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ENTRY ENTRY VOL. XXVIII NO. 8

FEBRUARY 21, 2020

National Black News Channel makes debut n See page 16

HAPPY 100 BIRTHDAY TH

Tomie Katsuda

By Chris Frost chris@tricountysentry.com

Port Hueneme--Sharon's Sizzling Seniors had a special workout, Feb. 14, as the group also had a party to celebrate Sizzling Senior Tomie Katsuda who celbrated her 100th birthday.

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HE celebration started with its usual workout, and, as always, Tomie was moving her feet and getting into the groove with

everyone.

After the workout, Tomie, who was wearing a pink sash proclaiming her as the birthday girl, received a tierra and gifts from the attendees.

The workout was packed as eveyone came to celebrate with Tomie.

She was born Tomie Murahashi on February 4, 1920, in Laguna, California. At a young age, she moved to Mie (Japanese prefecture), Japan, and received her formal education.

She married Lester Katsuda in Mie on January 18, 1937, at the age of 16. Soon after, she and Lester, who was also born in California, returned to California as newlyweds. They began their life together as farmers and had a daughter, Suzy, who was born in September 1941.

In 1942, Suzy became sick, and she and Lester were taken from their Los Angeles home and incarcerated at the Manzanar concentration camp. Suzy was kept away

from her family for a long time and did not recognize Tomie or her father when they were reunited. While at the camp, Tomie thought the guards were going to take her, Lester and Suzy into a field and shoot all three of them.

The trio considered moving back to Japan, but a close family friend told then that Japan was in a shambles after the war and they should stay n Tomie Katsuda, see page 11

C.A.R.L. hosts an adoption and orientation

in Ventura

By Chris Frost chris@tricountysentry.com

Ventura-- The Canine Adoption and Rescue League C.A.R.L. held a joyous event, Feb. 15, as the group held an adoption day and also welcomed new volunteers who want to help furry friends.

The event, hosted by the Ventura Pet Barn, had people stopping by and visiting

with the dogs as C.A.R.L. brought them out for an afternoon to help them find their forever homes.

C.A.R.L. also helps sick dogs that it receives and does everything possible to help a sick dog that is not terminal.

All the dogs visiting the store had a great time, as the afternoon was full of wagging tails and big doggie smiles. n Adoption, see page 4

Nguyen accused of age discrimination and harassment by Molina

By Chris Frost chris@tricountysentry.com Oxnard--There is a dispute brewing within the City of Oxnard, as City Treasurer Phil Molina and City Manager Alex Nguyen are at an impasse over Molina's job as a city treasurer, a department head and alleged allegations against him by two city employees.

During an investigation about the actions, Molina has lost his city email account, has been removed from the City Treasurer's office, has been temporarily suspended from his administrative duties, and says that city employees have been told not to speak to him.

Molina seeks a return to normalc,

for his email account to be restored and for him to return to his office and continue with his administrative duties.

Molina Attorney Andrew Covner tells the Tri County Sentry that the original intent was to try and resolve the matter internally. Still, since it is almost time for Molina to file for reelection, the issue needs to be public.

"It may end up in court sooner rather than later, if necessary," he said.

"I would prefer to resolve this without doing that."

Molina sent an email to human resources on Aug. 16, 2019, and he said that were specific instances of harassment and discrimination against him by City Manager Alex Nguyen because of his age and his

Alex Nguyen

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Phil Molina

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status as a veteran.

"He was singled out and not allowed to attend meetings called SLT (Senior Leadership Team)," Covner said. "They would have meetings; I believe weekly and all of the top management people who get together and discuss ongoing issues with the city. That happened before the harassment complaint."

Nguyen offered to loan Molina his abacus, Covner said, and he implied that Molina didn't know how to use information technology and the resources of his department as Treasurer.

"Whether it was made jokingly or not, it was made, from Phil's perspective, inappropriately," Covner said. "These comments were made at n Discrimination, see page 3

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The Oxnard PAL Soccer U-14 girls’ soccer team was all smiles as they received their honor from the Oxnard City Council.

Council recognizes the Oxnard PAL U-14 girls soccer team for winning 2019 CSL League Cup Tourney T

By Chris Frost chris@tricountysentry.com

Oxnard-- The Oxnard City Council had a busy agenda, Feb. 18, but they took the time to honor the Oxnard PAL Soccer U-14 Girls Soccer Team for winning the 2019 CSL League Cup Tourney.

HE kids came en masse to collect their award, and Mayor Tim Flynn was impressed by the accomplishment.

"Wow," he exclaimed. "That's unbelievable. Let's give them a round of applause. I can tell they’re all smiling because there’s not one of that hasn't done their homework."

Flynn said the council wanted to congratulate the team for being undefeated and winning their second consecutive league cup.

"They are the first female Oxnard team to achieve this victory," he said.

"Most of the girls on this team have been playing together for over seven years. Eight of the girls were selected to the Cal. Southern South Olympic Development Program."

Four of the eight girls competed in the Olympic Development Program West Regional Program, he said, and Cal South was crowned champion over Arizona.

"After I made that comment about homework, not one of them is smiling now," he said. "I wonder why?"

Coach Juan said he is the loudest and proudest person on the field.

"I want to thank the parents," he said. "Without them, this isn't possible. We all know that in youth sports, parents either make or break a team. I am lucky enough to say that I have great parents who support their daughters, and I have a successful team."

Juan said his squad must maintain an A or B average to play on the team.

"The eighth-graders are going to be in high school next year, and we're already looking at what's next for them," he said. "Yes, homework is important."

Juan thanked all his other coach and Jessie, the PAL Director, who helps him get things done.

"This is my fourth time up here," he said. "The first three times were with my boys, and now they all graduated or gone on to school."

It may be his first trip to the dais with the girls, but he noted that it wouldn't be the last trip.

"We're going to Mexico in July to compete against academy teams, so we'll be back," he said.

The crowd gave the girls a huge ovation.

Sterling Venue Ventures saves the PACC

By Chris Frost chris@tricountysentry.com Oxnard— The Oxnard City Council approved an agreement with Sterling Venue Ventures, Feb. 18, that will keep the Oxnard Performing Arts and Convention Center open.

The PACC had been scheduled to close because of budget cuts in the fiscal year 2019-2020.

The city initially proposed a deal with Venue Tech, but the group withdrew their proposal after one committee meeting.

Through it all, City Manager Alex Nguyen kept looking for ways to save the PACC and came up with a win-win solution for the city.

Cultural and Community Sevices Director Terrel Harrison presented the item to the council and said the agreement is an excellent opportunity to keep the PACC

functioning.

He introduced Sterling Venue Ventures and said the company operates eight venues in the surrounding areas.

"They have 20 years of experience in the business and produce over 1,000 concerts and events each year," he said. You have two separate agreements before you tonight, one for the auditorium, and the other one is for the meeting rooms."

The Sterling staff will program and promote and also coordinate the rooms with the PACC non-profit board.

"The PACC non-profit board has a history with Oxnard, and they know our community," he said.

PACC Auditorium The city will have a fiveyear lease with Sterling Venue Ventures, and every time Sterling has an event inside the auditorium, the city will receive $2,750.

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Lance Sterling signs the agreement to have his company run the PACC.

"We will also receive 15 percent of the concessions," he said. "The city will pay all utilities up to $121,800 each year. That number is the average amount of all utilities over the last three years."

Sterling will pay the difference if the amount exceeds $121,800 each year.

The PACC meeting rooms Harrison said that agreement is also for five years, and Sterling will pay the city 15 percent of all the rental fees.

"As a highlight, that's how they are coordinating with the PACC board," he said. "The PACC Board will receive the other 50 percent."

The city allocated $490,000 to the PACC for the next six months, and there is an adequate balance to pay for

utilities and maintenance for the balance of the fiscal year.

Sterling Venue Ventures projects 52 events in the auditorium each year and has a goal to up that total in the future to 104 events.

Harrison pointed out that the city will have a net-zero profit and loss.

"If they have 104 events like their goal is, you'll notice there is $118,500 in the replacement and restoration fund," he said.

"That is our goal so that we can make improvements in the performing arts center."

Lance Sterling addressed the council and said he was born near Woodstock, N.Y., and the sounds of music have echoed through his life.

"I am a healthy skeptic of corporate America, and fight companies like AEG and Live Nation every day," he said.

"That's why the City of Oxnard is a great partner with us. We can bring in entertainment by banding it together with the other eight locations we have in Southern California. I believe the City of Oxnard has been strangled and not getting

entertainment in that venue because of the consolidation of the entertainment industry."

During public comments, PACC Non-Profit Operating Company Chairman Gary Blum thanked the council for selecting Sterling Venue Ventures as the operating company.

"Lance has been consistent from day one of the financial realities of running a 1,600 seat venue," he said. "Partnering with a company like Sterling Venue Ventures will provide a powerhouse of options the non-profit could ever achieve alone. With that said, the community side of the venue, n PACC, see page 6

Correction In the article “Flynn addresses the CRC head on” published on Feb. 16, Flynn is running against Port of Hueneme Commissioner Jess Herrera, not Jess Ramirez.

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NEWS Stephenson fights for the people instead of corporate money

By Chris Frost chris@tricountysentry.com Oxnard-- The conversation with Ventura County Supervisor District Four candidate Kim Marra-Stephenson continues with using pathways to build a new job force trained in the green energy field.

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TEPHENSON is running against incumbent Kelly Long, and for the last year, she has been knocking on doors, going on ride alongs with each police department in her district, meeting people, hosting events, and hearing about the issues that concern residents in Ventura County.

She pledges to do the work to move Ventura County forward while using peoplepower and bringing them together instead of using tons of money to make things happen.

Education to meet future needs As a principal, she worked with the civic alliance to make sure all the high wagehigh need careers are met in Ventura County.

"Every high school in the Oxnard Union High School District has at least two pathways or more," she said. "In Camarillo, we had information technology, product information and design, robotics, digital music, mariachi, digital photography, education, agriculture, Cisco Networking, and at other schools, they had a partnership with the Navy base, plus engineering, law enforcement, culinary arts and more."

The regional occupation program, which is part of the county educational system, has shared programs, like mechanics, dental hygienists, and aviation.

"At our community colleges, we try to build partnerships with them," she said.

"Ventura College reopened its agricultural program, and they are trying to partner with ours, and the kids can go

from there to there. Oxnard College has Cisco Networking so the kids could start with us, finish at Oxnard College, and get a Cisco certificate. We're working on all that, already."

There is also the Ventura County Community College Board, she said, and she advocates them working altogether.

"I did go advocate to the community college board on green energies," she said. "They were going to put charging stations at Ventura and Moorpark, and not at Oxnard College. It's a justice issue, and a few of us went to that board meeting and avocated (green energy) for various reasons.

For environmental reasons, economic and justice reasons and equity reasons that we should build them on all three campuses. They ended up voting in that direction."

The CRC is fighting a losing battle Stephenson said the California Resource Corporation has more uncapped and unused wells in the state than anyone else, and those wells are polluting the environment.

"They're not taking responsibility for it by cleaning them up, capping them, and taking them out," she said.

"We're bearing the cost of that.

They know they are a dying industry."

Until green energy gets enough market share, Stephenson said it's hard for them to compete with the oil industry wages.

"We have to have moratoriums so that we can do that transition," she said.

"In other communities, not here, there is eight times more

Kim Marra Stephenson

prosperity for green jobs than oil. They know what going on, and that's why they are investing a million dollars into this race."

Channel Islands Harbor The missing ingredient to get Channel Islands Harbor redeveloped, she said, is a better communications model between Ventura County and the City of Oxnard.

"What I thought was a shame on this first go-round (a proposed apartment complex) was there was very little communication and transparency," she said. "Then,

(Photo by Chris Frost)

all of a sudden, the county dropped on the city their plan, and the city said no. There was all this time and money wasted, instead of bringing people together proactively and upfront to get the city, community, and county together and talk about what we need for everybody. Then, when it goes from the county to the city, we can say yes."

In the meantime, she said the people have a beautiful undeveloped piece of land, Channel Islands Habor, with tons of potential.

"I think there are mistrust issues all across the board," she

said. "Had we worked together from the start, we could have hashed some of that out before a developer paid all this money to create this plan, only to have it shot down. If the city and people of Oxnard had a say all along the way, it would have worked. My problem with it was it was going to reduce access for the general public.

That's one thing I wouldn't want to see."

As a supervisor, Stephenson pledges to take the first step to mend fences and build bridges between the county and city to get Channel Islands Harbor redeveloped.

"That's not happening right now," she said. "If things are happening that makes us less effective, then we can be, that's a problem."

If things go wrong, which it did in the case of the harbor development, Stephenson said the supervisors must ask Mark Sandoval what happened.

"My opponent has told people multiple times I trust my staff, and I take their recommendations," she said. "I would ask questions."

The push polls against Stephenson Those calls started a while ago, she said, and from what she's heard, they call her an extreme environmentalist.

"They're just throwing stuff out there," she said. "It seems to me that they are targeting Democrats because she (Long) needs to split the Democratic vote to win this election.

That's why her mailers are blue, and last night, at the forum, she wore blue. She's making Democratic sounding headlines in her ads. She's not getting them right because they are not true to what she is. It's not working because they keep investing."

People who receive a push poll, she said, should realize that it's based on money instead of reality.

"My street cred is high, and it's not working," she said. "They are running a campaign this is based on things that are expensive, like signs, mailers, commercials on CNN and Fox News.

Things that I can't afford. I think they are trying to bully me and get me to back down.

I am running a grassroots volunteer campaign, and I am getting 170 people out each weekend to canvas and phone call."

While Stephenson and one of her volunteers named Tiffany were working before going out to canvass, Tiffany got a push poll.

"The person asked Tiffany if she heard about the Kim Marra Stephenson campaign, and Tiffany said hold on, I have somebody who wants to talk to you," Stephenson said with a laugh. "I said hi, this is Kim Marra Stephenson, and Tiffany is a strong supporter.

You can go on to your next phone call. People are working all over on this campaign, and this isn't working for them.

They feel threatened."

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these SLT meetings. All of the top leaders in the city were there and laughed at Phil's expense because of his age."

Additionally, Covner said Nguyen made anti-veteran comments. Nguyen, he said, left Vietnam before the fall of Saigon.

"A letter was sent to human resources," Covner said.

As an elected official and City Treasurer, Molina, in a general law city, as opposed to a charter city, has "very clear duties" that he is responsible for, including safeguarding the treasury, safeguarding the investments and being responsible for warrants, which is how the city disperses money.

Molina also has administrative duties, Covner said, and according to the Oxnard Municipal Code, that get assigned to him by Nguyen.

"The city has taken the position that in terms of the performance of those

administrative duties, he is an employee," Covner said. "As an elected official, he is not an employee."

He calls it a strange issue.

"As an elected official, he is one of the top managers," he said. "By statute, he is in charge of the Treasurer's department, and he's not under the control of the city manager, or to a larger extent, the city council because he has duties that he has to perform. He has a whole list of administrative duties that get assigned specifically by the city manager."

Covner said Nguyen feels that he can take those administrative duties away and assign them to someone else.

"To me, that's an open legal issue that's never been resolved," Covner said. "Clearly, the Oxnard Municipal Code and ordinances, as acted on and required for the municipal code, it has the same legal effect as a code. There are ordinances and codes that say the city manager will assign duties to the city treasurer."

He said he feels it's a little ambiguous if the city manager supervises how those duties are

carried out.

"Mr. Nguyen has taken the position that he is the direct supervisor of the elected city treasurer, in terms of these administrative duties, and he can assign them and unassign them at his pleasure," Covner said.

A harassment complaint got submitted to the human resources department in accordance with Oxnard's policies and procedures related to all personnel. Covner said that Mr. Nguyen and City Attorney Stephen Fischer consider Molina to be an employee and subject to the city's policies and procedures that all employees are subject to follow.

"Those policies provide that if you have a complaint of discrimination or harassment, you take it to human resources," Covner said.

This specific complaint from Molina included Mr. Nguyen's past comments about an abacus, the decision to remove Molina from SLT meetings, Mr. Nguyen's comments about his childhood departure from Vietnam, and his assertion

that city employees should not speak with Molina.

"This includes people within his own department," Covner said. "Apparently, they were told to limit their communications with Phil."

From there, the city issued a detailed memo that defended, Mr. Nguyen, Covner said, and in that memo, the comments about the abacus at the SLT meeting was "just a joke."

"There's no evidence that Mr. Nguyen's past experiences in Vietnam made him anti-veteran or had anything to do with Mr. Molina's removal from the SLT meetings," Covner read from the memo. "The conclusion was that 'your complaints against the city manager for age and military discrimination and retaliation are unfounded.

You've not provided adequate information to allow for an investigation into your claims that employees have been told not to talk with you."

The response said the Molina and Nguyen would meet one-on-one to discuss what happened at the SLT meetings.

"Obviously, this was n Discrimination, see page 4

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embarrassing and humiliating," Covner said. "He remains the only senior leadership person who is not allowed to attend these SLT meetings."

On the day the complaint was marked as unfounded, Sept. 10, 2019, Covner said that Molina received a notice of investigation against him.

"The evidence of retaliation in the employment context is generally circumstantial," Covner said. "It's rarely direct evidence of discrimination or retaliation."

In such a circumstance, he said they looked for temporal relationships.

"This is more than a temporal relationship," he said. "It's the same exact day, Sept. 10, 2019, when a memo was issued responding to Phil's complaint saying that his claims are unfounded. On the same day, he received a notice of an investigation of him from Mr. Nguyen."

The memo was short, Covner said, and it advised Molina that it is a confidential investigation, and they asked Molina not to disclose the information.

"There were two specific employees that he (Molina) was told not to have any contact with," Covner said. "Interestingly, both the employees are not part of his department, and he has little contact with."

Covner said he received a letter from Assistant City Attorney Jenny Kelly, and that said the city wants to interview Molina. The city hired a law firm from Orange County to hold the interview.

Covner accompanied Molina at the interview and said they talked to him for over three hours.

"This lawyer apparently was given a whole list of grievances that was not in any way related to specific employees and their alleged abuse or harassment of specific employees, but how Molina did his job as a treasurer," he said. "Why does he review bills. I don't think there were 30 minutes of questioning, in my opinion, that he engaged in harassing behavior."

Covner said he wants to know what the allegations are, but the city attorney's office has taken a strong stance and refuses to tell him anything about the complaints other than saying they've been made and they exist.

"You have to go to court to enforce due process," he said. "In my opinion, as an attorney, they haven't afforded him due process n Discrimination, see page 6

Education and communication is a county goal for Tim Flynn

By Chris Frost chris@tricountysentry.com Oxnard-- The conversation with Oxnard Mayor and District Five Supervisor Candidate Tim Flynn continues with addressing a statewide housing shortage that is more profound in the coastal communities.

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LYNN is running against Oxnard Mayor Pro Tem Carmen Ramirez, Independent Jeff Burum, Oxnard School District Trustee Veronica Robles-Solis and Port of Hueneme Commissioner Jess Herrera.

"In Oxnard, we're a leader in the county and have always been a leader in housing production," he said.

"We're looking to continue that."

Tim Flynn

(Photo by Chris Frost)

Education failures, gang membership, and the employment gap If kids drop out of school, Flynn agrees that kids have the propensity to get in trouble.

He said that the Ventura County Sherrif 's Department in Thousand Oaks and Newberry Park established a Safe Passages Program, and he advocates creating such a program in El Rio, which is a vulnerable community with a vulnerable population.

"This Safe Passages program does exactly that," he said. "We know that youth education programs are extremely important. As an educator, the number one problem with education, not just in Oxnard, but all through the state of California and across the country is the lack of parental involvement in their child's education. The number one problem is the lack of connectivity between the parents and their kids' education."

The lack of qualified teachers, students not being able to speak English, and not having enough resources, he said, is a secondary problem.

"I don't intend on losing this supervisorial seat, and I believe I'll win," he said. "If I do lose for whatever reason, I have a plan. I'm

going to go to Mexico for up to a year; I am going to learn to speak Spanish fluently, and I want to be that person who gets into that gymnasium on the first day of school and be the conduit for the parents, especially the migrant parents, to show their children success."

He wants to meet with the parents, or even one parent, on the weekday or the weekend, and he wants it to be a mandatory meeting.

"Other people will talk about this, but after 25 years, I am singularly focused on connecting parents with their kid's education," he said. "That transcends everything. When we see children involved in gangs, there is also a lack of connectivity with the parents."

Flynn says there are a lot of excuses made about this, and he calls it explanations about why children drift away and get involved with gangs and don't do well in school.

"We, as a society, have to start focusing on what is happening and not happening at home," he said. "We need to find remedies to help those parents connect with their children."

Parents who have issues on their own, he said, require professional help.

"There are remedies that parents are open to that would not necessitate the allocation of resources to get parents connected with their kids," he said. "Waiting, and allowing that child's situation to deteriorate further does hurt the kids. The

upfront investment is essential.

When people talk about prenatal care and preschool for children, a lot of this is trying to make up for what is not happening at home. People talk about this, and they provide all kinds of explanations. Okay, those are explanations, and we need to overcome that. The end."

He doesn't agree that teachers and schools do not affect what can happen at home.

"I think considerably more resources need to be allocated in the state education budget to provide parents the tools and foundation at home to help their children be successful," he said.

about who C.A.R.L. is and what it does.

"At the end of the orientation, they'll get to check the areas they would prefer," Gilmore said. "They can do adoptions, away events, walking our dogs at the kennel, which requires a second orientation; they can also do social media. There are a lot of different things they can do, or they can do multiple things for us."

She loves adopting a dog to a forever home and family.

"What's especially thrilling for us five or 10 years later, we'll get a picture of that same dog that is still with the family on vacation or someplace," she said. That gives us satisfaction."

C.A.R.L. also saves lives, she said, and they will go to Ventura County Animal Services and pull out dogs.

"Especially dogs that could possibly go on the euthanasia list," Gilmore said. "We keep our dogs for life. Our contract states that for any reason that you can't keep one of our dogs, we want the dog back. We don't want them given to anybody else."

Once someone puts in an application, someone from C.A.R.L. will do a home check, and if it all goes well, that dog can possibly go and live with that applicant.

"We want to do our due diligence to make sure the dog is not going to be a backyard dog where it sleeps

outside and is never a part of the family," she said. "Our goal is to have our dogs be in a family."

One thing that Gilmore wants the people to know is the difference between a rescue and a shelter.

"We get to know our dogs," she said. "When you come to adopt a dog from us, we're able to tell you if the dog has separation anxiety and can't be left alone for more than three hours."

Other families might hear that a dog shouldn't go to a home with small children.

"When you go to a shelter, you get maybe, if it is an owner turn-in, what the owner says," she said. "If it's a stray, they know nothing about the dog."

C.A.R.L. requires that the entire family meets the dog, including children.

"We want to see how the dog interacts with the children and how the children interact with the dog," Gilmore said. "We will never let someone adopt a dog for a gift. We have dogs that were given as gifts that people never wanted or never wanted that breed."

The group has hired trainers who help transition a dog into a home.

"If it is not a good fit, all someone has to do is say it's not a good fit, and they say return the dog to us," she

said.

C.A.R.L. always needs foster parents for their dogs.

"We would rather have dogs in foster homes," she said. "If you foster for us, we do the same thing; we do a home check, and while you foster, we pay all their expenses, all their food, and medical bills. Your only obligation is to bring the dog when we request it if somebody wants to meet them. So, they bring them to adoption events."

If a foster parent wants to adopt their dog, Gilmore said they get the first choice.

"That happens quite frequently," she said. "That's our hope."

C.A.R.L. Volunteer Jose Rivera had a cattle dog named Buddy in tow, and he loves helping all the animals.

"I have two animals at home," he said. "Buddy is energetic and ready to take off anywhere. We're hoping for the best home he can get."

Volunteer Kathy Kirby loves animals.

"I always have loved animals," she said.

Although some dogs may have separation anxiety, Kirby suffers from the same feeling.

"I could never do it," she said.

"Even if I were getting kicked out of my house, my dog and I would live in my car."

Channel Islands Harbor Flynn said the city and the county work well in many different areas, and counties and cities must work together closely.

"Many have the municipal city experience before they get elected to the Board of Supervisors," he said.

"Having somebody understand the needs that cities have and how that translates to the county government level, many of the current County Supervisors have municipal government experience. I think that sometimes, perhaps it gets lost in the siloing between them and us, and there is not a lot of cooperation."

Plainly put, Flynn thinks the county experience with Channel Islands Harbor shows that the county has not been successful with enlisting

the help of the community.

"It's all within the Oxnard City limits," he said. "They have no engagement. In engagement, I would give them a two out of 10. When that engagement level is as low as it is today, it doesn't matter what the county government tries to do in Channel Islands Harbor; it is continually met with an insurmountable force."

If elected, Flynn said it would be his job to end those two out of 10 engagement levels.

"Can one person do it alone; no," he said. "It's going to take a countywide collaborative effort between the county and its residents. That's where it starts. The redevelopment of Fisherman's Wharf is my number one issue. It's going to take time to re-engage the residents and win over their trust."

Whatever proposal comes forward, he said the public must understand that it does not have the bandwidth to remove the fact that Channel Islands Harbor is an enterprise fund and assume it as part of the county's general fund.

"The county's finances are in good shape," he said. "One of the reasons why they are in such good shape is they haven't allowed enterprise funds, as Oxnard did with the golf course and the PACC, to overwhelm the general fund. They don't provide the service, or they make the cuts."

The county is in a deficit, he said, after the vote in Seabridge and Westport to eliminate the harbor patrol.

"The county has over a $1 million bill for that," he said. "The county is in a situation where they need to rely on public-private partnerships to make the enterprise fund a viable entity."

Flynn said the Channel Island Harbor Commission rubber-stamped whatever the county wanted.

"The residents were so hostile, that even when the county executive tried to show up at a meeting at the harbor commission, the person would almost be assaulted," he said.

"It's going to take a lot of leadership, and it's going to challenging to try and unite people behind a common vision for Channel Islands Harbor.

Once people agree their needs to be a path to move forward, they go in about 20 different directions."

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C.A.R.L. is a non-profit allvolunteer organization and has a boarding kennel for the public that cares for those dogs and dogs in the care of the organization.

Vice President Ellen Gilmore from C.A.R.L. has been with the organization for 10 years, and they have been making a difference in dogs’ lives for 23 years.

"We've been saving and rehoming animals, dogs specifically," she said.

"I am the lead here at the adoption center, and I am in charge of all the spays and neuters. We cannot adopt out a dog who is not spayed or neutered."

She is also the clearinghouse for all applications, and the group does a home check for everyone who applies for a dog.

If everyone spayed or neutered their dog, Gilmore said C.A.R.L. would not be in business.

"People will pay thousands of dollars for a dog, and there will be a dog of the same breed sitting at a shelter someplace," she said. "There is a rescue for almost every single breed of dog there is, so they can be saving a life or having a great companion by rescuing a dog that needs to be rehomed."

In addition to the adoption event, C.A.R.L. had an orientation for new volunteers. New volunteers learned

She says it takes an army of great people to run C.A.R.L. and make a difference.

"I spend 60 hours a month with C.A.R.L., and I found out about them by accident," she said. "I am a veterinary assistant, and I did some research and came across this organization, and it's worked out."

Gilmore has a Cannon named "Hero" up for adoption, which came to the group from Israel.

"We offered to assist in transport from Israel to the east coast," she said.

"He stopped in Camarillo, we fed him, cleaned him up and his kennel, and got him ready for the rest of the trip."

C.A.R.L. got the call to take six young dogs from Israel, Gilmore said, and Hero is the last of those six dogs.

"Their breed is about 2,000 years old, and they're protective," she said.

"They were raised to guard. They have incredible energy, and they need a job.

They are also smart and affectionate."

Cannons are barkers, she said, but she also admitted they'll grow on anyone after a while.

Gilmore said that people who want to get involved should visit carldogs. org and click on Volunteer.

"They can attend the orientation and become a part of C.A.R.L.," she said. "They can pick what they do."

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CRIME

Gang Member Arrested for Violating California’s Gun-Free School Zone Act Oxnard--On Feb. 18, at approximately 7:46 p.m., officers from the Special Enforcement Unit (gang unit) responded to a call of gang members possibly involved in a fight in the west alley of Perkins Rd., south of Clara St.

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 805385-7600, or online via the Oxnard Police Department’s website: www. oxnardpd.org, and clicking on Report Suspicious Activity. You can remain

anonymous if you choose to do so.

You can stay anonymous by calling the Ventura County Crime Stoppers at 800-222-8477. You can also visit venturacountycrimestoppers.org to submit a tip via text or email.

Eight DUI suspects arrested at checkpoint Oxnard-- The Oxnard Police Department Traffic Unit arrested eight impaired drivers while conducting a DUI/Driver’s license checkpoint on Feb. 15, 2020. The checkpoint was conducted on Oxnard Boulevard north of Second Street between the hours of 8 p.m. and 3 a.m., resulting in the following: • 736 vehicles screened • Eight DUI-alcohol suspects arrested • Seven drivers cited for operating a vehicle unlicensed or while suspended/revoked • 12 citations issued • Three vehicles towed DUI checkpoints are placed in locations based on collision statistics and frequency of DUI arrests.

Man, 21, stabs parents as they sleep Oxnard-- On Feb. 9, 2020, at approximately 5:06 a.m., Officers from the Oxnard Police Department were dispatched to the 200 block of West Vineyard Avenue about a stabbing victim.

When officers arrived, they found two stabbing victims, a 50-yearold female, and a 46-year-old male, in two separate apartments.

The male victim was suffering from numerous stab wounds to his upper body, and the female victim was suffering from several lacerations to her upper body.

Officers also located the suspect, Juan Tavares, inside of one of the apartments.

Investigators from the Violent Crimes Unit responded to assist.

Based on preliminary information, it appears that Tavares and victims are related and reside together. At one point, Tavares woke up and, for unknown reasons, stabbed both victims as they slept. The female victim fled to a neighboring apartment to request help.

Another family member detained Tavares until officers arrived.

Tavares was arrested for attempted murder and assault with a deadly weapon and was transported to the Ventura County Jail. The investigation is ongoing, and no further information is available at this time.

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Stabbing incident suspect arrested

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S the officers arrived on the scene, several of the suspects fled southbound in the alley. Several of the suspected gang members were contacted in the alley.

One of the suspects, a 17-year-old male juvenile, possessed a loaded revolver. Possession of the firearm was a felony because the firearm was not registered to him. The minor was also in violation of California’s GunFree School Zone Act for possessing the firearm within 1,000 feet of Art Haycox Elementary School.

The Oxnard Police Department’s Special Enforcement Unit is committed to reducing gang crimes

Jesus Martinez

Drivers caught driving impaired and charged with DUI can expect the impact of a DUI arrest to be approximately $13,500. This includes fines, fees, DUI classes, license suspension, and other expenses, not to mention possible jail time. The Oxnard Police Department reminds drivers that “DUI Doesn’t Just Mean Booze.”

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

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

One dead and two additional injured in Oxnard shooting Oxnard-- On Feb. 9, 2020, at about 4 P.M., Oxnard police officers responded to the mobile home park located at 1301 Commercial Avenue about a possible gunshot victim. When officers arrived, they discovered a 45-year-old male Hispanic suffering from multiple gunshot wounds to his lower body. The male was immediately transported to the hospital.

He was listed in critical condition at the time of this release. Additionally, officers located a 31-yearold Hispanic male lying in a nearby shed, close to the first gunshot wound victim. Additional EMS arrived on the scene and began emergency life-saving measures.

Unfortunately, the second male succumbed to his injuries and was pronounced dead at the scene.

While this incident was unfolding, additional officers were notified of a possible third gunshot victim in the area of the 1400 block of Pine Street. Officers located a third gunshot wound victim, a 33-year-old Hispanic male, in the area. The third victim had one nonlife threatening gunshot wound to his arm. He was transported to the local hospital for medical assistance.

The motive for this shooting is unknown. It appears that additional

parties may have been involved. The investigation into this incident is still on-going.

Investigators encourage anyone who may have video recorded or photographed all or part of the incident, to upload your media directly to the investigators via

oxnardp d.e vidence.com/axon/ citizen/public/1301commecial. 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, choosing 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 Ken Tougas 805-200-5669.

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

Oxnard-- On Feb. 16, 2020, at approximately 5:49 p.m., Officers from the Oxnard Police Department responded to the 2700 block of South “C” Street about a stabbing victim. When officers arrived, they found a 37-year-old male victim who was suffering from numerous stab wounds to his upper body.

Officers located a possible suspect a few blocks away. The suspect, Jesus Martinez, was later positively identified by the victim as the person who stabbed him.

Investigators from the Oxnard Police Department Violent Crimes Unit responded to assist. Based on preliminary information, it appears that the victim and an additional 21-year-old Oxnard resident were involved in a fight.

During the fight, Jesus Martinez intervened and stabbed the victim several times.

Martinez was arrested for assault with a deadly weapon and was transported to the Ventura County Jail. The investigation is ongoing, and no further information is available at this time. 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 800-2228477. You can also visit venturacountycrimestoppers.org to submit a tip via text or email.

Octavio Delgadillov

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OPD arrests the church thief Oxnard-- On Feb. 15, 2020, an alert employee at the Santa Clara Church noticed a suspicious subject, whom she believed might have stolen some sacred goods from the church last week, who was loitering on church grounds possibly casing for an additional theft.

Her suspicions were correct.

Octavio Delgadillo was contacted by officers and found to be in possession of several stolen items.

The monetary value of the stolen items qualified Delgadillo to be arrested for two separate felonies related to the theft. However, the church was happy to recover the consecrated liturgical antiques and regalia, which they consider to be priceless. Delgadillo was arrested more than 20 times in the city of Moorpark in 2019 and very recently relocated to the Oxnard area.

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NEWS PACC continued from page 2

and it's potential to bring in an even wider depth, and degree of programming to the PACC, and that is our goal. We believe it will be a win-win for our community."

Oxnard Gem and Mineral Society President Stephanie Hagiwara said the group’s commitment to the PACC helped open the venue.

"We have kept our commitment for over 50 years, and I am thrilled that Sterling Ventures has come to the PACC to keep it open," she said. "I was thrilled until I read the proposed rates and saw the flat rate we paid is now the hourly rate. I talked to people about the insurance requirements,

and it's not doubled or tripled, it's like $6 million."

People are advising her to move her show, which she feels is sad. "The PACC was created for people to have affordable rates to have meetings," she said. "That will no longer be possible."

Al Velasquez has first-hand knowledge of what Mr. Sterling can do.

"I attended one of the PACC Board meetings, and they clearly demonstrated that they were unable to make it profitable," he said. "They failed, and that is a given."

He's been to Sterling's venues and said they are incredible.

"Go to Santa Clarita, it's

a beautiful venue," he said.

"Go to Agoura Hills. They all look similar." During Council comments, Mayor Pro Tem Carmen Ramirez is happy there is an agreement, but she wanted to know what Sterling's relationship will be with the non-profit board?

Sterling said the board initially was going to operate the venue, and he was going to take care of the bookings.

"Over the course of time, I realized the best way to get this moving forward, so it wasn't a burden was for me to go into the booking," he said. "I am going to work with the board, and they are going to operate the community center. The

STATEPOINT CROSSWORD THEME: WOMEN INNOVATORS

rent that we are deriving from the city will go directly to the city, and the rent we get from the community center will be split equally between the city and the board. The goal will be to help them step up and get entertainment from the other side." Ramirez said most Latino shows sellout at the PACC, and Sterling told the group that the Latino market is huge.

"Owning two or three venues in the area lets us put packages together so they can tour in our area," he said.

In comments after the action, Blum said the nonprofit board is thrilled about the outcome, and it was their goal all along.

"It didn't work out the way we originally planned, but it is still a win-win for the city and the residents of Oxnard," he said.

He admitted that the whole issue changed him.

"We had a whole different plan, and we've probably gone through a half dozen budget revisions since that plan to

I am going to work with the board, and they are going to operate the community center.

The rent that we are deriving from the city will go directly to the city, and the rent we get from the community center will be split equally between the city and the board. The goal will be to help them step up and get entertainment from the other side come up with another plan," he said. "We have another board meeting tomorrow to still come up with another plan.

What was approved tonight

isn't what we exactly wanted from our perspecitive, but it is for the auditorium, but not for the community side."

The board cut its budget by 80 percent, and they have to reduce more.

"We're up for it, but it's going to be challenging," he said.

He said now that it has been decided and they are moving forward, the board can get about the business of getting events. He noted that people had asked him why they weren't raising money, and the plan up to this point was that the PACC was going to close at the end of Feb. Blum acknowledged the concerns raised by Hagiwara from the Gold and Mineral Society and said they've been a great partner over the years.

"I think in the end that it is all going to work with them," he said. "There are things that are going to be realized that will be good for the community. It may be over a year from now that we are going to see all the benefits from this."

Discrimination continued from page 4

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college chartered to grant degrees for women 33. Insect, post-metamorphosis 34. *Inventor of a newborn screening test 36. Use a whetstone 38. Caitlyn Jenner's ex 42. Primitive calculators 45. Ulysses and Cary 49. Female 51. *Singular of #60 Across 54. Tennis-affected joint 56. Gold, to a chemist 57. Pepsi rival 58. Fling 59. Rush job notation 60. Inevitable occurrence 61. Reduced instruction set computer 62. Alleviate 63. Old Woman's home 64. *Jennifer Lawrence played her in eponymous 2015 movie 66. Rivoli in Paris, e.g.

LAST WEEK’S SOLUTION

in terms of this investigation, and they haven't attempted to.

They spent a lot of time and energy defending their right to deny Phil due process."

Covner said Molina sees the bills and said the city spent "thousands and thousands of dollars" over the issue.

"They told me we'd have to do a second interview," Covner said. "I said you've had all this time, and you barely hit on the harassment complaint. You spent most of your time talking about how Phil does his job as a treasurer. If we're going to have a second interview, I want to know what the issues and the topic are, and we're going to stick to those. Otherwise, there is not going to be a second interview."

That created a stalemate, and Covner said Nguyen used that to keep things from moving forward.

"According to Nguyen, the investigation is ongoing, and Mr. Molina's attorney refuses to cooperate," Covner said. "We can't do anything, and all the sanctions we've imposed on Molina arbitrarily remain in place."

Covner said an employer has a great deal of discretion about how they conduct an investigation, but they are supposed to be over in a reasonably short time.

"The state department that oversees employment laws, they publish recommendations that say the investigation should take no longer than a month," he said.

"It should be done. The fact that Phil will not submit to a second interview is on my advice."

On Sept. 26, 2019, Covner said that Molina received an email from Nguyen about the suspension of his city email account.

Covner said the memo stated that Molina violated the order not to contact one of the employees listed in the notice of investigation, and Nguyen listed those emails where he violated the directive.

"A lot of emails are sent to a list of people, and you hit reply all," he said. "Apparently, about six different times, this one employee was copied on a response of Phil to an email sent to him. Based on that, they suspended his email, and it remains suspended until this day, Phil can't access p.molina@ oxnard.org. He's blocked and cannot send or receive any emails."

Covner feels that Nguyen is well outside the authority to do this on his own without any kind of hearing or validation from the Oxnard City Council.

"In my opinion, and it looks like we are going to be heading to court sometime

soon, we'll ask the court to decide whether that would be an unlawful interference with Phil's ability to carry out his statutory duties," Covner said.

"This is an email world, and he can't communicate with investment people."

Despite Mr. Nguyen's assertion that he needs an abacus, Covner said that Molina is "a smart guy."

"He's very competent and understands sophisticated financial software," Covner said. "He's a certified public accountant."

Molina has developed an alternate email address, Covner said, that the city allows him to use.

"Any email sent to him at his Oxnard.org address; it's my understanding that those emails go to Mr. Nguyen or the current assistant city treasurer," Covner said. "The system in place right now requires him to do his statutory job in a building across the street from the treasury department.

He's not allowed to enter the treasury department by order of Mr. Nguyen. He has to carry out his job through Assistant City Treasurer Eden Alomeri. She is caught in the middle."

Molina received an email from Nguyen on Oct. 16, 2019, and his administrative duties as the city treasurer were temporarily suspended.

"By this email, Nguyen stripped Phil of all his administrative duties," Covner said. "He's on administrative leave, so he's still being paid, and that reduced his salary.

Apparently, the bulk of his salary is because of his administrative duties."

Covner said his current office, 300 W. Third St. is where the two alleged complainants work. "Phil might run into them in the elevator," Covner said. "He doesn't talk to them.

He's afraid to, but they always look at him, smile, and ask him how he's doing."

SODOKU SOLUTION

From the desk of

MIKE BLOOMBERG Dear Reader, Thank you for taking the time to learn about The Greenwood Initiative.

As someone who has been very lucky in life, I often say my story would only have been possible in America — and that’s true. But I also know that because of the artificial barriers of discrimination, my story likely would have turned out very differently if I had been Black, and that more Black Americans of my generation would have ended up with far more wealth, had they been white.

Building Generational Wealth for Black Families is Critical. That’s why I launched The Greenwood Initiative in Tulsa last month. I visited the site of the Black Wall Street Massacre, where a white mob decimated the prosperous community of Greenwood. It is to the memory of the lost lives and promise of Greenwood that we’ve dedicated The Greenwood Initiative: a plan to address the systematic bias that has kept Black Americans from building wealth.

THE GREENWOOD PLAN WILL: • Create 1 million new Black homeowners • Double the number of new Black-owned businesses • Invest $70 billion in the country’s 100 most disadvantaged neighborhoods

Fixing the System for Black Families. When I was mayor of New York, I was proud to take on the systematic inequality that held back too many New Yorkers. We increased education funding, built 650 new schools and raised Black graduation rates to record highs. We led an ambitious effort to reduce poverty and managed the largest amount of affordable housing in the nation.

And as President, I will work even more aggressively to combat inequality nationwide.

I understand that undoing generations of systematic discrimination won’t happen overnight, but we can make progress with a clear vision and a comprehensive plan. I’ve included a pamphlet along with this letter that lays out my plan. When I’m President, implementing The Greenwood Initiative will be a top priority.

Join me in ending the systemic inequality that has held Black Americans back for too long!

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HEALTH Questions complicate efforts to contain new virus from China

By Lauran Neergaard WASHINGTON (AP)— Reports one day suggest the respiratory outbreak in China might be slowing, the next brings word of thousands more cases. Even the experts have whiplash in trying to determine if the epidemic is getting worse, or if a backlog of the sick is finally getting counted.

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ONTINUING questions about the new virus are complicating health authorities' efforts to curtail its spread around the world. And the United States is taking the first steps to check that cases masquerading as the flu won't be missed, another safeguard on top of travel restrictions and quarantines.

Here's what you should know about the illness: WHAT IS THE NEW VIRUS? It's a never-before-seen type of coronavirus, a large family of viruses that affect both animals and people. Some types cause the common cold. But two other types have caused

severe disease outbreaks before: SARS, or severe acute respiratory syndrome, in late 2002, and MERS, or Middle East respiratory syndrome, which first appeared in 2012.

The World Health Organization officially named the new illness COVID-19, reflecting that it's a new coronavirus that emerged late last year. Common symptoms include fever, cough and shortness of breath. While serious cases can turn into pneumonia, most patients appear to have a fairly mild illness.

HOW FAST IS THE OUTBREAK GROWING? There's some confusion about that. China's tally reached more than 66,000 cases Saturday, a huge increase from earlier in the week. Why? Chinese health authorities say they changed how they are counting. Instead of waiting for a virus test to confirm someone's diagnosis—there's a huge testing backlog—they're now counting patients on the basis of their symptoms and lung X-rays.

The WHO isn't sure that's a good idea, and wants to make sure people with flu or some other respiratory infection aren't getting caught in the mix.

Elsewhere, fewer than 600

The extra tests will start in public health laboratories in five cities: Los Angeles, San Francisco, Seattle, Chicago and New York. But the surveillance will be expanded around the country in the coming weeks, said CDC's Dr. Nancy Messonnier.

cases have been reported outside of China—in other parts of Asia, Europe, the U.S. and Canada. The first case in Africa was reported Friday, in Egypt. Most involved travelers from China and people who came into close contact with them.

IS QUARANTINE WORKING? China has put 60 million people in its hardest-hit cities under lockdown, an unprecedented response.

Without a good count of how many people are sick, and when they got sick, it's hard to tell if it's working.

That's different from typical quarantine measures, which try to target people who may

be at risk—those who were in China's hot zone or who came into contact with another patient anywhere else in the world. That's a way to buy time for health authorities to prepare if the virus starts to spread more widely.

But how to quarantine large numbers of people is a difficult question. The Diamond Princess cruise ship, which has the largest cluster of infections outside China, was quarantined in Japan with more than 3,500 passengers and crew. Experts have questioned if the close quarters have contributed to the spread. U.S. officials said Saturday it would evacuate its citizens on board and bring them to quarantine stations on

Air Force bases in California and Texas.

In the U.S., about 600 people evacuated from hardhit Hubei province in central China are still in quarantine at several military bases, apart from other people on the base but with some room to roam.

For 14 days—what scientists believe to be the incubation period—they are checked for symptoms and tested if they show any.

As of Saturday, there were 15 cases in the U.S., including three of the evacuees.

COULD THE VIRUS BE SPREADING SILENTLY IN OTHER PLACES? In the U.S., the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is starting a new effort to spot if that happens— by adding coronavirus testing to the network that normally tracks influenza. When a patient sample tests negative for flu, lab workers next will check it for the new virus.

HOW DOES INFECTION SPREAD? Like typical respiratory viruses, it spreads mostly through droplets from coughs and sneezes. What about surfaces like doorknobs touched by that person blowing his nose? If the next person touches their own mouth, nose or eyes, infection is possible, like with the flu, but specialists don't think the virus can survive on surfaces for very long. Regular hand washing is a good way to avoid getting sick from any virus.

WHAT ABOUT TREATMENTS AND VACCINES? The hunt is on for both.

Currently, people who are seriously ill get standard pneumonia care including fluids and oxygen. In China, scientists are testing some medicines developed for other viruses to see if they might tamp down this one.

Several research groups are on the trail of possible vaccines, and one being developed by the U.S. National Institutes of Health might begin first-step safety tests in people as early as spring. But specialists stress it would take far longer—best case scenario a year—to ready a vaccine for widespread use.

Kevin Love of the Cleveland Cavaliers.

NBA stars celebrated off-court for good works

By Tim Reynolds CHICAGO (AP)—Giannis Antetokounmpo is passionate about helping children in Greece and Africa.

Kevin Love is trying to shine the brightest light he can on mental health by sharing his own struggles. Chris Paul is aiming to ensure that technology comes to schools where it hasn't been affordable.

Former President Barack Obama is aware of all those endeavors.

And he's trying to make sure plenty of other people find out as well.

That's why Obama invited that trio of NBA stars to sit alongside him for a panel discussion hosted by his foundation on Saturday, saying he invited that trio of basketball stars to laud what he called their “extraordinary leadership” when it comes to their off-court work.

“It's so much bigger than basketball,” Love said.

Obama clearly agrees. The foundation that was created in 2014 has championed causes like the ones that are near and dear to Antetokounmpo, Paul and Love, which is why the 44th President decided to invite them to sit for what was called a “fireside chat.”

Most of the conversation had nothing to do with basketball, which is exactly the way it was planned.

“Part of the reason I wanted to convene these three, in addition to being amazing athletes, they're good people and each of them are at different stages in their careers,” Obama said. “You've got old Chris Paul down at the end, the young guy (Antetokounmpo) here and Kevin somewhere in the middle. But each of them has shown character on the court but also off the court. And the work I'm doing after the presidency is entirely focused on how do we lift up and identify and amplify and support the amazing next generation of leaders that are coming up.”

It’s time to give communities of color the rights they deserve.

As a wealthy white man, I’ve been granted privileges denied to communities of color for generations. But many of these privileges should be rights afforded to everyone. As a result of the privilege my wife Kat and I share, we chose to sign the Giving Pledge, and give away the majority of our fortune during our lifetimes to empower people all around the country. As president, I’ll ensure every American has five key rights: the right to clean air and water, the right to learn, the right to access health care, the right to earn a living wage, and the right to cast a vote that’s counted equally.

If you believe in protecting these fundamental rights, join our campaign.

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SENIOR Finding connections, comfort at the local cafe

By Heidi de Marco Kaiser Health News

LOS ANGELES—Doug and Connie Moore met at seminary. He was a student and pastor of an inner-city congregation, and she was a student and a public health nurse.

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SHE’S the one who drew me to the needs of the poor,” Doug says. The pair wed in 1974, and Doug became a pastor at the First Evangelical Free Church of Los Angeles in 1983. They became deeply involved in their community and dedicated much of their free time to teaching English as a second language, creating tutoring programs and mentoring students in poor communities here and abroad.

But these days, the retired couple spends most of their time inside their modest two-bedroom apartment in Los Angeles. “There are a lot of hours spent alone,” says Doug, 69. “I can’t have a conversation with Connie.”

Connie, now 73, was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s, the most common form of dementia, in 2015. About 10% of Americans age 65 or older have the disease, according to the Alzheimer’s Association, including an estimated 670,000 people in California.

Doug, Connie’s primary caregiver, knows his wife needs as much stimulation as possible. So, twice a month, the Moores visit a program often referred to as a “Memory Cafe,” which offers social activities for people living with Alzheimer’s and dementia—and their caregivers.

Activities include art, music, poetry, presentations and social interaction.

There are more than 800 regular gatherings around the

Photos by Heidi de Marco/KHN

Photos by Heidi de Marco/KHN

For Alzheimer’s patients and their caregivers, social and emotional isolation is a threat. But Doug and Connie Moore have been married for 45 years and have two children and one hundreds of “Memory Cafes” around the country offer them a chance to be with others who grandchild. Doug says he never dreamed his wife would get Alzheimer’s. After hearing the understand, and to receive social and cognitive stimulation in the process diagnosis, he says, “We both wept.”

Photos by Heidi de Marco/KHN

Licensed clinical social worker Sarah Jacobus leads a group of 19 caregivers and patients in an exercise called TimeSlips, which is an improvisational storytelling technique that stimulates the imagination of people with Alzheimer’s. “People may not remember that I’ve been there a week ago, but they remember the pictures and the storytelling,” she says.

country listed in the Memory Cafe directory, including more than 20 in California. Some meetings go by different names such as “Memory Mornings” and aren’t listed in the directory. The gatherings take place

in coffee shops, hospitals, libraries, schools, senior centers and faithbased organizations. Free of charge to participants, the cafes are usually funded by grants, individuals, corporate sponsorships or faith-

Photos by Heidi de Marco/KHN

Karen Pearson and her partner, Ilene Barg, work on formulating a description of the photograph.

Karen is Ilene’s caregiver and a regular participant of the program. “The connections being made are so valuable,” Pearson says. “No matter what the content, we always walk away with a good feeling

based organizations.

“Participating in social activities does not just provide social and cognitive stimulation for both the caregiver and the loved one, but they give each the opportunity to create

new social groups for themselves with people who understand their situation,” said Susan Howland, programs director for the Alzheimer’s Association California Southland Chapter.

CHILDREN WHO MAKE US PROUD

Brothers became doctors, then their paths took them home

By Jon O’Connell SCRANTON, Pa. (AP)—The Mercuri brothers get the twins question a lot.

They're three years apart, but they understand why people ask.

The two young doctors, John, 34, and Matt, 31, are about the same height. They share the same slight build and matching gait as they whisk through Geisinger Community Medical Center.

They wear the same style glasses and both speak in lofty terms about their purpose as physicians.

Other than their chosen specialties—John Mercuri is an orthopedic surgeon and Matt Mercuri is a neurologist—they charted near identical career paths, including their return to Northeast Pennsylvania to practice and settle down.

They both went to Scranton Prep, then the University of Scranton.

They studied medicine at New York University and stayed in the city to complete residency training and fellowships.

That they came back at all busts current trends for young doctors.

The Association of American Medical Colleges found that between 2008 and 2017, 54% of physicians practice in the state where they completed residency training.

There's plenty more research that shows doctors tend to stay put where they complete the last formal part of their training.

That's why academic institutions like the Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine in Scranton want to get med school students into underserved and rural areas for residency training.

The Mercuri brothers, however, challenge the statistics, perhaps

because New York City attracts more docs who never intend to stay.

“In my orthopedic surgery class, it was not the case that people stayed there for practice,” John Mercuri said.

“Everybody dispersed across the country from Seattle to Stowe, Vermont.”

His return was deeply personal, he said, but also rooted in finding a fulfilling career.

“Obviously there's an innate draw to come back home where all your family's living and the place where you grew up,” he said.

Conversations with Dr. John Doherty of the former Scranton-based Professional Orthopaedic Associates over several years convinced him he had plenty of opportunities to grow here.

Geisinger, the Mercuris' current employer, acquired Orthopaedic Associates in 2017.

“It became apparent to me, careerwise, that it was more than viable,” John Mercuri said.

They both agree that older brother

Erik Baker opened their eyes to the medical field.

Until theirs, no previous generation of Mercuris pursued careers in medicine, though they had no shortage of highly motivated role models.

Their mother is a certified public accountant. Their father, an attorney

by training, is the retired district magistrate John J. Mercuri, who served on the bench in the North Pocono region for 34 years.

Baker studied at the University of Pittsburgh and helped lay the groundwork for his younger brothers.

“We had an example of a sibling who did it before we ever got around to having to make any of those decisions,” John Mercuri said.

Medicine hadn't been the first choice for either of them.

J o h n Mercuri studied philosophy; his brother studied the humanities.

But independent of each other, they both turned their attention toward medicine.

“When the time came to start thinking seriously about what to do for a career, the prospect of medicine was stronger than anything else,” Matt Mercuri said. “And I think it was compatible with a background in the humanities. . Can there be a more human art than the art of medicine?” he said, pausing before chuckling.

“I think I put that in my personal statement,” he said.

Their Jesuit education, which leans heavily on service as a way of life, at Scranton Prep and the University of Scranton might have had something to do with it, too, they agreed.

“You find purpose and you make the most meaning in service to others,” Matt Mercuri said. “I think that I was also inspired by watching our father, who spent his life in public service as well.”

Geisinger, the enormous nonprofit health system that is strengthening its northeast Pennsylvania position, hired both brothers.

John Mercuri said he explored other orthopedic practices in his quest to come home, but found Geisinger was bringing big-city technology, the kinds of tools, specifically robotics that he trained on in New York, to his home turf.

He was also impressed by the health system's novel guarantee on joint replacement surgery outcomes.

“That sort of forward-thinking, cutting-edge environment is extremely interesting and I'm glad to be a part of it,” he said.

Matt Mercuri enjoyed his nine years in New York but missed the sense of community he knew he had left behind.

“I was literally surrounded, every day, by millions of people on this relatively small island, and yet I felt completely anonymous walking down the same sidewalk every day,” he said. “It's not like that here. That was apparent on day one.”

When he moved back, he learned that his neighbor was his grandfather's internist.

“The moment I arrived. community,” he said. “That's the stuff.”

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TRI-COUNTY SENTRY, FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 21, 2020

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incredible."

Hanely said she absolutely plans on attending the birthday party and joining the celebration.

"Keep on chugging," she said. "Go, go, go, and never stop. Whatever she is doing it's working."

Port Hueneme City Councilman Rich Rollins said it's an amazing thing to live for 100 years, especially with all the trials and tribulations she's gone through.

"She was part of the relocation camps in World War ll," he said. "Tomie raised a family here. She was a local farmer here, and they raised different crops. She's had amazing support from her niece, who is there and makes her golden years happy. We're happy to do this."

One of Rollins' big priorities is a health community throughout Port Hueneme, and Tomie is an outstanding example of that effort.

"We try to get the parks renovated, energized, and that's where we're at," Rollins said.

P o r t Hueneme Mayor Laura Her nandez brought Tomie a proclamation and felt honored to present Tomie with a certificate of

recognition for her 100th birthday.

"We want Port Hueneme to be a place of wellness and where we can all grow old and healthy," Hernandez said.

"Tomie, you are such an inspiration to us all. My mom is 93, and I can't get her to a class to workout. I want to recognize Tomie's strength, tenacity, and perseverance through a life filled with challenges and sacrifices. She is a testimony to strength and endurance and the power of her spirit. If you stay active and moving, you can live a long and healthy life. Tomie, you are an inspiration to so many for your ability to see the beauty in life and your commitment to staying healthy and active. We wish you a beautiful birthday."

Alma Castaneda from Oxnard Senior Services brought special recognition to Tomie on her 100th birthday.

"It's a great pleasure to send you best wishes and the warmest congratulations on the occasion of your 100th birthday," she said.

Port Hueneme Police Officer Henry Montelongo brought Tomie flowers and said he hopes to live until he's 100 years old.

"You're truly an inspiration for allowing us to share this day with you," he said. "I am also the beat officer for this area, so if anyone has any issues or concerns, please give me a call."

Michelle Collaso was celebrating her 36th wedding anniversary but wanted to come workout with Tomie on her birthday.

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The family started growing vegetables and finally started growing flowers until 2004 when Lester passed away at age 90. At the time, Tomie was 84.

Through it all, she feels fortunate to live a full life with her family.

Sizzling Seniors Leader Sharon Kloeris said Tomie started coming to the workouts at age 96, and she finds that incredible.

"She's an inspiration and a mentor," Kloeris said. "If I can continue to get her to come to class for four years, it's a dream come true for me. She's amazing, and I hope I have to opportunity to celebrate my 100th birthday."

Port Hueneme Community Services and Recreation Program Manager Anna Hanely is always impressed with Tomie.

"She's tenacious and comes three days a week to this exercise class," she said. "We have the opportunity to interact with her quite a bit, and she's

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"She comes here and gets moving," Collaso said. "She's not just sitting there watching. Some people sit on the sidelines, or they come for a few minutes, and they leave. She stands up and gets her legs moving. She's awesome."

Laurie Jordan said she's been watching Tomie participate since she arrived at the Sizzling Senior class four years ago and said she's an awesome inspiration to everyone.

"When she first started, she just sat there," Jordan said. "Then she started moving and pretty soon, she was really moving, and now she looks forward to coming every day that she can be here.

That's is a complete inspiration to me."

Lee Morrel started working out three years ago and enjoys seeing Tomie workout.

"It gives me a lot of joy to see her," she said.

Shirley said at first Tomie didn't want to come, but her niece convinced her to give it a try.

"Her family notices a big difference in the way she moves now," she said.

"That's amazing. They take her to Las Vegas every year."

Tomie loves to play blackjack and celebrates each time she wins a hand.

"I hope so," she said. "I work hard, get up at 7 a.m. every morning, have breakfast, and keep active."

Niece Ruby Katsuda said the Sizzling Seniors party is the last one to mark Tomie's 100th birthday, and her whole family celebrated with her on Feb. 9.

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LEGAL File No.: 20200116-10001039-0 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) DOING BUSINESS AS: 1. PINE GROVE INDUSTRIES, INC 2001 CABOT PLACE OXNARD, CA 93030 VENTURA COUNTY Full Name of Registrant: 1. PINE GROVE INDUSTRIES, INC 2001 CABOT PLACE 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: 10/29/1980.

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/CHERYL WERTENBERGER 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 1/16/2020.

MARK A. LUNN SchId:78885 AdId:26328 CustId:1257 -----------NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE TS No. CA-19-870203-CL Order No.: 191127437-CAVOI YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 1/4/2007. 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. 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): TERESA GUERRERO BARRIENTOS AN UNMARRIED WOMAN Recorded: 1/12/2007 as Instrument No. 2007011200009002-0 of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of VENTURA County, California; Date of Sale: 3/3/2020 at 11:00AM Place of Sale: To the right of the main entrance, near the exit doors, of the Government Center Hall of Justice, 800 South Victoria Avenue, Ventura, CA 93009 Amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $491,329.20 The purported property address is: 508 N MCKINLEY AVE, OXNARD, CA 93030 Assessor's Parcel No.: 201-0-032-210 NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder's office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call 916-939-0772 for information regarding the trustee's sale or visit this Internet Web site http:// www.qualityloan.com, using the file number assigned to this foreclosure by the Trustee: CA-19-870203-CL. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the Internet Web site. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the property address

or other common designation, if any, shown herein. If no street address or other common designation is shown, directions to the location of the property may be obtained by sending a written request to the beneficiary within 10 days of the date of first publication of this Notice of Sale. If the sale is set aside for any reason, including if the Trustee is unable to convey title, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the monies paid to the Trustee.

This shall be the Purchaser's sole and exclusive remedy. The purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Trustor, the Trustee, the Beneficiary, the Beneficiary's Agent, or the Beneficiary's Attorney. If you have previously been discharged through bankruptcy, you may have been released of personal liability for this loan in which case this letter is intended to exercise the note holders right's against the real property only. Date: Quality Loan Service Corporation 2763 Camino Del Rio South San Diego, CA 92108 619-645-7711 For NON SALE information only Sale Line: 916-939-0772 Or Login to: http:// www.qualityloan.com Reinstatement Line: (866) 645-7711 Ext 5318 Quality Loan Service Corp. TS No.: CA-19870203-CL IDSPub #0159980 2/7/2020 2/14/2020 2/21/2020 SchId:78932 AdId:26343 CustId:608 -----------File No.: 20200123-10001494-0 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) DOING BUSINESS AS: 1. Grati2D Treasures 6052 Via Montanez Camarillo, CA 93012 VENTURA COUNTY Full Name of Registrant: 1. Tonya Lea Torraca 6052 Via Montanez Camarillo, CA 93012 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/Tonya Lea Torraca 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 1/23/2020.

MARK A. LUNN SchId:78967 AdId:26354 CustId:1267 -----------NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE TS No. CA-19-871046-JB Order No.: FIN19000984 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 10/12/1993. 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): Joseph Andrew Pecho Sr. and Beverly Ruth Pecho, husband and wife Recorded: 10/28/1993 as Instrument No. 93204888 and modified as per Modification Agreement recorded 3/30/1995 as Instrument No. 95-037349 of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of VENTURA County, California; Date of Sale: 3/5/2020 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: $40,652.81 The purported property address is: 2791 E CURRIER ST, SIMI VALLEY, CA 93065 Assessor's Parcel No.: 634-0-021-265 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-19-871046-JB. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the Internet Web site. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the property address or other common designation, if any, shown herein. If no street address or other common designation is shown, directions to the location of the property may be obtained by sending a written request to the beneficiary within 10 days of the date of first publication of this Notice of Sale. If the sale is set aside for any reason, including if the Trustee is unable to convey title, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the monies paid to the Trustee.

This shall be the Purchaser's sole and exclusive remedy. The purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Trustor, the Trustee, the Beneficiary, the Beneficiary's Agent, or the Beneficiary's Attorney. If you have previously been discharged through bankruptcy, you may have been released of personal liability for this loan in which case this letter is intended to exercise the note holders right's against the real property only. Date: Quality Loan Service Corporation 2763 Camino Del Rio South San Diego, CA 92108 619-645-7711 For NON SALE information only Sale Line: 800-280-2832 Or Login to: http:// www.qualityloan.com Reinstatement Line: (866) 645-7711 Ext 5318 Quality Loan Service Corp. TS No.: CA-19871046-JB IDSPub #0160099 2/7/2020 2/14/2020 2/21/2020 SchId:78979 AdId:26358 CustId:608 -----------File No.: 20200121-10001297-0 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) DOING BUSINESS AS: 1. DONNER & DONNER 2. LEGAL WARRIORS 3. LAW JEDI 910 Hampshire Road, Suite R Westlake Village, CA 91361 VENTURA COUNTY Full Name of Registrant: 1. J. Caleb Donner 3910 Timberridge Road Moorpark, CA 93021 2. Lori Donner 3910 Timberridge Road Moorpark , CA 93021 This Business is conducted by: MARRIED COUPLE. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: 1/1/1993.

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/J. Caleb Donner 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 1/21/2020.

MARK A. LUNN SchId:78983 AdId:26359 CustId:1268 -----------File No.: 20200107-1000389-0 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) DOING BUSINESS AS: 1. SIMI VALLEY AUTO BODY 725 E. Easy Street Simi Valley, CA 93065 VENTURA COUNTY Full Name of Registrant: 1. Hans J. Wesski 620 Ivywood Lane, Unit B 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: 6/1/1972.

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/Hans J. Wesski 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 1/7/2020.

MARK A. LUNN SchId:78987 AdId:26360 CustId:1269 -----------File No.: 20200127-10001614 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) DOING BUSINESS AS: 1. Blue Ocean Productions 3897 Market Street Suite 103 Ventura, CA 93003 VENTURA COUNTY Full Name of Registrant: 1. Jim Knowlton 1501 Cardigan Ave Ventura, CA 93004 This Business is conducted by: INDIVIDUAL. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: 1/6/2004.

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/Jim Knowlton 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 1/27/2020.

MARK A. LUNN SchId:78995 AdId:26363 CustId:1270 -----------File No.: 20200122-10001377-0 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) DOING BUSINESS AS: 1. Cervical Collar Covers 1217 Cypress Point Lane 107 USA, CA 93003 VENTURA COUNTY Full Name of Registrant: 1. DANIELLE KNOX 1217 Cypress Point Lane 107 VENTURA, CA 93003 This Business is conducted by: COPARTNERS. 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/KRISTYL LINDBERY 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 1/28/2020.

MARK A. LUNN SchId:79014 AdId:26369 CustId:1271 -----------File No.: 20200123100015000 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) DOING BUSINESS AS: 1. FOOTPRINTS IN THE SAND 1283 Bayside Circle Oxnard, CA 93035 VENTURA COUNTY Full Name of Registrant: 1. MYLYNE ALBURN 1283 Bayside Circle 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: 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/Mylyne Alburn 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 1/23/2020.

MARK A. LUNN SchId:79018 AdId:26370 CustId:1272 -----------NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE TS No. CA-16-744767-CL Order No.: 160261259-CAVOI YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 9/28/2005. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. A public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash, cashier's check drawn on a state or national bank, check drawn by state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, or savings association, or savings bank specified in Section 5102 to the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state, will be held by duly appointed trustee.

The sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by the Deed of Trust, with interest and late charges thereon, as provided in the note(s), advances, under the terms of the Deed of Trust, interest thereon, fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee for the total amount (at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale) reasonably estimated to be set forth below. The amount may be greater on the day of sale. BENEFICIARY MAY ELECT TO BID LESS THAN THE TOTAL AMOUNT DUE. Trustor(s): MATTHEW A. KOLKOWSKI AND HOLLI A. KOLKOWSKI aka HOLLI KOLKOWSKI, HUSBAND AND WIFE AS JOINT TENANTS Recorded: 10/4/2005 as Instrument No. 20051004-0246678 and modified as per Modification Agreement recorded 6/18/2015 as Instrument No. 20150618-00093541-0 1/12 of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of VENTURA County, California; Date of Sale: 3/5/2020 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: $446,965.85 The purported property address is: 1759 STARPINE WAY, SIMI VALLEY, CA 93065 Assessor's Parcel No.: 6310-210-075 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-16-744767-CL. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the Internet Web site. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the property address or other common designation, if any, shown herein. If no street address or other common designation is shown, directions to the location of the property may be obtained by sending a written request to the beneficiary within 10 days of the date of first publication of this Notice of Sale. If the sale is set aside for any reason, including if the Trustee is unable to convey title, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the monies paid to the Trustee.

This shall be the Purchaser's sole and exclusive remedy. The purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Trustor, the Trustee, the Beneficiary, the Beneficiary's Agent, or the Beneficiary's Attorney. If you have previously been discharged through bankruptcy, you may have been released of personal liability for this loan in which case this letter is intended to exercise the note holders right's against the real property only. Date: Quality Loan Service Corporation 2763 Camino Del Rio South San Diego, CA 92108 619-645-7711 For NON SALE information only Sale Line: 800-280-2832 Or Login to: http://

www.qualityloan.com Reinstatement Line: (866) 645-7711 Ext 5318 Quality Loan Service Corp. TS No.: CA-16744767-CL IDSPub #0160178 2/7/2020 2/14/2020 2/21/2020 SchId:79031 AdId:26375 CustId:608 -----------File No.: 20200129100018600 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) DOING BUSINESS AS: 1. Seacliff Properties 2. Seacliff Homes 3. Seacliff Realty 4. Seacliff Real Estate 5. Seacliff Estates 10463 Corvallis Court Ventura, CA 93004 VENTURA COUNTY Full Name of Registrant: 1. Jason Archibeque 10463 Corvallis Court Ventura, CA 93004 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/Jason Archibeque 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 1/29/2020.

MARK A. LUNN SchId:79037 AdId:26377 CustId:1273 -----------NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF MARGIE SERRANO Case No. 56-2018-00521957-PR-LAOXN To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of MARGIE SERRANO. A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by Joseph Serrano, Proposed Administrator in the Superior Court of California, County of Ventura.

THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that Joseph Serrano, Proposed Administrator be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent.

THE PETITION requests authority to administer the estate under the Independent Administration of Estates Act. (This authority will allow the personal representative to take many actions without obtaining court approval.

Before taking certain very important actions, however, the personal representative will be required to give notice to interested persons unless they have waived notice or consented to the proposed action.) The independent administration authority will be granted unless an interested person files an objection to the petition and shows good cause why the court should not grant the authority.

A HEARING on the petition will be held on 3/11/2020 at 8:20 AM in Department 40 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.

Rennee R. Dehesa, Esq. SBN 249235 Jones, Lester, Schuck, Becker & Dehesa, LLP 915 E. MAIN STREET, NO. A Santa Paula CA 93060 Phone: 805-525-7104 Fax: 805-5251653 SchId:79053 AdId:26384 CustId:703 -----------NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF GUY ROBERT MUCKEY Case No. 56-2020-00539560-PR-PWOXN To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of GUY ROBERT MUCKEY. A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by Katie Muckey in the Superior Court of California, County of Ventura.

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LEGAL THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that Katie Muckey 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 3/11/2020 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.

ATTORNEY AT LAW SUSAN BORQUEZ (SBN 118757) 340 ROSEWOOD AVENUE SUITE L CAMARILLO CA 93010 Phone: 805-482-3738 Fax: 805-4840720 SchId:79056 AdId:26385 CustId:1056 -----------NOTICE OF SALE OF REAL PROPERTY AT PRIVATE SALE ESTATE OF CAROL R. SHANDOR Case No. 56-2017-00501745-PR-CPOXN NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT, subject to confirmation by this court, on MARCH 9, 2020, at 4:00 p.m., or thereafter within the time allowed by law, Barry L. Zimmerman, Public Guardian of Ventura County, as the administrator of the estate of CAROL R. SHANDOR, Conservatee, will sell at private sale to the highest and best net bidder, on the terms and conditions set forth below, all right, title, and interest of the estate in the residential real property located at 5759 RECODO WAY, CAMARILLO, CALIFORNIA 93012-5542, further described as follows: THE LAND REFERRED TO HEREIN BELOW IS SITUATED IN THE CTTY OF CAMARILLO, COUNTY OF VENTURA, STATE OF CA, AND IS DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: A CONDOMINIUM COMPRISED OF: Parcel 1: AN UNDIVIDED .025 INTEREST AS TENANT IN COMMON IN AND TO LOT 1 OF TRACT 3820, IN THE CITY OF CAMARILLO, COUNTY OF VENTURA, STATE OF CAUFORNIA, AS SHOWN BY MAP THEREOF, RECORDED AUGUST 28, 1987, IN BOOK 110, OF MISCELLANEOUS RECORDS (MAPS), AT PAGES 50-51 OF VENTURA COUNTY AS REVISED

BY LOT UNE ADJUSTMENT NO. 299A, RECORDED OCTOBER 31, 1988, AS INSTRUMENT NO. 88-164635 OF OFFICIAL RECORDS OF SAID COUNTY. EXCEPTING THEREFROM THE FOLLOWING: A. ALL LIVING UNITS SHOW UPON THE TRACT NO. 3820 CONDOMINIUM PLAN RECORDED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY RECORDER OF VENTURA COUNTY, CALIFORNIA, ON JANUARY 6, 1989, AS DOCUMENT NO. 89- 002329.

B. THE RIGHT TO POSSESSION OF ALL OF THOSE AREAS DESIGNATED AS BALCONIES, PATIOS, TWOCAR GARAGES, ENTRY AREAS AND STORAGE EXCLUSIVE USE COMMON AREAS, SHOWN UPON THE CONDOMINIUM PLAN REFERRED ABOVE. PARCEL 2: LIVING UNIT NO. 3, AS SHOWN UPON THE CONDOMINIUM PLAN REFERRED TO ABOVE. PARCEL 3: THE EXCLUSIVE RIGHT TO POSSESSION AND OCCUPANCY OF THOSE PORTIONS OF LOT 1 DESCRIBED IN INTEREST 1 ABOVE WHICH ARE APPURTENANT TO LlVING UNIT DESCRIBED IN INTEREST 2 ABOVE, AS MORE PARTICULARLY DESIGNATED ON THE CONDOMINIUM PLAN, REFERRED TO ABOVE, WHICH RIGHT IS APPURTENANT TO INTEREST 1 AND 2 ABOVE DESCRIBED. APN: 171-0-300-045 The property will be sold subject to current taxes, covenants, conditions, restrictions, reservations, rights, rights of way and easements of record, with any encumbrances of record to be satisfied from the purchase price.

LISTING PRICE OF $ 519,000.00.

The property is to be sold on an "as is" basis, except for title.

The Public Guardian has given an

exclusive listing to Kay Wilson Bolton, agent for Century 21 Hometown Realty.

Open Houses will be held on February 9, 2020, and February 16, 2020, from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.

Bids or offers for this property must be in writing and must be received at the office of Kay Wilson Bolton of Century 21 Hometown Realty, at 750 East Main Street, Santa Paula, California 93060 Tel: (805) 340-5025 prior to the sale.

THE SELLER RESERVES THE RIGHT TO REJECT ANY AND ALL BIDS. A deposit in the form of a cashier's check and in the amount of at least ten percent (10%) of the bid must accompany all bids.

Bids must be sealed and will be opened at the office of the Ventura County Public Guardian, 1001 Partridge Dr., #360, Ventura, California 93003 Tel: (805) 654-3141).

The terms of the sale are: cash, or part cash and part credit, the terms of such credit to be acceptable to the undersigned and to the court. The balance, after subtracting the bid deposits, to be paid after confirmation of the winning bid by the Ventura County Superior Court. Escrow fees shall be paid one half by the seller and one half by the purchaser. Real estate commissions, if any, shall be fixed and allowed by the superior court at the time of confirmation of sale. Taxes, rents, operating and maintenance expenses, and premiums on insurance acceptable to the purchaser shall be prorated as of the date of recording the document of conveyance. Examination of title, recording of conveyance, transfer taxes, and title insurance policies shall be at the expense of the purchaser.

The right is reserved to reject any and all bids.

Dated: JANUARY 28, 2020 LEROY SMITH County of Ventura MITCHELL B. DAVIS Assistant County Counsel Attorneys for Ventura County Public Guardian VERIFICATION I, the undersigned, state and declare as follows: I am the petitioner in the above entitled matter. I declare under penalty of perjury under the laws of the State of California that the foregoing is true and correct, except as to those matters alleged on information and belief, and as to those matters I believe it to be true.

Executed in the City of San Buenaventura, California.

BARRY L. ZIMMERMAN Public Guardian of Ventura County By: DIANA M. MUELLER HS Program Coordinator II LEROY SMITH, State Bar No. 107702 County Counsel, County of Ventura MITCHELL B. DAVIS, State Bar No. 212721 Assistant County Counsel 800 South Victoria A venue, L/C # 1830 Ventura, California 93009 4 Telephone: (805) 654-2950 Facsimile: (805) 6542185 mitchell.davis@ventura.org SchId:79059 AdId:26386 CustId:706 -----------NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE TS No. CA-19-872396-BF Order No.: 8760199 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 3/26/2007. 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. 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): WILLIAM STEPHENSON LOVING AND MICHELE RENEE LOVING, HUSBAND AND WIFE, AS JOINT TENANTS Recorded: 4/23/2007 as Instrument No. 20070423-00083788-0 of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of VENTURA County, California; Date of Sale: 3/17/2020 at 11:00AM Place of Sale: To the right of the main entrance, near the exit doors, of the Government Center Hall of Justice, 800 South Victoria Avenue, Ventura, CA 93009 Amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $258,244.25 The purported property address is: 2424 BLANCHARD RD, CAMARILLO, CA 93012 Assessor's Parcel No.: 550-0-060-335 NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder's office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by

the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call 916-939-0772 for information regarding the trustee's sale or visit this Internet Web site http:// www.qualityloan.com, using the file number assigned to this foreclosure by the Trustee: CA-19-872396-BF. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the Internet Web site. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the property address or other common designation, if any, shown herein. If no street address or other common designation is shown, directions to the location of the property may be obtained by sending a written request to the beneficiary within 10 days of the date of first publication of this Notice of Sale. If the sale is set aside for any reason, including if the Trustee is unable to convey title, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the monies paid to the Trustee.

This shall be the Purchaser's sole and exclusive remedy. The purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Trustor, the Trustee, the Beneficiary, the Beneficiary's Agent, or the Beneficiary's Attorney. If you have previously been discharged through bankruptcy, you may have been released of personal liability for this loan in which case this letter is intended to exercise the note holders right's against the real property only. Date: Quality Loan Service Corporation 2763 Camino Del Rio South San Diego, CA 92108 619-645-7711 For NON SALE information only Sale Line: 916-939-0772 Or Login to: http://www. qualityloan.com Reinstatement Line: (866) 645-7711 Ext 5318 Quality Loan Service Corp. TS No.: CA-19-872396BF IDSPub #0160360 2/21/2020 2/28/2020 3/6/2020 SchId:79068 AdId:26390 CustId:608 -----------NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF JERRY L. WELKER Case No. 56-2020-00539511-PR-LAOXN To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of JERRY L. WELKER. A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by JUDY FULLER in the Superior Court of California, County of Ventura.

THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that JUDY FULLER 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 3/11/2020 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.

Amy Joy Cannon SBN: 304904 HATHAWAY, PERRETT, WEBSTER, POWERS, ET AL. 5450 Telegraph Road, Suite 200 Ventura CA 93003 Phone: 805-644-7111 Fax: 805-6448296 SchId:79073 AdId:26391 CustId:753 -----------File No.: 20200127-10001696-0 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) DOING BUSINESS AS: 1.

MILLENNIALMUSE ENTERTAINMENT GROUP 2.

MILLENIALMUSE ENTERTAINMENT 3.

MILLENNIAL MUSE ENTERTAINMENT 4.

MILLENNIAL MUSE ENTERTAINMENT GROUP 1829 PATRICIA AVE UNIT 5 SIMI VALLEY, CA 93065 VENTURA COUNTY Full Name of Registrant: 1. EMAN GISELLE MILLER 1829 PATRICIA AVE UNIT 5 SIMI VALLEY, CA 93065

2. SHANTI NICCO ATKINSON 1829 PATRICIA AVE UNIT 5 SIMI VALLEY, CA 93065 This Business is conducted by: COPARTNERS. 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/EMAN GISELLE MILLER 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 1/27/2020.

MARK A. LUNN SchId:79076 AdId:26392 CustId:693 -----------NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF GORDON J. MACLEOD Case No. 56-2020-00539557-PR-PWOXN To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of GORDON J. MACLEOD. A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by Barbara Lilley in the Superior Court of California, County of Ventura.

THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that Barbara Lilley 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 3/12/2020 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.

Adrienne K. Miller SBN 193190 Adrienne K. Miller, APC. 1633 Erringer Road, Ste. 205 Simi Valley CA 93065 Phone: 805-522-1640 Fax: 805-4260633 SchId:79081 AdId:26394 CustId:723 -----------File No.: 20200205-10002304-0 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) DOING BUSINESS AS: 1. Veroventure 5197 Corte Bocina #143 Camarillo, CA 93012 VENTURA COUNTY Full Name of Registrant: 1. Tacita Richardson 5197 Corte Bocina #143 Camarillo, CA 93012 This Business is conducted by: INDIVIDUAL. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: 02/05/2020.

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/Tacita Richardson NOTICE - In accordance with subdivision (a) of Section 17920, a fictitious name statement generally expires at the end of five years from the

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

THIS STATEMENT WAS FILED WITH THE COUNTY CLERK OF VENTURA ON 2/5/2020.

MARK A. LUNN SchId:79090 AdId:26397 CustId:1274 -----------NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF Mark Jay Kalman Case No. 56-2020-00539162-PR-LAOXN To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of Mark Jay Kalman.

A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by Alan Kalman in the Superior Court of California, County of Ventura.

THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that Alan Kalman 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 3/4/2020 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.

Neal B. Jannol (SBN 180713) Law Offices of Neal B. Jannol 10850 Wilshire Boulevard, Suite 825 Los Angeles CA 90024 Phone: 424-442-2100 Fax: 310-4819801 SchId:79111 AdId:26408 CustId:1276 -----------NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF KENNETH LONG MUMFORD JR Case No. 56-2020-00539127-PR-LAOXN To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of KENNETH LONG MUMFORD JR. A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by Jennifer Herrera in the Superior Court of California, County of Ventura.

THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that Jennifer Herrera 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 3/4/2020 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.

VIVIAN K. CHRISTIANSEN SBN: 297449 LAW OFFICES OF VIVIAN K. CHRISTIANSEN, APC 199 FIGUEROA STREET 3RD FLOOR VENTURA CA 93001 Phone: 805-653-6145 Fax: 805-6431094 SchId:79117 AdId:26410 CustId:746 -----------NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF MIGUEL MARCIAL ALTAMIRA Case No. 56-2020-00539673-PRLAOXN To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of MIGUEL MARCIAL ALTAMIRA A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by Pedro Zavala in the Superior Court of California, County of VENTURA. THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that Pedro Zavala 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 March 18, 2020 at 9:00 AM in Dept.

No. J6 located at 4353 E. Vineyard, Oxnard, CA 93036.

IF YOU OBJECT to the granting of the petition, you should appear at the hearing and state your objections or file written objections with the court before the hearing. Your appearance may be in person or by your attorney.

IF YOU ARE A CREDITOR or a contingent creditor of the decedent, you must file your claim with the court and mail a copy to the personal representative appointed by the court within the later of either (1) four months from the date of first issuance of letters to a general personal representative, as defined in section 58(b) of the California Probate Code, or (2) 60 days from the date of mailing or personal delivery to you of a notice under section 9052 of the California Probate Code.

Other California statutes and legal authority may affect your rights as a creditor. You may want to consult with an attorney knowledgeable in California law.

YOU MAY EXAMINE the file kept by the court. If you are a person interested in the estate, you may file with the court a Request for Special Notice (form DE-154) of the filing of an inventory and appraisal of estate assets or of any petition or account as provided in Probate Code section 1250. A Request for Special Notice form is available from the court clerk.

Attorney for petitioner: RANDY D GRUEN ESQ SBN 105729 TROY WERNER ESQ SBN 265907 THE WERNER LAW FIRM 27433 TOURNEY RD STE 200 SANTA CLARITA CA 91355 CN968102 ALTAMIRA Feb 14,21,28, 2020 SchId:79130 AdId:26415 CustId:65 -----------NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF ESTELLE ELIZABETH HARKINS, aka ESTELLE E. HARKINS, aka ESTELLE HARKINS Case No. 56-2020-00539715-PR-LAOXN To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of ESTELLE ELIZABETH HARKINS, aka ESTELLE E. HARKINS, aka ESTELLE HARKINS. A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by Sarah L. Harkins in the Superior Court of California, County of Ventura.

THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that Sarah L. Harkins 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 3/19/2020 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

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LEGAL to a general personal representative, as defined in section 58(b) of the California Probate Code, or (2) 60 days from the date of mailing or personal delivery to you of a notice under section 9052 of the California Probate Code.

Other California statutes and legal authority may affect your rights as a creditor. You may want to consult with an attorney knowledgeable in California law.

YOU MAY EXAMINE the file kept by the court. If you are a person interested in the estate, you may file with the court a Request for Special Notice (form DE-154) of the filing of an inventory and appraisal of estate assets or of any petition or account as provided in Probate Code section 1250. A Request for Special Notice form is available from the court clerk.

Michael M. Israel (SBN: 84824) Norman Dowler, LLP 840 County Square Drive 3rd Floor Ventura CA 93003 Phone: 805-654-0911 Fax: 805-6541902 SchId:79133 AdId:26416 CustId:697 -----------NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF Willa M. Bynum Case No. 56-2020-00539625-PR-PWOXN To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of Willa M. Bynum.

A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by Michael A. Bynum in the Superior Court of California, County of Ventura.

THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that Michael A. Bynum 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 3/18/2020 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: 805-9881937 SchId:79136 AdId:26417 CustId:740 -----------File No.: 20200129-10001862-0 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) DOING BUSINESS AS: 1. CELLUVATION 1560 NEWBURY ROAD, SUITE 1153 NEWBURY PARK, CA 91320 VENTURA COUNTY Full Name of Registrant: 1. RINNOVARE LTD 1560 NEWBURY ROAD, SUITE 1153 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: 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/GLORIA KRAUSE 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 1/29/2020.

MARK A. LUNN SchId:79147 AdId:26422 CustId:1277 -----------File No.: 20200131100020390 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) DOING BUSINESS AS: 1. MHS Made 2721 Shrubwood Cir Simi Valley, CA 93065 VENTURA COUNTY Full Name of Registrant: 1. Chad McKenney 2721 Shrubwood Cir Simi Valley, CA 93065 This Business is conducted by: INDIVIDUAL. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: N/A. I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares information as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of Business and Professions Code that the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000).) /S/Chad McKenney NOTICE - In accordance with subdivision (a) of Section 17920, a fictitious name statement generally expires at the end of five years from the date on which it was filed in the office of the county clerk, except, as provided in subdivision section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to section 17913 other than a change in residence address or registered owner. A new fictitious business name statement must be filed before the expiration. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under Federal, State, or Common Law (see section 14411 ET SEQ., Business and Professions Code).

THIS STATEMENT WAS FILED WITH THE COUNTY CLERK OF VENTURA ON 2/14/2020.

MARK A. LUNN SchId:79151 AdId:26423 CustId:1278 -----------File No.: 20200206100023700 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) DOING BUSINESS AS: 1. BRIGHT NOW! DENTAL 100 SPECTRUM CENTER DRIVE, SUITE 1500 IRVINE, CA 92618 VENTURA COUNTY Full Name of Registrant: 1.

SAHAWNEH DENTAL CORPORATION 100 SPECTRUM CENTER DRIVE, SUITE 1500 IRVINE, CA 92618 This Business is conducted by: CORPORATION. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: 06/08/2012.

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

THIS STATEMENT WAS FILED WITH THE COUNTY CLERK OF VENTURA ON 2/6/2020.

MARK A. LUNN SchId:79160 AdId:26426 CustId:1279 -----------File No.: 20200203-10002147-0 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) DOING BUSINESS AS: 1. QUEEN V LASHES 1311 DOMINGO PL OXNARD, CA 93030 VENTURA COUNTY Full Name of Registrant: 1. FIOR ESTEPHANY VALADEZ PULIDO 1311 DOMINGO PL 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: 02/03/2020.

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/FIOR ESTEPHANY VALADEZ PULIDO NOTICE - In accordance with subdivision (a) of Section 17920, a fictitious name statement generally expires at the end of five years from the date on which it was filed in the office of the county clerk, except, as provided

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

THIS STATEMENT WAS FILED WITH THE COUNTY CLERK OF VENTURA ON 2/3/2020.

MARK A. LUNN SchId:79165 AdId:26427 CustId:693 -----------File No.: 20200131-10002131-0 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) DOING BUSINESS AS: 1. ADROIT CUSTOM HOMES 4607 LAKEVIEW CANYON RD., #539 WESTLAKE VILLAGE, CA 91361A VENTURA COUNTY Full Name of Registrant: 1. ADROIT DEVELOPMENT, INC. 4607 LAKEVIEW CANYON RD., #539 WESTLAKE VILLAGE, CA 91361 This Business is conducted by: CORPORATION. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: 01/31/2020.

I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares information as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of Business and Professions Code that the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000).) /S/JEANETTE OWENS, OWNER 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 1/31/2020.

MARK A. LUNN SchId:79169 AdId:26428 CustId:693 -----------File No.: 20200204-10002197-0 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) DOING BUSINESS AS: 1. DAMAR CLEANING 3143 KELP LN OXNARD, CA 93035 VENTURA COUNTY Full Name of Registrant: 1. ESTELA AQUINO DE CUMPLIDO 3143 KELP LN 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: 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/ESTELA AQUINO DE CUMPLIDO NOTICE - In accordance with subdivision (a) of Section 17920, a fictitious name statement generally expires at the end of five years from the date on which it was filed in the office of the county clerk, except, as provided in subdivision section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to section 17913 other than a change in residence address or registered owner. A new fictitious business name statement must be filed before the expiration. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under Federal, State, or Common Law (see section 14411 ET SEQ., Business and Professions Code).

THIS STATEMENT WAS FILED WITH THE COUNTY CLERK OF VENTURA ON 2/4/2020.

MARK A. LUNN SchId:79173 AdId:26429 CustId:693 -----------T.S. No. 19-58292 APN: 614-0-101-245 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 7/23/2007.

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. A public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash, cashier's check drawn on a state or national bank, check drawn by a 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 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, 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: BRUNO HAUG AND VICTORIA D KRAMER, HUSBAND AND WIFE AS JOINT TENANTS Duly Appointed Trustee: ZBS Law, LLP Deed of Trust recorded 8/3/2007, as Instrument No. 20070803-001528340, of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of Ventura County, California, Date of Sale:3/5/2020 at 9:00 AM Place of Sale: A u c t i o n . c o m Room, Four Points by Sheraton Ventura Harbor Resort, 1050 Schooner Drive, Ventura, CA 93001 Estimated amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $815,197.46 Note: Because the Beneficiary reserves the right to bid less than the total debt owed, it is possible that at the time of the sale the opening bid may be less than the total debt owed.

Street Address or other common designation of real property: 4248 PRESIDIO DRIVE SIMI VALLEY, California 93063 Described as follows: As more fully described on said Deed of Trust A.P.N #.: 614-0-101-245 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.

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 or visit this Internet Web site www.auction.com, using the file number assigned to this case 19-58292.

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.

Dated: 2/11/2020 ZBS Law, LLP , as Trustee 30 Corporate Park, Suite 450 Irvine, CA 92606 For NonAutomated Sale Information, call: (714) 848-7920 For Sale Information: (800) 280-2832 www.auction.com Michael Busby, Trustee Sale Officer This office is enforcing a security interest of your creditor. To the extent that your obligation has been discharged by a bankruptcy court or is subject to an automatic stay of bankruptcy, this notice is for informational purposes only and does not constitute a demand for payment or any attempt to collect such obligation. EPP 31144 Pub Dates 02/14, 02/21, 02/28/2020 SchId:79177 AdId:26430 CustId:108 -----------NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF JAMES HENRY STEELE Case No. 56-2020-00539825-PRPWOXN To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of JAMES HENRY STEELE A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by Patricia Carol Brown in the Superior Court of California, County of VENTURA. THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that Patricia Carol Brown 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 March 19, 2020 at 9:00 AM in Dept.

No. J6 located at 4353 E. Vineyard, Oxnard, CA 93036.

IF YOU OBJECT to the granting of the petition, you should appear at the hearing and state your objections or file written objections with the court before the hearing. Your appearance may be in person or by your attorney.

IF YOU ARE A CREDITOR or a contingent creditor of the decedent, you must file your claim with the court and mail a copy to the personal representative appointed by the court within the later of either (1) four months from the date of first issuance of letters to a general personal representative, as defined in section 58(b) of the California Probate Code, or (2) 60 days from the date of mailing or personal delivery to you of a notice under section 9052 of the California Probate Code.

Other California statutes and legal authority may affect your rights as a creditor. You may want to consult with an attorney knowledgeable in California law.

YOU MAY EXAMINE the file kept by the court. If you are a person interested in the estate, you may file with the court a Request for Special Notice (form DE-154) of the filing of an inventory and appraisal of estate assets or of any petition or account as provided in Probate Code section 1250. A Request for Special Notice form is available from the court clerk.

Attorney for petitioner: HEATHER HUNT SCOTT ESQ SBN 306951 VIA LAW APC 27200 AGOURA RD STE 100 CALABASAS CA 91301 CN968156 STEELE Feb 14,21,28, 2020 SchId:79185 AdId:26433 CustId:65 -----------File No.: 20200204-10002271-0 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) DOING BUSINESS AS: 1. FENCE 4 U 224 S. 11TH STREET SANTA PAULA, CA 93060 VENTURA COUNTY Full Name of Registrant: 1. GUILLERMO GONZALEZ ZAPATA 224 S. 11TH STREET SANTA PAULA, CA 93060 This Business is conducted by: INDIVIDUAL. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: 12/20/2019.

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

THIS STATEMENT WAS FILED WITH THE COUNTY CLERK OF VENTURA ON 2/4/2020.

MARK A. LUNN SchId:79194 AdId:26435 CustId:693 -----------File No.: 20200213-10002828-0 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) DOING BUSINESS AS: 1. FLEX 2/0/2 Fitness & Nutrition 396 Amador Ave Ventura, CA 93004 VENTURA COUNTY Full Name of Registrant: 1. Robert R Cummings 396 Amador Ave Ventura, CA 93004 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/Robert R Cummings NOTICE - In accordance with subdivision (a) of Section 17920, a fictitious name statement generally expires at the end of five years from the date on which it was filed in the office of the county clerk, except, as provided in subdivision section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to section 17913 other than a change in residence address or registered owner. A new fictitious business name statement must be filed before the expiration. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under Federal, State, or Common Law (see section 14411 ET SEQ., Business and

Professions Code).

THIS STATEMENT WAS FILED WITH THE COUNTY CLERK OF VENTURA ON 2/13/2020.

MARK A. LUNN SchId:79208 AdId:26440 CustId:1280 -----------File No.: 20200211-1002713-0 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) DOING BUSINESS AS: 1.

ServiceMaster by Integrity Construction 1601 Ives ave Building E Oxnard , CA 93033 VENTURA COUNTY Full Name of Registrant: 1. Pacific Building Maintenance, Inc 1601 Ives Ave Building E Oxnard , CA 93033 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/Aaron Shia NOTICE - In accordance with subdivision (a) of Section 17920, a fictitious name statement generally expires at the end of five years from the date on which it was filed in the office of the county clerk, except, as provided in subdivision section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to section 17913 other than a change in residence address or registered owner. A new fictitious business name statement must be filed before the expiration. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under Federal, State, or Common Law (see section 14411 ET SEQ., Business and Professions Code).

THIS STATEMENT WAS FILED WITH THE COUNTY CLERK OF VENTURA ON 2/13/2020.

MARK A. LUNN SchId:79212 AdId:26441 CustId:1281 -----------File No.: 20200211-1002715-0 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) DOING BUSINESS AS: 1. Advertise E2 1601 Ives Ave bldg E oxnard , CA 93033 VENTURA COUNTY Full Name of Registrant: 1. Mercatus United, Inc . 1601 Ives Ave Oxnard , CA 93033 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/Aaron Shiah NOTICE - In accordance with subdivision (a) of Section 17920, a fictitious name statement generally expires at the end of five years from the date on which it was filed in the office of the county clerk, except, as provided in subdivision section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to section 17913 other than a change in residence address or registered owner. A new fictitious business name statement must be filed before the expiration. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under Federal, State, or Common Law (see section 14411 ET SEQ., Business and Professions Code).

THIS STATEMENT WAS FILED WITH THE COUNTY CLERK OF VENTURA ON 2/13/2020.

MARK A. LUNN SchId:79216 AdId:26442 CustId:1282 -----------NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF JEANNETTE HANS-HULL Case No. 56-2020-00539957-PR-PWOXN To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of JEANNETTE HANS-HULL. A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by Daphne Hull-Sherlock in the Superior Court of California, County of Ventura.

THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that Daphne Hull-Sherlock be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent.

THE PETITION requests the decedent's will and codicils, if any, be admitted to probate. The will and any codicils are available for examination in the file kept by the court.

THE PETITION requests authority to administer the estate under the Independent Administration of Estates Act. (This authority will allow the personal representative to take many actions without obtaining court approval.

Before taking certain very important actions, however, the personal representative will be required to give notice to interested persons unless they have waived notice or consented to the proposed action.) The independent administration authority will be granted unless an interested person files an objection to the petition and shows good cause why the court should not grant the authority.

A HEARING on the petition will be held on 4/8/2020 at 9:00 AM in Department J6 located at 4353 E. Vineyard Avenue,

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TRI-COUNTY SENTRY, FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 21, 2020

LEGAL Oxnard, California 93036.

IF YOU OBJECT to the granting of the petition, you should appear at the hearing and state your objections or file written objections with the court before the hearing. Your appearance may be in person or by your attorney.

IF YOU ARE A CREDITOR or a contingent creditor of the decedent, you must file your claim with the court and mail a copy to the personal representative appointed by the court within the later of either (1) four months from the date of first issuance of letters to a general personal representative, as defined in section 58(b) of the California Probate Code, or (2) 60 days from the date of mailing or personal delivery to you of a notice under section 9052 of the California Probate Code.

Other California statutes and legal authority may affect your rights as a creditor. You may want to consult with an attorney knowledgeable in California law.

YOU MAY EXAMINE the file kept by the court. If you are a person interested in the estate, you may file with the court a Request for Special Notice (form DE-154) of the filing of an inventory and appraisal of estate assets or of any petition or account as provided in Probate Code section 1250. A Request for Special Notice form is available from the court clerk.

ROBERT M. BASKIN, ESQ. SBN 65149 LAW OFFICE OF ROBERT M. BASKIN 1849 Knoll Drive VENTURA CA 93003 Phone: 805-658-1000 Fax: 805-6588034 SchId:79223 AdId:26444 CustId:737 -----------MARK S. BARLOW, SECURED CREDITOR C/O GOLDEN WEST FORECLOSURE SERVICE, INC. 611 VETERANS BLVD., SUITE 206, REDWOOD CITY, CA 94063 02/14/2020 NOTICE OF OUR PLAN TO SELL PROPERTY (MOBILE HOME) VIA CERTIFIED MAIL, RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED AND VIA FIRST CLASS MAIL TO DEBTOR: MANUEL CABRERA 5150 E. LOS ANGELES AVE., SP 100 SIMI VALLEY, CA 93063 RE: Mobile Home T.S. #:7976 SUBJECT: NOTIFICATION OF DISPOSTION OF COLLATERAL We have your: 2001 PINERIDGE Mobile Home, Serial Number: 36710281PA & 36710281PB Decal Number: LBE2513 (the “Mobile home”), scheduled for a Public Sale because you broke promises in our agreement. We will sell the Mobile home at a public sale, to the highest qualified bidder. A sale could include a lease or license. The sale will be held as follows: Day & Date: THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 27, 2020 Time: 11:00 AM. Place: TO THE RIGHT OF THE MAIN ENTRANCE, NEAR THE EXIT DOORS, OF THE GOVERNMENT CENTER HALL OF JUSTICE, 800 SOUTH VICTORIA AVENUE, VENTURA, CA 93009. You may attend the sale and bring bidders if you want. The money that we get from the public sale (after paying our costs) will reduce the amount you owe.

If we get less money than you owe at the public sale, you will not owe us the difference. If we get more money than you owe at the public sale, you will get the extra money, unless we must pay it to someone else. You can get the property back at any time before we sell it by paying us the full amount you owe (not just the past due payments), including our expenses. To learn the exact amount you must pay, call us at: 650-369-5505. If you want us to explain to you in writing how we have figured the amount that you owe us, you may call us at 650-369-5505 or write to us at: MARK S. BARLOW, c/o GOLDEN WEST FORECLOSURE SERVICE, INC., 611 VETERANS BLVD., SUITE 206, REDWOOD CITY, CA 94063-1401 and request a written explanation. If you need more information about the sale, call us at 650-369-5505 or write to us at: MARK S. BARLOW, C/O GOLDEN WEST FORECLOSURE SERVICE, INC., 611 VETERANS BLVD., SUITE 206, REDWOOD CITY, CA 94063-1401. We are sending this notice to the following other people who have an interest in the Mobile home or who owe money under your agreement: None DATE NOTICE MAILED 02/14/2020 MARK S. BARLOW, SECURED CREDITOR BY: Michael D. Orth, President, GOLDEN WEST FORECLOSURE SERVICE, INC., AS AGENT FOR THE SECURED CREDITOR C: Department of Housing and Community Development NPP0367894 To: TRICOUNTY SENTRY PUB: 02/21/2020, , SchId:79236 AdId:26449 CustId:68 -----------Trustee Sale No. 17-004819 DS730019006636 APN 676-0-023-165 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 01/31/05. 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 PROCEEDINGS AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. On 03/17/20 at 11:00 am, Aztec Foreclosure Corporation as the duly appointed Trustee under and pursuant to the power of sale contained in that certain Deed of Trust executed

by Robert E. Fanto, Tonya Fanto, Husband and Wife, as Joint Tenants, as Trustor(s), in favor of Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., solely as nominee for Lehman Brothers Bank, FSB, a Federal Savings Bank, as Beneficiary, Recorded on 02/04/05 in Instrument No. 20050204-0027696 And Including Loan Modification Agreement Recorded 2/7/2012 as Instrument 20120207-00020324-0 of official records in the Office of the county recorder of VENTURA County, California; WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO THE HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH (payable at time of sale in lawful money of the United States, by cash, a cashier's check drawn by 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, California described as: 452 SADDLE TRAIL, THOUSAND OAKS, CA 91361 The property heretofore described is being sold "as is". 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, if any, under the terms of the Deed of Trust, estimated fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust, towit: $890,496.69 (Estimated) Accrued interest and additional advances, if any, will increase this figure prior to sale. The undersigned caused said Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be recorded in the county where the real property is located and more than three months have elapsed since such recordation. NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder’s office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call or visit the Internet Web site, using the file number assigned to this case 17-004819.

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. www. homesearch.com 800-758-8052 Or Aztec Foreclosure Corporation (877) 257-0717 www.aztectrustee. com DATE: 2/11/2020 AZTEC FORECLOSURE CORPORATION Amy Connolly Assistant Secretary / Assistant Vice President Aztec Foreclosure Corporation 3636 N. Central Ave., Suite #400 Phoenix, AZ 85012 Phone: (877) 257-0717 or (877) 257-0717 Fax: (602) 638-5748 www.aztectrustee. com NPP0367880 To: TRICOUNTY SENTRY 02/21/2020, 02/28/2020, 03/06/2020 SchId:79239 AdId:26450 CustId:68 -----------File No.: 20200211-10002727-0 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) DOING BUSINESS AS: 1. Acecard Trading 790 Tennis Club Lane Thousand Oaks, CA 91360 VENTURA COUNTY Full Name of Registrant: 1. Ismael Cardenas 790 Tennis Club Lane Thousand Oaks, CA 91360 2. Divina Cardenas 790 Tennis Club Lane Thousand Oaks, CA 91360 This Business is conducted by: MARRIED COUPLE. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: 02/01/2020.

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

THIS STATEMENT WAS FILED WITH THE COUNTY CLERK OF VENTURA ON 2/11/2020.

MARK A. LUNN SchId:79246 AdId:26453 CustId:1283 -----------NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE Trustee Sale No. : 00000008323784 Title Order No.: 190802009 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 08/29/2011.

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. BARRETT DAFFIN FRAPPIER TREDER and WEISS, LLP, as duly appointed Trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust Recorded on 09/02/2011 as Instrument No. 20110902-00129551-0 of official records in the office of the County Recorder of VENTURA County, State of CALIFORNIA. EXECUTED BY: HEATHER M. LAWRENCE, A SINGLE WOMAN, 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: 04/02/2020 TIME OF SALE: 9:00 AM PLACE OF SALE: Four Points by Sheraton Ventura Harbor Resort, 1050 Schooner Drive, Ventura, CA 93001, Auction.com Room.

STREET ADDRESS and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 2041 NORTH CALLE LA SOMBRA #4, SIMI VALLEY, CALIFORNIA 93063 APN#: 650-0-191-015 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 $131,442.42. 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 800280-2832 for information regarding the trustee's sale or visit this Internet Web site www.auction.com for information regarding the sale of this property, using the file number assigned to this case 00000008323784. 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: AUCTION.COM 800280-2832 www.auction.com BARRETT DAFFIN FRAPPIER TREDER and WEISS, LLP as Trustee 3990 E. Concours Street, Suite 350 Ontario, CA 91764 (866) 795-1852 Dated: 02/18/2020 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-4718869 02/21/2020, 02/28/2020, 03/06/2020 SchId:79253 AdId:26455 CustId:64 -----------T.S. No. 19-57520 APN: 677-0-222085 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 6/2/2006.

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 drawn on a state or national bank, check drawn by a 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 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, 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: PAUL D HOFFMEIER, AND BLANCA E HOFFMEIER, HUSBAND AND WIFE AS JOINT TENANTS Duly Appointed Trustee: ZBS Law, LLP fka Zieve, Brodnax & Steele, LLP Deed of Trust recorded 6/14/2006, as Instrument No. 20060614-0126265, The subject Deed of Trust was modified by Loan Modification Agreement recorded as Instrument 20120726-00130451-0 and recorded on 7/26/2012, of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of Ventura County, California, Date of Sale:3/19/2020 at 9:00 AM Place of Sale: Auction.com Room, Four Points by Sheraton Ventura Harbor Resort, 1050 Schooner Drive, Ventura, CA 93001 Estimated amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $852,195.00 Note: Because the Beneficiary reserves the right to bid less than the total debt owed, it is possible that at the time of the sale the opening bid may be less than the total debt owed.

Street Address or other common designation of real property: 7 3 1 SPALDING STREET THOUSAND OAKS, California 913605244 Described as follows: As more fully described on said Deed of Trust A.P.N #.: 677-0-222-085 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.

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 or visit this Internet Web site www.auction.com, using the file number assigned to this case 19-57520.

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.

Dated: 2/18/2020 ZBS Law, LLP fka Zieve, Brodnax & Steele, LLP, as Trustee 30 Corporate Park, Suite 450 Irvine, CA 92606 For NonAutomated Sale Information, call: (714) 848-7920 For Sale Information: (800) 280-2832 www.auction.com _______________________________ Michael Busby, Trustee Sale Officer This office is enforcing a security interest of your creditor. To the extent that your obligation has been discharged by a bankruptcy court or is subject to an automatic stay of bankruptcy, this notice is for informational purposes only and does not constitute a demand for payment or any attempt to collect such obligation. EPP 31194 Pub Dates 02/21, 02/28, 03/06/2020 SchId:79257 AdId:26457 CustId:108 -----------NOTICE Notice of Public Sale of Personal Property. To satisfy the owner's lien pursuant to California SelfStorage Facility Act (B&P Code 21700 ET SEQ), the Undersigned will sell personal property stored by the persons or businesses listed below including, but not limited to, items described below stored at SoCal Self StorageAdolfo, 4060 Via Pescador; Camarillo, CA. 93012 (805) 482-5700. The sale will be held by public auction (online) at www. storagetreasures.com on March 5th, 2020. Auction Ending Time is 1:00 PM PST. Bids submitted within the last 5

minutes of the Auction Ending Time may extend the bidding process in 5-minute increments. THE FOLLOWING IS A DESCRIPTION OF THE PROPERTY TO BE SOLD: Curt Ferrell- boxes, plastic containers, sofa's, cabinet, luggage, mattress, chair, clothes, clothes rack, end table, night stand, vacuum, ladder, table, monitor, shop vac; Angela Millermetal cabinet, boxes, sports bag, plastic containers, cabinets, piano dolly, futon mattress, paintings, desk, dresser, chair; Laura Gonzalez- 3 plastic containers, clothes CN968218 03-05-2020 Feb 21,28, 2020 SchId:79263 AdId:26459 CustId:65 -----------NOTICE Notice of Public Sale of Personal Property. To satisfy the owner's lien pursuant to California SelfStorage Facility Act (B&P Code 21700 ET SEQ), the Undersigned will sell personal property stored by the persons or businesses listed below including, but not limited to, items described below stored at So Cal Self StorageWestlake 2550 Willow Lane, Thousand Oaks, CA. 91361 (805) 494-8722. The sale will be held by public auction (online) at www. storagetreasures.com on March 5th, 2020. Auction Ending Time is 3:30 PM PST. Bids submitted within the last 5 minutes of the Auction Ending Time may extend the bidding process in 5-minute increments. THE FOLLOWING IS A DESCRIPTION OF THE PROPERTY TO BE SOLD: Alonzo Jones- boxes, bed, big safe, ladder, lamp, wicker baskets, lamps, luggage, chairs, speakers, plastic containers, misc. furniture; Alonzo Jones- office chair, drum set, dollhouse, boxes, lamps, decorations, bean bag, light sign, tools, bags; Alonzo Jones- speakers, bbq, fish tank, fishing poles, dolly, hose, 3 safes, rug, plastic containers, dolphin statues, mirror, pictures, basket balls, water cooler; Bryan Chanse- table, chairs, tv, mattress, clothes, boxes, microwave; Jeffrey Shaw- boxes, plastic containers, clothes; Gini Volante- decorations, plastic containers (several) boxes, bags; Masao Barrows- sm. frig, plastic containers, skill saw, tools, speaker, clothes, dvd,'s, bike, surfboard, vacuum, box CN968215 03-05-2020 Feb 21,28, 2020 SchId:79265 AdId:26460 CustId:65 -----------NOTICE Notice of Public Sale of Personal Property. To satisfy the owner's lien pursuant to California SelfStorage Facility Act (B&P Code 21700 ET SEQ), the Undersigned will sell personal property stored by the persons or businesses listed below including, but not limited to, items described below stored at So Cal Self Storage WestOaks-2505 Towngate Rd. Westlake Village, CA. 91361 (805) 497-2121. The sale will be held by public auction (online) at www. storagetreasures.com on March 5th 2020. Auction Ending Time is 4:00 PM PST. Bids submitted within the last 5 minutes of the Auction Ending Time may extend the bidding process in 5-minute increments. THE FOLLOWING IS A DESCRIPTION OF THE PROPERTY TO BE SOLD: Cyndi McDaniel- boxes, end tables, metal shelves, bags, chair, cooler, bed, clothes, pictures; Michael Weisbecker- boxes, tv, bag, toy CN968212 03-05-2020 Feb 21,28, 2020 SchId:79267 AdId:26461 CustId:65 -----------NOTICE Notice of Public Sale of Personal Property. To satisfy the owner's lien pursuant to California SelfStorage Facility Act (B&P Code 21700 ET SEQ), the Undersigned will sell personal property stored by the persons or businesses listed below including, but not limited to, items described below stored at So Cal Self StorageCochran 1225 Cochran Street; Simi Valley, CA. 93065 (805) 955-0700. The sale will be held by public auction (online) at www. storagetreasures.com on March 5th, 2020. Auction Ending Time is 11:00 AM PST. Bids submitted within the last 5 minutes of the Auction Ending Time may extend the bidding process in 5-minute increments. THE FOLLOWING IS A DESCRIPTION OF THE PROPERTY TO BE SOLD: Guillermina Dasarofolding table, plastic containers, computer desk, tool box, boxes; Arwenson AdamsWatson- bike, coolers, tvs, boxes, tire, clothes, bags; Karen Hinse- boxes, cooler, bags; Malcom Mcallister- futon bed, mattress, box spring, microwave; Michael Badajosaboxes, fan, kids rocking chair, luggage, bed; Linda Duran- bags, boxes, plastic containers, dresser, coat tree, luggage, piano dolly, treadmill, sm. tv; Nick Macias- plastic containers, boxes, table, metal shelves, bags, clothes, shoes, toys, bikes, tool box, dresser CN968219 03-05-2020 Feb 21,28, 2020 SchId:79269 AdId:26462 CustId:65 -----------NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF HUGH A. RAPHAEL Case No. 56-2020-00539933-PRNCOXN SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA COUNTY OF VENTURA Notice is hereby given to the creditors and contingent creditors of the abovenamed decedent, that all persons having claims against the decedent are required to file them with the Superior Court, at 4353 Vineyard Avenue, Oxnard, California 93036 and mail a copy to Stacy L. Raphael, as trustee of the trust dated November 16, 1982, wherein the decedent was the Settlor, at c/o Michael N. Balikian, APLC, 21550 Oxnard Street, Suite 900, Woodland Hills, CA 91367 within the later of four months after February 21, 2020 the date of the first publication of notice to creditors or, if notice is mailed or personally delivered to you, 60 days after the date this notice is mailed or personally delivered to you. A claim form may be obtained from the Court Clerk.

For your protection, you are encouraged to file your claim by certified mail, with return receipt requested.

MICHAEL N. BALIKIAN, ESQ.

MICHAEL N BALIKIAN A PROFESSIONAL LAW CORPORATION 21550 OXNARD ST STE 900 WOODLAND HILLS CA 91367 (818) 347-3700 CN968274 RAPHAEL Feb 21,28, Mar 6, 2020 SchId:79271 AdId:26463 CustId:65 -----------NOTICE OF ADOPTION At the regular meeting of February 3, 2020, the City Council of the City of Port Hueneme held a public hearing and introduced for first reading the following Ordinance: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PORT HUENEME, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING ARTICLE II, CHAPTER 1, SECTION 2010 OF THE CITY OF PORT HUENEME MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO COUNCILMANIC SALARIES Summary Following a second reading on February 18, 2020 at 6:30 p.m. in the City Hall Council Chamber, located at 250 North Ventura Road, Port Hueneme, CA 93041, the City Council of the City of Port Hueneme adopted Ordinance No. 763 approving said ordinance setting the amount of water rates and charges pursuant to Health and Safety Code Section 5471.

At the February 18, 2020, meeting the City Council adopted the above listed Ordinance by the following vote: Ayes: Berg, Gama, MuñozSchnopp Noes: None Absent: Hernandez

Rollins,

A copy of the adopted ordinance is available for viewing in the City Clerk’s office, 250 North Ventura Road, Port Hueneme, California, (805) 986-6503.

Kristy Buxkemper, City Clerk Date: February 19, 2020 SchId:79274 AdId:26464 CustId:699 -----------NOTICE OF ADOPTION At the regular meeting of February 3, 2020, the City Council of the City of Port Hueneme held a public hearing and introduced for first reading the following Ordinance: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PORT HUENEME SETTING THE AMOUNT OF WATER RATES AND CHARGES PURSUANT TO HEALTH AND SAFETY CODE SECTION 5471 Summary Following a second reading on February 18, 2020 at 6:30 p.m. in the City Hall Council Chamber, located at 250 North Ventura Road, Port Hueneme, CA 93041, the City Council of the City of Port Hueneme adopted Ordinance No. 764 approving said ordinance setting the amount of water rates and charges pursuant to Health and Safety Code Section 5471.

At the February 18, 2020, meeting the City Council adopted the above listed Ordinance by the following vote: Ayes: Berg, Gama, MuñozSchnopp Noes: None Absent: Hernandez

Rollins,

A copy of the adopted ordinance is available for viewing in the City Clerk’s office, 250 North Ventura Road, Port Hueneme, California, (805) 986-6503.

Kristy Buxkemper, City Clerk SchId:79275 AdId:26465 CustId:699 -----------File No.: 20200127-10001643-0 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) DOING BUSINESS AS: 1. LONESOME BUFFALO 804 Brossard Dr Thousand Oaks , CA 91360 VENTURA COUNTY Full Name of Registrant: 1. Joshua Kennon 804 Brossard Dr Thousand Oaks , CA 91360 2. Leia Shutz 804 Brossard Dr Thousand Oaks , CA 91360 This Business is conducted by: GENERAL PARTNERSHIP. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: N/A. I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares information as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of Business and Professions Code that the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000).) /S/Joshua Kennon NOTICE - In accordance with subdivision (a) of Section 17920, a fictitious name statement generally expires at the end of five years from the date on which it was filed in the office of the county clerk, except, as provided in subdivision section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to section 17913 other than a change in residence address or registered owner. A new fictitious business name statement must be filed before the expiration. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under Federal, State, or Common Law (see section 14411 ET SEQ., Business and Professions Code).

THIS STATEMENT WAS FILED WITH THE COUNTY CLERK OF VENTURA ON 2/19/2020.

MARK A. LUNN SchId:79282 AdId:26468 CustId:1284

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Snoop Dogg apologizes to Gayle King for rant over Bryant

By Nekesa Mumbi Moody NEW YORK (AP)—After days of blistering criticism, Snoop Dogg has finally apologized to Gayle King for attacking her over her interview with former basketball star Lisa Leslie about the late Kobe Bryant.

“Two wrongs don't make no right. when you're wrong, you gotta fix it,” he said in an Instagram post on Wednesday.

“So with that being said, Gayle King, I publicly tore you down by coming at you in a derogatory manner based off of emotions of me being angry at a question you asked. Overreacted,” he said. “I should have handled it way different than that, I was raised way better than that, so I would like to apologize publicly for the language that I used and calling you out your name and just being disrespectful.”

Snoop Dogg was furious that the “CBS This Morning” anchor brought up rape allegations from Bryant's past in her interview with Leslie, a friend of Bryant.

The retired Lakers star was killed in a helicopter crash last month along with his young daughter and seven others.

Snoop Dogg went on Instagram and called King crude names. He also said she better back off “before we come get you,” and posted a slew of insulting photos and memes about her.

King herself was angry at CBS News for promoting a snippet of what was a wide-ranging interview on social media, which drew sharp reaction and accusations from some that she crossed the line. King, in her own Instagram message last week, said she could see why people might be upset if they only saw a brief portion of what was discussed.

TRI-COUNTY SENTRY, FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 21, 2020

NEWS National Black News Channel makes debut

By Brendan Farrington TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP)—Former U.S. Rep. J.C. Watts was beaming like a proud parent as he talked about the launch of Black News Channel—a project he's worked on for years to create what's now the nation's only 24-hour news network aimed at African Americans.

H

E was sitting at the network's Tallahassee studio with Gary Wordlaw, head of news and programming, watching a countdown clock as the network prepared to go live.

“I was sitting there leaning forward looking at the screen, and Gary goes, ‘OK, in about two minutes we're going to see if this baby comes out.' And sure enough it did,” Watts said in an interview at the studio. “We birthed a child on Feb. 10 at 6 a.m. Eastern Standard Time—a healthy child— and now we have to nurture it on to adulthood.”

The goal of the network is to reach Black audiences with stories that give a broader perspective about their community than what other networks provide.

That could include health issues unique to African Americans, discussions about historically Black colleges and universities, how federal housing policy proposal could affect them or

just simply making people aware of positive accomplishments African-Americans are achieving, Watt said.

“We are more than athletes and entertainers, and on the hard news side, we're more than crime,” said Watts, who was a star quarterback at the University of Oklahoma in the 1980s and later played in the Canadian Football League. “For every 17-year-old African American male that you show me that's being carted off in handcuffs on the 10 o'clock news ... I can show you 50 17-year-old African American males that get up every morning trying to figure out, ‘How am I going to make my mother proud of me.' That's the story doesn't get told enough.”

Other channels focused on African American audiences, such as BET and TVOne, have had news programming but haven't concentrated solely on news.

Watts serves as chairman of the network, and it's a project that he's worked on for years. It received a lift when billionaire businessman and Jacksonville Jaguars owner Shad Khan provided the capital to get the channel on air. While Khan hasn't disclosed how large a check he's writing, he has said it's enough support to keep it alive for years.

While there were some glitches that kept the network from being seen in all the markets it was hoping to reach during the first week launch, Watts said those problems

will be resolved. The network has or is working on agreements with cable, satellite and television streaming companies and expects to soon be available in more than 100 million households.

Watts said he hopes that it isn't just African-Americans that tune in.

“For anyone who wants to have a deeper relationship, a deeper understanding of the AfricanAmerican community, I think we can be helpful,” Watts said.

The network has about 60 employees at its home in Florida's capital city, and has bureaus around the country with plans to have a staff of about 100 nationally.

A recent look at the network showed stories ranging from an investigative piece on whether a major credit reporting company has an algorithm that gives Blacks lower credit scores, to a look at privacy concerns on dating apps.

And like other networks, it covers weather, sports and entertainment.

And Watts, a father of six, smiled when asked what the viewers saw when his new baby was born.

“Later in the day I went around to staff saying, 'This will be a trivia question: What's the first story ever aired on the Black News Channel?”

There's a two-part answer.

The first image was a photo of the National Museum of African American History & Culture in Washington, D.C. Watts, a Republican, teamed up with civil rights leader and Democratic Rep. John Lewis to pass legislation to create the museum.