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State funds highway encampment removals in 3 more SoCal cities

By Joe Taglieri joet@civicnewsgroup.com

San Bernardino, Ontario and San Diego have joined a state program that reimburses cities for the costs of removing homeless encampments along or near highways, ofﬁcials announced Tuesday.

Encampment Delegated Maintenance Agreements provide state funding to offset the cost for municipal agencies that work with the California Department of Transportation to remove roadside dwellings.

Under the agreements, city or county crews can clear out encampments on the "state right-of-way" as long as they comply with policies and reporting rules that aim to "ensure eligible reimbursable costs are used effectively and transparently," according to the governor's ofﬁce.

“Our partnerships must continue delivering results — helping keep roadways clean and addressing the very real issues of homelessness in our state," Gov. Gavin Newsom said in a statement. "By pairing historic state investments with local-level coordination, we are helping communities across California create safer, healthier places for everyone."

Caltrans has signed similar agreements with the San Francisco County and city as well as the cities of Claremont, Commerce, Fresno, Paramount, Riverside, Santa Ana, Santa Fe Springs, San Jose and Santa Monica.

“Caltrans understands the vital importance of local partnerships as we

remain fully committed to our role of providing a safe transportation system for all Californians,” Caltrans Director Dina El-Tawansy said in a statement. “These latest agreements combine the department’s best practices with regional expertise to deliver safer outcomes for people experiencing homelessness and the traveling public.”

Advocates for compassionate policies to address homelessness have criticized encampment bans and removals, which have increased since Newsom's 2024 executive order that paved the legal path for municipal and Caltrans cleanup operations. Members of the Inland Region Housing Justice Coalition said the San Bernardino County encampment ban last year "fails to address the real crisis. Our region’s lack of affordable housing and supportive services. Criminalizing homelessness only deepens

poverty and makes it harder for people to get back on their feet.”

According to the governor's ofﬁce, encampments that threaten public health and safety remain the top priority in cleanup operations. Tasks involved in removing encampments include litter and debris collection, vegetation management and grafﬁti abatement.

Since July 2021, Caltrans has removed nearly 26,500 encampments along the state right-of-way and collected approximately 457,000 cubic yards of litter and debris, ofﬁcials reported.

State ofﬁcials did not immediately respond to requests for dollar amounts of the agreements with San Bernardino, Ontario and San Diego.

Riverside's two-year pilot agreement allows the city to remove encampments on State Route 91, State Route 60 and Inter-

state 60 and bill Caltrans as much as $50,000 per quarter for the work totaling up to $400,000, ofﬁcials reported.

“Keeping San Bernardino clean, safe, and welcoming takes strong partnerships and a shared commitment to our community,” Mayor Helen Tran said in a statement. “This agreement with Caltrans strengthens our ability to address encampments and remove debris along our freeways while ensuring outreach teams continue connecting individuals with shelter, supportive services and pathways toward long-term stability. Together, we're improving public safety, protecting our environment and enhancing the quality of life for everyone who calls San Bernardino home.”

Ontario Public Works Executive Director Tito Haes said the new agreement will allow the city’s departments of Public Works, Police and

Riverside council appoints Thomas Hatch as interim city manager

TheRiversideCity Council on Tuesday appointed longtime municipal executive Thomas R. Hatch as interim city manager, overseeing the operations of one of the largest and fastest-growing cities in Southern California.

The Council unanimously approved a resolution appointing Hatch and authorizing an employment agreement totaling roughly $187,000 in total compensation, according to a city staff report. Hatch's term begins Friday, and he will remain in the interim position until a

By Joe Taglieri joet@civicnewsgroup.com By

permanent city manager is hired.

Ofﬁcials said the appointment represents the second phase of the city's leadership transition. Immediately following the departure of previous City Manager Mike Futrell, who announced his resignation June 17 and ofﬁcially departed July 5, the council asked Assistant City Manager Edward Enriquez to temporarily serve in the role.

Ofﬁcials then hired an independent ﬁrm to recruit and place an experienced interim manager "to guide

IE legislators secure state funding for more local judges

State lawmakers have secured funding to begin adding judges to California’s most underresourced courts, including those in the Inland Empire, San Bernardino County announced last week.

The Inland Empire Legislative Caucus announced the 2026-27 state budget provides $44 million to support the phased implementation of 13 new superior court judgeships and $100 million for related court facilities.

County ofﬁcials said the funding follows years of bipartisan advocacy by the IE legislative delegation, local governments, the Judicial Council, which governs the state court system, and regional court ofﬁcials to address a shortage of judges that has led to higher caseloads and longer wait times for area residents needing to access the courts.

Earlier this year, the Inland Empire Caucus spearheaded a bipartisan budget request urging the State Legislature to fund judgeships that the Judicial Council identiﬁed as the

An encampment lines the sound wall near a local freeway. | Photo courtesy of San Bernardino County

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TBoard OKs cash infusion to support Mecca park improvements

By City News Service

he Board of Supervisors Tuesday signed off on a $325,000 allocation to support a project at the Mecca Sports Park, enabling the addition of amenities intended to enhance the space.

In a 5-0 vote without comment Tuesday, the board authorized the Riverside County Executive Ofﬁce to make the appropriation from the Unincorporated Communities Initiative Fund. An agreement between the county and Desert Recreation District, stipulating how the money can be used, was additionally approved by the board.

The 6.67-acre park, located in the area of 66th Avenue and Highway 111, ofﬁcially opened in October 2023.

goal now is to build on that original investment.

said in documents posted to the board's agenda.

set aside in the previous ﬁscal year.

"The park has ﬁelds for the community to play sports, outdoor exercise equipment, a splash pad for cooling off and a gazebo," the Desert Recreation District said at the time.

In February 2020, the district secured $5.8 million in state funding for construction, according to published reports. With the $325,000 in UCI funding, the

The funds will go toward placement of benches, a ﬂagpole, a plaque, a planter box with irrigation and lighting and a shade structure over the existing playground, according to the Executive Ofﬁce.

"Through the community outreach process, residents expressed a desire for additional amenities since the opening of the park," the EO

UCI was established during the 2021-22 ﬁscal year to address infrastructure, service and other needs in the most "disadvantaged communities" within the county. Funding has increased each ﬁscal year since then, based largely on the support expressed in community surveys.

About $10 million was

The funding is generally divided equally among the county's ﬁve supervisorial districts for a variety of projects.

Under the new funding agreement, if contractors hired by the Desert Recreation District are unable to complete the project by June 30, 2027, the district must return any unspent county funds.

Slight rise to Riverside County average gas price extends streak of increases to 15 days

By City News Service

The average price of a gallon of self-serve regular gasoline in Riverside County rose twotenths of a cent to $5.59 Wednesday, extending the streak of increases to 15 days.

The average price has risen 35.5 cents during the streak, including seventenths of a cent Tuesday, according to ﬁgures from the AAA and Oil Price Information Service. It is 11.9 cents more than one week ago, 30.3 cents higher than one month ago and $1.278 greater than one year ago.

The average price has

increased $1.039 since the start of the joint U.S./Israel attack on Iran on Feb. 28, which sent oil prices higher and drastically accelerated increases at the gas pump.

The national average price dropped for the third time in four days following an 11-day streak of increases totaling 25.2 cents, decreasing eight- tenths of a cent to $4.091. It is 3.1 cents more than one week ago, 23.1 cents higher than one month ago and 95.4 cents greater than one year ago.

The national average price has increased $1.109 since the attack on Iran. It

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HEYSOCAL EVENTS CALENDAR

It’s hot and humid outside but that’s no excuse to stay indoors when there’s so much music to be found outside, and much of it is free.

If you’re looking for something a little different, check out the 4th annual Afro-Latino Culture Fest, an event celebrating The Jim Henson Company, or one of the several theatrical pieces premiering this week such as “The People of Pompeii” or “Dead Man.”

Sunset Concerts

Skirball Cultural Center | 2701 N. Sepulveda Blvd., Los Angeles | July 30 | skirball.org

A band of the so-called “post-rock” movement, Tortoise is set to perform alongside drummer and producer Kassa Overall. There will also be a DJ set by Dave Orlando a.k.a. Boss Harmz. Sunset Concerts are free, with walk-up tickets available on a first-come, first-served basis.

‘Puppet Up!’

Ricardo Montalbán Theatre | 1615 Vine St., Hollywood | July 31 - Aug. 9 | puppetup.com

“Puppet Up!” is a night of outrageous, off-the-cuff comedy for adults featuring 80 of the MISKREANT puppets brought to life by a cast of world-class puppeteers from The Jim Henson Company. Based on suggestions from the audience, the team of expert puppeteers creates two-shows-in-one: the improvised puppet action projected live on screens above the stage, with the puppeteers racing around below in full view of the audience. The show also features recreations of classic pieces originally created by Jim and Jane Henson, and Frank Oz, that haven’t been seen by live audiences in decades. Tickets begin at $49.

Zoo After Dark

LA Zoo | 5333 Zoo Drive, Los Angeles | July 31 | lazoo. org

When the zoo closes, the party starts! The night will feature live music, a silent disco, lawn games, food trucks, and full bars. Pull on your boots and cowboy hats for “Country Line Dancing Night” with live music from Pulp Vixen. General admission: $30.

Golden Hour: Music in the Garden

Norton Simon Museum | 411 W. Colorado Blvd., Pasadena | July 31, Aug. 28 | nortonsimon.org

Purchase light bites and beverages from the Garden Café, pick up drawing supplies and find a spot to relax in the newly renovated Sculpture Garden to enjoy musical styles programmed by musician Masatoshi Sato. On July 31, enjoy music by a north Indian ensemble. The event is free with museum admission. Admission: $20 for adults, $15 for seniors (ages 62 and above), and free for children 18 and younger.

Fourth Annual Afro-Latino Culture Fest

LA Plaza de Cultura y Artes | 501 N. Main St., Los Angeles | Aug. 1 | lapca.org

Free and open to the public, this high-energy, open-air festival will be filled with music, food, art, and community. Throughout the day, enjoy live performances, DJs, cultural activations, artisan vendors, and delicious Afro-Latino and Afro-Caribbean food, and stop by the 21+ Tropical Cocktail Bar to sip Caribbean-inspired cocktails, dance, and soak in the festival atmosphere. While advance RSVP is recommended, entry is subject to capacity. Walk-ins will be accommodated as space permits.

'The People of Pompeii’

Will Geer Theatricum Botanicum | 1419 N. Topanga Canyon Blvd., Topanga | Aug. 1-Oct. 4 | theatricum.com

Weeks after the Palisades Fire narrowly spares their Topanga home, Carlos and Vera invite friends over for a celebratory dinner party meant to restore a sense of normalcy. But as the night descends into EDM-fueled chaos, chocolate mushrooms and brutally honest confrontations, the myth of communal harmony begins to crack wide open. At once hilarious and deeply uncomfortable, The People of Pompeii dissects performative progressivism, gentrification, race, class and the uneasy social dynamics between longtime canyon residents and wealthy newcomers searching for authenticity as Topanga becomes increasingly trendier and more elite. Tickets to performances range from $15 to $63. The performance on Monday, Aug. 31 is Pay-What-You-Will (available online the week of the performance or pay cash at the door) and features a 30-minute pre-show discussion, beginning one hour before curtain, at 6:30 p.m.

KCRW Summer Nights

California African American Museum | 600 State Drive, Exposition Park | Aug. 1 | caamuseum.org

Enjoy music sets by KCRW DJ J.Rocc and guest DJ Monalisa, and step inside the galleries for after-hours access to all of CAAM’s exhibitions. There will also be food trucks and a beer garden. RSVP is free.

Levitt Vibe Pasadena Music Series

Memorial Park | 85 E. Holly St., Pasadena | Aug. 1 | levittvibepasadenamusicseries.com

The Levitt VIBE Pasadena Music Series continues its summer run at Memorial Park with a performance by Leah Ashton, a Los Angeles-based artist with Midwestern roots whose sound provides a mix of soul, jazz, and 60s/70sstyle singer-songwriter. Admission is free.

Dîner en Blanc

Aug. 1 | losangeles.dinerenblanc.com/city

Dîner en Blanc returns to Los Angeles after a seven-year hiatus. More than 1,500 guests dressed head-to-toe in

chic white will gather at an undisclosed location to dine and dance under the stars for a one-night celebration of food, wine, and fashion. Renowned chef, restaurateur, author, and television personality Todd English — a fourtime James Beard Award winner — is curating special dinners for guests who order through Dîner en Blanc. This year, Dîner en Blanc will feature an international theme: Une Soirée Parisienne – La Belle Époque.

‘Acquaprofonda’ A Deep-Sea Opera For Families

Aquarium of the Pacific’s Honda Pacific Visions Theater | 100 Aquarium Way, Long Beach | Aug. 1-9 | longbeachopera.org

Long Beach Opera’s Education team presents the return of “Acquaprofonda” in collaboration with the Aquarium of the Pacific — a free, family-friendly, half-hour opera adventure about courage, kindness, and protecting our planet. Italian for “deep water,” Acquaprofonda follows Serena, a fearless girl who lives by the sea, as she discovers a mysterious whale sick from plastic pollution. With the help of a wise sailor, she inspires her father to stand up against the local factory harming the ocean — and learns that one small voice can make big waves. Reservations are required for everyone.

D23 x SFC: ‘Cars’

The Autry Museum | 4700 Western Heritage Way, Los Angeles | Aug. 1 | streetfoodcinema.com

Celebrate the 20th anniversary of “Cars” with photo opps, audience trivia, food trucks, and more. General admission: $23. Reserved section: $29.

‘Two Gentlebots of Verona’

The Actors’ Gang's annual tradition of Free Shakespeare in the Park for Families returns with a new production -”Two Gentlebots of Verona” - a one-hour adaptation of William Shakespeare's play “Two Gentlemen of Verona.” When two best friends, Val and Proteus, travel to Culver City, their bond is put to the test. They both fall for the same robot, Silvia Dot Matrix, prompting betrayal, disguises, and a journey down a road towards forgiveness that leads them back to their friendship. This is a free event, and early registration is recommended.

"Puppet Up!" | Photo courtesy of Omar Gaieck

USC tapped for National Genesis Mission on AI discovery

By City News Service

USC is among the first universities chosen to help lead the U.S. Department of Energy's Genesis Mission, a national initiative uniting government laboratories, universities and private industry to explore artificial intelligence for scientific discovery, officials said last week.

USC will lead a multiinstitutional research team developing a new kind of AI designed to tackle turbulence, a longstanding challenge in physics and engineering that affects technologies people rely on every day. Officials said more accurate predictions could help engineers build more efficient aircraft,

strengthen the nation's energy infrastructure and speed the development of technologies critical to U.S. competitiveness.

"At USC, we're building an ecosystem where humancentered AI, scientific discovery and cross-sector collaboration reinforce one another," said Gaurav Sukhatme, interim dean of the USC Viterbi School of Engineering and inaugural director of the newly named USC Mark and Mary Stevens School of Computing and Artificial Intelligence.

space and mechanical engineering at USC Viterbi and the project's principal investigator. "Predicting how turbulence evolves means following millions of tiny motions in the air as they interact -- more than even today's fastest supercomputers can calculate."

our approach is different," Bermejo-Moreno said. "We're teaching AI to recognize the flow structures themselves -- the same kinds of swirling patterns you see in waterfalls or certain clouds -- and use them to improve our predictions."

Chris Holden's annual Block Party and Resource Fair returns this Saturday from 3 to 7 p.m. on the 500 Block of East Jackson Street in Pasadena, between Los Robles and El Molino avenues. The nearly 30-year community tradition takes on special significance this year as it brings together residents from Pasadena, Altadena, and Sierra Madre in the aftermath of the Eaton Fire, providing both celebration and crucial resources for recovery. The event is free and open to the public.

“This Block Party has

"The Genesis Mission reflects that vision by bringing together universities, national laboratories and industry to advance discovery while preparing the next generation of scientists and engineers," he added.

accelerate one of the most computationally demanding tasks in science: predicting turbulent flows.

USC is collaborating with the University of Michigan and Argonne National Laboratory to develop AI that can

"Consider the airflow around a commercial aircraft," said Iván Bermejo-Moreno, associate professor of aero-

AROUND TOWN

Instead, scientists use mathematical models to estimate the smallest turbulent motions. Bermejo-Moreno's team is developing AI trained on the laws of physics and advanced computer simulations to recognize recurring patterns in turbulence and predict how they will evolve.

"Researchers have applied AI to turbulence before, but

Chris Holden’s Block Party and Resource Fair to return Saturday

By Staff

always been about neighbors taking care of neighbors, but this year it means even more,” said Chris Holden, CEO of LA Fire Justice. “After everything our community has been through with the Eaton Fire, this event is our chance to come together, celebrate our resilience, and connect people with the resources they need to rebuild.”

The Block Party, hosted by KBLA’s James Farr, will feature:

-Special performance by Jon B — multiplatinum, Grammynominated R&B artist

and - Pasadena native, known for hits including “Someone to Love” (with Babyface),“They - - Don’t Know,” and “Are U Still Down” (featuring Tupac Shakur)

- Food truck vendors

-Local mariachi performance

-Kids zone with jumper, games, and activities

-The Humane Society with adoptable pets

-Local Altadena and Pasadena vendors selling clothes, candles, oil paintings, handmade art pieces, accessories, and more

-Information from LA Fire Justice for Eaton Fire Survivors

- Local elected officials, including Congresswoman Judy Chu

-Over 60 resource tables staffed with experts, disseminating information from state, county, and local organizations There will be special additions to support businesses and residents impacted by the Eaton Fire including:

-A farmers market zone featuring local farmers and merchants

-A rebuild zone with

resources and information for fire recovery

-A wellness area with mental and physical health support

-A mobile health clinic will be on-site offering medical services

The Block Party will showcase dozens of local small businesses and community organizations, emphasizing support for enterprises affected by the Eaton Fire.

Participating vendors include:

-Community Organizations: Altadena Farmers Market, Shepherds Door, Altadena Historical Society,

The approach could make scientific simulations faster and more accurate, allowing researchers to solve problems that would otherwise take years to compute or remain beyond July 22's computing capabilities.

Although the team's first application is turbulence, the underlying AI could eventually improve simulations across disciplines.

Project Passion, YWCA San Gabriel, California Botanic Garden

-Construction and Recovery: TR Construction LLC, Bridgeline Construction, United Policyholders, City First Bank

-Local Artists: Keni Arts, Alta Art Collective, Heather C Morrow Photography

-Chris Holden – Former Pasadena mayor, city councilmember, and state assemblymember who has sponsored this community event for nearly three decades. Holden now serves as CEO of LA Fire Justice.

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Monrovia

July 16

At 12:07 a.m., officers patrolling a park in the 1600 block of South Myrtle saw a male subject in the park after hours. The officers made contact with the subject and discovered he was in possession of a controlled substance. He was arrested and taken into custody.

At 7:25 a.m., while patrolling the 100 block of West Colorado an officer discovered a structure with graffiti. A request to remove the graffiti was entered. This investigation is continuing.

At 11:13 a.m., a caller in the 200 block of West Palm reported two subjects fighting. Officers arrived and made contact with one of the subjects involved. It was determined to be a mutual fight and the parties became uncooperative. An investigation revealed 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 1:59 p.m., multiple callers in the 900 block of West Huntington reported a subject on the roof of a building. Officers arrived and set up a containment around the building. A subject was located on the roof with stolen copper wire. He was arrested and taken into custody.

At 7:05 p.m., an officer patrolling the 400 block of West Duarte made contact with a subject. An investigation revealed 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 7:26 p.m., while patrolling the 1600 block of South Magnolia an officer made contact with a subject. During the contact, the subject was found to be in possession of multiple controlled substances and drug paraphernalia. The subject was arrested and taken into custody.

At 7:34 p.m., a caller in the 700 block of East Foothill requested a welfare check on a subject who was talking to himself. Officers arrived and made contact with the subject.

During the contact, the subject threw a water bottle at an officer, striking the officer. The subject was arrested and taken into custody.

At 8:08 p.m., an officer responded to the 1400 block of South Primrose regarding a stolen license plate. The vehicle owner reported she parked the vehicle on July 15 and discovered the rear license plate had been stolen when she returned the following day. The stolen license plate was entered into the state database. This investigation is continuing.

At 10:12 p.m., while patrolling the 400 block of East Huntington an officer made contact with a pedestrian.

An investigation revealed he was in possession of multiple controlled substances, carrying a concealed dirk or dragger.

The subject was arrested and taken into custody.

July 17

At 1:27 a.m., an officer patrolling the area of Camino Real and Graydon saw a vehicle in violation of a vehicle code. A traffic stop was conducted and the driver was contacted. The driver displayed signs of intoxication and fled.

A pursuit ensued, but was quickly terminated. This investigation is continuing.

At 3:27 p.m., multiple callers in the 300 block of South Myrtle reported a fight. Officers arrived and made contact with the parties involved. One of the subjects involved was found to be too intoxicated to care for himself. He was arrested and transported to the MPD jail to be held for a sobering period.

At 5:52 p.m., a domestic violence incident was reported in the 900 block of West Colorado. Officers arrived and made contact with the involved parties. An investigation revealed a male subject and his girlfriend were involved in an argument, when he struck her and strangled her. He was arrested and taken into custody.

At 7:31 p.m., officers responded to a residence in the 300 block of North Alta Vista regarding an intoxicated subject causing a disturbance. Officers arrived and made

BLOTTERS

contact with the subject. It was determined he was too intoxicated to care for himself. He was arrested and transported to the MPD jail to be held for a sobering period.

July 18

At 8:51 a.m., a resident in the 100 block of North Encinitas reported the catalytic converter to his vehicle stolen. This investigation is continuing.

At 11:52 a.m., an employee for a business in the 700 block of East Huntington reported a subject took his phone and threw it, causing damage. The suspect was arrested and taken into custody.

At 6:22 p.m., a theft was reported at a store in the 700 block of East Huntington. This investigation is continuing.

At 7:50 p.m., officers responded to the 1600 block of South Mountain regarding a vandalism incident. Officers arrived and discovered that an unknown suspect shattered the victim’s passenger side window of their parked vehicle and property was taken. This investigation is continuing.

At 8:24 p.m., while patrolling the 800 block of East Huntington, an officer made contact with a pedestrian. An investigation revealed the subject was in possession of drug paraphernalia. The subject was arrested and taken into custody.

At 10:11 p.m., a domestic disturbance was reported at a residence in the 300 block of West Olive. Officers arrived and made contact with the parties involved. An investigation revealed the couple was involved in an argument when the girlfriend stabbed the boyfriend causing a minor puncture wound. She was arrested and taken into custody.

July 19

At 7:16 am, a victim in the 300 block of South Primrose reported that an unknown subject smashed his vehicle’s window and stole property. This investigation is continuing.

At 1:39 p.m., a caller in the 200 block of Melrose reported an attempted theft of her vehicle.

This investigation is continuing.

At 4:48 p.m., an employee from a store in the 500 block of West Huntington reported a shoplifting incident. Officers arrived and located the suspect inside an adjacent store. The stolen property was recovered from the suspect. She was arrested and released with a citation.

July 20

At 5:07 a.m., hospital staff at a local hospital called to report that a patient was getting treatment for injuries inflicted to her by her boyfriend. Officers responded and made contact with the victim. This investigation is continuing.

At 6:50 a.m., a caller in the 1600 block of South Myrtle reported two suspicious subjects in a park. Officers arrived and made contact with the subjects. An investigation revealed one of the subjects was in possession of a controlled substance and was in violation of a court order restraining him from being with the female companion. He was arrested and taken into custody.

At 9:54 a.m., a victim in the 1300 block of South Alta Vista reported that his vehicle was stolen. This investigation is continuing.

At 4:44 p.m., an employee from a store in the 700 block of East Huntington reported a shoplifting incident. Officers arrived and discovered two female subjects entered the store, took merchandise and fled prior to officers’ arrival. This investigation is continuing.

At 5:29 p.m., a shoplifting incident was reported in the 700 block of East Huntington. An investigation revealed a female subject took merchandise and fled without paying. She was gone prior to officers’ arrival. This investigation is continuing.

At 7:16 p.m., a family disturbance was reported in the 700 block of California. Officers arrived and made contact with the parties involved. An investigation revealed a mother and adult son were involved in a verbal argument when the son picked up an axe and

chased the mother around the home. He was arrested and taken into custody.

July 21

At 3:01 p.m., an officer patrolling the area of Canyon and Lemon saw a subject passed out on a sidewalk with open containers of alcohol around him. The officer made contact with the subject and determined he was too intoxicated to care for himself. He was arrested and transported to the MPD jail to be held for a sobering period.

At 3:06 p.m., while patrolling the area of Huntington and Fifth an officer saw a suspicious male subject. The officer made contact with the subject and discovered the subject was in possession of a controlled substance and had a warrant for his arrest. He was arrested and taken into custody.

At 3:23 p.m., vandalism in progress was reported in the 300 block of South Myrtle. Officers arrived and located the suspect who admitted to the vandalism. He was arrested and taken into custody.

Arcadia

July 12

At approximately 1:01 a.m., an officer responded to a residence in the 400 block of Los Altos Avenue regarding a burglary report. Sometime during the previous night, unknown suspect(s) shattered a rear sliding glass door and fled with firearms and other items. The security cameras and alarm system had been disabled.

July 13

At approximately 12:23 p.m., an officer responded to The Shops at Santa Anita, located at 400 S. Baldwin Ave., regarding a robbery investigation. The officer discovered a team of suspects robbed a victim of his necklace. Surveillance cameras captured the suspects, two of which were Hispanic males, fleeing in a gray sedan. The investigation is ongoing.

July 14

At approximately 1:13 a.m., an officer initiated a traffic

stop on a vehicle near the intersection of North Golden West Avenue and East Naomi Avenue for speeding. Upon contacting the driver, the officer detected a strong odor of alcohol emitting from the driver's breath. Through a series of tests, the officer determined the driver was driving with a blood alcohol content of .15%. The 29-yearold female from San Gabriel was arrested and transported to the Pasadena City Jail for booking.

July 15

At approximately 1:27 p.m., an officer responded to Macy’s, located at 400 S. Baldwin Ave., regarding a petty theft incident. Loss prevention staff witnessed two suspects stealing from the store. The 49-year-old and 84-year-old females from Glendale were cited and released in the field.

July 16

At approximately 3:48 p.m., an officer responded to the front counter of the Arcadia Police Department regarding a theft that occurred at EOS, located at 400 S. Baldwin Ave. The victim discovered someone pried open his locker and fled with cash. The investigation is pending a review of the available surveillance footage.

July 17

At approximately 10:14 p.m., an officer responded to the Arcadia Police Department front counter regarding a fraud report. An investigation revealed the victim invested in a local company, Easy Find Company, located at 630 W. Duarte Road. When the victim inquired about his investment, he discovered the business had closed. A second, unrelated victim came forward and reported experiencing the same incident.

At approximately 8:57 p.m., an officer responded to a residence in the 300 block of East Haven Avenue regarding a burglary report. Sometime between 1:30 p.m. and 7 p.m., an unknown suspect attempted to pry open the home's front metal security door in an apparent attempt to gain entry. The attempt was unsuccessful, and the suspect fled the scene without taking any property.

Los Angeles

LA County

Getty presents 'The Making of a Medieval Manuscript'

On Tuesday, The J. Paul Getty Museum is set to open “The Making of a Medieval Manuscript,” an exhibition examining how manuscripts were produced in Europe and the Mediterranean region during the medieval period from about 500 to 1500, at the Getty Center. The exhibition will be on display until March 14, 2027 and will feature Christian manuscripts from Europe, Armenia, and Ethiopia, as well as objects of Jewish and Muslim origin. “The Making of a Medieval Manuscript” explores the creation of medieval manuscripts, from parchment making, writing, and illuminating to the final binding, and will include samples of the tools and materials used for each phase of production. The exhibition will have two rotations of objects on display to showcase additional works from Getty’s collection, with the second rotation beginning Nov. 24. To accompany the exhibition, there will be curator-led tours and an in-depth video detailing the medieval bookmaking process on the Getty Museum’s YouTube channel.

Baldwin Park

Baldwin Park sees continued decline in homelessness

The unhoused population in the City of Baldwin Park declined by 2.3% between 2025 and 2026, according to data released by the Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority (LAHSA) on

July 24. The 2026 Pointin-Time Count recorded 119 unhoused individuals in Baldwin Park and 48 improvised dwellings, a 2.3% overall decrease. This reduction outpaced the 1.2% increase in homelessness recorded across Los Angeles County. The 2026 count reflects an approximately 80% reduction in Baldwin Park’s homeless population compared to 2020. For more information on the 2026 Point-in-Time Count, visit LAHSA.org. To learn more about the City of Baldwin Park’s housing action plan, visit the city’s website at baldwinpark.com/570/ Homeless-Services.

Long Beach

Long Beach Uptown Jazz Festival set for Saturday

The City of Long Beach is inviting the community to save the date for the Uptown Jazz Festival, which is returning for a 15th year on Saturday from 2 to 7 p.m. at Houghton Park (6301 Myrtle Ave.). Attendees of the family-friendly event can look forward to food and beverage offerings available for purchase, a dedicated Kids Zone for family fun, and a variety of vendor and community resource booths. This year’s diverse musical lineup will feature headliner Morris Day & The Time, along with more performances offering a vibrant mix of jazz, funk, soul and Latin rhythms. In addition to the live musical lineup, DJ Mr. Quick, DaShaun E. Quick, will serve as the official DJ and host of the 15th Annual Uptown Jazz Festival, keeping the music flowing between performances.

Complete details about this year’s Uptown Jazz Festival are available at longbeach. gov/uptownjazzfest.

Orange County

John Wayne Airport traffic decreased in June 2026

Airline passenger traffic at John Wayne Airport decreased in June 2026 compared to June 2025. In June 2026, the Airport served 993,833 passengers, a decrease of 2.8% when compared with the June 2025 passenger traffic count of 1,022,397. Commercial aircraft operations in June 2026 of 8,060 decreased 2.1% and commuter aircraft operations of 685 decreased 0.7% when compared with 2025 levels. Total aircraft operations decreased in June 2026 as compared with the same month in 2025. In June 2026, there were 25,028 total aircraft operations (takeoffs and landings), an 11.5% decrease compared to 28,295 total aircraft operations in June 2025. General aviation activity of 16,261 accounted for 65.0% of the total aircraft operations during June 2026 and decreased 16.0% compared with June 2025. The top three airlines in June 2026 based on passenger count were Southwest Airlines (269,414), American Airlines (174,067), and United Airlines (161,184).

Riverside County

Riverside County treasurer-tax collector distributes $75M in fourth-quarter cash apportionment

A recent accounting change in the Riverside County

Treasurer-Tax Collector’s Office is expected to result in increased quarterly apportionment distributions. The Department recently transitioned from accounting for investments on a cost-basis method to a book-value basis. As a result of this change, the fourth-quarter cash apportionment distributed on Thursday, July 23, totaled $75 million, compared to $10 million distributed in the previous quarter. This represents a faster distribution of interest earnings to participating agencies and provides greater predictability for future quarterly distributions. Furthermore, this accounting change will bring recognition to over $65 million in assets that were previously not reflected due to the recognition of the Net Accumulated Amortization Accretion (NAAA). These assets will now be apparent in monthly financial reports, including the Statement of Net Asset report.\

SAFE

Family Justice Centers seeking backto-school donations

In the coming days, hundreds of children and teens will walk through the doors of SAFE Family Justice Centers seeking the school supplies they need to begin a new school year. For many families, purchasing backpacks, notebooks, pencils, and other essentials simply isn't possible as they rebuild their lives after abuse and violence. Those interested in helping can donate new school supplies or shop directly from SAFE’s Amazon or Target wishlists. Items can be dropped off at an SAFE office: 28910 Pujol St., Temecula 92590; 3900

Orange St., Riverside 92501; or 82-995 Highway 111 Suite 103, Indio 92201. High-need items include backpacks, pencils, spiral notebooks, and 3-ring binders. Other needed items include erasers, highlighters, colored pencils, crayons, pens, construction paper and other school supplies. Their lists can be found at https://www. amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ ls/2S1AIV9JDJ1H1?ref_=wl_ share or https://www. target.com/gift-registry/ gift-giver?type=CHARITY& registryId=9ee6fcc0-80da11f1-bd2e-3b52d3b2bebb& regMode=REGST&registra nt=true.

Corona

Help Corona clear the shelter this August

Help the Corona Animal Shelter clear the shelter this August. All adoptable pets will be up for fee-free adoptions. Adoptions include spay/neuter, microchip, and initial vaccines. Licensing fee not included, if applicable. The Corona Animal Shelter is located at 1330 Magnolia Ave., Corona.

San Bernardino County

San Bernardino County Library expands digital offerings with Libby’s Laker Book Club, HeritageHub

The San Bernardino County Library is introducing two online resources for library cardholders: Libby’s Laker Book Club and HeritageHub. Libby’s Laker Book Club is a free digital reading program available through the Libby app that gives library card-

holders instant access to a featured eBook with no holds or waitlists for a limited time. Now through Aug. 9, County Library cardholders can take advantage of this reading opportunity by borrowing Matt Dinniman’s bestselling novel “Dungeon Crawler Carl” as an eBook with no holds or waitlists. In addition, the County Library has added HeritageHub, a genealogy and local history database that helps users explore their family history through access to historical newspapers, obituaries, census records, military records, city directories and other historical documents.

Office of Emergency Services seeks public input on Hazard Mitigation Plan

San Bernardino County Office of Emergency Services invites residents, businesses and community organizations to share feedback through a public survey for the 2027 MultiJurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan (MJHMP) update. The plan, developed in collaboration with local municipalities, special districts and community organizations, identifies hazards that could affect communities across the county and recommends long-term actions to reduce risk before disasters occur. An approved Hazard Mitigation Plan also helps the county and participating communities remain eligible for Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) hazard mitigation grant funding. Take the public survey by Sept. 8, and learn more about the plan update by visiting https:// sbcountyhmp.konveio.com.

How housing alternatives are giving the traditional starter home its comeback

By Niles Lichtenstein for Nestment via Stacker

Watch nearly any classic movie from the early 2000s, and you'll always find one family in a picture-perfect home. It’s the never-changing white picket fence, the nicely mowed grass, and three different generations under one roof every holiday season.

For decades, the starter home has been the entry point to that picture. Today, for millions of Americans, that entry point has nearly disappeared, leaving firsttime buyers priced out and older Americans stuck in homes they can no longer afford to leave.

Nestment, a platform that guides first-time homebuyers through the homebuying process using traditional and alternative pathways to ownership, offers insight into the death of the starter home and how non-traditional pathways to homeownership might help bring some version of the popular home model back.

It’s Hard Out Here for a First-Time Buyer

The starter home was born alongside the Federal Housing Administration in 1934. The model was typically defined as the cheapest homes priced in the lower third of the market and sized at 1,400 square feet. It was built for working families as a deliberate on-ramp to stability and safety. It wasn't built solely to impress, it was built to work — and work it did.

Now falling somewhere close to 90 years old, the starter home survived the post-WWII suburban boom, the 2008 financial crisis, and, most recently, the COVID-19 pandemic. Owning a home meant

building equity, establishing financial stability, and participating in the common joys of the consumer. While these homes quickly moved from just a starter to an important asset, many Americans were excluded from the benefits, including singles, people of color, members of the LGBTQIA+ community, and those with disabilities. As of 2026, the gap has only continued to widen.

A record 242 U.S. cities now have starter homes worth more than $1 million, according to Zillow. That’s an increase of 80 cities prior to the pandemic. Meanwhile, first-time buyers accounted for about 1 in 5 of all home purchases last year, the lowest share the National Association of Realtors has recorded since it began tracking the data in 1981. It’s little wonder why many Americans have turned to renting or living with parents to lessen financial burdens. It’s not for lack of trying either. According to research conducted by the Economic Innovation Group, first-time buyers spend nearly 26% of their income on housing. Many are even choosing between retirements and weddings to afford a home.

And the squeeze runs in both directions. A Redfin analysis found that baby boomers who are empty nesters own roughly twice as many large, three-bedroom homes as millennial families raising kids. Many older owners aren’t reluctant to sell their homes as much as they can’t. Increased mortgages and thinner inventory of smaller homes have left

older Americans inside the same home they bought decades ago.

Lawmakers have taken notice and are desperate to close the gap, with varying results. Massachusetts has rolled out Starter Home Zoning Districts, a voluntary program offering state incentives to towns that allow smaller, denser homes by right. Minnesota and Arizona have each tried, and so far, have been unable to pass their own versions of a Starter Homes Act following pushback from cities over local zoning control. And Detroit developers are experimenting with new construction that blends pricier and cheaper models on the same block to make modest homes that work out financially.

While a strong step for interested homeowners, these efforts haven’t closed the gap on their own, which leaves millions of Americans asking: What’s next?

The Alternatives Alternatives to traditional homeownership have existed for decades. Since the early 1990s, families have pooled resources together with other families and neighbors to afford a home or shared apartment buildings. By the 1970s, community land trusts were helping low-income buyers get a foothold, while the Equal Credit Opportunity Act finally allowed women to obtain mortgages without a male co-signer.

For years, these models sat on the sidelines, underused by the very market that was pricing out buyers. However, rising costs, growing families, and tight inventory are pushing more

people toward pathways that were once considered unconventional. Now, they might be the next step to normalcy.

-Co-buying: buying a primary residence with three to four co-borrowers or housemates.

-Shared equity: using funds from investors as a portion of the down payment in exchange for proportional ownership in the home’s equity.

-Cooperative communities: creating shared ownership structures through increased residential density, including multi-unit or cooperative housing arrangements.

-House hacking: purchasing a multi-unit primary residence and using rental income from the additional units to help offset monthly housing costs.

-Rent-vesting: acquiring equity in rental properties while continuing to rent a primary residence.

The starter home is

dead. It’s not coming back in its old form and, potentially, never will. Instead, it’s reemerging as something more flexible: an ADU tucked behind a main house, a condo or converted duplex, or a co-op.

Condos have long been dismissed on the homeownership ladder, but recent policy has given them an opportunity to shine. In March 2026, Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac issued coordinated updates to their condo lending rules, easing costly insurance requirements and dropping the cap that made building with heavy investor ownership harder to finance.

The Federal Housing Finance Agency framed the move as a way to lower monthly payments and put more first-time buyers in a position to own a home. The changes could make condos one more viable alternative for first-time buyers again.

The Comeback

The traditional starter home, the white picket fence, the 1,400-square-foot

space with a guaranteed path to equity, is effectively gone from most of the country. Yet, the gap it left behind hasn’t closed; it’s just changed shape. Co-buying arrangements, sharedequity programs, primary multi-family homes, and newly accessible condos are some of the many alternatives that are trying to offer everything the starter home once promised. Separately, they can’t give the classic holiday moving feeling, and they can’t restore the “American Dream” version of homeownership many Americans grew up hoping for. But together, they make clear that the dream isn’t dead. It just looks different. For generations, for millions living just out of reach of the traditional home, this version may be the better alternative. It just might be the new starter home worth chasing. This story was produced by Nestment and reviewed and distributed by Stacker.

| Photo courtesy of Zac Gudakov/Unsplash

EL Monte City Notices

CITY OF EL MONTE CITY COUNCIL

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

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

TO: All Interested Parties

FROM: City of El Monte Building and Safety Division

APPLICATIONS: Adoption of the 2025 Edition of the California Building Standards Code, including the Building, Residential, Electrical, Mechanical, Plumbing, Fire, Existing Building, Historical and Green Building Standards Codes.

PROPERTY Citywide LOCATION:

REQUEST: The City Council of the City of El Monte, California, will conduct a public hearing to consider an Ordinance amending chapters 15.01 through 15.06, 15.34 and 15.38 and adding chapters 15.16, 15.18, and 15.39 of the El Monte Municipal Code to adopt the 2025 edition of the California Building Codes.

APPLICANT: City of El Monte

ENVIRONMENTAL DOCUMENTATION: Adoption of the proposed Ordinance is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) in that it can be seen with certainty that there is no possibility that the Ordinance may have a significant effect on the environment pursuant to State CEQA Guidelines Section 15061(b) (3). The adoption of the proposed Ordinance is covered by the general rule that CEQA applies only to projects that have the potential for causing a significant effect on the environment. The adoption of the proposed Ordinance does not have such potential.

PLACE OF HEARING: Pursuant to State Law, the City Council will hold a public hearing to receive testimony, orally and in writing, on the proposed project. The public hearing is scheduled for the following date, time, and location:

Dates:Wednesday, August 12, 2026 and Wednesday, August 26, 2026

Time: 7:00 p.m.

Place: El Monte City Hall East – Council Chambers 11333 Valley Boulevard, El Monte,California

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

(1)Turn your TV to Channel 3;

(2)City’s website at http://www.elmonteca.gov/378/Council-Meeting-Videos; or

(3)In Person

Persons wishing to offer public comment for this meeting may do so in one of the following ways:

(1) By directly addressing the City Council in person at the time(s) allotted on the agenda for such comment. Persons wishing to address the City Council in person are asked to fill-out a blue speaker card providing their name and indicating the specific agenda item(s) they wish to comment on or if they wish to speak during the portion of the agenda designated for comment on non-agendized matters. Speaker cards should be handed to City staff) before the City Council’s approval of the agenda, if possible. The City Council shall be under no obligation to recognize a speaker who submits a speaker card on a particular agenda item after the City Council has completed its handling of the agenda item and has moved on to the next item of business on the agenda. As members of the public are now free to attend City Council meetings in person, the City Council will no longer receive public comment by telephone.

(2) E-mail – All interested parties can submit questions/comments in advance to the following e-mail address: mpetarra@elmonteca. gov. All questions/comments must be received by the Building and Safety Division no later than 12:00 pm on August 12, 2026.

The staff report on this matter will be available before the City Council meeting on the City of El Monte website, which may be accessed at https://www.ci.el-monte.ca.us/AgendaCenter/ or by e-mailing

mpetarra@elmonteca.gov.

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

Persons wishing to comment on the proposed application may do so orally at the public hearing or in writing prior to the meeting date and must be received by 12:00 pm the day of the meeting. Written comments shall be sent to Mike Petarra; El Monte City Hall West; 11333 Valley Boulevard; El Monte, CA 91731 or at mpetarra@elmonteca. gov. If you challenge the decision of the City Council, 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 Council at, or prior to, the public hearing. For further information regarding this application please contact Mike Petarra, Chief Building Official at mpetarra@elmonteca.gov Monday through Thursday, except legal holidays, between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 5:30 p.m.

Published On: Thursday, July 30th, 2026

Gabriel Ramirez, City Clerk

EL MONTE EXAMINER

CITY OF EL MONTE ZONING REVIEW COMMITTEE

NOTICE OF PUBLIC

HEARING

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

TO: All Interested Parties

FROM: City of El Monte Planning Division

PROJECT LOCATION: 11752 Hallwood Drive / APN: 8547-002-027

APPLICATION: Minor Variance (MV) No. 11-2025

REQUEST: The Applicant is proposing a 1,111-square-foot second story addition to an existing 1,099 square foot one story single family dwelling. MV No. 11-2025 is requested to allow the reduction of the required 5’-0” additional second story interior side yard setback from the first-floor wall line below to 0’-0”. The subject property is located within the R-1B (One-family Dwelling) zone. The Minor Variance request is made pursuant to Chapter 17.125 (Variance and Minor Variances) of the El Monte Municipal Code (EMMC).

PROPERTY OWNER: Joren Jepsen and Adriane Jepsen, Trustees

APPLICANT: Joren Jepsen and Adriane Jepsen, Trustees

ENVIRONMENTAL DOCUMENTATION: Article 19. Categorical Exemptions – Class 1, Section 15301 (Existing Facilities) and Categorical Exemptions – Class 5, Section 15305 (Minor Alterations in Land Use Limitations) in accordance with the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) of 1970 and the CEQA Guidelines, as amended.

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

Date: Tuesday, August 11, 2026

Time: 6:00 p.m.

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

Members of the public wishing to observe the meeting may do so by attending the meeting in person at the City’s Council Chambers. Members of the public wishing to make public comment may do so in one of the following ways:

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

(2)E-mail – All interested parties can submit questions/comments in advance to the Planning Division’s general e-mail address: planning@elmonteca.gov. All questions/comments must be received by the Planning Division no later than 3:00 pm on August 11, 2026.

The staff report on this matter will be available on or about August 6, 2026, on the City of El Monte website, which may be accessed at https://www.ci.el-monte.ca.us/276/Zoning-Review-Comimittee or by e-mailing cminniti@elmonteca.gov.

Americans With Disabilities Act: In compliance with Section 202 of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (42 U.S.C. Sec. 12132)

and the federal rules and regulations adopted in implementation thereof, the Agenda will be made available in appropriate alternative formats to persons with a disability. Should you need special assistance to participate in this meeting, please contact the City Clerk’s Office by calling (626) 580-2016. Notification 48 hours prior to the meeting will enable the City to make reasonable arrangements to ensure accessibility to this meeting.

Persons wishing to comment on the environmental documentation or proposed application may do so in in writing prior to the meeting date and must be received by 3:00 p.m., the day of the meeting. Public Comments of no more than 3-minutes shall be read into the record. Written comments shall be sent to Chris Minniti; El Monte City Hall West; 11333 Valley Boulevard; El Monte, CA 91731 or at cminniti@elmonteca.gov. If you challenge the decision of the City Zoning Review Committee, 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 Zoning Review Committee at, or prior to, the public hearing.

For further information regarding this application please contact Chris Minniti at (626) 580-2152. Monday through Thursday, except legal holidays, between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 5:30 p.m.

PUBLISHED DATE: Thursday, July 30, 2026, by Sandra Elias, City Planner

EL MONTE EXAMINER

CITY OF EL MONTE PLANNING COMMISSION NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

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

TO: All Interested Parties

FROM: City of El Monte Planning Division

PROJECT LOCATION: 4168 Arden Drive / APN: 8576-025-044

APPLICATION: Conditional Use Permit (CUP) No. 30-2026

REQUEST: The Applicant is requesting a Conditional Use Permit to establish a new indoor commercial recreation facility that consists of 18,913 square feet of athletic court space and 21,048 square feet of office and storage space within an existing 39,961 square foot tenant space. The subject site is located in the M-2 (General Manufacturing) zone. This request is being made pursuant to Chapters 17.123 (Conditional and Minor Use Permits) of the El Monte Municipal Code (EMMC).

PROPERTY OWNER: Baldwin Park Industrial & Developers LLC

APPLICANT: Jun Chen

ENVIRONMENTAL DOCUMENTATION: Article 19. Categorical Exemptions – Class 1, Section 15301 (Existing Facilities) in accordance with the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) of 1970 and the CEQA Guidelines, as amended.

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

Date: Tuesday, August 11, 2026

Time: 7:00 p.m.

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

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

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

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

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

The staff report on this matter will be available on or about Thursday August 6, 2026, on the City of El Monte website, which may be accessed at https://www.ci.el-monte.ca.us/AgendaCenter/PlanningCommission-2 or by e-mailing amejicanos@elmonteca.gov.

Americans With Disabilities Act : In compliance with Section 202 of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (42 U.S.C. Sec. 12132) and the federal rules and regulations adopted in implementation thereof, the Agenda will be made available in appropriate alternative formats to persons with a disability. Should you need special assistance to participate in this meeting, please contact the City Clerk’s

Office by calling (626) 580-2016. Notification 48 hours prior to the meeting will enable the City to make reasonable arrangements to ensure accessibility to this meeting.

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

For further information regarding this application please contact Angie Mejicanos at (626) 258-2057. Monday through Thursday, except legal holidays, between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 5:30 p.m.

PUBLISHED DATE: Thursday, July 30, 2026, by Sandra Elias, Planning Commission Secretary

EL MONTE EXAMINER

CITY OF EL MONTE PLANNING COMMISSION NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

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

TO: All Interested Parties

FROM: City of El Monte Planning Division

PROJECT LOCATION: 9814 Garvey Avenue, Unit 15 / APN: 8102003-034

APPLICATION: Conditional Use Permit (CUP) No. 28-2025

REQUEST: The applicant is requesting approval to allow the sale of beer and wine for consumption on or off the premises where sold (Type 41 ABC license) in conjunction with an existing 5,540 SF multiuse retail market and restaurant tenant space within a 62,444 SF commercial shopping center. The property is located in the UMU (Urban Multiuse) zone. This request is being made pursuant to Chapter 17.123 (Conditional and Minor Use Permits) of the El Monte Municipal Code (EMMC).

PROPERTY OWNER: John J Mion

APPLICANT: Tito’s Market, Inc.

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

Date: Tuesday, August 11, 2026

Time: 7:00 p.m.

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

Members of the public wishing to observe the meeting may do so by attending the meeting in person at the City’s Council Chambers.

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

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

(2) E-mail – All interested parties can submit questions/comments in advance to the Planning Division’s general e-mail address: planning@elmonteca.gov. All questions/comments must be received by the Planning Division no later than 3:00 pm on August 11, 2026.

The staff report on this matter will be available on or about August 6, 2026, on the City of El Monte website, which may be accessed at https://www.ci.el-monte.ca.us/AgendaCenter/Planning-Commission-2 or by e-mailing sfunes@elmonteca.gov.

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

Persons wishing to comment on the environmental documentation or proposed application may do so in in writing prior to the meeting date and must be received by 3:00 p.m., the day of the meeting.

Public Comments of no more than 3-minutes shall be read into the record. Written comments shall be sent to Samuel Funes; El Monte City Hall West; 11333 Valley Boulevard; El Monte, CA 91731 or at sfunes@elmonteca.gov. If you challenge the decision of the City Planning Commission, in court, you may be limited to raising only those issues you or someone else raised at the public hearing described in this notice, or in written correspondence delivered to the City Planning Commission at, or prior to, the public hearing.

For further information regarding this application please contact Samuel Funes at (626) 580-2004. Monday through Thursday, except legal holidays, between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 5:30 p.m.

PUBLISHED DATE: Thursday, July 30, 2026, by Sandra Elias, City Planner

EL MONTE EXAMINER

San Gabriel City Notices

PUBLIC NOTICE: CITY OF SAN GABRIEL NOTICE OF ELECTION

The Ordinance also amends Section 3.44.030 and Section 3.44.050 of Chapter 3.44 of Title 3 of the Monrovia Municipal Code to further clarify that the current transient occupancy tax rate applies to shortterm rentals, and specify the various collection, registration, reporting, and remittance duties of short-term rental operators.

Finally, the Ordinance adds a new Section 3.44.055 to Chapter 3.44 of Title 3 of the Monrovia Municipal Code to provide the various tax collection, remittance, reporting, registration, and record-keeping requirements of short-term rental hosting platforms within the City.

A certified copy of the entirety of the text of Ordinance No. 2026-02 is available in the office of the City Clerk in City Hall and is open for public inspection during regular business hours at that location.

/s/ Alice D. Atkins, MMC, City Clerk

Publish July 30, 2026

Published July 30,2026

MONROVIA WEEKLY

Probate Notices

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a General Municipal Election will be held in the City of San Gabriel on Tuesday, November 3, 2026:

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a General Municipal

on Tuesday, November 3, 2026

For the following Officers for full terms of four years: Three Members of the City Council, City Clerk, and City Treasurer;

For a City Measure:

GABRIEL PUBLIC SAFETY/ LOCAL CONTROL

To protect San Gabriel’s financial stability; maintain medical 911/police response, fire services; prevent crime; protect drinking water sources; repair streets/potholes; keep public areas safe/clean; maintain safe schools; prepare for/respond to earthquakes, fire/other disasters; retain/attract qualified firefighters; for other general services; shall a measure establishing a 1¢ sales tax providing approximately $7,100,000 annually until ended by voters, requiring audits, spending disclosure, funds locally controlled, be adopted?

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF:

ALEJANDRO RIOS AKA

ALEXANDRO O. RIOS CASE NO. 26STPB07792

To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the WILL or estate, or both of ALEJANDRO RIOS AKA ALEXANDRO O. RIOS.

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

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF:

RODOLFO QUEZADA

CASE NO. 26STPB08156

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

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

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

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

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

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.)

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

If no one or only one person is nominated for an elective office, appointment to the elective office may be made as prescribed by § 10229, Elections Code of the State of California. On Election Day, November 3, 2026 the vote centers will be open between the hours of 7:00 A.M and 8:00 P.M

Julie Nguyen, City Clerk

On Election Day, November 3, 2026, the vote centers will be open between the hours of 7:00 A.M. and 8:00 P.M.

Julie Nguyen, City Clerk

Published July 30, 2026 SAN GABRIEL SUN

OF ORDINANCE NO. 2026-02 AN ORDINANCE OF THE MONROVIA CITY COUNCIL AMENDING CHAPTER 3.44 OF TITLE 3 OF THE MONROVIA MUNICIPAL CODE TO CLARIFY TRANSIENT OCCUPANCY TAX REQUIREMENTS FOR HOTELS AND SHORT-TERM RENTAL OPERATORS AND HOSTING PLATFORMS

This is a summary of the above-entitled ordinance of the City Council of the City of Monrovia, which was read and introduced by the City Council on July 7, 2026 by a vote of 5-0 in favor with none absent. The Ordinance was adopted by City Council on July 21, 2026 at 7:30 p.m., in the City Council Chambers, 415 South Ivy Avenue, Monrovia, California. This summary has been prepared and published in accordance with the requirements of Government Code Section 36933.

The Ordinance amends Section 3.44.020 of Chapter 3.44 of Title 3 of the Monrovia Municipal Code, to incorporate state law definitions under the Short-Term Rental Facilitator Act of 2025 in order to clarify existing requirements. Specifically, the Ordinance defines a short-term rental “hosting platform,” which is used interchangeably with the term “short-term rental facilitator” under state law, differentiates between a “hotel” and “short-term rental” for administrative purposes, and clarifies that the current transient occupancy tax also applies to other short-term rental establishments within the City. The amended provision further provides that occupants remaining in a non-residential hotel after the expiration of the 30-day period must re-register, at which time a new 30-day occupancy period will commence.

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: 08/14/26 at 8:30AM in Dept. 246 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

SYBIL YVONNE BURRELL - CSB: 183383

101 N. CITRUS AVE., SUITE 2B COVINA CA 91723

Telephone (213) 572-3700

7/23, 7/27, 7/30/26 CNS-4062896# EL MONTE EXAMINER

A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by RAUL MARTIN QUEZADA in the Superior Court of California, County of LOS ANGELES. THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that RAUL MARTIN QUEZADA 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: 08/28/26 at 8:30AM in Dept. 217 located at 111 N. HILL ST., LOS ANGELES, CA 90012

Attorney for Petitioner