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LA County board seeks ‘ICE-free zones’

By Joe Taglieri joet@beaconmedianews.com

The Board of Supervisors onTuesdaydirected attorneys to draft a law thatestablishes“ICE-Free Zones” to prevent Los Angeles County facilities from serving as staging areas or processing centers for federal immigration enforcement activity.

According to the motion approved with a 5-0 vote and authored by Supervisors Lindsey Horvath and Hilda Solis, the forthcoming ordinance is based on an executive order in October by Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson. The Chicago law was in response to U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement commandeering several school and city-owned parking lots.

The LA County board’s approved motion noted an Oct. 8 ICE raid in San Pedro at the county’s Deane Dana Friendship Park and Nature Center.

“The agents arrested three people and threatened to arrest staff from the Los Angeles County Department of Parks and Recreation who responded to the scene,” according to the motion. “Because of this raid, county residents avoided the park, were unable to access it and use it for recreation as intended, and county staff were diverted from their regular duties.”

In response to federal immigration law enforcement becoming part of everyday life in the region, supervisors decided “it is imperative the County of Los Angeles take action to protect our spaces so that they can be accessed by the public and used for their intended county purposes, and to prohibit county property from being used as staging areas for these raids, or other operations, which may result in unlawful actions such as detaining U.S. citizens and denying due process to County residents of all immigration statuses.”

The motion directs county attorneys to develop a draft ordinance within 30 days that prohibits all county property “from being used for other than county purposes” and “as a staging area, processing location or operations base for unauthorized civil law enforcement actions, including civil immigration enforcement.”

The ordinance would also require posted signs at county facilities indicating the property is county-owned and can’t be used for noncounty operations. Signs should also say the law “does not restrict or interfere with the execution of lawful judicial warrants or the enforcement of criminal law, nor does it limit the rights of any person or entity under state or federal law,” according to the motion.

During the board meeting Tuesday, Horvath referred to the fatal shooting of Renee Good in Minneapolis by an immigration enforcement agent, the shooting of two

other men by ICE agents in Portland and the fatal shooting of Keith Porter Jr. in the San Fernando Valley on New Year’s Eve.

“Our federal government is killing its own citizens,” Horvath said. “Let that sink in, our federal government is freely, without cause, murdering its own citizens in broad daylight in front of witnesses and cameras. ... People have been shot. People have been killed. Families have been shattered.”

Although the county has no control over the actions of federal agencies, “we do control our own property, and we have the responsibility to act when lives are at stake,” Horvath added.

Solis said the main thrust of the proposed ordinance is that “you don’t have the right to come in and harass people without a federal warrant. And if you use our property

to stage, you need to show us documentation as to why — you need to have a warrant to back that up.”

Supervisor Janice Hahn said the county “cannot allow our county property to be a tool for the work (federal agents) are doing.”

She added, “What they’re doing is not making us safer, it is putting residents, citizens, children in danger.”

First Assistant U.S. Attorney Bill Essayli for the Central District of California, which includes Los Angeles County, criticized the county’s action in an X post.

“Local jurisdictions cannot target and exclude federal agents from public spaces,” Essayli wrote. “We will use any public spaces necessary to enforce federal law. Anyone who attempts to impede our agents will be arrested and charged, including county employees. We have already

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LA regional homeless count to begin this week

By City News Service

Withtheannual Greater Los Angeles Homeless Count set to begin this week, officials are seeking more volunteers to help with the three-day operation, which they say will be made smoother due to several improvements.

The Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority will conduct its point-in-time count Jan. 20-22. While the agency has nearly 3,000 volunteers registered so far, the goal is to have about 4,200 volunteers. Anyone who is interested in volunteering can sign up at theycountwillyou. org.

The count will begin Tuesday in the San Fernando Valley and the metro Los Angeles area. Volunteers in the San Gabriel Valley and East Los Angeles will count on Wednesday. Finally, the count will wrap up Thursday in the Antelope Valley, West and South Los Angeles, and the South Bay/Harbor region.

The cities of Glendale, Long Beach and Pasadena conduct their own counts through their respective health departments.

The count allows local governments to satisfy the Housing and Urban Development Department’s regulations. It also serves as an annual assessment of how many people are living on the streets.

“It takes our entire community to solve homelessness. We need our friends, families, and colleagues to join us in counting next week,” said Gita O’Neill, interim LAHSA CEO. “We are especially looking for additional volunteers in the San Gabriel Valley, East LA County, and the South Bay region. The count provides critical insights about our unhoused neighbors. With everyone’s combined efforts, LAHSA can help

direct services where they will be most effective to address homelessness in Los Angeles.”

Ahead of the count, LAHSA officials said they are enacting several improvements for the operation.

Thehomelessness agency will be using an app-based data collection process for the fourth year in a row and improved maps, assigning more staff to provide technical support and help with supply distribution at deployment sites, and to ensure volunteers collect their materials to get the count done quickly and efficiently.

LAHSAalsosimplified training materials to improve the volunteer experience, according to officials. Training materials were updated for deployed site coordinators and logistics specialists to ensure consistency in process across Los Angeles County.

LAHSA is coordinating with the county’s Department of Health Services and Emergency Centralized Response Center for additional outreach staff support. This improvement is expected to aid in “special consideration” census tracts and areas, and more rugged locations such as basins, creeks and deserts that are too dangerous, hard-toreach or inaccessible for community volunteers.

Lastly, the processes for the Housing Inventory (sheltered) and Youth counts have been overhauled to improve response rates and generate bigger samples.

The Youth Count will be conducted over nine additional days for those aged 10 to 19. In a similar fashion, the Housing Inventory Count will begin earlier to optimize data review and make it easier to validate responses.

New home in Tulsa for ex-LA Zoo elephants makes 10-worst list

By Joe Taglieri joet@beaconmedianews.com

Ananimaladvocacy group has placed the controversialnew home of two former Los Angeles Zoo elephants on an annual Top 10 list of the continent’s worst facilities for the world’s largest endangered species.

Asian elephants Billy and Tina were relocated in May to the Tulsa Zoo in Oklahoma, which placed tenth on In Defense of Animals’ 21st annual list of the 10 Worst Zoos for Elephants in North America. Rather than the wildlife preserve that zoo and city officials promised to Angelenos, the group claims the Tulsa Zoo has too many animals and focuses on aggressive breeding, not sanctuary.

“Tulsa Zoo’s ‘preserve’ masks a crowded facility,” Courtney Scott, elephant consultant for In Defense of Animals, said in a statement. “We cannot let Billy, Tina or the other elephants die in this place of suffering, loss, and broken lives. It’s time to end failed breeding attempts immediately and truly preserve elephants in a sanctuary with the expansive space they need and deserve.”

Officials from the Los Angeles and Tulsa zoos did not immediately respond to requests for comment.

The LA Zoo announced May 21 that Billy and Tina were moved to Tulsa.

“The Association of Zoos and Aquariums requires accredited zoos to maintain a herd of at least three elephants because they are social animals, and keeping them in larger groups is crucial for their well-being,” according to the zoo. “With only Billy and Tina remaining, the L.A. Zoo no longer met that standard. The Zoo spent the past year carefully evaluating its elephant program following the loss of two older elephants, Jewel

(age 61) in 2023 and Shaunzi (53 years old) in 2024. Both elephants were in declining health and ultimately euthanized due to age-related health issues.”

Activists said the move betrayed decades of public pleas from LA-area residents and celebrities such as Cher and Lily Tomlin to send the elephants to a bona fide sanctuary.

Zoo officials said in May that they “evaluated all available options including AZA-accredited sanctuaries.

Mayor Bass inquired about moving the elephants to a sanctuary — the Zoo worked to ensure that all viable options had been considered during the course of the Zoo’s comprehensive evaluation. The decision to move the elephants to the Tulsa Zoo was made with the health and well-being of the individual elephants as the top priority and at the recommendation of the Association of Zoos and Aquariums and its Elephant Species Survival Plan which advises on the management of the entire population of elephants in AZA-accredited institutions as a single herd.”

The Tulsa Zoo was the No. 1 recommendation of the Species Survival Plan “based on space, herd dynamics, and expertise of the staff,” zoo officials said. “This option also ensured that Billy and Tina would be able to remain together.”

LA City Councilman Bob Blumenfield was critical of the move.

“For 30 years, Angelenos have shared heartfelt concern for these elephants, and recently lawsuits were filed on their behalf,” he said in a statement in May. “Angelenos are deeply invested in their well being and the public deserved a transparent process considering all options before a decision was

made. How do we trust that all options were truly evaluated, without any evidence of any analysis? The disregard for the public’s concern is patronizing and disrespectful to the thousands of Angelenos who have been calling for a viable sanctuary alternative.”

Blumenfield said animal advocates were willing and ready to finance Billy and Tina’s transfer to a wildlife sanctuary and out of captivity.

“Sanctuaries would give Billy and Tina thousands of acres with top notch medical care at no expense to the City,” Blumenfield said. “The LA Zoo chose to send them to a place where they have a few acres with more captive elephants in limited space.”

Opponents of the move noted that the Tulsa Zoo made it on the 10-worst list for a the second time.

“Its much-hyped 10-acre ‘preserve’ was already insufficient before Billy and Tina arrived,” according to In Defense of Animals, which is based in San Rafael, California. “From their profound zoochotic behavior, it appears their situation is even worse at their new zoo. And it’s no better for the other five elephants at the zoo, who have advanced zoochosis.”

An investigator for the group was told Tulsa’s three male elephants cannot share space safely, so the three bulls are rotated between the publicly visible exhibit and “cramped holding yards.” In the holding areas, the elephants have been observed “pacing, bobbing, and swaying in despair,” according to In Defense of Animals. “Despite the overcrowding, Tulsa Zoo could further crowd the facility by adding more elephants to create a ‘multi-generational herd.’”

The group Elephant Guardians of Los Angeles provided video showing Billy and Tina exhibiting what activists said was “zoochotic stress behavior at the Tulsa Zoo.”

Sneezy, the zoo’s longtime male, is documented attempting an escape.

Animal advocates said Sneezy has been repeatedly used to supply semen to other zoos, but all four of his calves have died, pointing to a national “mortality crisis” where 1 in 4 zoo-born elephants dies before age 5.

The two former LA Zoo elephants join Hank, who activists said was shuttled between four facilities prior to residing in Tulsa and is now slated as a donor for “invasive” artificial insemination. Billy has been subjected to more than 50 sperm extractions and could face more.

Zoos loaning elephants for breeding is common, but a recent study shows frequent relocations cause

Man wanted on warrant in sex assaults on 2 girls in OC

By City News Service

Authorities Wednesday were searching for a 42-year-old man who failed to appear in court this week on charges of sexually assaulting two teenage girls. A warrant was issued for the arrest of Luis Martinez Ramirez on Tuesday when he failed to show for a pretrial hearing in the Central Justice

Center in Santa Ana, according to court records.

Ramirez is charged with rape by use of drugs, administering a drug, two counts of lewd acts on a child 14 or 15 years old and two counts of lewd or lascivious acts with a minor younger than 14, all felonies.

Ramirez is accused of

molesting one of the girls in Santa Ana when she was 13 years old two to three times a month in 2013, police testified in the defendant’s preliminary hearing. The defendant was related to the girl, according to the testimony.

The other victim knew the defendant through her

mother and sneaked out of the house one night in July 2021 to meet with Ramirez at Trabuco Canyon and Trabuco Creek Road, according to the police testimony at his preliminary hearing. Ramirez was accused of feeding seven to eight shots of tequila to the teen and sexually assaulting her, police testified.

transfer trauma significant trauma that increases the risk of premature death.

Activists also drew attention to the Tulsa Zoo’s unsuccessful breeding efforts.

Tooma was an elephant taken from her familial herd in the wild and died at only 21 years old, five months after giving birth to Maverick. He survived only seven years before the elephant virus EEHV killed him. Asha came to Tulsa to breed with Sneezy and returned to the Oklahoma City Zoo pregnant. Her calf Malee died from EEHV at age 4 in 2015.

“Zoo-bred elephants are fated to suffer from the moment they are conceived, and die at double the rate of wild babies,” In Defense of Animals President Marilyn Kroplick said in a statement.

“This industry is manufacturing babies in a bid to keep exhibits full — not to save elephants. True conservation happens in the wild, not

behind bars. The only ethical path forward for Tulsa Zoo is to end captive breeding and move its elephants to a spacious, true sanctuary.”

In Defense of Animals’ full 2025 List of the 10 Worst Zoos for Elephants is:

1. Houston Zoo in Houston, Texas

2. Sedgwick County Zoo in Wichita, Kansas

3. Omaha’s Henry Doorly Zoo & Aquarium in Omaha, Nebraska

4. African Lion Safari in Hamilton, Ontario, Canada

5. Denver Zoo in Denver, Colorado

6.Columbus Zoo and Aquarium in Powell, Ohio

7. ABQ BioPark in Albuquerque, New Mexico

8. Oklahoma City Zoo

9. Fresno Chaffee Zoo in Fresno, California

10. Tulsa Zoo

The Oregon Zoo in Portland made the groups “Hall of Shame” and the Path to Progress Award went to the Louisville Zoo in Louisville, Kentucky.

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ACalifornia Republicans lose bid to pause Prop 50’s new district lines

By City News Service

three-judge panel in LosAngelesfederal court Wednesday ruled against California Republicans in their bid to nullify the new congressional map California voters approved in November.

In their lawsuit, filed one day after California voters approved Proposition 50, Assemblyman David Tangipa, R-Fresno, the California Republican Party and a group of Republican voters -- joined by the U.S. Department of Justice -- urged judges to block the new district lines at least temporarily so California’s original map would stay in effect for the 2026 midterm elections.

Proposition 50 was passed after Republicans in Texas redrew their congressional map, a move California leaders said was designed to favor Republicans in the upcoming midterms.

The suit, which names Gov. Gavin Newsom, state Attorney General Rob Bonta and California Secretary of State Shirley Weber as defendants, argues the new Proposition 50 maps are unconstitutional because they improperly use voters’ race as a factor in drawing districts and asked the court to block them from taking effect.

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The proposition’s passage increases Democrats’ chances of winning five additional U.S. House seats in the state in November and seizing control of the chamber.

Republicans had asked the court for a preliminary injunction blocking the maps from being used in 2026.

Corrin Rankin, chairwoman of the California Republican Party, said plaintiffs’ attorneys would seek an emergency order from the U.S. Supreme Court.

“Although the majority of the three-judge panel did not side with our challenge to the Prop 50 map, we appreciate the thoughtful and timely work of all three judges,” she said in a statement to City News Service.

“The well reasoned dissenting opinion better reflects our interpretation of the law and the facts, which we will reassert to the Supreme Court. The map drawer’s plain statements acknowledging that he racially gerrymandered the Proposition 50 maps, which he and the legislature refused to explain or deny, in addition to our experts’ testimony, established that the courts should stop the implementation of the Prop 50 map. We look forward to

continuing this fight in the courts.”

State Sen. Tony Strickland, R-Huntington Beach, posted on X that Wednesday’s ruling against the Proposition 50 challenge “is deeply troubling.”

Strickland said the issues raised in the lawsuit “remain unresolved and deserve continued attention. The architect of these gerrymandered maps has publicly stated that he purposely drew them to favor one minority group over another to gain five more congressional seats for California Democrats. That is a NO-NO as it violates the Voting Rights Act by using race as a factor in drawing district boundaries.”

In its 2-1 decision, the court upheld the new congressional districts, rejecting plaintiffs’ claims that the maps had been drawn to favor Latino voters over other voting groups.

Judge Josephine Staton,

a Barack Obama appointee, wrote the ruling, with Judge Kenneth Lee, a Trump appointee, dissenting. Joe Biden appointee Judge Wesley Hsu joined Staton in her ruling.

“We find that Challengers have failed to show that racial gerrymandering occurred, and we conclude that there is no basis for issuing a preliminary injunction,” Staton wrote. “Our conclusion probably seems obvious to anyone who followed the news in the summer and fall of 2025.”

The ruling is expected to be appealed to the U.S. Supreme Court by the California Republican Party and the Trump administration.

Voters overwhelmingly approved Proposition 50 in November, which supporters dubbed “The Election Rigging Response Act.”

Proposition 50 establishes new congressional district maps for the 2026

midterm elections that will also be used for the 2028 and 2030 elections. An analysis by the election news website Ballotpedia said it would shift five Republican-held congressional districts to Democrats.

Democrats hold a 43-9 advantage in the state’s House delegation.

“Republicans’ weak attempt to silence voters failed,” Newsom said in a statement Wednesday. “California voters overwhelmingly supported Prop 50 -- and that is exactly what this court concluded.” Weber, a co-defendant in the lawsuit, said she was pleased the court acknowledged “that the will of California’s voters should prevail. Our democracy is in jeopardy and the fight to maintain our constitutional right to vote must continue. ... Our democracy is worth protecting and today’s ruling was the right result.”

State Supreme Court refuses to hear case of man convicted of hate crimes

By City News Service

The California Supreme Courtrefused Wednesday to review the case of a man who is serving more than 23 years in prison for hate-related assaults with a wooden stick on three people.

Kevin Aamir Mumin -- who is Black -- was convicted of three counts of assault with a deadly weapon along with hate crime allegations involving three Hispanic victims, along with one count of sexual battery involving a 17-year-old girl who was attacked on a bus in February 2023.

Last October, a threejustice panel from the state’s 2nd District Court of Appeal rejected the defense’s contention that two of the jury’s findings that the offenses by Mumin in August 2023 were hate

crimes were unsupported by the evidence.

The justices also found that the trial court did not abuse its discretion by allowing the prosecution to present evidence involving four alleged uncharged incidents with Hispanic people at a supermarket the same year.

“All three assault-witha-deadly-weapon crimes were directed at Hispanic victims who were strangers that Mumin encountered in public then attacked without being provoked,” according to the appellate court panel’s Oct. 30 ruling.

The panel found that Mumin’s testimony alone was sufficient to reasonably support the jury’s hate crime findings, along with other evidence, including video surveillance footage that showed Mumin hitting

one of the victims in the head with a stick without being provoked.

“The facts of these incidents, along with Mumin’s testimony that he becomes defensive around Hispanic people because he believes they send negative energy toward him, establish a consistent pattern -- that Mumin tends to violently assault Hispanic people based on a biased belief that they are inherently dangerous even though they are not engaging in any dangerous or threatening behavior,” the appellate court justices found.

The charges involved crimes in Santa Monica and Los Angeles, according to Santa Monica police. Mumin, now 38, is serving a state prison sentence of 23 years and four months.

SoCal’s A-Mark Foundation receives $10M

to expand investigative journalism

By City News Service

TheA-MarkFounda-

tion has received a $10 million gift from its founder and board member, Steven C. Markoff, to further the Santa Monica-based nonprofit’s mission of supporting and encouraging journalism and investigative reporting, it was announced Thursday.

“This extraordinary gift is both a vote of confidence in the Foundation’s mission and a powerful catalyst for what comes next,” Justin Jampol, A-Mark’s board chair, said in a statement. “With this support, we have the opportunity to deepen our impact, move more decisively on our priorities and strengthen the programs and partnerships that reflect the Foundation’s values and goals.”

The A-Mark Founda-

tion promotes journalism through three programs. The A-Mark Prizes for Investigative Reporting awarded the best investigative work in 30 states in 2025. The A-Mark Journalism Master’s Scholarships provided scholarships to 23 students pursuing master’s degrees in journalism, and the A- Mark Student Journalism Awards was launched at nine community colleges to support student journalists working for their college newspapers.

Actor Kiefer Sutherland was facing a possible criminalcharge Wednesday after allegedly getting into an altercation with a ride- hailing driver in Hollywood.

According to the Los Angeles Police Department, officers responded to a radio call of a possible assault at about 12:15 a.m. Monday in the area of Fairfax Avenue and Sunset Boulevard.

Police arrested Sutherland, best known for his work on the drama “24” and films including “Flatliners” and “Stand By Me,” after being told he entered the vehicle and assaulted the driver while also making criminal threats.

Officer Charles Miller said detectives from the LAPD’s Hollywood Division were investigating the case.

Sutherland was arrested on suspicion of making criminal threats, which can be charged as a felony or misdemeanor.

The encounter did not result in any claimed injuries, police said.

A report by TMZ indicated

By City News Service

Sutherland called for an Uber Black to take him home after dinner with a friend. The actor told police he repeatedly ordered the driver to pull over and let him out while en route, to no avail.

The driver said Sutherland grabbed him and threatened to kill him if he didn’t stop the car, according to the tabloid news outlet, which said the driver was not a native English speaker and that a language barrier might have led to the altercation.

According to county jail records, Sutherland’s bail was set at $50,000. He posted bond and was released at

11:30 a.m. Monday.

Sheriff’s inmate records Wednesday showed that Sutherland was scheduled to appear in court on Feb. 2 at 111 N. Hill St. in downtown Los Angeles at 8:30 a.m., but the site’s posted dates are subject to change.

Sutherland, 59, son of the late actor Donald Sutherland, won Emmy and Golden Globe awards for his portrayal of Jack Bauer in the Fox series “24,” which ran for about a decade. His other film credits include “The Lost Boys,” “Young Guns,” “A Few Good Men” and “A Time to Kill.”

Amtrak service between Los Angeles and San Diego will return to pre-pandemic levels later this month with the addition of a 13th Pacific Surfliner round trip between the two cities, authorities announced Tuesday.

According to the Los Angeles-San Diego-San Luis Obispo, or LOSSAN Rail Corridor Agency, the new roundtrip will be added beginning Jan. 26.

“This added service represents a significant step forward for mobility in Southern California,” LOSSAN Agency Chair and Fullerton Mayor Fred Jung said in a statement. “With the 13th roundtrip, riders have more options for commuting, business travel, and leisure trips along our coast.”

Between Jan. 26 and March 13, passengers will be able to use the code V526 to receive a 20% discount on Surfliner trips.

“Adding the 13th round trip between Los Angeles and San Diego marks a significant milestone in fully restoring pre-pandem-

By City News Service

ic service levels,” LOSSAN Managing Director Jason Jewell said. “This additional round trip provides travelers with more options to choose the travel times that work best for them.”

With the new line, the Surfliner will offer 13 daily round trips between Los Angeles and San Diego, five daily round trips between San Diego and Goleta, and

Kershaw to pitch for US in World Baseball Classic

By City News Service

Clayton Kershaw will pitch for the U.S. in the World Baseball Classic, nearly four months after announcing his retirement following a 18-season major league career, all with the Dodgers, USA Baseball announced Thursday.

Kershawannounced Sept. 18 he would retire at the end of the season. His

final appearance with the Dodgers came in Game 3 of the World Series, relieving Emmet Sheehan with the bases loaded with two outs in the top of the 12th inning and the Dodgers and Toronto Blue Jays tied, 5-5.

Kershawinduced Nathan Lukes to ground out to second baseman Tommy

Edman on eight pitches, preserving the tie in the game won by the Dodgers 6-5 on Freddie Freeman’s home run leading off the bottom of the 18th.

Kershaw has not pitched in the World Baseball Classic. He was selected for the U.S. roster for the 2023 tournament, but had to withdraw due to insurance

issues.

Kershaw has played for one U.S. national team. He was a member of the 2005 18U national team that finished second in the Pan American Championships.

The U.S. is set to begin play in the World Baseball Classic March 6 against Brazil at Daikin Park in Houston.

two round trips between San Diego and San Luis Obispo.

The additional round trip was funded through a $27.1 million grant from the Federal Railroad Administration’s Restoration and Enhancement Grant Program.

The Pacific Surfliner route covers 351 miles, serving 29 stations from San Diego to San Luis Obispo.

Cambodian refugee files papers in LA seeking release from ICE custody

By City News Service

ACambodianrefugee has filed papers in Los Angeles federal court seeking release from ICE custody after she was allegedly unlawfully detained during a routine check-in, according to court documents obtained Thursday.

Sithy Yi’s petition for a writ of habeas corpus, filed Wednesday against U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi, U.S. Department of Homeland Security Kristi Noem, and senior officials of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, claims her detention in an ICE facility in Adelanto serves no purpose other than to sow fear and undermine the rule of law.

“Ms. Yi has lived in the United States for more than four decades,” attorney Kim Luu-Ng, who has represented Yi since 2013, said in a statement. “All of her immediate family are U.S. citizens -- her

husband, mother, sisters, six children and eight grandchildren. She has rebuilt her life, complied with every requirement imposed on her and lived peacefully in the community for years. Yet ICE unjustly tore her away from her family and now seeks to deport her to a third country, where she faces grave danger or refoulement back to Cambodia. She is a survivor of genocide and domestic violence and deserves protection, not detention.”

Yi, who lives in Santa Ana, came to the United States after surviving the Khmer Rouge genocide and has lived in Southern California for 44 years, her attorney says.

In 2016, following a drug conviction, an immigration judge granted her withholding of removal under the United Nations Convention Against Torture, recognizing the risk that she would be tortured if

returned to Cambodia, according to her petition.

A message seeking comment from ICE was not immediately answered.

Yi says she is also a victim of severe domestic violence and a cooperating crime survivor with a long-pending U-visa petition supported by a law-enforcement certification. For more than a decade, the DHS repeatedly determined that her detention was unnecessary and permitted her to live in the community under an order of supervision, her attorney said.

AAPI Equity Alliance and Pacific Asian Counseling Services are providing support and calling for Yi’s immediate release and an end to efforts to deport her to a third country.

“Ms. Sithy Yi’s story is not isolated,” said Manjusha P. Kulkarni, executive director of AAPI Equity. “Southeast Asians, many of them refugees,

Kathleen Kennedy steps down as head of Lucasfilm

By City News Service

Kathleen Kennedy, who was hand-picked by George Lucas to take over his “Star Wars”-powered film company, announced Thursday she is stepping down as president of Lucasfilm.

Kennedy has led the company for nearly 14 years, having previously made her mark in Hollywood by co-founding Amblin Entertainment with Steven Spielberg and Frank Marshall -- the production house behind films such as “Jurassic Park,” “E.T.” and “Back to the Future.”

Lucasfilm was acquired by The Walt Disney Co. in 2012.

“When we acquired Lucasfilm more than a decade ago, we knew we were bringing into the Disney family not only one of the most beloved and enduring storytelling universes ever created, but

also a team of extraordinary talent led by a visionary filmmaker -- someone who had been handpicked by George Lucas himself, no less,” Disney CEO Bob Iger said in a statement Thursday. “We’re deeply grateful for Kathleen Kennedy’s leadership, her vision, and her stewardship of such an iconic studio and brand.”

In a statement of her own, Kennedy said, “When George Lucas asked me to take over Lucasfilm upon his retirement, I couldn’t have imagined what lay ahead. It has been a true privilege to spend more than a decade working alongside the extraordinary talent at Lucasfilm. Their creativity and dedication have been an inspiration, and I’m deeply proud of what we’ve accomplished together. I’m excited to continue developing films

and television with both longtime collaborators and fresh voices who represent the future of storytelling.”

Replacing Kennedy as Lucasfilm president will be Dave Filoni, the company’s chief commercial officer, and Lynwen Brennan, who will serve as co- president, moving up from her current post as president and general manager of Lucasfilm Business.

Filoni has been with Lucasfilm since 2005 and was a driving force being series such as “Star Wars: The Clone Wars,” “Rebels” and “The Mandalorian.” He is the showrunner for “Ahsoka.”

“My love of storytelling was shaped by the films of Kathleen Kennedy and George Lucas,” Filoni said. “I never dreamed I would be privileged to learn the craft of filmmaking from both of them. From Rey to Grogu,

San Gabriel City Notices

CITY OF SAN GABRIEL DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS

“SEWER MAIN REPLACEMENT PROJECT” CONTRACT NO. 25-11

NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS - INVITATION FOR BIDS

Date of Bid Opening: Notice is hereby given that sealed bids for the “SEWER MAIN REPLACEMENT PROJECT” will be received at the office of the City Clerk of the City of San Gabriel, 425 South Mission Drive, San Gabriel, CA 91776, California, until 3:00 p.m. on Tuesday, February 3, 2026. At 3:05 p.m., they will be opened and read aloud in the Council Chamber of San Gabriel City Hall.

There is no pre-bid meeting for the project

Description of Work: The work to be performed under this contract consists of various improvements and replacement to the City of San Gabriel’s sewer mains at four locations. The Contractor shall furnish all the required materials, equipment, tools, labor, transportation, and incidentals necessary to complete the project as outlined herein and on the plans. In general terms, the contract work for this project consists of replacing the existing sewer mains and reconnecting the active laterals, which shall include the excavation, removal of existing pipe, ¾” rock backfill & compaction, 1-sack slurry backfill, reconstruction of existing A.C. pavement and/or PCC concrete structures, restoration of all existing pavement striping and markings, and other appurtenant facilities as required.

The contract is to be executed within 14 calendar days after the award of contract by City Council. Time for completion of the work is sixty (60) working days for all work from the date of the Notice to Proceed.

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

Bid Security: Each bid shall be accompanied by a certified or cashier's check, cash, or Bid Bond in the amount of ten percent (10%) of the total bid price payable to City of San Gabriel as a guarantee that the awarded bidder will execute the Contract and provide the required bonds, certificates of insurance, and endorsements within 7 calendars days of the of the award of contract by City Council.

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

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

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

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

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

Questions: All questions relative to this project prior to the opening of bids shall be in writing or email and received no later than 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday, January 27, 2026, and shall be directed to: Public Works Project Manager, Alan Mai, at email: amai@sangabriel.gov.

Published on January 12, 2026 & January 19, 2026 SAN GABRIEL SUN

Rosemead City Notices

ORDINANCE NO. 1030

A SUMMARY OF ORDINANCE NO. 1030 THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD, COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES, STATE OF CALIFORNIA, AMENDING TITLE 15 BUILDINGS AND CONSTRUCTION AND ADOPTING BY REFERENCE, THE 2025 CALIFORNIA BUILDING STANDARDS CODE, AS AMENDED AND ADOPTED BY LOS ANGELES COUNTY

On January 13, 2026, the City Council of the City of Rosemead approved and adopted the second reading, by title only, Ordinance No. 1030, “An ordinance of the City Council of the City of Rosemead, County of Los Angeles, State of California, amending Title 15 Buildings and Construction and adopting by reference, the 2025 California Building Standards Code, as amended and adopted by Los Angeles County including Building, Residential, Electrical, Plumbing, Mechanical, Green Building, Existing Buildings, Energy, and Historical Buildings Codes, with certain amendments, additions, and deletions thereto”.

Ordinance 1030

Every three (3) years, the State of California Building Standards Commission (CBSC) publishes revised Building Standards Code (Title 24, Parts 1 through 12), effective statewide beginning January 1st of the code cycle. To ensure compliance with the California Building Standards Code, the City is adopting by reference, the 2026 Los Angeles County Amendments to the 2025 California Building Standards Codes, which is consistent with the City’s historical practice of adopting building codes.

Environmental Determination

Ordinance No. 1030 is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act pursuant to State Guidelines 15061(b)(3) as a project that has no potential for causing a significant effect on the environment. This action involves updates and revisions to existing regulations consistent with State law and will not result in any direct or indirect physical changes to the environment.

Passed, Approved, and Adopted by the following votes:

AYES: ARMENTA, CLARK, DANG, LOW, LY NOES: NONE

The full text of Ordinance No. 1030 is available for inspection during regular business hours at the City Clerk’s Office (8838 E. Valley Boulevard, Rosemead, California 91770) Monday to Thursday from 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. or at www.rosemeadca.gov.

DATED THIS 19th DAY OF JANUARY, 2026

Ericka Hernandez, City Clerk City of Rosemead 8838 E. Valley Boulevard

Publish January 19, 2026

ROSEMEAD READER

CITY OF EL MONTE PLANNING COMMISSION NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

Hablamos Español favor de hablar con Jeni Colon (626) 258-8626

TO: All Interested Parties

FROM: City of El Monte Community & Economic Development Department

LOCATION: Citywide

REQUEST: The Planning Commission of the City of El Monte will hold a public hearing to consider a Code Amendment (AMEND 3-2026) to amend Section 17.112.180 (Significant Tobacco Retailers) of Chapter 17.112 (Standards for Specific Nonresidential Uses); Section 17.150.080 (Retail and office uses) of Chapter 17.150 (Use

Definitions); Sections 8.10.130 (Enforcement), 8.10.120 (Tobacco retailing without a permit), and 8.10.110 (Suspension/revocation of permit) of Chapter 8.10 (Retail Sales of Tobacco Products) of the El Monte Municipal Code. This Ordinance will establish further regulations for Significant Tobacco Retailers, as defined and on the retail sales of tobacco in the City.

APPLICANT: City of El Monte

ENVIRONMENTAL DOCUMENTATION:

Pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”) (Pub. Res. Code § 21000 et seq.) and CEQA Guidelines (Cal. Code Regs., tit. 14, § 15000 et seq.) the proposed Ordinance is exempt from CEQA pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15061(b) (3) because it is reasonably foreseeable that the adoption of the proposed Ordinance would not result in a physical change in the environment, either directly or indirectly. Therefore, no additional environmental analysis is required.

PLACE OF HEARING: Pursuant to State Law, the Planning Commission will hold a public hearing to receive testimony, orally and in writing, on the proposed project. The public hearing is scheduled for:

Date: Tuesday, February 10, 2026

Time: 7:00 p.m.

Place: El Monte City Hall

City Hall East – Council Chambers 11333 Valley Boulevard El Monte, CA 91731

Members of the public wishing to observe the meeting may do so in one of the following ways:

(1) Attend the meeting in person at the City’s Council Chambers; or (2) City’s website at http://www.elmonteca.gov/378/Council-Meeting-Videos.

Members of the public wishing to make public comment may do so in one of the following ways:

(1) In person by attending the public hearing at the date, time, and place specified above; or

(2) E-mail – All interested parties can submit questions/comments in advance to the Planning Division’s general e-mail address: planning@elmonteca.gov. All questions/comments must be received by the Planning Division no later than 3:00 pm on February 10, 2026.

The staff report on this matter will be available on or about February 5, 2026, on the City of El Monte website, which may be accessed at https://www.ci.el-monte.ca.us/170/Planning-Commission or by e-mailing selias@elmonteca.gov.

Americans With Disabilities Act : In compliance with Section 202 of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (42 U.S.C. Sec. 12132) and the federal rules and regulations adopted in implementation thereof, the Agenda will be made available in appropriate alternative formats to persons with a disability. Should you need special assistance to participate in this meeting, please contact the City Clerk’s Office by calling (626) 580-2016. Notification 48 hours prior to the meeting will enable the City to make reasonable arrangements to ensure accessibility to this meeting.

Persons wishing to comment on the environmental documentation or proposed application may do so in in writing prior to the meeting date and must be received by 3:00 p.m., the day of the meeting. Public Comments of no more than 3-minutes shall be read into the record. Written comments shall be sent to Sandra Elias; El Monte City Hall West; 11333 Valley Boulevard; El Monte, CA 91731 or at selias@elmonteca.gov. If you challenge the decision of the City Planning Commission, in court, you may be limited to raising only those issues you or someone else raised at the public hearing described in this notice, or in written correspondence delivered to the City Planning Commission at, or prior to, the public hearing.

For further information regarding this application please contact Sandra Elias at (626) 258-8621. Monday through Thursday, except legal holidays, between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 5:30 p.m.

PUBLISHED DATE: Monday, January 19, 2026, by Sandra Elias, Planning Commission Secretary

Publish January 19, 2026 EL MONTE EXAMINER

Probate Notices

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: GEORGE MAURER CASE NO. 26STPB00148

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

A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by DAVID R. MAURER in the Superior Court of California, County of LOS ANGELES.

THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that DAVID R. MAURER be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent.

THE PETITION requests author-

ity 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: 02/06/26 at 8:30AM in Dept. 4 located at 111 N. HILL ST., LOS ANGELES, CA 90012

IF YOU OBJECT to the granting of the petition, you should appear at the hearing and state your objections or file written objections with the court before the hearing. Your appearance may be in person or by your attorney.

IF YOU ARE A CREDITOR or a contingent creditor of the decedent, you must file your claim with the court and mail a copy to the personal representative appointed by the court within the later of either (1) four months from the date of first issuance of letters to a general personal representative, as defined in section 58(b) of the California Probate Code, or (2) 60 days from the date of mailing or personal delivery to you of a notice under section 9052 of the California Probate Code. Other California statutes and legal authority may affect your rights as a creditor. You may want to consult with an attorney knowledgeable in California law.

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

Attorney for Petitioner

JASON A. FETCHIK - SBN 227832

DRISKELL, GORDON & FETCHIK, LLP

180 N. GLENDORA AVE., STE. 201 GLENDORA, CA 91741

Telephone (626) 914-7809

1/15, 1/19, 1/22/26 CNS-4002069# AZUSA BEACON

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: OLGA LYDIA RAZO-MELENDEZ CASE NO. 26STPB00313

To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the WILL or estate, or both of OLGA LYDIA RAZO-MELENDEZ.

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

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

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

A HEARING on the petition will be held in this court as follows: 02/17/26 at 8:30AM in Dept. 29 located at 111 N. HILL ST., LOS ANGELES, CA 90012

IF YOU OBJECT to the granting of the petition, you should appear at the hearing and state your objections or file written objections with the court before the hearing. Your appearance may be in person or by your attorney.

IF YOU ARE A CREDITOR or a contingent creditor of the decedent, you must file your claim with the court and mail a copy to the personal representative appointed by the court within the later of either (1) four months from the date of first issuance of letters to a general personal representative, as defined in section 58(b) of the California Probate Code, or (2) 60 days from the date of mailing or personal delivery to you of a notice under section 9052 of the California Probate Code.

Other California statutes and legal authority may affect your rights as a creditor. You may want to consult with an attorney knowledgeable in California law.

YOU MAY EXAMINE the file kept by the court. If you are a person interested in the estate, you may file with the court a Request for Special Notice (form DE-154) of the filing of an inventory and appraisal of estate

assets or of any petition or account as provided in Probate Code section 1250. A Request for Special Notice form is available from the court clerk.

Attorney for Petitioner WILLIAM R. REMERY - SBN 89897

REMERY LAW FIRM 1955 WEST GLENOAKS BLVD. GLENDALE CA 91201

Telephone (818) 558-5909

1/15, 1/19, 1/22/26

CNS-4003313# EL MONTE EXAMINER

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: IVY FUNG CASE NO. 26STPB00085

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

A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by FLAVIA FANG KAN in the Superior Court of California, County of LOS ANGELES.

THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that FLAVIA FANG KAN be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent.

THE PETITION requests authority to administer the estate under the Independent Administration of Estates Act with limited authority.

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

A HEARING on the petition will be held in this court as follows: 02/05/26 at 8:30AM in Dept. 11 located at 111 N. HILL ST., LOS ANGELES, CA 90012

IF YOU OBJECT to the granting of the petition, you should appear at the hearing and state your objections or file written objections with the court before the hearing. Your appearance may be in person or by your attorney.

IF YOU ARE A CREDITOR or a contingent creditor of the decedent, you must file your claim with the court and mail a copy to the personal representative appointed by the court within the later of either (1) four months from the date of first issuance of letters to a general personal representative, as defined in section 58(b) of the California Probate Code, or (2) 60 days from the date of mailing or personal delivery to you of a notice under section 9052 of the California Probate Code.

Other California statutes and legal authority may affect your rights as a creditor. You may want to consult with an attorney knowledgeable in California law.

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

Attorney for Petitioner

DANIEL FONG, ESQ. - SBN 248397 FONG LAW GROUP

407 W. VALLEY BLVD., UNIT 3 ALHAMBRA CA 91803

Telephone (626) 289-8299 1/19, 1/22, 1/26/26 CNS-4004222# TEMPLE CITY TRIBUNE

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF Reynaldo J. Balangue

Case No. 25STPB13753

To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of Reynaldo J. Balangue

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

THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that Dean Balangue be appointed as personal representa-

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tive 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 on February 11, 2026 at 8:30 AM in Dept. 5. located at 111 N. Hill St., Los Angeles, CA 90012.

IF YOU OBJECT to the granting of the petition, you should appear at the hearing and state your objections or file written objections with the court before the hearing. Your appearance may be in person or by your attorney.

IF YOU ARE A CREDITOR or a contingent creditor of the decedent, you must file your claim with the court and mail a copy to the personal representative appointed by the court within the later of either (1) four months from the date of first issuance of letters to a general personal representative, as defined in section 58(b) of the California Probate Code, or (2) 60 days from the date of mailing or personal delivery to you of a notice under section 9052 of the California Probate Code. Other California statutes and legal authority may affect your rights as a creditor. You may want to consult with an attorney knowledgeable in California law.

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

Petitioner:

Dean Balangue 12038 Roseglen St El Monte, Ca 91732 January 19, 22, 26, 2026 EL MONTE EXAMINER

Notices

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME PETITION OF Chun-Hsiang Yang FOR CHANGE OF NAME CASE NUMBER: 25PSCP00637 Superior Court of California, County of Los Angeles 400 Civic Center Plaza, Pomona, Ca 91766, East Judicial District TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner Chun-Hsiang Yang filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present name a. OF Chun-Hsiang Yang to Proposed name Tony Chun Yang 2. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter shall appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file a written objection that includes the reason for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing NOTICE OF HEARING a. Date: 02/20/2026 Time: 9:00AM Dept: A. The address of the court is same as noted above. 3. a. A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the day set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county: Arcadia Weekly DATED: December 19, 2025 Bryant Y. Yang JUDGE OF THE SUPERIOR COURT Pub. December 29, 2025, January 5, 12, 19, 2026 ARCADIA WEEKLY

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME PETITION OF Anndrea Kensi Ortega by and through Ethelbine Cisneros Ortega FOR CHANGE OF NAME CASE NUMBER: 26NNCP00019 Superior Court of California, County of Los Angeles 150 West Commonwealth Avenue, Alhambra, Ca 91801-3787, Northeast Judicial District TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner Ethelbine Cisneros Ortega filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present name a.

ested in this matter shall appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file a written objection that includes the reason for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing NOTICE OF HEARING a. Date: 03/25/2026 Time: 8:30AM Dept: 3. The address of the court is same as noted above. 3. a. A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the day set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county: San Gabriel Sun DATED: January 9, 2026 Roberto Longoria JUDGE OF THE SUPERIOR COURT Pub. January 19, 26, February 2, 9, 2026 SAN GABRIEL SUN

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR

CHANGE OF NAME PETITION OF Han Ze Lee FOR CHANGE OF NAME CASE NUMBER: 25PSCP00654 Superior Court of California, County of Los Angeles 400 Civic Center Plaza , Pomona, Ca 91766, East Judicial District TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner Han Ze Lee a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present name a. OF Han Ze Lee to Proposed name Leon Lee 2. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter shall appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file a written objection that includes the reason for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing NOTICE OF HEARING a. Date: 03/06/2026 Time: 8:30AM Dept: G. Room.

302 The address of the court is same as noted above. 3. a. A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the day set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county: El Monte Examiner DATED: January 05, 2026 Salvatore Sirna JUDGE OF THE SUPERIOR COURT Pub. January 19, 26, February 5, 12, 2026 EL MONTE EXAMINER

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME PETITION OF Vincent Renee Ballesteros Jr FOR CHANGE OF NAME CASE NUMBER: 26NNCP00030 Superior Court of California, County of Los Angeles 300 East Walnut St, Pasadena, Ca 91101, Northeast Judicial District TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner Vincent Renee Ballesteros Jr filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present name a. OF Vincent Renee Ballesteros Jr to Proposed name Fine Line Ballesteros 2. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter shall appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file a written objection that includes the reason for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing NOTICE OF HEARING a. Date: 03/27/2026 Time: 8:30AM Dept: P. The address of the court is same as noted above. 3. a. A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the day set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county: Rosemead Reader DATED: November 15, 2025 Robert Longoria JUDGE OF THE SUPERIOR COURT Pub. January 19, 26, February 2, 9, 2026 ROSEMEAD READER

TS No. 251103938

Notice Of Default And Foreclosure Sale U.S. Department Of Housing And Urban Development Recorded in accordance with 12 USCA 3764 (c) APN 8518-031021 Property Address: 365 Beechworth Ave Monrovia, CA 91016 Title Order No.: 95532640 Whereas, on 9/11/2009, a certain Deed of Trust was executed by Ralph Imbelloni, a single man as trustor in favor of MetLife Home Loans, a Division of MetLife Bank, N.A. as beneficiary, and Lawyers Title Company as trustee, and was recorded on 9/17/2009, as Instrument No. 20091418965, in the Office of the County Recorder of Los Angeles County, California; and Whereas, the Deed of Trust was insured by the United States Secretary of Housing and Urban Development (the Secretary) pursuant to the National Housing Act for the purpose of providing single family housing; and Whereas, the beneficial interest in the Deed of Trust is now owned by the Secretary, pursuant to an Assignment of Deed of Trust dated 3/8/2016, recorded on 4/8/2016, as instrument number 20160391426, in the Office of the County Recorder, Los Angeles County, California; and Whereas, a default has been made in the covenants and conditions of the Deed of Trust in that the payment due on 10/10/2025, was not made and remains wholly unpaid as of the date of this notice, and no payment has been made sufficient to restore the loan to cur-

rency; and Whereas, the entire amount delinquent as of 2/17/2026 is $1,026,523.88; and Whereas, by virtue of this default, the Secretary has declared the entire amount of the indebtedness secured by the Deed of Trust to be immediately due and payable; Now Therefore, pursuant to powers vested in me by the Single Family Mortgage Foreclosure Act of 1994, 12 U.S.C. 3751 et seq., by 24 CFR part 27, subpart B, and by the Secretary’s designation of Total Lender Solutions, Inc. as Foreclosure Commissioner, recorded on 12/28/2018 as instrument number 20181313015, notice is hereby given that on 2/17/2026 at 11:00 AM local time, all real and personal property at or used in connection with the following described property will be sold at public auction to the highest bidder: Legal Description: Lot 46 Of Tract No. 22793, In The City Of Monrovia, County Of Los Angeles, State Of California, As Per Map Recorded In Book 602, Pages 47 And 48 Of Maps, In The Office Of The County Recorder Of Said County. Commonly known as: 365 Beechworth Ave, Monrovia, CA 91016 The sale will be held in the courtyard of the Civic Center Plaza 400 Civic Center Plaza, Pomona. The Secretary of Housing and Urban Development will bid an estimate of $1,026,523.88. There will be no proration of taxes, rents or other income or liabilities, except that the purchaser will pay, at or before closing, his prorata share of any real estate taxes that have been paid by the Secretary to the date of the foreclosure sale. When making their bids, all bidders except the Secretary must submit a deposit totaling $102,652.38 [10% of the Secretary’s bid] in the form of a certified check or cashier’s check made out to the Secretary of HUD. Each oral bid need not be accompanied by a deposit. If the successful bid is oral, a deposit of $102,652.38 must be presented before the bidding is closed. The deposit is nonrefundable. The remainder of the purchase price must be delivered within 30 days of the sale or at such other time as the Secretary may determine for good cause shown, time being of the essence. This amount, like the bid deposits, must be delivered in the form of a certified or cashier’s check. If the Secretary is the high bidder, he need not pay the bid amount in cash. The successful bidder will pay all conveyancing fees, all real estate and other taxes that are due on or after the delivery of the remainder of the payment and all other costs associated with the transfer of title. At the conclusion of the sale, the deposits of the unsuccessful bidders will be returned to them. The Secretary may grant an extension of time within which to deliver the remainder of the payment. All extensions will be for 15-day increments for a fee of $500.00, paid in advance. The extension fee shall be in the form of a certified or cashier’s check made payable to the Secretary of HUD. If the high bidder closes the sale prior to the expiration of any extension period, the unused portion of the extension fee shall be applied toward the amount due. If the high bidder is unable to close the sale within the required period, or within any extensions of time granted by the Secretary, the high bidder may be required to forfeit the cash deposit or, at the election of the foreclosure commissioner after consultation with the HUD Field Office representative, will be liable to HUD for any costs incurred as a result of such failure. The commissioner may, at the direction of the HUD field office Representative, offer the Property to the second highest bidder for an amount equal to the highest price offered by that bidder. There is no right of redemption, or right of possession based upon a right of redemption, in the mortgagor or others subsequent to a foreclosure completed pursuant the Act. Therefore, the Foreclosure commissioner will issue a Deed to the purchaser(s) upon receipt of the entire purchase price in accordance with the terms of the sale as provided herein. HUD does not guarantee that the property will be vacant. The amount that must be paid if the Mortgage is to be reinstated prior to the scheduled sale is $1,026,071.37, as of 2/16/2026, plus all other amounts that would be due under the mortgage agreement if payments under the mortgage had not been accelerated, advertising costs and postage expenses incurred in giving notice, mileage by the most reasonable road distance for posting notices and for the Foreclosure Commissioner’s attendance at the sale, reasonable and customary costs incurred for title and lien record searches, the necessary out-of-pocket costs incurred by the Foreclosure Commissioner for recording documents, a commission for the Foreclosure Commissioner, and all other costs incurred in connection with the foreclosure prior to reinstatement. Date: 12/2/2025 Total Lender Solutions, Inc. U.S. Dept. of HUD Foreclosure Commissioner By: Rachel Seropian 10505 Sorrento Valley Road, Suite 125 San Diego, CA, 92121 Phone: 866-535-3736 Fax: 866-242-8599 A notary public or other officer completing this certificate verifies only the identity of the individual who signed the document to which this certificate is attached, and not the truthfulness, accuracy, or validity of that document. State Of CA County Of San Diego On 1/6/2026 before me, Kimberly Alise Lokey, a notary public personally appeared, Rachel Seropian who proved to me on the basis of satisfactory evidence to be the person(s) whose name(s) is/are subscribed to the within instrument and acknowledged to me that he/she/they executed the same in his/her/ their authorized capacity(ies), and that by his/her/their signature(s) on the instrument the person(s), or the entity upon behalf of which the person(s) acted, executed the instrument. I certify under Penalty Of Perjury under the laws of the State of California that the foregoing paragraph is true and correct. Witness my hand and official seal. Kimberly Alise Lokey (Seal) Published: total251103938 1/12/2026 , 1/19/2026 , 1/26/2026 MONROVIA WEEKLY

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 2025271655 NEW FILING. The following person(s) is (are) doing business as Sol Wellness Center, 1510 W Verdugo Ave Suite E, Burbank, CA 91506. This business is conducted by a corporation. Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed herein on February 2012. Signed: Kazandjian Chiropractic Health Center Inc (CA-2955996, 1510 W Verdugo Ave Suite

AAA1438543.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2026010643

The following person(s) is/are doing business as: THE UPS STORE #1831, 710 S MYRTLE AVE., MONROVIA, CA 91016 LOS ANGELES. Mailing address if different: N/A. Articles of Incorporation or Organization Number: B20260009845. The full name(s) of registrant(s) is/are: RYUX, INC., 710 S MYRTLE AVE., MONROVIA, CA 91016 (State of Incorporation/Organization: CALIFORNIA). This business is conducted by: CORPORATION. I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.)

Signed: ROY YU, CEO. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name listed above on (date): N/A. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Los Angeles County on (Date) 01/15/2026. NOTICE: This fictitious 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 before that time. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law (see Section 14411 et seq. Business and Professions Code). Publish: 01/19/2026, 01/26/2026, 02/02/2026, 02/09/2026. ARCADIA WEEKLY. AAA1438545.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2026009468

The following person(s) is/are doing business as: PRO CLEANING SERVICE LA, 6921 TEMPLETON ST APT 11, HUNTINGTON PARK, CA 90255 LOS ANGELES COUNTY. Mailing address if different: N/A. The full name(s) of registrant(s) is/ are: MAGDALENA PEREZ IXCOLIN, 6921 TEMPLETON ST APT 11, HUNTINGTON PARK, CA 90255. This business is conducted by: INDIVIDUAL. I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.) Signed: MAGDALENA PEREZ IXCOLIN, OWNER. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name listed above on (date): N/A. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Los Angeles County on (Date) 01/14/2026. NOTICE: This fictitious 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 before that time. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law (see Section 14411 et seq. Business and Professions Code). Publish: 01/19/2026, 01/26/2026, 02/02/2026, 02/09/2026. ARCADIA WEEKLY. AAA1438660.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2026010009 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: VIHN @90210, 338 N. CANON DR. SUITE 5, BEVERLY HILLS, CA 90210 LOS ANGELES. Mailing address if different: N/A. The full name(s) of registrant(s) is/are: YOUNG LEQUANG, 338 N. CANON DR SUITE 5, BEVERLY HILLS, CA 90210. This business is conducted by: INDIVIDUAL. I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.) Signed: YOUNG LEQUANG, OWNER. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name listed above on (date): 01/2026. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Los Angeles County on (Date) 01/15/2026. NOTICE: This fictitious 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 before that time. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law (see Section 14411 et seq. Business and Professions Code). Publish: 01/19/2026, 01/26/2026, 02/02/2026, 02/09/2026. ARCADIA WEEKLY. AAA1438771.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2026010134

The following person(s) is/are doing business as: GATHERED TABLE CO, 10445 WILSHIRE BLVD 1905, LOS ANGELES, CA 90024 LOS ANGELES COUNTY. Mailing address if different: N/A. The full name(s) of registrant(s) is/are: JAMIA BURROWS, 10445 WILSHIRE BLVD 1905, LOS ANGELES, CA 90024. This business is conducted by: INDIVIDUAL. I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant

who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.) Signed: JAMIA BURROWS, OWNER. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name listed above on (date): 01/2026. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Los Angeles County on (Date) 01/15/2026. NOTICE: This fictitious 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 before that time. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law (see Section 14411 et seq. Business and Professions Code). Publish: 01/19/2026, 01/26/2026, 02/02/2026, 02/09/2026. ARCADIA WEEKLY. AAA1438772.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2026010750

The following person(s) is/are doing business as: MI TIENDITA OAXAQUENA, 1947 W 43RD ST, LOS ANGELES, CA 90062 LOS ANGELES. Mailing address if different: N/A. The full name(s) of registrant(s) is/are: REINA ESTER MORALES GARCIA, 1947 W 43RD ST, LOS ANGELES, CA 90062. This business is conducted by: INDIVIDUAL. I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.)

Signed: REINA ESTER MORALES GARCIA, OWNER. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name listed above on (date): 01/2026. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Los Angeles County on (Date) 01/15/2026. NOTICE: This fictitious 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 before that time. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law (see Section 14411 et seq. Business and Professions Code). Publish: 01/19/2026, 01/26/2026, 02/02/2026, 02/09/2026. ARCADIA WEEKLY. AAA1438773.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 2026010746 NEW FILING.

The following person(s) is (are) doing business as (1). LINETRIX (2). GAGUA (3). GAGUA.COM , 1201 N Pacific Ave Suite 204, Glendale, CA 91202. This business is conducted by a corporation. Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed herein on January 2026. Signed: PR REGISTER (CA4766797, 1201 N Pacific Ave Suite 204, Glendale, CA 91202; Irakli Gagua, CEO. The statement was filed with the County Clerk of Los Angeles on January 15, 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). Pub. Monrovia Weekly 01/19/2026, 01/26/2026, 02/02/2026, 02/09/2026

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 2025006695 NEW FILING.

The following person(s) is (are) doing business as Quality Tub Refinishing, 1307 W 98th St, Los Angeles, CA 90044. This business is conducted by a individual. Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed herein on January 2016. Signed: pablo subuyuj, 1307 W 98th St, Los Angeles, CA 90044 (Owner). The statement was filed with the County Clerk of Los Angeles on January 12, 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). Pub. Monrovia Weekly 01/19/2026, 01/26/2026, 02/02/2026, 02/09/2026

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 2026007097 NEW FILING. The following person(s) is (are) doing business as The Woven End Yarn Cafe, 11109 Emelita St, North Hollywood, CA 91601. This business is conducted by a limited liability

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company (llc). Registrant has not yet begun to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed herein. Signed: The Woven End LLC (CA-B20250442326, 11109 Emelita St, North Hollywood, CA 91601; Elizabeth Sroka, Member. The statement was filed with the County Clerk of Los Angeles on January 12, 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). Pub. Monrovia Weekly 01/19/2026, 01/26/2026, 02/02/2026, 02/09/2026

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 2025282595

NEW FILING.

The following person(s) is (are) doing business as Creative Website Lab, 2155 Verdugo Blvd 1010, Montrose, CA 91020. This business is conducted by a individual. Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed herein on December 2025. Signed: Mariam Megrdichian, 2155 Verdugo Blvd 1010, Montrose, CA 91020 (Owner). The statement was filed with the County Clerk of Los Angeles on December 22, 2025. 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).

Pub. Monrovia Weekly 01/19/2026, 01/26/2026, 02/02/2026, 02/09/2026

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 2026009403 NEW FILING.

The following person(s) is (are) doing business as (1). LA Intelligence (2). LA Investigations (3). LA Intelligence , 132 S Lasky Drive 2 345, Beverly Hills, CA 90212. This business is conducted by a limited liability company (llc). Registrant has not yet begun to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed herein. Signed: Perigon Strategy, LLC (CA-B20250290619, 132 S Lasky Drive 2 345, Beverly Hills, CA 90212; Timothy Hurt, Manager. The statement was filed with the County Clerk of Los Angeles on January 14, 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).

Pub. Monrovia Weekly 01/19/2026, 01/26/2026, 02/02/2026, 02/09/2026

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 2026009858 NEW FILING.

The following person(s) is (are) doing business as ShutterSouls Media, 3411 Dorchester Avenue, Alhambra, CA 90032. 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: Daniel Andries Herrera-Dubois, 3411 Dorchester Avenue, Alhambra, CA 90032 (Owner). The statement was filed with the County Clerk of Los Angeles on January 14, 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).

Pub. Monrovia Weekly 01/19/2026, 01/26/2026, 02/02/2026, 02/09/2026

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 2026007846

NEW FILING.

The following person(s) is (are) doing business as Anatomy Productions, 5633 Colfax Ave, NORTH HOLLYWOOD, CA 91601. 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: Eduardo Bender, 5633 Colfax Ave, NORTH HOLLYWOOD, CA 91601 (Owner). The statement was filed with the County Clerk of Los Angeles on January 13, 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).

Pub. Monrovia Weekly 01/19/2026, 01/26/2026, 02/02/2026, 02/09/2026

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 2026007612 NEW FILING. The following person(s) is (are) doing business as LA COCINA DE BLANDINA LLC, 11923 SANTA MONICA BLVD, LOS ANGELES, CA 90025. This business is conducted by a limited liability company (llc). Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed herein on January 2026. Signed: LA COCINA DE BLANDINA LLC (CA-B20260008184, 11923 SANTA MONICA BLVD, LOS ANGELES, CA 90025; DAISY YESENIA BECERRA, MANAGER. The statement was filed with the County Clerk of Los Angeles on January 13, 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).

Pub. Monrovia Weekly 01/19/2026, 01/26/2026, 02/02/2026, 02/09/2026

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 2026009063 NEW FILING.

The following person(s) is (are) doing business as AT Pressure Washing, 6905 Vanalden Ave, Reseda, CA 91335. This business is conducted by a individual. Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed herein on January 2026. Signed: Arthur Tumanyan, 6905 Vanalden Ave, Reseda, CA 91335 (Owner). The statement was filed with the County Clerk of Los Angeles on January 14, 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).

Pub. Monrovia Weekly 01/19/2026, 01/26/2026, 02/02/2026, 02/09/2026

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 2026 005607 NEW FILING.

The following person(s) is (are) doing business as Arcadia Motorcycle Company, 136 E St Joseph St Unit C, Arcadia, CA 91006. This business is conducted by a corporation. Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed herein on April 2021. Signed: L&L Motorsports Inc (CA-3410655, 136 E St Joseph St Unit C, Arcadia, CA 91006; Lyon King, President. The statement was filed with the County Clerk of Los Angeles on January 9, 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). Pub. Monrovia Weekly 01/19/2026, 01/26/2026, 02/02/2026, 02/09/2026

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 2026009144

NEW FILING.

The following person(s) is (are) doing business as CYTW AUTO PARTS, 2314 Wilcox Ave, Monterey Park, CA 91755. This business is conducted by a individual. Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed herein on January 2026. Signed: CHRISTOPHER YU TIN WONG, 2314 Wilcox Ave, Monterey Park, CA 91755 (Owner). The statement was filed with the County Clerk of Los Angeles on January 14, 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). Pub. Monrovia Weekly 01/19/2026, 01/26/2026, 02/02/2026, 02/09/2026

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 2026004606

NEW FILING.

The following person(s) is (are) doing business as CORNERSTONE FAMILY DENTAL, 10128 Rosecrans Avenue, Bellflower, CA 90706. 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: APRIL KANG DDS DENTAL CORPORTION (CA-272214087, 10128 Rosecrans Avenue, Bellflower, CA 90706; APRIL KANG, SECRETARY. The statement was filed with the County Clerk of Los Angeles on January 8, 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). Pub. Monrovia Weekly 01/19/2026, 01/26/2026, 02/02/2026, 02/09/2026

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 2026005149

NEW FILING.

The following person(s) is (are) doing business as (1). Emerdex Metals (2). Emerdex , 1100 John Reed Ct, CIty of Industry, CA 91745. This business is conducted by a corporation. Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed herein on January 2026. Signed: Emerdex Group Inc (CA-2447485, 1100 John Reed Ct, CIty of Industry, CA 91745; Jenny Ding, CEO. The statement was filed with the County Clerk of Los Angeles on January 8, 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).

Pub. Monrovia Weekly 01/19/2026, 01/26/2026, 02/02/2026, 02/09/2026

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 2025285023

NEW FILING.

The following person(s) is (are) doing business as Mr. Neen, 187 Racquet Club Drive, Compton, CA 90220. This business is conducted by a limited liability company (llc). Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed herein on December 2025. Signed: Grandy & Grandy LLC (CA-202355313318, 187 Racquet Club Drive, Compton, CA 90220; Victor Grandy, Owner. The statement was filed with the County Clerk of Los Angeles on December 26, 2025. 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).

Pub. Monrovia Weekly 01/19/2026, 01/26/2026, 02/02/2026, 02/09/2026

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 2025287774

NEW FILING.

The following person(s) is (are) doing business as AT AUTO BODY, 1404 N Azusa Ave Suite C #268, Covina, CA 91722. 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: Wacila Tapia, 1404 N Azusa Ave Suite C #268, Covina, CA 91722 (Owner). The statement was filed with the County Clerk of Los Angeles on December 30, 2025. 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).

Pub. Monrovia Weekly 01/19/2026, 01/26/2026, 02/02/2026, 02/09/2026

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 2026005097 NEW FILING.

The following person(s) is (are) doing business as Chantell Beauty, 12265 Woodruff Ave Spc 5,

Downey, CA 90241. This business is conducted by a individual. Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed herein on January 2026. Signed: Brittaney Chantell Romero, 12265 Woodruff Ave Spc 5, Downey, CA 90241 (Owner). The statement was filed with the County Clerk of Los Angeles on January 8, 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). Pub. Monrovia Weekly 01/19/2026, 01/26/2026, 02/02/2026, 02/09/2026

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 2026008544 NEW FILING. The following person(s) is (are) doing business as LOADCERTS, 10159 Sunland Blvd, Shadow Hills, CA 91040. This business is conducted by a corporation. Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed herein on November 2020. Signed: FLOEX INC (CA-3634208, 10159 Sunland Blvd, Shadow Hills, CA 91040; VAHAG GEVORGYAN, CEO. The statement was filed with the County Clerk of Los Angeles on January 13, 2026. NOTICE: This fictitious business name statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the

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). Pub. Monrovia Weekly 01/19/2026, 01/26/2026, 02/02/2026, 02/09/2026 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 2026007839 NEW FILING. The following person(s) is (are) doing business as CBW, 20351 GILMORE STREET, Winnetka, CA 91306. This business is conducted by a corporation. Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed herein on January 2026. Signed: K.C Hardware (CA4841964, 20351 GILMORE STREET, Winnetka, CA 91306; Karin Shnap, President. The statement was filed with the County Clerk of Los Angeles on January 13, 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). Pub. Monrovia Weekly 01/19/2026, 01/26/2026, 02/02/2026, 02/09/2026

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 2026008828 NEW FILING.

The following person(s) is (are) doing business as BMason Law, 1003 Bonita Ave, La Verne, CA 91750. This business is conducted by a individual. Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed herein on March 2025. Signed: Bradley Mason, 1003 Bonita Ave, La Verne, CA 91750 (Owner). The statement was filed with the County Clerk of Los Angeles on January 13, 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). Pub. Monrovia Weekly 01/19/2026, 01/26/2026, 02/02/2026, 02/09/2026

Glendale City Notices

PUBLIC NOTICE

VACATION OF A PORTION OF THE FIRST ALLEY EASTERLY OF NORTH CENTRAL AVENUE, SOUTHERLY OF WEST CALIFORNIA AVENUE IN GLENDALE, CA ALLEY VACATION CASE NO. 192V

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN:

The Glendale City Council will hold a Public Hearing on January 27, 2026 at or soon after 6 P.M. in the Council Chamber of the Glendale City Hall located at 613 East Broadway to consider a motion to rescind the Council’s October 21, 2025 denial of the vacation of a portion of the First Alley Easterly of North Central Avenue, Southerly of West California Avenue (Alley 239), for Glendale Alley Vacation Case No. 192V, pursuant to the provisions of Chapter 12.24 of the Glendale Municipal Code, 1995, and the California Streets and Highways Code Sections 8300 et seq. and as subsequently amended if the Council rescinds its prior denial, the Council will reconsider approval of the proposed vacation of the public alley more fully described in the Legal Description herein below. Plan No. 12-247 that shows the proposed alley vacation area is on file in the office of Public Works Department Engineering Division, City of Glendale, 633 E. Broadway, Room 205, Glendale, CA 91206.

Persons having any interest in and to any property that may be affected by the proposed Alley Vacation may appear at the above Hearing either in person or by counsel or both and may be heard in support of their opinion. And the Hearing can also be viewed on Charter Cable Channel 6 or streamed online at: https://www.glendaleca.gov/government/departments/office-of-the-city-manager/glendaletv/live-video-stream

For public comments and questions during the Hearing call 818-937-8100. City staff will be submitting these questions and comments in real time to the appropriate person during the City Council meeting.

You may contact City of Glendale, Public Works Department Engineering Division, at 818548-3945 if you have any questions.

Legal Description for Alley Vacation Case No. 192V

Real property in the City of Glendale, County of Los Angeles, State of California, described as follows:

PARCEL A:

LOTS 17 AND 18 IN BLOCK 7 OF THE GLENDALE BOULEVARD TRACT, IN THE CITY OF GLENDALE, COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES, STATE OF CALIFORNIA, AS PER MAP RECORDED IN BOOK 5, PAGE 167 OF MAPS, IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY RECORDER OF SAID COUNTY. EXCEPT THEREFROM THE WESTERLY 10 FEET THEREOF.

PARCEL B:

LOTS 1 TO 9 INCLUSIVE, AND LOTS 19 TO 24 INCLUSIVE IN BLOCK 7 OF GLENDALE BOULEVARD TRACT, IN THE CITY OF GLENDALE, AS PER MAP RECORDED IN BOOK 5 PAGE 167 OF MAPS, IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY RECORDER OF SAID COUNTY.

PARCEL C:

AN ALLEY 16 FEET WIDE LYING WITHIN BLOCK 7 OF THE GLENDALE BOULEVARD TRACT, IN THE CITY OF GLENDALE, COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES, STATE OF CALIFORNIA, AS PER MAP RECORDED IN BOOK 5 PAGE 167 OF MISCELLANEOUS RECORDS, BOUNDED AS FOLLOWS:

BOUNDED ON THE NORTH BY THE SOUTHERLY LINE OF CALIFORNIA AVENUE 60 FEET WIDE AS SHOWN ON SAID GLENDALE BOULEVARD TRACT AND BOUNDED ON THE SOUTH BY THE WESTERLY PROLONGATION OF THE SOUTHERLY LINE OF LOT 9 IN BLOCK 7 OF THE SAID GLENDALE BOULEVARD TRACT.

Containing 7,254 square feet±

Publish January 12, 2026 & January 19, 2026 GLENDALE INDEPENDENT

PUBLIC NOTICE

CITY OF GLENDALE

NOTICE OF INTENT TO ADOPT A MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN:

The City of Glendale, Public Works Department, Engineering Division, after having conducted an Initial Study, has prepared a Mitigated Negative Declaration for the following project:

Project Description:

The City of Glendale (Glendale) as the applicant and lead agency, and the City of Los Angeles (Los Angeles or LA) as a responsible agency, propose the construction of a threespan, curvilinear, landscaped bridge across the LA River between the Cities of Los Angeles and Glendale for use by pedestrians and bicyclists. It would feature extensive landscaping on the approaches, as well as on the bridge itself, and is thus named the “Garden River Bridge.” A number of raised and in-ground planting beds would create dedicated zones for bicycle and pedestrian circulation, shade structures, canopied seating areas, and scenic views of the LA River. The intent of this multi-community resource is to increase access to Glendale Narrows Riverwalk and Griffith Park; to improve connections; and to increase the safety of paths used for pedestrians and cyclists. Dedicated access across the LA River at this key location would improve public safety and accessibility to important community resources by creating a connection between Glendale and Los Angeles across the LA River for pedestrians and cyclists.

Project Title: Glendale – Los Angeles Garden River Bridge

Project Location: Los Angeles River Channel at Flower Street, City of Glendale, and Zoo Drive, City of Los Angeles, Los Angeles County

Project Applicant: City of Glendale Public Works Department, Engineering Division 633 E. Broadway, Room 205 Glendale, CA 91206

The Proposed Mitigated Negative Declaration and all documents referenced therein are available for review in the Public Works Department, Engineering Division office, Room 205 of the Municipal Services Building, 633 East Broadway, Glendale, California 91206 and the Community Development Department, Development Services Division office, Room 103, 633 Glendale, California 92106, as well as on the Community Development Environmental Review website www.glendaleca.gov/environmental.

For information on the proposed project and any upcoming public hearings and /or meetings please contact Dennis Joe, Principal Planner, Community Development Department, Development Services Division at (818) 937-8157 or by email at DJoe@GlendaleCA.gov.

Written comments may be submitted to the Community Development Department, Development Services Division office, at the address listed above for a period of 30 days after publication of this notice.

Proposed Mitigated Negative Declaration Comment Period: January 19 to February 17, 2026

Date Published: January 19, 2025

GLENDALE INDEPENDENT

Monterey Park City Notices

CITY OF MONTEREY PARK

ADMINISTER ESTATE OF Catherine Tillett CASE NO. 25STPB14435

CITY OF MONTEREY PARK

320 West Newmark Avenue

320 West Newmark Avenue Monterey Park, CA 91754

Monterey Park, CA 91754

To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of: Catherine Tillett

Take Notice that the City of Monterey Park is holding funds as set fort below. If funds are not claimed by March 18th, 2026, these funds will become the property of the City of Monterey Park in accordance with Government Code § 50052. Funds may be released to the depositor, their heir, beneficiary, or due appointed representative provided a claim form is completed with the necessary information. The information required is as follows:

Take Notice that the City of Monterey Park is holding funds as set fort below. If funds are not claimed by March 18th, 2026, these funds will become the property of the City of Monterey Park in accordance with Government Code § 50052. Funds may be released to the depositor, their heir, beneficiary, or due appointed representative provided a claim form is completed with the necessary information. The information required is as follows:

• Name, address, telephone number and social security number (or FEIN).

• Amount of claim

• Name, address, telephone number and social security number (or FEIN).

A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by Vanessa Williams in the Superior Court of California, County of Los Angeles. THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that Vanessa Williams be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent.

• Proof of identity, such as a copy of driver’s license, social security card or birth certificate.

• Amount of claim

• Proof of identity, such as a copy of driver’s license, social security card or birth certificate.

• Grounds on which the claim is founded

• Grounds on which the claim is founded

The Unclaimed Money Claim Form is available at the City of Monterey Park Finance Department located at 320 West Newmark Avenue, on the 1st floor.

The Unclaimed Money Claim Form is available at the City of Monterey Park Finance Department located at 320 West Newmark Avenue, on the 1st floor.

Funds on deposit for over three years are:

Funds on deposit for over three years are:

Publish January 19, 2026 & January 26, 2026 MONTEREY PARK PRESS

Probate Notices

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF JOHN WILLIAM SATHER Case No. 26STPB00056

To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of JOHN WILLIAM SATHER

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

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

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

A HEARING on the petition will be held on Feb. 4, 2026 at 8:30 AM in Dept. No. 67 located at 111 N. Hill St., Los Angeles, CA 90012.

IF YOU OBJECT to the granting of the petition, you should appear at the hearing and state your objections or file written objections with the court before the hearing. Your 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: ALEXANDER YARBROUGH ESQ SBN 285822 LAW OFFICES OF ALICE A SALVO 20350 VENTURA BLVD STE 110 WOODLAND HILLS CA 913642452 CN123461 SATHER Jan 12,15,19, 2026 ALHAMBRA PRESS

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF SALVADOR DIMAS

Case No. 26STPB00047

To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of SALVADOR DIMAS

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

THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that Elena D. Reynoso 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 on Feb. 5, 2026 at 8:30 AM in Dept. No. 44 located at 111 N. Hill St., Los Angeles, CA 90012.

IF YOU OBJECT to the granting of the petition, you should appear at the hearing and state your objections or file written objections with the court before the hearing. Your appearance may be in person or by your attorney.

IF YOU ARE A CREDITOR or a contingent creditor of the decedent, you must file your claim with the court and mail a copy to the personal representative appointed by the court within the later of either (1) four months from the date of first issuance of letters to a general personal representative, as defined in section 58(b) of the California Probate Code, or (2) 60 days from the date of mailing or personal delivery to you of a notice under section 9052 of the California Probate Code.

Other California statutes and legal authority may affect your rights as a creditor. You may want to consult with an attorney knowledgeable in California law.

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

Attorney for petitioner:

JOHN S MORRIS ESQ SBN 173014

MORRIS & MORRIS

ATTORNEYS AT LAW 150 N SANTA ANITA AVE STE 300

ARCADIA CA 91006

CN123460 DIMAS Jan 12,15,19, 2026 ALHAMBRA PRESS

NOTICE OF PETITION TO

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

A HEARING on the petition will be held on 01/28/2026 at 8:30AM in Dept. 5 located at 111 N. HILL ST. LOS ANGELES CA 90012 STANLEY MOSK COURTHOUSE.

IF YOU OBJECT to the granting of the petition, you should appear at the hearing and state your objections or file written objections with the court before the hearing. Your appearance may be in person or by your attorney.

IF YOU ARE A CREDITOR or a contingent creditor of the decedent, you must file your claim with the court and mail a copy to the personal representative appointed by the court within the later of either (1) four months from the date of first issuance of letters to a general personal representative, as defined in section 58(b) of the California Probate Code, or (2) 60 days from the date of mailing or personal delivery to you of a notice under section 9052 of the California Probate Code. Other California statutes and legal authority may affect your rights as a creditor. You may want to consult with an attorney knowledgeable in California law.

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

Attorney for Petitioner: Peter Rasla [SBN 222960] T: (949) 387-9443 19200 Von Karman Ave., Suite 400 Irvine, CA 92612 Telephone: (818) 836-9123 1/12, 1/15, 1/19/26 CNS-4001557# PASADENA PRESS

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF LAURA LOWE BARKER aka LAURA L. BARKER aka LAURA BARKER Case No. 26STPB00057

To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of LAURA LOWE BARKER aka LAURA L. BARKER aka LAURA BARKER

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

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

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

A HEARING on the petition will be held on Feb. 6, 2026 at 8:30 AM in Dept. No. 99 located at 111 N. Hill St., Los Angeles, CA 90012.

IF YOU OBJECT to the granting of the petition, you should appear at the hearing and state your objections or file written objections with the court before the hearing. Your appearance may be in person or by your attorney.

IF YOU ARE A CREDITOR or a contingent creditor of the decedent, you must file your claim with the court and mail a copy to the personal representative appointed by the court within the later of either (1) four months from the date of first issuance of letters to a general personal representative, as defined in section 58(b) of the California Probate Code, or (2) 60 days from the date of mailing or personal delivery to you of a notice under section 9052 of the California Probate Code.

Other California statutes and legal authority may affect your rights as a creditor. You may want to consult with an attorney knowledgeable in California law.

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

Attorney for petitioner:

ELLEN EDWARDS FAREWELL ESQ SBN 128113

FAREWELL & FAREWELL LLP 1601 GRANDVIEW AVE GLENDALE CA 91201

CN123467 BARKER

Jan 15,19,22, 2026

WEST COVINA PRESS

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF:

ELSA S. RODRIGUEZ

CASE NO. 25STPB14481

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

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

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

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

A HEARING on the petition will be held in this court as follows: 02/23/26 at 9:30AM in Dept. 2D located at 111 N. HILL ST., LOS ANGELES, CA 90012

IF YOU OBJECT to the granting of the petition, you should appear at the hearing and state your objections or file written objections with the court before the hearing. Your appearance may be in person or by your attorney.

IF YOU ARE A CREDITOR or a contingent creditor of the decedent, you must file your claim with the court and mail a copy to the personal representative appointed by the court within the later of either (1) four months from the date of first issuance of letters to a general personal representative, as defined in section 58(b) of the California Probate Code, or (2) 60 days from the date of mailing or personal delivery to you of a notice under section 9052 of the California Probate Code. Other California statutes and legal authority may affect your rights as

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

Attorney for Petitioner ANN E. O’HARA - SBN 242709

SHERAK LAW GROUP, ALC 4400 MACARTHUR BLVD., SUITE 900 NEWPORT BEACH CA 92660

Telephone (949) 988-7553

BSC 227898

1/15, 1/19, 1/22/26

CNS-4001550#

BALDWIN PARK PRESS

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: ENID SCIALO CASE NO. PROVA2600002

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

A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by KEVIN KLEEN in the Superior Court of California, County of SAN BERNARDINO.

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

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

A HEARING on the petition will be held in this court as follows: 02/10/26 at 9:00AM in Dept. F2 located at 17780 ARROW BLVD., FONTANA, CA 92335

IF YOU OBJECT to the granting of the petition, you should appear at the hearing and state your objections or file written objections with the court before the hearing. Your appearance may be in person or by your attorney.

IF YOU ARE A CREDITOR or a contingent creditor of the decedent, you must file your claim with the court and mail a copy to the personal representative appointed by the court within the later of either (1) four months from the date of first issuance of letters to a general personal representative, as defined in section 58(b) of the California Probate Code, or (2) 60 days from the date of mailing or personal delivery to you of a notice under section 9052 of the California Probate Code. Other California statutes and legal authority may affect your rights as a creditor. You may want to consult with an attorney knowledgeable in California law.

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

Attorney for Petitioner

DEBORA YOUNG - SBN 250106

YOUNG LAW FIRM

11500 W. OLYMPIC BLVD., SUITE 400

LOS ANGELES CA 90064

Telephone (310) 444-3003 1/15, 1/19, 1/22/26

CNS-4001648# ONTARIO NEWS PRESS

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF:

DEANNE S. HAYES

CASE NO. 26STPB00120

To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons

LEGALS

who may otherwise be interested in the WILL or estate, or both of DEANNE S. HAYES.

A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by PATRICIA HAYES CHRISTENSEN in the Superior Court of California, County of LOS ANGELES.

THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that PATRICIA HAYES CHRISTENSEN 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: 02/06/26 at 8:30AM in Dept. 11 located at 111 N. HILL ST., LOS ANGELES, CA 90012

IF YOU OBJECT to the granting of the petition, you should appear at the hearing and state your objections or file written objections with the court before the hearing. Your appearance may be in person or by your attorney.

IF YOU ARE A CREDITOR or a contingent creditor of the decedent, you must file your claim with the court and mail a copy to the personal representative appointed by the court within the later of either (1) four months from the date of first issuance of letters to a general personal representative, as defined in section 58(b) of the California Probate Code, or (2) 60 days from the date of mailing or personal delivery to you of a notice under section 9052 of the California Probate Code.

Other California statutes and legal authority may affect your rights as a creditor. You may want to consult with an attorney knowledgeable in California law.

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

Attorney for Petitioner JOHN B. JAKLE, ESQ. - SBN 049540 JAKLE, ALEXANDER & PATTON, LLP 2001 WILSHIRE BLVD., SUITE 420 SANTA MONICA CA 90403

Telephone (310) 395-6555 BSC 227902 1/15, 1/19, 1/22/26 CNS-4001718# BURBANK INDEPENDENT

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF:

FLORENCE B. TREMPE AKA

FLORENCE ELIZABETH TREMPE CASE NO. GP013323

To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the WILL or estate, or both of FLORENCE B. TREMPE AKA

FLORENCE ELIZABETH TREMPE.

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

THE PETITION requests authority to administer the estate under the Independent Administration of Estates Act. (This authority will allow the personal representative to take many actions without obtaining court approval. Before taking certain very important actions, however, the personal representa-

tive 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: 02/06/26 at 8:30AM in Dept. 29 located at 111 N. HILL ST., LOS ANGELES, CA 90012

IF YOU OBJECT to the granting of the petition, you should appear at the hearing and state your objections or file written objections with the court before the hearing. Your appearance may be in person or by your attorney.

IF YOU ARE A CREDITOR or a contingent creditor of the decedent, you must file your claim with the court and mail a copy to the personal representative appointed by the court within the later of either (1) four months from the date of first issuance of letters to a general personal representative, as defined in section 58(b) of the California Probate Code, or (2) 60 days from the date of mailing or personal delivery to you of a notice under section 9052 of the California Probate Code.

Other California statutes and legal authority may affect your rights as a creditor. You may want to consult with an attorney knowledgeable in California law.

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

Attorney for Petitioner DARLYNN MORGAN, ESQ. - SBN 185963 MORGAN LAW GROUP 1500 QUAIL STREET, STE. 540 NEWPORT BEACH CA 92660

Telephone (949) 260-1400 1/15, 1/19, 1/22/26 CNS-4001964# BURBANK INDEPENDENT

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF:

MARLINE IRENE FONSECA AKA MARLINE IRENE VALADEZ

CASE NO. PROVA2600004

To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the WILL or estate, or both of MARLINE IRENE FONSECA AKA MARLINE IRENE VALADEZ.

A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by PAUL FONSECA in the Superior Court of California, County of SAN BERNARDINO. THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that PAUL FONSECA be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent.

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

A HEARING on the petition will be held in this court as follows: 02/17/26 at 9:00AM in Dept. F2 located at 17780 ARROW BLVD., FONTANA, CA 92335

IF YOU OBJECT to the granting of the petition, you should appear at the hearing and state your objections or file written objections with the court before the hearing. Your appearance may be in person or by your attorney.

IF YOU ARE A CREDITOR or a contingent creditor of the decedent, you must file your claim with the court and mail a copy to the personal representative appointed by the court within the later of either (1) four months from the date of first issuance of letters to a general personal representative, as defined in section 58(b) of the California

Probate Code, or (2) 60 days from the date of mailing or personal delivery to you of a notice under section 9052 of the California Probate Code.

Other California statutes and legal authority may affect your rights as a creditor. You may want to consult with an attorney knowledgeable in California law.

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

Attorney for Petitioner

DANIEL B . BURBOTT - SBN 279759 GAUDY LAW INC. 267 D STREET UPLAND CA 91786

Telephone (909) 982-3199 1/15, 1/19, 1/22/26 CNS-4002236# ONTARIO NEWS PRESS

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: JENNIFER CAROL DAHER CASE NO. 25STPB12878

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

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

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

A HEARING on the petition will be held in this court as follows:

05/14/26 at 8:30AM in Dept. 9 located at 111 N. HILL ST., LOS ANGELES, CA 90012

IF YOU OBJECT to the granting of the petition, you should appear at the hearing and state your objections or file written objections with the court before the hearing. Your appearance may be in person or by your attorney.

IF YOU ARE A CREDITOR or a contingent creditor of the decedent, you must file your claim with the court and mail a copy to the personal representative appointed by the court within the later of either (1) four months from the date of first issuance of letters to a general personal representative, as defined in section 58(b) of the California Probate Code, or (2) 60 days from the date of mailing or personal delivery to you of a notice under section 9052 of the California Probate Code.

Other California statutes and legal authority may affect your rights as a creditor. You may want to consult with an attorney knowledgeable in California law.

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

Attorney for Petitioner

GERARD V. KASSABIAN, ESQ.SBN 222703

LAW OFFICES OF GERARD V. KASSABIAN, A PROF. CORP. 15260 VENTURA BLVD. SUITE 960 SHERMAN OAKS CA 91403

Telephone (310) 278-8001 1/15, 1/19, 1/22/26 CNS-4002998# BURBANK INDEPENDENT

HEARING The address of the court is Superior Court of California, County of Orange, 700 W. Civic Justice Center, Santa Ana, Ca 92701. A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county: Anaheim Press Date: December 29, 2025 Bradley Erdosi Judge of the Superior Court Pub Dates: January 12, 19, 26, February 2, 2026 ANAHEIM PRESS

FilmLA: Quarter 4 sees boost in production amid overall decline in 2025

By City News Service

While film production fell across the Greater Los Angeles Area in 2025, the final three months offered a glimmer of growth with on-location production activity increasing by 5.6% compared to the prior quarter, officials announced Thursday.

FilmLA, the official film office for the city and county of Los Angeles, and surrounding jurisdictions, released its latest data on regional filming activity for the fourth quarter of 2025, covering October through December. The expanded California Film and TV Tax Credit Program provided a boost in production in the final quarter.

On-location production activity for the fourth quarter totaled 4,625 shoot days, a 5.6% increase compared to the third quarter with 4,380 shoot days.

Overall, 2025 finished with an annual total of 19,694 shoot days, a 16.1% decrease below 2024, which had a total of 23,480 shoot days.

“While the year-end numbers are disappointing, they are not unexpected,” FilmLA VP of Integrated Communications Philip Sokoloski said in a statement.

California’s expanded

film tax credit program needs time before major improvements materialize, according to FilmLA. The organization remains optimistic that the trend will change as dozens of incentivized projects have yet to begin filming.

“We were pleased to see that a majority of the incentivized project shoot days in the feature film category were for independent films, and we look forward to continuing to support productions of all sizes as they kick off early in the New Year,” Sokoloski said in his statement.

In June 2025, state leaders approved the expanded tax credits for film and television production. Since then, 119 projects have been awarded incentives, driving more production throughout California.

The most recent allocation round -- held in early December -- awarded credits to 28 film projects, many of which will be made in Los Angeles County, according to FilmLA. All approved productions have 180 days to start production after receiving their award.

Incentivized projects accounted for approximately 13% of all film and TV shoot

days in the fourth quarter.

“Many exciting initiatives are currently in development, and we look forward to seeing film-friendly policies expand throughout the region in the coming months,” FilmLA CEO Denise Gutches said in a statement. “It’s time to bring production back home where it belongs, and put our talented, highly skilled entertainment workforce back to work.”

In the feature film category, shoot days declined by 19.7% year-over- year from 589 to 473. More than 17% of all shoot days in this category went to incentivized projects, the majority were independent films.

In the television category, shoot days declined by 21.9% year-over- year from 1,596 to 1,247.

Television dramas experienced a decline of 36.4% year-over-year with shoot days down from 528 to 336. Shows that shot on-location in L.A. involved “The Rookie S8” (ABC), “The Comeback S3” (HBO), “The Land S1” (Hulu) and “Monster S4” (Netflix).

TV comedies decreased by 6% year-over-year with shoot days down from 117 to 110. Shows such as “Bad

Solis: County workers targeted by ICE at Whittier Narrows Park

By City News Service

Two Los Angeles County parkworkerswere “accosted and questioned” by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents at Whittier Narrows Recreation Area, a county supervisor said Wednesday, denouncing the action as a case of racial profiling.

According to a statement by Supervisor Hilda Solis, ICE agents “allegedly racially profiled and physically assaulted two Latino Los Angeles County Parks staff at Whittier Narrows Recreation Area -- employees wearing county uniforms, driving county vehicles, and clearly identifying themselves as county personnel -- and questioned them about their citizenship status. This action is completely unacceptable and violates the constitutional rights of U.S. citizens.”

It was unclear if the workers were detained during the confrontation Wednesday morning.

Representatives for ICE did not immediately respond

to a request for comment.

The allegation came one day after the Board of Supervisors directed its attorneys to draft an ordinance creating “ICE-Free Zones” to prevent county facilities -- such as parks -- from being used as staging areas or processing centers by federal immigration-enforcement authorities.

The ordinance, which is expected to come before the board for a final vote in the next 30 days, would prevent any county property “from being used for other than county purposes.” It would specify that no county-owned property can bused used “as a staging area, processing location or operations base for unauthorized civil law enforcement actions, including civil immigration enforcement.”

Federal officials quickly denounced the county’s action as illegal and unenforceable.

“Local jurisdictions cannot target and exclude federal agents from public

Monkey S2” (Apple TV+), “Hacks S5” (HBO Max) and “Running Point S2” (Netflix) shot on-location in L.A. Nearly 32% of the 110 shoot days in this category were for incentivized projects.

FilmLA noted that the California Film Commission recently expanded tax incentive eligibility for non-relocating television series and minimum episode lengths of 20 minutes, which officials say will have a positive impact moving forward.

In the reality television category, shoot days declined

year-over-year by 9.8% from 774 to 698. Long-standing series such as “Dancing with the Stars” (ABC) and “Price is Right” (CBS) kept the category afloat, as well as newer shows such as “Dinner Time Live with David Chang” (Netflix), “Love Island: Beyond the Villa” (Peacock) and “The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives” (Hulu).

Commercial productions in the Greater L.A. Area also remained in a downward trend, as these projects are not eligible for tax incentives, according to FilmLA.

Shoot days in this category fell by 23.2% yearover-year from 763 to 586. Companies that did film commercials in L.A. in the final quarter include Chevrolet, Nissan, Toyota, Anthem, Bank of America, FedEx, Microsoft and Ring. Lastly, in the “other” category -- which consists of still photos, student films, documentaries, short films, online content, and music and industrial videos -shoot days declined by 20.4% year-over-year from 2,912 to 2,319.

spaces,” First Assistant U.S. Attorney Bill Essayli for the Central District of California, which includes Los Angeles County, wrote on social media. “We will use any public spaces necessary to enforce federal law,” Essayli wrote. “Anyone who attempts to impede our agents will be arrested and charged, including county employees. We have already charged more than 100 individuals for similar conduct.

Instead of making these meaningless motions, you should cooperate with federal law enforcement to help us target and remove criminal illegal immigrants.”

In her statement Wednesday assailing the alleged questioning of the county workers at Whittier Narrows, Solis called it another case of the federal government using “fear and intimidation to target our communities of color and working families.”

“Make no mistake: Los Angeles County will continue to protect all our employees, our residents, and our public spaces,” Solis said. “I will continue

Despite deficit projection, Arcadia reports $4.6 million surplus

By Staff

An independent review of Arcadia’s 2024-25 financialcondition revealed a $4.6 million surplus, a significant turnaround from a projected $2.2 million deficit, city officials announced Thursday.

By September 2024, City Council approval of five labor union agreements resulted in the possible shortfall. But by June 2025, updated forecasts indicated that a balanced budget was most likely, officials said. As in previous years, actual finances turned out to be more favorable than projections. According to a statement from the city, “stronger revenues, disciplined spending, and routine timing and supply chain delays for certain capital projects” led to the surplus.

The audit revealed favorable performance with revenue as well as the expenditures, officials said.

Tax collections exceeded

projections by $1.6 million.

Higher tax collections on sales, utilities, property and hotel stays led the way, officials said.

Investment income added an additional $1.3 million to the city’s coffers, and additional revenue growth came from fees, fines and charges for services, including about $150,000 for code enforcement, $150,000 for engineering services, $300,000 in grants and $400,000 from reimbursements related to Fire Department Strike Team deployments.

Budget savings primarily resulted from “normal capital project scheduling and supply chain delays, lower-thananticipated personnel costs, and the deferral of a voluntary contribution to help stabilize employee pension costs,” according to the city. Capital and equipment spending was around $2.5 million less than expected, with most of the costs carried forward into

fiscal year 2025-26 that began July 1.

“Following the favorable results of the audit, the City will proceed with transferring the $1.0 million previously set aside to help smooth pension costs,” according to the city’s announcement.

While the labor contracts for city employees initially signaled a challenging budget year, higher revenue growth and disciplined spending helped Arcadia turn a multimillion-dollar deficit into a $4.6 million surplus, officials said.

“Our employees are the foundation of Arcadia’s success, and the City Council ensured that our labor agreements reflect their vital contributions to the community,” City Manager Dominic Lazzaretto said in a statement. “Their foresight to invest in our workforce contributes to Arcadia’s longterm vitality, helping our

and play.”

able on the city’s website in the coming weeks, officials said, adding that questions about the audit can be directed to the Administra-

LAX removes iconic pylons for major roadway improvements

By City News Service

An iconic symbol of the city and Los Angeles International Airport was being dismantled this week, with road construction prompting the removal of the oft-photographed ring of 15 illuminated pylons at the airport’s entrance.

The ring of 15 pylons is part of a total of 26 that span 1.5 miles along Century Boulevard, each ranging from 25-100 feet in height. Removal of the pylons began early January, though some of the pylons were previously removed for the Automated People Mover project.

Los Angeles World Airports had the remain-

ing 15 pylons removed to make way for the Airfield and Terminal Modernization Program Roadway Improvements Project, which will reconfigure 4.4 miles of roads to separate airportbound from neighborhood traffic, reduce congestion and improve vehicle and pedestrian access, officials said.

LAWA officials say elevated ingress and egress roadway systems will provide streamlined routes and make it safer for airport travelers.

The agency anticipates the completion of ingress roadways before the 2028 Olympic Games, with

full completion of egress roadways by 2030.

“Since their installation in 2000, the iconic LAX pylons have stood as a vibrant symbol of LAX and Los Angeles, welcoming more than 1.2 billion visitors from around the world,” Michael Christensen, chief airport development officer for LAWA, said in a statement.

“As part of the roadway modernization project, we have a unique opportunity to reimagine their design during this exciting new chapter in LAX’s transformation as our teams diligently prepare for the construction of

charged more than 100 individuals for similar conduct.

Instead of making these meaningless motions, you should cooperate with federal law enforcement to help us target and remove criminal illegal immigrants.”

Homeland Security Secre-

tive Services Department by calling 626-574-5424. Moss Levy &

performed the city’s 2024-25 audit.

ICE-free zones

tary Kristi Noem wrote on X on Jan 11. “The problem is sanctuary politicians and the violent criminal illegal aliens they protect. President Trump and this administration work to protect every single American and make sure that they can live in a safe community and can raise their kids without fear.”

The Board of Supervisors move came on the heels of a series of recent ICE raids across the area, including reported actions in areas such as East Los Angeles, Eagle Rock, El Sereno and Highland

Park, with local officials saying some of the actions occurred near campuses while students returned Jan. 12 for the first day of school.

Hahn said ICE agents earlier this month tried to detain two landscapers in Downey, even though both are

legally in the U.S.

“ICE is not just targeting undocumented immigrants,” she said in a statement Jan. 12.

“For these agents, anyone who is Latino is fair game. These two landscapers are here legally — they did everything right. But that didn’t stop ICE

from trying to drag them into an unmarked SUV. It could not be clearer they are racially profiling our residents, and this is an assault on our entire Latino community. I continue to call on Homeland Security (Secretary) Kristi Noem to pull ICE out of L.A. County.”