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Power line: Tower of Power looks back on 50 years of keeping it hip by Carl Kozlowski

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Volume 43, Issue 34

OPINION

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Editor’s Note: Won’t you be my neighbor? Letters

After Dark _______________________ 14 Free Will Astrology ________________ 24

NEWS

Throwing down in Ventura: Largest cornhole tournament in the world this weekend by Kimberly Rivers “Not ideal”: Make Ventura told to move out by DVP by Kimberly Rivers Target practice: Local launch of previously banned nuclear missile by Kimberly Rivers In Brief by Kimberly Rivers Kindness Corner by Kimberly Rivers

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Won’t you be my neighbor? “Nearly 4 tons of weed discovered inside a shipment of jalapeños,” CNN, Aug. 18, 2019. Our feature this week, “Weed and demand,” speaks to the declining acreage, year over year, of illegal marijuana grows in the Los Padres National Forest in Ventura County. There is a theory that because it is legal now “recreationally” in California, there is not that great of a need to create an illegal grow supply chain. In our story, one local politician speaks on the issue: Ojai City Council member Ryan Blatz believes cannabis consumers don’t mind paying taxes when they know the transactions are legal and the products are tested for contaminants. The fact is, what Blatz is really saying is that only those who can afford it deserve to consume it. Further in the story: “Licensed, lawful growers have complained that the black market is still taking a decent portion of their business. That’s because cities are shortsighted and not thinking about the tax revenue and the benefit they can bring. They’re just thinking ‘We don’t want cannabis in our jurisdiction,’ and that’s the end of it,” says [local attorney Jay] Leiderman. “With more permits, and with time, you’re going to see a dissipation of the black market.” Leiderman is correct, except the whole system, as is, seems set up for failure. Trivializing marijuana’s impact on those who use it by reducing its significance merely to “recreational” activity, not a legitimate medication akin to other drugs that soothe pain and/or stabilize moods, is the foundation of the black market supply chain. This connotation devalues marijuana in the competitive field of medicine. Thereby, it forces the consumer to pay the price through the nose for a “recreational” activity to fulfill a “tax revenue” goal. But what about the individuals consuming it? If they can’t afford it at high legal prices, does Blatz truly believe all will wait if they don’t have to? It’s all about weed and demand. Consider this: What about those 20 years that it was purely medicinally legal in California? Sure, it’s sort of a joke, but not really. Maybe it was truly medicine the entire time, while weed consumers (as a whole) were misrepresented in media and by stereotypes, people referred to as “stoners” who do nothing more than get high and become milquetoast on a couch. But there are plenty of functional marijuana users who know better. And, sorry to say, that stoner on the coach was going to be that way with or without weed. Some people might say that weed paralyzes them in a paranoid state. But that’s not everyone. Anecdotally speaking (and by general observation), many people function normally or even better and are more

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aware of their surroundings while on weed. But now the police have a breathalyzer to detect pot consumption. In an Aug. 7 story by USA Today, “Marijuana breathalyzer aims to detect high drivers ‘without unjustly accusing,’ ” it states about this detection device: “The company claims the device is hypersensitive, allowing it to pick up any THC — the psychoactive ingredient in marijuana — potentially present on drivers’ breath. “The Hound breathalyzer is 1 billion times more sensitive than today’s alcohol breathalyzers,” the company says on its site. A 2017 survey by the Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) found that almost 70 percent of cannabis consumers drove high at least once in the past year. Twenty-seven percent said they drive high almost every day. But nowhere in the story does it describe an increase in accidents caused by those who claimed to be high, and nowhere does a safety expert explain a direct link to any increase in accidents caused by being high. It seems like this is a direct attempt to stoke paranoia without true justification. But we live in a literal “See Something, Say Something” society (call 805-654-9511 and for those in crisis, 866-998-2243; more info at: www.ventura.org/vcsafe), enabling a truly distrustful society that demands rigid conformity to not arouse suspicion. What kind of life is that? It’s too bad it’s not say something to the person who made you see something. Maybe there are truths that can connect us instead of divide us. Perhaps there are genuine medicinal and therapeutic reasons people choose to medicate with pot instead of alcohol, cigarettes or prescription drugs. Perhaps there are reasons that the media is focused on criminals associated with weed instead of the strong-willed innovators who use it daily. Perhaps weed in a jalapeño cargo shipment is a spicy headline. Read the full story, “Weed and demand,” and then consider the resources spent on destroying illegal grows. Consider the wellbeing of the farmworkers who truly have zero rights. Then read News, In Brief, about the new resource center for farmworkers. And then consider, is weed truly comparable to alcohol or prescription drugs? Now, with a laugh or with disgust, consider the fact that weed is legal to grow at home (Under California’s new recreational marijuana law, adults age 21 and over may also cultivate up to six (6) marijuana plants for their personal use). One way to circumvent all the drama around illegal grows and black market weed might be to grow some purely to give to those in need, as is legal. Perhaps that’s better suited for a movie script. In any case, there are too many stories of redemption brought about by using weed to ignore this war of Reefer Madness.

Quality of life

pproximately one year ago I wrote about migrant children placed in detention centers after entering the United States alone or they were separated from their parents. Today the situation is unchanged. More than 11,000 children are held in detention centers for weeks or months while separated from their families. Many of these centers cannot provide the basic needs for these children despite the recent passage of a $4.5 billion emergency aid package. Children are not bathing regularly, receive inadequate health care, education, family interaction or legal advocacy. Observers report seeing children detained in unsanitary conditions contracting illnesses that are being cared for by other children. Claims of child abuse including sexual misconduct have been reported. The American Academy of Pediatrics, American College of Physicians, and the American Psychiatric Association have come out against this inhumane policy including professional health organizations, and faith-based groups. Children aren’t the only ones facing this treatment. I read an account of a processing center from the Department of Homeland Security’s Office of the Inspector General, which detailed overcrowding in holding cells. Adults in detention centers are forced into overcrowded, standing room only detention areas with inadequate toilet facilities for days at a time. One photo shows a cell designed to hold 35 people with 155 people crowded inside. In another, 76 women crouched side-by-side on the floor in a cell designed for 12. Treating children and adults seeking asylum in this manner is immoral and inhumane, counter to our values. We as Americans are supposed to be the example to the world. This heartless practice must end. Call, write or email your U.S. Senator and Representative. Let your voice be heard. Together, we can help close this unfortunate chapter in American history. John C. Zaragoza Ventura County Supervisor Fifth District

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One million trees The Ventura County General Plan is being updated for 2020 through 2040. Come August 6th County Supervisors will decide the future of our county and they need our input. With a rapidly changing planet Ventura County should address climate as a crisis, much like Los Angeles City Council has, through a Climate Crisis Committee. Such a committee could look at both long and short term goals to respond locally to our specific climate needs, whilst establishing a model for counties around the state and country. Soil in particular is essential to a healthy future for our planet. If we protect and restore soil, we can sequester carbon, restore watersheds and reverse the costly and unsightly erosion of our beaches (like C Street). Planting trees is the most effective and aesthetic method to restoring soil. A million trees planted in Ventura County in this decade would improve air quality, reduce heat islands, and engage the community in climate action through intercommunity, intergovernmental public-private partnerships with a priority in neighborhoods that have been most impacted by high emissions and high temperatures. A Tree Committee would assure use of best available science, such as planting trees in percolation landscaping and farming, not on irrigated lawns, and would guide the selection Client: Parkland Apartments of trees that need no irrigation.

Immigrants and Constitution

National leaders need to change

This may come as a shock to many of you who are not as familiar with the Constitution as you should be, but immigrants (legal or illegal) have NO Constitutional rights, repeat NO Constitutional rights!! There is not one word about rights for NON citizens anywhere in the main body of 7 Articles, nor in the 27 Amendments. IF anyone can find a single statement regarding immigrant rights, please let me know. I have read the Constitution many times while in college and afterwards, and I have 10 copies of this sacred document scattered around our house. Lest anyone out there leap to the conclusion that I am against immigrants or a racist, let me put such idiotic thoughts to rest. I am a white, Anglo-Saxon, Catholic (WASC). My wife is Mexican. All of my close friends are either Latino or black. I have only two white friends. Anyway, the news pundits and ignorant TV reporters (CNN, Fox News, etc.) keep baying all day and all night about CONSTITUTIONAL RIGHTS for illegal immigrants. When doing this, all day and all night, they are exhibiting their lack of education generally, and ignorance of the Constitution specifically.

Specifically, acts of violence directed towards Hispanics and Latinos, such as in El Paso, is domestic terrorism. Please write or call your State and Federal Representatives to share your concerns.

I know I’m not alone when I say, I am very concerned and saddened by the recent news of several mass shootings in our nation. We have John C. Zaragoza witnessed innocent people in Gilroy, CaliforCounty Supervisor, Fifth District nia; South Haven, Mississippi; El Paso, Texas; and Dayton, Ohio become victims of domestic terrorism. We shall not forget the Borderline shooting that occurred here in Ventura County. Hate crimes must stop! We need to speak up. Please write or call your United States Senator and Representative to remind them domestic terrorism and hate crimes must be their top priority. We must stop the massacre of our citizens. Our elected Letters to the editor and guest officials take an oath to protect and defend us. essays are welcomed by the We must stop military style weapons from Ventura County Reporter. We being purchased so easily at local gun stores, reserve the right to edit submissport equipment stores and online. These sions for clarity or length. Please weapons are being used to slaughter our own include your full name and town people. of residence (for publication) Our residents should be able to attend and a daytime phone number church or large gatherings, public events, go (for verification purposes only.) shopping at malls, enjoy activities in crowded cities and other attractions without fear of Send letters and essays only to: being shot. editor@vcreporter.com Some of our National leaders need to Fax: 805-648-2245 change their rhetoric of anti-immigrant nameAD PROOF Ventura County Reporter calling. The United States of America is the 700 E. Main Street, greatest, most diverse, in the world. Adcountry Executive: Barbara Kroon (805) 648-2244 JOHN JAY Ventura, CA 93001 We as Americans, must speak up against Please check this proof over carefully willofhave Proof”, “2nd Proof”, and “Final Proof”. If we receive no proof after the 1st or 2nd Truth a “1st Patrick and Makiriindicate all corrections clearly. You Voice hate and discrimination towards our fellow Proofs, AD WILL RUN AS IS. If this proof “FINAL PROOF (APPROVED)” box, date and sign at the bottom Oxnard offhuman Ojai meets your approval on the 1st proof, check beings.

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Professional cornhole player, Jordan Camba, of Virginia Beach, Virginia at last years event in Ventura.

Throwing down in Ventura Largest cornhole tournament in the world this weekend by Kimberly Rivers kimberly@vcreporter.com

he true origin of the game remains a mystery, from pig bladders filled with dried beans tossed on the ground by the indigenous Sauk Tribe from the area today called Illinois to Matthias Kueperman, a Bavarian man who in the 1880s saw two children enjoying tossing rocks into holes in a field. Seeking to replicate the ease of the game, and improve safety for the children, Kueperman built a board and filled small fabric bags with corn kernels or beans. Throughout the 1800s, newspapers across the country spread reports of people enjoying a game of tossing square fabric bags filled with corn at boards in Midwestern and southern states like Ohio and Kentucky. Whatever the real origin, the game has enjoyed a resurgence in the recent decade, and this coming weekend, Ventura will host the largest tournament in the world of cornhole. “The Throwdown” will draw over 330 teams from across the country and Canada, including some of the top professional players in the sport. John Karayan started the cornhole tournament nine years ago as a way to fill up time at a parking lot party he held for his Downtown Ventura restaurant, Spencer Makenzie’s. But the cornhole tournament became so popular that he had to expand it to a block party, taking up the street. This year will be the first time the event is held at Plaza Park, a few blocks from his restaurant. Around 800 players are coming, and local hotels are filled. The tournament started small and has grown over the years, becoming a major draw for people involved with the sport. He said that the top East Coast players saw the amount of prize money and “knew they could win it,” so they came out and took the top prizes. The word quickly spread and more teams made the trek to Ventura. Sponsors cover the production costs of the event. While the event is not a direct fundraiser, and there is no admission fee for the public, some proceeds from vendors will be donated to the local police community fund, the K-9 program. “Cornhole was very unknown out here. I basically brought cornhole to the West Coast. I’m the first person to throw a tournament of substantial size on the West Coast. And now everyone who plays knows about Ventura, California,” said Karayan. The simple game can be played as a single or with a team. Equipment is a slanted, wood board with one hole centered near the top of the “deck.” Each player has four small square fabric bags filled

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with corn kernels. For tournament play, regulation equipment is required. A bag in the hole earns three points, a bag on the deck earns one. First player or team to score 21 wins. And games can last a while: The score is kept by cancelling out the opposing teams score. If player A has two bags on the deck (two points) and player B has three bags on the deck (three points), the official score for that inning is player B winning with one point. Players this weekend will be competing for a total purse payout of $100,000, which draws over 330 teams from across the United States and Canada. “The great part about cornhole is that everybody can play,” said Joe Schwartz, director of the California Cornhole Association (CCA), an organization he and his wife, Becky, founded in 2011 after he attended a tournament that he thought could have been run better. So they started to put on quality events, and build the prize payout amounts to help grow the sport. Today, the organization has chapters and directors throughout the state, all organizing sanctioned events, from weekend events at local breweries to larger tournaments. Spectators at the tournament can keep an eye out for Ryan Windsor, Lester Price and Jaime Graham, some of the sports professional players. Some have even earned the coveted title “King of Cornhole.” Events this weekend include the Premium Costa Blind Draw on Friday night with a $40 per person entry fee, purse payout of $4,600, with first place team (four players on a team) taking home $2,500. The weekend has “blind draw” tournaments, allowing anyone to play. Entry is free and the whole family is welcome. The most competitive events include cash payouts of $7,000 to $10,000. Schwartz said the event is “a festival of cornhole. John [Karayan] has done a fantastic job of being a promoter. There is a lot of cornhole and it’s a fantastic party. Anyone can come enjoy the day and play.” “Five- and 6-year-olds are pretty good at the game. Anybody can play,” said Karayan. No walking is involved, a person of any age or ability can play. “I think that is why it is so popular, it’s very accesF sible.” “The Throwdown” cornhole tournament and music festival takes place Aug. 23-25 at Plaza Park, 651 E. Thompson Avenue, Ventura. www.thethrowdowncornholetouranment.com.

In response to last year’s Borderline shooting in Thousand Oaks and other mass shooting events in the state, Ventura County has launched a program aimed at preventing future mass shootings. “People are the eyes and ears for our deputies and city police officers,” said Sheriff Bill Ayub. “We can’t be everywhere, so we rely on the public to report dangerous, strange or unusual activity. We don’t want to ‘pick up the pieces.’ We want to stop something before it starts.” Two 24/7 hotlines now available: “See Something, Say Something” 805-654-9511 and for those in crisis, 866-998-2243. More info at: www.ventura.org/vcsafe.

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“The most pressing issue facing our community,” said Vanessa Bechtel, director of the Ventura County Community Foundation. “… is that Ventura County is 59th in the nation most at risk for an undercount,” in the 2020 Census. She was speaking on Aug. 7 at the Ventura County Civic Alliance presentation of the State of Region Report. “For every person we fail to count, [we lose] $2,000, per person, per year for 10 years. If we miss 3,000 children in Oxnard, that is $60 million.” It will impact child care, school lunches, disability, wastewater treatment and more. “There are only 11 hours of meetings left of the 2020 Complete Count Committee,” said Bechtel. She is asking members of the public, company representatives and all stakeholders to participate in the next meeting to plan for the census: Tuesday, Aug. 27, breakfast is served 8:15- 9 a.m., meeting 9-11 a.m. at the Ventura County Community Foundation, 4001 Mission Oaks Boulevard, Camarillo.

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An administrative court action resulting from a claim filed by the California State Board of Pharmacy has pharmaceutical manufacturer McKesson Corp. agreeing to provide $1.5 million worth of the antioverdose drug naloxone for free to first responders and nonprofit organizations working on the front lines of the opioid epidemic. McKesson now has 120 days from the effective date of the order (Aug. 28, 2019) to provide the court with a plan for distributing naloxone. The company has been fined and reprimanded for failing to report suspicious orders of controlled substances to the federal drug administration.

RECORD NUMBER OF PETS ADOPTED

Ventura County Animal Services (VCAS) reports that during last weekend’s Clear the Shelters event, 167 shelter pets found homes. Last year, 105 animals found homes during the special event. That number includes 85 cats, 55 dogs, 18 rabbits and nine other types of animals.

“The highlight of the day was one Santa Paula family who adopted nine animals, two kittens and seven farm-type animals for their five-acre property,” said Randy Friedman, marketing manager for VCAS.

COUNTY LAUNCHES FARMWORKER HOUSING RESOURCE CENTER

On Thursday, Aug. 22, Ventura County is launching the Farmworker Resource Program aimed at supporting the needs of the nearly 36,000 farmworkers in Ventura County. The Ventura County Board of Supervisors approved the program in October 2018 as a division of the county Human Services Agency. The program’s goals include building trust between the farmworkers and other stakeholders in the agricultural community and ensuring that farmworkers have access to mechanisms for addressing workplace issues and support in navigating various government agencies Staff of the program are trilingual (English, Spanish, Mixteco) to ensure all members of the farmworker community can be served. The program is headquartered in Oxnard, with offices in Santa Paula and Fillmore. Hours at each location are 11 a.m.-7 p.m. For additional program information, call 805-385-1899 or email HSA-AGFRP@ventura.org. — Kimberly Rivers

LATEST OSD BOND PROPOSAL

Oxnard School District trustees are showing interest in putting another construction bond measure on the ballot for district homeowners to consider. “I’d like to request … an analysis done on what impact a future bond would (have),” Trustee Jesus Vega said at the board’s Aug. 7 meeting. Board President Veronica Robles-Solis also asked for a summary of the details given to the board at the July 26 special meeting where the possible bond measure was proposed. At that meeting, education consultants reported on 2012 and 2016 construction bond measures approved by OSD voters, adding that another $125 million bond measure is doable. OSD Superintendent Karling AguileraFort said on Aug. 15 that he’d present the information the board requested within 90 to 120 days, emphasizing trustees haven’t strictly decided to float a bond measure. “The board’s directive was to look at all the possibilities for school improvements,” Aguilera-Fort noted. But Trustee Denis O’Leary said other board members are “chomping at the bit” to put another construction bond measure before district homeowners. O’Leary, who is regularly on the losing end of 4-1 board votes, says quality of education has slipped in OSD because the board is distracted with construction. “I believe that my fellow trustees feel popular because they spend money,” O’Leary said on Aug. 14. “We have far more meetings dedicated to construction and few concerning academics.” — David Michael Courtland

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Make Ventura told to move out by DVP

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ast month, Make Ventura, a nonprofit public makerspace, was given a 60-day notice to vacate the space at 420 E. Santa Clara St. in Ventura. They were told it was to make space for an expansion of the Downtown Police Task Force office in the same building. “We were told about a month ago to vacate by Sept. 20,” said Dave Strain, executive director of Make Ventura. “It’s not punitive” in any way, and he said that the organization has a good relationship with its landlord, Downtown Ventura Partners (DVP). The property is owned by the City of Ventura, and leased by DVP who rents out different portions of the space. A makerspace is like a public version of an inventors or creators workshop. It includes tools and supplies for individuals to design and build all kinds of things. All manner of hand tools, electric tools, saws and high-tech tools, such as 3D printers, are in the mix. The space is open to the public for a monthly or annual membership fee. Consumable materials on hand are free. Makerspaces are popping up around the country and provide a unique, all-ages gathering place for hands-on inventing and making. ”We are scrambling of course,” said Strain about finding a replacement spot. He acknowledges they “had a sweetheart deal” in terms of very low rent, but he points out that usually cities consider public makerspaces “a feather in their cap” and are something that “attract young families” because a makerspace is an important resource for the community. Dave Armstrong, the former president of Make Ventura, arranged the rental deal when the organization first moved in. That agreement included “very low rent” and the understanding that the organization would “enhance and rehabilitate the building.” “It had become a broken-window building,” Strain said. But when Make Ventura moved in, the organization helped improve it. “It has been a good partnership between our organization and Make Ventura,” said Kevin Clerici, director of DVP. He said the rent Make Ventura had been paying was “heavily subsidized and that allowed them to incubate and grow their membership.” The mission of DVP “is to foster a vibrant commercial and cultural district with strategic capital improvements, enhanced maintenance and security, effective marketing and promotions, historic preservation education, and effective administration.” Clerici said Make Ventura would have time to “find a space that fits their needs a little bit better.” “Our space is not ideal for what they want to do,” according to Clerici, saying that the downtown police task force will be expanding and needs more space in the building. He said they received notification from the Ventura Police Department that more space was needed, because they are adding additional officers to their downtown task force. “We all fit in the current location,” said Rick Murray, commander with the Ventura Police Department, responding to why they need to expand into the space where Make Ventura is. He said they’ve already added two additional officers to the downtown task force as a result of Measure O funding, and they will be hiring one more officer in the next few months. “It’s just a bit tight” in the current space they are occupying in the building, said Murray. With more space there will be “more room to sit, that’s all. A little more comfortable for everybody.” “We are also adding additional downtown ambassadors to our team; we needed additional space as well,” said Clerici about DVP. The two teams of ambassadors, the “blue crew” and “red crew,” work in the downtown area cleaning gutters and parking lots, or “making our public spaces welcoming for everyone.” The coverage area for those crews has expanded west all the way to Patagonia and more crew members will be hired to cover the larger territory. “Makerspaces are usually for profit, or supported by community,” said Strain. “We were being supported by our city by having that reduced rent, but that has gone the way of the dodo.” Right now the Make Ventura space is about 2,000 square feet, half inside and half outside. And Strain says the space and the deal they had for rent will be hard to replicate. They have been offered some space at E.P. Foster Library in Ventura, but he points out that only “quiet technology” could go into that space, and their noisy tools may find a home at Ventura College. And the space would only be open when the library or college could allow it to be. Right now, hours can be set so that folks can use the space after work. ”That’s the thing that bugs me the most, these spaces fill an important niche in communities,” said Strain. A makerspace can be a job training site for people transitioning to new careers or a place for a teen to explore inventing. “Right now as it stands, the very real possibility is that we are going to evaporate, tools sold, space get emptied, a bunch of people that wish they could make this happen again.” F

Target practice Local launch of previously banned nuclear missile by Kimberly Rivers kimberly@vcreporter.com

he U.S. Department of Defense announced that on Sunday, Aug. 18, a mid-range cruise missile was launched from San Nicolas Island and successfully hit the intended test target approximately 310 miles away. San Nicholas is part of the Channel Islands chain and is located 65 miles south of Naval Base Ventura County Point Mugu. The island serves as a launch and observation site for missile testing activities associated with the base. Lt. Colonel Robert Carver, spokesperson with the Department of Defense, said the missile launched was “a variant of the Tomahawk Land Attack Cruise Missile Block IV.” Specs of the Tomahawk are nearly identical to a type of cruise missile — BGM-109G Gryphon Ground Launched Cruise Missile — that was banned as part of the Intermediate-Range Nuclear Forces (INF) Treaty signed by the United States and Soviet Union in 1987. The treaty signaled a major shift in the Cold War as it was the first time the superpowers agreed to both stop building and destroy existing nuclear weapons and missiles and launch equipment designed to deploy nuclear warheads. The Tomahawk missile can carry a W80 thermonuclear warhead. For the test, the missile was equipped with a conventional, non-nuclear explosive ordinance.

Since 2014 the U.S. and Russia have traded allegations that each nation was violating the treaty. On Aug. 2, 2019, President Donald Trump announced that the U.S. was officially withdrawing from the treaty, citing claims that Russia was in violation. Russia has also withdrawn from the treaty. When asked how many missiles similar to the one launched on Sunday the U.S. has on hand, Carver responded, “I’m not able to give you that F level of detail.”

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unique volunteer opportunity is being offered by The Turtle Conservancy, an Ojai-based nonprofit organization that works to protect and preserve turtle and tortoise species around the world. The facility in Ojai is home to several threatened and critically-endangered species from Africa, Asia and Mexico. The Conservancy operates a captive breeding program with the ultimate goal of ensuring genetic diversity in wild populations, and works toward purchasing land for animal preserves in South Africa and Mexico, also collaborating with organizations in Madagascar, the Philippines and the Seychelles. It works closely with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service to prevent the illegal trafficking of turtles, often rescuing sick and injured turtles. Two types of volunteer positions are available for those over 18 years old. The animal care assistant requires the volunteer to be able to serve a four-hour shift minimum one day a week. Weekend volunteers are also needed. These positions involve feeding, cleaning habitats, moving animals between indoor and outdoor environments and watching animal behaviors. All volunteers will be trained. Docents are also needed for small group tours on the eight-acre facility. Some interest and knowledge of turtles and tortoises is a plus. For more information and to apply, visit: www.turtleconservancy.org, or contact ursula@ turtleconservancy.org. — Kimberly Rivers

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Clandestine marijuana farms planted by organized criminals in the Los Padres National Forest wreak havoc on the environment and create danger for visitors. But now, some Ventura County law enforcement officials are hopeful that the shift toward legal cannabis has reduced the financial incentive to plant so-called “grows” in the local backcountry. Drug gangs may be switching from labor-intensive marijuana to more profitable and addictive drugs, including opioids.

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During last year’s annual enforcement efforts, Ventura County Sheriff’s Department investigators were surprised to see the number of plants they seized drop by over two-thirds compared to 2017, from about 128,000 to fewer than 40,000. Results from this summer’s eradication operations could reveal whether that will become a trend. Senior Deputy Frank Underlin has worked for decades investigating backcountry marijuana grows. He says locals were responsible for most of the early busts he made, and the plants were relatively easy to find. “I can remember very distinctly the first case that I was involved in was during 1986. I was working as a resident deputy up in Lockwood Valley, and a local resident had substantial marijuana cultivation near Camp Scheideck on the north side of Pine Mountain,” says Underlin. Over the years, grows moved deeper into the vast and rugged forest, far from roads and established trails. Growers learned to camouflage the marijuana plants among native vegetation. The larger grows also expanded in scope, with some topping 30,000 plants. Underlin says that most of the people they’ve arrested in more recent years are not locals, and are likely associated with drug cartels. Some are migrant farmworkers who claim they had no idea what kind of agricultural work they’d be involved in. Sometimes it’s hard to tie the suspects they arrest directly to the cartels, because they’ve been threatened, and are frightened to admit who they’re working for. “It’s pretty well established that the Mexican cartels control virtually all drugs and drug movement within the United States. Some of the people we find in the grows are definitely working off their transportation here. And one of the reasons they won’t talk, is because they know that their families are in danger,” says Underlin. “That’s typical cartel-type behavior.” Ventura attorney Jay Leiderman represented people caught at backcountry grows when he served as a Ventura County Deputy Public Defender. Since starting a private law practice, he’s worked with medical marijuana collectives and cannabis businesses facing the crosshairs of law enforcement. He’s known as an expert on issues related to cannabis law, as well as for his recent involvement in high-profile computer hacking cases.

Leiderman says when he represented people caught in the backcountry grows on criminal drug cultivation charges, they described laboring under horrible conditions. “They were really bottom rung. There was always talk that their families were threatened. They would live out by the grow. These people slept in hammocks for six months. They would go to get a food drop once a week, and it was not a tremendous bounty,” says Leiderman. “They were most certainly not the kingpins. They were treated very poorly. I get what they were doing was illegal, but your heart bleeds for them because they were treated in a terrible manner.” Backcountry marijuana grows unleash untold damage on the sensitive forest environment critical for endangered plant and animal species. California condors, bighorn sheep and California red-legged frogs see their habitat destroyed. Streams that animals rely on for drinking water are diverted to thirsty marijuana plants. Plastic pipes span miles, and can even take water from one canyon to another to fill makeshift reservoirs. Natural vegetation animals require for food and cover is destroyed. Deer are poached and eaten. Bears and other animals that scare growers are found shot to death. Los Padres National Forest Spokesperson Andrew Madsen says debris left behind is another major issue. “Successful grow sites that operate for a couple of seasons end up having a lot of trash, garbage and human waste. The PVC pipes, the irrigation lakes, gardening tools, all of these are having a critical impact on previously undisturbed habitat,” says Madsen. Another serious risk to both the environment, and people working to clean up the damage, involves toxic materials left behind. “They bring a lot of chemicals, pesticides and rodenticides that are illegal here in the United States,” says Madsen. “They’re used because they’re a higher strength and have a greater impact on what they’re trying to contain out there. At the same time, they also have very detrimental effects on the natural resources, the watershed, the animals and the plants.” During one eradication operation last summer, another disturbing discovery was made in a canyon near Sespe Hot Springs, where a rare herd of bighorn sheep live.

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Scientists with the California legal cultivation that make it Department of Fish and Wildlife harder for the burgeoning canlaunched a study during 2017 to nabis industry to thrive. learn more about the reclusive spe“Licensed, lawful growers cies, and placed radio collars on 19 have complained that the black bighorn sheep. Six of those were market is still taking a decent found dead over a 12-month periportion of their business. That’s od, which is considered significant because cities are shortsighted and unusual. and not thinking about the tax “Finding an illegal marijuana revenue and the benefit they can grow in the Sespe Wilderness last bring. They’re just thinking ‘We year is disturbing but not surprisdon’t want cannabis in our jurising,” says CDFW Information Offidiction,’ and that’s the end of it,” cer Janice Mackey. “Finding the says Leiderman. “With more perdeceased animals near marijuana mits, and with time, you’re going grows is also suspicious.” to see a dissipation of the black Remains of the bighorn sheep market.” were analyzed to determine exactPeople engaged in legal cannaly what killed them, but the tests bis sales at Ventura County diswere inconclusive. pensaries feel the effects of comPeople who enjoy exploring the peting against criminal growers. forest while hiking, hunting and They say consumers can save ABOVE: Clean up efforts in June at sites in the Los Padres National Forest where the plants were previously driving off-road vehicles have been money by avoiding state and local removed. OPPOSITE: Truckload of an illegal marijuana grow from a government raid in the Los Padres National confronted by growers with firetaxes at dispensaries that are far arms in recent years. higher than what other types of Forest in the 2000s. Underlin says on one occasion, businesses pay. someone near Potrero Seco camp Chelsea Sutula is CEO of west of Pine Mountain had a Ojai’s Sespe Creek Collective close call. “We had a hunter, as he and says the unfair competition entered a grow, hears a rifle shot impacts her profits. go by him, and thought that was “It’s just really hard to sura distinct warning to leave, which vive,” says Sutula. “Right now he did,” says Underlin. there are big deserts for access Drug enforcement experts where cities and counties have believe increased efforts to secure banned everything, so there’s the Mexican border and offshore plenty of room for the black marsmuggling routes help explain ket to get a footing.” why cartels moved marijuana Sutula is also concerned about production to U.S. government— Los Padres National Forest Spokesperson Andrew Madsen a recent decision by the Ojai City owned land. “They found that Council to place a measure on the if they grow it here, that’s just November 2020 ballot that would one of the hazards that they can create a new local cannabis tax. avoid because they already have Recreational cannabis sales in sling that out. It’s dirty. It’s hot. There are bugs. There are rattleit in country. They don’t have this huge bulk of marijuana that snakes. It’s a tough, tough day.” California are already subject to a 15 percent state excise tax as they’re trying to transport across the border,” says Underlin. well as sales taxes, which vary among cities. There’s also another Bryant Baker is Conservation Director for Los Padres ForThe sheriff’s department responded to the challenge by createstWatch, a charity dedicated to protecting the forest ecosystem. state tax on cultivators, which gets passed on to consumers. ing one of the most extensive and organized backcountry mariOjai city leaders say it’s one of the only places in California In the past he worked with U.S. Forest Service law enforcement juana eradication programs in Southern California. where recreational sales are allowed but there’s no local canrangers to organize volunteer efforts cleaning up grow sites after “Fortunately our department has been in a very aggressive the marijuana plants were removed. But Baker says that job is nabis tax. mode for years. Each of the Sheriffs we’ve had in the last 20 years If Ojai voters approve the measure, the tax would start at 3 now deemed too dangerous for volunteers. really believes in keeping the backcountry safe. We have a pretty percent, and could later be raised as high as 10 percent by the “Some of these chemicals are being found in old tubing and substantial aviation unit, and we spend a lot of time searching things like that, so the forest service has changed how they City Council. Six percent is around the average for local taxes for marijuana cultivations. And then when they’re out doing approach these sites,” says Baker. “They’ve moved away from in other California cities, although some have set much higher rescues they’re always watching,” says Underlin. rates such as 15 percent. bringing in volunteers to help clean up the trash, just out of an State and federal grants help fund marijuana eradication Port Hueneme is the only other city in Ventura County where abundance of caution.” operations in Ventura County, which are conducted by a team Eradication efforts during last year’s growing season yielded recreational cannabis sales are allowed. City leaders there negothat includes numerous law enforcement agencies. Last year the far fewer plants than during 2017, according to Underlin. “We tiated a deal with dispensary owners on a 6 percent tax, which is department was awarded $74,000, which is less than past years adding about $2 million a year to city coffers. used to be able to do 12 to 18 backcountry eradications a season. when the grants regularly topped $100,000. Ojai City Council members hold a variety of views on issues This past season has been the lowest one since I’ve been involved, Underlin says marijuana grown in the local backcountry is when we did four. The number of plants used to range between surrounding cannabis sales, and how the local tax measure generally lower quality than cannabis available on the legal mar- 80,000 and 130,000 plants that we would eradicate. Last year we might impact the city’s three dispensaries. ket in California, where stringent testing for chemical impurities Mayor Pro Tem Suza Francina says taxes on legal cannabis only got 40,000 plants.” is required and a competitive market for premium cannabis is make it harder for legal dispensaries to compete. “From my perUnderlin says they’re still trying to determine what’s respondeveloping. spective it’s the high cannabis taxes that keep the black market sible for that drop. Investigators send some of the marijuana confiscated in the “So was that due to eradication efforts? Was the drought thriving, and I think the state is recognizing that,” says Francina. forest for testing at a lab. Levels of the psychoactive component responsible for that? Or has the legalization of marijuana had But Ojai City Council member Ryan Blatz believes cannabis THC are lower than what’s typically offered at legal dispensaries, an impact to where there are less grows? The intel that we get consumers don’t mind paying taxes when they know the transacbut have risen over time. now is that marijuana is much less profitable than it used to be,” tions are legal and the products are tested for contaminants. Underlin says marijuana grown in the Ventura County back“People generally want to follow the law and do things above says Underlin. country is generally consumed outside of California, one of the Underlin is hoping legalization could help stem the need for so board, and have it done legally. It eliminates the fear factor,” says first states to legalize medical marijuana. Blatz. “They’re willing to pay the tax for a legal transaction with many grueling eradication efforts in the future. “The intelligence that we’ve had is that it’s being shipped pri“I would have to say that the legalization has had a positive tested products that are higher quality.” marily out of California, to the east coast or Midwest where it’s impact because they’re not doing backcountry grows as much. The exact language for Ojai’s ballot measure is under developnot legal, and where marijuana is more difficult to obtain than it ment and should be approved at a future council meeting. But I think this will be the telltale year, because we’ve got plenty is here in California,” says Underlin. Sutula is hopeful that as cannabis becomes legalized in more of water in the backcountry,” says Underlin. Tearing out all the plants at the larger grows is an extreme Leiderman is less confident that illegal grows will soon disap- places across the nation, the demand for cannabis grown illegally effort that involves a team of around 20 people. in the backcountry will die off. pear, because the black market for marijuana is still thriving. “It’s really arduous,” says Underlin. “We take machetes and “I definitely think there’s less reason for those kinds of grows “I do think legalization at some point is going to curb the actuloppers and cut every plant down. Sometimes you have 30,000 al growing that’s happening in the backcountry,” says Leiderto survive,” says Sutula. “One of the great benefits of regulation plants that you have to cut. You have to drag them. You have to man. “It’s not there yet.” is having lab testing, and knowing where it’s coming from, and stack them. You have to bring the helicopter in, and you have to F Leiderman believes politicians need to ease restrictions on that it’s grown in ways that don’t hurt the environment.”

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Successful grow sites that operate for a couple of seasons end up having a lot of trash, garbage and human waste. The PVC pipes, the irrigation lakes, gardening tools, all of these are having a critical impact on previously undisturbed habitat.”

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Time and Again, with (from left) Greg Howland, Kathleen Green, Susan Howland, Benjamin Wilson, Ben Downing, Ariana Guerrero, Jennifer Hermann and Shannon McNally Ham. Lying down: Anthony Contreras. Photo courtesy of Fractured Actors

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rom the street it looks like any other industrial building, but go around back and there’s a door to another place and time. Welcome to Sweet Jay’s Roadhouse, otherwise known as the second annual Speakeasy Project presented by the Fractured Actors Theater Company. This year, the Suite J Theater is decked out like an American roadhouse — a honky-tonk complete with old time photos, vinyl records and the tailgate of a Ford pickup on the wall. It may be housed under the roof of the Ventura Vineyard but make no mistake: This is no church play. It’s an evening of new one-act comedies by Jeff Hamm and Shannon McNally Ham and live country, rock and blues, courtesy of Sumter Skaggs and the Screamin’ Armadillos. The one-acts are billed as “snapshots of modern American life” that weave “tales of part-time superheroes, family turf wars, hungry lions and the world’s most awkward baby shower.” All Tomorrow’s Parties, written and directed by Shannon McNally Ham, introduces us to a family on the verge of a breakdown as they plan an event fraught with the possibility of disaster or, at the very least, bad catering. The cast includes Becky Andrade, Ken Brookes, Erica Connell, Anthony Contreras, Kat Green (understudy), Hudson Ham, Meredith Newcom, Kelsey Owen, Janelle Phaneuf and Benjamin Wilson. Michael Lie Murphy and Karyn Noel enter a lion’s den of trouble in Animal Behavior, as they seek couples counseling from a frazzled therapist, played by Jeff Ham. Ham also penned the sketch, which was directed by Erica Connell. In Welcome Home, written by Shannon McNally Ham and directed by Jeff Ham, Janelle Phaneuf and Brad Wilson play new parents desperate to do everything right. Erica Connell, Gwen Field, Amanda Flores and Ariana Guerrero play friends and relations who are quick to

assure them they are not. Rosemary Molloy plays Grandma, who adds a sweet, otherworldly dimension to this contemplation of modern motherhood. Time and Again, written by Jeff Ham and directed by Bryan White, revolves around a boy (Hudson Ham) and a man (Greg Howland) who compare life stories. A large cast brings the memories, ranging from a superhero farce to a portrait of a breakup, to life. Standouts include Anthony Contreras as the announcer and a musical performance by Janelle Phaneuf. Helping to set the scenes are musical director James Dorward, set designer and properties master Kat Green, design consultant Karyn Noel, technical director Adam Figueroa, lighting designer Aaron Silvey, lighting technician Emily Heulitt, sound technician Sean Hausken and carpenter Ben Downing. Wrapped around the one-acts are terrific performances by the band, featuring outstanding vocalists Stella Ruby Rose (Shelby Figueroa), Ridge Skaggs (Chris Gwaltney) and Celeste Boudreaux (Ashley Gwaltney). Estrella (Ariana Guerrero) performs a ballad as a video compilation plays, making for a compelling moment. Mixing music and comedy are Bubba Bo Bob Skaggs (Dean McCarty) and Virgil and Willadeen (Jeff Ham and Shannon McNally Ham), who sing such hoots as “100 Dollar Car” and “You’re the Reason Our Kids are Ugly.” Fake personas aside, the musicians are the real deal. An evening at Sweet Jay’s makes you feel as though you’ve landed in a bonafide roadhouse on a country high✦ way. It just happens to be the 101. The Speakeasy Project: American Roadhouse through August 31 at the Suite J Theater at Ventura Vineyard, 1956 Palma Drive, Ventura. For more information call 805-232-4590 or visit fracturedactors.com.

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POWER LINE Ojai’s Libbey Bowl welcomes horn-driven funk legend Tower of Power on Aug. 23.

Tower of Power looks back on 50 years of keeping it hip by Carl Kozlowski

here are not many rock bands that have lasted 50 years without taking a major break or losing their key leaders. The Rolling Stones and The Who spring to mind as the most prominent of those fortunate die-hards. But Emilio Castillo is proud to note that he and co-founders Stephen “Doc” Krupka and David Garibaldi have kept their band Tower of Power going strong as well. In fact, the horn-driven funk legend is currently engaged in a year-long world tour celebrating its five decades as a band, bringing the show to the Libbey Bowl in Ojai on Friday night. Rather than simply resting on longtime fan favorites, however, the band is promoting its newest 14-track album, Soul Side of Town, which has fans just as excited as ever. “We knew we were coming up on our 50th anniversary, so one of my old managers suggested this isn’t just the time to throw together 12 songs, but to make one of the finest albums of our career,” says Castillo. “He said record way more than you need and pick the best 12, like Michael Jackson used to do. We had to go in and out of studios between tour dates and we recorded 28 tracks in all. “When we signed to Mack Avenue Records they wanted to put it all out. We said no, let’s put out one and then put another out. We have another fully recorded, mixed, sequenced and ready to go before the end of this year.” Since its formation in Oakland in 1968, the 10-member Tower of Power has forged a reputation as an ace band fluent in all realms of soul, rock and pop music with the sophistica-

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tion and punch of a jazz big band. From its 1970 first album East Bay Grease, the interracial band became a standout of the Bay Area music scene that included pioneering like-minded bands such as Sly and the Family Stone, Cold Blood, Graham Central Station, The Pointer Sisters and The Sons of Champlin, plus such rock-oriented outfits as Santana and Journey. Along with classic recordings, Tower of Power’s five-piece horn section — known for its power-packed punch with two trumpets, two tenor saxophones, plus a baritone sax — became much in demand for studio sessions and live gigs. Among the hundreds of artists its members have worked with are Elton John, Little Feat, Rod Stewart, Smokey Robinson and Aerosmith. But their most essential collaboration came with Huey Lewis and the News in that band’s mid-’80s heyday. “We did a lot of their recordings and toured for years, and it was much more than just a gig, because we were close personal friends and we saw eye to eye on a lot of things,” says Castillo. “I said, ‘if you promise you will promote Tower of

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Tower of Power performs on Friday, Aug. 23, at 7 p.m. at Libbey Bowl, 210 S. Signal St., Ojai. For tickets or more information, call 888-645-5006 or visit libbeybowl.org.

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The Collection at Riverpark: Yachtley

Crew, 6:30-8 p.m.

Crown and Anchor: Teresa Russell, 5 p.m. Deer Lodge: Jeff Uzzel, 7-9 p.m. ✰ Discovery: Passafire, Kash’d Out and Cydeways, 8 p.m.

Greater Goods: The Hopeful Quartet and

Eliya Frantz, 7:30-9:30 p.m.

Hong Kong Inn: The Coconuts, 7-10 p.m. MadeWest Brewing (Donlon St.): Tom

Collins, 6-8 p.m.

Oak and Main: Beers Brothers Showcase,

8-11 p.m.

Thirsty Ox: Tyler Morhar, 9 p.m. Ventura Harbor Comedy Club: Gypsy

Blues Band (Blue Room), 7-10 p.m. COMEDY Concrete Jungle: Ventura Haters Club, 7 p.m.

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Friday, 8/23 LIVE MUSIC

1901 Speakeasy: Rich Sheldon, 8-11 p.m. Boatyard Pub: Goleta Sound, 7-10 p.m. Café Fiore: Jason Bourne The Canyon: Hollywood U2 (tribute) with

Generation Mangled, 7 p.m.

Chinaland: Instone and DJ Wonder, 9 p.m. Concrete Jungle: Fly Swatter, Last Point,

The Dorys, 7-11 p.m.

Copa Cubana: Miguelito León y Su Cachimba, 7-10 p.m.

Copper Blues: Live music (rotating genre),

12 noon-10 p.m.; DJs, 10:30 p.m.

Deer Lodge: Stillwater Sound, 9-11 p.m. Discovery: Twisted Gypsy (Fleetwood Mac tribute), 9 p.m.

Four Brix Winery: Johnny and the Love Handles, 6-8 p.m.

Levity Live Comedy Club: Carmen Ventura Harbor Comedy Club: Latino All

Grapes and Hops: Saint Pierre and Tammy White, 5-7 p.m.; Salty Suites, 8-11 p.m.

Stars, 8 p.m. ✰ DJS

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Azar’s Sports Bar: DJ Chris, 9 p.m. Sans Souci: DJ Spinobi Star Lounge: DJ Terry, 8 p.m. The Tavern: Get Right DJ, 10 p.m. OPEN MIC Boatyard: Bluegrass Jam, 5-9 p.m.

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Harbor Cove Café: Jill Martini and the

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Hong Kong Inn: Doc Ventura Band, 8-11 p.m.

Leashless Brewing: Kirby Ai, 8 p.m. Libbey Bowl: Tower of Power, 5-9:30

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Oak and Main: Brandon Ragan, 8:30 p.m. Ojai Underground Exchange: Doug Pettibone and Matt Blake, 7:30 p.m.

Orozco’s: Victor and Artis, 5:30 p.m. Plaza Park (Ventura): Spencer Makenzie’s End of Summer Kick-Off Party, 4-10:30 p.m. ✰

Red Cove: Riot Act Sans Souci: Cupcake, Cursed Bastards

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Levity Live Comedy Club: Alan Saldaña, 7 p.m.; Tom McClain, 9:30 p.m.

Ventura Harbor Comedy Club: New Faces, 8 p.m. (Blue Room); All Ages Comedy Magic Show with Tom Ogden, 1 p.m.; 10 Headliners, 7 p.m.; Ventura Comedy Competition Finals, 9 p.m.; The Bad Girls of Comedy, 10 p.m., 7 and 9 p.m. ✰ DJS Bogie’s: Club Night, 9 p.m. Bombay: DJ Erok and DJ Cam, 10 p.m.1:45 a.m.

Chinaland: DJ Wicked and DJ Lil Wicked,

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Concrete Jungle: DJ Minh Pham, 7 p.m. El Rey (Ventura): 9:30 p.m. Thirsty Ox: DJ Darko, 10 p.m. Topa Topa Brewing (Ventura) DJ Nolan Cotham, 7 p.m.

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End of Summer Party with Mandex, ADD and Johnny and the Love Handles, 6:45-10 p.m. ✰

Sandbox Coffeehouse: Erick Tyler, 12-3 p.m. The Shores: A Shore Thing, 9:30 p.m. Star Lounge: Reign, 9 p.m.

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Plaza Park (Ventura): Spencer Makenzie’s “The Throw Down” Cornhole Tournament

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LIVE MUSIC 805 Bar: Kenny Devoe, 11 a.m.-1 p.m.

Boatyard Pub: Big Adventure, 4-7 p.m. Bogie’s: The Hailers, 7 p.m.

The Garage: Dangerously Sleazy, The

Harbor Cove Café: Yacht Rock Sunday

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Hong Kong Inn: Del Franklin, 4-7 p.m. La Fonda del Rey: Live music brunch,

11 a.m.

Leashless Brewing: The Swillys, 3 p.m. Libbey Bowl: Kris Kristofferson, 5-9:30

p.m. ✰

MadeWest Brewing (Donlon St.): Ted

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Plan B: Karyn 805, 3-5 p.m. The Shores: Hot Cuppa Three, 12:30 p.m. Star Lounge: Reggae Sunday with Lion City Management

Surfside Seafood: Bill W, 2-7:30 p.m. Topa Mountain Winery: Nathan McEuen, 4-6 p.m.

Topa Topa Brewing (Ojai): Tom Lennon,

3 p.m.

Water’s Edge: Teresa Russell, 11:30 a.m.-

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5 p.m. COMEDY GiGi’s: Comedy Night hosted by Artie Lopez, 10 p.m.

Levity Live Comedy Club: Michael Quu, 8 p.m. OPEN MIC

Azar’s Sports Bar: Hump Day Music Jam Night, 8 p.m.

Grapes and Hops: Bluegrass Jam, 6-9

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Lookout Bar: 7-10 p.m. with Tommy

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Copper Blues: 7:30 p.m. Golden China: 9 p.m. Keynote: Jukebox Karaoke, 9 p.m. O’Leary’s: Steve Luke and the Lions Den,

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Q Club: Tacos and Turntables, 8-10 p.m. Sans Souci: DJ Nick Dean, 10 p.m.

Paddy’s: 9 p.m. hosted by Robin DANCING, TRIVIA, ETC. 805 Bar: Trivia Night, 6-8 p.m.

Golden China: 6-10 p.m. with Doug Paulin Oak and Main: 8 p.m. with the Beers

1901 Speakeasy: Trivia Night, 7 p.m. Anacapa Brewing: Trivia Night, 8 p.m. Bar Rincon at Whole Foods: King Trivia,

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Golden China: 9 p.m. Keynote: 8 p.m. with Leigh

7 p.m.

Bogie’s: Salsa lessons, 6:30 p.m.; Salsa music, 9 p.m.

The Canyon: Country dance lessons, 6:30

p.m., 7:30 p.m. and 10 p.m.; Line dancing and two-stepping with DJ Josh Kelly and special guests

Thirsty Ox: Free pool/game night

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CLINIC TO HELP UNDOCUMENTED FAMILIES 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Volunteers needed to join with 805 UndocuFund to provide assistance to local undocumented families in need. Pacifica High School, 600 East Gonzales Road, Oxnard. Sign up to volunteer at: www.805undocufund.org. COMEDY: A SQUAD OF ONE- EVAN SAYET 3 p.m. Part of the Ventura Comedy Festival line-up Sayet began as a standup comic and early on caught the eye of David Letterman. Now a well-known comedic writer, known for his conservative show, he was the original writer on the show “Win Ben Stein’s Money.” $20. All ages. Ventura Harbor Comedy Club, 1559 Spinnaker Drive, Suite 205A, Ventura. Main Street, Ventura. www.ghiblifest.com. WHAT IS EDUCATION FOR? 3-5 p.m. An Ojai Chautauqua panel discussion, first in a series focusing on education. Explore questions about the role of education in society today: Are schools in the business of job training? Socialization? Character formation? What else do schools do? What should they be doing? $20. Sane Living Center, 316 East Matilija Street, Ojai. www. ojaichat.com.

MONDAY

FAMILY MOVIE AND GLOW BALL NIGHT, Friday, August 23. 7-10 p.m. Golfing with multi-colored glowing golf balls creates a fun, magical event for the whole family. Then enjoy a movie under the stars. How to Train Your Dragon: The Hidden World. Bring your chair and blanket. Movie starts at 7:45. Tee times available starting at 4 p.m., for just $5. Popcorn and light bites for sale. Buena Grill open or bring your own picnic. Movie $5. Call the shop to book tee times: 805-677-6772. Buenaventura Golf Course, 5882 Olivas Park Drive.

THURSDAY

SHAZAM!: TEEN THURSDAY MOVIE 3:305:45 p.m. FREE fun movie night. In the meeting room at the Newbury Park Library, 2331 Borchard Road, Newbury Park. ASTRONOMY FOR EVERYONE 6-8 p.m. Journey with astronomer Kevin Manning to explore the size and scare of the universe. Great for ages 8 and up. Supported by Friends of the Thousand Oaks Library. FREE. Community Room in the Thousand Oaks Library, 1401 East Janss Road, Thousand Oaks.

FRIDAY

THE BIGGEST LITTLE FARM and MOORPARK FILM FESTIVAL, Friday, Aug. 23- Sunday Aug. 25. This inaugural film festival kicks off Friday 6:20 p.m., with the locally grown film about Apricot Farms in Moorpark, and how John and Molly Chester regenerated 200 acres with practices that are part of a growing movement in agriculture. Screenings start at 10 a.m. on Saturday and Sunday and offer a variety of independent films being judged by a panel of industry professionals. Hosted by the Moorpark Morning Rotary Club and benefiting charities including the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation. All films shown at High Street Arts Center, 45 E. High St., Moorpark www. moorparkfilmfestival.com.

SATURDAY

THIRD ANNUAL ART WALK AT THE SHORES 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Explore, enjoy and take home original artwork – watercolor, jewelry, print press and mosaic are just a few of the mediums exhibited. Pick up your art walk map at the corner of Wooley Road and Harbor Boulevard, Oxnard Shores or online at www.artwalkoxnardshores.com. MILITARY AND VETERAN JOB FAIR AND EXPO 10 a.m.-2 p.m. FREE, family friendly gathering for veterans, active duty military, national guard and reserve personnel and their families are invited to come explore available careers and resources from over 50 employers in the fields of public safety, engineering, machining, health and more. 22 — — August 22, 2019

Info about VA Healthcare, counseling, equine therapy and more. Job fair open 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. for military and veteran applicants. Civilian job seekers welcome 12 p.m.- 2 p.m. Hosted by Assemblywoman Jacqui Irwin, Ventura County’s Veteran Services Office and Veterans Collaborative of Ventura County. Oxnard College Condor Hall, 4000 S. Rose Avenue, Oxnard. www.a44.asmdc. org/VetsJobFair FINDING THE RIGHT FIT COLLEGE 10:30-11:30 a.m. What to look for during your search for the right college – for you. Community Room in the Thousand Oaks Library, 1401 East Janss Road, Thousand Oaks. DONS AND DOÑAS BBQ 1-4 p.m. The public is welcome to celebrate residents of Camarillo, Somis or Santa Rosa Valley being recognized by the Pleasant Valley Historical Society for their outstanding community service. 400 people have been honored since 1964. Enjoy a Santa Maria style BBQ, Camarillo Community Center, 1605 Burnley St., Camarillo www.pvhsonline.org SPIRIT AWARDS GALA 6-8:30 p.m. The United Way of Ventura County recognizes stand out members of local communities for volunteerism, corporate citizenship and philanthropy. $175. Mandalay Beach Resort, 2101 Mandalay Beach Road, Oxnard. FAMILY STAR PARTY AND PERSEID METEOR WATCH 8-10 p.m. See the Heavens and possibly a few meteors. FREE. Moorpark College Observatory, 7075 Campus Drive, Moorpark. SANTANA TRIBUTE BAND “SAVOR” 7:30 p.m.-9:30 p.m. A Music Under the Stars event, this authentic band will rock the famous hits honoring Latin-rock legend Carlos Santana. Bring a picnic, gates open at 6:30 p.m. $20. Check online show may be sold out. Olivas Adobe, 4200 Olivas Park Drive, Ventura. BLEEDING HARP 7:30 p.m. Part of the Pleasant Valley Summer Concert Series, this rhythm and blues show is a great way to spend one of the final night of summer. Bring your lawn chair. FREE. Constitution Park, 1313-1437 Paseo Camarillo, Camarillo.

MAIDEN 3:30 and 6:30 p.m. A British documentary about the all woman crew to enter a sailing race around the world in 1989. In a male dominated sport of yacht racing this crew proved anything is possible. PG. Oxnard Film Society screening. Plaza Cinemas 14, 255 W. Fifth St., Oxnard. SPEECH POLICE: THE GLOBAL STRUGGLE TO GOVERN THE INTERNET Monday, August 26, 5:30-7:30 p.m. David Kaye, author and United Nations expert on protecting and promoting the right to freedom of opinion and expression will speak about his new book “Speech Police.” Hosted by Ferguson, Case, Orr, Patterson LLP and The Museum of Ventura County. FREE, reservation required. RSVP aclinton@fcoplaw.

SONG CIRCLE 7-10 p.m. Songmakers. org hosts a gathering for acoustic music players and singers. All levels of instrumentalists and vocalists are invited to join a FREE song circle. Listeners are welcome! Bell Arts Factory, Community Room, 432 N. Ventura Avenue, Ventura. Info: Mike Wittlin 805-750-8281. IMPROVE CLASS 8-10 p.m. Connect, learn and tune up your skills. Short-form improve, stage work and more. Every Tuesday. $10. NAMBA Performing Arts Space, 47 South Oak St., Ventura. DISASTER PREPAREDNESS WORKSHOP 6 p.m. Speaker, Scott Brewer, manager of Emergency Services for the City of Oxnard, will provide information including important documents to gather, preparing a basic survival kit and what to expect after a disaster. FREE. Reserve seats at 805-2737800. Hosted by and at Ventura County Community Development Center, Home Ownership Center, 2231 Sturgis Road, Suite A, Oxnard.

WEDNESDAY

WATERFRONT WEDNESDAYS 12-3 p.m. Deals, special events and live steel drums. Happy hour specials. Ventura Harbor Village, 1583 Spinnaker Drive, Ventura. VENTURA COUNTY REPUBLICANS COMMITTEE MEETING 7 p.m. VCRP Central Committee meeting of the General Membership. Trigger Burst Training Center, 3537 Old Conejo Road, Suite 120, Newbury Park.

THURSDAY

NAVIGATING ADHD: DIAGNOSING AND SUPPORTING YOUR CHILD 6 p.m. Pediatrician, Dr. Heather Nichols, will provide information on ensuring you child and family have the information and support needed. FREE. Part of 2019 Community Memorial Health System Speaker Series. Ventura Beach Marriott, 2055 E. Harbor Blvd., Ventura

ONGOING THEATER ASSASSINS Through Aug. 25. A bold, funny, original and controversial musical about the pursuit of fame and cult of celebrity, told through the stories of nine assassins. Presented by Young Artists Forever. May not be suitable for some audiences. $15-20. Hillcrest Center for the Arts, 403 W. Hillcrest Drive, Thousand Oaks, 805381-2747, hillcrestarts.com. BAREFOOT IN THE PARK Through Sept. 15. The comedic trials and tribulations of newlyweds — a straight-laced attorney and an adventurous free spirit — in early 1960s New York City. $10-20. Camarillo Skyway Playhouse, 330 Skyway Drive, Camarillo, 805-388-5716, skywayplayhouse.org. THE DROWSY CHAPERONE Through Sept. 1. A “musical within a comedy” and a gentle spoof of the Jazz Age musical, with characters from an album coming to life. Presented by Actors Repertory Theatre of Simi. $20-28. Simi Valley Cultural Arts Center, 3050 Los Angeles Ave., Simi, 805583-7900, simi-arts.org. THE SPEAKEASY PROJECT: AMERICAN ROADHOUSE Through Aug. 31. Original one-act comedies from local playwrights mixed with live music performances, set in the faux-tavern Sweet Jay’s. Presented by Fractured Actors. $12-16. Suite J Theater at Ventura Vineyard, 1956 Palma Drive, Ventura, 805-232-4590, www.facebook. com/events/332994240986277/. SWEET CHARITY Through Sept. 8. A musical about the turbulent love life of a dance-hall hostess, inspired by Fellini’s Nights of Cabiria and set in 1960s New York City. $18-20. Conejo Players Theatre, 351 S. Moorpark Road, Thousand Oaks, 805-4953715, www.conejoplayers.org. TO GILLIAN ON HER 37TH BIRTHDAY Through Sept. 15. Grief, loss, love, letting go and moving on are explored in this story about a widower who continues to take beach walks with the “ghost” of his deceased wife. $17-20. Elite Theatre Company, 2731 Victoria Ave., Oxnard, 805483-5118, www.elitetheatre.org.

OPENING ART

MY NEIGHBOR TOTORO- Three Showings: Sunday, Aug. 25 (dubbed) at 12:55 p.m., Monday, Aug. 26 (subtitled) and Wednesday, Aug. 28 (dubbed) at 7 p.m. Part of the Studio Ghibli Film Festival, presenting high quality, imaginative, family anime films from master story teller Hayao Miyazaki. Totoro is a beloved story of moving to the country from the child’s point of view. Screenings in Ventura, Oxnard and Thousand Oaks. www.ghiblifest.com.

com or 805-659-6800. Museum of Ventura County, 100 East Main Street, Ventura.

TUESDAY

FROZEN JR. - YOUTH CAST AUDITIONS by appointment only. Second grade through high schoolers are encouraged to try out for this fun Oxnard Musical Youth Theatre production of the popular Disney stage production. K-1 grade can register for ensemble roles – adult volunteer required at rehearsals. Internships for 6th grade and up in lighting, sound and set design. Auditions on Aug. 27 and Sept. 3 for Fall/ Winter performances. Rehearsals will be Tuesdays 6-8pm. Oxnard Performing Art Center, 800 Hobson Way, Oxnard.

BUTTON MAKING 3:30-4:30 p.m. Designed for teens only – come enjoy the new Teen Space. Thousand Oaks Library, 1401 E. Janss Road, Thousand Oaks. OPEN HOUSE: VENTURA WATER RECLAMATION FACILITY 4-7 p.m. The public is invited to this family friendly community event. Come tour Ventura’s wastewater treatment facility and learn about what the city is considering for water supply solutions in the future. Bring your kids to the Merito Foundation booth for bird watching during the event. Please wear closed-toed shoes. RSVP required hmatsukawa@venturawater.net.Ventura Water Reclamation Facility, 1400 Spinnaker Drive, Ventura.

ATRIUM GALLERY Aug. 23-Oct. 8. Essence, intrinsic nature, indispensable quality. Reception on Friday, Sept. 6, 5:30-7 p.m. Closed weekends; free; 8 a.m.-6 p.m. weekdays at the Ventura County Hall of Administration, 800 S. Victoria Ave., Ventura. More information at www.VCArtscouncil.org. HILLCREST CENTER FOR THE ARTS Aug. 23-Oct. 21. The Great Outdoors, nature-oriented work from eight outstanding artists. 403 W. Hillcrest Drive, Thousand Oaks, 805381-2747, hillcrestarts.com. KWAN FONG GALLERY Aug. 22-Oct. 23. Multiple Ones: Contemporary Perspectives in Printmedia, artists that challenge the boundaries of printmaking by printing on everything from porcelain to wood to melted ice. California Lutheran University, 120 Memorial Parkway, Thousand Oaks, 805-493-3697, blogs.callutheran.edu/kwanfong. SNG STUDIO Saturday, Aug. 24, 6-9 p.m. Out There, paintings, sculpture and virtual reality by Steve Neill inspired by alien beings with whom we share the universe. 4475 Dupont Court, #6, Ventura, 805-9820481, www.steveneillsgarage.com. WILLIAM ROLLAND GALLERY Aug. 22-Oct. 23. Multiple Ones: Contemporary Perspectives in Printmedia, artists that challenge the boundaries of printmaking by printing on everything from porcelain to wood to melted ice. California Lutheran University, 160 Overton Court, Thousand Oaks, 805-493-3697, rollandgallery. callutheran.edu.

vcreporter.com ONGOING ART 481 NORTH VENTURA AVENUE Through Dec. 2019. Eyes on the Westside, a temporary art installation by De Anza Academy of Technology and the Arts students celebrating the Westside’s diversity and community. www.insideoutproject.net/en/group-actions/ united-states-ventura. AGRICULTURE MUSEUM Through Dec. 2019: Throwing Shade, the coast live oak tree and its woodland community. Ongoing: Antique farming equipment and various displays relating to the history of agriculture in Ventura County. 926 Railroad Ave., Santa Paula, 805-525-3100 or www.venturamuseum.org. ART CITY Through Sept. 1. DNA, works inspired by the double helix and its many meanings (scientific, conceptual, personal), including evolution, replication, continuum and more. 197 Dubbers St., Ventura, 805648-1690, artcitygalleryandstudios.com. BELL ARTS FACTORY STUDIO #79 Through Dec. 2019. Prism, a large-scale painting/immersive art installation by Aliza J. Bejarano that captures the inner child. 432 N. Ventura Ave., Ventura, 805-8362787, bellartsfactory.org. BUENAVENTURA ART ASSOCIATION GALLERY Through Aug. 25. From the

fashion entrepreneur Kelly “RISK” Graval. The exhibition will include an interactive section whereby visitors may add to the works. 350 W. Hillcrest Drive, Thousand Oaks, 805-405-5240, cmato.org. CALIFORNIA OIL MUSEUM Through Nov. 17: Discovering Flight: Exploring Remote and Model Aviation. Through Sept. 9: Earth from Space, 20-poster exhibition of imagery captured by satellites. Ongoing: Permanent petroleum exhibits as well as rotating exhibits of science, transportation and history. 1001 E. Main St., Santa Paula, 805933-0076 or www.caoilmuseum.org. CAM STUDIO GALLERY Through Sept. 1. Downside Up, Outside In, CAM Studio Artist Christine Morla’s work inspired by weaving and the Philippine banig (mat). 329 N. Fifth St., Oxnard, 805-240-7347, www.carnegieam.org/cam-studio-gallery. CHANNEL ISLANDS MARITIME MUSEUM Ongoing. Port of Hueneme and Dutch Skies: Four Centuries of Seascape Paintings. 3900 Bluefin Circle in the Channel Islands Harbor, Oxnard, 805-9846260 or www.cimmvc.org. COMMUNITY MEMORIAL HOSPITAL Through Oct. 27. Aqua Adventures, bodies of water and water-themed getaways. 147 N. Brent St., Ventura, www.buenaventuraartassociation.org.

SANTA PAULA ART MUSEUM Through Nov. 3: On Location in the Santa Monica Mountains and Seashore, selections from the plein air painting club known as Allied Artists of the Santa Monica Mountains and Seashore. Talks and demonstrations will be offered throughout the exhibit’s run. Through Sept. 15: Faces of California, diverse works by 33 artists. 117 N. 10th St., Santa Paula, 805-525-5554 or www.santapaulaartmuseum.org. Pictured: “Southern Sunrise — Sequit Point” by Marian Fortunati

Desert to the City and Back Again, desert and urban photography from Darlene Roker; and Root and Branch, paintings and mixed media works inspired by trees and their components. 432 N. Ventura Ave., Studio 30, Ventura, 805-648-1235 or www.buenaventuraartassociation.org. CALIFORNIA MUSEUM OF ART THOUSAND OAKS Through Sept. 4. RISK: A Retrospective, murals and paintings by influential Los Angeles graffiti artist and

FIRST FRIDAYS VENTURA The first Friday of every month, several local galleries open their doors to celebrate and promote Ventura’s art scene. Locations and more information at www.firstfridaysventura.com. FIRST SATURDAYS STUDIO CHANNEL ISLANDS The first Saturday of every month, artists at Studio Channel Islands welcome visitors into their studios to watch them create art. 2222 E. Ventura Blvd., Camarillo, 805-383-1368 or studiochannelislands.org.

FOX FINE JEWELRY Through Sept. 8. Oceans, Elements and Allure, works that celebrate the beach by Jan Harrington and Connie Tunick. 560 E. Main St., Ventura, 805-652-1800 or www.foxfinejewelry.com. GARDENS OF THE WORLD Through Sept. 29. Momentary Contact — A Call to the Heart, floral works by Adonna Ebrahimi. 2001 Thousand Oaks Blvd., 805-557-1135, www.gardensoftheworld.info. H GALLERY Through Oct. 31: POPular, pop art by Janet Milhomme, and I Will Never Love Again (Dab Art Quarterly). 1793 E. Main St., Ventura, 805-626-8876 or www.dabart.me. HARBOR VILLAGE GALLERY AND GIFTS Through Sept. 8. Exhibition of the work of Buenaventura Art Association members. 1559 Spinnaker Drive, #106, Ventura, 805-644-2750, or www.buenaventuraartassociation.org. JOHN SPOOR BROOME GALLERY Through Aug. 24. Country’s Club, a whimsical but pointed look at American golf culture by Christophe Bourély and Larry Lytle. CSU, Channel Islands, 1 University Drive, Camarillo, 805-437-2772 or art.csuci.edu. LATITUDES FINE ART GALLERY Ongoing. The photographic collections of Steve Munch and Stephanie Hogue, including color and black and white images of local landmarks, beautiful scenery and coastal wildlife. Hours: 11 a.m.-8 p.m. daily. 401 E. Main St., Ventura, 805-279-1221, www.latitudesfineart.com. MULLIN AUTOMOTIVE MUSEUM Ongoing. The museum pays homage specifically to the art deco and machine-age design eras (1918-1941). All tickets must be purchased in advance, online. 1421 Emerson Ave., Oxnard, 805-385-5400 or www.mullinautomotivemuseum.com. MUSEUM OF VENTURA COUNTY Closed for remodeling through Sept. 20. Ongoing: Fine art, historical artifacts, an interactive Chumash Gallery and the George Stuart Historical Figures Collection®. 100 E. Main St., Ventura, 805-653-0323 or venturamuseum.org. OJAI ART CENTER Through Aug. 29. Ojai Summer Open, a variety of twoand three-dimensional works. 113 S. Montgomery St., Ojai, 805-646-0117 or www.ojaiartcenter.org. OJAI VALLEY MUSEUM Through Oct. 14: Origins, an eclectic body of work by members of Ojai Studio Artists exploring origins through personal, biological, psychological and other lenses. Ongoing: A collection of art, artifacts, photographs and paper ephemera relating to Ojai, housed in former St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church. 130 W. Ojai Ave., 805-6401390 or www.ojaivalleymuseum.org. OVA ARTS Ongoing. Fine art and contemporary crafts by 39 artists, including Merilee Eaton, Gayel Childress and Peggie Williamson. Ceramic arts, sculpture and textiles by local artisans. 238 Ojai Ave., Ojai, 805-646-5682 or ojaivalleyartists.com. PACIFIC VIEW MALL Ongoing. The Ventura County Arts Council Arts Collective is now open on the second level near Sears. Various works by local artists. See artists as they work. Workshops and classes for kids and adults offered periodically. 3301 E. Main St., Ventura, 805-676-1540 or www. shoppacificview.com. PLAZA PARK Through Nov. 2019. Animal sculptures from Santa Barbara County artist Morris Squire, on loan from the Morris B. Squire Foundation. 500 S. C St., Oxnard. RONALD REAGAN PRESIDENTIAL LIBRARY AND MUSEUM Through Sept. 8: The World of da Vinci, rare folios of the 500-year-old Codex Atlanticus along with reconstructions of his machines and digitally restored art. 40 Presidential Drive, Simi Valley, 805-522-2977, www.reaganfoundation.org. SESPE CREEK COLLECTIVE Ongoing. The Pot Lifer Museum presents letters, stories, photographs and more showcasing a dozen people serving life sentences for non-violent cannabis crimes. Must be 21+ with a valid ID or 18+ with a valid recommendation. 408 Bryant Circle, Suite C, Ojai, 855-722-9333 or sespe.org.

BLACKBOARD GALLERY Through Sept. 21. Light and Space Through Time, the art of L.A.-based contemporary artist Karrie Ross inspired by light, space, location, nature and water. Studio Channel Islands, 2222 E. Ventura Blvd., Camarillo, 805-383-1368 or studiochannelislands.org. Pictured: “Catch,” 2019, mixed media on paper.

THIRD FRIDAYS OJAI The third Friday of every month, local galleries and shops open their doors to celebrate and promote Ojai’s art scene. Locations and more information at www.facebook.com/ OjaiVillageExperience/. VITA ART CENTER Through Aug. 23. The Drawing Room, a group exhibition featuring 15 contemporary artists who focus on drawing. 28 W. Main St., Ventura, 805-6449214 or www.vitaartcenter.com.

CULTURAL DESTINATIONS AVIATION MUSEUM Ongoing. First Sundays are open to visitors to tour hangars where vintage aircraft and other collections are on display. Santa Paula Airport, 800 Santa Maria St., 525-1109 or www.aviationmuseumofsantapaula.org. CAMARILLO RANCH HOUSE Ongoing. Docent-led tours of Adolfo Camarillo’s Victorian estate built in 1892. 201 Camarillo Ranch Road, Camarillo, 389-8182 or camarilloranch.org. CHANNEL ISLANDS NATIONAL PARK VISITOR CENTER Ongoing. Educational marine-life exhibits that detail life on the Channel Islands, and an outdoor garden featuring all-native plant species. 901 Spinnaker Drive, Ventura Harbor, 658-5730 or www. nps.gov/chis/planyourvisit/visitorcenters.htm. DUDLEY HOUSE MUSEUM Ongoing. A fully furnished and restored 1892 Victorian farmhouse once owned by a pioneer family in Ventura. Guided tours, 1-4 p.m. every first Sunday. Corner of Loma Vista Road and Ashwood Avenue, 642-3345 or www.dudleyhouse.org. FILLMORE HISTORICAL MUSEUM Ongoing. The Hinckley House, a restored Southern Pacific Railroad depot and a 1919 Rancho Sespe bunkhouse are open to visitors. Group tours by appointment. 340 Main St., Fillmore, 524-0948 or www.fillmorehistoricalmuseum.com. HERITAGE SQUARE Ongoing. Docent-led weekend tours of grand homes built from 1887 through 1912. 715 S. A St., Oxnard, 483-7960 or www.heritagesquareoxnard.com. MISSION SAN BUENAVENTURA Built in 1782, this ninth and last mission founded by St. Junipero Serra today features a church, a garden and a nearby museum. 211 E. Main St., Ventura, 643-4318 or www.SanBuenaventuraMission.org.

PORT HUENEME HISTORICAL SOCIETY MUSEUM Ongoing. Holdings include a 3,000-piece collection of salt and pepper shakers and the original anchor and bell of a World War II ship. 220 N. Market St., Port Hueneme, 986-6542 or porthuenememuseum.wordpress.com. RANCHO CAMULOS Ongoing. The storied 1,800-acre rancho that inspired the famed novel Ramona offers tours and historical re-enactments that bring to life its rich cultural and agricultural legacy. Tours on Sundays at 1, 2 and 3 p.m. Closed during inclement weather. 5164 E. Telegraph Road, Piru, 521-1501 or www.ranchocamulos.org. REAGAN LIBRARY Ongoing. Permanent collection includes exhibits that document President Ronald Reagan’s life. 40 Presidential Drive, Simi Valley, 800-4108354 or www.reaganfoundation.org. SEABEE MUSEUM Ongoing. Seabees in the Pacific Theater during World War II and Seabees in the Cold War, as well as a STEM Center for children. The U.S. Navy Seabee Museum is the second-oldest official Navy museum in the nation. 2017 is the 75th anniversary of the Seabees. Ventura Road and Sunkist Avenue, in building 100 at Naval Base Ventura County, Port Hueneme, www.history.navy.mil/seabeemuseum. STAGECOACH INN Ongoing. An 1876 hotel and estate, featuring antique furniture, dolls, toys and memorabilia. Other attractions include the Heritage Memorial Rose Garden, historic stagecoaches, a re-created 1890s schoolhouse and more. Open Saturdays and Sundays, 1-4 p.m. 51 S. Ventu Park Road, Newbury Park, 498-9441 or www.stagecoachmuseum.org. WESTERN FOUNDATION OF VERTEBRATE ZOOLOGY, aka The Camarillo Bird Museum. Ongoing: a natural-history collection specializing in eggs and nests of birds from around the world, and a research and education institution dedicated to bird conservation. Public tours offered the second Wednesday of each month at 3:30 p.m. and the last Friday of each month at 3 p.m. (except November and December). Reservations required. 439 Calle San Pablo, Camarillo, 388-9944 or www.wfvz.org. WORLD WAR II AVIATION MUSEUM Ongoing. Southern California Wing of the Commemorative Air Force hangars featuring World War II aircraft. Flight demonstrations and cockpit viewings. Camarillo Airport, 455 Aviation Drive, Camarillo, 482-0064 or www.cafsocal.com/museum/. ♦ August 22, 2019 — — 23

ADVICE GODDESS

Indifferent Strokes

y father just got diagnosed with cancer. Most people have been extremely supportive, but two girlfriends I texted about this haven’t responded at all. Is it really that hard to say “I’m so sorry”? Should I use this opportunity to do a little friend house cleaning and demote certain “friends” to acquaintance status, knowing now that I can’t count on them? — Too Harsh? At least when you yell into the Grand Canyon, you get back more than the blinking cursor of nothingness. Ideally, your friends’ responsive-

by amy alkon ness should not compare unfavorably to a giant hole — especially not when you’re all “Yoohoo … I’m kinda devastated about my dad!” But before you decide to “demote” friends, there are a couple of things to consider: “evolutionary mismatch” and our reliance on technology to get messages across flawlessly. Evolutionary mismatch, a theory originated by evolutionary biologist Ernst Mayr, refers to how we modern humans are driven by an antique psychological operating system largely calibrated for the world of our human ancestors 2 1/2 million to 10,000 years ago. This means, for example, that important triggers for others to take action that were there in the ancestral environment aren’t always present in our modern one. Take expressions of sadness: Bodily expressions of sadness like tears or having all the spring in your step of a curbside couch are basically street corner sign spinners advertising our psychological state. When people see those behaviors, feelings of empathy automatically arise, motivating them to reach out with a hug or, at the very least, a mumbled kind word. Expressions of sadness via smartphone text — in words on a tiny screen — lack the visual elements, the bodily signals, that evolved to trig-

ger empathy. Also consider that many people think not knowing what to say is reason to say nothing. What they don’t realize is that saying nothing in a crisis is usually a bigger blunder — more hurtful — than saying the wrong thing would ever be. It’s also possible they missed your text. We rely on technology to keep us informed, and we forget how busy we are and that texts sometimes don’t go through or somebody hits their phone funny and a new text turns

Rehash marks One of my best male friends is in a super toxic relationship. I’ve told him to end it many times, and he does, but then he gets roped back in. At this point, I don’t want to listen anymore, and I’m tired of saying the same thing. How do I convey that without blowing the friendship? — Earache If you wanted to repeat yourself constantly, you’d get a side hustle as a parrot. Let’s be honest. When a friend puts their relationship issues on endless repeat, it’s tempting to put the phone down while they’re talking and go prune your ivy. It’s tempting for anyone but probably more so for you because you’re a woman. Women, in general, have a tendency to be indirect — to hint at what they want rather than coming right out and stating it. Women’s hintishness is often viewed as a flaw, but as I wrote recently, the late psychologist Anne Campbell, who researched female psychology and behavior, viewed it as an evolutionary feature. Campbell believed this indirectness evolved as a way for women — the baby carriers and primary child carers of the species — to avoid physical confrontation that could leave them hurt or

What they don’t realize is that saying nothing in a crisis is usually a bigger blunder — more hurtful — than saying the wrong thing would ever be. into an already read one (meaning the notification dot goes away). This sounds like an excuse, and it may not be what happened. However, it’s possible. So it probably pays to check — ask, “Hey, did you see the text about my dad?” and keep the snarky ending silent: “… or do I need to tweet an orange tabby cat in scrubs giving a man chemotherapy?”

dead. (If you don’t quite say something, somebody won’t quite have the ammunition to clobber you for it.) But a tendency is not a mandate. You can understand why you, as a woman, might feel uncomfortable being direct — stating exactly what works for you — but you can decide to be direct despite that. To help keep the guy from seeing you as mean, unkind, or a crappy friend for saying “no mas” on hearing the sameoldsameold, explain, “I care about you, and it’s really painful to hear about you continuing to let yourself be abused.” Follow this up with something like: “My advice has not changed, and I hope you’ll eventually take it. Until then, I’m sorry. I just can’t hear about this situation anymore.” Difficult as this might be, it’s less invasive than the next-best option: having a string installed in the back of your head that you pull and out comes “So sorry to hear that” over and over and over again. ♦ (c)2019, Amy Alkon, all rights reserved. Got a problem? Write Amy Alkon, 171 Pier Ave, #280, Santa Monica, CA 90405, or e-mail AdviceAmy@aol.com. @amyalkon on Twitter. Weekly podcast: blogtalkradio.com/amyalkon Order Amy Alkon’s new book, “Unf*ckology: A Field Guide to Living with Guts and Confidence,” (St. Martin’s Griffin, 2018).

FREE WILL ASTROLOGY ARIES

(March 21-April 19):

It’s not cost-efficient to recycle plastic. Sorting and processing the used materials to make them available for fresh stuff is at least as expensive as creating new plastic items from scratch. On the other hand, sending used plastic to a recycling center makes it far less likely that it will end up in the oceans and waterways, harming living creatures. So in this case, the short-term financial argument in favor of recycling is insubstantial, whereas the moral argument is strong. I invite you to apply a similar perspective to your upcoming decisions.

TAURUS

(April 20-May 20):

African American slaves suffered many horrendous deprivations. For example, it was illegal for them to learn to read. Their oppressors feared that educated slaves would be better equipped to agitate for freedom, and took extreme measures to keep them illiterate. Frederick Douglass was one slave who managed to beat the ban. As he secretly mastered the art of reading and writing, he came upon literature that ultimately emboldened him to escape his “owners” and flee to safety. He became one of the nineteenth century’s most powerful abolitionists, producing reams of influential writing and speeches. I propose that we make Douglass your inspiring role model for the coming months. I think you’re ready to break the hold of a certain curse—and go on to achieve a gritty success that the curse had prevented you from accomplishing.

GEMINI

(May 21-June 20):

For twenty-five years, businessman Don Thompson worked for the McDonald’s fast food company, including three years as its CEO. During that time, he oversaw the sale and consumption of millions of hamburgers. But in 2015, he left McDonald’s and

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became part of Beyond Meat, a company that sells vegan alternatives to meat. I could see you undergoing an equally dramatic shift in the coming months, Gemini: a transition into a new role that resembles but is also very different from a role you’ve been playing. I urge you to step up your fantasies about what that change might entail.

CANCER

(June 21-July 22):

“The learning process is something you can incite, literally incite, like a riot,” wrote author Audre Lorde. As an astrologer I would add this nuance: although what Lourde says is true, some phases of your life are more favorable than others to seek deep and rapid education. For example, the coming weeks will bring you especially rich teachings if you incite the learning process now.

LEO

(July 23-Aug. 22):

The American idiom “stay in your lane” has come to mean “mind your own business,” and usually has a pejorative sense. But I’d like to expand it and soften it for your use in the coming weeks. Let’s define it as meaning “stick to what you’re good at and know about” or “don’t try to operate outside your area of expertise” or “express yourself in ways that you have earned the right to do.” Author Zadie Smith says that this is good advice for writers. “You have to work out what it is you can’t do, obscure it, and focus on what works,” she attests. Apply that counsel to your own sphere or field, Leo.

VIRGO

(Aug. 23-Sept. 22):

Yisrael Kristal was a Polish Jew born under the sign of Virgo in 1903. His father was a scholar of the Torah, and he began studying Judaism and learning Hebrew at age three. He lived a long life and had many adventures, working as a candle-maker and a candy-maker. When the Red Army liberated

the Auschwitz concentration camp in 1945, Kristal emerged as one of the survivors. He went on to live to the age of 113. Because of the chaos of World War I, he had never gotten to do his bar mitzvah when he’d turned thirteen. So he did it much later, in his old age. I foresee a comparable event coming up soon in your life, Virgo. You will claim a reward or observe a milestone or collect a blessing you weren’t able to enjoy earlier.

LIBRA

(Sept. 23-Oct. 22):

Sailors have used compasses to navigate since the eleventh century. But that tool wasn’t enough to guide them. A thorough knowledge of the night sky’s stars was a crucial aid. Skill at reading the everchanging ocean currents always proved valuable. Another helpful trick was to take birds on the ships as collaborators. While at sea, if the birds flew off and returned, the sailors knew there was no land close by. If the birds didn’t return, chances were good that land was near. I bring this to your attention, Libra, because I think it’s an excellent time to gather a number of different navigational tools for your upcoming quest. One won’t be enough.

SCORPIO

(Oct. 23-Nov. 21):

What do you want from the allies who aren’t your lovers? What feelings do you most enjoy while you’re in the company of your interesting, nonromantic companions? For instance, maybe you like to be respected and appreciated. Or perhaps what’s most important to you is to experience the fun of being challenged and stimulated. Maybe your favorite feeling is the spirit of collaboration and comradeship. Or maybe all of the above. In any case, Scorpio, I urge you to get clear about what you want—and then make it your priority to foster it. In the coming weeks, you’ll have the power to generate an abundance of your favorite kind of non-sexual

togetherness.

SAGITTARIUS

(Nov. 22-Dec. 21):

As the CEO of the clothes company Zappos, Sagittarius entrepreneur Tony Hsieh is worth almost a billion dollars. If he chose, he could live in a mansion by the sea. Yet his home is a 200-square-foot, $48,000 trailer in Las Vegas, where he also keeps his pet alpaca. To be clear, he owns the entire trailer park, which consists of 30 other trailers, all of which are immaculate hotbeds of high-tech media technology where interesting people live. He loves the community he has created, which is more important to him than status and privilege. “For me, experiences are more meaningful than stuff,” he says. “I have way more experiences here.” I’d love to see you reaffirm your commitment to priorities like his in the coming weeks, Sagittarius. It’ll be a favorable time to do so.

CAPRICORN

(Dec. 22-Jan. 19):

Medical researcher Jonas Salk developed a successful polio vaccine, so he had a strong rational mind. Here’s how he described his relationship with his non-rational way of knowing. He said, “It is always with excitement that I wake up in the morning wondering what my intuition will toss up to me, like gifts from the sea. I work with it and rely on it. It’s my partner.” I bring this up, Capricorn, because the coming weeks will be a favorable time to celebrate and cultivate your own intuition. You may generate amazing results as you learn to trust it more and figure out how to deepen your relationship with it.

AQUARIUS

(Jan. 20-Feb. 18):

Aquarian environmentalist Edward Abbey once formulated a concise list of his requirements for living well. “One must be reasonable in one’s demands on life,” he wrote. “For myself, all that I ask is: 1. accurate information; 2. coherent knowledge; 3. deep

understanding; 4. infinite loving wisdom; 5. no more kidney stones, please.” According to my analysis of the astrological omens, now would be an excellent time for you to create your own tally of the Five Crucial Provisions. Be bold and precise as you inform life about your needs.

PISCES

(Feb. 19-March 20):

“We may be surprised at whom God sends to answer our prayers,” wrote author Janette Oke. I suspect that observation will apply to you in the coming weeks. If you’re an atheist or agnostic, I’ll rephrase her formulation for you: “We may be surprised at whom Life sends to answer our entreaties.” There’s only one important thing you have to do to cooperate with this experience: set aside your expectations about how help and blessings might appear. Poet Muriel Rukeyser said, “The world is made of stories, not atoms.” I’d add, “You are made of stories, too.” What’s your favorite story that you’re made of? FreeWillAstrology.com

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Family

Movie NightS: Under the Stars

Movies and activities for the family at the Olivas Adobe Historical Park!

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 6

INCREDIBLES 2 Fun starts at 6:30 pm

Popcorn~Selfie booth Make your own incredible mask

Entry fee is $5/person.

Online registration encouraged.

More details at www.cityofventura.ca.gov/movies

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SUPERIOR COURT Case No. must file a written objection must appear at the hearing filed, the court may grant the This statement was filed JUL OF CALIFORNIA 56-2019-00531098to show cause why the petipetition without a hearing. 23 2019, with the Superior that includes the reasons COUNTY OF VENTURA CU-PT-VTA tion should not be granted. If NOTICE OF HEARING: Date: Court of California, County of SUPERIOR COURT for the objection at least two ORDER TO SHOW noLIST: written objection is timely This statement was filed JUL 9/13/2019. Time: 8:20 AM. Ventura, 800 S. Victoria AvOF CALIFORNIA CHECK court days before the matter mber is correct p address is correct p expiration date p spelling is correct CAUSE FOR is correct filed, the court may grant the 25 2019, with the Superior Dept.: 43. The address of the enue, Ventura, CA 93009, Hall COUNTY OF VENTURA is scheduled to be heard and p phone number isa correct p address is correct p expiration date is correct p spell CHANGE OF NAME petition without hearing. Court of California, County of court is Superior Court of Cali- of Justice. ORDER TO SHOW must appear at the hearing DEADLINE FOR AD CHANGES IS 12:00 NOON THE TUESDAY PRIOR TO THAT ISSUES RELEASE. OF: JESUS Case No. NOTICE OF HEARING: Date: Ventura, 800 S. Victoria Av- fornia, County of Ventura, 800 PETITION CAUSE FOR E: to show cause why the petiDEADLINE CHANGES 12:00 NOON THE TUESDAY THAT ISSU JOSEFINA PRIOR FLORES TOAKA 56-2019-005310388:30 AM. Publishing. CHANGE OF NAME department enue, FOR Ventura,AD CA 93009, Hall S. IS PLEASE9-25-19. NOTE:Time: Victoria Avenue, Ventura, roduced by the production of not Southland is the copyrighted property of Southland tion should be granted.Publishing, If JESSIE JOSEPHINE NAVA CU-PT-VTA All advertising Dept.: 42. The address of the Case No. of Justice. CA 93009, HallPublishing, of Justice. is the copyrighted property of Sou produced the production no written objection isPublishing’s timely an the placement of advertising in any of Southland publications is prohibited without the by express consent of department of Southland 56-2019-00531095JUL court is Superior Court of Cali- PETITION OF: JAIME ESTRADA A copy of this Order to Show AKA JESSIE JOSEPHINE filed, the court may grant the This statement was filed Any use other than the placement of advertising in any of Southland Publishing’s publications is prohibited without the hing, plus any applicable fees. CU-PT-VTA 24 2019, with the Superior fornia, County of Ventura, 800 NICOLAS Aka JAIME ESTRADA Cause shall be published FRANCO et.al FOR CHANGE petition a hearing. p OKwithout to run Southland Publishing, plus any applicable fees. S. Victoria Avenue, Ventura, Date:_______________________________ Court of California, County of FOR CHANGE OF NAME. TO at least once a week each OF NAME. TO ALL INTERThis statement was filed JUL NOTICE OF HEARING: Date: p OK to run ESTED PERSONS: PetiCA 93009, Hall of Justice. Ventura, 800 S. Victoria AvALL INTERESTED PERSONS: Date:______________________ 2019, withand the isSuperior check for25accuracy p OK to week for four consecutive 9/12/19. Time:run 8:20 AM. Signature: tioner: JESUS JOSEFINA A copy of this Order to Show enue, Ventura, CA 93009, Hall Petitioner: JAIME ESTRADA __________________________ Court ofof California, County of This proof is to check for accuracy and is show quality reproduction. p OK to run weeks prior to the date set for with correction FLORES AKA JESSIE Cause shall be published NICOLAS Aka JAIME ESTRADA Signature: _________________ Ventura, 800 S. Victoria Av- Dept.: 41. The address of the of Justice. not intended to show quality of reproduction. with correction hearing on the petition in the enue, Ventura, CA 93009, Hall court is Superior Court of Cali- PETITION OF: JOSEPHINE at least once a week each filed a petition with this following newspaper of gen- JOSEPHINE NAVA AKA JESSIE fornia, County of Ventura, 800 MONICA GARCIA FOR CHANGE week for four consecutive court for a decree changJOSEPHINE FRANCO et.al of Justice. eral circulation, printed in this PETITION OF: ANA MARIA S. Victoria Avenue, Ventura, OF NAME. TO ALL INTER- weeks prior to the date set for ing names as follows: JAIME county: VENTURA COUNTY filed a petition with this court for a decree changESTED PERSONS: Petitioner: hearing on the petition in the ESTRADA NICOLAS Aka JAIME CASIA GARCIA aka ANA CA 93009, Hall of Justice. REPORTER. ing names as follows: JESUS MARIA CASIA FOR CHANGE A copy of this Order to Show LORRAINE RITA GARCIA following newspaper of gen- ESTRADA to JAIME ESTRADA Date: JUL 25 2019. JOSEFINA FLORES AKA OF NAME. TO ALL INTER- Cause shall be published filed a petition with this eral circulation, printed in this NICOLAS. BY ORDER OF THE COURT, /s/ JESSIE JOSEPHINE NAVA AKA ESTED PERSONS: Petitioner: at least once a week each court for a decree chang- county: VENTURA COUNTY THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this mat- Michael D. Planet, Ventura JESSIE JOSEPHINE FRANCO ANA MARIA CASIA GARCIA week for four consecutive ing names as follows: REPORTER. JOSEPHINE MONICA GARCIA ter appear before this court at Superior Court, Executive Of- AKA JESSIE JOSEPHINE Date: JUL 24 2019. aka ANA MARIA CASIA filed weeks prior to the date set for BY ORDER OF THE COURT, /s/ the hearing indicated below to ficer and Clerk, By: VANESSA FLORES to JESSIE JOSEPHINE a petition with this court for hearing on the petition in the to LORRAINE RITA GARCIA. FLORES. a decree changing names as following newspaper of gen- THE COURT ORDERS that all Michael D. Planet, Ventura show cause, if any, why the OROZCO, Deputy Clerk. follows: ANA MARIA CASIA eral circulation, printed in this persons interested in this mat- Superior Court, Executive petition for change of name PUBLISHED: Ventura County THE COURT ORDERS that all GARCIA aka ANA MARIA county: VENTURA COUNTY ter appear before this court at Officer and Clerk, By: JOAN should not be granted. Any Reporter; 8/1/19, 8/8/19, persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to FOSTER, Deputy Clerk. person objecting to the name 8/15/19 and 8/22/19. CASIA to ANA MARIA CASIA REPORTER. the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the PUBLISHED: Ventura County changes described above GARCIA. Date: JUL 25 2019. SUPERIOR COURT show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name Reporter; 8/1/19, 8/8/19, must file a written objection THE COURT ORDERS that all OF CALIFORNIA petition for change of name that includes the reasons persons interested in this mat- BY ORDER OF THE COURT, /s/ should not be granted. Any 8/15/19 and 8/22/19. COUNTY OF VENTURA should not be granted. Any for the objection at least two ter appear before this court at Michael D. Planet, Ventura person objecting to the name ORDER TO SHOW person objecting to the name SUPERIOR COURT court days before the matter the hearing indicated below to Superior Court, Executive Of- changes described above CAUSE FOR changes described above OF CALIFORNIA is scheduled to be heard and show cause, if any, why the ficer and Clerk, By: VANESSA must file a written objection CHANGE OF NAME must file a written objection COUNTY OF VENTURA that includes the reasons must appear at the hearing petition for change of name OROZCO, Deputy Clerk. Case No. that includes the reasons ORDER TO SHOW to show cause why the petishould not be granted. Any PUBLISHED: Ventura County for the objection at least two 56-2019-00530966for the objection at least two tion should not be granted. If person objecting to the name Reporter; 8/1/19, 8/8/19, court days before the matter CAUSE FOR court days before the matter CU-PT-VTA is scheduled to be heard and changes described above 8/15/19 and 8/22/19. no written objection is timely CHANGE OF NAME

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LEGAL 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: 9-5-19. Time: 8:30 AM. Dept.: 42. The address of the court is Superior Court of California, County of Ventura, 800 S. Victoria Avenue, Ventura, CA 93009, Hall of Justice. A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published at least once a week each week for four consecutive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county: VENTURA COUNTY REPORTER. Date: JUL 23 2019. BY ORDER OF THE COURT, /s/ Michael D. Planet, Ventura Superior Court, Executive Officer and Clerk, By: MICHAEL ADAMS, Deputy Clerk. PUBLISHED: Ventura County Reporter; 8/1/19, 8/8/19, 8/15/19 and 8/22/19. SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA COUNTY OF VENTURA ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME Case No. 56-2019-00531113CU-PT-VTA This statement was filed JUL 26 2019, with the Superior Court of California, County of Ventura, 800 S. Victoria Avenue, Ventura, CA 93009, Hall of Justice. PETITION OF: JUNIOR ELDEN NESTER FOR CHANGE OF NAME. TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: Petitioner: JUNIOR ELDEN NESTER filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: JUNIOR ELDEN NESTER to JUNIOR ELDEN DALTON. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter 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: 9-20-19. Time: 8:30 AM. Dept.: 41. The address of the court is Superior Court of California, County of Ventura, 800 26 —

S. Victoria Avenue, Ventura, CA 93009, Hall of Justice. A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published at least once a week each week for four consecutive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county: VENTURA COUNTY REPORTER. Date: JUL 26 2019. BY ORDER OF THE COURT, /s/ Michael D. Planet, Ventura Superior Court, Executive Officer and Clerk, By: MICHAEL ADAMS, Deputy Clerk. PUBLISHED: Ventura County Reporter; 8/8/19, 8/15/19, 8/22/19 and 8/29/19. ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME Case No. 56-2019-0531136CU-PT-VTA Superior Court of California, County of Ventura Petition of: Gary Lane Vance for Change of Name TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: Petitioner Gary Lane Vance filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Gary Lane Vance to G Lane Vance The Court orders that all persons interested in this matter 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: 9/6/19, Time: 8:20 a.m., Dept.: 40 The address of the court is 800 S. Victoria Avenue, 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: Ventura County Reporter Date: July 26, 2019 MICHAEL D PLANET Judge of the Superior Court 8/8, 8/15, 8/22, 8/29/19 CNS-3280256#

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CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME Case No. 56-2019-00531625CU-PT-VTA This statement was filed AUG 08 2019, with the Superior Court of California, County of Ventura, 800 S. Victoria Avenue, Ventura, CA 93009, Hall of Justice. PETITION OF: STANLEY CLAIBORNE PATTERSON and SANDRA PATRICIA URIBE FOR CHANGE OF NAME. TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: Petitioner: STANLEY CLAIBORNE PATTERSON and SANDRA PATRICIA URIBE filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: NATALIA SOPHIE PATTERSON to NATALIA SOPHIE PATTERSON URIBE. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter 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: 9/26/2019. Time: 8:30 AM. Dept.: 43. The address of the court is Superior Court of California, County of Ventura, 800 S. Victoria Avenue, Ventura, CA 93009, Hall of Justice. A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published at least once a week each week for four consecutive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county: VENTURA COUNTY REPORTER. Date: AUG 08 2019. BY ORDER OF THE COURT, /s/ Michael D. Planet, Ventura Superior Court, Executive Officer and Clerk, By: AMBER RAMIREZ, Deputy Clerk. PUBLISHED: Ventura County Reporter; 8/15/19, 8/22/19, 8/29/19 and 9/5/19. SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA COUNTY OF VENTURA ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME CASE NO. 56-2019-00531585-CUPT-VTA This statement was filed AUG 07 2019, with the Superior Court of California, County of

Ventura, 800 S. Victoria Avenue, Ventura, CA 93009, Hall of Justice. PETITION OF: GARNER JERAHMEEL CRUZ FOR CHANGE OF NAME. TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: Petitioner: GARNER JERAHMEEL CRUZ filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: GARNER JERAHMEEL CRUZ to GARNER MENDOZA CRUZ. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter 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: 10-2-19. Time: 8:30 AM. Dept.: 40. The address of the court is Superior Court of California, County of Ventura, 800 S. Victoria Avenue, Ventura, CA 93009, Hall of Justice. A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published at least once a week each week for four consecutive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county: VENTURA COUNTY REPORTER. Date: AUG 07 2019. BY ORDER OF THE COURT, /s/ Michael D. Planet, Ventura Superior Court, Executive Officer and Clerk, By: JOAN FOSTER, Deputy Clerk. PUBLISHED: Ventura County Reporter; 8/15/19, 8/22/19, 8/29/19 and 9/5/19. LIEN SALE Platinum Tow & Transport, 938 Verdulera St Camarillo, CA. To be sold at 10:00 am on 9/3/2019: 07-MAZD License: 5XTD603 / CA Vin:1YVHP80D675M23351 PUBLISHED: Ventura County Reporter; 8/22/19. NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE OF PERSONAL PROPERTY Pursuant to the California Self Service Storage Facility Act (B & P Code 21700 et seq.), the undersigned will sell at www.Storagetreasures.com on August 30th at 12:00PM Where said property has been stored and which are located at Channel Islands Self Storage 900 E Port Hueneme Rd Port

Hueneme, California 93041 of the following tenants: Dionicio Salinaslopez: Floor polisher, Mountain bike, Floor jack, Vacuum, Kitchenware, Gun case and various electronics. Brady Arnold: 3D printer, Model airplanes, Small fridge, File box, 10+ boxes, Luggage and clothing. Herman Tewes: Foot pump, 3+ duffle bags, Luggage, 10+boxes, 10+tubs, Back pack and 2 crates. Richard Banales: Clothing, Linens, Luggage, Purses, Shoes and gas can. Aileen Acosta: Mirror, Luggage, 2 bed frames, 2 double stroller and various furniture. Abraham Lopez: Dolly, 8 bikes, Luggage, 2+ tool boxes, Wire rack, Clothing, Car stereo in the box, Speakers, Camp stove and storage bins Miguel Mares: Speakers, Head and foot board, Refrigerator, various furniture, Artwork, Toys and mattresses. Owners reserve the right to bid at the sale. Purchases may only be made in cash. All goods are sold “As Is” and are subject to prior cancellation in the event of settlement between owner and obligated party. Dated this August 2nd 2019. Channel Islands Self Storage. Phone# (805) 488-3886 Phone# 855-722-8853. Auction by: www.Storagetreasures.com PUBLISHED: Ventura County Reporter; 8/22/19 and 8/29/19. NOTICE OF PUBLIC AUCTION Notice is hereby given that the Undersigned intends to sell the personal property described below to enforce a lien imposed on said property pursuant to Lien Sale per California Self Storage Act Chapter 10. Undersigned will sell items at www.Storagetreasures.com sale by competitive bidding ending on September 5th 2019 at 12:00PM. Where said property has been stored and which are located at Golden State Storage 300 W Ventura Blvd Camarillo CA 93010, County of Ventura, State of California. The following units will be sold: Kavon Shokraie: Surf board, 2 mattress sets, carpet cleaner, 2 piano dollies, 15+ boxes of unknown, wicker laundry basket, 3 coolers, various furniture, 2 area rugs, clothing / linens, luggage. Kanika Rankin Collier: Large Mirror, crutches, camouflage, 5+boxes of unknown, various furniture, 2 duffle bags. Catherine Rivers: Oven microwave, coffee maker, tv, dart board, bbq, luggage,

chest, various furniture, singer sewing machine. Matt May: Sports collectables, headboard, footboard, various electronics, furniture, clothing and linens, monitor, speakers, backpacks. Danielle Magdaleno: GE refrigerator, large mirror, artwork, 8 boxes of unknown, various furniture, toaster oven, 2 lamps. Purchases must be paid at the time of sale with Cash only. All purchases are sold as is and must be removed within 72 hours of the time of sale. Sale subject to cancellation any time up to the time of the auction. Company reserves the right to refuse any online bids. Run on dates 08-22-19 and 08-29-19. Auction by www.storagetreasures.com Phone: 855-722-8853. PUBLISHED: Ventura County Reporter; 8/22/19 and 8/29/19. LIEN-SALE AUCTION AT MEATHEAD MINI STORAGE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the undersigned intends to sell the personal property described below to enforce a lien imposed on said property pursuant to the California Self-Storage Facilities Act (California Business & Professions Code Section 21700 et seq.). The undersigned will sell at public auction by competitive bidding on Monday, September 16th, 2019 at 11:00 AM. on the premises where the property has been stored and which are located at Meathead Mini Storage, 1401 Maulhardt Avenue, Oxnard, California, the following: Rocky Adams Unit# 1110 Miscellaneous personal and/or commercial property Kala Ajanaku Unit# 1007 Miscellaneous personal and/or commercial property Donna Bohana Unit# 311 Miscellaneous personal and/or commercial property Andre Latrelle Britt Unit# 115 Miscellaneous personal and/or commercial property Steve Calderon Unit# 308 Miscellaneous personal and/or commercial property Laureena Campos Unit# 223 Miscellaneous personal and/or commercial property Amanda Coffey Unit# 290 Miscellaneous personal and/or commercial property Tamika Coleman Unit# 328 Miscellaneous personal and/or commercial property Eleanor Espinoza Unit# 286 Miscellaneous personal and/or commercial property Lauren Keegan Unit# 259 Miscellaneous personal and/or commercial property Theodore Lewis Unit# 713

Miscellaneous personal and/or commercial property Kimber Mahon Unit# 1201 Miscellaneous personal and/or commercial property Bill Ockenfels Unit# 105 Miscellaneous personal and/or commercial property Irma Olivares Unit# 1103 Miscellaneous personal and/or commercial property Jessica Rice Unit# 908 Miscellaneous personal and/or commercial property Jorge Sanchez Unit# 1008 Miscellaneous personal and/or commercial property Tyler Sutherland Unit# 238 Miscellaneous personal and/or commercial property Laura Tanger Unit# 956 Miscellaneous personal and/or commercial property Laura Tanger Unit# 957 Miscellaneous personal and/or commercial property Samantha Withers Unit# 144 Miscellaneous personal and/or commercial property Purchases must be paid for at the time of purchase in cash only. All purchased items will be sold AS IS, WHERE IS and must be removed at the time of sale. Sale is subject to cancellation in the event of settlement between the owner and the obligated party. Dated: 8/11/2019. Auctioneer: Kenneth D. Erpenbach dba Hitchin’ Post Auction Barn. Bond No. MS879-23-57. (805) 434-1770. PUBLISHED: Ventura County Reporter; 8/22/19 and 8/29/19. SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA COUNTY OF VENTURA ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME Case No. 56-2019-00531871CU-PT-VTA This statement was filed AUG 14 2019, with the Superior Court of California, County of Ventura, 800 S. Victoria Avenue, Ventura, CA 93009, Hall of Justice. PETITION OF: JOSEPH RICHARD JR. FOR CHANGE OF NAME. TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: Petitioner: JOSEPH RICHARD JR. filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: JOSEPH RICHARD JR. to JOSEPH RICHARDS JR. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter 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

LEGAL 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: 9/25/2019. Time: 8:20 AM. Dept.: 43. The address of the court is Superior Court of California, County of Ventura, 800 S. Victoria Avenue, Ventura, CA 93009, Hall of Justice. A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published at least once a week each week for four consecutive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county: VENTURA COUNTY REPORTER. Date: AUG 14 2019. BY ORDER OF THE COURT, /s/ Michael D. Planet, Ventura Superior Court, Executive Officer and Clerk, By: NINA LEMOS, Deputy Clerk. PUBLISHED: Ventura County Reporter; 8/22/19, 8/29/19, 9/5/19 and 9/12/19. NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE Ref. No. 17-1107-Monreal Trustor and Owner/Taxpayer. JAVIER E. MONREAL, 1209 JAMAICA LANE, OXNARD, CA 93030 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DELINQUENT ASSESSMENT AND CLAIM OF LIEN DATED 10/11/2011. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. A Public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash, cashier’s check drawn on a state or national bank, check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state of federal savings and loan association, or savings bank specified in Section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state will be held by the duly appointed trustee as shown below, of all right, title, an interest conveyed to and now held by the trustee in the hereinafter described property under and pursuant to a Delinquent Assessment and Claim of Lien described below. The sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by the Delinquent Assessment and Claim of Lien, with interest and late charges thereon, as provided in the note(s), advances, un-

der the terms of the Delinquent Assessment and Claim of Lien, 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. The sale will be subject to a ninety (90) day right of redemption by the current owner(s) of record. TRUSTOR: JAVIER E. MONREAL Duly Appointed Trustee: JAMES GEFFNER, A Professional Corporation Recorded 11/04/2011, as Instrument No. 20111104-00166489-0 of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of VENTURA County, California, Date and Time of Sale: 09/17/2019 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 as of 09/17/2019: $14,578.78. Street address or other common designation of real property: 1209 JAMAICA LANE, OXNARD, CA 93030 APN #: 202-0-331-315 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address or other common designation, if any, shown above. If no street address or other common designation is shown, directions to the location of the property may be obtained by sending a written request to the beneficiary within 10 days of the date of first publication of this Notice of Sale. Said sale will be made, in an “AS IS” condition, but without covenant or warranty, express or implied, regarding title, possession or encumbrances, to satisfy the indebtedness secured by said Delinquent Assessment and Claim of Lien plus fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee. 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. Date: 07/19/2019 JAMES GEFFNER, A Professional Corporation 11845 West Olympic Boulevard, Suite 1245, Los Angeles, California 90064 (310) 473-0757, JAMES GEFFNER, TRUSTEE For Sales Information Call (916) 939-0772 www.nationwideposting. com NPP0359609 To: VENTURA COUNTY REPORTER Publish Dates: 08/22/2019, 08/29/2019, 09/05/2019

SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA COUNTY OF VENTURA ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME Case No. 56-2019-00532108CU-PT-VTA This statement was filed AUG 19 2019, with the Superior Court of California, County of Ventura, 800 S. Victoria Avenue, Ventura, CA 93009, Hall of Justice. PETITION OF: LUCINA REYES MENDOZA and FELIPE GUEVARA LEAL FOR CHANGE OF NAME. TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: Petitioner: LUCINA REYES MENDOZA and FELIPE GUEVARA LEAL filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: LUCIA GUEVARA to LUCIA ASHLEY GUEVARA REYES. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter 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: 10-16-19. Time: 8:30 AM. Dept.: 40. The address of the court is Superior Court of California, County of Ventura, 800 S. Victoria Avenue, Ventura, CA 93009, Hall of Justice. A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published at least once a week each week for four consecutive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county: VENTURA COUNTY REPORTER. Date: AUG 19 2019. BY ORDER OF THE COURT, /s/ Michael D. Planet, Ventura Superior Court, Executive Officer and Clerk, By: JOAN FOSTER, Deputy Clerk. PUBLISHED: Ventura County Reporter; 8/22/19, 8/29/19, 9/5/19 and 9/12/19.

Fict. Business Names FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 20190718-10012881-0 THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) DOING BUSINESS AS: 1) RANCHO POTRERO

COMMUNITY EQUESTRIAN CENTER, 2) RPCEC, 401 Ronel Court, Newbury Park, CA 91320, Ventura County, State of Incorporation/ Organization, California, RIDE ON L A, 401 Ronel Court, Newbury Park, CA 91320. This Business is conducted by: A 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/ RIDE ON LA, Bryan McQueeney, Bryan McQueeney, CEO. NOTICE- In accordance with subdivision (a) of Section 17920, a fictitious name statement generally expires at the end of five years from the date on which it was filed in the office of the county clerk, except, as provided in subdivision section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to section 17913 other than a change in residence address or registered owner. A new fictitious business name statement must be filed before the expiration. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under Federal, State, or Common Law (see section 14411 ET SEQ., Business and Professions Code). This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Ventura on July 18, 2019. PUBLISHED: Ventura County Reporter; 8/1/19, 8/8/19, 8/15/19 and 8/22/19. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 20190729-10013605-0 THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) DOING BUSINESS AS: IMT WOOD RANCH, 643 Country Club Drive, Simi Valley, CA 93065, Ventura County, State of Incorporation / Organization DE, IMT CAPITAL V WOOD RANCH LLC, 15303 Ventura Blvd., Suite 200, Sherman Oaks, CA 91403. This Business is conducted by: A Limited Liability Company. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 07/25/2019. I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who

declares information as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of Business and Professions Code that the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000).) /s/ IMT CAPITAL V WOOD RANCH LLC, Steve Shin, Steve Shin, Associate VP. 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 July 29, 2019. PUBLISHED: Ventura County Reporter; 8/1/19, 8/8/19, 8/15/19 and 8/22/19. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 20190729-10013585-0 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: RANCHO PASEO ESCONDIDO, 11260 E Las Posas Road, Santa Rosa Valley, CA 93012, Ventura County, Karen Gertrude Peyser, 11260 E Las Posas RD, Santa Rosa Valley, CA 93012, Paul Robert Sommer, 11260 E Las Posas Road, Santa Rosa Valley, CA 93012. This business is conducted by: Copartners. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: N/A. I declare that all Information In this statement Is true and correct (A registrant who declares information as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of Business and Professions Code that the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1.000).) /s/ Karen Gertrude Peyser, Karen Gertrude Peyser. 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 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 & Professions Code). This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Ventura on July 29, 2019. PUBLISHED: Ventura County Reporter; 8/1/19, 8/8/19, 8/15/19 and 8/22/19. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 20190722-10013095-0 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: JAVA TRUST, 2540 Peninsula Rd., Oxnard, CA 93035, Ventura County, AL MICHAELS, 2540 Peninsula Rd., Oxnard, CA 93035. This business is conducted by: An 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/ AL MICHAELS, Al Michaels. 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 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 & Professions Code).

This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Ventura on July 22, 2019. PUBLISHED: Ventura County Reporter; 8/1/19, 8/8/19, 8/15/19 and 8/22/19. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 20190726-10013489-0 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: MAE’S BIG DAY, 5008 Amalfi Way, Oxnard, CA 93035, Ventura County, Andrew Morgan, 5008 Amalfi Way, Oxnard, CA 93035. This business is conducted by: An 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/ Andrew Morgan, Andrew Morgan. 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 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 & Professions Code). This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Ventura on July 26, 2019. PUBLISHED: Ventura County Reporter; 8/1/19, 8/8/19, 8/15/19 and 8/22/19. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 20190712-10012567-0 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: GRATEFUL HEART PAINTING, 1381 E. Santa Clara #60, Ventura, CA 93001, Ventura County, David Brown, 1381 E. Santa Clara #60, Ventura, CA 93001. This business is conducted by: An Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the

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LEGAL fictitious business name or names listed above on: 7-1219. 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/ David Brown, D B. 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 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 & Professions Code). This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Ventura on July 12, 2019. PUBLISHED: Ventura County Reporter; 8/8/19, 8/15/19, 8/22/19 and 8/29/19. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 20190730-10013672-0 THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) DOING BUSINESS AS: MISSION ANIMAL HOSPITAL, 2280 Main Street, Ste A, Ventura, CA 93001, Ventura County, State of Incorporation / Organization, 4296968 CA, JBSO PROGRESSIVE ANIMAL HEALTH, INC, 2280 Main Street, Ste A, 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 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/ JBSO PROGRESSIVE ANIMAL HEALTH, INC, Sarah Oleson, Sarah Oleson, Treasurer. NOTICE- In accordance with sub28 â&#x20AC;&#x201D;

division (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 July 30, 2019. PUBLISHED: Ventura County Reporter; 8/8/19, 8/15/19, 8/22/19 and 8/29/19. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 20190723-10013170-0 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: TRIPPERS HOLLOW, 142 S. Ash St., Ventura, CA 93001, Ventura County, Michael Sean Patrick Flynn, 142 S. Ash St., Ventura, CA 93001. This business is conducted by: An Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: 07/22/2019. I declare that all Information In this statement Is true and correct (A registrant who declares information as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of Business and Professions Code that the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1.000).) /s/ Michael Sean Patrick Flynn, Michael Sean Patrick Flynn. 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 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 busi-

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ness name in violation of the rights of another under Federal, State, or Common Law (see Section 14411 ET SEQ., Business & Professions Code). This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Ventura on July 23, 2019. PUBLISHED: Ventura County Reporter; 8/15/19, 8/22/19, 8/29/19 and 9/5/19. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 20190805-10014206-0 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: LUZ ROSALES CLEANING, 1931 Ribera Dr., Oxnard, CA 93030, Ventura County, Luz A Rosales, 1931 Ribera Dr., Oxnard, CA 93030. This business is conducted by: An Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: 2-20-2010. I declare that all Information In this statement Is true and correct (A registrant who declares information as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of Business and Professions Code that the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1.000).) /s/ Luz A Rosales, Luz A Rosales. 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 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 & Professions Code). This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Ventura on August 5, 2019. PUBLISHED: Ventura County Reporter; 8/15/19, 8/22/19, 8/29/19 and 9/5/19. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 20190808-10014411-0 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: SKY HIGH TREE CARE, 888 Baldwin Rd., Ojai, CA 93023, Ventura County, Carmen

Murillo, 888 Baldwin Rd., Ojai, CA 93023. This business is conducted by: An Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: 1990. 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/ Carmen Murillo, Carmen Murillo. 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 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 & Professions Code). This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Ventura on August 8, 2019. PUBLISHED: Ventura County Reporter; 8/15/19, 8/22/19, 8/29/19 and 9/5/19. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 20190808-10014420-0 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: MATT BENNETT COUNSELING & CONSULTING, 701 E Santa Clara St., Ventura, CA 93001, Ventura County, Matthew Bennett, 6917 Gull Ct., Ventura, CA 93003. This business is conducted by: An Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: 01/07/2019. I declare that all Information In this statement Is true and correct (A registrant who declares information as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of Business and Professions Code that the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1.000).) /s/ Matthew Bennett, Matthew Bennett. NOTICE - in accor-

dance 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 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 & Professions Code). This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Ventura on August 8, 2019. PUBLISHED: Ventura County Reporter; 8/15/19, 8/22/19, 8/29/19 and 9/5/19. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 20190809-10014590-0 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: BUENACLEAN, 400 Forest Park Blvd., Apt. 119, Oxnard, CA 93036, Ventura County, Jacob Martinez, 400 Forest Park Blvd., Apt. 119, Oxnard, CA 93036, Francisco Sanchez, 400 Forest Park Blvd., Apt. 119, Oxnard, CA 93036. This business is conducted by: A General Partnership. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: N/A. I declare that all Information In this statement Is true and correct (A registrant who declares information as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of Business and Professions Code that the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1.000).) /s/ Jacob Martinez, Jacob Martinez. 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 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 & Professions Code). This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Ventura on August 9, 2019. PUBLISHED: Ventura County Reporter; 8/15/19, 8/22/19, 8/29/19 and 9/5/19. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 20190726-10013491-0 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: KEVIN HOELTZEL HOME IMPROVEMENTS, 8329 Denver St., Ventura, CA 93004, CA, Kevin Hoeltzel, 8329 Denver St., Ventura, CA 93004. This business is conducted by: An Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: 7/26/2019. I declare that all Information In this statement Is true and correct (A registrant who declares information as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of Business and Professions Code that the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1.000).) /s/ Kevin Hoeltzel, Kevin Hoeltzel. 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 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 & Professions Code). This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Ventura on July 26, 2019. PUBLISHED: Ventura County Reporter; 8/15/19, 8/22/19, 8/29/19 and 9/5/19. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 20190807-10014374-0 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: HOPWALL DESIGN, 2641 Har-

bor Blvd., Ventura, CA 93001, Ventura County, Shannon Nixon, 2641 Harbor Blvd., Ventura, CA 93001. This business is conducted by: An Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: 8/5/19. 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/ Shannon Nixon, Shannon Nixon. 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 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 & Professions Code). This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Ventura on August 7, 2019. PUBLISHED: Ventura County Reporter; 8/15/19, 8/22/19, 8/29/19 and 9/5/19. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 20190813-10014715-0 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: GM DESIGN, 1612 E. Ocean Ave., Ventura, CA 93001, Ventura County, Gabriela Moran, 1612 E. Ocean Ave., Ventura, CA 93001. This business is conducted by: An 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/ Gabriela Moran,

LEGAL Gabriela Moran. 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 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 & Professions Code). This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Ventura on August 13, 2019. PUBLISHED: Ventura County Reporter; 8/15/19, 8/22/19, 8/29/19 and 9/5/19. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 20190812-10014659-0 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: McMANSIONS, 169 East B St., Port Hueneme, CA 93041, Ventura County, Donald Bruce Colwell, 168 East B St., Port Hueneme, CA 93041, Julie Jean Colwell, 168 East B Street, Port Hueneme, CA 93041. This business is conducted by: Married Couple. 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/ Donald B. Colwell, Donald B. Colwell. 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 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 & Professions Code). This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Ventura on August 12, 2019. PUBLISHED: Ventura County Reporter; 8/15/19, 8/22/19, 8/29/19 and 9/5/19.

Probate NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF NANCY CARROLL WARPACK, aka NANCY C. WARPACK, DECEDENT Case No: 56-2018-00521943PR-LS-OXN To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of: NANCY CARROLL WARPACK, aka NANCY C. WARPACK. A Petition for Probate has been filed by: DONNA TARDIVE in the Superior Court of California, County of VENTURA. The Petition for Probate requests that: DONNA TARDIVE 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 in this court as follows: September 4, 2019 at 9:00 a.m. in Dept. J6. Address of court: Superior Court of California, County of Ventura, 4353 E. Vineyard Avenue, Oxnard, CA 93036, Juvenile Justice Complex. 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: James C. Fedalen / Michael J. Fedalen, SBN: 89184, HFL Law Group, LLP, 23945 Calabasas Rd., Suite 207, Calabasas, CA 91302, (818) 377-9000. PUBLISHED: Ventura County Reporter; 8/8/19, 8/15/19 and 8/22/19. NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF JOHN ANDREW MORS, DECEDENT Case No: 56-2019-00530816PR-LA-OXN To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of: JOHN ANDREW MORS. A Petition for Probate has been filed by LYNDA MORS in the Superior Court of California, County of VENTURA. The Petition for Probate requests that: LYNDA MORS 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 in this court as follows: August 29, 2019 at 9:00 a.m. in Dept. J6. Address of court: Superior Court of California, County of Ventura, 4353 E. Vineyard Avenue, Oxnard, CA 93036, Juvenile Justice Center. If you object to the granting of the petition, you should appear at the hearing and state your objections or file written objections with the court before the hearing. Your appearance may be in person or by your attorney. If you are a creditor or a contingent creditor of the decedent, you must file your claim with the court and mail a copy to the personal representative appointed by the court within the later of either (1) four months from the date of first issuance of letters to a general personal representative, as defined in section 58(b) of the California Probate Code, or (2) 60 days from the date of mailing or personal delivery to you of a notice under section 9052 of the California Probate Code. Other California statutes and legal authority may affect your rights as a creditor. You may want to consult with an attorney knowledgeable in California law. You may examine the file kept by the court. If you are a person interested in the estate, you may file with the court a Request for Special Notice (form DE-154) of the filing of an inventory and appraisal of estate assets or of any petition or account as provided in Probate Code section 1250. A Request for Special Notice form is available from the court clerk. Petitioner: LYNDA MORS, PO BOX 25210, VENTURA, CA 93002, 805-218-1980. PUBLISHED: Ventura County Reporter; 8/8/19, 8/15/19 and 8/22/19. NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF GINA LYNN DONNELLY THEISING, aka GINA L. DONNELLY, DECEDENT Case No: 56-2019-00531372PR-LA-OXN To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may

otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of: GINA LYNN DONNELLY THEISING, aka GINA L. DONNELLY. A Petition for Probate has been filed by: BRANDON P. THEISING in the Superior Court of California, County of VENTURA. The Petition for Probate requests that: BRANDON P. THEISING 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 in this court as follows: September 12, 2019 at 9:00 a.m. in Dept. J-6. Address of court: Superior Court of California, County of Ventura, 4353 E. Vineyard Avenue, Oxnard, CA 93036, Juvenile Justice Complex. 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: Jesse E. Cahill (State Bar# 227154), Ferguson Case Orr Paterson LLP, 1050 S. Kimball Rd., Ventura, CA 93004, (805) 659-6800. PUBLISHED: Ventura County Reporter; 8/8/19, 8/15/19 and 8/22/19. NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: MELVIN RAY WHITE CASE NO. 56-201900525312-PR-PL-OXN To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the WILL or estate, or both of MELVIN RAY WHITE. A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by HAYDEN EARL WHITE in the Superior Court of California, County of VENTURA. THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that HAYDEN EARL WHITE be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent. THE PETITION requests the decedent’s WILL and codicils, if any, be admitted to probate. The WILL and any codicils are available for examination in the file kept by the court. THE PETITION requests authority to administer the estate under the Independent Administration of Estates Act. (This authority will allow the personal representative to take many actions without obtaining court approval. Before taking certain very important actions, however, the personal representative will be required to give notice to interested persons unless they have waived notice or consented to the proposed action.) The independent administration authority will be granted unless an interested person files an objection to the petition and shows good cause why the court should not grant the authority. A HEARING on the petition will be held in this court as follows: 09/11/19 at 9:00AM in Dept. J6 located at 4353 E. VINEYARD AVENUE, OXNARD, CA 93036. IF YOU OBJECT to the granting of the petition, you should appear at the hearing and state your objections or file written objections with the court before the hearing. Your appearance may be in person or by your attorney.

IF YOU ARE A CREDITOR or a contingent creditor of the decedent, you must file your claim with the court and mail a copy to the personal representative 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 EDWARD TERZIAN, ESQ. SBN 245132 THE INHERITANCE RECOVERY ATTORNEYS, LLP 727 FOOTHILL BLVD. LA CANADA FLINTRIDGE CA 91011 8/15, 8/22, 8/29/19 CNS-3283500# NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF MARGARET H. DOMERCQ, DECEDENT Case No: 56-2019-00531558PR-LA-OXN To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of: MARGARET H. DOMERCQ. A Petition for Probate has been filed by DONALD LEE SCHNEIDER in the Superior Court of California, County of VENTURA. The Petition for Probate requests that: DONALD LEE SCHNEIDER 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,

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LEGAL the personal representative will be required to give notice to interested persons unless they have waived notice or consented to the proposed action.) The independent administration authority will be granted unless an interested person files an objection to the petition and shows good cause why the court should not grant the authority. A hearing on the petition will be held in this court as follows: SEP 18 2019 at 9:00 a.m. in Dept. J6. Address of court: Superior Court of California, County of Ventura, 4353 E. Vineyard Avenue, Oxnard, CA 93036, Juvenile Justice Center. 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: Randolph W. Andell, SBN 180706, Benton, Orr, Duval and Buckingham, 39 North California Street, Ventura, CA 93001, Telephone: (805) 6485111. PUBLISHED: Ventura County Reporter; 8/15/19, 8/22/19 and 8/29/19. 30 —

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF MICHAEL JONES, DECEDENT Case No: 56-2019-00531552PR-LA-OXN To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of: MICHAEL JONES. A Petition for Probate has been filed by STEPHEN JONES in the Superior Court of California, County of VENTURA. The Petition for Probate requests that: STEPHEN JONES 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 in this court as follows: 09/18/2019 at 9:00 a.m. in Dept. J6. Address of court: Superior Court of California, County of Ventura, 4353 E. Vineyard Avenue, Oxnard, CA 93036, Juvenile Justice Center. 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 af-

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fect 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: Robert E. Jeppson, Esq., SBN 295383, 2311 Lake Tahoe Blvd., Suite 9, South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150, (530) 6002338. PUBLISHED: Ventura County Reporter; 8/15/19, 8/22/19 and 8/29/19. NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF WOODROW WILSON HOLMES, JR.; WOODROW WILSON MICHAEL HOLMES, JR.; WOODY HOLMES, DECEDENT Case No: 56-2019-00531451PR-PW-OXN To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of: WOODROW WILSON HOLMES, JR.; WOODROW WILSON MICHAEL HOLMES, JR.; WOODY HOLMES. A Petition for Probate has been filed by ANNE MARIE HOLMES in the Superior Court of California, County of VENTURA. The Petition for Probate requests that: ANNE MARIE HOLMES 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 ad-

ministration authority will be granted unless an interested person files an objection to the petition and shows good cause why the court should not grant the authority. A hearing on the petition will be held in this court as follows: Sept. 19, 2019 at 9:00 a.m. in Dept. J6. Address of court: Superior Court of California, County of Ventura, 4353 E. Vineyard Avenue, Oxnard, CA 93036, Juvenile Justice Center. If you object to the granting of the petition, you should appear at the hearing and state your objections or file written objections with the court before the hearing. Your appearance may be in person or by your attorney. If you are a creditor or a contingent creditor of the decedent, you must file your claim with the court and mail a copy to the personal representative appointed by the court within the later of either (1) four months from the date of first issuance of letters to a general personal representative, as defined in section 58(b) of the California Probate Code, or (2) 60 days from the date of mailing or personal delivery to you of a notice under section 9052 of the California Probate Code. Other California statutes and legal authority may affect your rights as a creditor. You may want to consult with an attorney knowledgeable in California law. You may examine the file kept by the court. If you are a person interested in the estate, you may file with the court a Request for Special Notice (form DE-154) of the filing of an inventory and appraisal of estate assets or of any petition or account as provided in Probate Code section 1250. A Request for Special Notice form is available from the court clerk. Petitioner: Katherine E. Wells, Esq., (SBN 252789), Edsall Law, A Professional Law Corporation, 400 Camarillo Ranch Road, Suite 102, Camarillo, CA 93012, (805) 484-9002. PUBLISHED: Ventura County Reporter; 8/15/19, 8/22/19 and 8/29/19. NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF JUAN BLANCO RAMOS, JUAN B. RAMOS, JUAN RAMOS, DECEDENT Case No: 56-2019-00532048PR-LA-OXN To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent credi-

tors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of: JUAN BLANCO RAMOS, JUAN B. RAMOS, JUAN RAMOS. A Petition for Probate has been filed by AURELIA RAMOS in the Superior Court of California, County of VENTURA. The Petition for Probate requests that: AURELIA RAMOS 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 in this court

as follows: 10/03/2019 at 9:00 a.m. in Dept. J6. Address of court: Superior Court of California, County of Ventura, 4353 E. Vineyard Avenue, Oxnard, CA 93036, Juvenile Justice Center. 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: LAURA V. BARTELS, SBN: 188000, TAYLOR, SCOLES & BARTELS, 540 SESPE AVENUE, SUITE #2, FILLMORE, CA 93015, (805) 524-1934. PUBLISHED: Ventura County Reporter; 8/22/19, 8/29/19 and 9/5/19.

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