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ENTRY ENTRY VOL. XXVIII NO. 2

JANUARY 10, 2020

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CHAMPIONSHIP WRESTLING

FRO M H OL LY WO O D M A R K S 1 0 YEAR S O F EX CITEMENT By Chris Frost chris@tricountysentry.com Port Hueneme-- Professional wrestlers kicked off their 2020 season at the Oceanview Pavilion, Jan. 5, as Championship Wrestling from Hollywood opened its 10th season with a dynamite lineup that kept the crowd cheering.

HE event featured man versus man, woman versus woman, tag team matches, and one three-way match that got the fans on their feet. The event also had an unscheduled rumble, as one tag team got into a big fight after losing, which meant a big battle in the ring that had to be broken up by referees and managers. Sharon Kloeris from the Pavilion said Championship Wrestling from Hollywood is a great way to start 2020. "We have lots of tapings, two times a month, and we are hoping the community will come

out and support this amazing wrestling show," she said. Championship Wrestling from Hollywood is taped for a television audience who can see the matches each weekend on KDOC TV and LA18 T.V. in English and Spanish. Fans enjoy the intimate setting at the Pavilion and engaged the wrestlers throughout the event, and the grapplers often answered right back and charged up the crowd. She "absolutely" plans on getting in the ring and testing out her wrestling skills. "I had my birthday yesterday, so I figure why not kick off 2020, get in that ring and see what happens," she said. "I can beat all these guys with no doubt. With all the background I have in fitness, I'd be throwing them all over this ring." After the matches, Irish Mikey O'Shea said he's been in the wrestling business for 10 years, but it has been two years since he wrestled in Port Hueneme. "This is my first time back in a while, so it felt good to get the reaction from the audience," he said. "Although I didn't win the match tonight, n Championship Wrestling, see page 6

(Photo by Chris Frost)

A member of the Wilson Senior Center Bowling Team lines up her shot. (Photo by Chris Frost)

Wii Bowling is competitive senior fun

By Chris Frost chris@tricountysentry.com Oxnard-The holidays may be over, but the fun never stops at the Wilson Center and Jan. 6, meant lots of scrabble, a good hearty lunch, and Wii Bowling for the competitive crowd. The Wilson Senior Center Bowling Team took their fun seriously and was practicing hard. The group encourages each other, and they get into the spirit of the game when they don their bowling shirts and compete.

Activities Leader Martha Jimenez said the Wilson Senior Center has five Wii Bowling Team members, and they just competed in a tournament. "They compete with all the centers in the county, and they came in third place this year," she said. "I have never played Wii Bowling, but I have watched a lot." The Wison Senior Center was cleaning up all the holiday decorations, but Valentine's Day is right around the corner, and there are plenty of activities planned. "Usually, we have a luncheon or n Wii Bowling, see page 2

Oxnard terminates Oxnard Navigation Center deal By Chris Frost chris@tricountysentry.com Oxnard— In his report to the Oxnard City Council, Jani. 7, City Manager Alex Nguyen announced that he terminated the agreement for the proposed Oxnard Navigation Center and will look for a different location. The center planned for 1258 Saviers Road in the Five Points area brought tremendous community concern as people lined up to express their dissatisfaction about the location. The majority of the people at the recent town hall meeting told

horror stories about the area, and placing the navigation center in the middle of that neighborhood will add to an already challenging problem with vagrancy and density. Nguyen told the council to pursue another location where the city can have a more comprehensive set of solutions. "The effort at Saviers was not a bad effort," he said. "It was rushed in a sense that it was a real estate rental situation on the table, so we did not entirely control the timeline." In the end, he said that location would have meant a replacement shelter, so there would not be a net

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City Manager Alex Nguyen explains his reasons for terminating the Oxnard Navigation Center deal on Saviers Road.

gain with the city's overall homeless policy. "Our goal is to actually solve homelessness," he said. "What I directed staff to do is to find a location we can not only have a shelter, but we can also have co-located with it, facilities for social work, health, and administrative offices. In addition to that, housing first units and permanent supportive housing units. In that end, that outcome would be a much better solution than what we were proposing at Saviers." He pointed out that the city needs a shelter, but it will also need housing first facilities across the city.

"A shelter alone does not solve homelessness," he said. "It is a crucial part of that process, but a shelter alone does not solve homelessness. Anywhere you site a shelter, as we have seen, and will continue to see, there will be neighborly opposition. In San Francisco, Nguyen said that the city needs a navigation center in every supervisors' district because the homeless problem is so significant. "San Francisco is a bastion of liberal progressivism," he said. "Every neighborhood is opposed to it there. The first navigation center they tried n Navigation Center, see page 2

TRI-COUNTY SENTRY, FRIDAY, JANUARY 10, 2020

NEWS One dead in Oxnard shooting E

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 taxpayerfunded public opinion poll are a “trade secret,” and are refusing to disclose the full information to the public. Though the city denied most of our requests to see this information, they did begrudgingly provide us with a few selected documents. Here's some of what we learned. Six months ago, Oxnard City Manager Alex Nguyen authorized spending $177,600 in taxpayer funds for two vendor contracts related to this political opinion poll: Lew Edwards Group and FM3 Research (Fairbanks, Maslin, Maullin, Metz & Associates). (Click on the links above to see the contracts for yourself.) When we requested copies of the bids for this work, the Oxnard City Clerk confirmed our suspicion -- there were no bids solicited for these contracts. By the way ... FM3 Research conducted campaign polling services back in 2018 for Oxnard Mayor Tim Flynn and three members of the city council. Mayor Flynn likes to boast on the campaign trail that he has ended no-bid contracts in Oxnard. Yet, here we have Oxnard's city manager skipping the competitive bid process ... ... and then signing off on a high-dollar sweetheart deal with a company that performed political campaign work for Mayor Flynn. Of course, there is NOTHING questionable about that … right? Aaron Starr starr@movingoxnardforward.org 805-804-9101

Oxnard-- On Jan. 5, 2020, at about 9:40 p.m., Oxnard police officers, along with Emergency Medical Services (EMS) responded to the 200 block of South Marquita Street for a reported shooting victim. When officers arrived, they located a 22-year old Hispanic male lying on the ground suffering from apparent gunshot wounds.

MS transported him by ambulance to the Ventura County Medical Center, and he was immediately taken into surgery, where he succumbed to his injuries. Homicide investigators are on the scene, and the investigation is ongoing. Investigators are encouraging anyone who may have video recorded or photographed all or part of the incident, to upload your media directly to the investigators via oxnardpd. e vidence.com/axon/citizen/ public/200smarquitast. All

submissions are immediately logged into the Oxnard Police Department’s digital evidence system. Axon does not store contact information. Community members can remain anonymous and choose to upload their files without providing contact information. The City of Oxnard offers a reward of $10,000 for information leading to the arrest and conviction of individuals responsible for committing homicides within the City. Investigators are asking the public to come forward if anyone has witnessed this incident.

The public is invited to contact Detective Jacob Jundef 805-3857680. Anyone with information regarding this case or other criminal activity is encouraged to contact the Oxnard Police Department at 805-385-7600, or online via oxnardpd.org, and clicking on Report Suspicious Activity. You can remain anonymous if you choose to do so. You can also stay anonymous by calling the Ventura County Crime Stoppers at 800- 2228477. You can also visit venturacountycrimestoppers.org to submit a tip via text or email.

Oxnard Police arrest Christian Delgadillo and Jose Pineda Oxnard-- On Jan. 4, at approximately 7:45 p.m., officers from the Special Enforcement Unit (gang unit) conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle for a traffic violation. When the vehicle stopped, a passenger fled. Officers immediately recognized the fleeing subject as Jose Pineda, who is a documented criminal street gang member and had a felony warrant for a PRCS violation. Officers apprehended Pineda after a brief foot pursuit. A search of Pineda produced heroin. A second subject in the vehicle was contacted during the stop. The subject, later identified as parolee Christian Delgadillo, kept attempting to reach into a backpack that was on his lap and kept ordering the driver to flee the scene and that he “wasn’t going back.” Additional officers arrived on the scene, and Delgadillo was

Christian Delgadillo

(Courtesy photo)

removed from the vehicle without incident. Officers learned that Delgadillo was on parole with search terms and searched the backpack he was attempting to reach into and found a loaded handgun. A records search

Jose Pineda

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revealed Delgadillo previously spent time in prison for being a felon in possession of a firearm. Delgadillo and Pineda are both documented criminal street gang members and were arrested for violating the terms of their

supervised release, narcotics and firearm charges are pending. The Oxnard Police Department’s Special Enfor cement Unit is committed to reducing gang crimes and gun violence in the City of Oxnard through the strict enforcement of laws specifically targeting known, active gang members residing in the city. Anyone with information regarding this case or other criminal activity is encouraged to contact the Oxnard Police Department at 805-385-7600, or online via oxnardpd.org, and clicking on Report Suspicious Activity. You can remain anonymous if you choose to do so. You can stay anonymous by calling the Ventura County Crime Stoppers at 800222-8477. You can also visit venturacountycrimestoppers.org to submit a tip via text or email.

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to site near the baseball park, their mayor got screamed out of the room. We understand that while everybody wants us to get homeless people off our streets, nobody wants homeless people housed

anywhere near them." Nguyen was frustrated but said it's going to be difficult anywhere the city goes. "We are going to have to site housing first facilities," he said. "That's the only way we

are going to end this crisis and stop putting millions of dollars into playing whacka-mole and chasing homeless groups of individuals from one neighborhood into another."

Nguyen gets plenty of emails from residents and businesses, but they ask him to do inappropriate things. "We all have a responsibility to deal with this, and we can't put 100 percent of the

people on the people who are homeless," he said. "When we are trying to site a homeless shelter or housing first units, people need to understand that we are trying to solve the problem. We have to stop

treating it like we are trying to site a leper colony." Nguyen said the city would take the time it needs to do all the community it needs, and a robust search will begin right away.

a good time," she said. Bowler Anthony Romero started Wii bowling about seven years ago when he was at the Colonia Senior Center. "I got involved with it, started practicing, and I got pretty good at it," he said. "The secret is keeping your hand straight. If you move your wrist, it will go

either right or left." His best score is 300, so he had a perfect game. "Not all the time," he said. "When I do this, I try to reach 1,000 points, so I qualify for the finals." Success depends on the participants, he said, and Simi Valley has won every year

since 2009. "It's like going to the Olympics," he said. "I won three medals." The team is always looking for more bowlers. "It's fun and competitive," he said. "I used to play football in high school, and I love the competition. We have four people, and we play as a team. I am the only man. We are trying to win a trophy for the Wilson Senior Center."

Before the big tourney in Thousand Oaks, he said they had a local tournament and faced the South Oxnard and Palm Vista senior centers and won. "A lot of people, if you're not used to competing in front of a big crowd, get nervous, but it didn't bother me," he said. "I go out there and do my thing." Elouisa Reyes loves bowling a lot, but she laughed and said she could beat Anthony at any

time. "The girls can beat the guys," she said. "I keep my hand straight and release and point the ball at the pins," Reyes said. "Just like Anthony does. The Wilson Senior Center is number one!" The Wilson Senior Center practices every day between 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. and new members are always welcome. For more information, stop by at 350 North C St,

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something for the seniors," she said. "For Valentine's Day, there won't be a dance, but there will be lunch." The center remains a hotbed of activities for the seniors, and they love coming down and participating. "It's a place for them to get a hot meal, congregate, and have

TRI-COUNTY SENTRY, FRIDAY, JANUARY 10, 2020

NEWS Public comments kick up some dust By Chris Frost chris@tricountysentry. com Oxnard— During public comments at the Jan. 7, Oxnard City Council meeting, resident Jo Ann Oliveras took the city council to task and harshly criticized them.

HE told the council that she had a heavy heart and is angry with some of the council members. "Over the past few months, I have heard so many negative things going on in our city," she said. "There are things going on within our city council and in the city itself. That responsibility lies upon all of you sitting at the dais." She qualified her statement and said it's not everyone, but the ones who are doing it know who they are. "First of all, our city is in the bright red right now,

and it seems to get worse and worse," she said. "We talk about transparency and all that, and we know that it's not happening. We are citizens of Oxnard, and we are being treated like we are stupid, and we're not. We are educated people and we try to be inclusive of those who don't quite understand to help them understand." She told the council that there is a company in the city that owes a lot of money, and the city allows it to continue to grow. "The person who brought out that information has been muzzled," she said. "They've been taken away access to information they should have. This is an elected position, and they're not getting that information now? Excuse me? Because we don't want transparency in our city." Oliveras said people have their water turned off who can't pay their bill, and those people can prove they can't afford the bill. "Yet, we allow big

(Photo by Chris Frost)

Jo Ann Oliveras expresses her frustration with the city council.

companies, like the one we have in Oxnard, to continue to function in this city and not hold them accountable," she said. "We're in the bright red. Anyone who is tired of these issues needs to think about these issues on the dais.

You (the council) need to run our city. Not the city manager. We can't continue to pay for people to lose their position, because somebody wants their friend to have the position." Mayor Tim Flynn said Oliveras could call him

anytime, and it is the first time he's heard about these issues. "I know that members of the council would also be open to meeting with you," he said. Councilman Bert Perello added that Oliveras needs to check her facts before she believes what's on the internet. "You can be made to look like, no matter how much education you have, a damn fool," he said. During council comments, Bert Perello said there are nine elected officials. Seven sits at the dais, one that is not there, and one that straddles the back room. "To my knowledge, there are no laws that prevent those nine from making a public comment if they have something to say," he said. "When they don't say something, that leaves a lot to the imagination. His comment that if you don't check your facts, you can make a damn fool of yourself may have been harsh,

but the point is that when he had discussions with City Treasurer Phil Molina if there was a mistake made he told him. "You should come to the public comments, and when a mistake is made, you should correct me or apologize," he said. Molina walked up to the podium to comment, but Perello said he didn't put a speaker card in so the mayor would challenge him. "Miss Oliveras, I appreciate your concerns, but some of the things he (Molina) has eloquently put out on the emails leave a lot to be desired with being 100 percent factual," Perello said. Molina said he'd invited Perello to his office numerous timers to show him the facts. Flynn said if he continued to comment, it would violate the Brown Act. "I can not allow that," he said. Molina said Perello knows where to come and get the facts.

Council receives Opioid update from the Oxnard Police By Chris Frost chris@tricountysentry.com

that needed to be thrown away, and she put them in the police department pharmaceutical bin in the lobby. The opioid epidemic has risen five-fold since 1999, she said, and in 2018, the Ventura County Coroner's office did 600 autopsies and determined there were 170 overdoses that year. Oxnard had 41 opioid overdoses in 2018, and the City of Ventura had the highest number, 44. "Those are pretty staggering numbers when you think about a city of our size," she said. The Oxnard Police Department responded to 190 overdose calls in 2018, which equals approximately 3.5 calls per week. "We administered nine treatments of Narcan nasal spray," she said. "We've trained more than 150 officers on the administration of Narcan." Residents can purchase Narcan in a two-pack at your local pharmacy, and it costs between $75 and $90, depending on which pharmacy you patronize.

She showed the council what it looks like and said if a family member suffers from drug dependency, putting Narcan into the nostril (two pumps) means someone who is overdosing will be helped. "All our officers at the police department are provided with these kits so we can administer them," Giles said. "Usually, EMS gets there before we do, but in 2018, we administered nine treatments. That was prior to EMS arriving at the scene." She showed the council a graphic of repeat offenders from 2014-2018, and the number one offender had 92 arrests in five years. The graphic demonstrated the overlap between drug dependency, homelessness, and chronic offenders. The number two subject got arrested 68 times, and he died in Jan. 2019 from a drug overdose. "In the police department lobby, we installed a pharmaceutical bin, and we collect between 40-50 pounds of medication to destroy on a monthly basis," she said. "We

treatment." That type of call impacts everyone, she said, and her Oxnard-- The Oxnard City heart went out to the affected Council heard the latest update child. from the police department One detective seized 22 about reducing the number of pounds of fentanyl while opioid-related deaths within working on a case, and said the city, Jan. 7. that 22 pounds are enough Commander Sharon Giles fentanyl to kill everyone in presented the item to the Ventura County six times over. council and said there is an "That's what we're dealing opioid epidemic in the United with in our society here today States. and in our county," she said. The latest statistics say Mayor Tim Flynn cited the 130 people a day die from one story with the eight-yearoverdosing on opioids in this old and said he hopes there is country, and in 2016, 64,000 light at the end of the tunnel people died that year. for that family. Opioids can be illegal drugs, During public comments, (Photo by Chris Frost) but they can also be prescribed Gabe Tehran said opioid Oxnard Police Department Commander Sharon Giles. medications like oxycontin, addiction is a pit that people Vicodin, and codeine, heroin, get into that is "incredibly and fentanyl, which can be difficult" to escape from once also collect pet medication, I prescribed. hooked. have two little dogs myself, so "Many of us have those I always have medication on "At one point, when if we have someone who is addicted to opiates, whether hand." on hospice care," she said. it is natural opiate-like heroin The department also "My sister died recently, and or a synthetic opioid that collects sharps for disposal. I was taking care of her for a Commander Giles referenced, Originally, the collection couple of months. I had a lot of wasn't open to anyone outside after a while, it isn't about medications at home." them getting high anymore. the city, but that has changed, After her sister passed away, It's about them not getting and everyone is welcome. she had a lot of prescriptions sick or feeling the withdrawal If you are not an Oxnard symptoms that come with resident, the Oxnard Police Department will take your them not having the drug in their system," he said. "They medication and dispose of it. will have to take the drug to The Oxnard Police get out of bed and function as Department audited its you and I do every day. When responses to fatal and nonfatal overdoses, she said, and it gets to that point, it is a vicious cycle to get out of." they didn't have a response Councilman Bert Perello process through the agency. offered an opinion on the "It was more of a medical eight-year-old who performed call, and they got medical CPR on his mother. services," she said. "Now, "I'm not being a parent, but after we had that evaluation, that kid shouldn't be in that we created a documentation house," he said. "When I hear process. When officers arrive the issues that happened in Los at the scene, they do a report. Angeles County, sensational They do that for the purpose of ones about abuse and bad looking down the road to see things that have happened, if they can bring some justice, social services have not been able to do what needed to be done." Giles said in the last couple of years, laws have changed that do not help people dealing with addiction. The laws came with the promise of providing plenty of education and treatment you mention this ad WhenWhen you mention this ad which hasn't materialized. �� t2. t2. "Realistically, throughout the country and especially in Gar a ge s Pack/Unpack • Clo sets • • age s • Pack/Unpack • Clo sets • Gar California, it is not a crime tchens • Sorti • Sorti ng • Clear • Clear Clut • •Ki tKi chens ng Clut terter anymore to use drugs," she said. "That doesn't help people who have that dependency issue. My advice is that when you vote, make sure you understand what www . stteven . com www . stteven nn . com you are voting for."

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especially on the fatal cases." That's an important point because the narcotics team can take the cell phones in situations where there is a death and track it back to the drug supplier and bring them to justice. The Oxnard Police Department also documents non-fatal overdoses and then refers the case to mental health professionals, who can reach out to people and see if they want some help. The department started a partnership with Ventura County Behavioral Health in late 2017 and still enjoys joint programs, including drug takeback events. In 2019, Oxnard held "quite a few events in the city" and worked with the Oxnard Senior Services. "We're going to continue those because they were successful in 2018," she said. "We go to all three senior centers in Oxnard on a quarterly basis, and we pick up from those locations and bring those pharmaceuticals back to the police department to destroy them." Behavioral Health is working with the police department to place Narcan kits in different places throughout the city. The Oxnard Police Department had six overdose calls in Dec., and one call was particularly difficult. "An eight-year-old child attempted to perform CPR (Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation) on her mother who overdosed on heroin," Giles said."The child called 911. EMS responded to the residence and administered Narcan to the female victim, and she refused further

TRI-COUNTY SENTRY, FRIDAY, JANUARY 10, 2020

OPED Oh, those alluring lizardly eyes Dr. James L. Snyder After months of planning and rearranging our schedule, the Gracious Mistress of the Parsonage finally organized a little vacation time for Christmas. It takes an awful lot of work for her and, I let her work as hard as she wants to work. That’s the kinda husband I am. She scheduled us to stay for several days in St. Augustine. We always enjoy our stay there and look forward to going there. The people who own the motel where we stay are good friends of ours. It is great to get together with friends that you only see once a year. Being exhausted from a whole year’s work, my wife and I looked forward to this time of doing nothing. I did not realize how much work was involved in doing nothing. We signed in and I went to the room, sat down and just looked around to see where we would be staying for a few days. I looked over to the bed and on the pillow, there was something there. I did not quite know what it was and then I realized it was a lizard. I love animals of all kinds. I have a hard time killing a fly, so when I saw this lizard, I was delighted. When my delight softened a little, I began to think that my wife does not appreciate the animal world as much as I do. This lizard would not do for her. Looking at the lizard, I said, "Mr. Lizard, I don’t think you should be here. It’s not a good idea.” He turned his head, looked at me with his nose up in the air, his big lizardly eyes blinked several times, and then looked away with his nose still up in the air. “You can ignore me if you want to, but I’m just warning you that the worst part of your day has not begun.” Again, he looked my way with his nose still up in the air, blinking his eyes most arrogantly and then looked away with another arrogant twist of his head. Then he took four steps away from me, his nose still up in the air. “Don’t forget,” I explained to the lizard, “I warned you what was coming.” I laughed because I was seeing a stage set for some exciting moments. I could not wait for the door to open and the Gracious Mistress of the Parsonage walk in and see my little friend the lizard. I

only wish I had a bag of popcorn. The wait was not long and I soon heard the doorknob twist, the door opened and in walked the lady of the hour. Oh, where is my popcorn? I saw the lizard glance at her, then look back at me, again his nose was in the air and he was blinking arrogantly and then turned and looked the other way. He evidently did not know what he was in for. Then it happened. My wife looked at the pillow on the bed and said, “What’s that?” Before she got it out, she realized it was a lizard. Few things in life that frighten my wife, but this lizard did, much to my enjoyment. When she saw the lizard, she screamed and the lizard jumped straight up in the air. When it came

down and landed on the pillow, it glanced at me with eyes that looked a little bit frightened. Then he jumped off the pillow and went underneath the bed. That was not enough for my wife. She ran somewhere, got a broom, came back. I do not believe this lizard has ever seen any woman with a broom in her hand coming at him. At least, not someone like my wife. She came in, moved the bed and there the lizard was. She started swinging and as soon as she started swinging, the lizard started jumping. Oh, where is that popcorn? The last I saw the lizard, he jumped out the door and disappeared even though my wife followed him as far as she could go. Then she came back into the room.

She looked at me with one of "those looks" and said very sarcastically, "What are you laughing at?" I promise you, I did my best not to laugh, but if you would've been in the room with me, you would've laughed too. Nothing is more exciting to me than seeing my wife jump in alarm at a little lizard more afraid of her than she was of him. For the next few days, whenever my wife looked at me and saw me smiling, she would comment, “You’re not thinking of that lizard, are you?” For once in my life, I was honest. “No, my dear. I was thinking of you.” During the rest of our stay there, whenever we came into our room, my wife searched it from top to bottom to make sure my little friend was not there. You will never know

how much I wished that he would have returned. But you didn't hear that from me Thinking of that little lizard, I remembered what David said. "Though an host should encamp against me, my heart shall not fear: though war should rise against me, in this will I be confident” (Psalm 27:3) The only thing we need to fear is God and that is a reverential fear. The fear of God dissolves every other fear. Dr. James L. Snyder is pastor of the Family of God Fellowship, 1471 Pine Road, Ocala, FL 34472. He lives with his wife in Silver Springs Shores. Call him at 352-687-4240 or e-mail jamessnyder2@att.net. The church web site is www.whatafellowship. com.

TRI-COUNTY SENTRY, FRIDAY, JANUARY 10, 2020

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Everyone should denounce political violence FAIRFAX, VA—Americans for Limited Government President Rick Manning issued the following statement urging members of Congress and candidates for President to join with President Donald Trump in denouncing all political violence: “While the nation grieves the senseless loss of life in El Paso and Dayton, President Donald Trump has rightly denounced the racist, white nationalist attack in El Paso and the attack in Dayton by a radical, pro-Antifa leftist who thought his political opponents were Nazis who deserved to die. There is nothing

controversial about denouncing political violence, all of it, and we call upon Republicans and Democrats to do so, regardless of the political motives of the killers. “The Dayton attacker was an Elizabeth Warren supporter, yet none of the Democratic candidates for President have denounced the Dayton shooter’s violent revolutionary leftist ideology that legitimizes Antifa, and they should do so immediately. Ignoring Antifa will not make them go away, it will only empower them and encourage further acts of violence. When a Bernie Sanders supporter shot up the

Republican congressional baseball practice in 2017, he immediately denounced it. That is what leaders must do when violence is perpetrated in their names. “We need to come together as one nation to denounce political violence of every stripe and all violent ideologies that contribute to it. Nobody should get a pass. The El Paso shooter was a racist ideologue who embraced the Christchurch mosque manifesto and wanted to kill immigrants and Hispanics. The Dayton shooter was a leftist who called the ICE firebomber in Tacoma targeting federal law enforcement

We need to come together as one nation to denounce political violence of every stripe and all violent ideologies that contribute to it. Nobody should get a pass. a ‘martyr,’ embraced misguided comparisons of immigration

enforcement to the Holocaust, the Gestapo and concentration camps, and promoted targeted violence against his perceived political opponents. Individuals can be radicalized on the left and on the right. Only denouncing political violence and terrorism on one side is no denouncement at all, it is empty partisan blindness that contributes to the problem. We call upon every member of Congress and candidate for President to join with President Trump in denouncing all of the violence and to join with him in confronting radicalism and extremism in our midst.”

Pension Crisis: Grassley, Alexander seek to tackle forecasted union pension collapse By Rick Manning Our nation’s pension systems are in trouble. Underfunded with outsized promises to beneficiaries who are living longer, the death rattles of the defined benefit pension system, which promises a fixed amount of money per month for retirees, are now audible. There are many facets of this problem and I will focus upon the four distinct groups of defined benefit plan beneficiaries. Note those who have their retirement funds in 401(k) accounts are not included in this discussion because the pension payments for those are dependent upon the amount in the actual accounts rather than on promises based upon fantasy future projections. The first, and most obvious, is the Social Security recipient. Social Security is a defined benefit promise to people who paid into the program and were promised an annuitylike payment depending upon the amount paid in, and the number of years worked. Social Security faces two major problems which lead to projections of insolvency in 2035. The first is the retirement of the huge baby boomer generation who are at the midway point in entering the system, creating a massive drain on resources. The second is that someone who is eligible for Social Security at age 62 this year is projected to live to 84 years of age on average. This means that if that person entered the workforce at the age of 18 years old, they will have worked for 44 years, and would be likely to collect Social Security for 22 years. This is far longer than was anticipated when the monthly payment amounts were promised. The second is the private sector, non-union employee who was promised a pension after reaching some combination of age and years worked. Payments from these pension plans are “safeguarded at 55% of payments” by the federal government’s Pension Benefits Guaranty Corporation (PBGC).

These pensions suffer from the same challenges as Social Security with an additional layer of potential underfunding by the employer along with employer bankruptcies which end money flowing into the pension while leaving all the liabilities. While most pension funds are not in bad shape, enough are projected to be in trouble that the PBGC consistently warns Congress that they face catastrophic shortfalls should a wave of corporate failures occur. The third group are public employees who typically have a pension fund and promised returns that are politically driven with the expectation that taxpayers will continue to be compelled to pay higher and higher taxes due to the political influence of public employee unions. This system is on the brink of failure in many states like Illinois, and another column will be devoted exclusively to this public policy problem. The fourth grouping, which is the primary subject of this column is the pension promise made to private sector union, multiemployer pension plan (MEPP) retirees, who through some fault of their own, find themselves facing potential massive cuts in their pension payments due not only to the same demographic factors challenging all defined benefit plans, but also due in part to the decision made by lawmakers of both political parties to outsource union heavy industries like steel oversees. With fewer and fewer domestic steelmakers, those steelworker union members found themselves with pension promises

and no one paying the premiums. In other circumstances, over a long period of time, the contract negotiations between the unions and the companies focused upon wages and health care, while giving short shrift to the future pension needs. Union negotiators knew that pensions were tied to wages, so they were pushing pension costs higher through every wage increase, but failed to negotiate for additional funds to be paid into the pension plan. What’s more, in many cases, the amount of employee contributions into the pension was negligible, and now the chickens are coming home to roost. The Society of Human Resources Managers

reports that 114 multi-employer pension plans impacting 1.3 million workers are projected to fail within the next 20 years. Of these, one dwarfs the rest, the Teamsters Central States pension fund which a whopping $18 billion in unfunded liabilities affecting almost 400,000 people is projected to go bust in the

next couple of years. And since every year of delay in meeting this pension time bomb means exponentially higher costs downstream, Congress feels some urgency to meet the private sector pension problem now rather than to make it much more expensive downstream. Toward that end, Senators C h u c k

Grassley (R-Iowa) and Lamar Alexander (R-Tenn.) have draft legislation which seeks to undergird the pension system now to protect taxpayers from being saddled with a massive bailout in the future. The Multiemployer Pension Recapitalization and Reform Plan includes five major components: 1. Stabilize plans in immediate danger of failure; 2. Secure workers’ and retiree’s benefits; 3. Strengthen the PBGC’s ability to backstop the multiemployer system; 4. Put the multiemployer system on a stable path for the long-term; and 5. Ensure fiscal responsibility. In essence, these five areas entail increased corporate contributions into both the troubled pension plans and the PBGC, potential union employee payment requirements, an infusion of cash from the government into the system to keep it solvent in the short term while the structural

reforms take effect and increases in the MEPP beneficiaries PBGC payment backstop along with some structural changes to MEPP management. Other reforms which should be considered by the sponsors are an inclusion of provisions compelling the unions themselves to contribute to the pension fund solvency should they fall into an at risk status, require that funds only invest in companies which are transparent with the objective of protecting and growing assets under management, along with judging retirement fund investments solely on fiduciarily sound principles avoiding all social and environmental justice investments which don’t meet basic established standards. Finally, a requirement should be included that unions with troubled pensions convert younger workers to 401(k) style pension plans with employer contributions from the current reliance on defined benefit plans. The importance of Senator Grassley and Alexander’s attempt to reform the current multiemployer system while it is relatively inexpensive is borne out in the latest Congressional spending spree where they gave a $6 billion taxpayer bailout of a number of United Mine Worker pension funds without any structural reform requirements or a plan to shore up the PBGC system as a whole. The need to incorporate transparency investment criteria, stop-gap funding for the PBGC system, and requirements which ween younger union members off of the guaranteed to fail defined benefit system now would alleviate the long-term liability problems of today while providing retirement security for private sector union members in the future. Rick Manning is the President of Americans for Limited Government.

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I feel like I came out a winner no matter what." O'Shea had an intimidating look as he battled his opponents, but he said he wasn't angry. "That's what wrestling is all about," he said. "I'm not angry at them, but I want to win the match. You don't want to be the one on your back at the end of the match. You want to be the one looking at the camera when the referee is raising your hand." He got kicked by both his opponents in his three-way battle, and he flew out of the ring. He said the referee wasn't a problem. "I don't care how tough you

are if you crash into a cement floor, you are going to feel like crap," he said. He's wanted to wrestle since he was a child. "High School wrestling and professional wrestling are two different things," he said. "I love what I do." Heather Monroe said her opponent almost pinned her after the opening bell. "You have to take a step back, get your bearings and get back into it," she said. "I'm in the best of seven series, so I have six more matches." Monroe plans on having a big 2020. "I hope to wrestle around the United States and the

whole world," she said. "That's my plan." Sweet Robin Shaw is a big guy and used his strength to his advantage and threw people around the ring. "I've been a fan of wrestling since I was a little kid," he said. "It's something I've always wanted to do with my life." He used to be way heavier, and he had weight loss surgery four years ago. "About a year after, I decided I needed to do something to stay in shape," he said. "I decided that I was going to do wrestling finally, and that's what I've been doing for three years." He and his partner, The

STATEPOINT CROSSWORD THEME: MOVIE CHARACTERS

ACROSS 1. Curaçao neighbor 6. Lungful 9. Not on a rolling stone 13. British unemployment checks 14. Schiller's famous poem, e.g. 15. "Will comply" in radio communication 16. Opposite of liability 17. Napoleon Bonaparte or Louis Vuitton, e.g. 18. Embedded design 19. *Teen with telescopic powers 21. *Adventurous professor with fear of snakes 23. *He played it in "Casablanca" 24. Sign of escape 25. Steampunk decoration 28. Thanksgiving tubers 30. Fear of flying, e.g. 35. Bun baker 37. "CliffsNotes," e.g. 39. Bound by oath 40. Nay, to a baby 41. Bread spreads 43. *She takes on PG&E 44. Sacrificial spot 46. Wedding promise? 47. Not yet final 48. Eats between meals 50. Blood-related problem 52. Ship pronoun 53. Diamond's corner 55. Be obliged 57. Name before X 61. *Orphan who wanted more gruel 64. Love between Abélard and Héloïse 65. Pitching stat 67. Nostrils, anatomically speaking 69. Pine 70. Fleur-de-____ 71. Novelist Wharton 72. *Adopted orphan of Green Gables 73. Auction set 74. Like a disreputable neighborhood DOWN 1. Palindromic title 2. CISC alternative

3. *Female Superman foe alongside General Zod 4. Afrikaners' ancestors 5. Off course 6. First-rate 7. Nuptial agreement 8. Version of a song 9. Mr. Bean's ride 10. Paella pot 11. Diagnostic test 12. Bean that rhymes with Goya 15. Distance from side to side, pl. 20. Insect in adult stage 22. Tiny bite 24. Most vital part 25. *A barbarian 26. Convex molding 27. Ladies and ____, for short 29. *a.k.a. The Mayor of Castro Street 31. *Hutch actor in 2004's "Starsky & Hutch"

32. *Famous Frankenstein portrayer 33. Like Michael Collins 34. *One of Miss Hannigan's orphans 36. *Russell Crowe's Biblical role 38. ____ of the trade 42. Bar seat 45. Type of realistic baby doll 49. *Pizzeria owner in "Do the Right Thing" 51. Strings 54. Olfactory sensation 56. Avoid 57. Poet Angelou 58. Flock's affirmation 59. Bank's provision 60. Dry or salt 61. Brewer's kiln 62. Great Lake 63. Retired, shortened 66. Spanish river 68. Like a wallflower

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Super Beetle, made up and won their match. "We finally became friends again, and we got it done," he said. "I want to keep wrestling as much as I can in 2020." The Super Beetle said he got injured a few months ago while he was teaming with Gentleman Jervis. "When I came back, Gentleman Jervis brought Sweet Robin Shaw into the picture," Beetle said. "We never got off on the right foot, and we didn't see things eyeto-eye. Tonight, we realized that we needed each other." During the match, he had a problem getting to his corner so he could tag Robin. "If we were the people in control, I would try to keep them from their corner," he said. "If I have the chance to tag out with my partner and keep myself and him fresh, it's better for our longevity." He loves wrestling in Port Hueneme. "People don't understand that these big-budget productions are happening

right in their backyard," he said. "It's WWE (World Wrestling Entertainment) on a smaller scale. Interviewer Kathy Campanelli said working with the wrestlers is incredible. "Sometimes it is intense, but I get to interview a lot of the wrestlers either before or after their matches and get their insight on everything that takes place in the ring," she said. "I've dabbled in the ring a little bit, but I quickly realized that talking about it was more my speed." She loves Kloeris. "This is fantastic," she said. "There are so many fun experiences at a live wrestling event," she said. Crystal DeLucas said her kids love the show. "I love Watts, she said. "He's a champion, and I like the way he wrestles." Mario DeLucas loves coming to the matches. "It's awesome and fun spending time with your family," he said. "I might want to be a wrestler someday."

Grandma Maria GonzalesHernandez had her smallest grandchild, and she was plenty excited. "Especially for the last fight," she said. Mike Palmer drives in from Riverside every two weeks. "I'm a huge fan," he said. "It's a great fun show and free, so that's always good too. The wrestlers are fan-oriented, and they come out and talk to you after the show." Jesse Bradshaw lives in San Dimas and drives into Port Hueneme every two weeks. "In March, it will be my one-year anniversary coming here," he said. "I grew up with watching the NWA (National Wrestling Alliance) repeats and fell in love with this at age four. I'm 30 now, so I have been watching it ever since then." Amy Perez said her daughter, along with Bradshaw and Palmer, got her interested in wrestling. "I started in May," she said. "I'm open to everything." She dreams of being a professional wrestler. "I like Ritchie Slade," she said. "I wish he would come back to Championship Wrestling from Hollywood." The Oceanview Pavilion plans on making 2020 a year to remember. "We don't have the dates yet, but we plan on having three to four art walk and craft festivals, starting this summer," Kloeris said. "We're going to have a professional boxing event in February. Oxnard is known as a boxing mecca, and we have a lot of amazing talent here." She's also hoping for concerts in 2020. "Check our website and see what's happening," she said. For more information, visit oceanviewinfo.com. SODOKU SOLUTION

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LEGAL File No.: 20191213-10022528-0 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 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:78549 AdId:26217 CustId:1235 -----------File No.: 20191216-10022589-0 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:78563 AdId:26222 CustId:1236 -----------File No.: 20191213-10022546-0 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:78581 AdId:26229 CustId:694 -----------File No.: 20191211-10022404-0 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:78584 AdId:26230 CustId:1237 -----------T.S. No. 081081-CA APN: 1500-170-115 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 930102065 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 081081CA. 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:78587 AdId:26231 CustId:670 ------------

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF GLORIA JEAN VALENCIA, AKA GLORIA MARTINEZ Case No. 56-2019-00537502-PR-LA-OXN To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of 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:78594 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-LA-OXN 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 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:78597 AdId:26234 CustId:745 -----------NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF GLORIA JEAN VALENCIA aka GLORIA MARTINEZ Case No. 56-2019-00537502-PR-LA-OXN To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of 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 provid-

ed 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: 805988-1937 SchId:78601 AdId:26236 CustId:740 -----------File No.: 20191212-10022439-0 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:78604 AdId:26237 CustId:693 -----------File No.: 20191217-10022670-0 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.

TRI-COUNTY SENTRY, FRIDAY, JANUARY 10, 2020

LEGAL MARK A. LUNN SchId:78608 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:78612 AdId:26239 CustId:1240 -----------Order To Show Cause For Change of Name Case No. 56-2019-00537485-CU-PT-VTA 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:78620 AdId:26242 CustId:1212 -----------File No.: 20191210-10022289-0 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:78625 AdId:26244 CustId:693 -----------File No.: 20191216-10022572-0 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:78629 AdId:26245 CustId:693 -----------File No.: 20191217-10022666-0 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 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/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:78633 AdId:26246 CustId:693 -----------File No.: 20191217-10022672-0 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:78637 AdId:26247 CustId:693 -----------T.S. No. 056110-CA APN: 1600-272-075 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 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. 20070928-001854790, , 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 1-866-539-4173 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: 1-866-539-4173 CLEAR RECON CORP. 4375 Jutland Drive San Diego, California 92117 SchId:78640 AdId:26248 CustId:670 -----------NOTICE

TRUSTEE'S

SALE Trustee Sale No. : 00000008624637 Title Order No.: 1154083 FHA/VA/PMI No.: ATTENTION RECORDER: THE FOLLOWING REFERENCE TO AN ATTACHED SUMMARY APPLIES ONLY TO COPIES PROVIDED TO THE TRUSTOR, NOT TO THIS RECORDED ORIGINAL NOTICE. NOTE: THERE IS A SUMMARY OF THE INFORMATION IN THIS DOCUMENT ATTACHED. YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 01/08/2005. 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. BARRETT DAFFIN FRAPPIER TREDER and WEISS, LLP, as duly appointed Trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust Recorded on 02/02/2005 as Instrument No. 20050202-0025678 of official records in the office of the County Recorder of VENTURA County, State of CALIFORNIA. EXECUTED BY: DAVID LOPEZ, A SINGLE MAN, WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH, CASHIER'S CHECK/CASH EQUIVALENT or other form of payment authorized by California Civil Code 2924h(b), (payable at time of sale in lawful money of the United States). DATE OF SALE: 01/30/2020 TIME OF SALE: 11:00 AM PLACE OF SALE: AT THE MAIN ENTRANCE TO THE GOVERNMENT CENTER HALL OF JUSTICE, 800 SOUTH VICTORIA AVENUE, VENTURA, CA 93003. STREET ADDRESS and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 810 GREENVALLEY DR, NEWBURY PARK, CALIFORNIA 91320 APN#: 526-0-120-505 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. Said sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by said Deed of Trust, with interest thereon, as provided in said note(s), advances, under the terms of said Deed of Trust, fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust. The total amount of the unpaid balance of the obligation secured by the property to be sold and reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale is $93,420.77. 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 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 714-730-2727 for information regarding the trustee's sale or visit this Internet Web site www.servicelinkASAP.com for information regarding the sale of this proper-

ty, using the file number assigned to this case 00000008624637. 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 TRUSTEE SALE INFORMATION PLEASE CALL: AGENCY SALES and POSTING 714730-2727 www.servicelinkASAP. com BARRETT DAFFIN FRAPPIER TREDER and WEISS, LLP as Trustee 3990 E. Concours Street, Suite 350 Ontario, CA 91764 (866) 795-1852 Dated: 12/24/2019 BARRETT DAFFIN FRAPPIER TREDER and WEISS, LLP IS ACTING AS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. A-4714141 01/03/2020, 01/10/2020, 01/17/2020 SchId:78646 AdId:26250 CustId:64 -----------NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE T.S. No. 19-20476-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

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LEGAL 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 19-20476SPCA. 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: 888-264-4010 Sales Line 714-730-2727; Sales Website: www.ndscorp.com Rachael Hamilton, Trustee Sales Representative A-4714207 01/03/2020, 01/10/2020, 01/17/2020 SchId:78649 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:78672 AdId:26259 CustId:1241 -----------NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE TS No. CA-19-866861-CL Order No.: DS7300-19005044 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 10/19/2004. 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): Shannon L. Baquar, a married woman as her sole & separate Recorded: 10/27/2004 as Instrument No. 20041027-0287705 of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of VENTURA County, California; Date of Sale: 2/6/2020 at 9:00 AM Place of Sale: At the Four Points by Sheraton Ventura Harbor Resort, 1050 Schooner Drive, Ventura, CA 93001, in the Auction.com Room Amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $719,525.41 The purported property address is: 3938 CORTE CANCION, THOUSAND OAKS, CA 91360 Assessor's Parcel No.: 592-0-241-015 Legal Description: Please be advised that the legal description set forth on the Deed of Trust is in error. The legal description of the property secured by the Deed of Trust is more properly set forth and made part of Exhibit "A" as attached hereto. Parcel I: Lot(s) 111 of Tract No. 2569, in the City of Thousand Oaks, County of Ventura, State of California, as per Map recorded in Book 76, Page(s) 87 through 94 inclusive of Miscellaneous Records, in the Office of the County Recorder of said County. Except therefrom an undivided onehalf interest in all oil, gas, minerals, and other hydrocarbon substances lying below a depth of 500 feet, but with no right of surface entry, as provided in deed recorded July 19, 1933 in Book 403, Page 242, Official Records. Except therefrom the remaining undivided onehalf interest in all oil, gas, minerals, and other hydrocarbon substances lying below a depth of 500 feet, but with no right of surface entry, as provided in deeds of record. Parcel II: A nonexclusive easement for ingress, egress, use and enjoyment over and across the "common areaâ&#x20AC;? as more fully described in the Declaration of Restrictions recorded July 5, 1979, in Book 5433, Page 295, Official Records. 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 800-280-2832 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-19-866861-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 619-6457711 For NON SALE information only Sale Line: 800-280-2832 Or Login to: http://www.qualityloan. com Reinstatement Line: (866) 645-7711 Ext 5318 Quality Loan Service Corp. TS No.: CA-19866861-CL IDSPub #0159467 1/10/2020 1/17/2020 1/24/2020 SchId:78684 AdId:26263 CustId:608 -----------NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF ELVERTA MOCK HARRIS Case No. 56-2019-00537897-PR-LA-OXN To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of 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: 805658-8034 SchId:78688 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:78691 AdId:26265 CustId:1242 -----------NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF EUGENE R. SOLOMON Case No. 56-2019-00537842-PRPLOXN To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of EUGENE R. SOLOMON A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by Laura Weltman in the Superior Court of California, County of VENTURA. THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that Laura Weltman 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 Feb. 13, 2020 at 9:00AM 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 de-

cedent, 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: KELLEY BANNON LASHLEY ESQ SBN 202882 CALLETON MERRITT DE FRANCISCO & BANNON LLP 131 N EL MOLINO AVE STE 350 PASADENA CA 91101-1873 CN967033 SOLOMON Jan 10,17,24, 2020 SchId:78694 AdId:26266 CustId:65 -----------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:78698 AdId:26267 CustId:1243 -----------Order To Show Cause For Change of Name Case No. 56-2019-00537352-CU-PT-VTA 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:78702 AdId:26268 CustId:1244 -----------File No.: 20191230-10023352-0 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) DOING BUSINESS AS: 1. RAICES SALON 2000 Saviers Rd. Oxnard, CA 93033 VENTURA COUNTY Full Name of Registrant: 1. Monica Zamora 1170 Cadiz Ct. Oxnard, CA 93035 This Business is conducted by: MARRIED COUPLE. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: 12/30/2019. 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/Monica Zamora 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 12/30/2019. MARK A. LUNN SchId:78706 AdId:26269 CustId:1245 -----------NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF CATHERINE H. ALDANA Case No. 56-2019-00537571-PR-LA-OXN To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of CATHERINE H. ALDANA. A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by Catherine D. Aldana in the Superior Court of California, County of Ventura. THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that Catherine D. Aldana 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 2/13/2020 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 representa-

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LEGAL tive, as defined in section 58(b) of the California Probate Code, or (2) 60 days from the date of mailing or personal delivery to you of a notice under section 9052 of the California Probate Code. Other California statutes and legal authority may affect your rights as a creditor. You may want to consult with an attorney knowledgeable in California law. YOU MAY EXAMINE the file kept by the court. If you are a person interested in the estate, you may file with the court a Request for Special Notice (form DE-154) of the filing of an inventory and appraisal of estate assets or of any petition or account as provided in Probate Code section 1250. A Request for Special Notice form is available from the court clerk. William D. Raymond, Jr. 95870 Myers, Widders, Gibson, Jones & Feingold, L.L.P. 5425 Everglades Street Ventura CA 93003 Phone: 805-644-7188 Fax: 805-650-5177 SchId:78726 AdId:26277 CustId:731 -----------File No.: 20191230-10023368-0 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) DOING BUSINESS AS: 1. Cottage Animal Hospital 906 E 5th St Oxnard, CA 93030 VENTURA COUNTY Full Name of Registrant: 1. Mehrzad Emad DVM PHD A Veterinary corporation 906 E 5th St Oxnard, CA 93030 This Business is conducted by: CORPORATION. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: 10/2004. 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/Mehrzad Emad 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 12/30/2019. MARK A. LUNN SchId:78728 AdId:26278 CustId:1247 -----------File No.: 20191223100230920 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) DOING BUSINESS AS: 1. ROBEKS IN CAMARILLO 612 Las posas rd Camarillo, CA 93010 VENTURA COUNTY Full Name of Registrant: 1. Samuel Shin 11517 Verona Dr Chatsworth, CA 91311 This Business is conducted by: INDIVIDUAL. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: 01/01/2018. 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/Samuel Shin 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:78747 AdId:26284 CustId:1248 -----------File No.: 20200106-10000227-0 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) DOING BUSINESS AS: 1. BGM Sports 2. BGM Sports Cycling Club 3. Cycle Sports Global Timing Systems 6363 Alta Vista Ridge Road Simi Valley, CA 93063 VENTURA COUNTY Full Name of Registrant: 1. Hubert Patrick Glennon 6363 Alta Vista Ridge Road 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: 03/28/2003. 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/Hubert Patrick Glennon 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 1/6/2020. MARK A. LUNN SchId:78751 AdId:26285 CustId:1249 -----------File No.: 20200106-10000225-0 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) DOING BUSINESS AS: 1. First US Finance 5549 Seneca Place Simi Valley, CA 93063 VENTURA COUNTY Full Name of Registrant: 1. Lester Salvatierra 5549 Seneca Place Simi Valley, CA 93063 This Business is conducted by: LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: 04/08/2010. 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/Lester Salvatierra 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 1/6/2020. MARK A. LUNN SchId:78755 AdId:26286 CustId:1250 ------------

File No.: 20200106100002460 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) DOING BUSINESS AS: 1. Adventures Du Jour 3537 Ocean Drive Oxnard, CA 93035 VENTURA COUNTY Full Name of Registrant: 1. Gabe Soumakian 3537 Ocean Drive Oxnard, CA 93035 This Business is conducted by: INDIVIDUAL. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: 01/06/2020. I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares information as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of Business and Professions Code that the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000).) /S/Gabe Soumakian 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 1/6/2020. MARK A. LUNN SchId:78759 AdId:26287 CustId:1251 -----------File No.: 20191223100230370 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) DOING BUSINESS AS: 1. Angl Co. 1531 E Jefferson Way Apt 209 Simi Valley , CA 93065 VENTURA COUNTY Full Name of Registrant: 1. Brendan McConnachie 1531 E Jefferson Way Simi Valley , CA 93065 This Business is conducted by: INDIVIDUAL. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: 12/23/2019. 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/Brendan McConnachie 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:78763 AdId:26288 CustId:1252 -----------Order To Show Cause For Change of Name Case No. 56-2020-00538454-CU-PT-VTA To All Interested Persons: TUTI BUDIARTI filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: 1 PRESENT NAME: TUTI BUDIARTI PROPOSED NAME: RUTH TUTI BUDIARTI 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. 43. The address of the court is Superior Court of Ventura, 800 Victoria Ave., Ventura, CA 93009. A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county: TriCounty Sentry Date: 1/2/2020 MICHAEL D. PLANET Ventura Superior Court SchId:78767 AdId:26289 CustId:713 -----------File No.: 20200103-10000144-0 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) DOING BUSINESS AS: 1. ANDREA TANUS-GARCIA INTERPRETING 2613 W. BOKER WAY PORT HUENEME, CA 93041 VENTURA COUNTY Full Name of Registrant: 1. ANDREA TANUS-GARCIA 2613 W. BOKER WAY PORT HUENEME, CA 93041 This Business is conducted by: INDIVIDUAL. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: 01/03/2020. I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares information as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of Business and Professions Code that the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000).) /S/ANDREA TANUS-GARCIA 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 1/3/2020. MARK A. LUNN SchId:78771 AdId:26290 CustId:693 -----------File No.: 20200103-10000139-0 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) DOING BUSINESS AS: 1. MORAIMA CUEVAS INTERPRETING 1915 RIALTO ST. OXNARD, CA 93035 VENTURA COUNTY Full Name of Registrant: 1. MORAIMA CUEVAS 1915 RIALTO ST. OXNARD, CA 93035 This Business is conducted by: INDIVIDUAL. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: 01/03/2020. I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares information as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of Business and Professions Code that the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000).) /S/MORAIMA CUEVAS 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 1/3/2020. MARK A. LUNN SchId:78775 AdId:26291 CustId:693 -----------File No.: 20200102-10000095-0 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) DOING BUSINESS AS: 1. Conejo Lock & Key 2. Conejo Lock And Key 3. Conejo Lock & Key Service 4. Conejo Lock And Key Service 3466 Kimber Dr Newbury Park, CA 91320 VENTURA COUNTY Full Name of Registrant: 1. Allison Oberle 3466 Kimber Dr Newbury Park, CA 91320 This Business is conducted by: INDIVIDUAL. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: 01/01/2020. I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares information as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of Business and Professions Code that the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000).) /S/Allison Oberle 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 1/2/2020. MARK A. LUNN SchId:78779 AdId:26292 CustId:1253 -----------NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: SHELDON JACKNOWITZ CASE NO. 56-2019-00536188-PRPWOXN To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the WILL or estate, or both of SHELDON JACKNOWITZ. A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by CLEA MARKMAN AND HILJA JACKNOWITZ in the Superior Court of California, County of VENTURA. THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that CLEA MARKMAN AND HILJA JACKNOWITZ be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent. THE PETITION requests the decedent's WILL and codicils, if any, be admitted to probate. The WILL and any codicils are available for examination in the file kept by the court. THE PETITION requests authority to administer the estate under the Independent Administration of Estates Act . (This authority will allow the personal representative to take many actions without obtaining court approval. Before taking certain very important actions, however, the personal representative will be required to give notice to interested persons unless they have waived notice or consented to the proposed action.) The independent administration authority will be granted unless an interested person files an objection to the petition and shows good cause why the court should not grant the authority. A HEARING on the petition will be held in this court as follows: 01/08/20 at 9:00AM in Dept. J6 located at 4353 E. VINEYARD AVENUE, OXNARD, CA 93036 IF YOU OBJECT to the granting of the petition, you should appear at the hearing and state your objections or file written objections with the court before the hearing. Your appearance may be in person or by your attorney. IF YOU ARE A CREDITOR or a contingent creditor of the decedent, you must file your claim with the court and mail a copy to the personal representative appoint-

ed 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 SHIRLEY C. MUNCH - SBN 123487 SHIRLEY C. MUNCH, ESQ. 11600 WASHINGTON PLACE, SUITE 217 LOS ANGELES CA 90066 1/10, 1/17, 1/24/20 CNS-3330466# TRICOUNTY SENTRY SchId:78786 AdId:26294 CustId:61 -----------NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PORT HUENEME TO CONSIDER APPROVAL of DEVELOPMENT PERMIT/CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT phcu-836 MAJOR MODIFICATION #2 AND DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT phda-837 MAJOR MODIFICATION #2, TO EXPAND A PREVIOUSLY APPROVED CANNABIS DISPENSARY, LOCATED AT 501 W. CHANNEL ISLANDS BOULEVARD, SUITES #301-303 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a public hearing will be held by the City Council of the City of Port Hueneme to consider application by Beth Thuna on behalf of Hueneme Patient Consumer Collective, LLC ("HPC"), 501 W. Channel Islands Blvd., #301-303, Port Hueneme, CA 93041, for a Major Modification to an approved Development Permit/Conditional Use Permit and a Development Agreement. The Major Modification would allow a previously approved cannabis dispensary located at 501 W. Channel Islands Blvd. to expand from suites 302 and 303 into suite 301 as well, for a total floor area of 2,887 square feet. No changes to the building exterior or site plan are proposed with this application. SAID PUBLIC HEARING will be held on January 21, 2020, at 6:30 p.m., or as soon as possible thereafter, in the City Council Chambers, 250 North Ventura Road, Port Hueneme, at which time any person is privileged to attend & be heard on this matter. ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW: Categorically Exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) by operation of Section 15301 of the State CEQA Guidelines (Class 1 consists of the operation, repair, maintenance, permitting, leasing, licensing, or minor alteration of existing public or private structures, facilities, mechanical equipment, or topographical features, involving negligible or no expansion of use beyond that existing at the time of the lead agency‘s determination). ADDITIONAL INFORMATION on this project may be obtained by contacting the Department of Community Development, City of Port Hueneme, 250 North Ventura Road, California 93041, telephone (805) 986-6500. Be advised, if you challenge the actions taken on the project described in this Notice in court, you may be limited to raising only those issues you or someone else raised at the public hearing described in this Notice, or in written correspondence delivered to the Department of Community Development of the City of Port Hueneme at, or prior to, the public hearing. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, if you need special assistance to participate at this meeting, please contact the office of the City Clerk, at (805) 986-6501, or the California TDD Relay Service. Notification at least 48 hours prior to the meeting will enable the City to make reasonable arrangements to allow participation. Kristy Buxkemper Kristy Buxkemper, City Clerk Date: January 10, 2020 SchId:78796 AdId:26298 CustId:699

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HEALTH Administration’s plan to curb teen vaping exempts some flavors By Matthew Perrone WASHINGTON (AP)—U.S. health officials will begin cracking down on most flavored e-cigarettes that are popular with underage teenagers, but their plan includes major exceptions that benefit vaping manufacturers, retailers and adults who use the nicotine-delivery devices.

HE Trump administration announced Thursday that it will prohibit fruit, candy, mint and dessert flavors from small, cartridge-based e-cigarettes favored by high school and middle school students. But menthol and tobaccoflavored e-cigarettes will be allowed to remain on the market. The targeted flavor ban will also entirely exempt large, tank-based vaping devices, which are primarily sold in vape shops that cater to adult smokers. Together, the two exemptions represent a significant retreat from President Donald Trump's original plan announced four months ago, which would have banned all vaping flavors— including menthol—from all types of e-cigarettes. The new policy will spare a significant portion of the multibilliondollar vaping market. And the changes mark a major victory for thousands of vape shop owners who sell the tankbased systems, which allow users to mix customized nicotine flavors. Vape shop owners expressed relief following the announcement.

“We're thankful the guidance doesn't shut down flavors in every aspect,” said Spike Babaian, owner of VapeNY in New York City. Anti-tobacco advocates immediately condemned the decision to permit menthol and exempt tank-based vapes, accusing the administration of caving to industry pressure. “It's disturbing to see the results of industry lobbying to undermine public health protections, especially the lives and health of our youth,” said American Lung Association President and CEO Harold Wimmer. The association and other health groups argue that teenagers who vape will simply shift to using menthol if it remains on the market. E-cigarettes are battery-powered devices that typically heat a flavored nicotine solution into an inhalable aerosol. They have been pitched to adults as a less-harmful alternative to traditional cigarettes, but there is limited data on their ability to help smokers quit. The Food and Drug Administration

has struggled for years to find the appropriate approach to regulate vaping. No e-cigarettes have yet won FDA approval, but the agency permits their sale under a policy called “enforcement discretion.” Under Thursday's policy change, the FDA said it would begin targeting companies that continue to sell the targeted products. Companies will have 30 days after the policy is published to halt manufacturing, sales and shipping. “We have to protect our families,” Trump told reporters on Tuesday, ahead of the announcement. “At the same time, it's a big industry. We want to protect the industry.” The flavor restrictions apply to e-cigarettes that use prefilled nicotine cartridges mainly sold at gas stations and convenience stores. Juul Labs is the biggest player in that market, but it previously pulled all of its flavors except menthol and tobacco after coming under intense political scrutiny. The small, discrete devices are the most popular brand among underage users.

Many smaller manufacturers continue to sell sweet, fruity flavors like “grape slushie,” “strawberry cotton candy” and “sea salt blueberry.” The flavor restrictions won't affect the larger specialty devices sold at vape shops, which typically don't admit customers under 21. These tank-based systems allow users to fill the device with the flavor of their choice. Sales of these devices represent an estimated 40% of the U.S. vaping business, with sales across some 15,000 to 19,000 shops. The new policy still represents the federal government's biggest step yet to combat a surge in teen vaping that officials fear is hooking a generation of young people on nicotine. In the latest government survey, more than 1 in 4 high school students reported using e-cigarettes in the previous month. Late last month Trump signed a law raising the minimum age to purchase all tobacco and vaping products from 18 to 21 nationwide. Health and Human Services Secretary Alex Azar said the

administration decided to exempt menthol after reviewing new data showing the flavor was not popular with teens. “As we got better data on the flavors, we modified our thinking,” Azar said. Survey data published in November reported that less than 6% of teens picked menthol as their top choice for vaping. In contrast, mint was the most popular flavor among sophomores and seniors. Incoming FDA Commissioner Stephen Hahn said the government's approach attempts to balance the problem of underage vaping with “the potential role that e-cigarettes may play in helping adult smokers transition completely away” from regular cigarettes. When Trump officials first sketched out their plans at a White House event in September, they specifically said menthol would be banned. But that effort stalled after vaping proponents and lobbyists pushed back and White House advisers told Trump that a total flavor ban could cost him votes. Industry groups including the Vapor Technology Association launched an aggressive social media campaign— (hash)IVapeIVote—contending that the plan would force the closure of vaping shops, eliminating jobs and sending users of e-cigarettes back to traditional smokes. Trump's initial announcement came amid an outbreak of unexplained lung illnesses tied to vaping. But since then, health officials have tied the vast majority of the cases to a contaminating filler added to illicit THC vaping liquids. THC is the chemical in marijuana that makes users feel high. Makers of legal nicotine-based vaping products have tried to distance themselves from the problem.

Democratic states appeal Obamacare ruling to Supreme Court Pope: Governments must ensure all have access to health care VATICAN CITY (AP)— Pope Francis called on governments Friday to ensure everyone has access to suitable health care. In an annual papal message reflecting on the needs of ill people, Francis urged health care institutions and government leaders “not to neglect social justice out of preoccupation for financial concerns.” The pope lamented in his written statement that many in the world have no access to health care because they live in poverty. He advocated solidarity to make sure all receive the medical care they need to stay healthy and to recover from illnesses. Francis also described it as tragic that medical personnel and facilities have been attacked during wars and violent conflicts. He further decried that “political authorities attempt to manipulate medical care for their own advantage” in some places, but did not cite specific situations.

By Ricardo Alonso-Zaldivar WASHINGTON (AP)—In a move that could put the Obama-era health law squarely in the middle of the 2020 election, Democratic-led states Friday asked the Supreme Court for a fast-track review of a recent court ruling that declared part of the statute unconstitutional and cast a cloud over the rest. A coalition of 20 states led by California Attorney General Xavier Becerra filed a petition seeking expedited review, joined by House Democrats and Washington, D.C. They hope to get a Supreme Court hearing and decision by this summer, before the November elections. For the court to agree to such a timetable would be unusual, but not unprecedented. Defenders of the Affordable Care Act are arguing that the issues raised by the case are too important to let the litigation drag on for months or years in lower courts, and that the 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals in New Orleans erred when it struck down the health law's now toothless requirement that Americans have health insurance. “The lower courts' actions have created uncertainty about the future of the entire Affordable Care Act, and that uncertainty threatens adverse consequences for our nation's healthcare system, including for patients, doctors, insurers, and state and local governments,” according to the states' filing. There was no immediate reaction from the Trump administration. President Donald Trump had hailed the appeals court ruling, calling it “a win for all Americans.” But many congressional Republicans want to avoid another electionyear battle over the ACA, after their unsuccessful effort to repeal it helped

flip the House back to the Democrats in 2018. While finding the health law's individual mandate to be unconstitutional, the 5th Circuit made no decision on such popular provisions as protections for people with preexisting conditions, Medicaid expansion, and coverage for young adults up to age 26 on their parents' policies. The 2-1 appeals court decision left the health law in effect for now. Open enrollment season for 2020 has been able to proceed without disruption. The 5th Circuit sent the case back to a lower court judge who has already decided once to throw out the entire health care law. The appellate court asked Texas-based U.S. District Judge Reed O'Connor

to determine whether other parts of the law can be separated from the insurance requirement, and thus remain in place. About 20 million people now have coverage through the ACA, including its subsidized private insurance and Medicaid expansion. But the 900page law also made many changes to other programs, from Medicare, to community health centers, to fraud-fighting. Sorting out whether some provisions could remain while other go with the insurance mandate would be a colossal effort. The 5th Circuit found that the requirement to carry insurance was rendered unconstitutional when Congress in 2017 eliminated the tax penalty for people going without coverage.

Five justices would have to agree for the Supreme Court to hear the appeal on an expedited schedule. If court does take the case, it would mark its third extensive review of the health law. The five justices who upheld the law the previous two times are still on the court. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi said in a statement that the Supreme Court should not delay, arguing there is no legal or practical justification to leave the case in limbo. “The Supreme Court should hear this case now and recognize Congress's clear intent to preserve protections for people with preexisting conditions, and all the other benefits and protections of the Affordable Care Act,” said Pelosi, D-Calif.

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Study finds 2019 was a 'banner year' for female filmmakers By Jake Coyle LOS ANGELES—Lulu Wang, Lorene Scafaria, Melina Matsoukas and Greta Gerwig led Hollywood to a record year for women in the director's chair. In 2019, women directed more of the most popular movies than any year before.

OMEN directed 12 of 2019's top 100-grossing films in 2019, according to a study released by USC Annenberg Inclusion Initiative. That percentage of female filmmakers, 10.6%, is greater than researchers have recorded before, suggesting that some measure of change is finally coming to a film industry where inequality behind the camera has remained stubbornly persistent. It's the most meaningful increase in several decades for female directors. Despite mounting outcry, the rate of female directors helming Hollywood's top productions has long been largely stagnant. The previous high in USC's

annual study was 8%, in 2008. In 2018, only 4.5% of the year's top films were directed by women. “This is the first time we have seen a shift in hiring practices for female film directors in 13 years,” said Stacy L. Smith, one of the study's authors. “One notable reason for this jump in 2019 was that Universal Pictures had five films with women directors at the helm in the top 100 movies. Yet there is still much more progress needed to reach parity for women behind the camera.” The high-profile success of several films had already made 2019 a historic one for women. Those include Wang's “The Farewell,” one of the year's most

popular indie releases, Scafaria's acclaimed “Hustlers” ($105 million domestically), Matsoukas' “Queen & Slim” ($40.7 million) and Gerwig's “Little Women,” which last week opened strongly with $29 million in its first five days of release. “Frozen II,” with $1.2 billion in worldwide ticket sales, is close to setting a new box-office record for a movie directed by a woman. Jennifer Lee, who co-directed the film, set the record with the first “Frozen” film. In 2018, Lee became the chief creative officer of Walt Disney Animation Studios. Other notable films included Kasi Lemmons' “Harriet,” Tina Gordon's

“Little” and Jill Culton's “Abominable.” USC researchers singled out Universal Pictures, which put forward a slate of films with 26% directed by women. Universal is the only major studio with a female studio chief, Donna Langley. Netflix also fared well. While the streaming company's films largely bypass theaters—leaving them outside the study's parameters—20% of Netflix's 2019 movies were directed by women. Paramount Pictures, however, hasn't released a movie directed by a woman in the last five years. Four women of color directed one of the top 100 movies in 2019, though the

overall statistics for underrepresented directors dipped. Underrepresented filmmakers were behind 16.8% of films in 2019, a decline from last year's 21.4%, a record. “While 2019 is a banner year for women, we will not be able to say there is true change until all women have access and opportunity to work at this level,” said Smith. Another study released Thursday by the Center for the Study of Women in Television and Film at San Diego State University examined women in the top films as not just directors but writers, producers, executive producers, editors and cinematographers. Women accounted for 20% of all such roles in the year's top films, up from 16% the year before. But the San Diego State University study, the 22nd annual Celluloid Ceiling authored by Martha Lauzen, found less progress when the movies researched were expanded to the top 500 films. In that metric, Lauzen found women held steady at 23%. “While the numbers moved in a positive direction this year, men continue to outnumber women 4 to 1 in key behind-the-scenes roles,” Lauzen said in a statement. “It's odd to talk about reaching historic highs when women remain so far from parity.”

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Officers from the Oxnard Police Department, including Police K9 Capone get honored at the Oxnard City Council meeting.

Oxnard Police Officers receive a special commendation from Chief Whitney By Chris Frost chris@tricountysentry.com Oxnard-- The third commendation on a busy night at the Oxnard City Council, Jan. 7, was a special award given to Oxnard Police officers for diffusing a potentially dangerous situation. Police Chief Scott Whitney said the department usually gives commendations inside the police department but feels it is important to honor his officers publicly on certain occasions. During the daytime hours on Dec. 19, the department responded to Oxnard State Beach Park to check the well being of a person having a mental health crisis. "When officers arrived, they saw the person holding something in his hand, and he was yelling that he had a gun, and he wanted the officers to shoot him," Whitney said. "The officers maintained a safe distance and did not immediately contact the person." Officers Blixt and Bracken maintained a safe visual contact of the person, Whitney said, and they provided critical updates on the subject's "bizarre" behavior. "Additional officers and supervisors started to arrive a short time later as the person walked out of sight," he said. "Sergeants Inglehart and Trickle demonstrated great multi-tasking skills by coordinating the evacuation of approximately 20 people from the park." Motorcycle officers took perimeter positions. Whitney said, so he could not get to the park. "The suspect then ran towards the homes on the north side of the park with his hand behind his back," he said. "The officers saw the person take a shooting stance and charged toward the officers, telling the officers to shoot him. K9 Officer Cassan could not confirm whether or not the person had a gun." Cassan realized the potential for the event to be a suicide by cop incident, and he decided to send his K9 partner Capone in from 120 feet away. "The police K9 was able to take the person down with a bite to his leg, and the officers took him into custody," Whitney said. Officer Alaniz, who had special EMS (Emergency Medical Services) training, provided first aid to the suspect quickly."

The Ventura County Martin Luther King Committee stops for a photo with the Oxnard City Council.

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Council dedicates Jan. 20 as Martin Luther King Day

By Chris Frost chris@tricountysentry.com

Oxnard— The Oxnard City Council took a couple of minutes out of its Jan. 7 meeting agenda to declare Jan. 20 as Dr. Martin Luther King Day in Oxnard. Accepting the award was the Ventura County Martin Luther King Committee, which is a volunteer group that honors Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. with a Freedom March and ceremony each year. The original March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom took place on Aug. 28, 1963, and was highlighted by Dr. King, making his "I have a dream" speech in front of the Lincoln Memorial. The speech called for the end of racism in the United States, and one of the largest rallies for human rights in the country. Committee Chairwoman Larita Montgomery spoke on behalf of the

committee and introduced the committee members who joined her on the dais. Montgomery is proud to say that her committee is celebrating its 34th anniversary of Dr. Martin Luther King. "We're happy that the mayor and council invited us this evening," she said. "We're also happy that we're having our program for the area. This is not just for Oxnard; this is for Ventura County." The committee has endured some hiccups, she said, but God is willing, and they are going to make it happen. "The performance usually happens at the Performing Arts Center for the past 33 years, but this year that's not happening," she said. "Unfortunately, we have to make a little deviation, but we're praying that it comes back to us. We know that's where the city wants to be." The Dr. Martin Luther King ceremony will be at the Oxnard Police Athletic League

(PAL) gymnasium, located at 350 South K St, "We're thankful to all those who provided that area to us, as well," Montgomery said. "The program will be held on Monday, Jan. 20, 2020, and we'll begin with the Freedom March at Plaza Park. We'll meet there at 8. a.m., and then we'll march down to the Oxnard PAL Gymnasium." Mayor Tim Flynn and other elected officials will attend the Freedom March, Montgomery said, and she wants everyone to come and join in the celebration. "Especially that new city manager," she said. "I haven't met you yet. You've got to come and see my program." Flynn said the Martin Luther King Day event is an inspirational event worth attending. "These volunteers spend a whole year organizing, and you see that when you attend the event," he said. The crowd gave the committee a warm and appreciative hand.

Marvin Boos honored by the Oxnard City Council By Chris Frost chris@tricountysentry.com Oxnard--The Oxnard City Council honored Marvin Boos Jan. 7 for all his work in the community and making the city a nicer and more beautiful place to live. Mayor Tim Flynn said the city has known about Boos' efforts for a long time, and everyone knows the city experienced deep budget cuts in the last year. "One of the first things that gave way was the maintenance of the roadways, the medians, and on the sides of roadways," he said. "That did not stop Mr. Boos from his efforts of picking up trash. Whether it is with people, or without people, he is there doing it. I don't know how he has the stamina to do it." Boos quoted President John Kennedy and said: "ask not what your country can do for you, but what you can do for your country."

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Marvin Boos gets a plaque from the Oxnard City Council that honors him for his work to clean up the community.

He started seeing overgrown weeds and grass, and the city didn't have the people to deal with the problem. He took upon an attitude of asking not what Oxnard can do for him, but what he can do for Oxnard and started picking up weeds, trash, and rubbish that most people wouldn't touch. "That got me motivated to go out and look for high traffic areas and make an impression on our city," he said. "I started cutting weeds, picking up trash, and sweeping sidewalks."

He is an Oxnard native, and he's proud of the city. "I'm proud to have people come and visit me here," he said. "The one thing I always wanted was to be proud duty-wise because that's the only thing I know how to do. If anyone is proud to be here because of the little thing I did, I accomplished my mission." Flynn gave him his commendation and shook his hand. "Keep it up, and maybe someday I will join you on that effort," he said.