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Hilton? Here’s how he has rebranded himself multiple times

By Jeanne Kuang, CalMatters

When Steve Hilton

first came to live in California, the political strategist had already gone through a few rebrands.

It was 2008 and the British Conservative Party was ascendant after a decade of losses. Hilton, a top adviser to future Prime Minister David Cameron, was a source of great curiosity for the British press; he eschewed suits, rode a bike to work, sometimes went shoeless and avoided reporters. He was also at the center of the party’s turnaround, widely credited with refreshing its image from stale and imperious to socially tolerant, environment-minded and diversityconscious.

While he was on a temporary stint in Silicon Valley, the British press couldn’t help noticing a similarity between Cameron and Hilton and the Golden State’s then-governor, moderate Republican Arnold Schwarzenegger.

“The mixture of freemarket economics, social liberalism, high-technology growth and environmental

awareness makes California instantly attractive” to the Conservative Party’s “modernizers,” a commentator wrote in The Guardian.

That was the last time a Republican was governor of California. Eighteen years later, Hilton is trying to pick up Schwarzenegger’s mantle in a dramatically different moment for California and American politics.

After finishing second in last month’s top-two

primary, he faces long odds in the November general election against Democratic former state Attorney General Xavier Becerra. Democrats have dominated the state since Schwarzenegger left office; a Republican hasn’t won a statewide seat since before Cameron became prime minister. And though anti-tax sentiments still run deep, so too does

hatred of President Donald Trump, who has endorsed Hilton.

It could help Hilton that he cuts an unlikely figure for a MAGA man. A professional advertiser, Hilton spent the first half of his career softening the public images of the Conservatives, of multinational corporations accused of causing various social ills and of capital-

Newsom touts another win in legal battle with Huntington Beach over housing

By Joe Taglieri joet@civicnewsgroup.com

Gov. Gavin Newsom and Attorney General Rob Bonta announced another ruling against the city of Huntington Beach in a three-year legal battle over the state's affordable housing requirements.

A San Diego County Superior Court judge tossed Huntington Beach's lawsuit against the state and granted an anti-SLAPP motion filed by Bonta and the California Department of Housing and Community Development. Judge Katherine A. Bacal rejected the city’s view that the state's Housing Element Law and the California Environmental Quality Act are conflicting laws and that the state can't compel the city to violate CEQA by seeking to enforce the Housing Element Law, according to her June 30 ruling.

The judge also rejected the argument that the state's rezoning exemption guidelines do not support the city’s claims it should delay its housing element update to accommodate CEQA review.

“In ruling after ruling,

the city of Huntington Beach has lost, but the hapless leaders there continue to miss the message: It’s time to do your job, create the housing your community needs, and stop wasting taxpayer dollars on defending your ridiculous NIMBY agenda," Newsom said in a statement. "We’re literally running out of new ways to tell you that you’ve lost.”

Bonta recalled the course of legal action that started in March 2023, when the state sued Huntington Beach for violating the law requiring cities to update housing plans.

“HuntingtonBeach claimed it was immune from state housing laws because it’s a charter city. It lost," Bonta said in a statement. "It claimed that having to comply with state housing laws violated its First Amendment rights. It lost. Now it's lost on its claim that the State can be sued simply for enforcing state housing law. No more excuses. It’s time for the City to adopt and implement a lawful housing element.”

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Glendale rent assistance program starts taking applications

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Anew program that providesfinancial aid to rent-paying Glendale residents began acceptingapplications Monday.

The Glendale Rental Assistance and Stabilization Program, or GRASP aims to help renters in the city who are facing financial hardships remain housed, officials said. The program will take applications from July 6-20.

According to the city, the program is designed to assist renters who have experienced destabilizing financial events that include a job loss, major medical expenses, a utility shutoff, an eviction notice or other hardship related to housing that occurred within the past year.

Qualified applicants must be Glendale residents, have a household income under 80% of the area median income and have

documentation to verify eligibility and financial problems.

Applications will determine eligibility, and officials will create a ranked list of qualified households based on urgency of need and other factors indicating vulnerability.

Eligible applicants may receive emergency rental

assistance, short-term income support, utility assistance or other housingrelated aid intended to help them stay in stable housing, officials said. In emergency situations, assistance may cover up to six months of rent and utilities per household.

The City Council established the program in

September with funding from the Los Angeles County Affordable Housing Solutions Agency's Renter Protection and Homelessness Prevention program. Council members later OK'd additional guidance on how to structure the program.

City officials said future application periods will depend on the availability of funds after assistance goes to applicants most in need.

Homeowners, mortgage holders and people who are currently experiencing homelessness are not eligible for the program, according to the city.

The program's application does not request or retain information regarding immigration status, officials said.

Applications and additional information is online at engage.glendaleca.gov/ grasp, by calling 818-5504727 or emailing grasp@ glendaleca.gov.

TSan Gabriel Valley fights mosquitoes with mosquitoes

By City News

he San Gabriel Valley Mosquito and Vector ControlDistrict announced Tuesday the launch of a mosquito control program that will release nonbiting male mosquitoes in the community of Bassett to reduce populations of the invasive Aedes aegypti mosquito.

The SGV Mosquito Match program began Tuesday in the unincorporated community, where district officials said mosquito surveillance has consistently found high numbers of the species, which can transmit diseases including dengue, Zika and chikungunya.

The program uses EPAapproved male mosquitoes carrying Wolbachia, a naturally occurring bacterium that prevents them from producing viable offspring when they mate with wild female Aedes aegypti mosquitoes, officials said. Male mosqui-

toes do not bite or transmit disease.

"As the Aedes aegypti population expands throughout the San Gabriel Valley, the risk for local transmission of dengue, Zika, and chikungunya also increases," District Manager Jason Farned said in a statement. "The district's S.I.T. (sterile insect technique) initiative, SGV Mosquito Match, provides an innovative approach that utilizes mosquitoes of the same species to work for us, not against us, effectively

targeting this population and reducing the threat to public health."

District officials said more than 30,000 male mosquitoes will be released each week for 16 weeks from July through October within a 25-acre area bounded by East Temple Avenue, Millbury Avenue, Moccasin Street and Vineland Avenue.

"While residents may visually see more mosquitoes in the area, Aedes mosquito biting pressure will gradually reduce over time," said Tristan

Hallum, the district's director of scientific programs. "This program is species-specific and will not affect humans, pets, wildlife, or other insects, like bees or butterflies."

Officials emphasized that the program is intended to supplement, not replace, traditional mosquito control efforts. They urged residents to eliminate standing water around homes, maintain pools and ponds, and use insect repellent and protective clothing to reduce mosquito bites.

HEYSOCAL EVENTS CALENDAR

This week, SoCal offers a diverse array of events, including World Cup 26 Fan Zone watch parties, Shakespeare by the Sea performances, a DTLA ArtNight, and local community celebrations.

Los Angeles World Cup 26 Fan Zone at Los Angeles County Whittier Narrows

Whittier Narrows | 1600 Rosemead Blvd., South El Monte | July 9-11 | eventbrite.com

Enjoy free live match viewing, live music, cultural performances, local food vendors, art activities, soccer challenges, and family-friendly fun. Admission is free with an Eventbrite ticket, but entry is first-come, first-served and subject to capacity.

DTLA ArtNight

Emerging Gallery | 125 W. 4th St., Los Angeles | July 9 | dtlaartnight.com

DTLA ArtNight brings Downtown LA to life on the first Thursday of every month with a self-guided art walk featuring more than 30 galleries, studios, and local businesses. Expect rotating exhibitions, art in various mediums, and plenty of reasons to explore the neighborhood after hours.

Shakespeare by the Sea

Valley Park | 2521 Valley Drive (Valley & Gould), Hermosa Beach | July 9 | shakespearebythesea.org

Point Fermin Park | 807 Paseo Del Mar, San Pedro | July 10-11 |

Hesse Park | 29301 Hawthorne Blvd., Rancho Palos Verdes | July 12 |

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

Los Angeles World Cup 26 Fan Zone at Venice Beach

1 Windward Ave | 1 Windward Ave., Los Angeles | July 10-11 | eventbrite.com

Enjoy two days of FIFA World Cup 2026™ Quarterfinal action at Venice Beach with live match viewing, music, food, and a vibrant beachside atmosphere. Free public Fan Zone access is available, with optional paid Watch Party and VIP experiences offering premium viewing, exclusive amenities, and after-party access.

BBQ Music Fest

Oso Viejo Community Park | 24932 Veterans Way, Mission Viejo | July 10-12 | bbqmusicfest.com

The BBQ Music Fest returns to Mission Viejo for three days of smoky flavors, live music, and family-friendly entertainment. There will be local artisan vendors, carnival rides, tastings, and nonstop music. It’s a summer festival built for hungry crowds and good times. Tickets starting at $5. Free for Children 12 and under.

Creep I.E.

Center Way, Ontario | July 10-12 |

Creep I.E. Aftermath brings together horror fans for a night of immersive entertainment, featuring live performances, interactive installations, and spooky-themed experiences. Whether you’re into the eerie, the unusual, or just looking for a unique night out, this event has plenty to explore.

Friday Nights at The Gamble House

The Gamble House | 4 Westmoreland Place, Pasadena | July 10 | gamblehouse.org

Enjoy access to the first floor of the famed Gamble House, where docents will be stationed in each room to share insights and answer questions. Then head out to the lawn and sip curated wine flights from West Altadena Wine, stretch out on a blanket, and settle in with a picnic while Maiden Names plays live rock music. Tickets: $40 w/wine tasting (21+) for non-members, $5 w/out wine tasting, and free for children 12 and under.

Beach Movie Nights

Dockweiler Youth Center | 12505 Vista del Mar, Playa del Rey | July 10 | beaches.lacounty.gov

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

Luceros y Penumbras: The World’s Largest Pop-up Book

Richard J. Riordan Central Library | 630 W. Fifth St., Los Angeles | July 11 | lfla.org/popup

Celebrate the Central Library’s centennial with Luceros y Penumbras, a monumental pop-up book installation that aims to become the world’s largest. It features original artwork, intricate paper engineering, and rarely displayed books from the Library’s collection. The exhibit explores

Los Angeles, memory, and the enduring power of storytelling. This event is free to attend.

‘DEFIANTLY JONI: A Singer/Songwriter Bares Her Soul’

Mark Taper Forum | 135 N. Grand Ave., Los Angeles | July 11-19 | muse-ique.com

“DEFIANTLY JONI” is an intimate tribute to Joni Mitchell’s unique genius — as well as a testament of the cultural milieu and musical streams that fed into her art and then poured out of Laurel Canyon and into a surplus of other genres and artists. Admission for non-members starts at $75 for a single admission.

Dapper Day LA

Pico House, 430 North Main St., Los Angeles | July 12 | dapperday.com

Dress to impress for Dapper Day at Olvera Street, where vintage fashion meets one of LA’s most historic landmarks. Stroll through the shops, restaurants, museums, and enjoy live music while browsing a curated vintage market inside the historic Pico House. Tickets starting at $10.

ism itself, in contrast to the bombastic politics of today. His beliefs, documented in decades of British press coverage and his own books, don’t line up neatly on the political spectrum.

But they also make him hard to pin down. Over the years he’s praised several policy ideas that contradict the deregulatory campaign he’s run today and in the past. In London, he was known as a fount of eccentric ideas who also pushed to slash welfare, loosen labor laws, cut government employment, privatize government services and even floated reducing maternity leave. In 2015, from Silicon Valley, he wrote a book endorsing a higher national living wage in the U.K., generous family leave policies and forcing factory farms to pay for the environmental and health costs of their operations.

“He’s quite difficult to put in a box,” said Giles Gibbons, a friend and former business partner at a firm the pair founded in the late 1990s to advise brands on social responsibility. “He challenges the orthodoxy and the process of doing things. He’s a contrarian, in many ways.”

Hilton chafes at central authorities and regulation, saying his purest belief is in small-time entrepreneurs and his favorite word is “hustle.” In the book More Human, he describes himself as anti-establishment, proimmigration and “perhaps Bernie Sanders meets John Kasich meets Rand Paul.” A populist, he campaigned for Brexit and wrote about the ills of centralized institutions from big banks to monopolies to standardized testing.

Turning to Trump

Now, in his latest rebrand, Hilton has taken on a different tone. After moving to Silicon Valley permanently in 2012 and running a political tech startup, he landed a Fox News show, “The Next Revolution,” in 2017. Over six years on the network, he aligned himself closely with the Trump circle, calling for an audit into the 2020 election that President Joe Biden won, promoting the conspiracy theory that Dr. Anthony Fauci was responsible for the pandemic and railing against American

colleges for spreading “the woke mind virus.”

He also occasionally criticized key conservative figures and in 2019 endorsed “asset reparations” in the form of business and home loans for African Americans to make up for the generational economic harm of racist policies, a position anathema to Republicans.

On the campaign trail now, he’s gregarious with reporters. He has ditched the ultracasual dress of his younger years — “You’ve got to be respectful of the office, so I’ve stepped up sartorially,” he explained — and the talk of corporate social responsibility — “I don’t think it’s the priority” — in favor of a campaign more aligned with a conventional American Republican in 2026.

He sports a “save girls’ sports” bracelet and has a “family first” agenda to promote adoption, prenatal care and “marriage and family formation” and discourage abortion. He’s promising steep tax cuts and business deregulation. He has vowed to overturn many of the state’s greenhouse gas reduction rules that he calls a product of the “climate agenda” — more than a decade after he advised Cameron in the so-called “greenest government ever.”

But he denies being inconsistent.

“I’m not an ideologue, I’m very pragmatic in my approach,” he said. “I don’t like being told what to do myself, and I don’t want to tell anyone else what to do with their life either, and I think that’s a very Californian attitude.”

A branding expert

The son of Hungarian immigrants to the United Kingdom who grew up working class, Hilton got his start in politics straight out of Oxford University.

He worked for the Conservatives and their advertising firm, M&C Saatchi, on political messaging, and worked on a controversial 1996 ad depicting Labour Party leader Tony Blair with “demon eyes,” which advertising regulators banned.

There he met Gibbons when they both worked on an antiracism campaign for a government agency. During focus groups, Gibbons said,

Steve Hilton

they learned if they slapped a Nike logo on the campaign, the message was better received — and it improved Nike’s likability.

Convinced of the power of brands to do good, the pair founded the consulting firm Good Business, which helped corporations improve their images and their bottom lines through charity and PSAs on global health and environmentalism. Their clients included Nike, McDonald’s and Coca-Cola. The firm’s thinking ran counter to the traditional business mindset of focusing on profits, addressed rising anti-globalization sentiments and helped usher in a trend of corporate social responsibility.

“Capitalism is a force for good, but it can become even better,” Hilton wrote in a 2001 Guardian column. “It’s time for Conservatives to wake up and smell the fair-trade coffee.”

He brought that free market centrism back to politics a few years later, eventually leaving the firm (which Gibbons still runs) to advise Cameron as he ascended to Conservative Party leadership. Hilton was godfather to Cameron’s son; the pair were among a cadre of young, posh conservatives intent on revamping the party’s “nasty” image for the 21st century.

Under Hilton’s strategy, there was less focus on restricting immigration and privatizing parts of the National Health Service, a greater embrace of civil unions for gay couples and an emphasis on helping the poor and standing up to big business. Cameron appeared frequently in web videos and emphasized fighting climate change. In one famous stunt, Hilton took Cameron to the Arctic Circle in Norway for a photoshoot with huskies and a melting glacier. He updated

of that,” he said. “We need to restore the appeal of Brand California.”

One stance he has retained from his days with Cameron is the classically conservative focus on the family, though in a move of Hilton unorthodoxy, he’s kept his own family absent from the “grueling process” of the campaign.

the Conservative Party logo, from a torch to a tree, and came up with the slogan “vote blue, go green.” There was talk of the responsibility companies bore for society.

Similarly, Hilton credits much of his own success this year to his messaging: promising simple (and ambitious) goals like $3 a-gallon gas and affordable starter homes. But for all his expertise in branding, he said he hasn’t thought about whether California Republicans should change their approach to appeal to more voters. Only a quarter of California’s registered voters are Republican, and party leaders have failed to disassociate the party from the president, last year suffering a major defeat on gerrymandering that could strip the party of several seats in Congress.

Hilton characterized his work to modernize the Conservative Party in the U.K. less as an appeal to the center and more as an effort to shift the party from one associated with elites to one for ordinary citizens and the working class. In that vein, he said, he still calls himself an environmentalist, with a California policy proposal that calls for planting trees and preserving wetlands, but opposes California’s greenhouse gas reduction rules because he says they are mandates that increase costs for consumers.

If anything, he said, California itself needs rebranding as a friendlier place to do business. That’s why he hasn’t talked about corporate responsibility lately, he said, and instead has promised to loosen regulations across the board, characterizing the current state of business in California as “life or death.”

“We’ve just got to really focus on the fundamental economic conditions before we start worrying about all

system than working within government.

It’s a marked contrast from Becerra, whose wife and adult daughters introduced him onstage the night of the primary election. The next day, Hilton told a reporter it was “old-fashioned” to ask whether his wife, prominent tech executive Rachel Whetstone, would be more involved in the race.

‘Positive populism’

At the heart of Hilton’s political philosophies is a populist devotion to decentralizing power.

He was the brain behind Cameron’s banner ‘Big Society’ policy to put decisionmaking power about schools, police, social services and other government services in the hands of local residents, nonprofits and often, the private sector.

The pitch was that doing so would spur innovation and improve service delivery: One example Gibbons cited was an expansion of state-funded schools operated independently by local organizations, akin to American charter schools. Critics called the Big Society a backdoor way to cut social services spending and offload state responsibilities to charities and profit-seekers.

Gibbons said because the policies coincided with a period of austerity after the Great Recession, opponents succeeded in painting the idea as “a way for government not to pay as much for things, and to get communities to sort of step up and do it for free or volunteer.”

Several of Hilton’s former British political colleagues did not respond to inquiries from CalMatters, but some told the San Francisco Standard the idea was a hard sell and impractical to implement. The outlet also quoted Cameron’s memoir describing Hilton as a “disruptive force” and someone more interested in “tipping … over” the political

Hilton left the U.K. for good in 2012 to be closer to Google, where Whetstone was then senior vice president for communications and public policy. A former Conservative Party operative herself, Whetstone later held similar positions at Uber, Meta and Netflix before joining the AI company Sierra.

The couple settled with their sons in Atherton, a San Mateo County enclave that is the second-wealthiest zip code in the country. They raised chickens, took English visitors on bike rides across the Golden Gate Bridge and Hilton stopped using a smartphone, which continues to this day.

Hilton’s departure from England sparked reports that he had left on bad terms, disillusioned with his colleagues at 10 Downing Street. He said in an interview he was “frustrated, for sure.”

The coalition government he helped negotiate “had a very radical promise in there of decentralizing power, reducing bureaucracy, and really changing the way the country was run,” he said. “There really wasn’t the political will to drive that through, and so that was my frustration.”

He’s said little about how he would similarly have to win over the dominant Democrats in the state Legislature if he were to be elected: “I hope that we’ll be able to work together on some things, and I think we all agree broadly on what the problems are.” He held on to populism during his years in Silicon Valley and at the Stanford design thinking school, pouring his ideas into his 2015 book, which includes rare praise for outgoing Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom. Citing mayors and local governments as superior decisionmakers to states and national governments, Hilton credited Newsom, the former San Francisco mayor, for helping spur the eventual legalization of same-sex marriage by performing those ceremonies before they were legal.

“The decentralization of power is the best way to

Monrovia

June 24

At 2:53 a.m., officers were dispatched to a hotel in the 700 block of West Huntington regarding a male subject trying to break into a room. Officers arrived and made contact with the subject. An investigation revealed the subject damaged a door and window. The caller did not desire prosecution. The subject was found to be in possession of burglary tools.

At 4:11 p.m., an employee from a store in the 500 block of West Huntington reported a female subject concealing merchandise. Officers arrived and located her. She was arrested and taken into custody.

At 7:52 p.m., a domestic violence incident was reported in the 1600 block of South Magnolia. Officers arrived and made contact with the parties involved. An investigation revealed the suspect and the victim were involved in a verbal altercation when the suspect pushed the victim and the argument then became physical. The victim was able to flee. The suspect was arrested and taken into custody.

At 9:26 p.m., officers were dispatched to the 200 block of West Foothill regarding a domestic violence incident. Officers arrived and made contact with the parties involved. An investigation revealed a verbal altercation became physical when the suspect pushed the victim, causing her to hit her head against the car window. He was arrested and taken into custody.

June 25

At 4:53 p.m., a victim in the 100 block of Spanner reported seeing a subject attempt to steal the catalytic converter to his vehicle. This investigation is continuing.

At 5:49 p.m., an owner of a business in the 400 block of West Foothill called to report a male subject was attempting to cash a fraudulent check. The subject was gone prior to officers’

arrival. This investigation is continuing.

At 9:50 p.m., an officer patrolling the area of Myrtle and Lime saw a male subject yelling at passersby and acting belligerent. He was contacted and it was determined he was too intoxicated to care for himself. He was arrested and transported to the MPD jail to be held for a sobering period.

June 26

At 1:47 a.m., a caller in the 1300 block of Orange reported a suspicious subject looking into residences. An officer arrived, located the subject and made contact with him. A computer search revealed he had a warrant for his arrest. He was found to be in possession of a controlled substance. He was arrested and taken into custody.

At 9:35 p.m., officers responded to a store in the 500 block of West Huntington regarding a shoplifting incident. Officers arrived, located and made contact with the suspect. An investigation revealed he took merchandise without paying. He was arrested and taken into custody.

June 27

At 2:13 a.m., while patrolling the area of Myrtle and Cherry an officer saw a vehicle in violation of a vehicle code. A traffic stop was conducted and the driver was contacted. An investigation revealed an occupant was in possession of nitrous oxide with the intent to inhale it. Another occupant was found to have a warrant for his arrest. They were both arrested and taken into custody.

At 2:52 a.m., a caller in the area of Mountain and Hurstview requested a welfare check on a male subject lying on the roadway. Officers arrived and made contact with the subject who was determined to be too intoxicated to care for himself. He was arrested and transported to the MPD jail to be held for a sobering period.

At 2:02 p.m., an employee from a store in the 700

BLOTTERS

block of East Huntington reported a shoplifting in progress. The suspect was gone prior to officers’ arrival. This investigation is continuing.

June 28

At 9:09 p.m., a resident in the 100 block of Montana called to report his electric bike stolen. This investigation is continuing.

At 4:19 p.m., an employee from a business in the 500 block of West Huntington reported a shoplifting incident. An investigation revealed the suspect grabbed merchandise, pushed an employee and fled without paying. This investigation is continuing.

June 29

At 2:36 p.m., an officer patrolling the area of Evergreen and Magnolia saw a male and female subject commit a traffic violation. The officer made contact with the subjects. An investigation revealed the male subject was in possession of a weapon. He was arrested and taken into custody.

At 3:09 p.m., a female subject walked into the MPD lobby to report her brother missing. He was entered as missing. This investigation is continuing.

At 4:15 p.m., an employee from a store in the 500 block of West Huntington reported a male subject walked into the store and stole merchandise. The subject was gone prior to officers’ arrival. This investigation is continuing.

June 30

At 2:04 p.m., a victim in the 600 block of West Huntington reported his bike stolen. This investigation is continuing.

At 2:10 pm, a Loss Prevention Officer for a store in the 500 block of West Huntington reported a female subject concealed merchandise and left without paying. Officers arrived and located her a short distance away. She was arrested and taken into custody.

At 4:36 p.m., officers were dispatched to a store in the 500 block of West Huntington regarding a theft. Officers arrived and located the suspect a short distance away. She was arrested and taken into custody.

At 6:54 p.m., an officer patrolling the 100 block of West Foothill saw a male subject urinating in public. The officer made contact with the subject. An investigation revealed he was too intoxicated to care for himself. He was arrested and transported to the MPD jail to be held for a sobering period.

At 7:05 p.m., a resident from the 1000 block of Orange called to report that her purse was stolen from inside of her garage. This investigation is continuing.

At 10:30 p.m., officers were dispatched to a residence in the 700 block of Oakdale regarding a bear inside. A bear opened the screen front door and entered the home. The resident ran into the bear in the hallway. The bear exited the home and ran towards the front door of a second residence, officers deterred the bear from continuing towards the second home. The bear left the area.

Arcadia

June 21

At approximately 4:36 a.m., an officer responded to DXN Provisions, located at 215 S. First Ave., regarding a commercial burglary report. A witness reported that two suspects shattered

a window, ransacked the business, and fled with an undetermined amount of property. The two suspects turned off the power to the business during the burglary.

June 22

At approximately 7:51 p.m., an officer responded to a residence in the 800 block of Monte Verde Drive regarding a suspicious box hidden in the resident’s bushes. Officers discovered the box was a hidden trail camera. Criminals have recently used devices like these to surveil homeowners and monitor their daily routine.

June 23

At approximately 1:38 p.m., an officer responded to a call regarding a suspicious circumstances report that occurred in the 300 block of West Wistaria Avenue. The victim’s home is currently being fumigated and the fumigation company discovered someone tampered with the tent. It is unknown at this time if a burglary occurred.

June 24

At approximately 12:11 p.m., an officer responded to the Bank of America parking lot, located at 1234 S. Baldwin Ave, regarding a theft from person report. An investigation revealed two suspects distracted the victim by claiming the victim had a flat tire, and while the victim was inspecting the tire, the suspects stole cash from inside the vehicle. The suspects fled in a lightcolored SUV. The investigation is ongoing.

June 25

At approximately 1:40 a.m., an officer responded to the intersection of Santa Anita Avenue and Ontare Road regarding a vehicle driving on the wrong side of the road. Upon contacting the driver, the officer detected a strong odor of alcohol emitting from the driver's breath. Through a series of tests, the officer determined the driver was driving with a blood alcohol content of .18%. The 19-year-old male from Pasadena was arrested and transported to the Arcadia City Jail for booking.

June 26

At approximately 9:55 a.m., an officer responded to a residence in the 1100 block of Fallen Leaf Road regarding a mail theft report. Surveillance cameras captured a White male suspect prying open the victim’s mailbox and stealing mail. The suspect then entered the passenger seat of a pickup truck and fled.

June 27

At approximately 5:24 p.m., an officer responded to Pro Image Sports, located at 400 S. Baldwin Ave., regarding a grand theft report. Upon reviewing the surveillance footage, it was determined an unidentified Hispanic male stole more than $1,300 worth of stadium player jerseys. The suspect was wearing a white and black fedora hat, white shirt, black pants, and had a tattoo on the right elbow.

Los Angeles

Arcadia

Arcadia clarifies ‘no right turn on red arrow’

To improve safety for pedestrians and drivers, Arcadia has introduced additional No Right Turn on Red Arrows at various intersections. These arrows prevent right turns when it's unsafe, especially for pedestrians. The additional red arrows are adaptive, only activating under specific conditions. A red arrow means drivers cannot turn right at the intersection. A red ball light means a right turn is allowed, but only when it’s safe, as usual. The red arrow activates in specific situations, like when pedestrians press the push button to cross or at certain times of the day. The adaptive red arrow turns on when pedestrians press the push button to cross or at other specific times. If the red arrow isn’t on, drivers can turn right on a red solid light when it’s safe, following the usual rules of the road.

Long Beach

Long Beach adopts SB 707

Long Beach residents now have the ability to virtually participate in public City Council meetings and access expanded language services under Senate Bill 707, the Brown Act Modernization Act. Under the new law, community members are now able to view, listen and speak during City Council meetings through Zoom. While closed captioning has been provided in the City

Council Chambers since 2007, those attending City Council meetings virtually now also have access to live captions. During the public comment period, speakers will be accommodated in person and virtually. Zoom links will be available on the agenda and on the City Clerk’s webpage. Zoom participants will use the "Raise Hand" feature to request to speak on agenda items and non-agenda public comment. More details regarding meeting procedures, speaker sign-ups and public comment guidelines, both in-person and virtual, will be announced before the next City Council meeting, which will take place on Tuesday, July 21.

Burbank

Downtown Burbank to host free official Los Angeles World Cup 26 Fan Zone

Downtown Burbank will host the Official Los Angeles World Cup 26 Fan Zone July 18-19. Coinciding with the tournament's final weekend, the two-day event will feature live World Cup match viewing, performances by global pop superstar Bebe Rexha and international electronic music duo Loud Luxury, a free street fair, family-friendly soccer activation zone, global food offerings and premium VIP experiences hosted by celebrity chef Geoffrey Zakarian. Many activities surrounding the Fan Zone will be free and open to the public throughout the weekend, including: a street fair featuring global food and cultural experiences, a family-friendly soccer activation zone, interactive fan experiences, community programming, live entertain-

ment, viewing opportunities at the Central Library for the Saturday, July 18 match. The ticketed Fan Zone experience includes live watch parties on six large-scale watch party stages, enhanced entertainment programming, passport lounges, premium viewing opportunities, and access to headline entertainment. To purchase tickets and get more information about the Official Los Angeles World Cup 26 Fan Zone at Downtown Burbank, including free community programming, entertainment, match viewing and VIP experiences, check out fanzone. dtnbur.com.

Orange County

Work starts on In-N-Out, others at long-empty west Anaheim corner

Construction is starting on a long-empty, 30-acre Anaheim corner that’s set to see In-N-Out Burger, Dutch Bros, Dave’s Hot Chicken and other restaurants, stores and services. A ceremonial groundbreaking was held June 28 for 39 Commons, a 140,000-square-foot shopping center being built in phases at Beach Boulevard and Lincoln Avenue in west Anaheim. The first phase will see about 15,000 square feet of retail space spread among sites for an In-N-Out, Dutch Bros, Dave’s Hot Chicken and a fourth site for other several small retailers and neighborhood services. Construction is set to take place this year through 2027 and into 2028 with businesses opening in phases. You can see all Anaheim is doing to rebuild Beach at Anaheim.net/ rebuildbeach.

Buena Park man charged with involuntary manslaughter after girl died from illegal fireworks injuries

Earl Decastro, 47, of Buena Park has been charged with involuntary manslaughter after an 8-year-old girl died from multiple internal injuries when the illegal explosive grade fireworks he ignited malfunctioned and began shooting fireballs into the crowd at a Fourth July party last year, causing a stack of dangerous fireworks to explode next to the little girl. Decastro has been charged with one felony count of involuntary manslaughter in the death of Jasmine Nguyen on July 4, 2025, along with recklessly setting fire causing great bodily injury, and the illegal possession of more than 100 pounds of dangerous fireworks. He faces a maximum sentence of 6 years in state prison.

Riverside County

RUHS – Medical Center rated top hospital in California for social responsibility

Riverside University Health System – Medical Center (RUHS-MC) ranks No. 1 for social responsibility among hundreds of California hospitals on the 2026-2027 Lown Institute Hospitals Index. RUHS-MC earned the top spot among 257 acute care hospitals in California for its commitment to measures such as clinical outcomes, patient safety, patient satisfaction, community benefit and cost efficiency. The rankings, which were released June 23 by the nationally recognized nonprofit think tank, placed RUHS-MC 28th out of 2,689 acute care hospitals in the United States, putting it in the top 1%. The Lown Institute uses 54 metrics to determine a hospital’s social responsibility performance. For more information about RUHS – Medical Center, visit ruhealth.org.

City of Riverside

Riverside successfully argues for court to name receiver to address crime, drug problems at Magnolia Avenue Motel

The City of Riverside has

successfully argued for the courts to appoint a receiver to take control of a motel in La Sierra that has been the site of dozens of criminal acts and code violations. The City has worked for years to document problems at the Riverside Inn & Suites at 10705 Magnolia Avenue, near Polk Street. The ongoing “narcotic, criminal, and nuisance activity” at the motel “presents an ongoing danger to the occupants, surrounding community, and general public,” Deputy City Attorney Jacob Castrejon wrote in the court filings. Offenses that have occurred at the motel for years include drug possession, sale, and usage, as well assaults, prostitution, drug overdoses, assault and battery, including on a police officer, weapons violations, attempted murder, rape/ sexual assault, child endangerment, and more. A receiver will take complete control of the property, manage it, pay the expenses of the operation, including taxes, insurance, utilities, general maintenance, and debt secured by an interest in the property. The receiver also will hire licensed contractors to fix the structural problems.

San Bernardino County

Rancho Cucamonga announces new meeting start times for City Council, Planning Commission

This month, the City of Rancho Cucamonga will implement new start times for City Council and Planning Commission meetings to provide earlier access to public meetings and increase opportunities for community participation. As of Wednesday, regular Planning Commission meetings began at 6 p.m. Effective July 15, regular City Council meetings will begin at 6 p.m. Regularly scheduled City Council meetings on July 1 and Aug. 5 have been canceled. To view meeting agendas and watch meetings live and on-demand, visit cityofrc.us/your-government/city-council-agendas.

San Bernardino County teams discover secret underground bunker during cannabis operation

An enforcement investiga-

tion in Apple Valley led to the discovery of an unusual underground bunker. San Bernardino County’s Land Use Services’ Code Enforcement division recently assisted the Sheriff’s Department with a warrant inspection at a property suspected of illegal cannabis cultivation. What began as a routine inspection quickly shifted when the team uncovered a substantial underground bunker concealed beneath an outdoor shed. The bunker, estimated at about 640 square feet, included several rooms: sleeping quarters, a living area, a bathroom, storage spaces and even a shooting range with targets. Electrical wiring ran throughout the structure. Inspectors found several cracked support beams, creating a risk of structural failure. Out of caution, personnel limited their time inside. Code Enforcement will work with the property owner to ensure the bunker is properly addressed and brought into compliance.

City of San Bernardino

SBPD to conduct DUI patrols

Additional officers from the San Bernardino Police Department will be out on patrol Saturday from 2 p.m. to midnight looking for drivers suspected of driving under the influence of alcohol and/ or drugs. “Impaired driving is preventable,” Traffic Sergeant Paul Kelly said in a statement. “It’s a choice. If you’ve been drinking or taken drugs that impair, make the right choice by finding a sober driver or alternate transportation to take you places.” In addition to alcohol, some prescription medications and over-thecounter drugs may interfere with driving, police said. "Always follow directions for use and read warning labels about driving," the SBPD advised. "While medicinal and recreational marijuana are legal, driving under the influence of marijuana is illegal." Drivers caught driving impaired and charged with a first-time DUI face an average of $13,500 in fines and penalties, plus a suspended license. Funding for the DUI patrols is provided by a grant from the California Office of Traffic Safety, through the federal National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

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While doing research for the book he was moved, he said, by a chart he saw showing the inflationadjusted pay for top U.S. executives skyrocketing over the past several decades while workers’ earnings flatlined.

“You’ve had Reaganism, Clinton, globalization, all this, and yet the basic economic position of most American workers was totally flat,” he said. “It was like a massive call to action. Like, f—, this system is really not working.”

Seizing on a wave of populism across the West, he went on to campaign for Britain’s exit from the European Union — breaking from his old boss and friend Cameron — and to endorse Trump in his first run for president.

Yet he’s still critical of the right for instinctively blaming China and immigration for inequality, the left

for blaming it on billionaires and both sides for increasing “hostility” toward big business. He hasn’t proposed any of the regulations he floated in his book (among them, he praised policies requiring companies to cap CEO pay relative to their workers) and is adamantly opposed to any tax proposals that would redistribute unequal wealth.

His answer, instead, is what he calls “positive populism,” which ultimately means relying on the market.

“You need businesses to be successful and the aim of every small business is to become a big business,” he said. “I like to be constructive … I think market-based solutions, less government, is the answer.”

This article was originally published by CalMatters and was republished under the Creative Commons AttributionNonCommercial-No Derivatives license.

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NOTICE OF ELECTION CITY OF EL MONTE

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Gabriel Ramirez, City Clerk City of El Monte

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

NOTICE OF ELECTION CITY OF EL MONTE

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Gabriel Ramirez, City Clerk City of El Monte

EL MONTE EXAMINER

AVISO DE ELECCIONES CIUDAD DE EL MONTE

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Gabriel Ramirez, Secretario Municipal Ciudad de El Monte

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

AVISO DE ELECCIONES

CIUDAD DE EL MONTE

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Mandato completo de 4 (cuatro) años

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

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

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

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

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

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

Gabriel Ramirez, Secretario Municipal Ciudad de El Monte

EL MONTE EXAMINER

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

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

City of Rosemead

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

Publish July 9 & July 16, 2026

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Rosemead City Notices

NOTICE OF ELECTION

NOTICE OF ELECTION

Para (2) Miembros del Concejo Municipal (Período completo de cuatro años)

Para un Secretario Municipal (Período completo de cuatro años)

Para un Tesorero Municipal (Período completo de cuatro años)

El periodo de nominación para estas oficinas comienza el 13 de julio de 2026 y cierra el 7 de agosto de 2026 a las(s) 5:00 p.m.

Si los papeles de nominación para un oficial incumbente no son presentados a la ciudad hasta el 7 de agosto de 2026 (88 días antes de las elecciones) los votantes tendran hasta 83 días antes de las elecciones, 12 de agosto de 2026, para nominar otros candidatos en lugar de la(s) persona(s) que son incumbentes 88 días antes de la elecciones, para la oficina electiva del incumbente. Esta extensión no se aplica si no hay un incumbente calificado para ser electo.

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a General Municipal Election will be held in the City of Rosemead on Tuesday, November 3, 2026 for the following Officers and Measure:

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

Publish July 9, 13, 20, 27, 2027

EL MONTE EXAMINER

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a General Municipal Election will be held in the City of Rosemead on Tuesday, November 3, 2026 for the following Officers and Measure:

For (3) Members of the City Council (Full term of four years)

For (3) Members of the City Council (Full term of four years)

Shall the City of Rosemead Charter be adopted to establish Rosemead as a charter city to have more authority over municipal affairs, imposing term limits on City Councilmembers, establishing the position of City prosecutor, permitting use of City funds for economic development, continuing following California law for limiting compensation for Councilmembers, and giving the City Council authority to adopt an ordinance giving veterans and disabled veterans preference in awarding contracts? YES NO

Si no se nomina a nadie o solamente a una persona para un cargo electivo, se puede realizar el nombramiento al cargo elegido según lo prescrito por la §10229 del Código Electoral del Estado de California.

Las ubicaciones y los horarios de atención de los centros de votación, las ubicaciones y los horarios de atención de los buzones para la entrega de boletas, los procedimientos y plazos para el voto por correo, los funcionarios electorales y todas las demás personas y procedimientos relacionados con la Elección Municipal General serán los mismos que los utilizados por el Condado de Los Ángeles y deberán cumplir con el Código Electoral del Estado de California. El día de las elecciones, los comicios se abrirán de 7:00 a.m. a 8:00 p.m.

選 舉 通

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

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

茲通知如下：Monrovia市將於 2026年11月3日（星期二），舉行市 級普選 ， 選舉下列官員：

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

Gabriel Ramirez, Thư Ký Thành Phố Thành Phố El Monte

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

The polls (vote centers) will be open between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m.

The polls (vote centers) will be open between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m.

Ericka Hernandez, CMC City Clerk

Ericka Hernandez, CMC City Clerk

Publish July 9, 2026

ROSEMEAD READER

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

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

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

Prequalification Deadline: 7/28/2026

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

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

Lead Estimator: Nick Verdis

Project Address: 180 Campus Drive, Arcadia, CA 91007

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

All bids are to be submitted via Building Connected

This project requires Prevailing Wage, Skilled & Trained Workforce

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

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

Erickson-Hall Construction provides notice to all contractors of the

Monrovia City Notices

NOTICE OF ELECTION

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a General Municipal Election will be held in the City of Monrovia on Tuesday, November 3, 2026, for the following Officers:

For Mayor (Full term of two years)

For (2) Members of the City Council (Full term of four years)

For City Clerk (Full term of four years)

For City Treasurer (Full term of four years)

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

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

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

The vote center locations and hours of operations, ballot drop box locations and hours of operations, vote-by-mail procedures and timing, the election officers, and all other persons and procedures for the General Municipal Election shall be the same as those utilized by the County of Los Angeles and in compliance with the Elections Code of the State of California. On Election Day, the polls will be open between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m.

NOTIFICACIÓN DE LA ELECCIÓN

POR LA PRESENTE SE DA AVISO de que se habrá de llevar a cabo una Elección Municipal General en la Ciudad de Monrovia el martes, 3 de noviembre de 2026, para los siguientes Funcionarios:

Para Alcalde (Período completo de dos años)

市長 全任期兩年 市議員（2）名 全任期四年 市書記員一名 全任期四年 市司庫一名 全任期四年 上列公職的提名將從2026年7月13日開始，至2026年8月7日下午 5:00 時截止。

如至2026年8月7日（即選舉日期前第88天）前，對現職市官員的提 名文件無人呈送，投票人可從該日起至選舉日期前第83天（即2026 年8月12日）期間，提出在選舉日期前第88天仍在任的現職官員以外 的候選人，參加該名現職官員職位的競選。若無符合條件的現職官員 參選，該項延期無效。

如對某一選舉產生的公職沒有提名或提名人數只有一名，可根據加 利福尼亞州選舉法規10229的規定對該公職人選作出任命。

投票中心地點和開放時間、選票投放箱地點和投放時間、郵寄投票程 序和時間安排、選舉專員及市政選舉的所有其他人士和程序，都將與 洛杉磯縣所採用的相同，且都符合加州的選舉法。投票站將在選舉日 上午 7:00 至晚上 8:00 開放。

/s/ Alice D. Atkins, MMC City Clerk/ Secretaria Municipal/市書記員

Dated: July 9, 2026

Fechada: 9 de julio de 2026

日期: 2026年7月9

MONROVIA WEEKLY

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a General Municipal Election will be held

The nomination period for these offices begins on July 13, 2026, and closes August 7, 2026, at 5:00 P.M.

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

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

Julie Nguyen, City Clerk

Publish July 9, 2026

SAN GABRIEL SUN

City of San Gabriel Summary of OrdinanceOrdinance No. 728

An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of San Gabriel, California, Amending Chapter 153 (Zoning Code) of the San Gabriel Municipal Code Relating to Housing Development In Residential Zones

Ordinance No. 728 amends the San Gabriel Municipal Code to update restriction on demolition. The San Gabriel municipal code currently states that a proposed urban dwelling unit must not require demolition of more than 25% of the existing structural walls. New State law removes this restriction, allowing the demolition of existing structures. Housing units meeting one of three criteria protecting affordable housing units, rent controlled units, and tenant occupied units will still be subject to the 25% limit.

Ordinance No. 728 was approved at introduction at the City Council Regular Meeting of June 16, 2026, by a vote of 5-0 and adopted on July 7, 2026, by a vote of 5-0.

Ayes: Councilmember(s)- Herrera Ávila, Menchaca, Wu, Ding, Chan Noes, Abstain, Absent: Councilmember(s)- None

A copy of the full text of the ordinance is available at the City Clerk Department or by e-mailing cityclerk@sangabriel.gov.

San Gabriel City Council

Julie Nguyen, City Clerk

Published July 9, 2026

SAN GABRIEL SUN

City of San Gabriel Summary of OrdinanceOrdinance No. 729

An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of San Gabriel, California, Amending Chapter 153 (Zoning Code) of the San Gabriel Municipal Code Relating to Accessory Dwelling Units and Junior Accessory Dwelling Units

Ordinance No. 729 amends the San Gabriel Municipal Code to update definitions, standard requirements, and limitations relating to Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) and Junior Accessory Dwelling Units (JADUs) for Single-Family Dwellings and Multi-Family Dwellings. This ordinance establishes that ADUs shall not be sold except for an ADU that complies with California Government Code Section 66341 and a JADU may not be rented out for a term less than 30 days. Floor area for an ADU or JADU shall be based on the interior living space of the ADU or JADU. This ordinance also provides updated limitations for multiple ADUs on multifamily dwellings, requirements for the issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy subject to proclamation of a state of emergency made by the Governor on or after February 1, 2025, and policy regarding incomplete applications.

Ordinance No. 729 was approved at introduction at the City Council Regular Meeting of June 16, 2026, by a vote of 5-0 and adopted on July 7, 2026, by a vote of 5-0.

Ayes: Councilmember(s)- Herrera Ávila, Menchaca, Wu, Ding, Chan Noes, Abstain, Absent: Councilmember(s)- None

A copy of the full text of the ordinance is available at the City Clerk Department or by e-mailing cityclerk@sangabriel.gov.

San Gabriel City Council

Julie Nguyen, City Clerk

Published on July 9,2026 SAN GABRIEL SUN

the project site (Address: 9701 Las Tunas Drive, Temple City, CA 91780) on July 16, 2026, at 2:00 pm.

Copies of the Bidding and Contract Documents, Plans and Specifications can be obtained by e-mailing your request with your contact information to: pwbids.templecity@transtech.org. Upon receipt of your e-mail, you will be registered as a plan holder, and a pdf file of the Bidding and Contract Documents, Plans and Specifications will be e-mailed to you at no cost. Hard copies will not be provided.

All questions regarding this bid shall be directed via email, no later than 10 calendar days prior to the Bid due date and time, to pwbids. templecity@transtech.org. Any questions received after this deadline may not be answered. It is the responsibility of the bidder to confirm transmission of correspondence.

Estimated cost is in the range of $930,000 +/-.

Bids must be accompanied by a bid bond, made payable to the City of TEMPLE CITY for an amount no less than ten percent (10%) of the bid amount.

No bid will be accepted from a Contractor who has not been licensed in accordance with the provisions of the Business and Professions Code.

This project is subject to the requirements of SB 854. Prevailing wages shall be paid to all workers in accordance with California Labor Code 1771.

Bids must be prepared on the approved Proposal forms in conformance with the Instructions to Bidders and submitted in a sealed envelope plainly marked on the outside.

The City reserves the right to reject any or all bids, to waive any irregularity, and to take all bids under advisement for a period of 60 calendar days.

Any contract entered into pursuant to this notice shall become effective or enforceable against the City of TEMPLE CITY only when the formal written contract has been duly executed by the appropriate officers of the City.

If there are any questions regarding this project, please submit your questions to following e-mail: pwbids.templecity@transtech.org.

BY ORDER of the City of Temple City, California.

Published in: Temple City Tribune, July 9, 2026 TEMPLE CITY TRIBUNE

Probate Notices

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF DEBRA MELINDA HOLLAND

Case No. 26STPB06616

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

A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by William Anthony Holland in the Superior Court of California, County of LOS ANGELES.

THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that William Anthony Holland 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 July 20, 2026 at 8:30 AM in Dept. No. 615B 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 sec-

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 July 17, 2026 at 8:30 AM in Dept. No. 244 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: MATTHEW C BROWN ESQ SBN191871 PO BOX 410 HANA HI 96713

CN128611 MCDOUGALL Jul 2,6,9, 2026 MONROVIA WEEKLY

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: VICKIE LYNN KUBOTA CASE NO. 26STPB07172

tion 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: JAMES A GORTON ESQ SBN 102367 GORTON JANOSIK & POXON LLP 909 E GREEN ST PASADENA CA 91106

CN128609 HOLLAND Jul 2,6,9, 2026 MONROVIA WEEKLY

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF JANET LYNN McDOUGALL Case No. 26STPB06319

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

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

THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that Sean H. McDougall 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

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

A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by MARTIN DEAN KUBOTA in the Superior Court of California, County of LOS ANGELES.

THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that MARTIN DEAN KUBOTA be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent.

THE 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: 07/31/26 at 8:30AM in Dept. 244 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

Temple City officials take key committee seats in regional council

By Staff

Temple City Mayor

Pro Tem Ed Chen and Councilwoman Cynthia Sternquist have accepted appointments to regional policy committees of the Southern California Association of Governments, officials announced Thursday.

They will represent the interests of Temple City and the San Gabriel Valley on issues to help shape the future of Southern California, officials said. The San Gabriel Valley Council of Governments appointed Sternquist to the SCAG Transportation Committee and Mayor Pro Tem Ed Chen to the association's Energy and Environment Committee.

SCAG is the nation’s largest urban planning entity, representing more than 19 million residents in

Southern California. SCAG committees shape policy that governs spending taxpayer dollars on regional transportation, environmental concerns, sustainability initiatives, housing strategies and long-range planning.

City officials said Sternquist brings decades of regional leadership experience to the Transportation Committee. She has served as president of the San Gabriel Valley Council of Governments and currently is on the Board of Directors of Foothill Transit and the Executive Board of the California Joint Powers Insurance Authority.

Sternquist has advocated for transportation improvements, regional collaboration, risk management and responsible stewardship of public resources, according

to the city.

“Transportation is one of the most important issues affecting our residents’ quality of life and our region’s economic vitality,” Sternquist said in a statement. “I look forward to continuing to advocate for investments and policies that improve mobility, safety and connectivity for communities throughout the San Gabriel Valley.”

On the Energy and Environment Committee, Chen will help guide regional discussions on energy reliability, sustainability, climate resilience and environmental policy. He currently serves on the Los Angeles County Integrated Waste Management Task Force, the Board of Directors of Clean Power Alliance and Clean Power Alliance’s Energy Planning

Huntington Beach officials did not respond to requests for comment.

City Attorney Mike Vigliotta wrote a memo that noted potential fines and penalties if Huntington Beach remains noncompliant.

"The city has been ordered to pay penalties and is facing an imminent risk of being ordered to pay additional fines and penalties," Vigliotta wrote.

A May 14 court order imposed fines of $10,000 per month from the effective date of Jan. 1 through May and further penalties of $50,000 monthly beginning in June until the city complies with state housing law.

"The City Council’s (June 16) adoption of the Housing Element Update was done to cure the violation that triggered the penalties," Vigliotta wrote. Over the last several months attorneys for the city have requested more time for the council, and the court granted an extension to May 28 to adopt a housing element.

"In addition to the above

fines, on July 1, the California Attorney General is seeking to impose additional penalties, including up to $100,000 in fines per month," according to Vigliotta. State law "also provides that, after three months following the imposition of fines, the court may multiply the fine by three. Thereafter, if the city still has not complied, then the court may multiply the fine by a factor of six and can appoint a receiver ... to take control over land use decisions."

Vigliotta noted that if the council had not OK'd the housing element update, "the city risked being ordered to pay exponentially higher fines and having a receiver appointed."

Last year, the trial court agreed with the state that the city had violated the law but did not impose a 120-day deadline for the city to update its plan, according to the governor's office. The court also did not specify consequences limiting the city’s control over permitting and land development until its housing plan is in

compliance with the law.

The state has secured multiple rulings against the city of Huntington Beach, including an appeals court ruling compelling the city to correct the housing law violations. In May, a Superior Court Judge ordered the city to pay financial penalties for its lack of an up-to-date plan to add more affordable housing units.

The deadline for Huntington Beach to submit a compliant housing element was Oct. 15, 2021, according to the governor's office.

Following the state's March 2023 lawsuit filing, the city pursued legal action of its own, including a crosscomplaint accusing the state of acting unlawfully by bringing the enforcement action. The June 30 ruling in San Diego rejected that move.

"The court found that the city's cross-complaint arose from the State's protected activity of enforcing California law and that the city failed to demonstrate its claims had even the minimal merit

“As California continues to navigate complex energy and environmental challenges, it is important that local governments have a strong voice at the regional level,” Chen said in a statement. “I am honored to represent Temple City and the San Gabriel Valley as we work toward practical solutions that support reliability, affordability, sustainability and environmental stewardship.”

Housing lawsuit

SCAG's website has additional information on the organization including scheduled meetings and current membership.

required to survive an antiSLAPP motion," according to Bonta's office. "As a result, the court struck the city's cross-complaint and ruled that the State is entitled to seek recovery of its attorney's fees incurred in defending against it."

At a hearing scheduled for July 17, the San Diego court will next consider issues that include assessing penalties for the city’s continued failure to comply with the Housing Element

Law and a pending affordable housing application.

According to Newsom's office, he called for the creation of the Housing Accountability Unit at HCD to ensure cities and counties fulfill their legal responsibilities to plan for and issue permits for housing construction. Since its establishment in 2022, the Housing Accountability Unit has supported the development of 13,451 housing units, including more than

3,852 affordable residences, through enforcement actions and by working with cities and counties to make sure they comply with housing regulations. In 2024, officials added homelessness housing issues to the unit's purview of compliance enforcement. The governor’s office credited strategies to address housing and homelessness with a 9.5% decrease statewide of unsheltered homelessness, the first decrease in over 15 years.

Afederal judge last week stayed an order by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development to suspend funding to the Los Angeles Homeless Services Agency while a definitive ruling on the matter plays out.

U.S. District Court Judge David O. Carter on July 2 noted the court concluded that it should not decide the application for a preliminary injunction and that the government must have adequate time to brief this issue.

The court set a hearing on the motion for preliminary injunction for Aug. 6 at 9 a.m. in the Courtroom 1 in the First Street Courthouse in Los Angeles.

With LAHSA facing a deadline to submit its application to HUD for regional homelessness grants by Aug. 26, the judge will attempt to rule on the matter before that date, according to a court document.

Judge stays HUD order to suspend federal funding to LAHSA

"Today's ruling is encouraging. We appreciate that the court is taking this matter seriously and giving it the attention it deserves," LAHSA Interim CEO Gita O'Neill said in a statement. "This order lowers the anxieties of thousands of families, veterans and seniors in the L.A. region who rely on federal funding for rental assistance."

"By issuing a stay on HUD's unjustified action, Judge Carter has ensured that LAHSA can continue its vital work as the core of our Continuum of Care and as our region's lead applicant for federal funding." O'Neill added. "We look forward to our day in court on Aug. 6, when we will have the opportunity to argue for a definitive ruling."

On June 29, LAHSA filed a lawsuit the Trump administration, challenging a decision to suspend federal funding over allegations of fraud and widespread

By City News Service

mismanagement.

LAHSA officials said they are attempting to prevent any interruption of federal resources that support housing and services for more than 11,000 people across Los Angeles County.

In addition to the federal complaint, LAHSA filed an application for a temporary restraining order to prevent HUD from suspending funding while the matter is reviewed in court.

On June 11, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development announced it had suspended federal funding to LAHSA.

HUD Secretary Scott Turner said in a statement that HUD had "uncovered evidence of LAHSA's false statements and its irresponsible actions and failures," including a lack of financial management and lack of safeguards against conflicts of interest.

The Los Angeles Continuum of Care, led by LAHSA,

has received nearly $1 billion in taxpayer dollars over the last five years. Despite federal assistance, Los Angeles remains the epicenter of the nation's "drug-fueled" homeless crisis, according to Turner.

HUD cited prior financial reviews despite extensive corrective actions already undertaken by the countycity homeless agency, and ongoing efforts to modernize its financial systems and strengthen internal controls, according to LAHSA officials.

LAHSA's lawsuit strongly disputes the legal and factual basis for the suspension.

The suit alleges several inaccuracies and misrepresentations in HUD's notification letter to LAHSA, including improperly attrib-

uting a failure to spend over $500 million in homeless services funding to LAHSA when the source does not mention the agency.

Other inaccuracies in the HUD letter include conflating reviews, assessments, public comments and media statements — which do not follow rigorous, established standards -—with formal audits; misrepresenting the context of corrective actions or cooperation; and suggesting wrongdoing without evidence, LAHSA argued.

"We have worked to build real transparency at LAHSA. Weaponizing old, corrected financial reviews to suddenly strip housing from thousands of people makes no sense — legally or practically," LAHSA Commission Chair Amber Shiekh said in a statement.

"LAHSA cannot stand by while an unjustified federal decision threatens to pull the rug out from under Los Angeles's homeless services system," Shiekh added. Despite the allegations that Los Angeles has failed to reduce homelessness, recent data showed significant progress.

In June, Gov. Gavin Newsom announced California achieved the largest reduction in unsheltered homelessness in the nation last year, and saw the largest decline in unsheltered homelessness since 2009, citing HUD's data.

Los Angeles experienced a 10.3% drop in unsheltered homelessness, with the largest regional drop nationwide, according to HUD's data.

LA Fire Justice hosts Community Rising dinner

By Staff

LA Fire Justice hosted its Community Rising dinner on June 25 at the Pasadena Civic Center, bringing Eaton Fire survivors, families, community leaders, and attorneys together for an evening centered on resilience, accountability, and collective action. The program featured a performance by Victory Bible Church, along with remarks from California Secretary of State Dr. Shirley Weber, LA Fire Justice CEO Chris Holden, lead

trial attorney Mikal Watts, attorney Doug Boxer, attorney Maribel Medina, and Pasadena Heritage Executive Director Dr. Bridget Lawlor. The event reflected the strength of the Eaton Fire community. According to LA Fire Justice, the group is committed “to standing alongside survivors as they seek answers, legal representation, and justice from Southern California Edison.”

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Pasadena City Notices

Notice of Public Hearing Planning Commission

Notice of Public Hearing for Amendments to Title 17 (Zoning Code) of the Pasadena Municipal Code (PMC) related to Special Purpose Zoning Districts, Inclusionary Housing, Density Bonus and Concessions/Waivers, Signs, Standards for Specific Land Uses, Land Use/Development Permit Procedures and Definitions and an Amendment to the Central District Specific Plan

PROJECT DESCRIPTION: The Planning and Community Development Department is bringing forward Amendments to Title 17 (the Zoning Code) of the Pasadena Municipal Code (PMC) and the City’s Central District Specific Plan. This includes changes to the following:

1) Chapter 17.26 (Special Purpose Zoning Districts) – Update the list of permitted uses and development standards for the Open Space (OS) and Public/Semi-Public (PS) zoning districts;

2) Chapter 17.30 (Central District) and the Central District Specific Plan – Add development standards for Granite Drive (e.g., sidewalk width, parkway, street setback, ground floor frontage type);

3) Chapter 17.42 (Inclusionary Housing Requirements) – Reduce the eligibility thresholds for inclusionary housing from 10 units to five units;

4) Chapter 17.43 (Density Bonus, Waivers and Incentives) –Adopt a Model Density Bonus Ordinance; include procedures and findings to approve Concessions and Waivers;

5) Chapter 17.48 (Signs) – Miscellaneous updates;

6) Chapter 17.50 (Standards for Specific Land Uses) – Update the following Sections:

a) 17.50.030 Adaptive Reuse Projects – Updates related to hotels and motels;

b) 17.50.040 Alcohol Sales – Remove ‘Food Sales’ uses from the requirements of the Ordinance;

c) 17.50.075 Conversion of a Hotel or Motel to Affordable Housing – Remove this Section;

d) 17.50.280 Senior Affordable Housing Regulations – Replace with a new Section outlining operational standards for ‘Secondhand Sales with Donation Drop-off’ uses; and

e) 17.50.310 Telecommunications Facilities – Update language related to permitted zoning districts.

7) Chapter 17.60 (Land Use and Development Permit Procedures) – Update to Table 6-1 regarding the review authority for different types of decisions; and

8) Chapter 17.80 (Glossary) – Update the definitions for affordable housing.

PROJECT LOCATION: Citywide and within the Central District Specific Plan (roughly bounded by the 210 Freeway to the north, Pasadena Avenue and A-Line to the west, Del Mar and California Boulevards to the south, and Mentor and Wilson Avenues to the east).

ENVIRONMENTAL DETERMINATION: The Planning Commission will consider whether adoption of the proposed Amendments are exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to State CEQA Guidelines Section 15061(b)(3), under the “Common Sense” exemption that CEQA applies only to projects which have the potential for causing a significant effect on the environment. Where it can be seen with certainty that there is no possibility that the activity in question may have a significant effect on the environment, the activity is not subject to CEQA. The proposed Amendments will not increase development capacity on properties or add uses that will generate impacts on surrounding properties. The Amendments will implement programs of the General Plan Housing Element related to inclusionary housing, density bonus and concessions/waivers, adaptive reuse, and streamlining the review process for housing projects. Other Amendments focus on clarifying and cleaning up text related to special purpose zoning districts and signs.

APPROVALS NEEDED: The Planning Commission will conduct a public hearing and consider the proposed Zoning Code Amendments and environmental determination. The Planning Commission recommendation will be forwarded to the City Council, who will make a final decision at a separately noticed public hearing.

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Planning Commission will conduct a public hearing and consider the proposed Zoning Code Amendments and proposed environmental determination. The hearing is scheduled for:

Date: Wednesday, July 22, 2026

Time: 6:30 p.m.

Place: Council Chambers, Pasadena City Hall 100 North Garfield Avenue, Room S249.

The meeting agenda will be posted by July 17, 2026 at www.cityofpasadena.net/commissions/planning-commission/

PUBLIC INFORMATION: Any interested party or their representative may provide live public comment by following the instructions in the meeting agenda. Prior to the start of the meeting, written correspondence may be emailed to commentsPC@cityofpasadena.net or mailed to the address below (note that this email address will not be checked once the meeting starts).

Contact Person: Jason Mikaelian, Acting Director Phone: (626) 744-7231

E-mail: jmikaelian@cityofpasadena.net

Website: www.cityofpasadena.net/planning

Mailing Address:

Planning & Community Development Department

Planning Division, Community Planning Section 175 North Garfield Avenue, Pasadena, CA 91101

ADA: To request a disability-related modification or accommodation necessary to facilitate meeting participation, please contact the Planning & Community Development Department as soon as possible at (626) 744-4009 or (626) 744-4371 (TDD) or commentsPC@ cityofpasadena.net. Providing at least 72 hours advance notice will help ensure availability. Language translation services may also be requested with 72-hour advance notice by calling (626) 744-4009

Publish July 2, 9, 20, 2026

PASADENA PRESS

Notice of Public Hearing City Council

Consideration of an Uncodified Ordinance to Repeal Uncodified Interim Urgency Ordinance Nos. 7455 and 7457 that Prohibit Senate Bill 9 Applications within a Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zone in the Boundary of the Eaton Fire

DESCRIPTION: Consideration of an Uncodified Ordinance to repeal Uncodified Interim Urgency Ordinance Nos. 7455 and 7457, both adopted in alignment with Executive Order N-32-25, that prohibit Senate Bill 9 (SB 9) applications within a Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zone (VHFHSZ) in the boundary of the Eaton Fire (approximately 185 properties in the northern portion of the Upper Hastings Ranch neighborhood). Ordinance No. 7455 took effect on September 18, 2025 and, by its terms, was to remain in effect for 45 days unless extended by the City Council. On October 27, 2025, the City Council adopted Ordinance No. 7457, which took effect on October 30, 2025. Ordinance No. 7457 extended Ordinance No. 7455 for an additional period of 22 months and 15 days.

ENVIRONMENTAL DETERMINATION: The City Council will be asked to consider whether the proposed project is exempt from environmental review pursuant to Executive Order N-32-25, which states that local agencies may develop orders, ordinances, resolutions, standards, rules or guidelines to implement the Executive Order and that the California Environmental Quality Act (Division 13 of the Public Resources Code) is suspended for any such order, ordinance, resolution, standard, rule, or guideline.

PLANNING COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION: On June 24, 2026, the Planning Commission considered the uncodified ordinance at a publicly noticed hearing and recommended that the City Council adopt the environmental determination and the uncodified ordinance as presented by staff.

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City Council will hold a public hearing on the uncodified ordinance, as well as the proposed environmental determination. The hearing is scheduled for:

Date: Monday, July 20, 2026

Time: 6:00 p.m.

Place: Council Chambers, 100 North Garfield Avenue, Pasadena, CA. Please refer to the City Council agenda for instructions to view a live stream of the meeting. The meeting agenda will be posted at: http://ww2.cityofpasadena.net/councilagendas/council_agenda.asp

Public Information: All interested persons may submit correspondence to correspondence@cityofpasadena.net prior to the start of the meeting. During the meeting and prior to the close of the public hearing, members of the public may provide live public comment. Please refer to the agenda when posted for instructions on to how to provide live public comment. If you challenge the matter in Court, you may be limited to raising those issues you or someone else raised at the public hearing, or in written correspondence sent to the Council or the case planner at, or prior to, the public hearing

For more information about the project or to schedule an appointment:

Contact Person: Luis Rocha

Phone: (626) 744-6747

E-mail: lrocha@cityofpasadena.net

Website: www.cityofpasadena.net/planning

Mailing Address: 175 North Garfield Avenue, Pasadena, CA 91101

Planning & Community Development Department Planning Division, Current Planning Section

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

Language translation services are available for this meeting by calling (626) 744-4124 at least 24 hours in advance. Habrá servicio de interpretación disponible para éstas juntas llamando al (626) 7444124 por lo menos con 24 horas de anticipación.

Publish July 6, 9, 16, 2026 PASADENA PRESS

Monterey Park City Notices

ORDINANCE NO. 2280

BALLOT PROPOSITION TO BE SUBMITTED DIRECTLY TO THE VOTERS

The People of the City of Monterey Park do ordain as follows:

SECTION 1: Adoption of Data Center Prohibition. The Monterey Park Land Use and Urban Design Element, as adopted by Ordinance No. 2198 (approved by voters as Measure JJ on November 3, 2020), is amended to add the following prohibition for all land use designations:

“Prohibited Land Use Designations

Prohibited: All data centers are prohibited throughout the City. “Data Center” means a building, dedicated space within a building, or group of structures located on one or more acres of land used to house a large group of networked computer systems used for data storage and processing for off-site and on-site users, to be used for the remote storage, processing, or distribution of large amounts of data. Such facilities may also include air handlers, power generators, water cooling and storage facilities, utility substations, back-up batteries, fire suppression systems, enhanced security features, and other associated utility infrastructure to support operations. This definition does not apply to smaller data processing facilities that are located on less than one acre of land and where such facilities are accessory or incidental to another primary use.”

SECTION 2: Implementation of this Proposition.

A. Upon the effective date of this Proposition and notwithstanding any limitation on the City Council’s authority set forth in this Proposition, the City Council is authorized and directed pursuant to Elections Code § 9217 to promptly take appropriate actions needed to implement this Proposition including, without limitation, adopting all zoning regulations needed to effectuate this Proposition by ordinance.

A. In the event another ballot measure (a “Competing Proposition”) appears on the same ballot as this Proposition that seeks to adopt, impose, or amend any limitations or restrictions, or other regulations or requirements, including, without limitation, those with respect to the actions authorized by this Proposition, that differ in any respect to or supplement, those contained in this Proposition, the voters declare their intention that, if both the Competing Proposition and this Proposition receive a majority of votes cast, the Competing Proposition and this Proposition be fully adopted except to the extent that specific provisions contained in each measure are deemed to be in direct conflict with each other on a “provision by provision” basis pursuant to Yoshisato v. Superior Court (1992) 2 Cal. 4th 978. With respect to any such directly conflicting provisions, the specific provisions of the Proposition receiving the greater number of votes will prevail.

SECTION 3: Interpretation. This Proposition must be interpreted to be consistent with all federal and state laws, rules, and regulations. If any section, sub-section, sentence, clause, phrase, part, or portion of this Proposition is held to be invalid or unconstitutional by a final judgment of a court of competent jurisdiction, such decision does not affect the validity of the remaining portions of this Proposition. The voters declare that this Proposition, and each section, subsection, sentence, clause, phrase, part, or portion thereof, would have been adopted or passed irrespective of the fact that any one or more sections, sub-sections, sentences, clauses, phrases, part, or portion is found to be invalid. If any provision of this Proposition is held invalid as applied to any person or circumstance, such invalidity does not affect any application of this Proposition that can be given effect without the invalid application.

SECTION 4: Repeal and Supersession. The People adopt this Proposition with the specific intent of superseding any contrary regulation, including those previously adopted by the People, or administrative policy and procedure. Consequently, all regulations that conflict with this Proposition are repealed or modified to reconcile them with this Proposition.

SECTION 5: Construction. This Proposition must be broadly construed to achieve the purposes stated in this Proposition. It is the

People’s intent that the provisions of this Proposition be interpreted or implemented by the City and others in a manner that facilitates the purposes set forth in this Proposition.

SECTION 6: Enforceability. Repeal of any provision of the MPMC does not affect any penalty, forfeiture, or liability incurred before, or preclude prosecution and imposition of penalties for any violation occurring before this Proposition’s effective date. Any such repealed part will remain in full force and effect for sustaining action or prosecuting violations occurring before the effective date of this Proposition.

SECTION 7: Validity of Previous Code Sections. If this entire Proposition or its application is deemed invalid by a court of competent jurisdiction, any repeal or amendment of the MPMC or other ordinance by this Proposition will be rendered void and cause such previous MPMC provision or other the ordinance to remain in full force and effect for all purposes.

SECTION 8: Severability. If any portion of this Proposition is held by a court of competent jurisdiction to be invalid, the remainder of the Proposition and the application of such provision to other persons or circumstances will not be affected thereby. We the People indicate our strong desire that: (i) the City Council use its best efforts to sustain and reenact that portion, and (ii) the City Council implement this Proposition by taking all steps possible to cure any inadequacies or deficiencies identified by the court in a manner consistent with the express and implied intent of this Proposition, and then adopting or reenacting such portion as necessary or desirable to allow imposition of the tax.

SECTION 9: Effective Date. This Proposition will be submitted to a general election on June 2, 2026 for voter approval. If a majority of voters vote in favor of this Proposition, it will become valid and binding 10 days after the date that the City Council certifies the election results in accordance with Elections Code § 9217. The Mayor will sign this Proposition, and the City Clerk will attest and certify to the passage and adoption of this Proposition.

PASSED AND ADOPTED this 1st day of July, 2026.

Henry Lo, Mayor

ATTEST:

Maychelle

Yee, City Clerk

APPROVED AS TO FORM:

Karl H. Berger, City Attorney

Approved by votes of the people – June 2, 2026 Special Election Measure NDC

Published on July 9,2026 MONTEREY PARK PRESS

RESOLUTION NO. 2026-R53

A RESOLUTION IDENTIFYING THE AMOUNT OF TAX REVENUE REQUIRED TO FULFILL THE VOTERS’ INTENT IN FUNDING THE CITY’S RETIREMENT SYSTEM DURING FISCAL YEAR 2026-2027 AND AUTHORIZING THE LEVY OF APPROPRIATE TAXES.

BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of Monterey Park as follows:

SECTION 1: The City Council finds and declares as follows:

A. On August 20, 1946, the City’s voters approved a ballot measure which authorized the City to participate in the “State Employee Retirement System” (now the California Public Employee Retirement System) and also authorized the City Council “to levy and collect, annually … a special tax sufficient to raise the amount estimated by [the City] Council to be required to provide sufficient revenue to meet the obligations of said City” to the retirement system;

B. On April 8, 1952, the City’s voters approved a ballot measure which extended the City’s authorization to participate in the retirement system to include fire and police personnel. That ballot measure affirmed the City Council’s authority “to levy and collect taxes sufficient to pay all costs and expenses … to be paid by the City” to the retirement system;

C. In 1978, California voters amended the California Constitution through Proposition 13. That Proposition generally limits the property tax rate to 1% of a property’s full cash value except for indebtedness approved by the voters before July 1, 1978 or bonded indebtedness approved by the voters after July 1, 1978;

D. In 1982, the California Supreme Court determined that a pre-1978 voter-approved pension program was an indebtedness that local officials could finance with a property tax rate outside the usual 1% limit (Carman v. Alvord (1982) 31 Cal.3d 318); and

E. In 1985, the Legislature capped existing tax rates at the

LEGALS

1982-83 or 1983-84 level, except for rates supporting general obligation bonds, water contracts, and lease purchases (AB 13, Roos, 1985).

SECTION 2: The amount of tax revenue required from taxable property within the City to pay for the retirement system during fiscal year 2026-2027, beginning July 1, 2026, is $10.7 million.

SECTION 3: The City Manager, or designee, is authorized to levy taxes as follows:

A. For the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2026, the rate for the City is fixed and is levied on all taxable property within the City using the assessed value of such property. Tax Districts are identified below and the corresponding tax collected from each District is listed in the table set forth in subsection C.

B. TAXATION DISTRICT NO. 1 consisting of all that portion of the City of Monterey Park included within the boundaries thereof as fixed by special election held August 19, 1920, (Resolution No. 245); all that territory annexed to the City of Monterey Park at annexation election held January 23, 1923, and known as Garvey Avenue Tracts (Ordinance No. 120); all that territory annexed to the City of Monterey Park at annexation election held on July 8, 1925, and known as New Avenue Tract (Ordinance No. 174); all that territory annexed to the City of Monterey Park at annexation election held July 10, 1928, and known as Keith Tract (Ordinance No. 207); all that territory annexed to the City of Monterey Park by annexation election held on April 22, 1930, and known as Midwick View Estates Tract (Ordinance No. 230); all that territory annexed to the City of Monterey Park known as Jebbia Annexation (Ordinance No. 467); all that territory annexed to the City of Monterey Park known as Midwick Country Club Annexation (Ordinance No. 468); all that territory annexed to the City of Monterey Park known as the Fitzgerald Annexation (Ordinance No. 484); all that territory annexed to the City of Monterey Park known as the Hellman Estate Annexation No. 2 (Ordinance No. 724); all that territory annexed to the City of Monterey Park known as Poteete Annexation (Ordinance No. 850); all that territory annexed to the City of Monterey Park by Ordinance No. 489 and known as the Hamilton Homes Annexation; all that territory annexed to the City of Monterey Park by Ordinance No. 510, and known as Hamilton Homes Annexation No. 2, all that territory annexed to the City of Monterey Park by Ordinance No. 520, effective October 7, 1948, known as the Jebbia Annexation; Wheeler Annexation, effective February 21, 1949, (Ordinance No. 532); Garvey Annexation, effective May 11, 1949, (Ordinance No. 537); Garvey Avenue Annexation No. 2, effective October 13, 1949, (Ordinance No. 547); Monterey Pass Annexation, effective October 13, 1949, (Ordinance No. 548); Reservoir Annexation, effective January 16, 1950, (Ordinance No. 553); Hellman Estate Annexation effective April 26, 1951, (Ordinance No. 590); Industrial Center Annexation effective October 1, 1951, (Ordinance No. 601); Wheeler Annexation No. 2, effective March 25, 1953, (Ordinance No. 638); and O'Brien Annexation, effective November 16, 1953, (Ordinance No. 649); and Wheeler Annexation No. 3, effective February 27, 1959, (Ordinance No. 844).

C. TAXATION DISTRICT NO. 2 consisting of all that territory annexed to the City of Monterey Park by Ordinance No. 940, known as Southwesterly Atlantic Annexation No. 1; and Ordinance No. 1000, known as Southwesterly Annexation No. 3; and Ordinance No. 1093, known as Southeasterly Annexation No. 1; and Ordinance No. 1421, known as Southwesterly Annexation No. 4A.

D. Tax Table:

Assessed Value:

Taxation District No. 1

Taxation District No. 2

Total

$ 10,150,413,974

$ 493,656,392

$ 10,644,070,366 DISTRICT NO.1 DISTRICT NO.2 Retirement Fund Tax Rate

$.091175

$.091175

SECTION 4: Limitations. The City Council’s analysis and evaluation of this Resolution is based on the best information currently available. It is inevitable that in evaluating a matter that absolute and perfect knowledge of all possible aspects of the issue will not exist. One of the major limitations on analysis of the project is the City Council’s lack of knowledge of future events. In all instances, best efforts have been made to form accurate assumptions. Somewhat related to this are the limitations on the City's ability to solve what are in effect regional, state, and national problems and issues. The City must work within the political framework within which it exists and with the limitations inherent in that framework.

SECTION 5: Summaries of Information. All summaries of information in the findings, which precede this section, are based on the substantial evidence in the record. The absence of any particular fact from any such summary is not an indication that a particular finding is not based in part on that fact.

SECTION 6: Electronic Signatures. This Resolution may be executed with electronic signatures in accordance with Government Code §16.5. Such electronic signatures will be treated in all respects as having the same effect as an original signature.

SECTION 7: Recordation. The Mayor, or presiding officer, is authorized to sign this Resolution signifying its adoption by the City Council of the City of Monterey Park and the City Clerk, or her duly appointed deputy, may attest thereto.

SECTION 8: Effective Date. This Resolution will become effective immediately upon adoption and will remain effective unless repealed or superseded.

PASSED AND ADOPTED this 1st day of July, 2026. Henry Lo, Mayor

ATTEST:

Maychelle Yee, City Clerk

APPROVED AS TO FORM:

KARL H. BERGER, CITY ATTORNEY

Joaquin Vazquez, Assistant City Attorney

State of California )

County of Los Angeles ) § City of Monterey Park )

I, Maychelle Yee, City Clerk of the City of Monterey Park, California, do hereby certify that the foregoing Resolution No. 2026-R53 was duly and regularly adopted by the City Council of the City of Monterey Park at a special meeting held on the 1st day of July, 2026, by the following vote:

Ayes: Council Members: Yang, Ngo, Wong, Sanchez, Lo Noes: Council Members: None

Absent: Council Members: None

Abstain: Council Members: None

Recusal: Council Members: None

Dated this 1st day of July, 2026. Maychelle Yee, City Clerk Monterey Park, California

PUBLISHED on July 9,2026 MONTEREY PARK PRESS

sales of alcoholic beverages an existing tavern.

2) To add an ABC Type 02 License to the existing tavern.

3) To allow expanded services, including more regularly recurring special events and extended hours of operation.

ENVIRONMENTAL DETERMINATION

The project is categorically exempt from California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) review as a Class 1 “Existing Facilities” exemption pursuant to Section 15301 of the State CEQA Guidelines because the discretionary permit request is for an existing commercial tenant and for additional services, which does not involve expansion of the existing building.

PUBLIC HEARING

The Planning Hearing Officer will conduct a public hearing regarding the above project at 633 East Broadway (Municipal Services Building) Room 105, Glendale, CA 91206, on JULY 22, 2026, at 9:30 AM or as soon thereafter as possible. The purpose of the hearing is to hear comments from the pubic with respect to zoning concerns. The hearing will be held in accordance with Glendale Municipal Code, Title 30, Chapter 30.42.

The meeting can be viewed on Charter Cable Channel 6 or streamed online at: www. glendaleca.gov/watchlive. For public comments and questions during the meeting call 818-937-8100. City staff will be submitting these questions and comments in real time to the appropriate person during the Planning Hearing Officer Hearing. You may also testify in person at the hearing if you wish to do so.

If the final decision is challenged in court, testimony may be limited to issues raised before or at the public hearing.

The staff report and case materials will be available prior to the hearing date at www. glendaleca.gov/agendas.

QUESTIONS OR COMMENTS

If you desire more information on the proposal, please contact the case planner, Soc Yumul, in the Development Services Division at SYumul@glendaleca.gov, or (818) 937-8166, or (818) 548-2140.

Any person having an interest in the subject project may participate in the hearing, by phone as outlined above and may be heard in support of his/her opinion. Any person protesting may file a duly signed and acknowledged written protest with the Director of Community Development not later than the hour set for public hearing before the Hearing Officer. “Acknowledged” shall mean a declaration of property ownership (or occupant if not owner) under penalty of perjury. If you challenge the decision of this project 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 of Glendale, at or prior to the public hearing. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990, please notify the Community Development Department at least 48 hours (or two business days) for requests regarding sign language translation and Braille transcription services. When a final decision is rendered, a decision letter will be posted online at: www.glendaleca. gov/planning/decisions An appeal may be filed within 15 days of the final decision date appearing on the decision letter. All appeals must be filed using the City’s online permit portal: www.glendaleca.gov/permits

Dr. Suzie Abajian, The City Clerk of the City of Glendale

Publish July 9, 2026

GLENDALE INDEPENDENT