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Veterans call for maintaining protections for desert public lands

By Joe Taglieri joet@beaconmedianews.com

Agroupofveterans

called for the protectionofCalifornia desert public lands Tuesday in Joshua Tree.

According to Vet Voice Foundation, public lands are facing unprecedented threats from the federal government amid multiple attempts to privatize and sell-off these places. The California desert, which includes millions of acres of public lands, is a part of the nation’s military history, supports small businesses and helps create jobs while providing places where veterans and others spend time outdoors, Foundation members said.

Over the past year, there have been multiple attempts to pass legislation that would sell-off public lands acres nationwide, including in California, and the mass firings of agency employees who were responsible for managing these places.

In November, President Donald Trump nominated Steve Pearce, a longtime advocate for the privatization and sale of public lands, to lead the Bureau of Land Management. If the U.S. Senate confirms his nomination, Pearce will be

responsible for millions of acres of California desert public lands.

“Veterans work as wildland firefighters, park rangers, land managers, and biologists,” Janessa Goldbeck, CEO of Vet Voice Foundation and a U.S. Marine Corps veteran, said in a statement. “Thousands more veterans build small businesses around public lands — as guides, outfitters,

outdoor instructors, tourism operators, and more. Threats to these places are a threat to how many veterans make a living. This issue is not theoretical. It is about paychecks, pensions, mortgages, and family stability.”

ChemehueviIndian Tribe Chairman Emeritus Glenn Lodge also spoke at the event Tuesday about the

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significance of California desert public lands.

“California desert public lands are our homelands,” Lodge, a U.S. Army Special Forces veteran, said in a statement. “We have stewarded these places from time immemorial and we have served our nation abroad as well. We stand against any threats to our desert

Following $1.18B in state funding, SoCal officials

By Joe Taglieri joet@beaconmedianews.com

Electedofficials throughout Southern California on Monday welcomed the latest round of state funding totaling $1.18 billion for more residential and crisis treatment centers statewide.

Grants from Round 2 of Bond Behavioral Health ContinuumInfrastructure Program will support 66 projects across 130 behavioral health facilities, including in rural and tribal communities, according to Gov. Gavin Newsom's office.

Counties and cities are expected to gain a total of 6,919 residential treatment beds and 27,561 outpatient slots, which according to the governor's office exceeds Proposition 1 statewide goals in just two years and supporting 177 projects across 333 facilities. Voters enacted the proposition, a $6.4 billion bond that Newsom supported, in 2024 by a narrow margin of 50.2% to 49.8%.

The new funding round follows the recent announcement of a 9% decrease in unshelteredhomelessness statewide, the first such reduction in 15 years.

A recent report by CalMatters found that none of the projects expected in 2025 under Newsom’s mental health ballot measure have opened. Projects in the initial round have hit delays, in some cases pushing back opening dates by two years, or been cancelled.

The state awarded nearly half of Proposition 1 bond funds last spring, kicking off what Newsom called the swiftest distribution of bond funds in state history. Expectations were that 10 of the first 124 projects would complete by the end of 2025.

CalMatters has confirmed that nine of those projects were delayed, with new completion dates ranging from this summer to summer 2028. One project was cancelled.

A number of local officials issued statements welcoming the second infusion of state funding.

Los Angeles County Board Chair Hilda L. Solis: “For years, Los Angeles County has been in the midst of mental health and substance use crises, and I supported Proposition 1 to bring the needed resources to

Prices forecast to trend higher amid impacts of Mideast war

By City News Service

Pocketbook pressures are likely to increase noticeably throughout the Inland Empire and elsewhere as the effects of steadily rising energy prices stemming from the Middle East war start to weigh on consumer goods and services, according to published reports.

The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics will not publish the Inland Empire's bimonthly regional Consumer Price Index, which tracks a broad range of costs, until April 10, but national trends already point to elevated inflation.

The Federal Reserve Bank of Cleveland's "Inflation Nowcasting" metric for personal consumption expenditures showed a nearly half-percentagepoint rise in recent weeks. That follows publication of the nationwide CPI released by the BLS Wednesday, showing a .3% growth in consumer costs for February.

Since the reported joint U.S.-Israel military operation that sparked fighting with Iran on Feb. 28 after a girls' school was bombed and the nation's supreme leader was assassinated, oil prices have shot up significantly. The per- barrel spot price on West Texas Intermediate

Crude, a popular domestic benchmark for gauging energy futures contracts, reached $98 on Friday — 40% above the price on Feb. 27 — according to OilPrice. com and Marketwatch.com.

The higher oil prices are feeding into all petroleum products, most notably gas costs. As of Friday, the nationwide average price for a gallon of regular unleaded fuel was $3.63, compared to $2.94 a month ago, according to AAA. The service said California's average is $5.42, compared to $4.56 a month ago. In Riverside County, it's $5.35 per gallon, compared to $4.45 a month ago.

The energy component of inflation bears a broad influence. Not only are transportation costs impacted, but all petroleumbased products, including plastics, tires, asphalt and pharmaceuticals.

The all-time record spot price of a barrel of crude oil in the U.S. occurred in July 2008, when it hit $147.27, according to the U.S. Energy Information Administration.

That was the same year the Great Recession took hold, culminating in the foreclosure crisis. Riverside County ranked among the

top three locations for foreclosure activity in California over a two-year period. The Inland Empire as a whole was in the top 10 nationwide.

Kiplinger's columnist David Payne said this week that, "Even if the war ends and gasoline prices fall back to their prewar levels," inflation will remain elevated through the year. The exact extent was unknown.

A spokesman for Iran's Khatam al-Anbiya headquarters in Tehran is releasing statements daily, saying the Strait of Hormuz in the Persian Gulf will remain a target of the nation's military, with oil tankers — except those from China and a few other countries — not permitted to pass through. He's said the American public and Europeans shouldn't be surprised if oil prices climb to $200 per barrel.

The U.S. Energy Information Administration has labeled the Strait of Hormuz a "critical oil chokepoint" internationally. Roughly 20% of global oil supplies flow through the Persian Gulf.

The Trump administration has scoffed at questions over whether Iran can

exercise complete control over the channel, with Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth telling reporters Friday, "We have been dealing with it and don't ... worry about it."

However, CNN reported Friday that sources within the administration had acknowledged the Pentagon and others had "significantly underestimated" the impacts of Iran's operations in the Strait of Hormuz.

There has been no clearly articulated U.S. exit strategy announced since fighting erupted.

U.S. Congressmen Mark Takano, D-Riverside, and Raul Ruiz, D-Palm Desert, have both expressed opposition to the Trump administration's decision to back Israel in waging "Operation Epic Fury," with Ruiz saying last week "there was no proof or evidence given to Congress and the American people of an imminent threat to the U.S."

Rep. Ken Calvert, R-Corona, and Darrell Issa, R-Temecula, are in support of the campaign. Calvert said Iran's "regime has failed to divert from its violent path" of supporting terrorism and, therefore, deserved to be attacked.

HEYSOCAL EVENTS CALENDAR

¡Sí Se Puede!

LA County | March 19 - April 18 | centertheatregroup.org

Follow the life of trailblazing activist, Dolores Huerta, through a blend of movement, music, and actors inspired by El Teatro Campesino, on this journey towards justice. All performances are free and presented in English with some Spanish.

Faculty Recital: Ben Ullery, Viola; Clive Greensmith, Cello; and Dominic Cheli, Piano

Thayer Hall | 200 S. Grand Ave., Los Angeles | March 20 | colburnschool.edu

Experience the talent and creativity of Colburn’s faculty artists as they perform their own curated programs with friends and students. This concert features works by Britten, Thomas Adès, Stephen Hough, Rebecca Clarke, and Brahms. Pay what you can.

‘Sex, Lies and Harold Pinter’

Odyssey Theatre | 2055 S. Sepulveda Blvd., Los Angeles | March 20 – April 26 | odysseytheatre.com

Veteran director Jack Heller is at the helm of “Sex, Lies and Harold Pinter,” an evening of two rarely staged Pinter one-acts—both darkly comic, both unmistakably unsettling—in this visiting production at the Odyssey Theatre. In “Party Time,” affluent guests at a chic London gathering trade gossip and brag about wealthy pursuits while, just beyond the half-open door, an unjust regime enforces “order” with brutal force. “The Lover” shifts the tone, as a married couple enlivens their relationship by exchanging intimate accounts of their affairs—until Pinter’s sly, bittersweet twist reveals how fragile the boundaries between fantasy, power and desire truly are. Tickets are $35.

Emo Nite

The Glass House | 200 W. 2nd St., Pomona | March 20 | dice. fm

Emo Nite creates a space for people to passionately sing along to their favorite emo/pop-punk songs, forge new friendships, and be unapologetically themselves.

S2026 San Gabriel Lantern Festival

San Gabriel Mission District | 320 S. Mission Drive, San Gabriel | March 21–22 | sangabrielcity.com

A vibrant community celebration showcasing stunning lantern displays, live performances, street food vendors, shopping, and family-friendly activities in the historic Mission District. This two-day festival highlights visual art, culture, and entertainment for all ages in the heart of San Gabriel. Admission and parking are free.

‘Letters to Harriet Tubman’

Sierra Madre Playhouse | 87 W. Sierra Madre Blvd., Sierra Madre | Mar. 21 | sierramadreplayhouse.org

This family-friendly living history performance brings the story of Harriet Tubman to life through storytelling and Civil War–era songs. Designed for audiences of all ages, the inspiring production explores Tubman’s courage and legacy on the Underground Railroad. Performance at 11 a.m.. Tickets $20.

‘Ok, Olympia, Let’s Go!’

Odyssey Theatre | 2055 S. Sepulveda Blvd., Los Angeles | March 21-22 | odysseytheatre.com

Odyssey Theatre Ensemble presents “Ok, Olympia, Let’s Go!,” a multi-media celebration of the life of Academy Award-winning actress Olympia Dukakis that includes “You and Me,” a one-act play written by Olympia’s brother, Apollo Dukakis, in which he also performs alongside Kandis Chappell. The evening is hosted by playwright and film maker Graham Barnard with special invited guests. Tickets are $24.

‘Song of the North’

Pasadena Playhouse | 39 S. El Molino Ave., Pasadena | March 21-29 | pasadenaplayhouse.org

Pasadena Playhouse shares a first look behind the scenes of Hamid Rashmanian’s “Song of the North,” an epic love story with a cast of 483 handmade puppets and an ensemble of actors and puppeteers, all coming together to create powerful theater for young minds ready to explore heroism, heritage, and imaginative storytelling. At its heart is Manijeh, a fierce heroine navigating a world of mythical beasts who must use all her strengths and talents to rescue her beloved, Bijan, from a perilous predicament. The graphics are inspired by the visual culture that evolved around Shahnameh, with influences from miniature paintings and etchings. The puppetry style has roots in Indonesian-style shadow play. The storytelling is modern, implementing cinematic tricks like cuts, zooms, tilts, pans, and tracking shots. Tickets start at $34.

North Pomona Shamrock Beer Fest & Night Market

2695 N. Garey Ave., Pomona | March 21 | eventbrite.com

Enjoy live music, food, vendors and beer. Hosted by 909 Open Market in partnership with The Derby Room & Metro.

Glendora Wine Walk

200 N. Glendora Ave., Glendora | March 21 | eventbrite.com

Enjoy wine, lite bites, and live music in beautiful downtown Glendora. General admission tickets: $70.

‘Kim’s Convenience’

Ahmanson Theatre | 135 N. Grand Ave., Los Angeles | March 21 - April 19 | centertheatregroup.org

This award-winning comedy drama is a feel-good story about a Korean family-run corner store. Mr. Kim works hard to support his wife and children with his Toronto convenience store. As he evaluates his future, he faces both a changing neighborhood landscape and the gap between his values and those of his Canadian-born children. Tickets start at $40.25.

The Ostara Spring Equinox Ball

The Witch’s Cottage | 5303 Lankershim Blvd., Los Angeles | March 21-22 | eventbrite.com

Over the course of the weekend, The Witch’s Cottage will transform into a woodland ballroom filled with music, candlelight, performers, and revelry. Throughout the night, guests will enjoy rotating live music sets, waltz dancing, and folk dance sets. Artists and performers will also weave through the crowd. All bars throughout the venue will be open, offering seasonal cocktails, wine, beer, and non-alcoholic drinks.

Inaugural Corona 5000

815 W. 6th St., Corona | March 21 | corona5000.com

The Inaugural Corona 5000, a vibrant 5K run and walk, revives the spirit of the historic course that hosted the roar of engines from 1913 to 1916. Lace up your shoes and be part of a new legacy, racing or strolling the iconic loop of Grand Boulevard. Registration includes an event t-shirt, custom finishers medal, awards and a post-race community festival.

Ceramic

Painting Workshop

Hyatt Place Pasadena | 399 E. Green St., Pasadena | March 21 | May 22 & 23 | eventbrite.com

Create your own hand-painted ceramic bowl or plate in this beginner-friendly workshop. All materials are included. Instructors will guide participants step by step. While you work on your design, enjoy traditional Turkish tea and sweet treats. Tickets start at $79. see more on heysocal.com

EVENTS CALENDAR

tackle these challenges head on. Thanks to Governor Newsom’s historic investment in behavioral health infrastructure, we are moving closer to providing all Los Angeles County residents the critical services they need. This funding will help expand the County’s capacity to treat individuals with mental health and substance use disorders, many of which are experiencing homelessness, with the dignity they deserve.”

Orange County Board Chair Doug Chaffee: “Orange County appreciates the $17.3 million to Proposition 1 investments to strengthen our behavioral health system and expand care for residents with the greatest needs. The Generations project, in partnership with UC Irvine, will add 61 sub-acute and longer-term treatment beds for patients who require a higher level of care, including individuals under conservatorship. In addition, KC Services will expand access to substance use disorder treatment, primary care, and officebased opioid treatment. These projects will help ensure Orange County residents have greater access to appropriate treatment, and the County will continue working closely with our partners to move these projects forward as quickly as possible.”

Orange County Supervisor Vicente Sarmiento: "Securing this funding is a major step forward for Orange County as we continue expanding access to mental-health and substance-use treatment. With $17.3 million supporting two critical projects, Orange County will add approximately 440 treatment beds, which significantly increases our ability to provide timely care for residents who need it most. By expanding capacity

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and improving coordination across services, we are building a more responsive behavioral-health system that promotes recovery and supports healthier, safer communities across Orange County.”

San Bernardino County Supervisor Joe Baca Jr.: “Expanding access to substance-use treatment is critical to addressing the behavioral health challenges facing our communities. This $6 million investment in the City of Colton will help add much-needed treatment beds and ensure more residents have access to the care and support they need to recover and rebuild their lives. I appreciate Governor Newsom’s continued commitment to strengthening California’s behavioral health system and investing in solutions that promote healthier and safer communities across San Bernardino County.”

Ventura County Board Chair Jeff Gorell: “Proposition 1 is delivering the treatment and recovery resources communities like Ventura County urgently need. Investments in programs like Nate’s Place expand access to mental health

and substance use care and strengthen the local systems that help people in need stabilize, recover, and rebuild their lives.”

Mayor Jessica Ancona, city of El Monte: “This investment in the Foothill Family Service El Monte site is an important step toward expanding access to mental and behavioral health care in our community. Far too many families struggle to find the support they need, and projects like this help ensure services are available close to home. I want to thank Governor Newsom and the State of California for recognizing the need in communities like El Monte and for investing in programs that strengthen the health and well-being of our residents.”

Mayor Tim Sandoval, city of Pomona: “Health Right 360 Pomona provides life-saving services to the city and region. This award of Prop. 1 funds will allow the organization to continue to provide critical and essential health services to the community. Thank you to the voters of California for passing this measure that will help move people off the streets

and into treatment.”

Mayor Karen Goh, city of Bakersfield: “California’s mental health and substance use crisis calls for a comprehensive strategy that includes residential behavioral health beds. Round 2, BHCIP funding accelerates the development of essential recovery and treatment facilities in Bakersfield. It expands support for people facing mental health and substance use challenges and builds on the $22.8M awarded to the City of Bakersfield in Round 1 for 65 beds. The additional beds make a meaningful difference for families in Bakersfield and throughout Kern County. I am grateful to the State for supporting and recognizing the urgency of advancing these critical projects.”

Mayor Todd Gloria, City of San Diego: “There are too many people on our streets who are not just unsheltered, they are untreated. That reality is visible in communities across San Diego and California, and it underscores why expanding behavioral health infrastructure is so urgently needed. These investments will help create the facilities and care

people in crisis desperately need. I thank the Governor for stepping up with this funding, and I wholeheartedly agree with him when it comes to addressing mental illness and addiction: it’s time for no more excuses.”

Grant recipients from organizations that run the facilities also issued statements.

Brandon Fernandez, CEO of CRI-Help Inc., which received a $41.3 million Proposition 1 grant, said: “This funding award for CRI-Help's Lincoln Heights Recovery Campus Expansion project for Women with Children addresses a critical community need identified by our frontline staff. Our clinicians have consistently conveyed the ongoing struggle to locate residential substance use disorder treatment beds for mothers with children. Thanks to our Bond BHCIP Round 2: Unmet Needs funding award, we are eliminating a longstanding barrier to accessing care and are prioritizing family unification, ensuring mothers stay close to their children during their recovery process."

Lorna Little, president and CEO of St. Anne’s Family

Services, which received $20 million: “The significant BHCIP funding is critical to fueling our mission at St. Anne’s Family Services," she said. "It allows us to show up fully for the individuals and families who walk through our doors — not only meeting immediate needs, but walking alongside them toward lasting stability. The Brighter Futures Center will expand access to healing and recovery for individuals and families across Los Angeles. We are deeply grateful to partner with the State of California and remain committed to turning this investment into meaningful, measurable change.”

Helena Lopez, CEO of Greater Hope Foundation for Children Inc. which received $2.86 million: This award is especially meaningful to us because it supports our work in Barstow, a community that is often overlooked when conversations about behavioral health infrastructure take place. Yet the need there is real, and the families we serve deserve the same access to care and support as any other community in California. For many years, our Barstow team has quietly shown up for children and families who needed someone to walk alongside them. This investment helps ensure that those families are not forgotten and that the services available to them continue to grow and strengthen. We are deeply grateful that DHCS recognizes the importance of expanding behavioral health resources into communities like Barstow. It is an honor to partner in this effort to close gaps in care and build stronger systems of support for children and families.”

The state's website via tinyurl.com/3ctacjf6 has more information on Proposition 1.

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Follow the rainbow and you might just find Rainbow Dust waiting at the end of it! This magical 15-year-old brown Chihuahua may be a tiny senior, but she’s packed with spunky charm and a whole lot of personality. Rainbow Dust is a friendly, loving little companion who adores her people and happily soaks up attention from adults and kids alike. She’s house trained, enjoys short walks and little adventures throughout the day, and then happily settles inside at night to rest up for more magic tomorrow. Like many wise little leprechauns, she may be a bit shy when meeting new friends at first, but give her a little time and she warms up nicely. If you’re looking for a tiny treasure to brighten your days, Rainbow Dust is ready to sprinkle a little luck, love, and sparkle into her forever home!

Hennessy PHC-A-163

Meet Hennessy, a 7-year-old pit bull terrier at Pasadena Humane who might just be your lucky charm! Smooth, sweet, and easygoing — just like her name — Hennessy loves leisurely walks, cozy naps, and plenty of affection from her favorite people. She’s a wonderful walking buddy who strolls nicely on leash and enjoys stopping to sniff along the way. During a recent foster sleepover, she impressed everyone with her gentle, well-mannered nature. She enjoyed some neighborhood walks, a hike at Arroyo Seco, and even joined her foster family for dinner at a local café patio. Potty trained, loving, and easy to have around, this sweet girl is ready to bring a little extra luck (and a lot of love) to her forever home!

If you’re interested in adoption, Pasadena Humane is inviting adopters to come on out and draw their lucky, discounted adoption fee during their “Pot of Gold” promotion! This applies to all animals, including Hennessy, from March 16-22.

Los Angeles

Monrovia

Monrovia Community Garden South to host spring veggies workshop

Join the Monrovia Community Garden South on Saturday and learn all about how to plant and care for spring veggies. Free veggie starts will be made available while supplies last. This workshop will be held from 9 to 11 a.m. and is free to attend. Free parking at the Park & Ride lot located at 168 W. Pomona Ave. is recommended.

Baldwin Park

Baldwin Park to host housing rights workshop for tenants

The City of Baldwin Park, in collaboration with the Housing Rights Center, will host a free Fair Housing Workshop for the community on Tuesday, April 14. This workshop will provide essential information on tenant protections, housing discrimination, rent increases, evictions and tenant rights. Attendees will learn, ask questions, and get the information every tenant needs to navigate housing challenges and protect their housing rights. Register at http://www. housingrightscenter.org/ workshops.

Long Beach

Long Beach Pride Parade returns May 17

For the third consecutive year, the City of Long Beach will serve as the official

host of the Long Beach Pride Parade. Now in its 43rd year, this year's parade will take place Sunday, May 17 at 10 a.m. The parade will commence at Ocean Boulevard and Lindero Avenue and travel along stretches of Ocean Boulevard and Alamitos Avenue in Downtown. Information and updates about the 2026 Long Beach Pride Parade will be available at longbeach. gov/PrideParade. The parade will coincide with the Long Beach Pride Festival, taking place Saturday, May 16 and Sunday, May 17 along the Downtown waterfront. The festival will be a separate event that will remain organized by the Long Beach Pride organization. This year’s theme is “Fearless and Free.” More information about the festival will be available at longbeachpride. com/Festival.

Orange County

2026 Women & Girls of Orange County Report now available

The County of Orange has released the 2026 Women & Girls of Orange County report. This publication represents the first comprehensive assessment of the conditions of women and girls in Orange County in more than three decades and establishes a countywide baseline to support data-driven policy and program development. The report examines topics developed by the Orange County Commission on the Status of Women & Girls including mental health, economic

equity, financial security, education, and leadership. For more information, access to the 2026 Women & Girls of Orange County report and future updates, visit: cob. oc.gov/boards-commissionscommittees/orange-countycommission-status-womenand-girls.

Irvine Regional Park Easter Overflow parking information

Irvine Regional Park is expecting an increase in visitation throughout March and April, especially on weekends. The park entrance may be impacted and the park could close to vehicle traffic if parking reaches capacity. Overflow parking will be available at Santiago Canyon College, 8045 E. Chapman Ave., Orange, CA on the following dates: Saturday and Sunday from 6 a.m. to 9 p.m.; March 28 and March 29 from 6 a.m. to 9 p.m.; and on April 4 from 6 a.m. to 9 p.m. and April 5 from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. Santiago Canyon College is approximately a half-mile walk to the park. Overnight parking is not permitted. Parking is $2 per vehicle during weekends in March, $5 per vehicle on April 4 and $15 on April 5.

Riverside County

Horse Town Brew n’ Que Festival coming to Norco

Horse Town Brew n’ Que Festival kicks off its 10th year anniversary with music legends Lakeside, barbeque guru Saucy Lukes, activities, entertainment and special salute to the ‘70s at Cali-

fornia’s largest barbeque competition on May 29 and 30 in Norco. The festival is a family-friendly event offering craft beer sampling, barbeque prepared on site, a classic car show, a rockclimbing wall, a petting zoo, and arts and crafts. There will also be several food related activities such as Kids Que, a youth barbecue competition, and a kids’ cooking class. Brew n’ Que is California’s largest professional barbeque contest. The event is sanctioned by the Kansas City Barbecue Society (KCBS), the world’s largest organization dedicated to barbeque. For more information, visit brewnquefestival.com.

City of Riverside

Some Riverside city libraries closing on Sundays starting in April

Some libraries in the City of Riverside where attendance is low will no longer be open on Sundays starting April 12. The changes are part of cost-saving measures included in the 2026-28 city budget. The Sunday closures will take place at the Arlanza, SSgt Salvador J. Lara Casa Blanca, SPC Jesus S. Duran Eastside at Lincoln Park, La Sierra, and Marcy locations. Staff resources will be redirected to the busiest days of the week -Tuesday through Saturday –and patrons will continue to have access to online library resources, eBooks, and Book Lockers, which are always available. The Arlington, Main, and Orange Terrace libraries will remain open on Sundays from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Corona

Learn to identify plants in Corona guided hike

Join the City of Corona for a guided hike on the Tin Mine Canyon Trail on Saturday at 7:30 a.m. This hike will focus on local plant life and identifying some of the plants commonly seen on the trail. This hike will be about 3 miles in length and mainly flat with some elevation gain. Inclement weather might postpone/cancel the hike and wildlife sightings are not guaranteed. Park Rangers will provide guidance if any hazardous conditions are encountered, but slippery conditions may exist. Participation in the hikes will require all hikers to complete a Waiver of Liability. Any participants under the age of 18 will need a parent to sign their waiver of liability.

San Bernardino County

Animal Care to host mobile services event Thursday at Glen Helen Regional Park

San Bernardino County Animal Care is bringing essential pet services directly to the community through its mobile services event on Thursday from 9 a.m. to noon at Glen Helen Regional Park, located at 2555 Glen Helen Parkway in San Bernardino. Residents living in the unincorporated areas of San Bernardino County are invited to take advantage of this opportunity while supplies last. To confirm eligibility,

community members should enter their address into the service area map at https:// animalcare.sbcounty.gov/ serviceareas/ before attending. Participants must bring a valid photo ID to verify residency. If the address on the ID is not current, a recent utility bill may be presented along with the ID as proof of residence. Dogs must remain on a leash and cats must be secured in individual carriers. Attendees are encouraged to preregister through at https:// animalcare.sbcounty.gov/ event/animal-care-mobileservices-licensing-vaccinations-and-microchipping/ and complete intake forms in advance to help streamline the process.

City of San Bernardino

Eggstravaganza returns March 28 at Lytle Creek Park in San Bernardino

On Saturday, March 28, the City of San Bernardino Parks, Recreation, and Community Services Department will host its annual “Eggstravaganza” from noon to 4 p.m. at Lytle Creek Park, located at 380 South K St. This free event expects approximately 30,000 eggs and hunt participants will be divided by age group. In addition to the egg hunt, activities will include bouncers, exciting games, hands on craft stations, local food vendors, giveaways, festive music, a face painter, and photos with the bunny. Egg Hunt times are as follows: 1 p.m. for ages 1 to 3, 1:30 p.m. for ages 4 to 6, 2:30 p.m. for ages 7 to 9, and 3 p.m. for ages 10 to 12.

Monrovia

March 5

At 2:37 p.m., a loss prevention officer for a business in the 500 block of West Huntington reported a theft that occurred in November of 2025. This investigation is continuing.

At 3:53 p.m., an employee for a business in the 1600 block of South Mountain reported two females and a male subject stole merchandise and fled. This investigation is continuing.

At 6:37 p.m., a resident in the 1400 block of South Magnolia reported she was fraudulently led to believe she was contacting a legitimate customer service number. She made a purchase believing she was making an online purchase. This investigation is continuing.

March 6

At 2:40 a.m., an officer saw a subject in a park in the 1600 block of South Myrtle holding an open container. The officer made contact with the subject. An investigation revealed the subject was in possession of drug paraphernalia. He was arrested and taken into custody.

At 3:41 p.m., while patrolling the 300 block of West Duarte an officer saw a subject in possession of an open container. The officer made contact with the subject and determined the subject was too intoxicated to care for himself. He was arrested and transported to the MPD jail to be held for a sobering period.

At 5:47 p.m., a caller in a store in the 500 block of West Huntington reported a theft. This investigation is continuing.

At 5:49 p.m., an employee from a store in the 500 block of West Huntington reported receiving counterfeit money. This investigation is continuing.

At 7:52 p.m., parents walked into the MPD lobby to report that their juvenile student was battered by two other students. This investigation is continuing.

At 10:13 p.m., a residential burglary was reported in the 1800 block of South Tenth. An investigation revealed the suspect(s) entered through a sliding door and took property. This investigation is continuing.

At 10:17 p.m., while patrolling the 1600 block of South Myrtle officers saw a subject in a park after hours. The officers made contact with the subject. The subject was found to be in possession of a controlled substance. The subject was arrested and taken into custody.

March 7

At 6:28 a.m., a caller in the 700 block of East Huntington reported a suspicious subject holding a knife. When officers arrived and located the subject, he had already put the knife down. He was found to be in possession of a controlled substance and drug paraphernalia. He was arrested and taken into custody.

At 7:03 a.m., a victim in the

100 block of Los Angeles reported his vehicle stolen. This investigation is continuing.

At 12:43 p.m., a suspicious subject holding a metal pipe was reported in the 500 block of West Huntington. Officers arrived and made contact with the subject who was also found to be in possession of a controlled substance. He was arrested and taken into custody.

At 2:59 p.m., an employee for a business in the 700 block of East Huntington reported a shoplifting incident. Officers arrived and located the suspect outside the store. The subject was arrested after the theft was confirmed.

March 8

At 1:50 a.m., an officer patrolling the 100 block of Railroad observed smoke behind a business and discovered a small fire burning near a rear fence. Fire personnel responded and extinguished the fire.

At 2:41 p.m., a loss prevention officer for a business in the 700 block of East Huntington reported a theft occurred the day prior. This investigation is continuing.

At 4:19 p.m., an employee from a business in the 500 block of West Huntington reported a theft occurred the day prior. This investigation is continuing.

At 5:20 p.m., a victim in the 200 block of East Maple reported that her ex-husband was in violation of a court order. This investigation is continuing.

March 9

At 1:33 a.m., a caller in the 400 block of Los Angeles reported his parked vehicle’s tires and rims were stolen. This investigation is continuing.

At 5:13 a.m., a resident in the 300 block of West Lime reported her vehicle’s catalytic converter was stolen. This investigation is continuing.

At 6:09 a.m., a victim in the 400 block of Violet reported the catalytic converter to his vehicle had been stolen. This investigation is continuing.

At 11:53 a.m., a caller in the 600 block of West Lime reported the catalytic converter to her vehicle had been stolen during the night. This investigation is continuing.

At 12:23 p.m., a victim in the 400 block of South Mountain reported the catalytic converter to his vehicle stolen. This investigation is continuing.

At 1:42 p.m., a caller in the 200 block of Highland reported that tools were stolen from his parked vehicle. This investigation is continuing.

At 2:38 p.m., a victim in the 300 block of South Fifth made a purchase online and when the items arrived it was determined the items were forgeries.

At 4:39 p.m., a passerby in the 900 block of Genoa reported two suspicious subjects. Officers arrived and made contact with the male and female subject. An investigation revealed they were in possession of a controlled substance and drug paraphernalia. They were arrested and taken into custody.

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'One Battle After Another' takes 6 Oscars, including best picture

By City News Service

It was a celebration Sunday for "One Battle After Another," Paul Thomas Anderson's dark comedy about aging revolutionaries, which completed a successful run through Hollywood's awards season, winning the Oscar for best picture and five other prizes, including directing and adapted screenplay honors for Anderson.

The film out-dueled Ryan Coogler's "Sinners," which entered the night with a record-setting 16 nominations. "Sinners" star Michael B. Jordan won the Academy Award for best actor, while Coogler won for best original screenplay. The film also collected honors for original score and cinematography.

But "One Battle" ruled the evening at the Dolby Theatre, earning a total of six honors, including the top prize for best picture.

"Getting to make this film with this cast and this crew and Paul has already been the greatest filmmaking experience I can fathom," producer Sara Murphy told the crowd on behalf of the cast and crew. "So receiving this award is just beyond. My heart is exploding with gratitude."

Anderson took time to praise the other nominated films, noting that in 1975 the best picture nominees were "Dog Day Afternoon," "One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest," "Jaws," "Nashville" and "Barry Lyndon."

"There is no best among them," he said. "There is just what that mood might be that day. But we're happy to be part of this. A wonderful, wonderful journey with our fellow filmmakers, and filmmakers that even weren't recognized by the Academy. There's so many great films this year."

Earlier in the evening, Anderson won his first career Oscar for adapted screenplay, then collected another for best director. They were his first wins despite nearly a dozen previous nominations.

"You make a guy work hard for one of these, I really appreciate it," he said when

he accepted the directing prize.

"There will always be some doubt in your heart that you deserve it, but there is no question at the pleasure of having it for myself," he joked. "I'm here because of people's faith in me,. They give me their faith and their time, and that's the best part of being on a film crew, is being with people. We need each other. This is a wonderful gift, and I'm so happy to call the movies home."

Jordan won his first career Oscar on his first nomination for his dual role as twin brothers Smoke and Stack in "Sinners."

"God is good. God is good," the 39-year-old said as he accepted the prize.

"I stand here because of the people that came before me — Sidney Poitier, Denzel Washington, Jamie Foxx, Forest Whitaker, Will Smith. To be amongst those giants, among those greats, amongst my ancestors, amongst my guys. Thank you everybody in this room and everybody at home who supported me over my career. I feel it," Jordan said.

He also thanked people who went to see "Sinners."

"I love you guys and everybody at home who supported 'Sinners' and went to see the movie once, twice, three, four or five times. Thank you because you made this movie what it is. I love you," he said.

Jessie Buckley, 36, won her first Oscar Sunday, claiming the honor for best actress for her work as a grieving mother — the wife of William Shakespeare — in

the period drama "Hamnet."

"Thank you so much, this is really something," she said, giving thanks to her parents who had flown in from Ireland for the ceremony.

Buckley also heaped praise on director Chloé Zhao and screenwriter Maggie O'Farrell.

"To get to know this incandescent woman, and journey to understand the capacity of a mother's love is the greatest collision of my life," she said. "It's Mother's Day in the UK today. So I would like to dedicate this to the beautiful chaos of a mother's heart. We all come from a lineage of women who continue to create against all odds. Thank you for recognizing me in this role."

Amy Madigan, 75, won the prize for best supporting actress for her performance as Aunt Gladys in the horror film "Weapons." Madigan, who was only on screen for about 15 minutes in the film, gave thanks to the members of her behind-the-scenes team and the filmmakers.

"You know, we're kind of advised that, you know, don't say all these names because nobody knows who the hell these people are, but you're not rattling them off," she said. "They're people that mean something to you, that you wouldn't be here without them."

But she saved her highest praise for her husband, Ed Harris.

"The most important is my beloved Ed, who's been with me forever, and that's a long-ass time," she said. "And none of this would

mean anything if he wasn't by my side."

It was Madigan's first Oscar win. She was previously nominated 40 years ago for her supporting role in "Twice in a Lifetime."

Sean Penn, 65, won the award for best supporting actor for his role in "One Battle After Another." It was his third career Oscar, having previously won best actor prizes in 2009 for "Milk" and 2004 for "Mystic River."

Penn did not attend the Oscar ceremony.

Casting director Cassandra Kulukundis made history by winning the first Oscar in the newly created category for casting, for her work on "One Battle After Another."

Kulukundis dedicated the prize to all casting directors who never previously got the chance to be recognized on the Oscar stage. She also hailed Anderson, with whom she has worked multiple times, noting that she had won an Academy Award before him, "which is crazy." Anderson, of course, collected multiple Oscars later in the ceremony.

"One Battle" also won a prize for film editing for Andy Jurgensen — his first Oscar win on his first nomination.

Sunday's ceremony saw a series of firsts and historymaking wins.

The smash hit film "K-Pop Demon Hunters" won the award for best animated feature film, making co-director/writer Maggie Kang and producer Michelle Wong the first people of South Korean descent to

win in the category. The film also claimed the prize for best original song for "Golden," which became the first K-pop song to win in the category.

"The Girl Who Cried Pearls" took the Oscar for animated short film.

The cinematography prize went to Autumn Durald Arkapaw for "Sinners," also winning on her first career nomination. She is the first woman — and first woman of color — to ever win in the cinematography category.

For best international film, the Oscar went to "Sentimental Value," becoming the first film from Norway to win the Academy Award.

More Oscar history was made in the live-action short film category, when a tie vote resulted in prizes being awarded to both "The Singers" and "Two People Exchanging Saliva." Tie votes are extremely rare at the Academy Awards, having occurred only six times previously in the Oscars' 98-year history. The most recent occurrence was in 2013, when the soundediting prize was shared by "Skyfall" and "Zero Dark Thirty."

The Oscar for costume design went to Kate Hawley for "Frankenstein." It was her first win on her first career nomination. "Frankenstein" also earned an Oscar for makeup and hairstyling for the team of Cliona Furey, Jordan Samuel and Mike Hill, and for production design for Tamara Deverell and Shane Vieau.

Ludwig Goransson won the original-score Oscar for "Sinners." It was his third career Oscar, previously winning for "Black Panther" and "Oppenheimer."

The Oscar for documentary feature film went to "Mr. Nobody Against Putin," the story of a Russian teacher who uncovers and documents the use of his school as a military recruitment center during the invasion of Ukraine.

"All the Empty Rooms," the story of a journalist and photographer who embark on a journey to document the empty bedrooms of children killed in school shootings, won the Oscar for best documentary short film.

The ceremony included an emotional tribute to the life of actor/writer/director Rob Reiner, who was killed along with his wife Michele Singer in their Brentwood home, allegedly by their 32-year-old son Nick. The killings occurred hours after the trio attended a holiday party at the home of comedian Conan O'Brien — who hosted the Oscar ceremony for the second straight year.

Billy Crystal, who starred in Reiner's films "When Harry Met Sally" and "The Princess Bride," led the tribute.

"My friends, Rob's movies will last for lifetimes because they were about what makes us laugh and cry and what we aspire to be — far better, in his eyes, far kinder, far funnier and far more human," Crystal said. "And when Michele Singer entered his life, they were unstoppable. A gifted photographer, she not only produced films with Rob, but it was her energy that had them working tirelessly to fight social injustice in the country that they both loved."

Crystal called their loss

For visual effects, the prize went to Joe Letteri, Richard Baneham, Eric Saindon, and Daniel Barrett for "Avatar: Fire and Ash."

Cesar Chavez accused of raping teen, UFW co-founder Huerta

By City News Service

Labor icon César Chávez sexuallyassaulted female followers as young as 12 in the 1970s, and raped United Farm Workers co-founder Dolores Huerta, now 95, in 1966, according to an explosive New York Times investigation released Wednesday.

The story was published one day after the UFW and the César Chávez Foundation announced that they will abstain from honoring the late labor leader on this year's state holiday on March 31, citing "disturbing allegations."

The Times said its story was based on interviews with more than 60 people, including top Chavez aides at the time, and also his relatives and former members of the UFW.

The story quotes a woman who says Chávez took her into his office when he was 45 and she was 13, kissed her and pulled her pants down. She said dozens of sexual encounters followed over the next four years, though she says none involved intercourse.

Another woman says she was 12 when Chávez groped her breast, and 15 when he arranged to have her stay at a motel during a march through California and had sexual intercourse with her.

Both women were the daughters of organizers who had marched in rallies alongside Chávez, according to the Times. The story claims that Chávez used other women in the farm labor movement for "sexual gratification."

The Times said accounts of alleged abuse of the two then-minors were inde-

pendently verified through interviews with those they confided in decades ago and also in more recent years.

Elements of their stories were also corroborated in documents, emails, itineraries and other writings from union organizers, supporters of Chávez and historians, the story says.

Huerta, who will turn 96 on April 10, told the newspaper that Chávez drove her to a secluded grape field in Delano, California, in 1966 and raped her in the vehicle. She said she never reported the attack out of concerns for police hostility toward Chávez and the labor movement, and because she feared she wouldn't be believed.

"Unfortunately, he used some of his great leadership to abuse women and children — it's really awful," Huerta told the Times.

The charges came as a shock to admirers of Chávez, long considered one of the leading American civil rights figures of the 20th century, and a Latino icon.

"I am horrified by the abuse that we now know Dolores Huerta and other women suffered, but I'm moved by their incredible courage in telling their stories publicly all these years later," Los Angeles County Supervisor Janice Hahn said in a statement Wednesday. "What matters most now is that we listen and support them as well as any other woman who suffered this abuse.

"For those of us who grew up admiring the farmworker movement, today's news is heartbreaking. But as in any other civil rights movement,

men were only half the story. The abuses of one man will never diminish the extraordinary sacrifices, accomplishments, and legacy of the women of the farmworker movement. It's time we put them first.

"I think it's time to change the name of our March public holiday to 'Farmworker Day' in Los Angeles County," Hahn said.

The League of United Latin American Citizens said it "unequivocally condemns any form of sexual violence against women and minors and strongly denounces the actions alleged involving the late César Chávez. No individual, regardless of stature or legacy, is above accountability when it comes to protecting and upholding the dignity of others. LULAC stands with all victims of sexual abuse and affirms that no one has the right to exploit or harm children or women under any circumstances. We extend our deepest concern and solidarity to those who have suffered.

"The actions of one person neither reflect nor diminish the integrity of the farmworker movement. LULAC remains unchanged in its support of the farmworker movement and the countless men and women who, for generations, have labored in the fields, often unseen and unheard, to sustain their families and feed this nation."

On Tuesday, the UFW and the César Chávez Foundation issued separate but related statements stating that they will not organize or participate in events celebrating César Chávez Day, which is typically observed on the

same day as his birthday.

The UFW encouraged supporters to instead participate in immigration justice events and acts of service to support farmworkers or empower vulnerable people in their communities.

The union said it learned of allegations that Chávez behaved in ways that are incompatible with the organization's values.

"Some of the reports are family issues, and not our story to tell or our place to comment on. Far more troubling are allegations involving abuse of young women or minors," the UFW said in a statement. "Allegations that very young women or girls may have been victimized are crushing. We have not received any direct reports, and we do not have any firsthand knowledge of these allegations. However, the allegations are serious enough that we feel compelled to take urgent steps to learn more and provide space for people who may have been victimized to find support and to share their stories if that is what they choose."

The César Chávez Foundation echoed those sentiments, adding its members are "deeply shocked and saddened by what we are hearing."

Both organizations said they are developing a "safe and confidential process" for individuals to share their experiences of possible harm, and if they choose to, participate in efforts toward repair and reconciliation.

"In addition, we are investing time and resources to ensure the Foundation promotes and strengthens a

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workplace culture that is safe and welcoming for all," the Foundation said in its statement. "We ask for our community's patience as we learn more. Throughout this process, our organization and our partners in the movement will continue our work together to protect and uplift the families and communities that we serve."

The UFW added it will take time to get the process right, which is expected to include trauma-informed services to those who may need it.

"We understand this will be tremendously painful for many and we encourage our community to seek mental health support if they experience distress," UFW officials said. "Today's UFW is a modern and progressive labor union and we will seek to learn from our history."

Chávez died in 1993 at age 66.

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commemorated César Chávez Day with a march and rally in Pacoima and a Mass at the Cathedral of Our Lady of the Angels, among other events throughout the region.

The Mass served to reflect on the 60th anniversary of the famed Delano Grape Strike. The strike by the Agricultural Workers Organizing Committee, a predominantly Filipino and AFL-CIO-backed labor organization, against table grape growers in the Kern County city about 30 miles north of Bakersfield began on Sept. 8, 1965.

The predominantly Mexican National Farmworkers Association, which Chávez founded alongside Huerta, joined the strike eight days later. The two groups merged in August 1966 to create United Farm Workers.

The strike and boycott ended in 1970 after 26 table grape growers signed contracts with UFW.

"immeasurable."

"To the millions who have enjoyed his films all these years, I want you to know here and around the world, how many times Rob told me that it meant everything to him that his work meant something to you. And for those of us

who had the privilege of working with and knowing him and loving him, all we can say is, 'Buddy, what fun we had storming the castle."'

Barbra Streisand, meanwhile, took the stage to honor her "The Way We Were" co-star Robert

Redford, who died in September at age 89.

"Bob had real backbone, on and off the screen," Streisand said. "He spoke up to defend freedom of the rpess, protect the environment and encourage new voices at his Sundance Institute, and some of

whom are up for Oscars tonight, which is so great. He was thoughtful and bold. I called him an intellectual cowboy who blazed his own trail, and won the Academy Award for best director. And I miss him now more than ever."

The Oscar ceremony

was held under tighterthan-usual security, given concerns about possibly retaliatory attacks by Iran in light of U.S. and Israeli military attacks on that nation.

O'Brien comically referenced the stepped-up security during his opening

monologue, quipping that "there are concerns about attacks from both the opera and ballet communities" — a reference to recent widely publicized disparaging remarks about opera and ballet made by bestactor nominee Timothée Chalamet.

The Arcadia Chamber of Commerce will host a ribbon cutting event for Willie’s

Around town: Willie’s Vintage Treasures ribbon cutting

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'War

The 2025 remake of "War Of The Worlds," a science-fiction adaptation of H.G. Wells' classic novel released on Amazon Prime, topped the 46th Razzie Awards Friday with five "wins," including worst picture.

The film also earned Razzies for worst actor for Ice Cube, who starred in the alien-invasion thriller, along with worst director for Rich Lee and worst screenplay for writers Kenny Golde and Marc Hyman. It also received

the award for worst prequel, remake, rip-off or sequel.

Rebel Wilson was named worst actress for her performance in "Bride Hard," an action-comedy about a secret agent who becomes entangled in a violent plot during a destination wedding.

Scarlet Rose Stallone received the Razzie for worst supporting actress for "Gunslingers," a modern Western-style film featuring a group of rival outlaws and bounty hunters.

By City News Service

Disney's 2025 remake of the animated classic "Snow White" picked up two awards — worst supporting actor, credited collectively to the film's seven artificial dwarfs, and worst screen combo for the same group.

The Razzie Redeemer Award, which recognizes performers who rebound from previous Razzie nominations, went to Kate Hudson for her performance in "Song Sung Blue," a musical drama about a Neil Diamond tribute act.

Hudson had previously received Razzie nominations for films including "Music," "Mother's Day" and "My Best Friend's Girl," following her Academy Award-nominated role in "Almost Famous."

The Razzies, highlighting what are deemed the worst films and performances of the past year, are voted on by more than 1,200 members of the Golden Raspberry Foundation from all 50 states and more than two dozen countries, according to organizers.

What happens when a neighborhood is built around a farm

Picture the bucolic little town of a fairy tale. At its core stand medieval buildings, a square where folks hawk their goods, and perhaps a well to provide water. Beyond the defensive wall radiate agricultural fields, where people toil to bring grains, fruits, and vegetables to market.

Invert that for modern times and you’ve got the idea behind “agrihoods,” communities designed around a central farm. Like a garden in a big city, agrihoods promise to boost food security, reduce temperatures, capture rainwater, and increase biodiversity. As climate change intensifies heat, flooding, and pressure on food systems, agrihoods could be a way to make urban living more resilient — not just more picturesque.

“Developers have a hard time offering open space, because they would like to build more housing,” Vincent Mudd, a partner at the architectural firm Steinberg Hart, which designs agrihoods, told Grist. “One of the few ways to kind of bridge that gap is to be able to use active open space that actually generates commerce.”

On paper, an agrihood is a simple concept: a working farm surrounded by single-family or multifamily housing. Steinberg Hart recently finished two of them in California — one in Santa Clara and another, called Fox Point Farms, in Encinitas. The former, south of San Francisco, features townhouses, market-rate units, and affordable housing, plus a community center and retail shops. The latter, north of San Diego, adds a farm-to-table restaurant, an event venue, and a grocery store, but its housing is primarily for sale instead of rent. “Two different housing programs for two different communities, but built around the sustainability of urban farming,” Mudd said.

While these projects are in relatively affluent areas, Mudd said agri-

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two-thirds, or sometimes all the way through the summer, without having to do that,” said Lara Hermanson, cofounder of Farmscape, which helped design, install, and maintain the community’s farm.

A rainwater-capture system, though, comes with an upfront cost that

up as climate change supercharges rainstorms, making them dump more water. Green spaces let all that liquid soak into the ground, mitigating flooding even without deliberate catchment systems.

Still, an agrihood’s farm isn’t going to run itself. From the very beginning

hoods can be built nearly anywhere — though it might require tweaks to zoning rules. “Almost every city has the ability to make that zoning change,” Mudd said, “because it retains commerce, preserves jobs, generates sales tax income from retail, and provides mixed-income, attainable housing.”

(Last year, residents of the agrihood development in Santa Clara alleged that management failures have left them living in unsafe and unhealthy conditions, with delayed repairs, poor air quality, and other issues. The building’s manager, the John Stewart Co., and owner, Core Affordable, did not respond to a request for comment.)

Where it gets more complicated is the logistics of the farm. Water is the big one: Ideally, a farm captures enough rainwater to keep crops hydrated. Because Northern California enjoys a Mediterranean climate of rainy winters and warm, dry summers, the Santa Clara agrihood gathers precipitation and stores it in a tower. “It auto-refills with city water once it gets to a certain point, but we can get

a community garden in a lower-income neighborhood might not be able to afford. If one year the rains stop and drought takes hold, it will have to pay for more water. “Perhaps people with the biggest need for food or nutrition security are also sort of disproportionately facing greater water expenses,” said Lucy Diekmann, an urban agriculture and food systems advisor at the University of California Agriculture and Natural Resources.

Even so, one of the many charms of any urban farm or garden is that greenery, and even bare dirt, breaks up the concrete landscape. Historically, cities have been designed to whisk water through gutters and sewers as quickly as possible before it can pool and cause flooding. This strategy struggles to keep

lots into gardens. “It’s incredible what we could do with what we have, and what we could do even more with intentional planning,” said Catherine Brinkley, a social scientist who studies urban agriculture at the University of California, Davis.

In Encinitas, Greg

of planning, Hermanson said, a community must decide what it’s going to grow. The general idea is to get as much yield as possible because space is constrained compared to an industrial farm. So pumpkins probably aren’t a great idea, because those plants take up so much room. Instead, in Santa Clara, Hermanson grows Persian cucumbers, cherry tomatoes, and hot peppers because they’re small.

While an agrihood can’t feasibly provide all the calories residents need, it’s an especially powerful system because the produce it produces is highly nutritious. Scale that food production up across a city, and the impact could be huge: One study found that Los Angeles could meet a third of its need for vegetables by converting vacant

life: the urban heat island effect. As the sun beats down on all that concrete, asphalt, and brick, the landscape absorbs its thermal energy — raising the mercury well above surrounding rural areas — and slowly releases it at night. This is a growing problem for urbanites struggling with ever-higher temperatures. On the flip side, these green spaces help cool the neighborhood because their plants release water vapor, making summer more comfortable for the surrounding community.

An agrihood can also support local biodiversity. Planting native flowering species, for instance, simultaneously beautifies the landscape and attracts pollinating insects, hummingbirds, and bats (which eat mosquitoes, an added bonus). Even the flowers the crops produce provide food for these pollinators, which return the favor by helping the plants reproduce.

Reese, the farm manager at Fox Point Farms, is sending food to the agrihood’s grocery store, so in addition to size he also considers the value of his crops. A lot of that comes down to speed: Arugula grows faster than cantaloupe, meaning Reese can harvest it, send it to market, and grow some more in quick succession. (Given the pleasant climate of Southern California, the farm can grow food for 11, maybe even 12 months of the year.) It can also produce foods that the chefs at the on-site restaurant want. “What is in high demand, and then what grows really fast as well?” Reese said. “I can plant a seed and they can harvest it in a month, or transplant it within two months, so it’s a higher turnover.”

These crops can even benefit from a quirk of city

With the crop varieties decided, an agrihood can figure out how much refrigeration and storage capacity to build out. Those who live there will also have to decide whether to sell produce from a stand or use it in an on-site restaurant. And they’ll need to project the costs of hiring outside help to keep the farm going.

It’s not so simple, then, as just erecting a few buildings around a green space and calling it a day. “All those things need to be figured out before you start putting things on paper and making commitments,” Hermanson said. “Successful farms are well-funded, well-staffed. Everyone does better with clear expectations, clear budgets, and then also the community knows what it is they’re getting.”

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

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UCLA to face central Florida in NCAA men's basketball tournament

By City News Service

UCLA received the seventh seed in the East Region and will face 10th-seeded Central Florida on Friday in a firstround game of the NCAA men's basketball tournament in Philadelphia.

The Bruins (23-11) are the 28th overall seed in the 68-team field unveiled Sunday. The Knights (21-11) are the 38th overall seed.

UCLA enters the tournament with six victories in its last eight games, with the most recent loss coming Saturday to Purdue, 73-66, in a Big Ten Conference Tournament semifinal. Central

Florida has lost four of its last five games, including an 81-59 loss to Arizona in a Big 12 Conference tournament quarterfinal Thursday.

Oddsmakers have made the Bruins a 5 1/2-point favorite. ESPN's Matchup

Predictor gives the Bruins a 72.2% chance of winning, the Knights a 27.8% chance.

Since the tournament expanded to 64 teams in 1985, seventh seeds have an 97-62 record against 10th seeds in the first round, with the 2021 West Region match-up between seventhseed Oregon and 10th-seed Virginia Commonwealth

considered a no contest due to COVID-19 protocols with Virginia Commonwealth.

This is the second consecutive season and fifth in the last six UCLA will be playing in the tournament. They reached the second round in 2025.

Central Florida will be making its sixth tournament appearance since joining Division I in the 1984-85 season and first since 2019, when as the ninth seed in the East Region, defeated eighth-seeded Virginia Commonwealth, 73- 58, for its lone tournament victory, then lost to top-seeded

Duke,

Friday's game will be the first meeting between the two teams.

The 4:25 p.m. Pacific

NThe UCLA-Central Florida winner will face the winner of Friday's game

in a second-round game on Sunday.

FIFA says 2026 World Cup games will be played as scheduled

early a week after Iran's sport minister said the country will not participate in the 2026 World Cup following U.S. and Israeli airstrikes, FIFA announced Tuesday it is working with all participating teams to ensure the tournament goes as planned.

"FIFA is in regular contact with all participating member associations, including (the Islamic Republic of) Iran, to discuss planning for the FIFA World Cup 2026. FIFA is looking forward to all participating teams competing as per the match schedule announced on 6 December 2025," FIFA said in a statement shared on social media.

Iran has attempted to negotiate with FIFA to move its matches to Mexico.

During a morning news conference Tuesday, Sheinbaum confirmed Iran's effort to do so. Sheinbaum noted that once discussions are finalized, she would inform the news media.

Sheinbaum noted that

Mexico has relationships with countries across the globe. She added, "Let's see what FIFA says and move from there."

Iran had been scheduled to play two group-stage matches at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood in June — against New Zealand and Belgium — before facing Egypt in Seattle in its final Group G match.

Iran's participation in the tournament was thrown into doubt after the United States and Israel began launching airstrikes against the nation on Feb. 28. Iran's Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, was killed during the first day of the attacks and has since been succeeded by his son, Mojtaba Khamenei.

"Given that this corrupt government assassinated our leader, under no circumstances can we participate in the World Cup," Iranian Sports Minister Ahmad Donyamali previously said on Iranian state television. The tournament, which

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that President Donald Trump had told him the Iranian national team would be welcome to compete in the United States despite the tensions.

Trump, however, later posted on social media warning Iran against their participation in the tournament.

"The Iran National Soccer Team is welcome to The World Cup, but I really don't believe it is appropriate that they be there, for their own life and safety. Thank you for your attention to this matter! President DONALD J. TRUMP."

The Iranian team responded on social media to Trump's message saying: "The World Cup is a historic and international event and its governing body is FIFA — not any individual country," the team wrote. "Iran's national team, with strength and a series of decisive victories achieved by the brave sons of Iran, was among the first teams to qualify for this major tournament."

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This Notice is to inform you of a public hearing to determine whether or not the following project should be granted under Title 16 and/or 17 of the Monrovia Municipal Code:

APPLICATION: Minor Conditional Use Permit (mCUP2026-0001)

REQUEST: A Minor Conditional Use Permit (mCUP) to operate a dog-day care and overnight boarding facility for both dogs and cats (Animal Boarding land use) within an existing industrial building. The subject property is located in the Industrial Neighborhood of the PD-12 (Planned Development – Area 12) zone, where uses are regulated by the provisions of the O/ RD/LM and BE zones.

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

MONROVIA DEVELOPMENT REVIEW COMMITTEE

court, you may be limited to raising only those issues you or someone else raised at the public hearing described in this notice, or in written correspondence delivered to the Planning Division at, or prior to, the public hearing.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: This application will not alter the zoning status of your property. For further information regarding this application, please contact the Planning Division at (626) 932-5565, or by email at planning@monroviaca.gov.

Este aviso es para informarle sobre una junta pública acerca de la propiedad indicada más arriba. Si necesita información adicional en español, favor de ponerse en contacto con el Departamento de Planificación al número (626) 932-5565 o planning@monroviaca.gov.

Vincent Gillespie, Associate Planner

Publish March 19, 2026

MONROVIA WEEKLY

Rosemead City Notices

Notice is to inform you of a public hearing to determine whether or not the following project should be

granted under Title 16 and/or 17 of the Monrovia Municipal Code:

APPLICATION: Minor Conditional Use Permit (mCUP2026-0001)

Additional information regarding this request may be found on the City’s website at https://www.monroviaca. gov/projectsunderreview

REQUEST: A Minor Conditional Use Permit (mCUP) to operate a dog-day care and overnight boarding facility for both dogs and cats (Animal Boarding land use) within an existing industrial building The subject property is located in the Industrial Neighborhood of the PD-12 (Planned Development – Area 12) zone, where uses are regulated by the provisions of the O/RD/LM and BE zones

ENVIRONMENTAL

ENVIRONMENTAL

CITY OF ROSEMEAD

SERVE AS A CITY COMMISSIONER

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 BRITTANY DUKE - SBN 279489 BARBARO, CHINEN, PITZER & DUKE, LLP 301 E. COLORADO BLVD., #700 PASADENA CA 91101

Telephone (626) 793-5196 3/12, 3/16, 3/19/26 CNS-4019555# ARCADIA WEEKLY

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: CAROL ANN BUONAURO AKA CAROL BUONAURO CASE NO. 26STPB02283

To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the WILL or estate, or both of CAROL ANN BUONAURO AKA CAROL BUONAURO. A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by RICHARD HUNTINGTON, LICENSED PROFESSIONAL FIDUCIARY (LICENSE NO. 310) in the Superior Court of California, County of LOS ANGELES.

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF:

JEANNETTE PEREZ

CASE NO. 26STPB02276

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

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

A HEARING on the petition will be held in this court as follows: 04/10/26 at 8:30AM in Dept. 79 located at 111 N. HILL ST., LOS ANGELES, CA 90012

DETERMINATION: This project is Categorically Exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) §15301, under Class 1 (Existing Facilities), which consists of the operation, repair, maintenance, permitting, leasing, licensing, or minor alteration of existing public or private structures, facilities, mechanical equipment, or topographical features, involving negligible or no expansion of existing or former use.

Do you have a desire to get involved in your community while becoming familiar with local government? Then we encourage you to apply to serve on the City of Rosemead’s Beautification Commission, Parks Commission, Planning Commission, Public Safety Commission, or Traffic Commission. The City Council will appoint members of the community to fill the positions listed below.

Additional information regarding this request may be found on the City’s website at https://www.monroviaca.gov/projectsunderreview

Applicants selected will serve a two-year term beginning July 1, 2026, ending June 30, 2028.

• Beautification Commission

DETERMINATION: This project is Categorically Exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) §15301, under Class 1 (Existing Facilities), which consists of the operation, repair, maintenance, permitting, leasing, licensing, or minor alteration of existing public or private structures, facilities, mechanical equipment, or topographical features, involving negligible or no expansion of existing or former use

APPLICANT: Fabiola Jauregui (Planet Doggy)

APPLICANT: Fabiola Jauregui (Planet Doggy)

PROJECT ADDRESS: 1601 Raymond Avenue

PROJECT ADDRESS: 1601 Raymond Avenue

HEARING DATE AND TIME: Wednesday April 1, 2026 at 4:00 p.m.

HEARING DATE AND TIME: Wednesday, April 1, 2026 at 4:00 p.m.

• Parks Commission

• Planning Commission

• Public Safety Commission

• Traffic Commission

Two Positions

Two Positions

Two Positions

Three Positions

Two Positions

Applicants must be over the age of 18 to apply and reside in the City of Rosemead. We invite interested applicants to complete and submit a Commissioner Application to CityClerk@rosemeadca.gov, by Thursday, May 28, 2026.

For additional information or to apply, please visit www.rosemeadca. gov or call the Office of the City Clerk at (626) 569-2100.

Submittal Deadline: Thursday, May 28, 2026

Ericka Hernandez, CMC City Clerk

Publish March 19, 2026

ROSEMEAD READER

Probates Notices

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF:

ROGER HILL AKA ROGER CALVERT HILL AKA ROGER C. HILL

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.

THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that RICHARD HUNTINGTON, LICENSED PROFESSIONAL FIDUCIARY (LICENSE NO. 310) 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: 04/16/26 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.

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

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

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

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

Attorney for Petitioner

CASE NO. 26STPB02192

A HEARING on the petition will be held in this court as follows: 04/09/26 at 8:30AM in Dept. 62 located at 111 N. HILL ST., LOS ANGELES, CA 90012

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

TONY J. TYRE - SBN 269506, ALLYSON S. HELLER - SBN 315086, WILLIAM C. MASON III - SBN 319441 TYRE LAW GROUP, PC 100 S. CITRUS AVE., SUITE 101 COVINA CA 91722 Telephone (626) 858-9378 BSC 228170 3/12, 3/16, 3/19/26 CNS-4021462# EL MONTE EXAMINER

HEARING LOCATION: Monrovia City Hall (Council Chambers), 415 South Ivy Avenue, Monrovia, California 91016

To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the WILL or estate, or both of ROGER HILL AKA ROGER CALVERT HILL AKA ROGER C. HILL.

HEARING LOCATION: Monrovia City Hall (Council Chambers), 415 South Ivy Avenue, Monrovia, California 91016

AVAILABILITY: Project materials will be available after 4:00 p.m. on Thursday, March 26, 2026, at the following hyperlink: https://www.monroviaca.gov/your-

AVAILABILITY: Project materials will be available after 4:00 p.m. on Thursday, March 26, 2026, at the following hyperlink: https://www.monroviaca.gov/yourgovernment/boards-and-commissions/development-review-committee/agendas-minutes.

PUBLIC COMMENTS: Public comments regarding this item may be stated in person at the hearing, or submitted in writing. Written comments must be submitted by 3:00 p.m. on April 1, 2026, to ensure that the Committee Members have time to review.

If you challenge this application in

A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by CATHERINE STANTON HILL AND MARK FREDERICK KAUSLER in the Superior Court of California, County of LOS ANGELES.

THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that CATHERINE STANTON HILL AND MARK FREDERICK KAUSLER 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

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

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

Other California statutes and legal authority may affect your rights as a creditor. You may want to consult with an attorney knowledgeable in California law. YOU MAY EXAMINE the file kept by the court. If you are a person interested in the estate, you may file

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 GISSELLE M. QUINTANA - SBN 285827

LEGACY COUNSELORS AT LAW, P.C. 1111 W. TOWN AND COUNTRY RD., STE. 12 ORANGE CA 92868 Telephone (949) 541-0035 BSC 228154 3/12, 3/16, 3/19/26 CNS-4020361# TEMPLE CITY TRIBUNE

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: CARMEN JACOBSON CASE NO. 26STPB02414

To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the WILL or estate, or both of CARMEN JACOBSON. A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by THOMAS MARTINEZ in the Superior Court of California, County of LOS ANGELES. THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that THOMAS MARTINEZ 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: 04/13/26 at 8:30AM in Dept. 9 located at 111 N. HILL ST., LOS ANGELES, CA 90012

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

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

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

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

Attorney for Petitioner

GALE B. SALUS, ESQ. - SBN 330390 23424 VANOWEN ST. WEST HILLS CA 91307

Telephone (818) 679-1205

3/12, 3/16, 3/19/26

CNS-4021820# AZUSA BEACON

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF:

THOMAS KENT CARTER CASE NO. 26STPB02521

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

A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by LOIS JEAN GASTON in the Superior Court of California, County of LOS ANGELES.

THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that LOIS JEAN GASTON AND HAROLD K. CARTER, JR. be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent.

THE PETITION requests authority to administer the estate under the Independent Administration of Estates Act 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: 04/09/26 at 8:30AM in Dept. 44 located at 111 N. HILL ST., LOS ANGELES, CA 90012

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

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

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

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

Attorney for Petitioner

LINDA MCLARNAN-DUGAN - SBN 169190

LAW OFFICES OF LINDA MCLARNAN-DUGAN

150 N. SANTA ANITA AVE., SUITE 300 ARCADIA CA 91006

Telephone (626) 296-8670

3/16, 3/19, 3/23/26 CNS-4022156# DUARTE DISPATCH

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF ALGIE L. MANUEL aka ALGIE LEE MANUEL, JR. aka ALGIE LEE MANUEL

Case No. 26STPB02829

To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of ALGIE L. MANUEL aka ALGIE LEE MANUEL, JR. aka ALGIE LEE MANUEL

A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by Nichole M. Patterson in the Superior Court of California, County of LOS ANGELES.

THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that Nichole M. Patterson be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent.

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

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

A HEARING on the petition will be held on April 13, 2026 at 8:30 AM in Dept. No. 67 located at 111 N. Hill St., Los Angeles, CA 90012.

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

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

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

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

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

Attorney for petitioner:

JUSTIN A SHIAU ESQ SBN 229097

ATHLON LEGAL APC

14 N FAIR OAKS AVE STE 503

PASADENA CA 91103

CN125418 MANUEL Mar 19,23,26, 2026

ARCADIA WEEKLY

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF EESONG OOL aka JAMES EESONG OOL

Case No. 26STPB02510

To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of EESONG OOL aka JAMES EE-SONG OOL

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

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

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

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

A HEARING on the petition will be held on April 10, 2026 at 8:30 AM in Dept. No. 29 located at 111 N. Hill St., Los Angeles, CA 90012.

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

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

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

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

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

Attorney for petitioner: JARED A BARRY, ESQ SBN 221988 BARRY LAW GROUP 16633 VENTURA BLVD SUITE 1000 ENCINO CA 91436 CN125398 OOL Mar 19,23,26, 2026 DUARTE DISPATCH

NOTICE OF AMENDED PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF:

NUBIA HILDA SANCHEZ CASE NO. 25STPB07071

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

AN AMENDED PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by OSCAR RENGIFO in the Superior Court of California, County of LOS ANGELES.

THE AMENDED PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that OSCAR RENGIFO be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent.

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

A HEARING on the petition will be held in this court as follows: 05/07/26 at 8:30AM in Dept. 29 located at 111 N. HILL ST., LOS ANGELES, CA 90012

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

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

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

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

Attorney for Petitioner

JUVENTINO B. CASAS, JR. - SBN 44445

LAW OFFICE OF J.B. CASAS, JR. 2520 W. BEVERLY BLVD. MONTEBELLO CA 90640

Telephone (323) 726-3200 3/19, 3/23, 3/26/26 CNS-4023936# ROSEMEAD READER

CASE NUMBER: (Numero del Caso): 25NNCV04497 SUMMONS (CITACION JUDICIAL) NOTICE TO DEFENDANT: (AVISO AL DEMANDADO): ZHIYUAN LIU, an individual; and DOES 1-10, Inclusive

Plaintiff’s Title Thereto. YOU ARE BEING SUED BY PLAINTIFF: (LO ESTA DEMANDANDO EL DEMANDANTE): SHU E. WANG, an individual NOTICE! You have been sued. The court may decide against you without your being heard unless you respond within 30 days. Read the information below. You have 30 CALENDAR DAYS after this summons and legal papers are served on you to file a written response at this court and have a copy served on the plaintiff. A letter or phone call will not protect you. Your written response must be in proper legal form if you want the court to hear your case. There may be a court form that you can use for your response. You can find these court forms and more information at the California Courts Online Self-Help Center (www.courtinfo.ca.gov/ selfhelp), your county law library, or the courthouse nearest you. If you cannot pay the filing fee, ask the court clerk for a fee waiver form. If you do not file your response on time, you may lose the case by default, and your wages, money, and property may be taken without further warning from the court. There are other legal requirements. You may want to call an attorney right away. If you do not know an attorney, you may want to call an attorney referral service. If you cannot afford an attorney, you may be eligible for free legal services from a nonprofit legal services program. You can locate these nonprofit groups at the California Legal Services Web site (www.lawhelpcalifornia.org), the California Courts Online Self-Help Center (www. courtinfo.ca.gov/selfhelp), or by contacting your local court or county bar association. NOTE: The court has a statutory lien for waived fees and costs on any settlement or arbitration award of $10,000 or more in a civil case. The court's lien must be paid before the court will dismiss the case.

¡AVISO! Lo han demandado. Si no responde dentro de 30 días, la corte puede decidir en su contra sin escuchar su versión. Lea la información a continuación. Tiene 30 DÍAS DE CALENDARIO después de que le entreguen esta citación y papeles legales para presentar una respuesta por escrito en esta corte y hacer que se entregue una copia al demandante. Una carta o una llamada telefónica no lo protegen. Su respuesta por escrito tiene que estar en formato legal correcto si desea que procesen su caso en la corte. Es posible que haya un formulario que usted pueda usar para su respuesta. Puede encontrar estos formularios de la corte y más información en el Centro de Ayuda de las Cortes de California (www.sucorte.ca.gov), en la biblioteca de leyes de su condado o en la corte que le quede más cerca. Si no puede pagar la cuota de presentación, pida al secretario de la corte que le dé un formulario de exención de pago de cuotas. Si no presenta su respuesta a tiempo, puede perder el caso por incumplimiento y la corte le podrá quitar su sueldo, dinero y bienes sin más advertencia. Hay otros requisitos legales. Es recomendable que llame a un abogado inmediatamente. Si no conoce a un abogado, puede llamar a un servicio de remisión a abogados. Si no puede pagar a un abogado, es posible que cumpla con los requisitos para obtener servicios legales gratuitos de un programa de servicios legales sin fines de lucro. Puede encontrar estos grupos sin fines de lucro en el sitio web de California Legal Services, (www.lawhelpcalifornia. org), en el Centro de Ayuda de las Cortes de California, (www.sucorte.ca.gov) o poniéndose en contacto con la corte o el colegio de abogados locales. AVISO: Por ley, la corte tiene derecho a reclamar las cuotas y los costos exentos por imponer un gravamen sobre cualquier recuperación de $10,000 ó más de valor recibida mediante un acuerdo o una concesión de arbitraje en un caso de derecho civil. Tiene que pagar el gravamen de la corte antes de que la corte pueda desechar el caso. The name and address of the court is: (El nombre y direccion de la corte es): Alhambra Courthouse, 150 West Commonwealth, Alhambra, Ca 91801

The name, address and telephone number of plaintiff's attorney, or plaintiff without an attorney is: (El nombre, la direccion y el numero de telefono del abogado del demandante, o del demandante que no tiene abogado, es): Attorney Michael P. Duff, 1717 E. Vista Chino, Suite A7425, Palm Springs, California 92262. Telephone: (760) 420-9298 Email:cdlaw@msn. com

Date: (Fecha) June 26, 2025

David W. Slayton, Clerk (Secretario) By: D. Gallegos, Deputy (Adjunto)

CALIFORNIA SUPERIOR COURT FOR THE COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES, PASADENA COURTHOUSE

SHU E. WANG, an Individual, Plaintiff, vs. ZHIYUAN LIU, an Individual; and

with the permission, approval and consent of each of the remaining Defendants; FIRST CAUSE OF ACTION (Breach of Contract)

8. Plaintiff realleges and herein incorporates by this reference paragraphs 1 through 8 of this complaint as though fully set forth at this point; 9. On or about May 19, 2024, Plaintiff, and Defendants entered into an Agreement; (Attached hereto as Exhibit "A" is a true and correct copy of the Parties Agreement) 10. By the terms of the Agreement, Defendants would perform specific construction related work for the benefit of Plaintiff's real properties

and Plaintiff would

for the

performed; 11. Plaintiff has paid Defendants a total of $72,500.00, for work called for under the Parties Agreement; 12. In or about April 2025, and continuing to present, Defendants breached the Agreement by failing to perform and/or complete the work as stated in the Agreement that Plaintiff had paid Defendants to perform; 13. As a result of Defendant's breach of the Agreement, Plaintiff has been damaged in an amount according to proof at time of trial;

WHEREFORE, Plaintiff prays for judgment as follows:

California Baptist to face Kansas in NCAA Division I tournament debut

By City News Service

California Baptist will make its debut in the NCAA Division I men's basketball tournament on Friday against fourth-seeded Kansas in an East Regional game in San Diego.

The 13th-seeded Lancers (25-8) enter the tournament with a six-game winning streak. The Jayhawks (23-10) are coming off a 69-47 loss to Houston in a semifinal of the Big 12 Tournament on Friday night in Houston, their third loss in five games.

Oddsmakers have made Kansas a 13 1/2-14 1/2-point favorite. ESPN's Matchup Predictor gives the Jayhawks a 92.6% chance of winning, California Baptist a 7.4% chance.

Fourth seeds are 127-33 against 13th seeds since the tournament expanded to 64 teams in 1985, a 79.4%

winning percentage. A 13th seed has defeated a fourth seed in five of the past seven tournaments, including twice each in 2018 and 2021.

The Lancers are the 51st overall seed in the field of 68 unveiled Sunday. Kansas is the 15th overall seed.

California Baptist and the Jayhawks have two common opponents — Brigham Young and Colorado. Kansas defeated Colorado, 75-69, Jan. 20 and Brigham Young 90-82 on Jan. 31. The Lancers lost to Colorado, 78-70, Dec. 1, and Brigham Young, 91-60, on Dec. 3.

The 6:45 p.m. game will be televised by CBS.

California Baptist qualified for the tournament for the first time in its fourth season of eligibility with a 63-61 victory over Utah Valley in the championship game of the Western Athletic

Sabalenka,

World No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka retains her rank Monday after defeating Elena Rybakina in the women's final at the BNP Paribas Open in Indian Wells, 3-6, 6-3, 7-6 (6).

Sabalenka saved a match point in the third-set tiebreaker on Rybakina's serve, hitting a blistering return on a 121 mph serve before nailing a cross-court backhand winner to even the tiebreaker at 6-6.

She clinched the match by winning the next two points, the final one on her serve after Rybakina's return went long.

"It was a very difficult match," Rybakina, of Kazakhstan, told the crowd afterward. "Congratulations to Aryna and her team for all the achievements, and this final battle."

It is the first BNP Paribas Open singles title for Sabalenka, the 27-year-old from Belarus who lost to Rybakina in the 2023 women's final at Indian Wells, 7-6, 6-4. Sabalenka also lost last year's

Conference tournament on Saturday night in Las Vegas.

Dominique Daniels Jr. made a 3-point basket with 17 seconds to play to give the Lancers the lead for good in a game with 12 lead changes and 11 ties.

Forward Isaac Davis missed a potential gametying alley-oop dunk with two seconds to play for the Wolverines (25-8) in front of a crowd announced at 1,511 at Orleans Arena.

Under NCAA rules, a program transitioning from Division II to Division I is ineligible to compete in championship events for four seasons. California Baptist began their four-year transition from Division II to Division I in the 2018-19 academic year.

"The rationale behind the rule is to allow programs to get up to speed, to build

the necessary compliance, facilities, scholarship requirements and other standards to satisfy Division I membership," Meghan Durham Wright, an NCAA associate

director of communications, told City News Service.

The rule had been two years but "was doubled when teams began to make the jump and were unable to

Sinner victorious in BNP Paribas finals

By City News Service

sustain Division I membership because they made the move too soon and could not keep up financially," Durham Wright wrote in an email.

BNP Paribas Open final to Mirra Andreeva, 2-6, 6-4, 6-3. "Thank God I got this

trophy," Sabalenka told the crowd at the podium after the match. "What a week: getting a puppy, getting engaged and winning a title. I'll remember it for the rest of my life."

Sabalenka improved to

17-1 on the year, with her only loss coming to Rybakina in the Australian Open final, 6-4, 4-6, 6-4. The BNP Paribas Open was Sabalenka's first tournament since the Australian Open.

Sabalenka earned $1,511,380 for the tournament title. Rybakina received

$612,340 as the runner-up. Sinner defeats Medvedev Second-seeded Jannik Sinner defeated 11th-seeded Daniil Medvedev, 7-6(6), 7-6(4), in Sunday's men's final of the $9,415,725 BNP Paribas Open, completing the tournament without losing a set in his six matches.

The Italian won the final seven points of the match after trailing 0-4 in the second

set tiebreaker.

"I kept believing and kept pushing," Sinner said when asked about his tiebreak turnaround. "I went for my shots a little more. A third set, we would have started even, so I tried my best to close it out and I am very happy. It was an incredible ending."

Neither player had his serve broken.

"I would like to congratu-

late Jannik, amazing tennis, tough to play against you," the Russian said during the trophy ceremony. "I tried my best, but big congrats to you for everything you are doing."

The victory increased Sinner's lead in the head-tohead series to 9-7. Sinner earned $1,511,380 for the tournament victory. Medvedev received $612,340 as the tournament runner-up.

SoCal residents requested to vote for their favorite parks

By City News Service

Residents throughout the Inland Empire and elsewhere were invited last week to register their votes in an annual survey on their favorite parks in the region and what attractions they enjoy most.

The California State Parks Foundation opened its 2026 Best of California State Parks online poll March 11, asking participants to cast their votes at calparks.org/votebestof26 through April 11.

"The Best of California's State Parks poll is a fun opportunity for Californians to share what they love about their parks," State Parks Foundation Executive Director Rachel Norton said. "There are so many different types of parks to explore in California, whether you're looking for a day at the beach, a hike among the redwoods, or a chance to learn about history."

lands as they are threats to our very way of life. These places take care of us and we must take care of them.”

Citing data from the state, Vet Voice Foundation noted that Native Americans are 10% of veterans who live in California and have highest per-capita involvement — five times the national average — of any ethnic or racial group in the U.S. military.

Public lands

of public lands' acreage on popular hunting, fishing and camping areas, as well as the small businesses and local economies that depend on visitors to such locales. The Foundation's event Tuesday in the desert was a call to action for elected officials and leaders to listen to veterans about why public lands should be protected, organizers said.

had Navajos,” Pearce said during a Senate committee hearing in February. “We worked extremely closely with all of those to accomplish objectives they were looking for in their lands. I would visualize very similar. The Native Americans sometimes are overlooked, from Washington.

“We became a voice for them and would continue to do that,” Pearce said.

Several parks with tracts partly or wholly in Riverside County are included in the survey.

Anza-Borrego Desert State Park that stretches across Imperial, Riverside and San Diego counties falls

Survey respondents have multiple options from which to choose across categories based on top spots for camping, "spectacular views," birdwatching and familyfriendly atmosphere.

into three separate categories, while California Citrus State Historic Park situated within the Riverside city limits is also listed among the options.

The winning selections from the 2025 survey can be found at calparks.org/ press/new-best-californiasstate-parks-poll-highlightsbeloved-places-hikingcamping-and-more.

The California desert is also a place where many veterans seek solace and time in the outdoors after returning from service, according to the Foundation. Veterans often find significant mental and physical health benefits from spending time in natural settings such as national parks and monuments.

Vet Voice officials pointed to the especially significant connection veterans have with the California desert because of its military heritage. During World War II, locations in the California desert were part of the broader Desert Training Center, where Gen. George Patton prepared American troops for harsh desert warfare abroad. Hundreds of thousands of U.S. troops came to the Desert Training Center, and traces of this history can still be found and honored.

Over the past year, Vet Voice officials said they have heard from many veterans who are concerned about the affect rollbacks

“Support for public lands is broadly bipartisan,” Goldbeck added. “With public lands under unprecedented attack right now, veterans are leading the charge to ensure public land that belongs to all Americans remains in public hands.”

In February a statement to HeySoCal.com from the U.S. Interior Department, which oversees BLM, said, “There are no plans to privatize any public lands managed by Interior. Additionally, we cannot speculate on future actions that might involve national monuments.”

Pearce, a Republican who represented New Mexico's 2nd Congressional District, said if confirmed as BLM director he will meet with a Southern California Intertribal Commission to learn more about the recently designated Chuckwalla National Monument and engage in “meaningful” consultation with tribal leaders.

“As a representative of southern New Mexico, we had multiple Pueblos, we had Apache tribes and we

Over the last year indications surfaced from the Trump administration that canceling protections for the nation’s public lands, including an acreage reduction for Chuckwalla, had piqued the administration's interest.

President Joe Biden established the 624,270acre Chuckwalla National Monument in Riverside and Imperial counties shortly before he left office in January 2025.

Founded in 2009, Vet Voice Foundation is a national nonprofit "that mobilizes veterans and military families to strengthen democracy and serve their communities," according to the organization, which "works to ensure that national parks, monuments, forests, and other shared landscapes remain protected for future generations while highlighting the deep connection many veterans have to the outdoors after their military service."

More information is available at the organization's website vvfnd.org.

Home sales up in Riverside County, statewide; San Bernardino County posts double-digit drop

By City News Service

Home sales rose significantly last month in the Inland Empire and statewide as slightly more favorablemortgagerates encouraged buyers to enter the market, the California Association of Realtors announced Tuesday.

Sales of existing, singlefamily homes in California totaled 274,820 in February on a seasonally adjusted annualized rate, up 7% from January's total, but down 0.3% from February 2025.

In the Inland Empire, sales were up 9% from last month, but down 3.7% from last year, while in Riverside County sales were up 20% from January but down 4% from February of 2025.

"Following a soft start to the year, the housing market regained momentum in February, with both sales and prices showing solid gains," CAR President Tamara Suminski said in a statement. "The conflict in the Middle East is creating some uncertainty

for the broader economy and financial markets, which could lead to some short-term hesitation in the housing market. We remain hopeful though that the situation will stabilize in the weeks ahead, allowing market fundamentals and buyer and seller confidence to reassert themselves."

Statewide prices were also up last month, with California's median home price rising 0.9% from January to February, to $830,370. That represents a 0.2% increase from one year ago.

In the Inland Empire, the average price rose 1.1% in February to $601,350, 1.6% lower than February 2025. Riverside County's average price was down 1.3% last month to $631,000, which is 2.4% lower than one year ago.

San Bernardino Count showed a 14.7% drop in home sales over the month, but sales were 0.5% higher than at the same time last year, according to CAR.

Dozens of students receive accolades in county's annual History Day contest

By City News Service

DThe average sale price was $510,000 in February, $500,990 in January and $490,000 in February 2025.

"While mortgage rates remain below year-ago levels, they recently jumped to their highest level in seven months and could temper buyer momentum as we head into the spring homebuying season," CAR

Senior Vice President and Chief Economist Jordan Levine said. "However, many homeowners remain locked in to historically low rates, and inventory remains tight, so any stabilization in rates could help bolster home prices in the spring market despite ongoing affordability and economic challenges."

The county with the highest median home price in California in February was Mono County at $2.35 million, after increasing 50% from last month. The lowest median price was Lassen County's $199,000, after a 22% drop from last month.

ozens of elementary, middle and high schoolstudents received awards for a variety of presentations in Riverside County's National History Day competition, exhibiting what Superintendent of Schools Edwin Gomez Monday called "distinction" and "wisdom" for the caliber of their projects.

The 2026 contest, themed "Revolution,Reaction, Reform in History," ran all day Saturday at Canyon Springs High School in Moreno Valley, culminating in the announcement of awards going to 137 of the 471 students who participated.

"The extraordinary student projects on display at Riverside County History Day are a powerful example of students integrating their curiosity and creativity with the depth of knowledge that

comes from studying history," Gomez said Monday. "Our award-winning historians will not only represent the county with distinction at the state competition, but the wisdom they have gained will provide a timeless competitive advantage as they pursue their educational and professional endeavors."

The students who took part hailed from six public school districts and six charter schools or private academies.

All of the teams comprising the 137 students who received accolades will be invited to compete in the National History Day-California State Competition set for May 1-3 at Cal State Sacramento.

According to the Office of Education, winners showcased a mix of projects oriented to this year's theme.

One of the elementary

school student winners was Alisa Yi from the CoronaNorco Unified School District, who racked up points for her presentation "Yellowstone: A Revolutionary Idea That Changed America."

At the junior level, among the standouts was Ayesha Ashfag from the Riverside Unified School District, who presented a documentary titled "Echoes of Silence: Remembering Cambodia's Revolution of Death."

In the senior category, among the winners were Ava Provencio and Paris Villegas from the Moreno Valley Unified School District, who jointly offered "Liberty at the Guillotine; How Popular Revolution Destroyed the French Monarchy and Sparked the Reign of Terror."

Additional information is available at rcoe.us/studentevents/history-day.

NOTICE OF PLANNING COMMISSION PUBLIC HEARING

APPEAL OF PLANNING HEARING OFFICER’S DECISION PAPP-006321-2026 RE: VARIANCE CASE NO. PVAR-005568-2025

LOCATION: 515 – 523 NORTH CENTRAL AVENUE

APPELLANT: UNITE HERE Local 11

APPLICANT: Rodney Khan/Khan Consulting

ZONE: (DSP)” - Downtown Specific Plan– Transitional District

LEGAL DESCRIPTION: Lots 7, 8, and 9; Tract No. 253, in the City of Glendale, in the County of Los Angeles.

ASSESSOR NUMBERS: 5637-003-051 and 5637-003-053

PROJECT DESCRIPTION

An appeal of the Planning Hearing Officer decision to approve a standards variance to allow the Hotel Indigo to exceed the floor area ratio (FAR) permitted in the DSPTransitional District. The maximum FAR permitted by right in the DSP-Transitional District is 2.0, with an increased maximum FAR allowed for projects that provide a community benefit. A hotel use is considered a community benefit (among several uses and development characteristics) and the maximum FAR allowed is 3.0. The 23,309.43 square-foot (SF) project site allows a maximum floor area of 69,928 SF, with an FAR of 3.0. Variance Case No. PVAR 003542-2024, approved on January 23, 2025, allowed an increase of 2,580 SF in floor area for a total floor area of 72,507 SF, with an FAR of 3.11. The current variance (Variance Case No. PVAR 005568-2025, approved on January 6, 2026), allowed an additional increase in floor area with an addition of 3,201 SF for a total of 75,708 SF, and an FAR of 3.25. This variance is the subject of the appeal.

CODE REQUIRES

The Downtown Specific Plan – Transitional District allows a maximum floor area ratio (FAR) of 3.00 with a community benefit (Downtown Specific Plan 4.1.2). The subject site is 23,309.43, which translates to a maximum floor area of 69,928 SF APPLICANT’S PROPOSAL

The applicant is proposing revisions to the approved project that is currently under construction, which increases the total floor area to 75,708 SF and an FAR of 3.25. A previous variance allowed a total floor area of 72,507 SF and an FAR of 3.11.

ENVIRONMENTAL DETERMINATION

The project is exempt from CEQA review as a Class 32 “Infill Development Projects” exemption pursuant to Section 15332 of the State CEQA Guidelines. The project meets all the findings required by Section15332 to qualify for this categorica exemption.

HEARING INFORMATION

The Planning Commission will conduct a public hearing regarding the above project in Room 105 of the Municipal Services Building, located at 633 East Broadway, Glendale, CA 91206 on APRIL 1, 2026, AT 5:00 P.M. or as soon thereafter as possible. The purpose of the hearing is to hear comments from the public with respect to zoning concerns for the project. The hearing will be held in accordance with Glendale Municipal Code Title 30, Chapter 30.42.

The meeting can be viewed on Charter Cable Channel 6 or streamed online at GlendaleCA. gov/live. For public comments and questions during the meeting call 818-937-8100. City staff will be submitting these questions and comments in real time to the appropriate person during the Planning Commission Hearing. You may also testify in person at the hearing if you wish to do so. If the final decision is challenged in court, testimony may be limited to issues raised before or at the public hearing.

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

QUESTIONS OR COMMENTS

If you desire more information on the proposal, please contact the case planner, Roger Kiesel, at rkiesel@glendaleca.gov or (818) 548-2140 or (818) 937-8152.

PROCEDURES

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

Dr. Suzie Abajian, The City Clerk of the City of Glendale Publish March 19, 2026

GLENDALE INDEPENDENT

Public Notice Housing Authority of The City of Glendale Proposed PHA Annual Plan and Administrative Plan

In accordance with Section 5A of the United States Housing Act of 1937 (USHA), as amended by Section 511 of the Quality Housing and Work Responsibility Act of 1998, the Housing Authority of the City of Glendale (Housing Authority) has prepared a draft Public Housing Agency (PHA) Annual Plan for Fiscal Year 2026-2027 and a draft Administrative Plan effective June 1, 2026, for public review and comment.

The public hearing on the PHA Annual Plan and Administrative Plan, previously noticed to occur on Tuesday April 7, 2026, will instead be held before the Housing Authority of the City of Glendale on the new date set forth below. The public may be present in person or watch and participate from their homes. Meetings are broadcast live on Glendale TV, viewable on Spectrum Cable, channel 6, and AT&T U-verse, channel 99. Meetings are also streamed live in high definition (HD) on the City's webpage, GlendaleCA.gov/live, on YouTube.com/ myglendale, and on Apple TV, Roku, and Amazon Fire devices using a free app called Screenweave and choosing “Glendale TV” from the menu.

Tuesday, May 5, 2026 (At or after 1pm) COUNCIL CHAMBERS 613 E. Broadway, 2nd Floor, Glendale, CA 91206

The proposed plans are available during an over 45-day public review and comment period, from February 20, 2026, to May 4, 2026, and can be viewed online at the following webpage: https://www.glendaleca.gov/government/departments/community-development/housing/ housing-section-8-program

You may also request a copy of the plan(s) via email EAkopyan@GlendaleCA.gov.

The public is invited to submit written comments concerning the Plan(s) to: City of Glendale, Department of Community Development, Attn: Edgar Akopyan, 141 N. Glendale Avenue, Room 202, Glendale, CA 91206 or via email EAkopyan@GlendaleCA.gov.

Published on March 19, 2026

GLENDALE INDEPENDENT

Alhambra City Notices

NOTICE OF ALHAMBRA PLANNING COMMISSION PUBLIC HEARING

Watch and listen to the meeting via Zoom Webinar as follows: Zoom Webinar direct link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82735405361

Webinar ID: 827 3540 5361

Or by telephone by dialing (833) 548-0276 (Toll Free) or (833) 5480282 (Toll Free) or (877) 853-5257 (Toll Free) or (888) 475-4499 (Toll Free) or +1(669) 900-9128 or +1(253) 215-8782 or +1(346) 248-7799 or +1(301) 715-8592 or +1(312) 626-6799 or +1(646) 558-8656 and entering Webinar ID: 827 3540 5361. Please Note: All members of the public calling or logging into the meeting will be muted so that the meeting can proceed. If there are technical difficulties with Zoom during the meeting, the meeting will proceed regardless.

Addressing the Commission:

In person: Any person wishing to address the Commission during the meeting is asked to complete a Speaker Request Card and submit it to the Secretary. When called upon by the President, please step to the podium and give your name, address and organization or other party you represent, if any, in an audible tone of voice for the record.

Via Zoom or Telephone: “Raise your hand” - Members of the public may speak by using the “Raise Hand” function during the public comments portion, if on Zoom or telephone. Staff will unmute speakers participating via Zoom or telephone and announce your name when it is your time to speak.

Comments are limited to 5 minutes; however, the presiding officer may either extend or reduce the maximum time to such period of time as the Commission may determine.

All comments shall be addressed to the Commission as a body and not to any member thereof. No person, other than the Commission and the person having the floor, shall be permitted to enter into any discussion, either directly or through a member of the Commission, without the permission of the President. No question shall be asked a Commissioner except through the President.

Any member of the public who needs accommodations or who needs their comments translated should email or call the Community Development Department at mmccurley@alhambraca.gov or (626) 570-5034. All requests for accommodations or translation services shall be made by 4 p.m. the Thursday prior to the Planning Commission meeting. If accommodation or translation is not requested by 4 p.m. the Thursday prior to the Planning Commission meeting, staff will try to accommodate the request to the best of their efforts to provide as much accessibility as possible while also maintaining public safety. All participants are encouraged to email their comments prior to the beginning of the meeting, but are not required to do so. All written comments received prior to the meeting will be entered into the record and distributed to the Planning Commission for their review.

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a regular meeting of the Alhambra Planning Commission will be held on Monday, April 6, 2026, at 7:00 P.M., or as soon thereafter as the matters may be heard, in the Council Chambers of the Alhambra City Hall, 111 South First Street. The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on the following item:

ADDRESS: Citywide

APPLICANT: City of Alhambra

FILE NO.: AMD-26-04

REQUEST: This is an application for a Zoning Text Amendment AMD-26-04 to amend various sections of Title 23 (Zoning) of the Alhambra Municipal Code, as well as adding new sections, to address new State legis lation and clarify ambiguous provisions. The pro posed amendments include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Establishment of regulations and development standards for Urban Dwelling units (also known as SB-9 units);

• Establishment of regulations, development standards, and Conditional Use Permit requirement specifically for new “Vape & Smoke Retail Sales” and “Pool & Billiard Hall” use classifications;

• Establishment of Minor Use Permit requirement for new “Alcohol Off-Sales” use classification;

• Amend existing land use regulations to allow tandem parking meeting certain requirements;

• Use classifications for Data Centers and Data Processing Facilities;

• Updates to ADU definitions, development standards, and review timelines;

• Clarification of Fences and Freestanding Walls standards;

• Clarification of Security Devices in Non-Resi-

dential Zones standards;

• Clarification of Review Authority for RPD Permits for certain project types;

• Clarification and revisions to Artificial Turf definition and standards;

• Clarification of Yard definitions;

• Clarification to Parking and Loading standards; and

• Clarification of Common Procedures.

Pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act, staff has conducted an initial review of the project application and has determined that the above referenced project is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) unless otherwise noted above.

Further details and legal descriptions relating to the above application is on file and may be viewed in the Community Development Department in City Hall.

Any person wishing to be heard on this matter is invited to attend the hearing and speak to the Planning Commission at the time and place stated. Written input may be submitted before or during the hearing. If you challenge the proposed action in Court, you may be limited to raising only those issues you or someone else raised at the public hearing described in this notice, or in written correspondence delivered to the Planning Commission at, or prior to, the public hearing.

CITY HALL: (626) 570 5034

NOTICE NO. N2M26-32

ALHAMBRA PLANNING COMMISSION ANDREW HO

Director of Community Development

Publish: March 19, 2026 ALHAMBRA PRESS

Introduced by: Councilmember Hampton

ORDINANCE NO. 7464

AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PASADENA AMENDING VARIOUS SECTIONS OF TITLE 17 (ZONING CODE) OF THE CITY OF PASADENA MUNICIPAL CODE TO UPDATE PERMIT THRESHOLDS, SIGNAGE AND AWNING REQUIREMENTS, OUTDOOR STORAGE, ACCESSORY DWELLING UNIT AND JUNIOR ACCESSORY DWELLING UNIT REGULATIONS, TEMPORARY USE PERMIT REQUIREMENTS, DESIGN REVIEW PROCESS, NOTICE PROCEDURES AND AREAS WHERE ANIMAL GROOMING AND ANIMAL HOSPITAL USES ARE PERMITTED USES.

The People of the City of Pasadena ordain as follows:

SECTION 1. This ordinance, due to its length and corresponding cost of publication, will be published by title and summary as permitted in Section 508 of the Pasadena City Charter. The approved summary of this ordinance is as follows:

“Summary

This proposed ordinance will amend various sections of Title 17 (Zoning Code) of the City of Pasadena Municipal Code to update permit thresholds; requirements for signs and awnings, outdoor storage, accessory dwelling units and junior accessory dwelling units, temporary use permits; procedures for design review and notices; and amend areas where animal grooming and animal hospital uses are permitted uses. The full text of the ordinance is on file in the City Clerk’s Office.

Ordinance No. 7464 shall take effect 30 days from its publication.”

SECTION 2. The City Clerk shall certify the adoption of this ordinance and shall cause this ordinance to be published by title and summary.

SECTION 3. This ordinance shall take effect 30 days from its publication.

Signed and approved this 26th day of January, 2026.

Victor M. Gordo

Mayor of the City of Pasadena

I HEREBY CERTIFY that the foregoing ordinance was adopted by the City Council of the City of Pasadena at its meeting held this 26th day of January 2026, by the following vote:

AYES: Councilmembers Cole, Hampton, Lyon, Madison,Masuda, Vice Mayor Rivas, Mayor Gordo

NOES: None

ABSENT: Councilmember Jones

ABSTAIN: None

Date Published: March 19, 2026

Mark Jomsky City Clerk

Approved as to form:

Caroline Monroy Assistant City Attorney

Published on March 19,2026 PASADENA PRESS

Probate Notices

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: CARLOS J. POPULUS CASE NO. 26STPB02181

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

A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by CECILIA POPULUS in the Superior Court of California, County of LOS ANGELES. THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that CECILIA POPULUS 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: 04/10/26 at 8:30AM in Dept. 2D located at 111 N. HILL ST., LOS ANGELES, CA 90012

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

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

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

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

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NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF CARLOS GARAY

Case No. 26STPB02351

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

A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by Karla Baly in 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.

Superior Court of California, County of LOS ANGELES.

THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that Karla Baly 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 objec-tion to the petition and shows good cause why the court should not grant the authority.

A HEARING on the petition will be held on April 7, 2026 at 8:30 AM in Dept. No. 2D located at 111 N. Hill St., Los Angeles, CA 90012.

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

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

Other California statutes and legal authority may affect your rights as a creditor. You may want to consult with an attorney knowl-edgeable 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: MARIO D VEGA ESQ SBN 197659

NELSON E CAVOUR ESQ SBN 347330

VISTAS LAW GROUP LLP 1150 S OLIVE ST STE 600

LOS ANGELES CA 90015 CN125368 GARAY Mar 12,16,19, 2026 WEST COVINA PRESS

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF:

JOHN MITCHELL WOODS BACON AKA JOHN M. BACON

CASE NO. 26STPB02349

To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the WILL or estate, or both of JOHN MITCHELL WOODS BACON AKA

JOHN M. BACON.

A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by ALEXANDER WOODS BACON in the Superior Court of California, County of LOS ANGELES. THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that ALEXANDER WOODS BACON 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

A HEARING on the petition will be held in this court as follows: 04/23/26 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.

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 MICHELLE E. MATTI - SBN 128141

300 WEST GLENOAKS BLVD., SUITE 103 GLENDALE CA 91202

Telephone (818) 551-7955

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NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: CONSTANCE LOLA GRIFFIN CASE NO. PROVA2600166

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

A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by MARIA GUADALUPE FUENTES PEREZ in the Superior Court of California, County of SAN BERNARDINO.

THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that MARIA GUADALUPE FUENTES PEREZ 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: 04/16/26 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.

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

SUE C. SWISHER - SBN 243310 LAW OFFICE OF SUE C. SWISHER 20955 PATHFINDER ROAD, SUITE 100 DIAMOND BAR CA 91765

Telephone (909) 843-6490 3/12, 3/16, 3/19/26 CNS-4021387# ONTARIO NEWS PRESS

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF:

SAMUEL SILVA

CASE NO. PROVA2600168

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

A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by PATRICIA COSTELLO AND MARTHA TELLEZ in the Superior Court of California, County of SAN BERNARDINO.

THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that PATRICIA COSTELLO AND MARTHA TELLEZ 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: 04/20/26 at 9:00AM in Dept. F1 located at 17780 ARROW BLVD., FONTANA, CA 92335

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

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

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

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

form is available from the court clerk.

Attorney for Petitioner NIKOLAS ANTZOULATOS, ESQ.SBN 355102

THE LEGACY LAWYERS, PROFESSIONAL CORPORATION

21515 HAWTHORNE BLVD., SUITE 150 TORRANCE CA 90503

Telephone (714) 963-7543

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3/12, 3/16, 3/19/26

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NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF Irene Chin Wang

Case No. 26STPB01997

To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of Irene Chin Wang, Irene I-Chin Wang, Irene I. Wang

A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by Andrea C. Chang in the Superior Court of California, County of LOS ANGELES.

THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that Andrea C. Chang be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent.

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

A HEARING on the petition will be held on March 27, 2026 at 8:30 AM in Dept. 4. Room: 217 located at 111 N. Hill St., Los Angeles, CA 90012. IF YOU OBJECT to the granting of the petition, you should appear at the hearing and state your objections or file written objections with the court before the hearing. Your appearance may be in person or by your attorney.

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

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

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

Andrea C. Chang SBN 235011 8837 Ardendale Avenue San Gabriel, Ca 91775 March 12, 16, 19, 2026 MONTEREY PARK PRESS

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF MARINA LEONARDO Case No. 26STPB02463

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

A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by Buenaflor S. Leonardo in the Superior Court of California, County of LOS ANGELES. THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that Buenaflor S. Leonardo 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 objec-tion to the petition and shows good cause why the court should not grant the authority.

A HEARING on the petition will be held on April 13, 2026 at 8:30 AM in Dept. No. 9 located at 111 N. Hill St., Los Angeles, CA 90012.

IF YOU OBJECT to the granting of the petition, you should appear at the hearing and state your objections or file written objections with the court before the hearing. Your ap-pearance may be in person or by your attorney. IF YOU ARE A CREDITOR or a contingent creditor of the decedent, you must file your claim with the court and mail a copy to the personal representative appointed by the court within the later of either (1) four months from the date of first issuance of letters to a general personal representative, as defined in section 58(b) of the California Probate Code, or (2) 60 days from the date of mailing or personal delivery to you of a notice under section 9052 of the California Probate Code.

Other California statutes and legal authority may affect your rights as a creditor. You may want to consult with an attorney knowl-edgeable 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:

RICHARD MIYAMOTO ESQ SBN 217754

TABATABAI & MIYAMOTO APC 10940 WILSHIRE BLVD STE 1600 LOS ANGELES CA 90024 CN125387 LEONARDO Mar 16,19,23, 2026 GLENDALE INDEPENDENT

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF CONCHITA GOMEZ Case No. 26STPB02624

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

A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by Patricia Gomez in the Superior Court of California, County of LOS ANGELES. THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that Patricia Gomez 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 April 13, 2026 at 8:30 AM in Dept. No. 18 located at 111 N. Hill St., Los Angeles, CA 90012. IF YOU OBJECT to the granting of the petition, you should appear at the hearing and state your objections or file written objections with the court before the hearing. Your appearance may be in person or by your attorney.

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

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

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

Attorney for petitioner:

ANDREW M WARD ESQ SBN 221825

DERRYBERRY & ASSOCIATES LLP

41240 11TH ST WEST

STE A PALMDALE CA 93551-1448

CN125393 GOMEZ

Mar 19,23,26, 2026

BURBANK INDEPENDENT

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF:

KENNETH RAY HARRELL

CASE NO. 26STPB02655

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

A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by KENNETH L. SCHWARTZ in the Superior Court of California, County of LOS ANGELES.

THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that KENNETH L. SCHWARTZ 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: 04/10/26 at 8:30AM in Dept. 44 located at 111 N. HILL ST., LOS ANGELES, CA 90012

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

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

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

RONALD BERMAN - SBN 079775

BERMAN & BERMAN, APLC 16633 VENTURA BLVD., STE. 940 ENCINO CA 91436 Telephone (818) 593-5050 3/19, 3/23, 3/26/26 CNS-4022848# ALHAMBRA PRESS

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF:

LUIS JESUS PELAYO AKA

LOUIS J. PELAYO AKA

JESUS LUIS HUMBERTO

PELAYO

CASE NO. 26STPB02616

To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the WILL or estate, or both of LUIS JESUS PELAYO AKA LOUIS J. PELAYO

AKA JESUS LUIS HUMBERTO

PELAYO.

A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by REBECA MENDEZ in the Superior Court of California, County of LOS ANGELES. THE PETITION FOR PROBATE

requests that REBECA MENDEZ 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: 04/10/26 at 8:30AM in Dept. 62 located at 111 N. HILL ST., LOS ANGELES, CA 90012

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

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

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

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

Attorney for Petitioner CATALINA REYNOSO, ESQ. - SBN 314864

CATALINA REYNOSO LAW 4401 ATLANTIC AVENUE, #200 LONG BEACH CA 90807

Telephone (562) 984-2052 3/19, 3/23, 3/26/26 CNS-4022947# WEST COVINA PRESS

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: JULIA GOODMAN CASE NO. PROVA2600173

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

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

THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that LISA FERGUSON 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: 04/20/26 at 9:00AM in Dept. F2 located at 17780 ARROW BLVD., FONTANA, CA 92335

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

IF YOU ARE A CREDITOR or a contingent creditor of the decedent, you must file your claim with the court and mail a copy to the personal

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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

RYAN E. FENDER - SBN 315532

LAW OFFICE OF RYAN E. FENDER, APC

300 E. STATE ST., SUITE 200 REDLANDS CA 92373

Telephone (909) 726-9580 3/19, 3/23, 3/26/26

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NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF:

WAN TJIN TJOE

CASE NO. 26STPB02799

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

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

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

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

A HEARING on the petition will be held in this court as follows: 04/15/26 at 8:30AM in Dept. 9 located at 111 N. HILL ST., LOS ANGELES, CA 90012

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

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

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

MICHAEL G. EBINER, ESQ. - SBN 183499

EBINER LAW OFFICE

100 N. CITRUS ST., #520 WEST COVINA CA 91791

Telephone (626) 918-9000

3/19, 3/23, 3/26/26 CNS-4023822# WEST COVINA PRESS

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE

OF NAME PETITION OF Eduardo Cuevas FOR CHANGE OF NAME CASE NUMBER: 26PSCP00032 Superior Court of California, County of Los Angeles 400 Civic Center Plaza, Pomona, Ca 91766, East Judicial District TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner Eduardo Cuevas filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present name a. OF Eduardo Cuevas to Proposed name Eduardo Mosquera 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: 04/03/2026 Time: 8:30AM Dept: H. 3rd 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: Alhambra Press DATED: January 23, 2026 Allison L. Westfahl Kong JUDGE OF THE SUPERIOR COURT Pub. February 26, March 5, 12, 19, 2026 ALHAMBRA PRESS

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME PETITION OF Efrain E. Guzman FOR CHANGE OF NAME CASE NUMBER: 26NNCO00120 Superior Court of California, County of Los Angeles 150 West Commonwealth Avenue, Alhambra, Ca 91801, Northeast Judicial District TO ALL INTERESTED

PERSONS: 1. Petitioner Efrain E. Guzman filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present name a. OF Efrain E. Guzman to Proposed name Efrain E. Garcia I 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: 05/01/2026 Time: 8:30AM Dept: X. 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: Monterey Park Press DATED: February 18, 2026 Roberto Longoria JUDGE OF THE SUPERIOR COURT Pub. February 26, March 5, 12, 19, 2026 MONTEREY PARK PRESS

CASE NUMBER: (Numero del Caso): 25NNCV07043 SUMMONS (CITACION JUDICIAL) NOTICE TO DEFENDANT: (AVISO AL DEMANDADO): MICHAEL HANH, an individual, UNITED RENTALS (NORTH AMERICA), inc., a corporation, DREW BOUVET, an individual, HOLMAN AUTOMOTIVE GROUP, INC., a corporation, and DOES 1 through 50, inclusive

Plaintiff’s Title Thereto. YOU ARE BEING SUED BY PLAINTIFF: (LO ESTA DEMANDANDO EL DEMANDANTE): SAGE HAYASHI, an individual

NOTICE! You have been sued. The court may decide against you without your being heard unless you respond within 30 days. Read the information below. You have 30 CALENDAR DAYS after this summons and legal papers are served on you to file a written response at this court and have a copy served on the plaintiff. A letter or phone call will not protect you. Your written response must be in proper legal form if you want the court to hear your case. There may be a court form that you can use for your response. You can find these court forms and more information at the California Courts Online SelfHelp Center (www. courtinfo.ca.gov/selfhelp), your county law library, or the courthouse nearest you. If you cannot pay the filing fee, ask the court clerk for a fee waiver form. If you do not file your response on time, you may lose the case by default, and your wages, money, and property may be taken without further warning from the court. There are other legal requirements. You may want to call an attorney right away. If you do not know an attorney, you may want to call an attorney referral service. If you cannot afford an attorney, you may be eligible for free legal services from a nonprofit legal services program. You can locate these nonprofit groups at the California Legal Services Web site (www. lawhelpcalifornia.org), the California Courts Online SelfHelp Center (www.courtinfo. ca.gov/selfhelp), or by contacting your local court or county bar association. NOTE: The court has a statutory lien for waived fees and costs on any settlement or arbitration award of $10,000 or more in a civil case. The court's lien must be paid before the court will dismiss the case. ¡AVISO! Lo han demandado. Si no responde dentro de 30 días, la corte puede decidir en su contra sin escuchar su versión. Lea la información a continuación. Tiene 30 DÍAS DE CALENDARIO después de que le ent-

reguen esta citación y papeles legales para presentar una respuesta por escrito en esta corte y hacer que se entregue una copia al demandante. Una carta o una llamada telefónica no lo protegen. Su respuesta por escrito tiene que estar en formato legal correcto si desea que procesen su caso en la corte. Es posible que haya un formulario que usted pueda usar para su respuesta. Puede encontrar estos formularios de la corte y más información en el Centro de Ayuda de las Cortes de California (www. sucorte.ca.gov), en la biblioteca de leyes de su condado o en la corte que le quede más cerca. Si no puede pagar la cuota de presentación, pida al secretario de la corte que le dé un formulario de exención de pago de cuotas. Si no presenta su respuesta a tiempo, puede perder el caso por incumplimiento y la corte le podrá quitar su sueldo, dinero y bienes sin más advertencia. Hay otros requisitos legales. Es recomendable que llame a un abogado inmediatamente. Si no conoce a un abogado, puede llamar a un servicio de remisión a abogados. Si no puede pagar a un abogado, es posible que cumpla con los requisitos para obtener servicios legales gratuitos de un programa de servicios legales sin fines de lucro. Puede encontrar estos grupos sin fines de lucro en el sitio web de California Legal Services, (www.lawhelpcalifornia.org), en el Centro de Ayuda de las Cortes de California, (www.sucorte.ca.gov) o poniéndose en contacto con la corte o el colegio de abogados locales. AVISO: Por ley, la corte tiene derecho a reclamar las cuotas y los costos exentos por imponer un gravamen sobre cualquier recuperación de $10,000 ó más de valor recibida mediante un acuerdo o una concesión de arbitraje en un caso de derecho civil. Tiene que pagar el gravamen de la corte antes de que la corte pueda desechar el caso. The name and address of the court is: (El nombre y direccion de la corte es): Superior Court Los Angeles County, Alhambra Courthouse, 150 West Commonwealth Avenue, Alhambra, Ca 91801

The name, address and telephone number of plaintiff's attorney, or plaintiff without an attorney is: (El nombre, la direccion y el numero de telefono del abogado del demandante, o del demandante que no tiene abogado, es): Andrew T. Ryan, The Ryan Law Group, 317 Rosecrans Avenue, Manhattan Beach, Ca 90266

Date: (Fecha) October 7, 2025

David W. Slayton, Clerk (Secretario) By: E. Madrid, Deputy (Adjunto)

SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA FOR THE COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES –NORTH CENTRAL DISTRICT

Case No.: 25NNOV07043

SAGE HAYASHI, an individual,

Plaintiff,

MICHAEL HAHN, an individual, UNITED RENTALS (NORTH AMERICA), INC., a corporation, DREW BOUVET, an individual, HOLMAN AUTOMOTIVE GROUP, INC., a corporation, and DOES 1 through 50, inclusive,

Defendants

COMPLAINT FOR DAMAGES

1. NEGLIGENCE

2. NEGLIGENCE PER SE

3. NEGLIGENT HIRING, TRAINING, SUPERVISION, RETENTION AND ENTRUSTMENT

JURY TRIAL DEMANDED

STATEMENT OF FACTS

1. On or about October 10, 2023, Plaintiff Sage Hayashi ("Plaintiff") was lawfully operating her vehicle, driving westbound on State Route 118 in Los Angeles County, California. At all relevant times, Plaintiff was a restrained driver and following the rules of the road.

2. At the same time, Defendant Michael Hahn ("Hahn"), acting within the scope and course of his employment with Defendant United Rentals (North America), Inc., ("United") was driving a semitruck with an attached trailer ("the Commercial Vehicle" owned by United, traveling westbound on State Route 118.

3. The Commercial Vehicle had a GVWR exceeding 26,000 pounds. Defendants Hahn, United, Holman, and Bouvet were required to comply with the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Provisions ("FMCSR") provisions applicable to heavy commercial motor vehicles. These regulations specifically recognize that vehicles of such weight and mass create substantially greater risks of catastrophic injury and therefore impose mandatory safety obligations on both drivers and carriers.

4. Suddenly and without warning, Hahn changed lanes and struck the vehicle, a big rig, directly in front of him, which had slowed for heavy traffic. At the time of this collision, Hahn was traveling at approximately 78 mph in a 55 mph zone for big rigs, in violation of CVC § 22350 and 22406.

5. The impact of this collision caused a multiplevehicle collision, and the middle vehicle was pushed into the rear of Plaintiff's vehicle.

6. As a direct and proximate result of the collision, Plaintiff suffered serious injuries, including but not limited to traumatic brain injury, postconcussive syndrome, posttraumatic headaches, cognitive impairment, lumbar spine injuries that include but are not limited to an annular tear at L5S1, and persistent physical and emotional pain and suffering, loss of enjoyment of life, disfigurement, physical impairment, inconvenience, grief, anxiety, humiliation, and emotional distress.

7. As a direct and proximate result of the collision, Plaintiff has sustained and continues to sustain economic damages including but not limited past and future medical

expenses, past and future loss of earnings, and loss of earning capacity.

8. The impact of the collision caused Ms. Hayashi to suffer significant injuries that exceed the jurisdictional minimum of this Court.

PARTIES, JURISDICTION, AND VENUE

9. Plaintiff Sage Hayashi is a resident of Los

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directly supervised or ratified the hiring, training, and safety practices of the logistics and driver workforce, including Hahn, and exercised managerial authority over the policies and practices that gave rise to the violations herein alleged.

14. Plaintiff is unaware of the true names and capacities of Defendants sued herein as DOES 1 through 50 inclusive and therefore sue these Defendants by such fictitious names. Plaintiff is informed and believes, and thereon alleges, that each of the fictitiously named Defendants proximately caused damages to Plaintiff as alleged herein and/or is responsible for the acts complained of herein. Plaintiff will amend this Complaint to allege their true names and capacities when ascertained.

15. This Court has jurisdiction over this matter, as the events giving rise to this action occurred in Los Angeles County, California, and the Defendants have sufficient minimum contacts with California for this Court to exercise personal jurisdiction. The amount in controversy exceeds the jurisdictional minimum of this Court.

16. Venue is proper in this Court because the event giving rise to this action occurred in Chatsworth, California.

PUNITIVE DAMAGES ALLEGATIONS

17. Plaintiff realleges and incorporates as if fully stated herein each and every allegation contained above and incorporate the same herein by this reference as though set forth in full.

18. Prior to Michael Hahn's hiring by United Rentals in approximately July 2022, Hahn had been involved in at least two prior vehicle accidents. Despite United Rentals' awareness of these accidents, they nonetheless hired Michael Hahn to drive commercial Class A vehicles. Further, Hahn, while driving for United, had 21 hard braking events in the year 2023, the most of any driver in the United San Fernando Valley Hub, and was ranked last in the metropolitan region (#314.) These incidents placed United and Holman on actual and/or constructive notice that Hahn was an unsafe driver who posed an unreasonable risk of harm to the motoring public.

19. Despite this history, Defendants United, Holman, and Bouvet failed to properly investigate, monitor, or take corrective action concerning Hahn's driving record. They nevertheless hired, retained, and entrusted Hahn with the operation of a tractortrailer weighing in excess of 26,000 pounds on public highways, in violation of their duties under state law and the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations, including 49 CFR §§, 391.25, and 391.51. 20. Defendants failed to adequately investigate Hahn's prior accident history, which included at least two prior accidents (2019Mecklenburg, SC, 2021Gaston, SC). They failed to conduct effective annual reviews and monitoring of his driving record despite repeated unsafe events, including 21 hard braking events in 2023, in violation of 49 CFR §391.25.. They failed to monitor driver logs and compliance under 49 CFR $395.8, despite Hahn sleeping in his rig and exhibiting fatiguerelated conduct. 21. Therefore, it was completely foreseeable to Defendants United, Fleet Lease and Bouvet, that Hahn would be involved in reckless driving which lead to the crash on October 10, 2023 when he struck Plaintiff. At the time of the crash, Hahn was operating the subject commercial motor

demeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousands dollars ($1000).)

s. Simarjot Khangura, Member Statement filed with the County of Riverside on February 13, 2026

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-202602086 Pub. 02/26/2026, 03/05/2026, 03/12/2026, 03/19/2026 Riverside Independent

The following person(s) is (are) doing business as Sunshine Dental 1820 Fullerton Ave Suite 227 Corona, CA 92881 Riverside County Bhavik Bhakta DDS Inc (CA, 1820 Fullerton Avenue Suite 227, Corona, CA 92881 Riverside County

This business is conducted by: a corporation. Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed herein on March 31, 2025. I declare that all the information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business and Professions Code, that the registrant knows to be false, is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousands dollars ($1000).)

s. Bhavik Bhakta, CEO Statement filed with the County of Riverside on February 19, 2026

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-202602438 Pub. 02/26/2026, 03/05/2026, 03/12/2026, 03/19/2026 Riverside Independent

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 20266736851. The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: JDS Sound, 540 Chestnut St, La Habra, CA 90631. Full Name of Registrant(s) Julian Lee, 540 Chestnut St, La Habra, CA 90631. This business is conducted by a individual. Registrant has not yet begun to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed herein. /S/ Julian Lee. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Orange County on February 26, 2026. Publish: Anaheim Press 03/05/2026, 03/12/2026, 03/19/2026, 03/26/2026

The following person(s) is (are) doing business as Moreno Valley Advanced Imaging Center 22270 Eucalyptus Ave Moreno Valley, CA 92553 Riverside County Mailing Address, 1510 Cotner Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90025. Riverside County (1). Howard G Berger, 1510 Cotner Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90025 Los Angeles County (2). John V Crues, 1510 Cotner Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90025 Los Angeles County This

erside on February 25, 2026 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-202602708 Pub. 03/05/2026, 03/12/2026, 03/19/2026, 03/26/2026 Riverside Independent

The following person(s) is (are) doing business as Pinky’s Plumbing and Sewer 6384 Archer St Riverside, CA 92509 Riverside County Mailing Address, 6384 Archer St, Riverside, CA 92509. Riverside County Robert Anthony Clifford, 6384 Archer St, Riverside, CA 92509 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. Robert Clifford Statement filed with the County of Riverside on February 26, 2026 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-202602749 Pub. 03/05/2026, 03/12/2026, 03/19/2026, 03/26/2026 Riverside Independent

The following person(s) is (are) doing business as Inland Lymphatic Health 31569 Canyon Estates Drive Unit 109 Lake Elsinore, CA 92532 Riverside County Mailing Address, 35858 Octopus Ln, Wildomar, CA 92595. Riverside County Lauren Tucker, 31569 Canyon Estates Drive Unit 109 Lake Elsinore, CA 92532 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. Lauren Tucker Statement filed with the County of Riverside on March 3, 2026

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 cor-

LEGALS

rect copy of the original statement on file in my office. Peter Aldana, County, Clerk File# R-202603010 Pub. 03/12/2026, 03/19/2026, 03/26/2026, 04/02/2026 Riverside Independent

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. FBN20260001516

The following persons are doing business as: Love x Bisi, 1475 Hancock St, San Bernardino, CA 92411. Mailing Address, 1475 Hancock St, San Bernardino, CA 92411. Bisola E Amudipe. 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 6250- 6277). /s/ Bisola E Amudipe, CEO. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Bernardino on February 27, 2026 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#: FBN20260001516 Pub: 03/12/2026, 03/19/2026, 03/26/2026, 04/02/2026 San Bernardino Press

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. FBN20260001969

The following persons are doing business as: ROBERTO PEREZ TRUCKING, 13780 Senna Street, Hesperia, CA 92344. Mailing Address, 13780 Senna Street, Hesperia, CA 92344. # of Employees 0. ROBERTO PEREZ. 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 6250- 6277). /s/ ROBERTO PEREZ, Indiviudual. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Bernardino on March 9, 2026 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#: FBN20260001969 Pub: 03/12/2026, 03/19/2026, 03/26/2026, 04/02/2026 San Bernardino Press

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. FBN20260001722

The following persons are doing business as: D1SPE, 12689 Cambria Drive, Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91739. Mailing Address, 12689 Cambria Drive, Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91739 . # of Employees 1. George Porter. 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 6250- 6277). /s/ George Porter, Owner. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Bernardino on March 4, 2026 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#: FBN20260001722 Pub: 03/12/2026, 03/19/2026, 03/26/2026, 04/02/2026 San Bernardino Press

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 20260001117

The following persons are doing business as: Wealth Haus, 15533 Syracuse Lane, Fontana, CA 92336. Mailing Address, 10950 Arrow Route, Box 2363, Rancho cucamonga, CA 91729. # of Employees 1. Aarica M Sanders. 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 6250- 6277). /s/ Aarica M Sanders, Owner. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Bernardino on February 13, 2026 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#: 20260001117 Pub: 03/12/2026, 03/19/2026, 03/26/2026, 04/02/2026 San Bernardino Press

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS

NAME STATEMENT File No. Fbn20260001860

The following persons are doing business as: Exter services, 6283 Elesa Way, Fontana, CA 92336. Mailing Address, 6283 Elesa Way, Fontana, CA 92336. # of Employees 0. Barry M Exter Sr. County of Principal Place of Business: San Bernardino This business is conducted by: a individual. Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed herein on March 1, 2026. 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 6250- 6277). /s/ Barry M Exter Sr, Proprietor. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Bernardino on March 6, 2026 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#: Fbn20260001860 Pub: 03/12/2026, 03/19/2026, 03/26/2026, 04/02/2026 San Bernardino Press

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 20266737973. The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: SOFT SKYE, 301 Bayview Cir Ste 1042320, Newport Beach, CA 92660. Full Name of Registrant(s) Linh Duong, 301 Bayview Cir Ste 104-2320, Newport Beach, CA 92660. This business is conducted by a individual. Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed herein on March 11, 2026. /S/ Linh Duong. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Orange County on March 12, 2026. Publish: Anaheim Press 03/19/2026, 03/26/2026, 04/02/2026, 04/09/2026

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. FBN20260001761

The following persons are doing business as: Rooted with Roze Functional Nutrition, 11799 Sebastian Way Ste 103, Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91730. Mailing Address, 11799 Sebastian Way Ste 103, Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91730. Rozebel Cabrera. 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 6250- 6277). /s/ Rozebel Cabrera, Owner. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Bernardino on March 5, 2026 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#: FBN20260001761 Pub: 03/19/2026, 03/26/2026, 04/02/2026, 04/09/2026 San Bernardino Press

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. FBN20260001208

The following persons are doing business as: ow wow balloons, 6053 linda vista ct, rancho cucamonga, CA 91739. Mailing Address, 6053 linda vista ct, rancho cucamonga, CA 91739. zhen wang. 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 6250- 6277). /s/ zhen wang, Owber. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Bernardino on February 18, 2026 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#: FBN20260001208 Pub: 03/19/2026, 03/26/2026, 04/02/2026, 04/09/2026 San Bernardino Press

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656 acres of land returned to Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians

By City News Service

Aswath of land with historic ties to the Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians was back under the tribe's domain Friday.

"The return of these 656 acres in upper Palm Canyon is the restoration of responsibility," Tribal Chairman of the Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians Reid Milanovich said in a statement. "Since time immemorial, our people have stewarded these mountains and waterways. We are grateful to Friends of the Desert Mountains, the Coachella Valley Mountains Conservancy and the state of California for their partnership in advancing land

conservation through Tribal stewardship."

"This land returns strengthens our sovereignty, protects sacred and ecological resources and ensures future generations will continue to benefit from the cultural and environmental legacy of these lands. Conservation is strongest when guided by Tribal leadership rooted in generations of ancestral stewardship," Milanovich added.

The return of unceded land back to the tribe was approved by the Coachella Valley Mountains Conservancy's board on Nov. 17, 2025 for conservation and protection of cultural resources

that sits in the Santa Rosa and San Jacinto Mountains conservation area. With this new addition, more than 1,200 acres has been returned since 2024. The land is critical to habitat residing in the area, including the peninsular ranges' Desert Bighorn sheep, and the land contains resources vital to wildlife and replenish the aquifer underneath the Coachella Valley.

"Since 1991, our conservancy has worked to put over 100,000 acres of land into conservation, and we couldn't think of a better steward for this parcel than ACBCI," CVMC Executive Director Elizabeth King said. Additionally, the land

return aids in California's 30-by-30 goal, an initiative to conserve 30% of state's land and coastal water by 2030.

"Tribal ownership and stewardship of lands is critical to achieving these goals," officials said.

The tribe plans to continue managing the "rugged parcels" as conservations lands.

Seven Feathers Gallery showcases Toro Canyon Middle School art students' work

By City News Service

Anartexhibition created by eighthgrade art students from Toro Canyon Middle School in Thermal was on display Monday in the latest installment of Augustine Casino's Seven Feathers Galley in Coachella.

The students were

invited to create artwork that explores their culture, including family traditions, local festivals and stories passed down through traditions, and land, which includes the desert landscape they call home. The result yielded a vibrant collection of works in an exhibition titled "Mi

Gente, Mi Tierra" (My People, My Land).

"We are incredibly moved by the talent and perspective these students have brought to Seven Feathers," Lindsay Grant, chief marketing officer at Augustine Casino, said in a statement. "The East Valley

is a community built on hard work and rich traditions. Seeing these students honor the East Valley so beautifully reminds us why we created this gallery; to provide a platform for the authentic voices of the Coachella Valley."

Officials said the latest

exhibition is a special moment for the gallery as it deviates from showcasing art works by established local professionals, and the gallery continued its mission of a community-focused space where dining meets local culture.

Seven Feathers Gallery

was established as part of Seven Feathers restaurant in 2025 to celebrate the culture and local talent of the Coachella Valley. The artwork is open to all restaurant guests and casino patrons. The casino is located at 84-001 Avenue 54.

Ex-Eastvale teacher admits engaging in sex acts with her student

By City News Service

A34-year-old former Eastvale high school teacher who engaged in sex acts with a boy in one of her classes pleaded guilty Monday to lewd acts on a child under 15 years old and other charges.

Amanda Leigh Quinonez admitted the felony charge, along with two counts each of sexual penetration with a foreign object and providing sexually explicit material to a minor, as well as one count each of oral copulation of a child and annoying a minor. The admissions were made

under a pretrial agreement with the Riverside County District Attorney's Office.

Superior Court Judge Joshlyn Pulliam scheduled a sentencing hearing for May 29 at the Riverside Hall of Justice. A prospective term of imprisonment was not published in court minutes.

Quinonez remains free on a $50,000 bond. According to sheriff's investigators, the defendant, formerly a language arts teacher and water polo coach at Eleanor Roosevelt High School, began communicating with the

victim, whose identity was not disclosed, in the fall of 2020, leading to multiple encounters.

Quinonez sent the youth nude photos, leading to intimate meetings, according to investigators. The locations of the meetings were not specified.

Sheriff's detectives were alerted to the acts by unnamed witnesses. Sufficient evidence was gathered to justify an arrest warrant, and Quinonez was taken into custody without incident in April 2022. She posted bail almost immedi-

ately.

At the time, Eleanor Roosevelt High Principal Greg Anderson publicly acknowledged there had been an "inappropriate relationship." In a letter sent to parents and guardians, he affirmed the Corona-Norco Unified School District has "zero tolerance for any behavior that endangers our students."

Quinonez was initially placed on unpaid administrative leave and then subsequently dismissed.

She had been a teacher at Roosevelt since 2016.