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Hurricane Hilary prompts 1st-ever tropical storm watch in Southern California

woman get 2-year sentences for drug sales

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Hilary strengthening to Category 4 status in the Pacific Ocean off the coast of Baja California as it made its way toward Southern California on Friday, a first-of-its-kind tropical storm watch was issued for much of Riverside County.

The watch, which indicated that “tropical stormforce winds are possible somewhere within this area within the next 48 hours,” was the first ever issued in Southern California, according to the National Weather Service. A tropical storm has not made landfall in California since 1939, forecasters said.

The watch covered the Coachella Valley, Riverside County mountains and valleys and the San Gorgonio Pass near Banning.

The NWS noted that the hurricane would weaken

as it moved north, devolving to a tropical storm as it reached Southern California over the weekend, but it was predicted to still pack a punch, with heavy rain likely to prompt flash flooding in some mountain and foothill areas, along with powerful winds Sunday into Monday.

Forecasters warned that the storm could have major impacts, including:

-- flooding that might prompt evacuation orders;

-- heavy rain that could turn small streams, creeks, canals, arroyos, and ditches into “dangerous rivers,” leading to potentially destructive runoff in mountain valleys that could raise the risk of rock slides, mudslides and debris flows; and

-- flooding of streets and parking lots that will make driving conditions dangerous and potentially prompt road and bridge closures.

Moisture from the storm was expected to start impacting the region as early as Saturday.

“Widespread heavy rainfall is expected for Saturday into Monday with the most widespread and heaviest rainfall expected for Sunday night,” according to the National Weather Service.

The exact path of the storm remained in flux Friday, with forecasters noting that even slight shifts in its track could dramatically impact rainfall totals.

“Regardless of the exact track and intensity of Hilary, which could continue to change in the coming days, it will bring a substantial surge in moisture into Southern California, with heavy rainfall and a high

Countywide fire-rescue: Alleged arson fire, other blazes displace residents; hiker rescued; PS airport fire prompts probe

A45-year-old Riverside woman was behind bars Thursday on suspicion of attempted murder for allegedly setting fire to an occupied San Jacinto apartment.

Fire crews responded at 6 a.m. Tuesday to a report of a multi-family structure fire in the 100 block of Tiger Lane, according to the Riverside County Fire Department. The structure was initially reported to have smoke and fire coming from one unit on the second floor.

Two adults who were sleeping inside the apartment when the fire started managed to escape by jumping from an exterior window, sheriff’s officials said.

Investigators determined the two tenants had a recent dispute with a woman over the death of a pet dog, according to the sheriff’s department. The woman, Kenyetta Taylor, was then determined to be a suspect in the fire, and she was arrested at a residence in the 200 block of Cape Elizabeth Way in Riverside.

She was booked at the Cois Byrd Detention Center on suspicion of attempted murder. Anyone with additional information was encouraged to contact lead investigator Ruben Martinez at 951-791-3400.

The two alleged targets of the fire sustained minor injuries and were subsequently taken to a hospital, and seven people were displaced, according to the fire department.

Jury finds man guilty of fatal 2017 shooting in Banning

ACathedral City man who killed another man in 2017 in Banning out of jealousy over a woman was convicted Wednesday of first-degree murder.

Ronald Dean Ricks, 37, was convicted of the murder count, and jurors also found true a special-circumstance allegation of discharging a firearm from a vehicle and a sentence-enhancing allegation of discharging a firearm causing great bodily injury.

The charges stemmed from the Jan. 16, 2017, shooting death of 32-year-old Banning resident Michael Gordon, who police found lying in the street in front of 1296 Wyte Way.

Jurors deliberated for five days before reaching their verdict. According to John Hall of the Riverside County District Attorney’s Office, Ricks is set to be sentenced Oct. 13 and faces life in prison without the possibility of parole.

Deputy District Attorney Josh DeGonia said the steps leading up to the killing began when Ricks heard that his girlfriend had been at a casino with Gordon.

On the morning of Jan. 16, 2017, Ricks drove to Banning, killed Gordon then drove off, DeGonia said.

The truck Ricks was driving was found the day after the shooting with gunshot residue outside the front door frame, according to DeGonia. Witnesses described a white truck and the driver as a man with a bald head and a tattoo on the side of his head, he said.

DeGonia said the only reasonable interpretation of the evidence is that Ricks was the

19-year-old suspect faces felony charges in Coachella shooting

Felony charges were filed Friday against a 19-year-old man suspected in the shooting of a 32-year-old man in Coachella in late July.

Jeraldo Mederos of Indio charged with one felony count of attempted murder, according to court records.

He is set to be arraigned Friday afternoon at the Larson Justice Center in Indio.

Patrol units from the Thermal sheriff’s station responded at 9:36 p.m. July 26 to a report of a shooting in the 51800 block of Calle Techa, according to Sgt. David Aldrich of the Riverside County Sheriff’s Department.

“Upon arrival, deputies located a 32-year-old Coachella resident suffering from multiple gunshot wounds,” Aldrich wrote in a statement Thursday night. “The

CSUSB Palm Desert Campus to host 10th annual Student Convocation Aug. 22

The California State UniversitySan Bernardino’s Palm Desert Campus Thursday announced that it will host the 10th annual Student Convocation next week in Indian Wells welcoming students to the new academic year.

victim was airlifted to a local hospital and is recovering.”

The Thermal sheriff’s station Special Investigations Unit assumed the investigation and identified Meredos along with two 15-year-olds as the suspects, according to Aldrich. One of the teens was arrested Aug. 2 in the 47600 block of Oasis Street and the other was arrested Aug. 15 in the 52700 block of Frederick Street.

Mederos was arrested Wednesday in the 47900 block of Arabia Street and was booked into the John J. Benoit Detention Center in Indio, where he remains held on $1 million bail. Anyone with information on the shooting was asked to contact the investigator Glasper with the Thermal sheriff’s station at 760-863-8950 or Valley Crimestoppers at 760-3417867 (STOP).

The ceremony will be held at 6 p.m. Tuesday in the Indian Wells Theater, 37500 Cook St., and will be livestreamed at csusb.edu/pdc, according to PDC spokesman Michael Singer.

The festivities will get underway with a welcome by interim Assistant Dean of Student Engagement Avi Rodriguez and will be followed by a land acknowledgment by PDC’s Associated Students Inc. Vice President Diego Rendon.

“A dinner for all attendees will follow the ceremony in the courtyard of the Palm Desert Health Sciences

Building and will include lawn games, a photo booth and DJs from Paws Radio, the campus radio station,” Singer wrote in a statement.

Other speakers set to speak throughout the night include CSUSB President Tomas D. Morales, Academic Affairs Provost and Vice President Rafik Mohamed, Associate Vice President for Student Affairs and Dean

Indio City Council honors Army veteran for service

of Students Daria Graham, and PDC Associate Vice President, administrator and alumna Renata Flores, according to Singer. The ceremony will be held to welcome students, faculty, staff, distinguished campus administration members and friends of the PDC campus into the 2023-24 academic year, Singer said.

Indio officials on Wednesday honored a U.S. Army veteran for his service to the local veteran community in observance of “Hunter Lopez Day.”

During the Indio City Council’s 5 p.m. meeting, Mayor Oscar Ortiz celebrated Ralph Duarte, the senior veterans representative for the County of Riverside Veterans Services for over 10 years, according to a statement from the city.

“The Indio Council is

welcoming our community to join us in honoring the brave life of Hunter Lopez and his mission of helping others,” Ortiz said in a statement. “Former Army Ranger Ralph Duarte is an inspiration to me, the Council and many others for his unending desire to aid his fellow veterans. He is a great model of the spirit of Hunter’s mission.”

Though Duarte was not in attendance at the council meeting due to his graduation ceremony — where he received a

master’s degree — Marine Corps veteran Keanu Stoneburner accepted the proclamation on behalf of Duarte.

Duarte served with the 3rd Ranger Battalion for four years, completed two tours in Iraq and one tour in Afghanistan, according to city officials. He also has accreditations in the National Association of County Veterans Service Officers, California Department of Veterans Affairs, American Legion, Military Order of

Purple Heart, and Disabled Veterans among others.

The city presents a proclamation to a current or former armed forces member each year to express gratitude for Cpl. Hunter Lopez, a local hero who lost his life at Hamid Karzai International Airport in Kabul, Afghanistan, in 2021 alongside 12 other U.S. service members.

Aug. 26 was designated Hunter Lopez Day to commemorate his impact, according to city officials.

Man suspected with several illegally possessed firearms free from jail

A26-year-old man suspected of illegally possessing several firearms in Desert Hot Springs was free from jail Thursday.

Ramon Higuera Jr. of Desert Hot Springs was arrested Wednesday on suspicion of distributing firearms to a felon, possessing an unregistered handgun, and transferring firearms without a Federal Firearms License, according

to Sgt. Paul Heredia of the Riverside County Sheriff’s Department.

The Coachella Valley Crime Gang Task Force was assisted at 7 a.m. Wednesday by the Riverside County Gang Task Force Region 2 and Riverside County Sheriff’s Office Aviation Unit, Heredia said. Together they served a search warrant, stemming from an investigation involving illegally possessed firearms, in the

66000 block of Desert View Avenue.

“Gang Task Force Officers recovered six 9mm semi-auto handguns, eight .45 caliber semi-auto handguns, one .40 caliber semi-auto handgun, two .38 caliber semi-auto handguns, one 10mm semi-auto handgun, one .22 caliber semi- auto handgun, and one .556 semi-auto AR-15 rifle,” Heredia alleged in a state -

ment.

Following the search, Higuera was arrested and booked into the John J. Benoit Detention Center in Indio, but according to court records, he was released the same day on a $25,000 bail bond.

Anyone with additional information on the illegally possessed firearms was asked to call CVVCGTF member officer Coddington at 760-836-1600.

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Capitol breach: Los Angeles resident indicted for conspiracy

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ALos Angeles man has been charged with entering the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021, through a broken window and damaging and stealing government property during the attack on the building, officials said Thursday.

Paul Belosic, 45, who lives in the Cheviot Hills neighborhood of Los Angeles, is charged with felony offenses of conspiracy to commit and offense against the United States, obstruction of an official proceeding and aiding and abetting, tampering with documents or proceedings, and obstruction of law enforcement during civil disorder.

In addition to the felonies, Belosic is charged in the indictment with several misdemeanor offenses, including theft of government property, destruction of government property, and entering and remaining in a restricted building or grounds, according to the U.S. Department of Justice.

Justice Department officials said his actions and the conduct of others disrupted a joint session of the U.S. Congress convened to ascertain and count the electoral votes certifying President Joe Biden’s 2020 electoral victory.

Belosic was charged along with co-defendants Daniel Joseph “DJ” Rodriguez, 40, of Fontana, and Edward

Badalian, 28, of Panorama City. The superseding indictment charging all three men was filed in November 2021 in federal court in the District of Columbia. Belosic’s name was unsealed in the indictment Thursday, and he remains at large, prosecutors said.

According to court documents, in the days before Jan. 6, 2021, Belosic traveled from California to Washington, D.C. The indictment alleges that Belosic and others conspired to stop, delay and hinder Congress’ Certification of the Electoral College

Vote that day, as well as to prevent evidence from being used in the investigation of their activities.

Belosic joined other rioters in the tunnel on the Lower West Terrace of the U.S. Capitol and tried to gain access to the building, the indictment alleges. The government contends that Belosic and his co-defendants ultimately entered the building through a broken window, where Belosic damaged and stole government property.

Co-defendant Rodriguez

was previously sentenced to 12 years and seven months behind bars for his role in the conspiracy. Badalian awaits sentencing after he was convicted of three charges following a bench trial related to his actions during the attack.

In the 31 months since the breach of the U.S. Capitol, more than 1,106 individuals have been arrested in nearly all 50 states for related crimes, including more than 350 individuals charged with assaulting or impeding law enforcement.

Britney Spears heading for divorce again as husband files for split

After just 14 months, Sam Asghari has filed for divorce from singer Britney Spears.

Asghari, 29, filed divorce papers Wednesday in Los Angeles Superior Court, citing irreconcilable differences. A fitness model and actor, Asghari met the now41-year-old singer in 2016 while appearing in her music video for “Slumber Party.”

Theirrelationship endured while Spears fought a highly publicized battle to extricate herself from a conservatorship that had overseen her personal and financial affairs for more than a decade.

Asgharipublicly supported her efforts, and Spears even argued during the fight that one of the reasons she wanted to exit the conservatorship was so she could get married and possibly have another child.

With the conservator-

ship eventually lifted, the couple were married in June 2022. They did not have any children.

According to the divorce filing, the couple separated on July 28. There’s been no public comment from Spears.

Reports of the split began circulating Wednesday. TMZ reported that the couple had a fight in which Asghari alleged infidelity by the singer. According to the website, the pair had frequent arguments in recent months.

TMZ also noted that the pair signed a prenuptial agreement to protect her assets. Asghari’s divorce papers state that he will be seeking spousal support from Spears.

The union was the third for Spears, who was married for less than three days in 2004 to childhood friend Jason Alexander —

Music industry giant Jerry Moss dies at 88

Flowers were placed on the Hollywood Walk of Fame star of Jerry Moss Thursday, one day after the legendary music executive died at his Bel Air home at age 88.

Moss — whose last name provided the “M” in A&M Records — helped grow the label from a small, jazzoriented operation into a rock powerhouse, and was also a noted philanthropist. He was a major donor to The Music Center in downtown Los Angeles, which in 2020 named its plaza Jerry Moss Plaza.

“They truly don’t make them like him anymore and we will miss conversations with him about everything under the sun — the twinkle in his eyes as he approached every moment ready for the next adventure,” his family wrote in an online obituary announcing his death.

“Jerry was handsome and a man of the people, with wit and charms that made him approachable and relatable to everyone he encountered,” according to the family.

“He spoke eloquently and poetically, and though he did not need to say a lot to command the attention in the room, we all indulged in hearing his thoughts, memories and ideas. We respected him for his accomplishments but adored him for his kindness. Jerry was a strong, genuine, intelligent, resilient, and hilariously funny, man. He had a sense of humor that would surprise people when they were taking themselves too seriously, or being too dramatic.”

According to the family, Moss died of “complications from old age.”

A New York native, Moss

teamed up with pal Herb Alpert to form A&M Records, which initially gained traction in the 1960s thanks to Alpert and his Tijuana Brass band.

But with the rapid emergence of rock ‘n’ roll, Moss pushed to expand the label’s reach, and it landed early acts including Joe Cocker and Gene Clark, later adding to its roster names such as Peter Frampton, Janet Jackson, Quincy Jones, The Police, Supertramp, the Go-Go’s and Bryan Adams.

Frampton’s monster-hit album “Frampton Comes Alive” and other successes such as Supertramp’s “Breakfast in America” and Carole King’s “Tapestry” made A&M Records one of the most successful labels in the business. It operated out of Charlie Chaplin’s original studio lot.

“Jerry Moss was a Hollywood mainstay and very committed to the Hollywood community,” Walk of Fame producer Ana Martinez said in a statement. “We proudly dedicated Mr. Moss’ Walk of Fame star on May 7, 1999. His star is next to the star of his good friend and record label partner Herb Alpert.”

Moss and Alpert sold the label to Polygram in the 1980s for a reported $500 million. They continued to work for the label but left over creative differences with management in the early 1990s. For several years, the pair operated a small label known as Almo Sounds.

In the early 2000s, Moss turned his attention to thoroughbred horses, and their horse Giacomo won the Kentucky Derby in 2005.

Besides his Music Center support, Moss established

the Moss Scholars program at UCLA for art, architecture and music students, while also endowing the Moss Foundation Chair in Gastrointestinal and Personalized Surgery at the university. He donated to a variety of healthcare causes, while also backing organizations including the Geffen Playhouse, the Hammer Museum, KCRW and the ACLU.

“Jerry was an incredible inspiration for artists and had a keen ability to help them explore and hone their craft,” Music Center President/CEO Rachel S. Moore said in a statement. “His remarkable talent and his partnership with Herb Alpert led to the creation of one of the record industry’s most successful labels.

“The Music Center is very grateful for the longstanding support of Tina and Jerry Moss and honored to name our expansive plaza as Jerry Moss Plaza in 2020. Jerry was dedicated to giving back to the community by supporting arts experiences that resonate in the hearts and minds of all Angelenos and meaningfully impact their lives. His artistic influence and business savvy, along with the opportunities he provided for numerous extraordinarily talented artists, changed the course of music forever. That was his gift to us all.”

Moss was also an avid art collector, owning works by Picasso, Jawlensky, Basquiat, Warhol and Magritte.

He is survived by his wife Tina and his children Ron, Jennifer, Harrison and Daniela, along with five grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Funeral services are planned this weekend in Westwood.

Ramaswamy unveils ‘foreign policy vision’ at Nixon Library

Los Angeles sports teams unite for Maui fire relief

Adozen Los Angeles professionalsports organizationsare teaming up to donate $450,000 to help people affected by the wildfires in Maui, it was announced Thursday.

The Angels, Angel City Football Club, Chargers, Clippers, Dodgers, Anaheim Ducks, LA Galaxy, LAFC, Kings, Lakers, Rams and Sparks have come together to support the American Red Cross relief efforts for those in need.

The Rams will use their preseason game Saturday against the Las Vegas Raiders at SoFi Stadium to help those affected by the wildfires. The team said money raised through both the sale and auction of custom-made “Malama Maui” shirts as well as the in-game 50/50 Raffle will support Red Cross efforts.

communities in the wake of these catastrophic wildfires.”

The number of Lahaina residents still unaccounted for is probably over 1,000, Hawaii Gov. Josh Green said Wednesday.

Dodgers opened a baseball and softball training academy in Waipahu.

Republican presidential candidate Vivek

Ramaswamy unveiled what he described as his comprehensive foreign policy vision, a shift from “liberal hegemony to the Modern Monroe Doctrine,” Thursday evening at the Richard Nixon Presidential Library and Museum.

“We will support freezing the current lines of control, reopening economic relations with Russia & a hard commitment that NATO will not admit Ukraine in return for Russia exiting its military partnership with China, removing nuclear weapons from Kaliningrad and ending its military presence in the Western Hemisphere — a reverse maneuver of what Nixon accomplished with Mao in 1972,” Ramaswamy wrote on X, formerly known as Twitter.

“We will further deter China from annexing Taiwan by shifting from strategic ambiguity to strategic clarity: We will defend until 2029 but not afterward, at which point we will have full semiconductor independence from Taiwan, significantly reduced economic independence on China, stronger relationships with India, Japan and South Korea, and stronger U.S. homeland defense capabilities to protect against cyber, super-EMP, and nuclear attacks.

“In the meantime, we will have absolutely `zero’ tolerance for any breaches of our homeland or aggression in the Western Hemisphere, including Chinese spy balloons, Chinese spy bases in Cuba, intentional fentanyl poisoning, biological lab leaks, illegal border cross-

ings or any other encroachments of the U.S. homeland — and will make adversaries pay full-on hell if they do.”

Ramaswamy also spoke at an 11 a.m. fundraising luncheon at Andreis Conscious Cuisine and Cocktails in Irvine. Ticket prices ranged from $150 to $3,300, which is the individual contribution limit per election.

Ramaswamy, who turned 38 on Aug. 9, was born and raised in Cincinnati, graduated summa cum laude in biology from Harvard and from Yale Law School. He founded the biotechnology company Roivant Sciences in 2014 seeking to revolutionize drug development.

Ramaswamy oversaw the development of five drugs that went on to become FDA-approved, according to his campaign biography. He was the company’s CEO through January 2021 and chairman until Feb. 20, when he resigned to concentrate on his campaign.

Ramaswamy is the author of “Woke, Inc.: Inside Corporate America’s Social Justice Scam,” “Nation of Victims: Identity Politics, the Death of Merit, and the Path Back to Excellence,” and “Capitalist Punishment: How Wall Street is Using Your Money to Create a Country You Didn’t Vote For.”

Ramaswamy announced his candidacy on Feb. 21, releasing a 3 1/2-minute video, declaring, “We are in the middle of a national identity crisis. Faith, patriotism and hard work have disappeared, only to be replaced by new secular religions like COVIDism, climateism and gender ideology. We hunger to be

part of something bigger than ourselves, yet we cannot even answer the question of what it means to be an American.

“Today, the woke left preys on that vacuum. They tell you that your race, your gender and your sexual orientation govern who you are, what you can achieve and what you’re allowed to think. This is psychological slavery, and that has created a new culture of fear in our country that has completely replaced our culture of free speech in America.”

Ramaswamy has released a set of 25 policy commitments “to take America First further than Trump.” They include reviving American national identity; reducing taxes and regulation, increasing competition and promoting investment to achieve annual gross domestic product increases of over 5%; “Declare independence from communist China,” and “Dismantle managerial bureaucracy,” by shutting down “toxic government agencies,” including the Department of Education, FBI and IRS and “rebuild from scratch when required”; eliminate federal employee unions; and moving more than 75% of federal employees out of Washington.

If elected, Ramaswamy would be the nation’s youngest president — Theodore Roosevelt was 42 when he succeeded to the presidency in 1901 following the assassination of William McKinley and John F. Kennedy was 43 when he was elected in 1960.

Ramaswamy would be the first Indian American president and the first Hindu to hold office.

“Our thoughts are with those in need after the devastating wildfires swept through Hawaii,” said Anne McKeough, chief development officer at the American Red Cross. “We are so grateful for partners like the Los Angeles Rams as we work together to provide comfort and hope for

California and Hawaii, though separated by more than 2,000 miles, are connected through sports and a robust Hawaiian community that calls Southern California home. Many of Los Angeles’ teams have contributed to that relationship.

The Lakers held training camps in Hawaii for more than 25 years, have played multiple preseason games in Honolulu and had a Showtime reunion on Maui in 2022. The Rams played a preseason game in Hawaii in 2019. In 2022, the

The Chargers have played multiple preseason games in Hawaii, including in 1961 and 1976. During the LA Galaxy’s 2005 MLS Cup championship campaign, the club held a preseason training camp in Hawaii and competed in the Pan-Pacific Championship in Hawaii in 2008. For several seasons, the Angels had a Triple-A affiliate in Honolulu that produced several future Major Leaguers, including Angels Hall of Famer Bobby Knoop.

For fans wishing to donate to American Red Cross to support their Hawaii fire relief efforts, details can be found at www.redcross.org.

State horse racing board meets in Del Mar for 1st time since Stronach announcement

The California Horse Racing Board met in Del Mar Thursday, in its first meeting since the owners of Santa Anita Park announced a major realignment including the shutdown of Northern California’s Golden Gate Fields racetrack and the expansion of racing in Southern California.

In July, The Stronach Group announced that it was closing the Bay Area track at the end of the 2023 meet and transferring its horses to Southern California, resulting in increased field sizes and an additional day of racing at Santa Anita Park.

Company officials said then that they would be working in cooperation with industry participants including the California Horse Racing Board, Thoroughbred Owners of California, California Thoroughbred Trainers, and Del Mar and Los Alamitos racetracks to develop their plan to relocate horses and employees to Southern California.

CHRB Vice Chair Oscar Gonzales, who chairs the

CHRB Race Dates Committee, said in July that he hoped the meeting in Del Mar will “be an opportunity to share more information with the public.”

Additional details of The Stronach Group plan include:

-- Over $1 million to support the relocation of horses, trainers, jockeys, backstretch employees and caregivers from Golden Gate Fields to Santa Anita Park as part of the consolidation of racing in Southern California, and to support the California breeding program.

-- A new $4.5 million, all-weather synthetic track that will replace the existing training track at Santa Anita Park.

-- A commitment to fund a portion of 2024 heath care premiums for Golden Gate Field employees.

-- The creation of a job board accessible to backside employees to support the transition to Santa Anita Park.

-- An investment of at least $500,000 over two years toward building a “stateof-the-art equine pool for

hydrotherapy and horse exerciser, accessible to trainers at Santa Anita Park, that will help horses more easily recover from injury.”

-- $23.2 million toward a backside barn improvement program.

The company said the move would also increase activity at San Luis Rey Downs, a private training track it owns in Bonsall, in San Diego County.

In addition to returning a fourth day of weekly racing to Santa Anita resulting in 26 extra race days, officials plan to invest $2.5 million into building a turf chute at the track.

“We are confident that this comprehensive package of important measures will not only bolster the racing, training, owner and fan experience at Santa Anita Park ... but also support Northern California stakeholders through a challenging transition period, and lead the way with state and industrywide changes that will result in a healthier, competitive and sustainable future for thor-

oughbred racing in Southern California,” Stronach Group Chairwoman, CEO and President Belinda Stronach said in a statement.

Animal rights activists, who frequently protest at Southern California tracks calling for a ban on the sport, were expected to address board members during the meeting’s public comment period.

The activists have pointed

to the high number of horses who die annually from racing or training injuries. Stronach and CHRB officials say they’ve undertaken increased safety measures in recent years to bring those totals down.

Thirty horses have died from racing or training injuries at CHRB-sanctioned racetracks so far in 2023, including 11 at Santa Anita, eight at Los Alamtios and three each at Del Mar and

Golden Gate Fields, according to CHRB data.

“Residents of Southern California will attend this CHRB meeting to express the growing public opinion that risking and taking horses’ lives for gambling is indefensible ... especially with other available options for gambling that don’t use animals,” said Martha Sullivan of Kill Racing Not Horses.

LASD unveils new Mental Evaluation Team Regional Training Facility

Authorities Thursday unveiled the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department’s new Mental Evaluation Team Regional Training Facility in the city of Industry.

The facility in the 15500 block of Stafford Street will

be equipped with three classrooms and interactive simulators, according to the LASD.

Sheriff Robert Luna was among those attending the Thursday morning ribboncutting ceremony at the facility.

“This new training center will now serve as the center for autism training, along with other programs including crisis intervention and veteran culture competency,” the LASD said in a statement.

According to the depart-

ment, Industry Mayor Cory Moss, an advocate of the autistic community, has partnered with Kate Movius, founder of Autism Interaction Solutions, “to provide deputies with effective education in autism identification,

safety and communication tactics to deescalate situations involving individuals with autism or mental disabilities.”

Once deputies have successfully completed their training, they receive certification, the LASD

reported. For the past three years, the Industry Hills Expo Center had been the site of more than 86 training sessions, the LASD reported. Before that, the classes were held at various LASD facilities.

El Segundo All-Stars win opener in Little League World Series

The all-star team from El Segundo will resume play in the Little League World Series on Monday, four victories away from the championship.

El Segundo will face the winner of Friday’s game between the all-star teams from the Fargo (North Dakota) Little League, the Midwest Region champion, and the Needville (Texas) Little League, the Southwest Region champion.

Needville won its opener in the 20-team, modified double-elimination tournament, defeating the all-star team from the Media (Pennsylvania) Little League, the Mid-Atlantic Region champion, 2-1 Wednesday.

Fargo will be playing its

opener in the tournament in South Williamsport, Pennsylvania.

El Segundo won its tournament opener Thursday, defeating the all-star team from the New Albany (Ohio) Little League, the Great Lakes Region champion, 4-3, in a planned six-inning game called after four innings because of inclement weather and Little League curfew regulations.

Louis Lappe hit the tie-breaking homer in the bottom of the third immediately following Brody Brooks’ two-run homer which went off the glove of Eddie Bloch, the New Albany center fielder, over the fence at Howard J. Lamade Stadium

New Albany scored

twice in the second without hitting the ball out of the infield. Bloch led off with a walk, prompting El Segundo manager Danny Boehle to replace starter Ollie Parks with Declan McRoberts, who began the game playing third base.

Lincoln Luffler sacrificed and was safe at first on McRoberts’ error. New Albany loaded the bases on Alex Behaein’s bunt single. Bloch scored on Austin Sturmi’s infield single. Jake Gilmer drove in Luffler with a ground out.

Brooks drew a full-count walk from Kevin Klingerman leading off the first, moved to third on Lucas Keldorf’s one-out double and scored on Max Baker’s ground out.

New Albany drew four walks for a run in its half of the first.

Both teams had three hits. McRoberts was credited with the victory, allowing one run and three hits in three innings, striking out five.

Klingerman pitched a complete game for New Albany, allowing four runs and three hits in four innings, striking out six and walking five.

Ahead of the game, Boehle told KNX Thursday morning that some of his players have been afflicted with a stomach virus.

El Segundo is 15-1 in five tournaments this summer. It lost to the all- star team from the Sherman Oaks Little League, 4-3, in the opening

Former Chapman law professor aims for delay in disbarment hearings

The hearing officer overseeing state Bar disbarment proceedings of former Chapman University law school dean John Eastman said she would rule Friday on a request to put the hearings on hold while he faces criminal charges in Georgia for election interference.

Eastman’s attorney, Randall Miller, argued that his client cannot get a fair hearing now that he has been indicted along with Eastman’s one-time client, former President Donald Trump, in a racketeering case alleging a scheme to overturn President Joe Biden’s election in 2020.

The indictment “changed things quite dramatically,” Miller said.

Miller had filed for a stay on the proceedings following the federal indictment of Trump by special counsel Jack Smith that alleged “Co-Conspirator 2” aided efforts to overturn the election results.

While Eastman was not directly named in that indictment it was clear from a quote of an Eastman speech before the Jan. 6 riots that Eastman was named as an unindicted co-conspirator. The indictment from Georgia followed the federal case.

“Abatement is the proper and only remedy,” Miller said. “In our position he can’t respond to anything... given the existence of the Georgia proceeding... it would be wasteful to go through questions, none of which he could answer.”

State Bar attorney Duncan Carling argued that it was obvious Eastman was facing the prospect of criminal charges when U.S. District Judge David O. Carter ordered Eastman to turn over emails to the Jan. 6 congressional committee under a “crime-fraud exception” that overcame Eastman’s claims of attorney-client privilege.

Also, Carling noted, the Jan. 6 congressional committee referred Eastman for criminal charges to Smith.

“It’s frankly impossible to believe (Eastman couldn’t expect charges)

Green jobs in California projected to rise 7%

With more than 39 million people , California is the most populous state in the country. Unofficially divided into northern, central, and southern regions, the state has beaches, deserts, farmland, and mountains.

“California is probably unique in its diversity. It’s almost not one state economy. It’s maybe 10 or 14 regional economies depending on how you look at how industry sectors are organized,” says Tim Rainey, executive director, California Workforce Development Board.

The outlook for the green economy is as far-reaching as the state itself. “We’re doing everything in California with an eye toward reducing carbon in the atmosphere. In a way, you could almost define everything we do in California as green jobs,” says Rainey.

from equity. We’re not going to put poor people in bad jobs because that’s not going to move the needle in equity.”

“Our state and federal governments are investing historic levels of funding in infrastructure focused on climate, green jobs. We have an opportunity to put in those investments workforce standards that help set up our ability to put people in good jobs.”

What is a Green Job?

We look at four different categories when we break down the opportunities in the green jobs ecosystem. Core jobs have “a primary responsibility associated with the green economy.” The data indicates a top core green job in California is a solar sales representative.

given Judge Carter’s ruling,” Carling said. “Everybody knew these investigations were in process and indictments might come... Dr. Eastman could have moved for abatement prior to (the state Bar) trial. They decided not to do it and now this is the situation we’re in six days into trial.”

Carling also argued that the Georgia case could take years to go to trial, so the state Bar proceedings would be on hold indefinitely given expected appeals if there are convictions.

“We’re talking about delaying this trial a very long time,” Carling said. “Yes, I understand there’s complexities now, but I don’t think it is believable that it did not occur to responded that he would not face indictment.”

The hearing’s judicial officer, Yvette D. Roland, agreed Thursday.

“This is a shift... No one could realistically say it wasn’t,” Roland said.

But, she added, “When you look at most of those allegations... most of it has already been testified about in this case. He testified for hours.”

And Eastman never

invoked his Fifth Amendment rights during much of the activity that was the focus of the federal and state indictments, Roland said.

“Nevertheless, I’m going to look at some of these issues” before deciding whether there is a delay in the proceedings, Roland said.

Miller said if he can’t win the motion to delay the proceedings that he would seek an appeal. He also raised the prospect of Eastman having to invoke his Fifth Amendment rights more frequently.

Miller also argued that he is now having trouble getting witnesses who planned to testify for Eastman to continue participation in the proceedings.

“We are now finding witnesses will not appear in this case,” Miller said. “I’ve heard from at least two that they will not show up and the reason is... they are very terrified they would be added subsequent to something else, or something they say in the proceeding would be used against them later on. That is going to impair Dr. Eastman’s right to a fulsome trial... Everybody is terrified right now.”

According to our report Green Jobs Now: California, a new WorkingNation and Lightcast analysis of the green labor market in the state, there are already more than 210,593 workers in California’s green economy.

The report projects in the next five years, employment for green jobs in the state will increase by 7.1%, well above the national average of 5.7%.

Assembly Bill 398intended to mitigate climate change - also calls for the creation of good jobs.

When passed, the legislation tasked the California Workforce Development Board to report “on the need for increased education, career technical education, job training, and workforce development resources or capacity to help industry, workers, and communities transition to economic and labor-market changes related to specified statewide greenhouse gas emissions reduction goals.”

A 2020 report from the UC Berkeley Labor Center offers a breakdown of AB 398, stating, “California has emerged as a national and world leader in the fight to avoid climate disaster, passing a comprehensive and evolving suite of climate measures to accelerate the transition to a carbonneutral economy.”

Putting California on the High Road: A Jobs and Climate Action Plan for 2030 also says, “The state has also emerged as a national leader in embracing economic equity as a goal for state policy.”

Rainey notes, “We need to be really clear that when we talk about jobs, we have to focus on quality jobs. And if we want to achieve equity, you can’t separate quality jobs

Rainey points out, “The employment is going to be in those traditional occupations that largely don’t require college degrees. As the demand for apprentices increases, the demand for construction workers increases - filling the pipeline in a way that has real intentionality around impacting equity is our focus. We have really beautiful programs across the state we call high-road construction careers that do just that.”

“Our role in is to fill the pipeline with people who don’t look like your traditional tradespeople - more women, more people of color, lots of focus on the formerly incarcerated - so we can start getting at those equity goals and showing that in the data.”

Green Jobs Growth in The Golden State

“Workers with green skills are also spreading across a wide range of industries - such as utilities, manufacturing, and professional services - illustrating the increasing need for green skills across California’s economy,” according to Green Jobs Now: California.

California’s Green Workforce is Moderate and Growing: As stated, there are over 210,593 workers in California’s green economy, and there were 53,587 green job openings in the state in 2022.

By comparison, this is more than twice the number of Pharmacy Technicians and Forklift / Pallet Jack Operators demanded in California in 2022.

Demand for Green Enabled Jobs is Strong and Green Jobs Are Spreading

Across Industries: Demand for green enabled jobs, that is, workers in roles that are not considered green by default, but who are required to have at least one green skill or competency, is significant, with 38,455 openings in 2022.

Workers with green skills are also spreading across a wide range of industries - such as Utilities, Manufacturing, and Professional Servicesillustrating the increasing need for green skills across California’s economy.

Enabled jobs have “primary responsibilities separate or tangential to the green economy” with building and general maintenance technicians identified as primary jobs.

Not to be confused with enabled jobs, enabling jobs “aren’t associated with green tech per se, but they support the green economy.”

Green Jobs Now: California finds there are about 5.8 million workers in the state who, with new skills, could be green workers. “These workers come from a variety of different occupations and educational backgrounds and reskilling them could build the pipeline of green workers faster than relying on new postsecondary graduates alone.”

“However, doing so will require a mix of training program formats that support the reskilling and redeployment of these workers.”

The most in-demand skills related to core green jobs in California are solar sales and solar energy.

The report says, “For workers in many core and enabled occupations, there is a significant salary boost for having green skills and competencies on their resume.” For example, a quality inspector/technician commands an average annual salary boost of more than $8,000.

Findings state, “From the most in-demand green skills, workers interested in entering the green workforce can prioritize what skills and competencies to acquire.”

Key green skills offer significant annual salary increases of $1,600 for skills related to wind power and $5,800 for carbon management skills.

According to the data, the average green jobs salary in California is $67,252.

California’s Agricultural Sector

“Over a third of the country’s vegetables and threequarters of the country’s fruits and nuts are grown in California,” according to the California Department of Food and Agriculture (GDFA). “In 2021

California’s farms and ranches received $51.1 billion in cash receipts for their output.”

The farming community increasingly shows strong interest in sustainability, according to Steve Lyle, director of public affairs for the department. “CDFA’s climate-smart agriculture incentive programs have continued to grow in popularity such that now they are oversubscribed every year.”

“The purpose of our incentive programs is to support them in taking those first steps of trying new sustainable practices in their operations, and hopefully making a business case for continuing those practices beyond the lifetime of their CDFA grants.”

Lyle offers advice for the agricultural community, “Take advantage of climate-smart programs, like OEFI [Office of Environmental Farming and Innovation] offers, and the technical assistance its vast network provides to understand which programs and systems will work best for any given farmer or grower in California.”

He explains that technical assistance - which is provided to farmers and ranchers at no cost - can include support through the “planning, execution, and closeout processes of our soils, water efficiency, and manure management incentive programs, in addition to funding some programs that offer broader technical assistance for conservation agriculture.”

Lyle notes, “Many colleges and universities offer certificate programs in agricultural sustainability.” These include UC Davis’s bachelor of science degree in sustainable agriculture and food systems and Santa Rosa Junior College’s associate degree and two certificates in sustainable agriculture.

Looking forward, he says, “We believe that farmers and ranchers see the challenges of a changing climate and want to pursue strategies that increase their resiliency while being good stewards of the land for future generations.”

Pathway into Green Infrastructure

“Since our formation, we’ve been bringing labor and environmental groups together to really tackle labor and climate issues at the same time,” says JB Tengco, vice president of state affairs at BlueGreen Alliance - which includes 10 state-based teams, including California.

Tengco notes that addressing the mission in California is “complicated.”

“If you look at Californiafrom the size of its economy, the size of its energy need, the energy diversity that we have here, we have everything you can think about in terms of needs for the economy

and to really help the state operate. When you add all that together, the complexity of what we’re trying to accomplish with the energy transition is definitely daunting and big.”

“I think a lot of folks within the state - from elected officials, to working families, to labor, to industry - are really looking at how do we ensure, that as our energy generation and our energy needs change, that we’re doing so in a way that creates good jobs.”

Referencing state legislation, Tengco says, “The AB 398 report tries to map out different sets of labor levers to go with climate policy.”

He continues, “Climate policy has two components, the climate policy and the proactive labor lever. It’s the combination that ensures that you create good jobs. We know there’s a difference between a job and a good job.”

Tengco notes, “Labor has clearly led on addressing some of those issues around systemic inequality. Historically, you’ve seen that for a lot of people of color, their abilities to get higher wages, promotion paths, health care have come from working with labor. We’ve seen a lot of opportunities for people of color to have jobs that are family-sustaining. California has done a lot to recruit from targeted communities - be it people of color, formerly incarcerated, women - into the trades themselves.”

Opportunities in the Green Economy

“In the clean energy space, we clearly see the energy generation - from renewables like solar and wind, both onshore and offshore as areas for good job creation,” says Tengco.

“As we look at trying to build new energy generation facilities, more and more of that is done with labor. Also, as we move to making buildings more energy-efficient, there’s been a lot of good labor work within that. I think increasingly as we look at manufacturing, both California and the country are really thinking through how do we onshore manufacturing? How do we do so in a way that leads to good jobs?”

“What you’re seeing is a lot of the crafts continuing work and expanding their work as new opportunities arise. When you really think of what solar generation is, it’s energy generation. Electricians who have been working on powering homes, powering buildings, powering industrial sites, solar is just another mechanism to create electricity. You’re actually seeing a lot of the trades move that way and have already incorporated a lot of these new technologies in their trainings.”

“You see the same with

Green jobs

HVAC systems, right? HVAC systems create clean air within schools, hospitals, and whatnot. As that technology changes to become cleaner, they’re moving into or expanding their skillset to work on different types of [cleaner] technologies.”

An Oakland-Based Nonprofit is Creating Access to Quality Jobs

“Rising Sun as a preapprenticeship program is exactly the type of program that the trades partner with to ensure that they are getting people of color, women, local hires into the trades,” explains Tengco.

“We’ve always had this mission that’s been at the intersection of equity, climate, and jobs,” says Julia Hatton, president and CEO at Rising Sun Center for Opportunity - an Oakland workforce development organization that provides training and employment programs.

Originally founded in 1994, Hatton explains the organization’s current Climate Careers program was spearheaded by a student-led effort in 2000. “We had staff who were teaching a class on climate change at Berkeley High. It was actually the students in that class who decided that they didn’t want to just learn about this stuff. They wanted to go out and make a difference in their own communities. They went to the homes of their friends and neighbors and took out the old inefficient lighting and water fixtures, and replaced them with new, efficient versions of those things.”

“We now run that program across the 10-county area in the Bay Area and Central Valley. The emphasis of that program is the youth employment and the youth development piece - giving young people, not just their first green job, but their first [paid] job. Period.”

Climate Careers whose participants are between the ages of 15 to 24 - includes a leadership pathway for the older youth.

After a week of paid training, the participants work during the summer months making green house calls. From September through November, the youth are placed in paid externships with partners working in the climate space. Among them -Redwood Energy, Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory, and Stockton Service Corps.

“We collect feedback cards from every green house callto see the feedback that comes back about the young people, ‘They were so professional. I’m so impressed I learned this thing that I didn’t know. I want to hear more from these kids. The youth are our future.’ That can be really transformative. On the youth side, it’s

empowering to know that adults react in that way.”

About 80 youth participate in the program, visiting about 3,000 households during the summer - with wages at about $19 an hour.

Pathway Into Union Membership

Rising Sun’s Opportunity Build - an industry-certified construction training program -provides a path to union apprenticeship in the skilled trades. “One of the key things that union membership offers is that ongoing training, retraining, and reskilling,” says Hatton.

The organization has three cohorts around the skilled trades training.

“We have an all-women’s cohort called Women Building the Bay. We have a nights and weekends cohort that runs in the summer that’s tailored for folks who might have a job that they need to be at during the day. And then we have a regular cohort in the fall. Across all the cohorts, at least 55% of our participants are women. About 40% are system-impacted which could include coming home from incarceration or having other interaction with the justice system. All of our participants in Opportunity Build are facing some pretty high barriers to employment”including housing instability and food insecurity.

“We do 10 to 12 weeks of training, but then it’s 12 additional months of services after they graduate to support the job placement, the job retention, and, ultimately, the career advancement.”

Participants might receive a stipend of a thousand dollars and support services that can include initial union dues, unpaid parking tickets, rent, and childcare.

The Need for Union Labor

“Wind turbines or our highways and roadwaysmaking sure those are going to be resilient to climate change, to heat, to flooding, to whatever it is. That’s union labor. That’s organized labor. That’s the building and construction trades,” Hatton points out.

She says IBEW Local 332 is well-suited to provide skills training, “They have whole classrooms, whole labs dedicated to battery storage training to EV charging, all those things. When you think about climate infrastructure, that’s union labor.”

Regarding UA Local 342, Hatton notes, “They’re training their apprentices on heat pumps and that’s a huge piece when you’re looking at building electrification and decarbonization, right?”

Employment in the green sector must mean - not just a job - but a quality job, explains Hatton. “There is an interesting differentiation

between residential sector work and work that tends to be organized and unionized which, not exclusively, tends to be more at the commercial or infrastructure scale. That differentiation is really important when you start thinking about job quality.”

One Apprentice’s Journey

“I took a liking to construction through my grandfather. I found it interesting watching my grandfather work on the sink or rebuild his kitchen, his bathroom, his roof,” recalls Ashley Lewis, now a laborer apprentice, Turner Construction Company in Oakland.

“He would just catch me standing there just watching him and he’d just be like, ‘Why don’t you come over and help?’ I’d help lay tiles on the floor, help him replace a couple pipes underneath the sink. I learned to paint a room with my grandfather.”

Lewis initially applied for the Rising Sun preapprenticeship program a few years ago but the training opportunity was put on hold due to the pandemic. When programming resumed, Lewis applied for the February 2022 all-women cohort with about 20 participants.

She says, “It was all women. I loved that women empowerment, that unity, that sisterhood. We all built a really great bond.”

The Rising Sun training gave the participants a lot of experience, notes Lewis. “We ended up getting lots of hands-on training with different tools you might use in different trades like cementing, woodcutting, leveling, mapping.”

Prior to her pre-apprenticeship training at Rising Sun, Lewis did in-home care and worked at various odd jobs. Her laborer apprenticeship with Turner began in February of this year.

Lewis is currently working on a project at Oakland International Airport. She says the company has protocols in place to be environmentally safe. “Because there’s a lot of welding, a lot of different equipment and chemicals being used, they have these big filtering fans throughout the [walled-off] areas where we’re working. That way the fumes and the dust - everything [is kept] at a minimum.”

“We don’t know how old certain things in the airport are - so trying to keep things contained and from spreading, we have the air filtration systems constantly going and making sure that not only are we safe, but everyone outside the walls is safe.”

She says her company is employing green practices in its work. “I think Turner is definitely keeping that in mind. I see all the different recycling bins for metal, for waste, for miscellaneous items. And

making sure, because we’re at the airport, it doesn’t get into the water because we’re surrounded by the water. And making sure other things stay covered, locked, and secured. She continues, “I see them taking steps, putting signs up around the airport, letting people know that there’s construction work going on and how we have restricted zones.”

Lewis hopes her union pathway will lead to her becoming a journeyman.

The Green Economy and Quality Green Jobs

“You bring in the workforce training components that skill people up so they can take those jobs. You can do that across these investments in ways that really drive not just improving the infrastructure, but really gets to regional and local economic development that starts to impact employment in regions,” says the CWDB’s Rainey.

Tengco of BlueGreen Alliance says, “When I first started working with BlueGreen, I talked to elected officials, I talked to companies, I talked to a whole host of different allies and partners. We talked about addressing environmental issues, and we talked about the need to create good jobs. Often, I had to answer the question, ‘Why do we need to create good jobs? Why do we have to be proactive? Aren’t we creating jobs? Isn’t that good enough?’ I’d say over the years, that the question is no longer ‘Why?’ but ‘How?’ And that is what makes me optimistic about what we do.”

Rising Sun’s Hatton says, “The quality of those jobs is so essentially important. Not just the wages, but the benefits, the scheduling, the worker protections, all of those pieces. It’s not just the training. It’s all the wraparound pieces, all the supportive services, making sure there are pathways, and that people are prepared to advance on those pathways.”

“You have the climate part of the mission that’s so important. It has to happen fast and it has to happen everywhere, but how can we make sure those opportunities are also uplifting economically? That’s a big question.”

Apprentice Lewis frequently talks with her grandfather about her career pathway. “He says, ‘When you enjoy something, it doesn’t matter what you’re doing. Time doesn’t exist and before you know it, your day is over.’ My grandpa was at the school district for over 30 years and he retired - now I see what he meant because he stayed there for 30 years.”

Laura Aka wrote this article for WorkingNation. Support for this reporting was provided by Lumina Foundation.

San Gabriel City Notices

City of San Gabriel Summary of Ordinance - Ordinance No. 691

An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of San Gabriel, California, Adding Chapter 40 “Electronic and Paperless Filing of Fair Political Practices Commission Campaign Disclosure Statements and Statements of Economic Interests” to Title Ill

“Administration” of the San Gabriel Municipal Code

Effective January 1, 2021, Assembly Bill (AB) 2151 requires cities to post any campaign statement, report, or other document required by the Political Reform Act to its city website within 72 hours of its filing. The City Clerk Department currently accepts paper filings of such documents and even prior to January 2021, staff has been manually redacting and uploading forms to the City website. To provide a more efficient process, the City Clerk Department proposes adding Form 460 filing through NetFile, an electronic/paperless filing system that accommodates online filing of several types of FPPC forms, including Forms 460, 470, 496, and 497, and meets the requirements of the Secretary of State. NetFile will ensure compliance with AB 2151, provide more transparency to the public, and offer an easier way for all filers to complete their required filings. The City has used NetFile for Statement of Economic Interests (Form 700) filings since 2017 and is now proposing to require electronic filing of Form 700 to increase efficiency.

Ordinance No. 691 was approved for introduction and first reading at the City Council Regular Meeting of February 21, 2023, by the following vote:

Ayes: Councilmember(s)- Chan, Menchaca, Harrington, Ding Noes, Abstain: Councilmember(s)- None

Absent: Councilmember(s)- Wu

The Ordinance will be considered for adoption by the City Council at its September 5, 2023, regular meeting. Anyone having questions may contact the City Clerk at (626) 308-2816 or cityclerk@ sgch.org.

Prevailing Rate of Wage: Pursuant to Section 1770, et seq., of the California Labor Code, the Contractor shall pay the general prevailing rate of per diem wages as determined by the Director of the Department of Industrial Relations of the State of California for the locality where the work is to be performed. A copy of said wage rates is available on-line at: www.dir.ca.gov/dlsr/DPreWageDetermination.htm. The Contractor and any subcontractors shall pay not less than said specified rates and shall post a copy of said wage rates at the project site.

Labor Code Compliance: Attention is directed to the provisions of Labor Code § 1725.5: Per SB 854, no contractor or subcontractor may be listed on a bid proposal for a Public Works Project (submitted on or after March 1, 2015) unless registered with the Department of Industrial Relations (with limited exceptions for this requirement for bid purposes only under Labor Code Section 1771.1a). No contractor or subcontractor may be awarded a contract for public work on a public works project (awarded on or after April 1, 2015) unless registered with the Department of Industrial Relations (DIR). All contractors and subcontractors must furnish electronic certified payroll records to the Labor Commissioner for all new projects awarded on or after April 1, 2015. The Labor Commissioner may excuse contractors and subcontractors on a project that is under the jurisdiction of one of the four legacy DIR-approved labor compliance programs (Caltrans, City of Los Angeles, Los Angeles Unified School District and County of Sacramento) or that is covered by a qualified project labor agreement. This project is subject to compliance monitoring and enforcement by the Department of Industrial Relations.

Any contract entered into pursuant to this Notice will incorporate the provisions of the State Labor. Pursuant to the provisions of Section 1773.2 of the Labor Code of the State of California, the minimum prevailing rate of per diem wages for each craft, classification, or type of workman needed to execute the contract shall be those determined by the Director of Industrial Relations of the State of California, which are on file in the Office of the City Clerk, City of San Gabriel and are available to any interested party on request.

Attention is directed to the provisions of Sections 1777.5 and 1777.6 of the Labor Code concerning the employment of apprentices by the Contractor or any subcontractor under them. The Contractor or any subcontractor shall comply with the requirements of said sections in the employment of apprentices. Information relative to apprenticeship standards and administration of the apprenticeship program may be obtained from the Director of Industrial Relations, San Francisco, CA, or the Division of Apprenticeship Standards and its branch offices.

For questions or concerns regarding this project, or if you wish to review the project file, please contact:

Project Andrew Coyne, AICP, Management Analyst

Planner: (626) 656-7316 acoyne@templecity.us

The Community Development Department offices at City Hall are open Monday-Friday, 8am-5pm

The decision of the City Council is final. If you challenge any of the foregoing actions in court, you may be limited to raising only those issues you or someone else raised at the public hearing or in written correspondence delivered to the hearing body at, or prior to, the public hearing.

Date: August 17, 2023

Signature:

Andrew J. Coyne, AICP, Management Analyst

Published On August 21,2023

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El Monte City Notices

ORDINANCE NO. 3028

AN UNCODIFIED ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL MONTE AUTHORIZING AN AMENDMENT TO THE CONTRACT BETWEEN THE CITY OF EL MONTE AND THE BOARD OF ADMINISTRATION OF THE CALIFORNIA PUBLIC EMPLOYEES’ RETIREMENT SYSTEM

WHEREAS, California Public Employees’ Retirement Law permits the participation of public agencies and their employees in the California Public Employees’ Retirement System (“CalPERS”) by the execution of a contract, and sets forth the procedure by which said public agencies may elect to subject themselves and their employees to amendments to said contract; and

WHEREAS, at a Regular Meeting of the City Council held on Tuesday, June 20, 2023, the City Council of the City of El Monte approved and adopted a Resolution of Intention to amend its contract pursuant to Government Code Section 20431 to designate City jail, detention, or correctional facility employees as “Local Police Officers.”

Published on August 17,2023

City of San Gabriel Department of Public Works

“St. Albans Storm Drain Rehabilitation Project” Contract

No. 23-04

Notice to contractors - invitation for bids

Date of Bid Opening: Notice is hereby given that sealed bids for the “St. Albans Storm Drain Rehabilitation Project” will be received at the office of the City Clerk of the City of San Gabriel, 425 South Mission Drive, San Gabriel, CA 91776, California, until 3:00 p.m. on Tuesday, August 29, 2023. At 3:05 p.m., they will be opened and read aloud in the Council Chamber of San Gabriel City Hall. There is no pre-bid meeting for the project.

Description of Work: The work to be done consists of furnishing all materials, equipment, tools, labor, transportation, and incidentals as required by the Plans and Specifications, and contract documents. The general items of work include the replacement of broken 30inch corrugated steel storm drain pipe with a new 30-inch x 295 feet long dual wall corrugated high density polyethylene (HDPE) pipe on St. Albans Road, which shall include the excavation, removal of existing pipe, cement slurry backfill, installation of new precast manhole, and repair of existing A.C. street pavement and curb & gutter after the required installation work is completed.

The contract is to be executed within 7 calendar days after award of contract by City Council. Time for completion of the work is thirty (30) working days for all work from the date of the Notice to Proceed.

Contract Documents: To obtain the project documents, please contact San Gabriel Public Works Project Manager, Alan Mai, at (626) 308-2825 or email: amai@sgch.org

Bid Security: Each bid shall be accompanied by a certified or cashier’s check, cash, or bid bond in the amount of ten percent (10%) of the total bid price payable to City of San Gabriel as a guarantee that the awarded bidder will execute the Contract and provide the required bonds, certificates of insurance, and endorsements within seven calendars days of the of the award of contract by City Council.

Award of Contract: The City reserves the right after opening bids to reject any or all bids, to waive any informality (non-responsiveness) in a bid, or to make award to the lowest responsive, responsible bidder, and reject all other bids, as it may best serve the interest of the City. The bidder shall guarantee the Total Bid Price for a period of 90 calendar days from the date of bid opening.

All bidders shall be licensed in accordance with provisions of the Business and Professions Code and shall possess a Class “A” State Contractor’s License at the time this contract is awarded. The Successful Contractor and his/her subcontractors will be required to possess business licenses from the City of San Gabriel and maintain current until completion of the project. Business licenses can be purchased or renewed at the Finance Department at 425 S Mission Drive, San Gabriel, CA.

Questions: All questions relative to this project prior to the opening of bids shall be in writing or email and received no later than 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday, August 22, 2023, and shall be directed to: Public Works Project Manager, Alan Mai, at email: amai@sgch.org.

Published on August 21, 24, 2023

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Temple City City Notices

The City Council is holding a public hearing on the project described below. You are receiving this notice because your property is located near the project, the project may directly, or indirectly affect you, or because you have requested to be notified.

Project Location: Citywide, City of Temple City, County of Los Angeles

Project: PL21-3071, Objective Design Standards. The proposed Ordinance No. 22-1068 would adopt an optional expedited review process for multi-family developments (R-2 zone) and a prototype library of architectural designs. Amendments to the zoning code development standards would be included to ensure compliance with state law as it pertains to objective development standards. The Planning Commission reviewed the proposed ordinance on September 27, 2022, and recommended approval by the City Council.

Applicant: City of Temple City, 9701 Las Tunas Drive, Temple City, CA 91780

Environmental Review: This matter is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Sections 15305 (Minor Alterations in Land Use Limitations), 15378, and 15061(b)(3) of the California CEQA Guidelines.

The City Council Public Hearing will be held:

Meeting Date & Time: Tuesday, September 5, 2023, at 7:30 P.M.

Meeting Location: City Council Chambers, 5938 Kauffman Avenue, Temple City, CA 91780

WHEREAS, an Ordinance of the City Council of the City of El Monte authorizing an amendment to the contract between the City Council of the City of El Monte and the Board of Administration of the California Public Employees’ Retirement System is required; WHEREAS, the City is amending its contract with CalPERS in compliance with Government Code Section 20471, which states that there must be at least a 20-day period between the adoption of the Resolution of Intention and the adoption of the final Ordinance. NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL MONTE, CALIFORNIA DOES HEREBY ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:

SECTION 1. The recitals above are true and correct and incorporated herein by reference.

SECTION 2. That an amendment to the contract between the City Council of the City of El Monte and the Board of Administration, California Public Employees Retirement System is hereby authorized in the substantive form which is attached and incorporated hereto as Exhibit “A”.

SECTION 3. The Mayor and the City Manager, as appropriate, are hereby authorized, empowered, and directed to execute said amendment for and on behalf of El Monte City Council and the City of El Monte and bind the same to the terms and conditions contained therein.

SECTION 4. Publication and Effective Date. The City Clerk shall attest to the passage of this Ordinance. The City Clerk shall cause the same to be published at least once in the El Monte Examiner, a newspaper of general circulation, published and circulated in the City of El Monte and thenceforth and thereafter the same shall be in full force and effect, within fifteen (15) days after its adoption. The Ordinance shall become effective thirty (30) days after adoption. The City Clerk shall post in the Office of the City Clerk a certified copy of the full text of such adopted Ordinance along with the names of those City Council members voting for and against the Ordinance in accordance with Government Code Section 36933.

SECTION 5. Severability. If any section, subsection, subdivision, paragraph, sentence, clause or phrase of this Ordinance, or any part thereof is for any reason held to be invalid or unconstitutional by a decision of any court of competent jurisdiction, such decision shall not affect the validity of the remaining portions of this Ordinance or any part thereof. The City Council hereby declares that it would have passed each section, subsection, subdivision, paragraph, sentence, clause or phrase thereof, irrespective of the fact that any one or more section, subsection, subdivision, paragraph, sentence, clause or phrase would be subsequently declared invalid or unconstitutional.

PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of El Monte at the regular meeting of this 15h day of August, 2023.

ATTEST:

Gabriel Ramirez, City Clerk City of El Monte

STATE OF CALIFORNIA ) COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES ) SS: CITY OF EL MONTE )

I, Gabriel Ramirez, City Clerk of the City of El Monte, hereby certify that the foregoing Ordinance No. 3028 was introduced for a first reading on the first day of August, 2023 and approved for a second reading and adopted by said Council at its regular meeting held on the 15th day of August, 2023 by the following vote, to-wit:

AYES: Mayor Ancona, Mayor Pro Tem Herrera , Councilmembers Cortez, Matinez Muela, Puente, Rojo and Dr. Ruedas

NOES: None

ABSTAIN: None

ABSENT: None

Gabriel Ramirez, City Clerk City of El Monte

Published on August 21,2023

EL MONTE EXAMINER

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 knowl-edgeable 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: JONATHAN H PARK ESQ ZACHARY J JOHNSON ESQ HOLLAND & KNIGHT LLP

400 SOUTH HOPE ST 8TH FLR LOS ANGELES CA 90071 CN999233 NHAN Aug 17,21,24, 2023 ROSEMEAD READER

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: CHRISTOPHER JACKSON CAMPBELL

CASE NO. 23STPB00804

To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the WILL or estate, or both of CHRISTOPHER JACKSON CAMPBELL.

A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by WHITNEY WETMORE in the Superior Court of California, County of LOS ANGELES.

Probate Notices

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF:

WILLIAM R. TAIYOSHI AKA MASAO WILLIAM CASE NO. 23STPB08730

To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the WILL or estate, or both of WILLIAM R. TAIYOSHI AKA MASAO WILLIAM.

A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by MARION TOYOSHIMA in the Superior Court of California, County of LOS ANGELES.

THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that MARION TOYOSHIMA be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent.

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

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

A HEARING on the petition will be held in this court as follows: 09/12/23 at 8:30AM in Dept. 9 located at 111

N.HILL ST., LOS ANGELES, CA

90012

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 PHILIP BARBARO, JR. - SBN 96317

BARBARO, CHINEN, PITZER & DUKE LLP

301 E COLORADO BLVD., STE 700 PASADENA CA 91101

Telephone (626) 793-5196

8/14, 8/17, 8/21/23

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ARCADIA WEEKLY

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF MY M. NHAN

Case No. 23STPB02208

To all heirs, beneficiaries, cred-itors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of MY M. NHAN A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by Fonda Quan in the Superior Court of California, County of LOS ANGELES.

THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that Fonda Quan be ap-pointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the dece-dent.

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 administra-tion authority will be granted unless an interested person files an objec-tion to the petition and shows good cause why the court should not grant the authority.

A HEARING on the petition will be held on Oct. 3, 2023 at 8:30 AM in Dept. No. 44 located at 111 N. Hill St., Los Angeles, CA 90012.

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 ap-pearance 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

BER: 23AHCP00266 Superior Court of California, County of Los Angeles 150 W Commonwealth Ave, Alhambra Ca 90801, Northeast Judicial District

Johnny S Wilson Jr Roger Valdez

Kaiser B So Joseph Weiss JAZZ AGE

Steven Smith

Date: 10/27/2023 Time: 8:30AM Dept:

THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that SHERI L. SAMOTIN be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent.

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

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

A HEARING on the petition will be held in this court as follows: 09/12/23 at 8:30AM in Dept. 44 located at 111 N.HILL ST., LOS ANGELES, CA 90012

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

TIMOTHY D. DUCAR - SBN 164910

THE LAW OFFICES OF TIMOTHY D. DUCAR 9280 E. RAINTREE DRIVE, STE 104 SCOTTSDALE AZ 85260 Telephone (480) 502-2119

Public Notices

TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner Kyle Tremayane Baric filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present name a. OF Kyle Tremayane Baric to Proposed name Kyle Tremayne Meril 2.THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter shall appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file a written objection that includes the reason 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 a.

All sales are subject to prior cancellation. All terms, rules and regulations are available online at www.selfstorageauction.com. Dated this August 14, 2023 and August 21, 2023 by StorAmerica - Arcadia, 5630 Peck Rd, Arcadia, CA, 91006 (626) 303-3000 8/14, 8/21/23 CNS-3728516# ARCADIA WEEKLY

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR

CHANGE OF NAME PETITION OF Jonathan Manuel Vargas Taiman FOR CHANGE OF NAME CASE NUMBER: 23AHCP00333 Superior Court of California, County of Los Angeles 150 W Commonwealth Ave, Alhambra Ca 90801, Northeast Judicial District

TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1.

Date:

09/13/2023 Time: 8:30AM Dept: 3. The address of the court is same as noted above. 3. a. A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the day set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county: Monrovia Weekly DATED: June 26, 2023 Robin Miller Sloan JUDGE OF THE SUPERIOR COURT Pub. August 7, 14, 21, 28, 2023 MONROVIA

WEEKLY

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR

CHANGE OF NAME PETITION OF Sierra Jency Robinson FOR CHANGE OF NAME CASE NUMBER: 23AHCP00267 Superior Court of California, County of Los Angeles 150 W Commonwealth Ave, Alhambra Ca 90801, Northeast Judicial District TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner Sierra Jency Robinson filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present name a. OF Sierra Jency Robinson to Proposed name Sierra Jency Meril 2.THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter shall appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file a written objection that includes the reason 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 a. Date: 09/15/2023 Time: 8:30AM Dept: X. The address of the court is same as noted above. 3. a. A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the day set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county: Monrovia Weekly DATED: June 26, 2023 Robin Miller Sloan JUDGE OF THE SUPERIOR COURT Pub. August 7, 14, 21, 28 2023 MONROVIA WEEKLY

Notice of Public Sale

Pursuant to the California Self Service Storage Facility Act (B&P Code 21700 ET seq.) The undersigned will sell at public auction on Monday August 28, 2023 at 3:00 pm. Personal property including but not limited to furniture, clothing, tools and/or other household items located at: The sale will take place online at www.selfstorageauction.com.

Catherine Morales

Amy S Henderson

Michael C Lucio

Michael C Lucio

Daniel Martinez Salinas

Adrian Damaso Lujan Gonzalez

All sales are subject to prior cancellation. All terms, rules and regulations are available online at www.selfstorageauction.com. Dated this August 14, 2023 and August 21, 2023 by Power Self Storage, 16408 E Gale Ave, City of Industry, CA, 91745 (626) 330-3554 8/14, 8/21/23

CNS-3728514# AZUSA BEACON

Notice of Public Sale

Pursuant to the California Self Service Storage Facility Act (B&P Code 21700 ET seq.) The undersigned will sell at public auction on Monday August 28, 2023 at 1:30 pm. Personal property including but not limited to furniture, clothing, tools and/or other household items located at: The sale will take place online at www.selfstorageauction.com.

David Canola

Rose F Schwarberg

Joann Ransom

Patricia M Lambert

Alexis Mejia

Justin Christian Randall Brown

Derrick M Lewis

Manuel Tanori Quintana

Steven Roman

Monica A Escalante

Ernesto Pupofaus

Petitioner Jonathan Manuel Vargas

Taiman filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows:

Present name a. OF Jonathan Manuel Vargas Taiman to Proposed name Jonathan Taiman 2. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter shall appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file a written objection that includes the reason 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 HEAR-

Time: 8:30AM

ING a. Date: 11/03/2023

Dept: X. The address of the court is same as noted above. 3. a. A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the day set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county: Arcadia Weekly

DATED:August 08, 2023 Robin Miller

Sloan JUDGE OF THE SUPERIOR COURT Pub. August 14, 21, 28, September 4, 2023 ARCADIA WEEKLY

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME PETITION OF Daphne Claire Urquiza-Jaliquias FOR CHANGE OF NAME CASE NUM-

BER: 23AHCP00340 Superior Court of California, County of Los Angeles 150 W Commonwealth Ave, Alhambra Ca 90801, Northeast Judicial District

TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS:

1.Petitioner Daphne Claire UrquizaJaliquias filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present name a. OF Daphne Claire Urquiza-Jaliquias to Proposed name Daphne Claire Jaliquias 2. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter shall appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file a written objection that includes the reason 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 a.

Date: 10/06/2023 Time: 8:30AM Dept:

X. The address of the court is same as noted above. 3. a. A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the day set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county: Arcadia Weekly DATED: August 10, 2023 Robin Miller Sloan JUDGE OF THE SUPERIOR COURT Pub. August 21, 28, September 4, 11, 2023 ARCADIA WEEKLY

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR

CHANGE OF NAME PETITION OF Jamies Huynh Shieh FOR CHANGE OF NAME CASE NUMBER: 23AHCP00344

Superior Court of California, County of Los Angeles 150 W Commonwealth Ave, Alhambra Ca 90801, Northeast Judicial District TO ALL INTERESTED

PERSONS: 1. Petitioner Jamies Huynh Shieh filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows:

Present name a. OF Jamies Huynh Shieh to Proposed name James Huynh Shieh 2. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter shall appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file a written objection that includes the reason 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 a.

X. The address of the court is same as noted above. 3. a. A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the day set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county: Arcadia Weekly DATED: August 16, 2023 Robin Miller Sloan

JUDGE OF THE SUPERIOR COURT Pub. August 21, 28, September 4, 11, 2023 ARCADIA WEEKLY

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR

CHANGE OF NAME PETITION OF Anna Vassilieva FOR CHANGE OF NAME CASE NUMBER: 23AHCP00338

Superior Court of California, County of Los Angeles 150 W Commonwealth Ave, Alhambra Ca 90801, Northeast Judicial District TO ALL INTERESTED

PERSONS: 1. Petitioner Anna Vassilieva filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present name a. OF Anna Vassilieva to Proposed name Anya Vassilieva 2. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter shall appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file a written objection that includes the reason 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 a. Date: 10/11/2023 Time: 8:30AM Dept:

3.The address of the court is same as noted above. 3. a. A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the day set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county: Arcadia Weekly DATED: August 10, 2023 Robin Miller Sloan JUDGE OF THE SUPERIOR COURT Pub. August 21, 28, September 4, 11, 2023 ARCADIA WEEKLY

NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF BULK SALE

(Division 6 of the Commercial Code) Escrow No. 016187-KH

(1)Notice is hereby given to creditors of the within named Seller(s) that a bulk sale is about to be made on personal property hereinafter described.

(2)The name and business addresses of the seller are: ZHOU YAO INC, 9329 VALLEY BOULEVARD, ROSEMEAD, CA 91770

(3) The location in California of the chief executive office of the Seller is: SAME AS ABOVE

(4) The names and business address of the Buyer(s) are: H.R BROTHERS LLC, 2131 S BALDWIN AVENUE, ARCADIA, CA 91007.

(5) The location and general description of the assets to be sold are FIXTURE AND EQUIPMENT AND GOODWILL of that certain business located at: 9329 VALLEY BOULEVARD, ROSEMEAD, CA 91770.

(6)The business name used by the seller(s) at that location is: BEST NOODLE HOUSE.

(7)The anticipated date of the bulk sale is 09/07/2023 at the office of Sincere Escrow, 935 S. San Gabriel Blvd. San Gabriel, CA 91776, Escrow No. 016187-KH, Escrow Officer: Karen H.

To.

(8) Claims may be filed with Same as “7” above.

(9) The last date for filing claims is 09/06/2023.

(10)This Bulk Sale is subject to Section 6106.2 of the Uniform Commercial Code.

(11)As listed by the Seller, all other business names and addresses used by the Seller within three years before the date such list was sent or delivered to the Buyer are: “NONE”.

DATED: August 15, 2023

Transferees:

H.R BROTHERS LLC, a California Limited Liability Company

By: S/ CANG LONG LI 8/21/23

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Glendale City Notices

City of Glendale

NOTICE INVITING BIDS Specification No. 3949

For Uninterruptable Power Supply (UPS) Preventive Maintenance and Repairs at Various Facilities

Three (3) sets of a sealed Bid (one original and two copies) must be received by 2:00PM, Wednesday, September 6, 2023, in the City Clerk’s Office, located at 613 E. Broadway, Room 110, Glendale, CA 91206. Late Bids will not be accepted.

Copies of Specification 3949 (“Specification”) will be made available from noon on August 14, 2023 until noon on September 6, 2023. To receive an electronic copy, please send an email request to the City’s contact listed below.

Bid security in the amount of ten percent (10%) of the Bid Amount for Year-One of the contract term in the form of cash, cashier’s check, money order or surety bond, made out to City of Glendale, must accompany all Bids.

Bidders should review the IFB thoroughly and should be familiar with its content, as well as the City’s functional and technical requirements.

Refer to the Specification for complete details and Bid requirements. The Specification and this Notice shall be considered a part of any contract made pursuant thereunder Bidders shall submit all questions regarding the scope of services, Specification, and Bid process by email with the Subject “Request for Clarification – UPS”. All Requests for Clarifications shall be submitted before 3PM on August 29, 2023.

City personnel to contact regarding this Bid:

Public Works Facilities Management Division

Bolaji Sojobi, Sr. Public Works Management Analyst 633 E. Broadway, Room 307 Glendale, CA 91206 (818) 548-3970

bsojobi@glendaleca.gov

The Uninterruptable Power Supply (UPS) Services per this Specification are anticipated to start on or about October 1, 2023.

Published On August 17 ,21,2023

son’s speaking. No person may speak more than a total of 10 minutes. The Mayor and City Council may change the amount of time allowed for speakers. Written Communication will be accepted up to 24 hours before the meeting via email to mpclerk@montereypark. ca.gov.

Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA): Per the Americans with Disabilities Act, if you need special assistance to participate in this meeting, please call City Hall at (626) 307-1359 for reasonable accommodation at least 24 hours before a meeting. Council Chambers are wheelchair accessible.

Publish on August 21, 2023

MONTEREY PARK PRESS

LEGAL NOTICE

CITY OF MONTEREY PARK

ZONING CODE AMENDMENT NO. 22-01 (ZCA-22-01) AN ORDINANCE AMENDING MONTEREY PARK MUNICIPAL CODE CHAPTER 21.19, ENTITLED INCLUSIONARY HOUSING

The Monterey Park City Council introduced an Ordinance at the August 16, 2023 regular City Council meeting.

If adopted, the proposed ordinance would add a new Chapter 21.19, entitled “Inclusionary Housing,” to the Monterey Park Municipal Code. This ordinance implements requirements for developments of five or more residential units to provide or facilitate affordable housing units for a range of households with varying income levels.

to Bidders) of this solicitation. If there is a Non-Mandatory pre-bid meeting, bidders not required to attend.

Each prospective bidder will have the opportunity to clarify and ask questions regarding these Specifications. The Pre-bid Meeting will be held at the time, date, and location in the Timeline of this solicitation.

1.4. NOTICE REQUIREMENTS

No contractor or subcontractor may be listed on a bid proposal for a public works project unless registered with the Department of Industrial Relations pursuant to Labor Code section 1725.5 [with limited exceptions from this requirement for bid purposes only under Labor Code section 1771.1(a)].

1.5. Required Licenses (Eligibility Requirement)

Bidders must possess and provide the following license(s) or certification(s) to be deemed qualified to perform the work specified: California State Contractor's License

1.6. Deadline for Questions

The deadline to submit questions related to this solicitation is Wednesday, August 30, 2023, prior to 3:00 pm.

Questions regarding this solicitation should be submitted directly through the City's eProcurement Portal Q&A function. Do not contact any other City employee or official regarding this solicitation. Any questions submitted after the date and time specified may not be considered.

1.7. Release Date

Monterey Park City Notices

GLENDALE INDEPENDENT CITY OF MONTEREY PARK COMBINED NOTICE OF REVIEW/COMMENT PERIOD AND PUBLIC HEARING FOR THE DRAFT 2022-2023 CONSOLIDATED ANNUAL PERFORMANCE AND EVALUATION REPORT

(CAPER)

Public Review/Comment Period

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City of Monterey Park’s draft 2022-23 Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER) for the City of Monterey Park’s Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program and HOME Investment Partnerships (HOME) Program is available for public review. The review period begins on August 21, 2023, and ends on September 5, 2023, at 5:30 p.m. Comments may be delivered or mailed to the Finance Department, attention Martha Garcia, City of Monterey Park, 320 W Newmark Avenue, Monterey Park, CA 91754 or sent by e-mail to magarcia@montereypark.ca.gov.

The CAPER is an annual report prepared in accordance with U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) regulations as specified in the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974, as amended. The CAPER is designed to report on progress in carrying out the Consolidated Plan; provide the jurisdiction an opportunity to assess its annual performance in relation to meeting its overall five-year Consolidated Plan priorities and objectives; and discuss what actions or changes it contemplates as a result of its annual performance.

All interested persons are invited to review and comment on the CAPER. Copies of the CAPER are available for review at City Hall, Library, and on the City’s website at www.montereypark.ca.gov. For further information or alternative arrangements for reviewing the document, please call (626) 307-1348.

Public Hearing

A public hearing to solicit comments on the draft 2022-2023 CAPER will be held on September 6, 2023, at 6:30 p.m. in the City Council Chambers located at Monterey Park City Hall, 320 West Newmark Avenue, Monterey Park. In addition, the draft 2022-23 CAPER will be presented to the City Council for approval on that date.

At this meeting, the City Council will (1) receive public comment on the draft 2022-23 CAPER, and (2) approve the submission of the document to the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). All interested persons are invited to attend the public hearing to comment on the City’s draft documents.

Observing the City Council meeting: The public may watch the meeting live on the City’s cable channel MPKTV (AT&T U-verse, Channel 99 or Charter Communications, channel 182) or by visiting the city’s website at http://www.montereypark.ca.gov/133/CityCouncil-Meeting-Videos.

Public Participation: You may speak up to 5 minutes on Agenda item. You may combine up to 2 minutes of time with another per-

Second reading and adoption of the proposed Ordinance is scheduled to take place at the September 6, 2023 regular City Council meeting at 6:30 p.m., in the City of Monterey Park, California, or as soon thereafter as possible.

For a copy of the proposed Ordinance, please contact the City Clerk’s office at (626) 307-1359.

Approved as submitted above:

Karl H. Berger, City Attorney

ATTEST:

Maychelle Yee, City Clerk

Published on August 21, 2023 MONTEREY PARK PRESS

Pasadena City Notices

CITY OF PASADENA

Notice Inviting Bids For Elevator Modernization in Six City Owned Parking Garages

Notice is hereby given that the City of Pasadena is calling for sealed bids for the Transportation Department and will receive sealed bids prior to 4:00 pm, Tuesday, September 12, 2023 and will electronically unseal and make them available online (https://procurement. opengov.com/portal/pasadena) for this solicitation named "Elevator Modernization in Six City Owned Parking Garages" Project ID: 2023-IFB-LM-716.

1.1.

The Transportation Department of the City of Pasadena is seeking a company to perform all engineering, labor, materials, transportation, services, and equipment necessary and reasonably incidental to perform the work required to modernize eight elevators in six City owned garages and perform on ongoing preventative maintenance services subsequent to the completion of work.

1.2.

Bids will be received via the City's eProcurement Portal (https://procurement.opengov.com/portal/pasadena). A bid received after the time set for the bid opening shall not be considered. Bidders are required to submit (upload) all items listed in the Submittals/Checklist. Bids will be received prior to 4:00 pm on Tuesday, September 12, 2023 and will be opened online at that time.

Copies of the Specifications and all required forms may be obtained for this solicitation online: https://procurement.opengov.com/portal/ pasadena/projects/54356

Addenda shall be acknowledged via the City's eProcurement Portal. Refer to the Specifications for complete details and bidding requirements. The Specification and this Notice shall be considered a part of any contract made pursuant thereunder.

1.3. Pre-bid Conference

See the Timeline in the section named "Instructions to Bidders." If there is a Mandatory pre-bid meeting, bidders are required to attend at the time, date, and location included in the Timeline (#Instructions

Release Dated: Monday, August 21, 2023 and Thursday, August 24, 2023

MIGUEL MÁRQUEZ City Manager

Published on August 21, 2023 PASADENA PRESS

Probate Notices

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF:

HELEN C. SUZOW AKA

HELEN SUZOW

CASE NO. 23STPB03654

To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the WILL or estate, or both of HELEN C. SUZOW AKA HELEN SUZOW.

A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by CHERYL A. CUSUMANO in the Superior Court of California, County of LOS ANGELES.

THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that CHERYL A. CUSUMANO be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent.

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

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

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

A HEARING on the petition will be held in this court as follows: 09/05/23 at 8:30AM in Dept. 79 located at 111 N. HILL ST., LOS ANGELES, CA 90012

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 RYAN D. BOWNE, ESQ. - SBN 236970 4421 W. RIVERSIDE DR., SUITE 200 BURBANK CA 91505, Telephone (818) 846-5515 8/10, 8/14, 8/21/23 CNS-3727331#

GLENDALE INDEPENDENT

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: STELLA FRANCES MERRIMAN AKA FRANCES MERRIMAN CASE NO. 23STPB08793

To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the WILL or estate, or both of STELLA FRANCES MERRIMAN AKA FRANCES MERRIMAN.

A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by KENNETH D. MERRIMAN in the Superior Court of California, County of LOS ANGELES.

THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that KENNETH D. MERRIMAN be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent.

THE PETITION requests authority to administer the estate under the Independent Administration of Estates Act. (This authority will allow the personal representative to take many actions without obtaining court approval. Before taking certain very important actions, however, the personal representative will be required to give notice to interested persons unless they have waived notice or consented to the proposed action.) The independent administration authority will be granted unless an interested person files an objection to the petition and shows good cause

why the court should not grant the authority.

A HEARING on the petition will be held in this court as follows: 09/12/23 at 8:30AM in Dept. 11 located at 111 N. HILL ST., LOS ANGELES, CA 90012

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 SIBYLLE GREBE - SBN 141553, LORENZO C. STOLLER - SBN 291581, THE PROBATE HOUSE, L.C. 3424 WEST CARSON STREET, SUITE 320 TORRANCE CA 90503, Telephone (310) 542-9888 8/14, 8/17, 8/21/23

CNS-3729569#

GLENDALE INDEPENDENT

NOTICE OF AMENDED PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: REYNARD GORDON BROOKS AKA REYNARD BROOKS CASE NO. 23STPB06477

To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the WILL or estate, or both of REYNARD GORDON BROOKS AKA REYNARD BROOKS.

AN AMENDED PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by MARY ANN BROOKS in the Superior Court of California, County of LOS ANGELES.

THE AMENDED PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that MARY ANN BROOKS be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent.

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

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

A HEARING on the petition will be held in this court as follows: 09/18/23 at 8:30AM in Dept. 67 located at 111 N. HILL ST., LOS ANGELES, CA 90012

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

ROBERT E. PEARSON - SBN 059839, ROBERT E PEARSON APLC 17782 E. 17TH ST., STE. 109 TUSTIN CA 92780, Telephone

(714) 544-4760 BSC 223794 8/17, 8/21, 8/24/23

CNS-3729851# PASADENA PRESS

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF:

WHILETA J. BRUNNELLE

CASE NO. 23STPB08612

To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the WILL or estate, or both of WHILETA J. BRUNNELLE.

A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by DUANE A. MUGGY in the Superior Court of California, County of LOS ANGELES.

THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that DUANE A. MUGGY be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent.

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

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

A HEARING on the petition will be held in this court as follows: 09/29/23 at 8:30AM in Dept. 44 located at 111 N. HILL ST., LOS ANGELES, CA 90012

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 CARMELA BOMBAY - SBN 309680

MIRIAM Y. ALI - SBN 269826

SAN GABRIEL VALLEY TRUST & PROBATE CENTER 1252 N SAN DIMAS CANYON ROAD SAN DIMAS CA 91773

Telephone (909) 305-0005

8/17, 8/21, 8/24/23

CNS-3730231#

BALDWIN PARK PRESS

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF:

JULIA SCARLETT WINGATE

CASE NO. PROSB2300971

To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the WILL or estate, or both of JULIA SCARLETT WINGATE.

A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by DARRYL WAYNE WINGATE in the Superior Court of California, County of SAN BERNARDINO.

THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that DARRYL WAYNE WINGATE be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent.

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

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

A HEARING on the petition will be held in this court as follows: 09/13/23 at 9:00AM in Dept. F2 located at 17780 ARROW BLVD, FONTANA, CA 92335

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 LEMUEL B. MAKUPSON - SBN 207383

THE LAW OFFICE OF LEMUEL B. MAKUPSON, APC 680 E. ALOSTA AVE., SUITE 106 AZUSA CA 91702 Telephone (626) 577-5147 8/21, 8/24, 8/28/23 CNS-3730624# ONTARIO NEWS PRESS

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: ROSEMARIE ELLA NAKANE CASE NO. 23STPB08839

To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the WILL or estate, or both of ROSEMARIE ELLA NAKANE.

A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by CHRISTINA N. HAWES in the Superior Court of California, County of LOS ANGELES.

THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that CHRISTINA HAWES be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent.

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

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

A HEARING on the petition will be held in this court as follows: 09/15/23 at 8:30AM in Dept. 4 located at 111 N. HILL ST., LOS ANGELES, CA 90012

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 IRENE BLOCKSON - SBN 349192 LAGERLOF, LLP 155 N LAKE AVE, 11TH FLR PASADENA CA 91101 Telephone (626) 683-7234 BSC 223805 8/21, 8/24, 8/28/23

CNS-3730646# GLENDALE INDEPENDENT

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: FREDERICK ROBOUST CASE NO. 23STPB08687

To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the WILL or estate, or both of FREDERICK ROBOUST.

A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by LEWY FEDAIL in the Superior Court of California, County of LOS ANGELES. THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that RICH BARSUMIAN be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent.

THE PETITION requests the decedent’s WILL and codicils, if any, be admitted to probate. The WILL and any codicils are available for examination in the file kept by the court. THE PETITION requests authority to administer the estate under the Independent Administration of Estates Act. (This authority will allow the personal representative to take many actions without obtaining court approval. Before taking certain very important actions, however, the personal representative will be required to give notice to interested persons unless they have waived notice or consented to the proposed action.)

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

A HEARING on the petition will be held in this court as follows: 10/24/23 at 8:30AM in Dept. 11 located at 111 N. HILL ST., LOS ANGELES, CA 90012

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 ZACHARY S. DRESBEN - SBN 278662, CHRISTINA B. WURZINGER - SBN 340552, DRESBEN + ASSOCIATES 5820 WILSHIRE BLVD., SUITE 300 LOS ANGELES CA 90036, Telephone (323) 843-7100

BSC 223810

8/21, 8/24, 8/28/23

CNS-3730705# BURBANK INDEPENDENT

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF DOLORES MARIE LEE aka Dolores Marie Pawlowski

CASE NO. 23STPB07461

To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of: DOLORES MARIE LEE aka Dolores Marie Pawlowski

A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by SARAH ATWOOD SARINE in the Superior Court of California, County of Los Angeles.

THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that SARAH ATWOOD SARINE be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent.

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

THE PETITION requests authority to administer the estate under the Independent Administration of Estates Act with full authority . (This authority will allow the personal representative to take many actions without obtaining court approval. Before taking certain very important actions, however, the personal representative will be required to give notice to interested persons unless they have waived notice or consented to the proposed action.) The independent administration authority will be granted unless an interested person files an objection to the petition and shows good cause why the court should not grant the authority.

A HEARING on the petition will be held on 9/5/2023 at 8:30am in Dept. 11 located at 111 N. HILL ST. LOS ANGELES CA 90012 STANLEY MOSK COURTHOUSE.

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 (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: Brittany Britton (SBN 303084) 2312 W. Olive Ave. Suite D Burbank, CA 91506, Telephone: (626) 390-5953 8/21, 8/24, 8/28/23

CNS-3731653# BURBANK INDEPENDENT

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF DIANA KING GIAMPIETRO

aka Diana Marie King

CASE NO. 23STPB06658

To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the LOST will or estate, or both, of: DIANA KING GIAMPIETRO aka Diana Marie King

A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by JASON GIAMPRIETRO in the Superior Court of California, County of Los Angeles.

THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that JASON GIAMPRIETRO be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent.

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

THE PETITION requests authority to

administer the estate under the Independent Administration of Estates Act with full authority . (This authority will allow the personal representative to take many actions without obtaining court approval. Before taking certain very important actions, however, the personal representative will be required to give notice to interested persons unless they have waived notice or consented to the proposed action.) The independent administration authority will be granted unless an interested person files an objection to the petition and shows good cause why the court should not grant the authority.

A HEARING on the petition will be held on 9/7/2023 at 8:30am in Dept. 5 located at 111 N. HILL ST. LOS ANGELES CA 90012 STANLEY MOSK COURTHOUSE.

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 (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: Brittany Britton (SBN 303084) 2312 W. Olive Ave. Suite D Burbank, CA 91506

Telephone: 626-390-5953 8/21, 8/24, 8/28/23 CNS-3731675# BURBANK INDEPENDENT

CASE NUMBER: (Numero del Caso): CIV SB 2216229 SUMMONS (CITACION JUDICIAL)

NOTICE TO DEFENDANT: (AVISO AL DEMANDADO): STEVEN M. BECKETT, Jr. an individual, dba 247 Tire Service Plaintiff’s Title Thereto. YOU ARE BEING SUED BY PLAINTIFF: (LO ESTA DEMANDANDO EL DEMANDANTE): BEE IMAGINE, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company

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 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 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 días, la corte puede decidir en su contra sin escuchar su versión. Lea la información a continuación. Tiene 30 DÍAS DE CALENDARIO después de que le entreguen esta citación y papeles legales para presentar una respuesta por escrito en esta corte y hacer que se entregue una copia al demandante. Una carta

Fire-rescue

US Marines participate in realistic military exercise in Blythe area

By 6:46 a.m., the fire was contained to one unit.

“(Two) residents have been displaced from the initial unit,” fire officials wrote in a statement. “Five additional residents have been displaced in a second unit that has sustained water damage.”

American Red Cross responded to the scene to assist the seven residents that were displaced.

Firefighters rescue injured person in Menifee hiking trail

Firefighters from the Riverside County Fire Department rescued an injured person in a remote area of Menifee Thursday.

The report of a person with a traumatic injury was made around 9:45 a.m. Thursday on a hiking trail west of Simpson and Menifee roads.

Firefighters hiked approximately two miles along the trail to locate the person, who was subsequently taken to a hospital via ground ambulance with moderate injuries.

A rescue helicopter was initially requested to assist in the rescue, but ultimately was not utilized, according to firefighters.

The cause of the injury was not immediately known.

Fire on Palm Springs International Airport property prompts investigation

An investigation was underway Thursday after firefighters battled flames coming from two 25-by-100-foot Quonset huts on Palm Springs International Airport property.

Firefighters responded at 3:19 a.m. Thursday to a report of a structure fire in the area of Alejo Road and Civic Drive, according to the Palm Springs Fire Department. Upon arrival, the two unoccupied huts were found fully engulfed in flames and with exposures to the north and east.

“The north exposure was an Edison substation and the east exposure was a concrete tilt-up building,” Palm Springs fire officials wrote in a statement. “A defensive attack with master streams was utilized to contain the fire to the buildings of origin.”

Southern California Edison crews were on the scene at around 10 a.m. Thursday making repairs to several power poles that were affected in the fire, according to fire officials.

The huts had no occupants as they were being used for storage only, fire officials said.

No injuries were reported.

Residential fire in Riverside displaces 3 people, pets

Three people and their pets were displaced by a fire in a Riverside home, the Riverside Fire Department announced Thursday.

The fire was reported around 10:40 p.m. on Wednesday in a home at 3460 Glasgow Circle, where firefighters found a garage fire extending into the main home.

Firefighters initiated an aggressive fire attack, but the home sustained major damage as the fire spread into the attic space and living areas.

The residents were able to exit the home safely along with their pets, and were assisted by the Red Cross.

There were no injuries reported.

The cause of the fire was under investigation.

Trailer fire spreads to vegetation in Perris

A single travel trailer caught on fire in Perris Sunday, which extended to some vegetation, authorities said.

The fire was reported at 11:35 a.m. in the 1300 block of Deprad Street, according to the Riverside County Fire Department.

A quarter-acre of vegetation was burned, fire officials said.

Crews contained the fire at 11:42 a.m. and the spread of the vegetation was extinguished. Firefighters expected to remain on the scene for about an hour for clean-up and overhaul.

No injuries were reported. The cause of the fire was not immediately available.

United States Marine Corpspersonnel participated in a realistic military exercise Friday in Blythe and surrounding Palo Verde Valley communities.

The Colorado River sheriff’s station, Blythe police and fire departments, California Highway Patrol, United States Border Patrol and Cal Fire assisted in the exercise, according to Sgt. Ed Reynoso of the Riverside County Sheriff’s Department. The exercise took place within Blythe and surrounding Palo Verde Valley communities.

That training had originally been scheduled for Saturday, but due to inclement weather expected to pass through the area, it was rescheduled.

During the training, the use of explosives for breaching wood facades, simunitions, rubber bullets and blanks were also likely to be used, according to Reynoso.

“The purpose of the exercise is to provide the USMC the opportunity to conduct training in unfamiliar environments,” Reynoso

wrote in a statement. “During the exercise, the USMC will be required to conduct a series of challenging and realistic training events to test their ability to conduct conventional and specialized missions.”

Reynoso alerted residents in the surrounding areas to expect traffic control, road closures and areas cordoned off to the public.

In preparation for an upcoming deployment, Marines and sailors based out of Camp Pendleton with the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, I Marine Expeditionary Force will conduct the Realistic Urban Training, or RUT, until Aug. 28, according to the I Marine Expeditionary Force.

MEF officials said that the training will take place in and around Reno, Nevada as well as locations in Arizona including Marine Corps Air Station Yuma, Luke Air Force Base and Phoenix. Training in California will be at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Fort Hunter Ligget and

Hurricane Hilary

Blythe.

Residents in the surrounding areas were advised that they may experience increased noise levels and military aircraft overhead, according to MEF officials.

“The purpose of RUT is to enhance the integration and collective capability of the MEU’s command, air, logistics and ground elements while conducting a series of realistic training events,” MEF officials wrote in a statement. “This training prepares the 15th MEU to meet the nation’s crisis-response needs during their upcoming overseas deployment.”

potential for flash flooding, especially for the mountains and deserts,” according to the National Weather Service.

Forecasters said mountains in Riverside and San Diego counties could see 4 to 8 inches of rain, possibly up to 10 inches on some eastern slopes, between Saturday and Monday. Lower desert areas could receive 5 to 7 inches. Coastal areas are anticipated to get between and inch and an inch-and-a-half of rain, with valleys getting 1.5 to 2 inches.

The NWS issued a flood watch that will be in effect from Saturday morning through Monday in the San Diego County mountains, deserts, valleys and coastal areas, along with the Riverside County mountains and valleys, the Coachella Valley and San Gorgonio Pass near Banning.

Forecasters said the heavy rains could result in excessive runoff that might flood rivers, creeks and streams and cause debris flows in recent burn areas.

“In addition to the rainfall and flooding threat, another concern is the potential for strong east winds Sunday and Monday,” according to the NWS. “The wind threat will be more dependent on the track of Hilary. Should Hilary have a more westerly track, the wind threat would likely be greater, and if the track is more easterly, the threat would be less.

“The combination of heavy rainfall, the potential for flash flooding, and strong winds could very well make this a high-impact event for Southern California.”

Shooting

only one with the means, motive and jealousy to kill Gordon. He asked jurors to look through the evidence, through surveillance footage and text messages in which he said Ricks’ jealousy played out.

Ricks’ attorney Eugene Stillman told jurors that of all the witnesses who saw and described the white truck and the driver, no one ever identified his client as either the shooter or the driver. Stillman said at least two people looked at the driver of the truck long enough to be able to identify him in a photo lineup, but instead another man was identified.

Stillman added that there should have been more of an effort to look at surveillance footage from commercial areas near the scene, but there was not. He encouraged jurors to implore and look at all of the evidence before coming to a conclusion.

Police said in a statement that shortly after the shooting, Ricks turned himself in at the San Jacinto sheriff’s station after Banning police circulated photos of him and identified him as a person of interest. He was initially held on an unrelated offense and was not charged with Gordon’s murder until December 2017, when he was taken into custody in Hemet.

Ricks remains held at the Robert Presley Detention Center in Riverside without bail.

Coachella Valley cities provide sandbags for residents to prepare for flooding

Coachella Valley cities were preparing Friday for potentially dangerous conditions in the area due to Hurricane Hilary, which is expected to impact the area with rain, flooding and high winds.

“Based on forecasts, this appears to be a dangerous storm. We want the public to prepare now,” Bruce Barton, director of the Riverside County Emergency Management Department, said in a statement. “If you encounter a road that’s flooded, never try to walk or drive through it.”

Sandbags and sandbag assembly stations to help residents prepare for potential flooding will be available at several fire stations throughout the Coachella Valley including at:

-- 65958 Pierson Blvd. in Desert Hot Springs;

-- 277 North Indian Ave.,

300 North El Cielo Drive, 590 East Racquet Club Drive, 1300 La Verne Way, and 5800 Bolero Road in Palm Springs;

-- 32100 Desert Vista in Cathedral City;

-- 71751 Gerald Ford Drive, Rancho Mirage;

-- 73995 Country Club Drive, 44400 Town Center Way, and 73200 Mesa View Drive in Palm Desert;

-- 44900 Eldorado Drive in Indian Wells;

-- 54001 Madison St. and 44555 Adams St. in La Quinta;

-- 46990 Jackson St., 46621 Madison St., 81-025 Avenue 40, and 42-900 Golf Center Parkway in Indio; Other locations include:

-- The pit on El Cielo Road behind Palm Springs City Hall, 3200 East Tahquitz Canyon Way;

-- Rancho Mirage Library & Observatory, 71100 Highway 111;

-- La Quinta City Hall, 78495 Calle Tampico;

-- La Quinta Corporate Yard, 78106 Francis Hack Lane;

-- Indio City Hall, 100 Civic Center Drive

-- Coachella Senior Center, 1540 Seventh Street;

-- Coachella Corporate Yard, 53462 Enterprise Way;

Hours for sandbag pick-ups and assemblies will vary per city.

The storm is expected to yield as much as seven inches of rain in areas of Riverside County, which could potentially lead to flash flooding as well as mud and debris flows, according to a statement from Riverside County, which also said that the Coachella Valley and recent burn areas are the most susceptible.

Residents in the Coachella Valley were advised to expect some showers Saturday,

heavier rainfall Sunday through the evening and the heaviest rainfall Monday morning, according to Palm Springs communications director Amy Blaisdell.

Palm Springs Fire Chief Paul Alvarado also advised residents to take precautions such as avoiding driving during heavy rain and dangerous conditions, staying off bridges over fast moving water, staying inside a car if it’s trapped in rapidly moving water, getting on the roof of a car if water is rising inside, avoiding flood waters and signing up for the city’s public safety alerts.

“Residents should know that rain/flood waters can be dangerous and that as little as one inch of water can move a car,” Palm Springs Emergency Manager Daniel DeSelms said in a statement, adding that residents should

avoid driving during heavy rain.

More information about the storm can be round at

rivcoready.org/active-events. Residents were encouraged to sign up for emergency alerts at rivcoready.org/alert-rivco.

Temecula man, woman get 2-year sentences for drug sales

Aman and woman from Temecula were serving two-year sentences in state prison Wednesday for possession of a controlled substance for sale, according to court records.

Richard Dennis Murphy, 38, and Lisa Marie Wehus, 35, were convicted Tuesday. They were arrested on June 2, 2022 and charged with two counts of possession of a controlled

substance for sale and one count of possession of drug paraphernalia. Wehus was additionally charged with knowledge of suspended commercial driver’s license.

Both Murphy and Wehus pleaded guilty to one count of possession of a controlled substance for sale and pleaded not guilty to all other charges.

Murphy and Wehus were convicted on one count of possession of a controlled substance for sale, and were sentenced to two years in state prison. All other charges were dismissed, according to court records.

According to Riverside County Sheriff’s Sgt. Sean Liebrand, about 1 p.m. on June 2, 2022, patrol deputies stopped the vehicle that

Murphy was driving in the 28000 block of Jefferson Avenue for an unspecified traffic violation.

Murphy and Wehus were detained for questioning, culminating in a search of the car, which resulted in “a large amount of fentanyl, methamphetamine, paraphernalia, digital scales and a replica handgun” being seized, Liebrand said.

Felon convicted of fatally shooting man near Indio in 2020

Aman who fatally shot another man in an unincorporated area of Riverside County near Indio was convicted Thursday of murder.

Ruben Corria Esquivel Jr., 34, of Coachella was also convicted of being a felon and narcotic addict in possession of a firearm, and jurors additionally found true a sentence-enhancing allegation of discharging a firearm causing great bodily injury.

The charges stem from the killing of 42-year-old Vincent “Chente” Aispuro on Feb. 21, 2020, in the 47600 block of Van Buren Street.

Jurors deliberated for less than a day before reaching their verdict. According to Riverside County District Attorney’s office public information specialist Brooke

Beare, a sentencing date will be set on Monday along with a trial date for a strike prior.

Esquivel’s defense attorney Shaun Sullivan rested his case Wednesday and Deputy District Attorney Samantha Paixao delivered her closing arguments shortly afterward.

Sullivan delivered his closing arguments in the afternoon, and jurors began deliberating at 3:53 p.m.

During opening statements, Paixao told jurors that at around midnight on Feb. 21, 2020, Esquivel and Martha Perez Espinoza, 43, of Coachella, went to a drug house where the victim resided, but were unwelcome.

“When they come to the residence, Chente tells them they’ve gotta go. And just because of that,

because someone told him they have to leave, Ruben Esquivel lifted up immediately a gun from his waistband and shot Chente right in the chest area,” Paixao said. “One shot and Chente was gone forever simply because (Esquivel) was told he had to leave, and he didn’t like that kind of disrespect.”

Paixao said a different man, Rodolfo Diaz, was initially identified as the murder suspect by a witness, though an investigation showed that there was no link between him and the murder.

Sullivan told jurors that the murder took place in an area of the Coachella Valley that is full of “desperate” and “unreliable” people who would subsequently be

taking the witness stand to make the case against his client.

There’s nothing to deny that Chente was shot and killed that night, but why the shooting occurred and who committed the shooting is unclear, Sullivan told jurors, adding that initial witness statements to law enforcement pointed to Diaz.

After the investigation continued for a few months, the witness who initially identified Diaz as the suspect told law enforcement that Esquivel was actually the perpetrator, according to Sullivan.

Sheriff’s deputies arrested Esquivel on July 24, 2020, in the 88000 block of Avenue 70, near Mecca, where he holed up for several hours before surren-

dering.

Esquivel has documented felony convictions in Riverside County that include attempted carjacking and multiple parole violations, court records show.

Espinoza pleaded guilty in 2020 to being an accessory after the fact for her part in the shooting and was sentenced to 18 months in jail and 18 months of mandatory supervision upon her release.