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Chevron will pay record fines for oil spills in California

How inflation of 10 items in Riverside compares to the rest of the US

Oil giant Chevron has agreed to pay a recordsetting $13 million to two California agencies for past oil spills, but some of the company’s spills are ongoing.

The fines, announced March 20, come more than three years after an investigation by The Desert Sun and ProPublica found that oil companies are profiting from illegal spills and that oversight of the industry by California’s oil and gas division was lax.

At least one of Chevron’s spills is still running 21 years after it began in a Kern County oilfield, although a state spokesperson said it has been reduced by 98% “from its peak.” The amount spilled from the site, dubbed GS-5, is larger than the Exxon Valdez disaster.

The crude collected from GS-5 generated an estimated $11.6 million in just three years, The Desert Sun and ProPublica found. In fact,

rather than stopping potentially deadly inland spills, known as surface expressions, oil companies have routinely tried to contain them with netting or pieces of metal and used more than 100 of them as unpermitted oil production sites in Kern and Santa Barbara counties.

This week’s announcement stopped short of saying GS-5 and other ongoing spills must be stopped, as required under state law. Instead, officials said the settlement “creates a framework for managing the spills with State oversight,” and “Chevron agrees to continue monitoring the site with Department of Conservation oversight.” No specific sites were named.

In follow-up emails and a phone call, spokespeople for the state said the fines cover the first phase of the Cymric spill, in which a river of thick crude flowed down a natural watershed. Chevron for several years denied it

posed a risk to health and the environment, and the company fought a $1.6 million fine imposed by state regulators. The penalties also cover dozens of smaller spills that killed or damaged wildlife and habitat.

The new fines, which will be paid to the Department of Conservation and the Department of Fish and Wildlife, are unprecedented for the agencies but are minuscule for Chevron, a multinational that reported $2.3 billion in earnings in the fourth quarter of 2023.

Spills in Chevron’s Cymric oil field had gushed more than 6 million gallons of wastewater and crude as of last June, but the settlement covers only 2 million gallons spilled from unidentified Kern County Chevron operations.

A spokesperson for the

Department of Fish and Wildlife said in an email that the fines covered the first phase of the Cymric incident that the agency’s oil spill response teams worked on from June 2019 through April 2020, totaling 1.2 million gallons, about 70% wastewater and 30% oil.

As for the decadeslong GS-5 spill, Department of Conservation spokesperson Jacob Roper said: “As mitigation continues, less oil finds its way to the surface. Mitigation measures include injecting water underground to improve ground stability, sealing subsurface leak paths and removing fluids in shallow areas before they can reach the surface.” (The injected fluid gradually cools hot steam so as to not create more boiling spills.)

At the spill’s peak in 2019, Roper noted, about

The past two years of inflation have hit home for all Americans, but it hasn’t hit the same everywhere.

Inflation typically moves in unison across regions, and the same has been true for the rampant inflation recently. However, there are slight differences in price changes across regional economies, which become more pronounced at the metro level.

In Riverside, annual inflation was 2.9% in January, compared to 3.1% nationally.

Changes in housing prices often drive differences in inflation in various parts of the country. The U.S. West and South have grown their populations most in recent years, creating more demand for housing and, in turn, higher increases in the cost of housing and of goods overall, according to an analysis by the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago.

Some other goods aren’t easy to transport or can be more susceptible to supply chain disruptions for certain regions. For instance, when gas prices go up, transporting out-of-season produce to metros with colder temperatures becomes more expensive. In contrast, metros in warmer climates may be able to continue growing that produce locally and wouldn’t see the same price escalations.

Electricity costs can vary widely, too, depending on the primary energy sources used in different metros and the global and environmental influences they face.

Female inmates file suit related to acts by ‘sexual predator’ ex-deputy

Female inmates sexually exploited by an ex-Riverside County sheriff’s deputy responsible for supervising them on a home detention program are federally suing the county, sheriff’s administrators and others for alleged civil rights violations, it was announced Thursday.

“Deputy (Christian) Heidecker sexually preyed upon the plaintiff(s) and took advantage of (their) vulnerabilities,” according to a civil complaint filed in U.S. District Court in Riverside. “Heidecker’s conduct clearly shocks the conscience.”

Heidecker, 32, of Menifee, pleaded guilty in February to four counts each of extortion, a public official seeking bribes and witness intimidation, as well as one count of a detention officer perpetrating a sexual assault.

Superior Court Judge Charles Rogers accepted the plea over the objections of prosecutors, who opposed the stipulated term of five years in state prison for being too low, but

Poisoning and Overdose Awareness Walk debuts in Palm Desert

RiversideUniversity Health System’s first One Life, One Heart Poisoning and Overdose Awareness Walk got underway Wednesday in Palm Desert, with two more scheduled to take place in Riverside County next month.

“Addressing substance use and overdoses is not just an individual health issue, it’s a community health issue,” County Supervisor Chuck Washington said in a statement. “We stand together to raise awareness, provide support, and remember those we’ve lost to this epidemic.”

Participants began walking at 7 a.m. Wednesday at Palm Desert Civic Center Park, 43900 San Pablo Ave., according to county officials. The next walks scheduled are at Riverside’s Fairmount Park, 2601 Fairmount Blvd. on April 13 and at Murrieta Town Square Park, 1 Town Square on April 27.

Attendees hear from guest speakers who offer perspectives on recovery, prevention and the importance of community support.

Fentanyl overdose fatalities in Riverside County

reached 428 in 2023 — 38 of which were among individuals between the ages of 15 and 24.

“Recognizing the signs of poisoning and overdose is crucial in our fight against this growing crisis,” RUHS Behavioral Health Director Dr. Matthew Chang said in a statement. “At RUHS, we are

deeply committed to providing comprehensive services and resources to address and prevent these tragic occurrences in Riverside County. Together, we can make a difference.”

Residents interested in participating in the events were encouraged to register at bit.ly/1LifeWalkRegister.

Man killed in gunfight with sheriff’s deputies

Aman was fatally shot during an exchange of gunfire with sheriff’s deputies serving an out-ofjurisdiction warrant in Colton, authorities said Thursday.

The deputy-involved shooting occurred shortly before 4 a.m. Wednesday in the 900 block of North Vista Way, near Shasta Drive, according to the Riverside County Sheriff’s Department.

The agency said that Special Enforcement Bureau deputies were sent to the house for a warrant service connected to “a series of armed robberies.”

The suspect’s name was not disclosed, nor any details pertaining to the robberies.

Sheriff’s officials said that deputies made several announcements, directing the occupants of the property to surrender peacefully.

“A female exited the residence and was detained without incident,” the sheriff’s department stated.

“A male remained inside and started shooting at deputies from inside, and a deputy-involved shooting occurred. When the gunfire ceased, deputies cleared the residence and located the suspect. He was pronounced deceased at the scene.”

No deputies were injured.

The woman’s name was not provided, and there was no indication that she was taken into custody.

Officials said the deputy who fatally shot the suspect has been placed on paid administrative leave pending an investigation by the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department’s Specialized Investigative Division.

Public safety academy open to Corona residents

Corona residents who want a better understanding of police operations and how they can contribute to the safety of their community are invited to attend the Corona Police Department’s “Citizen Academy,” which gets underway next month.

“Citizen Academy is a free, interactive course in which participants will have the opportunity to learn from our K-9, narcotics, crime scene investigations, detectives and

many more,” according to a Corona Police Department statement.

The program is scheduled for three all-day sessions on April 27, May 4 and May 11, which are Saturdays.

Most classes will be held at the police department’s headquarters, 730 Public Safety Way.

Applications for admission to the academy are being accepted now. Officials said that applicants must be city residents and at least 18

‘Sexual predator’

years old, as well as not have any prior felony convictions. Everyone will be required to undergo a background check prior to acceptance.

“All attendees must meet the basic eligibility requirements,” according to the police department.

Anyone interested was encouraged to register via the agency’s Facebook page, facebook.com/CoronaPD/, or contact the department for more information at 951-7362330, ext. 2.

Rogers imposed it anyway.

The criminal complaint identified only four victims, all by their initials — “A.A.,” “A.R.,” “K.P.” and “O.C.” But the plaintiffs’ attorneys added three additional women, whose identities also were not disclosed, in the federal civil action. It seeks unspecified damage awards, along with other sanctions, for alleged violations of protections guaranteed under the Fourth and Fourteenth Amendments

“Criminal behavior is not only unacceptable, it is referred to law enforcement,” according to a county Executive Office statement. “In this situation, the county inves-

tigated, arrested, prosecuted and reached a conviction for Heidecker. Upon receipt of these lawsuits, the county will review them thoroughly to determine next steps.”

Heidecker made a confession last Sept. 1, after one of his victims furnished information to his superiors, prompting an internal investigation.

The principal complaint contains a narrative of the disgraced ex-lawman’s sordid history tied to one victim — K.P.

“K.P. (and) the other victims were coerced ...

fearful that they had to abide by the desires of Heidecker to remain out of jail,” according to the civil filing. For the defendant, this susceptibility made these women great candidates, vulnerable due to their fear and status.

Heidecker, who became a deputy in April 2018, was a case manager in the Coordinated Custody Management Unit, supervising inmates from the Smith Correctional Facility in Banning who had qualified for the Riverside Alternative Sentencing Program.

RASP permits qualifying

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DLA judge hears arguments, but no immediate ruling in Hunter Biden tax case

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Los Angeles federal judge heard arguments Wednesday but made no decision in Hunter Biden’s bid for dismissal of charges in his tax case.

The president’s son did not attend the hearing in downtown Los Angeles.

Biden alleges prosecutors gave in to pressure from Republican lawmakers, who launched an impeachment inquiry into his father, President Joe Biden, after an earlier plea deal in Delaware in a different case fell through.

U.S. District Judge Mark Scarsi did not indicate when he would rule on defense motions to toss the tax case.

“This case follows a nearly six-year record of (the Justice Department) changing its charging decisions and upping the ante on Mr. Biden in direct response to political pressure and its own self-interests,” Hunter Biden’s lawyers wrote in legal filings.

The president’s son was charged in an indict-

ment returned Dec. 7 in Los Angeles on nine federal tax charges for allegedly refusing to pay his taxes.

Biden, 54, of Malibu, “spent millions of dollars on an extravagant lifestyle rather than paying his tax bills,” the indictment alleges. He entered a not guilty plea in January on the tax charges and a June 20 trial date was set. In October, the president’s son pleaded not guilty in Wilmington, Delaware, to three counts related to lying on a federal form to acquire a Colt Cobra handgun in 2018 and for being an illegal drug user in possession of the gun.

Regarding the tax charges, the 56-page indictment says that, between 2016 and Oct. 15, 2020, “the defendant spent this money on drugs, escorts and girlfriends, luxury hotels and rental properties, exotic cars, clothing, and other items of a personal nature, in short, everything but his taxes.”

Hunter Biden faces three felony counts, including

tax evasion, and six misdemeanor counts of failure to pay taxes.

The Delaware case alleges that Hunter Biden broke laws against drug users having guns in 2018. In July, he had agreed to plead guilty there to two misdemeanor tax counts and acknowledge a firearms violation without a conviction, receiving no jail time. But the deal collapsed when the judge questioned its terms and refused to sign off on it.

His attorney, Abbe Lowell, said in a statement when the tax charges were announced that “based on the facts and the law, if Hunter’s last name was anything other than Biden, the (previously announced firearms) charges in Delaware, and now California, would not have been brought.”

Lowell said, “Now, after five years of investigating with no new evidence -- and two years after Hunter paid his taxes in full -- the U.S. Attorney has piled on nine new charges when he had

agreed just months ago to resolve this matter with a pair of misdemeanors.”

Described in the indictment as a Georgetown- and Yale-educated lawyer, lobbyist, consultant and businessperson, Hunter Biden served on the board of a Ukrainian industrial conglomerate and a Chinese private equity fund during the time of the tax allegations.

“He negotiated and executed contracts and agreements for business and legal services that paid millions of dollars of compensation to him and/ or his domestic corporations, Owasco PC and Owasco LLC,” according to the indictment.

In addition to his business interests, the defendant was an employee of a multinational law firm, the document states.

At the time of the now-defunct plea deal in Delaware, Biden said he had forgotten to pay his taxes during a period when he was in the grip of drug addiction.

Oscar-winning actor Louis Gossett Jr. dies in Santa Monica

Louis Gossett Jr., a groundbreaking actor who won an Oscar and an Emmy for his roles, has died in Santa Monica, according to media reports Friday. He was 87.

Gossett was the first Black man to win an Oscar for best supporting actor and won an Emmy Award for his role in the television miniseries “Roots.” He died Thursday and no cause of death was reported.

He won an Academy

Award for his role in the movie “An Officer and a Gentleman.”

Gossett attended New York University on a basketball and drama scholarship and made appearances on TV shows hosted by David Susskind, Ed Sullivan, Red Buttons, Merv Griffin, Jack Paar and Steve Allen.

He went to Hollywood in 1961 to make the movie version of “A Raisin in the Sun.” He returned to Hollywood in 1968 to make an

NBC made-for-TV movie, “Companions in Nightmare.”

He made guest appearances on TV shows, “Bonanza,” “The Rockford Files,” “The Mod Squad,” “McCloud” and “The Partridge Family” during his acting career.

Gossett was born on May 27, 1936, in Coney Island in Brooklyn.

He was the third Black actor nominated for an Oscar in a supporting role in 1983. He played an intimi-

dating Marine drill sergeant opposite Richard Gere in “An Officer and a Gentleman” with Debra Winger. He also won the Golden Globe for the same role.

He is survived by sons Satie, a producer and director, and Sharron, a chef who he adopted.

He was married three times. The first time was to Hattie Glascoe, the second to Christina Mangosing and the third to actor Cyndi James-Reese.

State, LA County expand efforts to prevent fentanyl overdoses

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now includes fentanyl test strips in overdose prevention kits distributed statewide, officials announced Thursday.

Gov. Gavin Newsom’s plan for combatting the opioid crisis allotted $6 million to add the fentanyl-detection strips to overdose prevention kits that have naloxone, a drug that can reverse an overdose commonly known as Narcan or Evzio.

The kits have reversed more than 249,000 reported opioid overdoses since the California Department of Health Care Services Department launched the naloxone project in 2018, according to the DHCS. More than 3.9 million overdose prevention kits have been distributed to municipalities and community organizations.

More than 550,000 fentanyl test strips have been distributed within the effort’s first week, according to the governor’s office.

“California is committed to combatting the opioid and fentanyl crisis,” DHCS Director Michelle Baass said in a statement.

“Fentanyl test strips are a powerful tool for effective opioid-related overdose prevention. We urge our community partners to apply for this additional

tool to help us tackle this crisis.”

Some eligible organizations are first responders including paramedics, firefighters, law enforcement authorities; courts and criminal justice organizations; community organizations including libraries, veterans groups and religious organizations; “harm reductions organizations”; schools and universities; organizations that serve the homeless population; hospitals and medical facilities; addiction recovery and therapy facilities; county public health or behavioral health agencies; city agencies; and tribal entities , according to the state.

“Harm reduction programs like this one are a huge part of how we better protect people, how we get them into treatment,” California Health and Human Services Secretary Mark Ghaly said in a statement. “This work is time tested. Shame isn’t a solution; support and science-driven policy is.”

LA County libraries expand naloxone clinics

On Wednesday, Los Angeles County health officials announced the addition of naloxone clinics at 10 libraries.

The clinics will operate Wednesdays from noon to

4 p.m. through June 26 at these locations: A C Bilbrew Library, East Los Angeles Library, El Monte Library, Lancaster Library, Leland R. Weaver Library, Lennox Library, Norwalk Library, San Fernando Library, Temple City Library and West Hollywood Library.

Staff at the clinics will provide naloxone kits and offer training to visitors on how to administer the overdose prevention drug.

“Libraries are trusted community spaces where people seek information and resources. Through our Naloxone clinics, we’re extending our reach to contribute to the health and wellbeing of our neighbors,” Los Angeles County Library Director Skye Patrick said in a statement.

Naloxone is a nasal spray that can swiftly stop the effects of opioid overdoses. Officials hope the clinics will stem the rising number of overdose deaths, especially those tied to fentanyl, which is the leading cause of overdose deaths in the county.

Fentanyl earned deadliest-drug-in-the-region status when the opioid caused about 59% of the alcohol and drug overdose deaths in 2022, surpassing methamphetamine deaths, according to the

LA County Department of Public Health’s Bureau of Substance Abuse Prevention and Control.

The bureau also logged a 1,652% increase in accidental fentanyl overdose fatalities between 2016 and 2022, skyrocketing from 109 to 1,910 deaths.

“In the worst overdose crisis in local history, the Los Angeles County

Department of Public Health welcomes L.A. County Library’s leadership to promote universal access to Naloxone,” agency Director Barbara Ferrer said in a statement. “Naloxone is a lifesaving medicine that quickly reverses an opioid overdose. Community access means more lives can be saved.”

More information on the overdose prevention clinics is online at lacountylibrary. org/naloxone.

The state recently launched opioids.ca.gov, a hub for overdose prevention and treatment resources that also has information “on how California is working to hold Big Pharma and drug-traffickers accountable in this crisis,” officials said.

California State Bar judge recommends disbarment of ex-Trump attorney John Eastman

ACaliforniaState Barhearingjudge Wednesdayrecommendeddisbarmentfor one-time Chapman University law school dean John Eastman for his role as former President Donald Trump’s attorney in attempts to delay or block the certification of the election of President Joe Biden.

The hearing judge, Yvette D. Roland, also recommended Eastman, who was admitted to the State Bar in 1997, pay $10,000. Half of the $10,000 fine is for filing lawsuits “seeking to mislead the courts,” and the other half is for “making numerous false and misleading statements” regarding the 2020 election and certification of the vote.

It will now be up to the state Supreme Court to make a final ruling on the recommended disbarment.

Eastman’s attorney, Randall Miller, issued a statement saying, “we are confident the review court will swiftly provide a remedy.”

In her ruling, Roland rejected Eastman’s arguments that he was acting in good faith on behalf of a client — Trump.

She noted that, “Even if Eastman honestly believed he acted in good faith, it was not objectively reasonable for him to have such belief,” she wrote.

She also faulted him for not comprehending the allegations against him

“Despite the compelling evidence against him ... Eastman remains defiant, refusing to acknowledge any impropriety whatsoever in his actions surrounding his efforts to dispute the 2020 presidential election results,” Roland wrote in her opinion. “His lack of insight into the wrongfulness of his misconduct is deeply troubling.”

She added: “Eastman’s complete denial of wrongdoing, coupled with his attempts to discredit legitimate disciplinary proceedings are concerning. While Eastman is entitled to defend himself, his conduct goes beyond this, revealing a complete failure to understand the wrongfulness of his actions.”

Eastman began making national headlines when he addressed the crowd of Trump supporters in Washington, D.C., before the Jan. 6, 2021, attack on the U.S. Capitol aimed at halting the certification of President Joseph Biden’s election.

It set off a firestorm at Chapman University, where some faculty and students pushed for the ouster of Eastman, who had been its law school dean from 2007-10. Eastman agreed to retire in January 2021.

A year later, Eastman sued the congressional Jan. 6 committee seeking to block lawmakers from accessing his Chapman emails. That litigation ultimately led U.S. District Judge David O. Carter to turn over some emails that would normally be kept private by law because Carter concluded there was evidence a crime was committed in efforts to overturn the election results.

Eastman then faced discipline from the State Bar, which sought to disbar the constitutional scholar. Eastman and his attorneys sparred with the Bar’s lawyers for 35 days of trial that included 23 witnesses.

During the trial, Eastman was indicted in Georgia with multiple other defendants, including the ex-president, on election fraud charges.

Miller noted the criminal case in Georgia, arguing it was unfair to strip his client of his law license as he prepares to defend himself.

“Any reasonable person can see the inherent unfairness of prohibiting a presumed-innocent defendant from being able to earn the funds needed to pay for the enormous expenses required to defend himself, in the profession in which he has long been licensed,” Miller said. “That is not justice and serves no legitimate purpose to protect the public.”

Eastman was accused by the State Bar of conspir-

ing with Trump “to develop and implement a strategy to obstruct the counting of electoral votes on January 6, 2021, and to illegally disrupt the peaceful transfer of power to President-elect Joseph Biden, knowing that there was no plausible evidence, and no good faith theory or argument, to lawfully undo or delay the January 6 electoral count,” State Bar attorney Duncan Carling argued in his closing brief.

In her ruling, Roland disagreed with the Bar’s prosecutors that Eastman’s “misconduct contributed to the violent attack on the Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021,” citing a lack of “specific evidence” of that.

“Here, the connection between Eastman’s actions and the alleged harm remains speculative,” Roland wrote.

Roland said there was no previous case history that was “directly on point” regarding the allegations presented in Eastman’s case, but she agreed with prosecutors that the most closely aligned precedent involved former President Richard Nixon campaign supporter Don Segretti.

“The scale and egregiousness of Eastman’s unethical actions far surpasses the misconduct at issue in Segretti,” Roland said. “Unlike Segretti, whose offenses occurred outside his role as an attorney, Eastman’s wrongdoing was committed directly in the course and scope of his representation of President Trump and the Trump campaign. This is an important factor, as it constitutes a fundamental breach of an attorney’s core

ethical duties.”

Segretti, she noted, was 30 at the time and was remorseful.

“To the contrary, Eastman has exhibited an unwillingness to acknowledge any ethical lapses regarding his actions, demonstrating an apparent inability to accept responsibility,” Roland said. “This lack of remorse and accountability presents a significant risk that Eastman may engage in further unethical conduct, compounding the threat to the public.”

Carling, the Bar prosecutor, noted in his closing brief that by mid-December 2020, courts in seven key states where election challenges had been made were “uniformly rejected.” The Trump administration’s Justice and Homeland Security Departments had also rebuked Trump’s claims of widespread fraud, Carling added.

The governors in the seven states, including

some who were Republicans with legislative majorities, had certified Biden’s election. The Electoral College had also certified the results.

“By the time (Eastman) wrote his Dec. 23 and Jan. 3 memoranda, therefore, he knew that there could be no true dispute about who had won the election,” Carling said.

Still, Eastman pressed then-Vice President Mike Pence to reject the slates of electors in the seven states or send them back to the state legislatures for continued investigation of the debunked fraud claims, Carling said. That move would violate the Electoral Count Act, which has been in place for more than a century, Carling said.

He added, “it would effectively make Pence the sole and final super- judge of the lawfulness of state

elections — and, indeed, of his own election — contrary to the Framers’ intent, established principles of federalism and separation of powers, and any notion of checks and balances.”

Carling also criticized Eastman’s speech at the Ellipse before mobs of Trump supporters marched over to the Capitol, with many rioting and breaking into the buildings to disrupt Congress from certifying Biden’s victory. Eastman continued making the case to Pence’s attorney even as the violence was unfolding, Carling added.

Eastman relied on and “purposely parroted the misguided opinions and narratives of demonstrably unqualified, unvetted, and unreliable ‘experts,’” Carling said.

Carling pointed out that even Eastman’s own expert, John Yoo, acknowledged that Biden won “fair and square” in his testimony. Carling added that Yoo himself capitulated when then-U.S. Attorney General Bill Barr declared there was no evidence of widespread fraud in the election.

Eastman’s “misconduct is much more egregious and has a direct correlation to the Jan. 6 riot, which caused serious physical harm,” Carling said.

Eastman’s attorney, Miller, however, argued that the “renowned constitutional scholar, professor, and former dean” did nothing wrong and was “zealously” advocating for his client as he pursued a legal theory.

Eastman “based on thorough research and his extensive knowledge

(gained during decades of scholarly study) of core separation of powers principles codified in the Constitution, Dr. Eastman determined that another viable remedy was for the President of the Senate (the vice president of the United States) to accede to requests from state legislators for a brief delay in the electoral college proceedings, in order to allow for additional time for state legislatures to exercise their constitutional power of determining whether illegality in the election had affected the outcome,” Miller wrote in his closing brief.

Miller contended that it was still an “open question” how much authority the vice president has in the counting of electoral votes.

“Crafting such legal arguments, grounded in a good-faith interpretation of the historical record and not foreclosed by precedent, is precisely what is demanded of attorneys in our adversarial system,” Miller said.

Miller further argued that Eastman was “fully protected by the First Amendment” in his statements about election fraud.

Former Vice President Mike Pence’s attorney, Greg Jacob, testified during the disbarment hearing that all his former boss was tasked with doing was opening the envelopes from the electors and recording the results. Jacob said Pence lacked any authority to delay the proceedings or reject any of the electors who sided with Biden.

Jacob said there is nothing in the U.S. Constitution that spells out anything about the role of the vice president — as president of the U.S. Senate — in certifying the electoral college results other than opening them. It is a “ministerial” role, he said.

Roland noted in her ruling that Eastman’s testimony in the trial “seemed evasive and inconsistent at times and there is limited clear and convincing evidence to establish that Eastman was dishonest in his testimony.”

Roland did acknowledge Eastman presented 14 written testimonials and five live witnesses during the trial to testify to his good character.

“Despite their awareness of the pending charges, the witnesses consistently and uniformly attested to Eastman’s positive character traits, such as his professionalism, integrity, honesty, fairness and respect,” Roland said.

CSU receives $1.5M from Mellon Foundation to expand ethnic studies

California State University has been awarded $1.5 million from the Mellon Foundation to help bolster existing ethnic studies programs and support the development of new courses, it was announced Thursday.

CSU is among five public universities receiving select larger grants as part of the foundation’s Affirming Multivocal Humanities initiative. In all, the foundation is awarding more than $18 million to 95 curricular programs across the nation.

“The CSU is grateful to the Mellon Foundation for this generous funding, which is an important step to expand pathways and enhance classroom experiences in ways that intentionally link race and ethnicity and gender and sexuality concepts into the course content,” Laura Massa, interim associate vice chancellor of Academic and Faculty Programs at the CSU Chancellor’s Office, said in a statement.

“These disciplines

are critical for creating a shared language and understanding of our students’ diverse histories, backgrounds and experiences — and ultimately a more equitable society.”

Support for existing programs could include adding new degree concentrations, establishing transfer pathways and

creating blended bachelor’s-master’s degree programs.

The CSU Chancellor’s Office said it also plans to host a convening of ethnic studies and gender and sexuality studies faculty from across the system to gather collective input, which will inform grant distribution.

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

Pasadena City Notices

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

Notice of Public Hearing for Proposed Street Name Change

Subject: The City of Pasadena proposes to change Morton Avenue from Hammond Street to Mountain Street to “Troop Way”, as one of two options. The other option is Dayton Street between Fair Oaks Avenue and Raymond Avenue.

Environmental: This project has been determined to be Categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) under Section 15061(b)(3), common sense exemption that CEQA only applies to projects that have the potential for causing a significant effect on the environment; as well as under Section 15301 as a minor alteration of an existing facility with no change in capacity.

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City Council will hold a public hearing on the proposed street name change. The hearing is scheduled for:

Date: April 15, 2024

Time: 5:30 pm.

Place: City Hall Council Chambers 100 N. Garfield Avenue Pasadena, CA 91101

Public Information: Any interested party or their representative may appear at the hearing and comment on the project. Written comments may also be mailed to the Department of Public Works by April 5, 2024.

For more information about the street name change:

Contact Person: Yannie Wu-Bowman, P.E.

Phone: (626) 744-3762 E-mail: ywu-bowman@cityofpasadena.net

Mailing Address: Department of Public Works, Engineering Services Section, 175 North Garfield Avenue, 2nd Floor, Pasadena, CA 91101.

Pursuant to the requirements of Chapter 2 of Division 2, Section 970.5 of the California Streets and Highways Code, this notice is posted to provide a 10-day notification of the proposed street name change.

ADA: In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990, assistive listening devices are available at all Pasadena City Council Meetings. Assistive listening headphones and neck loops can be checked out at the desk of the sergeant-at-arms, located inside the City Council Chambers. Language translation services are available for this meeting by calling (626) 744-4124 at least 24 hours in advance.

Date of Notice: March 26, 2024

Publish April 1, 2024

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

Notice of Public Hearing for Proposed Street Name Change

Subject: The City of Pasadena proposes to change Dayton Street between Fair Oaks Avenue and Raymond Avenue to “Troop Way”, as one of two options. The other option is Morton Avenue from Hammond Street to Mountain Street.

Environmental: This project has been determined to be Categori-

cally exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) under Section 15061(b)(3), common sense exemption that CEQA only applies to projects that have the potential for causing a significant effect on the environment; as well as under Section 15301 as a minor alteration of an existing facility with no change in capacity.

Notice of Public Hearing for Proposed Street Name Change

Date: April 15, 2024

Time: 5:30 pm.

Subject: The City of Pasadena proposes to change Dayton Street between Fair Oaks Avenue and Raymond Avenue to “Troop Way”, as one of two options. The other option is Morton Avenue from Hammond Street to Mountain Street.

Place: City Hall Council Chambers 100 N. Garfield Avenue Pasadena, CA 91101

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City Council will hold a public hearing on the proposed street name change. The hearing is scheduled for:

Environmental: This project has been determined to be Categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) under Section 15061(b)(3), common sense exemption that CEQA only applies to projects that have the potential for causing a significant effect on the environment; as well as under Section 15301 as a minor alteration of an existing facility with no change in capacity.

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City Council will hold a public hearing on the proposed street name change. The hearing is scheduled for:

No person shall, on the grounds of race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, age, or disability be excluded from participation in or be subject to discrimination in any program or activity funded, in whole or in part, by public funds. If you challenge the matter in Court, you may be limited to raising those issues you or someone else raised at the public hearing, or in written correspondence sent to the Council or the case planner at, or prior to, the public hearing.

ADA: To request a disability-related modification or accommodation necessary to facilitate meeting participation, please contact the City Clerk’s Office as soon as possible at (626) 744-4124 or cityclerk@ cityofpasadena.net. Providing at least 72 hours advance notice will help ensure availability.

Public Information: Any interested party or their representative may appear at the hearing and comment on the project. Written comments may also be mailed to the Department of Public Works by April 5, 2024.

For more information about the street name change:

Contact Person: Yannie Wu-Bowman, P.E.

Publish Date: Mark Jomsky

Publication Names: Pasadena Press City Clerk

Publish April 1, 2024

PASADENA PRESS

Date: April 15, 2024 Time: 5:30 pm. Place: City Hall Council Chambers 100 N. Garfield Avenue Pasadena, CA 91101

Phone: (626) 744-3762 E-mail: ywu-bowman@cityofpasadena.net

Mailing Address: Department of Public Works, Engineering Services Section, 175 North Garfield Avenue, 2nd Floor, Pasadena, CA 91101.

Public Information: Any interested party or their representative may appear at the hearing and comment on the project. Written comments may also be mailed to the Department of Public Works by April 5, 2024.

For more information about the street name change:

Contact Person: Yannie Wu-Bowman, P.E.

Phone: (626) 744-3762 E-mail: ywu-bowman@cityofpasadena.net

Mailing Address: Department of Public Works, Engineering Services Section, 175 North Garfield Avenue, 2nd Floor, Pasadena, CA 91101.

Pursuant to the requirements of Chapter 2 of Division 2,

PUBLIC NOTICE OF REVERSAL OF CITY OF PASADENA SECTION 8 WAITING LIST EXPIRATION POLICY AND NOTICE OF HOW TO REQUEST REINSTATEMENT

Pursuant to the requirements of Chapter 2 of Division 2, Section 970.5 of the California Streets and Highways Code, this notice is posted to provide a 10-day notification of the proposed street name change.

ADA: In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990, assistive listening devices are available at all Pasadena City Council Meetings. Assistive listening headphones and neck loops can be checked out at the desk of the sergeant-at-arms, located inside the City Council Chambers. Language translation services are available for this meeting by calling (626) 744-4124 at least 24 hours in advance.

Date of Notice: March 26, 2024

Publish April 1, 2024 PASADENA PRESS

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

In accordance with Section 903 of the City Charter, notice is hereby given that the City Council of the City of Pasadena will hold a public hearing on the Recommended Capital Improvement Program component of the proposed budget for the City of Pasadena for Fiscal Years 2025 – 2029, which will be held at the time and place listed below:

DATE: April 15, 2024

TIME: 5:30 P.M.

PLACE: City Council Meeting City Hall Council Chambers, Room S249 100 North Garfield Avenue Pasadena, CA 91101

The Capital Improvement Program comprises Fiscal Years 2025 through 2029 and contains proposed projects which include municipal buildings and facilities; streets and streetscapes; street lighting; street lighting and electrical system undergrounding; parking; transportation; sewers and storm drains; Rose Bowl improvements; parks and landscaping; Arroyo projects; Pasadena Center improvements; water system; electric system; and technology projects.

Public Information: All interested persons may submit written correspondence to correspondence@cityofpasadena.net prior to the start of the City Council meeting. Written correspondence can also be mailed to the City Clerk at the City Clerk’s Office, 2nd Floor, 100 North Garfield Avenue, Pasadena, California, 91109. During the meeting and prior to the close of the public hearing, members of the public may provide live public comment. Please refer to the City Council agenda when posted for instructions on how to participate in the meeting and provide live public comment.

A copy of the Recommended FY 2025 through 2029 Capital Improvement Program Budget will be available for public inspection after April 1, 2024 at the City Clerk’s Office. Electronic versions will also be available after April 1, 2024 on the City’s website at https:// www.cityofpasadena.net/public-works/engineering-and-construction/capital-improvement-program. Attachment A

If you applied to the City of Pasadena Section 8 waiting list in 2002, 2008, or 2014 and received an email or postcard from the City of Pasadena Housing Department telling you that the waiting list expired and your application was removed, this Public Notice affects your rights. You must act within 45 days of the published date of this notice.

In November 2022, the City of Pasadena Housing Department notified applicants who applied for Section 8 rental assistance in 2002, 2008, or 2014 and were on the waiting list that the waiting list had expired, and their application was removed from the waiting list. The policy that removed these applications has been reversed.

If you were informed that your application was removed from the City of Pasadena Section 8 waiting list due to the waiting list expiration policy, follow the instructions below to have your application returned to the waiting list with the original date and time of the application reinstated and any applicable preferences given.

To reinstate your application on the City of Pasadena Section 8 waiting list, within 45 days of the date of this notice, go to https://section8waitlist.cityofpasadena.net/ and follow the instructions to verify your family information and your current address. The online form is available in English, Spanish, and Armenian. If you need a reasonable accommodation, language assistance, or any other assistance to complete the online form or to be reinstated, please contact the City of Pasadena Citizen Service Center at 626 744-7311 (TDD 800 855-7100 or by dialing 711 from any phone) Monday-Friday 7:30 a.m.-5:00 p.m.

Applications are selected from the waiting list based on preference. Preference is given to households that live or work in Pasadena, have a head of household with a disability or who is a veteran, or are experiencing homelessness.

Once your application is reinstated, the City of Pasadena Housing Department will contact you periodically to verify that you are still interested in remaining on the waiting list. The City of Pasadena Housing Department will also contact you once your application is reached on the waiting list. You will need to respond to these notices within the timeframe stated on the notice.

ՀԱՍԱՐԱԿԱԿԱՆ ԾԱՆՈՒՑՈՒՄ՝ ՓԱՍԱԴԵՆԱ ՔԱՂԱՔԻ ՍԵՔՇՆ 8-Ի ՀԵՐԹԱՑՈՒՑԱԿԻ ԺԱՄԿԵՏԻ ԼՐԱՑՄԱՆ ՔԱՂԱՔԱԿԱՆՈՒԹՅՈՒՆ ՎԵՐԱՑՈՒՄԻ ՄԱՍԻՆ, ԵՎ ՏԵՂԵԿԱՆՔ՝ ԻՆՉՊԵՍ ԽՆԴՐԵԼ ԴՐԱ ՎԵՐԱԿԱՆԳՆՈՒՄԸ

Եթե դուք դիմել եք Փասադենա Քաղաքի Սեքշն 8-ի հերթացուցակին 2002, 2008 կամ 2014 թվականներին և ստացել իմեյլ կամ բացիկ Փասադենայի Քաղաքի Բնակարանային Բաժանմունքից, ուր ասվում է, որ սպասման ցուցակը սպառվել է, և ձեր դիմումը հանվել է, այս հանրային ծանուցումը կազդի ձեր իրավունքները։ Դուք պետք է քայլ վերցնեք այս ծանուցման հրապարակումից հաջորդող 45 օրերի ընթացքում: 2022 թվականի Նոյեմբերին, Փասադենայի Քաղաքի Բնակարանային Վարչությունը տեղեկացրել է այն դիմորդներին, ովքեր դիմել էին Սեքշն 8-ի վարձակալության աջակցության 2002, 2008 կամ 2014 թվականներին ու հերթագրվել, որ հերթացուցակի ժամկետը լրացել է, և նրանց դիմումը հանվել է հերթացուցակից: Այս դիմորդներին հեռացնելու քաղաքականությունը փոխվել է: Եթե դուք տեղեկացվել եք, որ ձեր դիմումը հեռացվել է Փասադենայի Քաղաքի Սեքշն 8-ի հերթացուցակից՝ հերթացուցակի ժամկետի լրանալու քաղաքականության պատճառով, հետևեք ներքևում նշված հրահանգներին,

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:

04/19/24 at 8:30AM in Dept. 5 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

JOHN L. SHAW - SBN 58283

LAW OFFICE OF JOHN L. SHAW 5816 TEMPLE CITY BLVD. TEMPLE CITY CA 91780

Telephone (626) 286-3710 3/25, 3/28, 4/1/24 CNS-3796516# BURBANK INDEPENDENT

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF RICHARD UNO aka RICHARD M. UNO, RICHARD MASAO UNO, MASAO UNO

Case No. 24STPB00584

To all heirs, beneficiaries, cred-itors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of RICHARD UNO aka RICHARD M. UNO, RICHARD MASAO UNO, MASAO UNO

A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by County of Los Angeles Public Administrator in the Superior Court of California, County of LOS ANGELES.

THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that County of Los Angeles Public Administrator be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent.

THE PETITION requests authority to administer the estate under the Independent Administration of Estates Act. (This authority will allow the personal representative to take many actions without obtaining court approval. Before taking certain very important actions, however, the personal representative will be required to give notice to interested persons unless they have waived notice or consented to the proposed action.) The independent 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 April 19, 2024 at 8:30 AM in Dept. No. 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 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 issu-ance 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:

DEBORAH P MOGIL

PRIN DEP COUNTY COUNSEL SBN 199609

DAWYN HARRISON

OFFICE OF COUNTY COUNSEL

500 WEST TEMPLE ST STE 648 LOS ANGELES CA 90012

CN105463 UNO Mar 28, Apr 1,4, 2024

GLENDALE INDEPENDENT

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF RAYMOND W. ROGERS aka RAYMOND WARD ROGERS

Case No. 24STPB03208

To all heirs, beneficiaries, cred-itors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of RAYMOND W. ROGERS aka RAYMOND WARD ROGERS

A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by Adam Raymond Rogers in the Superior Court of California, County of LOS ANGELES.

THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that Adam Raymond Rog-ers be appointed as personal repre-sentative 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 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 April 26, 2024 at 8:30 AM in Dept. No. 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 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 issu-ance 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: PAUL HORN ESQ SBN 243227

PAUL HORN LAW GROUP PC 11404 SOUTH STREET CERRITOS CA 90703

CN105467 ROGERS

Mar 28, Apr 1,4, 2024 WEST COVINA PRESS

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF LORENZA RODRIGUEZ

Case No. 24STPB02871

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

THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that Rosty Rodriguez 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 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 April 16, 2024 at 8:30 AM in Dept. No. 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 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 issu-ance 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:

RAIMUND FREIHUBE ESQ

SBN 128401

BARBARO CHIEN

PITZER & DUKE LLP

301 E COLORADO BLVD

STE 700

PASADENA CA 91101

CN105191 RODRIGUEZ Mar 28, Apr 1,4, 2024

WEST COVINA PRESS

NOTICE OF PETITION TO

ADMINISTER ESTATE OF JAMES R. SCARDONE

Case No. 24STPB02898

To all heirs, beneficiaries, cred-itors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of JAMES R. SCARDONE A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by Amber Sadler in the Superior Court of California, County of LOS ANGELES.

THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that Amber Sadler 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 in-

terested 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 April 15, 2024 at 8:30 AM in Dept. No. 62 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 issu-ance of letters to a general personal representative, as defined in section 58(b) of the California Probate Code, or (2) 60 days from the date of mailing or personal delivery to you of a notice under section 9052 of the California Probate Code. Other California statutes and legal authority may affect your rights as a creditor. You may want to consult with an attorney knowledgeable in California law.

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

Attorney for petitioner:

DAVID R SCHNEIDER ESQ SBN 204578

LAW OFFICES OF

DAVID R SCHNEIDER APC

325 E HILLCREST DR

STE 195

THOUSAND OAKS CA 91360

CN105469 SCARDONE

Mar 28, Apr 1,4, 2024 BURBANK INDEPENDENT

NOTICE OF AMENDED PETITION TO ADMINISTER

ESTATE OF:

HENRY FRAIJO HERRERA

AKA HENRY F. HERRERA

CASE NO. 23STPB14000

To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the lost WILL or estate, or both of HENRY FRAIJO HERRERA AKA HENRY F. HERRERA.

AN AMENDED PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by ALFRED R. HERRERA in the Superior Court of California, County of LOS ANGELES.

THE AMENDED PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that ALFRED R. HERRERA be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent.

THE AMENDED 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 AMENDED PETITION requests authority to administer the estate under the Independent Administration of Estates Act with limited 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 in this court as follows: 05/21/24 at 8:30AM in Dept. 29 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

GREG LAWRENCE, ESQ. - SBN 82243

GREG LAWRENCE, ATTORNEY

AT LAW

9854 NATIONAL BLVD., #216

LOS ANGELES CA 90034

Telephone (310) 839-8352

3/28, 4/1, 4/4/24

CNS-3794334# BALDWIN PARK PRESS

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: PAULA M. SMITH

CASE NO. 24STPB03213

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

A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by BARBARA H. SMITH in the Superior Court of California, County of LOS ANGELES.

THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that BARBARA H. SMITH 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:

04/30/24 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

RICHARD L. CHINEN

SBN 105407

BARBARO, CHINEN, PITZER & DUKE LLP

301 E. COLORADO BLVD., STE. 700

PASADENA CA 91101

Telephone (626) 793-5196 3/28, 4/1, 4/4/24

CNS-3797463#

PASADENA PRESS

NOTICE OF PETITION TO

ADMINISTER ESTATE OF:

RICHARD NICHOLAS BONA

CASE NO. 24STPB03261

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

A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by DONNA BROWN AND LINDA BROWN-STEIGLEIDER in the Superior Court of California, County of LOS ANGELES.

THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that DONNA BROWN AND LINDA BROWN-STEIGLEIDER 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: 04/26/24 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.

Name

(A registrant who declares as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business and Professions Code that the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000).) I am also aware that all information on this statement becomes public record upon filing pursuant to the California Public Records Act (Government Code Sections 62506277).

/s/ BERNARD KO, MANAGER

This statement was filed with the County Clerk of RIVERSIDE County on 02/13/2024

Publish 02/22/2024, 02/29/2024, 03/07/2024, 03/14/2024 San Bernardino Press

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

File No. FBN20240002093

The following persons are doing business as: (1). MINI LASHES (2). MINI LASH , 312 N Mountain Ave, Upland, CA 91786. Mailing Address, 312 N Mountain Ave, Upland, CA 91786. MINI LASHES INC (CA, 5467 Moreno St UNIT C, Montclair, CA 91763; QIANLEI HUA, PRESIDENT. County of Principal Place of Business: San Bernardino This business is conducted by: a corporation. Registrant has not yet begun to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed herein. By signing below, I declare that I have read and understand the reverse side of this form and that all information in this statement is true and correct. A registrant who declares as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business and Professions Code that the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000). I am also aware that all information on this statement becomes Public Record upon filing pursuant to the California Public Records Act (Government Code Sections 6250- 6277). /s/ QIANLEI HUA, PRESIDENT. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Bernardino on March 1, 2024 Notice- In accordance with subdivision (a) of Section 17920. A Fictitious Name Statement generally expires at the end of five years from the date on which it was filed in the office of the County Clerk, except, as provided in subdivision (b) of Section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to Section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered owner. A new Fictitious Business Name Statement must be filed before the expiration.

The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law (see Section 14411 et seq., Business and Professions Code) File#: FBN20240002093

Pub: 03/11/2024, 03/18/2024, 03/25/2024, 04/01/2024 San Bernardino Press

The following person(s) is (are) doing business as CarStock Wholesalers 598 Calhoun Circle Corona, CA 92879 Riverside County Ramiz Ahmed Khan, 598 Calhoun Circle, Corona, CA 92879

Riverside County

This business is conducted by: a individual. Registrant has not yet begun to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed herein. I declare that all the information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business and Professions Code, that the registrant knows to be false, is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousands dollars ($1000).)

s. Ramiz Ahmed Khan Statement filed with the County of Riverside on March 6, 2024

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

of a registered owner. A new Fictitious Business Name Statement must be filed before the expiration. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law (see Section 14411 Et Seq., business and professions code). I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the original statement on file in my office.

Peter Aldana, County, Clerk

File# R-202403011

Pub. 03/11/2024, 03/18/2024, 03/25/2024, 04/01/2024

Riverside Independent

The following person(s) is (are) doing business as Isabella Transport, Inc. 16852 Katie Dr Riverside, CA 92504

Mailing Address, 17130 Van Buren Blvd, 419, Riverside, CA 92504.

Riverside County Isabella Transportation, Inc. (CA, 16852 Katie Dr, Riverside, CA 92504

Riverside County

This business is conducted by: a corporation. Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed herein on October 1, 2023. I declare that all the information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business and Professions Code, that the registrant knows to be false, is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousands dollars ($1000).)

s. David R Alvarez, Vice President Statement filed with the County of Riverside on March 6, 2024

NOTICE: In accordance with subdivision (a) of section 17920, a fictitious name statement generally expires at the end of the five years from the date on which it was filed in the office of the county clerk, except, as provided in subdivision (b) of section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any changes in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered owner. A new Fictitious Business Name Statement must be filed before the expiration.

The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law (see Section 14411 Et Seq., business and professions code).

I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the original statement on file in my office.

Peter Aldana, County, Clerk File# R-202402968

Pub. 03/11/2024, 03/18/2024, 03/25/2024, 04/01/2024 Riverside Independent

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS

NAME STATEMENT

File No. FBN20240002006

The following persons are doing business as: THEORY OF ME, 3654 Hyche Ave, Ontario, CA 91761. Mailing Address, 3654 Hyche Ave, Ontario, CA 91761. Pyo consulting LLC (CA, 3654 Hyche Ave, Ontario, CA 91761; Po Chang, Manager.

FICTITIOUS

under the fictitious business name or names listed herein. By signing below, I declare that I have read and understand the reverse side of this form and that all information in this statement is true and correct. A registrant who declares as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business and Professions Code that the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000). I am also aware that all information on this statement becomes Public Record upon filing pursuant to the California Public Records Act (Government Code Sections 6250- 6277).

/s/ VIVIAN XU, OWNER. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Bernardino on March 12, 2024 Notice- In accordance with subdivision (a) of Section 17920. A Fictitious Name Statement generally expires at the end of five years from the date on which it was filed in the office of the County Clerk, except, as provided in subdivision (b) of Section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to Section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered owner. A new Fictitious Business Name Statement must be filed before the expiration. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law (see Section 14411 et seq., Business and Professions Code) File#: FBN20240002457 Pub: 03/18/2024, 03/25/2024, 04/01/2024, 04/08/2024

San Bernardino Press

The following person(s) is (are) doing business as THE BIN STORE 1183 Magnolia Ave Corona, CA 92879

Riverside County DAILY DEALS LIQUIDATION INC (CA, 1183 Magnolia Ave, Corona, CA 92879

Riverside County

This business is conducted by: a corporation. Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed herein on January 29, 2024. I declare that all the information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true any material matter pursu-

ment on file in my office.

Peter Aldana, County, Clerk File# R-202403336

Pub. 03/18/2024, 03/25/2024, 04/01/2024, 04/08/2024 Riverside Independent

The following person(s) is (are) doing business as SA BUY WHOLESALE

2021 3rd St Suite C Riverside, CA 92507

Riverside County Mailing Address, 2021 3rd St Suite C, Riverside, CA 92507.

Riverside County

SH DISTRIBUTING CO LLC (CA, 2021 3rd St Suite C, Riverside, CA 92507

Riverside County

This business is conducted by: a limited liability company (llc). Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed herein on January 1, 2024. I declare that all the information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business and Professions Code, that the registrant knows to be false, is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousands dollars ($1000).)

s. SAYYID AHMED JAWWAD HASANI, CEO /PRESIDENT Statement filed with the County of Riverside on March 13, 2024

NOTICE: In accordance with subdivision (a) of section 17920, a fictitious name statement generally expires at the end of the five years from the date on which it was filed in the office of the county clerk, except, as provided in subdivision (b) of section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any changes in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered owner. A new Fictitious Business Name Statement must be filed before the expiration.

The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law (see Section 14411 Et Seq., business and professions code). I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the original statement on file in my office.

Peter Aldana, County, Clerk File# R-202403348

Pub. 03/18/2024, 03/25/2024, 04/01/2024, 04/08/2024 Riverside Independent

The following person(s) is (are) doing business as Besmani 40800 Sunflower Rd Murrieta, CA 92562

Riverside County Mehdi Besharatloo, 40800 Sunflower Rd. B2, Murrieta, CA 92562

Riverside County

This business is conducted by: a individual. Registrant has not yet begun to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed herein. I declare that all the information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business and Professions Code, that the registrant knows to be false, is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousands dollars ($1000).)

s. Mehdi Besharatloo Statement filed with the County of Riverside on March 12, 2024

NOTICE: In accordance with subdivision (a) of section 17920, a fictitious name statement generally expires at the end of the five years from the date on which it was filed in the office of the county clerk, except, as provided in subdivision (b) of section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any changes in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered owner. A new Fictitious Business Name Statement must be filed before the expiration. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law (see Section 14411 Et Seq., business and professions code).

I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the original statement on file in my office.

Peter Aldana, County, Clerk File# R-202403315

Pub.

The following person(s) is (are) do-

Hapaly

40800 Sunflower Rd

Murrieta, CA 92562

Riverside County

Mehdi Besharatloo, 40800 Sunflower Rd. B2, Murrieta, CA 92562

Riverside County

This business is conducted by: a individual. Registrant has not yet begun to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed herein. I declare that all the information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business and Professions Code, that the registrant knows to be false, is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousands dollars ($1000).) s. Mehdi Besharatloo

Statement filed with the County of Riverside on March 12, 2024

NOTICE: In accordance with subdivision (a) of section 17920, a fictitious name statement generally expires at the end of the five years from the date on which it was filed in the office of the county clerk, except, as provided in subdivision (b) of section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any changes in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered owner. A new Fictitious Business Name Statement must be filed before the expiration. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law (see Section 14411 Et Seq., business and professions code).

I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the original statement on file in my office.

Peter Aldana, County, Clerk File# R-202403316 Pub. 03/18/2024, 03/25/2024, 04/01/2024, 04/08/2024 Riverside Independent

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS

NAME STATEMENT

File No. FBN20240002549

The following persons are doingbusiness as: UPLAND SMOG CENTER, 360 N Central Ave, Upland, CA 91786. Mailing Address, 360 N CENTRAL AVE, upland, CA 91786.

STEPHEN TOBER, 360 N CENTRAL AVE, upland, CA 91786. County of Principal Place of Business: San Bernardino This business is conducted by: a individual. Registrant has not yet begun to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed herein. By signing below, I declare that I have read and understand the reverse side of this form and that all information in this statement is true and correct. A registrant who declares as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business and Professions Code that the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000). I am also aware that all information on this statement becomes Public Record upon filing pursuant to the California Public Records Act (Government Code Sections 6250- 6277). /s/ STEPHEN TOBER. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Bernardino on March 14, 2024 Notice- In accordance with subdivision (a) of Section 17920. A Fictitious Name Statement generally expires at the end of five years from the date on which it was filed in the office of the County Clerk, except, as provided in subdivision (b) of Section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to Section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered owner. A new Fictitious Business Name Statement must be filed before the expiration. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law (see Section 14411 et seq., Business and Professions Code) File#: FBN20240002549 Pub: 03/25/2024, 04/01/2024, 04/08/2024, 04/15/2024 San Bernardino Press

The following person(s) is (are) doing business as

Pub: 03/25/2024, 04/01/2024, 04/08/2024, 04/15/2024

San Bernardino Press

STATEMENT OF ABANDONMENT OF USE OF FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME

The following fictitious business name Hamner Fuel and Wash 3198 Hamner Ave Norco, CA 92860, County: Riverside; Business Address: 3198 Hamner Ave Norco, CA 92860, Riverside County. Riverside County, has been abandoned by the following persons: Kaykel Investment Properties Inc (CA, 4350 Green River Rd, Corona, CA 92880. This business is conducted by an corporation. The fictitious business name referred to above was filed in Riverside County on August 21, 2019. I declare that all the information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true, information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.)

Signed: Ronald Reger, President Statement filed with the County Clerk of Riverside County on March 19, 2024.

FILE NO.: R-201911587 Pub. : 03/25/2024, 04/01/2024, 04/08/2024, 04/15/2024 Riverside Independent

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS

NAME STATEMENT

File No. FBN20240002827

The following persons are doing business as: Beto’s Backflow Solutions, 15712 San Roque Rd, Fontana, CA 92337. Mailing Address, 15712 San Roque Rd, Fontana, CA 92337. Roberto Ochoa, 15712 San Roque Rd, Fontana, CA 92337.

County of Principal Place of Business: San Bernardino This business is conducted by: a individual. Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed herein on March 15, 2024. By signing below, I declare that I have read and understand the reverse side of this form and that all information in this statement is true and correct.

A registrant who declares as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business and Professions Code that the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000). I am also aware that all information on this statement becomes Public Record upon filing pursuant to the California Public Records Act (Government Code

Sections 6250- 6277). /s/ Roberto Ochoa. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Bernardino on March 21, 2024 NoticeIn accordance with subdivision (a) of Section 17920. A Fictitious Name Statement generally expires at the end of five years from the date on which it was filed in the office of the County Clerk, except, as provided in subdivision (b) of Section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to Section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered owner. A new Fictitious Business Name Statement must be filed before the expiration. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law (see Section 14411 et seq., Business and Professions Code) File#: FBN20240002827 Pub: 03/25/2024,

ally expires at the end of five years from the date on which it was filed in the office of the County Clerk, except, as provided in subdivision (b) of Section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to Section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered owner. A new Fictitious Business Name Statement must be filed before the expiration. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law (see Section 14411 et seq., Business and Professions Code) File#: FBN20240002549 Pub: 03/25/2024, 04/01/2024, 04/08/2024, 04/15/2024

San Bernardino Pres

The following person(s) is (are) doing business as Gannett Mechanical Services 3303 Willow Park Circle Corona, CA 92881 Mailing Address, 3303 Willow Park Circle, Corona, CA 92881.

Riverside County Edward Courtney Gannett, 3303 Willow Park Circle, Corona, CA 92881

Riverside County

This business is conducted by: a individual. Registrant has not yet begun to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed herein. I declare that all the information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business and Professions Code, that the registrant knows to be false, is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousands dollars ($1000).)

Business: San Bernardino This business is conducted by: a individual. Registrant has not yet begun to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed herein. By signing below, I declare that I have read and understand the reverse side of this form and that all information in this statement is true and correct. A registrant who declares as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business and Professions Code that the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000). I am also aware that all information on this statement becomes Public Record upon filing pursuant to the California Public Records Act (Government Code Sections 6250- 6277). /s/ STEPHEN TOBER. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Bernardino on March 14, 2024 Notice- In accordance with subdivision (a) of Section 17920. A Fictitious Name Statement gener-

s. Edward Courtney Gannett Statement filed with the County of Riverside on March 18, 2024 NOTICE: In accordance with subdivision (a) of section 17920, a fictitious name statement generally expires at the end of the five years from the date on which it was filed in the office of the county clerk, except, as provided in subdivision (b) of section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any changes in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered owner. A new Fictitious Business Name Statement must be filed before the expiration. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law (see Section 14411 Et Seq., business and professions code).

I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the original statement on file in my office.

Peter Aldana, County, Clerk

File# R-202403536

Pub. 03/25/2024, 04/01/2024, 04/08/2024, 04/15/2024

information

this statement is true and correct. A registrant who declares as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business and Professions Code that the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000). I am also aware that all information on this statement becomes Public Record upon filing pursuant to the California Public Records Act (Government Code Sections 62506277). /s/ MARIA FERNANDA TRUJILLO, MANAGER. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Bernardino on March 19, 2024 Notice- In accordance with subdivision (a) of Section 17920. A Fictitious Name Statement generally expires at the end of five years from the date on which it was filed in the office of the County Clerk, except, as provided in subdivision (b) of Section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to Section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered owner. A new Fictitious Business Name Statement must be filed before the expiration. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law (see Section 14411 et seq., Business and Professions Code) File#: FBN20240002685 Pub: 03/25/2024, 04/01/2024, 04/08/2024, 04/15/2024 San Bernardino Press

STATEMENT OF ABANDONMENT OF USE OF FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME

The following fictitious business name Hamner Fuel and Wash 3198 Hamner Ave Norco, CA 92860, County: Riverside;

Ronald Reger, President Statement filed with the County Clerk of Riverside County on March 19, 2024. FILE NO.: R-201911587

Pub. : 03/25/2024, 04/01/2024, 04/08/2024, 04/15/2024

Riverside Independent

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

File No. FBN20240002827

The following persons are doing business as: Beto’s Backflow Solutions, 15712 San Roque Rd, Fontana, CA 92337. Mailing Address, 15712 San Roque Rd, Fontana, CA 92337. Roberto Ochoa, 15712 San Roque Rd, Fontana, CA 92337. County of Principal Place of Business: San Bernardino This business is conducted by: a individual. Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed herein on March 15, 2024. By signing below, I declare that I have read and understand the reverse side of this form and that all information in this statement is true and correct. A registrant who declares as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business and Professions Code that the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000). I am also aware that all information on this statement becomes Public Record upon filing pursuant to the California Public Records Act (Government Code Sections 6250- 6277). /s/ Roberto Ochoa. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Bernardino on March 21, 2024 NoticeIn accordance with subdivision (a) of Section 17920. A Fictitious Name Statement

Man who led police on chase that ended with collision admits felony charges

Aprobationer who led Murrieta police on a pursuit earlier this month through the city in a stolen vehicle that crashed at an intersection, injuring eight people, pleaded guilty Wednesday to felony charges.

Ricardo Avila Perez, 31, of Perris admitted eluding law enforcement resulting in great bodily injury and driving under the influence of drugs resulting in injuries under a plea agreement with the Riverside County District Attorney’s Office. In exchange for his admissions, prosecutors agreed to drop charges of possession of a stolen vehicle and possession of

controlled substances for sale against Perez.

Superior Court Judge Jiff Zimel scheduled a sentencing hearing for May 6 at the Southwest Justice Center in Murrieta. The proposed term of imprisonment stipulated by the prosecution and defense was five years.

Perez remains held without bail at the Robert Presley Jail in Riverside.

The pursuit happened shortly before 11 a.m. on March 5, beginning less than a block from the Murrieta Police Department, at Jefferson Avenue and Juniper Street, according to a police statement.

The agency said Perez

was passing through the intersection when he committed an unspecified traffic violation, prompting a patrol unit to initiate an enforcement stop, discovering in the process that the sedan had been reported stolen.

“As officers approached the vehicle to make contact with its two occupants, the driver of the stolen vehicle sped away,” the police department stated.

Patrol officers went after him, and Perez slowed down as if he intended to surrender but didn’t, and the chase continued northbound for three miles, police said.

“The pursuit continued

on city streets, subsequently ending when the suspect vehicle ran a red light at the intersection of Nutmeg Street and Jackson Avenue, colliding with three other vehicles,” police said.

Six people in the three vehicles involved in the collision suffered nonlife-threatening injuries, along with Perez and the woman in the vehicle with him, according to authorities.

The parties’ identities were not disclosed. All were taken to Inland Valley Medical Center in Wildomar for treatment and have since recovered.

According to court

records, the defendant has a string of prior felony and misdemeanor convictions, including evading, receiv-

ing a stolen vehicle, being a felon in possession of a gun and driving under the influence of drugs.

Avenue 50 in Indio closed until May 6 ahead of music festivals

Indio officials announced Tuesday that a road closure was in place in advance of the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival and the Stagecoach Festival.

Until May 6, Avenue 50 will be closed between Monroe Street and Madison Avenue as the city gears up for the festival season, according to a statement from the city.

“The closure of Avenue 50 is essential to ensure the safety of workers,

residents, and commuters alike,” Community Services Manager Jim Curtis said in a statement. “By using the recommended alternative routes, we can work together towards another exciting year where we showcase the City of Indio and greater Coachella Valley to those visiting from around the world.”

City officials advised motorists and pedestrians to adjust their commutes accordingly and to consider taking detours during the

festival period through Highway 111, Dr. Carreon Boulevard, Avenue 48 and Avenue 52.

The Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival will be held April 12-14 and April 19-21, while the Stagecoach Festival is set to be held April 26-28. Both festivals will be held at the Empire Polo Club.

Residents can expect more road closures and access routes to be announced as the festivals approach.

Inflation

To get a better sense of these differences, Stacker used Bureau of Labor Statistics data to compare the change in cost of 10 commodities in Riverside, California, to national price changes for the same items in February, the latest data available. Some metros only provide data for certain items every other month; in those cases, January data was used, and only annual inflation figures were available.

Read on to see how inflation of various commodities compares.

Apparel

- Annual change in cost in Riverside: -1.8%

--- Nationwide: No change - One-month change in cost in Riverside: No data available

--- Nationwide: +3.2%

Cereals and bakery products

- Annual change in cost in Riverside: +0.8%

--- Nationwide: +1.7%

- One-month change in cost in Riverside: -2.3%

--- Nationwide: +0.6%

Meats, poultry, fish, and eggs

- Annual change in cost in Riverside: +2.5%

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Nationwide: -0.5%

- One-month change in cost in Riverside: +1.0%

--- Nationwide: +0.1%

Fruits and vegetables

- Annual change in cost in Riverside: -1.8%

--- Nationwide: +0.8%

- One-month change in cost in Riverside: -1.8%

--- Nationwide: -0.2%

Nonalcoholic beverages and beverage materials

- Annual change in cost in Riverside: +1.6%

--- Nationwide: +2.3%

- One-month change in cost in Riverside: +2.7%

--- Nationwide: +0.2%

Housing

- Annual change in cost in Riverside: +3.5%

--- Nationwide: +4.5%

- One-month change in cost in Riverside: No data available

--- Nationwide: +0.5%

Dairy and related products

- Annual change in cost in Riverside: -0.6%

--- Nationwide: -1.8%

- One-month change in cost in Riverside: +1.8%

--- Nationwide: -0.6%

Electricity

- Annual change in cost in Riverside: +4.8%

--- Nationwide: +3.6%

- One-month change in cost in Riverside: +0.2%

--- Nationwide: -0.1%

Utility gas

- Annual change in cost in Riverside: -23.8%

--- Nationwide: -8.8%

- One-month change in cost in Riverside: +2.8%

--- Nationwide: +0.7%

Gasoline

- Annual change in cost in Riverside: +1.2%

--- Nationwide: -3.9%

- One-month change in cost in Riverside: +4.0%

--- Nationwide: +4.3%

This story features data reporting and writing by Paxtyn Merten and is part of a series utilizing data automation across 23 metros.

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AMan charged with attempted sexual assault in Home Gardens

probationer accused of trying to sexually assault a woman near a Home Gardens school was charged Wednesday with assault with intent to commit rape.

Alexander Jason Armenta, 45, of Jurupa Valley, was arrested Sunday following a Riverside County Sheriff’s Department investigation.

Armenta, who is being

held in lieu of $250,000 bail at the Robert Presley Jail, was slated to make his initial court appearance Wednesday afternoon at the Riverside Hall of Justice.

According to sheriff’s Lt. Steve Favero, shortly before 6 p.m. Sunday the defendant confronted two women in the 3700 block of Harvill Lane, in the area of Villegas Middle School and the

in-custody inmates — either serving a jail sentence or still in the adjudication process, awaiting trial but unable to post bail — to remain at home with GPS ankle monitors to track their movements, remaining confined during certain hours of the day and free to go out at other times, such as for work, school or essential errands.

Case managers decide when to permit free time or assign confinement, as well as dictating other terms by which the RASP detainees must abide. The program requires a contract with Sentinel Offender Services LLC, which provides the ankle monitors and mobile phones that contain tracking data observed by case managers, according to the lawsuit.

The plaintiffs allege

Sentinel’s previous coordinator for the Smith Correctional Facility program, Karisma Vaca, facilitated Heidecker’s illicit acts because she was in “romantic and sexual relations” with him.

“The grooming of K.P. and others could have stopped ... had there been no complacency by employees at Sentinel, including Vaca,” according to the suit.

Sentinel is a named defendant in the civil action.

The plaintiffs allege Heidecker engaged in a re-occurring pattern of sexual abuse, sometimes beginning with the female candidates he hand-picked to participate in RASP, even though any incarcerated party can apply for admission.

According to the suit,

2,500 barrels of oil and water came to the surface each day. At the start of 2024, that had fallen to 80, and it has since dropped to 68.

In an email, Chevron North America spokesperson Sean Comey said the settlements “demonstrate our continuing commitment to take action to address issues and prevent similar incidents in the future. Throughout our operations we work collaboratively with government agencies to protect people and the environment and maintain safe and reliable operations.”

He added: “We always strive to meet or exceed our environmental obligations. When we do not achieve that goal, we take responsibility and appropriate action. We are pleased to put this matter behind us in a way that benefits our community so we

Lincoln Square shopping center.

Favero alleged that Armenta became physical with the women, one of whom was identified in court documents by her initials, “A.F.” The criminal complaint named her as the only victim. She did not require medical attention.

Patrol deputies reached the location minutes later

and quickly identified the defendant as the alleged assailant, Favero said.

Armenta was immediately taken into custody without incident in the area of Harvill and Magnolia Avenue.

According to court records, he has prior misdemeanor convictions for child endangerment and trespassing.

‘Sexual predator’

Heidecker would begin by communicating with the victims via his Sentinel cell, soliciting photographs to “update pictures on file.”

“The conversation would then take a disturbing turn when the defendant would praise the photos he received,” according to the narrative. “Heidecker insisted on photos of feet without socks ... to fully depict the electronic monitor but (actually) part of his sexual gratification in order to satisfy his foot fetish.”

The more compliance he received from his charges, the more emboldened he became, the plaintiffs said, pressuring the women to communicate with him via his personal cell and demanding that they delete all private conversations

afterward, or face the possibility of losing privileges under RASP.

“Once the defendant was able to establish dominance, his requests became more sexual in nature,” the complaint said.

He would demand “RASP participants engage in sexual acts” and that they video “themselves engaging in sexual acts” and send the videos to him, the plaintiffs wrote.

If he detected a lack of compliance, Heidecker would routinely threaten the women with “more restrictive curfew hours,” “lockdown” and a “return to (jail) custody,” according to the complaint.

K.P. came under his control in August 2023 and received “threatening

Chevron

can continue to focus on providing the affordable, reliable, and ever cleaner energy California needs.”

The California agencies’ announcement received qualified praise from an environmental attorney who monitors the state laws and policies on oil and gas production and spills.

“It’s great to see one of the state’s most prolific polluters fined for its destruction to the environment,” said Hollin Kretzmann, an attorney at the Center for Biological Diversity’s Climate Law Institute. “But it’s outrageous that Chevron earned more than $11 million off selling the oil collected from one surface spill — almost equal to the amount of this historic fine.”

He added: “The Desert Sun-ProPublica investigation that turned up that information was vital, and we need more of that type

of scrutiny of oil producers from the state. To protect Californians from oil industry pollution, oil regulators need to step up oversight to minimize the damage this deadly industry does on its way out the door.”

The $5.6 million Chevron will pay the Department of Conservation will be used to plug old, dangerous wells abandoned by other owners without proper cleanup.

“This agreement is a significant demonstration of California’s commitment to transition away from fossil fuels while holding oil companies accountable when they don’t comply with the state’s regulations and environmental protections,” the department’s director, David Shabazian, said. “Every penny collected here will go toward plugging old, orphan wells in order to protect the

messages about his power to put her back in jail” for not fulfilling his personal requests, the attorneys said. The woman feared losing custody of her 5-year-old son and was initially obedient. However, the abuse ended when Heidecker’s behavior was outed weeks later, and he gave a full confession.

The plaintiffs allege there was an attempt by sheriff’s Professional Standards Bureau Correctional Sgt. Jessica Yelenich and the county’s private attorney Nicole Roggeveen to pay K.P. and the other victims “hush money” in September.

“Yelenich and Roggeveen created a list of Heidecker’s victims, and one by one, they offered them money in exchange to waiving their right to sue the county,” the

complaint states.

A $5,000 check was written to K.P. However, unnamed higher-ups in county government rejected the plan, according to the suit.

“It is not uncommon to seek settlement prior to litigation to avoid the time and expense for both sides with lawsuits,” the county stated.

The plaintiffs allege Heidecker actively abused his authority for “years.” A video, titled “Big Dick Deputies” that was produced and circulated among sheriff’s personnel, depicted Heidecker and other deputies on the job. It pointed to disciplinary shortcomings in the department that may have set the stage for the ex-lawman’s offenses, according to the complaint.

environment and people of California.”

California’s oil wells could cost $9 billion to plug, according to a 2020 report, and companies have set aside only a fraction of those costs, though the state and federal governments are gradually stepping up funding and requirements.

Conservation staff previously identified 378 wells across six counties to begin working on under the state’s well abandonment program, which permanently seals orphan wells and remediates sites, officials noted in this week’s announcement. Work in Santa Barbara and Los Angeles counties began late last year — thanks to $125 million in state and federal funding to address old and aging oil infrastructure.

California is also eligible for an additional $140 million in federal funding

to plug more wells, the news release said, and the Department of Conservation is working to claw back funding from oil companies that “sold off idle, orphan, deserted, or unplugged wells.”

The Department of Fish and Wildlife agreement with Chevron places $6.8 million in the agency’s Environmental Enhancement Fund, which provides grants for projects that acquire habitat or improve habitat quality and ecosystem function. An additional $500,000 will go to the Oiled Wildlife Care Network at the UC Davis School of Veterinary Medicine to maintain facilities in Kern County that care for animals affected by spills and to support regional wildlife response. And $200,000 will be available to respond to future spills.

Officials pledged to tighten regulation of oil

company violations, including potential criminal penalties under AB 631, a law that went into effect in January that gives regulators more authority to fine oil companies that cause major spills or other hazards. In 2020, a spokesperson for the state’s oil regulator, the California Geologic Energy Management Division, told The Desert Sun and ProPublica that the agency had issued $191,669 in civil penalties and collected nothing. The then-head of CalGEM pledged more public transparency, including more details on enforcement information. As of Thursday, the agency has issued 13 orders to pay civil penalties in 2024, but it was impossible to determine online if they have been paid.

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