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Pipers piping, lords a-leaping: Music, ballet, theater and more to light up the season by Emily Dodi

Volume 42, Issue 48

OPINION

DEPARTMENTS

Sharper Focus: The end of the beginning by Raymond Freeman Editorial Letters

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NEWS

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Coping: Locals handle stress from fires, shooting differently, but all require healing by Chris O’Neal Uplifted: Local resident takes flight after decades of putting off dreams, thanks to nonprofit by Nancy Gross In Brief by Chris O’Neal Kindness Corner: Many opportunities to give back this holiday season by Chris O’Neal Planet Port of Hueneme: What a trip!

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Caring for the most vulnerable: Area nonprofits aim to meet needs of low income, homeless despite stigma by Alicia Doyle

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Vintage vogue: Postmodern Jukebox will bring its retro sound to Thousand Oaks by Karen Lindell Oxnard celebrates Oxnard: Dr. Dre makes an appearance at Anderson .Paak’s community carnival and listening party by Spencer White

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ell into the 21st century, American culture is about as polarized as it can be. When looking at minority issues, from heritage to sexuality, anything that one says at any time may now be cast as the whole of one’s entire personal and professional being. Enter Dave Creswell, Ventura Unified School District’s relatively new superintendent. In the last week, a 2016 audio file surfaced of Creswell, an ordained minister, preaching about God’s consistency while reflecting on changing times during a sermon. He noted a yearbook with “Best Couple” picture of “cute girls embracing” as “Uh-oh. Here we go. Here’s our world.” Under the “Most Changed” title in the yearbook, a transgender student with a before picture. Creswell’s response: “This is the definition of most changed? This is the definition? There’s a growing sector of our culture, of our society, that says that’s good and that’s normal, and not only do they embrace it, we’re now celebrating it.” The audio file has since been removed from Soundcloud. Ventura Unified School District board member Mary Haffner responded in a tweet: “The audio speaks for itself. I serve on a board of five.” (Haffner did not respond to communication about the issue.) But what does the audio/Creswell really say? Do words spoken at a sermon prior to coming to the district demonstrate that Creswell is not capable of being a good and reasonable leader? Has there been clear evidence that he has implemented discriminatory practices against LGBTI students and staff since coming to the district? Only one incident has come up in that regard that had little to do with Creswell — Foothill Technology High School was planning a PRIDE Week while parents argued that no other marginalized group gets a special week. The conflict, as reported in the

Letters A voice for the Santa Clara River

ho likes the Ventura River interface with the city? Imposing walls of rip rap and long lengths of barren dirt keep people strictly apart from a natural river experience. Up until now, the Santa Clara River has avoided the same fate. Its north bank is not artificially channelized and hundreds of acres have been acquired in anticipation of a future nature and recreation corridor. Not for long. The city plans to channelize the Santa Clara River with a levee made of

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VCStar, had nothing to do with any policies that Creswell had or was trying to enact. The Ventura Unified board is looking further into the matter. Ideally, when it comes to focusing on equal treatment, acceptance for everyone and safe places, it is hoped that a superintendent wouldn’t have said such things at any point. But here we are. The issue at hand is, has Mr. Creswell been fair to all since his installation as superintendent? Has he further marginalized LGBTI students through an abuse of power? That remains to be seen but seems unlikely. If Creswell’s words from 2016 are enough to have him removed, who will come to take his place? Will the Ventura Unified board find a person who will be above scrutiny of all things? Maybe this person may be purely PC for the LGBTI community, but what about other issues? Will the board be able to dig deeply enough to make sure that all a person has ever said is not offensive to all students, staff and parents too? The board will do as it sees fit but we can only hope that Creswell will be allowed to continue in his position and will seek to better understand the LGBTI community as individuals with personal struggles, though we have heard that he has already reached out to some in the LGBTI community. In an email sent on Nov. 19 to the Ventura Unified School District staff, Creswell addressed the comments made in the sermon. “I deeply regret using that example and I want to publicly apologize for it. I am sorry for the words, the insensitivity, and for the pain it is causing.” The question is, will the LGBTI community accept his apology? We can only hope this effort will build bridges in a divided community set to protect the marginalized. But maybe through this serious lesson, we can be stronger and better together.

boulders and barren dirt to expand the auto center. Never mind that levees as flood protection are a losing battle, the city proposes to make this ill-conceived project part of the Olivas Park Drive Extension and Olivas Park Specific Plan (OPSP). Heard about it? Unlikely. Ventura community development manager has kept public engagement on this project extremely minimal. Even more disturbing is that, if approved, an OPSP revision will give the community development manager exclusive authority to make final project approvals and take away that authority from Planning Commissioners and Design Review Committee members. On 10/17/18 the project was on the joint planning commission — design review committee agenda. Panelists expressed a great deal of concern to the community development

staff about the levee. They pointed out the short sightedness of ignoring the River value and the failure to provide public access with just even a bike path along the crest! Among other things, the commissioners instructed staff to get the word out to the public about the Olivas Park Drive project. Time to stop repeating history destroying our last natural resources for development! Sierra Club and Friends of the Santa Clara River want a living Santa Clara River and are working with National Parks Service to produce a concept for a Santa Clara River Loop trail. Join us. Nina Danza, PE Ventura

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I’m a patriot. And I believe in and support the right of this president to, if he so chooses, abolish citizenship for any so-called American who fraudulently got himself elected to the presidency, and who acts as if he can trade that office in for a dictatorship with just a wave of his tiny hand.

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or Ventura County, it has been a hard month. Following the midterm elections on Tuesday, Nov. 6, a mass shooting at the Borderline Bar & Grill in Thousand Oaks the following night sent shockwaves through the community, leaving 12 dead and survivors left wondering how to cope. As if that wasn’t enough for the stricken community, the Hill and Woolsey fires erupted on Thursday, Nov. 8, forcing residents living in Thousand Oaks, as well as Westlake Village, Newbury Park and communities stretching through to Malibu and everywhere in between, to evacuate from their homes. Dealing with one such tragedy can be hard, but along with multiple can be challenging both physically and mentally. At California Lutheran University, students are being given a chance to relieve stress and deal with the trauma via various activities and counseling. On Tuesday, Nov. 13, California Lutheran University students attended a forum hosted by university leaders to get a feel for how students were coping with recent events. Many CLU students were personally impacted from the fires and under the mandatory evacuation orders, while others knew Justin Meek, a recent CLU graduate who was a victim of the shooting. Along with counseling, the university offered “stress-relieving activities” for students, including a rock climbing wall, famed therapy dog Norbert and a glow-in-the-dark dodgeball tournament. The students suggested volunteer opportunities to assist with others feeling the impact of the events, and created donation bags for families and first responders. On Friday, Nov. 30, students will take part in “Brewing Love,” a get together to write thank you cards to emergency personnel. On Sunday, Nov. 18, students, faculty and community members came together at Samuelson Chapel on the CLU campus to pay homage to Meek, who sang in the University’s choir. Associate Professor in CLU’s Graduate School of Psychology Dr. Jamie Banker says that when talking about traumatic experiences, especially those that

happen shortly after another, the effects can be felt from not only those close to the events but to those who are aware of it or live nearby as well. “Those in our county who may not have been evacuated or did not know someone at Borderline can certainly be a part of the trauma and be affected,” said Banker. Banker says that post-traumatic stress disorder from such events is less common than acute stress disorder (ASD). ASD is associated with experiencing symptoms of trauma within one month of a traumatic event. Symptoms of ASD are similar to those of PTSD, only that they typically go away within a month’s time. Feelings of shock, numbness, anger and even guilt can be common following a traumatic event, and cognitive symptoms are common as well, says Banker, such as recurring thoughts of the event, continuous worrying and isolation. Banker says that it’s important to understand that everyone handles trauma differently. “All of us here are in the midst of this tragedy so it can be traumatizing for all of us,” said Banker. “We’ll all have a different response at different paces, but most of us really will recover, it just takes time. We have no reason to rush that. It’s important and healthy to take time in that recovery.” With that being said, Banker adds that connecting with others, returning to normalcy and finding safety in a routine sooner rather than later can have a “greater impact” on recovery. For those seeking assistance, there are services available. Ventura County 2-1-1 offers resources for those impacted by the Hill and Woolsey fires as well as the Borderline shooting, which can be found by visiting www.211ventura.org or by dialing 2-1-1. The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs says that “almost everyone has symptoms [of post-traumatic stress disorder] in the immediate aftermath” of a destructive wildfires, which can lead to distress, fear and anger. Signs can include trouble sleeping, inability to stop thinking about what happened and feeling “on edge.” The American Psychological Association lists resources and steps to take for recovery, which can be found by visiting www.apa.org/helpcenter/residen✦ tial-fire.aspx.

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aking its maiden voyage from Japan to the Port of Hueneme, the Monoceros delivered approximately 900 new Subaru automobiles on Wednesday, Nov. 14. At 200 meters long and 12 stories tall, the vessel has the capacity to carry over 7,000 automobiles, making it one of the largest vessels to call on the Port of Hueneme to date.

REO Speedwagon is coming to town in January and is dedicating their show to the victims of the Borderline Bar & Grill shooting and those affected by the Woolsey Fire. All proceeds from the show, which will happen on Jan. 12, 2019, will be donated to the Ventura County Community Foundation. REO Speedwagon lead singer Kevin Cronin, a resident of Westlake Village, says that his twin sons played a show at Borderline with their band Sir, Please, not too long before the attack. “To have this horrible shooting happen there just a couple of miles from home was hard to fathom,” said Cronin. “Obviously we want to give people a good show with all the hits that they’ve come to know and love, but there will definitely be an aspect of the show honoring the memories of the people who were so senselessly murdered at the Borderline as well as finding a way to benefit people who have been left homeless,” said Cronin. The show is set for two nights, Jan. 12,13, and will take place at the Fred Kavli Theater, Thousand Oaks Civic Arts Plaza, 2100 Thousand Oaks Blvd., Thousand Oaks. Tickets range $61-131 and can be purchased by visiting www. civicartsplaza.com.

VENTURA COUNTY RENTAL, VACANCY RATES UP

A new report out from real estate agency Marcus & Millichap shows that the average rental rate has risen across Ventura County and that the vacancy rate has risen as well, signaling more supply to meet the ever-growing demand for housing. The report, dubbed the Multifamily Research Market Report, covers central coast counties such as Santa Barbara, San Luis Obispo and Monterey. Of the four, Ventura County holds the highest “effective rent” of the bunch at $1,815, a 5.5 percent increase over the year prior. Over the past 12 months, 840 units have been completed, adding to the county’s housing availability. Particularly helpful were the completion of a 425unit complex in Oxnard, and the first phase of a 263-unit Camarillo complex also supported the increase. The report shows that by the fourth quarter of the upcoming year, 1,200 units are expected to be completed, including a 240-unit complex in Oxnard.

FIREFIGHTERS OFFERED FREE WINE IN OXNARD

Herzog Wine Cellars and the Tierra Sur restaurant in Oxnard is opening its doors for firefighters and first responders of the Woolsey and Hill fires by offering free wine tastings and tapas through Dec. 15. “Like many businesses in the Ventura County area, Herzog Wine Cellars have been affected by the wildfires,” wrote the Kosher winery in a statement. “Our employees have been evacuated and some lost their homes. But we know the damage could have been far more severe if not for the brave and excellent work of our firefighters. They have worked tirelessly for days on end and when they finally get a break, Herzog Wine Cellars and Tierra Sur restaurant would like to say thanks.” Herzog Wine Cellars and Tierra Sur restaurant are located at 3201 Camino Del Sol in Oxnard. For more information, visit www.herzogwine.com.

POST-FIRE BUSINESS RECOVERY CENTER OPENS IN CAMARILLO

The Economic Development Collaborative has opened a Small Business Administration Business Recovery Center at its Camarillo offices to provide a range of free services for businesses impacted by local wildfires. Business owners and managers impacted by the Woolsey or Hill fires can receive one-on-one services from assessing capital needs to cash flow projections and everything in between. “We’re grateful that our collaboration with the LA SBDC network enabled us to get up and running quickly because the property damage, job and income loss, and other economic hardship hits hard, fast and with deep impacts throughout the community,” said Ray Bowman, director of the SBDC hosted by the EDC. The Center is located at 4001 Mission Oaks Blvd., Suite B, in Camarillo, and will operate Monday through Saturday, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m ., no appointment needed. For more information, visit www.edcollaborative.com.

TRUMP VISITS WITH FIRE, BORDERLINE VICTIMS

President Donald J. Trump visited Ventura and Los Angeles counties over the weekend to tour damage wrought by the Woolsey Fire, as well as to visit with the families of victims of the Borderline Shooting in Thousand Oaks. Trump landed at Naval Base Point Mugu and toured a community in Malibu devastated by the fire before meeting with some families of victims of the Borderline Bar & Grill mass shooting, which took place on Wednesday, Nov. 7, in Thousand Oaks. “We hugged them and kissed them, everybody, and it was very warm,” said Trump. “I was with the parents of a very young supporter wearing a Trump shirt, just a terrific young man, so it’s a tough thing to do. This has been a tough day.” — Chris O’Neal

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Uplifted Local resident takes flight after decades of putting off dreams by Nancy Gross

stood near the runway at the Santa Paula airport and it was as if a rubber band that had been stretching for 30 years was cut, leaving me vibrating with sensations from long ago. Air filled the lungs of my slim 20-year-old self it seemed; how could that be? The 51-year-old me has been trying to revive the younger me for a while, hoping she exists somewhere within the larger hourglass that I’ve become. The sands of time start to get in your eyes. In the late afternoon light I could swear it was she who took a step forward, awake, reborn.

Who in midlife hasn’t been stunned into a memory of simpler days? Maybe hearing a song or finding a long-forgotten keepsake is the transport vehicle. In my case it was an airplane and a flight designed to inspire hope and dreaming. I love being a mother and how it has developed me. My children carried the most interesting seeds that bloom my life’s garden. But I have been a single parent, and one of my daughters is severely developmentally disabled. The trek was hard financially, emotionally and socially, wrenching me in so many ways. Now, with one daughter on her own in San Francisco and the other in a loving nearby group home, I keep try-

ing to launch out of my empty nest, but feel like a boomerang mama tied to those achingly hard, sweet years. When a child has limited capacities, and help and funds are in short supply, it is survival training, and “‘lightning rod parenting.” I still experience this when my special needs girl is with me. I hold the tension of interpreting the world for her while explaining her to the world, sometimes with only my body language. I kiss her cheek as my arm around her shoulders steers her from danger or something she wants to grab inappropriately, like someone else’s food as we’re being seated in a restaurant. My

demeanor must reassure other customers, too. Is it fair for me to do things my child cannot do? That notion feels out of the order of things and vexes my maternal inclinations. She’s not aware that she isn’t riding a bicycle or vacationing in the mountains. But I feel strange if I step much beyond her limits. Fly Hope Dream is a nonprofit that gives dream flights to family members of children with life threatening illnesses, as well as to people who lost homes in last December’s Thomas Fire. Due to recurring bone-deep weariness, I was allowed to wiggle in for a dose of hope. Pilot and founder Gareth Williams is a survivor of his own deep heartache. He lost his son Timmy to a rare heart condition in 2008. He is soulful and easygoing. I am 5 ft. 9 in. and not skinny anymore, but thank goodness I exercise because there was some hoisting, wrangling, folding and unfolding involved in getting in and out of the small seating compartment of the bright yellow 1946 Piper Cub. We rose to an altitude where homes, roads, orchards and bridges appear as an elaborate train set — which sounds cliché but feels wonderful and expansive. I felt safe despite the plane rattling like a 1960s Volkswagon. For fire victims, seeing the empty lots within the landscape can be part of grieving, healing, recognizing that human endeavors are small, ever subject to change. After an arc over the ocean just beyond the Ventura Pier we returned. I flew a nearly identical circle out of Santa Paula in the 1980s, which is why my 20-year-old self showed up on the tarmac. I was living, then, in the San Fernando Valley and was playing hooky from an ill-fitting job in order to drive unknown roads and explore small towns with my camera and journal. A sign offering 40-minutes flights for $40 grabbed me. The lifted feeling, the bird’s-eye view — unforgettable! I wanted to learn to fly. I didn’t follow my dreams at that time. I was insecure, in one bad relationship after another. In fact, it was the hard knocks of single parenting that shaped my determination to complete my bachelor’s degree and run my own creative business several years ago. Though I have faltered from exhaustion many times, my friends say I am doing better than I give myself credit for. When we are beaten down by circumstances, or judge ourselves harshly against markers that don’t fit every life, we truly need hope and space to dream. Don’t miss the panoramas that can ✦ reawaken possibility.

Kindness Corner MANY OPPORTUNITIES TO GIVE BACK THIS HOLIDAY SEASON The holidays are officially here, which means opportunities to donate to a good cause are aplenty. The Be a Santa to a Senior program allows the community to provide gifts for seniors who may not have family around for the holiday season. A holiday shopper chooses an ornament with a senior’s names on it at participating locations, buy the requested gift and return it to the store with the ornament. For more information, including locations, visit www.BeaSantatoaSenior.com. Rabobank is participating in the Toys for Tots program at its various locations. Through Dec. 14, customers

and community members can donate new, unwrapped toys at drop boxes at all Rabobank branches. For more information, visit www.toysfortots.org/request_toys/Default. aspx. The Black Friday Coat Drive at The Collection at River Park will benefit One Warm Coat, which distributes the coats to those in need. Coats will be accepted at Park View Court in front of The Annex Food Hall between 11 a.m. and 4 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 23. For more information, visit www.thecollectionrp.com. — Chris O’Neal November 21, 2018 —

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Area nonprofits aim to meet needs of low income, homeless despite stigma BY ALICIA DOYLE | ALICIA@ALICIADOYLE.COM elping others in need is a hallmark of the holiday season, giving local charities the opportunity to serve many marginalized residents throughout Ventura County — including the homeless and low-income. This Thanksgiving, we are highlighting three special nonprofits that work year-round to make a difference in the lives of the less fortunate. Read more about how these three charities are making a huge positive impact in the Ventura County community. COMMUNITY ACTION

Community Action was established by Congress in 1965 as part of President Lyndon B. Johnson’s War on Poverty. Today, there are 1,000 Community Action agencies in the country and 50 in California, and all agencies offer anti-poverty programs and are controlled by the same regulations instituted in 1965. One of the most important tenants of the Community Action movement is to ensure that low income people have a voice in their community, said Dr. Cynder Sinclair, Executive Director of Community Action of Ventura County. “We want to clearly understand how they see their needs and how the community can do a better job of meeting those needs,” Sinclair said. One of the biggest myths is that people are homeless or low income because it’s their fault or their choice, she noted. “This is a misunderstanding caused by not having walked in their shoes,” Sinclair emphasized. “Every person who is low income or homeless has his or her own story. Many are heart wrenching.” For instance, some people who have a low income want to find a higher paying job so that they may live more comfortably and provide a better life for their family.

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“With only a few exceptions, homeless individuals would like to have a roof over their head and basic amenities,” Dr. Sinclair said. “The problem for many people is that these dreams and desires are out of reach in our communities, where the average two-bedroom apartment runs $1,600 if you can even find one.” (A recent market report showed the average rent in Ventura County is now over $1,800.) Headquartered in Oxnard, Community Action of Ventura County offers two homelessness prevention programs and one program to care for the needs of those who are actually homeless. The homelessness prevention programs help low-income families — many who are elderly or single moms with kids — stay in their home by paying their electricity bill just before or just after it gets disconnected. Another program weatherizes the homes of low-income families around the county so that they are more energy efficient, resulting in savings of 40 percent or more on the power bill. This includes such services as attic insulation, door and window installation, energy-efficient refrigerators and light bulbs and heater installation. “We also provide food to 150 families every week with our Community Market, which distributes food in a type of farmer’s market,” Sinclair said. In other offerings, the Transition Center offers basic essential services to those who are homeless.

“The homeless can take a shower, wash their clothes, receive their mail, use our computers to search for jobs and housing, receive housing referrals, and attend workshops on life skills and financial literacy,” Sinclair explained. Community Action serves a wide range of clients, yet they all have one thing in common: They have few options or opportunities because of their low income. “People come to Community Action when they need help navigating the complex system of social service; they come when they are at the end of their rope and are afraid of losing their home; they come when they need basic humanitarian services; and they come when they are in need of food for their family,” Sinclair said. Community Action’s homeless day center serves about 25,000 people a year, and the weekly community market food distribution program serves approximately 40,000 families. Additionally, about 3,000 people are helped through Community Action’s utility payment program and about 2,000 people are served through the weatherization program. “It’s amazing what Community Action accomplishes with our small and tight budget,” Sinclair said. “For us to thrive, we need more volunteers, financial donations, donations of toiletries and clothing, donations of bicycles and bicycle parts for our bike repair program, help with our social media efforts and donations of time and materials for renovation of our ware-

house and homeless center.” Community Action is very important, especially in today’s times, “because we meet so many unmet needs,” she said. “If the value of a community is determined by the way it cares for the most vulnerable, Community Action contributes significantly to the high rating of Ventura County,” Sinclair said. “While we are fortunate to have many nonprofits that meet various needs of the poor in our communities, only Community Action provides the type of service and respite needed by the most defenseless. At Community Action the poor find hope for a brighter future.” For more information visit www.ca-vc.org or call 805-436-4000.

VENTURA COUNTY RESCUE MISSION

Since 1972, the Ventura County Rescue Mission has provided hope through a daily emergency shelter, faith-based programs and a dedicated team of counselors, chaplains, case managers, vocational instructors and community volunteers. “All programs are offered without cost,” said John E. Saltee, Director of Ventura County Rescue Mission and Lighthouse for Women and Children. “We take a person living on the street, man or woman, and through our programs they can become a fully functioning, productive and independent citizen. We also serve meals daily to anyone in the community in need.” In addition to serving an average of 700 meals daily to men, women and children, “we serve a diverse group of people coming to us with a variety of needs,” Saltee said. For instance, the men’s 10-month Life Recovery Program serves those 18 years and older who struggle with addictions. “They come from a variety of socioeconomic and educational backgrounds — some have been on the street or in jail but now realize that they need help to overcome the power of addiction,” Saltee said. “It is the same for women, yet for the women, many now have children and realize their need for life skills and parenting skills to move forward in life.” There are many myths surrounding the homeless or lowincome, he said, including that the poor have a variety of opportunities to receive help, or that they are lazy. “Although there may be those who may fit the typical profile, many poor are working hard yet cannot climb out of poverty,” Saltee said. “One incident can change everything.”

cial but [that] there is no housing available for them,” Saltee said. This is a common problem within Ventura County, he emphasized. “They are a family of six and not able to find a two-bedroom available for rent that is within their means,” Saltee said. “They will soon be out of their current apartment with nowhere to go and may find themselves homeless next month. They are employed, have paid their bills, tried to survive day-to-day financially with what they have, but because circumstances change, there are no options, and like others we see, their lives spiral downward.” There are so many that have had to face multiple circumstances and have become mentally exhausted in their effort to get help — and “give up,” said Suzanne West, Community Relations Coordinator at the Ventura County Rescue Mission. “Lack of affordable housing and assistance for mental health issues seem to be at the forefront of the issue,” West said. “The Mission is well known to the poor and homeless in the community and many come to us daily as we are able to offer refuge, recovery and restoration. All of this is at no cost because of the support from the community.” The Ventura County Rescue Mission also collaborates with other agencies countywide to connect those in need with the best opportunity possible. “We like to think of our services as giving a hand up — not just a hand out,” West said. “We have the variety of services needed to get a person to the next level of help and often it starts with simply a nutritious meal or warm bed before other help is accepted.” At the Ventura County Rescue Mission, “we look at each of our clients one life at a time — no story is the same,” Saltee said. “Many come from abusive childhoods, introduced to drugs and alcohol by parents and on the streets as a child,” said Saltee, noting that one client began drinking when introduced to alcohol by his mother at the age of 7. “This, for some, is all they know,” he said. “Others began their addiction with pain killers because of an injury and are able to hide it from family members or friends for a long time, not knowing how to ask for help. The pull of addiction is strong and extremely difficult, if not impossible, to overcome on your own.” Homelessness is increasing, “and we need to help as many as possible,” Saltee said.

OPPOSITE: Local children get high fives from volunteers as they get ready to perform at the Ventura County Rescue Mission’s annual Thanksgiving Banquet. ABOVE:Seniors from La Reina High School serve regularly at the Ventura County Rescue Mission. For instance, one family living close to the Ventura Mission for the last 10 years has to relocate because the landlord has decided to change the complex to adults only. “They have been searching for new housing. And although they have limited financial ability, their issue is not solely finan-

“In today’s times we have seen government funds change direction depending upon administrations in the local, state and federal level,” he said. As a nonprofit for more than 46 years, “we are able to focus on programs that have success and confront the issues of homelessness and addiction without concern to change

programs according to funding.” The current philosophy is to go from homelessness to home. “Although this is absolutely imperative, unfortunately, there is a large volume of people who are not able to sustain housing because they do not have the skills to lead an independent life and need the opportunity to gain life skills, recover from addiction and receive vocational training,” Saltee said. “With our help they can then not only eventually get into housing but maintain their housing for the long term.” For more information, visit www.vcrescuemission.org or call 805-487-1234.

PROJECT UNDERSTANDING

Many people are under the assumption that all homeless neighbors are homeless by choice and do not want to change their circumstances. “That is not always the case,” said Brandy Beesley, Executive Director of Project Understanding. “The face of the homeless person has changed over the past couple years, and in fact, a good many of the people we serve are hard-working members of the community who are up against a variety of challenges.” It could be your neighbor, your sibling, your friend, who unfortunately suffered a medical crisis, unexpected loss of employment or a similar unfortunate event. “Many residents are suffering from the rising costs of rent, rising costs of medical care or transportation, and have to choose between paying rent or putting groceries on the table,” Beesley said. “Project Understanding helps to bridge that gap.” Project Understanding serves as a safety net for the most vulnerable residents within Ventura County. “We offer a hand-up versus a hand-out approach, helping individuals who desire to change their life situation for the better,” Beesley said. Project Understanding’s programs include homeless assistance and prevention, a food pantry, supportive housing, safe housing services for homeless pregnant women, and tutoring services for children in need of additional educational assistance. “We serve people from all ethnic backgrounds, all ages, and all have unique circumstances that have put them in an unfortunate situation,” Beesley said. Project Understanding has various locations throughout the county. Its food pantry, Homeless to Home program and administrative offices are located at 2734 Johnson Drive, Suite E, in Ventura. The nonprofit is the only organization within Ventura County that facilitates the Homeless to Home program, Beesley noted, which focuses on building relationships and supporting chronically homeless individuals who have tried traditional means of acquiring housing, yet remain homeless. “Our street outreach manager finds appropriate housing for clients including an assessment of an individual’s overall health, financial options, personal goals, and case management,” Beesley explained. At the closing of the 2017 calendar year, Project Understanding had helped 125 homeless individuals through the Homeless to Home Program. The food pantry served approximately 74,000 meals, providing groceries and fresh food to over 6,500 individuals. Tender Life, a maternity home, housed 12 pregnant mothers and welcomed six babies; and Project Understanding’s tutoring sites served approximately 350 students per month. “Over the past year, we have experienced a 250 percent increase in the number of individuals served,” Beesley said. “Our first and foremost priority is to ensure that we have the financial resources to continue to provide services and increase our capacity to support the growing numbers of individuals needing assistance,” Beesley said. “None of this is possible without the financial support of the community, and of course our many volunteers.” Whether it’s bad luck or bad choices that brings people to Project Understanding, “we try to help, without judgment — we meet people where they are at,” said Kellie Meehan, Board President. “It’s not the times that are different — like Jesus said, we will always have the poor — but we have added challenges that are hitting people on the margins, beyond the usual culprits of addiction, mental illness or physical abuse,” Meehan said. Southern California is an expensive place to live, and Ventura County has a lack of low-income housing, Meehan added. “This means that many members of our community struggle with limited access to financial and housing resources,” Meehan said. “Project Understanding can’t solve the problem as a whole — but what we can do is to do all that we can, every day, to help those we can help through our programs.” For more information, visit www.projectunderstanding.org or call 805-652-1326. F

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oliday entertainment means something different to everyone. Some crave a classic Nutcracker ballet while others seek out a rousing chorale performance. Then there are those who want something unexpected to kick the yuletide up a notch. No matter what you’re looking for, Ventura County has it. Beginning with The Nutcracker, there are several area productions that are sure to delight the whole family. Accompanied by the Ventura College Symphony Orchestra, the Ventura County Ballet (venturacountyballet.com) takes the stage for its 20th annual production of the holiday staple (Oxnard Performing Arts Center, Dec. 1-2, and Ventura College Performing Arts Center, Dec. 8-9). The Ventura College Symphony Orchestra will also perform The Nutcracker Suite at the Ventura College Library Resource Center on Nov. 28 (www.venturacollege.edu). The Moorpark Civic Ballet (www.moorparkballet.com) brings its Nutcracker to the Agoura Performing Arts Center on Dec. 23, while Footworks Youth Ballet (www.oakleyballet.com) will be at the Oxnard Performing Arts and Convention Center Dec. 8-9, performing with the Footworks Community Orchestra and singers from the award-winning Carpe Diem Chorus. Not to be outdone, the Thousand Oaks Civic Arts Plaza (www.civicartsplaza.com) will feature two different productions. As in every year, the Conejo Civic Ballet Company will feature all-new choreography to give “the audience a fresh look at a timeless classic” (Dec. 9). TOCAP’s resident ballet company Pacific Festival Ballet’s opulent production features New York City Ballet principal dancers Tiler Peck and Gonzalo Garcia, and the Kalinin Russian Dance Troupe (Dec. 15-16). Beyond The Nutcracker, TOCAP offers several other holiday shows and events. In A Magical Cirque Christmas on Nov. 24, master illusionists and circus artists perform dazzling routines to favorite holiday music. Next up is A Gift of Magic, presented by the 70-member Village Voices Chorale (villagevoices.org), who will perform well-loved carols, Hanukkah and Kwanzaa songs Nov. 30-Dec. 1. No holiday season would be complete without Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol, and Scrooge et al return in the Thousand Oaks Repertory’s version Dec. 6-9. Continuing the feel of an old-world Christmas is An Irish Christmas, starring award-winning Irish dancers and members of the Kerry Dance Troupe, the Kerry Voice Squad and the Kerry Traditional Orchestra (Dec. 13-14). Then there 10 — — November 21, 2018

is Irish Christmas in America at the Ojai Valley Woman’s Club (www.ojaiconcertseries. com). The band Téada, vocalist Séamus Begley and Sligo singer Niamh Farrell headline the concert that features Irish music, song and dance in “an engaging performance, rich in history, humor and boundless energy” (Dec. 20). TOCAP rounds out its extensive holiday lineup in perfect harmony with Brian Wilson Presents the Christmas Album Live! on Dec. 20. Wilson, joined by Al Jardine and Blondie Chaplin, will perform the Beach Boys holiday album in its entirety along with other holiday favorites. Musical royalty rules in Oxnard with Broadway Princess Party: Holiday Edition (broadwayprincessparty.com). Broadway’s original princesses — Tony-nominees Susan Egan (Belle) and Laura Osnes (Cinderella), and Grammy-nominee Courtney Reed (Jasmine) — are joined by special guest “prince” Adam J. Levy in the holiday version of the hit concert. (Levity Live Comedy Club, Dec. 7). There’s a royal happening in Ojai, too, with Cinderella, a holiday pantomime at the Ojai Art Center Theater Nov. 30-Dec. 16 (www.ojaiact.org). This version of the classic tale is filled with music, laughs and outrageous fun. If you’re in the mood for a holiday concert, there are so many from which to choose. Spirit of the Season, presented by the Ojai Community Chorus (ojaichorus.wordpress.com), will include all kinds of holiday music, from the classical to the popular, and a kids ensemble will perform, too (Ojai United Methodist Church, Dec 1-2). Christmas Magic returns to the High Street Arts

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Center Dec. 7-16 (highstreetartscenter.com) for its yearly celebration of holiday songs and stories, starring cast members from the theater’s entire season. Doc the Halls: Holiday Blues at NAMBA on Dec. 15 (nambaarts.com) finds Doc Ventura playing slide guitar, jazz and more in a “holiday blues blowout that’s sure to make Santa shed a soulful tear.” Also at NAMBA is the Santa Barbara Community Flute Ensemble Holiday Show on Dec. 16. The Channel Islands Chamber Orchestra (www.CHICOVC.org) presents Hark! A CHICO Holiday Concert. Some of the pieces that will be performed include “Hansel and Gretel Overture”

An Irish Christmas in America (top) comes to Ojai Dec. 20, while Oxnard’s Levity Live features Broadway Princess Party: Holiday Edition on Dec. 7. Ventura County Ballet Company offers The Nutcracker (bottom) Dec. 1-9.

by Engelbert Humperdinck, selections from Tchaikovsky’s Nutcracker Suite, Handel’s “Harp Concerto,” and classic holiday carols. (Ranch Campana High School Performing Arts Center on Nov. 30 and First United Methodist Church in Ventura on Dec. 2). African American Journeys Through Song, performed by The Channel Islands Chorale Association (www.cicachoir.org), traces “African American history through traditional and modern spirituals, as well as music influenced by them.” (CSU Channel Islands, on Dec. 3 and St. Columba’s Episcopal Church, Camarillo, on Dec. 9). The Holiday Lighting of the Mast at Oxnard’s Channel Islands Maritime Museum on Dec. 8 (www.cimmvc.org) is a brand-new tradition that includes the lighting of the 75-foot tall ship mast that stands in front of the museum, carolers, singalongs and a visit from Santa. Miles away, the Ronald Reagan Library (www.reaganfoundation. org) in Simi Valley is already bedecked in seasonal splendor. Outside, the trees sparkle with lights and holiday music fills the air. Twenty-five trees are decorated to “celebrate defining moments” of American history and beautiful handcrafted menorahs are on display. Count on the Simi Valley Cultural Arts Center to bring something cheeky to the holiday season. This year, it presents Plaid Tidings, (Dec. 15-30, www.simi-arts. org), the “holiday jukebox musical” from the same folks responsible for Forever Plaid. It’s filled with seasonal songs from the ’50s and ’60s, goofy antics and lots of laughs. All this just scratches the surface of the festive events in store for the holidays, and they aren’t coming a moment too soon. To paraphrase a line from a well-loved song, “We need a little holiday ✦ cheer now.” Ventura County, you deserve it.

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the world needs now: Ragtime covers of ‘Come on Eileen,’ etc.” And with that 2009 tweet from British author Neil Gaiman, people around the world first found out about what would become Postmodern Jukebox. Gaiman’s caption accompanied a video of Scott Bradlee pounding out ’80s hits on a piano, ragtime-style. The video went viral, and Bradlee went on to form a band called Postmodern Jukebox to carry out his retro musical visions. The group’s YouTube channel now has nearly 3.7 million subscribers. Postmodern Jukebox plays and sings covers of modern pop, rock and R&B tunes in vintage styles including ragtime, jazz, soul, swing and doo-wop. Known for their high-quality videos, the group churns out songs almost weekly, with band members dressed in period clothing, and also takes its act on the road. The retro rockers bring their vintage sound and costumes to the Thousand Oaks Civic Arts Plaza on Friday, Nov. 23. Postmodern Jukebox, despite the throwback vibe, is also forward-thinking. As a publicity stunt during the 2016 U.S. elections, the group created a political button that says “Vote PMJ for a Better Yesterday” — a slogan that works as a motto for the group itself. Postmodern Jukebox could easily be a silly gimmick or parody, but Bradlee, who writes all the arrangements, keeps it classy

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with musical restylings that maintain the originals’ integrity while adding something new and worthwhile. Bradlee, who grew up in New Jersey, has a history of being inspired by and then tweaking the classics. When he got tired of Monopoly, for example, he created his own board game. He took piano lessons as a kid but didn’t really get interested in the instrument, or in vintage music, until he heard George Gershwin’s “Rhapsody in Blue” at age 12 and obsessively tracked down an unabridged version of sheet music for the song. In his book, Outside the Jukebox: How I Turned My Vintage Music Obsession Into My Dream Gig, Bradlee described his initial reaction to “Rhapsody in Blue”: “Exciting, humorous, brash, and alive and adult . . . it got under my skin.” Gershwin led him to seek out and study jazz, ragtime and other nonclassical genres. Bradlee was a struggling New York musician (earning a living in part by playing the piano for music classes that catered to toddlers and preschoolers from wealthy families) when he created the viral ’80s medley video. He formed Postmodern Jukebox and started filming videos in a Brooklyn basement, then moved to Los Angeles. Bradlee constantly writes new tunes and films new videos, and the group has released hundreds of songs and 21 albums, including its latest, Blue Mirror. Bradlee isn’t usually a part of the touring group, said drummer David Tedeschi, because he’s “focused on the creative side of PMJ and making sure that the fans get new music every

week,” but the group’s founder sometimes makes an appearance. The band’s repertoire is vast and varied, branching out from Bradlee’s original 1980s musical timeline. Among its tunes are a sultry jazz version of Radiohead’s “Creep” (sung by American Idol contestant Haley Reinhart), Lady Gaga’s “Bad Romance” performed 1920s Gatsby-style, Meghan Trainor’s “All About That Bass” a la Billie Holiday, Pitbull’s “Timber” as 1950s doowop, Taylor Swift’s “Blank Space” as a cabaret tune and Fountains of Wayne’s “Stacy’s Mom” as vintage 1930s jazz. To capture all those different sounds, Postmodern Jukebox needs more than a few singers and instrumentalists. The group has a large stable of about 40 vocalists and 13 instrumentalists, plus numerous guest artists. The lineup gets pared down for tours, but the traveling Postmodern Jukebox still has more personnel than most roving bands. “Our tour bus has 15 bunk beds on it and we have every one of them filled,” Tedeschi said. “You can expect multiple singers, instrumentalists and a world-class tap dancer at every show.” What the world needs now: tap dancing. F Postmodern Jukebox performs on Friday, Nov. 23, at 8 p.m. in the Fred Kavli Theatre at the Thousand Oaks Civic Arts Plaza, 2100 Thousand Oaks Blvd. For tickets and more information, call 805-4492787 or visit www.civicartsplaza.com.

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La Dolce Vita: Trivia Night, 7 p.m.

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Boatyard: Déjà Vu Too The Canyon: Bee Gees Gold (tribute) with

Lawyers, Guns and Money, 7 p.m.

Copa Cubana: Lorenzo Martinez, 7-10 p.m.

Copper Blues: Awake the Sky, 7:30 p.m. Crown and Anchor: Studebaker Hawk,

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Grapes and Hops: Shawn Jones Trio,

8-11 p.m.

Greater Goods: Towse, Bonnie Boy and

friends, 7-9:30 p.m.

Harbor Cove Café: Saturday Ukulele Jam with Pineapple Players, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Hong Kong Inn: Skull and Roses, Aligators and Shaky Feelin’ 7 p.m.

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4-6 p.m.

Namba Performing Arts Space: Music Speaks with Yuri Liberzon, 8 p.m.

Prime: Jessica Ash, 7-10 p.m. The Saloon Ventura: Balto, 10 p.m. ✰ Sandbox Coffeehouse: Joe Tourist,

12-3 p.m.

Sans Souci: Cursed Bastards, Infirmities, CPR and False Freedom, 10 p.m.

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Golden China: 9 p.m. Lookout Bar: 9 p.m. with Blue Jay The Shores: 8:30 p.m.

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Azar’s Sports Bar: Benefit concert for

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The Canyon: Fick Stigure, 9 p.m. Copa Cubana: Karen Eden, 4-7 p.m. Copper Blues: Aguilas de Oxnard Mariachi,

12:30 p.m.; La Sonora Explosiva, 7:30 p.m.

Deer Lodge: Teresa Russell, 1-4 p.m. Grapes and Hops: RJ, 4-7 p.m. Harbor Cove Café: Yacht Rock Sunday Hong Kong Inn: Squashed Grapes

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Ventura Theater: Dom Kennedy with

La Fonda del Rey: Live music brunch,

Topa Mountain Winery: Dianne Miller Cozz, Jay 305 and Warm Brew, 8 p.m.

Vintura: Kevin Longden and friends,

11 a.m.

MadeWest Brewing: The Midtones, 3-5

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Levity Live Comedy Club: Carlos Mencia, 7 and 9:30p.m. ✰

Plan B Wine Cellars: Crooked Eye Tommy,

3-5 p.m.

Ventura Harbor Comedy Club: Don

Topa Mountain Winery: Madrigali,

Friesen and Brian Kiley, 7 and 9 p.m. DJS Bogie’s: Sweet Saturday Club Night, 9 p.m.

Vintura: Toni Jannotta, 3-6 p.m. Winchester’s: Natalie Wattre, 2:30-5:30 p.m.

Bombay: DJ Erok and DJ Cam, 10 p.m.-

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Deer Lodge: Woolfy’s Disco Den, 10 p.m. El Rey (Ventura): 9:30 p.m.

3-6 p.m.

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KARAOKE GiGi’s: Industry Night Karaoke, 8 p.m. with Steve Luke

Golden China: 9 p.m. Keynote: Jukebox Karaoke, 9 p.m. La Fonda del Rey: 3 p.m.

DANCING, TRIVIA, ETC. Chinaland: Salsa and Bachata classes, 8:30-9:30 p.m.

The Garage: King Trivia with Lamar Miles, 8 p.m.

Monday, 11/26 KARAOKE

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DANCING, TRIVIA, ETC.

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Copper Blues: 7 p.m. Poinsettia Pavilion: Poinsettia Pavilion Ballroom Dance Club, 7:30-9:45 p.m.

Tuesday, 11/27 COMEDY

Levity Live Comedy Club: JB Ball, 8 p.m. DJS

Pirates: DJ Rick Rock, 7-11 p.m. Q Club: Tacos and Turntables, 8-10 p.m. Sans Souci: DJ Nick Dean, 10 p.m.

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lost over 100 pounds. I’m really proud of myself and my new body, so I post pix on Instagram. Disturbingly, I’ve got a few haters — all women! — who come at me saying I’m narcissistic, slutty, a showoff, etc. I thought women are supposed to support one another. How should I respond? Should I post fewer selfies? —So Much For Sisterhood Nothing lasts forever — except middle school, which never ever ends. You’ll be 85, and some biddy will be all “Look at that slut with the pink walker.” There actually seem to be sex differences in the content of social media meanness, according to research by psychology doctoral stu-

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Bong water under the bridge? I’m a 28-year-old guy in grad school. I love my girlfriend, but I don’t want to have sex with her anymore. I’m hitting the books and writing papers day and night. She still wants to party — go out and smoke pot and drink a lot — which I used to enjoy but now find empty and stupid. I kee p feeling seriously annoyed with her choices, and I’m increasingly attracted to other women. Is this the end, or should we try to make it work? —College Boy

Ultimately, there has to be enough that connects you to overcome the stuff that divides you, or the only thing that will ever be throbbing in your relationship is that big vein in your neck. totem pole. (I’m guessing nobody goes meangirl on your photo studies of inanimate objects or Cujo, your teacup Yorkie.) Block the Cruellas. Nobody has a right to your attention or a seat on your social media platform. On a positive note, now that you’ve been schooled in the covert ways some compete, you should be quicker to identify and fend off female underhandedness — on Instagram and beyond. (Nothing like women celebrating other women’s achievements: “Way to go, girl! Who knew the walk

When you’re slaving away in grad school, it can be hard to feel connected to somebody whose idea of higher education is Googling how to grow pot in your closet. Your eye-rolling at your girlfriend’s choices — to the point where you could sprain a pupil — is not exactly the stuff a peppy libido and a happy future together are made of. In fact, the mounting lack of respect you have for her is the starter emotion for contempt — an ugly emotion that plays out as sneering disgust.

Relationships researcher John Gottman finds that contempt leaching into a marriage is the single best predictor that a couple will split up. Conversely, for a relationship — marital or just committed sans paperwork — to have staying power, you need to have the hots for your partner, not just as a sextivities provider but as a human being. This involves having deep admiration for what they think and value, which shapes who they are and how they go about life. Did you start out in a place like that with your girlfriend? If so, you two should have a chat about where you are now and whether you can get back there. The answer may not be immediately apparent, so you might set a defined period of time to give this a look — with a deadline to make a decision. Ultimately, there has to be enough that connects you to overcome the stuff that divides you, or the only thing that will ever be throbbing in your relationship is that big vein in your neck. ♦ (c)2018, 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):

In his autobiography On the Move, neurologist Oliver Sacks praised his friend Jerry’s curiosity and knowledge. “Jerry has one of the most spacious, thoughtful minds I have ever encountered, with a vast base of knowledge of every sort,” wrote Sacks, “but it is a base under continual questioning and scrutiny.” So willing was Jerry to question and re-evaluate his own assumptions that Sacks said he had “seen his friend suddenly stop in mid-sentence and say, ‘I no longer believe what I was about to say.’” That’s the gold standard to which I hope you will aspire in the coming weeks, Aries. As bright and articulate as you’ll be, you will have an even higher calling to expand your mind through continual questioning.

TAURUS

(April 20-May 20):

In recent years, a few pioneers have gotten microchips implanted under their skin. These technological marvels enable them to open doors and turn on lights with merely a wave of their hands, or receive up-to-the-minute readings on what’s transpiring inside their bodies. Now an additional frontier has arisen: people using do-it-yourself kits to experiment on their own DNA. For example, some have tweaked their genes so their bodies create more muscle than is natural. I would love for you to change yourself around in the coming weeks, Taurus, but not in these particular ways. I’d rather see you do subtle psychological and spiritual work. The astrological omens suggest it’s a favorable time for focused self-transformation.

GEMINI

(May 21-June 20):

Are you smart enough to take advantage of the fact that your best relationships would benefit from bursts of innovative energy in the coming weeks? Are you brave enough to banish the ghost that still haunts your romantic life? Do you have the moxie

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to explore frontiers with collaborators who play fair and know how to have fun? Will you summon the curiosity and initiative to learn new strategies about how to enhance your approach to intimacy? I’ll answer those questions in your behalf: yes, yes, yes and yes.

CANCER

(June 21-July 22):

Would you agree with me that there are both boring, tiresome problems and fun, interesting problems? If so, read on. According to my analysis of the astrological omens, you’re at a fork in your path where you could either get further involved with a boring, tiresome problem or else a fun, interesting one. (I think you’ll have to engage with one or the other.) Of course, I’m rooting for you to proactively wrangle with the fun, interesting one. Here’s timely inspiration from Cancerian author John W. Gardner: “We are continually faced with a series of great opportunities brilliantly disguised as insoluble problems.”

LEO

(July 23-Aug. 22):

The Jharia Coalfield in eastern India is a 110-squaremile reserve of underground coal. In some places, it’s on fire and has been burning for over a hundred years. This isn’t a good thing. It’s wasteful and causes pollution. But now I’ll ask you to put aside that scenario and imagine a more benevolent kind of steadily burning fire: a splendor in your soul that never stops radiating warmth and light; that draws from an inexhaustible source of fuel; that is a constant source of strength and courage and power. I’m happy to tell you that the coming months will be a favorable time to establish and nurture this eternal flame.

VIRGO

(Aug. 23-Sept. 22):

Marilyn Monroe, Georgia O’Keeffe, and President Franklin Roosevelt were direct descendants of the

pilgrims who sailed from England to the New World on the famous Mayflower ship in 1620. I, on the other hand, am a direct descendant of a nineteenth-century Slovakian coal miner who toiled in the underground darkness. What about you, Virgo? Now would be a rich and provocative time to reconnect with your roots; to remember where your people originated; to explore the heritage that served as the matrix from which you sprouted.

LIBRA

(Sept. 23-Oct. 22):

According to researchers who study animal behavior at two Italian universities, chickens can do arithmetic. The birds don’t even need to be trained; the skill seems to be innate. (Read details here: tinyurl. com/ChickensDoMath.) I’m wondering whether chickens born under the sign of Libra might even be able to do algebra in the coming weeks. According to my assessment of the astrological omens, the mental acuity of many Libran creatures will be at a peak. How will you use your enhanced intelligence?

SCORPIO

(Oct. 23-No v. 21):

In March 2005, far more people than usual won big money in a regional Powerball lottery in the U.S. The average for each draw is four winners, but on this special occasion, 110 players were awarded at least $100,000 and as much as $500,000. The reason for the anomaly seemed to have been an oracle that appeared in a number of widely distributed fortune cookies. It provided five of the six winning numbers. Inspired by this crazy stroke of good fortune, and in accordance with the favorable financial omens now coming to bear on you, I hereby offer you six numbers to use as your lucky charms. Will they help you win a game of chance? I can’t be sure. At the very least, they will titillate and massage the part of your psyche that is magnetic to wealth. Here they are: 37. 16. 58. 62. 82. 91.

SAGITTARIUS

(Nov. 22-Dec. 21):

“You have two ways to live your life,” writes spiritual teacher Joseph Vitale, “from memory or inspiration.” In other words, you can take your cues about how to live your life from what happened in the past, or else you can make your decisions based on what you’re excited to do and become in the future. According to my analysis, the next ten months will be an excellent time for you to fully embrace the latter approach. And it all starts now.

CAPRICORN

(Dec. 22-Jan. 19):

You’ve always got more help available than you imagine, and that’s especially true these days. Both people you know and people you don’t know may come to your assistance and offer extra support — especially if you meet two conditions: 1. you sincerely believe you deserve their assistance and support; 2. you clearly ask for their assistance and support. Now here’s more good news about the help that’s available. Whether or not you believe in spiritual beings, they, too, are primed to offer blessings and resources. If you don’t believe in their existence, I invite you to pretend you do and see what happens. If you do believe in them, formulate clear requests for what you’d like them to offer you.

AQUARIUS

(Jan. 20-Feb. 18):

In one of his poems, Arthur Rimbaud extolled the exquisite evenings when the mist soaked his face as he strolled, and he sipped that heavenly dew till he was drunk. Was he speaking literally or metaphorically? Probably both, if I know Rimbaud. Anyway, Aquarius, I’d love for you to engage in similar exploits. What are some natural adventures that might intoxicate you? What simple pleasures may alter your consciousness, nudging you free of its habits? Meditate with sweet abandon on how to

free yourself through the power of play and the imagination.

PISCES

(Feb. 19-March 20):

It’s illegal to hunt animals in Kenya. But members of the Dorobo tribe circumvent the law to provide food for their families. As three or more Dorobo men wander out on the savanna, they wait for hungry lions to kill a wildebeest or other creature. Then they stride toward the feasting beasts in a calm show of force until the predators run away in confusion. The brave scavengers swoop in and swiftly remove a portion of the wildebeest, then coolly walk away, leaving plenty for the lions when they return to their meal. I bring this scene to your attention, Pisces, because I suspect that in the coming weeks you will have similar levels of courage and poise as you go after what you want. Homework: How could you change yourself in order to get more of the love you want? Go to FreeWillAstrology.com; click on “Email Rob.”

Go to RealAstrology.com to check out Rob Brezsny’s expanded weekly audio horoscopes and daily text message horoscopes. The audio horoscopes are also available by phone at 1-877-873-4888 or 1-900-950-7700. November 21, 2018 —

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HAPPENINGS Guitarist Yuri Liberzon will perform at this meeting of the guitar enthusiast society. Pleasant Valley Recreation & Park District Senior Center, 1605 Burnley St., Camarillo, www.vccgs.com. WAFFLE WEDNESDAY CHRISTMAS PARTY 5-8 p.m. Sweet and savory waffles, a hot cocoa bar, photos with Santa and his “Reindeer”, live entertainment and more greet you at this party. Bring an unwrapped gift for children in need. Westlake Brewing Co., 31111 Via Colinas, #202, Westlake Village, www.westlakebrewingcompany.com.

THURSDAY

69TH ANNUAL SANTA PAULA CHRISTMAS PARADE Saturday, Nov. 24, 10 a.m. Marching bands, toy soldiers, floats, automobiles, equestrians, community groups and Santa Claus will be part of the festivities at this annual event in downtown Santa Paula. This year’s theme is “Christmas Dreams” so expect all of YOURS to come true, if they involve attending and watching a parade. Parade will travel eastbound along Main Street between Seventh and Eleventh streets, Santa Paula, www.ci.santa-paula.ca.us.

WEDNESDAY

CLASSICAL VOCALIST NIIKKOS DE LA POULIGNAC-GÔITRATO 10:30-11:30 a.m. Mr. Niikkos de la Poulignac-Gôitrator, a classical vocalist, will perform. Camarillo Public Library, 4101 Las Posas Road, Camarillo, www.camarillolibrary.org. SANTA PAWS PET PHOTO NIGHTS 6-9 p.m. Whether your four-legged family members have been naughty or nice, Santa loves them all the same, and wants to take photos with ’em. Prices vary. Santa’s Surf House on the Splash Pad, The Collection at River Park, 2751 Park View Court, Oxnard, www.thecollectionrp.com. THANKSGIVING WELCOME HOME PARTY All day. Friends, family, everyone coming back to town (and those of you who are already in the area) are invited to meet up at the brewery to catch up on life with live music and a food truck. Enegren Brewing Company, 444 Zachary St., Unit 120, Moorpark, www.enegrenbrewing.com. VENTURA COUNTY RESCUE MISSION GREAT THANKSGIVING BANQUET Noon-1 p.m. More than 200 volunteers will help with set up and tear down, decorating, setting tables, serving meals and cutting pies at this event. Ventura County Rescue Mission, 234 E. 6th St., Oxnard, www.vcrescuemission.org/banquet.

THURSDAY

(THANKSGIVING DAY) 5TH ANNUAL THANKSGIVING DAY 5K 8-10 a.m. Run along the Arroyo bike path, lined with beautiful trees for shade through the center of Simi Valley and along the Arroyo Creek. $45. Rancho Simi Community Park, 1765 Royal Ave., Simi Valley, www. ThanksgivingDay5k.com. 12TH ANNUAL VENTURA TURKEY TROT 8-10:30 a.m. This fast and fun 5K starts at 8 a.m. For the 12 and under crowd, there’s the free kids’ 1K. $10-40. Ventura Auto Center, 6451 Auto Center Drive, Ventura, www.venturaturkeytrot.com. 14TH ANNUAL TURKEY DAY DASH 7:3010:30 a.m. All ages and abilities are welcome at this 5k race featuring a costume contest and more, hosted by the YMCA. $40. California Lutheran University, 60 W. Olsen Road, Thousand Oaks, www.turkeydaydash.org.

FRIDAY

DUDLEY HOUSE VICTORIAN HOLIDAY BOUTIQUE 10 a.m.-6 p.m. (through Sunday, Nov. 25). Peruse holiday gifts and handmade 24 — — November 21, 2018

items on the historic Dudley House grounds. Dudley House, 197 N. Ashwood Ave., Ventura, www.dudleyhouse.webs.com.

SATURDAY

A MAGICAL CIRQUE CHRISTMAS 7:30 p.m. Experience the magic of Christmas with dazzling illusions and breathtaking cirque artists performing to all your favorite holiday music. $41-126. Fred Kavli Theater, Thousand Oaks Civic Arts Plaza, 2100 Thousand Oaks Blvd., Thousand Oaks, www.civicartsplaza.com. GOVERNMENTS LIE 3 p.m. The featured video is of a speech given in 2007 by Professor Emeritus Howard Zinn, author of a score of books, including A People’s History of the United States and You Can’t be Neutral on a Moving Train. Ojai Library, 111 E. Ojai Ave., Ojai, www.vencolibrary.org. POKÉMON THE MOVIE: THE POWER OF US 12:55 p.m. (and Monday, Nov. 26, 7 p.m.; Wednesday, Nov. 28, 7 p.m.). A real Breakfast Club of unique individuals come together to celebrate a rare Pokemon in this new film in the beloved series. $10.50-12.50. AMC Thousand Oaks 14, Regal Civic Center 16, Simi Valley, Century River Park 16, Oxnard, Regal Camarillo 12, www.fathomevents.com.

Kramer presents “The Wonderful World of NIK Filters,” where she will demonstrate the functions and “tips and tricks” of the versatile NIK digital photography plugins. Help of Ojai’s Kent Hall, 111 W. Santa Ana St., Ojai, www.ojaiphotoclub.com.

WEDNESDAY HOUSING RIGHTS RESOURCE DAY 1-7 p.m. If you have questions about fair housing, evictions, security deposits and more, do not miss this workshop with walk-in clinics from 1-4 p.m. and a free workshop from 5-7 p.m. Oxnard Main Library, Meeting Room B, 251 S. A St., Oxnard, www.housingrightcenter.org. SECOND ANNUAL SIMI VALLEY FESTIVAL OF TREES 5:30-8:30 p.m. (through Saturday, Dec. 1, various times). This festive charity event benefiting Adventist Health Simi Valley’s cancer patients and their families will feature decorated trees,

HOLIDAY FARMERS MARKET 1-5 p.m. (through Thursday, Dec. 20). The holiday market will contain a full selection of vendors throughout the holiday season. Oaks Shopping Center, east end parking lot, Wilbur Road and Thousand Oaks Blvd., Thousand Oaks, www. vccfarmersmarkets.com. MEOW WOLF: ORIGIN STORY 7:30 p.m. A group of artists in Santa Fe, New Mexico, frustrated by the lack of access to the art world, decide to form their own collective and name themselves Meow Wolf. $10.50-12.50. Century River Park 16, Oxnard and AMC Thousand Oaks 14, www.fathomevents.com. MIRAI 7 p.m., dubbed; 8 p.m., subtitled. From acclaimed director Mamoru Hosoda (Summer Wars, Wolf Children) and Japan’s Studio Chizu comes a daringly original story of love passed down through generations. $10.50-12.50. Century River Park 16, Oxnard, Regal Camarillo 12, AMC Thousand Oaks 14, www.fathomevents.com.

OPENING THEATER ORIGINAL STUDENT ONE ACTS Nov. 28-Dec. 8. Original one-act plays, written, directed and performed by students in the Moorpark College Theatre Arts program. $12-16. Moorpark College Performing Arts Center, 7075 Campus Road, Moorpark, 805-378-1485 or www.moorparkcollege. edu/departments/academic/theatre-arts/ performing-arts-center.

ONGOING THEATER AGATHA CHRISTIE’S THE HOLLOW Through Dec. 16. In this classic whodunit, tragedy visits a country estate when a guest at a weekend gathering is murdered. $18-24. Santa Paula Theater Center, 125 S.

VENTURA IMPROV COMPANY The VIC performs improvisational theater at the Ventura Harbor Comedy Club every Saturday, and at VinTura every Wednesday. $10. 1559 Spinnaker Drive, Ventura. Call 805-643-5701 or visit venturaimprov.com for schedule.

ONGOING ART AGRICULTURE MUSEUM Through Nov. 25: Vaquero Campfires, handmade and antique saddles, ropes and other horse gear; and Good Earth: Tilling the Soil, soil prep techniques of late 1800s-mid-1900s. 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. ATRIUM GALLERY Through Nov. 27. Still At War and Chaos and Order. 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. BEATRICE WOOD CENTER FOR THE ARTS Through Dec. 30. Intersection: Art & Life, works by artists featured in Kevin Wallace’s latest book; and On the Wall, works by the Ventura County Potters’ Guild (Logan Gallery). 8585 Ojai-Santa Paula Road, Upper Ojai, 805-646-3381 or www. beatricewood.com. BLACKBOARD GALLERY Through Dec. 15. Elements, paintings and video installations by Roxie Ray, Susan Petty and W. Scott Miles. Studio Channel Islands, 2222 E. Ventura Blvd., Camarillo, 805-383-1368 or studiochannelislands.org. BUENAVENTURA GALLERY Through Dec. 24: Annual Small Image Show. Through Dec. 16: Holiday Boutique. Bell Arts Factory, 432 N. Ventura Ave., Ventura, 805-648-1235 or www. buenaventuragallery.org. CALIFORNIA MUSEUM OF ART THOUSAND OAKS Through Feb. 17. A Collection of Rarities, rare and endangered animals by surrealist painter Kevin Sloan. Curated walk-throughs, poetry readings and other programming offered throughout the exhibit’s run. 350 W. Hillcrest Drive, Thousand Oaks, 805405-5240 or cmato.org. CALIFORNIA OIL MUSEUM Through Feb. 17: Insectology, an up-close look at bees, butterflies and bugs. Ongoing: Permanent petroleum exhibits as well as rotating exhibits of science, transportation and history. 1001 E. Main St., Santa Paula, 805-933-0076 or www.caoilmuseum.org.

SUNDAY

VENTURA AUDUBON FIELD TRIP TO CANADA LARGA 8:30 a.m. Walk the canyon to observe a slew of rare and native birds. For more information, call 805-258-1025.

MONDAY

VENTURA COUNTY EDUCATION SUMMIT 8 a.m.-noon. Cal Lutheran President Chris Kimball, CSU Channel Islands President Erika Beck, Ventura County Community College District Chancellor Greg Gillespie and Ventura County Superintendent of Schools Stan Mantooth will all be on hand to answer questions and participate in a panel discussion. Ventura County Office of Education, 5100 Adolfo Road, Camarillo, www.vcp20.org/summit. VENTURA COUNTY POTTERS’ GUILD PRESENTS ROXANNE SWENTZELL 7 p.m. Ventura County Potters’ guild member Marilee Stockman will be presenting a PowerPoint program and talk about Southwest American Artist Roxanne Swentzell. The Ventura Avenue Adult Center, 550 N. Ventura Ave., Ventura, 805-985-5038.

TUESDAY

OJAI PHOTOGRAPHY CLUB MEETING 7 p.m. Photographer Susannah Sofaer

SANTA CLAUS’ JINGLE BELL JUMP Friday, Nov. 23, noon-4 p.m. Take a photo with Santa after he arrives via parachute into the Janss Marketplace to kick off the holiday season. Free train rides, a storytime for kids and arts and crafts will welcome the man in red. Janss Marketplace, 275 N. Moorpark Road, Thousand Oaks, www.janssmarketplace.net.

gifts and lots more. $3-5. Simi Valley Town Center, 1555 Simi Town Center Way, Simi Valley, www.simivalleyfestivaloftrees.com. UNIVERSITY LECTURE SERIES: “THE TURKISH EXPANSION IN THE ISLAMIC WORLD: GHAZIS, SUFIS, AND MAMLUKS” 7-8:30 p.m. In this series of lectures Cal Lutheran professors will explore what life was like a millennium ago, that is, in about 1000 CE (or A.D.). Paul Hanson, Ph.D., History, will present this lecture. California Lutheran University, Lundring Event Center, 1-67 W. Olsen Road, Thousand Oaks, www.clu.edu. VENTURA COUNTY CLASSICAL GUITAR SOCIETY PERFORMANCE 7-8:30 p.m.

Seventh St., Santa Paula, 805-525-4645 or www.santapaulatheatercenter.org. GUYS AND DOLLS Through Dec. 9. Two gamblers, a mission worker and a nightclub singer find romance in New York City. Presented by the Actors’ Repertory Theater of Simi. $18-25. Simi Valley Cultural Arts Center, 3050 Los Angeles Ave., Simi, 805583-7900 or simi-arts.org. GUYS AND DOLLS Through Dec. 16. Two gamblers, a mission worker and a nightclub singer find romance in New York City. $18-20. Conejo Players Theatre, 351 S. Moorpark Road, Thousand Oaks, 805-4953715 or www.conejoplayers.org.

CAMARILLO ART CENTER Through Dec. 2. Rootless, including the work of award-winning artists Anne Bendig, Belinda di Keck, Phyllis Doyon and others. 3150 Ponderosa Drive, Camarillo, 805-445-7061 or camarilloartcentercourselink.com. CHANNEL ISLANDS MARITIME MUSEUM Through Nov. 26: WWI 100th Anniversary: History in the Making, pop-up exhibit with WWI artifacts and memorabilia. Through Dec. 30: Tattooed and Tenacious: Inked Women in California’s History. Ongoing: Port of Hueneme and Dutch Skies: Four Centuries of Seascape Paintings. 3900 Bluefin Circle in the Channel Islands Harbor, Oxnard, 805-984-6260 or www. cimmvc.org.

VCREPORTER.COM COMMUNITY MEMORIAL HOSPITAL Through Jan. 20: Shades of Autumn, the glorious colors of fall. 147 N. Brent St., Ventura, www.buenaventuragallery.org. 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. FOUR FRIENDS GALLERY Opened June 1. Faces of Humanity by Michael Patrick Amato. 1414 Thousand Oaks Blvd., Thousand Oaks, 805601-7530 or www.fourfriendsgallery.com. FOX FINE JEWELRY Through Jan. 11. Black and White with Susan Colla and Siyooj Maroly. 560 E. Main St., Ventura, 805-652-1800 or www.foxfinejewelry.com. H GALLERY Through Nov. 24: Empire of Dirt, inspiration found in the darker aspects of life. Through Dec. 1: Click_Bait, an online exhibition of politically charged work inspired by contemporary journalism. 1793 E. Main St., Ventura, 805-626-8876 or www.dabart.me. HILLCREST CENTER FOR THE ARTS Through Jan. 7. From the Field to the Table, art inspired by food and agriculture. 403 W. Hillcrest Drive, Thousand Oaks, 805381-2747 or hillcrestarts.com. JOHN SPOORE BROOME LIBRARY GALLERY Through Feb. 9. Brian Paumier solo exhibition. CSU, Channel Islands, 1 University Drive,

Camarillo, 805-437-2772 or art.csuci.edu. KWAN FONG GALLERY Through Jan. 10. Pyrometric: Earth and Ash in the Anthropocene, investigating fire through art, ecology and the environment. California Lutheran University, 120 Memorial Parkway, Thousand Oaks, 805-493-3697 or blogs. callutheran.edu/kwanfong. 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. MCNISH GALLERY Through Dec. 13. Luke Matjas: Trail Work: Notes, Sketches and Signs, detailing how natural and unnatural histories become entwined. Oxnard College, 4000 S. Rose Ave., Oxnard, 805-678-5046 or www.oxnardcollege.edu/departments/

academic/art/mcnish-gallery. MULLIN AUTOMOTIVE MUSEUM Through Spring 2019: L’époque des Carrossiers: The Art and Times of the French Coachbuilders. 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. MURPHY AUTO MUSEUM Through Dec. 30: Classic Chevrolets. Ongoing: More than 75 vintage cars and trucks from every period, in a 30,000-square-foot facility. 2230 Statham Blvd., Oxnard, 805-487-4333 or www.murphyautomuseum.org. MUSEUM OF VENTURA COUNTY Through Nov. 25: At Table: The Business of Food and Community, exploring history, culture and immigration through food. Ongoing: fine art, historical artifacts, an interactive Chumash

643 PROJECT SPACE Through Nov. 30. Press On, works by Ventura County printmaking group, The Inkspots. 643 N. Ventura Ave., Ventura, 805-644-1349 or www.643projectspace.com. Pictured: “Happy Gila” by Bay Hallowell.

Gallery and the George Stuart Historical Figures Collection®. 100 E. Main St., Ventura, 805-653-0323 or venturamuseum.org. NAPA HALL GALLERY Through Dec. 6. Works by Carlos Ochoa and Lucy Holtsinder; Dolphin Jam Bam Winners (Grad Wall); and Westlake High School (Palm Temporary). Reception on Thursday, Nov. 15, 6-8 p.m. CSU Channel Islands, 1 University Drive, Camarillo, 805-437-2772 or art.csuci.edu. NEW MEDIA GALLERY Through Nov. 29. The Underwater Part of the Iceberg: The Art of Mark Trujillo, and paintings and drawings by current 2D art students. Ventura College, 4667 Telegraph Road, Ventura, 805-289-6000 or www.venturacollege.edu/ departments/academic/art/art-galleries. OJAI ART CENTER Through Nov. 29. Works by the Santa Barbara Printmakers. Reception on Saturday, Nov. 17, 1-3 p.m. 113 S. Montgomery St., Ojai, 805-646-0117 or www.ojaiartcenter.org. OJAI VALLEY MUSEUM Through Jan. 27: Trial By Fire, art inspired by the Thomas Fire. 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., 805-640-1390 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. PORCH GALLERY Through Dec. 16. Russell Crotty: Remote and Curious Worlds, works inspired by astronomy, coastal studies, mapping, surfing and landscapes. 310 E. Matilija Ave., Ojai, 805-620-7589 or porchgalleryojai.com. SANTA PAULA ART MUSEUM Through Feb. 24: 11th Annual Art About Agriculture. Through Dec. 30: From the Ashes: Thomas Fire Photography by Luther Gerlach. Through Jan. 27: The Wall: Boundaries Between and Within Us. Lecture on Thursday, Jan. 10, 2 p.m. 117 N. 10th St., Santa Paula, 805-525-5554 or www.santapaulaartmuseum.org. THIRD FRIDAYS IN 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 Nov. 30. Pájaros en el Alambre/Birds on a Wire, Rafael Perea de la Cabada’s exploration of the human connection with birds. 28 W. Main St., Ventura, 805-644-9214 or www.vitaartcenter.com. WILLIAM ROLLAND GALLERY Through Feb. 21. Traces: Revealing Secrets in Art and History, a behind-the-scenes look at the procedures and techniques art “detectives” use to investigate what secrets artworks hold. California Lutheran University, 160 Overton Court, Thousand Oaks, 805-493-3697 or rol♦ landgallery.callutheran.edu.

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■ Eileen Margaret Whitcomb 97, of Ventura, Manager, died 11/2/2018. Arrangements by Ted Mayr Funeral Home, Ventura. ■ Billy Joe Horne 85, of Ojai, Store Manager, died 11/4/2018. Arrangements by Ted Mayr Funeral Home and Crematory, Ventura ■ Charles Daniel Collins 71, of Ventura, Lead Driller, died 11/7/2018. Arrangements by Ted Mayr Funeral Home and Crematory, Ventura. ■ Paul John Gorey 93, of Ojai, Police Sergeant, died 11/8/2018. Arrangements by Ted Mayr Funeral Home and Crematory, Ventura. ■ Lowell Oliver Caldwell 98, of Ventura, Engineer Technician, died 11/8/2018. Arrangements by Ted Mayr Funeral Home, Ventura ■ Floyd Odis Beller 81, of Ventura, Educator, died 11/9/2018. Arrangements by Ted Mayr Funeral Home, Ventura. ■ Philip Edmond Archambault II 52, of Ventura, Management, died 11/12/2018. Arrangements by Ted Mayr Funeral Home and Crematory, Ventura.

SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA COUNTY OF VENTURA. NOTICE OF HEARING BY PUBLICATION WELFARE & INSTITUTIONS CODE §366.26 J067958 & J067959 HEARING DATE: 01/09/2019 TIME: 08:30 AM COURTROOM: J1 In the matter of the Petition of the County of Ventura Human Services Agency regarding freedom from parental custody and control on behalf of Jorge A. Guerrero & Ramon F. Guerrero, children. To: Eva Guerrero, Jorge Guerrero, and to all persons claiming to be the parent of the above-named person’s who are described as follows: name Jorge A. Guerrero & Ramon F. Guerrero, Date of Birth: 06/10/2006 & 07/12/2007, Place of Birth: Oxnard, CA, Father’s name: Jorge Guerrero, Mother’s name: Eva Guerrero. Pursuant to Welfare and Institutions Code Section 366.26, a hearing has been scheduled for your children. You are hereby notified that you may appear on 01/09/2019, at 8:30 a.m., or as soon as counsel can be heard in Courtroom J1 of this Court at Juvenile Justice Center 4353 Vineyard Ave. Oxnard, CA 93036. YOU ARE FURTHER ADVISED as follows: At the hearing the Court must choose and implement one of the following permanent plans for the children: adoption,

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guardianship, or long term foster care. Parental rights may be terminated at this hearing. On 01/09/2019, the Human Services Agency will recommend termination of parental rights. The child may be ordered placed in long term foster care, subject to the regular review of the Juvenile Court; or, a legal guardian may be appointed for the children and letters of guardianship be issued; or, adoption may be identified as the permanent placement goal and the Court may order that efforts be made to locate an appropriate adoptive family for the child for a period not to exceed 180 days and set the matter for further review; or, parental rights may be terminated. You are entitled to be present at the hearing with your attorney. If you cannot afford an attorney, you are entitled to have the Court appoint counsel for you. A thirty-day continuance may be granted if necessary for counsel to prepare the case. At all termination proceedings, the Court shall consider the wishes of the children and shall act in the best interest of the children. Any order of the Court permanently terminating parental rights under this section shall be conclusive and binding upon the minor person, upon the parent or parents, and upon all other persons who have been served with citation by publication or otherwise. After making such an order, the Court shall have

no power to set aside, change, or modify it, but this shall not be construed to limit the rights to appeal the order. If the Court, by order or judgment, declares the child free from the custody and control of both parents, or one parent if the other no longer has custody and control, the Court shall, at the same time, order the children referred to the licensed County adoption agency for adoptive placement by that agency. The rights and procedures described above are set forth in detail in the California Welfare and Institutions Code Section 366.26. You are referred to that section for further particulars. Michael J. Planet, Executive Officer and Clerk, County of Ventura, State of California. Dated: 10/22/2018 by: Tiffany Moody Deputy Clerk, Children and Family Services Social Worker. 11/1, 11/8, 11/15, 11/21/18 CNS-3187564# SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA COUNTY OF VENTURA ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME Case No. 56-2018-00519588CU-PT-VTA This statement was filed NOV 02, 2018, with the Superior Court of California, County of Ventura, 800 S. Victoria Avenue, Ventura, CA 93009, Civil Department.

PETITION OF: DAKOTA GAGE BLACK FOR CHANGE OF NAME. TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: Petitioner: DAKOTA GAGE BLACK filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: DAKOTA GAGE BLACK to DAKOTA GAGE MILES. 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: 12/21/2018. Time: 8:30 AM. Dept.: 21. The address of the court is Superior Court of California, County of Ventura, 800 S. Victoria Avenue, Ventura, CA 93009. 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: NOV 02, 2018. BY ORDER OF THE PRESIDING JUDGE, /s/ MICHAEL D. PLANET, Ventura Superior Court, Executive Officer and Clerk, By: ELIZABETH MULLER, Deputy Clerk. PUBLISHED: Ventura County Reporter; 11/8/18, 11/15/18, 11/21/18 and 11/29/18. SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA COUNTY OF VENTURA ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME Case No. 56-2018-00519638CU-PT-VTA This statement was filed NOV 05, 2018, with the Superior Court of California, County of Ventura, 800 S. Victoria Avenue, Ventura, CA 93009, Hall of Justice. PETITION OF: SHANSARA SINGH THIARA FOR CHANGE OF NAME. TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: Petitioner: SHANSARA SINGH THIARA filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: SHANSARA SINGH THIARA to SHANGARA SINGH THIARA. 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: 1217-18. Time: 8:30 AM. Dept.: 21. The address of the court is Superior Court of California, County of Ventura, 800 S. Victoria Avenue, Ventura, CA 93009. 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: NOV 05, 2018. 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; 11/8/18, 11/15/18, 11/21/18 and 11/29/18. SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA COUNTY OF VENTURA ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME Case No. 56-2018-00519253CU-PT-VTA This statement was filed OCT 25, 2018, with the Superior Court of California, County of Ventura,

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LEGAL 800 S. Victoria Avenue, Ventura, CA 93009, Hall of Justice. PETITION OF: VERONICA ARLEEN ALLEN AKA VERONICA ARLEEN JASPER AKA VERONICA A. ALLEN FOR CHANGE OF NAME. TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: Petitioner: VERONICA ARLEEN ALLEN AKA VERONICA ARLEEN JASPER AKA VERONICA A. ALLEN filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: VERONICA ARLEEN ALLEN AKA VERONICA ARLEEN JASPER AKA VERONICA A. ALLEN to VERONICA ARLEEN JASPER ALLEN. 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: 1/17/19. 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. 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: OCT 25, 2018. 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; 11/8/18, 11/15/18, 11/21/18 and 11/29/18. A.P.N.: 619-0-232-045 Trustee Sale No.:2018-1174 Title Order No: 180038054 Reference No: GMBK-00-752-1 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE UNDER A NOTICE OF A NOTICE OF DELINQUENT ASSESSMENT AND CLAIM OF LIEN. YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A NOTICE OF DELINQUENT ASSESSMENT DATED 4/4/2018. 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. Notice is hereby given that on 12/6/2018 at 11:00 AM, S.B.S. Lien Services, As the duly appointed Trustee under and pursuant to Notice of Delinquent Assessment, recorded on 4/10/2018, as Document No. 20180410-00040636, Book , Page of Official Records in the Office of the Recorder of Ventura County, California, The original owner: CHRISTOPHER J WILSON The purported new 26 —

owner: CHRISTOPHER J WILSON WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO THE HIGHEST BIDDER payable at time of sale in lawful money of the United States, by a cashier’s check drawn by a State or national bank, a check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by state or federal savings and loan association, savings association, or a savings bank specified in section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state.): AT THE MAIN ENTRANCE TO THE GOVERNMENT CENTER HALL OF JUSTICE, 800 SOUTH VICTORIA AVENUE, VENTURA, CALIFORNIA All right, title and interest under said Notice of Delinquent Assessment in the property situated in said County, as more fully described on the above referenced assessment lien. The street address and other common designation, if any of the real property described above is purported to be: 2266 SWIFT FOX CT, SIMI VALLEY, CA 93065 . The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. Said sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, express or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum due under said Notice of Delinquent Assessment, with interest thereon, as provided in said notice, advances, if any, estimated fees, charges, and expenses of the Trustee, to wit: $9,729.15 accrued interest and additional advances, if any, will increase this figure prior to sale. The claimant: BIG SKY ASSOCIATION under said Notice of Delinquent Assessment heretofore executed and delivered to the undersigned a written Declaration of Default and Demand for Sale, and a written Notice of Default and Election to Sell. The undersigned caused said Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be recorded in the county where the real property is located and more than three months have elapsed since such recordation. NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder’s office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this infor-

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mation. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call FOR SALE INFORMATION, PLEASE CALL (855)986-9342, or visit this Internet Web site www.superiordefault.com using the file number assigned to this case 2018-1174. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the Internet Web site. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. THE PROPERTY IS BEING SOLD SUBJECT TO THE NINETY DAY RIGHT OF REDEMPTION CONTAINED IN CIVIL CODE SECTION 5715(b). PLEASE NOTE THAT WE ARE A DEBT COLLECTOR AND ARE ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Date:11/2/2018. S.B.S LIEN SERVICES, 31194 La Baya Drive, Suite 106, Westlake Village, California, 91362. By: Annissa Young, Trustee Sale Officer (11/15/18, 11/21/18, 11/29/18| TS#2018-1174 SDI12718) APN: 512-0-310-235 T.S. No.:NR-51121-ca Loan No.:******0088 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 11/21/2007. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. A public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash, cashier’s check drawn on a state of national bank, check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, or savings association, or savings bank specified in Section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state will be held by the duly appointed trustee as shown below, of all right, title, and interest conveyed to and now held by the trustee in the hereinafter described property under and pursuant to a Deed of Trust described below. The sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, express or implied, regarding title, posses-

sion, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by the Deed of Trust, with interest and late charges thereon, as provided in the note(s), advances, under the terms of the Deed of Trust, interest thereon, fees, charges, and expenses of the Trustee for the total amount (at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale) reasonably estimated to be set forth below. The amount may be greater on the day of sale. Trustor: Scott R. Costi and Tammy S. Costi, husband adn wife as joint tenants Duly Appointed Trustee: NATIONWIDE RECONVEYANCE, LLC recorded 12/7/2007, as Instrument No. 20071207-00222561-0 in book XX, page, XX of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of Ventura County, California. Date of Sale:12/6/2018 at 11:00 AM Place of Sale: AT THE MAIN ENTRANCE TO THE GOVERNMENT CENTER HALL OF JUSTICE, 800 SOUTH VICTORIA AVENUE Amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $91,896.96 Street Address or other common designation of real property:4567 bristlecone circle, moorpark, ca 93021 A.P.N. 512-0-310-235. EXHIBIT A LEGAL DESCRIPTION. THE LAND REFERRED TO IN THIS GUARANTEE IS SITUATED IN THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF VENTURA, AND IS DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: PARCEL NO.1 LOT 51 OF TRACT NO. 4980, IN THE CITY OF MOORPARK, COUNTY OF VENTURA, STATE OF CALIFORNIA, AS PER MAP RECORDED IN BOOK 140 AT PAGES 23 TO 30, INCLUSIVE, OF MAPS, IN THE OFFICE OF THE VENTURA COUNTY RECORDER (“TRACT MAP”). EXCEPTING ALL OIL, GAS AND OTHER HYDROCARBON SUBSTANCES AND OTHER MINERALS LYING BELOW DEPTH OF 500 FEET, WITH NO RIGHTS OF SURFACE ENTRY IN SAID PROPERTY, AS RESERVED IN INSTRUMENTS RECORDED SEPTEMBER 11, 1963 IN BOOK 2390, PAGE 306; RECORDED OCTOBER 17, 1963 IN BOOK 2410, PAGE 561; RECORDED DECEMBER 20, 1966 IN BOOK 3081, PAGE 337 AND RECORDED NOVEMBER 27, 1998 AS INSTRUMENT NO. 98-208102 ALL OF OFFICIAL RECORDS. PARCEL NO. 2 NONEXCLUSIVE EASEMENTS FOR ACCESS, INGRESS, EGRESS, DRAINAGE, ENCROACHMENT, SUPPORT, MAINTENANCE, USE, ENJOYMENT, REPAIR, UTILITY CONDUITS AND LINES, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES, ALL AS DESCRIBED IN THE DECLARATION. Assessor’s Parcel Number: 5120-310-235 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address or other common designation, if any, shown above. If no street address or other common designation is shown, directions to the location of the property may be obtained by sending a written request to the beneficiary within 10 days of the date of first publication of this Notice of Sale. NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you

are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder’s office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call (714)986-9342, or visit this Internet Web site www.superiordefault.com using the file number assigned to this case NR-51121-CA. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the Internet Web site. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. Date: 11/7/2018. NATIONWIDE RECONVEYANCE, LLC 5677 OBERLINE DRIVE, SUITE 210 SAN DIEGO CA 92121 SALE LINE: (714)986-9342 (11/15/18, 11/21/18, 11/29 TS# NR51121-CA SDI-12763) SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA FOR THE COUNTY OF VENTURA PETITION FOR EXCLUSION AND DECLARATORY RELIEF (Gov. Code §66499.21 et. seq., CCP §1060) CASE NO. 56-2018-00519378CU-PT-VTA Superior Court of the State of California, County of Ventura. In Re: Parcel Map filed at Book 17, Page 72 of Parcel Maps in the Ventura County Recorder’s Office. Petitioner: The Steven Decea 2005 Family Trust, U.T.D. December 30, 2005. Among the various allegations

and requests stated in the full text of the petition, which petition is available from the clerk of the court, petitioner alleges as follows: Petitioner petitions the court under California Government Code §66499.21 - §66499.29 to exclude all the property from that certain subdivision as evidenced by a parcel map filed at Book 17, Page 72 of Parcel Maps in the Ventura County Recorder’s Office (“Parcel Map”). Petitioner seeks to exclude Parcel A and Parcel B as shown on the Parcel Map, which is all the property within the boundaries of the Parcel Map. Petitioner owns Parcel A, which comprises approximately 1.04 acres. Parcel B is owned by an unrelated party and comprises approximately 0.38 acres. On or about May 29, 1923, Thistlebery Hill Tract is recorded in Book 8 of Miscellaneous Records, Page 81 (8 MR 81), which created Lots 63 through 68 (among other lots). In or about September or October 1974 a land surveyor is hired to prepare a Record of Survey, but instead erroneously prepared a parcel map, which is the Parcel Map at issue. Without the signatures or the consent of any of the owners of any of the property at issue, the Parcel Map is approved by the County Surveyor’s Office and submitted by the County Surveyor’s Office to the County Recorder’s Office for recordation on or about December 13, 1974. None of the four owners of property within the bounds of the Parcel Map consented to or approved the Parcel Map. The Parcel Map allegedly results in the creation of two parcels (Parcel A and Parcel B) out of a total of six separate and distinct lots (Lots 63 through 68). The Parcel Map allegedly subdivides Lot 63 and allegedly effectuates various mergers of the lots. Under the Subdivision Map Act in effect at the time of the recording of the Parcel Map, there was no authority for a parcel map to effectuate a merger of separate and distinct lots, nor was the Parcel Map an effective subdivision of Lot 63. Petitioner primarily seeks relief from the court as follows: - The Parcel Map recorded in 1974 is void. - That each of Lots 63, 64, 65, 66, 67 and a certain portion of lot 68 are separate and distinct lots. - That Lot 63 was not subdivided. - That Parcels A and B are excluded from the Parcel Map subdivision. Any person may file a written objection to this petition at any time before the expiration of the time of publication or posting. PUBLISHED: Ventura County Reporter; 11/15/18, 11/21/18, 11/29/18, 12/6/18 and 12/13/18. SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA COUNTY OF VENTURA ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME

Case No. 56-2018-00519761CU-PT-VTA This statement was filed NOV 08, 2018, with the Superior Court of California, County of Ventura, 800 S. Victoria Avenue, Ventura, CA 93009. PETITION OF: JENNIE VAN SYCKLE FOR CHANGE OF NAME. TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: Petitioner: CLARISSA J. ESTALA filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: JENNIE ROSE VAN SYCKLE to JENNIE ROSE JACINTO. 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: 12/27/2018. 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. 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: NOV 08, 2018. BY ORDER OF THE PRESIDING JUDGE, /s/ MICHAEL D. PLANET, Ventura Superior Court, Executive Officer and Clerk, By: ELIZABETH MULLER, Deputy Clerk. PUBLISHED: Ventura County Reporter; 11/15/18, 11/21/18, 11/29/18 and 12/6/18. 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 Saturday, December 8th, 2018 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: Andre Latrelle Britt Unit# 115 Miscellaneous personal and/or commercial property Dustin Castro Unit# 131 Miscellaneous personal and/or commercial property Lisa McDonald Unit# 119 Miscellaneous personal and/or commercial property Jeremy Weaver Unit# 707

LEGAL Miscellaneous personal and/or commercial property Unit #105 Bill Ockenfels Miscellaneous personal and/or commercial property Krystal Reynolds Unit #102 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: 11/1/18. Auctioneer: Kenneth D. Erpenbach dba Hitchin’ Post Auction Barn. Bond No. MS879-23-57. (805) 434-1770. PUBLISHED: Ventura County Reporter; 11/15/18 and 11/21/18. SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA COUNTY OF VENTURA ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME Case No. 56-2018-00519885CU-PT-VTA This statement was filed NOV 13, 2018, with the Superior Court of California, County of Ventura, 800 S. Victoria Avenue, Ventura, CA 93009, Hall of Justice. PETITION OF: VERONICA NDUKU MAKAU FOR CHANGE OF NAME. TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: Petitioner: VERONICA NDUKU MAKAU filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: VERONICA NDUKU MAKAU to KRISTIN VERONICA BLOOM. 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: 01-04-2019. 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: NOV 13, 2018. BY ORDER OF THE PRESIDING JUDGE, /s/ MICHAEL D. PLANET, Ventura Superior Court, Executive Officer and Clerk, By: ELIZABETH MULLER, Deputy Clerk. PUBLISHED: Ventura County Reporter; 11/21/18, 11/29/18, 12/6/18 and 12/13/18.

SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA COUNTY OF VENTURA ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME Case No. 56-2018-00519821CU-PT-VTA This statement was filed NOV 09, 2018, with the Superior Court of California, County of Ventura, 800 S. Victoria Avenue, Ventura, CA 93009, Hall of Justice. PETITION OF: TAMMY NGUYEN & THANH TAM LUONG FOR CHANGE OF NAME. TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: Petitioner: TAMMY NGUYEN & THANH TAM LUONG filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: THANH TU LUONG to TRONIE LUONG. 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: 1-8-19. 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: NOV 09, 2018. 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; 11/21/18, 11/29/18, 12/6/18 and 12/13/18. SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA COUNTY OF VENTURA FIRST AMENDED ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME Case No. 56-2018-00518755CU-PT-VTA This statement was filed NOV 16, 2018, with the Superior Court of California, County of Ventura, 800 S. Victoria Avenue, Ventura, CA 93009, Hall of Justice. PETITION OF: CHRISTOPHER MICHAEL SALEM FOR CHANGE OF NAME. TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: Petitioner: CHRISTOPHER MICHAEL SALEM filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as fol-

lows: CHRISTOPHER MICHAEL SALEM to CHRISTOPHER SALEM OZUNA. 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: 01-11-2019. Time: 8:30 AM. Dept.: 21. 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: NOV 16, 2018. BY ORDER OF THE PRESIDING JUDGE, /s/ MICHAEL D. PLANET, Ventura Superior Court, Executive Officer and Clerk, By: ELIZABETH MULLER, Deputy Clerk. PUBLISHED: Ventura County Reporter; 11/21/18, 11/29/18, 12/6/18 and 12/13/18. NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF BULK SALE (UCC Sec. 6105) Escrow No. 810315-KM NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a bulk sale is about to be made. The name(s), business address(es) of the Seller(s), are: Central Cities Pizza, Inc., 1811 Knoll Drive, Ventura, CA 93003 Doing Business as: Domino’s Pizza Store #8553 All other business name(s) and address(es) used by the Seller(s) within the past three years, as stated by the Seller(s), is/are: Ocean Cities Pizza, Inc., 1811 Knoll Drive, Ventura, CA 93003 The location in California of the Chief Executive Officer of the Seller(s) is: 1811 Knoll Drive, Ventura, CA 93003 The name(s) and address of the Buyer(s) is/are: Juan Gabriel Flores Guantes 2742 W. Robin Avenue, Visalia, CA 93291 The assets to be sold are described in general as: Furniture, Fixtures, & Fittings, Leasehold Improvements, and Goodwill and are located at: 450 El Monte Way, Ste A, Dinuba, CA 93618 The bulk sale is intended to be consummated at the office of: Contact Escrow Inc., 2301 S. Victoria Avenue, #B, Ventura, California 93003 and the anticipated sale date is December 11, 2018 The bulk sale is subject to California Uniform Commercial Code Section 6106.2 NO

The name and address of the person with whom claims may be filed is: N/A and the last date for filing claims by any creditor shall be December 10, 2018, which is the business day before the sale date specified above. Dated: 11/10/18 Buyer(s) /S/ By: Juan Gabriel Flores Guantes 11/21/18 CNS-3195810# MOBILEHOME LIEN SALE. Sale location: 1202 Loma Drive, Space 48, Ojai, California 93023 Sale date/time: December 13, 2018 at 10:00 a.m. Mobilehome description: 1969 Homette, Decal No. ABB7298 Lien sale on account for Estate of Donald L. Williams. Mobilehome sold in “as is” condition. Interested parties may contact Guzman Law Firm, APC at (760) 650-1077 or erin@guzmanfirm. com for further information. The successful bidder shall be responsible for all costs, fees, liens and/or penalties incurred in or associated with transferring title of the listed mobilehome into his/her/its name. In addition, the successful bidder may be liable to the State of California for any lien attached to the listed mobilehome provided for in California Health and Safety Code §18116.1. Payment in full is due immediately upon sale. No personal or business checks accepted. Sale does not include any items of personal property that may be located in or about the mobilehome at the time of sale. Names published per Commercial Code §§7206 & 7210. View coach at 9:30 on date of sale. ABAMEX Auctioneers, Bond No. MS 273-80-15, www.abamex.com. 11/21, 11/28/18 CNS-3193015# NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE To satisfy the owner’s storage lien, PS Orange Co. Inc. will sell at public lien sale on December 19, 2018, the personal property in the below-listed units, which may include but are not limited to: household and personal items, office and other equipment. The public sale of these items will begin at 09:30 AM and continue until all units are sold. PUBLIC STORAGE # 23411, 740 Arcturus Ave, Oxnard, CA 93033, (805) 248-7083 A018 - Montes de oca, Jose; B033 - Marotta, Crystal; B042 - Garcia, Maria; B065 - Ramos, Robert; B078 - Taylor, Mikel; B079 - Taylor, Mikel; C019 Briden, Lynette “Lyny”; C028 - Lee, Stephanie; F019 - Doria, Yvonne; F029 - Brown, Fred; F033 - garcia, Thomasina; F102 - Briden, Lynette “Lyny”; F107 - Mendez, Pete; F138 - Mendoza, Ricardo; F150 - Shafer, William; F151 - Dunning, Alan; F177 - Smith, Rebecca; F227 - Stewart, Annjeaette; F236 Ortega, Daisy; F268 - Hicks, Jason; F313 - Villarreal, Joe; F356 - Vasquez, Hector; F438 - AHMED, MOIZUDDIN; F529 Rodriguez, Jo; F548 - lee, elan PUBLIC STORAGE # 23050,

4400 McGrath St, Ventura, CA 93003, (805) 324-6011 A009 - Lopez, Frances; C205 - Perez, Fernando Jesus; C260 - Chackel, Michelle; C270 - Sinclair, Charlotte; H039 - Garibaldi, Stacey; H070 - DeSario, Calvin; H242 - Bennet Mayer, Trisha; H290 - MCGARRY, THOMAS; L003 - Mausavi, Morvarid PUBLIC STORAGE # 26812, 6435 Ventura Blvd, Ventura, CA 93003, (805) 329-5384 C081 - Agola, Tsering; C118 Yerena, Marcos; C127 - Lucas JR., Anthony; C207 - Bueno, Niurka; C233 - Arbizu, Daniella; C280 - Linman, Brandon; C281 - Mccubbin, Jeremy; D023 Thomas, Donald; D089 - Smith, Charles; D121 - Kineg’s Remodeling Kineg, Douglas; D228 Campbell, James; D285 - McKinney, Vanessa; D340 - Napier, Rochele PUBLIC STORAGE # 24110, 5515 Walker Street, Ventura, CA 93003, (805) 312-9304 B118 - Balolong, Trish; B128 Gonzales, Lydia; B142 - Heady, Darin; B190 - Kaaihue, Tiffany; C211 - Davis, Jack; D297 Welch, Danielle; D304 - villa, ralph; D335 - Altamirano, Anna; D340 - Dowdy, Jeanine; E477 Garcia, Charlene; E534 - Barker, Sarah PUBLIC STORAGE # 25779, 161 E Ventura Blvd, Oxnard, CA 93036, (805) 456-6430 B501 - Lewis, Melanie; B678 Morales, Oscar; B690 - Mora, David; R255 - Matthews, Gregory; R265 - Nobel, William; R277 - Hernandez, Patricia; R358 Mccoy, Wanda; R429 - Jones, Timothy; W178 - Ross, Daniel; W202 - Ramirez, Sandra PUBLIC STORAGE # 24529, 30921 Agoura Rd, Westlake Village, CA 91361, (818) 332-3029 2073 - Moss, Marjorie; 3019 Butorac, Richard; 3274 - Cagney, Katheryn PUBLIC STORAGE # 20154, 23811 Ventura Blvd, Calabasas, CA 91302, (818) 226-2864 F079 - Rubinshtein, Sharit; F206 - Marshall, Melissa; G040 - Holt, Anthony; G149 - Ocampo, Jacob; G150 - Huggins, Marella; G194 - Agent, april; G341 - Great American Ink Vozovoy, Michael; G357 - King, Daphne Public sale terms, rules, and regulations will be made available prior to the sale. All sales are subject to cancellation. We reserve the right to refuse any bid. Payment must be in cash or credit card-no checks. Buyers must secure the units with their own personal locks. To claim tax-exempt status, original RESALE certificates for each space purchased is required. By PS Orangeco, Inc., 701 Western Avenue, Glendale, CA 91201. (818) 244-8080. Bond No. ALL SALES ARE SUBJECT TO PRIOR CANCELLATION. TERMS, rules and regulations available at sale. Dated this 21st & 28th of November 2018 by PS Orangeco, Inc., 701 Western Ave., Glendale, CA 91201, (818) 2448080, Bond No. 6052683. 11/21, 11/28/18 CNS-3196093#

Fict. Business Names FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 20181025-10019628-0 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: AVERY’S OPEN AIR BICYCLES, 2386 E. Main St., Ventura, CA 93003, Ventura County, State of Incorporation / Organization: CALIFORNIA, MADIMAX INC, 1330 Lawrence Way, Oxnard, CA 93035. This business is conducted by: A Corporation. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: ANY. 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/ MADIMAX INC, Jeff Fuqua, JEFF FUQUA, President. 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: October 25, 2018. PUBLISHED: Ventura County Reporter; 11/1/18, 11/8/18, 11/15/18 and 11/21/18. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 20181025-10019696-0 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: PACIFIC COAST COIN, 2541 E. Main St., Ventura, CA 93003, Ventura County, State of Incorporation / Organization: CALIFORNIA, Pacific Coast Coin LLC, 2541 E. Main St., Ventura, CA 93003. 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: 12/09/2013. I declare that all Information In this statement Is true and correct (A registrant who declares information as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of Business and Professions Code that the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1.000).) /s/ Pacific Coast Coin LLC,

Steven Yarnall, Steven Yarnall, 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 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: October 25, 2018. PUBLISHED: Ventura County Reporter; 11/1/18, 11/8/18, 11/15/18 and 11/21/18. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 20181024-10019602-0 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: ECOSTRA, 6714 Breakers Way, Ventura, CA 93001, Ventura County, Ricky David Otto, 6714 Breakers Way, 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/ Ricky David Otto, Ricky David Otto. 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: October 24, 2018. PUBLISHED: Ventura County Reporter; 11/1/18, 11/8/18, 11/15/18 and 11/21/18.

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LEGAL STATEMENT OF ABANDONMENT OF USE OF FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME FILE NO. 20181029-10019786-0 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: TASTY PANDA. Street Address of Principal Place of Business: 9493 Telephone Rd. #104, Ventura, CA 93004. The date on which the Fictitious Business Name being Abandoned was filed: 08/01/2016. The file number to the Fictitious Business Name being Abandoned: 2016080110014692-0. The County where the Fictitious Business Name was filed: Ventura. Qiuhong Zhang, 164 Lemon Grove, Irvine, CA 92618. This business is conducted by: An Individual. I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares information as true which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.) I am also aware that all information on this statement becomes public record upon filing pursuant to California Public Records Act (G.C. 6250-6277). /s/ Qiuhong Zhang, Qiuhong Zhang. PUBLISHED: Ventura County Reporter; 11/1/18, 11/8/18, 11/15/18 and 11/21/18. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 20181026-10019778-0 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: TAP CLARITY, 10827 Pacific View Drive, Malibu, CA 90265, Ventura County, State of Incorporation / Organization: CALIFORNIA, TRINEOMICS, INC., 10827 Pacific View Drive, Malibu, CA 90265. 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/ TRINEOMICS, INC., Robert M Trine, Robert M Trine, CEO & CFO. 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 Com-

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mon Law (see Section 14411 ET SEQ., Business & Professions Code). This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Ventura on: October 26, 2018. PUBLISHED: Ventura County Reporter; 11/1/18, 11/8/18, 11/15/18 and 11/21/18. STATEMENT OF ABANDONMENT OF USE OF FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME FILE NO. 20181029-10019806-0 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: CENTRAL INN AND SUITES. Street Address of Principal Place of Business: 4444 Central Avenue, Camarillo, CA 93010. The date on which the Fictitious Business Name being Abandoned was filed: 07/11/2016. The file number to the Fictitious Business Name being Abandoned: 2016071110013183-0. The County where the Fictitious Business Name was filed: Plantation Bay Hotels, LLC, 9271 Research Dr., Irvine, CA 92602. This business is conducted by: A Limited Liability Company. I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares information as true which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.) I am also aware that all information on this statement becomes public record upon filing pursuant to California Public Records Act (G.C. 6250-6277). /s/ Plantation Bay Hotels, LLC, Suresh Jhunjhnuwala, Suresh Jhunjhnuwala, Manager. PUBLISHED: Ventura County Reporter; 11/8/18, 11/15/18, 11/21/18 and 11/29/18. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 20181029-10019800-0 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: FAIRFIELD INN & SUITES, 4444 Central Ave., Camarillo, CA 93010, Ventura County, State of Incorporation / Organization: Plantation Bay Hotels, LLC, 123 Gentle Breeze, Irvine, CA 92602. 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: 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/ Plantation Bay Hotels, LLC, Suresh Jhunjhnuwala, Suresh Jhunjhnuwala, President. 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

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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: October 29, 2018. PUBLISHED: Ventura County Reporter; 11/8/18, 11/15/18, 11/21/18 and 11/29/18. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 20181105-10020252-0 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: OH. BROTHERS, 5200 Beachcomber Wy., Oxnard, CA 93035, Ventura County, Robert Frank Ohrenschall, 5200 Beachcomber Wy., 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: 11/05/2018. I declare that all Information In this statement Is true and correct (A registrant who declares information as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of Business and Professions Code that the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1.000).) /s/ Robert Frank Ohrenschall, Robert Frank Ohrenschall. 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: November 5, 2018. PUBLISHED: Ventura County Reporter; 11/8/18, 11/15/18, 11/21/18 and 11/29/18. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 20181026-10019774-0 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: TREP CAPITAL GROUP, 2945 Townsgate Rd., Suite 200, Westlake Village, CA 91361, Ventura County, State of Incorporation / Organization: CA 3784171, TREPMOOLA INC., 2945 Townsgate Rd., Suite 200,

Westlake Village, CA 91361. This business is conducted by: A Corporation. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: June 1, 2018. I declare that all Information In this statement Is true and correct (A registrant who declares information as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of Business and Professions Code that the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1.000).) /s/ TREPMOOLA INC., David E. Seagraves, David E. Seagraves, 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 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: October 26, 2018. PUBLISHED: Ventura County Reporter; 11/8/18, 11/15/18, 11/21/18 and 11/29/18. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 20181101-10020098-0 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: GC CUSTOM INTERIORS, INC., 5696 Stanford St., Ventura, CA 93003, Ventura County, State of Incorporation / Organization: CA 4180459, GC CUSTOM INTERIORS, INC., 5696 Stanford St., Ventura, CA 93003. 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/ GC CUSTOM INTERIORS, INC., James P. Gilligan, James P. Gilligan, President. 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: November 1, 2018. PUBLISHED: Ventura County Reporter; 11/8/18, 11/15/18, 11/21/18 and 11/29/18. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 20181023-10019567-0 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: HAVEN, 73 N. Palm Street, Ste F-4, Ventura, CA 93001, Ventura County, Emily Lawler, 6319 Goldeneye Street, 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: 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/ Emily Lawler, Emily Lawler. 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: October 23, 2018. PUBLISHED: Ventura County Reporter; 11/8/18, 11/15/18, 11/21/18 and 11/29/18. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 20181031-10020082-0 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: THE FAVER GALLERY, 161 Mara Ave., Ventura, CA 93004, Ventura County, Joel Warren Faverman, 161 Mara Ave., 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: 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/ Joel Warren Faverman, Joel Warren Faverman. 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: October 31, 2018. PUBLISHED: Ventura County Reporter; 11/8/18, 11/15/18, 11/21/18 and 11/29/18. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 20181031-10020054-0 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: 1) SUKHAM SPA, 2) FIRE HORSE MASSAGE, 3) FIRE HORSE WELLNESS, 316 Jordan Ave., Ventura, CA 93001, Ventura County, Rebecca Lynne Patchett, 316 Jordan 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: 1. N/A; 2. N/A; 3. 10/31/2018. I declare that all Information In this statement Is true and correct (A registrant who declares information as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of Business and Professions Code that the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1.000).) /s/ Rebecca Lynne Patchett, Rebecca L. Patchett. 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: October 31, 2018. PUBLISHED: Ventura County Reporter; 11/8/18, 11/15/18, 11/21/18 and 11/29/18. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 20181022-10019487-0 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: 1) VENTURA POOL BUILDERS, 2) VENTURA POOLS, 2733 Harbor Blvd., Ventura, CA 93001, Ventura County, Mark Ventura, 2733 Harbor Blvd., Ventura, CA 93001, Scott Ventura, 3944 Villamonte Ct., Camarillo, CA 93010. This business is conducted by: A General Partnership. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: 10/22/2018. I declare that all Information In this statement Is true and correct (A registrant who declares information as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of Business and Professions Code that the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1.000).) /s/ Mark Ventura, Mark Ventura. 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: October 22, 2018. PUBLISHED: Ventura County Reporter; 11/8/18, 11/15/18, 11/21/18 and 11/29/18. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 20181030-10019929-0 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: COUNTY FIRE PROTECTION, 1884 Eastman Ave., #104, Ventura, CA 93003, Ventura County, State of Incorporation / Organization: CA, COUNTY FIRST FIRE, LLC, 1884 Eastman Ave., #104, Ventura, CA 93003. 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: 03/16/1999. I declare that

LEGAL 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/ COUNTY FIRST FIRE, LLC, Dan W. Swim, Dan W. Swim, Managing Member. NOTICE - in accordance with subdivision (a) of Section 17920, a fictitious name statement generally expires at the end of five years from the date on which it was filed in the office of the county clerk, except, as provided in subdivision 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: October 30, 2018. PUBLISHED: Ventura County Reporter; 11/15/18, 11/21/18, 11/29/18 and 12/6/18. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 20181106-10020357-0 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: NIGHT OWL WOOD WORKINGS, 2101 Anthony Dr., Ventura, CA 93003, Ventura County, Joshua D. Thayer, 2101 Anthony Dr., 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: N/A. I declare that all Information In this statement Is true and correct (A registrant who declares information as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of Business and Professions Code that the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1.000).) /s/ Joshua D. Thayer, Joshua D. Thayer. 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: November 6, 2018. PUBLISHED: Ventura County Reporter; 11/15/18, 11/21/18, 11/29/18 and 12/6/18. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 20181107-10020524-0 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: EDDIE’S TOWING, 2456 Teller Rd., Newbury Park, CA 91320, Ventura County, Eddie Pfatenhauer, 151 Hiram Ave., Newbury Park, CA 91320, Tammy Pfatenhauer, 151 Hiram Ave., Newbury Park, CA 91320. This business is conducted by: An Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: 11/1/1985. 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/ Eddie Pfatenhauer, Eddie Pfatenhauer, Eddie Pfatenhauer, owner. NOTICE - in accordance with subdivision (a) of Section 17920, a fictitious name statement generally expires at the end of five years from the date on which it was filed in the office of the county clerk, except, as provided in subdivision 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: November 7, 2018. PUBLISHED: Ventura County Reporter; 11/15/18, 11/21/18, 11/29/18 and 12/6/18. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 20181109-10020759-0 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: MILPAS MOTORS AUTO GALLERY, 1858 E. Thompson Blvd., Ste. D, Ventura, CA 93001, Ventura County, State of Incorporation / Organization: CA, MILPAS MOTORS AUTO GALLERY, INC, 725 N. Milpas St., Santa Barbara, CA 93103. 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/ MILPAS MOTORS AUTO GALLERY, INC, Leonard Hartmann, Leonard Hartmann, 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 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: November 9, 2018. PUBLISHED: Ventura County Reporter; 11/15/18, 11/21/18, 11/29/18 and 12/6/18. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 20181114-10020840-0 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: 1) LEG UP PUBLISHING, 2) LEGUPPUBLISHING.COM, 4356 Tradewinds Dr., Oxnard, CA 93035, Ventura County, James Read, 4356 Tradewinds Dr., 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: 11-14-18. I declare that all Information In this statement Is true and correct (A registrant who declares information as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of Business and Professions Code that the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1.000).) /s/ James Read, James Read. 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: November 14, 2018. PUBLISHED: Ventura County Reporter; 11/21/18, 11/29/18, 12/6/18 and 12/13/18. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 20181024-10019621-0 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: LAUNDERLAND, 713 W. Channel Islands Blvd., Port Hueneme, CA 93041, Ventura County, State of Incorporation / Organization: CA, COASTAL KING ENTERPRISES, INC., 601 Calle Rinconada, Santa Barbara, CA 93105. This business is conducted by: A Corporation. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: 9/17/2018. I declare that all Information In this statement Is true and correct (A registrant who declares information as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of Business and Professions Code that the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1.000).) /s/ COASTAL KING ENTERPRISES, INC., John W. King, John W. King, Treasurer. 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: October 24, 2018. PUBLISHED: Ventura County Reporter; 11/21/18, 11/29/18, 12/6/18 and 12/13/18. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 20181113-10020789-0 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: THE ELECTRICAL FINDER LLC, 3051 Luff Ct., Oxnard, CA 93035, Ventura County, State of Incorporation / Organization: CA, THE ELECTRICAL FINDER LLC, 3051 Luff Ct., Oxnard, CA 93035. 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: 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/ THE ELECTRICAL FINDER LLC, Miguel L. Chavez, Miguel L. Chavez, Manager. 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: November 13, 2018. PUBLISHED: Ventura County Reporter; 11/21/18, 11/29/18, 12/6/18 and 12/13/18. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 20181119-10021137-0 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: 1) CERRITOS NURSERY, 2) LOS CERRITOS NURSERY, 935-1083 E Telegraph RD, Fillmore, CA 93015, Ventura County, Fernando Tirado Lizarraga, 219 Olive St., Fillmore, CA 93015. This business is conducted by: An Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: 11/19/2018. I declare that all Information In this statement Is true and correct (A registrant who declares information as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of Business and Professions Code that the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1.000).) /s/ Fernando Tirado Lizarraga, Fernando Tirado. 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: November 19, 2018. PUBLISHED: Ventura County Reporter; 11/21/18, 11/29/18, 12/6/18 and 12/13/18. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 20181116-10021012-0 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: WEST COAST PROPERTY SOLUTIONS, 2611 New Haven Place, Oxnard, CA 93035, Ventura County, Ramon Solorio, 2611 New Haven Place, 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/ Ramon Solorio, Ramon Solorio. 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: November 16, 2018. PUBLISHED: Ventura County Reporter; 11/21/18, 11/29/18, 12/6/18 and 12/13/18.

Summons SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA COUNTY OF VENTURA CITATION REGARDING PETITION TO DECLARE CHILD FREE FROM PARENTAL CUSTODY AND CONTROL CASE NUMBER: T000069 (Family Code 7880, 7881) PETITION OF: Adoption of Angel M. Hernandez TO: Vincent Velasco (parent of minor child) and to all persons claiming to be the parent of the minor child whose name is: Angel M. Hernandez. By order of this Court you are cited and you may/shall appear before a judge

of the Ventura County Superior Court in courtroom J-1, located at 4353 E. Vineyard Avenue, Oxnard, CA 93036 on the date of January 04, 2019, at 8:30 a.m., to show cause, if you have any reason why the minor child should not be declared free from the custody and control of her/ his parent(s), according to the petition filed under Family Code section 7800 et seq. The petition to declare the child free from the custody and control of a parent has been filed for the purpose of freeing the minor child for adoption. You have the right to be represented by counsel. If you appear without counsel, and are unable to afford counsel, upon your request, the court shall appoint counsel to represent you. The court may appoint counsel to represent the minor, whether or not the minor can afford counsel. Private counsel appointed by the court shall be paid a reasonable sum for compensation and expenses, in an amount to be determined by the court and which amount shall be paid by the parties, other than the child, in proportions the court deems just. However, if a party is unable to afford counsel, the amount shall be paid out of the county’s general fund. The court may continue the proceeding for not to exceed 30 days as necessary to appoint counsel and to enable counsel to become acquainted with the case. DATE: NOV 14 2018 /s/ MICHAEL D. PLANET, Beatriz Mendez. PUBLISHED: Ventura County Reporter; 11/21/18, 11/29/18, 12/6/18 and 12/13/18. SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA COUNTY OF VENTURA SUMMONS (CITACION JUDICIAL) Case No. (Numero del Caso): 56-2017-00504040CU-PA-VTA NOTICE TO DEFENDANT (AVISO AL DEMANDADO): COLLEEN ELIZABETH WEHRLY, an individual; THE TRAVELERS INDEMNITY COMPANY, a Connecticut corporation; and DOES 1 through 50, inclusive, YOU ARE BEING SUED BY PLAINTIFF: (LO ESTA DEMANDANDO EL DEMANDANTE): HAGAR COHEN, AN INDIVIDUAL; PNINA COHEN, AN INDIVIDUAL. NOTICE! You have been sued. The court may decide against you without your being heard unless you respond within 30 days. Read the information below. You have 30 CALENDAR DAYS after this summons and legal papers are served on you to file a written response at this court and have a copy served on the plaintiff. A letter or phone call will not protect you. Your written response must be in proper legal form if you want the court to hear your case. There may be a court form that you can use for your response. You can find these court forms and more information at the California

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LEGAL Courts Online Self-Help Center (www.courtinfo.ca.gov/selfhelp), your county law library, or the courthouse nearest you. If you cannot pay the filing fee, ask the court clerk for a fee waiver form. If you do not file your response on time, you may lose the case by default, and your wages, money and property may be taken from you without further warning from the court. There are other legal requirements. You may want to call an attorney right away. If you do not know an attorney, you may want to call an attorney referral service. If you cannot afford an attorney, you may be eligible for free legal services from a nonprofit legal services program. You can locate these nonprofit groups at the California Legal Services Web site (www. lawhelpcalifornia.org), the California Courts Online Self-Help Center (www.courtinfo.ca.gov/ selfhelp), or by contacting your local court or county bar association. NOTE: The court has a statutory lien for waived fees and costs on any settlement or arbitration award of $10,000 or more in a civil case. The court’s lien must be paid before the court will dismiss the case. ¡AVISO! Lo han demandado. Si no responde dentro de 30 dias, la corte puede decidir en su contra sin escuchar su version. Lea la informacion a continuacion Tiene 30 DIAS DE CALENDARIO después de que le entreguen esta citácion y papeles legales para presentar una respuesta por escrito en esta corte y hacer que se entregue una copia al demandante. Una carta o una llamada telefonica no lo protegen. Su respuesta por escrito tiene que estar en formato legal correcto si desea que procesen su caso en la corte. Es posible que haya un formulario que usted pueda usar para su respuesta. Puede encontrar estos formularios de la corte y mas informacion en el Centro de Ayuda de las Cortes de California (www.courtinfo.ca.gov/selfhelp/espanol/), en la biblioteca de leyes de su condado o en la corte que le quede mas cerca. Si no puede pagar la cuota de presentacion, pida al secretario de la corte que le de un formulario de exencion de pago de cuotas. Si no presenta su respuesta a tiempo, puede perder el caso por incumplimiento y la corte le podra quitar su sueldo, dinero y bienes sin mas advertencia. Hay otros requisitos legales. Es recomendable que llame a un abogado inmediatamente. Si no conoce a un abogado, puede llamar a un servicio de remi30 —

sion a abogados. Si no puede pagar a un abogado, es posible que cumpla con los requisitos para obtener servicios legales gratuitos de un programa de servicios legales sin fines de lucro. Puede encontrar estos grupos sin fines de lucro en el sitio web de California Legal Services, (www.lawhelpcalifornia.org), en el Centro de Ayuda de las Cortes de California, (www.courtinfo.ca.gov/ selfhelp/espanol/) o poniéndose en contacto con la corte o el colegio de abogados locales. AVISO: Por ley, la corte tiene derecho a reclamar las cuotas y los costos exentos por imponer un gravamen sobre cualquier recuperacion de $10,000 o mas de valor recibida mediante un acuerdo o una concesion de arbitraje en un caso de derecho civil. Tiene que pagar el gravamen de la corte antes de que la corte pueda desechar el caso. The name and address of the court is: (El nombre y dirección de la corte es): SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF VENTURA, 800 South Victoria Avenue, Ventura, CA 93009. The name, address and telephone number of plaintiff’s attorney, or plaintiff without an attorney, is: (El nombre, la dirección y el número de teléfono del abogado del demandante, o del demandante que no tiene abogado, es): Hagar Cohen (SBN 272195), Dicker & Dicker, LLP, 4580 E. Thousand Oaks Blvd., Suite #350, Westlake Village, CA 91362, Ph.: 805-373-1000, Fax: 805-373-1005. Date (Fecha): NOV 13 2017. /s/: Michael D. Planet, Clerk (Secretario), By Albert Villegas Jr., Deputy (Adjunto). [Seal]. PUBLISHED: Ventura County Reporter; 11/21/18, 11/29/18, 12/6/18 and 12/13/18.

Probate NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF JOSEFINA McEVERS BOOTH, DECEDENT Case No: 56-2018-00517551PR-LA-OXN To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of: JOSEFINA McEVERS BOOTH. A Petition for Probate has been filed by: MARIA RAMOS in the Superior Court of California, County of VENTURA. The Petition for Probate requests

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that: MARIA 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: November 28, 2018 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 / Probate. 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: Lane J. Lopez, (State Bar# 227998), FERGUSON CASE ORR PATERSON LLP, 1050 South Kimball Road, Ventura, CA 93004, (805)

659-6800. PUBLISHED: Ventura County Reporter; 11/8/18, 11/15/18 and 11/21/18. NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF LARRY DEAN NAYSMITH; LARRY D. NAYSMITH; LARRY NAYSMITH, DECEDENT Case No: 56-2018-00519662PR-LA-OXN To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of: LARRY DEAN NAYSMITH; LARRY D. NAYSMITH; LARRY NAYSMITH. A Petition for Probate has been filed by: NADINE NAYSMITH WILHITE in the Superior Court of California, County of VENTURA. The Petition for Probate requests that: NADINE NAYSMITH WILHITE 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: 12/19/2018 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: David E. Edsall, Esq., SBN 86217, Edsall Law, A Professional Law Corporation, 400 Camarillo Ranch Road, Suite 102, Camarillo, CA 93012, (805) 484-9002. PUBLISHED: Ventura County Reporter; 11/15/18, 11/21/18 and 11/29/18. NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF RAYMOND TOM, DECEDENT Case No: 56-2018-00519729 PR-LA-OXN To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of: RAYMOND TOM. A Petition for Probate has been filed by: KATHY KOBAYASHI in the Superior Court of California, County of VENTURA. The Petition for Probate requests that: KATHY KOBAYASHI 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: 12/20/18 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, Oxnard - 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: ROMELIA “DEDE” SOTO, ESQ. (202617), SOTO LAW GROUP, 1101 Dove Street, Suite 200, Newport Beach, CA 92660, (949) 9450059. PUBLISHED: Ventura County Reporter; 11/15/18, 11/21/18 and 11/29/18.

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ESTATE OF GRETHE JENSEN, DECEDENT Case No. 56-2018-00519086PR-PL-OXN Superior Court of California, County of Ventura, 4353 East Vineyard Avenue Oxnard, CA 93036, Juvenile Justice Complex. HEARING DATE AND TIME: December 5, 2018 at 9:00 a.m. DEPT.: J6 Publication will be in: VENTURA COUNTY REPORTER. Publication to be arranged. Petitioner: KARI JENSEN requests that decedent’s will and codicils, if any, be admitted to probate. Petitioner: KARI JENSEN requests that KARI JENSEN be appointed administrator with will annexed and letters issue upon qualification. Petitioner: KARI JENSEN requests that Full authority be granted to administer under the Independent Administration of Estates Act. Petitioner: KARI JENSEN requests that bond not be required for the reasons stated in item 3e. Decedent died on: July 13, 2018, at: Taylorsville, Utah. Street address, city, and county of decedent’s residence at time of death: 340 Frances Street, Ventura, California 93003, Ventura County. ATTORNEY OR PARTY WITHOUT ATTORNEY: Martin E. Stearn, State Bar No.: 192537, THE LAW OFFICES OF MARTIN E STEARN, 3701 Wilshire Blvd, Suite 850, Los Angeles, CA 90010, Phone No.: 213-384-7822, Fax No.: 213-384-7682. Attorney For: KARI JENSEN, Petitioner. PUBLISHED: Ventura County Reporter; 11/15/18, 11/21/18 and 11/29/18. ♦

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