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Warehouse company, local o cials face residents at tense meeting in Boyle Heights

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and city ofﬁcials along withrepresentatives from Lineage Logistics faced a tense audience last week in Boyle Heights, as community members sought answers on recovery efforts and support for residents following a massive ﬁre at a warehouse facility that has caused concerns about local air quality and public health.

During the evening meeting on the July 9, LA Mayor Karen Bass said she plans to spend more time in Boyle Heights, including at night, after residents reported odors from Lineage's warehouse get worse after dark.

Bass and Hilda Solis, LA County Board of Supervisors chair whose District 1 includes Boyle Heights and East Los Angeles communities, were booed by visibly angry residents.

The mayor apologized to the audience at Stevenson Middle School for the confusion surrounding the city's response, acknowledging that the smoke generated by the ﬁre was harmful. Bass promised multiple environmental investigations into the blaze that burned for eight days the Lineage cold storage warehouse at 1400 S. Los Palos St.

She also pledged to survey warehouses throughout LA's Eastside, South Los Angeles and the San Fernando Valley for possible environmental hazards and risks, while holding Lineage and other businesses accountable for

Horvath calls on LA County to back lawsuit challenging ParamountWarner Bros. deal; Writers Guild sues to block takeover

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harm caused to adjacent communities.

Jeff Rivera, chief operations ofﬁcer for Lineage Global, also apologized.

"I'm sorry for the disruption this has caused," Rivera told community members.

He said the company was expanding the fire response by doing door-todoor outreach with people who live closest to the warehouse and providing housing assistance via 211 LA, grocery vouchers, cash financial aid, air conditioners, air purifiers and assistance paying utility bills.

Rivera also announced plans to launch a community support hotline this week.

He estimated 200 workers were doing cleanup work around the clock and approximately 1.4 million pounds of ﬁre-damaged material has been removed thus far, another 3.2 million

pounds is staged for removal and demolition has begun.

According to Rivera, the city's 45-day goal for completing cleanup efforts was aggressive, noting similar ﬁres can require as long as six months for remediation.

Duringthepublic comment portion of the meeting, residents questioned the city's response, medical care, relocation assistance and the potential long-term health effects of the ﬁre.

Boyle Heights resident Maria Lopez urged ofﬁcials to experience the conditions ﬁrsthand, saying, "I would like for you to come sleep where we sleep, so you can experience what we have to go through."

Other meeting attendees wondered why the facility

should be allowed to reopen, complained about communication failures and demanded stronger protections for surrounding communities. Residents also asked why lessons apparently had not been learned after a 2024 ﬁre at the same warehouse.

Officials from the South Coast Air Quality Management District told meeting attendees that monitoring during the fire found no elevated levels of metals or hydrogen fluoride.

According to Solis's ofﬁce, county staff, volunteers and community organizations have distributed more than 10,000 air puriﬁers, plus N95 masks, food, water and other essential supplies.

"Emergency relief is only the beginning," Solis said in a statement following the community meeting.

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SupervisorLindsey Horvathintroduced a motion Tuesday calling for the county to support a lawsuit ﬁled by California and 11 other states looking to block the proposed takeover of Warner Bros. Discovery by Paramount Skydance.

Also Tuesday, the Writers Guild of America ﬁled a lawsuit seeking to cancel the deal.

"For too long, working people have borne the cost of corporate consolidation, while jobs disappear and production leaves our region," Horvath said in a statement. "Our economic analysis shows this merger could put thousands of local jobs at risk. As the global capital of the creative economy, Los Angeles County has a responsibility to help make the case against this merger by providing the facts, supporting Attorney General (Rob) Bonta's litigation, and standing up for the workers, small businesses, and communities that depend on this industry."

The Board of Supervisors is expected to vote on Horvath's motion next week. The motion calls for the county to support the lawsuit ﬁled Monday in Northern California, possibly through the provision of legal support or the ﬁling of an amicus brief in court.

Earlier this year, at the direction of the Board

of Supervisors, the county Department of Economic Opportunity prepared a report on possible impacts of the proposed merger. That report estimated that the move could lead to nearly 2,500 job losses in the county, and about 6,000 globally.

The jobs at risk would mainly be in corporate, tech, real estate and other shared functions due to duplicative roles across the two companies, according to the report. The department noted in the report that its job-loss estimates should not be read as a layoff forecast, saying the document only deﬁnes the scale of possible employment impacts that may be subject to consolidation.

In announcing the lawsuit Monday, Bonta argued that the merger, which has already been approved by the U.S. Department of Justice, would lead to higher prices for consumers and a reduction in entertainment content.

Bonta said the $110 billion merger — considered one of the biggest media deals in history — would put one company in charge of nearly one-third of all theatrical motion picture and basic cable programming.

Other states joining the lawsuit were Arizona, Colorado,Connecticut, Massachusetts, Minnesota, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, Oregon, and Washington. Paramount Skydance

Supervisor Hilda Solis, at podium, speaks during a town hall meeting in Boyle Heights following a massive warehouse ﬁre that is still emitting foul-smelling, possibly toxic fumes. | Photo courtesy of Supervisor Hilda Solis' o ce

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Lineage warehouse operators hit with 2nd odor violation notice in 2 days

For the second time in two days, the operators of the burned-out Lineage Logistics cold-storage warehouse in Boyle Heights were hit with an environmental violation notice due to persistent odors wafting into nearby communities, local air regulators said Tuesday.

The South Coast Air Quality Management Agency announced Monday that it had received more than 40 complaints from residents near the warehouse on Sunday due to odors emanating from the site -- where more than 85 million pounds of rotting food is in the process of being removed. As a result, the agency issued a notice of violation to Lineage due to the smell.

AQMD officials said state health and safety rules "prohibit emissions that cause injury, nuisance or annoyance to a significant number of people or the public."

they have already distributed more than 600 air purifiers and 2,000 masks as part of its earlier community donation;

-- provision of grocery vouchers redeemable at a Food4Less store on Olympic Boulevard;

-- cash assistance provided through pre-paid cards; and

-- support to assist residents with payments of Los Angeles Department of Water and Power utility bills.

and rodents.

Hundreds of mostly angry residents packed a community town hall meeting in Boyle Heights last week, lashing out at Lineage company officials and elected leaders — including Bass — and demanding protection and compensation, including funding for temporary housing.

Lineage officials last week announced a series of community support efforts, specifically:

The fire broke out June 17 at the warehouse at 1400 S. Los Palos St. and raged for eight days, sending a massive amount of smoke into the atmosphere and prompting warnings for nearby residents to stay inside.

The city, county and state all issued local emergency declarations in the days following the fire.

The notice of violation can lead to civil penalties, or potentially a lawsuit if no settlement is reached.

According to AQMD, more than 40 complaints were received again on Monday due to odors from the warehouse, with people again reporting "rotten, sour, garbage-type

odors." After confirming the smell was coming from the warehouse, the AQMD issued a second notice of violation to Lineage on Monday. Efforts to remove the food and other debris from the fire-damaged warehouse are continuing. The most recent figures from Lineage indicate that 356 tons of food waste have been removed from the building, with 835 tons of overall waste taken away. Lineage officials said they hope to complete debris removal from the site within 45 days, meeting a deadline imposed by Mayor Karen Bass.

Residents have been complaining loudly about impacts from the fire, most notably citing issues such as noxious odors, vermin, flies

-- vouchers for shortterm hotel and rental assistance for "residents who choose to temporarily relocate during the cleanup and remediation process";

-- delivery of more air purifiers, air conditions and masks to residents, with company officials saying

The cause of the fire remains under investigation, but Lineage officials have said they believe the fire started while a subcontractor working for Altus Power, which owns the solar array on top of the building, was conducting tests on the panels.

Altus Power has stated its first concern is for the community affected by the fire.

Alex Theatre in Glendale to screen 'The Odyssey' as part of cinema revival

ThehistoricAlex Theatre in Glendale will return to its roots as a movie house this week with the start of a three-week engagement of Christopher Nolan's "The Odyssey" in 70mm format.

The screenings, scheduled to run from Friday through Aug. 6, coincide with a broader effort by the nearly centuryold venue to expand film programming and upgrade its projection and sound capabilities.

The theater, which opened in 1925 and was originally built as a first- run movie palace, has spent much of the

last several decades operating primarily as a venue for concerts, dance performances, comedy shows and community events.

Officials said the theater recently installed new sound systems and both 70mm and 35mm film projection equipment as part of an effort to accommodate large-format film presentations.

"We are reclaiming our place as one of L.A.'s premiere venues for cinema," Alex Theatre Artistic Director Miles Williams said in a statement. "With our new large-format film projectors, new audio systems, and

growing community of film curators -- we look forward to hosting L.A.'s cinephiles and movie lovers of all ages in our historic theatre."

"The Odyssey" is based on Homer's ancient Greek epic poem chronicling Odysseus' long journey home following the Trojan War.

The Alex Theatre, located at 216 N. Brand Blvd., is one of a limited number of Southern California venues equipped to screen films in 70mm format.

Tickets and additional information are available at the theater's website, thealex. com.

Residents of Boyle Heights and other East LA communities wear masks to mitigate the foul smells coming from the ﬁre-destroyed Lineage Logistics warehouse. | Photo courtesy of Hilda Solis/ Facebook

Inside the Alex Theatre. | Photo courtesy of ALEX Theatre

HEYSOCAL EVENTS CALENDAR

Celebrate World Cup finals at one of the official watch parties or enjoy Shakespeare, movies, or music outdoors.

Sunset Concerts

Skirball Cultural Center | 2701 N. Sepulveda Blvd., Los Angeles | July 16 | skirball.org

Grammy-winner Cory Henry blends funk, gospel, and jazz with his band The Funk Apostles. Inglewood’s Katalyst, a nine-piece ensemble, will showcase a mix of experimental contemporary jazz. Sunset Concerts are free, with walk-up tickets available on a first-come, first-served basis.

Shakespeare by the Sea

Roxbury Park | 471 Roxbury Drive, Beverly Hills | July 22

In “Macbeth,” a Scottish general whose ambitious quest for power, fueled by a prophecy and his wife's encouragement, leads to a descent into tyranny, paranoia, and his ultimate downfall. Admission is free.

‘The Lord of the RIngs: The Fellowship of the Ring’ in Concert

The Peacock Theater | 777 Chick Hearn Court, Los Angeles | July 16-18 | axs.com

The Grammy Award-winning Los Angeles Children’s Chorus joins forces with Pacific Symphony, soprano Kaitlyn Lusk, and voices/LA, for “The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring,” in concert. The epic motion picture will be projected on a 60-foot screen accompanied by Howard Shore’s Academy and Grammy award-winning score performed live on stage by 238 musicians. Tickets: $62.09 to $201.93

‘We Will Rock You’

California Theatre of the Performing Arts Tickets | 562 W.4th St., San Bernardino | July 17-18 | californiatheatre.net

Featuring more than 20 hit Queen songs including “Another One Bites the Dust,” “Bohemian Rhapsody,” “Killer Queen,” and “We Will Rock You,” “We Will Rock You” follows two revolutionaries as they try to save rock ‘n’ roll in a postapocalyptic world. Tickets start at $53.

Beach Movie Nights

Dockweiler Youth Center | 12505 Vista del Mar, Playa del Rey | July 17 | beaches.lacounty.gov

Enjoy a free screening of “Goat” on the sand, by the waves, and under the stars. Seating is festival-style, available on a first-come, first-served basis.

Los Angeles World Cup 26 Fan Zone at Burbank

San Fernando Boulevard, Downtown Burbank (from Magnolia Boulevard to Angeleno Avenue) | July 18-19 | fanzone.dtnbur.com

Downtown Burbank will come alive with live match

coverage, food, drinks, family-friendly games, soccer merch, and a free international street fair. There will also be VIP experiences like a culinary experience with celebrity Chef Geoffrey Zakarian, themed lounges, and concert experiences featuring Loud Luxury & Bebe Rexha. One-day, general admission: $28.44. VIP experiences are a separate ticketed event.

Los Angeles World Cup 26 Fan Zone at Fairplex

Fairplex | 1101 W. McKinley Ave., Pomona | July 18-19 | fairplex.com

Experience the excitement of the FIFA World Cup at Fairplex with live match viewing, a high-energy festival atmosphere, and activities for fans of all ages. Enjoy interactive soccer games, crafts, and entertainment. General Admission: $21.10/person for all 4 games. VIP starting at $36.55. Children 5 and younger are free.

Los Angeles World Cup 26 Fan Zone at West Harbor

West Harbor | 1332 South Harbor Blvd., San Pedro | July 18-19 | westharborla.com

Experience FIFA World Cup 2026™ at West Harbor’s official Fan Zone, where the San Pedro waterfront transforms into a vibrant soccer celebration. Watch the final rounds on massive screens, enjoy live entertainment, interactive fan activities, and waterfront dining. Tickets starting at $5.

7th Annual Vaquereada Festival

Paramount Park | 14400 Paramount Blvd., Paramount | July 18 | latinasartfoundation.org

Folklorico groups and community members gather to dance the norteño rhythms, shop from community artisan vendors, participate in traditional folk dance workshops, watch community performances, do some arts & crafts, savor tasty food, and enjoy live music.

Paul Banke BOXFAM BBQ

Memorial Park Recreation Center | 320 N. Orange Place, Azusa | July 18 | azusaca.gov

Get ready for a day of music, entertainment, food booths, and celebrity boxers from 2 to 7 p.m.

Gimme Gimme Disco

Catch One Underground | 4067 W. Pico Blvd., Los Angeles | July 18 | gimmegimmedisco.com

Disco is back! Boogie all night at this disco party. Early bird general admission tickets: $22.18.

Beach Streets

Kickin’ It Hub | 130 Cherry Ave., Long Beach | July 19 | longbeach.gov/beachstreets

Beach Streets embraces the active commuting lifestyle by opening streets and transforming them into safe, open areas for people to bike, walk and explore their neighborhood. Entertainment hubs along the route will feature a wide variety of entertainment, family-friendly activities, food and more.

‘Tensions, Personified’

Odyssey Theatre | 2055 S. Sepulveda Blvd., Los Angeles | July 19 | odysseytheatre.com

Odyssey Theatre Ensemble’s Thresholds of Invention series presents “Tensions, Personified,” an afternoon of readings of one-act plays by John Binder. In these four plays from his recently published volume of 12 short plays, Binder explores the various permutations of tensions that arise in between people — sexual, parental, friends, exes. Tickets: $25.

Moonlight Movies on the Beach: ‘The Lost Boys’

Granada Beach | 5000 E. Ocean Blvd., Long Beach | July 21 | moonlightmoviesonthebeach.com

Pack up the car with chairs, blankets and snacks and head to the beach for a free movie at sunset. Don’t want to pack food? Local food trucks and kettle corn vendors will be on site.

Los Angeles Children’s Chorus concert choir. | Photo courtesy of Ricardo Mendoza

Spring is typically one of the housing market’s busiest seasons. May and June are historically some of the biggest listing months of the year and are when “For Sale” signs and moving trucks dominate the streets.

This year, though, the season didn’t exactly show out. Cotality’s Home Price Index shows U.S. home prices rose just 0.3% year over year in April 2026, the weakest appreciation in years, and as of January about 34% of the 100 largest U.S. markets were posting outright year-overyear declines. Per Zillow’s April 2026 market report, new listings outpaced sales for the first time in 2026. Yet on paper, Americans have never held more housing wealth.

Splitero dug deep into data from the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA), ICE Mortgage Technology, Zillow, and Cotality to show how rate-locks are preventing Americans from capitalizing on their paper wealth.

The rate-lock effect

The mechanics of the rate-lock effect are simple, but brutal. Take, for instance, a homeowner with a sub-6% fixed mortgage. They face an enormous financial penalty for selling and buying at today's rates. Trading a 3% rate for a 6.5% to 7% mortgage can add about $1,000 per month to the payment on a median-priced home. Many homeowners understandably decline this trade-off.

Trading a sub-4% mortgage for today’s 6.75% rate on the same medianpriced home means paying anywhere from $3,900 to

The great staying put: Why a record share of homeowners are cashing in without selling

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nearly $8,000 more every year, according to the Zillow April 2026 market report. The deeper the discount you’re giving up, the steeper the hit. Federal Housing Finance Agency data from the third quarter of 2025 shows just how deep that discount runs. More than half of homeowners are locked into a rate below 4%, and just under 80% sit below 6%.

The agency even quantifies the impact of this problem in a 2024 working paper. For every percentage point that market rates exceed the origination rate, the probability of a sale drops by 18.1%, according to their data. In plain terms, the higher today’s rates sit above the rate a homeowner already has, the less likely that homeowner is to sell. With most owners holding rates set well below current ones, the predictable result is a market where 1.72M fewer homes traded hands between Q2 2022 and Q2 2024.

That missing supply has a counterintuitive effect on price. With so few homes for sale, competi-

tion for the ones that do list pushed national prices up an estimated 7%, more than cancelling out the roughly 5.6% downward pull that higher rates would have had on their own. So even as demand cools, prices have stayed stubbornly high.

Record equity, and almost no one is touching it

The lock-in effect doesn’t just stop people from selling. It also reshapes how they reach the money tied up in their homes. U.S. owners are sitting on record equity but are disincentivized to access it through sales or cash-out refinancing.

According to ICE Mortgage Monitor data, however, equity withdrawals in the first quarter of 2026 rose 2% year over year and hit their highest first-quarter level since 2021. This is still far below the long-run historical norm.

The preferred method for those accessing equity today without selling is taking out second liens, often home equity lines of credit (HELOCs), which leave the existing first mortgage untouched. Per the same ICE

data, in the first quarter 2026, 54% of all equity extraction came through second liens, leading to second-lien lending reaching an 18-year high. This equates to 3.9 million homeowners from 2020 to 2022 who have now added a second lien.

Similarly, average HELOC introductory rates fell to 6.6% in March 2026, which is their most attractive level since late 2022. A $50,000 withdrawal today costs roughly $275 per month, which is down significantly from highs in early 2024. Despite the potential for lower HELOC costs, withdrawal rates for second liens are still below historic norms.

While homeowners are still extracting equity using secondary methods other than selling or refinancing, it’s a barren market compared to past years.

The hard part isn’t having equity. It’s getting to it.

Record equity doesn’t help much if you can’t reach it. Homeowners are sitting on trillions of dollars in equity, much of it gated

behind the qualification hurdles that traditional products demand. HELOCs, cash-out refinances, and home equity loans typically require income verification, strong credit, and a debtto-income check, and a refinance also means giving up the low first-mortgage rate that locked owners are trying to protect.

That gap is part of why home equity investments (HEIs) have grown as an alternative. Instead of a monthly payment, an HEI provides cash today in exchange for a share of the home’s future value, with no income verification and credit-score minimums that can start around 500. For an owner who is equity rich but doesn’t qualify for, or doesn’t want a new monthly payment, it’s one of the few ways to access equity without selling or refinancing.

What would break the lock-in effect?

Breaking the lock-in effect comes down to closing the gap between the rates owners already hold and the rates they’d face if

they moved, and a few conditions would have to line up for that to happen.

There are hopeful signs. Inventory is growing, and rates have edged down from 2025 highs. Homebuyers in April 2026 had roughly 3% more purchasing power than a year earlier.

The first factor that could mark a major change is a return to the 6% range on 30-year fixed mortgages. This could trigger a meaningful rebound in buyer demand, according to Zillow.

Additionally, the share of mortgages locked at sub-3% naturally erodes over time. This gradual "aging out" of ultra-low-rate cohorts slowly releases inventory back into the market. HELOCs can also act as a pressure valve. Homeowners who need liquidity are leveraging equity via second liens rather than selling, which preserves inventory tightness.

The future of the housing market

The great “staying put” isn’t caused by stubbornness. Tens of millions of households have a valuable asset they locked in at an affordable rate, but it vanishes the minute they choose to sell. Instead, those homeowners have chosen to stay longer, renovate their properties, and continue to build record-setting equity. Until mortgage rates fall or enough low-rate loans drop out of the system, we’re likely to continue to see more of the same.

This story was produced by Splitero and reviewed and distributed by Stacker. Republished with CC BY-NC 4.0 License.

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Monrovia

July 1

At 1:40 a.m., a neighbor dispute was reported at an apartment complex in the 800 block of West Duarte. Officers arrived and made contact with the parties involved. Statements by all parties involved were inconsistent. This investigation is continuing.

At 3:32 a.m., a resident in the 800 block of South Mayflower called to report a catalytic converter theft in progress. Officers arrived and located the suspect vehicle who fled at a high rate of speed onto the freeway. This investigation is continuing.

At 4:06 a.m., officers patrolling the 300 block of South Myrtle saw a subject in a park after hours, in violation of a municipal code. Officers made contact with the subject. He was arrested and taken into custody.

At 10:45 a.m., a victim in the 100 block of North Alta Vista reported two separate occasions where his business account had fraudulent activity. This investigation is continuing.

At 11:06 a.m., a caller in the 700 block of South Alta Vista reported the catalytic converter to her vehicle stolen. This investigation is continuing.

At 11:15 p.m., a domestic violence incident was reported in the 500 block of West Duarte. Officers arrived and made contact with the parties involved. An investigation revealed a boyfriend and girlfriend were involved in a verbal altercation that turned physical when the boyfriend picked up the girlfriend and dragged her into the home against her will. She sustained an abrasion. He was arrested and taken into custody.

July 2

At 1:27 a.m., officers patrolling a park in the 300 block of South Myrtle observed a male subject in a park after hours. He was contacted, arrested and taken into custody.

At 8:26 a.m., a caller in the 400 block of South Myrtle reported an intoxicated male subject. Officers arrived and made

contact. It was determined he was too intoxicated to care for himself. He was arrested and transported to the MPD jail to be held for a sobering period.

At 10:21 a.m., a victim in the 500 block of South Myrtle reported that an unknown subject attempted to burglarize his business. This investigation is continuing.

At 10:47 a.m., a caller in the 300 block of South Myrtle reported a male subject at a park was yelling at children in the playground. Officers arrived and made contact with the subject. An investigation revealed he was in possession of drug paraphernalia. He was arrested and taken into custody.

At 11:25 a.m., officers were dispatched to a shopping center in the 500 block of West Huntington regarding a subject yelling at a security guard. Officers arrived and made contact with the subject. An investigation revealed he was too intoxicated to care for himself. He was arrested and transported to the MPD jail to be held for a sobering period.

At 9:39 p.m., officers patrolling the area of Mayflower and Evergreen made contact with a male subject who was found to be in possession of drug paraphernalia. He was arrested and taken into custody.

At 10:21 p.m., a battery was reported in the 700 block of West Huntington. An investigation revealed the incident involved a brother and a sister staying in a hotel. This investigation is continuing.

At 10:37 p.m., while patrolling the 100 block of East Lime an officer was flagged down regarding a male subject who brandished a knife and threatened him. An investigation revealed the suspect was a danger to himself and others. He was transported to a medical facility for a mental evaluation. This investigation is continuing.

July 3

At 1:04 p.m., an employee at a store in the 700 block of East Huntington reported a shoplifting incident. Officers arrived and located the suspect as he was attempting

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to flee. He was arrested and taken into custody.

At 6:26 p.m., a juvenile victim walked into the MPD lobby to report a robbery. An investigation revealed a juvenile suspect brandished a pocket knife, pushed the juvenile victim off his bicycle, stole the bicycle and fled. This investigation is continuing.

At 7:28 p.m., while patrolling the area of Foothill and Garfield an officer saw a vehicle in violation of a vehicle code. A traffic stop was conducted and the driver was contacted. An investigation revealed the driver was in possession of a loaded firearm. He was arrested and taken into custody.

At 10:19 p.m., a traffic collision was reported in the area of Mountain and Huntington. Officers arrived and discovered that one of the driver’s was under the influence and had a child inside the vehicle at the time of the collision. The driver was arrested and transported to the MPD jail to be held for a sobering period.

July 4

At 8:44 a.m., a resident in the 400 block of Grand reported that someone broke into his vehicle and stole property. This investigation is continuing.

At 11 a.m., a resident in the 300 block of Grand reported that someone stole her son's bicycle from the front porch. This investigation is continuing.

At 11:14 a.m., a victim in the 200 block of West Cypress reported the theft of the catalytic converter from his vehicle. This investigation is continuing.

At 7:49 p.m., officers were dispatched to a gas station in the 700 block of West Huntington regarding a stolen phone. Officers arrived and made contact with the party suspected of stealing the phone. An investigation revealed he was in possession of drug paraphernalia. The subject refused officers commands and attempted to flee. After a brief struggle, officers were able to arrest the subject and take him into custody. The stolen phone was recovered.

At 9:29 p.m., a disturbance was reported at a residence in the 600 block of East Olive. Officers arrived and made contact with the parties involved. An investigation found one of the subjects was in possession of a controlled substance. The subject was arrested and taken into custody.

At 9:42 p.m., a vehicle burglary was reported in the 900 block of South Fifth. Officers arrived and discovered the victim’s trailer had been burglarized and property was taken. This investigation is continuing.

At 10:04 p.m., officers patrolling the area of Myrtle and Palm saw a male subject causing a disturbance. Officers made contact with the subject and determined he was too intoxicated to care for himself. The subject began to resist officers and caused several officer injuries. He was arrested and taken into custody.

At 11:07 p.m., a caller in the 400 block of Hurtsview reported a subject setting off fireworks and damaging the caller’s vehicle. This investigation is continuing.

At 11:14 p.m., a structure fire was reported in the 800 block of West Foothill. Officers arrived and determined an electric scooter was charging and sparked a fire. Officers evacuated nearby residents. MFD responded and extinguished the fire. No injuries were reported.

July 5

At 8:53 p.m., a residential fire was reported in the 600 block of Monterey. Officers arrived and discovered that a group of juveniles were

setting off fireworks in the area and caused a fire in the yard of the residence. The fire was extinguished before spreading to the structure. Officers checked the area but were unable to locate the involved subjects. This investigation is continuing.

At 9:04 p.m., a shoplifting incident was reported at a business in the 600 block of West Huntington. Officers arrived and made contact with the suspect. He was found to be in possession of drug paraphernalia. He was arrested and taken into custody.

July 6

At 5:55 a.m., a caller in the 500 block of East Cypress reported a suspicious vehicle outside his residence. Officers arrived and made contact with the occupants. The subjects were found to be in possession of a nitrous oxide canister in the vehicle that was cold to the touch. The driver was arrested.

At 10:46 a.m., a victim in the 1300 block of South Mayflower reported that a check he mailed out was intercepted and fraudulently cashed. This investigation is continuing.

At 6:53 p.m., a domestic violence in progress was reported in the 700 block of West Duarte. A witness reported a female subject pushed a male subject to the ground. Officers arrived and made contact with the parties involved. An investigation revealed that a verbal dispute became physical when the female subject threw rocks at the male causing him to fall to the ground. She was arrested

July 7

At 5:11 a.m., a resident in the area of Evergreen and Magnolia reported that an unknown subject burglarized her vehicle, causing damage. This investigation is continuing.

At 10 a.m., a victim reported he located his prior reported stolen vehicle in the 200 block of West Evergreen. An officer arrived and located the vehicle in a backyard and made contact with the resident. The vehicle was released to the victim. This investigation is continuing.

July 8

At 3:13 a.m., officers were dispatched to the 800 block of West Duarte regarding the theft of a vehicle’s catalytic converter. This investigation is continuing.

At 7:36 a.m., while patrolling the area of Royal Oaks and Mountain an officer saw a bicyclist commit a traffic violation. A traffic stop was conducted, but the bicyclist refused to stop. The bicyclist was eventually apprehended and found to be in possession of drug paraphernalia. He was arrested and taken into custody.

At 7:37 a.m., a vehicle burglary was reported in a parking lot in the 900 block of West Huntington where property was taken. This investigation is continuing.

At 12:06 p.m., a victim in the 200 block of West Duarte reported the catalytic converter to his vehicle stolen. This investigation is continuing

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Zebra Fire in Azusa 70% contained

The Zebra Fire, which broke out Monday night in Azusa, has burned 25 acres and was 70% contained as of Tuesday evening. According to Cal Fire, the cause of the fire remains under investigation and no injuries or structural damage has been reported. The near vertical slopes have challenged firefighters on the east side of the fire, according to the Angeles National Forest. The fire is being managed under Unified Command with the Los Angeles County Fire Department.

Baldwin Park

Baldwin Park to celebrate Barnes Park grand reopening

On Saturday, at 10 a.m, the City of Baldwin Park invites thepublictoattendthegrand reopening of Barnes Park, marking the completion of the Barnes Park Expansion and Multi-Benefit Stormwater Capture Project. The revitalized space features two new basketball courts, a new dog park, walking trails, an inclusive ADA-accessible playground, outdoor fitness equipment, picnic and shade areas, expanded parking, upgraded lighting, droughttolerant landscaping and enhanced gathering spaces. Environmental improvements include a new innovative stormwater capture system capable of collecting more than five million gallons of rainwater during major storm events, helping curb

pollution, replenish local groundwater supplies and reduce localized flooding. To learn about the project, visit the Barnes Park Expansion and Multi-Benefit Stormwater Capture Project webpage at https://www.baldwinpark. com/214/Barnes-ParkRegional-Infiltration-Projec.

Arcadia

Arcadia Fire recognized for prehospital stroke care

During a stroke, every second counts. Providing medical treatment before permanent damage occurs can save someone’s life. For their excellence in prehospital stroke care, the Arcadia Fire Department has been awarded the Golden Brain Award by the Los Angeles County Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Agency. In addition to the department’s recognition, the following members of the Arcadia Fire Department are individually recognized for their contributions to exceptional stroke patient care: (1)Firefighter/Paramedics: Patrick Crook, Erik Johnson, Remington Conatser, Nik Pheng, and James Gauger; (2)Fire Engineers: Chris Klemm and Robert Clark IV; (3)Fire Captains: Richard Harvey, George Couts, and Travis Ring; (4) Ambulance Operators: Leonard Zamora, Brandon Abboud, and Derek Colon. Presented by the leadership and Emergency Department team at USC Arcadia Hospital on behalf of the Los Angeles County EMS Agency, the award was accepted by Arcadia Battalion Chief Jacob Sutton on behalf of the department. The Arcadia Fire Depart-

ment received two awards for having the fastest times to rendering medical treatment for stroke patients, with a response time of 91 minutes for a patient who required a thrombectomy to remove a large-vessel blockage and 35 minutes for a patient who required medication to break up blood clots.

Orange County

OC Fire Authority invites public comment on 2026 Local Hazard Mitigation Plan

The County of Orange and Orange County Fire Authority (OCFA) invite residents to provide their feedback on a draft of the County’s 2026 Local Hazard Mitigation Plan (LHMP). The public comment period will open Aug, 3 and will remain open through Aug. 17. This plan is updated every five years and is required to maintain eligibility for FEMA Hazard Mitigation Assistance grants. The plan analyzes risk from natural hazards (e.g., wildfires, earthquakes, flooding) in the county’s unincorporated areas, identifies regional mitigation capabilities and outlines a strategy to reduce that risk. Community members can review the draft plan by visiting the project website: https://arcg.is/ffvPj1. Two public information meetings will take place on August 5, 2026, to present the findings of the plan, outline the mitigation strategy and answer questions from the public. Community members who live in unincorporated Orange County are encouraged to attend one of the

meetings to ask questions about natural hazards in their area, such as wildfires, floods, and earthquakes. For more information about the LHMP update, future workshops and meetings, and hazards in unincorporated Orange County, please visit the LHMP StoryMap: https://arcg.is/ffvPj1.

Riverside County City of Riverside

Riverside recognized as leader in economic

development

The City of Riverside has earned one of the highest honors in the economic development profession: the Accredited Economic Development Organization (AEDO) designation from the International Economic Development Council (IEDC). According to the city, the AEDO designation is considered the gold standard for economic development organizations worldwide. Riverside now joins a group of fewer than 100 accredited organizations globally and is one of only three organizations in California to hold this distinction. Evaluators reviewed 18 key performance areas, including business attraction and retention, entrepreneurship, strategic planning, partnerships, economic development programs and measurable results.

Corona

Summer Street Fair brings live entertainment

Every Thursday through Aug. 6, the Historic Civic Center's

front lawn transforms into the place to be. Bring your lawn chairs and blankets and enjoy summer evenings with live music, fun and family. Browse artisan vendors, grab a beverage, and dig into something delicious starting at 6 p.m. At 6:30 p.m., enjoy a live performance from La Cultura Ballet Folklorico. End the night with Sangria Band, playing Latin and old school hits, at 7 p.m. The Historic Civic Center can be found at 815 W. 6th St., Corona.

San Bernardino County

San Bernardino Animal Care seeking short-term foster families for Wings of Rescue flight

San Bernardino County Animal Care is seeking shortterm foster families to care for dogs preparing for the upcoming Wings of Rescue flight on Friday. Fostering provides a safe and temporary home for animals who need extra care, socialization or simply a quieter environment while they wait for adoption or transport. The foster program is designed to be easy and accessible for everyone. All essential supplies such as food, crates and basic care items are provided at no cost. Those who are not ready to foster can still make an impact by supporting the Animals aRe First Fund, which helps provide resources for foster pets and shelter animals throughout the county. To learn more or apply to foster, visit https://animalcare. sbcounty.gov/becomea-pet-foster-parent/. To support foster pets through

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Explore county careers with SBC LevelUP

San Bernardino County job seekers can get practical guidance on the hiring process during this month’s SBC LevelUP Live FAQ Session on Thursday from noon to 1 p.m. During the free virtual session, human resources professionals will share tips for finding county job opportunities, creating or updating a GovernmentJobs.com account, completing a competitive application and understanding what happens after an application is submitted. The session will also cover interview preparation and provide participants with an opportunity to ask questions directly to human resources staff. SBC LevelUP offers monthly guidance, tools and resources to help community members, students and current county employees prepare for their next career opportunity with San Bernardino County. To participate in the live session, visit, https://hr.sbcounty. gov/event/sbc-levelup-livefaq-session-6/ and select “Join FAQ Session.”

Ontario Summer Movies in the Park series continues Thursday

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LA County officials urge mosquito precautions after 1st human West Nile case; mosquito samples test positive in San Bernardino, Mecca, North Shore

By Staff

Los Angeles County health officials urged residents Tuesday to take precautions against mosquitoes after reporting the county's first human case of West Nile virus this year in an Antelope Valley resident.

The resident was hospitalized after developing West Nile virus encephalitis following the onset of symptoms in late June, according to the LA County Department of Public Health.

"The first human cases of West Nile virus are an important reminder that we all need to take steps to prevent mosquito bites and mosquito breeding," county Health Officer Dr. Muntu Davis said in a statement. "Mosquitoes thrive in hot weather, increasing the risk of bites and mosquito-borne diseases."

Davis said residents should apply insect repellent, get rid of standing water around homes where mosquitoes can breed and make sure window and door screens are installed and

maintained properly.

Officials also said residents should report neglected swimming pools that are potential mosquito breeding grounds and to notify authorities when dead birds are found. Increases in infected birds often precede human cases of West Nile virus.

"Detecting West Nile virus in our district is a reminder that this virus has been present in California — and right here in our community — for over 20 years," Brenna Bates-Grubb of the Antelope Valley Mosquito and Vector Control District said. "It's part of our local environment and continues to reappear year after year."

Human cases of West Nile virus each year in Los Angeles County average 41 over the last five years, excluding cases reported separately by the Pasadena and Long Beach health departments, officials said.

Inland Empire Mosquitoes collected in the city of San Bernardino

have tested positive for West Nile virus, county officials announced earlier this month. This is the first collection of mosquitoes that have tested positive in 2026 within the area served by the county's Environmental Health Services Mosquito and Vector Control Program.

The program is taking steps to eliminate mosquito breeding hazards, according to the county.

“West Nile virus can cause serious illness in humans, so I encourage residents to take steps to protect themselves

from mosquito bites,” San Bernardino County Health Officer Dr. Sharon Wang said in a statement. “Community awareness and consistent prevention efforts play an important role in reducing mosquito populations and lowering the risk of West Nile virus.”

In Riverside County, mosquito samples in the communities of North Shore and Mecca tested positive for the virus, the Coachella Valley Mosquito and Vector Control District announced Friday.

The North Shore sample was collected in the area of Avenue 72 and Cleveland Street, while the other samples were collected in the areas of Avenue 70 and Johnson Street and Avenue 71 and Grant Street in Mecca.

West Nile virus spreads to humans when a female mosquito becomes a carrier by biting an infected bird. If a person becomes infected, few experience mild or no symptoms, while serious illness may develop in others. People over 50 years old are at greater risk for severe complications, vector officials said.

Vector control districts urged residents to take the precautions as mosquito activity increases during the year's warmer months:

-- Dump and drain standing water around homes, including flowerpots, buckets and tires.

-- Wear insect repellent containing EPA-registered active ingredients when outdoors.

SoCal not experiencing increased cyclosporiasis cases

By City News Service

Healthofficials

Wednesdaywere monitoring a nationwide surge in cyclosporiasis cases while emphasizing that Southern California has not seen a corresponding increase in infections.

According to the California Department of Public Health, there are no known local outbreaks of the intestinal illness anywhere in the state, and California has reported fewer cases so far this year than during the same period in 2025. Health officials nonetheless urged residents to thoroughly wash produce and follow food safety guidelines to reduce the risk of infection.

Cases are surging in Pennsylvania and New Jersey as infections continue to sweep the nation.

"It's important to understand that California experiences cases of cyclosporiasis every year, with a majority of cases acquired internationally," CDPH Director Dr. Erica Pan said in a statement. "Cases for 2026 are well within expected ranges for California, and we are not currently one of the states experiencing increased cases or an outbreak. We are aware of the outbreaks affecting other states, however, and are closely monitoring for any signs of local acquired infection."

Cyclosporiasis is caused by the Cyclospora parasite, typically spread through food or water contaminated with human feces. It takes at least one to two weeks in the environment outside of the body for Cyclospora

to become infectious after passing in a bowel movement, according to the CDPH.

Person-to-person transmission is unlikely. Most California cases are associated with recent international travel, but the CDPH actively monitors for possible domestically acquired cases

-- patients who did not travel internationally prior to their illness onset -- as well as for possible outbreaks.

Because certain Eastern and Midwestern states are experiencing significant increases in cases, the CDPH is closely monitoring for cases associated with travel to affected areas and looking

-- Wear long sleeves and pants during dawn and dusk when mosquitoes are most active.

-- Report neglected pools or significant mosquito activity to the district.

The district performed periodic control treatments using truck-mounted equipment throughout June in Desert Hot Springs, Palm Springs and North Shore. The next so-called Wide Area Larvicide treatments are set for 1 a.m. to 7 a.m. on Sept. 12, 19 and 26 and on Oct. 3.

According to the district, the treatments target mosquitoes in standing water to reduce their population. The products are EPA-registered that are considered safe for people, pets, wildlife and honeybees.

Maps of the spraying operations are on the internet: cvmosquito.org/ wide-area-larvicide-treatments-summer-2026.

No vaccine or specific treatment exists for West Nile virus.

for clusters that may indicate infection occurring in California. Given the size of the outbreak in the Midwest and travel during the summer, health officials are expecting cases will occur in Californians returning from the impacted areas.

While California's case numbers remain stable and fall within expected ranges, the CDPH urges everyone to follow these prevention steps:

-- Wash hands with soap and water before and after handling or preparing raw fruits and vegetables;

-- Wash all fruits and vegetables thoroughly under running water before eating, cutting or cooking. Scrub firm produce like melons and cucumbers with a clean produce brush;

-- Remove and discard outer leaves from lettuce and leafy greens;

-- For vulnerable populations -- older adults, young children, pregnant women, immunocompromised individuals -- cook vegetables and herbs whenever practical;

-- Prevent crosscontamination: Use clean cutting boards, utensils and food-contact surfaces. Keep ready-to-eat foods separate from raw produce during preparation;

-- Refrigerate cut, peeled or cooked fruits and vegetables within two hours; and

-- Avoid food or water that may be contaminated by human feces, especially when traveling to countries where tap water or food may be unsafe.

Spray-on mosquito repellant. | Photo courtesy of San Bernardino County

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El Monte City Notices

NOTICE OF ELECTION CITY OF EL MONTE

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a Consolidated General Municipal Election will be held on Tuesday, November 3, 2026 for the following City of El Monte elected officers:

For One (1) Mayor Elected At-Large from the Entire City Full term of two (2) years

For One (1) Council Member of the City Council for District 2 Full term of four (4) years

For One (1) Council Member of the City Council for District 3 Full term of four (4) years

For One (1) Council Member of the City Council for District 6 Full term of four (4) years

For One (1) City Clerk Elected At-Large from the Entire City Full term of four (4) years

For One (1) City Treasurer Elected At-Large from the Entire City Full term of four (4) years

The nomination period for these offices begins on Monday, July 13, 2026 and closes on Friday, August 7, 2026 at 5:00 p.m.

If nomination papers for an incumbent officer of the City are not filed by Friday, August 7, 2026 (the 88th day before the election) the voters shall have until the 83rd day before the election, August 12, 2026 at 5:00 pm., to nominate candidates other than the person(s) who are the incumbents on the 88th day before the election, for that incumbent’s elective office. This extension is not applicable where there is no incumbent eligible to be elected.

If no one (1) or only one (1) person is nominated for an elective office, appointment to the elective office may be made as prescribed by Elections Code Section 10229 of the State of California.

In-person voting will be available at any Voting Center located in the County of Los Angeles at designated locations weekdays and weekends from October 24, 2026 to November 3, 2026. Voting Centers shall be open at 7:00 a.m. on the day of the election and shall remain open continuously from that time until 8:00 p.m. of the same day when the polls shall be closed (pursuant to Election Code Section 10242, except as provided in Section 14401 of the Elections Code of the State of California.)

Gabriel Ramirez, City Clerk City of El Monte

Date Published: July 9, 2026; July 13, 2026; July 20, 2026; and July 27, 2026

NOTICE OF ELECTION CITY OF EL MONTE

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN TO ALL QUALIFIED VOTERS of the City of El Monte that a Consolidated General Municipal Election will be held on TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 3, 2026 for the purpose of electing:

For One (1) Mayor Elected At-Large from the Entire City Full term of two (2) years

For One (1) Council Member of the City Council for District 2 Full term of four (4) years

For One (1) Council Member of the City Council for District 3 Full term of four (4) years

For One (1) Council Member of the City Council for District 6 Full term of four (4) years

For One (1) City Clerk Elected At-Large from the Entire City Full term of four (4) years

For One (1) City Treasurer Elected At-Large from the Entire City Full term of four (4) years

Inclusive of any other qualifying criteria mandated by the California Government Code, the California Elections Code or the El Monte Municipal Code, candidates for the above election must be registered voters residing in the City of El Monte. Nomination documents for the election shall be available no earlier than Monday, July 13, 2026, and no later than Friday, August 7, 2026, pursuant to Elections Code Sections 10220, 10224 & 10407, at the City of El Monte, City Clerk’s Office, located at 11333 Valley Boulevard, El Monte, California 91731, between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Nomination documents must be filed at the office of the El Monte City Clerk’s Office, located at the above referenced address

no later than 5:00 p.m. on Friday, August 7, 2026.

Although the City Clerk’s Office is closed for business on Fridays along with all other City Hall Offices, the City Clerk’s Office will be open on Friday, August 7, 2026, between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. for the sole purpose of issuing and accepting candidates’ nomination papers for the aforementioned Consolidated General Municipal Election. Prospective candidates and members of the public are further advised that the City Clerk’s Office is not open on Saturdays, Sundays or any holiday observed by the City pursuant to Section 2.68.010 of the El Monte Municipal Code.

Pursuant to Elections Code Section 10225, if nomination documents for an incumbent are not filed by 5:00 p.m. on Friday, August 7, 2026, the nomination period shall be extended until 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday, August 12, 2026. If no one (1) or only one (1) person is nominated for an elective office, appointment to the elective office may be made as prescribed by Elections Code Section 10229 of the State of California.

On the date of the Consolidated General Municipal Election, polling places shall be open between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m.

Persons requiring multilingual assistance in Spanish, Chinese, Vietnamese, Tagalog, Japanese, Korean, Thai, Khmer, and Hindi, regarding information in the notice may call (626) 580-2016.

Gabriel Ramirez, City Clerk City of El Monte

EL MONTE EXAMINER

AVISO DE ELECCIONES CIUDAD DE EL MONTE

SIRVA EL PRESENTE PARA COMUNICAR que se llevará a cabo una Elección Municipal General Consolidada en la ciudad de El Monte el martes, 3 de noviembre de 2026, para ocupar los siguientes cargos:

Para 1 (un) alcalde electo independiente para toda la ciudad Mandato completo de 2 (dos) años

Para 1 (un) miembro del Concejo Municipal para el Distrito 2 Mandato completo de 4 (cuatro) años

Para 1 (un) miembro del Concejo Municipal para el Distrito 3 Mandato completo de 4 (cuatro) años

Para 1 (un) miembro del Concejo Municipal para el Distrito 6 Mandato completo de 4 (cuatro) años

Para 1 (un) Secretario Municipal elegido en votación general para toda la ciudad Mandato completo de 4 (cuatro) años

Para 1 (un) Tesorero Municipal elegido en votación general para toda la ciudad Mandato completo de 4 (cuatro) años

El período de nominación para estos cargos comenzará el lunes, 13 de julio de 2026 y finalizará el viernes, 7 de agosto de 2026 a las 5:00 p.m.

Si no se presenta la documentación de nominación para un funcionario titular de la ciudad antes del viernes, 7 de agosto de 2026 (el 88o día previo a las elecciones), los votantes tendrán hasta el 83o día antes de la elección, el 12 de agosto de 2026 a las 5:00 p.m., para nominar candidatos que no sean los titulares en el 88o día previo a la elección, para el cargo electivo de dicho titular. Esta extensión no se aplicará cuando no haya un titular que reúna los requisitos para ser electo.

En caso de no presentarse nominación alguna o de haber solo 1 (un) nominado para el cargo electivo, se podrá recurrir al nombramiento del funcionario en cuestión conforme lo dispuesto en el art. 10229 del Código Electoral del Estado de California.

Se podrá votar en persona en cualquier Centro de votación del condado de Los Ángeles, en ubicaciones designadas, los días entre semana y fines de semana a partir del 24 de octubre de 2026 y hasta el 3 de noviembre de 2026. Los Centros de votación abrirán a las 7:00 a. m. el día de las elecciones y permanecerán abiertos sin interrupciones desde esa hora hasta las 8:00 p. m. del mismo día, momento en que se cerrarán las urnas (de acuerdo con la sección 10242 del Código de electoral, salvo lo estipulado en la sección 14401 del Código electoral del estado de California).

Gabriel Ramirez, Secretario Municipal Ciudad de El Monte

Fecha de publicación: 9 de julio de 2026; 13 de julio de 2026; 20 de julio de 2026 y 27 de julio de 2026

AVISO DE ELECCIONES

CIUDAD DE EL MONTE

SIRVA EL PRESENTE PARA COMUNICAR A TODOS LOS VOTANTES CALIFICADOS de la ciudad de El Monte que se realizará

una Elección General Municipal Consolidada el MARTES, 3 DE NOVIEMBRE DE 2026 para ocupar los siguientes cargos:

Para 1 (un) alcalde electo independiente para toda la ciudad Mandato completo de 2 (dos) años

Para 1 (un) miembro del Concejo Municipal para el Distrito 2 Mandato completo de 4 (cuatro) años

Para 1 (un) miembro del Concejo Municipal para el Distrito 3 Mandato completo de 4 (cuatro) años

Para 1 (un) miembro del Concejo Municipal para el Distrito 6 Mandato completo de 4 (cuatro) años

Para 1 (un) Secretario Municipal elegido en votación general para toda la ciudad

Mandato completo de 4 (cuatro) años

Para 1 (un) Tesorero Municipal elegido en votación general para toda la ciudad Mandato completo de 4 (cuatro) años

Además de cumplir con cualesquiera otros criterios para calificar que establezcan el Código de gobierno de California, el Código electoral de California o el Código municipal de El Monte, los candidatos para la elección mencionada previamente deben ser votantes registrados que residan en la ciudad de El Monte. La documentación de nominación para la elección estará disponible no antes del lunes, 13 de julio de 2026, ni más tarde del viernes, 7 de agosto de 2026, en virtud de las secciones 10220, 10224 y 10407 del Código electoral, en la Oficina de la secretaria municipal de la ciudad de El Monte, ubicada en 11333 Valley Boulevard, El Monte, California 91731, entre las 7:00 a. m. y las 5:00 p. m. La documentación de nominación debe presentarse en la oficina del secretario municipal de El Monte, ubicada en la dirección mencionada anteriormente, a más tardar a las 5:00 p. m. del viernes 7 de agosto de 2026

Aunque la oficina de la secretaria municipal esté cerrada al público los viernes junto con las demás oficinas del Ayuntamiento, la Oficina de la secretaria municipal estará abierta el viernes, 7 de agosto de 2026, de 7:00 a. m. a 5:00 p. m. con el único fin de emitir y aceptar documentación de nominación de candidatos para las Elecciones Municipales Generales Consolidadas que se mencionan más arriba. Además, se informa a los candidatos potenciales y a los miembros del público que la Oficina de la secretaria municipal no abre los sábados, domingos ni días feriados obligatorios para la ciudad, de conformidad con la sección 2.68.010 del Código municipal de El Monte.

De conformidad con la sección 10225 del Código electoral, si no se presenta la documentación de nominación para un funcionario titular antes de las 5:00 p. m. del viernes, 7 de agosto de 2026, el periodo de nominación podrá extenderse hasta las 5:00 p. m. del miércoles, 12 de agosto de 2026. En caso de no presentarse nominación alguna o de haber solo 1 (una) persona nominada para un cargo electivo, se podrá realizar el nombramiento para el cargo electivo conforme a lo dispuesto en el artículo 10229 del Código Electoral del Estado de California.

El día de las Elecciones Municipales Generales Consolidadas, los centros de votación estarán abiertos en un horario de 7:00 a. m. a 8:00 p. m.

Quienes necesiten asistencia sobre la información del aviso en otros idiomas, como español, chino, vietnamita, tagalo, japonés, coreano, tailandés, camboyano e hindi, pueden comunicarse al (626)580-2016.

Gabriel Ramirez, Secretario Municipal Ciudad de El Monte

EL MONTE EXAMINER

Bao gồm mọi tiêu chí đủ điều kiện khác theo quy định của Bộ Luật Chính Quyền California, Bộ Luật Bầu Cử California hoặc Bộ Luật Đô Thị El Monte, các ứng cử viên cho cuộc bầu cử nêu trên phải là cử tri đã ghi danh và cư trú tại Thành Phố El Monte. Tài liệu đề cử cho cuộc bầu cử này sẽ phải có sớm nhất vào Thứ Hai, Ngày 13 Tháng Bảy Năm 2026, và trễ nhất vào Thứ Sáu, Ngày 7 Tháng Tám Năm 2026, chiếu theo Đoạn 10220, 10224 và 10407 của Bộ Luật Bầu Cử, tại Thành Phố EL Monte, Văn Phòng Thư Ký Thành Phố, tại địa chỉ 11333 Valley Boulevard, El Monte, California 91731, trong khung giờ từ 7:00 sáng đến 5:00 chiều. Tài liệu đề cử phải được nộp tại văn phòng của Văn Phòng Thư Ký Thành Phố El Monte, tọa lạc tại địa chỉ được tham chiếu ở trên trễ nhất là 5:00 chiều Thứ Sáu, Ngày 7 Tháng Tám Năm 2026.

Tuy Văn Phòng Thư Ký Thành Phố đóng cửa vào các ngày Thứ Sáu như tất cả Văn Phòng khác của Tòa Thị Chính, song Văn Phòng Thư Ký Thành Phố vẫn sẽ mở cửa vào Thứ Sáu, Ngày 7 Tháng Tám Năm 2026, trong khung giờ từ 7:00 sáng đến 5:00 chiều, với mục đích duy nhất là cấp và nhận giấy đề cử của các ứng cử viên cho cuộc Tổng Tuyển Cử Thành Phố Hợp Nhất nói trên. Cũng xin thông báo thêm cho các ứng cử viên tiềm năng và người dân rằng Văn Phòng Thư Ký Thành Phố không mở cửa vào các ngày Thứ Bảy, Chủ Nhật hoặc bất kỳ ngày lễ nào do Thành Phố tổ chức chiếu theo Đoạn 2.68.010 của Bộ Luật Đô Thị El Monte.

Chiếu theo Đoạn 10225 của Bộ Luật Bầu Cử, nếu tài liệu đề cử cho một người đương nhiệm không được nộp chậm nhất vào 5:00 chiều Thứ Sáu, Ngày 7 Tháng Tám Năm 2026, thì giai đoạn đề cử sẽ được kéo dài đến 5:00 chiều Thứ Tư Ngày 12 Tháng Tám Năm 2026. Nếu không có ai (1) hoặc chỉ có một (1) người được đề cử cho chức vụ dân cử, việc bổ nhiệm cho chức vụ dân cử đó có thể được thực hiện theo quy định trong Đoạn 10229, Bộ Luật Bầu Cử của Tiểu Bang California. Vào ngày diễn ra cuộc Tổng Tuyển Cử Thành Phố Hợp Nhất, các địa điểm bỏ phiếu sẽ mở cửa trong khung giờ từ 7:00 sáng đến 8:00 tối. Những người cần hỗ trợ đa ngôn ngữ bằng Tiếng Tây Ban Nha, Tiếng Trung, Tiếng Việt, Tiếng Tagalog, Tiếng Nhật, Tiếng Hàn, Tiếng Thái, Tiếng Khmer và Tiếng Hindi về thông tin trong thông báo này có thể gọi đến số (626) 580-2016.

Gabriel Ramirez, Thư Ký Thành Phố Thành Phố El Monte

Publish July 9, 13, 20, 27, 2027

EL MONTE EXAMINER PUBLIC NOTICE CITY OF EL MONTE

of Public Hearing and Comment Period for the proposed the Substantial Amendment to the City of El Monte HOME-ARP Allocation Plan

Notice of Public Hearing and Comment Period for the proposed the Substantial Amendment to the City of El Monte HOME-ARP Allocation Plan

TO ALL INTERESTED PARTIES:

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the El Monte City Council will hold a public hearing on Wednesday, August 12, at 6:00 p.m., or as soon thereafter as the matter can be heard, to gain citizens' input on the upcoming Proposed Substantial Amendment to the City of El Monte HOMEARP Allocation Plan.

posed amendment will be available for public review at El Monte City Hall – West, 11333 Valley Boulevard, El Monte, California 91731, at the Housing Counter and on the City's website.

Written comments received during the public review period will be considered by the City Council prior to taking action on the proposed Substantial Amendment.

These documents will be available for public review at El Monte City Hall - West, 11333 Valley Blvd., El Monte, CA 91731 at the Housing Counter and on the City of El Monte’s website at https://www.ci.elmonte.ca.us/547/News-Notices

It is the intent of the City of El Monte to comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). If you should need special assistance, please contact Vanessa Sedano, Housing Manager, at (626) 2588831, or via vsedano@elmonteca.gov TDD/Voice (626) 580-2078 at least 72 hours prior to the public hearing.

City Contact: For more information and to RSVP, contact Vanessa Sedano, Housing Manager Phone: (626) 258-8831

Email: vsedano@elmonteca.gov

Notice Date: July 16, 2026

Published: July 16, 2026

Gabriel Ramirez, City Clerk City of El Monte

The El Monte Examiner

CONSTRUCTION CO. HAS BEEN SELECTED AS THE LEASE-LEASEBACK CONTRACTOR FOR THE ARCADIA HIGH SCHOOL INTERM WEIGHT ROOM PROJECT

Scope of work to include: The complete removal and relocation of an existing modular weight room building, including all associated site work, infrastructure, and hardscape improvements.

This project requires prequalification, due by (7/28/26) EOD, for HOLDING C-4, C-7, C-10, C-16, C-20, C-34, C-36, C-38, C-42, C-43 or C-46 licenses.

Prequalification Deadline: 7/28/2026

Job Walk Date: Tuesday, 7/21/2026 @ 7:00 AM RFI’s due: 7/27/2026

Bid Date: 8/11/2026 @ 2:00 PM

Lead Estimator: Nick Verdis

Project Address: 180 Campus Drive, Arcadia, CA 91007

Bid Documents can be obtained by visiting our BuildingConnected Portal or by contacting planroom@ericksonhall.com

All bids are to be submitted via Building Connected

San Gabriel City Notices

Public Notice: City of San Gabriel Notice of Public Hearings Before the Design Review Commission

You are invited to participate in public hearings before the City’s Design Review Commission. Members of the public may submit public comments by U.S. Mail addressed to Community Development Department, Attn: Public Hearing Comment, 425 S. Mission Drive, San Gabriel, CA 91776, which must be received by the hearing date, or electronically using the online public comment form at http://sangabrielcity.com/DRComment, by 5:00 p.m. of the hearing date to be considered by the Design Review Commission. The meeting will be broadcast on the City of San Gabriel’s YouTube channel at the link shown below:

Hearing Date: Monday, July 27, 2026 TIME: 6:30 p.m.

Location Of Hearing: Council Chambers located on the second floor of San Gabriel City Hall (425 South Mission Drive, San Gabriel, CA 91776) The meeting can be viewed live at: https://www.youtube.com/CityofSanGabriel

Project Address: 122 Pearl Street, San Gabriel, CA 91776

Project Description: The application, Project No. SPR26-025 is for a Site Plan Review for the approval of a new two-story, single family residence with an attached three-car garage. The project site is located in the R-1A Zone (Limited Two-Family Residence). Questions: For additional information or to review the application, please contact Christine Song, Senior Planner at (626) 308-2806 ext. 4625 or csong@sangabriel.gov

Environmental Review: The project was reviewed for compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). This project is exempt from the requirements of CEQA, per Guidelines Section 15303(a), Class 3 (New Construction or Conversion of Small Structures).

Project Address: 1522 Stevens Avenue, San Gabriel, CA 91776

Project Description: The application, Project No. PPD26-009 is for a Precise Plan of Design for the construction of a five-unit condominium development. The project site is located in the R-NC zone within the Valley Boulevard Specific Plan area. The Planning Commission approved a Tentative Tract Map for the subdivision of the units for condominium purposes on January 13, 2025. Questions: For additional information or to review the application, please contact Christine Song, Senior Planner at (626) 308-2806 ext. 4625 or csong@sangabriel.gov

Per Government Code Section 65009, if you challenge the nature of the proposed actions in court, you may be limited to only raising those issues you or someone else raised at the public hearings described in this notice, or in written correspondence delivered to the Planning Division at or prior to the public hearings.

SAN GABRIEL DESIGN REVIEW COMMISSION

By Samantha Tewasart, Assistant Community Development Director

Publish July 16, 2026

SAN GABRIEL SUN

The public hearing will be conducted as part of a City Council meeting to be held on Wednesday August 12, 2026 starting at 6:00 p.m. at El Monte City Hall – East, City Council Chambers 11333 Valley Blvd El Monte, CA 9173

This project requires Prevailing Wage, Skilled & Trained Workforce

The City is required to conduct a public hearing to receive input and provide direction concerning the proposed Substantial Amendment to the City of El Monte HOME-ARP Allocation Plan prior to its submission to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD).

The public hearing will be conducted as part of a City Council meeting to be held on Wednesday, August 12, 2026, starting at 6:00 p.m. at El Monte City Hall – East, City Council Chambers, 11333 Valley Blvd., El Monte, CA 9173

The City of El Monte is an entitlement jurisdiction that receives federal funding from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), including Community Development Block Grant (CDBG), HOME Investment Partnerships (HOME), and Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG) funds. As a condition of receiving these funds, the City is required to prepare an Allocation Plan describing how these federal resources will be used to address community development, affordable housing, and homelessness needs within the community during the program year.

HUD regulations require the City to amend its Allocation Plan whenever a substantial change is proposed. The proposed Revised 2026 City of El Monte HOME-ARP Allocation Plan identifies revisions to the City's approved reallocation and provides the public with an opportunity to review and comment on the proposed changes before they are submitted to HUD.

This project requires Prequalification, due by (7/28/26) EOD, for HOLDING C-4, C-7, C-10, C-16, C-20, C-34, C-36, C-38, C-42, C-43 or C-46 licenses. Prequalification application available through http://www.qualitybidders.com

If you are planning to bid this project, we encourage your participation and welcome your bid. All qualified bidders will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex or national origin. Erickson-Hall Construction Company requires all subcontractors submitting bids in excess of $50,000 to be prepared to furnish performance and payment bonds issued by a corporate security. Erickson-Hall Construction Company, at its sole discretion, reserves the right to waive this requirement or permit substitute security or alternate guarantees. We offer assistance in obtaining necessary equipment, supplies materials, bonds, lines of credit and insurance.

AN ORDINANCE OF THE MONROVIA CITY COUNCIL AMENDING CHAPTER 3.44 OF TITLE 3 OF THE MONROVIA MUNICIPAL CODE TO CLARIFY TRANSIENT OCCUPANCY TAX REQUIREMENTS FOR HOTELS AND SHORT-TERM RENTAL OPERATORS AND HOSTING PLATFORMS

This is a summary of the above-entitled ordinance of the City Council of the City of Monrovia, which was read and introduced by the City Council on July 7, 2026 by a vote of 5-0 in favor with none absent. This summary has been prepared and published in accordance with the requirements of Government Code Section 36933.

The proposed 2026 Revised HOME-ARP Allocation Plan will be available for a 15-day public review and comment period beginning July 16, 2026 and ending July 30, 2026. Copies of the proposed amendment will be available for public review at El Monte City Hall – West, 11333 Valley Boulevard, El Monte, California 91731 at the Housing Counter and on the City's website.

Written comments received during the public review period will be considered by the City Council prior to taking action on the proposed Substantial Amendment.

The proposed 2026 Revised HOME-ARP Allocation Plan will be available for a 15-day public review and comment period beginning July 16, 2026 and ending July 30, 2026. Copies of the pro-

Erickson-Hall Construction provides notice to all contractors of the adoption of SB 854, this requires subcontractors to comply with the requirements as set forth on the Department of Industrial Relations (DIR) website at http://www.dir.ca.gov/Public-Works/publicworks. html. SB 854 requires all contractors who perform public works projects must be registered with the Department of Industrial Relations. No contractor or subcontractor may be listed on a bid proposal for a public works project (submitted on or after, unless registered with the Department of Industrial Relations pursuant to Labor Code section 1725.5).

Publish July 9 & July 16, 2026 ARCADIA WEEKLY

The Ordinance amends Section 3.44.020 of Chapter 3.44 of Title 3 of the Monrovia Municipal Code, to incorporate state law definitions under the Short-Term Rental Facilitator Act of 2025 in order to clarify existing requirements. Specifically, the Ordinance defines a short-term rental “hosting platform,” which is used interchangeably with the term “short-term rental facilitator” under state law, differentiates between a “hotel” and “short-term rental” for administrative purposes, and clarifies that the current transient occupancy tax also applies to other short-term rental establishments within the City. The amended provision further provides that occupants remaining in a non-residential hotel after the expiration of the 30-day period must re-register, at which time a new 30-day occupancy period will commence.

The Ordinance also amends Section 3.44.030 and Section 3.44.050 of Chapter 3.44 of Title 3 of the Monrovia Municipal Code to further clarify that the current transient occupancy tax rate applies to short-

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term rentals, and specify the various collection, registration, reporting, and remittance duties of short-term rental operators.

Finally, the Ordinance adds a new Section 3.44.055 to Chapter 3.44 of Title 3 of the Monrovia Municipal Code to provide the various tax collection, remittance, reporting, registration, and record-keeping requirements of short-term rental hosting platforms within the City.

A certified copy of the entirety of the text of Ordinance No. 2026-02 is available in the office of the City Clerk in City Hall and is open for public inspection during regular business hours at that location.

/s/ Alice D. Atkins, MMC, City Clerk Publish July 16, 2026

MONROVIA WEEKLY

City of Monrovia Department of Community Development Planning Division planning@monroviaca.gov (626) 932-5565

NOTICE OF INTENT TO ADOPT AN INITIAL STUDY/ MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION

The City of Monrovia hereby gives notice that pursuant to the authority and criteria contained in the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and the CEQA Guidelines, an Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration (IS/MND) has been prepared by the City for the California Warehouse Development at 2601 South California Avenue. Pursuant to CEQA, the City of Monrovia, as the Lead Agency, is responsible for the preparation of this document. The IS/MND indicates that the proposed Project would not result in significant environmental impacts with the incorporation of prescribed mitigation measures.

City of Monrovia Department of Community Development Planning Division planning@monroviaca.gov (626) 932-5565

NOTICE OF INTENT TO ADOPT AN INITIAL STUDY/ MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION

tion of a building over 10,000 square feet and for use of a reduced warehouse parking ratio, a Tentative Parcel Map to consolidate three parcels into one parcel, and a Minor Exception to allow a wall on the northern property line to exceed six feet in height. The project site is not listed on any hazardous waste site list compiled pursuant to Government Code Section 65962.5.

SUMMARY OF POTENTIAL ENVIRONMENTAL EFFECTS: The City has determined that the proposed Project would require an Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration (IS/MND). The IS/MND is based on the finding that, by implementing the identified mitigation measures, the project’s potentially significant environmental effects would be reduced to less than significant levels. The reasons to support such a finding are documented by the Initial Study prepared by the City.

PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD ON IS/MND: The City invites you to submit written comments describing your specific environmental concerns on the Project. The 30-day public comment period begins on Thursday, July 16, 2026, and ends Monday, August 17, 2026 Written comments regarding the proposed IS/MND must be submitted to the City of Monrovia Community Development Department prior to 5:00 PM on the last day of the 30-day public review/ comment period (August 17, 2026). Please send your written comments to the City staff contact identified below and include your name, address, and contact information in your correspondence.

City of Monrovia Community Development Department

Jennifer Driver, Senior Planner 415 South Ivy Avenue Monrovia, California 91016 (626) 932-5542 jdriver@monroviaca.gov

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: 08/04/26 at 8:30AM in Dept. 629 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.

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

PAUL HORN, ESQ. - SBN 243227

PAUL HORN LAW GROUP, PC 11404 SOUTH STREET CERRITOS CA 90703

Telephone (800) 380-7076

The City of Monrovia hereby gives notice that pursuant to the authority and criteria contained in the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and the CEQA Guidelines, an Initial Study/Mitigated

PROJECT TITLE: California Warehouse Development at 2601 South California Avenue (Entitlements: Conditional Use Permits, Tentative Parcel Map, Minor Exception).

AVAILABILITY: Copies of the IS/MND, project specifications, and supporting materials are available for public review at the City of Monrovia Planning Division, 415 South Ivy Avenue, Monrovia, California 91016 and online at: https://www.monroviaca.gov/projectsunderreview

Negative Declaration (IS/MND) has been prepared by the City for the California Warehouse Development at 2601 South California Avenue. Pursuant to CEQA, the City of Monrovia, as the Lead Agency, is responsible for the preparation of this document. The IS/MND indicates that the proposed Project would not result in significant environmental impacts with the incorporation of prescribed mitigation measures.

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PROJECT TITLE: California Warehouse Development at 2601 South California Avenue (Entitlements: Conditional Use Permits, Tentative Parcel Map, Minor Exception).

PROJECT LOCATION: The proposed California Warehouse Development at 2601 South California Avenue (Project) is located at 2601 South California Avenue on the west side of South California Avenue. Other addresses associated with the site include 213 Novice Lane and 217 Novice Lane. Assessor Parcel Numbers (APNs) 8534-016-045, 8534-016-046, and 8534-016-047.

PUBLIC MEETING AND HEARING TO BE SCHEDULED: Public meeting/hearing dates have not yet been scheduled. The Development Review Committee (DRC) will conduct an “Advisory Review” of the above-referenced Project and make a recommendation to the Planning Commission. Once scheduled, separate notices for DRC and Planning Commission will be provided with the specific dates, times, and locations.

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.

APPLICANT: Ignacio Crespo AIA OC Design & Engineering 7901 Crossway Dr. Pico Rivera, California 90660

Jennifer Driver Senior Planner

Published July 16, 2026

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Probate Notices

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF:

VICKIE LYNN KUBOTA

CASE NO. 26STPB07172

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

PROJECT DESCRIPTION: The proposed Project involves the construction of a new 27,078-square-foot,

PROJECT DESCRIPTION: The proposed Project involves the construction of a new 27,078-square-foot, 33-foot-tall warehouse building with related parking, loading, landscaping, access, and site improvements on a 61,508-square-foot site (1.41 acres) located at 2601 South California Avenue. The building would include 24,932 square feet of warehouse space and 2,146 square feet of office space, including first-floor office area and a mezzanine office area. The building would be located generally in the north-central portion of the site, with parking, loading, and truck maneuvering areas located primarily to the south and west of the building.

The Project would provide 33 parking spaces, four bicycle parking spaces, and three truck loading docks. Vehicle access would be provided from California Avenue through Novice Lane, an existing ingress/egress easement along the southern portion of the Project site. Two wrought-iron sliding gates would be installed to prevent through traffic between Myrtle Avenue and the site: one across Novice Lane at the west property line and another across the driveway on the east. Novice Lane would also serve as a fire lane, truck access, and vehicular access to the parking areas. A fire turnaround extension would be provided on the adjacent property to the west pursuant to an existing ingress/egress easement.

The Project site is currently undeveloped and consists of ruderal vegetation and broken hardscape. The property is designated Planned Development – Area 19 (Novice Lane Area) in the General Plan and is zoned PD-19 (Planned Development – Area 19). The proposed entitlements include Conditional Use Permits for construc-

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

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: 07/31/26 at 8:30AM in Dept. 244 located at 111 N. HILL ST., LOS ANGELES, CA 90012

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.

WILLIAM BOON, ESQ. - SBN 202150

858 N. CURSON AVENUE

LOS ANGELES CA 90046

Telephone (323) 655-0908 7/9, 7/13, 7/16/26 CNS-4058297# TEMPLE CITY TRIBUNE

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: LARRY M. DAINES

CASE NO. 26STPB07243

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

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

THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that VIRGINIA A. DAINES

Attorney for Petitioner

KIRK O. BROBERG - SBN 169124 CALLISTER, BROBERG & BECKER, A LAW CORPORATION

700 N. BRAND BLVD., #560 GLENDALE CA 91203

Telephone (818) 500-1890

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NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: WANG WAI JUNG

CASE NO. 26STPB07618

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

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

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

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: 08/11/26 at 8:30AM in Dept. 246 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

Water warnings issued as triple-digit heat drives LA County beach visits

As Southern California endures another day of dangerous heat, public health officials Wednesday were warning beachgoers to avoid entering the water at several Los Angeles County beaches because of elevated bacteria levels that could increase the risk of illness.

The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health issued ocean water warnings for the following locations:

-- Temescal Canyon storm drain at Will Rogers State Beach, 100 yards up and down the coast from the storm drain;

-- East Temescal Canyon storm drain at Will Rogers State Beach, 100 yards up and down the coast from the storm drain;

-- East Montana storm drain at Santa Monica Beach, 100 yards up and down the coast from the storm drain;

-- Wilshire Boulevard

storm drain at Santa Monica Beach, 100 yards up and down the coast from the storm drain;

-- South 28th Street storm drain at Manhattan County Beach, 100 yards up and down the coast from the storm drain;

-- Mother's Beach in Marina del Rey, entire swim area;

-- Inner Cabrillo Beach in San Pedro, entire swim area;

-- Castlerock storm drain at Topanga County Beach, 100 yards up and down the coast from the storm drain;

-- Topanga Canyon Beach in Malibu, 100 yards up and down the coast from the lagoon; and

-- Santa Monica Pier, 100 yards up and down the coast from the pier.

Health officials said the warnings were issued after recent water samples showed bacteria levels exceeding state health standards,

which could increase the risk of illness for swimmers, surfers and others entering the water.

Meanwhile, the county lifted warnings for the Bel Air Bay Club storm drain at Will Rogers State Beach and Solstice Creek at Dan Blocker County Beach after recent testing showed bacteria levels had returned to within state health standards.

The warnings came as Wednesday was expected to bring some of the hottest temperatures of the week to Southern California, sending many residents to the coast as inland temperatures climbed into the triple digits.

Recorded information on beach conditions is available 24 hours a day on the county's beach closure hotline, 1-800525-5662. A map of impacted locations and additional information are available at PublicHealth.LACounty.gov/ Beach.

Will Rogers State Beach. | Photo courtesy of Jeﬀ Chabot/Unsplash

" The Killing Spell," a young adult fantasy mystery set about 200 years into the future in Los Angeles — where the majority of Hawaii’s population ﬂed after a cataclysmic ﬂood sank their islands — was released April 14 in the U.S. by Saga Press, an imprint of Simon & Schuster.

A debut book from native Hawaiian Shay Kauwe, it follows the story of Kea Petrova — the youngest clan leader at the homestead — who ekes out a living by selling handcrafted magic spells. Her quiet life is upended by the murder by death spell of Angelo Reyes, a prominent Filipino activist, and she becomes the prime suspect. She has to act fast to ﬁnd the killer and clear her name.

Language is at the heart of the tale. Throughout the book, Kauwe sprinkles Hawaiian phrases and one-word spells that will certainly delight logophiles. In her foreword, she explains that she included the diacritical marks to indicate how the words are pronounced to help readers. Linguaphiles will most assuredly agree with her when she says, “Languages are wonderful, beautiful, strange things that change and shift as they please.”

Kauwe’s love for language began in her childhood and she has always been partial to reading fantasy books. Some of those she enjoyed as a child — which have stood the test of time — are "The Hero and the Crown" by Robin McKinley and "The Old

Hawaiian author Shay Kauwe debuts YA fantasy mystery book

May S. Ruiz MayRChu56@gmail.com

Kingdom" series by Garth Nix.

But she never dreamed that she would one day join the ranks of fantasy authors. That happy outcome happened in a roundabout way.

“When I was 21, I moved to Russia — for a man. You can imagine how thrilled my parents were with that,” recounts Kauwe with irony.

“But I was in love, and I knew that he was the one. He was, too! We've been happily married now for 10 years. That said, I made this huge leap and began living in St. Petersburg, Russia, learning Russian by necessity without thinking too much about it.

“There was this moment, maybe three years in, where I was sitting in our cold apartment in the middle of winter, watching Moana, and just sobbing,” Kauwe continues.

“The language there, while not Hawaiian, was similar enough that I could make out words, and it struck me that here I was, half-way across the world, and I knew my partner's mother tongue better than my own.

“It was a lightbulb moment, and I knew then that I wanted to go home and learn Hawaiian,” adds Kauwe.

“I foolishly thought it would be easy. I spoke Russian now! How hard could it be? So, I was incredibly frustrated when I couldn't get things as quickly. Immersion was a huge part of my language learning process, and the hard truth is that as an adult, that isn't a feasible option for many learners of Hawaiian. It is a consequence of coloniza-

tion that we still have to deal with to this day. All of that frustration and shame, I took and funneled into this book, which is why it was so important for me to have a main character who struggled with relearning her indigenous tongue.”

When Kauwe began writing "The Killing Spell," she knew how her story would end at the outset.

“Funny enough, I needed to rewrite my book about eight times throughout this process," she relates. "However, the beginning and the ending never changed. I had a clear idea of what the emotional core and character arc for Kea would be, and that remained consistent during every revision. What changed was the progression of my plot and the clues that led Kea to her conclusion. The magic system also became a lot narrower in scope as I rewrote the book, so that greater emphasis was placed on language.”

Instead of setting "The Killing Spell" in her native Hawai‘i, her book takes place in LA and the reason is twofold.

“One, it was a nod at the reality of diaspora Hawaiians, who have in my lifetime become the majority which has been a wild shift to witness,” explains Kauwe. “Secondly, Hawaii can often feel really isolated from the larger politics of the U.S. This

book is a conversation about indigenous rights to land, water, language, and culture, and I wanted those conﬂicts rubbing right up against the policies of the U.S. rather than separated by an ocean.”

On whether the story's end after "living" with these characters for ﬁve years was a happy or bittersweet moment for her, Kauwe replies: “It's deﬁnitely bittersweet to have this story end! I'd love to continue Kea's story and dive deeper in the world of 'The Killing Spell' and explore different languages like Russian and Japanese in more depth, as well as Sora's family.”

As to her book’s message or reader takeaway, Kauwe says, “It's so important to learn our mother tongues, but we have to be kind to ourselves in the process. No one is perfect from the get-go, and quitting is the only way to truly fail at it.”

Readers who really liked "The Killing Spell" will be

glad to know that Kauwe has something in store for them.

“I have a book coming out next year which is totally separate from 'The Killing Spell,'" she says. "'House of Salt' will be my ﬁrst foray into the horror genre. It's a modern gothic set in Hawai'i, about a young Hawaiian woman who scams tourists out of their money by pretending to be a kahuna and ‘cleansing’ them of evil, but when she's invited to the estate of a wealthy hotel heiress she discovers that the ghost lurking there may actually be real — and the only thing that might save them all is a real kahuna. I'm really excited for this book and can't wait to have it out in the world.”

If "The Killing Spell" is any indication, Kauwe’s next book promises to be another pageturner. It’s hard to imagine now that this is the same practical kid who never thought writing and publishing a book would be something she’d accomplish in her lifetime.

Shay Kauwe, at right, at the book launch with Megan Kamalei Kakimoto, the USA Today bestselling Hawaiian author of “Every Drop a Man's Nightmare” and a 2026 National Book Foundation 5 Under 35 honoree. | Photo courtesy of Shay Kauwe

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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 2026134393

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The following person(s) is (are) doing business as POOLSPAMART. COM, 1331 W Foothill Blvd, Azusa, CA 91702. This business is conducted by a corporation. Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed herein on May 2026. Signed: SAN ANDELL SWIMMING POOLS, INC (CA-3071016, 1331 W Foothill Blvd, Azusa, CA 91702; SUNDER POKAR KHEMANI, CEO. The statement was filed with the County Clerk of Los Angeles on June 18, 2026. NOTICE: This fictitious business name statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the office of the County Clerk. A new fictitious business name statement must be filed prior to that date. 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 14400 et seq., Business and Professional Code).

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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 2026122848

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The following person(s) is (are) doing business as Montrose Adult Day Health Care Center, 2925 Honolulu Ave, La Crescenta, CA 91214. This business is conducted by a corporation. Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed herein on May 2026. Signed: Montrose ADHC Inc. (CA-6123335, 2925 Honolulu Ave, La Crescenta, CA 91214; Hilda Hacobian, CFO. The statement was filed with the County Clerk of Los Angeles on June 4, 2026. NOTICE: This fictitious business name statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the office of the County Clerk. A new fictitious business name statement must be filed prior to that date. 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 14400 et seq., Business and Professional Code).

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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 2026141837

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The following person(s) is (are) doing business as (1). Pingolin Studio (2). Sergio Mejia Photography , 505 Citadel Ave, Claremont, CA 91711. This business is conducted by a individual. Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed herein on June 2026. Signed: Sergio Mejia Mendoza, 505 Citadel Ave, Claremont, CA 91711 (Owner). The statement was filed with the County Clerk of Los Angeles on June 29, 2026. NOTICE: This fictitious business name statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the office of the County Clerk. A new fictitious business name statement must be filed prior to that date. 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 14400 et seq., Business and Professional Code).

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NEW FILING. The following person(s) is (are) doing business as TUV LEEDCO DESIGNZ, 150 N East Street 208, Anaheim, CA 92805. This business is conducted by a individual. Registrant has not yet begun to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed herein. Signed: Geovany M. Argueta Rosales, 150 N East Street 208, Anaheim, CA 92805 (Owner). The statement was filed with the County Clerk of Los Angeles on June 29, 2026. NOTICE: This fictitious business name statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the office of the County Clerk. A new fictitious business name statement must be filed prior to that date. 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 14400 et seq., Business and Professional Code).

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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 2026141866

NEW FILING. The following person(s) is (are) doing business as Oria, 15250 Stafford St, City Of Industry, CA 91744. This business is conducted by a corporation. Registrant has not yet begun to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed herein. Signed: MK Intel Trading Inc (CA-4721514, 15250 Stafford St, City Of Industry, CA 91744; Aaron Tam, Secretary. The statement was filed with the County Clerk of Los Angeles on June 29, 2026. NOTICE: This fictitious business name statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the office of the County Clerk. A new fictitious business name statement must be filed prior to that date. 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 14400 et seq., Business and Professional Code).

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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 2026141686

NEW FILING. The following person(s) is (are) doing business as ASIAN SERVICE CENTER, 233 Garvey Ave STE 148, Monterey Park, CA 91755. This business is conducted by a corporation. Registrant has not yet begun to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed herein. Signed: CY Property Inc (CA-4762219, 233 Garvey Ave STE 148, Monterey Park, CA 91755; Chunying Wang, CEO. The statement was filed with the County Clerk of Los Angeles on June 29, 2026. NOTICE: This fictitious business name statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the office of the County Clerk. A new fictitious business name statement must be filed prior to that date. 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 14400 et seq., Business and Professional Code).

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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 2026140896 NEW FILING. The following person(s) is (are) doing business as CORA Cardiology, 1419 Rutan Way, Pasadena, CA 91104. This business is conducted by a corporation. Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed herein on June 2026. Signed: Veterinary Heart Specialists, PC (CA-5795028, 1419 Rutan Way, Pasadena, CA 91104, Pasadena, CA 91104; Joseph Zarin, CEO. The statement was filed with the County Clerk of Los Angeles on June 29, 2026. NOTICE: This fictitious business name statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the office of the County Clerk. A new

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