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California GOP legislators say redistricting proposal violates state constitution

By City News Service

Aredrawn congressional district map aimed at shifting five U.S. House seats to Democrats will go before California voters this November, a move some Republican state legislators — including Sen. Tony Strickland, R-Huntington Beach — said violates the state constitution.

State lawmakers voted Thursday to put the newly proposed California congressional map — a direct counter to legislative redistricting efforts in Texas to increase the number of GOP House seats there — before voters in a Nov. 4 special election.

Gov. Gavin Newsom said in a statement shortly after the vote, “The People of California will be able to cast their vote for a congressional map. Direct democracy that gives us a fighting chance to STOP Donald Trump’s election rigging. Time to fight fire with fire.”

Just before Thursday’s vote, California Republican legislators accused their Democratic counterparts in Sacramento of pushing a redistricting plan without proper oversight or notice to the public.

During a Thursday morning news conference on the steps of the Capitol, Sen. Brian Jones, R-San Diego, called the efforts an “attack on democracy” and “nothing less than rigging the election.”

The minority leader also accused Democrats of refusing to explain how the newly proposed maps were drawn.

“Gerrymandering by politicians is never OK, whether in California, Texas or anywhere else. Our state should be the model for fair elections and not the model for rigged elections,” Jones said. “This is not about good government. It’s about rigging the system to protect Democrat power.”

Proposition 50 — also known as the Election Rigging Response Act — is an attempt to negate the Texas legislature’s effort to flip five congressional districts to the GOP side through a redrawn map. That effort passed the Texas House of Representatives on Wednesday and is headed to the state’s Senate, where it’s expected to pass and move on to Gov. Greg

Abbott’s desk.

California Democrats, led by Newsom, have called the Texas plan gerrymandering, and California’s counter-push has drawn national notice.

The proposed California maps would similarly shift five seats to Democrats and override the state’s indepen-

dent redistricting commission that is typically responsible for drawing district maps.

Newsom said in a statement earlier this week, “California and Californians have been uniquely targeted by the Trump Administration, and we are not going to sit idle while they command Texas and other states to rig the next election to keep power — pursuing more extreme and unpopular policies. This proposal would give Californians a choice to fight back — and bring much needed accountability and oversight to the Trump Administration.”

Republicans filed a lawsuit to block the redistricting plan, but the California Supreme Court rejected the legal challenge on Wednesday.

Assemblyman Carl DeMaio, R-San Diego, who filed a citizens’ initiative earlier this week that called for a ban on elected office for state legislators who vote to approve the redistricting proposal, called the proposal a “seize of power from the citizens.”

“What’s happening behind us in this building today is unconstitutional, it is wrong, it is illegal. It is also corrupt,” DeMaio said during Thursday’s gathering outside the Capitol.

Strickland, who was one of several California GOP lawmakers who filed the emergency petition this week challenging the proposal, reiterated an argument in the Republicans’ legal filings that a 30-day public review period is required.

He said the new district lines were “drawn behind closed doors” and would lead to predetermined elections down the line.

“That means your voice

San Bernardino officials again pledge to fight councilwoman’s potential lawsuit

By Joe Taglieri joet@beaconmedianews.com

San Bernardino officials again have denied City Councilwoman Treasure Ortiz’s allegations that police unlawfully targeted her in a politically motivated background check.

In March, Ortiz filed a $2 million legal claim, alleging San Bernardino police used the California Law Enforcement Telecommunications System, or CLETS to investigate her for political purposes.

“The city of San Bernardino rejects Councilmember Ortiz’s recent allegations against police Chief Darren Goodman,” according to a statement Mayor Helen read into the record at the public conclusion following a closedsession meeting to discuss the potential litigation. “These statements are false, inflammatory, and without evidence.

“The Mayor and City Council unanimously stand firmly with our Police Department,

“The CLETS action in question was lawful and compliant with (California Department of Justice) policy.

SB County eases limits on homelessness data sharing; board OKs housing

vouchers

By Joe Taglieri joet@beaconmedianews.com

Ahomelessness data-sharing agreement that loosens privacy restrictions is now in place in San Bernardino County, officials announced Thursday.

Law enforcement officials and department leaders on the county’s homeless multidisciplinary team gathered Aug. 13 at the County Government Center in San Bernardino to sign the agreement, which resulted from Sheriff Shannon Dicus’ longtime advocacy and discussions held within the Homelessness Ad Hoc Committee co-chaired by county Supervisors Joe Baca Jr. and Curt Hagman, officials said.

The discussions led to the committee’s finding that enhanced data sharing by county departments is key to streamlining efforts and improving service delivery to people experiencing homelessness.

“Many individuals facing homelessness often cycle through various public systems, such as emergency rooms and jails, before ever connecting with stable support,” Baca said in a statement. “By improving coordination and implementing data sharing, we can break these cycles and directly connect people experiencing homelessness with the services

Sen. Brian Jones speaks at a press conference Thursday.| Photo courtesy of @SenBrianJones / X

12 CV nonprofit organizations to compete for $20K Desert Fast Pitch

By City News Service

Twelve nonprofit organizations throughout the Coachella Valley will compete for up to $20,000 cash grants in the annual Desert Fast Pitch later this year in Palm Desert, it was announced Friday.

The final day of the event will be held from 5:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Oct. 2 at University of California, Riverside Palm Desert campus, at 75080 Frank Sinatra Drive.

“Desert Fast Pitch is a Shark Tank-style program where nonprofit leaders will learn how to craft and deliver a compelling three-minute pitch,” organizers said. “Twelve nonprofits will be selected to participate in an intensive training program focused on storytelling, fundraising, marketing and leader-

ship.”

NPO Centric, a Regional Access Project Foundation program that helps nonprofits build professional development and hands-on training, will host the event.

Participating organizations will include 4ShayJ Foundation, Consejo de Federaciones Mexicanas, Friends of the Children - Coachella Valley, Grandparents Love, Greater Palm Springs Tourism Foundation, Harc Inc., Hanson House Foundation, Integrated Learning Institute, SafeHouse of the Desert, the Exception, Tools for Saturday and We Can Fish.

These organizations were selected because they all provide programs or services that align with RAP Foundation’s priorities of health,

wellness or juvenile intervention within Riverside County’s district four area, which includes Bermuda Dunes, Desert Hot Springs, Indio Hills, Mecca and Palm Springs.

All organizations were involved in a seven-week training program that started Thursday and will conclude with the semi-final competition on Sept. 25 in Palm Desert.

Training workshops will include orientation, storytelling, written appeal development, fundraising plan, marketing plan and leadership plan.

All nonprofits that complete the program will receive a $1,000 participating grant and finalists will earn an additional $1,000, organizers said.

First-place winners will receive $20,000, second-place winners will receive $15,000 and $10,000 for third place. In addition, a $5,000 cash grant will be awarded to the audience choice winner,

$1,000 for best portfolio and $1,000 for most improved award.

All cash grants will total more than $50,000. “This is more than a competition. It’s an exciting opportunity for nonprofit leaders to gain valuable skills, build powerful connections and compete for significant funding to support their missions,” officials said.

Settlement ends barriers to confidential calls between immigrant detainees, attorneys

By City News Service

Detainees at an Inland Empire federal lockup where large numbers of undocumented immigrants are regularly housed pending deportation hearings will have the right to privileged, confidential phone calls with their attorneys from now on, following settlement of a civil rights lawsuit, it was announced Wednesday.

Attorneys for the ACLU Foundation of Southern California said the agreement with the U.S. Department of Homeland Security over the end of telephonic restrictions at the Adelanto Processing Center operated by prison management firm GEO Group Inc. satis-

fies legal challenges that began in 2018 in the case of Ernesto Torres et al. v. DHS and U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, filed in U.S. District Court in Riverside.

“Confidential legal calls are a critical lifeline for people in immigration detention to win their freedom and fight against their deportations — not to mention a right protected by the Constitution,” ACLU spokeswoman Eva Bitran said. “The settlement safeguarding access to counsel is all the more critical in light of ICE’s vast raids throughout Southern California, which have resulted

in a population boom at Adelanto.”

One of the plaintiffs’ principal points in the federal lawsuit was that

GEO-hired guards were routinely limiting “detainees’ access to outgoing legal telephone calls.”

“(They also) prohibited

incoming telephone calls to detainees, charged prohibitively expensive calling rates and monitored and recorded telephonic conversations,” according to the suit. “Defendants (haven’t) allowed detainees access to confidential phone calls, even when speaking with their counsel about privileged matters.”

The settlement applies corrective measures to all of the impediments, under a two-year court-monitored program, according to the ACLU.

Points and authorities in documents, including motions to dismiss, filed by the government were under seal in the court system’s

web portal, evidently due to privacy concerns related to the named detainees.

Los Angeles-based Immigrant Defenders Law Center joined the ACLU in waging the legal battle, and the center’s chief executive officer, Lindsay Toczylowski, said the organization was “delighted to reach a settlement that will make it easier for our clients to access the legal counsel they are entitled to.”

“GEO was profiteering on the backs of imprisoned people, which prevented them from exercising their rights and disabled them from regaining their freedom,” Toczylowski said.

“We will defend against frivolous claims, and the Council remains committed to the truth, unity, and public safety,” Tran said.

At a City Hall news conference Aug. 12, Ortiz said she learned Goodman told community members that if she continued her claim into a lawsuit filing, he would make certain “non-public records” available. Ortiz called the alleged comments “a threat” and “blackmail,”

adding that she “will never, ever be threatened to be quiet and not expose corruption in this city.”

Chief Goodman denied Ortiz’s accusations, according to published reports: “I have not made any threats, of any kind, directly or indirectly to Councilwoman Ortiz. This is another one to add to the long list of lies she has told since this investigation began.”

Ortiz’s claim alleges

former SBPD Detective Steve Desrochers, then-vice president of the San Bernardino Police Officers Association, illegally did a search on the Ward 7 councilwoman using CLETS in 2019 and 2020. CLETS is a confidential database to which only law enforcement officers have access. Overseen by the state DOJ, misuse has led to criminal prosecutions statewide.

Two county residents

spoke in favor of Ortiz’s legal action that they characterized as an effort to expose corruption. Another community member cautioned against making public allegations rather than allowing to legal process to objectively resolve the matter.

Ortiz filed her claim with the city March 28. In May, the council voted 6-0 to reject it. Ortiz has six months from the claim’s submission to file a lawsuit.

Councilwoman’s claim

| Photos courtesy of the RAP Foundation

The immigrant detention facility in Adelanto. | Photo courtesy of GEO Group Inc.

The San Bernardino City Council meets Aug. 13 regarding Councilwoman Treasure Ortiz’s $2 million legal claim alleging police corruption. | Photo courtesy of the city of San Bernardino/YouTube

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Civil rights attorneys reaffirm protections for immigrant children

By City News Service

After a Los Angeles federal judge rejected the Trump administration's bid to end a 28-year-old edict governing how immigrant children are detained, attorneys stressed Tuesday that the government remains legally obligated to promptly process, transfer and release such children as quickly as possible.

The so-called "Flores settlement agreement" -overseen by U.S. District Judge Dolly Gee in Los Angeles federal court -- remains one of the only legal tools to prevent the prolonged incarceration of immigrant children detained at U.S. border crossings.

According to immigrant rights lawyers, migrant children are frequently detained at CBP border stations and ports of entry in California and elsewhere.

In the months after the second Trump administration took office, detention of families in these stations became prolonged, sometimes for a month or more, plaintiffs' attorneys allege.

children be held in licensed, child-appropriate facilities and released to family members or guardians as quickly as possible. Under the terms of the settlement, Flores co-counsel are permitted to visit detention sites where children are being held and hear directly from them about their treatment and the duration of their detention.

the government wanted to terminate the settlement "so it can detain children for as long as it wishes ... given this administration's propensity for hardship on children."

a newspaper of general circulation in court case number KS017174 City of Baldwin Park, County of Los Angeles, State of California.

Despite the required protections, attorneys for detained children have presented evidence they say shows migrant children are being subjected to "prolonged detention in punitive, prisonlike conditions." Many are confined for weeks or even months in U.S. Customs and Border Protection facilities, detention sites intended only for short-term processing, where conditions are wholly inappropriate and harmful for children, the attorneys argued in court papers.

"These CBP facilities are cruel, barren, and psychologically scarring to children," Sarah Kahn, senior staff attorney with the Center for Human Rights & Constitutional Law, said in a statement Tuesday. "No child should be in a prison for any amount of time. This order will help to shorten the imprisonment of children and move them promptly out of the worst and most traumatizing facilities."

The only long-term family detention center run by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement is located in the South Texas town of Dilley. A recent court order requires that migrant children be rapidly moved out of CBP facilities. Many of these children will be sent to ICE in Texas for detention as the government continues their removal proceedings and determines whether they will be deported or released.

"All of these facilities are prisons and any amount of time there is permanently scarring to children, but CBP border stations and ports of entry are the most restrictive and inhumane, and some of the worst of these border facilities are in California," according to CHRCL.

In her ruling issued Friday, Gee wrote that the government has failed "to identify any new facts or law that warrant the termination of the Flores Settlement Agreement at this time."

Approved in 1997, the settlement -- named for lead plaintiff Jenny Lisette Flores, a 15-year-old detainee when the classaction complaint was filed in 1985 -- requires that

Lawyers for the federal government had argued that the agreement is out of date and needed to be dissolved in order to reflect changes brought by the second Trump administration, including modifications to law, compliance, "facts," shifts in policies and executive function.

During a hearing before Gee on Aug. 8, U.S. Justice Department attorney Tiberius Davis told the judge that the Flores settlement was unusual in that it "dictates the operation of immigration law," which should not be under the supervision of the court.

But Gee countered, "It does not dictate the operation of immigration law," explaining that the agreement dictates the conditions of children in immigration custody. Moreover, Gee said, the government bound itself to the consent decree nearly 30 years ago.

Immigrant-rights groups have alleged ongoing violations of the settlement's protections, including the long-term detention of migrant children in punitive conditions at border stations.

Arguing for the plaintiffs against the government's motion to terminate, CHRCL attorney Carlos Holguin said

Joshua McCroskey, a Justice Department attorney, responded that "there have always been difficult cases where processing takes longer periods of time. ... CBP does try to transfer minors out of its custody as quickly as possible."

At the hearing, the court addressed conditions that directly affect children's wellbeing, including freezing temperatures and lights that stay on all night.

Gee found that Flores co-counsel had shown the government was in "substantial noncompliance" with the agreement, leaving children exposed to unsafe conditions. She ordered that children be kept in safe, comfortable temperatures and that lights be dimmed or turned off at night so they can sleep.

"Every time I have visited a CBP border station, children and teenagers alike have described the constant frigid air that blows on them day and night while they sit in holding rooms they are not allowed to leave," said Becky Wolozin, senior attorney with the National Center for Youth Law.

"One child told me he missed seeing the sun, and the only way he knew the time or day was by keeping track of a clock mounted on a guard surveillance station. The court rightly recognized that CBP facilities are unacceptable places to hold children for prolonged lengths of time."

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Public school advocates aim to reform CA charter system

By Mark Richardson, Public News Service

Public school advocates say the charter school system is broken in California, citing low academic standards, excessive expenses and poor management. A bill in the California Legislature is aimed at reforming the system.

In California and many other states, state laws give parents the option of sending their kids to a private charter school rather than public schools, and using state funds to pay the tuition.

Carol Burris, executive director of the Network for Public Education, said charter school growth is out of control, and it’s hurting public education.

“The growth in charter schools of late have been in what we call the ‘mega charters’ – very, very large charter schools, many of them online charter schools,” she said. “They have been really

prone to some pretty outlandish scandals.”

In 2024, the state had 1,300 active charter schools and seven all-charter districts, with almost 650,000 students enrolled. That’s about 12% of all California schools.

Assembly Bill 84 focuses on enhancing accountability and financial oversight for schools, particularly charter schools, and aims to address potential fraud and abuse within the system.

Opponents say the bill could increase restrictions on charter schools, potentially defunding them and limiting parental choice.

Burris said many of the state’s charter schools are online, and don’t have to maintain the same level of academic rigor as other schools in order to remain open.

“They have the incentive to bring lots of kids in, to

keep the costs low,” she said, “and they don’t have to worry particularly about academic success because they probably will not be shut down.”

She said the issues that have made news headlines involving some California charter schools, include cheating on reporting attendance figures, what she termed “outrageous” expenses, and academic fraud.

The reform bill has passed in the state Assembly and is pending in the state Senate. Burris said it faces stiff opposition, since there’s so much money at stake for the charter school industry.

“Whenever you try to do any reform with charter schools – and this has happened in the past, in California and other states –there’s a very powerful charter lobby, especially in California,” she said. “And they tend to fight reforms tooth and nail.”

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IE man who ran cockfighting events sentenced to prison, home confinement

By City News Service

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man was sentenced Aug. 18 in downtown Los Angeles to a month in federal custody, seven months of home confinement and a $4,000 fine for organizing cockfights in which spectators gambled on roosters expected to fight to the death.

Isidro Chaparro Sanchez, 59, of Corona was immediately taken into custody at the conclusion of the hearing, according to the U.S. Attorney's Office.

Sanchez pleaded guilty in March to one federal count of conspiracy to sponsor and exhibit roosters in an animal fighting venture.

He admitted working with four others to produce the daylong cockfighting events on Sundays at a home in San Bernardino County for about four months last year. The site included a cockfighting ring with seating and bars serving alcoholic drinks and tacos.

Prosecutors say attendees parked — at a cost of $20 — nearly 1 mile away from the venue and were then shuttled to the home, where they paid $40 to enter the arena where the fights took place.

A team registering four roosters would pay an entry fee of $1,000. One of the co-defendants would collect the money, register the team's roosters for battle, and record the weights of the birds, papers filed in Los Angeles federal court show.

Attendees,including those who had registered their roosters, would place bets with bookmakers who collected the cash, Sanchez's plea agreement says.

The blood sport on Duffy Street ended on Aug. 4, 2024, shortly after the arrival of almost 60 people, some

carrying roosters. Before the first bout that day, special agents with the FBI armed with a search warrant raided the place. Items seized included roughly $9,000 in cash, 50 to 100 sharp instruments or "gaffs" — curved metal spurs or blades that are attached to a rooster's leg prior to a fight — and various types of steroids. In addition, about 200 birds, of which more than 150 were deemed to be fighting roosters by a local animal control agency, were recovered, authorities said.

The four co-defendants, all from the Inland Empire, each pleaded guilty to a federal charge and are

awaiting sentencing.

Cockfighting is a contest in which a person attaches a knife, gaff or other sharp instrument to the leg of a "gamecock" or rooster and then places the bird a few inches away from a similarly armed rooster.

This results in a violent fight during which the roosters flap their wings and jump while stabbing each other with the weapons that are fastened to their legs. A cockfight ends when one rooster is dead or refuses to continue to fight. Usually, one or both roosters die after a fight, according to the U.S. Attorney's Office.

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Grocery prices have soared in recent years, from supply chain disruptions during the pandemic to avian flu outbreaks impacting egg prices today. From 2020 to 2024, food prices jumped nearly 24%. That means if you used to spend $400 a month on groceries at the start of 2020, the same shopping cart would now cost nearly $500.

While some issues like supply chain disruption may not be having as big of an impact as they were a few years ago, new economic uncertainties are popping up that could affect prices.

All of these large-scale news events can feel very personal when you’re shopping at your local grocery store. And it can be even more challenging to steer away from cheaper, ultraprocessed foods and stick to clean groceries that help you meet your health goals.

Hers looked at annual price increases of whole food grocery items to help you identify which items you can save on and which ones you may want to consider swapping out for a less expensive alternative.

Key findings

Eggs continue to hurt consumers’ wallets.

Tomatoes and lettuce experienced major price drops between April 2024 and April 2025.

Beef and ham prices have spiked over the past year, while chicken is more stable.

25 healthy groceries ranked from lowest to highest price increases over the past year

1. Tomatoes: -6.4%

2. Lettuce: -6.4%

3. Frozen vegetables: -3.7%

4. Shelf stable fish and seafood: -1.7%

5. Other fresh vegetables: -1.6%

6. Citrus fruits: -0.7%

7. Potatoes: -0.5%

Inflation-friendly food swaps to keep your grocery budget in check

By Lauren Ward for Hers via Stacker

12. Fresh and frozen fish

and seafood: +1%

13. Other fresh fruits: +1.3%

14. Other dairy: +1.6%

15. Cheese and fresh whole chicken: +2.1% (tied)

17. Fresh and frozen chicken parts: +2.8%

18. Bacon: +3.9%

19. Ham: +4.7%

20. Dried beans, peas, and lentils: +5.6%

21. Fresh apples: +6.8%

22. Uncooked beef steaks: +7%

23. Eggs: +7%

24. Uncooked beef roasts: +8.8%

25: Uncooked ground beef: +10%

Affordable grocery store swaps

How can you battle inflation prices while sticking to your health goals? Swap out the priciest items on your shopping list with cheaper options that have a similar nutritional profile. Here are the groceries with some of the biggest price spikes over the past year, plus some alternatives to consider.

Egg prices continue to rise: Swap for other dairy proteins

Between March 2024 and March 2025, there was a 60% increase in the price of eggs, and another 7% between April 2024 and April 2025. As of May of this year, the national average cost for a dozen eggs was $5.12.

Instead of whipping up an omelette every morning, consider Greek yogurt or cottage cheese as an alternative breakfast protein—at least for the time being. These dairy items only increased 2.7% and when you look at price per ounce, yogurt averages $0.19 while eggs are $0.21.

And when you opt for a low-fat Greek yogurt, you’ll only get 1.9 grams of fat in half a cup compared to 5.3 grams in one egg. Protein content is comparable in both, with half a cup of each containing around 12 grams.

Beef cuts are costlier: Swap for chicken

Depending on the cut,

beef prices have increased 7% to 10% (ground beef is the most expensive option). If you still want a meat fix but at a fraction of the price, incorporate more chicken into your meal planning. Prices only rose between 2.1% and 2.8% over the past year. A fresh whole chicken costs $2.06 per pound, while ground beef jumped to $5.80. Plus, you’ll get a similar amount of protein in both choices.

Apples are the fruit with the biggest price hike: Swap for bananas

The cost of apples jumped 6.8%, so consider some other fruit options to cut back on your final grocery bill. Banana prices stayed the same and have a similar fiber content. For comparison, a pound of Fuji apples costs $1.41, while bananas average just $0.64 per pound.

To truly maximize the nutritional content of your banana, dig in while it’s still a little green. You’ll enjoy higher fiber and lower sugar levels before it fully ripens.

Ham and bacon prices surge while pork chop prices remain moderate

Ham prices jumped 4.7% over the past year, averaging $4.74 per pound. A budgetfriendly swap would be pork chops, which increased in price by just 0.6%. The price is slightly lower at $4.24 per pound, and both contain around 5 grams of protein per ounce.

Similarly, bacon prices increased nearly 4% and cost $7 per pound. Ground turkey is a strong alternative to consider; it’s a lean protein that has only risen 0.7% over the past year.

Focus on fresh salads over canned vegetables

Lettuce and tomato prices both decreased by 6.4%. On top of that, other fresh vegetables dropped by 1.6%. With romaine lettuce averaging $2.92 per pound and tomatoes just $1.79 per pound, it’s easy to throw together a high-fiber salad that will keep you feeling

full. Canned vegetables saw a slight drop as well, but the nutritional content tends to be lower due to the preservation process.

Choose fruits over a traditional charcuterie board

Classic charcuterie board ingredients are largely more expensive than they were a year ago. The cost of cheese increased 2.1%, and cheddar now averages $5.74 per pound. The price of meats and crackers have remained steady, but garnishes like olives, pickles and relishes are up 3%.

Consider swapping out some of your pricier items for fresh fruit, perhaps alongside a dip or spread. Fresh fruit outside of apples, bananas, and citrus only increased 1.3%, and oranges are down 0.2%. Plus, you’ll be adding more healthy fiber to your snack board instead of focusing solely on high-fat meats, cheese, and carbs. Just remember to incorporate protein elsewhere. For a healthier

protein in place of sausage, consider a side of chicken wings as an unprocessed, less expensive alternative.

Methodology

To identify how grocery prices have changed in the past year, Hers pulled 12-month price data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics’ Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers. Our list focuses on whole foods, including unprocessed meats and other proteins (like eggs and dried beans), vegetables, and fruit. We excluded canned fruit because of the potential for added sugar. We then ranked each item based on the change in price over a one-year period from April 2024 to April 2025, with the lowest price increases ranking best.

3 tips to manage your grocery budget without sacrificing quality food

Looking for more ways to reign in your grocery spending? Here are three tips that can stretch your budget even further.

- Shop your kitchen first: Here’s a number that may shock you: The USDA estimates that Americans throw away around 30% of their food at home. Help prevent food (and money) waste by checking your refrigerator, freezer, and pantry before you head out to shop. Then build a meal plan around those items and fill in any gaps at the grocery store.

- Check out weekly ads: Most grocery stores offer weekly sales, especially on seasonal items. Prioritizing these items first can help you afford more fresh produce and price-reduced proteins.

- Get outside your comfort zone: Experiment with different ingredients from your usual rotation, like various meat cuts or cheaper fruits and vegetables you wouldn’t normally pick up.

This story was produced by Hers and reviewed and distributed by Stacker.

Re-published with CC BY-NC 4.0 License.

8. Canned vegetables: -0.2% 9. Bananas: no change

10. Pork chops: +0.6%

11. Turkey: +0.7%

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The videos and audio clips you encounter online may not always be genuine. That familiar voice on a video call or viral clip of a public figure might be entirely fabricated. These are deepfakes; synthetic media created by artificial intelligence to mimic real people with startling accuracy.

Deepfake videos and audio content are becoming more advanced, more realistic, and harder to spot and stop. To make matters worse, they can be easily created in hours using widely available tools, and are already being used to impersonate executives, spread fake news, and scam customers.

As AI-generated synthetic media reaches near-perfect realism, understanding how to spot deepfakes has become vital.

StayModern explores how deepfakes are being used and how you can identify them to protect yourself, your organization, and your community from synthetic deception before it causes lasting damage.

Tools Are Finding It Harder to Detect Deepfake Technology

Deepfake detection technology has made impressive progress in recent years, but it’s falling behind as AI development accelerates.

In 2023, leading detection systems could identify deepfakes with up to 98% accuracy. By 2025, that number has dropped to 65% as creators use adversarial methods to bypass detection. These tools are learning to mimic human behavior more convincingly, making it harder for even advanced algorithms to flag fake content.

How Are Deepfakes Being Used?

Deepfake technology has spread across industries and platforms at an alarming rate. While some creators use it for legitimate entertainment or artistic purposes, most target victims for harmful purposes.

The following stats show how video and audio deepfakes are being used today:

- 96% of deepfake content online is non-consensual explicit material, often targeting women without their knowledge.

- 26.8% is linked to financial scams, such as imperson-

AI deepfakes are coming: Here’s how to spot them

By Amanda Kinsler for StayModern via Stacker

ating executives or employees to authorize fraudulent transactions.

- 78.9% of deepfake cases globally target public figures in political settings, including heads of state and election candidates, especially during campaign seasons.

- 15.8% are used for electioneering, such as encouraging voter turnout or attacking opposing candidates with fabricated content.

on human judgment alone is no longer enough.

How to Spot a Deepfake—For Now

With human detection so unreliable, spotting deepfakes requires careful observation. While these signs may become harder to notice as technology improves, they remain useful for identifying many fakes today.

Unnatural blinking or blank stares

- 26.8% are designed to create fake public statements from well-known figures, including endorsements or criticisms that were never actually made.

These numbers clearly show that the main purposes of deepfakes are to deceive, manipulate, and cause harm.

Most People Can’t Spot a Deepfake

Even experienced professionals are vulnerable to high quality deepfakes. As synthetic media becomes more realistic, spotting it with the naked eye is harder than most people think.

A 2024 study from iProov revealed a significant gap between confidence and accuracy in detecting deepfakes. While 60% of respondents claimed they were confident in their ability to identify deepfakes, the reality was starkly different.

In practice, only 0.1% of participants accurately distinguished deepfakes from real images, videos, and audio content. In other words, those who felt the most certain about their detection skills were often the most easily deceived.

This gap between confidence and accuracy shows how convincing deepfakes have become, and why relying

The way a person blinks in deepfakes is either too frequent or too slow. Sometimes they don’t blink at all. This is because blinking patterns are hard to replicate accurately with current models.

Slight mismatch between audio and lip movement

When the person moves their mouth, the timing of the lips may not fully match the audio. This is a common giveaway in lower-quality fakes.

Warped earrings, glasses, or shadows

Look for visual distortions around accessories or lighting. In high-quality deepfakes, these artifacts are reduced, but many videos still show warped jewelry or inconsistent shadows.

Jerky neck or jaw movement

The way someone tilts their head or moves their jaw can feel robotic. This is because deepfakes sometimes struggle to model natural physics, especially when the person moves quickly or unpredictably.

Suspicious source, missing metadata

A real video typically comes from a trusted source and includes metadata like time, date, and device info. AI-generated videos often

lack this data or show signs of editing.

Facial hair transformations

Pay attention to inconsistent or changing facial hair transformations. If a beard or mustache seems to flicker, change shape, or disappear between frames, it’s likely a fake. Other facial transformations to watch out for include sudden smoothing of wrinkles, shifting jawlines, or mismatched facial symmetry.

Too much glare

Shiny foreheads, overly reflective glasses, or plasticlooking skin are common problems in synthetic rendering, even in high-end deepfake manipulations.

Unnaturally smooth skin

While deepfake skin looks similar to the real deal, it may appear too smooth, flat, or uniformly lit. Human skin naturally has pores, facial moles, blemishes, and subtle shadows that are hard to fake.

Note: Learning how to spot deepfakes has never been more important. While none of these signs are absolute proof, spotting two or more should raise red flags.

What Are Regulators Doing About It?

Governments worldwide are starting to respond, but the efforts vary widely in scope, funding, and enforcement. Here’s a look at how key regions are responding:

- European Union: The new Artificial Intelligence Act requires platforms to clearly label AI-generated content. Companies that fail to comply could face fines of up to $30 million.

- United States: The “Take It Down” Act mandates the removal of explicit AI-generated content within 48 hours of making a request.

- Denmark: Lawmakers are pushing for full personal rights over digital likenesses, with enforcement funding currently estimated at $1 million.

- Global Landscape: More countries are drafting rules, but enforcement remains patchy, and international coordination is still limited.

These laws are a step forward, but legal systems are struggling to keep up with how rapidly deepfake technology is evolving.

The Risks Are Growing Deepfakes are already creating real-world harm across industries and communities:

- CEOs are being impersonated in live video calls to authorize fraudulent transfers. These impersonations are convincing enough to bypass normal suspicion, especially when combined with spoofed emails or pressure tactics that create urgency and lower employees’ guard.

- Political candidates are targeted with AI-generated images, videos, and audio meant to discredit them. These fake clips are spreading quickly across social media platforms, showing candidates saying or doing things they never said or did.

- Women and teenagers are increasingly featured in explicit content they never consented to. These deepfakes are then shared online, causing significant emotional

and social damage.

- Courts and law enforcement are finding it harder to determine what counts as reliable evidence. This creates serious challenges for proving what actually happened in both civil and criminal cases.

These consequences affect real people today, not in some distant future. From boardroom fraud to bedroom violations, deepfakes create tangible harm that demands immediate protective action.

What Can You Do Right Now?

While regulation and detection tech continue to evolve, there are steps you can take today to protect yourself and others.

For businesses:

- Use real-time deepfake detection tools to screen content.

- Train staff to recognize visual and behavioral red flags.

- Set up strict verification protocols for executive video messages.

For individuals:

- Always verify the source before sharing sensitive or viral content.

- Use tools like FotoForensics or InVID to check for signs of manipulation.

- Be extra cautious with videos from unknown or unauthenticated sources.

Why This Matters

Deepfakes aren’t just a problem for celebrities or politicians. They’re a threat to everyone. They undermine public trust, damage brand reputations, and can lead to serious financial and personal harm.

They are already being used to manipulate elections, commit fraud, and humiliate people for clicks. The only way to stay ahead is through awareness, education, and proactive defense.

Final Thoughts

Synthetic media is already here, and it’s only getting better at fooling people. Whether you are a business leader, content creator, or just trying to figure out what is real, knowing how to detect deepfakes matters now more than ever.

This story was produced by StayModern and reviewed and distributed by Stacker. Re-published with CC BY-NC 4.0 License.

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New provisions to strengthen CalWORKs family assistance

By Zamone Perez, Public News Service

Acoalition of advocacy groupshaspushed majorreformsof a state public assistance program through the California General Assembly, and now says even more changes could improve its impact.

The program known as CalWORKs provides financial assistance for families with children and helps parents find employment and job training.

Rebecca Gonzales, a policy advocate at the Western Center on Law and Policy, explained CalWORKs was created when negative stereotypes of people on public assistance were common. She said some new provisions give families more freedom to tailor the program’s workrelated services to their needs.

“We really wanted to reimagine the program to be more supportive of families, to give families more choice in the activities they’re pursuing and how they are developing the tools they need to support their families,” Gonzales said, “whether that be going to school or a training program, or going straight into work.”

That includes reassessing what have been mandatory activities for people who already have specific skills, and not reducing benefits at the beginning of a family’s enrollment as they try to meet the program requirements. In addition to the Western Center on Law and Poverty, the coalition working on the reforms includes End Child Poverty in California and SEIU California.

More than a half-million families receive CalWORKs assistance, according to the County Welfare Directors Association of California. Gonzales said the coalition isn’t finished making recommendations to improve the program, including the rules for CalWORKs families dealing with a truant child.

“When a CalWORKs family, when the child is not going to school, they would sanction the families and take away part of their grant,” she said, “which is really difficult for these families because that just destabilizes the families.”

She added the coalition also plans to advocate for removing the requirement that a person must work less than 100 hours a month

EPA changes endanger plans to lower emissions in CA national parks

Anew study showed vehicleemissions from the Los Angeles area are degrading air quality in nearby national parks but plans to scuttle Environmental Protection Agency regulations to reduce carbon emissions could make the air quality even worse.

Called “Driving Dirty Air,” the study identified the Los Angeles and Southern California metro region as the nation’s worst vehicle pollution “hot spot” affecting national parks.

Ulla Reeves, clean air program director for the National Parks Conservation Association, said Los Angeles was only one of a dozen metro areas sending noxious emissions into parks and nature preserves.

“We found the places like Los Angeles and Phoenix,

Las Vegas, Miami, Chicago, Denver, Seattle, New York, Washington, D.C., and even the Asheville, Knoxville Metro areas surrounding Great Smoky Mountains National Park,” Reeves outlined.

The study found the Los Angeles region is sending more than 76,000 tons of nitrogen oxide emissions into Southern California national parks such as Joshua Tree, Channel Islands and Death Valley, as well as the Mojave Preserve and Santa Monica Recreation Area. The Trump administration said it wants to cut “excessive” federal regulations and shift regulatory power to the states.

Conservative leaders want to repeal a 2009 “Endangerment Finding,” which is the foundation for regulating greenhouse gas

By Mark Richardson, Public News Service

emissions. The EPA is also reconsidering its Regional Haze Program, designed to protect visibility and air quality in national parks.

Mark Rose, Sierra Nevada and senior clean air program manager for the association, said when urban pollution is not controlled, national parks in rural areas can suffer from the same bad air.

“Pollution from vehicle tailpipes doesn’t follow park boundaries,” Rose pointed out. “Much of the pollution that we see is coming from these urban areas that can be hundreds of miles away from a park, but is traveling and then impacting air quality in the national park.”

Rose added if the federal government relaxes regulations governing the carbon dioxide and nitrogen oxides, dozens of America’s natural

Redistricting

won’t matter in California when it comes to congressional elections,” Strickland said.

Corrin Rankin, chair of the California Republican Party, issued a statement calling the move by state Democrats “a blatant power grab” that subverts the entire concept of the state’s independent redistricting commission.

“Voters established the commission to guarantee fairness and transparency, and Democrats just shredded it to protect their

own power,” Rankin said. “This special election will waste hundreds of millions of taxpayer dollars on a rushed special election at a time when Californians are struggling with the cost of living, crime, and homelessness. It’s an abuse of

taxpayer money and a direct attack on democracy in our state.”

But Democratic National Committee Chairman Ken Martin hailed the move by California.

“When faced with the reality that he was going

to lose in the midterms, Donald Trump did what he always does: He cheated,” Martin said in a statement.

“He thought he could rig the maps, Democrats would fold, and we’d all move on.

Governor Gavin Newsom and the California Democrats had another idea: giving Donald Trump a showdown and meeting the moment to fight back against Trump’s craven, authoritarian power grab. Every Californian should vote for Democrats’ measure to level the playing field.”

to qualify for CalWORKS, regardless of income.

Gonzales noted 100 hours a month doesn’t guarantee

enough income to support a family.

Photo by Kris Len Lu on Unsplash

wonders could have little or no protection from billions of tons of noxious gases every year.

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San Gabriel City Notices

CITY OF SAN GABRIEL DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS

“SAN GABRIEL BOULEVARD SEWER REHABILITATION PROJECT” CONTRACT NO. 25-09

NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS - INVITATION FOR BIDS

Date of Bid Opening: Notice is hereby given that sealed bids for the “SAN GABRIEL BOULEVARD SEWER REHABILITATION PROJECT” will be received at the office of the City Clerk of the City of San Gabriel, 425 South Mission Drive, San Gabriel, CA 91776, California, until 3:00 p.m. on Tuesday, September 2, 2025. At 3:05 p.m., they will be opened and read aloud in the Council Chamber of San Gabriel City Hall.

There is no pre-bid meeting for the project.

Description of Work: The work to be done consists of furnishing all materials, equipment, tools, labor, transportation, and incidentals as required by the Plans and Specifications, and contract documents. The general scope of work includes, but is not limited to, rehabilitating various-sized sanitary sewer pipes utilizing trenchless cure-in-place-pipe (CIPP) lining technology on San Gabriel Boulevard (from Angelino Ave to Marshall St). The contractor will also be required to furnish all labor, equipment, materials, tools, and appurtenances to clean and pre-video the sewer pipelines, reinstate all service connections, and post-video the sewer pipelines, which shall include all necessary temporary by-pass pumping system and surface restoration of existing improvements after the required sewer rehabilitation work is completed.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Attention is directed to the provisions of Sections 1777.5 and 1777.6 of the Labor Code concerning the employment of apprentices by the Contractor or any subcontractor under them. The Contractor or any subcontractor shall comply with the requirements of said

sections in the employment of apprentices. Information relative to apprenticeship standards and administration of the apprenticeship program may be obtained from the Director of Industrial Relations, San Francisco, CA, or the Division of Apprenticeship Standards and its branch offices.

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

Questions: All questions relative to this project prior to the opening of bids shall be in writing or email and received no later than 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday, August 26, 2025, and shall be directed to: Public Works Project Manager, Alan Mai, at email: amai@sgch.org.

Published August 11, 18, 25, 2025 SAN GABRIEL SUN

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: CARMELLA PISCITELLI CASE NO. 25STPB00205

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

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

THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that VIKRAM BRAR 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: 10/16/25 at 8:30AM in Dept. 5 located at 111 N. HILL ST., LOS ANGELES, CA 90012

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

Attorney for Petitioner VIKRAM BRAR - SBN 162639 LAW OFFICE OF VIKRAM BRAR 700 N. BRAND AVE., SUITE 970 GLENDALE CA 91203

Telephone (818) 242-9240 8/21, 8/25, 8/28/25 CNS-3959010# ARCADIA WEEKLY

AURORA A. LEDESMA

CASE NO. 25STPB09432

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

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

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

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: NANCY L. KENNON CASE NO. 25STPB09347

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

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

THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that SHERI KENNON 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: 09/17/25 at 8:30AM in Dept. 9 located at 111 N. HILL ST., LOS ANGELES, CA 90012

Attorney for Petitioner

EDWARD G. OPERINI - SBN 130541

THE LAW OFFICES OF EDWARD G. OPERINI 16820 IVY AVENUE FONTANA CA 92335

Telephone (909) 822-5041 8/25, 8/28, 9/1/25 CNS-3960064# EL MONTE EXAMINER

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF:

A HEARING on the petition will be held in this court as follows: 10/02/25 at 8:30AM in Dept. 62 located at 111 N. HILL ST., LOS ANGELES, CA 90012

Attorney for Petitioner SUE C. SWISHER - SBN 243310

LAW OFFICE OF SUE C. SWISHER 20955 PATHFINDER ROAD, SUITE 100 DIAMOND BAR CA 91765 Telephone (909) 843-6490 8/25, 8/28, 9/4/25 CNS-3960815# DUARTE DISPATCH

Public Notices

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME PETITION OF Elizabeth Caram-Martinez FOR CHANGE OF NAME CASE NUMBER: 25PSCP00436 Superior Court of California, County of Los Angeles 400 Civic Center Plaza, Pomona, Ca 91766, East Judicial District TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner Elizabeth Caram-Martinez filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present name a. OF Elizabeth Caram-Martinez to Proposed name Elizabeth Granados 2. THE COURT

ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter shall appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file a written objection that includes the reason for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing NOTICE OF HEARING a. Date: 10/03/2025 Time: 9:00AM Dept: O. Room: 5th Floor The address of the court is same as noted above. 3. a. A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the day set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county: El Monte Examiner DATED: August 6, 2025 Christian R. Gullon JUDGE OF THE SUPERIOR COURT Pub. August 18, 25, September 1, 8, 2025 EL MONTE EXAMINER

N COFFEE. (7) The anticipated date of the bulk sale is 09/11/25 at the office of Unity Escrow Inc. 3600 Wilshire Blvd., Suite 900 Los Angeles, CA 90010, Escrow No. 889906-SJ, Escrow Officer: Stacey Lee. (8) Claims may be filed with Same as “7” above. (9) The last date for filing claims is 09/10/25. (10) This Bulk Sale is subject to Section 6106.2 of the Uniform Commercial Code. (11) As listed by the Seller, all other business names and addresses used by the Seller within three years before the date such list was sent or delivered to the Buyer are: NONE Dated: August 5, 2025 Transferees: S/ YE TUN AUNG 8/25/25 CNS-3960083# AZUSA BEACON NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF BULK SALE (Division 6 of the Commercial Code) Escrow No. SE-024351-CK (1) Notice is hereby given to creditors of the within named Seller(s) that a bulk sale is about to be made on personal property hereinafter described (2) The name and business addresses of the seller are: KCCD LLC, 346 W HUNTINGTON DR, MONROVIA, CA 91016 (3) The location in California of the chief executive office of

be sold are: FURNITURE, FIXTURES, EQUIPMENT, GOODWILL, TRADE-NAME, LEASEHOLD INTEREST AND IMPROVEMENTS, COVENANT NOT TO COMPETE, INVENTORY of that certain business located at: 346 W HUNTINGTON

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Pasadena City Notices

Notice

of Public

Hearing Planning Commission

Zoning Code Amendments related to: 1) Predevelopment Plan Reviews; 2) Design Review; 3) Signs and Awnings; 4) Outdoor and Temporary Uses; 5) Special Purpose Zoning Districts; 6) Accessory Dwelling Units; 7) Implementation of new State Legislation; and 8) Other Miscellaneous Updates

PROJECT DESCRIPTION: Proposed are Amendments to various sections of Title 17 (the Zoning Code) of the Pasadena Municipal Code (PMC). This includes changes to the following: 1) Predevelopment Plan Reviews - Chapter 17.60; 2) Design Review - Chapter 17.61; 3) Signs and Awnings - Chapters 17.48 and 17.50; 4) Outdoor and Temporary Uses - Chapter 17.50; 5) Special Purpose Zoning Districts - Chapter 17.26; 6) Accessory Dwelling UnitsChapter 17.50; 7) Implementation of new State Legislation including off-street parking requirements, retail sales with donation drop off, notices for public hearings and employee/farmworker housing; and 8) Other Miscellaneous Updates including parking for changes of use, meeting continuances and glossary definitions.

PROJECT LOCATION: Citywide.

ENVIRONMENTAL DETERMINATION: The Planning Commission will consider whether adoption of the proposed Zoning Code Amendments are exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to State CEQA Guidelines Section 15061(b) (3), under the “Common Sense” exemption that CEQA applies only to projects which have the potential for causing a significant effect on the environment. Where it can be seen with certainty that there is no possibility that the activity in question may have a significant effect on the environment, the activity is not subject to CEQA. The Amendments focus on procedural changes to the review process and provide additional clarity on terms and standards used. They also revise sections to comply with recent state legislation and implement programs of the 2021-2029 Housing Element. None increase development levels or intensity or add new uses that would generate impacts.

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

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

Date: Wednesday, August 27, 2025

Time: 6:30 p.m.

Place: Council Chambers, Pasadena City Hall 100 North Garfield Avenue, Room S249. The meeting agenda will be posted by August 22, 2025 at www.cityofpasadena.net/commissions/plan ning-commission/

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

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

E-mail: jmikaelian@cityofpasadena.net Website: www.cityofpasadena.net/planning

Mailing Address:

Planning & Community Development Department

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

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

Publish August 7, 18, 25, 2025

PASADENA PRESS

San Bernardino City Notices

SWINERTON BUILDERS INVITATION TO BID

San Bernadino Valley College Career Pathway 2 Bids are due September 16th, 2025, at 12:00pm

Swinerton Builders is Seeking Qualified Subcontractors and Suppliers to provide pricing (bids) for the San Bernadino Valley College Career Pathways 2 located at 701 South Mount Vernon Ave, San Bernardino CA 92410.

Project Overview:

Building A Allied Health - Approximately 19,394 SF on the 1st floor & 20,632 SF on the 2nd floor, plus a 319 SF exterior stair. Building B Aeronautics - Approximately 16,852 SF on the 1st floor and 8,231 SF on the 2nd floor.

Additional Facilities - Hazard Storage Building (B2), Engine Test Cell Building (B3), A new parking lot located between the buildings.

Project Requirements:

• This is a Prevailing Wage project. All subcontractors must comply with the California Labor Code, Division 2, Part 7, Chapter 1. Certified payroll will be required.

• We are actively seeking participation from Disabled Veteran Business Enterprises (DVBE) & encourage certified firms to submit proposals.

• Proposals must be valid for 120 days from bid date.

• Project duration of 1,067 calendar days

• Work Hours: 07:00 AM to 05:00 PM

Preliminary Bid Schedule Information:

• RFI Deadline – Wednesday, August 6, 2025

• Bids Due – Monday, September 16th, 2025, at 12:00 PM

• Anticipated Construction Start Date - December 2025

Interested Subcontractors should contact: EstimatingOC@ Swinerton.com or 949-622-7000, for access to bid documents.

Subcontractors must be prequalified and sign/execute Master Subcontract Agreement with Swinerton in order to be awarded a contract: New Application - http://www.swinerton. com/subcontractors/subcontractor-prequal or email Renewalsubcontractorprequal@swinerton.com

At Swinerton’s discretion, Swinerton may require a Payment and Performance bond and/or a letter of bondability from a qualified and accepted Treasury listed Surety within 48 hours of demand. Please provide bond rate together with single project bond $ limit for scope of work to be performed in your proposal. List of certified companies: https://fiscal.treasury.gov/files/surety-bonds/ list-certified-companies.pdf.

Swinerton is an Equal Employment Opportunity, Minority, Women, Disability, and Veteran Employer.

Publish August 25, 2025 & September 1, 2025 SAN BERNARDINO PRESS

ORDINANCE NO. 2268

AN URGENCY ORDINANCE SETTING THE AMOUNT OF SOLID WASTE FRANCHISE FEES PURSUANT TO HEALTH AND SAFETY CODE § 5471 AND MONTEREY PARK MUNICIPAL CODE CHAPTER 6.08.

The City Council does ordain as follows:

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

A. The City of Monterey Park requires a reliable solid waste and recycling collection service to protect the public general welfare, health and safety;

B. The purpose of solid waste franchise fees (“Fees”) is to protect the public health, safety and general welfare by providing reliable and adequate solid waste collection services for the City;

C. There is a reasonable relationship between the amount of the Fees and the cost of services and facilities necessary to deliver solid waste services to the residents and non-residential development of the City;

D. Notice regarding the Fees included in this Ordinance was provided in accordance with California Constitution Article XIIID, § 6(c) and Government Code § 54354.5;

E. On July 16, 2025, the City Council opened a public hearing to consider the results of the protest proceeding and to consider adoption of the proposed Fees. The City Council continued the public hearing to August 6, 2025 to allow additional time for eligible property owners to file protests;

F. On August 6, 2025, the City Council conducted and concluded the continued public hearing to consider the results of the protest proceeding and to consider adoption of the proposed Fees;

G. This Ordinance is exempt from review under the California Environmental Quality Act (Cal. Pub. Res. Code §§ 21000, et seq.; “CEQA") and CEQA regulations (14 Cal. Code Regs. §§ 15000, et seq.; “CEQA Guidelines”) because it establishes, modifies, structures, restructures, and approves rates and charges for meeting operating expenses; purchasing supplies, equipment, and materials; meeting financial requirements; and obtaining funds for capital projects needed to maintain service within existing service areas. This Ordi-

nance, therefore, is categorically exempt from further CEQA review under CEQA Guidelines § 15273;

H. This Ordinance is adopted in accordance with Health and Safety Code § 5471 and Monterey Park Municipal Code (“MPMC”) Chapter 6.08 to establish the City's current Fees;

I. The City Council has considered the evidence and testimony presented at the public hearing. Based in part upon that evidence, and the staff reports presented to the Council regarding this issue, the City Council believes that it is in the public interest to adopt this Ordinance;

J. To ensure the City efficiently and cost-effectively causes refuse services to be delivered to the public, it is in the public interest to immediately implement this Ordinance and implement the approved Fees as of September 1, 2025; and

K. Because of the findings set forth above, the City Council finds that this Ordinance should be adopted on an urgency basis to preserve the public health, safety, and welfare in accordance with Government Code §§ 36934 and 36937(b).

SECTION 2: AMOUNT OF RATES AND CHARGES. Pursuant to MPMC Chapter 14.12, the City Council establishes the amount of Fees as set forth in attached Exhibit "A," which is incorporated by reference.

SECTION 3: COST ESTIMATES. The City Manager, or designee, will periodically, but not less than annually, review the Fees to determine whether revenues from such charges are meeting actual cost of services and facilities needed to deliver solid waste collection services to the residents and non-residential developments within the City. If the City Manager determines that revenues do not adequately meet costs, the City Manager will recommend to the City Council a revised rate and charge schedule to be adopted by this City Council by ordinance:

SECTION 4: If any part of this Ordinance or its application is deemed invalid by a court of competent jurisdiction, the City Council intends that such invalidity will not affect the effectiveness of the remaining provisions or applications and, to this end, the provisions of this Ordinance are severable.

SECTION 5: The City Clerk is directed to certify the passage and adoption of this Ordinance; cause it to be entered into the City of Monterey Park's book of original ordinances; make a note of the passage and adoption in the records of this meeting; and, within fifteen (15) days after the passage and adoption of this Ordinance, cause it to be published or posted in accordance with California law:

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

SECTION 7: Invalidity. If any part of this Ordinance or its application is deemed invalid by a court of competent jurisdiction, the City Council intends that such invalidity will not affect the effectiveness of the remaining provisions or applications and, to this end, the provisions of this Ordinance are severable.

SECTION 8: Severability. If any part of this Ordinance or its application is deemed invalid by a court of competent jurisdiction, the City Council intends that such invalidity will not affect the effectiveness of the remaining provision or application and, to this end, the provisions of this Ordinance are severable.

SECTION 9: Recordation. The Mayor, or presiding officer, is authorized to sign this Ordinance signifying its adoption by the City Council of the City of Monterey Park and the City Clerk, or her duly appointed deputy, may attest thereto.

SECTION 10: Effective Date. Based on the findings in Section 1, this Urgency Ordinance is adopted by a four-fifths vote for the immediate preservation of the public peace, health, safety and welfare and becomes effective immediately pursuant to Government Code § 36937(b).

PASSED, APPROVED, AND ADOPTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MONTEREY PARK THIS 20TH DAY OF AUGUST 2025.

Vinh T. Ngo, Mayor ATTEST:

Maychelle Yee, City Clerk APPROVED AS TO FORM:

KARL H. BERGER, CITY ATTORNEY

Joaquin Vazquez, Deputy City Attorney State of California) County of Los Angeles) §. City Of Monterey Park)

I, Maychelle Yee, City Clerk of the City of Monterey Park, California, do hereby certify that the foregoing Urgency Ordinance No. 2268 was duly passed, approved and adopted at its regular meeting held on 20th day of August, 2025 by the following vote:

Ayes: Council Members: Wong, Sanchez, Lo, Yang, Ngo

Noes: Council Members: None

Absent: Council Members: None

Abstain: Council Members: None

Recusal: Council Members: None

Dated this 20th day of August, 2025.

Maychelle Yee, City Clerk

Published on August 25,2025

MONTEREY PARK PRESS

ORDINANCE NO. 2269

Monterey Park City Notices

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

A. The City of Monterey Park requires a reliable solid waste and recycling collection service to protect the public general welfare, health and safety;

B. The purpose of solid waste franchise fees is to protect the public health, safety and general welfare by providing reliable and adequate solid waste collection services for the City;

C. There is a reasonable relationship between the amount of the rates and charges and the cost of services and facilities necessary to deliver refuse service to the residents and non-residential development of the City;

D. Notice regarding the refuse rates included in this Ordinance was provided in accordance with California Constitution Article XIIID, § 6(c) and Government Code § 54354.5;

E. On July 16, 2025, the City Council began conducting a public hearing to consider the results of the protest proceeding and to consider adoption of the proposed refuse rates, and the City Council continued the public hearing to August 6, 2025 to allow additional time for eligible property owners to file fee protests;

F. This Ordinance is exempt from review under the California Environmental Quality Act (Cal. Pub. Res. Code §§ 21000, et seq.; “CEQA”) and CEQA regulations (14 Cal. Code Regs. §§ 15000, et seq.; “CEQA Guidelines”) because it establishes, modifies, structures, restructures, and approves rates and charges for meeting operating expenses; purchasing supplies, equipment, and materials; meeting financial requirements; and obtaining funds for capital projects needed to maintain service within existing service areas. This Ordinance, therefore, is categorically exempt from further CEQA review under CEQA Guidelines § 15273;

G. This Ordinance is adopted in accordance with Health and Safety Code § 5471 and Monterey Park Municipal Code (“MPMC”) Chapter 6.08 to establish the City’s current solid waste collection rates;

H. The City Council recognizes that California law including, without limitation, Melton v. City of San Pablo (1967) 252 Cal.App.2d 794 and In re Cindy B. v. Eugene B. (1987) 192 Cal.App.3d 771, allows legislation to be retroactively applied when the legislative intent for such retroactivity is clear;

I. To ensure the City efficiently and cost-effectively causes refuse services to be delivered to the public, it is in the public interest to retroactively implement this Ordinance; and

J. The City Council has considered the evidence and testimony presented at the public hearing. Based in part upon that evidence, and the staff reports presented to the Council regarding this issue, the City Council believes that it is in the public interest to adopt this Ordinance.

SECTION 2: AMOUNT OF RATES AND CHARGES. Pursuant to MPMC Chapter 14.12, the City Council establishes the amount of franchise fees as set forth in attached Exhibit “A,” which is incorporated by reference (“Franchise Fees”).

SECTION 3: COST ESTIMATES. The City Manager, or designee, will periodically, but not less than annually, review the Franchise Fees to determine whether revenues from such charges are meeting actual cost of services and facilities needed to deliver solid waste collection services to the residents and non-residential developments within the City. If the City Manager determines that revenues do not adequately meet costs, the City Manager will recommend to the City Council a revised rate and charge schedule to be adopted by this City Council by ordinance.

SECTION 5: The City Clerk is directed to certify the passage and adoption of this Ordinance; cause it to be entered into the City of Monterey Park’s book of original ordinances; make a note of the passage and adoption in the records of this meeting; and, within fifteen (15) days after the passage and adoption of this Ordinance, cause it to be published or posted in accordance with California law.

SECTION 7: Severability. If any part of this Ordinance or its application is deemed invalid by a court of competent jurisdiction, the City Council intends that such invalidity will not affect the effectiveness of the remaining provision or application and, to this end, the provisions of this Ordinance are severable.

SECTION 8: Recordation. The Mayor, or presiding officer, is authorized to sign this Ordinance signifying its adoption by the City Council of the City of Monterey Park and the City Clerk, or her duly appointed deputy, may attest thereto.

SECTION 9: Retroactivity. The City Council specifically intends that all Franchise Fees implemented by this Ordinance be retroactively effective on September 1, 2025 in the phases identified in this Ordinance.

SECTION 10: Effective Date. This Ordinance will take effect on the 30th day following its final passage and adoption.

PASSED, APPROVED, AND ADOPTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MONTEREY PARK THIS 20TH DAY OF AUGUST 2025.

Vinh T. Ngo, Mayor ATTEST: Maychelle Yee, City Clerk

APPROVED AS TO FORM:

KARL H. BERGER, CITY ATTORNEY

Joaquin Vazquez, Deputy City Attorney State of California) County of Los Angeles)§. City Of Monterey Park)

I, Maychelle Yee, City Clerk of the City of Monterey Park, California, do hereby certify that the foregoing Ordinance No. 2269 was introduced, and placed upon its first reading at a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Monterey Park, held on the 6th day of August, 2025. That thereafter on the 20th day of August, 2025, said Ordinance was duly passed, approved and adopted by the following vote:

Ayes: Council Members: Wong, Sanchez, Lo, Yang, Ngo

Noes: Council Members: None

Absent: Council Members: None

Abstain: Council Members: None

Recusal: Council Members: None

Dated this 20th day of August, 2025.

Maychelle Yee, City Clerk City of Monterey Park, California

To obtain a copy of the exhibit please contact the City Clerk’s Office at MPclerk@montereypark.ca.gov

Published August 25,2025 MONTEREY PARK PRESS

Probate Notices

NOTICE OF AMENDED PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF:

ROGER ELLIOTT COHEN CASE NO. 25STPB07802

To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the WILL or estate, or both of ROGER ELLIOTT COHEN. AN AMENDED PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by LISA ANDERSON in the Superior Court of California, County of LOS ANGELES. THE AMENDED PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that LISA ANDERSON 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: 09/22/25 at 8:30AM in Dept. 62 located at 111 N. HILL ST., LOS ANGELES, CA 90012

JEFFREY L. CONDON - SBN 132774

CONDON & CONDON, APC 3435 OCEAN PARK BLVD., STE. 108 SANTA MONICA CA 90405

Telephone (310) 393-0701 8/18, 8/21, 8/25/25 CNS-3957675# BURBANK INDEPENDENT

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF:

SUPON SIMONE CASE NO. 30-2025-01502334-PR-PLCMC

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 LAUREN R. COSGROVE - SBN 334897

ZUBIATE BEAUCHAMP, PC P.O. BOX 663 SAN DIMAS CA 91773

Telephone (909) 305-5544 8/18, 8/21, 8/25/25 CNS-3958065# ANAHEIM PRESS

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 MICHELLE ANDRADE in the Superior Court of California, County of LOS ANGELES.

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

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

A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by PONGTEP DANSIRIMITRI in the Superior Court of California, County of ORANGE. THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that PONGTEP DANSIRIMITRI 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: 10/02/25 at 1:30PM in Dept. CM07 located at 3390 HARBOR BLVD., COSTA MESA, CA 92626 NOTICE IN PROBATE CASES

The court is providing the convenience to appear for hearing by video using the court’s designated video platform. This is a no cost service to the public. Go to the Court’s website at The Superior Court of California - County of Orange (occourts.org) to appear remotely for Probate hearings and for remote hearing instructions. If you have difficulty connecting or are unable to connect to your remote hearing, call 657-622-8278 for assistance. If you prefer to appear in-person, you can appear in the department on the day/ time set for your hearing.

YOU MAY EXAMINE the file kept

THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that EMILY DOTY 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: 09/23/25 at 9:00AM in Dept. F1 located at 17780 ARROW BOULEVARD, FONTANA, CA 92335

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: 09/12/25 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.

C. TRACY KAYER - SBN 230022

KAYSER LAW GROUP, APC 1407 N. BATAVIA ST., SUITE 103 ORANGE CA 92867

Telephone (714) 984-2004

BSC 227297 8/18, 8/21, 8/25/25 CNS-3958098# PASADENA PRESS

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: ROBERT A. DOTY CASE NO. PROVA2500640

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

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

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

DANIELLE A. GEYE - SBN 239304 WIEZOREK & GEYE, APC 3450 E. SPRING STREET, SUITE 212 LONG BEACH CA 90806 Telephone (562) 396-5529 8/18, 8/21, 8/25/25 CNS-3958448# ONTARIO NEWS PRESS

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: RICHARD RYAN RADEMACHER CASE NO. PROVA2500636 To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the WILL or estate, or both of RICHARD RYAN RADEMACHER. A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by VICTORIA RADEMACHER EAGLESON in the Superior Court of California, County of SAN BERNARDINO. THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that VICTORIA RADEMACHER EAGLESON 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: 09/24/25 at 9:00AM in Dept. F3 located at 17780 ARROW BLVD., FONTANA, CA 92335 IF YOU OBJECT to the granting of the petition, you should appear at the hearing and state your objections or file written objections with the court before the hearing. Your appearance may be in person or by your attorney.

DEBORAH COEL - SBN 262306 AND PEILIN NGO - SBN 303829 33 BROOKLINE ALISO VIEJO CA 92656

Telephone (949) 682-8019 BSC 227302 8/18, 8/21, 8/25/25 CNS-3958232#

ONTARIO NEWS PRESS

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: RUTH VIOLET SEELY CASE NO.

30-2025-01503663-PR-LACMC

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

A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by GINA YBARRA in the Superior Court of California, County of ORANGE.

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

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

A HEARING on the petition will be held in this court as follows: 10/08/25 at 1:30PM in Dept. CM08 located at 3390 HARBOR BLVD., COSTA MESA, CA 92626

NOTICE IN PROBATE CASES

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

DANIELLE A. GEYE - SBN 239304

WIEZOREK & GEYE, APC 3450 E. SPRING, SUITE #212 LONG BEACH CA 90806

Telephone (562) 396-5529 8/21, 8/25, 8/28/25 CNS-3959076# ANAHEIM PRESS

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: CAROL LEE LAMOUR

CASE NO. 25STPB08923

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

A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by ROBERT CHARLES LAMOUR in the Superior Court of California, County of LOS ANGELES.

THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that ROBERT CHARLES LAMOUR 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: 09/12/25 at 8:30AM in Dept. 9 located at 111 N. HILL ST., LOS ANGELES, CA

90012

ADAM P. WALSH - SBN 348388

HOLLISTER LAW OFFICE APC 228 W. CARRILLO ST., STE. D SANTA BARBARA CA 93101

Telephone (805) 284-0711 8/21, 8/25, 8/28/25 CNS-3959476# PASADENA PRESS

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: BONNIE DEAN ADAMS AKA BONNIE D. ADAMS CASE NO. 30-2025-01504149-PR-LACMC

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

LEGALS

NIE DEAN ADAMS AKA BONNIE D. ADAMS.

A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by MICHAEL E. MULLIGAN in the Superior Court of California, County of ORANGE.

THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that MICHAEL E. MULLIGAN 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: 10/16/25 at 1:30PM in Dept. CM07 located at 3390 HARBOR BLVD., COSTA MESA, CA 92626-1554

NOTICE IN PROBATE CASES

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.

ROBERT A. COHEN, ESQ. - SBN 209971

COHEN LAW, A PROFESSIONAL LAW CORPORATION

28039 SMYTH DRIVE, SUITE 200 VALENCIA CA 91355

Telephone (661) 257-2887

8/21, 8/25, 8/28/25 CNS-3959560# ANAHEIM PRESS

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF Jin Tran

Case No.25STPB04397

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

A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by Muoi Ngo in the Superior Court of California, County of LOS ANGELES. THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that Muoi Ngo be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent. THE PETITION requests authority to administer the estate under the Independent Administration of Estates Act. (This authority will allow the personal representative to take many actions without obtaining court approval. Before taking certain very important actions, however, the personal representative will be required to give notice to interested persons

unless they have waived notice or consented to the proposed action.)

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

A HEARING on the petition will be held on September 3, 2025 at 8:30 AM in Dept. 99. located at 111 N. Hill St., Los Angeles, CA 90012.

Petitioner:

Muoi Ngo 7 Garland St Worcester, MA 01603 August 21, 25, 28, 2025 ALHAMBRA PRESS

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: DOUGLAS ETHEL JONES CASE NO. 25STPB09263

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

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

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

A HEARING on the petition will be held in this court as follows: 09/19/25 at 8:30AM in Dept. 99 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.

YOU MAY EXAMINE the file kept by the court. If you are a person interested in the estate, you may file

with the court a Request for Special Notice (form DE-154) of the filing of an inventory and appraisal of estate assets or of any petition or account as provided in Probate Code section 1250. A Request for Special Notice form is available from the court clerk.

Attorney for Petitioner

GERARD V. KASSABIAN, ESQ.SBN 222703

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

SHERMAN OAKS CA 91403

Telephone (310) 278-8001

8/25, 8/28, 9/1/25

CNS-3960077# PASADENA PRESS

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF:

CINDY LOU CANALES

CASE NO. 25STPB09327

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

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

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

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

A HEARING on the petition will be held in this court as follows: 09/19/25 at 8:30AM in Dept. 99 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.

MICHAEL A. O’CONNOR, ESQ.SBN 310591, AGUIRRE PLC 2596 MISSION STREET, SUITE 207

SAN MARINO CA 91108

Telephone (626) 441-3300 8/25, 8/28, 9/1/25 CNS-3960107#

BALDWIN PARK PRESS

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF:

JOHN R. PIEPENBROK CASE NO. 25STPB09329

To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the WILL or estate, or both of JOHN R. PIEPENBROK. A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by BARBARA L. BERTRAND in the Superior Court of California, County of LOS ANGELES. THE PETITION FOR PROBATE

requests that BARBARA L. BERTRAND 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: 09/18/25 at 8:30AM in Dept. 62 located at 111 N. HILL ST., LOS ANGELES, CA 90012

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 C. TRACY KAYSER - SBN 230022 KAYSER LAW GROUP, APC 1407 N. BATAVIA ST., SUITE 103 ORANGE CA 92867 Telephone (714) 984-2004 BSC 227323 8/21, 8/25, 8/28/25 CNS-3959887# BURBANK INDEPENDENT

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF STEVEN GARY STINGLEY, aka STEVEN G. STINGLEY, aka STEVEN STINGLEY CASE NO. 25STPB09374 To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of STEVEN GARY STINGLEY, aka STEVEN G. STINGLEY, aka STEVEN STINGLEY A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by GARY T. ROYSTON in the Superior Court of California, County of LOS ANGELES. THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that GARY T. ROYSTON be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent.

A HEARING on the petition will be held on SEPTEMBER 18, 2025 at 8:30 A.M. in Dept.: “62” located at: 111 N. Hill Street, Los Angeles, CA

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Fictitious Business Name Filings

The following person(s) is (are) doing business as Special Strong Greater South Riverside 33391 Loquat Street Wildomar, CA 92595 Riverside County Faith & Fitness LLC (CA, 33391 Loquat Street, Wildomar, CA 92595 Riverside County

This business is conducted by: a limited liability company (llc). Registrant has not yet begun to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed herein. 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. Marci Janiece Day, CEO Statement filed with the County of Riverside on April 15, 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-202504972

Pub. 04/21/2025, 04/28/2025, 05/05/2025, 05/12/2025 Riverside Independent

The following person(s) is (are) doing business as Ella Belle Loving Care Retreat #1 15322 DAWNING CT LAKE ELSINORE, CA 92530 Riverside County Ella Belle Loving Care LLC (CA, 15322 DAWNING CT, LAKE ELSINORE, CA 92530 Riverside County This business is conducted by: a limited liability company (llc). Registrant has not yet begun to transact

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. Shaunte Anderson, CEO Statement filed with the County of Riverside on May 30, 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-202506900 Pub. 07/10/2025, 07/17/2025, 07/24/2025, 07/31/2025 Riverside Independent

The following person(s) is (are) doing business as Assets R Us 39520 Murrieta Hot Springs Rd Ste 219-2002 Murrieta, CA 92563 Mailing Address, 3 800 W Devonshire Ave 98, Hemet, CA 92545. Riverside County Chef J’s Specialties & Wellness LLC (CA, 39520 Murrieta Hot Springs Rd Ste 219-2002, Murrieta, CA 92563 Riverside County

s. Joyce Abney, CEO Statement filed with the County of Riverside on April 24, 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# R202505440 Pub. 05/05/2025, 05/12/2025, 05/19/2025, 05/26/2025 Riverside Independent

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS

NAME STATEMENT File No. FBN20250007021

The following persons are doing business as: Good Water Source, 1721 S Vineyard Ave #J, Ontario, CA 91761. Mailing Address, 4918 South Avocado Trail, ONTARIO, CA 91762-7291. Arashinder Singh. County of Principal Place of Business: San Bernardino

This business is conducted by: a individual. Registrant has not yet begun to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed herein. By signing below, I declare that I have read and understand the reverse side of this form and that all information in this statement is true and correct. A registrant who declares as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business and Professions Code that the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000). I am also aware that all information on this statement becomes Public Record upon filing pursuant to the California Public Records Act (Government Code Sections 62506277). /s/ arashinder Singh, Owner. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Bernardino on July 25, 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#: FBN20250007021 Pub: 08/04/2025, 08/11/2025, 08/18/2025, 08/25/2025 San Bernardino Press

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 20256721792. The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: (1). America’s Best Property Management (2). Escrow 1 (3). Escrow One (4). National Realty Group (5). National Realty Group – Riverside (6). NRG Commercial Brokerage , 6700 Indiana Ave STE 130, Riverside, CA 92506. Full

Name of Registrant(s) National One Mortgage Corp (CA, 6700 Indiana Ave STE 130, Riverside, CA 92506. This business is conducted by a corporation. Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed herein on October 31, 1991. (1). America’s Best Property Management (2). Escrow 1 (3). Escrow One (4). National Realty Group (5). National Realty Group – Riverside (6). NRG Commercial Brokerage . /S/ Jeff Maas, President. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Orange County on July 31, 2025. Publish: Anaheim Press 08/11/2025, 08/18/2025, 08/25/2025, 09/01/2025

The following person(s) is (are) doing business as Servlegacy Cooling and Heating 6686 Van Buren Blvd Riverside, CA 92503 Riverside County Servlegacy Inc (CA, 6686 Van Buren Blvd, Riverside, CA 92503

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. Jose Pinedo, CEO Statement filed with the County of Riverside on July 24, 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-202509223

Pub. 08/11/2025, 08/18/2025, 08/25/2025, 09/01/2025 Riverside Independent

The following person(s) is (are) doing business as Bridal & Bridesmaid Alterations 3931 Chestnut St Riverside, CA 92501 Riverside County Elvira Esparza, 3931 Chestnut St, Riverside, CA 92501 Riverside County

This business is conducted by: a individual. Registrant has not yet begun to transact business under

the fictitious business name or names listed herein. I declare that all the information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business and Professions Code, that the registrant knows to be false, is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousands dollars ($1000).) s. Elvira Esparza Statement filed with the County of Riverside on August 6, 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-202509715 Pub. 08/11/2025, 08/18/2025, 08/25/2025, 09/01/2025 Riverside Independent

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. FBN20250007569

The following persons are doing business as: BAD DOG TRUCKING, 1531 Latham St, Colton, CA 92324. Mailing Address, 1531 Latham St, Colton, CA 92324. THE DIAZ ACQUISITION GROUP LLC (CA201812110333, 1531 Latham St, Colton, CA 92324; SEBASTIAN THOMAS DIAZ, MANAGER. County of Principal Place of Business: San Bernardino This business is conducted by: a limited liability company (llc). Registrant has not yet begun to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed herein. 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/ SEBASTIAN THOMAS DIAZ, MANAGER. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Bernardino on August 8, 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#: FBN20250007569 Pub: 08/18/2025, 08/25/2025, 09/01/2025, 09/08/2025 San Bernardino Press

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. FBN20250007606

The following persons are doing business as: ABLE INDUSTRIAL PRODUCTS, INC, 2006 So Baker Avenue, Ontario, CA 91761. Mailing Address, 2006 So Baker Avenue, Ontario, CA 91761. ABLE INDUSTRIAL PRODUCTS, INC. (CA836035, 2006 SO BAKER AVENUE, ONTARIO, CA 91761; Connie Gallego, CFO. County of Principal Place of Business: San Bernardino This business is conducted by: a corporation. Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed herein on January 11, 1978. 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

Nonprofit to host tour of historic landmarks in Desert Hot Springs

Anonprofit organization will host an exclusive tour of two historical sites in Desert Hot Springs next month as part of its fourth annual event celebrating historical landmarks across the state.

The California Preservation Foundation will host “Doors Open California” from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sept. 13 at Cabot’s Pueblo Museum, at 67616 Desert View Ave., and the Historic Rock House, at 66050 Third St.

The organization stated that it will guide attendees to more than 70 sites throughout California in September,

including garden courtyards, museum vaults and private architectural gems. The goal is to give insight into spaces “typically closed to the public,” such as backstage corridors and private homes with the help of caretakers, architects or historians of the various landmarks.

Participants will receive special access behind the history of the 5,000-squarefoot Cabot’s Pueblo Museum, which features 35 rooms and Native American art, artifacts and souvenirs.

The Historic Rock House museum was constructed

they need to rebuild their lives.”

Privacy concerns led to limited data sharing among county departments, but a state law that took effect in 2018 authorizes counties to establish multidisciplinary personnel teams to assist unhoused individuals and families, according to the county. Assembly Bill 210 allows service-providing agencies to share certain information for the purpose of coordinating housing and supportive services to ensure continuity of care, while remaining in compliance with federal privacy laws.

Officials said the newly signed agreement includes policies and procedures on how county departments will align their activities and share data to support

residents experiencing homeless. Signers included Dicus, District Attorney Jason Anderson, Public Defender Thomas Sone, department heads from Aging and Adult Services-Public Guardian, Arrowhead Regional Medical Center, Behavioral Health, Community Development and Housing, Innovation and Technology, the Office of Homeless Services, Probation, Public Health, Transitional Assistance and Veterans Affairs.

“This is a significant milestone for our county, and I want to thank all of our county departments for making this happen,” county CEO Luther Snoke said in a statement.

“Each of our departments collects valuable data, and now with this agreement in place, we will be able to connect the dots and improve

By City News Service

in 1946 by Lee Watkins and served as a residence for many years and was archived as a Riverside County Historical Landmark, organizers said. It features photographs that display Desert Hot Springs over the years.

The public may gain access with a $20 fee to numerous cites across various cities.

The program was funded by a grant from the National Trust Preservation Fund of the National Trust for Historic Preservation.

To register or to learn more, go to californiapreservation.org/doca.

Homelessness

service delivery across the entire continuum of care.”

The data-sharing pact was the county’s latest step to address homelessness.

Over the last year, the county has secured state and federal funding to increase shelters and housing capacity.

Officials noted the expan-

sion of the Pacific Village housing campus in Highland that will have 58 permanent supportive housing units, 32 recuperative-care beds and 32 beds for people in need of treatment for substance abuse.

“The county also acquired two motels that upon conver-

sion will provide 50 permanent supportive housing units for encampment residents and 130 beds of interim housing for homeless patients who are transitioning out of medical care,” according to a county statement. “In addition, county leaders unveiled a new Adolescent Behavioral Health Unit at Arrowhead Regional Medical Center on Aug. 7, which will offer vital support to young people facing mental health issues.”

More information about ongoing efforts to address homelessness is at homelesstohome.sbcounty.gov.

Mainstream Voucher Program

The Behavioral Health Department and county Housing Authority have agreed to a “non-financial memorandum of understanding” for the Mainstream

Voucher Program, approximately 372 housing vouchers for housing support for eligible individuals and families at risk of or experiencing homelessness.

“Behavioral Health will offer in-kind supportive behavioral health services to voucher recipients, including case management, employment assistance, life skills, mental health services and substance use disorder treatment services,” according to the county. “The grant will also provide funding to develop housing for clients in substance use disorder and recovery services.”

The voucher program will start Sept. 1 and will be effective through August 2030.

Copies of the agreements on data sharing and housing vouchers were not immediately available.

Riker to run for Palm Springs seat regardless of redistricting outcome

By City News Service

BusinessmanBrandon

Riker announced earlier this month that he will seek to represent Palm Springs in the U.S. House of Representatives next year regardless of potential changes to the district map.

“Palm Springs is my community, where I have built my life and I am proud to call it my home,” Riker, a Democrat, said in a statement. “Wherever the new lines fall, I will run to represent the people of Palm Springs in Congress. Redistricting can change maps, but it doesn’t change who I fight for.”

Riker’s announcement

followed the Aug. 16 release of draft California congressional district maps by Gov. Gavin Newsom and state legislative leaders as part of a possible ballot measure in a Nov. 4 special election. The effort is planned to add more Democrat seats in the U.S. House, countering a similar move in Texas aimed at bolstering the GOP’s hold on Congress.

Newsom — widely considered a likely presidential candidate in 2028 — said the move would only be temporary, with the state returning to the independent redistricting process after the 2030

Census.

According to Ballotpedia, other candidates seeking to represent the 41st Congressional District in November 2026 include incumbent Ken Calvert, a Republican, fellow Republicans Shaaf Patel and Cody Wiebelhaus, and Democrats Katherine Aleman, Jason Byors, Abel Chavez, Anuj Dxit, David Karson, Claude Keissieh, Ferguson Porter and Tiffanie Tate.

Calvert has blasted the move by Newsom and other top state Democrats.

“I strongly oppose the scheme being orchestrated behind closed doors by Sacra-

mento politicians to take constitutionally afforded power away from the Independent Citizens Redistricting Commission and replace it with a process that would allow legislators to draw district maps that are gerrymandered to benefit themselves and their political allies,” he told CalMatters.

“A partisan political gerrymander is not what the voters of California want as they clearly stated when they passed the Voters First Act and participated in the Independent Citizens Redistricting Commission process,” Calvert said.

Brandon Riker. | Photo courtesy of Riker for Congress/Facebook

The Rock House landmark in Desert Hot Springs. | Photo courtesy of the Desert Hot Springs Historical Society/Facebook

County officials gather to sign an agreement to reduce restrictions on sharing homelessness data among departments. | Photo courtesy of San Bernardino County

Menifee man killed in officer-involved shooting

By City News Service

A57-year-old Menifee man who allegedly confrontedpolice officers while armed outside his home, threatening to kill himself, was fatally shot by the policemen, authorities said Thursday.

Dennis Martz died in the officer-involved shooting shortly after 8 p.m. Wednesday in the 27000 block of Freedom Lane, near Ensemble Drive, according to the Menifee Police Department.

Agency spokesman Chase Coburn said officers were sent to the location after neighbors reported that the property owner was in his backyard with firearms, “threatening suicide.”

After reaching the singlestory residence, patrolmen “attempted to communicate with Martz but were unsuccessful,” Coburn said.

He said a crisis negotiator was summoned and also tried to talk the distraught man into surrendering peacefully, but “Martz refused to respond.”

“During the response, Martz pointed a firearm at officers, and an officer-

involved shooting occurred,” the police spokesman said.

“Martz was struck by gunfire, and once his weapons were secured, officers provided medical aid. Paramedics also responded, but despite lifesaving efforts, he succumbed to his injuries.”

No one else was injured.

The two lawmen who opened fire on the homeowner were placed on paid administrative leave pending the outcome of an independent investigation by the Riverside County Sheriff’s Department Force Investigations Detail.

The officers’ identities were not disclosed.

Person pulled from Colorado River hospitalized in critical condition

By City News Service

Aperson discovered submerged in the Colorado River in Blythe was pulled out by a Riverside County Sheriff’s Department deputy Wednesday and taken to a hospital in critical condition.

Deputies from Arizona’s La Paz County Sheriff’s Office, assisted by personnel from the Colorado River Sheriff’s Station, responded to the 50200 block of Ehrenberg Poston Highway in Ehrenberg, Arizona, to conduct a search, according to the Riverside County Sheriff’s Office.

Other personnel from the Sheriff’s Interdiction K9 Unit and Blythe Police Department arrived at the location to join in the search. According to sheriff’s officials, a deputy managed to utilize a civilian’s watercraft to begin searching the river for the person, who was located just north of the Interstate 10 bridge on the California side of the river.

The deputy then grabbed hold of the person and immediately began performing lifesaving measures until the arrival of medical first responders, who stabilized the person and airlifted them to a hospital in critical condition.

Anyone with boating-related inquiries regarding the incident were encouraged to call Marine Enforcement Unit Supervisor Sergeant Berryman at 760-921-7900.

Palm Springs International Airport to host 5th annual job fair

By City News Service

The Palm Springs International Airport will host its fifth annual job fair this week at the Convention Center.

“PSP is buzzing with opportunities, and we’re eager to fill many open positions this season,” Assistant Airport Director at PSP Victoria Carpenter said in a statement. “The airport is a unique and exciting place to work — we invite job seekers to learn more about how they can be part of the action.”

The event will be held Tuesday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at 277 N. Avenida Caballeros.

Officials said more than a dozen airport businesses and more than 200 positions will be available during the fair.

Participating employers will include Southwest Airlines, TSA, United Ground Express, Avis Budget Group, Enterprise, Hertz and Atlantic Aviation. Positions within the organizations includes transportation security officers, ramp agents, customer service representatives, bartenders, taxi drivers, ambassadors and retail and sales associates.

A few tips airport officials advise to attendees for a successful interview were to bring multiple copies of resume, dress professionally and arrive early.

“Several employers are ready to interview and hire on the spot, making this one of the fastest ways to launch or advance a career in the Coachella Valley,” officials said.

Cabazon couple arrested in connection with baby’s disappearance

By City News Service

ACabazoncouple were arrested Friday in connection with the disappearance of their 7-month-old son, whom they claimed was abducted during an assault on the mother in Yucaipa.

The San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department confirmed Friday morning that Jake and Rebecca Haro were both arrested during a raid on the couple’s home in Cabazon. They were both being booked on suspicion of murder.

“Investigators will continue their search for 7-month-old Emmanuel Haro,” sheriff’s officials wrote in a statement on social media.

The baby was reported missing Aug. 14, with Rebecca Haro contending she was assaulted and knocked unconscious outside a Big 5 sporting goods store in Yucaipa. When she regained consciousness, the baby was gone, she said.

The parents gave multiple interviews to media outlets

over the past week, pleaded for the return of their infant son.

But sheriff’s officials last weekend said there were “inconsistencies” in statements made by Rebecca Haro, and when she was confronted with them, she “declined to continue with the interview.”

A car belonging to Jake Haro was seized earlier this week to be searched. Investigators also searched the couple’s Cabazon home.

An attorney for the couple insisted that they were still cooperating with the sheriff’s investigation.

The parents came under increased scrutiny following revelations that Jake Haro has past convictions for willful cruelty to a child stemming from a 2018 incident, and being a felon in possession of a handgun in 2024.

The couple also have a 2-year-old child, who has been taken into protective custody.

The Colorado River runs near Blythe. | Photo courtesy of the Colorado Sheriff’s Station/Facebook

| Image courtesy of City of Menifee-Police Department/Facebook

| Photo courtesy of the city of Palm Springs

Emmanuel Haro was reported missing Aug. 14 by his mother, who along with the baby’s father is in custody on suspicion of murder.

| Photo courtesy of the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department