a joint resolution, they were included in a simple resolution, H. Res. 755.

According to Congress.gov, a simple resolution is “[a] matter concerning the rules, the operation, or the opinion of either House alone… Simple resolutions are considered only by the body in which they were introduced. Upon adoption, simple resolutions are attested to by the Clerk of the House

of Representatives or the Secretary of the Senate and are published in the Congressional Record.”

Nonetheless, the Clerk of the House did certify the passage of H. Res. 755 when it was posted at clerk.house.gov in the form of roll calls 695 and 696 on Dec. 18.

Which is all the Constitution requires. The Constitution, under Article I, Section 2 states: “The House of Representatives… shall have the sole Power of Impeachment.” By that standard, President Trump is impeached.

Article I, Section 3 states: “The Senate shall have the sole Power to try all Impeachments. When sitting for that Purpose, they shall be on Oath or Affirmation.

When the President of the United States is tried, the Chief Justice shall preside: And no Person shall be convicted without the Concurrence of two-thirds of the Members present. Judgment in Cases of Impeachment shall not extend further than to removal from Office, and disqualification to hold and enjoy any Office of honor,

Trust or Profit under the United States; but the Party convicted shall nevertheless be liable and subject to Indictment, Trial, Judgment and Punishment, according to Law.” So, very clearly, under the Constitution, the House has sole power to impeach, and the Senate has sole power to try all impeachments. There is nothing in there about transmitting anything to the Senate. All that is required for there to be a trial in the Senate is for the House to have acted to impeach an official, including the President, and, semantics aside, that threshold has clearly been met.

Now, Senate rules on impeachment are a lot more specific about receiving articles of impeachment from the House.

Rule I states: “Whensoever the Senate shall receive notice from the House of Representatives that managers are appointed on their part to conduct an impeachment against any person and are directed to carry articles of impeachment to the Senate, the Secretary of the Senate shall

immediately inform the House of Representatives that the Senate is ready to receive the managers for the purpose of exhibiting such articles of impeachment, agreeably to such notice.”

Rule II outlines the ceremony for the managers to present the articles, which when completed, “the articles shall be exhibited, and then the Presiding Officer of the Senate shall inform the managers that the Senate will take proper order on the subject of the impeachment, of which due notice shall be given to the House of Representatives.”

Pelosi’s theory of “holding” up the Senate trial, if there is one, is that under the aforementioned Senate rules, a Senate trial theoretically cannot begin until it receives this notice from the House. But that is not what the rule says. It says when the Senate receives notice from the House that it has appointed its impeachment managers—the traditional form for presenting the articles to the Senate—then the Senate shall inform the House that is ready to receive them for the

purpose of exhibiting the articles and then conduct the ceremony.

But the Senate does not have to play along. Even if the rule precluded a Senate trial without the House naming managers or the ceremony being conducted— it doesn’t, but let’s pretend that it does—the Senate could just override the rule in the same manner it has overridden a 60 vote requirement on reaching cloture on confirming judges and executive branch officers.

Either way, the Senate can sidestep Pelosi’s ploy by simply informing the House that is ready to receive the articles, or the Senate could just declare it is proceeding to consideration of impeachment via the trial and notify the House of such and that it downloaded the articles off of the House’s website.

For it to be otherwise would be for the Senate to convey, via its own rules, new powers upon the Speaker to keep the nation under the specter of impeachment for months or even years like a Sword of Damocles, proceeding to a trial a time of her choosing.

Now, this could all be a delaying tactic to forestall a Senate trial until after the New Year, giving members time to enjoy their vacations. Or it could be Pelosi’s intent is to delay the trial indefinitely because the case is too weak and the prospects of conviction too slim. In that case, then the tactic would appear to be to allow more time for the House to amass information that might be beneficial to their side at trial, or more time to apply pressure on weaker Republican Senators.

Suffice to say, Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) would be unwise to help create such an awful precedent. He should just proceed to the trial, whether Pelosi is ready or not. The fact is, for better or for worse, the House has already voted to impeach President Trump.

What’s done is done. If the case is that weak, then moving for a swift dismissal should be a short order.

Let’s get this trial over with.

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holiday shouldn't be shared amongst themselves, but should be shared with others who are disadvantaged and needy. The food drive, another good deed, will be shared with Food Share of Ventura County and feed the hungry.

Children also got to participate in different activities at tables designed to commemorate Chanukah.

"These are dreidels with a Chanukah bracelet," he said, pointing towards the first table.

"At one of the tables they were able to design their own dreidel, and then, they can eat it. We also have little mini donuts they can decorate and eat. We eat fried foods because of the miracle that

happened with the oil."

Muchnik has a large family and said it can be a lot of work.

"Thank God, it's a blessing," he said. "My wife is here, and she is helping with the kids' programs," he said. "We're all here."

Oldest Daughter Yaffa Muchnik is part of Project Flame, and she wants to spread the light of Chanukah everywhere.

"Chanukah is all about light," she said. "Every night, we light the Menorah, and we don't light the same amount; every night, we add more. Last night, we lit seven candles, and tonight we're lighting eight. You always have to grow in the light."

Yaffa said no one should ever

say they've done enough.

"There is always more to take on," she said. "We're trying to take on any Mitzvah they don't do already. It can be something small like calling someone who needs some attention, or it can be something bigger they can take on and spread the light and goodness."

When it comes to doing more, she said sometimes you have to push yourself a little bit.

"You don't want to do too much because you'll start falling backward," she said. "I do whatever my mother wants me to do and whatever she needs. I try not to cause any headaches."

Mushka Lang said her family tries to devote 30 minutes each

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night to just their family.

"We try to put our phones away and enjoy each other's company," she said. "We light the Menorah and do something special with the family. I try to make it possible. It's not always easy, because we have a lot of kids."

Racheli Muchnik had her youngest in tow and said, keeping her kids moving forward is a full-time job.

"I stay calm and centered and pray to God," she said. "My kids have healthy mischief."

Raising children in the 21st century, she said, is vital.

"Now is the time we especially need to raise our kids with religion," she said. "We shoulder it as we can because of everything out there. It's a motivation to keep them pure."

In her family, she said their custom is to give gelt, which is money.

"We're planning a nice getaway," she said.

Jonathon Auchterlonie from Heroz Winner Cellars said the group supports the Chanukah celebration.

"I have a few wines that I have been pouring this evening," he said. "We have some rosé, pinot noir, cabernet, and a late harvest dessert-style wine. I love seeing all the fun and enjoyment people are having during the holidays."

Their Cabernet wine was the most popular.

It's a 2015 Valhall Cabernet," he said. "It's a new vintage release."

The attendees are wine club members at Herzog, he said,

and Auchterlonie loves seeing everyone outside of the winery.

"Especially at one of their events," he said.

Vicky Judah brought her dog Bella to the festival and encouraged people to get a furry friend.

"Adopt dogs and save their lives," she said.

Being outside in Dec. and eating donuts during Channukah, Vicky said, is terrific.

Vicky said Chanuka means optimism.

"It means happiness," she said. "I live in Sherman Oaks, so we came a long way."

Vicky's daughter Naomi said Chanuka means donuts.

"I like jelly donuts," she said.

Vicky interjected the duo made latkes this year for Chanukah.

"They weren't great, but we'll get better," she laughed.

Mayor Tim Flynn feels a sincere and deep kinship with the Jewish community.

"People come from all over the region to be here at this Chanukah festival," he said.

"This always inspires me, and I am particularly inspired by Rabbi Dov and the people around him."

Flynn may be Catholic, but he is aware of the connection between Catholicism and Judaism.

"As a teacher, I always made sure that my students understood that," he said.

"My students in Oxnard are Hispanic, and they don't make the connection between Judaism

and Christianity."

He sampled the wine, loves Herzog Wines, and said it's kosher.

"It is a great pride of Oxnard to have the only Kosher Winery in Ventura County," he said. "There aren't many Kosher wineries in the State of California."

When addressing the crowd, Flynn said the festival crowd that it gets bigger and better each year.

"That's not only a testament to Rabbi Dov's leadership, but this great Oxnard community," he said. "This festival of lights gives me a lot of hope. I have hope that 2020 is going to be our best year. It's not going to be a year of violence; it's going to be a year of fortune and good luck."

Ventura County Foodshare President and CEO Monica White said the Can-orah is a wonderful addition to their holiday season.

"This food will go back to our warehouse in Oxnard, and what we'll do is distribute it to our partners," she said. "We work with 190 different organizations in Ventura County. It can be a church pantry, a school program, a shelter, or a home. They're the ones distributing food to 75,000 people every month."

Anyone who is hungry, she said, can visit one of their partners and get food.

"No questions asked," she said. "Everyone is generous during the holiday season.

There are monetary and food donations, but the message we like to share is that people are hungry all year long."

as with the last time we had an office," she said. "This office is nice. I love all the old posters from the campaigns."

She heads up the Hustle Program, where they leave the phone alone and use the internet. "We find that it works well and is much faster," she said. "We'll reach everyone we can possibly reach between now and the election."

Volunteer Roni Miranda is happy because they are in the same building.

"Our volunteers and members are drawn magnetically to come in here and get involved," she said. "It's one thing to be part of a club but to have a place to go where you can come in here and contribute to the movement and promote the Democratic Party. I feel good about it."

People who feel

disenfranchised with the Republican Party and want to look at the GOOD Club are always welcome.

"We have so many resources to go to and learn more," Miranda said. "I would be happy to have a discussion with anybody at length and talk to them about what issue specifically enraged them and keep them engaged.

We have printed material to offer them. Of course, we are going to offer to re-register them as Democrats."

District Five Supervisor Candidate and Mayor Pro Tem Carmen Ramirez added that it’s more than the Democrats against the current administration.

"It's about what we stand for," she said. "Look at our platform. It's about the things the average person needs.

Access to healthcare, housing, freedom from discrimination for people from every walk of life. Support for immigrants and comprehensive immigration reform. We also need to pay attention to the youth and what they need. People need to be able to thrive, and the crushing student debt is shutting off options for our young people."

Like it or not, Ramirez said climate change is here.

"I have friends that live in Fort Lauderdale, and they can't drive to their house," she said.

"They have to put on boots, park a few blocks away, and walk-in with waders. It's a surge from the ocean because of sealevel rise. The ocean is coming to get Florida, and it's coming to get our coast."

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ACROSS 1. Fresh talk 5. Jet follower 8. Sherlock Holmes' assignment 12. U in I.C.U. 13. Tiny river 14. Fires 15. Weather ____ 16. *"How to Make an American Quilt" author 17. Distinguishing feature 18. *Master of legal thriller 20. "Sittin' on the Dock of the Bay" singer 21. Keyboard key 22. G, in solfa 23. *Master of Western fiction 26. Flavorful rice dish, pl.

30. Former name of Tokyo 31. Broadcasting devices 34. Whiskey without water 35. Dried fruit and spices, in a pie 37. Member of Shoshonean people 38. Discombobulate 39. Drawn to light 40. Young traveler's inn 42. "____ it or lose it!"

43. Hindu spiritual retreat, pl.

45. Chase away 47. Philosophical system 48. Single-cell protozoan 50. Home on a limb 52. *James Bond creator 54. Cafe option 55. Site of Taj Mahal 56. First queen of Carthage 59. Goes up or down 60. Jiffs 61. What accomplices do 62. 2 aspirin, e.g.

63. Old college one 64. Ash Wednesday to Holy Saturday DOWN 1. Blazer or Explorer 2. Baptist leader?

3. *"I ____ The Body Electric" by Whitman or Bradbury

4. Sound setup 5. Like a ballerina 6. "I do" spot 7. Thieve 8. *Master of romance and particularly prolific 9. Palm tree berry 10. Sleigh runners 11. Is, in Paris 13. Podium 14. Counter seat 19. Habituate 22. Female sib 23. Helping theorem 24. Bye, in Castile 25. Calendar unit of time 26. *William Shakespeare or Dr. Seuss 27. Sick and tired 28. Wrong answer adjective 29. *Her every novel was a best-

seller 32. Abbott and Costello, Rocky and Bullwinkle, etc.

33. "____ all fun and games..."

36. *Master of detective novel 38. "My wife can vouch for me," e.g.

40. Expression of doubt 41. Swellings 44. Daisy-like bloom 46. Summer shoe 48. *Master of the dime novel 49. Bryan Stevenson's "Just ____" 50. Brussels' org.

51. JFK or ORD postings 52. Like Usain Bolt 53. Hurtful remark 54. Dropped drug 57. Bear's hibernation place 58. Pro baseball's "Master Melvin"

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reflect the values of the party, like the water board and out in the county; they have parks and recreation when you have those types of districts."

The GOOD Club features educational speakers, he said, so members stay informed about all the latest information.

"Our outward reach, whether it's letter writing, text banking or phone banking galvanizes fellow Democrats in Oxnard to say hey, this is how we can get involved," he said. "In 2016, we saw how many voters felt disconnected from political parties, and we are legally their representatives, all 50,000 of them in greater Oxnard. We are their conduit."

GOOD Club Treasurer Kate Acosta loves the new office and said it gives the group a whole new outlook on their outreach.

"We're moving along well,

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TRI-COUNTY SENTRY, FRIDAY, JANUARY 3, 2020

LEGAL File No.: 2019112710021722-0 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) DOING BUSINESS AS: 1. Ventura Electric, Inc 70 San Roque Ave Ventura, CA 93003 VENTURA COUNTY Full Name of Registrant: 1. Ventura Electric, Inc. 70 San Roque Ave Ventura, CA 93003 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/Gary Hamel 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 11/27/2019.

MARK A. LUNN SchId:78519 AdId:25935 CustId:1184 -----------Order To Show Cause For Change of Name Case No. 56-2019-00536815-CU-PTVT A To All Interested Persons: Young Justin Tae Kim filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: 1 PRESENT NAME: Young Justin Tae Kim PROPOSED NAME: Justin Youngtae Kim 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: 1/16/2020 Time: 8:30 AM Dept. 41. The address of the court is Superior Court of Ventura, 800 Victoria Ave., Ventura, CA 93009. A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county: TriCounty Sentry Date: 12/5/2019 MICHAEL D. PLANET Ventura Superior Court SchId:78447 AdId:26182 CustId:1232 -----------File No.: 10021020-0 FICTITIOUS

20191115BUSINESS

NAME STATEMENT THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) DOING BUSINESS AS: 1. AION NATURALS 2. CURATED CHOICE 3. AION CBD 4. CURATED CHOICE CBD 1965 E Linda Vista Ave Ventura, CA 93001 VENTURA COUNTY Full Name of Registrant: 1. Shane Julien Snow 1965 E Linda Vista Ave Ventura, CA 93001 2. Ryan Snow 520 Western Ave Los Angeles, CA 90004 This Business is conducted by: GENERAL PARTNERSHIP. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: 10/15/2019.

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/Shane J Snow 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 11/15/2019.

MARK A. LUNN SchId:78451 AdId:26183 CustId:1233 -----------NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE TS No. CA-19-866860CL Order No.: DS730019005043 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 5/25/2005.

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. A public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash, cashier's check drawn on a state or national bank, check drawn by state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, or savings association, or savings bank specified in Section 5102 to the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state, will be held by duly appointed trustee. The sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by the Deed of Trust, with interest and late charges thereon, as provided in the note(s), advances, under the terms of the Deed of Trust, interest thereon, fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee for the total amount (at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale) reasonably estimated to be set forth below. The amount may be greater on the day of sale. BENEFICIARY MAY ELECT TO BID LESS THAN THE TOTAL AMOUNT DUE. Trustor(s): James Bucher Recorded: 6/3/2005 as Instrument No. 20050603-0134777 and modified as per Modification Agreement recorded 5/30/2007 as Instrument No. 20070530-00109598-0 and

modified as per Modification Agreement recorded 12/22/2006 as Instrument No. 20061222-00269090-0 of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of VENTURA County, California; Date of Sale: 1/14/2020 at 11:00AM Place of Sale: To the right of the main entrance, near the exit doors, of the Government Center Hall of Justice, 800 South Victoria Avenue, Ventura, CA 93009 Amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $110,281.46 The purported property address is: 67 EL MEDIO STREET, VENTURA, CA 93001 Assessor's Parcel No.: 069-0-111-180 NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder's office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale.

If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call 916-939-0772 for information regarding the trustee's sale or visit this Internet Web site http://www. qualityloan.com, using the file number assigned to this foreclosure by the Trustee: CA-19-866860-CL. 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. The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the property address or other common designation, if any, shown herein. If no street address or other common designation is shown, directions to the location of the property may be obtained by sending a written request to the beneficiary within 10 days of the date of first publication of this Notice of Sale. If the sale is set aside for any reason, including if the Trustee is unable to convey title, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the monies paid to the Trustee. This shall be the Purchaser's sole and exclusive remedy. The purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Trustor, the Trustee, the Beneficiary, the Beneficiary's Agent, or the Beneficiary's Attorney. If you have previously been discharged through bankruptcy, you may have been released of personal liability for this loan in which case this letter is intended to exercise the note holders right's against the real property only. Date: Quality Loan Service Corporation 2763 Camino Del Rio South San Diego, CA 92108 619-645-7711 For NON SALE information only Sale Line: 916-939-0772 Or Login to: http://www.qual-

ityloan.com Reinstatement Line: (866) 645-7711 Ext 5318 Quality Loan Service Corp.

TS No.: CA-19-866860-CL IDSPub #0158968 12/20/2019 12/27/2019 1/3/2020 SchId:78487 AdId:26197 CustId:608 -----------File No.: 2019102510019816 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) DOING BUSINESS AS: 1. Complete Sign Notary Specialists 2. Complete Loan Signing and Notary Specialists 3. Complete Sign Notary Education 4. Complete Sign Notary Learning 1333 Thousand Oaks Blvd, 210 THOUSAND OAKS, CA 91362 VENTURA COUNTY Full Name of Registrant: 1. Linda Shapiro 3662 Mountclef Blvd Thousand Oaks, CA 91360 This Business is conducted by: INDIVIDUAL. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: 06/01/2019.

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/Linda Shapiro 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 6/1/2019.

MARK A. LUNN SchId:78494 AdId:26199 CustId:1234 -----------File No.: 2019112610021637-0 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) DOING BUSINESS AS: 1. JUST FOR YOU TUTORING 1804 FORDHAM AVE THOUSAND OAKS, CA 91360 VENTURA COUNTY Full Name of Registrant: 1. JUSTINE ELLER 1804 FORDHAM AVE THOUSAND OAKS, CA 91360 This Business is conducted by: INDIVIDUAL. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: 08/2019.

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/JUSTINE ELLER 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 11/26/2019.

MARK A. LUNN SchId:78498 AdId:26200 CustId:693 -----------File No.: 2019112610021622-0 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) DOING BUSINESS AS: 1. R.F.N. HOMES 924 CALLE TULIPAN THOUSAND OAKS, CA 91360 VENTURA COUNTY Full Name of Registrant: 1.

JENNIFER ANNE WESTON 924 CALLE TULIPAN THOUSAND OAKS, CA 91360 This Business is conducted by: INDIVIDUAL. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: 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/JENNIFER ANNE WESTON 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 11/26/2019.

MARK A. LUNN SchId:78515 AdId:26205 CustId:693 -----------NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF CHARILYN XIE aka XIAOXIAO XIE aka XIAO XIAO XIE Case No. 56-2019-00536542-PRLAOXN To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of CHARILYN XIE aka XIAOXIAO XIE aka XIAO XIAO XIE A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by Runjing Chen in the Superior Court of California, County of VENTURA. THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that Runjing Chen be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent.

THE PETITION requests authority to administer the estate under the Independent Admin-

istration 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 January 22, 2020 at 9:00 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: CATHERINE KEN ESQ SBN 186470 LAW OFFICES OF CATHERINE KEN APC 805 W DUARTE RD STE 104 ARCADIA CA 91007 CN966601 XIE Dec 20,27, 2019, Jan 3, 2020 SchId:78534 AdId:26210 CustId:65 -----------File No.: 2019121310022528-0 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) DOING BUSINESS AS: 1. Optimized Financial Incorporated 3220 N. Ventura Road Oxnard, CA 93036 VENTURA COUNTY Full Name of Registrant: 1. Chad W. Cockerell P.O. Box 6517 Ventura, CA 93006 2. Priscilla S. Batarse P.O. Box 6517 Ventura, CA 93006 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/Chad W. Cockerell & Priscilla S. Batarse 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

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LEGAL in the statement pursuant to section 17913 other than a change in residence address or registered owner. A new fictitious business name statement must be filed before the expiration. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under Federal, State, or Common Law (see section 14411 ET SEQ., Business and Professions Code).

THIS STATEMENT WAS FILED WITH THE COUNTY CLERK OF VENTURA ON 12/13/2019.

MARK A. LUNN SchId:78548 AdId:26217 CustId:1235 -----------File No.: 2019121610022589-0 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) DOING BUSINESS AS: 1. Libra Dispute Resolution 6102 Ash St Simi Valley, CA 93063 VENTURA COUNTY Full Name of Registrant: 1. Susana Oaks Financial, Inc 6102 Ash St Simi Valley, CA 93063 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/Stephen Finch NOTICE - In accordance with subdivision (a) of Section 17920, a fictitious name statement generally expires at the end of five years from the date on which it was filed in the office of the county clerk, except, as provided in subdivision section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to section 17913 other than a change in residence address or registered owner. A new fictitious business name statement must be filed before the expiration. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under Federal, State, or Common Law (see section 14411 ET SEQ., Business and Professions Code).

THIS STATEMENT WAS FILED WITH THE COUNTY CLERK OF VENTURA ON 12/16/2019.

MARK A. LUNN SchId:78562 AdId:26222 CustId:1236 -----------NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF JAMES MILLARD CALLOWAY Case No. 56-2019-00537263-PR-LAOXN To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of JAMES MILLARD CALLOWAY. A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by Barry L. Zimmerman, Ventura County Public Administrator in the Superior Court of California, County of Ventura.

THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that Barry L. Zimmerman, 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 2/5/2020 at 9:00 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 800 South Victoria Avenue Ventura CA 93009 Phone:805-654-2950 Fax:805-654-2185 SchId:78569 AdId:26224 CustId:706 -----------NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF GRETHE JENSEN Case No. 56-2019-00537274-PR-PWOXN To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of GRETHE JENSEN. A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by Trine Jensen in the Superior Court of California, County of Ventura.

THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that Trine Jensen 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 2/5/2020 at 9:00 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.

William D. Raymond, Jr SBN 95870 Myers, Widders, Gibson, Jones & Feingold, L.L.P. 5425 Everglades Street Post Office Box 7209 Ventura CA 93006 Phone: 805-644-7188 Fax: 805-650-5177 SchId:78576 AdId:26227 CustId:731 -----------File No.: 2019121310022546-0 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) DOING BUSINESS AS: 1. LLOYD'S PLUMBING 2630 Lavery Court, #A Newbury Park, CA 91320 VENTURA COUNTY Full Name of Registrant: 1. LLOYD'S PLUMBING, INC. 2630 Lavery Court, #A Newbury Park, CA 91320 This Business is conducted by: CORPORATION. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: 09/10/1986.

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/RYAN LLOYD ENGELKER, CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER NOTICE - In accordance with subdivision (a) of Section 17920, a fictitious name statement generally expires at the end of five years from the date on which it was filed in the office of the county clerk, except, as provided in subdivision section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to section 17913 other than a change in residence address or registered owner. A new fictitious business name statement must be filed before the expiration. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under Federal, State, or Common Law (see section 14411 ET SEQ., Business and Professions Code).

THIS STATEMENT WAS FILED WITH THE COUNTY CLERK OF VENTURA ON 12/13/2019.

MARK A. LUNN SchId:78580 AdId:26229 CustId:694

-----------File No.: 2019121110022404-0 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) DOING BUSINESS AS: 1. Gray Matters Boutique 2. Gray Matters 2470 Stearns Street, Unit #270 Simi Valley, CA 93063 VENTURA COUNTY Full Name of Registrant: 1. Jeanine Duncan 2470 Stearns Street, Unit #270 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: 02/01/2010.

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/Jeanine Duncan NOTICE - In accordance with subdivision (a) of Section 17920, a fictitious name statement generally expires at the end of five years from the date on which it was filed in the office of the county clerk, except, as provided in subdivision section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to section 17913 other than a change in residence address or registered owner. A new fictitious business name statement must be filed before the expiration. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under Federal, State, or Common Law (see section 14411 ET SEQ., Business and Professions Code).

THIS STATEMENT WAS FILED WITH THE COUNTY CLERK OF VENTURA ON 12/11/2019.

MARK A. LUNN SchId:78583 AdId:26230 CustId:1237 -----------T.S. No. 081081-CA APN: 150-0-170-115 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE IMPORTANT NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 6/13/2011.

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 1/29/2020 at 11:00 AM, CLEAR RECON CORP, as duly appointed trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust recorded 7/11/2011, as Instrument No. 20110711-00101019-0, , of Official Records in the office of the County Recorder of Ventura County, State of CALIFORNIA executed by: JOSE M. UNDURRAGA AND LUZ UNDURRAGA, HUSBAND AND WIFE 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: 1668 DAPHNE ST CAMARILLO, CA 93010-2065 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: $42,362.82 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 081081-CA. 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:78586 AdId:26231 CustId:670 -----------NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF GLORIA JEAN VALENCIA,

AKA GLORIA MARTINEZ Case No. 56-2019-00537502-PR-LAOXN To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of GLORIA JEAN VALENCIA, AKA GLORIA MARTINEZ. A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by Tiffany Van Wingerden in the Superior Court of California, County of Ventura.

THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that Tiffany Van Wingerden 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 2/6/2020 at 9:00 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.

Kendall A. VanConas, SBN# 160829 Arnold LaRochelle Mathews VanConas & Zirbel LLP 300 E. Esplanade Drive, Suite 2100 Oxnard CA 93036 Phone: 805-988-9886 Fax: 805-988-1937 SchId:78593 AdId:26233 CustId:740 -----------NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF NEAL GRAEME CASAL, AKA NEAL G. CASAL, AKA NEAL CASAL Case No. 56-2019-00536905-PR-LAOXN To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of NEAL GRAEME CASAL, AKA NEAL G. CASAL, AKA NEAL CASAL. A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by Gary Waldman in the Superior Court of California, County of Ventura.

THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that Gary

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LEGAL Waldman 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 2/6/2020 at 9:00 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.

ANNETTE DAWSON-DAVIS, ESQ. SBN 146696 LAW OFFICES OF ANNETTE DAWSON-DAVIS 400 MOBIL AVENUE SUITE D-11 CAMARILLO CA 93010 Phone: 805-498-0909 Fax: SchId:78596 AdId:26234 CustId:745 -----------NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF GLORIA JEAN VALENCIA aka GLORIA MARTINEZ Case No. 56-2019-00537502-PR-LAOXN To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of GLORIA JEAN VALENCIA aka GLORIA MARTINEZ. A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by TIFFANY VAN WINGERDEN in the Superior Court of California, County of Ventura.

THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that TIFFANY VAN WINGERDEN 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 repre-

sentative 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 2/6/2020 at 9:00 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.

Kendall A. VanConas, Esq (SBN 160829) Arnold LaRochelle Mathews VanConas & Zirbel LLP 300 E. Esplanade Drive Suite 2100 Oxnard CA 93036 Phone: 805-988-9886 Fax: 805-988-1937 SchId:78600 AdId:26236 CustId:740 -----------File No.: 2019121210022439-0 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) DOING BUSINESS AS: 1. AIM FOR RELIEF PHYSICAL THERAPY 221 SYCAMORE ST. OXNARD, CA 93036 VENTURA COUNTY Full Name of Registrant: 1. AIMEE SARINGO PACADA 221 SYCAMORE ST. OXNARD, CA 93036 This Business is conducted by: INDIVIDUAL. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: N/A. I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares information as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of Business and Professions Code that the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000).) /S/AIMEE SARINGO PACADA NOTICE - In accordance with subdivision (a) of Section 17920, a fictitious name statement generally expires at the end of five years from the date on which it was filed in the office of the county clerk, except, as provided in subdivision section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to section 17913 other than a change in residence address or registered owner. A new fictitious business name statement must be filed before the expiration. The filing of this

statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under Federal, State, or Common Law (see section 14411 ET SEQ., Business and Professions Code).

THIS STATEMENT WAS FILED WITH THE COUNTY CLERK OF VENTURA ON 12/12/2019.

MARK A. LUNN SchId:78603 AdId:26237 CustId:693 -----------File No.: 2019121710022670-0 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) DOING BUSINESS AS: 1. Camarillo Cider Company 2. Camarillo Cider House 930 Flynn Rd #F Camarillo, CA 93012 VENTURA COUNTY Full Name of Registrant: 1. Back Patio Cellars LLC 5021 Verdugo Way #105-130 Camarillo, CA 93012 This Business is conducted by: LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: 12/17/2019.

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/Frank Hules NOTICE - In accordance with subdivision (a) of Section 17920, a fictitious name statement generally expires at the end of five years from the date on which it was filed in the office of the county clerk, except, as provided in subdivision section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to section 17913 other than a change in residence address or registered owner. A new fictitious business name statement must be filed before the expiration. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under Federal, State, or Common Law (see section 14411 ET SEQ., Business and Professions Code).

THIS STATEMENT WAS FILED WITH THE COUNTY CLERK OF VENTURA ON 12/23/2019.

MARK A. LUNN SchId:78607 AdId:26238 CustId:1238 -----------File No.: 20191223100230580 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) DOING BUSINESS AS: 1. DTG ENGINEERING 7960 PEARL ST VENTURA, CA 93004 VENTURA COUNTY Full Name of Registrant: 1. Audio Alchemy, LLC 7960 PEARL ST VENTURA, CA 93004 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/Peter Madnick NOTICE - In accordance with subdivision (a) of Section 17920, a fictitious name statement generally expires at the end of five years from the

date on which it was filed in the office of the county clerk, except, as provided in subdivision section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to section 17913 other than a change in residence address or registered owner. A new fictitious business name statement must be filed before the expiration. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under Federal, State, or Common Law (see section 14411 ET SEQ., Business and Professions Code).

THIS STATEMENT WAS FILED WITH THE COUNTY CLERK OF VENTURA ON 12/23/2019.

MARK A. LUNN SchId:78611 AdId:26239 CustId:1240 -----------Order To Show Cause For Change of Name Case No. 56-2019-00537485-CU-PTVTA To All Interested Persons: DARLENE JOY WOODS filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: 1 PRESENT NAME: DARLENE JOY WOODS PROPOSED NAME: JOY WOOD LYCHE 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: 2/13/2020 Time: 8:20 AM Dept. 20. The address of the court is Superior Court of Ventura, 800 Victoria Ave., Ventura, CA 93009. A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county: TriCounty Sentry Date: 12/18/2019 MICHAEL D. PLANET Ventura Superior Court SchId:78619 AdId:26242 CustId:1212 -----------File No.: 2019121010022289-0 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) DOING BUSINESS AS: 1. STEVEN'S MOBILE CARWASH 1182 RIVERSIDE ST #102 VENTURA, CA 93001 VENTURA COUNTY Full Name of Registrant: 1. STEVEN ANTHONY DIAZ 1182 RIVERSIDE ST #102 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/STEVEN ANTHONY DIAZ NOTICE - In accordance with subdivision (a) of Section 17920, a fictitious name statement generally expires at the end of five years from the date on which it was filed in the office of the county clerk,

except, as provided in subdivision section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to section 17913 other than a change in residence address or registered owner. A new fictitious business name statement must be filed before the expiration. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under Federal, State, or Common Law (see section 14411 ET SEQ., Business and Professions Code).

THIS STATEMENT WAS FILED WITH THE COUNTY CLERK OF VENTURA ON 12/10/2019.

MARK A. LUNN SchId:78624 AdId:26244 CustId:693 -----------File No.: 2019121610022572-0 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) DOING BUSINESS AS: 1. SIERRA COMPLIANCE SOLUTIONS 516 NORTH ANITA AVE. OXNARD, CA 93030 VENTURA COUNTY Full Name of Registrant: 1. VERNELL J DAVIS, LLC 516 NORTH ANITA AVE. OXNARD, CA 93030 This Business is conducted by: LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: 03/09/2015.

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/VERNELL J DAVIS, LLC

by VERNELL J. DAVIS, MANAGING MEMBER NOTICE - In accordance with subdivision (a) of Section 17920, a fictitious name statement generally expires at the end of five years from the date on which it was filed in the office of the county clerk, except, as provided in subdivision section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to section 17913 other than a change in residence address or registered owner. A new fictitious business name statement must be filed before the expiration. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under Federal, State, or Common Law (see section 14411 ET SEQ., Business and Professions Code).

THIS STATEMENT WAS FILED WITH THE COUNTY CLERK OF VENTURA ON 12/16/2019.

MARK A. LUNN SchId:78628 AdId:26245 CustId:693 -----------File No.: 2019121710022666-0 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) DOING BUSINESS AS: 1. UK PHYSICAL THERAPY SERVICES 1522 MARINERO PLACE OXNARD, CA 93030 VENTURA COUNTY Full Name of Registrant: 1. DEEPA P UTTWANI 1522 MARINERO PLACE OXNARD, CA 93030 This Business is conducted by: INDIVIDUAL. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: 12/17/2019.

I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who de-

clares 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/DEEPA P UTTWANI NOTICE - In accordance with subdivision (a) of Section 17920, a fictitious name statement generally expires at the end of five years from the date on which it was filed in the office of the county clerk, except, as provided in subdivision section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to section 17913 other than a change in residence address or registered owner. A new fictitious business name statement must be filed before the expiration. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under Federal, State, or Common Law (see section 14411 ET SEQ., Business and Professions Code).

THIS STATEMENT WAS FILED WITH THE COUNTY CLERK OF VENTURA ON 12/17/2019.

MARK A. LUNN SchId:78632 AdId:26246 CustId:693 -----------File No.: 2019121710022672-0 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) DOING BUSINESS AS: 1. DIAMOND MASSAGE 727 THOUSAND OAKS BLVD THOUSAND OAKS, CA 91360 VENTURA COUNTY Full Name of Registrant: 1. LIPING SHAO 8262 GARDEN GATE ST CHINO, CA 91708 This Business is conducted by: INDIVIDUAL. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: 12/17/2019.

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/LIPING SHAO NOTICE - In accordance with subdivision (a) of Section 17920, a fictitious name statement generally expires at the end of five years from the date on which it was filed in the office of the county clerk, except, as provided in subdivision section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to section 17913 other than a change in residence address or registered owner. A new fictitious business name statement must be filed before the expiration. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under Federal, State, or Common Law (see section 14411 ET SEQ., Business and Professions Code).

THIS STATEMENT WAS FILED WITH THE COUNTY CLERK OF VENTURA ON 12/17/2019.

MARK A. LUNN SchId:78636 AdId:26247 CustId:693 -----------T.S. No. 056110-CA APN: 160-0-272-075 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE IMPORTANT NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 9/20/2007.

UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE

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LEGAL NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER On 1/23/2020 at 11:00 AM, CLEAR RECON CORP., as duly appointed trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust recorded 9/28/2007, as Instrument No. 2007092800185479-0, , of Official Records in the office of the County Recorder of Ventura County, State of CALIFORNIA executed by: OSCAR B. ROSALES, AN UNMARRIED MAN 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 entrance to the Government Center Hall of Justice, 800 South Victoria Avenue, 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: LOT 53, TRACT NO. 4936, IN THE CITY OF CAMARILLO, COUNTY OF VENTURA, STATE OF CALIFORNIA, AS SHOWN ON A MAP RECORDED IN BOOK 128, PAGE(S) 1 TO 9 INCLUSIVE, OF MAPS, IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY RECORDER OF SAID COUNTY. EXCEPT THEREFROM AN UNDIVIDED ONEHALF INTEREST IN AND TO ALL OIL, GAS, OTHER HYDROCARBON SUBSTANCES AND MINERALS IN AND UNDER SAID LAND, BUT WITHOUT THE RIGHT TO ENTER UPON THE SURFACE THEREOF OR WITHIN 500 FEET BENEATH THE SURFACE FOR THE PURPOSE OF EXPLORING FOR OR EXTRACTING SUCH OIL, GAS, OR OTHER HYDROCARBON SUBSTANCES AND MINERALS. The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 4324 CALLE MAPACHE CAMARILLO, CA 93012 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: $857,197.88 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 1-866539-4173 or visit this Internet Web site WWW.SERVICELINKAUCTION.COM, using the file number assigned to this case 056110-CA. 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: 1-866-5394173 CLEAR RECON CORP. 4375 Jutland Drive San Diego, California 92117 SchId:78639 AdId:26248 CustId:670 -----------NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE T.S. No. 1920476-SPCA Title No. 190896360-CAVOI A.P.N. 088-0-162-055 ATTENTION RECORDER: THE FOLLOWING REFERENCE TO AN ATTACHED SUMMARY IS APPLICABLE TO THE NOTICE PROVIDED TO THE TRUSTOR ONLY PURSUANT TO CIVIL CODE 2923.3 NOTE: THERE IS A SUMMARY OF THE INFORMATION IN THIS DOCUMENT ATTACHED YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 06/28/2006.

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. A public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash, (cashier's check(s) must be made payable to National Default Servicing Corporation), 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; will be held by the duly appointed trustee as shown below, of all right, title, and interest conveyed to and now held by the trustee in the hereinafter described property under and pursuant to a Deed of Trust described below. The sale will be made in an "as is" condition, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by the Deed of Trust, with interest and late charges thereon, as provided in the note(s), advances, under the terms of the Deed of Trust, interest thereon, fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee for the total amount (at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale) reasonably estimated to be set forth below. The amount may be greater on the day of sale.

Trustor: Gillian C. Surmont, a single woman Duly Appointed Trustee: National Default Servicing Corporation Recorded 06/30/2006 as Instrument No. 20060630-0139177 (or Book, Page) of the Official Records of Ventura County, California.

Date of Sale: 01/23/2020 at 11:00 AM Place of Sale: At the main entrance of the Government Center Hall of Justice, 800 South Victoria Avenue, Ventura, CA 93003 Estimated amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $415,495.80 Street Address or other common designation of real property: 7892 Brannan St, Ventura, CA 93004 A.P.N.: 088-0-162-055 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address or other common designation, if any, shown above. If no street address or other common designation is shown, directions to the location of the property may be obtained by sending a written request to the beneficiary within 10 days of the date of first publication of this Notice of Sale. 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 requirements of California Civil Code Section 2923.5(b)/2923.55(c) were fulfilled when the Notice of Default was recorded. 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 714-730-2727 or visit this Internet Web site www. ndscorp.com/sales, using the file number assigned to this case 19-20476-SPCA. 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. Date: 12/24/2019 National Default Servicing Corporation c/o Tiffany and Bosco, P.A., its agent, 1455 Frazee Road, Suite 820 San Diego, CA 92108 Toll Free Phone: 888264-4010 Sales Line 714730-2727; Sales Website: www.ndscorp.com Rachael Hamilton, Trustee Sales Representative A-4714207 01/03/2020, 01/10/2020, 01/17/2020 SchId:78648 AdId:26251 CustId:64 ------------

File No.: 20191209100222130 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) DOING BUSINESS AS: 1. Can Do Services 197 E Ramona St. Ventura, CA 93001 VENTURA COUNTY Full Name of Registrant: 1. Fred Nevarez 102 W. Summer St. Ojai, CA 93023 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/Fred Nevarez NOTICE - In accordance with subdivision (a) of Section 17920, a fictitious name statement generally expires at the end of five years from the date on which it was filed in the office of the county clerk, except, as provided in subdivision section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to section 17913 other than a change in residence address or registered owner. A new fictitious business name statement must be filed before the expiration. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under Federal, State, or Common Law (see section 14411 ET SEQ., Business and Professions Code).

THIS STATEMENT WAS FILED WITH THE COUNTY CLERK OF VENTURA ON 12/9/2019.

MARK A. LUNN SchId:78671 AdId:26259 CustId:1241 -----------NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF ELVERTA MOCK HARRIS Case No. 56-2019-00537897-PR-LAOXN To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of ELVERTA MOCK HARRIS. A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by Sharaine James in the Superior Court of California, County of Ventura.

THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that Sharaine James 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 2/19/2020 at 9:00 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:78687 AdId:26264 CustId:737 -----------File No.: 20191227100232840 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) DOING BUSINESS AS: 1. Reliable Rehab LLC 5521 Cochran St. #252 Simi Valley, CA 93063 VENTURA COUNTY Full Name of Registrant: 1. Reliable Rehab LLC 5521 Cochran St. #252 Simi Valley, CA 93063 This Business is conducted by: CORPORATION. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: 12/27/2019.

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/Zachary Bailey NOTICE - In accordance with subdivision (a) of Section 17920, a fictitious name statement generally expires at the end of five years from the date on which it was filed in the office of the county clerk, except, as provided in subdivision section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to section 17913 other than a change in residence address or registered owner. A new fictitious business name statement must be filed before the expiration. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under Federal, State, or Common Law (see section 14411 ET SEQ., Business and Professions Code).

THIS STATEMENT WAS FILED WITH THE COUNTY CLERK OF VENTURA ON 12/27/2019.

MARK A. LUNN SchId:78690 AdId:26265 CustId:1242 -----------File No.: 20191231100234310 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) DOING BUSINESS AS:

1. Baubles & KnickKnacks 13995 Burdock Drive Moorpark, CA 93021 VENTURA COUNTY Full Name of Registrant: 1. Beverly Wallace 13995 Burdock Drive Moorpark, CA 93021 This Business is conducted by: INDIVIDUAL. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: N/A. I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares information as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of Business and Professions Code that the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000).) /S/Beverly Wallace NOTICE - In accordance with subdivision (a) of Section 17920, a fictitious name statement generally expires at the end of five years from the date on which it was filed in the office of the county clerk, except, as provided in subdivision section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to section 17913 other than a change in residence address or registered owner. A new fictitious business name statement must be filed before the expiration. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under Federal, State, or Common Law (see section 14411 ET SEQ., Business and Professions Code).

THIS STATEMENT WAS FILED WITH THE COUNTY CLERK OF VENTURA ON 12/31/2019.

MARK A. LUNN SchId:78697 AdId:26267 CustId:1243 -----------Order To Show Cause For Change of Name Case No. 56-2019-00537352-CU-PTVTA To All Interested Persons: REGINA ELLEN CONNOR filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: 1 PRESENT NAME: REGINA ELLEN EMANUEL PROPOSED NAME: GINA EMANUEL CONNOR 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: 2/4/2020 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: 12/16/2019 MICHAEL D. PLANET Ventura Superior Court SchId:78701 AdId:26268 CustId:1244

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HEALTH

Age limit now 21 across U.S. for cigarettes, tobacco products T

By Linda A. Johnson

Anyone under 21 can no longer legally buy cigarettes, cigars or any other tobacco products in the U.S.

HE new law enacted last week by Congress also applies to electronic cigarettes and vaping products that heat a liquid containing nicotine.

The provision raising the legal limit from 18 to 21 nationwide was in a massive spending bill passed

by Congress and signed by the

president on Dec. 20. About onethird of states already had their own laws restricting tobacco sales to people 21 and older.

“This is a major step in protecting the next generation of children from becoming addicted to tobacco products,” new FDA commissioner Dr. Stephen Hahn tweeted last week.

Usually, new legislation doesn't take effect right away. The change simply increased the age limit in existing law, so it was able to go into effect immediately, a spokesman for the Food and Drug Administration said Friday.

The agency has regulated tobacco products since 2009. It enforces

the law partly through spot checks.

Stores can be fined or barred from selling tobacco for repeat violations.

Anti-smoking advocates said the higher age limit should make it more difficult for young people to get tobacco, particularly high school students who had friends or classmates over 18 buy for them.

'Tough year' for measles and other infectious diseases in U.S.

By Mike Stobbe

Girl Dies After Having Medical Problem Following LAX Takeoff LOS ANGELES (AP)—A young girl died Thursday night after she went into cardiac arrest on a plane flight out of Los Angeles International Airport, authorities said.

The girl, believed to be about 10 years old, was on a Delta flight from LAX to Seattle when she had the medical problem.

The plane, which was still over Southern California, returned to the airport, KABC-TV reported.

Paramedics “furiously worked to save her life. Sadly, all efforts were futile and the child was beyond medical help,” the Los Angeles Fire Department tweeted. The girl was pronounced dead at the scene.

Airport officials said the girl died on the plane, KNBC-TV reported.

There was no immediate indication of anything suspicious about the death, authorities said.

NEW YORK (AP)—This year, the germs roared back.

Measles tripled. Hepatitis A mushroomed. A rare but deadly mosquito-borne disease increased.

And that was just the United States.

Globally, there was an explosion of measles in many countries, an unrelenting Ebola outbreak in Africa and a surge in dengue fever in Asia.

There were also backslides in some diseases, like polio, that the world was close to wiping out.

“It's been a tough year for infectious diseases,” said Dr. Jonathan Mermin of the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

A look back at some U.S. disease trends in 2019: MEASLES There were nearly 1,300 cases of measles in the U.S. through November, That's the largest number in 27 years. There were no deaths but about 120 people ended up in the hospital.

This from a disease that vaccines had essentially purged from the country for a decade.

“How can we have gone from eliminating the disease to reviving a disease? It's mind-shattering that we would go in that direction,” said U.S. Rep. Rosa DeLauro, D-Conn., who heads a congressional subcommittee that oversees public health spending.

Three-quarters of this year's cases were in Orthodox Jewish communities in or near New York City. As do most U.S. outbreaks, it started with travelers infected overseas who spread it to people who hadn't gotten a measles vaccine.

Vaccination rates in New York are good, overall. But it was a shock to learn how low they had dipped in some places, said Dr. Patricia Schnabel Ruppert, health commissioner in Rockland County, north of New York City. Distrust of vaccines had taken root in segments

of the Orthodox community. The county took the unusual step of barring thousands of unvaccinated children from dozens of schools.

HEPATITIS A Hepatitis A tends to be thought of as a kind of food poisoning, often traced to an infected restaurant worker with poor hygiene. But the latest wave began in San Diego among homeless people and people who use illicit drugs. In 2017, there were 1,500 cases in four states tied to the outbreak. This year, it boomed to 17,000 in 30 states, with Florida and Tennessee the hardest hit.

Hepatitis A usually is not considered a fatal disease, but it can be for people whose livers are already damaged by hepatitis C or longtime drinking. Nearly 200 died this year.

A vaccine for hepatitis A is now included in routine childhood vaccines, but most adults are too old to have gotten it as children.

Attempts to give the vaccine to vulnerable adults met resistance, said the CDC's Dr. Neil Gupta, who tracks the outbreaks.

Public health workers took the shots out to people in drug rehab centers and to shelters and the streets to reach the homeless. Gupta said he's optimistic that cases may drop in 2020.

EASTERN EQUINE ENCEPHALITIS This rare and deadly illness saw

a small but worrisome increase last summer. Eastern equine encephalitis got its name because it was first seen in horses in Massachusetts.

The virus is spread to people through mosquitoes that mostly feed on infected birds but sometimes bite humans. Few people who are infected get sick but those who do can develop a dangerous infection of the brain, spinal cord or surrounding tissues. There is a vaccine for horses, not people The numbers remain very low—just 38 cases this year. But that's more than double the annual number in the past decade, and it included 15 deaths. That prompted health warnings in some places and even calls to cancel outdoor events scheduled for dusk, when mosquitoes are most active.

Among those who died was Scott Mosman, an outdoors-loving mechanical engineer in Taunton, Massachusetts. It's not clear when Mosman was bitten by a mosquito, but it likely happened while working in his yard, said Sami Fam, a friend and former colleague.

“He's kind of a big kid who always thought he was invincible,” said Fam. The 58-year-old Mosman died in October.

Better diagnosing may be a contributor to the increase in reports of eastern equine encephalitis and a few other diseases spread by bites from mosquitoes or ticks. Some also ebb and flow in cycles. But

researchers say larger increases also may be related to climate change, as warmer weather can contribute to booms in insects and a northward expansion of where they live.

THE GOOD NEWS This year, some infectious diseases did trend down.

Preliminary reports show Legionnaires' disease down by about 20%. West Nile virus cases fell two-thirds, compared to 2018.

And some other infectious terrors of the past, including tuberculosis, continued to recede.

And the nation is a far cry from where it was at the beginning of the 20th century, when roughly 50% of U.S. deaths were attributed to infectious diseases. Today, it's more like 5%.

Improvements in sanitation and nutrition, and medical advances like antibiotics and vaccines, are credited with driving down deaths from infectious diseases over the last century or so. But sometimes new threats emerge as others wane.

“There may have been a real surge of optimism after the eradication of smallpox in 1980,” but then a few years later AIDS came in, said Stephen Morse, a Columbia University expert on the spread of diseases.

Today's growing resistance to vaccines and other prevention efforts is a “very worrisome trend,” he said.

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TRI-COUNTY SENTRY, FRIDAY, JANUARY 3, 2020

Mayflower exhibit to open at Channel Islands Maritime Museum OXNARD—2020 marks the 400th anniversary of the Mayflower voyage across the Atlantic. The Pilgrims arrived on the shores of what is now America in 1620 in hopes of making a better life for themselves and their children while being able to worship freely and in peace.

Undoubtedly the most famous colonists in world history, their faith and fortitude are legendary. Their perseverance laid the cornerstone of a new Nation. The Pilgrims' courage, gratitude to God, and love for one another still inspire people today.

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HE story of Mayflower and her tumultuous trans-Atlantic crossing, Plymouth Colonywith its tragic first winter, treaty with the Wampanoag People and celebrated First Thanksgiving echoes down the ages and around the world.

Regardless of anything that came before or after, Plymouth is the 'once upon a time' to the story of the United States—the symbolic, if not literal, birthplace of our Nation.

This anniversary is not only a commemoration of the inspirational,

determined spirit of our ancestors but also marks a significant milestone of America's founding story.

Channel Islands Maritime Museum is committed to bringing the important lessons of the 17th century to life by installing a new dynamic exhibit

and creating exciting, immersive experiences at our Family Day on January 11th, 10-4 PM, continuing to further our mission—to provide an enriching museum experience based on maritime history ranging from ancient mariners to the modern marine

era, and to enhance the understanding of our rich international and local seafaring heritage.

The Exhibit will run January 11 to March 23, 2020, with an opening reception on Saturday the 11th of January, 4-6 PM.

DJ Don Imus, made and betrayed by his mouth, dead at 79

By David Bauder

Film explores Ronstadt's life, wideranging music career

By David Bauder NEW YORK (AP)—Between the Kennedy Center Honors and a CNN documentary about her life debuting on television New Year's Day, Linda Ronstadt is taking a career victory lap.

Ronstadt drew attention this month for a comment at a dinner for Kennedy honorees hosted by the State Department and Secretary Mike Pompeo. Ronstadt said she hadn't planned to mention the Trump administration but did so to show support for fellow honoree Sally Field. The actress had remarked about living in an era where the idea of truth was being challenged, Ronstadt said.

“Half the room applauded and the other half sat in silence,” Ronstadt recalled. “I just wanted to say that I was in solidarity with her. I didn't want her to stand up there by herself.”

During his remarks, Pompeo referenced a Ronstadt hit, “When Will I Be Loved,” saying he wondered when he'd be loved. When it was Ronstadt's turn to speak, the 73-year-old retired singer tartly answered the question and said it would be “when he stops enabling Donald Trump.” When will Ronstadt be loved? Now seems to be the time, with the well-received documentary, “Linda Ronstadt: The Sound of My Voice.” Viewers will see that Ronstadt's career had two distinct stages.

There was the rock star, sex symbol days with hits like “You're No Good,” “Heat Wave” and “Blue Bayou.” Part two began with her 1980 New York stage role in “The Pirates of Penzance,” ushering in adventurous projects featuring jazz standards, traditional Mexican recordings and trio discs with Emmylou Harris and Dolly Parton.

Despite the fear of record company executives, many of the projects did quite well.

She now lives a quiet life in the San Francisco area, her singing voice stilled by Parkinson's Disease. Her last album, a collaboration with Cajun singer Ann Savoy that Ronstadt considers one of her best, was released in 2006. She performed her last concert in 2009.

“I didn't do the work for prizes. I never took that into consideration,” she said. The recent recognition is “lovely, you know. I'm glad they like it. I like some of it and don't like most of it. The good thing is it got better.

My early work makes me cringe. Later on it got better.”

Her participation was minimal, aside from narrating stories about her early life, including her Mexican heritage and family's musical background, and a key final scene. Plenty of compatriots in the 1970s Los Angeles music scene were happy to talk, most notably J.D. Souther and Harris.

NEW YORK (AP)—Radio personality Don Imus, whose career was made and then undone by his acid tongue during a decades-long rise to stardom and an abrupt public plunge after a nationally broadcast racial slur, has died. He was 79.

Imus died Friday morning at Baylor Scott and White Medical Center in College Station, Texas, after being hospitalized since Christmas Eve, according to a statement issued by his family. Deirdre, his wife of 25 years, and his son Wyatt, 21, were at his side, with his son Zachary Don Cates returning from military service overseas.

He died of complications from lung disease.

Imus survived drug and alcohol woes, a raunchy appearance before President Clinton and several firings during his long career behind the microphone. But he was vilified and eventually fired after describing a women's college basketball team as “nappy headed hos.”

His April 2007 racist and misogynist crack about the mostly Black Rutgers squad, an oft-replayed 10-second snippet, crossed a line that Imus had long straddled as his irascible rants catapulted him to prominence. The remark was heard coast to coast on 60 radio stations and on a simulcast aired each morning on MSNBC. At the time, his “Imus in the Morning” show was home to presidential hopefuls, political pundits and his favorite musicians, a must-listen in the media and political corridors of New York and Washington.

Ten years earlier, Time magazine had named him one of the 25 most influential Americans. But the remark made him an immediate pariah and he was dropped by CBS Radio and MSNBC. Imus apologized repeatedly, calling his remark “completely inappropriate ... thoughtless and stupid,” and met with the team to hear how his comment hurt them.

Although he returned to radio, and the Fox Business Network simulcast his show for a number of years, he never approached the same influence before retiring in 2018.

The incident “did change my feelings about making fun of some people who didn't deserve to be made fun of and didn't have a mechanism to defend themselves,” Imus told CBS News upon his retirement.

Imus' unsparing on-air persona was tempered by his off-air philanthropy, raising more than $40 million for groups including the CJ Foundation for Sudden Infant Death Syndrome. He ran a New Mexico ranch for dying children, and often used his radio show to solicit guests for donations.

A pediatric medical center bearing Imus' name was opened at the Hackensack

University Medical Center in New Jersey.

Imus, born on a Riverside, California cattle ranch, was the oldest of two boys—his brother Fred later became an “Imus In the Morning” show regular. The family moved to Flagstaff, Arizona, where Imus joined the Marines before taking jobs as a freight train brakeman and uranium miner.

Only at age 28 did he appear on the airwaves. His caustic persona, though it would later serve him well, was initially a problem: Imus was canned by a small station in Stockton, California, for uttering the word “hell.”

The controversy only enhanced his career, a pattern that continued throughout the decades.

Imus, moving to larger California stations, earned Billboard's “Disc Jockey of the Year” award for medium-sized markets after a stunt where he ordered 1,200 hamburgers to go from a local McDonald's.

He moved to Cleveland and by 1971, was doing the morning drive-time show on WNBC-AM in New York, the nation's largest and most competitive radio market. He brought along a destructive taste for vodka.

He was a “shock jock” before the term was coined, and listeners flocked to hear what outrageous things he'd say, like phoning people to wake them up and ask, “Are ya naked?” His demons also made it an open question many mornings whether he'd show up for his 6 a.m. shift.

Imus was fired by WNBC but returned in triumph two years later adding a new vice: cocaine. While his career turned around, his first marriage, which produced daughters Nadine, Ashley, Elizabeth and Toni, fell apart.

Imus struggled with addiction until a 1987 stint at a Florida alcohol rehabilitation center, coming out just as WNBC became the fledgling all-sports

station WFAN, which retained Imus' nonsports show as its morning anchor.

His career again soared. He was inducted into the Radio Hall of Fame and MSNBC signed up his simulcast when the network started in 1996. He mixed comedy with A-list guests like Senators John Kerry and John McCain. Media personalities like NBC's Tim Russert and Frank Rich of The New York Times were regulars.

A book plug on Imus' show guaranteed sales, and authors were soon queuing up for a slot on the show.

Imus rarely missed a chance to get in trouble, even in the good times. He engaged in a long-running feud with shock jock Howard Stern, who usurped Imus' position as the No. 1 morning host in New York City.

But as he retired, Imus called Stern one of the top five radio personalities of all time. He gave himself the same rank, adding Arthur Godfrey, Wolfman Jack and Jack Benny.

“He had a big problem with me,” Imus said about Stern. “I didn't with him.”

In 1996, Imus outraged guests at the annual Radio and Television Correspondents Association Dinner in 1996, cracking wise about President Clinton's extramarital activities as the first lady sat stone-faced nearby. “We all know you're a pot-smoking weasel,” Imus said at another point about Clinton.

A White House spokesman called Imus' bit “fairly tasteless.”

One year later, he was sued by a Manhattan judge after ripping the jurist on air as a “creep” and “a senile old dirtbag.”

Critics carped over the show's content, with Imus deflecting most complaints by claiming he was an all-inclusive offender.

However, one show regular was fired in 2005 after a particularly vile crack about cancer-stricken singer Kylie Minogue.