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ENTRY ENTRY VOL. XXVI NO. 50

OCTOBER 5, 2018

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Hip-Hop with a Cop gets “The Collection” bouncing to the beat

By Chris Frost chris@tricountysentry.com A huge party took place at “The Collection” food annex in Oxnard, Sept. 27, as "Hip-Hop with a Cop" brought out about 500 kids ready to cash in on a good time.

“Kids of all ages got the “4-1-1” on the latest hip-hop dance moves while the crowd reveled in fun. Even more enjoyed the event across Facebook Live, courtesy of the Tri County Sentry.

Hip-Hop Mindset Leader William Venegas said his organization does dance programs with the Oxnard, Rio and Port Hueneme school districts, sees about 1,500 kids a week and decided to expand the fun in the community.

“We’ve done a couple of events with the Oxnard Police Department, and it picked up a lot of buzz, and we wanted

to do a big event for the community to come out and enjoy the evening with some basic moves,” he said. “I grew up listening to hip-hop, watching hiphop dance videos and I didn’t see a lot of it in Oxnard but did see it in Los Angeles, and we wanted to bring this to our hometown. Hip Hop is more G-rated than rap, so it’s a little more kid-friendly.”

Hip-Hop Mindset started three years ago, he said, and it quickly grew.

“I don’t dance, I just organize,” he joked.

Oxnard Police Department Community Affairs Manager Melissa Valdez was handing out brochures for the neighborhood policing team.

“We are fortunate that we have officers assigned to our specific districts here in our community and they deal with our quality of life issues, so whenever we have an event we like to

bring our flyers along and hand them out to parents,” she said. “They might not be aware they have officers to contact if they have issues going on in their neighborhood.”

She said Hip-Hop Mindset is a great resource and a chance to connect with the kids in the community further.

“It’s been fun to see our officers get out there with the kids and show them a different side of the badge,” she said.

“We’re developing this continuing relationship and not just doing it one time. We are assisting Hip-Hop Mindset to do some after-school workshops for the kids, and it’s helping bridge different gaps in our community.”

The feedback she’s received included perhaps adding country line dancing with the cops in the future at the senior centers, but said both young and old n Hip-Hop, see page 3

Photo by Chris Frost

Kids get into the spirit at Hip-Hop wit a cop.

Council releases funds for Channel Islands Harbor

By Chris Frost chris@tricountysentry.com

Photo by Chris Frost

David Nester-Hurtaeo, along with his son Leonardo and wife Ruby get CPR training at the Disaster Preparedness

s s e n d e r a p e Pr

FAIR GETS PEOPLE READY

By Chris Frost chris@tricountysentry.com

The Oxnard Public Library parking lot was headquarters for the annual Disaster Preparedness Fair Sept.

29, which drew a large crowd looking for valuable information from area responders.

September is National Preparedness Month, and the Oxnard Fire Department played host to the event and made it an enjoyable day for kids of all ages while learning what to do if something happens.

Each booth offered valuable information and hands-on experience they can use.

American Medical Response/ Gold Coast Ambulance Paramedic Alexandria Gourley was teaching

hands-only Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) which means compressions only.

“If you find someone down, you shake and shout (are you okay) and if not, you start compressions,” she said. “You do continuous compressions until help arrives, it’s super simple, no more mouthto-mouth, and you try to save the heart and the brain.”

In the event of a disaster, she said the Ventura County Fire Department governs the 9-11 dispatchers and control the dispatching system, and there are plenty of responders along with CHP (California Highway Patrol) and other agencies that can also help.

“They’ll stack in line the most critical calls and dispatch ambulance, fire, and police,” Gourley said. “It’s not a first come, first serve; it’s the most to the least critical.”

She joined AMR for what she calls silly reasons.

“I grew up watching “ER,” and I fell in love with high-paced stress and organized chaos,” she said. “I grew up working at theme parks. I had an office job and didn’t do well sitting around doing paperwork and the bonus is you get to help people.”

Paramedic Sterling Johnson said Ventura County started a program called CAM (Cardiac Arrest Management) developed by doctors.

“They did a trial study and we find that if we can get doing compressions in the first four minutes, that when we get there, and we’re required by state regulations to be there within 5.5 minutes for basic, and 8.5 minutes for advanced life support, they have a better chance for survival than anywhere else in the state,” he said.

David Nester-Hurtaeo, his son Leonardo, and his wife Ruby got CPR training. David is a grad student in emergency

management.

“I want my family to know what to do, I’ve done this before, but the fact that he (Leonardo) knows how to respond is big for me,” he said.

Ruby wants to be prepared for any natural disaster.

“We wanted to make sure the family knows what to do and teach our son the same things,” he said.

Junior Firefighter Leonardo enjoys learning things with his parents.

“If you get into a car accident, you call the police,” he said.

Oxnard Fire Inspection Officer Brandon Sube was teaching people how to shut off utilities at your house in the event of an emergency.

“We’re also teaching people about smoke alarms and safety in general,” he said. “One of the things we are trying to do is public outreach to the community, so with fire prevention, our main n Disaster, see page 6

In the most contentious item of the evening, the Oxnard City Council unanimously approved the $250,000 deposit paid by the Developer of the Seabridge Community Facilities District (CFD), for work in Channel Islands Harbor.

The item brought lots of raw emotion to the dais as, during public comments, many people blamed the city for the brown water and dead fish in the harbor.

Oxnard Special Districts Manager Sandra Burkhart said in June 2018 Channel Islands Harbor experienced a water degradation event resulting in calls from the community about murky brown water and some marine life death.

“The city quickly mobilized. We formed an internal response team, and we also set up a hotline number so residents could call in and report issues," she said. "We also began performing daily water sampling in 26 locations across the harbor. We also began monthly bacteria testing.”

As part of the approval for Seabridge Development, the City of Oxnard agreed with Oly Mandalay General Development Agreement in 2003, she said, and a portion of the water development agreement discussed water quality and monitoring, as well as the developer paying $250,000 to install water circulating pumps and aerators.

To meet the water quality thresholds established in the developer agreement, n Council releases, see page 3

Photo by Chris Frost

Channel Islands Harbor will get some help in the near future thanks to the Oxnard City Council’s action on Oct. 2.

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NEWS

Council Debate is a lively exchange

By Chris Frost chris@tricountysentry.com

Abelardo Perez

(Courtesy photo)

Car Thefts on the Rise On Sept. 27, 2018, at approximately 9:38 p.m., a patrol officer spotted and stopped a stolen 1995 Honda Civic in the 300 block of East Guava Street. The driver, 33-year-old Abelardo Perez, was arrested for being in possession of a stolen vehicle, burglary tools, and illegal drugs. Perez was in the company of three other adults, two of whom were arrested for misdemeanor drug charges. Perez was already wanted for his involvement with another stolen vehicle from earlier this month.

Since August 1, 2018, there were approximately 133 vehicles stolen in Oxnard. During that same period, police have made at least 47 arrests in direct relation to the vehicle thefts.

Despite the high number of arrests, there is still an approximately 14 percent rise in auto thefts compared to last year.

The Oxnard Police Department would like to remind residents of the following tips to prevent vehicle thefts: • Never leave your car unlocked, not even for a minute.

• Never leave your keys in the car, even if you think they are really "hidden."

• Don't leave your car idling and unattended because it is unnecessary (it doesn't get cold enough here), it is unsafe and illegal, and someone can steal your car.

• Wheel locks, brake pedal locks, and steering wheel locks are also effective.

If anyone has any information regarding stolen vehicles, contact Ventura County Crime Stoppers at 800-222-TIPS or www. venturacountycrimestoppers.org to submit a tip via text or email.

The League of Women Voters City Council Forum at Oxnard City Hall Sept. 25 brought stark answers about essential issues in Oxnard and a lot of questions from attendees seeking answers.

Candidates for the District One and District Two seats differed on their answers as the election could change the city’s direction moving forward.

In her opening statement, District One Candidate Kari Cryder said she and her husband love Oxnard and its perfect weather, diverse population and coastal living, but the government is not perfect.

“The council has grossly mismanaged our city, our harbors have brown water and dead fish, our parks and common areas are overgrown and full of weeds, and our infrastructure is still crumbling, and your voices have been ignored, but luckily I’m here,” she said. “I have the business skills from being a business owner to rally and work with the city staff. I am not against them.”

She called herself a problem solver.

“With a little creativity, I think we can solve our financial problems and get the city running as it should be again,” she said.

District One Councilman Bert Perello thanked the League of Women Voters for the forum and applauded his fellow candidates for running.

When he took his seat in 2013, Perello said he'd fought hard for the council to be open and honest when it comes to governing Oxnard.

“I have developed a proven track record to fight for the people’s interests, and not the special interests and I have the political scars

to prove it,” he said. “I successfully led the council’s effort to claw back supplemental retirement perks that were illegally gifted to senior executives, as determined by a court of law in 2014," he said. "I helped save millions of taxpayer dollars by casting the decisive third vote, opposing an ill-advised settlement to the former City Manager, Mr. Sotello, which turned out to be a bogus lawsuit.”

Perello said he developed the city’s whistleblower policy in 2017, Candidate Ken Oplinger said he lives at the shores and people in Oxnard are currently in the crossroads when it comes to quality of life, staffing and infrastructure issues, public safety concerns, improve the financial picture in the city and redevelop it’s downtown.

“Where will we find the visionary leadership to harvest the 200,000 people in this community to work together to a common good,” he asked. “I am running for city council because I believe my 26 years of government experience will attack these problems.”

He said the time for crisis leadership is over and Oxnard needs a council member who can ask tough questions while bringing them together, understand how government works and work well with staff constituents and elected officials.

During her tenure on the Oxnard City Council District Two Council Member Carmen Ramirez said she has diligently represented her constituents and never missed a council meeting.

“We have to represent all in the city, the poor, the affluent, and the people with many issues,” she said.

“It doesn’t take just one council member to make things happen, you have to be able to count to three, and that’s going to be more once there are seven of us.”

She said she has a proven record of making difficult decisions that saved Oxnard’s future by

strengthening its infrastructure, health and credit issues, which are all crucial issues.

District Two Candidate Lance Ralston wants to bring a quality of leadership to the council, so it matches the “peerless beauty” of the area.

Candidate Tai Hartley is a single parent and said she learned earlyon how difficult it is to get city resources.

“I want to take the opportunity to get better revenue to expand services and balance out something that is not equal,” she said. “I have a lot of responsible decision-making skills, and I hope to bring that to the city.”

Perello said the city became aware of the fisherman’s wharf and water circulation issue at Channel Islands Harbor in early June and learned of a problem with the power company.

“The City of Oxnard protested the closure of the permit for NRG," he said, "I attended the meeting with another member up here. I wish he had spoken, and at the meeting I spoke for myself and the residents of Oxnard and the State Regional Water Quality Board allowed the facility to go away,” he said. “I am personally working with Mr. Zaragoza, and this afternoon, we had a meeting with some other individuals from the harbor, and we reached out to get some help from the state.”

He said the Fisherman’s Wharf matter is about a contract between the city and Ventura County. “I want to get the health safety and welfare of that water addressed before anything else,” he said.

Oplinger said the problem with Fisherman’s Wharf is because the city and county no longer have the same relationship they’ve had for the last 50 years and the city doesn’t have a say in what goes on.

“We have to get that agreement back in place, so we have some say of what happens in the Fisherman’s n Council Debate, see page 6

Charles Taitai

(Courtesy photo)

OPD arrests convicted felon with weapon On Sept. 30, 2018, at about 5:20 p.m., officers responded to a radio call regarding a brandishing of a firearm. An alert Oxnard Police Officer located the suspect vehicle driving in the area. Officers conducted a traffic enforcement stop and contacted the driver, Charles Taitai.

During the investigation, officers discovered a firearm in the vehicle.

Charles Taitai, a 34-yearold Oxnard resident, is a convicted felon and was arrested for being a convicted felon in possession of a firearm, a felony.

If anyone has any information regarding this incident, they are encouraged to call the Oxnard Police Department or Ventura County Crime Stoppers, 1-800-222-TIPS (8477). You can also visit venturacoun­ tycrimestoppers.org to submit a tip via text or email.

Flynn looks toward the future

By Chris Frost chris@tricountysentry.com The Oxnard Mayoral race is heating up, and incumbent Mayor Tim Flynn is looking to keep the ball rolling, provide financial security to the city and restore services lost due to budget cuts over the last few years.

Flynn was elected to the Oxnard City Council in 2004 and said at the time, everyone who worked for the city had a long-term connection, which was “one of the biggest shocks of his life."

“For over 100 years, the vast majority of people elected to the city council had long-term connections to the city, one way or the other,” he said. “I served with a group, and we all went to the same schools together."

He said from the city’s inception business had a lot to do with who you knew, who knew you and how things were done.

“I saw what I thought was going on, and it just didn’t sit well with me," Flynn said. "In some instances, there wasn’t anything wrong, and in other instances, there were some really, really wrong things. It was not a policy difference that always exists, but there was a violation of government trust. It got him on the council's bad side from his first month, which was unsettling, and also unsettling for his wife.

"She would watch the city council meetings, and when I would come home, she would be white as a ghost," he said.

Being a maverick and cleaning up the books Eight years later, Flynn was elected mayor of Oxnard and said he was “born hard,” as it was not easy to be a junior council member and walk in the same steps.

“I was a government teacher, and I couldn’t believe some of the things I experienced and saw and experienced them first-hand,” he said.

The city’s record keeping and books are better in 2018 than they’ve been in decades, and he said there is a truly balanced budget and clean audit for the first time in decades.

“A guy that’s running for mayor actually sued me for that because I put it in a balance statement," Flynn said.

"You have to be careful about what you say. There’s freedom of speech, and I believed very strongly then as I do now the city had to fix decades of financial mismanagement and poor record keeping."

He said it was noted in the D.A.’s investigation of the city, which took place six years ago into corruption and malfeasance of government and a host of other things at the highest level.

Ventura County District Attorney Gregory Totten released a Public Integrity Investigation of Oxnard City Officials on April 18, 2012, and determined the allegations and misconduct are limited to a very small group of individuals serving the city in leadership positions.

One allegation in the report revealed that former City Manager Ed Sotelo used his position to obtain an improper $10,000 loan of city funds and created an improper supplemental retirement benefit for himself and others.

Flynn said the problem didn’t happen overnight.

“You have decades of poor record keeping or records that simply don’t exist, and then you produce a document three months later and everything is peachy and dandy,” he said. “It’s taken years to get the books straightened out.”

Funding city departments

Mayor Tim Flynn

(Photo by Chris Frost)

Flynn said one area with a lot of changes is the finance department, as the city has gone through five chief financial officers since he was elected mayor, which had a lot to do with the job's hardship.

“When you’re faced with a situation where there is a lack of record keeping it’s like a Banana Republic," he said.

"That creates a tremendous amount of stress. The financial problems are slowly but surely getting cleaned up.”

The police department is arguably fully funded, Flynn said, despite the budget challenges, which speaks loudly about the council's priorities.

“It is very, very difficult to meet the other service needs of the city when we place as much of an emphasis as we do on public safety, specifically in the police department,” he said. "As a percentage of the budget, Oxnard spends more money on public safety; specifically, we have a 3 to 1 spending ratio of police over the fire department

funding when most communities spend 2 to 1. Ventura is one example.

That tells you a little bit about the fact that Oxnard has a lot of challenges.”

One challenge, he said, is a “serious issue” with homicides.

“Even the police department, at times, feels the strain on their department for their workload,” Flynn said.

Despite the cuts, street paving continues to move forward, he said, which was a top campaign issue in 2012 when there were potholes the size of craters across the city.

“We’ve done an excellent job addressing that, but we still have a way to go,” he said.

The city has several tree-trimming crews, he said, but due to budget cuts, they were laid off, and there is only a skeleton crew which created a backlog.

“I asked because we have such a backlog of trees, to bring a report forward to the council for some funding options on how to address tree trimming,” he said. “It turns out that out of the 57,000 trees we have in the city, 2,700 of those trees were in a backlog and we’re only getting to 900 trees because of a staff shortage.

That means the city is on a 50-year tree trimming cycle when it should be on a 2-4-year period. It shows that we have a real strain on providing essential services to the public, and at the same time try to remain fiscally responsible and in a good position."

Flynn spoke to a neighborhood council about the city’s finances, Sept.

19, and said his “hunch” as a 25-year high school teacher and an economics teacher is the city scores a C+.

“That’s probably coming from a grade of D-, if not an F+, he said.

Wastewater

The city has three challenges, water, trash, and wastewater, he said, and it recently raised rates because the system was on the verge of collapse.

“By raising the rates and subsequently raising a recall election, remember we raised the rates by $24 a month over a five-year period and that led to a major revolution,” he said.

Flynn said the resourceful person was able to distort and manipulate the truth to the people.

“A lot of people bought it hook, line and sinker,” he said. “The wastewater system might (the candidate said) not be the best, but it’s not that bad.”

The candidate didn’t think the city needed to raise the rates.

“Then he changed his mind and said I agree with the first-rate increase, I just don’t agree with the second-rate increase (and he was) all over the map," he said. "The candidate successfully portrayed a picture that the city council was undoing the decades of financial mismanagement was themselves the purveyors of malfeasance and mismanagement. Hopefully, this will all come out in the campaign and debates about the distortion and manipulation of the truth.”

Moving forward, he said there is still a challenge making the utility solvent and in a good position, and wastewater is quickly moving because of the rate increase.

"We still have water to deal with, which is arguably a larger issue before the city council,” he said.

CalPERS In addition to funding services, he said Oxnard and many cities across California have significant unfunded liabilities for pensions, the California Public Employees' Retirement System, n Flynn, see page 6

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NEWS Candidates swap jabs during Mayoral debate

By Chris Frost Chris@tricountysentry.com The League of Women Voters Mayoral Forum continues with a discussion about the homeless situation in Oxnard, where candidate Mario Quintana, who is running against Mayor Tim Flynn and challenger Aaron Starr, said there is a problem across the entire city.

“We see them every day when we are walking into the Senior Center building, and they are not bad people, they’re just looking for a place to sleep,” he said. “I don’t see them as individuals intentionally living on the street, it’s just a situation or circumstance, and it ties back into the cost of living. It’s outrageous, the cost of living, and you are going to see more homeless people on the streets because they can’t afford it.”

People tell them to move on, he said, but they don’t have that kind of control or power.

“Housing is a crisis, and it’s going to continue to grow, and you can’t say it’s just our city because it’s everywhere,” he said. "Whether it’s drugs or anything, it’s a debate about why homelessness is on the rise. We’re making some in-roads, and we are going to commit to a permanent homeless shelter, and it’s an epidemic statewide.”

Out of the 1,800 homeless people in Ventura County, Flynn said two-thirds of them reside in Oxnard and Ventura.

“Oxnard and Ventura, due to a variety of circumstances, have come to a point where we can no longer avoid and kick the can down the road when it comes to the homeless and addressing the needs they have,” he said. “Both cities are going to open a yearround shelter, and that year-round shelter will offer a compliment of mental health services and job training services, to get them out of their homeless status, off the streets, and resolve this crisis once and for all.”Flynn said he took an active role locating a place for the shelter that is compatible with the

residents as some people tell him they should put a shelter wherever they can find a spot.

“The neighborhoods, to me, are number one,” he said. “I am committed to not only resolving this problem but once and for all provide a shelter.”

Flynn said the shelter would not be a free lunch as he believes in giving a hand-up, not a handout.

“Those individuals now reside in carts and the river bottom, they’ll be given many options, and we want to help them, but there comes a time when you say enough is enough,” he said.

Starr said no one has a solution for homelessness, including him.

“My philosophy is that homeless programs should be here to help people who are temporarily homeless, somebody who lives here today and for some reason is homeless beyond their control," he said. "Maybe a spousal abuse situation or their house just burned down, those are the folks we should be helping, people who don’t make choices, but due to circumstances beyond their control are homeless,” he said. “Unfortunately, there are a lot of folks that choose homelessness either as a way of life or a mental illness or drug problems. I think the big question for us is why do they choose to live here, on the streets of Oxnard instead of somewhere else?”

He said it creates a real problem because of the hypodermic needles and feces they leave around which has hepatitis A. “Yes, to the extent possible let’s have a police officer assigned to that but let’s also try to get these folks re-connected with their families,” Starr said.

Flynn said the city does not use Measure O funds to solve the landscape assessment district and River Ridge Golf Course, or any other community in the city and landscaping is a quality of life issue.

“No one has to have a vivid imagination to see what good landscaping does for a city,” he said.

“Take any other city that has good landscaping, and that’s the way it should look in Oxnard. Those landscape districts are supposed to pay for themselves, they were not managed properly, and that’s going back decades, we’ve undone

that and now we are reconstituting those landscape districts.”

At some point, he said the landscape maintenance districts would be able to determine their level of service, an A, B, or C level, and every one of them will have that choice.

“Last week I brought an issue before the city council on tree trimming, and ladies and gentlemen, we have 57,000 trees in the City of Oxnard, and we have a 2,700-tree backlog,” he said. “I made sure an agenda was brought to the council last week, and those 2,700 trees are on schedule right now to be trimmed, and that’s city-wide, not just the River Ridge neighborhood.”

Starr said Mayor Flynn makes big broad announcements about large programs right before an election, and in the end, they don’t get anything done.

“We should be doing the work during the entire two-year term, not just a month or two before an election,” Starr said. “One thing I have a problem within the landscape district is a complete lack of transparency. We had an audit that looked at the finances of these districts and we know the report is bad because the mayor voted not to disclose it and he was the deciding vote. If I become mayor I am going to release that report, you paid for that report, and you deserve to know what’s in that report. We shouldn’t be hiding bad news from you.”

Quintana echoed Starr’s sentiments about transparency and said residents need to know where the money is going.

“As far as reimbursing, I would look into it strongly, if you promise a payment and don’t deliver you need to make it right,” Quintana said. “You’ve got to take ownership of what’s done, or what wasn’t done under your management and you make it right for the members of our community,” He heard about Measure O Funds in 2008 and said it could be for anything. “The reason why those resources go there is it’s an affluent community,” he said. “The squeaky wheel gets the oil.”

Starr said the economy in Oxnard has potential and after

reading a report from the city’s treasurer, Oxnard has the fewest number of businesses per capita in Ventura County.

“Thousand Oaks has more businesses than Oxnard, Ventura has more businesses than Oxnard; we’re almost twice the size of these two cities, and because we’re not allowing these businesses to come here, because frankly, the leadership we have is making it difficult,” he said. “There are businesses that take years to get a permit, and I’ve heard stories about two or three different churches that can’t get their pavement done without a permit two years later and the fees are horrendous.”

He said Oxnard needs to bring higher paying jobs to the city and has failed in that endeavor.

“I will fix that,” he said. “I am a controller of a manufacturing company, and I understand business, and the current leadership does not understand business.”

Quintana said Oxnard’s economy is on an upswing and it will follow the national economy.

“When you look at development, I think we’re ready for it, and we’re a community that can do a lot of things because we’re a coastal city,” he said. “The question is are we going to sabotage ourselves because in a lot of ways, when you go back to the conversation about the gang injunction, we can’t be this luxury city that needs a gang injunction to keep its citizens at-bay. It needs to be dissolved and it’s a loser in a lot of ways.”

Flynn said he questions if Oxnard, the most densely populated city in Ventura County, needs more minimum wage jobs.

“When we’re talking about growing this economy, we’re finished with minimum wage jobs, and that’s why you have two or three families living in a home,” he said. “We don’t need more minimum wage jobs, and to say Thousand Oaks and Ventura have more jobs, if they are minimum wage jobs, then we don’t need them here. What we need here are higher paying jobs.”

When you talk about the economy, Flynn said the city has more potential to attract employers who pay the highest salaries.

Hip-Hop continued from page 1

people like to line dance and put on their cowboy boots.

“Maybe that’ll be our next venture,” she said.

Instructor Alex Brajas led the party and said he’s been hip-hop dancing for five years.

“I was dancing for the kids when I was a kid,” he said. “We were dancing at a young age, and we started dancing at schools for people my age or even younger. It’s a blessing because all these kids we see in front of us, they are our future, so you’ve got to protect them. I know we can’t change the world, but we want to help the kids we can. That’s our goal.”

Alex said to accomplish it, he’s worked hard in his garage and at dance studios and the result is a present and blessing.

“You get worn out because you are giving so much energy out, and get overwhelmed by what’s going on because you want to give the kids 110 percent," he said about the program. "At the end of the event it’s like they took all your energy and you feel it, but it’s a great feeling because you know you did something great."

Oxnard Police Chief Scott Whitney loved seeing the event and said if he could learn some of the dance moves, he’ll get out there.

“This is awesome,” he said. “Just look at all these kids. We’re connecting with the kids and want positive contact with our residents and young people, as well. Most people don’t have a lot of contacts with the police, so we want some positive ones.”

He called it a no-brainer.

“We opened this up for registration, and we had 500 people in just a few days,” he said.

DJ Joey Castaneva said he knows the people at Hip-Hop Mindset and they invited him to come out, join in the fun and share inspiring music that he enjoys.

“It interests me, and my dad was a DJ, so he bothered me to get into this, first with vinyl records, but the computer makes it easier," he said. "The base of DJing can be difficult, but music brings people together, and I enjoy seeing people come together on the dance floor.”

Camarillo resident Audrey Williams and her daughter Shianne had a great time at the event, but Audrey had no plans to dance.

“My daughter has the moves, and she’ll get all her energy out,” she said. “That’s the best part. Seeing her enjoy an activity set up by the cops I think is important because they need to make connections with the community to do their jobs to the best of their ability.”

Shianne liked dancing with all her friends.

“I’m having a good time,” she said.

Council releases continued from page 1

Burkhart said five sampling locations were tested for dissolved oxygen, Enterococcus, total and fecal coliform. Once the limits were met, it triggered the release of the $250,000 in escrow funds for the remediation measures.

“Specifically, if recognized by a recognized water quality expert, the aerators and/ or pumps would be installed in the vaults, or other corrective measures, approved by the city, would be taken,” she said.

The city hired Scott Johnson, aquatic biologist for Bioassay Consulting Laboratories, in conjunction with Dr. Dave Caron, USC Professor of Biological Sciences in July to help the city and he consulted with them on the $250,000 as it relates to meeting the thresholds.

“In their expert opinion, the water quality thresholds outlined in the Seabridge Development Agreement have been met,” Burkhart said. The council action releases $68,930 to reimburse the Seabridge CFD for expenses already incurred during the fiscal year 2018-2019 budget, she said, plus anticipated expenses for a high-flow air diffuser style aeration system, a WiFi remote sensor, electrical costs for running the aerator and completing a nutrient study.

“If additional funds that are needed, we would come back to the city council,” she said.

During public comments, Audrey Keller, Channel Islands Neighborhood Council Chairwoman, said her group is concerned about the go forward expense that will be asked for at the next city council meeting.

“What’s next?” she asked.

“The water quality is not solved, so we are monitoring, and I am concerned about that, and I believe the county was supposed to contribute to some of these expenses, so we’d like to know what the county paid for and did they pay for anything?”

She also asked what the budget is to manage the water quality moving forward and what happens if there is a fish kill if the oxygen level drops below the recommended amount.

“If there is an emergency inside our harbor, who will be tapped to pay for that at that time?” she asked. “We don’t believe that it should be just the Seabridge CFD that gets hit for that, and we believe that all parties should come together, and we are encouraging the city council and staff to create a realistic plan, going forward, and we want you to think about the disaster plan for our harbor. It’s already happened once, and it could happen again.”

Jeffrey Burum said the city created the situation in Channel Islands Harbor.

“You know it,” he said. “Here

we are, political overzealousness causing NRG to shut down, and therefore for them to shut down the pumps. We had a system from the 1960’s; it was working fine until you decided to close down NRG without a plan.”

He likened the plan to Charlie Brown trying to kick the football, but in Seabridge the council is Lucy. “I’m not kicking the ball, and I’m saying no, I don’t want you to release the funds, because you have no plan on what to use those funds for,” Burum said.

On the bright side, he said the U.S. Core of Engineers designed the harbor for a good reason, and they had the canal and pumps.

“If the original design worked, and it’s worked for decades, why do we need to waste money on studies,” he asked. “Not only do we have this debacle, and we need recirculation, that’s right, you did cause it, Mr. Mayor. Why don’t we go back to the U.S. Corps of Engineers? I’ve already spent quite of bit of time researching what they did for New Orleans?

They rebuilt the whole thing, and they paid for a complete survey of 350 miles of beach coastland, and they can do the same thing here. We’re a tsunami zone, and we need to fix our seawall, we need recurring dredging, and by the way, we need pumps.”

The comments drew a sharp response from Councilman Bryan MacDonald.

“The one thing the good speaker left out was regardless of what happened with NRG; the once-through cooling prohibition was going to end those pumps operation in Dec. 2020, period, end of the discussion,” he said. “Those pumps are going to be shut down in Dec. 2020, and I think that needs to be said for the record.”

Mayoral Candidate Aaron Starr said the mayor has tried to blame everything else for the harbor situation for several weeks.

“He’s talked about the farmers, it could be water temperatures, any number of things, but we’ve known since 2002 if the circulating pumps were turned off this could be a problem,” he said. "It was in the water study and the EIR (environmental impact report) back then. It was anticipated in the memorandum of understanding and the development agreement that was signed in 2002.” Starr said the city hall approach is to hide the ball and never admit they’ve done anything wrong and always hide details which cost the city its credibility.

“It gains us much more credibility to say up front, we screwed up,” he said. “We were supposed to do a water study after we turned off the pumps and I expect a manager reporting to me to say I screwed up, here’s

why and here’s what I am going to do in the future to keep that from happening again.”

Following public comments, City Manager Alex Nguyen offered his terse opinion about Starr’s remarks.

“I have no interest in hiding this ball or any other ball, and I want to make that very, very clear to everyone who is listening,” he said. “I cannot speak to what happened 10, 20 or 30 years ago, I wasn’t here, and I am not going to hindsight or Monday morning quarterback this. "People made decisions that I don’t agree with when I look at the developer agreement; it’s not an agreement that I would ever enter into.”

Nguyen said it comes down to management which he understands and accepts.

“We are working to develop a plan, and we are doing so with deliberate speed, and we are not going to guess,” he said. “I know there are a lot of theories out there about what is causing that and how to prevent this and we are going to leave this to the scientists.”

In council comments, Councilman Oscar Madrigal thanked Flynn and Councilman Bert Perello for doing the “heavy lifting” when it comes to the issues.

“I know this is going to be a short-term and long-term issue, and I think in the long term, it is a

great time for us to work together for a common cause,” he said.

Mayor Pro Tem Carmen Ramirez thanked Nguyen for “really laying it out there.”

“I was delighted to hear your approach to this,” “We want to look ahead and see what’s coming at us and what we need to do. There’s a lot of things that could have been done way better, but that was way back when and we need to look forward.”

Councilman Bert Perello thanked Burkhart and her straightforward professional approach. “That means a lot to me,” he said. “Ladies and gentlemen, you got a taste of straight up from our city manager, and this is the first time that I’ve seen him in a position where he could lay it on the line, and he did.

He didn’t dance, dodge, schmooze or B.S. about this.”

Flynn thanked Nguyen and for laying it on the line and putting his neck out there.

“This shouldn’t be a political issue that candidates for public office try to exploit,” he said.

“This is a quality of life issue for the residents of not just Channel Islands Harbor; it’s the whole city and community that benefits from this waterway.” The Channel Islands Harbor Special Task Force will have a special meeting Oct. 22, at the Oxnard Performing Arts & Convention Center.

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OPED

If This Is Autumn, What Was Summer?

Dr. James L. Snyder I must confess that in the Parsonage there are times of confusion. It has nothing to do with age; it has everything to do with the human brain that is undernourished.

The Gracious Mistress of the Parsonage can say one thing and I can say something completely different.

There are those rare occasions when we are on the same page, the same sentence and almost the same words.

Those occasions do not come as often as I would like.

The good news is, we are all on the same book, which makes the difference.

The other day, for example, I was in a panic mode. I was trying to get stuff done and was not making progress.

Finally, the Gracious Mistress of the Parsonage said, “What are you in such a fuss about?”

“Well,” I said rather exhaustively, “it’s Friday and I’m trying to get my work done.”

My wife just stood there looking at me with one of those “looks” she is most famous for. Then, placing both hands on her hips, she said, “Silly boy, don’t you know it’s Thursday?”

It is quite disconcerting when you get something wrong. You think you are doing the right thing, but it turns out you are not. I think it is one day and it turns out to be another day instead. Sometimes one day looks exactly like the other.

As we were eating breakfast the other day, my wife stopped and said, “Do you know this is the first day of autumn?”

I had to stop and think about that for a while. That means summer is over and fall is in the air.

“If it’s autumn,” I said quite seriously, “why is it still so hot outside?” The last three weeks the temperature has been in the 90s and the heat index was over 100. That is really hot.

Looking at her, I said, “It sure doesn’t feel like autumn does it?” She agreed with me, which was quite an accomplishment on my side of the table.

A song says, “And the beat goes

on.” I would like to change that a little bit and sing a song, “And the heat goes on.” Simply put, I found no difference between the first week of autumn in the last week of summer. After all, if it is autumn then the weather ought to act like it is autumn.

I did not realize how serious the heat was. I was going Wednesday morning to a local elementary school to participate in the “Pray around the Pole.” It was the first thing in the morning so I decided not to have breakfast before I went, but rather go to my favorite restaurant for breakfast after the event.

As I was walking to the pole, I noticed it was rather hot outside. Oh well, I thought to myself, I am not going to be here long so I can just endure it.

About eight of the teachers had gathered around the pole along with

a resource officer. We gathered in a circle, held hands and began to pray.

Many of them prayed and my job was to close the session in prayer.

As they began praying, I felt a little odd. Now my wife will tell you that it is not just a feeling; I am odd.

But my blonde roots were beginning to manifest itself and I was feeling a little dizzy. I felt the sweat roll off my face and my legs were wobbling, more than usual. I really did not feel good at the time.

Then, it came time to close the session in prayer. I cannot remember what I prayed because every word that came out of my mouth felt weird and odd. I was getting dizzy and I was thinking to myself, “Just don’t fall down.”

I knew if I fell down, somebody would call the ambulance and rush me off to the hospital. The last place I wanted to be.

When we were done praying one of the teachers looked at me and said, “Are you all right? Your face looks flushed.”

The more I stood there the wobblier my legs got. Finally, one of the teachers said, “Let’s take him inside and get him some water.” In the meantime, one called my wife to come and get me.

I do not remember going into the school at the time. Everything was quite dizzy for me. Then the nurse came, checked me out and made sure I was okay.

As it was, I was having a heat stroke. I never had such a thing before in my life. I think I heard of them, but I did not know what they were.

As I was collecting myself a little bit, my wife and granddaughter arrived to take me home. They would not let me drive my own

vehicle. Don’t tell anybody, but I sure was glad. I am not sure I could have driven that vehicle out of the parking lot.

It took several days to recover, but during recovery, I could not help but think of an incident with Jesus in the midst of the storm. “And he arose, and rebuked the wind, and said unto the sea, Peace, be still. And the wind ceased, and there was a great calm” (Mark 4:39).

You cannot always select the “storm” in your life, but you can always trust Jesus to get you through it.

The Rev. James L. Snyder is pastor of the Family of God Fellowship. He lives with the Gracious Mistress of the Parsonage, in Ocala, Florida 34472.

Call him at 352-687-4240 or e-mail jamessnyder2@att.net. The church web site is www.whatafellowship.com.

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OPED End Cruelty to Immigrant Families and Children WE CAN’T LET PEOPLE DRIVE WEDGES BETWEEN US—THERE IS ONLY ONE HUMAN RACE

By Marian Wright Edelman July 26 was the deadline set by a court for the Trump administration to reunite all children and parents who were cruelly separated from each other at the border by their zero-tolerance immigration policy. Yet we are about to enter October with about 400 children still separated from their families. Nearly two-thirds of these children’s parents have reportedly already been deported without being reunited with their children. Immigrant advocates say some migrant parents agreed to be deported quickly with the understanding that it would speed up their ability to recover their children— but did not understand that they would be leaving their children behind. One father from Honduras who was deported without his 11-yearold son told a reporter he believed that was the only way to be reunited with his child: “They told me, ‘He’s ahead of you’. . . It was a lie.”

These are not the only families being threatened and torn apart by current cruel Trump administration immigration policies. We must add all of the families broken up every day by deportation actions; the more than 270,000 U.S.-born children threatened with separation if President Trump revokes Temporary Protected Status for Haitians, Salvadorans and Hondurans in 2019; and the uncertainty

still hanging over those, some with young children, who have received temporary immigration benefits through the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program and other Dreamers.

The Department of Health and Human Services reported this month that there are 12,800 migrant children who came across the border alone who are still detained rather than placed with family members or sponsors, a five-fold increase from a year ago. This is dramatically straining the capacity of existing shelters and depriving these vulnerable children and youths of crucial supportive human connections.

One likely reason for this increase is that sponsors are more reluctant to come forward to care for these unaccompanied minors given the anti-immigrant actions of the Trump administration.

As if these earlier horrors of the administration’s antiimmigrant agenda were not

enough, the Departments of Homeland Security and Health and Human Services recently proposed to remove the 20-day limit on detention of children with their families established under the 1997 Flores court ruling, which would allow children and families to be placed in indefinite detention in unlicensed facilities. And the administration is expected to soon propose for comment harmful and radical revisions to the “public charge” regulation that would allow the Department of Homeland Security to deny green cards and visas to immigrants who receive one or more public benefits, such as Medicaid, the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), housing vouchers and others.

The threat of the new much broader definition of “public charge” is already causing immigrant families not to apply for the benefits they and their children need to survive.

What is wrong with us?

As we continue to fight for parents and children separated at the border to be reunified and for children crossing alone to be treated humanely, we must intensify the call of all major faiths to protect children and welcome the stranger. It will take all of us protesting together against the

We must intensify the call of all major faiths to protect children and welcome the stranger.

Dolores Huerta, Cofounder, United Farm Workers Trump administration’s cruel and immoral zero-tolerance immigration policies, the evil separation of immigrant children from their families,

and efforts to detain and cut back protections for immigrant families and children.

For all people of conscience ready to act—you are not alone. You can join the Children’s Defense Fund and many others at the community, state and national levels to resist policies that tear children apart from families and threaten those who are undocumented, those with Temporary Protected Status, those with DACA and other Dreamers, and those seeking green cards and visas. In your local community you can help address the immediate needs of immigrants by supporting service programs providing them needed help, offering refuge and sanctuary, and protesting cruel and harmful practices. Please reach out and support those aiding children and families at the border.

At the national level, please join those who will comment on the harmful proposed regulations designed to deny

children in detention basic protections and threaten basic survival benefits for children and families with changes to the “public charge” rules.

Two of CDF’s respected colleague organizations, the Center for Law and Social Policy (CLASP) and the National Immigration Law Center, are co-chairing a Protecting Immigrant Families, Advancing Our Future Campaign to bring all of us together to fight these anti-immigration policies that will severely harm children and families. To join the campaign, receive regular updates on proposals and learn when and how to comment on proposed actions as they occur, visit http://bit.ly/PIFCampaign.

About one in four children in our country has an immigrant parent. This urgent child and family tragedy is an attack on children, on immigrant families and on the moral decency of our nation— and it is far from over. Please stay vigilant, stand up and speak out.

Marian Wright Edelman is President of the Children's Defense Fund, whose Leave No Child Behind’s mission is to ensure every child a Healthy Start, a Head Start, a Fair Start, a Safe Start and a Moral Start in life and successful passage to adulthood with the help of caring families and communities. For more information, go to www. childrensdefense.org.

America’s Favorite Dad Is a Convicted Rapist

CUT THE CONSPIRACY THEORIES. COSBY IS IN JAIL BECAUSE OF BILL COSBY.

By Nsenga K. Burton America’s favorite Dad is now behind bars. A sad ending to a fairytale story of success against all odds in an entertainment industry not known for being historically kind to Black folk has come to an end. Bill Cosby, a man much admired and revered for his groundbreaking rise in Hollywood as an actor and then as a creator of one of the most successful television shows in television history (The Cosby Show), was sentenced to 3 to 10 years for the 2004 sexual assault of Andrea Constand.

America’s favorite dad has been found guilty in one of 60 accusations of sexual assault against womenaccusations he did not deny. In fact, Mr. Cosby said he gave women drugs (Quaaludes) to render them unconscious and then had sex with them, stating that it was what they did back in the day.

However, 2004 isn’t exactly back in the day and copping to a criminal act in such a cavalier manner isn’t exactly bright. Even if drugging and raping women was standard practice at the Playboy Mansion and in Hollywood celebrity circles, that doesn’t mean the behavior doesn’t fit the legal definition of rape.

For example, many college students get “white boy wasted” and then have sex with each other on a regular basis. According to the laws in most states, a person cannot legally consent to sex when intoxicated. While the students may think they’re just being college students, they are in fact engaging in what is legally defined as rape and subject to prosecution if and when a person contacts authorities and alleges rape.

While Mr. Cosby and his lawyer insist he was behaving within

the scope of what was acceptable sexual behavior in Hollywood over the last 30 or more years, he was in fact legally raping women during that time. When the father of four daughters fails to show empathy or offer remorse for the victims of his actions, then he and we should not be surprised when Cosby is labeled a “sexually violent predator,” and immediately remanded to prison following his sentencing hearing.

While some people’s heads are still spinning over the verdict and sentencing, others have lost their minds (See Andrew Wyatt). Cue the conspiracy theorists: Cosby was brought down because he was too rich and famous and tried to buy NBC. Cosby was brought down because the victims were white women and you know how America feels about Black men and white women. Actually, some of the alleged victims were Black women, but I digress. Cosby was brought down because they had to make an example out of a Black man and reinforce the stereotype of the sexual Black brute.

How about this fact? Bill Cosby

was brought down because of Bill Cosby.

How many people can have 60+ allegations of sexual assault over 30 plus years and remain free? Three to 10 years for a serial rapist is too much time for some folks out here, saying the prosecution was hard on

How many people can have 60+ allegations of sexual assault over 30 plus years and remain free? him. Hard on him? He admitted to the crimemultiple times.

Prosecutors sat on evidence against him for decades. He will only serve three years with good behavior.

Cosby should be counting his blessings, not allowing his publicist Andrew Wyatt to conflate the issue by saying Cosby and Brett Kavanaugh are caught up in “a sex war.” Really, Andrew?

Cosby is a pig at best and a serial rapist at worst and I

suspect there are many men who never had to drug a woman into unconsciousness and have sex with them without her consent.

The idea that someone is doing something to Bill Cosby, who has done plenty to his victims, because he’s Bill Cosby is asinine.

Bill Cosby and his arrogance put Bill Cosby in jail.

Let’s say this together — Bill Cosby, the sexual predator is the same person as Bill Cosby the actor/producer/philanthropist — and folks need to wrap their minds around that fact. Black folks, especially women, don’t have to support Bill Cosby because he’s Black; behaving like race is the pre-determining factor in his conviction is vile. Race is a factor, which is the case with any Black person involved in the criminal justice system, but it isn’t the only reason Cosby is in prison. He is in prison because he drugs and rapes women.

Is it fair that at the same time folks are persecuting Cosby, some of those same folks are trying to will Brett Kavanaugh to the

Supreme Court? No. Should Cosby serve time, even though he is legally blind and 81-years-old? Yes. Prisons are full of people battling all kinds of illnesses including diabetes, hypertension, cancer and the like. For the record, if you’re interested in the possibility of house arrest, then having lavish parties at your estate close to the time when you’re being considered for house arrest is probably not a good idea, which leads me back to Mr. Cosby. Bill Cosby is in this mess because of Bill Cosby. He admitted to the crime of which he was accused and is serving time for it. Period.

The idea that Black folks need to spend their time rallying around and defending yet another sexual predator in the entertainment industry, who in this case is Black, is ridiculous. Forgive me for not feeling sorry for a man who literally had it all (amazing family, illustrious career and immense wealth) and messed it up by victimizing women.

Mr. Cosby has left scores of women traumatized due to his creepy and criminal actions and is getting what he deservestime in prison. He is exactly where he needs to be and should have been more than thirty years ago. America’s favorite dad, who was a pillar of the Black community, is a convicted rapist who is now behind bars. Deal with it and let the actual victims heal.

Nsenga K. Burton, Ph.D. is culture and entertainment editor for NNPA/Black Press USA. She is also founder & editor-in-chief of The Burton Wire, an awardwinning news blog covering the African Diaspora. Follow her on Twitter @Ntellectual.

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Wharf area,” he said.

He said the city needs to resolve the circulation problem.

“A lot of folks who are going to be constituents of mine are having substantial problems, but let’s not lose sight of why we are where we are,” he said. “We are there because we essentially made a decision to try and force this company to stop working, whether you like them or not. We did not go through the process of negotiating how this is going to be, so we did not know how it was going to be, which was in the EIR (Environmental Impact Report) back in the 1980’s.”

He said the water quality

board meeting was interesting.

“They had a picture of the facility, and they decommissioned it,” he said.

“Even if the permit was kept in place, there was no way we were going to use that pump anymore.”

Ralston said his understanding was the city had the opportunity to see the two power plants that “disrupt the beautiful skyline over the coast” be dismantled at the cost of the company that runs them, with a new and more efficient power plant installed in its place.

“That could have been negotiated to have that water

circulation continue to go as it has for years so that that issue would have been taken care of,” he said. “Instead the city decided to file a lawsuit against them and drove them out of town, so they’re just going to rot on the skyline. That’s the issue with the brown water on the harbor.”

He said the Fisherman’s Wharf issue revolves around an adversarial relationship Oxnard has with its neighbors, which he doesn’t understand.

“We should have a healthy relationship with our neighbors, and if I’m elected, one of the first things that I’ll do is work to restore our relationship with our

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neighbors," he said. "It all comes down to relationships, and that needs to be resolved.”

Cryder said Fisherman’s Wharf needs redevelopment and help.

“Like Lance (Ralston) said, we do need to work on our relationship with the county to entice a builder in there who will give us what we want and need,” she said. “Our streets can’t handle the kind of density they want to put in there, so it’s not a good fit for us.”

She said the city should have known about the brown water issue for years.

“The harbor was built around that canal, and they knew the Edison plant was going to be pulling water through the harbor,” she said.

“You can’t have stagnant water.

Everyone knows this. So when they forced NRG to go away, and they wouldn’t give them a permit to tear down that building and build new, they lost that relationship, and those

pumps no longer worked.”

Ramirez said NRG was never going to take down the power plants.

“It’s misinformation,” she said. “They bullied the city and wanted us to do what they wanted at no remedy for the city,” she said. “The reason why the State Water Board told them they had to close is all coastal plants had to close, and that was beyond our control.”

She said the council would have solutions for the issue.

important and one of the benefits of being a public employee is that you do have a pension, but if they’re not sustainable they won’t last. There are city governments in the state that had to declare bankruptcy because of the situation.”

As mayor, Flynn said he led an effort to go from zero contributions to 8 percent.

“Public safety has gone from zero to 5 percent, approximately,” he said.

The future Moving forward, Flynn said his immediate focus is restoring services that were cut in the last several years while keeping a balanced budget.

“That’s a tightrope act,” he said. “My focus over the next two years is going to be predominantly economic development. We have a new city manager, Alex Nguyen. He has some exciting ideas, and I have some exciting ideas. He and I just spoke about it yesterday, and we want to make sure we are on the same page.”

One part of the plan is revitalizing downtown with mixed residential and

commercial on the top and bottom.

“That’s going to be an economic stimulus for the local economy and a long-term goal of bringing higher paying jobs to the city,” he said. “Now that I just retired from teaching I am going to have a lot more time to be intently focused on how a mayor brings higher paying jobs to his community. I have a specific focus on the new economy, clean energy jobs, hi-tech, biotech, and medical research."

Nguyen told Flynn they need to fill an education gap.

“That means that not enough of the populous has a college education that would match these jobs,” he said. “I am not going to call it the great leap forward, but it's too much of a leap forward to say you’re going from where we are right now to the highest paying jobs.”

Initially, he said Oxnard can attract manufacturing jobs.

“Instead of getting $11 per hour, employees at a minimum will get 15, 17 $20 per hour,” he said. “It’s a step in the right direction to bring those higher paying jobs.”

to put out fires and said he’s been part of the organization for 12 years and teaches classes.

“Everybody has a job, and they assigned me to work on the fire extinguishing department,” he said. “I enjoy doing this, and some kids are showing an aptitude for the fire department. It's a great career choice.”

He loves meeting people and teaching them how to care for themselves.

“We all know, if you have a major fire, flood or earthquake, fire resources are so limited. You are going to have to take care of yourself, and we try to teach people to be self-sufficient,” he said.

Monik Gallardo came down from Oxnard College and had information for the attendees.

“We have information about how to prepare for a disaster and information regarding CPR, earthquakes, tsunamis,” she said. “If you have any questions you just ask us.”

She loves helping people and being an interpreter, which is her major at school.

“I got this opportunity from my professor, and I am thankful,” she said.

Animal Control Officer Drake Bays had lots of goodies for everybody.

“We have information about dogs, horses, and what to do in an emergency,” he said. “We need people with horse trailers.”

They also have information about what to do if they see a feral cat.

“We trap, neuter and return,” he said. “We’re also doing pet promotions, $10 pet adoptions and giving away free leashes and collars."

If a disaster strikes, Bays said animals get lost and are scared.

“We locate them and take them to the shelter, then we reunite them with their owners,” he said. “If they have a license tag, or an ID or a microchip we can use that to unite them with their owner."

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or CalPERS. “What’s happening now is the state is making cities cough up the difference just for that year,” he said. “Where the unfunded liabilities are, last year Ventura kicked in $11 million, which was almost 10 percent of their general fund budget that went to CalPERS for a one-time payment for the unfunded liability.”

He said Oxnard “coughed up” $5 million.

“We’re going to have to cough up $50 million over the next five years,” he said. “Making the pension system sustainable in the city is the biggest fiscal challenge we have. It’s happening not only in Oxnard, but it’s also happening in the State of California.”

In the future, he said the real goal of the public pension reform act in 2014 is to have the employees pay half of the cost.

“That is the only way that pensions are going to be sustainable unless the public decides the alternative, a 401k, and not having a guaranteed pension is the way,” he said.

“I hope that doesn’t happen.

I believe that pensions are

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goal is to help with fire safety in the city. We recently had a structure fire, so we are trying to increase the knowledge for the citizens of Oxnard.”

Joe O’Neill said his wife got him involved with CERT the Community Emergency Response Team.

“I have to admit, I’ve learned an awful lot,” he said.

“Sometimes, on the back of the trucks I would see the diamond, and I never understood until I took the CERT program all the different flammables and what you do when you run into them.”

CERT Disaster Volunteer Charles Taylor was supervising children using an extinguisher

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LEGAL NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE TS No. CA-18-828960-RY Order No.: 180247324-CAVOI YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 11/15/2006. 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 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): JOSE ALFREDO OROZCO, A SINGLE MAN Recorded: 11/24/2006 as Instrument No. 20061124-002478730 of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of VENTURA County, California; Date of Sale: 11/6/2018 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: $442,495.50 The purported property address is: 98 MAEGAN PLACE, #6, THOUSAND OAKS, CA 91362 Assessor's Parcel No.: 670-0-370-225 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-18-828960-RY. 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-18-828960-RY IDSPub #0144871 9/21/2018 9/28/2018 10/5/2018

SchId:72698 AdId:24247 CustId:608 -----------Order To Show Cause For Change of Name Case No. 56-2018-00516819-CUPT-VTA To All Interested Persons: Louise Guadalupe Messenger filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: 1 PRESENT NAME: Louise Guadalupe Messenger PROPOSED NAME: Lupi Gonzales Messenger The Court Orders that all persons interested in this matter shall appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file a written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing.

Notice Of Hearing Date: 10/11/2018 Time: 8:30 AM Dept. 42. The address of the court is Superior Court of Ventura, 800 Victoria Ave., Ventura, CA 93009.

A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county: TriCounty Sentry Date: 8/27/2018 MICHAEL D. PLANET Ventura Superior Court SchId:72777 AdId:24269 CustId:869 -----------NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE TS No. CA-18-829384-CL Order No.: 730-1804351-70 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 12/1/2006. 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 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): Glen O Krapff, a widower Recorded: 12/14/2006 as Instrument No. 20061214-00262348-0 of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of VENTURA County, California; Date of Sale: 11/15/2018 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: $470,969.27 The purported property address is: 195 SILAS AVENUE, THOUSAND OAKS, CA 91320 Assessor's Parcel No.: 666-0-153-335 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 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-18-829384-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-18-829384-CL IDSPub #0145005 9/28/2018 10/5/2018 10/12/2018 SchId:72788 AdId:24273 CustId:608 -----------T.S. No. 070125-CA APN: 634-0240-315 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE IMPORTANT NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 9/14/2005. 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 On 10/23/2018 at 11:00 AM, CLEAR RECON CORP, as duly appointed trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust recorded 9/22/2005, as Instrument No. 20050922-0236596, , of Official Records in the office of the County Recorder of Ventura County, State of CALIFORNIA executed by: DAVID DARIN HUNT, AND CONNIE A HUNT, HUSBAND AND WIFE AS JOINT TENANTS WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH, CASHIER’S CHECK DRAWN ON A STATE OR NATIONAL BANK, A CHECK DRAWN BY A STATE OR FEDERAL CREDIT UNION, OR A CHECK DRAWN BY A STATE OR FEDERAL SAVINGS AND LOAN ASSOCIATION, SAVINGS ASSOCIATION, OR SAVINGS BANK SPECIFIED IN SECTION 5102 OF THE FINANCIAL CODE AND AUTHORIZED TO DO BUSINESS IN THIS STATE: At the main entrance to the Government Center Hall of Justice, 800 South Victoria Avenue, Ventura, CA 93003 all right, title and interest conveyed to and now held by it under said Deed of Trust in the property situated in said County and State described as: MORE FULLY DESCRIBED ON SAID DEED OF TRUST The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 3490 PINE VIEW DRIVE SIMI VALLEY, CALIFORNIA 93065-7243 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. Said sale will be held, but without covenant or warranty, express or implied, regarding title, possession, condition, or encumbrances, including fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust, to pay the remaining principal sums of the note(s) secured by said Deed of Trust. The total amount of the unpaid balance of the obligation secured by the property to be sold and reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale is: $745,832.63 If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder's sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee, and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. The beneficiary under said Deed of Trust heretofore executed and delivered to the undersigned a written Declaration of Default and Demand for Sale, and a written Notice of Default and Election to Sell. The undersigned 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 (800) 758 8052 or visit this Internet Web site WWW.HOMESEARCH.COM, using the file number assigned to this case 070125-CA. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the Internet Web site. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. FOR SALES INFORMATION: (800) 758 8052 CLEAR RECON CORP 4375 Jutland Drive San Diego, California 92117 SchId:72792 AdId:24274 CustId:670 -----------File No.: 20180905100164510 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) DOING BUSINESS AS: 1. Wilsons Leather 630 Ventura Blvd., Suite 1213 Ventura, CA 93010 VENTURA COUNTY Full Name of Registrant: 1. AM Retail Group, Inc. 7401 Boone Ave N Brooklyn Park, CA 55428 This Business is conducted by: CORPORATION. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: 04/15/2011.

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/Randon Q. Roland NOTICE - In accordance with subdivision (a) of Section 17920, a fictitious name statement generally expires at the end of five years from the date on which it was filed in the office of the county clerk, except, as provided in subdivision section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to section 17913 other than a change in residence address or registered owner.

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

THIS STATEMENT WAS FILED WITH THE COUNTY CLERK OF VENTURA ON 9/5/2018.

MARK A. LUNN SchId:72817 AdId:24283 CustId:870 -----------File No.: 20180905-10016447-0 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) DOING BUSINESS AS: 1. LAW OFFICES OF R. BENJAMIN VOJTIK 2. LAW OFFICES OF ROBERT B. VOJTIK 5700 RALSTON STREET, SUITE 210 VENTURA, CA 93003 VENTURA COUNTY Full Name of Registrant: 1. ROBERT BENJAMIN VOJTIK 29 CORONADO STREET APARTMENT D VENTURA, CA 93001 This Business is conducted by: INDIVIDUAL. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: N/A. I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares information as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of Business and Professions Code that the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000).) /S/ROBERT BENJAMIN VOJTIK NOTICE - In accordance with subdivision (a) of Section 17920, a fictitious name statement generally

expires at the end of five years from the date on which it was filed in the office of the county clerk, except, as provided in subdivision section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to section 17913 other than a change in residence address or registered owner.

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

THIS STATEMENT WAS FILED WITH THE COUNTY CLERK OF VENTURA ON 9/5/2018.

MARK A. LUNN SchId:72840 AdId:24291 CustId:693 -----------NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE TS No. CA-15-671830-JB Order No.: 730-1502888-70 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 1/3/2007. 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): Bernardino Garcia and Nida Garcia, husband and wife, and Katherine Garcia, a single woman, as joint tenants Recorded: 1/16/2007 as Instrument No. 20070116-000102100 and modified as per Modification Agreement recorded 1/7/2015 as Instrument No. 20150107-000017160 and modified as per Modification Agreement recorded 5/18/2010 as Instrument No. 2010051800074508-0 of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of VENTURA County, California; Date of Sale: 10/16/2018 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: $671,343.53 The purported property address is: 2182 POSADA DR, UNIT 24, OXNARD, CA 930300131 Assessor's Parcel No.: 213-0-140-205 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-15-671830-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: 916-939-0772 Or Login to: http://www.qualityloan.com Reinstatement Line: (866) 645-7711 Ext 5318 Quality Loan Service Corp.

TS No.: CA-15-671830-JB IDSPub #0145197 9/21/2018 9/28/2018 10/5/2018 SchId:72843 AdId:24292 CustId:608 -----------File No.: 20180914100170620 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) DOING BUSINESS AS: 1. MFA Wealth Services 100 E. Thousand Oaks Blvd., Suite 258 Thousand Oaks, CA 91360 VENTURA COUNTY Full Name of Registrant: 1. Meador Financial, Inc. 100 E. Thousand Oaks Blvd., Suite 257 Thousand Oaks, CA 91360 This Business is conducted by: CORPORATION. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: 12/2/2013.

I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares information as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of Business and Professions Code that the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000).) /S/Michael E. Garner NOTICE - In accordance with subdivision (a) of Section 17920, a fictitious name statement generally expires at the end of five years from the date on which it was filed in the office of the county clerk, except, as provided in subdivision section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to section 17913 other than a change in residence address or registered owner.

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

THIS STATEMENT WAS FILED WITH THE COUNTY CLERK OF VENTURA ON 9/14/2018.

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Order To Show Cause For Change of Name Case No. 56-2018-00517566-CUPT-VTA To All Interested Persons: Pumo filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: 1 PRESENT NAME: Jennifer Lynn Pumo PROPOSED NAME: Alarra Saress The Court Orders that all persons interested in this matter shall appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file a written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing.

Notice Of Hearing Date: 10/24/2018 Time: 8:30 AM Dept. 40. The address of the court is Superior Court of Ventura, 800 Victoria Ave., Ventura, CA 93009.

A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county: TriCounty Sentry Date: 9/12/2018 MICHAEL D. PLANET Ventura Superior Court SchId:72864 AdId:24299 CustId:872 -----------File No.: 20180914-10017134-0

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LEGAL FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) DOING BUSINESS AS: 1. Crossbridge Ministries 360 Mobil Ave, 205E Camarillo, CA 93010 VENTURA COUNTY Full Name of Registrant: 1. Rick David 1624 Dwight Ave Camarillo, CA 93010 This Business is conducted by: INDIVIDUAL. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: 2008.

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/Rick David NOTICE - In accordance with subdivision (a) of Section 17920, a fictitious name statement generally expires at the end of five years from the date on which it was filed in the office of the county clerk, except, as provided in subdivision section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to section 17913 other than a change in residence address or registered owner.

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

THIS STATEMENT WAS FILED WITH THE COUNTY CLERK OF VENTURA ON 9/14/2018.

MARK A. LUNN SchId:72868 AdId:24300 CustId:873 -----------Order To Show Cause For Change of Name Case No. 56-2018-00517608 To All Interested Persons: Patel filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: 1 PRESENT NAME: Rupa Rashmikant Patel PROPOSED NAME: Rupa Patel Mayhue The Court Orders that all persons interested in this matter shall appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file a written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing.

Notice Of Hearing Date: 10/25/2018 Time: 8:30 AM Dept. 43. The address of the court is Superior Court of Ventura, 800 Victoria Ave., Ventura, CA 93009.

A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county: TriCounty Sentry Date: 9/13/2018 MICHAEL D. PLANET Ventura Superior Court SchId:72875 AdId:24302 CustId:874 -----------File No.: 0911-10016812-0 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) DOING BUSINESS AS: 1. My CoCo Pot 863 Calle Pensamiento Thousand Oaks, CA 91360 VENTURA COUNTY Full Name of Registrant: 1. Julie K. Taylor 863 Calle Pensamiento Thousand Oaks, CA 91360 This Business is conducted by: INDIVIDUAL. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: N/A. I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares information as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of Business and Professions Code that the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000).) /S/JKTaylor NOTICE - In accordance with subdivision (a) of Section 17920, a fictitious name statement generally expires at the end of five years from the date on which it was filed in the office of the county clerk, except, as provided in subdivision section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to section 17913 other than a change in residence address or registered owner.

A new fictitious business name statement must be filed before the expiration. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the

use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under Federal, State, or Common Law (see section 14411 ET SEQ., Business and Professions Code).

THIS STATEMENT WAS FILED WITH THE COUNTY CLERK OF VENTURA ON 9/11/2018.

MARK A. LUNN SchId:72880 AdId:24304 CustId:875 -----------File No.: 20180830-10016111-0 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) DOING BUSINESS AS: 1. Park Animal Hospital 2767 Tapo Street Simi Valley, CA 93063 VENTURA COUNTY Full Name of Registrant: 1. PetVet Care Centers (California), Inc. One Gorham Island, Suite 300 Westport, Connecticut 06880 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/Ryan Johnson NOTICE - In accordance with subdivision (a) of Section 17920, a fictitious name statement generally expires at the end of five years from the date on which it was filed in the office of the county clerk, except, as provided in subdivision section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to section 17913 other than a change in residence address or registered owner.

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

THIS STATEMENT WAS FILED WITH THE COUNTY CLERK OF VENTURA ON 8/30/2018.

MARK A. LUNN SchId:72887 AdId:24306 CustId:876 -----------NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE Recording requested by: TS No. CA18-830552-NJ Order No.: 8737521 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 11/16/2017. 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 accrued 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 BID LESS THAN THE TOTAL AMOUNT DUE. Trustor(s): RONALD E. SMITH AND SIDNEY SMITH, HUSBAND AND WIFE AS JOINT TENANTS Recorded: 11/22/2017 as Instrument No. 20171122-00152237 of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of VENTURA County, California; Date of Sale: 11/20/2018 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 accrued balance and other charges: $187,143.95 The purported property address is: 3013 HARBOR BOULEVARD, VENTURA, CA 93001 Assessor's Parcel No. : 080-0-390155 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-18-830552-NJ. 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 trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder's sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the trustee, and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid.

The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the mortgagor, the mortgagee, or the mortgagee'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. As required by law, you are hereby notified that a negative credit report reflecting on your credit record may be submitted to a credit report agency if you fail to fulfill the terms of your credit obligations. Date: Quality Loan Service Corporation 2763 Camino Del Rio South San Diego, CA 92108 619645-7711 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-18-830552-NJ IDSPub #0145317 10/5/2018 10/12/2018 10/19/2018location of the property may be obtained by sending a written request to the beneficiary within 10 days of the date of first publication of this Notice of Sale. If the trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder's sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the trustee, and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid.

The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the mortgagor, the mortgagee, or the mortgagee'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. As required by law, you are hereby notified that a negative credit report reflecting on your credit record may be submitted to a credit report agency if you fail to fulfill the terms of your credit obligations. Date: Quality Loan Service Corporation 2763 Camino Del Rio South San Diego, CA 92108 619645-7711 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-18-830552-NJ IDSPub #0145317 10/5/2018 10/12/2018 10/19/2018 SchId:72895 AdId:24309 CustId:608 -----------NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE Trustee Sale No. 139142 Title No. 8733763 NOTE: THERE IS A SUMMARY OF THE INFORMATION IN THIS DOCUMENT ATTACHED. YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 11/16/2012. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. On 10/18/2018 at 11:00 AM, The Mortgage Law Firm, PLC, as duly appointed Trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust recorded 02/07/2013, as Instrument No. 20130207-00023149-0, in book xx, page xx, of Official Records in the office of the County Recorder of Ventura County, State of California, executed by Duilio Dante Pansini,

Trustee of the Duilio Pansini Revocable Trust Dated June 5, 2007, WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH, CASHIER'S CHECK/CASH EQUIVALENT or other form of payment authorized by 2924h(b), (payable at time of sale in lawful money of the United States), At the main entrance to the Government Center Hall of Justice, 800 South Victoria Avenue, Ventura, CA 93003. All right, title and interest conveyed to and now held by it under said Deed of Trust in the property situated in said County and State, described as: FULLY DESCRIBED IN THE ABOVE DEED OF TRUST. APN 189-0-141-195 The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 172 East Garden Green, Port Hueneme, CA 93041 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 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: $134,282.11 If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder's sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee, and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. The beneficiary under said Deed of Trust heretofore executed and delivered to the undersigned a written Declaration of Default and Demand for Sale, and written Notice of Default and Election to Sell. The undersigned caused a Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be recorded in the county where the real property is located. Dated: 9/13/2018 THE MORTGAGE LAW FIRM, PLC Adriana Durham/Authorized Signature 27455 Tierra Alta Way, Ste. B, Temecula, CA 92590 (619) 465-8200 FOR TRUSTEE'S SALE INFORMATION PLEASE CALL 714-730-2727 The Mortgage Law Firm, PLC. may be attempting to collect a debt. Any information obtained may be used for that purpose. NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property.

You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder's office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call (714) 730-2727 for information regarding the trustee's sale or visit this Internet Web site - www.servicelinkASAP.com - for information regarding the sale of this property, using the file number assigned to this case: 139142. 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. A-4670280 09/21/2018, 09/28/2018, 10/05/2018

formation below.

You have 30 CALENDAR DAYS after this summons and legal papers are served on you to file a written response at this court and have a copy served on the plaintiff. A letter or phone call will not protect you. Your written response must be in proper legal form if you want the court to hear your case. There may be a court form that you can use for your response. You can find these court forms and more information at the California Courts Online SelfHelp Center (www.courtinfo.ca.gov/selfhelp), your county law library, or the courthouse nearest you. If you cannot pay the filing fee, ask the court clerk for a fee waiver form. If you do not file your response on time, you may lose the case by default, and your wages, money, and property may be taken without further warning from the court.

There are other legal requirements.

You may want to call an attorney right away. If you do not know an attorney, you may want to call an attorney referral service. If you cannot afford an attorney, you may be eligible for free legal services from a nonprofit legal services program. You can locate these nonprofit groups at the California Legal Services Web site (www.lawhelpcalifornia.org), the California Courts Online SelfHelp Center (www.courtinfo.ca.gov/ selfhelp), or by contacting your local court or county bar association.

NOTE: The court has a statutory lien for waived fees and costs on any settlement or arbitration award of $10,000 or more in a civil case. The court's lien must be paid before the court will dismiss the case. AVISO! Lo han demandado. Si no responde dentro de 30 dias, la corte puede decidir en su contra sin escuchar su version. Lea la informacion a continuacion.

Tiene 30 DIAS DE CALENDARIO despues de que le entreguen esta citacion y papeles legales para presentar una respuesta por escrito en esta corte y hacer que se entregue una copia al demandante. Una carta o una llamada telefonica no lo protegen. Su respuesta por escrito tiene que estar en formato legal correcto si desea que procesen su caso en la corte. Es posible que haya un formulario que usted pueda usar para su respuesta. Puede encontrar estos formularios de la corte y mas informacion en el Centro de Ayuda de las Cortes de California (www. sucorte.ca.gov) en la biblioteca de leyes de su condado o en la corte que le quede mas cerca. Si no puede pagar la cuota de presentacion, pida al secretario de la corte que le de un formulario de exencion de pago de cuotas. Si no presenta su respuesta a tiempo, puede perder el caso por incumplimiento y la corte le podra quitar su sueldo, dinero y bienes sin mas advertencia.

Hay otros requisitos legales. Es recomendable que llame a un abogado inmediatamente. Si no conoce a un abogado, puede llamar a un servicio de remision a abogados. Si no puede pagar a un abogado, es posible que cumpla con los requisitos para obtener servicios legales gratuitos de un programa de servicios legales sin fines de lucro. Puede encontrar estos grupos sin fines de lucro en el sitio web de California Legal Services, (www.lawhelpcalifornia.org), en el Centro de Ayuda de las Cortes de California, (www. sucorte.ca.gov) o poniendose en contacto con la corte o el colegio de abogados locales. AVISO: Por ley, la corte tiene derecho a reclamar las cuotas y los costos exentos por imponer un gravamen sobre cualquier recuperacion de $10,000 o mas de valor recibida mediante un acuerdo o una concesion de arbitraje en un caso de derecho civil. Tiene que pagar el gravamen de la corte antes de que la corte pueda desechar el caso.

The name and address of the court is: (El nombre y direccion de la corte es): Superior Court, County of Ventura, 800 South Victoria Avenue, Ventura, CA 93009-0001.

The name, address and telephone number of plaintiff's attorney, or plaintiff without an attorney is: (El nombre, la direccion y el numero de telefono del abogado del demandante, o del demandante que no tiene abogado, es): ALANA B. ANAYA, Esq., SBN: 195758, ANAYA LAW GROUP, 2629 Townsgate Road, Suite 140, Westlake Village, CA 91361, (805) 230-9222, (805) 230-9221

Date: (Fecha) MAY 15, 2018 MICHAEL D. PLANET, Clerk (Secretario) By: AMBER RAMIREZ, Deputy (Adjunto) CN953438 ENSIGN Sep 21,28, Oct 5,12, 2018

SchId:72900 AdId:24310 CustId:64 ------------

SchId:72916 AdId:24316 CustId:65 ------------

CASE NUMBER: (Numero del Caso): 56-2018-00511837-CLCLVTA SUMMONS (CITACION JUDICIAL) NOTICE TO DEFENDANT: (AVISO AL DEMANDADO): ROBBY C. ENSIGN and DOES 1 through 40 Inclusive.

YOU ARE BEING SUED BY PLAINTIFF: (LO ESTA DEMANDANDO EL DEMANDANTE): UNIFY FINANCIAL CREDIT UNION f/k/a WESTERN FEDERAL CREDIT UNION. NOTICE! You have been sued.

The court may decide against you without your being heard unless you respond within 30 days. Read the in-

T.S. No. 069958-CA APN: 181-0208-135 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE IMPORTANT NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 5/15/2003. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER On 11/6/2018 at 9:00 AM, CLEAR RECON CORP, as duly appointed trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust recorded 6/11/2003, as Instrument No. 2003-0194172-00, , of Official Records in the office of the

County Recorder of Ventura County, State of CALIFORNIA executed by: DONNA L. CADY, A WIDOW WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH, CASHIER’S CHECK DRAWN ON A STATE OR NATIONAL BANK, A CHECK DRAWN BY A STATE OR FEDERAL CREDIT UNION, OR A CHECK DRAWN BY A STATE OR FEDERAL SAVINGS AND LOAN ASSOCIATION, SAVINGS ASSOCIATION, OR SAVINGS BANK SPECIFIED IN SECTION 5102 OF THE FINANCIAL CODE AND AUTHORIZED TO DO BUSINESS IN THIS STATE: Auction.com Room, Four Points by Sheraton Ventura Harbor Resort, 1050 Schooner Drive, Ventura, CA 93001 all right, title and interest conveyed to and now held by it under said Deed of Trust in the property situated in said County and State described as: MORE FULLY DESCRIBED ON SAID DEED OF TRUST The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 2711 VOLCANO COURT OXNARD, CALIFORNIA 93030 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. Said sale will be held, but without covenant or warranty, express or implied, regarding title, possession, condition, or encumbrances, including fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust, to pay the remaining principal sums of the note(s) secured by said Deed of Trust. The total amount of the unpaid balance of the obligation secured by the property to be sold and reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale is: $167,457.87 If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder's sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee, and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. The beneficiary under said Deed of Trust heretofore executed and delivered to the undersigned a written Declaration of Default and Demand for Sale, and a written Notice of Default and Election to Sell. The undersigned or its predecessor caused said Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be recorded in the county where the real property is located. NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself.

Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property.

You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder's office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale.

If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call (800) 280-2832 or visit this Internet Web site WWW.AUCTION.COM, using the file number assigned to this case 069958-CA. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the Internet Web site. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. FOR SALES INFORMATION: (800) 2802832 CLEAR RECON CORP 4375 Jutland Drive San Diego, California 92117 SchId:72918 AdId:24317 CustId:670 -----------T.S. No. 064403-CA APN: 022-0061-125 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE IMPORTANT NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 8/19/2005. 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 On 10/31/2018 at 11:00 AM, CLEAR RECON CORP, as duly appointed trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust recorded 8/31/2005, as Instrument No. 20050831-0217809, , of Official Records in the office of the County Recorder of Ventura County, State of CALIFORNIA executed by: THOMAS E. BERRY, A SINGLE MAN WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO HIGHEST BIDDER

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LEGAL FOR CASH, CASHIER’S CHECK DRAWN ON A STATE OR NATIONAL BANK, A CHECK DRAWN BY A STATE OR FEDERAL CREDIT UNION, OR A CHECK DRAWN BY A STATE OR FEDERAL SAVINGS AND LOAN ASSOCIATION, SAVINGS ASSOCIATION, OR SAVINGS BANK SPECIFIED IN SECTION 5102 OF THE FINANCIAL CODE AND AUTHORIZED TO DO BUSINESS IN THIS STATE: AT THE MAIN FRONT ENTRANCE TO THE COUNTY GOVERNMENT CENTER HALL OF JUSTICE LOCATED AT 800 S. VICTORIA AVE., VENTURA, CA 93003 all right, title and interest conveyed to and now held by it under said Deed of Trust in the property situated in said County and State described as: LOT 43 OF THE GRANDVIEW TRACT, IN THE CITY OF OJAI, COUNTY OF VENTURA, STATE OF CALIFORNIA, AS PER MAP RECORDED IN BOOK 21, PAGES 92 AND 93 OF MAPS, IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY RECORDER OF SAID COUNTY. EXCEPT 50% OF THE OIL, GAS, HYDROCARBON IN ALL FORMS AND ALL OTHER MINERAL RIGHTS, WHETHER METALLIC OR NONMETALLIC, IN AND UNDER SAID LAND, WITHOUT THE RIGHT OF SURFACE ENTRY UPON SAID LAND FOR OIL, GAS, HYDROCARBON OR OTHER MINERALS AND REMOVING THE SAME THEREFROM, AS RESERVED BY OHMER A. HANSER, ET AL., IN DEED RECORDED JULY 19, 1954 IN BOOK 1216, PAGE 160 OF OFFICIAL RECORDS. The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 917 SUNSET PLACE OJAI, CALIFORNIA 93023 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. Said sale will be held, but without covenant or warranty, express or implied, regarding title, possession, condition, or encumbrances, including fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust, to pay the remaining principal sums of the note(s) secured by said Deed of Trust. The total amount of the unpaid balance of the obligation secured by the property to be sold and reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale is: $568,404.27 If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder's sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee, and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. The beneficiary under said Deed of Trust heretofore executed and delivered to the undersigned a written Declaration of Default and Demand for Sale, and a written Notice of Default and Election to Sell. The undersigned or its predecessor caused said Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be recorded in the county where the real property is located. NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself.

Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property.

You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder's office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call (844) 477-7869 or visit this Internet Web site WWW.STOXPOSTING.COM, using the file number assigned to this case 064403-CA. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the Internet Web site. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. FOR SALES INFORMATION: (844) 4777869 CLEAR RECON CORP 4375 Jutland Drive San Diego, California 92117 SchId:72921 AdId:24318 CustId:670 -----------T.S. No. 070086-CA APN: 164-0021-055 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE IMPORTANT NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF

TRUST, DATED 8/2/2005. 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 On 10/31/2018 at 11:00 AM, CLEAR RECON CORP, as duly appointed trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust recorded 8/11/2005, as Instrument No. 20050811-0198401, , and later modified by a Loan Modification Agreement recorded on 03/11/2009, as Instrument 20090311-00037664-0 of Official Records in the office of the County Recorder of Ventura County, State of CALIFORNIA executed by: GERARDO ORDAZ RODRIGUEZ, A SINGLE MAN WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH, CASHIER’S CHECK DRAWN ON A STATE OR NATIONAL BANK, A CHECK DRAWN BY A STATE OR FEDERAL CREDIT UNION, OR A CHECK DRAWN BY A STATE OR FEDERAL SAVINGS AND LOAN ASSOCIATION, SAVINGS ASSOCIATION, OR SAVINGS BANK SPECIFIED IN SECTION 5102 OF THE FINANCIAL CODE AND AUTHORIZED TO DO BUSINESS IN THIS STATE: AT THE MAIN FRONT ENTRANCE TO THE COUNTY GOVERNMENT CENTER HALL OF JUSTICE LOCATED AT 800 S. VICTORIA AVE., VENTURA, CA 93003 all right, title and interest conveyed to and now held by it under said Deed of Trust in the property situated in said County and State described as: MORE FULLY DESCRIBED ON SAID DEED OF TRUST The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 855 CALLE LA PALMERA CAMARILLO, CALIFORNIA 93010 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. Said sale will be held, but without covenant or warranty, express or implied, regarding title, possession, condition, or encumbrances, including fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust, to pay the remaining principal sums of the note(s) secured by said Deed of Trust. The total amount of the unpaid balance of the obligation secured by the property to be sold and reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale is: $593,835.38 If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder's sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee, and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. The beneficiary under said Deed of Trust heretofore executed and delivered to the undersigned a written Declaration of Default and Demand for Sale, and a written Notice of Default and Election to Sell. The undersigned or its predecessor caused said Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be recorded in the county where the real property is located. NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself.

Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property.

You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder's office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call (844) 477-7869 or visit this Internet Web site WWW.STOXPOSTING.COM, using the file number assigned to this case 070086-CA. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the Internet Web site. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. FOR SALES INFORMATION: (844) 4777869 CLEAR RECON CORP 4375 Jutland Drive San Diego, California 92117 SchId:72924 AdId:24319 CustId:670 -----------NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE TS No. CA-14-650076-RY Order No.: 160269038 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT

UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 4/4/2005. 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): NOUSHIN S. KAVKANI AND MEHRAN TAVAKOI, WIFE AND HUSBAND Recorded: 4/15/2005 as Instrument No. 20050415-0092063 of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of VENTURA County, California; Date of Sale: 11/20/2018 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: $1,154,063.96 The purported property address is: 597 KALINDA PLACE, THOUSAND OAKS, CA 91320 Assessor's Parcel No.: 663-0-060-175 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-14-650076-RY. 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-14-650076-RY IDSPub #0145542 10/5/2018 10/12/2018 10/19/2018 SchId:72945 AdId:24328 CustId:608

-----------NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF ESTHER K. LIEBER Case No. 56-2018-00517517-PRPWOXN To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of ESTHER K. LIEBER A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by Michael Lieber in the Superior Court of California, County of VENTURA. THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that Michael Lieber be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent.

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

THE PETITION requests authority to administer the estate under the Independent Administration of Estates Act. (This authority will allow the personal representative to take many actions without obtaining court approval. Before taking certain very important actions, however, the personal representative will be required to give notice to interested persons unless they have waived notice or consented to the proposed action.)

The independent administration authority will be granted unless an interested person files an objection to the petition and shows good cause why the court should not grant the authority.

A HEARING on the petition will be held on Oct. 25, 2018 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: MICHAEL J SCHIFF ESQ SBN 34338 MICHAEL J SCHIFF APLC 9903 SANTA MONICA BLVD NO 375 BEVERLY HILLS CA 90212 CN953572 LIEBER Sep 28, Oct 5,12, 2018 SchId:72949 AdId:24329 CustId:65 -----------File No.: 201808161001504000 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) DOING BUSINESS AS: 1. P T I LOVE PHO INC 2731 S. ROSE AVE B103 OXNARD, CA 93033 VENTURA COUNTY Full Name of Registrant: 1. P T I LOVE PHO INC 2731 S ROSE AVE B103 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: 08/16/2018.

I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares information as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of Business and Professions Code that the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000).) /S/JIMMY DUONG NOTICE - In accordance with subdivision (a) of Section 17920, a fictitious name statement generally expires at the end of five years from the date on which it was filed in the office of the county clerk, except, as provided in subdivision section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to section 17913 other than a change in residence address or registered owner.

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

THIS STATEMENT WAS FILED WITH THE COUNTY CLERK OF VENTURA ON 9/24/2018.

MARK A. LUNN SchId:72952 AdId:24330 CustId:879 -----------Order To Show Cause For Change of Name Case No. 56-2018-00517936 To All Interested Persons: Jianxun He & Joanne Cheng on behalf of Justin Cheng Ho, a minor filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: 1 PRESENT NAME: Justin Cheng Ho PROPOSED NAME: Justin Cheng He The Court Orders that all persons interested in this matter shall appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file a written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing.

Notice Of Hearing Date: 11/2/2018 Time: 8:30 AM Dept. 21. The address of the court is Superior Court of Ventura, 800 Victoria Ave., Ventura, CA 93009.

A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county: TriCounty Sentry Date: 9/20/2018 MICHAEL D. PLANET Ventura Superior Court SchId:72956 AdId:24331 CustId:874 -----------NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF THOMAS SHERIDAN BENTON Case No. 56-2018-00517675 To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of THOMAS SHERIDAN BENTON. A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by SUZANNE EILEEN JAMES in the Superior Court of California, County of Ventura.

THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that SUZANNE EILEEN JAMES be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent.

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

THE PETITION requests authority to administer the estate under the Independent Administration of Estates Act. (This authority will allow the personal representative to take many actions without obtaining court approval. Before taking certain very important actions, however, the personal representative will be required to give notice to interested persons unless they have waived notice or consented to the proposed action.)

The independent administration authority will be granted unless an interested person files an objection to the petition and shows good cause why the court should not grant the authority.

A HEARING on the petition will be held on 10/18/2018 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.

Thomas Caldwell, Esq. SBN 239336 21900 Burbank Blvd. Suite 300 Woodland Hill CA 91367 Phone: 818-992-2921 SchId:72960 AdId:24332 CustId:881 -----------FILE NO. 20180831-10016174-0 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) DOING BUSINESS AS: LENNAR, 515 MARIN ST, #322,

THOUSAND OAKS, CA 91360 county of: VENTURA. The full name of registrant(s) is/are: DUBLIN CROSSING, LLC [DELAWARE], 700 N W 107TH AVE, STE 400, MIAMI FL 33172. This Business is being conducted by a/an: LIMITED LIABLITY COMPANY. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name/ names listed above on: N/A. I declare that all the information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares information as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of the 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/ DUBLIN CROSSING, LLC BY: MARK SUSTANA, SECRETARY This statement was filed with the County Clerk of VENTURA County on 08/31/2018 indicated by file stamp above.

NoticeIn 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 (b) of 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 the residence address of a 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, o common law (see Section 14411 et seq, Business and Professions Code) LA2092199 TRICOUNTY SENTRY 9/28 10/5,12,19 2018 SchId:72981 AdId:24339 CustId:628 -----------FILE NO. 20180831-10016176-0 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) DOING BUSINESS AS: LENNAR, 515 MARIN ST, #322, THOUSAND OAKS, CA 91360 county of: VENTURA. The full name of registrant(s) is/are: CENTENNIAL FOUNDERS, LLC [DELAWARE], 700 N W 107TH AVE, STE 400, MIAMI FL 33172. This Business is being conducted by a/an: LIMITED LIABLITY COMPANY. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name/ names listed above on: N/A. I declare that all the information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares information as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of the 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/ CENTENNIAL FOUNDERS, LLC BY: MARK SUSTANA, SECRETARY This statement was filed with the County Clerk of VENTURA County on 08/31/2018 indicated by file stamp above.

NoticeIn 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 (b) of 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 the residence address of a 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, o common law (see Section 14411 et seq, Business and Professions Code) LA2092212 TRICOUNTY SENTRY 9/28 10/5,12,19 2018 SchId:72985 AdId:24340 CustId:628 -----------FILE NO. 20180831-10016178-0 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) DOING BUSINESS AS: LENNAR, 515 MARIN ST, #322, THOUSAND OAKS, CA 91360 county of: VENTURA. The full name of registrant(s) is/are: PLAZA CONDOMINIUM VENTURES, LLC [DELAWARE], 700 N W 107TH AVE, STE 400, MIAMI FL 33172. This Business is being conducted by a/an: LIMITED LIABLITY COMPANY. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name/ names listed above on: N/A. I declare that all the information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares information as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of the 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/ PLAZA CONDOMINIUM VENTURES, LLC BY: MARK SUSTANA, SECRETARY This statement was filed with the County Clerk of VENTURA County on 08/31/2018 indicated by file stamp above.

NoticeIn accordance with Subdivision (a) of Section 17920, a fictitious name statement generally expires at

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LEGAL 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 (b) of 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 the residence address of a 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, o common law (see Section 14411 et seq, Business and Professions Code) LA2093344 TRICOUNTY SENTRY 9/28 10/5,12,19 2018 SchId:72989 AdId:24341 CustId:628 -----------Notice of Lien Sale: 1987 TIOGA FLEETWOOD VIN# CA LIC# 2YWR161 LIEN SALE 1017-18 10:00 AM 10951 JACINTO WAY VENTURA CA 1FDKE30L0HHB67764 93004 ILIEN LIEN SERVICE PO BOX 2135 SHINGLE SPRINGS, CA 95682 (530) 677-9364 PHONE (530) 677-2821 FAX info@ilien.com SchId:72993 AdId:24342 CustId:702 -----------Trustee Sale No. 1812 Loan No. Los Angeles Av Title Order No. 18186347 APN 626-0-343-045 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 04/21/2016.

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 10/31/2018 at 11:00AM, Parker Foreclosure Services, LLC as the duly appointed Trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust Recorded on 04/25/16 as document number 20160425-00055723-0 of official records in the Office of the Recorder of Ventura County, California, executed by: Amadeo Rodriguez and Maria Rodriguez, Husband and Wife as Joint Tenants, as Trustor, Zorell Investments, Inc., as Beneficiary, 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 PAYABLE TO PARKER FORECLOSURE SERVICS, LLC 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: At the main front entrance to the Government Center Hall of Justice 800 S. Victoria Ventura, CA 93009, 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 describing the land therein: Lot 6 in Block 3 of the Town of Santa Susana, in the City of Simi Valley, County of Ventura, State of California, as per Amended Map recorded in Book 12, Page 43 of Maps, in the Office of the County Recorder of Said County. Except therefrom all oil, gas, other hydrocarbon substances and minerals in and under said land, but without the right to enter upon the surface thereof or within 500 feet beneath the surface for the purpose of exploring for or extracting such oil, gas, or other hydrocarbon substances and minerals. The property heretofore described is being sold "as is". The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 4348 E. Los Angeles Ave, Simi Valley, CA 93065. 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: $499,671.63 (Estimated) Accrued interest and additional advances, if any, will increase this figure prior to sale. 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 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 bid-

der at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder’s office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call 844-477-7869 or visit this Internet Web site, Stoxposting.com, using the file number assigned to this case 1812. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the Internet Web site. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. DATE: 9/26/2018 Parker Foreclosure Services, LLC PO Box 2940 Ventura, CA 93002-2940 (844) 477-7869 Donald D. Parker, President SchId:72997 AdId:24344 CustId:670 -----------NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE TS No. CA-16-704162-BF Order No.: 730-1601817-70 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 10/19/2007. 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): Cesario C Gutierrez and Maria Gutierrez, husband and wife and Andres Gutierrez and Maricela Gutierrez, husband and wife Recorded: 10/25/2007 as Instrument No. 20071025-00199889-0 of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of VENTURA County, California; Date of Sale: 10/30/2018 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: $673,560.75 The purported property address is: 515 & 519 WEST KAMALA STREET, OXNARD, CA 93033 Assessor's Parcel No.: 203-0-275-120 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-16-704162-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 619645-7711 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-16-704162-BF IDSPub #0145671 10/5/2018 10/12/2018 10/19/2018 SchId:73000 AdId:24345 CustId:608 -----------File No.: 0926100178110 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) DOING BUSINESS AS: 1. Ferro Ignis Design 100-7 Rancho Road #343 Thousand Oaks, CA 91362 VENTURA COUNTY Full Name of Registrant: 1. Arthur D. Lindfield 481 Calle Arroyo Thousand Oaks, CA 91360 This Business is conducted by: INDIVIDUAL. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: N/A. I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares information as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of Business and Professions Code that the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000).) /S/Arthur D. Lindfield NOTICE - In accordance with subdivision (a) of Section 17920, a fictitious name statement generally expires at the end of five years from the date on which it was filed in the office of the county clerk, except, as provided in subdivision section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to section 17913 other than a change in residence address or registered owner. A new fictitious business name statement must be filed before the expiration.

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

THIS STATEMENT WAS FILED WITH THE COUNTY CLERK OF VENTURA ON 9/26/2018.

MARK A. LUNN SchId:73006 AdId:24347 CustId:882 -----------File No.: 20180928100180230 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) DOING BUSINESS AS: 1. Two Twenty Two 3901 Sheldon Drive # 7 Ventura, CA 93003 VENTURA COUNTY Full Name of Registrant: 1. Charles R. Polk 3901 Sheldon Drive #7 Ventura , CA 93003 This Business is conducted by: INDIVIDUAL. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: N/A. I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares information as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of Business and Professions Code that the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000).) /S/Charles R. Polk NOTICE - In accordance with subdivision (a) of Section 17920, a fictitious name statement generally expires at the end of five years from the date on which it was filed in the office of the county clerk, except, as provided in subdivision section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to section 17913 other than a change in residence

address or registered owner. A new fictitious business name statement must be filed before the expiration.

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

THIS STATEMENT WAS FILED WITH THE COUNTY CLERK OF VENTURA ON 9/28/2018.

MARK A. LUNN SchId:73016 AdId:24350 CustId:883 -----------NOTICE Pursuant To California SelfStorage Facility Act (B & P Code 21700 ET SEQ) the Undersigned Will Sell At Public Auction. On The Below Listed Day, Time, And Location. Notice Of Public Sale Of Personal Property: The Personal Property Including, But Not Limited To Listed Items Stored

By The Following Persons Or Businesses On The 24th Day of October 2018 AFTER: 9:00 AM At: STORCAL SELF STORAGE Thousand Oaks - 2501 West Hillcrest Drive, Thousand Oaks, CA 91320 -(805)4997111. THE FOLLOWING LIST IS A DESCRIPTION OF THE PROPERTY TO BE SOLD: Storage Unit #: 1202-Sison, AgnesChairs, books, kitchen goods, tubs; 1204-Pratt, Jeffrey E.-Boxes, TV, tubs; 1211-Sison, AgnesBoxes, bedding, microwave, bedroom set; 1301-Masculino, MariaBoxes; 1506-Martinez, Jose LuisTubs, boxes, bedroom furniture; 1625-Darlene, LoganTable, chairs, boxes; 2003-George, KalomoBoxes, dressers; 2101-Fox, Ashley/ Beachy CreamKitchen equipment; 2203-Blicharski VictoriaBoxes, clothing, tools; 2209-Garcia, StephenBoxes, clothes, microwave; 2503-Biasi, DouglasBoxes, clothes, furniture; 2723-Feinstein, LouisMany tools, tool boxes, bags. J. Michael's Auction, Inc. PO Box 1016, Brea, CA 92822 714-996-4881 Bond: 142295787 CN953677 10-24-18 Oct 5,19, 2018 SchId:73026 AdId:24353 CustId:65 -----------File No.: 20180910-10016748-0 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) DOING BUSINESS AS: 1. LA COLONIAL MARKET 520 EAST 3RD STREET #A VENTURA, CA 93030 VENTURA COUNTY Full Name of Registrant: 1. ELITE AMERICAN LLC 520 EAST 3RD STREET #A VENTURA, CA 93030 This Business is conducted by: LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: 09/10/2018.

I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares information as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of Business and Professions Code that the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000).) /S/KIRPAL S. DHALIWAL NOTICE - In accordance with subdivision (a) of Section 17920, a fictitious name statement generally expires at the end of five years from the date on which it was filed in the office of the county clerk, except, as provided in subdivision section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to section 17913 other than a change in residence address or registered owner. A new fictitious business name statement must be filed before the expiration.

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

THIS STATEMENT WAS FILED WITH THE COUNTY CLERK OF VENTURA ON 9/10/2018.

MARK A. LUNN SchId:73028 AdId:24354 CustId:693 -----------File No. 20180926-10017825-0 1/1 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: Fictitious Business Name(s): HERCULES REAL ESTATE & PROPERTY MANAGEMENT / HERCULES BUSINESS & PROPERTY MANAGEMENT

Street Address of Principal Place of Business: 3639 Harbor Boulevard, Suite 120, Ventura, CA 93001

County of Principal Place of Business: Ventura, State of Incorporation/Organization: California Corporation Full Name of 1st Registrant Individual/Corporation/Limited Liability Company: HERCULES DISTRIBUTING, LTD. Residence Address of 1st Registrant: 3639 Harbor Boulevard, Suite 120, Ventura, CA 93001 This business is conducted by: a corporation The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 7/15/1968

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).)

Print Name of Registrant: HERCULES DISTRIBUTING, LTD. Signature of Registrant: Ben Sellers Print Name of Signor: BEN SELLERS Print Title of Person Signing: Chief Financial Officer NOTICE - In accordance with subdivision (a) 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 of 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 September 26, 2018 MARK A. LUNN VENTURA COUNTY CLERK AND RECORDER CN953825 Oct 5,12,19,26, 2018 SchId:73047 AdId:24360 CustId:65 -----------File No.: 20181002-10018143-0 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) DOING BUSINESS AS: 1. JAM SERVICES 2031 Hercules Ct Simi Valley, CA 93065 VENTURA COUNTY Full Name of Registrant: 1. JAMES MARKEL 2031 Hercules Ct 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: 06/28/2018.

I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares information as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of Business and Professions Code that the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000).) /S/JAMES MARKEL 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 10/2/2018.

MARK A. LUNN SchId:73057 AdId:24363 CustId:884 -----------NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF CHERYL ANN MEYER Case No. 56-2018-00516328-PRLA-OXN To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of CHERYL ANN MEYER. A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by CHARLES WIGHT in the Superior Court of California, County of Ventura.

THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that BONNIE P. RYAN 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 11/08/2018 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.

STEVEN S. FEDER, ESQ. SBN 108290 HATHAWAY, PERRETT, WEBSTER, POWERS, ET AL. 5450 Telegraph Road Suite 200 Ventura CA 93003 Phone: 805-644-7111 Fax: 805644-8296 SchId:73068 AdId:24197 CustId:753 -----------File No.: 20180910-10016688-0 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) DOING BUSINESS AS: 1. GINOS CATERING PRIVATE EVENTS 1003 SUNSET OAK CR. NEWBURY PARK, CA 91320 VENTURA COUNTY Full Name of Registrant: 1. LUIGI SETOLA 1003 SUNSET OAK CR. NEWBURY PARK, CA 91320 This Business is conducted by: INDIVIDUAL. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: 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/LUIGI SETOLA NOTICE - In accordance with subdivision (a) of Section 17920, a fictitious name statement generally expires at the end of five years from the date on which it was filed in the office of the county clerk, except, as provided in subdivision section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to section 17913 other than a change in residence address or registered owner. A new fictitious business name statement must be filed before the expiration.

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

THIS STATEMENT WAS FILED WITH THE COUNTY CLERK OF VENTURA ON 9/10/2018.

MARK A. LUNN SchId:73064 AdId:24365 CustId:693 -----------Order To Show Cause For Change of Name Case No. 56-2018-00518021-CUPT-VTA To All Interested Persons: DENNIS A. DECUIR AND TERESA D. DECUIR filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: 1 PRESENT NAME: ISAAC ROLAND PHOMMAVONGSA-DECUIR PROPOSED NAME: ISSAC ROLAND DECUIR The Court Orders that all persons interested in this matter shall appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file a written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing.

Notice Of Hearing Date: 11/19/2018 Time: 8:30 AM Dept. 40. The address of the court is Superior Court of Ventura, 800 Victoria Ave., Ventura, CA 93009. A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county: TriCounty Sentry Date: 9/24/2018 MICHAEL D. PLANET Ventura Superior Court SchId:73073 AdId:24367 CustId:713

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HEALTH Accuser's Testimony Detours into Details of Memory Machinery

By Malcolm Ritter NEW YORK (AP)— In her testimony to a Senate committee, the woman who accused Brett Kavanaugh of sexually assaulting her when they were teenagers dipped briefly into the mechanics of memory. Experts say she got it pretty much right.

When asked Thursday how she could be sure it was Kavanaugh who put a hand over her mouth to keep her quiet, psychologist Christine Blasey Ford cited levels of chemical messengers called norepinephrine and epinephrine in her brain at the time of the alleged attack.

She said those chemicals recordings of events retrieved helped encode memories with perfect accuracy. They in a brain region called the are shaped by beliefs and hippocampus, so that the main expectations. For that reason, memory was “locked there” experts told The Associated while other details “kind of Press last week that both Ford drift.” and Kavanaugh, who denies Later, she said a memory that any assault happened, of Kavanaugh and another may both firmly believe what teen laughing they say. during the Experts assault was in memory She said a memory “indelible and the of Kavanaugh in the brain said hippocampus.”

F o r d ' s and another teen Memories quick tour laughing during are not highly of memory detailed, machiner y the assault was objective w a s “indelible in the generally correct. hippocampus.”

Levels of the brain substances she cited go up when a person is alarmed, and they help memories become laid down more strongly in the hippocampus, said Elizabeth Phelps, a Harvard University psychologist.

That helps people vividly recall central parts of an emotional experience, while details are typically lost, said Lila Davachi of Columbia University.

While it's clear the hippocampus is key to the initial laying down of memory, there's some debate about its role in long-term memory, Phelps said. Various pieces of an experience—sounds, sights and thoughts—are perceived in different parts of the brain. And initially the hippocampus serves as sort of the center of a web that holds those perceptions together as a memory, she said.

After years pass and the memory becomes consolidated, it's not clear whether the hippocampus continues to play that central role, or whether the various parts of a memory are connected by other means, she said.

Southern California Drug Treatment Fraud Alleged SANTA ANA (AP)—Eleven people including doctors have been charged in Southern California in an alleged insurancefraud scheme involving an implant surgery that purportedly helps drug addicts and alcoholics.

Orange County District Attorney Tony Rackauckas says the case revealed Wednesday is the work of a recently formed task force focusing on abuses in the booming addiction services industry in a region that's become known as the “Rehab Riviera.”

The prosecutor says the scheme involved surgeries to implant pellets of the drug Naltrexone into patients. The drug manages alcohol and opioid dependence and is federally approved in pill and injectable form, but not in the implanted pellet form.

The alleged scheme involved paying people found in sober living homes and Alcoholics Anonymous meetings to undergo the surgery, which was then billed to insurance companies.

Nobel Winner Tutu Admitted to Hospital for Tests JOHANNESBURG (AP)—Former South African archbishop Desmond Tutu has been admitted to a Cape Town hospital for tests.

Tutu's office said Thursday that the Nobel laureate is in good spirits and hopes to go home in a few days.

Tutu has been treated for prostate cancer for many years. He turns 87 on Oct. 7.

Last week, Tutu said in a statement that terminally ill people should have the right to a “dignified assisted death.”

The statement followed a murder charge against a local campaigner for the legalization of euthanasia.

Trump Health Chief: Premiums to Drop for Popular ACA Plan

By Ricardo Alonso-Zaldivar WASHINGTON (AP)— Premiums for a popular type of “silver” health plan under the Affordable Care Act will edge downward next year in most states, the Trump administration's health chief announced Thursday.

Health and Human Services Secretary Alex Azar said premiums for a so-called “benchmark” silver plan will drop by 2 percent in the 39 states served by the federal HealthCare.gov website.

The number of marketplace insurers will grow for the first time since 2015, he added.

Azar's numbers were in line with a broader independent analysis earlier this month by Avalere Health and The Associated Press, which found premiums and markets stabilizing nationwide. But his claim that the Trump administration deserves credit for “Obamacare's” turnabout was quickly challenged.

“The president who was supposedly trying to sabotage the Affordable Care Act has proven better at managing it than the president who wrote the law,” Azar

bragged in his speech to a health policy group in Nashville. Azar cited regulatory actions to improve the inner workings of the ACA marketplaces and increase consumer choice among insurance plans that don't comply with health law rules.

The earlier AP analysis had found that average premiums across all types of plans under the Obama health law will rise 3.3 percent, with 12 states seeing declines. That study crunched data from 47 states and Washington, D.C., with publicly available information on proposed and final rates for 2019.

Reacting to Azar's claims, Larry Levitt of the nonpartisan Kaiser Family Foundation said it's likely that premiums for 2019 would have gone down even more but for other administration actions last year that roiled the markets.

Those included President Donald Trump's abrupt cancellation of a major stream of payments to insurers—which triggered sharp 2018 premium increases. Also, Trump and congressional Republicans spent much of last year in a fruitless quest to repeal “Obamacare,” with the president repeatedly pronouncing it

“dead.”

“The premium stability on tap for 2019 is primarily because insurers overshot with their premium increases for this year, reacting to an environment of tremendous uncertainty,” Levitt said.

Under the design of the ACA, premium increases automatically boost taxpayer-provided subsidies to consumers. Big premium increases last year allowed many insurers to return to profitability as subsidies flowed from federal coffers. The

average total premium for an individual covered under the health law is now close to $600 a month.

In previous election years, health law premiums have provided plenty of material for Republican attack ads. That issue has been taken away this year by market stability.

Instead the debate has shifted to Democratic charges that the Trump administration and Republicans want to undermine the ACA's protections for people with pre-existing health conditions.

Azar's speech also took aim at the “Medicare for All” national health plan sought by Sen. Bernie Sanders, saying it would undermine access for seniors and pile huge costs on taxpayers.

The Trump administration is stepping up its criticism of the Vermont senator's plan as many Democratic candidates in the midterm elections voice support for his vision of a government-run health care system.

“The main thrust of “Medicare for All' is giving you a new government plan and taking away your other choices,” Azar said.

As proposed, the Sanders plan would cover all Americans. Taxes on individuals and employers would replace premiums, deductibles and copays, and the government would set payment rates for hospitals and doctors.

Sanders says his approach would uphold quality and gradually bring costs under control, but studies show it would translate to a historic expansion of the federal government's role in health care.

Critics doubt promised savings could be delivered.

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ENTERTAINMENT Winfrey to Present Literary Legendary Chicago Award to Toni Morrison Blues Guitarist Otis Rush Dies at 84

NEW YORK (AP)— The latest prize for Nobel laureate Toni Morrison will be presented by Oprah Winfrey.

The Center for Fiction announced Thursday that Morrison will receive a lifetime achievement honor for “Excellence in Fiction.”

Winfrey, who has chosen such Morrison novels as “Song of Solomon” and “Paradise” for her book club, will introduce the author during a Dec. 11 dinner ceremony.

Morrison's longtime publisher, editor-in-chief Sonny Mehta of Alfred A. Knopf, also will be honored that night. He is the winner of the Maxwell Perkins Award, named for the celebrated editor of Ernest Hemingway and F. Scott Fitzgerald among others. He will receive the prize from novelist Carl Hiassen.

The Center for Fiction is a nonprofit with a mission to “encourage people to read and value fiction.”

CHICAGO (AP)— Legendary Chicago blues guitarist Otis Rush, whose passionate, jazz-tinged music influenced artists from Carlos Santana and Eric Clapton to the rock band Led Zeppelin, died Saturday at the age of 84, his longtime manager said.

Rush succumbed to complications from a stroke he suffered in 2003, manager Rick Bates said.

Born in Philadelphia, Mississippi, Rush settled in Chicago as an adult and began playing the local clubs, wearing a cowboy hat and sometimes strumming his guitar upside down for effect.

He catapulted to international fame in 1956 with his first recording on Cobra Records of “I Can't Quit You Baby,” which reached No. 6 on the Billboard R&B charts.

He was a key architect of the Chicago “West Side Sound” in the 1950s and 1960s, which modernized traditional blues to introduce more of a jazzy, amplified sound.

“He was one of the last great blues guitar heroes. He was an electric God,” said Gregg Parker, CEO and a founder of the Chicago Blues Museum.

Rush loved to play to live

Thousands in Central Park Panic After Barrier Collapse

By Verna Dobnik

audiences, from small clubs on the West Side of Chicago to sold out venues in Europe and Japan.

“He was king of the hill in Chicago from the late 1950s into the 1970s and even the 80s as a live artist,” said Bates.

But he got less national and international attention than some other blues musicians because he wasn't a big

promoter.

“He preferred to go out and play and go back and sleep in his own bed,” said Bates. “He was not a show business guy.”

Rush won a Grammy for Best Traditional Blues Recording in 1999 for “Any Place I'm Going,” and he was inducted into the Blues Foundation Hall of Fame in 1984.

In one of his final

appearances on stage at the Chicago Blues Festival in 2016, Rush watched beneath a black Stetson hat from a wheelchair as he was honored by the city of Chicago, according to the Chicago Tribune.

He is survived by his wife Masaki Rush, eight children and numerous grandchildren and great grandchildren, according to a family statement.

NEW YORK (AP)—The collapse of a police barrier sent thousands of people fleeing in a panic in Central Park, afraid of possible gunshots at a politicallycharged show.

Big-name personalities from Democratic New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo and Republican Sen. Jeff Flake to Janet Jackson and John Legend urged spectators to get involved in the nation's troubled politics.

Authorities quickly assured the crowd they were safe after the barrier fell Saturday evening.

Burning social justice issues dominated the event that started on a sunny afternoon.

About 60,000 people filled the park's Great Lawn for the Global Citizen Festival, also awaiting Cardi B, The Weeknd and other pop stars.

Some speakers asked the audience to call their Congress members to react to this week's Senate hearings for Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh.

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'Huge Win' as Banned Kenyan Film Is Allowed Limited Showings

By Tom Odula

Gays and lesbians in many parts of Africa face severe harassment, physical threats and judicial punishment.

It is illegal to have samegender sex in Kenya. Gays and lesbians in many parts of Africa face severe harassment, physical threats and judicial punishment.

Kenya's National Gay and Lesbian Human Rights Commission is currently in court arguing that sections of the penal code violate the constitution and deny basic rights by criminalizing consensual same-sex relations

between adults.

Leteipan said that although “Rafiki” in the end wasn't nominated for an Oscar, its screening across Kenya is a “huge win for the articulation of freedom of expression.”

She said that after the ban resumes, “we'll still be in court pursuing the original petition to have the ban permanently lifted and strike out provisions of Films and Stage Plays Act which restrict freedom of expression and constrain creativity.”

After watching the film, gay activist Immah Reid called it a “well-structured conversation starter for sexuality in Kenya ... how gender appears and the violence people who don't conform to gender rules end up going through.”

Maureen Nyambura, a university student, said it is progress that “Rafiki” is being seen in a society that often doesn't tolerate different sexualities.

“You don't have to be a woman to fall in love with a man and vice versa. It's time Kenya embraces sexual diversity,” she said.

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NAIROBI, Kenya (AP)— The first Kenyan feature film to premiere at the Cannes Film Festival has received overwhelming audience support since a court temporarily lifted a ban imposed by censors over the film's gay content, a lawyer said Friday.

“Rafiki” went from being screened once a day in one theater in Nairobi on Sept.

22 to three daily screenings at theaters in three of Kenya's largest cities as of Friday, said Sofia Leteipan, who represents director Wanuri Kahiu.

The court ruled that the film, a love story featuring two women, could be viewed locally for one week to make it eligible for Oscar contention.

The ban will resume after Sunday showings.

Ezekiel Mutua, the head of the Kenya Film Classification Board, has said that only “a small portion” of the country's population has seen it.

“There is no market for homosexual movies in Kenya.

Is there value for money in making a homosexual movie that will be watched by 300 out of 44 million people?”

Mutua said in an interview on Citizen Television earlier in the week.

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