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Immigration raids: Judge protects journalists; protester pleads not guilty to attempted arson; car wash workers launch effort

By City News Service and Staff

In another challenge to the Trump administration’s sweeping immigration raids in Southern California, a federal district court judge in Los Angeles issued a preliminary injunction Thursday blocking the Department of Homeland Security from attacking, threatening and interfering with journalists, legal observers and protesters.

In a 45-page opinion, Judge Hernán Vera of the Central District Court of California determined that the record includes detailed and credible declarations from nearly 50 journalists, legal observers and protesters, which showed DHS retaliation against people for protesting against and reporting on the violent immigration raids in Southern California.

“[U]nder the guise of protecting the public, federal agents have endangered large numbers of peaceful protestors, legal observers, and journalists as well as the public that relies on them to hold their government accountable,” Judge Vera’s ruling states. “The First Amendment demands better.”

This preliminary injunction applies to the counties of Los Angeles, Orange, Riverside, San Bernardino, San Luis Obispo, Santa Barbara and Ventura.

Plaintiffs are represented by the ACLU Foundation of Southern California, BraunHagey & Borden LLP, the Law Office of Carol A. Sobel, the Law Office of Peter Bibring, and Schonbrun, Seplow, Harris, Hoffman & Zeldes LLP.

LA protester pleads not guilty to attempted arson of CHP vehicle

A 39-year-old man

pleaded not guilty Thursday to a federal arson charge for allegedly having tossed a flaming bundle onto a parked California Highway Patrol vehicle that caught fire on the Hollywood (101) Freeway in downtown Los Angeles during a protest sparked by federal immigration raids.

Adam Palermo is charged in Los Angeles federal court with attempted arson of a vehicle used in interstate or foreign commerce, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office.

A tentative trial date of Oct. 28 was set. Palermo is also suspected of having thrown large rocks onto two moving CHP vehicles with officers inside during the June 8 protest.

As a result, he’s charged in state court with four counts of assault with a deadly weapon on a peace officer and single counts of arson and vandalism. Prosecutors allege Palermo boasted on social media about what he had done. Attempts to reach Palermo’s attorney were unsuccessful.

District Attorney Nathan Hochman told reporters at a June news conference that “an anonymous tip from Crime Stoppers is what helped law enforcement identify, locate and arrest Mr. Palermo on the state charges.”

Referring to a social

media post allegedly from Palermo, the district attorney added: “Mr. Palermo has basically said that this was his most productive day, literally causing this damage, committing these crimes. ... It was not a productive day. It was a day of destruction, a day of violating the laws, and it will be eventually a day of accountability.”

Acting U.S. Attorney Bill Essayli of the Central District of California told reporters at the press conference that Palermo allegedly wrote in a caption on social media that “I’m most proud of what I did today” out of all of the protests he had been involved in, which he

After child dies from measlesrelated complication, LA County urges vaccine

By City News Service

A“school-aged” child in Los Angeles County has died due to complications from a measles infection acquired in infancy, prompting health officials Thursday to urge residents to ensure they and their families are vaccinated against the illness.

According to the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health, the child who died was originally infected with measles as an infant, before being old enough to receive the measles vaccine. The vaccine is generally administered between 12 and 15 months of age.

The unidentified child recovered from the initial measles illness, but later developed and died from subacute sclerosing panencephalitis, also known as SSPE, a universally fatal complication that can occur in individuals who had measles early in life, according to county officials.

SSPE is a rare, progressive brain disorder that is a late complication of infection from the measles virus. SSPE usually develops two to 10 years after the initial measles infection, after the patient has seemingly fully recovered. It is characterized by a gradual loss of neurological function, with death occurring one to three years after the initial diagnosis.

There is no cure or effective treatment for SSPE. It affects about 1 in 10,000 people with measles, but the risk may be much higher — about 1 in 600 — for those who get measles as infants, county officials noted.

Measles is highly contagious, and can be prevented with a vaccine. County health officials insisted that the measlesmumps-rubella, MMR, vaccine is effective and remains the best protection against measles and its potentially serious complications.

“This case is a powerful reminder of how dangerous measles can be, especially for our most vulnerable community members,” County Health Officer Dr. Muntu Davis said in a statement.

“Infants too young to be vaccinated rely on all of us to help protect them through community immunity. Vaccination is not just about protecting yourself — it’s about protecting your family, your neighbors, and especially children who are too young to be vaccinated,” he said.

Children typically receive their first dose of the MMR vaccine at 12- 15 months of age, and a second dose at four to six years. Infants six to 11 months of age should receive one dose of the MMR vaccine before traveling internationally or through an international hub, health officials said.

Infants who are younger than six months are too young to be vaccinated and rely on maternal antibodies and community immunity to reduce the risk of exposure.

The Department of Public Health urged county residents to check their immunization status, notify a healthcare provider if someone is at a higher risk, and watch for symptoms and take immediate actions if symptoms develop. If symptoms do develop — such as fever (often higher than 101 degrees Fahrenheit), cough, runny nose, red eyes or a rash — residents should stay at home and avoid school, work and any gatherings, and call a healthcare provider

An LAPD officer allegedly uses a baton to strike photojournalist Nick Stern, bottom left, as Stern holds up his press credentials during immigration protests Aug. 8. | Photo courtesy of Sean Beckner-Carmitchel/U.S. Press Freedom Tracker (CC BY 4.0)

FTC asks Santa Monica-based Snap Inc. about AI chatbots’ impact on kids

By City News Service

TheFederalTrade Commission is seeking information from Santa Monica-based Snap Inc. and other businesses that provide AI-powered chatbots on how the firms measure, test and monitor potentially negative impacts of the technology on children and teens, the agency announced Thursday.

AI chatbots can effectively mimic human characteristics, emotions and intentions, and generally are designed to communicate like a friend or confidant, which may prompt some users, especially children and teens, to trust and form relationships with chatbots.

The FTC says its inquiry seeks to understand what steps, if any, companies have taken to evaluate the safety of their chatbots

when acting as companions, to limit the products’ use by and potential negative effects on children and teens, and to apprise users and parents of the risks associated with the products.

“Protecting kids online is a top priority for the TrumpVance FTC, and so is fostering innovation in critical sectors of our economy,” FTC Chairman Andrew N. Ferguson said in a statement.

“As AI technologies evolve, it is important to consider the effects chatbots can have on children, while also ensuring that the United States maintains its role as a global leader in this new and exciting industry. The study we’re launching today will help us better understand how AI firms are developing

their products and the steps they are taking to protect children.”

The FTC said it is issuing the orders for information using its authority to conduct wide-ranging studies that do not have a specific law enforcement purpose.

Snap Inc. owns the photomessaging platform Snapchat, among other services. Other companies expected to provide information to the FTC are based in Northern California: Character Technologies, Instagram, Meta Platforms, OpenAI and X.AI Corp.

The agency said it is particularly interested on the impact of the chatbots on children and what actions companies are taking to mitigate potential negative impacts, limit or restrict

children’s or teens’ use of the platforms, or comply with the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act.

The rule imposes certain

Measles

immediately, officials said. Patients should not go into a health care facility without calling first.

As of Sept. 9, a total of 1,454 measles cases were

reported in the United States this year. Most of the cases are linked to a measles outbreak in Texas, New Mexico, Kansas and Oklahoma.

County officials said the

majority of the cases were in people who were unvaccinated or had unknown vaccination status. About 12% of the cases required hospitalization or isolation, and three individ-

uals died from acute measlesrelated complications.

The last case of measles in a L.A. County resident was reported in August. So far in 2025, DPH recorded eight

requirements on operators of websites or online services directed to children under 13 years of age, and on operators of other

websites or online services that have knowledge they are collecting personal information online from a child under 13 years of age.

cases of measles in individuals who were in the county while infectious — four residents and four non-residents.

More information on clinics that offer free or

LA council throws support behind Newsom’s redistricting plan

By City News Service

The Los Angeles City CouncilWednesday approved a resolution formally establishing the city’s position in support of Gov. Gavin Newsom’s redistricting plan, Proposition 50. In a unanimous vote, council members threw their support behind the measure that aims to establish new congressional district maps for the 2026 election, which would also be in effect in 2028 and 2030.

CouncilmanAdrin Nazarian introduced the resolution Aug. 26.

Backers of Prop 50 say it “draws fair maps that represent California’s diverse communities and ensure our voices aren’t silenced by Republican gerrymandering in other states,” according to the campaign in favor of the measure.

Opponents say Prop 50 “creates one of the most extreme partisan gerrymanders in modern American history” and is a “threat to democracy and fair elec-

tions in California,” according to the campaign against the measure.

The redistricting effort comes in response to a similar undertaking by Texas legislators. President Donald Trump called on Republican-led states to undertake mid-decade redistricting to redraw congressional district maps in a manner that would benefit Republicans ahead of the midterm elections.

Other states such as Florida, Ohio, Indiana, Missouri, New Hampshire, Nebraska and South Carolina are also considering efforts to engage in mid- decade redistricting.

Prior to the council vote, Nazarian said the Trump administration “threatens not only our city, state and our people, but the very fabric of our nation from kidnapping hard working community members in broad daylight to actively working to rig the 2026 midterms. The danger is real

and unfolding before our eyes.

“We must send a message to this administration that California is strong, united and fearless in the face of autocracy, and we will be unrelenting in resisting these actions because if we allow them to rig our elections today, we won’t have elections tomorrow,” Nazarian added.

Nazarian held a news conference Wednesday morning to discuss the resolution alongside Council members Hugo Soto-Martinez, Monica Rodriguez, Eunisses Hernandez and Ysabel Jurado.

L.A. County Federation of Labor President Yvonne Wheeler joined city officials in solidarity.

Roxanne Hoge, chair of the Republic Party of Los Angeles County, described Prop 50 as “opening Pandora’s box” during a Sept. 6 interview with Fox News Channel.

“If they pass it, they will

low-costimmunization services, can be found at http://ph.lacounty.gov/ vaccineclinics or by calling the Public Health InfoLine at 833-540-0473.

have succeeded in unlocking that box. But the rest of the story is, of course, that you unleash the whirlwind,” Hoge told the station. “So there are other states in this country that will respond.

But as for California, what’s

going on is that Californians fundamentally don’t like unfairness, and that’s what Prop 50 is.

“This isn’t even a partisan issue,” she added.

“This is about things that make sense and don’t make sense, and if your community gets split into five different congressional districts, that means that your community has no representation in Congress, and that’s what the Democrats are trying to do.”

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SSouthland Dems condemn shooting of conservative activist Charlie Kirk

outhlanpolitical leadersroundlycondemnedWednesday’s fatal shooting of conservative commentator Charlie Kirk during a speech in Utah, saying political violence is never acceptable.

“No one deserves to be the target of gun violence, ever,” Rep. Judy Chu, D-Pasadena, wrote on X. “What happened to Charlie Kirk is appalling, unacceptable, and I condemn it in the strongest possible terms. I am thinking of his family and loved ones at this time. We must put a stop to rising political violence in this country.”

Kirk, 31, was speaking at an event attended by hundreds of people on the campus of Utah Valley University when a single shot rang out and Kirk appeared to fall backward in his chair on stage. The Associated Press, citing a law enforcement source, initially reported Wednesday afternoon that Kirk was in critical condition, but around 1:45 p.m., President Donald Trump said Kirk had died.

“The great, and even legendary, Charlie Kirk, is dead,” Trump wrote on social media. “No one understood or had the heart of the youth in the United States of America better than Charlie. He was loved and admired by all, especially me, and no he is no longer with us. Melania and my sympathies go out to his beautiful wife Erika and family. Charlie, we love you!”

Campus officials initially said a suspect was taken into custody, but authorities later said the person initially detained was not believed to be the shooter, who remained at large.

By City News Service

political commentator and activist, and a close ally of President Donald Trump. He co-founded Turning Point USA, a nonprofit organization aimed at advancing conservative policies at high schools and universities.

Southland elected leaders -- largely all Democrats -- blasted the shooting.

“The attack on Charlie Kirk is horrific and disgusting,” Rep. Mike Levin, D-Dana Point, said. “Violence has no place in American politics. We can debate fiercely and disagree passionately, but we must always resolve our differences peacefully and with basic respect for one another.”

Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass wrote on X, “I’m absolutely disgusted by today’s attack on Charlie Kirk. Political violence in all forms is unacceptable and reprehensible. We must all reject it.”

The shooting sparked panic in the crowd, which rapidly scattered.

Kirk was a conservative

Gov. Gavin Newsom, who once interviewed Kirk on an episode of his podcast, also condemned the shooting.

“The attack on Charlie

Kirk is disgusting, vile and reprehensible,” Newsom wrote. “In the United States of America, we must reject political violence in EVERY form.”

Rep. Nanette Barragán, D-Los Angeles, wrote, “Violence against one person for their views means we allow violence against anyone for their views. We cannot allow this.

Political violence CANNOT be condoned, regardless of your party or beliefs.”

Sen. Alex Padilla, D-California, said the nation was “founded on the freedom to disagree.”

“Political violence has no place in our democracy,” Padilla said. “The shooting of Charlie Kirk is reprehensible and sickening. I am praying for him and his family during this time.”

Rep. Jimmy Gomez, D-Los Angeles, wrote, “I may not agree with Charlie Kirk on politics, but I am deeply disturbed to hear about the shooting. Violence has no place in our democracy, no matter who it targets or

what views they hold. We can disagree passionately without resorting to harm.”

Rep. Adam Schiff, D-Burbank, said he was “horrified” by the shooting.

“The increasing degree of political violence in this country is a threat to everyone. And it must end,” Schiff said.

Los Angeles County Supervisor Janice Hahn called the shooting “horrific.”

“No matter how much we disagree with each other, you should be able to hold a rally without fearing for your life,” Hahn said. “Political violence cannot be tolerated in the United States.”

State Sen. Tony Strickland, R-Huntington Beach, said he was “deeply troubled” by the shooting.

“In politics, I have always said that we can disagree without being disagreeable,” he said. “We must maintain decorum and respect for opposing viewpoints. Acts of violence must never be tolerated -- regardless of political beliefs.”

CA works to guarantee access as mifepristone turns 25

By Suzanne Potter, Producer, Public News Service

The abortion medication mifepristone turns 25 this month but it is under constant fire in the courts and in multiple red state legislatures. The Food and Drug Administration recently announced a review of the medication. Last year, the U.S. Supreme

Court dismissed a lawsuit which would have revoked FDA approval and made the drug illegal nationwide. Now, the states of Florida and Texas are trying to revive the plan.

Ushma Upadhyay, professor in residence of reproductive sciences at the University of California-San Francisco, an

expert on telehealth abortion, said there is no merit to the suit.

“The science is clear. Mifepristone is safe and effective,” Upadhyay explained. “Mifepristone was first approved by the FDA 25 years ago. Its safety record has been demonstrated through real-world use and

in over 100 research publications.”

Anti-abortion groups often oppose its use on religious grounds. Texas now allows people to sue anyone who distributes abortion

Charlie Kirk speaks at the 2022 AmericaFest in Phoenix, Arizona. | Photo by Gage Skidmore / Flickr CC

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JPL-managed rover

‘biosignatures’

AMars rover built and managed by Jet Propulsion Laboratory in Pasadena collected a rock sample that contains what NASA officials are calling the strongest evidence yet of ancient life on the red planet, authorities said Wednesday.

The sample, which has been dubbed “Sapphire Canyon,” was collected last year by the Perseverance rover, and researchers say it contains potential biosignatures that could be evidence of life that once existed on the planet. NASA officials noted that the sample will still need to undergo more thorough research to verify the finding, which was first reported in a paper published Wednesday in the journal Nature.

Acting NASA Administrator Sean Duffy called the find “the closest we have ever come to discovering life on Mars.”

“The identification of a potential biosignature on the red planet is a groundbreaking discovery, and one that will advance our understanding of Mars,” Duffy said in a statement. “NASA’s commitment to conducting Gold Standard Science will continue as we pursue our goal of putting American boots on Mars’ rocky soil.”

NASA officials said Perseverance collected the sample in July 2024 while exploring a rock formation known as Bright Angel, located in an ancient river valley that scientists say was carved by water in the planet’s Jezero Crater long ago.

According to NASA and JPL, the rover’s instruments determined that the formation’s rocks are made of clay and silt, which on Earth act as “excellent preservers of past microbial life.”

finds possible

of ancient Mars life

By City News Service

The sample collected by Perseverance contained what appeared to be colorful spots -- possible remnants of microbial life. Highresolution images then detected “a distinct pattern of minerals” arranged in patterns described as leopard spots. Those spots carried the signatures of the ironrich minerals vivianite and greigite.

“The combination of these minerals, which appear to have formed by electrontransfer reactions between the sediment and organic matter, is a potential fingerprint for microbial life, which would use these reactions to produce energy for growth,” according to NASA and JPL.

Officials noted, however, that those minerals could also be generated “abiotically, or without the presence of life,” but the particular rocks at Bright Angel do not show evidence that they were exposed to the conditions that would have led to such generation.

So while more research will be needed, the discovery was seen as a major advancement in the search for signs of previous life on the planet.

“Astrobiological claims, particularly those related to the potential discovery of past extraterrestrial life, require extraordinary evidence,” Katie Stack Morgan, Perseverance’s project scientist at JPL, said in a statement. “Getting such a significant finding as a potential biosignature on Mars into a peer-reviewed publication is a crucial step in the scientific process because it ensures the rigor, validity, and significance of our results. And while abiotic explanations for what we see at Bright Angel are less likely given the paper’s findings, we cannot rule them out.”

The Perseverance rover was launched in July 2020, and landed on Mars in February 2021 in the planet’s Jezero Crater -- an area researchers believe was flooded with water more than 3.5 billion years ago.

NASA’s Perseverance Mars rover took this selfie, made up of 62 individual images, on July 23. A rock nicknamed “Cheyava Falls,” which has features that may bear on the question of whether the Red Planet was long ago home to microscopic life, is to the left of the rover near the center of the image. | Photo courtesy of NASA/JPL-Caltech/MSSS

California parents can get help with medical costs not covered by insurance

By Suzanne Potter, Producer, Public News Service

Medical debt can be crushing for parents of children with significant health challenges, even with insurance. But a program from UnitedHealthcare Children’s Foundation may be able to help California families. The program has given out 40,000 grants since 2005, totaling more than $80 million. The grants cover therapies, prescriptions, and medical devices that may not be covered by health insurance.

Scott Otto, assistant executive director of the UnitedHealthcare Children’s Foundation, said the grant amounts can vary.

“Grants can be awarded up to $5,000 per child per year,” he explained. “Each family may have two or three

or more kids, so each of those children are independently eligible to apply up to a $10,000 lifetime.”

To be eligible, families do have to be enrolled in a commercial health insurance plan, but it can be from any company. Four out of five families that apply have no connection to UnitedHealthcare. Families that have secondary coverage through Medi-Cal are also eligible. Applications are online at UHCCF.org. A 2024 survey from the California Health Care Foundation found that 38% of people in the state, and more than half of low-income families, report having medical debt. Otto said the grant program is targeted to help middle and

low-income families.

“There’s also some income requirements,” he continued. “So, an example of a family of four, the upper limit for income is right around $145,000, so pretty generous when I think of, you know, that upper threshold.”

A 2025 report from the U-C Berkeley Labor Center found that nationally, 52% of adults between the ages of 30 and 49 carry healthcare debt – and of that group, parents are 22% more likely to owe money for medical bills compared to those who do not have children.

Disclosure: The Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption contributes to our fund for reporting on health care.

medication or sends it by mail into the state. But the State of California is among those stockpiling mifepristone and offers resources at abortion.ca.gov. The state passed a shield law in 2023 to protect providers from out-of-state prosecutions.

Jennifer Driver, senior director of reproductive rights at the State Innovation Exchange, a collaborative governance organization, said more efforts to halt use of the medication are underway.

“Anti-abortion lawmakers in at least 14 states are escalating their attacks by introducing bills that would criminalize the purchase, prescription and distribution of medication abortion,” Driver reported. “And let’s be very clear: They’re trying to turn doctors into criminals and patients into targets.”

Data show as of last year, one in four abortions was provided through telehealth, compared to 5% before the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade in 2022. After the decision, dozens of states passed full or partial abortion bans.

Since then, abortion rates have remained steady nationwide. Providers in states with shield laws wrote prescriptions for more than 120,000 medication abortions in 2024.

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The U.S. Department of Education has pulled funding for programs in eight states aimed at supporting students who have both hearing and vision loss, a move that could affect some of the country’s most vulnerable students.

The programs are considered vital in those states but represent only a little over $1 million a year in federal money. Nonetheless, they got caught in the Trump administration’s attacks on diversity, equity and inclusion, with an Education Department spokesperson citing concerns about “divisive concepts” and “fairness” in acknowledging the decision to withhold the funding.

The funding, which was expected to continue through September 2028, will stop at the end of the month, according to letters from the Education Department to local officials that were obtained by ProPublica. The government gave the programs seven days to ask officials to reconsider the decision.

The programs, part of a national network of organizations for every state, provide training and resources to help families and educators support students who are deaf and blind, a condition known as deafblindness that affects the ability to process both auditory and visual information. Those students often have significant communication challenges and need specialized services and schooling. (Education Week first reported that the department had canceled grants related to special education.)

Nationally, there are about 10,000 children and young adults, from infants to 21-year-olds, who are deaf-

Programs for students with hearing and vision loss harmed by Trump’s anti-diversity push

By Jodi S. Cohen and Jennifer Smith Richards, ProPublica

blind and more than 1,000 in the eight affected states, according to the National Center on Deafblindness. The programs targeted by the Education Department are in Wisconsin, Oregon and Washington, as well as in New England, which is served by a consortium for Massachusetts, Maine, Connecticut, New Hampshire and Vermont.

“How low can you go?” said Maurice Belote, co-chair of the National DeafBlind Coalition, which advocates for legislation that supports deafblind children and young adults. “How can you do this to children?”

In Oregon, the 2023 grant application for the deafblind program there included a statement about its commitment to address “inequities, racism, bias” and the marginalization of disability groups. It also attached the strategic plan for Portland Public Schools, where the Oregon DeafBlind Project is headquartered, that mentioned the establishment of a Center for Black Student Excellence — which is unrelated to the deafblind project. The Education Department’s letter said that those initiatives were “in conflict with agency policy and priorities.”

The director of the Wisconsin Deafblind Technical Assistance Project received a similar letter from the Education Department that said its work was at odds with the federal government’s new focus on “merit.” The letter noted that the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction, which oversees the project, had a policy of ensuring that women, minorities and disabled veterans would be included in the hiring

process.

The Education Department also was concerned about other words in the application, said Adrian Klenz, who works with deafblind adults in the state. He said he has talked with state officials about the discontinuation of the grant.

“I was told that apparently the administration is going through past grants and two words were flagged: One was transition and one was privilege,” Klenz said. “Transition — transitioning from childhood to adulthood. Privilege came up because a parent wrote a glowing review of staff that said what a privilege it was to work with them.”

ProPublica obtained a copy of the grant application and confirmed that those words were included.

In a statement, Education Department Press Secretary Savannah Newhouse told ProPublica that the administration “is no longer allowing taxpayer dollars to go out the door on autopilot — we are evaluating every federal grant to ensure they are in line with the Administra-

tion’s policy of prioritizing merit, fairness, and excellence in education.”

Newhouse said the Education Department renewed more than 500 special education grants that fund services under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act. She said the agency decided not to renew fewer than 35.

“Many of these use overt race preferences or perpetuate divisive concepts and stereotypes, which no student should be exposed to,” she said, adding that the funds will be put toward other programs.

The department started funding state-level programs to help deafblind students more than 40 years ago in response to the rubella epidemic in the late 1960s. While the population is small, it is among the most complex to serve; educators rely on the deafblindness programs for support and training.

Deafblind programs help educators learn the most effective ways to teach reading and connect families with state and local resources. The programs also tally the

number of students across the country who are affected by deafblindness.

Disability advocates, who promote inclusion for people in their communities with disabilities, said they are struggling to reconcile how they can now be under attack for language about inclusion.

What’s more, under Joe Biden, who was president when the grant applications were submitted, language about diversity and inclusion efforts was required.

The department at the time noted that “deafBlind children have complex needs and are among the most diverse groups of learners served” using federal specialeducation funds.

“We were required by the Biden administration to write a statement around equity,” said Lisa McConachie, of the Oregon DeafBlind Project, which serves 114 students in the state.

She said the Trump administration’s view of DEI is different from how inclusion is thought of by disability advocates. “Our passion and our mission is around advocacy for inclusion for kids with disabilities,” she said. “Students in special education are often marginalized in their schools. Students in special education are often excluded.”

Lanya Elsa, who lives in Washington and has two sons served by the state’s deafblind program, said the organization has provided strategies for her son’s educators over the years and has helped her connect with other families. She also is the former director of the Idaho program.

Elsa said that while the funding loss may seem small, “those vulnerable students have nothing else. It is

devastating.”

The Education Department notified Wisconsin on Sept. 5 that funding for its deafblind program as well as a separate federal grant to recruit special-education teachers was being discontinued. Officials there plan to appeal, according to the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction.

About 170 deafblind students in Wisconsin are served by that grant, which funds assistive technology tools, coaching, family support and professional training across the state. And the recruitment of specialeducation teachers was begun to address a severe shortage.

“Make no mistake, losing these funds will directly impact our ability to serve some of our most vulnerable kids,” Wisconsin Superintendent of Public Instruction Jill Underly said in a written statement. “Losing these dollars at this point in the year will be devastating for the kids who need these supports the most.”

In Oregon, the impact will be felt soon. McConachie said about 20 families had signed up for a parent retreat next month to swap medical equipment, share resources and learn about services to help students when they get older.

“Gathering those families together is a lifeline for them,” she said. “These families are vulnerable and so are the kids.”

Without funding, the weekend will now be canceled. “The impact can’t be undone,” she said. “The disruption will be harmful for many years to come.”

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Notice is hereby given that a public hearing on an Amendment to Schedule of Taxes, Fees, and Charges for fiscal year 2026 will be held by the Pasadena City Council at the time and place listed below:

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The City Council took action to increase the rates for Grandstand Permit Application, Rose Bowl Admission Tax, and New Year's

Related Business Grandstand Seat Surcharge on November 25, 2024. Revised rates became effective February 1, 2025.

Rate ($.55 per $500) established by State code. No CPI increase.

Maximum Rate ($16.00) established by State code. No CPI increase.

Reduced Business License Tax ($1.00) only for first year businesses in Pasadena that meet the following eligibility criteria:

- Be in a Commercial or Industrial zoned area as defined in Chapter 17 of the Pasadena Municipal Code.

- Have five or fewer employees.

- Have a 2012 North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) Code in Construction (23), Manufacturing (31-33), Information (51), and Scientific, Technical, and Professional Services (54).

On the renewal anniversary following the first year tax reduction, renewing businesses are required to pay the fully required business license tax established for that fiscal year of tax reinstatement.

Per City Council action on July 14, 2014, Dog License Fee for not spayed and not neutered dogs is $60 more than the fee for spayed and neutered dogs.

The City Council took action to round down the fees for dog licensing on June 22, 2020. Revised rates became effective August 1, 2020.

In June 2018, Pasadena voters approved an ordinance adding a new Chapter 5.28 to the Pasadena Municipal Code entitled "Cannabis Business Tax," to impose a tax on commercial cannabis business activities operating in the City of Pasadena. Pasadena Municipal Code Section 5.28.060(C) allows the City Council to adjust cannabis business taxes by resolution or ordinance. Section 5.28.060(D) provides the maximum dollar figure (adjusted for Consumer Price Index increases) or percentages that the Council could impose. No adjustment is proposed for the cannabis business taxes reflected in this Schedule.

Per Council action, the fees receive a 60% abatement credit. Staff is still reviewing fees and recommends continuing the 60% abatement credit until the analysis is complete. Volumetric rates are

The proposed fee for the accessible dwelling unit (ADU) is noted as “Variable” because, for ADU's that are greater than 900 sq ft., the fee needs to be proportional to the size of the main dwelling on the parcel. (Fee for unit based on size of unit)

dwelling size). ADUs that are 900 square feet or less are exempt from paying the fee.

Glendale City Notices

Bid Deadline:Submit before 2:00 p.m. on Wednesday, October 15, 2025 (“the Bid Deadline”) Original plus two (2) copies of Bid to be submitted to: Office of City Clerk 613 E. Broadway, Room 110 Glendale, CA 91206

Bid Opening:2:00 p.m. on Wednesday October 15, 2025 City Council Chambers 613 E. Broadway, 2nd Floor Glendale, CA 91206

NO LATE BIDS WILL BE ACCEPTED.

Bidding Documents Available:September 9, 2025 on City of Glendale Website: https://www.glendaleca.gov/government/departments/finance/purchasing/rfp-rfq-bid-page

Mandatory Pre-Bid Job Walk: Date: Tuesday, September 30, 2025 Time: 9:00 am Location: Glendale Fire Station 29 2465 Honolulu Ave. Montrose, CA 91020

Note:

• All Contractors planning to attend the pre-bid job walk on September 30th shall RSVP prior to 4 pm on September 29th by email to storo@glendaleca.gov or by calling (818) 937-8210.

City of Glendale Contact Person: Sean Toro, Assistant Project Manager Phone: 818-937-8210 E-mail: storo@glendaleca.gov

Mandatory Qualifications for Bidder and Designated Subcontractors:

A Bid may be rejected as non-responsive if the Bid fails to document that Bidder meets the essential requirements for qualification. As part of the Bidder’s Statement of Qualifications, each Bid must provide satisfactory evidence that:

Bidder: satisfactorily completed at least Three ( 3 ) prevailing wage public contracts in California; each comparable in scope and scale to this Project, within Five ( 5 ) years prior to the Bid Deadline and with a dollar value in excess of the Bid submitted for this Project.

General Scope of Work: Contractor shall furnish labor, materials, equipment, services, and specialized skills to perform work involved in the Project. The Work in the Bid is defined in the Project Specifications and will generally include, but not limited to:

• Provide and install new highspeed roll-up doors. (13 at various locations)

Other Bidding Information:

1. Bidding Documents: Bids must be made on the Bidder’s Proposal form contained herein. Bidding Documents may be obtained by visiting City of Glendale’s website.

2. Completion: This Work must be completed within 90 calendar days from the Date of Commencement as established by the City’s written Notice to Proceed.

3. Acceptance or Rejection of Bids The City reserves the right to reject any and all Bids, to award all or any individual part/item of the Bid, and to waive any informalities, irregularities or technical defects in such Bids and determine the lowest responsible Bidder, whichever may be in the best interests of the City. No late Bids will be accepted, nor will any oral, facsimile or electronic Bids be accepted by the City.

4. Mandatory Pre-Bid Job Walk A mandatory pre-bid job walk will be held at the project site at 9 a.m. on Tuesday, September 23rd at the at 2465 Honolulu Ave., Montrose, CA 91020.

5. Contractors License. At the time of the Bid Deadline and at all times during performance of the Work, including full completion of all corrective work during the Correction Period, the Contractor must possess a California contractor license or licenses, current and active, of the classification required for the Work, in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 9, Division 3, Section 7000 et seq. of the Business and Professions Code. In compliance with Public Contract Code Section 3300, the City has determined that the Bidder must possess the

and “C-61/D-28”

a Contract award if the successful Bidder is unlicensed, does not have all of the required licenses, or one or more of the licenses are not current and active. If the City discovers after the Contract’s award that the Contractor is unlicensed, does not have all of the required licenses, or one or more of the licenses are not current and active, the City may cancel the award, reject the Bid, declare the Bid Bond as forfeited, keep the Bid Bond’s proceeds, and exercise any one or more of the remedies in the Contract Documents.

6. Subcontractors’ Licenses and Listing. At the time of the Bid Deadline and at all times during performance of the Work, each listed Subcontractor must possess a current and active California contractor license or licenses appropriate for the portion of the Work listed for such Subcontractor and shall hold all specialty certifications required for such Work. When the Bidder submits its Bid to the City, the Bidder must list each Subcontractor whom the Bidder must disclose under Public Contract Code Section 4104 (Subcontractor Listing Law), and the Bidder must provide all of the Subcontractor information that Section 4104 requires (name, the location (address) of the Subcontractor’s place of business, California Contractor license number, California Department of Industrial Relations contractor registration number, and portion of the Work). In addition, the City requires that the Bidder list the dollar value of each Subcontractor’s labor or services. The City’s disqualification of a Subcontractor does not disqualify a Bidder. However, prior to and as a condition to award of the Contract, the successful Bidder shall substitute a properly licensed and qualified Subcontractor— without an adjustment of the Bid Amount.

7. Permits, Inspections, Plan Checks, Governmental Approvals, Utility Fees and Similar Authorizations: The City has applied and paid for the following Governmental Approvals and Utility Fees: City of Glendale Building Permits and Inspections

8. All other Governmental Approvals and Utility Fees shall be obtained and paid for by Contractor and will be reimbursed based on Contractor’s actual direct cost without markup. See Instructions to Bidders Paragraph 14, and General Conditions Paragraph 1.01 for definitions and Paragraph 1.03 for Contractor responsibilities.

9. Bid Forms and Bid Security: Each Bid must be made on the Bid Forms obtainable at the Public Works Facilities Management Division. Each Bid shall be accompanied by a cashier’s check or certified check drawn on a solvent bank, payable to “City of Glendale,” for an amount equal to ten percent (10%) of the total maximum amount of the Bid. Alternatively, a satisfactory corporate surety Bid Bond for an amount equal to ten percent (10%) of the total maximum amount of the Bid may accompany the Bid. Said security shall serve as a guarantee that the successful Bidder, within fourteen (14) calendar days after the City’s Notice of Award of the Contract, will enter into a valid contract with the City for said Work in accordance with the Contract Documents. 10. Bid Irrevocability. Bids shall remain open and valid for ninety (90) calendar days after the Bid Deadline.

11. Substitution of Securities. Pursuant to California Public Contract Code Section 22300, substitution of securities for withheld funds is permitted in accordance therewith.

12. Prevailing Wages. This Project is subject to the provisions of California Labor Code Section 1720. Contractor awarded this Contract and all Subcontractors of any tier shall not pay less than the minimum prevailing rate of per diem wages for each craft, classification, or type of worker needed to perform the Work. The Director of Industrial Relations of the State of California, pursuant to the California Labor Code, and the United States Secretary of Labor, pursuant to the Davis-Bacon Act, have determined the general prevailing rates of wages in the locality in which the Work is to be performed. The rates determined by the California Director of Industrial Relations are available online at www.dir.ca.gov/DLSR/PWD/. Davis-Bacon wage rates are included in this Specification and are available online at www.wdol.gov/. To the extent that there are any differences in the federal and state prevailing wage rates for similar classifications of labor, Contractor and its Subcontractors shall pay the highest wage rate. California Department of Industrial Relations ― Public Works Contractor Registration.

Beginning July 1, 2014, under the Public Works Contractor Registration Law (California Senate Bill No. 854 - See Labor Code Section 1725.5), contractors must register and meet requirements using the online application https://efiling.dir.ca.gov/ PWCR/ActionServlet?action=displayPWCRegistrationForm before bidding on public works contracts in California. The application also provides agencies that administer public works programs with a searchable database of qualified contractors. Application and renewal are completed online with a non-refundable fee of $300. More information is available at the following links: http://www.dir.ca.gov/DLSE/PublicWorks/SB854FactSheet_6.30.14.pdf http://www.dir.ca.gov/Public-Works/PublicWorks.html

Beginning April 1, 2015, the City must award public works projects only to contractors and subcontractors who comply with the Public Works Contractor Registration Law. Notice to Bidders and Subcontractors:

No contractor or subcontractor may be listed on a Bid proposal for a public works project (submitted on or after March 1, 2015) unless registered with the Department of Industrial Relations pursuant to Labor Code section 1725.5 [with limited exceptions from this requirement for bid purposes only under Labor Code section 1771.1(a)].

• No contractor or subcontractor may be awarded a contract for public work on a public works project (awarded on or after April 1, 2015) unless registered with the Department of Industrial Relations pursuant to Labor Code section 1725.5.

• This Project is subject to compliance monitoring and enforcement by the Department of Industrial Relations.

• The prime contractor must post job site notices prescribed by regulation. (See 8 Calif. Code Reg. Section 16451(d) for the notice that previously was required for projects monitored by the DIR Compliance Monitoring Unit.)

Furnishing of Electronic Certified Payroll Records to Labor Commissioner. For all new projects awarded on or after April 1, 2015, contractors and subcontractors must furnish electronic certified payroll records directly to the Labor Commissioner (aka Division of Labor Standards Enforcement).

Dated this _______ day of ________________, 2025, City of Glendale, California.

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

Publish September 15, 2025 GLENDALE INDEPENDENT

NOTICE OF ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE

On July 29, 2025, the Council of the City of Glendale, California adopted Ordinance No. 6039, entitled “AN ORDINANCE OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GLENDALE, CALIFORNIA, DESIGNATING CERTAIN FIRE HAZARD SEVERITY ZONES IN THE CITY OF GLENDALE IN COMPLIANCE WITH CALIFORNIA GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 51178”. A copy of said Ordinance is on file and available for public inspection in the office of the City Clerk.

In substance, this Ordinance is adopted to comply with California Government Code Sections 51177-51179, which require periodic update to the City’s maps of Fire Hazard Severity Zones (FHSZ) within Glendale’s Local Responsibility Areas (LRA) in accordance with the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CalFire) issued updated FHSZ designations for the City of Glendale’s LRA. The updated maps reflect an increase in the number of Glendale parcels classified within the Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zone (VHFHSZ) by 7,410, bringing the total to 16,383 parcels located within the VHFHSZ. The expanded FHSZ designation will impose additional fire safety requirements on affected properties, including enhanced vegetation management (brush clearance), use of fire-resistant building materials, and disclosure obligations during real estate transactions. The ordinance designates the Fire Hazard Severity Zones as recommended by the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection pursuant to Government Code Section 51178, in accordance with the State’s official map located on https:// www.glendaleca.gov/government/departments/fire-department/fireprevention/ vegetation-management-and-brush-abatement/fire-hazard-severityzones.

Suzie Abajian, Ph.D. City Clerk of the City of Glendale

Publish September 15, 2025

GLENDALE INDEPENDENT

PUBLIC NOTICE

In accordance with 24 CFR 91.105 of the Consolidated Submission for Community Planning and Development Programs Final Rule, the City of Glendale (City) is making substantial amendment to the City’s Annual Action Plan for program years 2019, 2023, 2024 available to the public through this notice.

Public Comment Period and Process: The Annual Action Plan amendments are available for a 30-day public review and comment period from September 15, 2025 to October 15, 2025. Citizens wishing to submit written comments during the public review and comment period may email them, no later than October 15, 2025 to the following: mkavarian@ glendalecac.gov or provided through a phone call/voice mail at (818) 548-3715 no later than October 15, 2025.

Comments may also be mailed to: City of Glendale, Maggie Kavarian, Community Services Manager, Community Services & Parks Department, CDBG Section, 201 East Colorado Street, Glendale, CA 91205.

Substantial Amendment: This substantial amendment concerns reprogramming funding from Pacific Natural Grass Project in the amount of $1,328,171 and appropriating it to Pacific Edison Artificial Turf Project. Funding for this project comes from various program years.

As required by HUD, the Consolidated/Annual Action Plan brings together, the planning and application aspects of the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG), HOME Investment Partnerships (HOME), and Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG) programs. More information on the Substantial Amendment to the 2019, 2021, 2023, 2024 Annual Action Plan is available on the City’s website at www.glendaleca.gov/cdbg.

A September 30, 2025 Joint City Council/Housing Authority meeting is scheduled finalize and approve the substantial amendment and submit the FY2019, 2023, 2024 CDBG, ESG, and HOME Annual Action Plan to HUD.

Published September 15, 2025

GLENDALE INDEPENDENT

Probate Notices

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: WALTER ELLIS HERRINGTON CASE NO. 25STPB09089

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

A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by REUBEN ELLIS HERRINGTON in the Superior Court of California, County of LOS ANGELES. THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that REUBEN ELLIS HERRINGTON 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: 10/02/25 at 8:30AM in Dept. 79 located at 111 N. HILL ST., LOS ANGELES, CA 90012

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

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

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

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

Attorney for Petitioner JACK KLOSEK - SBN 297914 KLOSEK LAW OFFICES 820 ALHAMBRA BLVD

SACRAMENTO CA 95816

Telephone (916) 290-7560 9/4, 9/8, 9/15/25

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

Attorney for petitioner:

DEBORAH P MOGIL

DEP COUNTY COUNSEL SBN 199609

DAWYN HARRISON

OFFICE OF COUNTY COUNSEL

500 WEST TEMPLE ST STE 648

LOS ANGELES CA 90012

CN119982 SARKISSIAN Sep 8,11,15, 2025

BURBANK INDEPENDENT

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF ANTABLIAN, VARTITER aka ANTABLIAN, NINA AGHAJAN Case No. 25STPB09689

To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of ANTABLIAN, VARTITER aka ANTABLIAN, NINA AGHAJAN A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by Kahramanian, Wahram in the Superior Court of California, County of LOS ANGELES.

THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that Kahramanian, Wahram aka Kahramanian, Vahram be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent.

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

CNS-3963511# PASADENA PRESS

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF RAFIK SARKISSIAN

AKA’S RAFIK FARKISSIAN; RAFIK KARKISSIAN; RAFIK SARKASIAN; RAFIK SARKISSAIN; RAFIK SARKISSIA; R. SARKISSIAN; RAFFIK D. SARKISSIAN; RAFIK M. SARKISSIAN; RAFIK N. SARKISSIAN; RAFKIN SARKISSIAN; RAFIK SARKISSIAN; RAFIK SARKISSIAN

Case No. 25STPB09726

To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of RAFIK SARKISSIAN AKA’S RAFIK FARKISSIAN; RAFIK KARKISSIAN; RAFIK SARKASIAN; RAFIK SARKISSAIN; RAFIK SARKISSIA; R. SARKISSIAN; RAFFIK D. SARKISSIAN; RAFIK M. SARKISSIAN; RAFIK N. SARKISSIAN; RAFKIN SARKISSIAN; RAFIK SARKISSIAN; RAFIK SARKISSIAN

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

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

A HEARING on the petition will be held on Oct. 1, 2025 at 8:30 AM in Dept. No. 29 located at 111 N. Hill St., Los Angeles, CA 90012.

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

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF SHIRLEY BYRD aka SHIRLEY ANN BYRD aka SHIRLEY A. BYRD

Case No. 25STPB09793

To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of SHIRLEY BYRD aka SHIRLEY ANN BYRD aka SHIRLEY A. BYRD

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

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

A HEARING on the petition will be held on Oct. 2, 2025 at 8:30 AM in Dept. No. 79 located at 111 N. Hill St., Los Angeles, CA 90012.

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

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

Attorney for petitioner: ALICE A SALVO ESQ SBN 103796

LAW OFFICES OF ALICE A SALVO 20350 VENTURA BLVD STE 110 WOODLAND HILLS CA 913642452 CN119966 BYRD Sep 8,11,15, 2025 BURBANK INDEPENDENT

A HEARING on the petition will be held on Oct. 14, 2025 at 8:30 AM in Dept. No. 11 located at 111 N. Hill St., Los Angeles, CA 90012. IF YOU OBJECT to the granting of the petition, you should appear at the hearing and state your objections or file written objections with the court before the hearing. Your 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 issu-ance of letters to a general personal representative, as defined in section 58(b) of the California Probate Code, or (2) 60 days from the date of mailing or personal delivery to you of a notice under section 9052 of the California Probate Code. Other California statutes and legal authority may affect your rights as a creditor. You may want to consult with an attorney knowledgeable in California law.

KIRAKOSIAN & ASSOCIATES 108 N BRAND BLVD STE 201

GLENDALE CA 91203-2679 CN119969 VARTITER Sep 8,11,15, 2025 GLENDALE INDEPENDENT

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF DENNIS LEE ASHINHUST Case No. PROVA2500686

To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of DENNIS LEE ASHINHUST A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by Mark Ashinhust in the Superior Court of California, County of SAN BERNARDINO. THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that Mark Ashinhust 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 tak-

ing 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 Oct. 16, 2025 at 9:00 AM in Dept. No. F3 located at 17780 ARROW BLVD, FONTANA CA 92335.

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

Attorney for petitioner:

CHRISTOPHER B JOHNSON ESQ SBN 173521

LAW OFFICES OF CHRISTOPHER B JOHNSON

180 N PENNSYLVANIA AVE

GLENDORA CA 91741

CN119986 ASHINHUST

Sep 8,11,15, 2025

ONTARIO NEWS PRESS

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: ADIB ISKANDER AWAD CASE NO. 25STPB06480

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

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

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

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

A HEARING on the petition will be held in this court as follows: 10/28/25 at 8:30AM in Dept. 79 located at 111 N. HILL ST., LOS ANGELES, CA 90012

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.

Attorney for Petitioner

ROBERT J. LAMM - SBN 206173

CUMMINS & WHITE LLP

2424 S.E. BRISTOL ST., STE. 300 NEWPORT BEACH CA 92660

Telephone (949) 852-1800 BSC 227392 9/8, 9/11, 9/15/25 CNS-3965026# GLENDALE INDEPENDENT

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: FAYEK Y. NASIR CASE NO. 25STPB09879

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

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

THE PETITION requests the decedent’s WILL and codicils, if any, be admitted to probate. The WILL and any codicils are available for examination in the file kept by the court. THE PETITION requests authority to administer the estate under the Independent Administration of Estates Act with limited authority. (This authority will allow the personal representative to take many actions without obtaining court approval. Before taking certain very important actions, however, the personal representative will be required to give notice to interested persons unless they have waived notice or consented to the proposed action.) The independent administration authority will be granted unless an interested person files an objection to the petition and shows good cause why the court should not grant the authority. A HEARING on the petition will be held in this court as follows: 10/03/25 at 8:30AM in Dept. 62 located at 111 N. HILL ST., LOS ANGELES, CA 90012

Attorney for Petitioner

MICHAEL G. EBINER, ESQ. - SBN 183499

EBINER LAW OFFICE 100 N. CITRUS

LEGALS

WEST COVINA CA 91791

Telephone (626) 918-9000 9/11, 9/15, 9/18/25

CNS-3965674#

WEST COVINA PRESS

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF:

AIDA F. NASIR

CASE NO. 25STPB09880

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

A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by ROUDAINA F. NASIR in the Superior Court of California, County of LOS ANGELES.

THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that ROUDAINA F. NASIR be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent.

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

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

A HEARING on the petition will be held in this court as follows: 10/03/25 at 8:30AM in Dept. 79 located at 111 N. HILL ST., LOS ANGELES, CA 90012

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.

Attorney for Petitioner

MICHAEL G. EBINER, ESQ. - SBN 183499

EBINER LAW OFFICE

100 N. CITRUS STREET, SUITE 520 WEST COVINA CA 91791

Telephone (626) 918-9000 9/11, 9/15, 9/18/25 CNS-3965684# WEST COVINA PRESS

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: HUI MA

CASE NO. 25STPB09881

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

A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by GEQUN LIU in the Superior Court of California, County of LOS ANGELES. THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that GEQUN LIU be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent. THE PETITION requests the decedent’s WILL and codicils, if any, be admitted to probate. The WILL and

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

A HEARING on the petition will be held in this court as follows: 10/03/25 at 8:30AM in Dept. 62 located at 111 N. HILL ST., LOS ANGELES, CA 90012

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.

Attorney for Petitioner PENG GAO - SBN 243339 LAW OFFICES OF GAO PENG 159 E. LIVE OAK AVE. #209 ARCADIA CA 91006

Telephone (626) 446-6588 9/11, 9/15, 9/18/25 CNS-3965868# GLENDALE INDEPENDENT

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: DALE SKOGMAN

CASE NO. PROVA2500706

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

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

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

A HEARING on the petition will be held in this court as follows: 10/09/25 at 9:00AM in Dept. F3 located at 17780 ARROW BLVD., FONTANA, CA 92335

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 per-

sonal 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.

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Attorney for Petitioner

RODNEY GOULD, ESQ. - SBN 219234

LAW OFFICE OF RODNEY GOULD 15233 VENTURA BLVD., STE. 1020

SHERMAN OAKS CA 91403

Telephone (818) 981-1760 BSC 227404 9/11, 9/15, 9/18/25 CNS-3965872#

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NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: RODERICK MYRON CHILDS CASE NO. PROVA2500700

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

A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by RODERICK CHILDS, JR. in the Superior Court of California, County of SAN BERNARDINO. THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that RODERICK CHILDS, JR. be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent. THE PETITION requests authority to administer the estate under the Independent Administration of Estates Act. (This authority will allow the personal representative to take many actions without obtaining court approval. Before taking certain very important actions, however, the personal representative will be required to give notice to interested persons unless they have waived notice or consented to the proposed action.) The independent administration authority will be granted unless an interested person files an objection to the petition and shows good cause why the court should not grant the authority.

A HEARING on the petition will be held in this court as follows: 10/20/25 at 9:00AM in Dept. F1 located at 17780 ARROW BLVD., FONTANA, CA 92335

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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

TATIANNA Y. METTERS - SBN 243998

LAW OFFICES OF TATIANNA Y. METTERS, APC 1631 BEVERLY BLVD. LOS ANGELES CA 90026

Telephone (213) 250-9315 9/15, 9/18, 9/22/25 CNS-3965874# ONTARIO NEWS PRESS

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: JOSEPH KAUSER CASE NO. 25STPB09958

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

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

THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that LEOR KAUSER be appointed as Special Administrator with general powers 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: 10/09/25 at 8:30AM in Dept. 44 located at 111 N. HILL ST., LOS ANGELES, CA 90012

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Attorney for Petitioner LLOYD KIRSCHBAUM, ESQ.SBN 113612 LAW OFFICES OF LLOYD KIRSCHBAUM

The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. Said sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by said Deed of Trust, with interest thereon, as provided in said note(s), advances, under the terms of said Deed of Trust, fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust. The total amount of the unpaid balance of the obligation secured by the property to be sold and reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale is $1,945,330.96. The beneficiary under said Deed of Trust heretofore executed and delivered to the undersigned a written Declaration of Default and Demand for Sale, and a written Notice of Default and Election to Sell. The undersigned caused said Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be recorded in the county where the real property is located. NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder’s office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property.

NOTICE TO PROPERTY

OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call 833-561-0243 for information regarding the trustee’s sale or visit this Internet Web site WWW. SALES.BDFGROUP.COM for information regarding the sale of this property, using the file number assigned to this case 00000009485632. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the Internet Web site. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. NOTICE TO TENANT: You may have a right to purchase this property after the trustee auction pursuant to Section 2924m of the California Civil Code. If you are an “eligible tenant buyer,” you can purchase the property if you match the last and highest bid placed at the trustee auction. If you are an “eligible bidder”, you may be able to purchase the property if you exceed the last and highest bid placed at the trustee auction. There are three steps to exercising this right of purchase. First, 48 hours after the date of the trustee sale, you can call 833-561-0243, or visit this internet website WWW.SALES.BDFGROUP.COM using the file number assigned to this case 00000009485632 to find the date on which the trustee’s sale was held, the amount of the last and highest bid, and the address of the trustee. Second, you must send a written notice of intent to place a bid so that the trustee receives it no more than 15 days after the trustee’s sale. Third, you must submit a bid so that the trustee receives it no more than 45 days after the trustee’s sale. If you think you may qualify as an “eligible tenant buyer” or “eligible bidder,” you should consider contacting an attorney or appropriate real estate professional immediately for advice regarding this potential right to purchase. FOR TRUSTEE SALE INFORMATION PLEASE CALL: 833-561-0243 WWW.SALES. BDFGROUP.COM BARRETT DAFFIN FRAPPIER TREDER & WEISS, LLP IS ACTING AS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. BARRETT DAFFIN FRAPPIER TREDER & WEISS, LLP as Trustee 3990 E. Concours Street, Suite 350 Ontario, CA 91764 (866) 795-1852 Dated: 09/02/2025 A-4851926 09/08/2025, 09/15/2025, 09/22/2025 GLENDALE INDEPENDENT

APN: 8659-028-015 TS No.: 24-08928CA TSG Order No.: 240706803 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE SALE UNDER DEED OF TRUST YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED JANUARY 10, 2022. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. Affinia Default Services, LLC, as the duly appointed Trustee, under and pursuant to the power of

will be sold AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO THE HIGHEST BIDDER for cash (payable in full at time of sale by cash, a cashier’s check drawn by a state or national bank, a check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, savings association, or savings bank specified in section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state). All right, title and interest conveyed to and now held by it under said deed of trust in the property situated in said county and state, and as more fully described in the above referenced deed of trust. Sale Date: October 2, 2025 Sale Time: 10:00 AM Sale Location: In the Courtyard located in Civic Center Plaza, 400 Civic Center Plaza, Pomona, CA 91766 2 File No.:24-08928CA The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 2011 Palomar Dr, Glendora, CA 91741. The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. Said sale will be made in an “AS IS” condition, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by said Deed of Trust, with interest thereon, as provided in said note(s), advances, if any, under the terms of the Deed of Trust, estimated fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust, to-wit: $834,958.04 (Estimated). Accrued interest and additional advances, if any, will increase this figure prior to sale. It is possible that at the time of sale the opening bid may be less than the total indebtedness due. NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder’s office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call, (916) 939-0772 for information regarding the trustee’s sale or visit this internet website, www.nationwideposting.com, for information regarding the sale of this property, using the file number assigned to this case, T.S.# 24-08928CA. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the internet website. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. NOTICE TO TENANT: You may have a right to purchase this property after the trustee auction pursuant to Section 2924m of the California Civil Code. If you are an “eligible tenant buyer,” you can purchase the property if you match the last and highest bid placed at the trustee auction. If you are an “eligible bidder,” you may be able to purchase the property if you exceed the last and highest bid placed at the trustee auction. There are three steps to exercising this right of purchase. First, 48 hours after the date of the trustee sale, you can call (916) 939-0772, or visit this internet website www.nationwideposting.com, using the file number assigned to this case 2408928CA to find the date on which the trustee’s sale was held, the amount of the last and highest bid, and the address of the trustee. Second, you must send a written notice of intent to place a bid so that the trustee receives it no more than 15 days after the trustee’s sale. Third, you must submit a bid so that the trustee receives it no more than 45 days after the trustee’s sale. If you think you may qualify as an “eligible tenant buyer” or “eligible bidder,” you should consider contacting an attorney or appropriate real estate professional immediately for advice regarding this potential right to purchase. 3 File No.:24-08928CA If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder’s sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. For Pre Sale Information Log On To: www.nationwideposting.com or Call: (916) 939-0772. For Post Sale Results please visit www. affiniadefault.com or Call (866) 932-0360

Dated: August 25, 2025 By: Omar Solorzano Foreclosure Associate Affinia Default Services, LLC 301 E. Ocean Blvd., Suite 1720 Long Beach, CA 90802 (833) 290-7452 NPP0478065 To: WEST COVINA PRESS 09/08/2025, 09/15/2025, 09/22/2025 WEST COVINA PRESS

LEGALS

Fictitious Business Name Filings

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 20256723775. The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: ED & C Remodeling, 3943 Irvine Boulevard, #1148, Irvine, CA 92602. Full Name of Registrant(s) Elias Perez Aguilar, 3943 Irvine Boulevard #1148, Irvine, CA 92602. This business is conducted by a individual. Registrant has not yet begun to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed herein. /S/ Elias Perez Aguilar. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Orange County on August 26, 2025. Publish: Anaheim Press 09/01/2025, 09/08/2025, 09/15/2025, 09/22/2025

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 20256723774. The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: Charmed chunsah, 17595 Harvard Ave Suite C -10194, Irvine, CA 92630. Full Name of Registrant(s) Love Lee, 17595 Harvard Ave suite c-10194, Irvine, CA 92614. This business is conducted by a individual. Registrant has not yet begun to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed herein. /S/ Love Lee. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Orange County on August 26, 2025. Publish: Anaheim Press 09/01/2025, 09/08/2025, 09/15/2025, 09/22/2025

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 20256723158. The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: (1). Downtown Home Inc (2). Tranquility Retreat ATW , 161 Avenida Del Mar, San Clemente, CA 92672. Mailing Address, 226 Avenida Santa Barbara A, San Clemente, CA 92672. Full Name of Registrant(s) Veronica Strong, 226 Avenida Santa Barbara A, San Clemente, CA 92672. This business is conducted by a individual. Registrant has not yet begun to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed herein. /S/ Veronica Strong. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Orange County on August 19, 2025. Publish: Anaheim Press 09/01/2025, 09/08/2025, 09/15/2025, 09/22/2025

The following person(s) is (are) doing business as (1). CCP A CRUSHCRUSH PROMOS COMPANY (2). CRUSHCRUSH PROMOS 79010 Dry Creek Rd La Quinta, CA 92253

Riverside County Cheryl Kalista Eaton, 74923 Hwy 111 #408, Indian Wells, CA 92210

Riverside County

This business is conducted by: a individual. Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed herein on July 31, 2025. I declare that all the information in this statement is true and correct.

(A registrant who declares as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business and Professions Code, that the registrant knows to be false, is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousands dollars ($1000).)

s. Cheryl Kalista Eaton Statement filed with the County of Riverside on December 5, 2019

NOTICE: In accordance with subdivision (a) of section 17920, a fictitious name statement generally expires at the end of the five years from the date on which it was filed in the office of the county clerk, except, as provided in subdivision (b) of section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any changes in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered owner. A new Fictitious Business Name Statement must be filed before the expiration. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law (see Section 14411 Et Seq., business and professions code). I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the original statement on file in my office. Peter Aldana, County, Clerk File# R-202509482 Pub. 09/01/2025, 09/08/2025, 09/15/2025, 09/22/2025 Riverside Independent

The following person(s) is (are) doing business as (1). DESERT LIFESTYLE REFERRALS (2). LAKE LIFESTYLE PROPERTIES (3). ZEN HOME PS (4). BEACH LIFESTYLE PROPERTIES

248 W Vereda Norte Palm Springs, CA 92262

Riverside County Mailing Address, 248 West Vereda Norte, Palm Springs, CA 92262. Riverside County LEASKOU HIGGINS CORPORATION (CA, 248 West Vereda Norte, Palm Springs, CA 92262

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

s. BENJAMIN J LEASKOU, PRESIDENT/CEO

Statement filed with the County of Riverside on August 29, 2025

NOTICE: In accordance with subdivision (a) of section 17920, a fictitious name statement generally expires at the end of the five years from the date on which it was filed in the office of the county clerk, except, as provided in subdivision (b) of section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any changes in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered owner. A new Fictitious Business Name Statement must be filed before the expiration. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law (see Section 14411 Et Seq., business and professions code). I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the original statement on file in my office. Peter Aldana, County, Clerk File# R-202510753 Pub. 09/08/2025, 09/15/2025, 09/22/2025, 09/29/2025 Riverside Independent

The following person(s) is (are) doing business as Diamond Fire Protection LLC 29139 Brittbush Lake Elsinore, CA 92530

Riverside County Diamond Fire Protection LLC (CA, 29139 Brittbush, Lake Elsinore, CA 92530

Riverside County

This business is conducted by: a limited liability company (llc). Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed herein on May 21, 2024. I declare that all the information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business and Professions Code, that the registrant knows to be false, is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousands dollars ($1000).) s. Bryant Arias, President Statement filed with the County of Riverside on August 28, 2025

Peter Aldana, County, Clerk File# R-202510738

Pub. 09/08/2025, 09/15/2025, 09/22/2025, 09/29/2025 Riverside Independent

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS

NAME STATEMENT

File No. FBN20250008166

The following persons are doing business as: Let’s Tasty Bites,

29159 Palm View Ln, Highland, CA 92346. Mailing Address, 29159 Palm View Ln, Highland, CA 92346. Leticia Labrada. County of Principal Place of Business: San Bernardino This business is conducted by: a individual. Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed herein on August 28, 2025. By signing below, I declare that I have read and understand the reverse side of this form and that all information in this statement is true and correct. A registrant who declares as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business and Professions Code that the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000). I am also aware that all information on this statement becomes Public Record upon filing pursuant to the California Public Records Act (Government Code Sections 62506277). /s/ Leticia Labrada. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Bernardino on August 28, 2025 Notice- In accordance with subdivision (a) of Section 17920. A Fictitious Name Statement generally expires at the end of five years from the date on which it was filed in the office of the County Clerk, except, as provided in subdivision (b) of Section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to Section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered owner. A new Fictitious Business Name Statement must be filed before the expiration. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law (see Section 14411 et seq., Business and Professions Code) File#: FBN20250008166 Pub: 09/08/2025, 09/15/2025, 09/22/2025, 09/29/2025 San Bernardino Press

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. FBN20250007778

The following persons are doing business as: Lady BB Talks, 1430 W Foothill Blvd Apt 24, Upland, CA 91786. Mailing Address, 1430 W Foothill Blvd Apt 24, Upland, CA 91786. Bridget D Walton. County of Principal Place of Business: San Bernardino This business is conducted by: a individual. Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed herein on August 5, 2025. By signing below, I declare that I have read and understand the reverse side of this form and that all information in this statement is true and correct. A registrant who declares as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business and Professions Code that the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000). I am also aware that all information on this statement becomes Public Record upon filing pursuant to the California Public Records Act (Government Code Sections 62506277). /s/ Bridget D Walton, Owner. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Bernardino on August 15, 2025 Notice- In accordance with subdivision (a) of Section 17920. A Fictitious Name Statement generally expires at the end of five years from the date on which it was filed in the office of the County Clerk, except, as provided in subdivision (b) of Section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to Section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered owner. A new Fictitious Business Name Statement must be filed before the expiration. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law (see Section 14411 et seq., Business and Professions Code) File#: FBN20250007778 Pub: 09/15/2025, 09/22/2025, 09/29/2025, 10/06/2025 San Bernardino Press

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LA region marks 24th anniversary of Sept. 11 terrorist attacks

By Jose Herrera, City News Service

Public safety agencies and communities across the Southland commemorated the 24th anniversary of the Sept. 11, 2001 terrorist attacks Thursday, including an annual remembrance ceremony featuring bagpipers, a helicopter flyover and the ringing of “10-Bells” in Elysian Park.

Interim Chief Ronnie Villanueva of the Los Angeles Fire Department joined Mayor Karen Bass, County Fire Chief Anthony Marrone, Los Angeles Police Department Chief Jim McDonnell and Sheriff Robert Luna, among other elected officials and distinguished guests, for the annual 9/11 Remembrance Ceremony at the LAFD’s Frank Hotchkin Memorial Training Center, 1700 Stadium Way at 9 a.m.

“Since 2002, this ceremony allowed for all of us to gather and honor the memory of those lost and also salute the bravery of those who responded in the face of tragedy,” Bass said.

“On this day, 24 years ago, the unimaginable occurred. Each of us recalls where we were the day the news broke here in Los Angeles, we felt a unique shock and grief that day,” she added.

With the backdrop, the mayor emphasized that they also witnessed communities together in the wake of tragedy. Members of the LAFD, alongside other first responders across the nation, rose to serve the country hours after the attack.

“Members of the LAFD Urban Search and Rescue Task Force headed to

Ground Zero with one mission in mind: To serve,” Bass said.

She reiterated that 9/11 is a day to honor the lives lost, and also those who protect our cities and our country.

Villanueva echoed the mayor’s sentiments, adding that “We promised then and we promised now that we will never forget that morning between the World Trade Center, the Pentagon and the heroic passengers of flight 93.

“Nearly 3,000 innocent lives were lost. Families were shattered. Communities were broken and the nation was shaken,” Villanueva said. “Yet in that darkness, we also saw the extraordinary courage.”

“From 24 years ago to today, the words and thoughts of those who were there continue to resonate with us,” he added. McDonnell uplifted the courage of first responders who rushed into danger and saved lives on that day. He added that their courage “remains a guide for all of us in public service.”

Villanueva and McDonnell rang “10-Bells,” a solemn tribute to the bravery and sacrifice of the first responders on that day.

Meanwhile, in the Antelope Valley, County Supervisor and Board Chair Kathryn Barger joined residents and first responders for a remembrance event she co-hosted with the Antelope Valley 9/11 Remembrance Ceremony Governance Board. The event also took place at 9 a.m. at the Antelope Valley Mall main entrance, 1233

W.Rancho Vista Blvd. in Palmdale.

All LA County departments were expected to fly the U.S. and county flags at half-staff to honor the lives lost in the terrorist attacks.

On Tuesday, the County Board of Supervisors unanimously approved a motion introduced by Barger to proclaim Sept. 11, 2025, as “Patriot Day and National Day of Service and Remembrance.”

“The tragedy of September 11th will remain forever engraved in our hearts and minds,” Barger said in a statement. “That terrible day is a solemn reminder of the fragility of life, the courage of first responders and the resilience of our country. As we mark 9/11’s 24th anniversary, I urge everyone in Los Angeles County to reflect on the lives lost and honor their memory by engaging in acts of service that strengthen our communities.”

Throughout the region, additional events were scheduled to take place to honor victims and first responders, including the following:

-- The San Gabriel Fire Department hosted its annual 9/11 Remembrance and Tribute Ceremony, featuring a display of mini flags on the station’s front lawn, each bearing the name of a fallen responder, and a march and tribute by the Verdugo Fire Communications Center Dispatch, at the San Gabriel Fire Station 51, 1303 S. Del Mar Ave.;

-- Hermosa Beach hosted its annual 9/11 Remembrance Wreath Laying Ceremony, featuring remarks by Mayor

Rob Saemann and other guests, an Honor Guard’s Posting of the Colors, ceremonial music and a moment of silence at the Hermosa Beach 9/11 Memorial, at the intersection of Greenbelt and Pier Avenue;

-- LA Works -- Los Angeles’ largest volunteer action center -- marked the Sept. 11 National Day of Service and Remembrance with a volunteer event supporting veterans at the West Los Angeles VA Medical Center, 11301 Wilshire Blvd.

-- Long Beach Mayor Rex Richardson, Police Chief Wally Hebeish and Fire Chief Dennis Buchanan took part in a memorial ceremony in honor of those who died in the terror attack, which included a moment of silence, a Last Alarm tribute and ceremonial wreath placement at

Fire Station 1, 100 Magnolia Ave.

-- American Legion Post 283 will hold a reception marking the end of the Shepherd’s Men 9/11 Tribute Ruck March, a 22-mile journey through Los Angeles carrying symbolic waste “in a profound gesture of remembrance,” scheduled at 3 p.m. at 15247 La Cruz Drive in Pacific Palisades;

-- Concluding the day’s events, Jewish congregants at Sinai Temple will hear from a group of Muslim leaders from Egypt, Morocco and Bahrain discussing their “shared commitment to peace as war continues to rage on in Gaza nearly two years after Hamas’ terrorist attack on Israel.” The LAFD will also be honored during the event, scheduled for 7 p.m. at the Sinai Temple, 10400 Wilshire Blvd.

LA Civil Rights Department issues nearly $230K in fines

By City News Service

Over the past year, the Los Angeles Civil Rights Department has cracked down on complaints in the private sector, resulting in nearly $230,000 in penalties for unlawful discrimination in the commerce, education, employment and housing industries, it was announced Thursday.

“The Civil and Human Rights Ordinance, passed by the City Council in 2019, empowers LA Civil Rights to investigate, enforce and

reach settlements that hold violators accountable and protect residents from discrimination,” LA Civil Rights Department Executive Director Capri Maddox said in a statement.

“We hold bad actors accountable while also standing with Angelenos who seek support,” Maddox added.

Since July 2024, the department has received and reviewed more than 2,000 discrimination

complaints. Staff conducted investigations into the complaints, and found that approximately 1,178 were connected to supportive services such as housing and legal resources, according to the agency.

The investigative team pursued nearly 140 active investigations. While not all investigations led to a so-called “notice of violations,” about 42 complaints led to voluntary corrective actions, the depart-

ment reported. Additionally, every individual who sought help received support from the department.

According to the department, staff most recently settled a case in April, stemming from an investigation that began in August 2024. Security staff allegedly discriminated against a guest with a disability at an event being hosted by a residential property in West L.A.

The security guard repeatedly demanded unlawful proof about the victim’s service animal and medical condition, according to the agency. The department issued a notice of violation and reached a settlement, requiring the homeowners association to pay $25,000 in penalties.

In another case, a Los Angeles landlord repeatedly denied a Section 8 tenant with disabilities the right to have a live-in

In Orange County, several events were also held, including the following:

-- The Orange County Fire Authority hosted a ceremony featuring an honor guard and bell ringing ceremony, which was live-streamed on Facebook and held at the Regional Fire Operations and Training Center, 1 Fire Authority Road, in Irvine; -- Laguna Beach first responders and city officials hosted a ceremony at Monument Point in Heisler Park, 375 Cliff Drive;

-- The Nixon Presidential Library & Museum in Yorba Linda hosted its annual remembrance ceremony, featuring remarks by Sheriff Don Barnes, OCFA Chief Brian Fennessy and retired Marine Lt. Col. Grant Williams, and music performances at 18001 Yorba Linda Blvd.

aid, demanded illegal extra payments, and threatened improper eviction. The department fined the landlord $30,000 in penalties and required the individual to complete corrective training.

Anyone who believes they have experienced discrimination can file a free claim with the agency by visiting LAisForEveryone.com, calling 213-9781845 or emailing CRE@ lacity.org.

Interim Chief Ronnie Villanueva and Mayor Karen Bass carry a wreath at this year’s 9/11 memorial event. | Photo courtesy of Mayor Karen Bass/X

Artesia, state reach agreement on housing element compliance

By Joe Taglieri joet@beaconmedianews.com

Artesia settled a lawsuit Tuesday over the city’s housing policy that the state officials alleged was out of compliance with the Housing Element Law.

The agreement establishes deadlines for city officials and staff to revise the 2021-29 housing element, holds the city accountable for its failure to complete the revision before the legally mandated deadline and clarifies the consequences of further noncompliance with housing law, according to Attorney General Rob Bonta’s office.

Artesia’s deadline for submitting a housing plan for state approval was Oct. 15, 2021, court documents show. Three years later, the state Department of Housing and Community Development, or HCD issued the city a violation notice after city officials missed a second deadline and submitted unacceptable “informal drafts” of a housing plan.

“Artesia has wasted time and money stalling on their obligations when they could have instead been providing necessary housing for the families in their community,” Gov. Gavin Newsom said in a statement. “Every jurisdiction must do their part to create more housing and make their communities more affordable.”

Artesia City Council members and the city manager did not respond to a request for comment.

The Housing Element Law requires every city and county in the state to periodically update housing

plans to meet the Regional Housing Needs Allocation, which refers to a local jurisdiction’s share of regional and statewide housing.

The agreement holds Artesia — located in southeast Los Angeles County with a population of over 15,000 — to a binding timeline for compliance, with clear legal and financial consequences for further delays.

“I commend the city of Artesia for doing the right thing. Instead of continuing to kick the can down the road, the city has finally committed to do its part to plan for the region’s housing needs,” Bonta said in a statement. “Cities and counties that still have not adopted compliant housing

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elements should pay close attention. The deadline for compliance passed years ago, and so, this settlement includes new enforcement tools.”

The attorney general added that “planning for housing is not an abstract exercise. Californians need quality homes that they can afford. Governor Newsom, HCD Director Velasquez, and I will continue fighting to ensure that every local government — no matter how small or big — follows state law and helps address our state’s housing crisis.”

According to the agreement:

Artesia officials must approve a compliant housing element no later than Feb. 18, according to court docu-

ments. The housing element will plan for 1,069 new homes, including 608 that will be affordable for very low-, low- and moderateincome residents.

The city will face civil penalties, assessed at the statutory minimum, of $10,000 a month from Jan. 1, 2025, to the compliance deadline of Jan. 20, 2026. “These penalties will be suspended but, if Artesia fails to meet any further deadlines, the penalties will immediately become due and will accrue until the City comes into compliance,” according to the AG’s office.

Artesia must acknowledge that the “Builder’s Remedy” is in effect until the city has a state-approved housing

element and processes development permit applications accordingly. The Builder’s Remedy is a provision in the state Housing Accountability Act that requires cities and counties to approve permits for certain housing developments that might not comply with zoning regulations or general-plan directives.

“Until the stipulated judgment is satisfied, the City will be subject to additional penalties if it wrongfully denies certain housing development projects,” according to Bonta’s office.

“This outcome further reinforces California’s housing laws that ensure every locality is doing its part to build homes and address this crisis,” HCD Director Gustavo Velasquez

said in a statement. “HCD stands ready to help Artesia and all local jurisdictions comply with state housing law, and we will continue to demand accountability from jurisdictions falling short of that critical responsibility.”

A compliant housing element must include an assessment of housing needs, an inventory of resources and relevant constraints and a plan to implement housing policies, goals and objectives. After a City Council adopts a housing element, it is implemented via zoning ordinances and other moves that facilitate building new residences for people of all income levels, officials said.

According to the AG’s office, the housing element is crucial for adding housing for moderate-, low- and very low-income residents and “redressing historical redlining and disinvestment.”

In LA County, the median annual income for a oneperson household is $74,600, HCD reported. A one-person household earning under $84,850 is low-income, and less than $53,000 is defined as very-low income.

Copies of the petition and proposed judgment are available on the attorney general’s website.

Last week officials announced a settlement agreement between the state and Norwalk, another southeast LA County city about 5 miles north of Artesia.

The agreement between Artesia and the state is a proposed stipulated judgment that must receive court approval.

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wrote were well over 100.

CHP Southern Division Chief Chris Margaris told reporters that Palermo’s suspected activities went beyond typical protest actions.

“These are serious felonies and direct threats to public safety,” Margaris said.

Along with the state charges that carry a maximum of nine years and eight months in state prison, Palermo is facing a federal prison sentence of between five and 20 years on the arson charge.

The defendant is currently in custody at a downtown federal lockup.

“He will not be doing any more protests for the ... foreseeable future,” Essayli said.

Car wash workers launch effort

Family members of car wash workers arrested in immigration enforcement actions, the CLEAN Carwash Worker Center announced increased efforts to keep car wash “workers safe, document ICE raids and ensure constitutional rights are respected.”

The group organized an event Thursday in front of La Cienega Carwash in West Los Angeles. The now-closed facility was the site of an Aug. 21 raid.

“The people of Los Angeles are united and want to help working people and their families,” Flor Melendrez, executive director of the car wash worker group, said in a statement. “It may seem like a simple act, but keeping a watchful eye on your favorite carwash and the workers there and documenting any potential action by masked federal agents can make the difference between someone going home at the end of their shift or being kidnapped … from their family and home.”

According to the center, over 82 raids have occurred at car washes in Southern California, with approximately 250 workers detained.

Anothermajor Hollywoodstudio shakeup could be on the horizon, with a report Thursday that Paramount is preparing to make a cash offer to purchase Warner Bros. Discovery, including the movie studio and TV assets including HBO, CNN, TNT and other networks.

The Wall Street Journal reported that Paramount is planning a bid for the entirety of Warner Bros. Discovery, which is in the process of spinning its TV assets into a separate company from the movie studio.

Paramount was formally

By City News Service

A water tower overlooks Artesia. | Photo courtesy of the city of Artesia

acquired last month by media mogul Larry Ellison -- who this week overtook Elon Musk as the world’s richest man -and RedBird Capital Partners. Ellison’s son David serves as Paramount’s chairman and CEO. It was unclear how much

money Paramount might bid for Warner Bros. Discovery. There has been no public comment by either company about a possible merger. News of the possible deal sent Warner Bros. Discovery stock soaring by nearly 30% on Thursday.

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